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By TJ Dunnivant At its last meeting, the California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPAB) dis cussed the discrepancies in the racial profiling data reported by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department RIPAB(LASD).co-chair Melanie P. Ochoa told her board colleagues that there is “sufficient evidence” that data concerning police stops are not being reported by LASD as required by Assembly Bill (AB) 953. Ochoa said that “over 50,000 self-initiated stops” were “not captured as Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) data.” Deputies “failed to report over 18,000 consent searches,” and “over 25,000” or 37% of backseat detentions were not filed. “It’s a big deal,” said Ochoa, a staff attorney for Criminal Justice and Police Practices at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California. “The overall trends may be accurate but it’s really scary how much certain communities are impacted by this.”
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State Rep. William “Smitty’’ Pignatelli grew up not far from Sheffield in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts yet didn’t hear her story until about 20 years ago. He found that many of his colleagues in the Statehouse were also largely in the dark about the sig nificance of her case, which set the legal prece dent that essen tially ended slavery in Massachusetts.
August is National Breastfeeding Month and August 25th through August 31st is Black Breastfeeding Week (BBW). Last Saturday, San Diego County’s Black Infant Health Program (BIH) did its part to help the community kick-off BBW and give new moms tons of resourceful information, food and gifts.
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“I think I speak for the entire city of LA when I say that we’ve known Nip was des tined for greatness,” said Lauren London, Hussle’s longtime girlfriend who spoke at the ceremony. “This moment only amplifies that for us. Nip would have been honored by this moment. I think he would want every one to remember that you can’t get to what’s possible unless you commit to moving forward. It doesn’t mean for getting where you come from, but it requires acknowledg ing the reality you were born into and the power you have to change that reality for the Losbetter.”Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece HarrisDawson declared Aug. 15, Nipsey Hussle Day in Los Angeles.
San Diego County’s Black Infant Health Program held its 10th annual Black maternal and infant health awareness event Saturday, August 20. Black Breastfeeding Week is August 25August 31.
The story of an enslaved woman who went to court to win her freedom more than 80 years before the Emancipation Proclamation had been pushed to the fringes of history. A group of civic leaders, activists and historians hope that ended Sunday in the quiet Massachusetts town of Sheffield with the unveil ing of a bronze statue of the woman who chose the name Elizabeth Freeman when she shed the chains of slavery 241 years ago to the day. Her story, while remarkable, remains relatively obscure.
A San Diego mother and her baby girl received a free thermometer from a representative of Ruby’s Loving Hands, a participating local organization at the Neighborhood House Association’s San Diego County Black Infant Health annual Black Breastfeeding Week celebration held Saturday, August 20, 2022.
A monument to civil rights pioneer Elizabeth Freeman is unveiled in front of Sheffield’s Old Parish Church in Sheffield, Mass., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022.
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On Aug. 15 on what would have been his 37th birthday, the late Grammy-nominated rapper, entrepreneur and phi lanthropist Nipsey Hussle’s was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is the 11th rapper to have a Walk of Fame star. Hussle’s fans, family and friends from the industry attended the ceremony.
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STATUE HONORS ONCE-ENSLAVED WOMAN WHO WON FREEDOM IN COURT
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Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy Honored by Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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“To date, the state has provided the public with an in-depth look into nearly 9 million police stops. This information is critical and these annual reports continue to provide a blueprint for strengthening polic ing that is grounded in the data and the facts,” Bonta said.
Bill Ayub, Ventura County Sheriff and the California State Sheriff’s Association representative on the Board said there could be many reasons why the absent information was not entered as RIPA data.
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Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, and his wife, Diane, are res idents of the Berkshires and have been instrumental in fundraising and organizational efforts. They led Sunday’s ceremony. “What I love about the story is that this remarkable woman, enslaved, sometimes brutalized, unable to read, listened carefully to the con versation around the table as the men she was serving discussed the concepts of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as ‘inalien able rights,’” Patrick, the state’s first Black governor, said in an email. “I love that this powerless woman could imagine these powerful ideas as her own, and could persuade oth ers to test that question. And I love that the Massachusetts courts had the integrity of purpose to take her question Pignatelliseriously.’’wasinspired to raise a statue of Freeman last year when he attended the unveiling of a statue of Susan B. Anthony in Adams, the Berkshire County community where the suffragist was born. He brought together stakeholders and raised about $280,000, enough money for the roughly 8-foot statue, as well as a scholarship fund in Freeman’s honor for area high school Gwendolynstudents.VanSant, the CEO of BRIDGE, an area nonprofit that fosters racial understanding and equity, is overseeing the scholar Sheships.called Freeman an icon and a trailblazer. “For me as an African American woman, it’s amazing to be walking in her footsteps,’’ she said. After the court case, Ashley asked Freeman to return to his household as a paid servant, but she refused and instead went to work for Sedgwick, where she helped raise his children and was known by the affectionate name, Mumbet. She was a healer, a nurse and a mid wife, who bought her own property in nearby Stockbridge, VanSant Thesaid.
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Board member Lawanda Hawkins, founder of Justice for Murdered Children (JMC) said, “I am con cerned that the data received from the biggest (law enforcement) agency in the state is inaccurate. It makes you question all of it. If they are not giving us all the stops…. there’s a problem. And what is the repercussion if they don’t do it?”
About 40 million people live in California, according to data from the state’s Department of Finance. 2.25 million African Americans live in the state (about 6.5%). Reporting agencies made over 2.9 million stops during the stop data collection period, with the California Highway Patrol con ducting the most stops of any single agency (57.7%). Law enforcement officers searched 18,777 more peo ple perceived as Black than those perceived as White. The law enforcement agencies reporting 2020 RIPA data were the Police Departments serving Bakersfield, Davis, Fresno, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Unified School District, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose; the Sheriff’s Departments of Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County; and the California Highway LASDPatrol. is the largest sheriff’s depart ment in the world with nearly 10,000 deputies serving almost 10 million people. San Francisco has a population of 888,305 with 2,140 sworn officers and San Diego has 1,415 residents and 1,887 sworn officers.
AB 953, the Racial and Identity Profiling Act of 2015, requires California law enforcement agencies to report data to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on all vehicle and pedestrian stops, and citizen com plaints alleging racial and identity profiling.
“There should be an acknowl edgment of missing data and the direction this missing data is prob ably (going). It’s just not randomly missing. It’s just missing in a way to suggest that there are more cer tain things happening than being reported,” Ochoa said.
The report shows that in December 2020 LASD was aware of issues with SACR system data and assured OIG that “steps would be taken” to pre vent misreporting of stop data to the DOJ. But a year later, LASD “conceded” that the department was not “in compliance with RIPA require ments” due to the system being outdated. The CAD system was implemented in the 1980s and is running on hardware and software that are no longer supported by the Ayubmanufacturer.warnedthat there should be “a word of caution” when considering the data.
RIPAB’s latest report analyzes mil lions of vehicles and pedestrian stops conducted Between Jan. 1, 2020, to Dec. 31, 2020, by 18 law enforcement agencies. All state and local law enforcement agencies will be required to report stop data to the California DOJ by April 1, 2023.
STATUE: Continued from cover “She’s clearly a hidden figure in American history, and I really believe Black history is American history,’’ said Pignatelli, a Democrat. “But unfortunately, Black history is what we haven’t been told and Thetaught.’’enslaved woman, known as Bett, could not read or write, but she Andlistened.whatshe heard did not make Whilesense. she toiled in bondage in the household of Col. John Ashley, he and other prominent citizens of Sheffield met to discuss their griev ances about British tyranny. In 1773, they wrote in what are known as the Sheffield Resolves that “Mankind in a state of nature are equal, free, and independent of each other.”
“If you look at arrests by my agency you would see far fewer RIPA entries for arrests than arrests that actually occur. Court-ordered remands, warrants that appear for people that are already in custody, and in-custody incidents that result in arrest are all incidents that would not trigger RIPA reporting,” Ayub told the Board.
Those words were echoed in Article 1 of the Massachusetts Constitution in 1780, which begins “All men are born free and equal, and have cer tain natural, essential, and unalien able rights.’’ It is believed that Bett, after hear ing a public reading of the constitu tion, walked roughly 5 miles from the Ashley household to the home of attorney Theodore Sedgwick, one of the citizens who drafted the Sheffield Resolves, and asked him to represent her in her legal quest for freedom, said Paul O’Brien, president of the Sheffield Historical SedgwickSociety. and another attorney, Tapping Reeve, took the case.
Women had limited legal rights in Massachusetts courts at the time, so a male slave in the Ashley house hold named Brom was added to the Thecase.jury agreed with the attorneys, freeing Bett and Brom on Aug. 21, Former1781.
Sedgwicks had such a deep respect for Mumbet that when she died in 1829 at about the age of 85 she was buried with them, the only non-family member in the family plot. Much of what historians know about her was written by one of Theodore Sedgwick’s daughters, the novelist Catharine Maria Sedgwick, O’Brien said. The statue, cast by renowned sculp tor Brian Hanlon, was placed on the property of the First Congregational Church in Sheffield, not far from the Sedgwick home. “We don’t know if Elizabeth Freeman went to the church, but we know Ashley did, and it was com mon for enslavers to bring enslaved people to look after their children at church,’’ said O’Brien. Although some 200 people were expected to attend Sunday’s unveil ing, the culmination of three days of celebrations, organizers have been unable to find any of Freeman’s VanSantdescendants.hopes a permanent memo rial will spur interest into Freeman’s story. “Maybe her descendants will find us,’’ she said.
Nipsey Hussle’s Star.
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Writer and sports media personal ity Justin Tinsley narrated an ESPN 30 for 30 special about Hussle and his close relationship with athletes and the sports world, particularly LA “ThatSports.star on the Walk of Fame is symbolic of so much,” said Tinsley. “Nipsey is one of those people who will always be remembered, yes, as an incredible rapper. But even more than that, he was a man who had a vision for himself and his peo ple. He put that into action and the result of which will keep his name alive for generations of Black folk. That’s so beautiful and it’s inspiring that he cared so much to do every thing he did. But that star is also symbolic of everything we lost with him too. Everything he was yet to think of. Everything he was sup posed to do and accomplish.”
Profiling: Continued from cover The Los Angeles County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) con firmed data was missing in its June 10 Underreporting of Civilian Stop Data to the California Attorney General report. OIG reported that LASD’s Sheriff’s Automated Contact Reporting System (SACR) which supplies data to RIPA and its Computer Aided Dispatch System (CAD) which tracks patrol-related contacts run independently and do not commu nicate information.
Tinsley said he feels the sadness following the senseless murder of Hussle still lingers amongst his sup porters but that the joy, pride and motivation he brought to many can not be “Losingforgotten.Nipsey in the physical sense will never truly make sense. It’s something God — or whomever you pray to — can truly answer. But it’s such a blessing that we were all given the time to be impacted by him whether up close and per sonal or from afar. And through all the pain that’s still there — and will always be there — that’s how we got to look at it. Grief is a very real emotion. But it shouldn’t be the only one when we talk about Nipsey TheHussle.”concept of ‘The Marathon’ was a staple in Hussle’s music. Persevering through obstacles to reach your goal and enduring the pain that inevita bly comes when striving for great ness. At the conclusion of London’s Walk of Fame induction speech, she referenced this concept and left a message for everyone visiting Hussle’s “Whenevermonument.you’re in the City of Angels and you see this star, I hope it encourages you to break away from whatever might be holding you back and for you to run your marathon until God says that it is finished,” she said.
On July 1, 2018, the eight largest law enforcement agencies began col lecting stop data and reporting the information to the DOJ. According to Attorney General Rob Bonta California is now one of the lead ers in the country in collecting and analyzing police traffic stops.
AB 953 was authored by Assemblywoman Dr. Shirley Weber (D-San Diego), currently the Secretary of State.
RIPAB is a diverse group of 19 members representing the public, law enforcement, and educators. Their charge is to eliminate racial and identity profiling, and improve diversity and racial and identity sensitivity in law enforcement. Ochoa said the missing RIPA data could have a “significant” effect on people’s lives in terms of litigation, policy change, and potential inter vention programs, and implemen tation of Assembly Bill (AB) 2542, the California Racial Justice Act CRJA(CRJA).prohibits the state from seek ing or obtaining a criminal convic tion, or from imposing a sentence, based upon race, ethnicity, or national origin.
The SACR system underreported observation-based stops by at least 50,731 entries and
HUSSLE: Continued from cover “Today, on his born day, we finally got him a star on the walk of fame. Rest in Paradise Nip” Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Los Angeles) a guest in atten dance at the 30-minute ceremony posted on Twitter. Born Airmiess Joseph Asghedom, Hussle was a Los Angeles native who rose to fame in the mid-2000s. After gaining notoriety locally fol lowing the release of a string of mixtapes, his gritty sound and inspirational spirit captivated listen er’s imaginations. He became more famous as he sold physical copies of his mixtapes for $100 each, an unheard-of strategy given the music was available digitally for free. This declaration of self-worth caught the attention of his fans and the music industry at large. Jay-Z famously bought 100 copies of the mixtape in a show of respect and support. Hussle’s crowning musical achieve ment was the release of his 2018 album ‘Victory Lap’. The effort received a Best Rap Album Grammy nomination in 2019. In 2020, at the 62nd Grammy Awards, he posthu mously earned three more nominations and took home two wins for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap/Sung Performance. His impact on the community grew with the opening of his Marathon clothing store in the heart of the Crenshaw commercial district. The store gave customers access to exclusive music along with the clothing. Hussle would go on to buy the entire shopping mall that surrounded the Marathon clothing store, in which he invested in STEM technology workspaces and housed other local entrepreneurs. On March 21, 2019, Hussle was killed outside of his Marathon store by Eric Holder who last month was found guilty of first-degree murder. Following his death, there was an outpouring of tributes. People in his community, across California and around the country honored his life with murals, vigils and other remembrances, reflecting the impact Hussle had on California and the hip hop community world Whilewide. the Marathon store has closed, the location remains a memorial to Hussle where fans pay daily tribute to his memory. There are plans to open a second store on Melrose Avenue. However, no date has been set for its opening.
Why the California Legislature Failed to Vote Against a Remnant of Slavery
Not Complacency
The second corner of Biden’s foun dation came on November 15, 2021, when he signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This legislation made historic investments in our crum bling and outdated infrastructure. It invested in high-speed internet, clean drinking water, a resilient electric grid, replacing lead pipes, making a down payment on clean energy transmission, and charging stations for electric vehicles. These infrastructure investments are cre ating jobs and strengthening criti cal links in our supply chain.
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President Biden continued work ing, away from public view, to help get the final two corners of his foundation solidified, and on August 9, he signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law. This third corner of his platform restores America’s standing as a global science and technology leader by providing the resources and tools needed to make more products like semiconductor chips here at home. necessarily reflect the views of The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint. We welcome reader essays, photos and story ideas. Submit to news@sdvoice.info
On March 11, 2021, less than two months after he took office, Pres ident Biden signed the Ameri can Rescue Plan (ARP) into law. It accelerated the American eco nomic recovery by putting money in people’s pockets, getting chil dren back in school and lifting nearly half of them out of poverty. The ARP also prevented evic tions and foreclosures for millions of America’s families, kept hun dreds of large businesses open and reopened thousands of small busi nesses. It helped stem the deadly rampage of COVID-19 by expand ing testing and access to vaccines. Republicans put their politics over people’s needs and voted unan imously against this legislation. Democrats put people over politics and started building a foundation for the country’s recovery.
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How can California claim to be the nation’s progressive leader if we can’t wipe away a remnant of slavery ?
California’s leadership has taken amazing steps to defend immigrants, combat climate change and, most recently, protect women’s rights. Yet the state Senate recently failed to pass Assembly inmatesinrefusalisservitudeourForpunishmentinvoluntarycontainsAmendment,bywasdentialslaveryThestateisonthewestrugglebansthatfromalreadyNebraskanalvitudethatwhichtheforcedThevitude.allowingintunityhaveAmendmentConstitutional3,whichwouldgivenvotersanopportoremovelanguageCalifornia’sconstitutionforindenturedserlegacyofslaveryandlaborrunsdeepinhistoryofCalifornia,isoneofninestatespermitinvoluntaryserasaformofcrimipunishment.Colorado,andUtahhaveremovedclausestheirconstitutionsexceptedprisonsfromonservitude,soItounderstandhowcansofiercelydebateremovalofthisstainourconstitution.Whythisexceptionintheconstitutionatall?federalprohibitionofstartedasapresiproclamationthateventuallyexpandedratificationofthe13thwhichalsolanguageallowingservitudeasforacrime.thoseservingtimeinprisons,involuntarymeansworkthatnotrehabilitative,theofwhichcanresultpunishment.Whenrefusetowork,they can lose visitation rights, be put in solitary confinement or face other penalties. The exception allowing this was not placed in the constitu tion until the end of slavery. Like a virus, slavery did not die out; it evolved. Prison servitude finds its roots in the same racist bedrock of our nation. It represents a means of control much like sharecropping, a tool for benefiting from uncompen sated Black labor. A report by a UC Berkeley econo mist found that California’s incarcerated workforce is responsible for over $150 million in annual revenue. It seems my colleagues are unwilling to forsake these profits in the name of free dom. We failed to end this coercive and inhuman prac Thistice. amendment was not about ending our prison labor system; it was about human dignity. Most incarcerated people want to work, either for selfimprovement or to max imize their chances of successful reentry into soci ety. They also want to have the means to cover their expenses in prison, such as food, clothing and commu nication with loved ones. But there are also those who want an education, and they should be able to choose that. Prisoners who decide not to work can lose the privileges that come with it, but they should not be pun ished. ACA 3 was not aimed at making incarcerated workers employees nor to give inmates a pass on gen eral housekeeping duties. This had nothing to do with wages. This was about pri oritizing rehabilitation and standing up for the values of equality and justice for all. If nothing else, ACA 3 would have at least allowed the people of California to decide whether it was time to remove a stain on our Onlyhistory.a few weeks prior to the vote, members of the state Senate stood to proudly celebrate Juneteenth, raising their voices to commemorate a day rep resenting freedom. That resolution passed the Senate with ease. I suppose it’s easy to embrace change when it’s already happened and not when you are called upon to create it. Not only did ACA 3 fail to gain support from enough senators to pass; but there were members on the Democratic side actively working against it. After 157 years of “free dom,” you cannot call your self an ally and fail to act on such legislation. California must remove this vestige of slavery from its constitu tion. State Sen. Steven Bradford is a Los Angeles area Democrat who chairs the California Legislative Black Caucus and the Senate Public Safety Committee. This editorial was originally pub lished in the Sacramento Bee. We all have heard the popular expression, “give credit where credit is due.” After hearing numer ous critics over the past 18 months, it is refreshing to see President Joe Biden finally getting the credit he deserves for what is one of the most productive starts to a presi dential term in recent history. The Financial Times’ Associate Editor Ed Luce recently wrote an opinion piece entitled, “The unexpected triumph of Joe Biden: Recent legislative successes suggest a good political system in good working order, but complacency is Mr.misplaced.”Lucemade the case for why President Biden’s star is rising, but warned that despite his impressive legislative record, voters may not give him the credit he deserves because too many people respond more to style than substance. I agree with Mr. Luce’s assessment. Our media-driven culture seems to rate words and deeds that gener ate headlines over those that make headway. Joe Biden, and those of us who support him, prefer putting people over politics. When President Biden took office, the country was in the grip of a global pandemic. Businesses were shuttering, schools were closing, and people were dying. The coun try needed leadership. Unfor tunately, we had a showman at the helm when a statesman was needed. Forty-five was preoccu pied with scoring political points and securing media hits. And when voters were given a chance to express themselves, by a margin of nearly seven million votes, they chose statesmanship over show Joemanship.Biden was sworn in on January 20, 2021. On that day, the coun try’s unemployment rate was 6.4 percent. COVID-19 was infecting 193,030 Americans a day and peo ple were dying at a rate of 3,167 a day. From day one, Biden focused on shoring up the shaky founda tion left by the previous Adminis tration.
During all of this, President Biden nominated the first Black woman to the United States Supreme Court, a Black woman to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, and 26 other Black women to various federal courts, more than the combined total of all previous Presidents.
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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION
It appears that our recent discussions about the importance of each of us becoming Registered Voters and using our right to vote has been taken by some as an endorsement of a political party preference, as a necessity to voting. For the record, there is no constitutional requirement of a political party affiliation as a condition of voting. One only has to declare a party affiliation in states requir ing such affiliation for voting Democratic or Republican in primary races. While the Democratic and Republican parties are dominant political entities, in the State of California there are more Independent reg istered voters than Republicans. There are also other parties that many of you have heard of, such as Libertarian. We have focused on the Republican Party as a threat to Democracy because of their national efforts to impose voter suppres sion in states where they have intentionally made it more difficult to vote. The Repub lican Party has systematically redrawn election districts so as to weaken or neu tralize the Black vote with the intention of limiting Blacks and other people of color from gaining political office. Those who are in office make policy, as we have seen with the removal of ballot boxes, the elimination of Voting Precincts so as to make lines longer and to create more diffi culty for voters, the passing of laws prohib iting giving people in voting lines food or water while they wait to vote, and in some places the elimination of Sunday voting. The Republicans, under the leadership of Senator Mitch Mc Connell, has voted against every bill passed by the House of Representatives to bring relief to the Amer ican people in such areas as reducing the cost of prescription draws, restoring the Voting Rights Act provisions struck down by the Supreme Court in 2013, and the res toration of the protections lost under the recent Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court Deci sion on Abortion Rights. Former Presi dent Trump and those who rally around him have become the party of those who would reduce or eliminate rights that so many have fought and died for. But be not mistaken, the Democratic Party, while it has worked long and hard to restore and protect the kind of gains we have seen under President Biden, still have not done as much as it could for the people who put him in office. Without the Black vote, there would be no President Joe Biden. Yet he did not move to sign Execu tive Orders to fight Voter Suppression as he did with great speed to help overcome or provide protections available to him after the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe Forvs.Wade.those who register to vote in the com ing General Election, one may register as an Independent and still vote on November 8th. This time, it’s the Democratic Party which is the lesser of the two evils. There fore, we need Democrats to keep control of the Senate and we need Democratic mem bers elected to Congress to keep control of that body since all the legislation geared to the needs of everyday people are coming from the Democrats at this time.
Let’s stop looking for excuses for not regis tering or preparing to vote and look at what we need and want in elected officials at all levels during the next two years. Without a vote, needs and wants don’t count.
According to the press release sent out prior to the event, SDCCE pro vides free workforce training for adult learners at seven campuses across the county in priority sec tors such as welding, automotive, child development, information technology, culinary arts, busi ness, healthcare, digital media, clothing and textiles.
The difference between SDCCE and San Diego Community College is that SDCCE classes are free, but you don’t obtain credits. “We aren’t just free,” proclaimed Zuri Williams, an administrator attending a booth, “We are price
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Now that programs such as these become available and celebrated, completion rates in continuing education and community colleges
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By TJ Dunnivant Contributing Writer are increasing. Although certifi cated programs were once looked at as a form of tracking certain stu dents into trades vs degrees, new data is showing that shorter path ways to completion works better for individuals that have to be the provider for their family needs.
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“We had to play without our starting QB and our deep threat receiver Mo Douglas,” SD Blessed Baller Charles Warren shared. “Mo hurt his shoul der in an earlier game. That’s the only reason they beat us. We would have beat them easily, but it is what it is. The Goonies came here to win and that’s what they did.” San Diego’s five-man team, Darkside, captured the Five Man Championship. Speed, power, preparation and passion for the game was on full display at this year’s Summer X Flag Football competition. “I love football. It’s still a passion of mine. That’s why I keep competing in these tourna ments. I came here from Las Vegas. I love com ing to California to compete. [There’s] a lot of talent out here,” Sick-Wit-It player Teron ‘Tee’ Jones shared. “We lost in the semi-finals, but the whole experience was cool,” he said.
Adult Flag Football teams rep resenting Las Vegas, Fresno, Sacramento, and LA were some of the travelers that came to San Diego in high pursuit of some action and a championship. The Goonies, Darkside, Cali Mob, Stay Ready, Sho-Nuff, Body Count, Deep-Balls and SD Blessed were some of the teams that spent the weekend on the sports fields at SDSU participating in their recre ational passion. The Goonies of Las Vegas captured the D-2 8man title over San Diego’s Blessed team in an exciting OT finish.
energy gives prospective students ease as they try to navi gate into a world of unknown steps to access better opportunities to obtain stable employment or a better career. Dean of Automotive, Andrei is also exuberant when speaking about the programs SDCCE has to offer. Adorning his Pasifika Entertainment shirt, Andrei beams with pride for the group on stage and the success of the event unfolding before his “Ieyes.want to have more events like this with great entertainment,” Andrei said. “The goal is to con tinue to bring high-quality talent in to take advantage of these free educational opportunities.”
For a while it was thought that pushing students to a trade school was a disservice to them, opting them out of a chance to obtain a degree. Today, with a drop in com pletion rates due to one’s inability to put years of education first over day to day survival, educators have revisited job readiness and skills training as an additional way for a student to obtain a successful Returningcareer. back to 100% class room time after the worst of the pandemic, San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) hosted an open house Saturday, August 13 to increase registra tion and inform prospective stu dents of the pathway option to gain faster employment success through skilled training.
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active registered voter will automatically receive a ballot in the mail and will have three options for returning that ballot: by mail, to one of the Registrar’s secure ballot drop box locations, or at any vote center. Ballots begin going out in the mail on Oct. 8, giving voters nearly a month to mark their ballot and return it before Election Day. Voters also have the choice to vote inperson at any one of over 200 vote cen ters located across the county, which will be open over multiple days. Elections are no longer a one-day event, and there is no need to wait until Election Day to
On Tuesday, August 9, the Chula Vista City Council voted to put a Charter Amendment on the November bal lot which would remove the requirement that most board and commission members be qualified electors. This would allow residents of Chula Vista to participate on boards and commissions they are qualified to serve on, regardless of immigration status. The one exception would be the Redistricting Commission, because members are required to be registered voters of the City. The ballot measure also includes modifications to the Charter that would require more experience for the elected City Attorney and allow the City Council to take action at special Council meetings, use mail ballot elections to fill vacancies, and approve bonded debt under State general laws. These changes are intended to better organize, clarify, and modernize the City’s Charter. The Charter Review Commission and the City Attorney’s Office worked with City staff for more than a year on this comprehensive review and update of the City’s CouncilmemberCharter.Steve Padilla had this to say: “I am proud to put this ballot measure forward to the voters that will strengthen our community by allowing all resi dents to serve on City boards and commissions. We should not allow immigration status and anti-immigrant rhetoric to be a barrier to qualified Chula Vista residents who are ready and willing to serve their community.”
T he Registrar of Voters has mailed over 1.9 million post cards to registered voters in San Diego County listing voting options for the Nov. 8, 2022, Statewide General ElecEverytion.
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Thevote.Registrar’s office anticipates opening 132 ballot drop box locations starting Oct. 10. Over 200 vote centers will open for four days starting Nov. 5. Nearly 40 of those vote centers will open earlier, Oct. 29, giving voters 11 days to cast their ballots in-person. A list of ballot drop box and vote center locations will be available by Sept. 9 at sdvote.com. Be vote ready! Check your voter registration informa tion. Make sure your residence address is up to date, and if you have a separate mailing address, check that too. If accu rate, no further action is needed. If dif ferent, you need to fill out a new voter Haveregistration.yourecently moved or changed your name? Whether you’re new to San Diego County or just moved down the street, you need to re-register to vote. You can do this by completing a new registration online at sdvote.com. Not registered? Register to vote – it takes less than two minutes. Learn more about voting in the general election at sdvote. com, call (858) 565-5800 or toll free at (800) 696-0136.
Did you know that you can get paid for taking water-saving measures in your home? This year, CA had the second driest winter in 10 years. Your efforts to save water not only help to combat this environmental issue, but are rewarded through various rebate programs. Take advantage of the rebate programs in your area CA Statewide: The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, a one-time financial aid to pay for overdue bills, up to $2,000. Eligibility varies, to see if you qualify visit: http://csd.ca.gov/waterbill National City, Chula Vista, and Bonita: Sweetwater Authority offers various plumbing and landscaping rebates - and even a car wash rebate! Sign up for a free WaterSmart Checkup, which includes a leak and irrigation check. Call (619) 4096779 to request service. Learn more at www.sweetwater.org/303/WaterSmart-Checkup. La Mesa, Lemon Grove: Helix Water District offers incentives through SoCal Water$mart on toilets, rain barrels, sprinkler nozzles, and more. Visit the SoCal Water$mart website to estimate your possible rebate and apply at information,iciencyHelixcounteritemsdentialerheadsHelixview/.rebates/available-rebates/available-rebates-oversocalwatersmart.com/en/residential/WaterDistrictoffersFREElow-flowshowandfaucetaeratorstoallcustomers.Resi-andcommercialcustomerscanpicktheseupattheHelixWaterDistrictofficefrontat7811UniversityAve.inLaMesa,CA.WaterDistrictstaffcompletefreewatereff-evaluationsforresidentialhomes.Formorecall(619)466-0585.
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A recent study, published in Tobacco Control, found that menthol cigarettes “were responsible for 10.1 mi llion extra smokers, 3 mi llion life years lost and 378,000 pre mature deaths” between 1980 and Menthol2018.flavoring, which disguises the harsh taste of ciga rettes, remains a primary reason why young people initiate and become addicted to smoking — with more than half of all adult smokers aged 18-34 introduced to smoking through menthol cigarettes.
Menthol cigarette use is also disproportionately high among LGBTQ+ smokers, smokers with mental health problems, and socioeconomically disadvantaged popula tions.
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As of June 16, 2022, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids reported that 127 localities in California have passed restrictions on the sale of flavored tobacco products. And at least 108 communities restrict the sale of menthol cig arettes, in addition to other flavored tobacco products.
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In the letter to the FDA, the attorneys general coalition highlighted the need to remove these products from the marketplace to protect pub lic health and address the systemic and disproportion ate impact of these products on vulnerable minority com Themunities.FDA action to remove menthol cigarettes and fla vored cigars is long overdue and supported by ample sci entific evidence and their “popularity in the Black community is not an accident,” the letter stated. They cited research that found menthol cigarettes disproportionately harm the health of vulnerable populations, particularly African AmeriOverwhelmingcans. scientific evidence — including the FDA’s own findings and statements — leave no doubt that menthol cigarettes have far-reaching adverse impacts on public health, resulting in more smoking and more death and disease from tobacco use.
In July, California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general in urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to adopt final rules for banning the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars from the U.S. market “Everyplace. day, hundreds of Californians will smoke their first cigarette and start down a dangerous path with devastating health consequences,” Bonta said in a written statement. “There is no time to waste. I urge the FDA to quickly finalize proposed regulations banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, which predominantly harm young persons and people of color. Any further delay will only cost additional Thelives.”coalition that Bonta joined includes attorney generals from Colorado Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, the District of Columbia and the territories of Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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“I am proud and excited to finally see CalKIDS in action,” said Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian. “My goal with this program was to bridge the gap between wealth inequality and the high cost of education. CalKIDS will expand access to college through savings by providing each child born in the state of California a seed deposit in a ScholarShare 529 college savings account. Furthermore, additional deposits will be made for lowincome first graders across the state, with supplemental deposits for foster and homeless youth. Our shared vision ensures each child across the state will have an opportunity at higher Upeducation.”to$1,500 for 3.4 Million SchoolAge Children: • $500 Automatic Deposit: Eligible low-income public school stu dents in grades 1-12. $500 Additional Deposit: Eligible low-income public school stu dents in grades 1-12 identified as foster youth. • $500 Additional Deposit: Eligible low-income public school stu dents in grades 1-12 identified as homeless.
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A s of August 10, all families of low-income public school students – 3.4 million across the state – can now access college savings accounts created in their chil dren’s names, with seed investments of between $500 and $1,500. The CalKIDS program invests $1.9 bil lion into accounts for low-income school-age children in grades 1-12 and for newborn children born on or after July 1, 2022.
On June 13, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed into law an ordinance restricting the sale of menthol cigarettes and other flavored tobacco products. The ordinance is set to take effect on Jan. 1, Last2023.year, a version of the ordinance that exempted men thol cigarettes was opposed by Black council members Mark Ridley-Thomas, Marqueece Harris Dawson and Curren Price. They argued that studies have found Black Americans are the racial/ethnic group most likely to use menthol cigarettes and are 25 times more likely than White Americans to do so.
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“Menthol is included in this ban, as it should be,’’ HarrisDawson said before the June vote on the ban was taken. “It is a flavor just like every other flavor and it would have been extremely disap pointing if we had said we’re going to protect people and children from uptake of tobacco, except for the flavor that we know Black people first, and Latinos second, use the most.’’
In August 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 793, a bipartisan effort that eliminated flavored ecigarettes, including the candy flavors and minty men thol cigarettes, which he said, “lure our kids” into addic tion. SB793, authored by for mer Sen. Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo), also prohibits the sales of flavored e-liquids used for vaping. Last year, Newsom called on the FDA to ban menthol cig arettes, stating that it “will be an important step in the right Indirection.”theirletter, the coalition argues that the FDA’s pro posed menthol ban is a criti cal step for advancing health equity and protecting public health and will not significantly increase illicit trade or preempt state or local rest“Removingrictions. menthol cigarettes from the U.S. market and prohibiting characterizing flavors in cigars is likely to reduce youth smoking initi ation, improve smoking cessation outcomes in adult smokers, advance health equity, and benefit public health,” the attorneys general of 23 states and territories stated in a signed letter dated Jan. 22, 2021. On the November 8 General Election ballot is Proposition 31, a referendum chal lenging SB 793 and aims to lift the current ban preventing stores from selling fla vored e-cigarettes, mentholflavored e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco products. A YES vote keeps the current ban on flavored tobacco products. A NO vote lifts the ban.
“California is telling our students that we believe they’re college material – not only do we believe it, we’ll invest in them directly,” said Governor Newsom. “With up to $1,500, we’re transforming lives, generating college-going mindsets, and creating generational wealth for millions of Californians.”
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The first-place prize is a $20,000 cash award, split among its members, and Zillow will donate $25,000 to its school’s computer science program. Second- and thirdplace is $12,000 and $6,000 in cash awards, respectively. The top three teams also will receive new laptops and textbook gift cards. Eligible hackathon participants will have an opportunity to interview for a Zillow zillowhbcuhackathon.com.morethonRegistrationinternship.forthehacka-closesSept.6.Tolearnorregister,visitwww.
Talitha Washington, the lead and principal investigator of the grant, is the mastermind behind the NDSA. As the Director of the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Data Science Initiative and professor of mathematics at Clark Atlanta University, she is passionate about engaging more HBCUs and building a community to accelerate the preparation of students in data science and discover solu tions for data-oriented problems that impact the lives of Blacks.
Registration is now open for Zillow’s second annual HBCU Housing Hackathon for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The program, in collaboration with United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and Amplify 4 Good, helps HBCU students develop critical tech and business skills as they compete for nearly $90,000 in cash and prizes, while also gaining the opportunity to interview for paid Duringinternships.theweeklong Zillow HBCU Housing Hackathon, beginning September 9, stu dents will learn about the real estate industry, housing data, and various application pro gramming interfaces. Then they will develop and pitch tech solutions to help con sumers overcome obstacles on their journey to find a home. Student teams will present their ideas to Zillow and tech-industry leaders, with top teams receiving cash and prizes for themselves and their universities.
Team Househouse from Morehouse College won first place at Zillow’s 2021 HBCU Housing Hackathon: (L-R) Paul Lockett, Joshua Curry, Grant Commodore, Kendall Camp and Cameron Heard program manager, equity & belonging at Zillow. Photo: Courtesy of Morehouse College H igh temperatures can trigger voluntary Flex Alerts. Learn a few simple actions to reduce your energy use while still stay ing cool with these tried-and-true tips that can make an immediate difference. Energy conservation is particularly important during the peak hours of 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. when the grid is typically under the most stress due to waning solar energy and rising energy demand.
• Block the Sun. During the hottest part of the day, cover windows to block the sun’s heat. If you can, open windows at night and early mornings to let the cool air in.
• R anger-led Hike & Hiking 101 on August 27 at Flinn Springs County Park • Kayaking and Fishing 101 on September 24 at Lake Morena County Park • Camping & Gardening 101 on October 22 at Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
Power Saver Rewards: Getting Paid to Conserve Customers who are enrolled in the Power Saver Rewards Program will receive a bill credit for verified reduction in energy use during a Flex Alert. Enrollment is voluntary. Learn more about SDG&E’s onestop-resources at www.flexalert.org and sdge.com/myenergy.
• Shifting use. Shift some energy use – such as running a dishwasher or clothes washer – outside the onpeak hours of 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., when demand on the electric grid is typ ically highest and the cost of elec tricity is the highest.
“We are excited that many HBCUs will col laborate with us to develop new equity-based discoveries in data science and expand stu dent pathways that will change the face of data science,” said Washington.
Opportunities abound for nature-loving families throughout the County. E xperience the Outdoors launched on Wednesday, August 10, at Los Penasquitos Canyon County Preserve to eliminate financial, equipment & training barriers so more San Diego County families and residents can enjoy the County’s 23 Regional Parks. A sampling of activities in-
R ad Regional Parks - A youth nature hike to dis cuss birds, the creek, plants and animals with Department of Parks and Recreation staff. Experience the Outdoors offers a Parks 101: First-timer Series to provide hands-on education and training for those who haven’t been to a |park or are looking to try a brand new activity. The series is designed to build awareness of park properties, amenities and programs while developing individu als’ comfort, andequipment.classesistrationAttendancepreparedness.resourcefulnessself-confidence,andnaturalisfreeandregisonlyrequiredforrequiringborrowedTransportationtranslationassistanceare available upon request. Upcoming events in the Parks 101 First-timer series are:
• Birdwatching 101 on December 10 at Guajome Regional Park and Rancho Guajome Adobe
COUNTY PARKS DEPT. LAUNCHES “EXPERIENCE THE OUTDOORS” Families can access free equipment, training, and access to experience the outdoors HBCU Hackathon is Open for Registration! Application deadline is Sept. 6 WEB DuBois bust at Clark Atlanta University. Photo: WikiMedia Commons CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY Awarded $10 Million National Science Foundation Grant
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• Power Down. Switch off your electronic devices, such as computers and coffee pots, when not in use. Keep in mind, electronics in standby mode still draw power. Use a power strip to power down devices and appliances at one time.
The current schedule for Rad Regional Parks is: • Flinn Spring County Park in August 2022 • H eritage County Park in September 2022
The NDSA will catalyze systemic change at scale by engaging over 1,000 HBCU faculty and will create equity-based data science ecosystems where all students can learn and thrive.
The first Zillow HBCU Housing Hackathon, in 2021, drew 150 students, representing 17 HBCUs. A team of four Morehouse College students won first place and a $20,000 prize for creating “Reliby,” an app that uses machine learning to predict increases in rent and utility costs at a specific address over time, giving renters early warning about looming affordability challenges.
• ‘Ride On’ Mountain Biking Challenge - Bike gear check, safety info and trail etiquette with San Diego Mountain Biking Association, REI and others.
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“Our diverse County parks not only preserve our natu ral environment but encour age people from across the region to enjoy the outdoors,” said Brian Albright, Director of the County of San Diego Department of Parks and RecEveryreation.month, Parks and Recreation will highlight one of our diverse parks through the Rad Regional Parks Series. During each park’s feature month, parking fees are waived, new events and activities have been added, translation services are available and visitors can request a free custom park logo sticker. Anyone who takes a brief survey and opts into Parks and Recreation monthly e-newsletter will be entered into a special drawing for a free all-parks parking pass or similar prize.
The NDSA will increase the number of Black people earning data science credentials by at least 20,000 by 2027 and expand data sci ence research that advocates for social justice and strives to eliminate bias. To accomplish this visionary goal, the NDSA will facilitate engagement across all HBCUs with industry and academic collaboration to broaden par ticipation and advance social justice in data “Thisscience.is a monumental accomplishment for the HBCU community as a whole, and we at Clark Atlanta University are deeply honored to perpetuate institutional mission through data science,” said President George T. French Jr., Ph.D. “Clark Atlanta University has deep roots in conducting data science research that promotes equity, including the seminal works of scholar and former faculty member W.E.B. Du Bois on these hallowed grounds. This historic award exemplifies our commit ment to ensuring competitive advantage for students to succeed and excel in our datadriven society.”
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Flinn Springs County Park is being highlighted during August 2022 in the Rad Regional Parks Series. Photo: Via www.sdparks.org.
Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has made history as the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to receive a $10 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) INCLUDES program to establish the National Data Science Alliance (NDSA).
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• Pre-Cool Your Home. Use your A/C to cool your home before 4 p.m. During on-peak hours of 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., adjust your thermostat higher, health permitting.
• Use Small Appliances. Instead of the oven, use small appliances such as a microwave, toaster oven or slow cooker. They use less energy and won’t add much heat to your home.
•clude:Parks 101 First-timer Series - A camping demonstration about how to build a tent.
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• C ool Down with a Fan. Use ceil ing and/or tabletop fans to cool off and leave the thermostat at a higher temperature, health per mitting. Turn off fans when you leave a room as fans cool people, not rooms.
• H ellhole Canyon County Preserve in October 2022 • San Dieguito County Park in November 2022 • Guajome Regional Park/ Guajome Adobe in December “Outdoor2022Outreach has con nected thousands of youth across San Diego County to the outdoors for the first time,” said Julia Woods, Communication and Event Manager for Outdoor Outreach. “We are excited to partner with the County to expand access to County parks and several outdoor activities to more youth than ever beThisfore.” program is currently scheduled to run through June 2023. For more infor mation, visit org/experienceoutdoors.www.sdparks.
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NEWLY-ELECTED KENYAN LEADER ENDS VOTING BY TRIBE I s the two party system a thing of the past? Low voter turnout in the U.S. seems to reflect disenchantment with a single choice between Democrat and Republican. Kenya is no different. This month, Kenyans tossed the tra ditional toss-up between the Luo and Kikuyu ethnic groups to choose William Samoei Ruto, a Kalenjin. His party, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and its allies, took the political experts by surprise when he easily won all nine governorships of Mount Kenya - once considered a sure bet for a Luo. Raila Odinga, son of a prominent Luo figure in Kenya’s struggle for independence, was making his fifth attempt at the presidency and was expected to sweep in the Luo region. Support from the outgoing presi dent, Uhuru Kenyatta, failed to put him over the top. Meanwhile, “Ruto went to the remotest villages of Mount Kenya and talked to the lowest of market ven dors,” said Peter Kagwanja who campaigned for Odinga and is head of the Africa Policy Institute, a thinktank in Nairobi. “He took a strong populist approach and his populism Margaretwon.”
In the traditional ceremonies of the Zulu people, Misuzulu Zulu, 47, was crowned the new king of the coun try’s richest and most influential traditional Thousandsmonarchy.ofpeople gathered at the Zulu royal palace in South Africa to witness the ceremony. Misuzulu Zulu ascended to the throne once held by his late father, Goodwill Zwelithini. The ceremonies were partially overshadowed by a bitter succession dispute. Attired in a traditional leopard skin and a necklace of predator claws, the new leader promised to unite the Zulu nation..
“Without poetry, we would not exist as a society. It can rouse thousands of people in a minute and demobilize thousands in a minute. As the stomach needs food, so the brain needs beautiful words,” Hadraawi once said. As an influential commentator, his protest poems and plays against the military junta led by former dictator Siad Barre led to his imprisonment in the notorious Qansah Dheere for five years in the mid-1970s.
Many admire the politician able to go from being a hustler to a millionaire with an estimated net worth of over 41 billion Kenyan shillings (US$333,899) and is ranked among the top 10 richest people in Kenya. Meanwhile, Kenyan president-elect Ruto says that if there’s a court challenge to the election results, “we will engage in those” as East Africa’s most stable democracy awaits a likely petition from losing candi date Raila Odinga. W. Ruto.
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Government forces say they have put down a siege at the popular Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu that began Friday and has reportedly left over 20 casualties. It is the largest siege in the country since Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was elected pres ident in May. The Hayat is an upscale hotel fre quented by government officials, elders and people from the dias pora community. The director of Mogadishu’s main trauma hospital, Mohamed Abdirahman Jama, said the facility was treating at least 40 people wounded in the hotel attack and a separate mortar strike on another area of the capital.
Mohamed Ibrahim Warsame, better known by his pen name, Hadrawi, has passed away in the Somaliland cap ital, Hargeisa, after a long illness, according to familymembers. He was 79. “We have lost an icon in Somali literature,” Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said. “A man whom we will remember for his role in peace-building and con flict resolution, building the mindset of many Somalis through his wisdom and poems for the betterment and the unity of Somalis.
The weekend attack comes as Somali forces have stepped up operations against al-Shabab, and as Somalia’s President Mohamud has promised to eliminate the armed group. The al-Shabab leadership has also promised to topple Mohamud’s govern Earlierment. this week, the United States announced that its forces had killed 13 al-Shabab fighters in an air raid in the central-southern part of the country as the group was attacking Somali forces. The US has carried out several air raids on the group’s fighters in recent Lastweeks.May, President Biden signed an order authorizing the military to once again deploy hundreds of Special Operations forces inside Somalia — largely reversing the decision by President Donald J. Trump to withdraw nearly all 700 ground troops who had been sta tioned there, according to four officials familiar with the matter.
Ruto’s stump speech included vows to invest in agriculture which res onated among farmers in Mount Kenya facing higher food and fer tilizer Althoughprices.now a wealthy man, the 55 year old Ruto stresses his early roots as a roadside food vendor selling local chicken to passing truck drivers. He walked long distances to school, shoeless, knocking his toes on rocks and leaving bloody toe nails behind. But that was his past.
Njeri Mubuu, an elderly activist in the Kikuyu community, explained that she abandoned the party for its elitism to vote for Ruto. Meeting him at a campaign stop, she asked for help thwarting plans by the National Land Commission to evict villagers from their ances tral “Thelands.government that you voted for is not a government of breaching the law,” Ruto replied. “No one will be evicted forcefully so long as you have the ownership documents.” “(Kenyatta) ignored the region, people were just fed up,” said Justin Muturi, speaker of the National Assembly for Mount Kenya. “People resonated with Ruto’s down-toearth approach and economic mes sage and concerns of the people. It has nothing to do with being Kikuyu or not anymore.”
Although the title of king does not bestow executive power, the mon archs wield great moral influence over more than 11 million Zulus, who make up nearly a fifth of South Africa’s population.
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“I console all Somali people and his family for his deCalledparture.”“the Shakespeare of Somalia,” Warsame battled illness for years that left him hospitalized. Born in Burao, the capital of the Toghdeer region in British Somaliland, to a nomadic camel-herding fam ily, Hadrawi graduated in literature and education at the Somali University in Mogadishu in the early 1970s, shortly after Somalia declared independence. He grew up in the Yemeni port city of Aden where he lived with his uncle. Here he became known for his vivid imagination and storytelling, earning him the nickname His“Hadrawi”.work,which numbers over 200 poems, cut across political, clan and economic classes.
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Earlier, Misuzulu had entered the pal ace’s “cattle kraal” where he took part in a secret rite designed to present the new monarch to his ancestors. Royal minstrels sang the praises of the new king and told the story of his legendary ancestors.
Suddenly, the king emerged before the crowd dressed in black feathers cinched at the waist by a belt, a spear and holding a shield. He joined a line of warriors who swore loyalty to their new leader.
Elected member of parliament from the UDA, Gabriel Kagombe, offered this explanation: “People no longer vote on an ethnic basis… Ruto said this nonsense of people vot ing on a tribal basis, having no other consideration than tribe, must come to an end,” he told the Guardian “RutoUK.has managed to kill tribalism in this country,” Kagombe said. “It’s the dawn of a new era.”
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Upon release, he fled to Ethiopia where he joined the Somali National Movement (SNM) and continued writing revolutionary poems. He refused to seek asylum in the United Kingdom and returned to his homeland to singlehandedly lead a march (known as the “Hadraawi Peace March”) appealing for peace and an end to all aniOnemosities.ofhis most famous poems, Hooyo‘, which means mother, is an ode to Somali women and their societal Hisrole.most extensive work, an 800-verse poem titled Daba Huwan, which translates as “cloaked in black,” chronicles the hardships endured by the millions of Somalis forced to flee their homeland and settle abroad, which he experienced when he escaped Somalia’s civil war in the 1990s.
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The founder and current chair of the Union for Peace and Development Party, President Sheikh Mohamud was previously a university professor and dean and was named in Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
In addition, Mr. Biden approved a Pentagon request for standing authority to target about a dozen suspected leaders of Al Shabab, the Somali terrorist group that is affiliated with Al Qaeda, three of the officials Thesaid. decisions by Mr. Biden, described to Washington Post report ers on the condition of anonymity, will revive an open-ended American counterterrorism operation that has amounted to a slow-burn war through three administrations. The move stands in contrast to his decision last year to pull American forces from Afghanistan, saying that “it is time to end the forever war.”
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Steve Groves and Cliff Smith Jr. have been co-owners of Cats Excavating, a second-generation grading and general engineering company, since 1993. The broth ers’ father, Cliff Smith Sr., was an African American serial entrepre neur in an era that was incondu cive to being such. Starting with just a skip loader in 1953, Cliff Sr. gradually built up his business. When Groves and Smith Jr. took over, it was just the two of them working in residential. Today, Cats Excavating has expanded to a team of 30 and focuses on commercial and government work. As it has grown, James Thompson, chief estimator for Cats Excavating, has Born and raised in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, Groves, Smith Jr. and Thompson are proud of the work they have done in their local community. In addition to helping build the Southeastern San Diego Live Well Center (SELWC) proj ect, 30% of Cats’ other work is in the Southeastern community with the remainder spanning projects throughout Southern California. As Cats Excavating grew and took on work outside of the commu nity, it maintained its presence in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The firm’s office is located within walking distance from the SELWC jobsite, with the executives living only about two miles away. Groves, Smith Jr. and Thompson their continued growth and estab lishment as a local subcontractor of choice. It would not have been possible, they say, if the company hadn’t demonstrated integrity and pride in “Buildingownership.newrelationships is important, and so is holding onto those relationships once you have them,” says Steve. “We do what we say we are going to do, and we will go the extra miles to make sure it’s done Grovesright.”and Smith are continuing their father’s legacy and have high hopes for the third generation. “Now our kids are involved,” says Cliff. “They are the future. We expect them to be better and stron
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Contributing Writer CATS EXCAVATING: Second Generation, Black-Owned and Going Strong! A local Black business helping to build the Southeastern San Diego Live Well Center (SELWC) CourtesyPHOTO:
Contributing Writer Rickey and Giovanni Vignati hosted a tea, catered by Coronado Catering for Wyoline Morton at their home on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Mrs. Morton is turning 100 years young soon. The ladies of Bethel A.M.E. Church were invited to celebrate this momen tous occasion and the fact that Mrs. Morton’s mom, Ethel Mae Chance, is acknowledged in the Green Book. Mike Norris, pho tographer, documented the occa sion for the family.
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The Harvey Foundation and the Giving Hands non-profit organization joined forces last Saturday at histor ical Mountain View Park for a most important family fun day Resource Fair and free shoes giveaway.
The vision for this event was started three years ago by community cham pion Jarod Stutts to promote unity, healing and resource information.
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A very special component to this year’s event was the inclusion of the Elderly Love recognition area, where senior citizens were honored for their commitment to Southeast society and beyond as educators, photographers, organizers and more. Dr Arthur Boyd, Cecelia Fowler-Ramsey and Mike Norris were just some of the talented and courageous seniors that paved the way for many “I want to thank all of [those with] resource booths [who] came out today and all the supporters for bringing their expertise so that the kids could have a good time and leave here today with a little something,”event orga nizer Hands Browns shared. “I really appreciate and love all y’all.”
“Thanks to the Harvey Foundation, Giving Hands, generous sponsors, volunteers and other concerned organizations that care about our community, this was able to happen. You already know how Harvey’s and Hands get down,” community activist Jerod Stutts shared “Today, we just want people to have a joyful day and check out all the avail able and helpful information here. We got all these resource booths, inflat ables for kids, free food, gift cards, prizes, backpacks and free shoes,” Stutts continued as he surveyed the generous offerings on hand for all those in attendance last Saturday.
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Other organizations saw the event’s community building potential and quickly joined forces with Jarod in his effort to advocate for positive change in Southeast San Diego.
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“We wanted to send the kids back to school with some supplies and have a fun day, on us. The congregation really out did themselves donating
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101 backpacks and some prizes for the kids,” Co-event planner Martha Gooden Lewis said. “The men of Greater Life Baptist are awesome. They did all the cooking and set everything up today. We really appre ciate them. They are the best.”
Elementary to high school-aged kids were able to play games, compete in musical chairs, win prizes, eat all they could eat and enjoy the GLBC Back-to-School supply giveaway experience.
‘’I really had a good time playing musical chairs. It was fun winning. I wanted to be lucky, have fun, win for my Mom and win some prizes.” said Musical chairs Champ Sameria Williams.
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The thoughtful congregation of Greater Life Baptist Church trans formed their parking lot on 1012 Darby Street into a friendly kids zone last Saturday as they continue to sup port their community.
Black Infant Health is funded and contracted through San Diego County and subcontracted through Neighborhood House Association, one of the largest nonprofit social services agencies in San Diego County.
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This is huge in the history of lawmakers that, at one time, punished doulas and midwives for delivering babies just to increase monetary profits by hospitals nationwide. As hospital births increased, so did mor tality rates among mothers and infants. The Sundance film, “Aftershock,” on HULU explains the history in more Otherdetail.collaborators at the Saturday’s well attended event included WIC, Molina HealthCare, Jireh Providers LLC, and Ruby’s Loving Hands. Jireh Providers CEO, Samantha Williams was once a Nurse Practitioner but created her start-up during the pan demic to decrease health disparities within her com “Asmunity.aNurse Practitioner,” Samantha explained, “I wouldn’t see any real effort [of care for Black people] in the hospitals I was working in, so I set out to do it on my own.”
existing laws to more accurately track maternal and infant mortality, however, SB 464 is mandating that delivery hospitals inform families of their rights against discrimination based on race, color, and national origin and who to report it to when it does happen. SB 65 also increases mater nal and infant mortality tracking and reporting. In addition, SB 65 increases access to birthing doulas, midwives and other advocating methods that will help decrease bias in the delivery room by allowing advocates to be by a mother’s side to inform her of her rights. According to Wade, “SB 65 will mandate that Medi-Cal and other insurance cover the cost of receiving care from a doula before, during and after giving birth for up to 12 months.”
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Eliminating Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Mortality, a report from The Center for American Progress (CAP) states: African American women across the income spectrum and from all walks of life are dying from preventable pregnancy-related complications at three to four times the rate of non-Hispanic white women,while the death rate for black infants is twice that of infants born to non -Hispanic white mothers. Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women. Multiple factors contribute to these disparities, such as variation in quality healthcare, underlying chronic conditions, structural racism, and implicit bias. Social determinants of health prevent many people from racial and ethnic minority groups from having fair opportunities for economic, physical, and emotional health.
Ruby’s Loving Hands CEO, Ynez Hicks, handed out thermometers to participants. Hicks said her organization is a collective of vol unteers. She currently has about 25 members that pay $25 a month for member dues. That funding goes to helping underserved teens buy dresses for prom, purchasing gift cards for seniors, and giving away baby bundles and the thermometers for the Irisinitiative.and other partners said The Voice and Viewpoint has covered this event and its efforts for a few years now. They believe that the event does a great job at spreading the word among participants. However, the story of the day’s efforts needed to be told to a broader audi ence, they said. We thank them for choosing us to carry out such an important initiative that informs others of their rights to be treated equally in their birthing planning, process and healthy outcomes.
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Janaia exclaimed: “Southeast is a breastfeeding desert.” Lisa proclaimed efforts to “eliminate Black infant mor tality rates.” Iris shared how each collaborative is cov ering almost every need and she hopes that one day the rates of disparities will go down. According to the CDC, annual death rates in the U.S. reach nearly 700 for women who give birth or for those within one year of giving birth. The numbers are grim for Black women: Black women are 3x more likely to die from a pregnancy related cause than white women. The statistics are just as great for Black infant mortal ity.
A Nurse Practitioner (far right) to CEO, Samantha Williams (third from left) of Jireh Providers, LLC handing out a free Covid Test. s
Cowbells rang as each car drove through and received gifts and information. Bass-filled chatter, hand slaps, and laughter rang out at the Phi Beta Sigma, SDSU Fraternity Chapter booth, where they handed out food. They were clearly overfilled with joy to volunteer for the great cause.
BIH Director, Iris Payne, was excited to introduce the co-collaborators of the event and talk about the impor tance of this 10th annual affair.
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BIH hosted their 10th annual awareness event at Valencia Park Elementary along with Global Communities Healthy Start. The combined effort was intended to raise awareness about San Diego orga nizations that are in place to reduce Black maternal and infant mortality rates and increase breastfeeding among the families in our community.
Jireh Providers goes out into the community to places like Jackie Robinson’s YMCA to check for high blood pressure, diabetes, Covid and other health disparities that afflict the Black community in San Diego. Williams believes her start-up is more effective in helping to decrease Black health disparities and hopes she can increase funding efforts to help her continue to do so.
As Iris introduced Lisa Bayne from Global Communities and Janaia Bruce from Neighborhood House Association, they all were quick to speak about the disparities surrounding Black infant health and birthing outcomes.
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When asked why many NICU departments are unkind to mothers, Jessica said that they know that many families don’t know their parental rights. That conversation sparked Wade’s excitement about SB464 California Dignity in Childbirth Act, co-written by California Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley Weber, and SB 65 Maternal Care and Services, co-written by Assembly Member, Dr. Akilah Weber, M.D. of the 4th EachDistrict.billchanges
Jessica N. Wade, Director of Maternal & Infant Health for the March of Dimes in San Diego County and a practicing local Doula, shared her own birth story of when her child was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She also informed attendees at Saturday’s event that 50% of pregnant moms in San Diego are on Medi-Cal. Wade is Director of Maternal & Infant Health Initiatives.
The vibe last Saturday was upbeat and festive as the DJ played hits like “Me, Myself and I” while horns honked at signs that said, “Honk for Black Breastfeeding.”
“Originally this was a collaboration with WIC (Women, Infant, Children),” Iris explained. “We all are here to celebrate and encourage breastfeeding throughout our community [WIC included].”
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Fictitious business name(s): Legendary Construction DBAStuccoLegendaryCo Located at: 2748 Casey St. San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego P.O. Box 1682 Bonita, CA 91908 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A RegistrantCorporationhasnotyet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Legendary Stucco Co 3400 Cottage Way Ste. G2 theThisSacramento,#10417CA95825statementwasfiledwithRecorder/CountyClerkofSanDiegoCountyonAugust03,2022ThisfictitiousbusinessnamewillexpireonAugust03,20278/18,8/25,9/01,9/08 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME2022-9018188STATEMENT
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Fictitious business name(s): Avery's Home Located at: 1965 Caminito de la Cruz Chula Vista, CA 91913 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/21/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Marliss Jo Galindo 1965 Caminito de la Cruz Chula Vista, CA 91913 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 21, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on July 21, 2027 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/01 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME2022-9017781STATEMENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME2022-9017272STATEMENT
The first day of business was: 07/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Crest theThis421ManagementCapitalLLCBroadwaySuite35SanDiego,CA92101statementwasfiledwithRecorder/CountyClerkofSanDiegoCountyonAugust01,2022ThisfictitiousbusinessnamewillexpireonAugust01,20278/11,8/18,8/25,9/01
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Fictitious business name(s): TransportationReady LLC Located at: 3774 Grove St. Unit L-2 Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego
Fictitious business name(s): Sistas Helping Sistas Weather the Storms Located at: 1828 49th St. San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 05/10/2010 This business is hereby registered by the following: Peaches Turner 1828 49th St. San Diego, CA 92102 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 10, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on August 10, 2027 8/18, 8/25, 9/01, 9/08
Fictitious business name(s): Serrano's Street Tacos Mariano's Street Tacos Located at: 1816 Blueheaven Ct. San Diego, CA 92154 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 08/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mariano Serrano 1816 Blueheaven Ct. San Diego, CA 92154 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 01, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on August 01, 2027 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/01
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME2022-9017814STATEMENT
Fictitious business name(s): Paradise Care Homes INC Located at: 2043 Alberque Ct. San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 10/10/2013 This business is hereby registered by the following: Paradise Care Homes INC 2043 Alberque Ct. San Diego, CA 92139 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 28, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on July 28, 2027 8/18, 8/25, 9/01, 9/08
This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 08/22/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Ready Transportation LLC 3774 Grove St. Unit L-2 Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 22, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on August 22, 2027 8/25, 9/01, 9/08, 9/15
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME2022-9016975STATEMENT
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
NOTICE OF HEARING Date: October 6, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
Fictitious business name(s): DIR.LOGISTICS
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15 SUPERIOR COURT OF 37-2022-00031954-CU-PT-HallSanCountyCALIFORNIAofSanDiego330W.BroadwayDiego,CA92101ofJusticeCourthouseCTL
NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 15, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 19, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE
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.
To All Interested
Fictitious business name(s): Dirlogistics LLC Located at: 435 S. 66th St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego P.O. Box 740269 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: Dirlogistics LLC 435 S. 66th St. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 28, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on July 28, 2027 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25
NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 28, 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).
The
Located at: 435 S. 66th St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego P.O. Box 740269 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 theThisDIR.LOGISTICSfollowing:LLC435S.66thSt.SanDiego,CA92114statementwasfiledwithRecorder/CountyClerkofSanDiegoCountyonAugust02,2022ThisfictitiousbusinessnamewillexpireonAugust02,20278/11,8/18,8/25,9/01
Fictitious business name(s): DJ EFLEX Located at: 2678 Market St. #C San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/01/2011 This business is hereby registered by the following: Eric Hurtado 2678 Market St. #C San Diego, CA 92102 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 25, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on July 25, 2027 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25
Petitioner or Attorney: Nathan Betschart; Briana Betschart on behalf of minor child
NAMEOBJECTINGRESPONDENTTOTHECHANGEMUST
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The willadministrationindependentauthoritybegrantedunlessan interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on November 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM in504Department located at the Superior Court of CentralSanCountyCaliforniaofSanDiego1100UnionStreetDiego,CA92101-ProbateDivisionIfyouobject 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 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.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME2022-9016831STATEMENT
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Shirley Ann Cooper, aka Shirley Cooper in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
Fictitious business name(s): Luv You Infinity Plus One Located at: 5700 Cowles Mtn. Blvd. I-204 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Damita Evans 5700 Cowles Mtn. Blvd. 1-204 La Mesa, CA 91942 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 13, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on July 13, 2027 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME2022-9017078STATEMENT
This fictitious business name will expire on July 27, 2027 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25
Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all
The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/04, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 SUPERIOR COURT OF 37-2022-00029894-CU-PT-SanCountyCALIFORNIAofSanDiego330W.BroadwayDiego,CA92101CentralDivisionCTL
Petitioner or Attorney: Christopher Kyle Farrell Fluty To All Interested
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Walter Horne, aka Walter Horne, Jr.
SUPERIOR COURT OF 37-2022-00030209-CU-PT-SanCountyCALIFORNIAofSanDiego330W.BroadwayDiego,CA92101CTL
Petitioner or Attorney: Raneeza Rose Cano To All Interested RaneezaPetitionerPersons:RoseCano filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as whycourtTHERaneezaPROPOSEDRaneezaPRESENTfollows:NAME:RoseCanoNAME:RoseCanoAlvarezCOURTORDERSthatallpersonsinterestedinthismatterappearbeforethisatthehearingindicatedbelowtoshowcause,ifany,thepetitionforchangeofnameshouldnotbegranted.Anypersonobjectingtothenamechangesdescribedabovemustfileawrittenobjectionthatincludesthereasonsfortheobjectionatleasttwocourtdaysbeforethematterisscheduledtobeheardandmustappearatthehearingtoshowcausewhythepetitionshouldnotbegranted.Ifnowrittenobjectionistimelyfiled,thecourtmaygrantthepetitionwithoutahearing.
To All Interested whyfiledRaouaaNimrPetitionerPersons:Alshahhoud;Hammadionbehalfofminorchildrenapetitionwiththiscourtforadecreechangingnamesasfollows:a.PRESENTNAME:ZamzamNemrAlshahoudPROPOSEDNAME:ZamzamNimrAlshahhoudb.PRESENTNAME:RukaiaNemrAlshahoudPROPOSEDNAME:RukaiaNimrAlshahhoudc.PRESENTNAME:FatimaNemrAlshahoudPROPOSEDNAME:FatimaNimrAlshahhoudd.PRESENTNAME:HebaNemrAlshahoudPROPOSEDNAME:HebaNimrAlshahhoudTHECOURTORDERSthatallpersonsinterestedinthismatterappearbeforethiscourtatthehearingindicatedbelowtoshowcause,ifany,thepetitionforchangeofnameshouldnotbegranted.Anypersonobjectingtothenamechangesdescribedabovemustfileawrittenobjectionthatincludesthereasonsfortheobjectionatleasttwocourtdaysbeforethematterisscheduledtobeheardandmustappearatthehearingtoshowcausewhythepetitionshouldnotbegranted.Ifnowrittenobjectionistimelyfiled,thecourtmaygrantthepetitionwithoutahearing.
The Petition for Probate requests that Ayshia Aycox be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)
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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.
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.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME2022-9017435STATEMENT
Petitioner or Attorney: Nimr Alshahhoud; Raouaa Hammadi on behalf of minor children
Petitioner or Attorney: Matthew Duvalier McCauley
SUPERIOR COURT OF 37-2022-00033228-CU-PT-HallSanCountyCALIFORNIAofSanDiego330WestBroadwayDiego,CA92101ofJusticeCourthouseCTL
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Ed Aycox, Edward Aycox, Eddie Aycox, Edward Eugene Aycox, Eugene Aycox
NAMEOBJECTINGRESPONDENTTOTHECHANGEMUSTFILEAWRITTENOBJECTIONATLEASTTWOCOURTDAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/18, 8/25, 09/01, 09/08
Fictitious business name(s): Chuy Cleaning Services Located at: 4078 46th St. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Jesus Robles 4078 46th St. San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 26, 2022
FILE A OBJECTIONWRITTENATLEASTTWOCOURTDAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/04, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25
NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 29, 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).
Fictitious business name(s): Seena Cab Located at: 6470 El Cajon Blvd. #237 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Saliyo Hassen Usman 6470 El Cajon Blvd. #237 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 27, 2022
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 hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on September 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM in Department 503 Room Judge Julia C. Kelety located at the Superior Court of CentralSanCountyCaliforniaofSanDiego1100UnionStreetDiego,CA92101-ProbateDivisionIfyouobject 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 AyshiaPetitioner:clerk.Aycox293519thSt. San Pablo, CA 94806 (619) 746-5700 8/18. 8/25, 9/01
A NAMEOBJECTINGRESPONDENTTOTHECHANGEMUSTFILEAWRITTENOBJECTIONATLEASTTWOCOURTDAYS (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
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 requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If all 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.
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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).
whyChristopherPetitionerPersons:KyleFarrellFlutyfiledapetitionwiththiscourtforadecreechangingnamesasfollows:PRESENTNAME:ChristopherKyleFarrellFlutyPROPOSEDNAME:ChristopherKyleFarrellTHECOURTORDERSthatallpersonsinterestedinthismatterappearbeforethiscourtatthehearingindicatedbelowtoshowcause,ifany,thepetitionforchangeofnameshouldnotbegranted.Anypersonobjectingtothe directions.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME2022-9017024STATEMENT
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further 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.
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
If 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
NOTICE OF PETITION TO 37-2022-00020699-PR-LA-EdwardESTATEADMINISTEROFAycoxCaseNumber:CTL
A NAMEOBJECTINGRESPONDENTTOTHECHANGEMUSTFILEAWRITTENOBJECTIONATLEASTTWOCOURTDAYS (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 willadministrationindependentauthoritybegrantedunlessan interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME2022-9015832STATEMENT
This fictitious business name will expire on July 26, 2027 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25
whyfiledBrianaNathanPetitionerPersons:Betschart;Betschartonbehalfofminorchildapetitionwiththiscourtforadecreechangingnamesasfollows:PRESENTNAME:AidenIsabelBetschartPROPOSEDNAME:AidanIsabelBetschartTHECOURTORDERSthatallpersonsinterestedinthismatterappearbeforethiscourtatthehearingindicatedbelowtoshowcause,ifany,thepetitionforchangeofnameshouldnotbegranted.Anypersonobjectingtothenamechangesdescribedabovemustfileawrittenobjectionthatincludesthereasonsfortheobjectionatleasttwocourtdaysbeforethematterisscheduledtobeheardandmustappearatthehearingtoshowcausewhythepetitionshouldnotbegranted.Ifnowrittenobjectionistimelyfiled,thecourtmaygrantthepetitionwithoutahearing.
The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/18, 8/25, 09/01, 09/08 SUPERIOR COURT OF 37-2022-00030295-CU-PT-SanCountyCALIFORNIAofSanDiego330WestBroadwayDiego,CA92101CTL
To All InterestedPetitionerPersons: Matthew Duvalier McCauley filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as whycourtMatthewPRESENTfollows:NAME:DuvalierMcCauleyPROPOSEDNAME:MatthewDuvalierTHECOURTORDERSthatallpersonsinterestedinthismatterappearbeforethisatthehearingindicatedbelowtoshowcause,ifany,thepetitionforchangeofnameshouldnotbegranted.Anypersonobjectingtothenamechangesdescribedabovemustfileawrittenobjectionthatincludesthereasonsfortheobjectionatleasttwocourtdaysbeforethematterisscheduledtobeheardandmustappearatthehearingtoshowcausewhythepetitionshouldnotbegranted.Ifnowrittenobjectionistimelyfiled,thecourtmaygrantthepetitionwithoutahearing. DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified,
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME2022-9016890STATEMENT
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Ayshia Aycox in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
NOTICE OF PETITION TO 37-2022-00029453-PR-PW-WalterESTATEADMINISTEROFHorne,akaWalterHorne,Jr.CTL
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The Petition for Probate requests that Shirley Ann Cooper, aka Shirley Cooper be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)
Petitioner or Attorney: Ernest David Bartocci To All Interested whyfiledErnestPetitionerPersons:DavidBartocciapetitionwiththiscourtforadecreechangingnamesasfollows:PRESENTNAME:ErnestDavidBartocciPROPOSEDNAME:EzekielJacenBartocciTHECOURTORDERSthatallpersonsinterestedinthismatterappearbeforethiscourtatthehearingindicatedbelowtoshowcause,ifany,thepetitionforchangeofnameshouldnotbegranted.Anypersonobjectingtothenamechangesdescribedabovemustfileawrittenobjectionthatincludesthereasonsfortheobjectionatleasttwocourtdaysbeforethematterisscheduledtobeheardandmustappearatthehearingtoshowcausewhythepetitionshouldnotbegranted.Ifnowrittenobjectionistimelyfiled,thecourtmaygrantthepetitionwithoutahearing.
Attorney for Petitioner: Antoinette Middleton, Esq. Law Offices of Antoinette Middleton 1761 Hotel Circle South, Suite 115 San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 235-9501 8/18, 8/25, 9/01
NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 27, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
A NAMEOBJECTINGRESPONDENTTOTHECHANGEMUSTFILEAWRITTENOBJECTIONATLEASTTWOCOURTDAYS (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
NAMEOBJECTINGRESPONDENTTOTHECHANGEMUSTFILEAWRITTENOBJECTIONATLEASTTWOCOURTDAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15 will expire on August 02, 2027 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/01
Towards the end of WWI, In 1918, the U.S. Secretary of War authorized Black nurses to enter national service provided they were also registered with the American Red Cross Society, dramatically increasing the quality of care received by Black soldiers. This brought the NACGN to the attention of the ANA, and by the 1920s, the organi zations began to communicate and coordinate efforts, though segregation was still strongly maintained.
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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 AyshiaPetitioner:clerk.Aycox293519thSt.
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO 37-2022-00020699-PR-LA-EdwardESTATEADMINISTEROFAycoxCaseNumber:CTL
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Ayshia Aycox in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
The Petition for Probate requests that Ayshia Aycox be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The willadministrationindependentauthoritybegrantedunlessan interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on September 8, 2022 at 1:30 PM in Department 503 Room Judge Julia C. Kelety located at the Superior Court of CentralSanCountyCaliforniaofSanDiego1100UnionStreetDiego,CA92101-ProbateDivisionIfyouobject
Zulu kings are descendants of King Shaka, the 19th-century leader who united the Zulu nation and led bloody battles against the British colonizers. Since the death of King Zwelithini and his third wife, legal challenges cropped up backing one or another of the king’s six wives 28 children. An effort to stop all ritu als was denied by a Pietermaritzburg court.
Cyril Ramaphosa, who in March recognized Misuzulu as the rightful king, is to formally certify the crowning at a ceremony in the coming months.
San Pablo, CA 94806 (619) 746-5700 8/18. Indian Reservations
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It will create good-paying jobs, invest in building a more diverse workforce, and bolster our supply chains. The fourth and final cor ner of the Biden platform, the Inflation Reduction Act, passed the Congress with every Democrat voting for it, and every Republican voting against it. Under this new law, signed by President Biden on August 16, Medicare recip ients will see their out-ofpocket prescription drugs capped at $2,000 annu ally and their cost of insu lin capped at $35 monthly. It reduces the cost of health care for 13 million Americans by extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies for more than three years with an aver age savings of $800 per year.
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In summer 1908, Martha Franklin, Mary E. Mahoney, and 50 other Black nurses met in New York to form a group to eliminate discrimination, promote leadership, and raise professional standards in the nursing profession. NACGN was the first Black nursing association on record in the U.S.A. Co-founder Mary E. Mahoney was the first Black-American to receive a nursing license, and was well aware of the chal lenges facing the slowly increasing number of licensed Black nurses. As implied in the name, only Black nurses who graduated from nursing programs were allowed membership. At the time of its founding until after WWII, Black nurses were banned from the American Nursing Association (ANA).
Born in South Carolina and raised in Harlem, in the 1950s, Althea Gibson became the first Black woman to win the French Open (1956), U.S. Open (1958), and Wimbledon (1957) tennis championships. She was also the first Black woman to join the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) in 1964.Gibson loved sports from a young age, with her favorite being paddle tennis (professionally called Padel). She made a name for herself locally as a paddle ten nis champion and attracted the atten tion of musician Buddy Walker. Just one year after picking up a racket, she won an American Tennis Association (ATA) tour nament, picking up sponsors. She won a total of 13 ATA championships, financing the opportunities to compete in the 1950 U.S. National and the 1951 Wimbledon. She also earned a scholarship to Florida A&M university. She retired in 1971 and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. She served 10 years as commissioner of athlet ics for New Jersey starting in 1975. After suffering a stroke, she died of respiratory failure in 2003. complacency
In 1949, ANA offered to accept the NACGN as a sub-organization of ANA, and by 1951, NACGN disappeared, with all members becoming part of ANA, effectively integrating that organization as well. The only trace of the NACGN was the Mary Mahoney Award to recognize significant contributions to integration in the nursing Theprofession.1971foundation of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) picked up the lost legacy of the NACGN, with a focus on improving the presence and recognition of Black nurses in the profession, as well as improving the quality of life and health status of Black Americans.
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The new law includes pro visions to increase taxes on corporations, address climate change, and decrease the prices of prescription drugs. The IRA will help cut climate pollution by 40 percent by 2030, while building a new, clean energy economy and creating nine million new jobs. It invests in environ mental justice by cleaning up legacy pollution most often found in communities of color and provides tax cred its to ensure nuclear energy producers can continue to provide clean energy for con sumers. The IRA will require corporations to pay a min imum tax of 15 percent and reduce the deficit by $300 bil lion over the next decade. As Mr. Luce warns us, “com placency is misplaced.” Voters should see this “good politi cal system in good working order” as motivation to go to the polls to support more positive progress. President Biden is finally getting some of the credit he is due. And, he and my fellow Democrats will continue putting the American people over parti san politics.
The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and Maids (BSCP) began with disgruntled, underpaid and overworked Pullman car workers. The first Black-led labor organization to receive charter in the American Federation of Labor (AFL), the BSCP made a wise choice with the peaceful labor and civil rights activist Asa Philip Randolph. President Woodrow Wilson had already called Randolph one of the most dangerous men in America for his per sistence and persuasive powers. By 1937, Pullman had reached an agreement with the union that increased pay, cut hours, and provided overtime. Later in life, Randolph was named chair of the 1963 March on Washington. President Lyndon Johnson awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964. Randolph finally retired from the BSCP in 1968. Randolph passed in 1979, one year after the BSCP merged with the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks (now the Transportation Communications International Union).
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By Lauran Neergaard AP Medical Writer Photo Danielcredit:Schuldi Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds pro tection against the newest omicron relatives – a key step toward open ing a fall booster campaign.
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A treatment room at the Monoclonal Antibody Regional Center in San Ysidro. Photo: County of San Diego
If you get COVID-19, do you know there is treatment available that can keep you from getting severely sick? There is. But you must act Antiviralfast. pills and mono clonal antibodies should be given within days after the onset of symptoms to be effective. So, you should get tested for COVID-19 as soon as you start developing symptoms. If you are 12 or older and test positive and are at high risk of progress ing to severe disease, contact your doctor immediately so that you can get treatment. People with certain medical conditions are at high risk of developing severe COVID19, including those with: Age over 50 years Chronic heart, lung or liver disease COVID-19 factors, like race ethnicity you do not have a health care provider, you can call 2-1-1 to find one. You can also call a Monoclonal Antibody Regional Center at (619) 685-2500 to access monoclonal antibody treat ment at no cost, regardless of health insurance or immi gration “Monoclonalstatus. antibod ies and antiviral pills work great to keep people from developing severe COVID19,” said Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County pub lic health officer. “If you’re at higher risk of developing severe illness, you should seek treatment immediately.”
Pfizer Seeks OK of Updated COVID Vaccine Booster for Fall
Pfizer previously announced results from a study that found its earlier omicron tweak significantly revved up antibodies capable of fighting the first omicron version, called BA.1, and to a lesser degree the genetically distinct BA.4 and BA.5 omicron relatives. Its applica tion to the FDA contains that data plus animal testing of the newest recipe update. It’s similar to how flu vaccines are updated every year without having to undergo large studies. Pfizer and BioNTech expect to start a trial using the BA.4 and BA.5 boosters in the coming weeks, to shed additional light on how well tweaked shots work. Moderna has begun a similar study although full results wouldn’t be available before a fall booster campaign.
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European regulators also are con sidering the original omicron ver sions by Moderna and Pfizer. The U.S. opted not to use that earlier tweak – setting up a fall where dif ferent countries will be using dif ferent versions of booster shots to rev up protection against another possible winter surge.
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– rather than a study of the newest boosters that could take months –to decide whether to fast-track updated shots for fall.
For now at least. BA.5 currently is causing nearly all COVID-19 infections in the U.S. and much of the world. There’s no way to know if it still will be a threat this win ter – or if another mutant will have replaced it.
By José A. Álvarez County of San Diego
Now, therefore, pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 101080, the San Diego County Health Officer declares: 1) The introduction of monkeypox in San Diego County is a threat to the public’s health, within the mean ing of Health and Safety Code sec tion 101080.
Whereas, monkeypox is an unusual disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. It is spread though prolonged skin-to-skin contact and symptoms of monkeypox include rash, fever, muscle aches, and respira tory symptoms. Although most cases of monkeypox resolve within a few weeks, monkeypox can cause serious symptoms, including severe pain, hospitalization and, in rare cases, death; and Whereas, in May 2022, clusters of monkeypox cases were identified in multiple countries with the first case of monkeypox in the United States (U.S.) confirmed in Massachusetts on May 20, 2022; and Whereas, on May 27, 2022, the first case of monkeypox was confirmed in California; and Whereas, on June 15, 2022, the first case of monkeypox was reported in San Diego County; and Whereas, on July 23, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the multi-country spread of monkeypox to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, which constitutes its highest alert level; and Whereas, the global outbreak of mon keypox is rapidly changing day-today; and Whereas, as of July 29, 2022, glob ally, there have been over 21,148 cases associated with monkeypox and nationwide, there have been 4,907 confirmed or probable cases in the U.S., including 799 confirmed or probable cases in California across 27 local public health jurisdictions; and Whereas, as of July 29, 2022, there are 27 confirmed and 19 probable cases of monkeypox in San Diego County; and Whereas, on August 1, 2022, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California to respond to monkeypox; and Whereas, there is a limited supply of the JYNNEOS® vaccine, which is approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for the prevention of smallpox and monkeypox disease; and Whereas, due to the limited supply of vaccine, the large population and geographic location of San Diego County, combined with the world wide spread of monkeypox and con firmed or probable local cases, there is an imminent threat from the intro duction of monkeypox in San Diego County community at-large.
Novavax Vaccine is Available Novavax, a more traditional vaccine against COVID19, is now available in San Diego County. You can get Novavax at local healthcare providers, retail pharmacies, and com munity clinics, as well as County public health cen ters and community vacci nation events. You can make an appointment or find a walk-in clinic here. Novavax has been autho rized as a two-dose primary series, given three to eight weeks apart, to people ages 18 and older. Clinical tri als showed that the vaccine series is 90% effective at pre venting mild, moderate and severe EveryoneCOVID-19.6months and older can get COVID-19 vaccines at no cost. For those who received an mRNA vaccine, boost ers are available for people 5 years and older. Parental consent is required for all eligi ble minors to be vacci nated.
“It’s going to be really important that people this fall and winter get the new shots. It’s designed for the virus that’s out there,’’ White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said last week.
2) A local health emergency is declared in San Diego County. This declaration shall remain in effect for no longer than seven days unless ratified by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and continued for an additional time Date:period.August 2, 2022 HEALTH
“It’s clear that none of these vac cines are going to completely prevent infection,” said Dr. Rachel Presti of Washington University in St. Louis, a researcher with the Moderna trial. But prior studies of variant booster candidates show “you still get a broader immune response giving a variant booster than giving the same booster’’ again, which should be helpful even if a newer omicron relative emerges, she added.
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The vaccines currently used in the U.S. still offer strong protection against severe disease and death, especially if people have gotten their recommended boosters. But those vaccines target the coro navirus strain that spread in early 2020 and their effectiveness against infection has dropped markedly as new mutants came along, particu larly the super-contagious omicron Howfamily.would combo shots work? Sort of like a second-genera tion vaccine. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines contain the genetic instructions for the spike protein that coats the coronavi rus, to train the immune system to recognize the real virus. The new combo doses will contain instruc tions for both the original spike target and the spike mutations car ried by BA.4 and BA.5.
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san diego county COVID-19 STATUS HOSPITALIZED33,441REPORTED2,261ICU 12,091,676TESTSTOTALCONFIRMED903,885CASES SOURCE: County of San Diego Last updated 8/18/2022
The news comes after Britain a week ago became the first in the world to authorize a different update to Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines – shots that add protec tion against the original omicron that struck last winter.
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Treatment centers and med ical offices in the region may offer oral antiviral pills, which are taken by mouth, and/or monoclonal antibod ies, which are delivered as an intravenous infusion. Your healthcare provider will determine what treatment option is best for you based on your symptoms, age and potential underlying condi tions.
The Food and Drug Administration ordered vaccine makers to tweak their shots to target BA.4 and BA.5 that are better than ever at dodging immunity from earlier vaccination or Pfizerinfection.andits partner BioNTech aim to offer updated boosters to people 12 and older, and shots could begin within weeks if the FDA quickly clears the modified vaccine – a step not expected to require waiting on new studies. Moderna is expected to file a sim ilar application soon for updated boosters for adults. The U.S. has a contract to buy 105 million of the Pfizer doses and 66 million Moderna ones, assuming FDA gives the green light.
Pfizer and Moderna don’t make the only U.S. vaccine options. Novavax makes a more traditional, pro tein-based shot – and U.S. health authorities just expanded its use for people as young as 12. Novavax also plans to offer a variant update later in the year.
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ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY Funeral services were held on 08/18/2022 at 7th Day Adventist Church, with a burial following at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary. KENDALL LAMONT MCCULLOUGH was born on December 17, 1966, in Cook County of Chicago, IL to the Union of Louella and Tyrone Nathan McCullough. He was the eldest of three sons (Derrick and Tyrone Curtis). Early in his life, his mother Louella McCullough preceded him in death which brought the McCullough Family to relocate to San Diego, CA to live with their grandmother, Sis. Floy Mae McCullough, who also preceded him in death. With Mother McCullough’s guidance, all the McCullough’s were baptized at Kendall Lamont 03/27/1945 SUNSET 07/27/2022
Based on the poem by Ron Tranmer We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day that God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Mack (father) and Terald (son) you are dearly missed. Not a day goes by you are not thought of. We love you both so much. The Downs Family
31st Street Seven Day Adventist Church under the Pastorship of John Damon. Kendall attended Penn Elementary and Sherman Elementary in Chicago, Illinois. Kendall attended Gompers and San Diego Academy and gradu ated from Morse High School in 1984. After graduating high school, Kendall attended Aviation School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After attending aviation School, Kendall enlisted in the United State Navy where he was stationed in Guam. After his brief term in the military, he returned home to San Diego, CA which was the beginning of his health issues. While dealing with his health issues, Kendall attempted several careers, including stocks & bonds sales, and with the help of Mom Fran (Jackson), he started Real EveryoneEstate.who knew Kendall knows he loved his children and cherished being a provider for them in whatever capacity that was needed. Kendall had a passion and love for helping others. Kendall departed this life on July 29, 2022. Leaving to mourn his passing are his loving children, Coran Ann Crosby of Pittsburg, CA., Unique Hunter of San Diego, CA., and Emmanuel Raheem Bartley a.k.a. “Spanky” of San Diego, CA. His loving father Tyrone N. McCullough (Henrene), his loving siblings Pastor Derrick McCullough (Bridget) of San Diego, CA., and Tyrone C. McCullough (Rina) of Savannah, GA., extended siblings Dawnella Roman (Romeo) and Tiffanie Boggess (Dusty) all residing in San Diego, CA., and a host of relatives in San Diego and Chicago and friends to cherish his memory. A Special Thanks to Cousin Darnell Bonds.
ERNESTINA ROBERTSON BAKER, aka Granny (Tina), entered this world by Ernest and Gloria Robertson on March 27th, 1945, in Waco, Texas. She was one of seven children. As a child growing up in Texas, Granny, along with her siblings, grew up picking cotton as their way to support their family. She was called home on July 27th, 2022. As a child, Granny enjoyed sewing as a hobby. She was able to use that skill later in life to make wonderful pieces of clothing for herself and others. In 1963, Ernestina Robertson met and married James Arthur Baker, and from this union came her daughters Sha’Ron and Christine and their sons James, Robert, and Anthony. Ernestina was the original Jack of all trades. She was a devoted mother and taught her children the important things in life. She lived her life without fear, making memories and friendships everywhere. After being in Phoenix for most of her life, Granny relocated in 1997 to be with her daughters and grandchildren in San Diego. Granny also took this as an opportunity to return to school where she was able to earn her GED while being a great-grandmother. Being in California, she was able to travel to Mexico where she loved collecting antiques and soaking up the culture through fine dining. Left to share stories and cherish her memories: Sha’ron (daughter) and Michael Henderson of San Diego, CA. Christine Baker (daughter) of San Diego, CA. James Jamerson, Robert Eugene Baker, Anthony Jamal Baker all of Phoenix, Arizona. Her goddaughter Cynthia Sutton of San Diego. Her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a whole slew of cousins and close friends she con sidered family as well.
In Loving Memory ON THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR HOMEGOING.
William (Mack) Downs 02/25/1944 – 08/27/2020 Terald Downs 04/02/1972 08/30/2020
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Funeral services were held on 08/17/2022 at New Paradise Baptist Church with the burial following at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary. On August 2, 1946, in San Diego, CA identical twins Delores and Annie Delores were born to Dorothy Lee and Moses Burgain Quinn. Delores attended Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School, Memorial Junior High School, and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School. Following high school, Delores went to Charleston Job Corps Center in Charleston, WV. After graduating from Job Corps. Delores returned to San Diego and worked at Long’s Tax Office as a bookkeeper and tax assistant. She accepted a federal position at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) where she worked in the Supply Warehouse, Cash Office, and Audit Department. Delores retired from MCRD after 44 years of federal service. Delores became a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Throughout her 49 years of duty, Delores was appointed to several positions. Delores was also a member of the Imperial Court, Daughters of Isis, a charitable and benevolent Deloresorganization.loved the Lord and claimed Him as her personal savior early in life as she attended her family’s church, Logan Temple AME, and then Calvary Baptist Church. She was baptized in 1966. She is remembered by Heather L. Quinn-Barron (Tim) (Adrian) – Portland OR., Aapri J. Clemons- Anderson, IN., and Shardae S. Shelton-Davis – San Diego, CA.; nephews Casey Quinn (Angela) – Bakersfield, CA. and Corey Quinn – Portland, OR.; great-nieces Brittany C. Quinn-Cook – Portland, OR., Madeline J. Quinn – Capistrano, CA., Neriyah D. Davis – San Diego, CA., and Fiona C. Quinn –McMinnville, OR.; great-nephews Daviyon N. Davis – San Diego, CA., Brayden T. W. Barron – Portland OR., Noah D. Moses – San Diego, CA., and Myles Morris – Ft. Worth TX.; and a host of cousins, relatives, and friends.
JEAN EVELYN RANSOM was born December 23, 1945, in Jefferson, Texas. She was one of ten children to Raymond and Gladys Buchanan. Jean accepted Christ in her life at an early age. She attended Macedonia High School in Texas before moving to California. Jean moved to San Diego in 1962 to finish her high school education at Sweetwater High, with her faith her number one priority. She became a mem ber of the Community Baptist Church that same year. Jean was joined in holy matrimony to Clifton Ransom, Sr. in 1963, and to this union, three children were born. Clifton Ransom, Jr., born in San Diego. Timothy Ransom, born in Los Angeles, CA, and Micah Ransom, born in Los Angeles, CA. While adjusting to married life and motherhood, her family moved to Los Angeles, where she worked at the Mattel Toy factory and the post office for several years. After relocating to San Diego, Jean decided to further her edu cation as a nursing assistant in 1978. From that, she pivoted careers and was hired on as a driver with Chula Vista transit, where she brought service and generosity to the community. Jean was a loving woman, devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grand mother, great-grandmother, and mother-in-law. She was the embodiment of strength, bravery, and unwavering faith. Jean’s love language was acts of service. She found joy in helping others, whether it be a place to lay your head, feeding you with her famous dressing, to giving you her last dollar. Her favorite quote was, “I don’t have much, but whatever I got, I’m gonna give it.” She didn’t do these things for any awards or recognition; she did it to provide comfort and love to those in need. Jean’s laugh was infectious; with her head tilted back and one leg up, she enjoyed being “tickled.” Jean knew how to have a good time dancing. She even won dance competitions in her teens. The love she gave to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was unmatched; from birthday cards with handwritten notes to staying up late ordering Christmas gifts, Jean made a way. Her love was priceless. The Lord called Jean home on Tuesday, July 26, Jean2022.was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Ransom, Sr.; her oldest son Clifton Ransom, Jr.; parents, Raymond and Gladys Buchanan; siblings, Raymond, Jr., Marie, Opal, Wendell, Robert, Arbruna, Lela Mae, and James. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Timothy Ransom (wife Jackie) and Micah Ransom (wife Tammie); thirteen grandchildren, several great-grandchil dren, and a host of relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.
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“We’re delighted to wel come seven-time Formula One World Champion Sir Lewis Hamilton to our own ership group,” Walton said in a statement. “He is a champion competitor who knows what it takes to lead a winning team and a fierce advocate for global equality, including in his own sport.”
“With over 100 race wins, Lewis is considered the most successful F1 driver of all time,” Walton added. “His resilient spirit and standard of excellence will be an asset to the ownership group and the Broncos organization.”
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• PLAN A BUDGET-FRIENDLY ROUTE: If you’re open-minded to location, consider driv ing through states with lower gas prices. During the last week of July, the three states with the lowest gas prices were Georgia, South Carolina and Texas, according to AAA data.
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WHY TRIP PLANNING SHOULD START WITH RENTAL CAR PRICES Before you get too caught up in the excitement of a road trip, make sure you can afford it. With prices so much higher than they were two years ago, you don’t want to get caught off guard. Hold off on booking your flights or hotels until you’ve compared rental car prices and included it in your trip budget.
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WHEN DID RENTAL CAR PRICES GET SO HIGH? Like most travel costs, rental car prices sharply dropped in April and May 2020 as people began calling off vacations to stay at home. But things began to turn around at the beginning of 2021 when prices began increasing every month, building up to a record high set in July 2021. Road trips were especially hot that summer (thus high demand), but other factors –including a global semicon ductor shortage and tourism industry labor shortages –contributed to low supply. In fact, leisure and hospitality sector employment remains 7.8% below pre-pandemic levels, according to an anal ysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data from the U.S. Travel Association. Prices have slightly dipped from the July 2021 record, but they are still far above pre-pandemic pricing.
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• RESERVE NOW AND PAY AT THE COUNTER: Many rental car companies give you the option to pay at the counter. Paying upon pickup has two major benefits versus paying upfront: First, should you need to cancel your trip, you remove the headache of trying to get a refund since you won’t have put down any money anyway. Second, if rates drop, you can always cancel and rebook at a lower rate.
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• USE TRAVEL CREDIT CARDS: Some travel credit cards offer rental car insurance as part of their benefits, though it may exclude certain types of expensive cars or rentals in some countries. When it is applicable though, it can save you money on the extra insurance you might have otherwise signed up for at the counter.
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PHOTO: CaliforniaSOS YouTube California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. and Business Programs Division Chief (BPD) Betsy Bogart were joined by the California Chamber of Commerce, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, the Franchise Tax Board, and members of the business community for the unveiling of the new easy-to-use bizfile Online business portal. The bizfile Online portal, which can be found online at new “Lastbusinesses.year,425,684 new cor porations, limited liability companies and limited part nerships, were filed with the Secretary of State’s office, comprising a 23.8 percent increase over 2020. “With so much new business activ ity in the state, I am proud that the bizfile Online por tal makes it easier, faster and more secure for businesses to file documents and search businesses entities.”
• CONSIDER AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE: With an electric car, you’ll avoid paying for gas entirely. While you may still have to pay to charge it, some hotels offer free electric vehicle charging as a guest benefit.
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HOW TO FIND AFFORDABLE RENTAL CARS NerdWallet conducted an analysis of 360 rental car reservations to better under stand the cheapest ways to rent. Some of the findings may help you save on your next rental car. Among the rental car com panies in the analysis, Enterprise is usually the cheapest, while National is most expensive. The anal ysis also found that lastminute rentals are typically cheaper than those booked months in advance. And you’ll almost always save by booking at an off-site rental car location versus at the Thatairport.knowledge can help you better understand the cheapest places to book, but sometimes booking from a specific location or com pany might be non-negotia ble with the nature of your trip. These other tricks can still help you save:
HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON ROAD TRIPS Throw in high gas prices, and road trips might be one of the most expensive ways to travel these days. Here are some ways to cut back on costs.
• USE APPS TO FIND CHEAP GAS: Apps like GasBuddy track local gas prices and can help you find the cheap est gas stations along your route.
• JOIN RENTAL CAR LOYALTY PROGRAMS: Benefits vary based on your level of elite status, though some levels can include free upgrades and waived fees. You might even get automatic status through a credit card. Yet even the entrylevel, free-to-join tiers can include perks like priority lines.
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By Arnie Stapleton AP Pro Football Writer Rob Walton is adding seventime Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton of Britain to the Denver Broncos’ new ownership Hamilton,group. 37, who drives for the Mercedes team and whose 103 career victories are the most in F1 history, is the third limited partner brought aboard by the Walton-Penner ownership group headed by Walmart heir Rob Walton, his daughter, Carrie Walton Penner, and her husband, Greg “HonoredPenner.to work with a world class team and serve as an example of the value of more diverse leadership across all sports,”Hamilton Commissionertweeted. Roger Goodell has made minority own ership a point of emphasis in the league. Hamilton is Black, as are the new own ership group’s two other limited partners, Starbucks board chair Mellody Hobson and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The Walton-Penner group won the bidding for the Broncos with a $4.65 billion offer. the highest price paid for any sports franchise in the world. NFL owners met in Minneapolis recently approved the sale. Now, Walton, who has an esti mated net worth of $60 bil lion, is set to be the league’s richest owner.
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By Sally French NerdWallet When making your travel budget, don’t assume that lodging and airfare will be your biggest expense. Now, more than ever, rental cars are shaping up to be one of the biggest and stubbornly high aspects of people’s vacation budgets.
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