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Community Responses to Superintendent Search

PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER & Covid-19 Updates SEE PG. 12

Covid-19 cases in southeast 11,251

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Fivespace Shop: Hip Hop & Vinyl SEE PAGE 7

103 Years at Phillips Temple CME SEE PAGE 9

Inner City Young Life Champions SEE PAGE 8

BLACK WOMEN, LEGAL SCHOLARS PRAISE

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS Nomination mination By Nyah Marshall Howard University News Service Americans around the country, including legal scholars and Black women, are praising President Joe Biden’s announcement last week nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace Associate Justice Stephen Breyer on the U.S. Supreme Court. If confirmed, Jackson would make history as the first Black woman and the first former federal pub-

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation to make lynching a federal hate crime. Named in honor of Emmett Till, the Black whose horrific murder at the hands of white men in Mississippi in 1955, the bill outlaws lynching.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson speaks after President Joe Biden announced Jackson as his nominee to the Supreme Court in the Cross Hall of the White House, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, in Washington. Vice President Kamala Harris listens at right. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

lic defender to serve as a Supreme Court justice. “For too long, our government, our courts haven’t looked like America,” Biden

ing a federal hate crime, punishable by up to life in prison. The measure had faced defeat for more than 100 years, with lawmakers attempting to pass the legislation more than 200 times. The House finally passed the bill on a 422-3 vote. Many believe it will

According to the bill’s text, “Whoever conspires to commit any offense … shall (A) if death results from the offense, be imprisoned for any term of years or for life.”

said at the White House, flanked by Vice President Kamala Harris and Judge Jackson. See NOMINATION page 2

also have success in the U.S. Senate. “The House has sent a resounding message that our nation is finally reckoning with one of the darkest and most horrific periods of our history, and that we are morally and legally committed to changing course,” said C ongressman B obby Rush (D-Illinois), who is retiring at the end of his term. C ongressman Rush, who founded the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, had promised to do all he could to push the legislation through before his retirement. The congressman recalled that he was 8 years old when he saw photos of Emmett Till’s brutalized corpse in Jet Magazine.

“(B) In any other case, be subjected to the same penalties as the penalties prescribed for the offense of the commission o f which was the object of the conspiracy.” Specifically, the legislation makes lynch-

San Diegans gathered at Wilson Middle School in City Heights to hear firsthand from Dr. Lamont Jackson and Dr. Susan Enfield, the two finalists contending for the top spot to replace Cindy Marten for SDUSD Superintendent. San Diego Unified serves nearly 121,000 students and is the second-largest school district in California. Photo: Voice & Viewpoint.

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher The new Wilson Middle School provided a great in-person set-

ting for the community forum on the selection of a new superintendent for the San Diego Unified School District. With a social distance of one to two seats between persons,

the auditorium on Saturday was filled to capacity but not crowded. See RESPONSES page 2

Impact of The Pandemic on Black Workers In Southern California By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

Anti-Lynching Bill Passes House, Expected to Clear Senate By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire

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

Image: Courtesy of NNPA

See BILL page 2

The UCLA Center for the Advancement of R acial Equity At Work has ended Black History Month with a disturbing report on the impact of the pandemic on Black workers in Southern California. Nearly 40,000 Black workers were engaged for this report and 2,000 completed the survey, sharing their work experiences, challenges, and demands for support during the COVID19 pandemic. Black workers revealed a long history of anti-Black economic issues which created Black job crisis characterized

A new report from UCLA’s Center for Advancement of Racial Equity at Work surveyed experiences of Black workers’ during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: via labor.ucla.edu/project.

by disproportionate unemployment, underemployment and systemic racism. The undressed Black Jobs Crisis revealed: 70% of those who experienced job loss were still looking for work at the end of surveying, over a year into the pandemic; 60% of participants reported a 2020 personal income of under $50,000, which includes those

who remained employed. Over 50% of the Black workers surveyed reported working in essential or frontline sectors pre pandemic. 50% of the Black workers surveyed experienced some form of work disruption (lay-offs), terminations, and or furloughs since the start of the pandemic. See WORKERS page 2

California, Oregon, Washington to Drop School Mask Mandates

Masked parents direct their children on the first day of school at Enrique S. Camarena Elementary School, on July 21, 2021, in Chula Vista, Calif. The governors of California, Oregon and Washington have announced that schoolchildren will no longer be required to wear masks starting March 12. The governors of the three states announced the measure in a joint statement as part of new indoor mask policies that come as coronavirus case and hospitalization rates decline across the West Coast. In all three states, the decision of whether to follow the state guidance will now rest with school districts. The new guidance will make face coverings strongly recommended rather than a requirement at most indoor places in California starting Tuesday and at schools on March 12, regardless of vaccination status - AP. Photo: Denis Poroy, AP File

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Responses: Continued from cover

Some members of the community are still expressing concern over both the process and the community forum itself. While the event was billed as a “community forum to meet and question the two candidates for the job of Superintendent of San Diego Unified,” the following concerns were raised: Questions had to be submitted online in advance of the meeting, and, although a computer setup was available, supposedly for the submission of questions from the audience, it was confusing. The problem, according to some observers, was that there was no way of telling which questions were submitted at the forum from those screened in advance. There were no hard questions, such as what would be done about the number of

Special Education and Civil Rights related cases pending, how the school district gets its present budget deficit and what plans each of the candidates have to address that problem, and would there be any effort to restore the Race and Human Relations component abolished by the former Superintendent. There were also some outside questions as to how these were the only two candidates that made it to the finals when there were a number of other qualified people from such states as Texas and North Carolina. There was a question raised as to whether members of the Superintendent Search Advisory Committee actually saw all the applications submitted, and there was a question raised by some as to whether there should have been more than one public

meeting with the candidates. Dr. Lamont Jackson, Interim Superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District, not only grew up in San Diego, but has worked for the school district for more than 30 years in just about every job: from teaching assistant, teacher, coach, principal, and Chief Human Resources Officer. He has been a Mentor to African American students throughout his career. He is a three time graduate of San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, and a Doctorate in Educational leadership. He is the local favorite for the job of Superintendent. Many feel that the real hard questions about the future of San Diego Unified were never asked and that this was by design.

Dr. Jackson faced off with Dr. Susan Enfield, the second contender for the job of Superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District. She has been Superintendent of

of California at Berkeley and Harvard University, and holds a Doctoral Degree in Administration, Planning and Social Policy from Har vard’s Urban Superintendent Program.

Forum attendees social distanced at the forum held Saturday, Feb. 26th. Photo: Voice & Viewpoint.

Highline Public Schools in Seattle, Washington, since 2012. Dr. Enfield is a graduate of the University

Additionally, she was Superintendent of the Year for the National School Foundation Association in

Trump’s request to block the disclosure of the documents, and the D.C. Circuit, in an opinion by Judge Patricia Millett that Jackson joined, upheld that ruling.

U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.

2018. Mr. Chris Rice-Wilson, Chair of the Superintendent Search Advisory Committee served as the facilitator for the question and answer session which presented written questions from the community audience. Clearly, Dr. Jackson had the upper hand as someone who already knows the school system and its problems, many, if not most of which, were left to him by former Superintendent Cindy Marten on her way to the position of Assistant Secretary of Education with the U.S. Department of Education. She was recently named Superintendent of the Year by Washington State for 2022. The two hour meeting was videotaped and can be viewed online.

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“I believe that we should have a court that reflects the full talents and greatness of our nation with a nominee of extraordinary qualifications and that will inspire all young people to believe that they can one day serve our country at the highest level,” Biden said. Jackson, 51, currently sits on the District of Columbia (D.C.) Court of Appeals and has broad judicial, academic and practical legal experience. She was three times confirmed by the Senate, twice unanimously, when picked to serve on the U.S. Sentencing Commission and when appointed by President Barack Obama to be on the D.C. Federal District Court. In her acceptance speech, Jackson revealed that she s h a r e s a b i r t h d ay w i t h Constance Baker Motley, the first Black woman appointed to serve as a federal judge. “Today, I proudly stand on Judge Motley’s shoulders, sharing not only her birthday, but also her steadfast and courageous commitment to equal justice under law,” Jackson said. “Judge Motley – her life and career -- has been a true inspiration to me, as I have pursued this professional path,” she explained. “And if I’m fortunate enough to be confirmed as the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, I can only hope that

my life and career, my love of this country and the Constitution, and my commitment to upholding the rule of law, and the sacred principles upon which this great nation was founded, will inspire future generations of Americans.” “Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is an outstanding nominee,” said Danielle Holley-Walker, dean and professor at the Howard University School of Law, whose alumni include Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Holley-Walker said a noteworthy aspect of Jackson’s background is that she has devoted most of her career to serving the public. As a federal public defender, Jackson represented defendants on appeal who did not have the means to pay for a lawyer and worked to identify errors that occurred during their trials. “I think one of the most important things for those of us who are interested in issues of justice and equality is that she served as a public defender, and she would not only be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. She would also be the first public defender to ever serve on the Supreme Court,” she added. Jackson was born in Wash ington, D.C., in 1970 and grew up in Florida with her parents who are both gradu-

ates of HBCUs. After graduating from Harvard, Jackson clerked for three federal jurists, including retiring Justice Stephen Breyer. Later, she began representing clients in criminal and civil appellate matters at Goodwin Procter L L P, appearing before the Supreme Court in the case McGuire v. Reilly. In this case, she represented Massachusetts reproductive rights groups, arguing that the state law prohibiting anti-abortion protesters from harassing people seeking reproductive health care should be upheld. During her seven years as a district judge, Jackson issued several rulings on topics like federal environmental law, employment discrimination and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The most notable one included Committee on the Judiciary v. McGahn, in which she ruled that Don McGahn, the former White House counsel to President Donald Trump, was required to testify before the House Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. Jackson was involved in the case against Trump’s efforts to block the release of documents related to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. A federal district judge in Washington rejected

Biden’s announcement came nearly a month after Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement and two years to the day Biden pledged to appoint a Black woman as the next Supreme Court justice. “I’m looking forward to making sure there’s a Black woman on the Supreme Court to make sure we in fact get everyone represented,” Biden said during the South Carolina primary in February 2020. Biden’s selection of Jackson gives him a chance to deliver on this campaign promise to Black voters, who were crucial to his election win. In fact, 86% of Black women voters supported prioritizing such a nomination, according to a poll by Change Res earch and Hig her Heights for America, an organization that describes itself aa a “political home” for Black women and allies to organize. Biden met with at least three potential Supreme Court nominees, all of whom are Black women, before choosing Jackson. They included Leondra Kruger who sits on the California Supreme Court, and J. Michelle Childs, who sits on the

Jotaka Eaddy, founder of # Wi n Wi t h B l a c k Wo m e n (WWBW), shared similar sentiments. “With this nomination, President Biden and Vice President Harris will once again elevate a woman, and in this case, a Black woman, to a position that has long been covered by a cement ceiling,” Eaddy said in a statement. “Today that ceiling is shattered into a million pieces.” Known for making a significant impact on the historic election of the nation’s first Black woman Vice President, #WinWithBlackWomen also stated that it will work to “ensure that Judge Jackson receives a fair and expeditious confirmation process.” WWBW is a collective of Black women leaders from public and private sectors committed to advancing and uplifting Black women, families and communities.

“We’ve only had seven justices in the entire history of the U.S. Supreme Court who have not been White men,” Holley-Walker explained. “So, I think it’s both an incredible day for our country, specifically for Black women, and also to have such a highly qualified nominee. We hope to see her confirmed in the way that is represented in terms of her credentials.” Howard law professor Alice Martin Thomas also sees Jackson as a highly qualified nominee who will be a fair judge. “I believe she’s a tenacious personality,” Thomas said. “I believe she will not shrink. And she’s going to have to stand up against a torrent of negativity and ugliness that we’ve all had to deal with. … She is more than capable and able of doing it graciously” “She will advance her point of view. And she’ll be fair. That’s all we can ask of a judge. I’m also glad she’s young. She has her whole life in front of her,” Thomas concluded. Nyah Marshall is a reporter and regional bureau chief for HUNewsService.com.

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Ab o ut a t h i rd of B l a c k workers reported experiencing prejudice or discrimination at work during the pandemic; of those who experienced prejudice or discrimination, 45% were laid off or terminated and 16% were furloughed. Many believed that this was related to instances of prejudice or discrimination, the report said. 71% of on-site workers were concerned about their safety due to the potential

“There were lots of exceptionally qualified capable women to choose from, but Biden’s selection of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson demonstrates that there’s no need for America’s highest court to be off limits to Black women anymore,” said strategist and political commentator Donna Brazile, who is the Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy at Howard University.

Though Jackson’s appointment would be historic, it will not change the ideological makeup of a Supreme Court that has a majority of conservative justices.

for COVID-19 exposure on the job; 33% reported being unsure of their ability to pay for food in the month after surveying, and 28% of those surveyed reported housing challenges due largely to loss of income. Black workers were to use their collective wisdom and experience to recommend ways employers of all levels could better support them. The workers provided recommendations at the

regional, state and federal level and the following are a few of them. At the regional level, it was recommended that there be support of Black workers through the funding of community based organizations, to help them with the social safety nets already in place. A the state level, it was recommended that funds be set aside to make PPE and COVID-19 testing directly available to workers

and that administrative barriers be lowered to encourage Black community based and worker organization engagement in state funding sources, and at the federal level, it was recommended that there be more legislation and targeted support for Black workers.

“That shaped my consciousness as a Black man in America, changed the course of my life, and changed our nation,” Congressman Rush asserted. New Jersey Dem ocratic Senator Cory Booker noted that between 1936 and 1938, the national headquarters of the NAACP hung a flag with the words “A man was lynched yesterday.”

This should also include updating Executive Order 11246 to include standards for Black workers.

“That was a solemn re minder of the reality Black Americans experienced daily during some

of the darkest chapters of America’s history,” Sen. Booker remarked. “Used by white supremacists to oppress and subjugate Black communities, lynching is a form of racialized violence that has permeated much of our nation’s past and must now be reckoned with,” the Senator continued. “Although this bill will not undo the terror and fear of the past, it’s a necessary step that our nation must take to move forward.”

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION Dr. Lamont A. Jackson When It Comes To COVID-19, for Superintendent By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher As limited as the choices are, the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper endorses Dr. Lamont A. Jackson for the next Superintendent of the San Diego Unified School District. His 30 years of service to the school district, his roots as a home-grown candidate educated and raised in San Diego, and the fact that he will be the first African American male to head this district, makes him a natural for the position. Dr. Enfield, while qualified, certainly lacks the experience of such a large and diverse

school district as well as a knowledge of this community, which is critical during these difficult times. Dr. Jackson, who has served as Interim Superintendent since the departure of Cindy Marten, has not only been at the helm of the ship during the difficult period of the pandemic, but he has already served in just about every position from Teacher’s Aide, to Teacher, Principal and Chief Officer of Human Resources. He has also served as Regional Superintendent. So his selection is one based on the facts of service rendered, and the much needed knowledge and experience required to hit the ground running.

The Seat of Privilege – Black Lives and The Friendly Skies By Pat Morris Adjunct Faculty Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health On Delta flight 4771 out of New York City’s LaGuardia airport, I was upgraded to travel first class because of my airline status. When I arrived at my row, a woman was seated in my designated seat. I inquired if she was in the correct seat. “Sorry, I must be in the wrong seat,” she said but still didn’t move. I asked what was on her ticket, she didn’t respond. At that point, the flight attendant (Debra) asked what the problem was. She then asked to see my ticket to verify I was in the right row. The woman in my seat jumped up and moved to row 5 in comfort class. The flight attendant brought me a bottle of water. She then continued to comfort class and told the woman in Row 5, who was previously in my first-class seat, she was sorry. She also explained that since there are plenty of open seats on the flight, the other woman can sit anywhere she wants. A passenger seated in front of me moved up a row to sit with a colleague at that moment. The flight attendant observed this and returned to the woman in Row 5. She invited her to move to that seat. This is what privilege looks like. I am an African American woman. I was traveling for work, so I was wearing a business suit underneath my mink coat. My hair and nails were conservatively styled. Despite my outward appearance, to that flight attendant – Debra – I did not look like I belonged in first class. Although Debra never asked for her ticket nor verified her seat number, the other woman “looked” like she belonged in the first-class cabin. That woman was white. Furthermore, I’m confident that if I had mistakenly sat in a first-class seat – and was removed – it’s likely there would have been heavy sighs and the shaking of heads by Debra and other passengers on the plane who

don’t look like me. Plus, it is reasonable to assume that after getting caught “self-upgrading”, there is no way I would have been invited back to first class. Were Debra’s actions malicious? I don’t think so. I don’t even think it was intentional or even conscious. This commentary is about one seat on one flight. It is not about Delta Airlines (the organization), the oppressor (self-upgraded passenger), or the colluder (Debra, the flight attendant). However, this narrative replays every day in every boardroom, law firm, health system, corporation, classroom, courtroom, police station. Perhaps, I should have called it out. Then, I could have had a quiet, one-on-one conversation with Debra about how her actions made me feel. Maybe that would have made a difference the next time. I didn’t do so. Not because I didn’t have the vocabulary to unpack the incident. Not because I feared my emotions or anger would have exposed my vulnerability. No, it’s because I dreaded that the marshals would be waiting for me on the jet bridge when we landed. In addition, I doubt that everything that preceded the one-onone polite coaching conversation would be of no consequence – the headline/tweet/chyron/post would read “flight attendant felt threatened” and “angry Black woman detained by authorities.” The feeling was debilitating. This commentary is about one seat on one flight, not my lack of response. My lack of response is the result of a lifetime of experi-

Consider The Messenger By Khalil Thompson Executive Director, Black Men Engaged “I don’t want to take the vaccine… it came out too fast.” “I’ll drink ginger juice and rely on vitamins to increase my immune system naturally.” “I heard the vaccine causes infertility.” These are just examples of what our organization, Black Men Engaged, is hearing from people in Jacksonville, Florida, and Albany, Georgia—two cities where the coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately impacted African Americans. Research shows that men are more likely to die of Covid-19 and, in particular, Black men aged 35 to 44 are dying at nine times the rate of white men in the same age range. The data suggests that social factors—like occupation, behavioral patterns, and underlying health issues—may play an outsized role in these disparate outcomes. Early in the pandemic, Albany was a hotspot for the virus in early 2020. A funeral became a superspreader event leading to over 100 hospitalizations and likely 10 deaths. Comments like these beg the question: where do you get information about health and medicine? While Covid-19 has killed one out of every 800 African Americans, some of our qualitative research and informal anecdotes indicate that there is still a segment of the Black population in Albany and Jacksonville that remains disinterested in getting the Covid-19 vaccine. And the overarching theme from our work is that there’s a lack of true understanding about

encing inequality. Racial trauma has conditioned me not to react. The cab didn’t stop when I hailed it. I didn’t get the promotion because of my earrings. I didn’t get the home in that neighborhood because the agent didn’t show it to me. I was pulled over in my high-end SUV because I was in this “other” neighborhood. I have been told countless times that I’m not like “most Black people.” I have been told I’m pretty “for a Black woman.” Yet, the reaction of people I have been communicating with for years by phone when I walk into their office would be priceless if it didn’t happen so often. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve been at a C-suite event within hearing distance of the off-color joke or inappropriate reference to a person from a marginalized group. Memories of being in the candidate review meeting with my peers or leadership where hair or wardrobe or use of “slang” was why the more qualified minority candidate was not extended an offer still irritates me. I have had these direct experiences for decades. There are also

the nature of the vaccine: how it works and why it works. Mis- and disinformation (false information that’s mistakenly spread and false information that’s spread deliberately to cause harm, respectively) has become rampant in American culture since the rise of social media. It’s up to us to be discerning and to take a hard look at the source of information being supplied.

While it’s common practice to get your news from your social media feeds, as you’re scrolling, I invite readers to look deeper than the headlines. Consider the messenger. Ask yourself: What are the messenger’s credentials? Does this news outlet report events with a particular spin or bias? We encourage everyone we interact with during the course of our outreach to have an informed conversation about the Covid-19 vaccine with healthcare providers in their community and think critically about the news that reaches them. Too many lives have been lost to this pandemic and we have to face the reality that co-morbidities in our community often leave us more vulnerable to this illness. It will take us a generation to truly understand and quantify “Who the years of racial trauma by indirect acts. Victims are criminalized in the court of public opinion or worse in the media, and oppressors are not chastised nor fired. Instead, colluders are promoted, given raises, and commended for their contributions to oppression. Murderers may now get arrested but not convicted; if convicted, not sentenced; if sentenced, not sentenced equitably in comparison to underrepresented minorities. Inaction is acceptance. Inaction does not advance the cause. Yet, how can I act and simultaneously insulate myself, my reputation, family name, loved ones, and livelihood? When I was 7, my father warned me what I would be up against. He said, “first you’re Black, second you’re a girl – the odds are against you.” He didn’t tell me I couldn’t do or be whatever I wanted. He wanted me to know it wouldn’t be easy. We are not our parents or our grandparents who fought and died for decent jobs, education, the right to vote, the right to own property, so we could have it better than they did. In retrospect, I realize that my

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and What’s Been Lost” as a result of this pandemic, but we know the family member who was absent from the dinner table over the holidays or the loved one lost too soon. The birthdays, the life milestones, the anniversaries that will never be celebrated again. According to the National Institutes of Health, over 140,000 U.S. children lost a caregiver to Covid-19. Disproportionately, this impacted children and families of color.

There’s an old axiom in the Black community: “When America gets a cold, Black people get the flu.” It means that because of the socio-economic challenges and health disparities rooted in racism, Black people are more likely to experience worse health outcomes during a public health crisis than their white counterparts. Thinking about it through the lens of Covid-19, that fact is especially true. Covid-19 continues to disproportionately impact Black people, and in 2020, Covid-19 reduced the overall life expectancy of Black people by a staggering three years. Let us all pledge to be the generation to end that axiom, starting by protecting Black people from adverse health effects and death due to Covid-19. The fight is not over. Let us march on until victory is won. inaction indirectly perpetuates the culture of inequality and is doing a disservice to our children and our children’s children. We are desensitized. We are fearful. We navigate it. We are traumatized. We have gotten comfortable. We cope. We justify. We overlook. We take the high road. That is a form of acceptance of the continuous mistreatment, injustice, inequity. Despite good intentions and nondiscriminatory policies or standards, organizations and individuals still act on racial prejudices. How do we – how should I? – address implicit bias without calling it out? How do we deal with aversive bias without having hard conversations? How can we call discrimination out without putting our lives in peril? Is there a safe space for these discussions? I do know that we all must actively embrace the anti-racism movement, and I know it won’t be easy. Is a change going to come? Not without my singular contribution, not without each of our single contributions. Those distinct contributions will compound over time to drive real change.

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OBITUARIES Mercedes Shade

Fred William King

Melnee Perry

SUNRISE

4/14/1926

5/24/1948

2/1/1987

SUNSET

1/18/2022

1/22/2022

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Funeral services were held on February 17, 2022 at Miramar National Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. MERCEDES SHADE was born in Midland, Pennsylvania, and was baptized at an early age at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Her formative years were spent between Midland, Pennsylvania, and Chicago, Illinois. Mercedes married Maxwell Bennett after graduation from high school and moved to Youngstown, Ohio. Two children were born unto this union: Sandra and Maxwell. During her studies, she worked as a part time government employee and as a model. All while working to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Northern Illinois University. She launched her career with the Federal Government as a Civil Rights Investigator/EO Specialist. At the Commission on Civil rights, she worked with the Public Relations Officer handling press releases to the media on upcoming hearings on civil rights issues raised by the Commission’s State Advisory Committee. While at the Office of the Special Representative for Trade Negotiation, she traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, with a team of negotiators working on the Kennedy Round of Trade Negotiations. She served as a State Liaison for upstate New York as a part of the Conflict Resolution Team, traveling to areas where there was a civil rights issue At the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, she was a member of the Substantial Equivalency Task Force and traveled to various states examining Local and State fair housing laws and ordinances to determine if they were equivalent with Federal Fair Housing laws. In Region V and IX of HUD, she served as a Conciliation negotiator, setting up conference sites and conducting conciliation conferences. Mercedes main focus in life was caring for her two children. Her ‘joyful vice’ in life was her love of golf. She belonged to ladies’ golf clubs in Washington, DC, Chicago, Palm Springs, and San Diego. Her second ‘joyful vice’ was travel, and travel she did, to numerous foreign countries. Mercedes leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Noble Shade; son, Maxwell Bennett; daughter, Sandra Falwell (Robert); stepsons: Roderick Shade and Randall Shade; 8 Grandsons, as well as a host of friends and church family at Christ United Presbyterian Church.

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Funeral services were held on February 15, 2022, at the Memory Chapel of AndersonRagsdale Mortuary with the burial following at Miramar National Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to the Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. FRED WILLIAM KING was born to William and Queen King on May 24, 1948, in McMinnville, Tennessee. He was the first born of five children. His family eventually moved to Detroit, Michigan. Fred attended Ferry Elementary School and Garfield Trade Junior High, as well as Northern High School, where he selected his first trade of woodworking through the woodshop class as he continued his passion in art. Fred had a love of fashion and exquisite jewelry. He also loved playing baseball, horseshoes, and enjoyed working on cars. Fred was very loving and caring to his family. Fred worked at Ford Motor Company where he met the love of his life, Cynthia Robinson. They married shortly after and welcomed their first child later that year. Fred enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Knox military base where he went on to fight in the Vietnam War. He was trained as a Top Rank Green Beret as well as a Sharpshooter. After many years of dedication, Fred was honorably discharged. Fred moved to Harlem, New York, where he became a diamond setter in the Jewelry District. During his time there, he courted Celeste Skinner Noble. Kathy was born unto them, and she was named after Fred’s eldest Sister. Fred moved back to Detroit, Michigan, and was reunited with Cynthia, and the entire family relocated themselves to San Diego, California. Fred, along with his two furry sidekicks, enjoyed the California sun until he transitioned to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Fred was preceded in death by his parents: William and Queen King; his Wife, Cynthia King; and his sisters: Kathy Wardlaw, Nancy King, and Emma King. He is survived by his children: Jelecia King, Renee King, Wendell King (Christina), Kathy Noble-King, and Michael King; sister, Sue King-Heard; sister’s in Law: Vernelle Clay, Shirley Robinson, and Patricia Robinson; grandchildren: Khareema, Makia, Kashawn, Kaylee, Ka’sim, Katrina, and Kamal; his furry sidekicks Gizmo and Emma; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Love Lives On

Those we love are never really lost to us —

Danny C. Howard DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT Our Dear Family and Friends, DANNY C. HOWARD passed away on February 5th, 2022.

Come celebrate his life. Services will be on March 5th, 2022, at St. Patrick’s Church. The address is 3585 30th Street in North Park San Diego, CA, 92104. Masks will be required.

we feel them in so many special ways —

through friends they always cared about and

dreams they left behind, in beauty that they added to our days… in words of wisdom we still carry with

us and memories that never will be gone… Those we love are never really lost to us —For everywhere their special love lives on.

A. Bradley

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Funeral services were held February 17, 2022, at the Memory Chapel at AndersonRagsdale Mortuary. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. MELNEE PERRY was born February 1, 1987, in San Diego, California. She was the fourth of eight children born to Betty Denise Johnson and the second of 3 children born to Melvin Perry Sr. She was born second as a twin to her brother Melvin Perry Jr. Melnee, or “Sunshine” as her late grandmother Melnee Johnson used to call her, was baptized as a young teenager in 2000, at Faith Chapel Church of God in Christ, where she regularly attended and sang in the children’s choir. She attended Mount Miguel High School in Spring Valley, California, between 2002 to 2006. She was a huge sports enthusiast and loved the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Jets. She also loved to watch her favorite basketball team, the Golden State Warriors. Melnee moved to Arizona in 2010 to be a caregiver to her twin brother’s children. This started Melnee’s calling as the family babysitter. She occasionally attended Gospel House Missionary Baptist Church in Surprise, Arizona, and provided assistance to her mother in her final days. Melnee was a very caring and loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. She loved her family unconditionally and they truly loved her many gifts and talents that she blessed her family with throughout the years. On Saturday, January 22, 2022, Melnee Perry departed this life unexpectedly. She leaves to cherish her memories, her mother, Betty Denise Johnson of Surprise, AZ.; her fathers: Melvin Perry Sr. of Las Vegas, NV., and Larry E. Eaddy of San Diego, CA. She also leaves her sisters: Dominique Eaddy of Rock Springs, WY., Stennisa Venable of Mira Mesa, CA., Marie Eaddy of Rock Springs, WY., Latisha Eaddy of Cordova, TN., ShoShana Perry of Hayward, CA., Jasmine Eaddy of Cordova, TN., Lisa Eaddy of Cordova, TN., and Brittany Eaddy of Rock Springs, WY., and her brothers: Christopher Wright Jr. of Paradise Valley, AZ., Douglass Evans of San Diego, CA., and Melvin Perry Jr. (her twin) of Surprise, AZ.; 9 nieces and 9 nephews; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. Her presence in our lives will be sorely missed.

Margaret Neal SUNRISE 5/31/1934

SUNSET 2/19/2022

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL MARGARET NEAL was born on May 31, 1934, in Brewton, Alabama. She was the fourth child born to Ed and Stella McCorvey. With her siblings, she attended and graduated from Southern Normal in Brewton. Margaret relocated to her beloved San Diego in 1967 and served over 31 years in the nursing industry, until she retired from Scripps Mercy Hospital in 1998. She remained an active member in the Black Nurses Association and was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. Margaret departed this life on February 19, 2022. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother (Nana), aunt, godmother, cousin, and devoted friend to many who will deeply miss her beautiful smile & her ‘I can do’ spirit.

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IN MORE NEWS Homeowners: Still Struggling to Make Payments?

Help Is On the Way Nearly $10 billion will be disbursed to programs across the country

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire If you are a homeowner and COVID-19 has made it difficult for you to pay your mortgage, utilities, property taxes, or other home expenses, financial assistance may already be available for you. The Homeowner Assistance

Fund (HAF) was established by the American Rescue Plan Act to help homeowners financially impacted by COVID-19 with housing-related costs. This federal assistance program provides money to states to assist homeowners with housing-related costs.

HAF can provide financial assistance for mortgage payments (including past due payments), and, depending on the program, may also be used for homeowners insurance, utility bills, property taxes, homeowners association fees, certain home repairs, and other specified

79TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

Announces Black History Month Honorees Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

History Month, congratuThe 79th Assembly District, lations to our selected honunder the leadership of orees!” said Dr. Weber in a Assemblymember Dr. Akilah press release. Weber, hosted a Community Recognition Program throughout Black History Month to recognize outstanding Black community leaders and small business owners in the district. Community members were asked to submit nominations, and the Honorees have now The Hamlett Coffee Shop, small business honoree, was founded last been announced. “As we close out Black

year in Lemon Grove and quickly became a community gathering for cultural events while serving up specialty-grade coffee and selling health and wellness products. Photo: Via Hamlett Coffee Shop

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housing costs. The amount of funds available per household will depend on your situation and where you live. Some locations have started accepting applications, and more are on the way. In total, approximately $10 billion will be disbursed to programs across the country.

How to apply for Homeowner Assistance Fund relief

Mike Norris, community leader honoree, is a hall of fame photographer with a stellar 25-year career and serves as the Photographer-in-Residence at the Lemon Grove Historical Society. Photo: Ife Babatunde

The HAF program available to you will depend on your area. Each state or territory developed its own program. You’ll need to verify that you meet income requirements and may need to provide required documentation. You must confirm that you have experienced a financial hardship after January 21, 2020 and describe the nature of that hardship, such as a job loss, reduced income, or increased healthcare costs. Find Homeowner Assistance Fund programs in your area at www.ncsha.org/home-

owner-assistance-fund/. If the program in your area is up and running, you may start your application process. Funds are limited. Some programs may not have enough funds for every applicant, so it is important to apply as soon as you’re able. If you’re applying for funding for mortgage payments, it’s a good idea to call your mortgage servicer to discuss the process and verify that your mortgage servicer has chosen to participate in the program. If you want help understanding your program or need help with your application, contact a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. If the program in your area is not yet available, you can check the program’s website which may allow you to sign up for timing updates and alerts. Visit https://camortgagerelief.org/ for Californiaspecific programs.

Beware of Homeowner Assistance Fund scams

Scammers often target homeowners in need of assistance, using common tactics like requiring you to pay an upfront fee or charging you to apply for a relief program. Remember that HUD-approved housing counseling agencies offer free help to avoid foreclosure. Learn more about avoiding scams at www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/avoiding-scams/.

Submit a complaint with the CFPB If you’re approved for HAF funds but are having difficulty with your mortgage servicer accepting the payment, you can submit a complaint to the CFPB. We’ll forward it to the company and work to get a response, generally within 15 days. Learn more about the Homeowners Assistance Fund at www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/mortgage-and-housing-assistance/ help-for-homeowners/get-homeowner-assistance-funds/.

U.N. Ambassador to Kenya Criticizes Russia’s Move Against Ukraine Voice & Viewpoint Staff Between 2021 and 2022, Russia built a large military presence on the border of Ukraine, causing tension between the two countries. At the end of February, President Putin decided to advance his military towards eastern Ukraine to take

the land. Martin Kimani, Kenyan Ambassador to the U.N., rebuked Russia’s invasion at a February 21st United Nations Security Council meeting, evoking Kenya’s traumatic history of colonialism. Here is his statement: “Kenya, and almost every African country, was birthed by the ending of empire. Our borders were not of our own drawing. They were drawn in the distant colo-

nial metropoles of London, Paris, Lisbon; with no regard for the ancient nations they cleaved apart. Today, across the border of every single African country live our countrymen with whom we share deep historical, cultural, and linguistic bonds.

a dangerous nostalgia, we chose to look forward to a greatness none of our many nations and peoples had ever known. We chose to follow the rules of the Organization of African Unity and the United Nations charter, not because our borders satisfied us but because we wanted something greater, forged in peace. We believe that all states formed from empires that have collapsed or retreated have many peoples in them yearning for integration with peoples in neighboring states. This is normal and understandable.

After all, who does not want to be joined to their brethren and Kenya’s Ambassador to the United Nations Martin to make common Kimani addresses a U.N. Security Council meeting on purpose with them? Russian invasion of Ukraine, Friday Feb. 25, 2022 at U.N. headquarters. Photo: AP Photo/John Minchillo H o w e v e r, Kenya rejects such a yearning from being pursued At independence, had we by force. We must comchosen to pursue states on plete our recovery from the the basis of ethnic, racial, embers of dead empires in or religious homogeneity, a way that does not plunge we would still be waging us back into new forms of bloody wars these many domination and oppresdecades later. Instead, we sion. We reject irredentism agreed that we would setand expansionism on any tle for the borders that we basis, including racial, ethinherited but we would still nic, religious, or cultural pursue continental political, factors. We reject it again economic, and legal intetoday.” -Martin Kimani, gration. Rather than form Kenyan Ambassador to the nations that looked ever U.N. backward into history with

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COMMUNITY FIVESPACE SHOP:

Where Passion Meets Hip Hop By Ahliyah S. Chambers Contributing Writer Some will say that vinyl records are making a comeback and others will argue that the culture of vinyl records never left! With major companies going back and pressing their music on limited copies, vinyl records are surpassing the sales of most CDs. Whether folks are listening to the records themselves or preserving them as a form of art, these records are becoming increasingly popular these days.

Sir Froderick (right) and Shaun (left) hanging out at Fivespace Shop in North Park San Diego. Photo: Ahliyah S. Chambers

Sir Froderick is a record store

owner and hip hop connoisseur that has been producing music for decades. His record store, Fivespace Shop, in North Park at 2305 University Avenue, specializes in vinyl, cassettes, home decor, vintage finds, and live events. Sir Froderick calls Phildaphedia home. At a young age, his parents sparked his interests in music, being that his father and brother were DJs, while his mother was an avid vinyl collector. Before moving to San Diego, Sir Froderick owned a shop called Rarebreed in Philadelphia focused on aspects of graffiti art and hip hop culture.

At Rarebreed, he sold spray paint and creative supplies, as well as hosted art shows to bring the community together. Eventually, Sir Froderick ventured into music production and moved to Los Angeles around eight years ago. Shortly after, Sir Froderick met his now-wife and moved to San Diego, while continuing to build up his own collection of vinyl records and cassette tapes. Sir Froderick is also a father to two children, a son (15) and daughter (5).

He said his wife grew tired from tripping over boxes of cassette tapes so she encourBlack Lives Matter Movement protestors march throughout North Park San Diego aged him to open up a neighborhoods demanding for justice. Photo: via @fivespaceshop Instagram on June 5, 2020 record store in the area. Fivespace Shop has been in business now for seven years and plans to stay around for a while. “Although I’m wearing my Philly cap to represent, I always come running back he re. S an D i e go’s awe some,” says Sir Froderick. Fivespace Shop maintains a vibe that centers hip hop culture as a universal lan-

Vinyl records, cassettes tapes, home décor, and vintage finds at Fivespace Shop in North Park San Diego.

guage to connect people from diverse backgrounds. “Hip hop, it’s a global language. I love sharing the passions that I have with everyone here. Any race or creed that steps in Fivespace Shop, we’re going to make sure they feel comfortable and find the music that they are looking for,” explained Sir Froderick. Sir Froderick also spoke about how the Black Lives Matter Movement helped to support Black businesses like Fivespace Shop. He described how the streets were flooded with young people during a Black Lives Matter protest that took place throughout the North Park neighborhood in the summer of 2020. Sir Froderick says that even after that summer of uprisings, many people still come by to support and say hi. “There are only a few Blackowned record stores in the area. Here at Fivespace Shop, there is a really good niche of music, especially hip hop influences. It is not what you see in most other record stores. It’s positive to see that more people are getting knowledge and seeing that I am here.”

Innovative Wellness Clinic Brings

Needed Healthcare To Spring Valley By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer On the first Saturday of February there was a very important community ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9239 Campo Road in Spring Valley. Under the direction and ownership of Danielle Cordon, MS, FNP-C, and Dr. Suzanne Afflalo, and

with the help from their expert staff, the Innovative Wellness Clinic is a place for healing, information, and all things related to health care. “We are very honored to provide a much needed service to the community,” Danielle Cordon shared. “I'm extremely humbled and very thankful for the people that showed up today to help

us celebrate today's ribbon cutting ceremony and we are looking forward to serving the community.” Lemon Grove Mayor Racquel Vasquez showed up at the ge clinic and gave it her stamp of approval. “I think this is a wonderful facility where we can all tap into and use the services that they provide and they provide plenty,”

shared Mayor Vasquez. Doctors and nurses at the Innovative Wellness Clinic are ready to deal with cancer, diabetes, high-blood pressure, heart disease, and all the other heath ailments that affect San Diegans. This new facility in Spring Valley will bring a much needed element of healthcare to the local community.

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AROUND TOWN Encanto Youth Ministry Presents

Join Us When: March 18, 2022, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Where: Zoom (ID and Password) to be provided upon receipt of entry form Who:

Youths between the ages of 15 to 25

1st Prize = $100 gift card, 2nd Prize= $50 gift card, 3rd Prize = $25 gift card Guidelines 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

One entry per person. Open to Youths between the ages of 15 to 25 in San Diego. Poem must be original work. Poems containing offensive and/or inappropriate language will not be accepted. Theme: What life as a Christian is like? Entry must be submitted by: Friday, March 11, 2022, 4:00pm. Mail Poem to: Encanto Southern Baptist Church, 6020 Akins Ave. San Diego, CA 92114. Please contact (619)823-7387 for additional information.

Information about the contest 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Contest will take place on Zoom. Contestants will submit a copy of their poem with their name and phone number. Upon receipt of poem, contestant will receive a Zoom ID and Password. Contestants will read their poem the day of the contest to the Zoom audience/participants. Zoom audience/participants will vote for a 1st, 2nd, 3rd prize winners by placing 1st, 2nd, 3rd in front of the contestant’s name (i.e., 1st Minnie, 2nd Mouse, 3rd Pluto) in the Zoom Chat room. 6. Judges will tabulate the votes and announce the winners.

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SDSU’s Black Resource Center Celebrates Its 4th Year! Voice & Viewpoint Staff The SDSU Black Resource Center (BRC) celebrated it’s 4th birthday with a special guest speaker: Dr. John E. Warren, publisher of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint. The celebration, which happened on February 28, 2022, commemorated Black History Month and the hard work it has taken to run the BRC and make it a safe space for Black students at San Diego State University. The BRC was only built recently in 2018, in response to overwhelming demands from students who saw the need for a place to honor the historic and contemporary contributions of individuals representing the African diaspora. Dr. Tonika Green, Associate Vice President for Campus Community Affairs was instrumental in coordinating a fun and meaningful afternoon for students.

ren spoke directly to the students that the Center serves, and took the time to impart some of his great wisdom on them regarding the importance of Black History and Black Community. A man of experience, Dr. Warren shared his journey to becoming the Publisher of the Voice & Viewpoint, starting from his time working on Capitol Hill, and how his hard work and dedication has helped him open the doors to success and service to community. Free smoothies and BRC swag were on hand for all attendees. With some priceless advice from Dr. Warren, the students who use the BRC at SDSU are on the right path. The future for them and the future of the BRC shines brightly.

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A Celebration of Black Culture: Kuumba Fest Returns Voice & Viewpoint Staff The Annual Kuumba Fest returned to the Lyceum Theater in Downtown San Diego, right in time for Black History Month. The Kuumba Fest, which was put on by Urban Warriors and the African American Advisory Council for San Diego Repertory Theater, was celebrating its 30th year

of the annual celebration in honor of Black heritage and culture. Black American culture was proudly on display throughout the event, which was held over four days from February 24 to the 27. The family friendly festival welcomed guests of all ages, and featured enough events that there was something for everyone.

The opening night, dubbed the ‘Night of Positive Images’, was dedicated to honoring Black ancestry and community, and showcased an African drumming and dancing workshop. Poetry, comedy, and dance performances also took over the Lyceum stage over the four day festival; culminating in a “Winner Takes All” Spoken Word Poetry Competition and Late Night Live @ the Lyceum — San Diego’s version of Late Night at the Apollo. Guests could also peruse stands in an African Marketplace, which featured arts and crafts by local vendors. The Kuumba Fest eventually ended on a spiritual high, with a lively Gospel Concert closing out the festivities, leaving attendees happy and looking forward to next year’s fest. Photos: Rochelle Porter

Inner City Young Life Program

Finishes Season With Championship By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer The San Diego Inner City Young Life Program wrapped up the flag football season with a championship game last Saturday, February 26, at Crawford High School. Featuring Lemon Grove Academy, Monroe Clark, Horace Mann, and Bell Middle Schools. After a few hours of competition, Lemon Grove Academy proved they were the best touchdown makers and flag-snatchers on the field. “We never lost a game the whole season,” Lemon Grove baller Zane R. Johnson shared. “I think we won because we communicate well, we play as a team, plus, we are friends and we play to have fun.”

However, winning games is not the only function of Young Life’s organization they use sports as an opportunity to mentor the youngsters. “Everybody won today; there were no losers,” Area Director Jeremy Robinson said. “Young Life is an international organization, however, Middle School sports is something we only do in our area. It's free for the kids but it costs us to rent the facilities and we have good volunteer coaches to help coach and mentor the kids.” Photos: Darrel Wheeler

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God Is Good: Phillips Temple CME Church

Celebrates Years

By Mike Norris Contributing Writer

The Phillips Temple CME Church in San Diego celebrated a special milestone on February 27, 2022: their 103rd anniversary! “What a time, what a time. God has truly blessed Phillips Temple to still be going strong for 103 years,” exclaimed churchgoer, Mrs. Jacqueline Sellers. An invitation from Pastor Keith Ellison to Elder Travis Morris, Elder of Los Angeles San Diego district and pastor of Louis metropolitan CME Church Los Angeles,

Déjà vu, totally.

was accepted, and he joined the Phillips Temple congregation to celebrate. The Elder came to visit with a powerful message. Guests were entertained by the Phillips Temple choir and the musical group Quiet Storm. The theme for the ceremony was “We’ve Come This Far By Faith,” a fitting sentiment for the hardships faced and overcome during these past few years.

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Prayers went up and blessings came down. The Phillips Temple thanks the members that put the program together and gives thanks to God for the 103 years of service to Him.

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BUSINESS NEWS Number of U.S. Black-Owned Businesses

Increased Between 2017-2019 minority-owned businesses. DOC’s Office of Minority Business Enterprise created the Minority Business D e v e l o p m e nt Agency (MBDA) March 5, 1969. Learn more about MBDA at www.mbda.gov.

tegic partners or become export-ready.

The MBDA has several key initiatives designed to promote and support minority-owned businesses. Among them: the Enterprising Women of Color Initiative, which recognizes the impact of minority women-owned businesses in communities. In fact, minority women are the fastest growing population of entrepreneurs, according to MBDA.

• Exploring Census Data Webinar Series: Small and Minority-Owned Businesses: https://www. census.gov/data/acade my / w e b i n a r s / 2 0 1 9 / exploring-census-data/ small-business.html

The MBDA also set up business centers throughout the country designed to help minority populations expand their businesses and/ or markets by, for example, helping them identify stra-

New Year, Same Money? By Megan Kirk

The New Year is here and resolutions are in full swing. While some have weight

goals can help set the precedent for financial freedom for years to come. However

For those who worked steadily on their financial goals throughout 2021, transitioning into 2022

The Census Bureau also offers multiple resources for small- and minority-owned business owners, including:

• Free training and workshops on how to access key economic data tools and tables at www.census.gov/data/ academy/topics/business-and-economy.html • Community Resilience Estimates for Equity at cbb.census.gov/sbe. Photo: RODNAE Productions

for 2021 and determine how they can be best used for 2022. Having a savings account, minimizing expenses, creating a budget and even purchasing a piggy bank are simple methods on the road to financial success. Advisors can also help families get on the right path to financial wellness. Families who are struggling to make ends meet may not have the means to hire a financial planner or additional funds to store for a rainy day. Low income families have been the hardest hit during the economic fallout of 2021. While some programs extended during the coronavirus pandemic expired at the top of the year, the State is continuing to provide financial assistance to families who are having a hard time.

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goals, travel aspirations or hopes of finding love, securing the bag is a universal concept and setting financial

for some families the concept of saving money is not the issue rather having the money to save is.

may not seem daunting. However, it is increasingly important to revisit financial goals and plans established

The State of California COVID-19 Rent Relief program is still running and helps eligible households

with rent, both for past due and future payments. More information can be found at housing.ca.gov. The City of San Diego also has a COVID-19 Housing Stability Assistance Program, which helps to pay rent and utilities for individuals and families with low income. More information can be found at covidassistance.sdhc.org. The 13th Annual New Year’s Financial Resolutions Study surveyed just over 3,000 adults, 18 years of age and older. Results highlight Americans’ concern for rising inflation and how it will affect their day-to-day lives and wallets. However, despite their concern, Americans are feeling generally optimistic about 2022. “The country has been through a seemingly unrelenting roller coaster over the past two years, so it’s encouraging to see people feeling more hopeful and placing a priority on themselves,” said Stacey Watson, senior vice president of life event planning for Fidelity

Investments in a statement. “This study confirms that actions taken at the start of the pandemic, such as budgeting better and replenishing that emergency savings fund, are becoming permanent habits for many. Americans are connecting their new perspective on well-being to the way they approach their finances, and as a result becoming more thoughtful about saving and spending.” The study finds 68 percent of Americans are considering implementing a financial resolution this year. Additional concerns are unexpected expenses and the overall effect of COVID on the economy. With 70 percent of participants actively making a financial resolution, consumers are remaining cautiously optimistic for their financial goals into 2022. A version of this article originally appeared in the New Pittsburgh Courier.

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HEALTHY LIVING/EDUCATION Anxiety - Do We Deal With It Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine And How Can We Manage It? Tackle Education in South LA Dr. Bethany Cook Clinical Psychologist Anxiety is a feeling of worry or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. It’s a natural emotion - it’s your body’s built in mechanism to deal with stress. However, if left unchecked, it can

be extremely detrimental to your mental and physical state. Understanding what triggers your anxiety and developing coping strategies is key to balancing your mind and body. With COVID running wild, trying to predict the future and anticipate outcomes is even more difficult. Here is some general information and practical tips you can do to regain some sense of control over your feelings: 54321 Grounding Technique One way to stop these racing thoughts which stem from the limbic system

(midbrain) and away from the control center (executive functions) is to ground yourself in the here and now. This can be done using a 54321 technique. (Name 5 things you see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can touch.)

Posit ive, Jumping to Conclusions, Magnification, E mot i ona l R e as on i ng , “S h o u l d” S t at e m e nt s , Labeling, Personalization and Blame

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Cognitive Distortions Another thing you can do is identify your cognitive distortions and start to undo them. They merely create anxiety which can literally be challenged. And the process of challenging your own irrational thoughts with rational thinking forces your mind to stop spinning. It’s easier to work through these with a therapist but that isn’t necessary. You can work on them yourself as well with workbooks online. 10 common ones: All-or-Nothing Thinking, Overgeneralization, Mental Filters, Discounting the

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dents had the opportunity to design their own apparel and footwear line. The students will even have their pieces available for sale at select Adidas stores throughout the Los Angeles area.

It’s all about perspective Make a list of the things you personally have control over in your life and the things you don’t. Pull the list out when you start to get overwhelmed and give yourself a reality check.

How you respond to news. How you treat others and yourself. Your perspective (glass half full/half empty). How you spend your free time (if you have any). Examples of things you don’t have control over: The weather. Other people’s opinions. COVID rules. Your kids.

Jimmy Iovine, left, and Dr. Dre, right, attend the WSJ Magazine 2014 Innovator Awards. Photo: Andy Kropa/Invision/AP

Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine have a new venture that moves beyond music and tech: America’s public school system. The duo have partnered with the PENSOLE Anxiety can be overwhelming, but there are techniques to cope with the uncomfortable feelings. With these tips, you’ll be able to handle anything that gets thrown your way.

Design Academy and Adidas to launch an educational program in South Los Angeles focused on fashion, entrepreneurship, and social media. The curriculum for the program will be spearheaded by the Iovine and Young Academy, a USD school that was founded by Iovine and Dr. Dre. The program started with an initial set of workshops called “Wood U,” where stu-

Along with this new educational program, Iovine and Dr. Dre are also creating a magnet school, called Regional High School #1, that will open in September 2022. The new high school will feature the Iovine and Young Academy style of collaborative learning that focuses on creativity, business, technology, and design. The school will be located in South Los Angeles and will focus on being inclusive to Black, Latino, and low-income students. “I owe a lot to African American culture and the inner city, period,” said Iovine in a February interview with Rolling Stone. “But a lot of these kids, you know, they have all these words for them: underserved, disadvantaged. But what they really have is superpowers.”

College Scholarships Offered For High School Seniors Scholarships available for children of first responders and students passionate about the environment Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Wheelhouse Credit Union invites local college-bound high school seniors to apply for its 2022 scholarship programs. Combined, these programs will provide $10,000 in scholarships to students in San Diego County.

Badge of Honor Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors with a parent, grandparent, or legal guardian who is an active member of law enforcement, fire protection service, healthcare or EMT in San Diego County. Five $1,000 Badge of Honor

Scholarships will be awarded in 2022. Sustainability Scholarships are offered to college-bound students who have a vision and desire to support the e nv i ron m e nt t h ro u g h eco-friendly initiatives. Five $1,000 Sustainability

Scholarships will be awarded to local students passionate about environmental practices. “Both of these scholarship programs focus on areas we are passionate about in helping our city thrive – honoring our first responder

families and assisting students involved in improving our environment,” said Wheelhouse President/CEO Lisa Paul-Hill. Interested students can find more information and apply online at WheelhouseCU. com/scholarships. Credit

union membership is not required, and applications will be accepted through April 30, 2022.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS AFRICAN STUDENTS IN THE UKRAINE PLEAD FOR HELP

AS POLAND SAYS ‘UKRAINIANS FIRST’ Global Information Network Thousands of African students are among the tens of thousands of Ukrainians seeking shelter from a barrage of Russian airstrikes against its southern neighbor in what has been called an unprovoked and unjustified effort to remove and replace the Ukrainian government by the President of Russia. The students, using Twitter and other social media platforms, have been pleading with their governments for help to escape the war-hit nation. The students say they have been prevented from crossing to Poland due to a ‘Ukrainians’ first’ policy While the Africans are feeling the Russian boot against its southern neighbor, President Vladimir Putin’s invasion has so far been met with diplomatic silence on the continent except for an acid-tipped comment from Kenya’s ambassador at the UN earlier this week. While rebuking Russia’s move into eastern Ukraine, he compared the experience of African nation-states and their colonial borders with the crisis in Eastern Europe,

calling the current conflict ”just one more symptom of a pathology spawned by the Western colonial tradition.” Ambassador Martin Kimani faulted a “pathological nostalgia for the enforced order of the old Soviet Union,” adding that Kenya “strongly condemn[s] the trend in the last decades of powerful states, including members of this Security Council, breaching international law with little regard.” “Multilateralism lies on its deathbed tonight,” Kimani declared. “It has been assaulted today as it has been by other powerful states in the recent past.”

launched by the Russians. “We are asking ourselves, has the government of Ghana heard what is happening here? We really need the help of the government. As it stands now, we need to come home. I’m scared, very scared, everybody around me is scared,” Dr. Arkoah said. On Thursday, Feb. 24, a train carrying Ghanaian students was reportedly attacked by Russians, according to Member of Parliament for North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, speaking in a TV interview.

Separately, South Africa issued a statement Wednesday urging Ukraine and Russia to find a way to de-escalate tensions.

According to the ministry, over a thousand Ghanaian nationals are currently studying or working in Ukraine, adding that the ministry is “gravely concerned” for their safety.

Dr. Araba Maame Arkoah of Ghana, a medical doctor speaking with the Accra-based Starr FM, said Ghanaians living or studying in the Ukraine were waiting for a rescue plan from the Ghanaian government following the surprise attack

“There are about 900 students and in total, we have about 1,500 Ghanaians in Ukraine,” said Kwasi Mintah who was home when he heard a number of explosions. “The Ghanaians here are panicking, they are afraid”.

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Similarly, some 4,000 Nigerians studying in tertiar y institutions have been sending distress calls for their evacuation from the theatre of war. A special flight operation was announced by Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister Geoffrey Onyeama. Ismail Adedolapo, a 23-yearold Nigerian studying in Kyiv, Ukraine, heard explosions starting around 5 a.m. Thursday morning as Russia began its invasion. “[It’s a] pretty grim situation, to be honest,” Adedolapo says. “And it’s a lot worse for a lot of young international students without a reliable embassy or exit plan.” A statement released by the embassy simply urged

Nigerian nationals to “remain calm but be very vigilant and be responsible for their personal security and safety”. Aanu Adeoyo of the London-based Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy at Chatham House was among the Africans who faulted the response of African leaders on the continent. “Even something as basic as having a functional website” was lacking, he said. “That just shows a lack of strategy.” Some 200 Zambians are studying in Ukraine and have reportedly been told to move towards Poland and find a plane stationed in Warsaw waiting to take them home.

Over the last two decades, Ukraine has emerged as a choice destination for African students from Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, and South Africa, especially in the fields of medicine and engineering. According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science, some 80,000 international students study in Ukraine with the largest number from India, followed by Morocco, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Nigeria. Abuja resident Paul Enyim fears the consequences will be felt well beyond Ukraine. “The whole world is going to feel the heat. What is going to be the fate for Africa? How is business going to be?” he asked.

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Everyone Ages 16 and Older Can Get a Booster Shot

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

COVID-19 STATUS TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

734,656

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire According to the County News Center, as of February 28, 2022, San Diego has reached a somber milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic as local virus-related deaths have now surpassed 5,000. “Vaccination continues to be our best defense against COVID-19 and associated hospitalizations. I urge anyone who is not up to date with their shots to get vaccinated,” said Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer, in a February County News Center article. Here are some tips to know if you are eligible for your booster:

If you received PfizerBioNTech:

• Who can get a booster: Teens 16-17 years old, adults 18 years and older • When to get a booster: At least 6 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series • Which booster can you get: Teens 16–17 years old can get a PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster, adults 18 years and older can get any of the COVID19 vaccines authorized in the United States

If you received Moderna:

• Who can get a booster:

Adults 18 years and older • When to get a booster: At least 6 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series • Which booster can you get: Any of the COVID19 vaccines authorized in the United States

If you received Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen:

• Who can get a booster: Adults 18 years and older • When to get a booster: At least 2 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination • Which booster can you get: Any of the COVID19 vaccines authorized in the United States

Choosing your COVID-19 booster shot: If you are 18 years or older you may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a booster shot. Some people may prefer the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.

What to expect during and after your booster shot appointment: Bring your CDC COVID19 Vaccination Record

card to your booster shot appointment so your provider can fill in the information about your booster dose. If you did not receive a card at your first appointment, contact the vaccination site where you got your first shot or your state health department to find out how you can get a card. You may experience side effects after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. These are normal signs that your body is building protection against COVID-19. Schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine today at https://bit.ly/3hxjwlv.

CDC:

REPORTED TESTS

10,025,320 HOSPITALIZED

21,636

ICU

2,063 SOURCE: Calif. Dept. of Public Health as of 2/23/22

COUNTY COVID-19 CASES BY RACE / ETHNICITY Native Hawaiian or Other Paciﬁc Islander .7% American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%

Many Healthy Americans Can Take A Break From Masks Noymer said. “If we have continual masking orders, they might become a total joke by the time we really need them again.”

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By Carla K. Johnson and Mike Stobbe Associated Press Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday, February 25. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlined the new set of measures for communities where COVID-19 is easing its grip, with less of a focus on positive test results and more on what's happening at hospitals. The new system greatly changes the look of the CDC's risk map and puts more than 70% of the U.S. population in counties where the coronavirus is posing a low or medium threat to hospitals. Those are the people who can stop wearing masks, the agency said. The agency is still advising people, including schoolchildren, to wear masks where the risk of COVID-19 is high. That's the situation in about 37% of U.S. counties, where about 28% of Americans live. The new recommendations do not change the requirement to wear masks on public transportation and indoors in airports, train stations and bus stations. The CDC guidelines for other indoor spaces aren't binding, meaning cities and institutions even in areas of low risk may set their own rules. And the agency says people with COVID-19 symptoms or who test positive shouldn't stop wearing masks. But with protection from immunity rising — both from vaccination and infection — the overall risk of severe disease is now generally lower, the CDC said.

Some states are at low to medium risk while others such as West Virginia, Kentucky, Florida and Arizona still have wide areas at high levels of concern. CDC's previous transmission-prevention guidance to communities focused on two measures — the rate of new COVID-19 cases and the percentage of positive test results over the previous week. Based on those measures, agency officials advised people to wear masks indoors in counties where spread of the virus was deemed substantial or high. As of this week, more than 3,000 of the nation's more than 3,200 counties — greater than 95% — were listed as having substantial or high transmission under those measures. That guidance has increasingly been ignored, however, with states, cities, counties and school districts across the U.S. announcing plans to drop mask mandates amid de clining C OVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. With many Americans already taking off their masks, the CDC's shift won't make much practical difference for now, said Andrew Noymer, a public health professor at the University of California, Irvine. But it will help when the next wave of infection — a likelihood in the fall or winter — starts threatening hospital capacity again, he said. “There will be more waves of COVID. And so I think it makes sense to give people a break from masking,”

The CDC is offering a color-coded map — with counties designated as orange, yellow or green — to help guide local officials and residents. In green counties, local officials can drop any indoor masking rules. Yellow means people at high risk for severe disease should be cautious. Orange designates places where the CDC suggests masking should be universal. How a county comes to be designated green, yellow or orange will depend on its rate of new COVID-19 hospital admissions, the share of staffed hospital beds occupied by COVID19 patients and the rate of new cases in the community. Taking hospital data into account has turned some counties from high risk to low. Mask requirements already have ended in most of the U.S. in recent weeks. Los Angeles on Friday, February 25, began allowing people to remove their masks while indoors if they are vaccinated. In a sign of the political divisions over masks, Florida's governor announced new recommendations called “Buck the CDC” that actually discourage mask wearing. In Pennsylvania, acting health secretary Keara Klinepeter urged “patience and grace” for people who choose to continue masking in public, including those with weakened immune systems. She said she'll keep wearing a mask because she's pregnant. State health officials are generally pleased with the new guidance and “excited with how this is being rolled out,” said Dr. Marcus Plescia of the Associa-

tion of State and Territorial Health Officials. “This is the way we need to go. I think this is taking us forward with a new

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

White 36.3%

direction going on in the pandemic,” Plescia said. “But we're still focusing on safety. We're still focusing on preventing death and illness.”

Hispanic or Latino 30%

SOURCE: HHSA. Last updated 2/23/2022

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LIMITED ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER (Effective June 15, 2021) On June 15, 2021, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy will be rescinded. Persons and entities may still be subject to Cal OSHA and California Department of Public Health guidelines and standards with limited public health restrictions, including face coverings, school based guidance, and guidance for mega events. The California Public Health Officer has issued an order to be effective June 15, 2021, and available here: https://www.cdph. ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID19/Order-of-the-State-Public- Health-OfficerBeyond-Blueprint.aspx. The California Public Health Officer has also issued updated face covering guidance effective June 15, 2021, and available here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/ guidance-for-face- coverings.aspx#June15guidance. In San Diego County, persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or who are likely to have COVID-19, will be subject to the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID19,” or as subsequently amended. Persons who have a close contact with a person who either has COVID-19, or is likely to have COVID-19, will be subject to the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” or as subsequently amended. Both orders are available at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/ sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2 019-nCoV/health-order.html. Subsequent Health Officer Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be issued in San Diego County as conditions warrant. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 101040, 120175, and 120175.5 (b), the Health Officer of the County of San Diego (Health Officer) ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Effective June 15, 2021, the Order of the

Health Officer and Emergency Regulations, dated May 6, 2021, and any other Health Officer orders related to COVID-19 shall expire, with the exception of the following: a. “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19,” dated December 24, 2020. b. “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” dated April 5, 2021. c. Any quarantine or isolation order issued to an individual that is currently in effect. 2. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 120175.5 (b), all governmental entities in the county shall continue to take necessary measures within the governmental entity’s control to ensure compliance with State and local laws, regulations, and orders related to the control of COVID-19. IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: June 14, 2021 WILMA J. WOOTEN, M.D., M.P.H. Public Health Officer County of San Diego EXPIRATION OF EMERGENCY REGULATIONS As Director of Emergency Services for the County of San Diego, I am authorized to promulgate regulations for the protection of life and property pursuant to Government Code Section 8634 and San Diego County Code section 31.103. The Health Officer Order and Emergency Regulations, dated May 6, 2021, shall expire as a regulation for the protection of life and property, on June 15, 2021. Date: June 14, 2021 HELEN ROBBINS-MEYER Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services County of San Diego

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Adoreseo Located at: 4973 Campanile Dr. 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: Hilary E Spencer 4973 Campanile Dr. San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 28, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 28, 2027 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9004861 Fictitious business name(s): Yeshua International Deliverance Outreach Ministry’s --A Tea For Hurting Women & Men Outreach Located at: 3051 54th St. #3 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 33553 San Diego, CA 92163 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 03/21/2014 This business is hereby registered by the following: Patricia A. Segrest-Anderson 3051 54th St. #3 San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 25, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 25, 2027 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9004857 Fictitious business name(s): Rosh Health Center --Rosh Health Located at: 4420 Hotel Circle Court #235 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego --4002 Violet St. La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Rosh Health Center Naturopathic, INC 4420 Hotel Circle Court #235 San Diego, CA 92108 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 25, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 25, 2027 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9004891 Fictitious business name(s): CPA Towing And Transport Located at: 455 Naples St. Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: CPA Towing Inc 455 Naples St. Chula Vista, CA 91911 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 28, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 28, 2027 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24

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--Ocean Blue Motors Located at: 607 Worthington Street Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 08/31/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: Ocean Blue Motors, Inc. 607 Worthington Street Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 17, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 17, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003506 Fictitious business name(s): Rozahdoe Hormigo Located at: 6859 Bear River Row San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Anthony C. Anderson Jr. 6859 Bear River Row San Diego, CA 92139 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 10, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 10, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9004050 Fictitious business name(s): 37MT95 Located at: 3767 Z Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Mark Jones 3767 Z Street San Diego, CA 92113 --Terry Lee Jones 3767 Z Street San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 16, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 16, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003393 Fictitious business name(s): The Chizzle Lounge --Next Level Photography and Videography Located at: 5545 Morro Way Apt #F7 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Dorrion Marquise Torian 5545 Morro Way Apt #F7 La Mesa, CA 91942 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 09, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 09, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002505 Fictitious business name(s): Charlie’s Beauty Bar Located at: 5575 Lake Park Way Suite 211 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego ---

572 Elkelton Blvd Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/24/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Charlie Green 572 Elkelton Blvd Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 31, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 31, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002549 Fictitious business name(s): Ramen Inn Located at: 15731 Bernardo Heights Parkway Ste #103 San Diego, CA 92128 County of San Diego --3860 Convoy St Ste #121 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Mikami Sushi Inc 3860 Convoy St Ste #121 San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 31, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 31, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002497 Fictitious business name(s): Shamoun Shell Located at: 1145 South 28th Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/2000 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dourra Shamoun 3509 Turnberry Drive Jamul, CA 91935 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 31, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 31, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002496 Fictitious business name(s): La Central Market Located at: 2001 National Ave San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/1976 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dourra Shamoun 3509 Turnberry Drive Jamul, CA 91935 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 31, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 31, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002951 Fictitious business name(s): Jacob Abell Handyman Located at: 4586 Kensington Drive San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 02/03/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jacob Abell

4586 Kensington Drive San Diego, CA 92116 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003978 Fictitious business name(s): ICANT Located at: 375 Camino de la Reina #523 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 02/15/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Joshua Cox 375 Camino de la Reina #523 San Diego, CA 92108 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 16, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 16, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9001945 Fictitious business name(s): 43 Blvd Crossroads LLC --Crossroads Blvd Located at: 5453 Shannon Ridge Lane San Diego, CA 92130 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 01/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: 43 Blvd Crossroads LLC 5453 Shannon Ridge Lane San Diego, CA 92130 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 25, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 25, 2027 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003521 Fictitious business name(s): JJM Construction Located at: 3560 James Cir. #4 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was: 01/27/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Veronica Lopez Madrigal 3560 James Cir. #4 Spring Valley, CA 91977 --Jose Madrigal 3560 James Cir. #4 Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 10, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 10, 2027 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003788 Fictitious business name(s): Ferrer Mobile Notary Services Located at: 11425 Matinal Cir. San Diego, CA 92127 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/08/2012 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kirsten Regina Ferrer 11425 Matinal Cir. San Diego, CA 92127 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 14, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 14, 2027 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9004741 Fictitious business name(s): Prestige Cleaning San Diego, LLC Located at: 6904 Federal Blvd Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego --1514 7th Ave, Unit 403 San Diego, CA 92101 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: Prestige Cleaning San Diego, LLC 6904 Federal Blvd Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 24, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 24, 2027 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9004630 Fictitious business name(s): Silly Side Socks Located at: 6871 Potomac St. #87 San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Errick McEachin 6871 Potomac St. #87 San Diego, CA 92139 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 23, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 23, 2027 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9004958 Fictitious business name(s):

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002786 Fictitious business name(s): Stonecrest Auto Repair & Tires Located at: 3690 Murphy Canyon Rd #101 San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 02/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mada Auto LLC 3690 Murphy Canyon Rd #101 San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 02, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 02, 2027 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002407 Fictitious business name(s): South Hills Real Estate --Towne Centre Realty Located at: 41 3rd Ave. Suite C Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 08/12/1997 This business is hereby registered by the following: Ofelia Hermosura Reyes 28399 Cottage Way Murrieta, CA 92563 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 28, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 28, 2027 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003742 Fictitious business name(s): Eternal Janitorial Services Located at: 4062 43rd Street 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: Kenyon Stacks 4062 43rd Street San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 14, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 14, 2027 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9001934 Fictitious business name(s): Pure Nature Located at: 4371 Swift Ave Apt #5 San Diego, CA 92104 County of San Diego --3245 University Ave, Ste. 1 San Diego, CA 92104 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/25/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Micheaux Roache 4371 Swift Ave Apt #5 San Diego, CA 92104 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 25, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 25, 2027 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002901 Fictitious business name(s): Side Hustle Chocolate San Diego Located at: 12017 Wintercrest Dr. #319 Lakeside, CA 92040 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 02/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Constance Denise Graham 12017 Wintercrest Dr. #319 Lakeside, CA 92040 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2027

2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002073 Fictitious business name(s): Great Edge Management Truckers Dispatching Solutions Located at: 25275 Potrero Valley Rd. Space 222 Potrero, CA 91963 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: GEM 2 GEM LOGISTICS, LLC 25275 Potrero Valley Rd. Space 222 Potrero, CA 91963 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 26, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 26, 2027 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003160 Fictitious business name(s): Hamamoto Designs Located at: 3805 Boundary St. #6 San Diego, CA 92104 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 02/07/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Rick Hamamoto 3805 Boundary St. #6 San Diego, CA 92104 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 07, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 07, 2027 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9001907 Fictitious business name(s): The Called Ones Cleaning Services Located at: 5248 Beachfront Cove #194 San Diego, CA 92154 County of San Diego --29884 Olympic Dr 1 Menifee, CA 92585 County of Riverside 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: Josy-Joy Oulai Kei 29884 Olympic Dr 1 Menifee, CA 92585 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 25, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 25, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9001930 Fictitious business name(s): Above & Beyond Detailing Located at: 4055 48th St Apt 2 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: Marquette Landrey 4055 48th St Apt 2 San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 25, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 25, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002479 Fictitious business name(s): Joy Just Own Yours --Just Own Yours --A Dose With A Coach Located at: 6846 Benson Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 01/31/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Joy Just Own Yours LLC 6846 Benson Ave

San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 31, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 31, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003138 Fictitious business name(s): GMT Cab Located at: 1930 Parkland Way San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/08/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: Gugsa Makonnen 1930 Parkland Way San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 07, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 07, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9001807 Fictitious business name(s): 7 Streams Fleet Located at: 2805 Morena Blvd Unit 8 San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Ronald Rashad Price 2805 Morena Blvd Unit 8 San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 21, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 21, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003251 Fictitious business name(s): FSO Clothing Located at: 1440 Hotel Circle N Apt 382 San Diego, CA 92108 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: Antoine Asante Jah Hartzog Jr 1440 Hotel Circle N Apt 382 San Diego, CA 92108 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 08, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 08, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9001861 Fictitious business name(s): Beneficial Factory Mobile Detailing Located at: 4337 Z St San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 741180 San Diego, CA 92174 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: Gary Wyatt 4337 Z St San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 24, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 24, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002427 Fictitious business name(s): Faith Lending Located at: 4163 Conrad Drive Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego --3755 Avocado Blvd., #168 La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/15/2022 This business is hereby

registered by the following: Tanya Clark 4163 Conrad Drive Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 28, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 28, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002340 Fictitious business name(s): Moore Trucking --Moore Transportation Located at: 733 Roca Rd Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was: 01/28/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: James B Moore 733 Roca Rd Chula Vista, CA 91910 --Stephanie G Moore 733 Roca Rd Chula Vista, CA 91910 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 28, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 28, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003050 Fictitious business name(s): Curtis Freitas and Associates Located at: 2471 Congress St. San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego --421 Broadway Ave #72 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 01/04/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: A’Leon & Associates L.L.C. 2471 Congress St. San Diego, CA 92110 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 04, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 04, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002966 Fictitious business name(s): Blaze Studio Located at: 6478 Bonnie View Dr. San Diego, CA 92119 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: Maja Blazejewska 6478 Bonnie View Dr. San Diego, CA 92119 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 04, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 04, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9003056 Fictitious business name(s): San Diego Catholic Sports Camp Located at: 7278 Margerum Ave San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: James Michael O’Neal 7278 Margerum Ave San Diego, CA 92120 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 04, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 04, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002911 Fictitious business name(s): The DewRo Academy Located at: 1644 Summertime Dr El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This business is conducted by:

A General Partnership The first day of business was: 02/03/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Nakisha Rodarte 1644 Summertime Dr El Cajon, CA 92021 --Willie Curtis Dew 16570 Inverness St Detroit, MI 48221 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002516 Fictitious business name(s): Rita Broussard Coaching & Consulting Located at: 11039 Scripps Ranch Blvd San Diego, CA 92131 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: Unlimited Global Ventures LLC 11039 Scripps Ranch Blvd San Diego, CA 92131 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 31, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 31, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002894 Fictitious business name(s): Burrito Leo’s Mexican Food Located at: 3170 Main St San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Leonardo Urrutia Jr 3170 Main St San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 03, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 03, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002664 Fictitious business name(s): SD Baja --San Diego Baja Located at: 3667 35th St. San Diego, CA 92104 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Marcos Cervantes 3667 35th St. San Diego, CA 92104 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 01, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 01, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002634 Fictitious business name(s): Rainbow Fruits San Diego Located at: 644 Fergus St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Vanessa Lizet Chavez 644 Fergus St. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 01, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 01, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002608 Fictitious business name(s): Abex Armory Located at: 3543 Bear Drive

San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Victor Ciccarelli 3543 Bear Drive San Diego, CA 92103 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 01, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 01, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002606 Fictitious business name(s): The Shape Of Understanding Located at: 10757 Via Linda Vista Spring Valley, CA 91978 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 02/01/2022 This business is hereby registered by the following: Shai David Azoulai 10757 Via Linda Vista Spring Valley, CA 91978 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 01, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on February 01, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2022-9002478 Fictitious business name(s): Simple Connection Located at: 5025 La Paz Dr San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Nicole Jordan 5025 La Paz Dr San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 31, 2022 This fictitious business name will expire on January 31, 2027 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2022-9004856 Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: Rosh Health Center For Integrative And Regenerative Medicine --Rosh Health Center Located at: 4420 Hotel Circle Court #235 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego --4002 Violet St. La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 01/31/2022, and assigned File no. 2022-9002538 Fictitious business name is being abandoned by: Rosh Health Center Naturopathic, INC 4420 Hotel Circle Court #235 San Diego, CA 92108 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 25, 2022 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Judicial District 37-2022-00006464CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: William P. Keith To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Alena Fedoseeva Keith filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Alena Fedoseeva Keith PROPOSED NAME: Alena Pavlovna Fedoseeva

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 06, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2022-00005774CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Bashir Omari/Muzhgan Omari on behalf of minor children To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Bashir Omari/ Muzhgan Omari filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Mohammad Samir Omari PROPOSED NAME: Samir Omari THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 30, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy

INVITATION FOR BIDS Invitation for Bids (IFB): SOL554720 San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is soliciting an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for 2020 (or newer) White One Ton Truck with Extended Cab and 2020 (or newer) White ¾ Ton Truck with Crew or Extended Cab (“Project”). IFB Due Date: IFB must be received by 5:00 p.m. (PDT) on Wednesday March 10, 2022 via SANDAG web-based vendor portal, BidNet. A copy of the Invitation for Bids (IFB) and related documents and forms can be accessed from the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Request for Proposals (RFP) SOL842212 - Rancho Lilac RMP and Subsequent Ownership/Perpetual Management Thank you for your interest in contracting opportunities with SANDAG. SANDAG is seeking proposals from qualified organizations for professional services to develop a Resource Management Plan (RMP) and own and manage the Rancho Lilac property (Property) in perpetuity based on the RMP (“Project”). The project will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 will include the development of an RMP for perpetual management. During Phase 1, Caltrans will continue to own and manage the Property. For the organization selected to develop the RMP in Phase 1, Phase 2 will include an opportunity to make an offer for perpetual ownership and management of the Property based on the completed RMP. If the RMP is not approved by Caltrans or accepted by SANDAG, or if Caltrans or SANDAG cannot reach agreement with the organization selected to perform Phase 1 within 6 months of SANDAG’s acceptance of the RMP, SANDAG reserves the right to resolicit for Phase 2. The full scope of work is included as an attachment to the RFP. A copy of the RFP (SOL842212) can be accessed from the SANDAG BidNet Portal www.sandag.org/contracts. Proposals are due by 4 p.m. on June 6, 2022.

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

matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

(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.

Petitioner Maria Alexandra Cuenca filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

without a hearing.

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

Case Number: 37-2022-00004485-PR-LACTL

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.

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

objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

The Petition For Probate requests that Angelia Ardelle Knight be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division 37-2022-00003206CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Michael Ye, Anan Wang To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Michael Ye, Anan Wang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: James Tingxuan Ye PROPOSED NAME: James Tingxuan Wang THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 14, 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). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Request for Proposals (RFP) REGIONAL FLEXIBLE FLEET SERVICES The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking Proposals from qualified firms that may lead to the award of multiple contracts to provide Regional Flexible Fleet Services on an as-needed basis. SANDAG anticipates procuring one (1) Contractor for each of the eight (8) Flexible Fleet categories enumerated below. SANDAG may award up to eight (8) contracts total as a result of this procurement. The selected Contractor(s) will comprise a set of as-needed operators that SANDAG and/or other partners can leverage for Flexible Fleet pilots being deployed within the next five years. 1. Micromobility Docked 2. Micromobility Dockless 3. Micromobility Mopeds 4. Rideshare 5. Microtransit 6. Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) Shuttles 7. Ridehail 8. Carshare SANDAG intends to procure Contractors that can design, deploy, and monitor on-demand Flexible Fleet services throughout the San Diego region in partnership with SANDAG and regional stakeholders including transit agencies, local jurisdictions, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations. Flexible Fleets will support Regional Plan objectives to create a balanced and equitable transportation system by providing connections to and from transit services, provide an alternative mobility service in areas that might be difficult to serve with traditional public transit, and helping to capture new markets of riders. A copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP SOL850978) can be accessed from the BidNet website https://www.bidnetdirect.com/sandag. A pre-bid meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. (PST) on March 1, 2022. virtually via Zoom. The pre-bid meeting is not mandatory. The Zoom meeting link and dial-in telephone number are accessible below and on the BidNet website. https://zoom.us/j/99057866389 Dial-In Telephone Number (for quality, dial a number based on current location): +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 990 5786 6389. All questions relating to the RFP must be received in writing via BidNet by the deadline. Questions are due no later than 2:00 p.m. (PST), on March 3, 2022. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. (PST) on March 15, 2022.

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 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 31-2021-00050482CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Brianna Casey Welsh To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Brianna Casey Welsh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Brianna Casey Welsh PROPOSED NAME: Brianna Casey Godoy THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 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). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 325 South Melrose Drive Vista, CA 92081 37-2022-00003530CU-PT-NC Petitioner or Attorney: Maria Alexandra Cuenca To All Interested Persons:

PRESENT NAME: Maria Alexandra Cuenca PROPOSED NAME: Ma Alexandra Cuenca Muñoz THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 15, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 25 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 325 South Melrose Drive Vista, CA 92081 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2022-00004521CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Tiffany Que Huong Lecong To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Tiffany Que Huong Lecong filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Tiffany Que Huong Lecong PROPOSED NAME: Tiffany Lecong Nourrie THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 21, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2022-00003479CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Lizeth Castaneda To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Lizeth Castaneda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future 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. 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Wilma Earlene Washington

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Angelia Ardelle Knight in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on May 3, 2022 at 11:00 in Dept. 504 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 Central - Probate Division If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Antoinette Middleton, Esq. 1761 Hotel Circle South, Suite 115 San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 235-9501 2/17, 2/24, 3/3

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BLACK HISTORY 1859 THE WEEPING TIME The largest recorded slave auction in U.S. history, Pierce Butler auctioned 436 men, women, & children to pay off gambling debts across two rainy days. Journalist Mortimer Thomson recorded the auction in grim detail, naming it “The Weeping Time”.

PRESENT NAME: Lizeth Castaneda PROPOSED NAME: Lizeth Sandoval THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

1821 FIRST KNOWN PATENT TO A BLACK MAN Freeman Thomas L. Jennings received a patent for dry-scouring in 1821, the first on record for a Black man. His invention was the forerunner of modern dry cleaning. Jennings used profits from device sales to support abolitionism.

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NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 15, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court and personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date

RODNEY KING INCIDENT After a high-speed chase, the LAPD brutally beat Rodney King, shooting him with 100,000 volts. A traumatized citizen used a video camera to record part of what took place. King was admitted to the hospital with multiple fractures, but police reports stated he

was mildly cut & bruised. In response, the video was broadcast by KTLA and CNN. Public pressure saw King released without charges and four officers indicted, but an all-White jury found the officers not guilty, birthing the 1992 L.A. Riots.

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