Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Even before that national proclamation, Juneteenth had been recognized as a holiday in California.
California Black Media spoke with Ronald Preston Clark, a writer and educator in San Diego. He shared his perspective on the hol-
iday and how, even though he grew up in a family connected to Black culture, he did not really appreciate the full significance of the Juneteenth until he was a student at Hampton University, an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Virginia.
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“I didn't start to look into celebrating it until being surrounded by the excellence at Hampton. As I've gotten older, and further into my teaching career, I have been more intentional with my celebration and understanding of Juneteenth. I am now sure to educate others on its significance,” he said.
Clark is not alone in his experience. For many Americans — including some Black Americans — Juneteenth was not celebrated in their families or taught in schools. It wasn’t until activists and historians led grassroots movements for decades that the holiday became more widely recognized.
While Clark says he is happy to celebrate Juneteenth with his family and to see the holiday gain national recognition, he doesn’t want it to turn into a commercialized event like other cultural holidays.
“We should always remember that the reason for the holiday is that our ancestors were set free — two years after they should have already been free. And then the years that followed were still filled with violence, hatred and bigotry towards us.”
Juneteenth marks the anniversary of June 19th, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were notified by Union soldiers that they were free under the Emancipation Proclamation.
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The task force will submit its final report to the California legislature. If approved, California could become the first state to provide reparations to the descendants of enslaved Black Americans.
Task force vice-chairperson Rev. Amos Brown said the state legislature must “do the right thing” before leaving San Francisco for a speaking engagement in Jackson, Miss., to recognize the 60th year since NAACP field secretary Medgar Evers was killed on June 12, 1963.
“It’s now time for some deliberate action,” said Brown, the pastor of Third Street Baptist Church in San Francisco. “If they don’t provide support, action, or forms of reparations in this nation, and in this state, they will be giving credence to bigotry, racism, and inhumanity towards Black folks.”
During the past 24 months, while the state reparations task force held public hearings and listened to expert testimony to uncover historical wrongdoings and discriminatory policies against descendants of enslaved Blacks in order to determine appropriate compensation, some cities in California started their own reparations efforts.
In June 2021, the city of Los Angeles established the Reparations Advisory Commission (RAC), a seven-member task force comprised of activists, academicians, attorneys, racial justice advocates, and more. It is supported by Los Angeles’ Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department's Office of Racial Equity.
Two and a half years earlier, on December 31st, 1862, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes across the country to celebrate what was known as “Freedom’s Eve.”
They were anticipating news that President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation that ended slavery in Confederate States had become official on January 1,1863.
However, not everyone in Confederate territory would immediately be free. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation took effect in 1863, it could not be implemented in some places in the Deep South still under Confederate control.
As a result, in Texas, the westernmost Confederate state, enslaved people would not be free until approximately 2,000 Union troops led by Major Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston Bay on June 19, 1865. and announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved black people in the state were free by executive decree.
Last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation commemorating Juneteenth in California.
“This Juneteenth, I urge all Californians to reflect on the ongoing cause of freedom for Black Americans remembering that, though General Granger’s announcement in 1865 called for “absolute equality,” that vision was, and remains, far from complete.”
Here is a snapshot of some Juneteenth 2023 celebrations taking place around the state: The California Black Women’s Collective is joining GirlTrek, a national Black women’s health movement, to celebrate Juneteenth with a walk in solidarity with others across the country. The organization is encouraging women around the state to organize a local walk in their neighborhoods on June 17, wear blue and amplify their activities online with pin drops, a printable digital poster, and the hashtags #GirlTrek and #WelcomeWalks.
Los Angeles
LEIMERT PARK JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL
(JUNE 19)
4395 Leimert Blvd., Los Angeles 90008
Monday, June 19 - Noon to 9 p.m.
The Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival will feature 300-plus Black-owned businesses, three main stages, two DJs stages, a spoken word stage and more.
You can find a complete list of Juneteenth events in the Los Angeles area at discoverlosangeles.com.
San Diego
BLACK BIZ FLEA MARKET: JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Boulevard, San Diego, United States Sunday, June 18 – 12 noon to 5 p.m.
The Black Biz Flea Market Juneteenth Celebration will feature 30-plus Blackowned businesses, great eats, music, shopping, giveaways and more. You can find more San Diego Juneteenth events at allevents.in.
Inland Empire 2023 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM
Civic Center Amphitheater, 14075 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley Saturday, June 17 - 1 to 5 p.m.
The community is invited to celebrate an afternoon full of entertainment, children’s activities, food booths, retail vendors (jewelry, clothing, and art) and local artists.
Contra Costa 2023 LET FREEDOM RING East Contra Costa County JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
Contra Costa Event Park 1201 W. 10th Street, Antioch Saturday and Sunday, June 17-19 12 Noon to 5 p.m.
This event will feature carnival rides, food, craft & arts, a job fair, community resources and live entertainment.
The RAC advises the city on the formation of a reparations pilot program for Californians who are descendants of enslaved Black Americans in the Los Angeles area, according to Khansa T. “Friday Jones” JonesMuhammad, a member of the commission. The RAC provides recommendations for the format, function, and goals of the initiative, including strategies and opportunities to seek public or private funding.
In April, RAC hosted its first in-person forum at the California African American Museum.
“African Americans in Los Angeles are overrepresented in homelessness and underrepresented in generational wealth. It is the result of a system that has denied African Americans the ability to fully exercise their God-given liberties,” said RAC Chairperson Michael Lawson at the meeting.
Lawson is the CEO and President of the L.A. Urban League.
“The closure needed is a mutual recognition of the wrongs that have been meted upon the members of the victimized community. I am grateful to everyone who joined us as we take this step forward together," he added.
In December 2020, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance establishing the 15-member San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee (AARAC).
Over the course of two years, AARAC developed a San Francisco Reparations Plan that
addresses institutional and city-sanctioned wrongdoings against Black communities in San Francisco.
AARAC specifically focuses on improving different aspects of Black life, including education, housing, workforce development, economic opportunities, financial stability, small businesses, access to public transit, and food security. The committee is committed to reducing violence, addressing health disparities and preventing over-criminalization of African Americans.
In March, AARAC presented to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors over 100 recommendations, including a proposal to pay each qualifying Black city resident a one-time lump sum reparation payment of $5 million.
In an interview with San Francisco’s KRON 4 News on March 24, Eric McDonnell, the chairperson of AARAC, stated that the recommendations are an estimation of the atrocities experienced by Black Americans.
“Our task (AARAC) was to do the appraisal, and it’s the city’s task to determine, based upon recommendations, what they decide to adopt,” McDonnell said.
In 2020 after the murder of George Floyd, San Diego established the Department of Race and Equity (DRE) to address disparities experienced by individuals in the city. This initiative
was led by San Diego City Councilmember Monica Montgomery-Steppe, who is a member of the state’s reparations task force.
Last year, the city of Sacramento began developing a municipal reparations initiative committed to “truth telling and trust building” called the Sacramento Centered on Racial Equity (SCORE) plan.
SCORE is designed to interrupt patterns and processes rooted in dominant cultural patterns that perpetuate systemic racism and racial hierarchy within the city.
Betty Williams, the President of the Sacramento Branch of the NAACP, praised the work SCORE has started but she wants to further expand discussions on reparations for the Sacramento Black community.
“I want an outreach team to go out in the community to ask the critical question: ‘Do you want a (reparations) task force and what should it look like?’” Williams told California Black Media. “That’s the discussion I’ve had with Mayor (Darrell) Steinberg on how to put something like this together. It’s not just monetary. Education, housing, small business -- all of those things should be part of the recommendations and of what reparations should look like for Black Sacramentans.”
same legal process that states “No one is above the law” (including Presidents).
These same Trump supporters are joined by elected Republican members of the U.S. House and Senate who join the Trump supporters as deniers of the validity of the current Presidency and our electoral process — except when it works in their favor. Democracy has been crippled with the failure of our two Party system collapsing under such refusals by Republican members of Congress to support the very political and judicial process upon which they were elected.
In the midst of the discussion of the second indictment of former President Donald Trump, there is an issue greater than, if not equal to, the former President’s alleged crimes.
That issue is the embarrassing spectacle of those elected members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate who have taken an oath to “uphold and defend” the Constitution of the United States, which includes its laws, institutions and process of governance. That oath respects the separation of powers as established in Articles I, II and III of the Constitution. It requires that the business of the nation be done in the prescribed manner of its laws, which gives legislative powers to the Congress, Judicial powers to the Courts and Executive powers to the President as prescribed under Article II. This means that when Republican members of Congress take aim and condemn the Department of Justice, the same DOJ operating under its delegated authority within the prescribed conduct of the Judicial system, their conduct denies the validity of the very Constitution such members swore to “protect and defend”. It is one thing for die hard Trump supporters to speak as if they are operating in support of the Constitution, and another to, at the same time, say they will not read the indictment and refuse to acknowledge the
It is an embarrassment to have the Speaker of the House of Representatives and members of the U.S. Senate openly attack the process and indictments brought against Donald Trump. They refuse to even read the document in which Trump indicted himself through his words, and actions while he simultaneously refuses to acknowledge the threats to national security detailed in his illegal holding and refusal to release Secret and Classified documents.
If Donald Trump were to be treated like anyone else in a similar situation, the Court would probably order a psychiatric evaluation to consider his fitness to stand trial. His actions and statements are against his personal interest. What does that say for the elected officials and the candidates for the Office of the Presidency on the extreme right who seek to use the Republican Party to support Trump, in spite of the laws he has violated and for which he will be tried, and should be jailed?
The solution to this crisis is for the rest of us to not lose faith in our system of government. To use our votes and even the Recall Process to remove from Office those extremists who would violate and throw out our laws and system of democratic governance to support what they want: the replacement of democracy with an authoritarian form of government under Donald Trump. Their end goal is a physical war of violence against our democratic governmental institutions and those of us who support those institutions.
We must not join the embarrassment of those elected officials who are drinking the Trump Kool-Aid. Thomas Jefferson once said, “Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Freedom”. Let's watch and Vote!
Dear Dr. Warren,
How can so many Black people allow a BOS Chairwoman to pretend to support a flag ceremony and the very sacrifice of our ancestors? Chairwoman Nora Vargas hasn’t hired one Black staff person to share the lived experience of our people as it pertains to County services. As a Veteran, I am happy to see so many Black people employed by the County but how many can’t get a job? How are Black employees’ rate of promotion being monitored? This County has a regional task force on homelessness and recently a report showed how the mistreatment of Black Unsheltered is being ignored. The County Board of Supervisors have the Leon Williams Human Relations Commission and I can only assume that they haven’t asked the Chairwoman either on how she can pretend to invite everyone to the table to discuss issues and solutions but can’t hire a Black staffer? When will Black people stand together and demand change and accountability?
Mr. Rodney Hart, Retired Veteran
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One of the advantages of living in an open society like the United States is that it has become home to people from all over the world. Their experiences and histories become a part of us. Right now, many of those people are sounding the alarm and warning us that things they see happening here happened in the countries of their birth and had very dangerous outcomes. They see the same rise of authoritarianism, the decimation of governing and societal norms and a reliance on violence to dissuade or silence others. These were the ingredients that led to the weakening or destruction of the governments and societies in the lands from whence they have come.
It is naïveté or arrogance to assume that the outcomes that occurred elsewhere in the world cannot afflict us here as well. We have reached an inflection point. We have to decide whether our government and society only works for us if we get our way, or if we are committed enough to this American experiment to stick with it even when our candidates don’t win, or our bills don’t pass, or our nominees don’t receive appointments. We can either have it our way or continue to benefit from and enjoy the stability and protections of our constitutional republic. We cannot have both. The choice is ours.
When being sworn into the US Air Force years ago, I took an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic…and bear true faith and allegiance to the same.” Those who serve us in elected office have taken a similar oath. However, unless we live out that oath, together, based on devotion to the Constitution and the rule of law, we will decline and dissipate like every other former great power.
Unless we put country before party and before self-interest, our days as the “United” States are numbered. In 1780, Founding Father and the second president of the U.S., John Adams, shared his concern about “parties.” He wrote, “There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other.” How prophetic those words have become.
For any marriage to survive the tests of time, the couple must choose to stay together no matter what and understand that compromise will be necessary. The moment we believe that our government is working only if we get our way, we have surely missed the point, and dissolution comes next.
Being a citizen of this country requires us to understand that the rule of law matters, and no one is above it. Being an American requires us to “support and defend the Constitution” and free and fair elections both when our candidate wins an election and when they don’t. Sharing in the citizenry of our country should compel us to stand in opposition to any attempt to overthrow our (own) government, just because some didn’t get their way.
We can decide that maintaining what we have, imperfections and all, is worth preserving, or we can decide since “I” am not getting “my way,” I choose to burn it all down, wage war, in whatever form, against my fellow citizens, and assume that whatever comes next will be better than what we have now.
I promise you that will not be the case. Once we’ve blown this up, whatever comes next will be both unrecognizable and unsatisfactory. And since you have determined that your way is the only way, even people with whom you once agreed, when they eventually dare to have a different opinion or perspective from yours, they, too, will become “the enemy.”
You can have the United States of America, or you can have your way, you cannot have both. We will either “learn to live together” as fellow Americans “or perish together as fools.” The choice is ours.
Park serves as a hidden gem that has recently been re-imagined by local creatives in the area.
“The artists will lead this,” proclaimed SDAAMFA Executive Director Gaidi Finnie, to applause from the crowd.
SDAAMFA (San Diego African American Museum of Fine) has established a partnership with the New School of Architecture & Design Project Studio.
“We appreciate the opportunity to work with the artists, entrepreneurs, creative businesses, historians, and all who are interested in making this district the vibrant community we know it can be,” said Finnie.
The enthusiasm in the crowd, which included local civic and community leadership from Councilmember Montgomery Steppe to City of San Diego Executive Director for the Arts & Culture Jonathon Glus to San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, was palpable. There were cheers and laughter as poems were read and high praise was had for the project.
“From kindergarten to sixth grade, I was right down there at Encanto Elementary. The art and culture within our community are integral
Nearby Marie WidemanThe event gave the community a chance to see the San Diego Black Arts and Culture District (SDBAC) master plans and hear about the vision for the future for the once thriving arts district in the community of Encanto. The new district will put a spotlight on the contributions, history, arts and culture of Black San Diegans and is meant to complement the existing Black culturally significant institutions located throughout the city.
to our identities. Making this a place where we all belong strengthens our bonds, it boosts our community pride,” said Dr. Akilah Weber Assembly Member, District 79.
San Diego’s Mayor Todd Gloria was also in attendance and had this to say, “Our city is not great without our Black community.”
The San Diego Black Arts + Culture District Advisory Committee, comprised of residents, artists, musicians, educators, non-profits, and business and property owners, meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM at the Second Chance Building located at 6145 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA. Meetings are open to the public.
It is clear that The San Diego Black Arts and Culture District project is a great step to reclaiming a community that gave us the Encanto Street Fair.
By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
ecently Dr. Cornel West, noted Harvard Professor, scholar, author and prolific speaker, was in San Diego last Saturday evening for a very special event honoring Public Defenders and the work they do. The audience was limited to invited guests, sponsored in large part by the Pillars of the Community nonprofit organization. Other sponsors of the event were the San Diego Foundation, the SEIU labor organization and the Asian Solidarity Collective.
The event was to celebrate the 300 people serving as Public Defenders in San Diego County. There was an awards ceremony which recognized a number of people for their advocacy and courage and the Defender of the Year Award was also presented.
Dr. West, who recently announced his bid for President of the United States, is no stranger to San Diego and has been a major encouragement to a number of members of this community in recent years.
By Amara N. Beaty Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer
For six and a half years, the neighborhood Jackie Robinson Family YMCA has host ed the Community Health and Resource Fair on the first Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free resources including COVID-19 tests and vaccinations provided by JIREH Providers, breast exams for women, nutritional food distribution, and much more are continuously available to Southeastern San Diegan residents. This month was no different.
The Health Fair features booths that wrap around the entirety of the east YMCA wraparound parking lot with tons of resources from healthcare providers and professionals made available to the public.
“A lot of people don’t take care of themselves as they should because they don’t know what [health care professionals] know,” said one of the many participating vendors. “This is why events like the Health Fair are important because we as [health care] providers have access to information and resources that the community would never know.”
The fair also features funky music from a live DJ, raffles that continue throughout the event, and point-based prizes that can be won for checking in with certain booths. Check out the next Community Health and Resource Fair, July 5th!
By Joe Bowers, Tanu Henry, Edward Henderson and Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media
Dr . William “Bill” Spriggs, an educator and one of the economists serving on the California Reparations Task Force, passed away on June 6.
The chief economist for the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and a former chairperson of the Economics Department at Howard University, Spriggs, 68, held several economic policy positions in the federal government, spanning two presidential administrations.
Among those mourning his passing is U.S. President Joe Biden. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Bill Spriggs, a man who brought as much lasting brilliance to economics as he brought joy to his friends and colleagues,” Biden shared in a written statement. “Bill was a towering figure in his field, a trailblazer who challenged the field’s basic assumptions about racial discrimination in labor markets, pay equity, and worker empowerment. His work inspired countless economists, some of whom work for our
Administration, to join him in the pursuit of economic justice.”
In March, Spriggs was among four economists who developed formulas estimating that the amount California owes Black residents who are descendants of enslaved people in the United States is likely to exceed $800 billion.
Last week, the California State Library announced the expansion of its resources and services partnership with Imagination Library. This program, started by the Dolly Parton Foundation, provides free books monthly to all children in the state under the age of five. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office collaborated on this effort. To date, Imagination Library has distributed 200 million books to children in five different countries.
“Devastated to hear the news of Dr. #BillSpriggs’ passing! He left a tremendous mark on society, contributing to the first-in-the-nation California Reparation Task Force, including the compensation section of our final report (releasing on June 29). Rest well!,” California Reparations Task Force Chairperson Kamilah V. Moore tweeted on June 7.
“Reading is a team sport,” said California State Librarian Greg Lucas. “The more that you engage a community and get people to understand the value of creating stronger readers, the more successful the program will be and the stronger and more resilient the community is going to be.”
First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom attended the launch ceremony and stated that “reading to kids early and often is good for their literacy and a great way to begin to cultivate a lifelong love and appreciation for reading.
Last week, a new report based on census data was released showing the impact of California’s high cost of living on people who earn the lowest incomes in the state.
According to census data, 45.5% of homes in California are occupied by renters, second only to New York at 49.7%. Nationwide, the rate of renter-occupied housing units is 36.9%, the highest it’s been since 1970. United Ways of California uses data such
as the costs of food, health care, childcare, transportation and other basic needs to compile its “Real Cost Measures of Living in California” report.
According to the study, African American and Latino households seem to be struggling the most.
51% of Latino households fall below the Real Cost Measure compared to 45% of African American households, 30% of Asian
American households, and 23% of White households.
Factors contributing to California’s high renting percentage are housing prices and having a larger immigrant community than the rest of the United States.
Last week, some California lawmakers held a rally to raise awareness about a proposed amendment, authored by Assemblymembers Isaac Bryan (D-Los Ang-
On June 5, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the launch of GunSafety. ca.gov, a website that provides information on how Californians can obtain and use Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVRO) to protect their loved ones.
A GVRO, is a temporary action
taken by a local court when someone is at risk or causing harm to themselves or others. The individual in crisis cannot purchase or possess firearms or ammunition while the order is in place.
“California is taking aggressive and relentless action to end the unbear-
able tragedy of gun violence,” said Newsom at the launch event. “While other states remain complacent in the face of recurring, gut-wrenching tragedy, California is making it easier than ever to access commonsense tools like Gun Violence Restraining Orders to protect our communities.”
The program’s expansion was driven by bipartisan legislation signed last year by Gov. Newsom. The bill -- authored by Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) and Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) -- provides a dollar-for-dollar match from the State Library to help local organizations that partner with the Imagination Library to sign up more children to receive books.
eles) and Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), that would make adequate housing a constitutional right.
On June 6, Republican lawmakers held an anti-fentanyl rally in Sacramento to announce the introduction of Assembly Constitutional Amendment 12. The amendment, also known as “Alexandra’s Law,” would require the state to issue a warning to convicted fentanyl dealers advising them that continuing to sell fentanyl is extremely dangerous. The warning would empower prosecutors to file homicide charges if the dealer continues to sell fentanyl and causes a death.
“Alexandra’s Law is a simple and reasonable approach to holding drug dealers accountable when they knowingly murder Californians with fentanyl,” said Matt Capelouto, whose daughter Alexandra died in 2019 from fentanyl poisoning and inspired the law. “It
will give law enforcement the ability to stop someone who continues to sell a drug that results in instant death.”
The California Department of Public Health reports that about 6,000 Californians died in 2021 from fentanyl-related overdose. The Republican Caucus noted that this was an average of 110 people a week.
“I have been clear that we must take a multi-pronged approach to fully tackle the fentanyl crisis,” said Assemblymember Joe Patterson (RRocklin). “We cannot rely on education and treatment alone. It is critical that we give our law enforcement the tools necessary to hold dealers and sellers accountable.”
On June 3rd, 2023, awards were given to two outstanding Saint Rita Catholic School students, Steve and Zoe, for their exceptional GPAs. The school was packed with families and students, with laptops gifted to the two students in recognition of their academic efforts, which Steve and Zoe were both surprised to receive. St. Rita’s is thankful for the generous donations given to the students, who are working to achieve gold in their lives.
Students at Morse High School were celebrated Monday, June 12th for completing their 12-week after-school woodworking class. The students were able to showcase their masterpieces to all in attendance. Mustard Seed Wood, Inc. administered the afterschool program, the first basic woodworking class at Morse High. Students learned
to sand, finish, and assemble hard and soft woods, produced pre-cut furniture pieces, and also learned how money and finances work. Master Instructor Edwina Hardieway developed her interest in working with wood while teaching in Nuremberg, Germany. She, along with skilled staff board volunteers Marjorie Golden and Marc A. Walker, make up the board of Mustard Seed Wood.
Aselect group of investigative reporters from the global South will be recognized this year for outstanding work at the 11th Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, from September 19-22.
Their prize, the Shining Light Award, honors journalists whose work was done under threat, duress, or in the direst of conditions.
The finalists were selected by an international panel of
gative Journalism Network is an association of 182 organizations in 77 countries.
Among the finalists are Viewfinder (South Africa) with “Above the Law”. A multiyear investigative series reveals a brazen lack of accountability by South African police officers implicated in such crimes as rape, torture, assault, and even murder — as well as a system that enables rogue cops to reoffend. It also held individuals to account, despite the constant risk of reprisal.
Viewfinder — a tiny nonprofit news organization — also created a unique, easily searchable public database of tens of thousands of registered complaints about police misconduct. Said one judge: “There was very intense reporting, and the storytelling is good, and, in every couple of sentences, you see a link to evidence the reporter provides — all kinds of documents.”
Africa Uncensored - (South Sudan) with “The Profiteers”. A three-part documentary shines a light on how certain members South Sudan’s elite profited from the civil war and plun- dered their nation,
Declining profits from oil and gas production may no longer be sufficient to cover up weaknesses in African economies, including surging food prices, high rates of food insecurity particularly among the rural population, and corruption.
With its once abundant oil fields, Equatorial Guinea, the third richest country in Africa, had a per capita income of over $8,000. Now, poverty in Equatorial Guinea is among the highest in the world. More than 70% of Equatorial Guinea’s population lives in poverty. Child poverty is also
all the while investing in Kenya and other East African countries. The investigation shows how these individuals move funds and obtain weapons with support from government and military officials, business people, and financial institutions in neighboring countries.
BBC Africa Eye (Nigeria) with “The Bandit Warlords of Zamfara”. Every few years, a piece of journalism emerges that reveals an entire, largely hidden world — and one that should deeply concern the world outside. In a two year-long investigation that involved stunning bravery, BBC Africa Eye exposed the pervasive conflict and banditry that has engulfed Nigeria’s northwestern state of Zamfara.
It also showed the motives and causes of a conflict that killed hundreds of people in 2022, and which has displaced hundreds of thousands more. The reporting made use of unique access to warlords and victims gained by Yusuf Anka, a Nigerian reporter working solo who crossed dangerous roads by motorcycle to get to equally dangerous interviews.
Category winners will receive an honorary plaque, a $2,500 cash award, and a trip to the event in Sweden’s historic second city to accept the prize.
Nigeria’s central bank chief has been arrested hours after being suspended from office by the country’s new president, authorities said Saturday.
Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is in “custody for some investigative reasons,” Nigeria’s secret police said in a statement without providing further details. The country’s new president, Bola Tinubu, suspended Emefiele as the central bank governor on Friday night, nine years after he was appointed to office to oversee the monetary policy affairs of Africa’s biggest economy and most populous country.
Emefiele’s arrest culminates months of investigation into his office by Nigeria’s Department of State Services, whose bid to arrest him in December was declined by a local court. The secret police had accused him of terrorism financing and economic crimes, but a judge ruled that it couldn’t provide evidence to support the allegations. It wasn’t immediately clear if new findings were made in the investigation.
the fact that he was not so kind in his policies leading up to the (February presidential) election. Rather than focusing on reducing inflation, he contributed to Nigeria’s high inflation by giving money to the federal government, printing money essentially to give loans,” added Gbemisola.
among the highest in the world.
Despite abundant natural resources—especially oil and gas—and the billions of dollars these resources bring in, the country is marked by chronic hunger, a crumbling education system, frequent blackouts, poor sanitation, and disease.
With the exit of ExxonMobil due to safety issues, the country’s aged Zafiro offshore oil and gas production unit will need a $3 billion revamp when it is transferred to state-owned GEPetrol by 2025.
Recent visitors from the International Monetary Fund
(IMF) to Equatorial Guinea cited more trouble on the horizon for this once oil-rich country.
When the IMF visit ended this month, representative Mesmin Koulet-Vickot observed: “…It is critical to … continue with governance reforms to increase transparency and making further progress in anti-corruption legislation.”
Anti-corruption efforts expected of the government but not carried out were identified by Transparency International (TI) - a global
Emefiele’s suspension “is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy,” according to a statement from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, a deputy governor at the bank, immediately took over as acting governor.
movement working in over 100 countries to end the injustice of corruption by promoting transparency, accountability and integrity.
“While the government audited some minor state owned companies that have surfaced as centers for corruption scandals… there is still no commitment to publish audits of national oil companies such as GEPETROL or SONAGAS,” TI noted.
Analysts, however, said Emefiele’s removal from office didn’t come as a surprise, pointing to some policies he introduced in recent months which were seen as controversial. Abiola Gbemisola, a Lagos-based financial analyst, identified some of those policies as the bank’s currency swap program as well as its decision to continuously print and lend money to the Nigerian government.
“The central bank governor was very powerful” in office, Gbemisola said.
‘’I wasn’t expecting him to stay under the new administration, especially given
“The anti-corruption plan also required the country to apply to become a member of the Extractives Industries Transparency Initiative, however, this process continues to be blocked since 2010 due to shrinking space for civil society among other causes.”
Tutu Alicante, executive director of EG Justice, a group promoting human rights, transparency and civic par-
An American evangelical lobby group has been coaching high-ranking African politicians and religious and civic leaders to oppose comprehensive sex education (CSE) across the continent. According to openDemocracy, an independent news website, African ambassadors to the U.N. have gone to the Arizona home of Sharon Slater and her husband, Greg Slater, to learn how best to block LGBT rights and sex ed and how to negotiate at the U.N.
The Slaters are the heads of Family Watch International (FWI), a Christian conservative organization described by civil rights activists as a “hate group.”
Zambia’s ambassador to the African Union, Emmanuel Mwamba, confirmed to openDemocracy that he attended two diplomat training sessions hosted by FWI in the US and, earlier this year, he gave one of the program’s keynote speeches.
Zambia is among the African countries with the lowest levels of acceptance for LGBTQ people, alongside
Uganda, The Gambia and Senegal, according to one survey by Afrobarometer. Now, however, after negative publicity worldwide, FWI has been trying to convince President Yoweri Museveni to soften the new law he signed that imposes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” and carries a 20 year sentence for “promoting homosexuality.”
“We are disappointed that the president signed the harsh bill into law,” said FWI director Lynn Allred. “We believe there are individuals who will not be able to obtain help to align their
sexual behavior with their personal values.”
The Archbishop of Canterbury also took the Ugandan church to task for its support for the harsh law enacted last month. Justin Welby said there was no justification for supporting the legislation, in a move that highlights deep divisions within the global Anglican church on LGBTQ+ issues.
In a statement, Welby said: “I am deeply aware of the history of colonial rule in Uganda, so heroically resisted by its people. But this is not about imposing western
values on our Ugandan Anglican sisters and brothers. It is about reminding them of the commitments we have made as Anglicans to treat every person with the care and respect they deserve as children of God.
Under Emefiele, Nigeria’s economy struggled with a weakened currency caused by the foreign exchange crisis as well as a surging inflation rate, which was at a neartwo-decade high of 22.2% in April. The bank’s move to replace the local naira currency with newly designed ones caused economic hardship for so many Nigerians that it affected the turnout in the February election while authorities were forced to reintroduce the old bank notes being replaced.
“The fact that he has been removed is a positive thing for the (financial) market and we can now expect to see something different,” Gbemisola said.
ticipation to build a just Equatorial Guinea, added: “The economic reform program signed with the IMF represents a great opportunity, but it is clear that without the active involvement and monitoring of civil society organizations, the path for establishing Equatorial Guinea’s lasting and verifiable commitment to good governance, human rights and the fight against corruption is destined to fail.”
“Within the Anglican community we continue to disagree over matters of sexuality, but there is no justification for any province of the Anglican communion to support such laws… There is nothing un-African about being gay. Museveni’s bigotry will cost lives.”
JUNE 22, 1946 to JUNE 8, 2009
It was a few minutes after 10pm, and my little eyes were getting heavy. I had been working diligently on a homework assignment, and found that I was growing tired. The assignment was to make a map of a state out of dough. My mother lent her expertise toward my fifth grade project, wanting to put that extra special touch on it to ensure my good grade. She was known to be the night owl of the family, but at ten years old, I hadn’t picked up that trait. “Mommy, I’m tired. I can’t do this anymore,” I whined. She ignored me. Again, I mentioned how tired I was and that I couldn’t complete the assignment. Again, she ignored me. On my third attempt to get her attention, and approval to give-up, she left the spot where she was standing, and came and sat next to me at the kitchen table. “Chida, you have MY blood running through your veins, and as long as you do, I don’t EVER want to hear you say you’re tired.” Some way, somehow, I knew that statement was meant for more than just me completing my homework for the night, and I never forgot it. Gerri (which means ‘Warrior’) Warren, came from a hardworking family from the South. Tired wasn’t in her vocabulary, especially when there was something to be done. Those worker bee traits she picked up in her formative years helped her to create her pathway to success. She was a true foot soldier and woman, who I can now see,
was well ahead of her time. My mother was always encouraging someone to think outside of the box, and go beyond what they believed their boundaries were. As far as she was concerned, there were no boundaries to what you could achieve. She believed that the only limits that existed were the ones placed on ourselves, due to complacency or ignorance.
Shortly after my mother passed, I found the one thing of hers that I wanted with me always… her Bible. The tattered and worn leather bound book that she left behind is what she strived to live by. Upon opening it, I found a note that she had written to herself as a reminder of her abilities. It said “I am responsible for my environment.” I reflect on that statement often, and I reflect on the impact she had on her environment, which we are all products of. Like a pebble thrown in a pond, her accomplishments have rippled throughout this city, state and nation. If you ever had the chance to experience her – her laughter, her tears, her jokes, he anger, her sadness, her happiness, her frustrations, her love, her preaching, her compassion, her teaching, her wisdom, or her God, then take that piece of her and know that you experienced someone inimitable. As we, the family and the community, celebrate her life and legacy, I would like to remind you, to not become weary in well doing. If you are in Christ, your reward is with the Father.
- Chida R. Warren-DarbyWords don’t convey what my heart wants to say about you. Your essence and impact on my life and members of the community is beyond words. I LOVE YOU MOM. Rest in Peace.”
– Love, Charles Warren
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She believed that the only limits that existed were the ones placed on ourselves, due to complacency or ignorance.”
– Chida R. Warren-Darby
Eight students from Jonas Salk Elementary and one from Hage Elementary were recently recognized for their successful participation in the Black InGenius Initiative, funded through the University of San Diego.
Last Thursday, June 8th, at Jonas Salk Elementary School in Mira Mesa the BIGI Alliance Banquet was held to celebrate the nine students, all from the Mira Mesa community, who were chosen to participate in the Black InGenius Initiative (BiGI). The program is aimed at empowering and support ing 6th through 12th-grade students as they journey through their middle school and high school years.
The goal: to ensure their successful graduation from high school and subsequent enrollment at Universi ty of San Diego (USD) or any other university of their choice. The initiative, which is tasked to provide con sistent academic support, will ultimately pave the way for the students’ undergraduate education. The pro gram is administered by USD through a $1.5 million grant from the San Diego Foundation (SDF) Black Community Investment Fund.
To be considered, the nine students submitted creative pieces, including drawings, paintings, music, songs, poems, essays, or spoken word, along with a substan tive YouTube explanation of their work using a pre-selected BiGI questionnaire.
This summer sixty more sixth-graders will start their BiGI journey, with the support of USD faculty and staff. For students who complete the full seven years of BiGI participation and are accepted into USD, the university has pledged to provide a personalized financial assistance package with funding for those with a demonstrated financial need.
“The Black InGenius Initiative represents a bold step towards unlocking the immense potential within our community ’s talented students,” said Dr. Jane Smith, Dean of USD’ s School of Educational Leadership & Educational Sciences.
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By Darrel Wheeler
The first inaugural Dance With My Daddy Dance and Fundraiser was held last Saturday evening at the Jackie Robinson YMCA. Daddy ’s little girls were able to slide, wobble, twirl and freestyle with the man they admire the most: Daddy. The fathers and daughters were entertained with music and some live performances.
Local organizations Leading Boys to Manhood (LB2M) and Giving Hands Foundation put the fundraiser into action to help the community honor the father-daughter bond, but also to help some of San Diego’s young men on their journey to manhood.
“We want to get this generation of youngsters, especially the urban youth in our community, more involved in life beyond computers and tiktok,” Toryon Dedmon, CEO of LB2M shared.
“ They dont go outside enough anymore. Our mission is to show them different experiences by sharing our time and knowledge,” Dedmon continued. And, of course, to honor the father-daughter bond last Saturday evening.
When you get a Flex Alert, reduce your power use to help ease the grid and avoid statewide outages. The more people that save their energy for later, the more likely we keep the lights on.
When you switch off, California stays on.
By Darrel Wheeler
The Lemon Grove Recreation Center hosted the 3rd Annual Trevon Harris 3-on-3 memorial Basketball Tournament last Saturday. The community of participants packed the gymnasium in support of Trevon, the charismatic 13-year-old straight-A student youth basketball star who tragically lost his life when struck by a car in 2019.
Saturday’s event was sponsored by Coach Mark Horton, Improving Lemon Grove, Akuma, Nu-Life Worship Center, and 3rd Day Publishing.
“Trevon was an outstanding kid and a joy to be around, on and off the basketball courts,” Lemon Grove Rec Center Coach Mark Horton shared.
“ The family felt that, as his coach, I made a huge impact on his life and they nominated me to speak at his funeral and be one of the pallbearers,” Horton said.
“A friend of mine, Chris Williams, suggested I put together a 3-on-3 basketball memorial tournament with Trevon's family, in his name. I said ‘OK’.”
Horton worked with Trevon’s family, and made it happen. Now, they are on the third annual tournament, with two tournaments missed because of covid.
The event was a free-to-the-public affair, with no entry fees for the ballplayers. Food was donated and the certified referees also worked for free.
“I wanted to put something like this together to bring
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the community together and celebrate Trevon’s life and some of the positive things he stood for, especially his relationship with Christ and basketball,” Trevon's mother, Tonya Harris, said.
“ His dream was to play in the NBA someday,” she continued. “ I'm so overjoyed and grateful. It ’s such a blessing to have all these kids show up today.”
Many people look for natural products with “clean” ingredients, especially in the food, beverage, skin care and beauty categories. In fact, the market for clean label ingredients is projected to reach $64.1 billion by 2026, according to Allied Market Research.
For many common ailments or minor injuries, there’s a natural treatment that can be used in place of hard-to-pronounce ingredients and preservatives.
“This same kind of clean ingredient demand is migrating to the first-aid space with many of these natural alternatives being used to treat anything from scrapes and bug bites to wound odor and pulled or sore muscles,” said Dr. Billy Goldberg, a “New York Times” best-selling authorand emergency room physician. “In fact, some companies are beginning to incorporate these kinds of natural and efficacious ingredients right into their products.”
Goldberg and the first-aid experts at CURAD, which have made adhesive bandages since 1951, offer these suggestions for natural ingredients you can use at home to treat common ailments:
1. Epsom Salt - Named for a bitter saline spring at Epsom in Surrey, England, Epsom salt is not actually salt but a naturally occurring mineral compound of magnesium sulfate. Long known as a natural remedy for several ailments, Epsom salt can be used to relax muscles and relieve pain in the shoulders, neck and back. It can also be applied to sunburns or dissolved in the bath to help relieve sore muscles or detox.
2. Aloe Vera - Few things soothe sunburn like aloe vera. With analgesic, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that ease the healing process, aloe vera gel contains phytochemicals that help reduce pain and inflammation. Also helpful in the healing process of cuts and scrapes, the
CURAD Naturals line of adhesive bandages are infused with aloe vera in the wound pad and surface of the bandage, which is enriched with the antioxidant vitamin E to help soothe and moisturize skin.
3. Hydrogen Peroxide - A mild antiseptic that can be used to prevent infection of minor cuts, scrapes and burns, hydrogen peroxide is often used for the initial cleaning of wounds. Simply apply a small amount on the affected areaalternating with water to avoid killing good bacteria - to help release oxygen, which causes foaming that aids in cleaning and the removal of dead skin.
4. Baking Soda - Bicarbonate of soda, commonly known as baking soda, can be used for more than baking. From removing stains to cleaning teeth and more, it can also be used to help treat a variety of wounds. In addition to being an odor absorber, it can be applied to insect stings and bites, such as those from bees or mosquitoes. Whether making a paste using baking soda and water then applying to the bite or using an option like CURAD Naturals adhesive bandages featuring baking soda, the chemical compound can help soothe the skin. In addition to absorbing wound odor, the bandages provide skin-friendly comfort and stretch with a four-sided seal to keep dirt and germs out.
5. Manuka Honey - A honey native to New Zealand, manuka honey contains methylglyoxal as an active ingredient and has unique antibacterial properties that speed healing and help prevent and fight infections when applied as a topical wound treatment. It may also help soothe coughs and sore throats, prevent tooth decay and improve digestive issues. Learn more about natural first-aid products at CURAD.com.
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Increasing physical activity levels, especially among people at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, can greatly improve heart health and could help reduce racial disparities in heart disease, according to a new science report.
The scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published Wednesday in the journal Circulation, highlights the need to remove barriers to physical activity among groups at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, including adults who are older, female, Black, have depression, disabilities or lower socioeconomic status, or live in rural areas.
Physical activity levels are often lower in these groups and increasing levels could help lower cardiovascular risks, the report found. It looked at individual and community-level physical activity and provided suggestions for how to increase it.
“Helping everybody improve their heart health is important,’’ statement writing committee
chair Gerald J. Jerome said in a news release. Jerome is a professor in the department of kinesiology at Towson University in Maryland.
“We know regular physical activity is a key component of optimal heart health,’’ he said. “These findings provide an opportunity to focus our efforts on physical activity programs in places where people need them the most.’’
Fewer than 1 in 4 U.S. adults meet federal guidelines for physical activity levels. These guidelines call for adults to get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week - achievable with activities as simple as a 20-minute daily walk.
The statement offers suggestions for how to increase physical activity in communities that need it most. For example, it recommends seeking community input, engagement and leadership when developing strategies to remove barriers such as cost, lack of access or time. It emphasizes the need to engage community members in the design of
programs to increase participation and ensure cultural appropriateness. And it addresses the need for a team approach that includes input from health care professionals.
“Unfortunately, many groups that have a higher risk of developing heart disease also on average report lower amounts of physical activity,’’ Jerome said. “There is good news since some programs are focused on collaborating with communities to increase physical activity levels among high-risk groups.’’
But Jerome noted that more needs to be done. “More research funding is needed to support communities and researchers working together to develop engaging and sustainable ways that help residents increase their physical activity levels,’’ he said. “Lawmakers should expand coverage for preventive care and support, such as assessment and programs that promote physical activity in the clinical setting.’’
With the national COVID-19 Public Health Emergency officially over, medical experts say it’s time to address the health challenges that may have been neglected during -- or created by -- the pandemic.
“Making time for you and your family’s preventive medical care and investing in your mental health is essential right now,” says Jack Resneck Jr, MD, president of the American Medical Association (AMA). “As you settle into old routines or find new ones, you may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, afraid or depressed. Give yourself permission to express these emotions, while taking steps to get needed care.”
For better health and wellness, the AMA offers these tips:
1. Stay connected: According to the U.S. Surgeon General, the health consequences of isolation include a 29% increased risk of heart disease, a 32% increased risk of stroke, and a 50% increased risk of developing dementia for older adults. Spending time with loved ones, friends or community groups can quickly have a positive impact on mental and physical health.
2. Practice self-care: Getting regular exercise, practicing gratitude and getting enough sleep are all forms of self-care that can improve mental health. Check out the National Institute of Mental Health’s resources, which include ideas for better understanding what causes your symptoms and what coping techniques might help you manage your mental health.
3. Know the signs: Feelings of hopelessness or irritability, loss of interest in hobbies and activities, and decreased energy or appetite can all be signs of depression. If you are experiencing signs of a mental health condition, speak to your primary care physician or a psychiatrist. Be aware of
the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a national hotline available 24/7. Anyone experiencing a suicidal, substance use or mental health crisis can call or text 988 to speak to trained crisis counselors.
4. Get screened: It’s estimated that since April 2020, 3.9 million breast cancer, 3.8 million colorectal cancer and 1.6 million prostate cancer diagnoses may have been missed due to pandemic-related care disruptions. If you’re due for preventive care, tests or screenings, make an appointment.
5. Don’t wait: An estimated 41% of adults with one or more chronic health conditions reported delaying or forgoing health care since the pandemic started. Additionally, one in three of those adults reported that doing so worsened one or more of their health conditions or limited their ability to work or perform other daily activities. Whether you have a chronic health condition or not, don’t wait until something is wrong before seeing a doctor. If something does feel off, schedule an appointment as soon as possible. See
Request for Proposals (RFP)
2023 Disparity Study
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking Request for Proposals (RFPs) from qualified, experienced, and authoritative Consultants to design, perform and deliver a legally defensible and statistically sound Disparity Study that will provide the evidence called for by SANDAGs policies to undertake all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs are afforded equitable opportunities to participate in transportation contracting within the relevant marketplace from which SANDAG routinely purchases significant quantities of goods and services. This RFP will result in the issuance of one contract.
A copy of the Request for Proposals (SOL1209950) can be accessed on the SANDAG web based vendor portal at Bidnetdirect.com\sandag or from the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts. Deadline for proposal submittal is Wednesday, June 28, 2023, by 4:00 PM PDT.
The County of San Diego, Owner, invites bids for VILLAGE VIEW PARK, ORACLE PROJECT NO. 1022921; BID No. 12536.
This is a community development block grant project (CDBG), a federal assistance grant of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Sealed bids will be received at the Department of Purchasing and Contracting, at 5560 Overland Avenue, Ste. 270, San Diego, 92123, until 2:00 PM on June 23, 2023, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents including Plans, Specifications and Bid Forms are available for download on the County Buynet site: https://buynet.sdcounty.ca.go
v. You must be registered at the site in order to download documents. The Contractor shall possess, at the time of submitting the bid, a California contractor's license, Classification A, General Engineering Contractor license. The cost of construction is estimated to be from $7,900,000 to $8,900,000. Bid security of no less than 10% required at time of bid. Successful bidder shall provide Payment and Performance Bonds for 100% of the contract amount. Prevailing Wage rates apply. The Prime Contractor shall meet or exceed 3% DVB subcontractor participation goal. For complete bid information, go to County of San Diego Purchasing and Contracting website at https://buynet.sdcounty.ca.go v. For questions, please contact PCS, Rene Lelevier at Rene.Lelevier@sdcounty.ca.g ov. 6/8, 6/15/23 CNS-3706289# VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWS
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
registered by the following: Sandy Gallardo 333 Los Reyes Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 Manuel Valderrama
Los Reyes Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 30, 2023
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2023-9011465
Fictitious business name(s): Sarah's Art Corner Located at:
Princess View Way San Diego, CA 92120 County
Pleasant Surprises Le Caramel Located at: 1181 Pioneer Way El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership
The first day of business was: 1/1/2018
This business is hereby registered by the following: Christen Kugener 4416 Alamo Dr. San Diego, CA 92115 Vincent Kugener 4416 Alamo Dr. San Diego, CA 92115
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 9, 2023
This fictitious business name will expire on May 9, 2028 5/25, 6/01, 6/08, 6/15
NAME CHANGE
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2023-00024491CU-PT-CTL
Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung Esq. 185615
To All Interested Persons:
Petitioner Qian Yu Zhang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Qian Yu Zhang
PROPOSED NAME: Roxanne Qianyu Zhang
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: July 31, 2023
Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is:
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/06
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division Hall of Justice
37-2023-00024116CU-PT-CTL
Petitioner or Attorney:
Hailey Lynn James
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner
Hailey Lynn James filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME:
Hailey Lynn James
PROPOSED NAME:
Hailey Lynn Joren
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: July 26, 2023 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
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
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: July 26, 2023
Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
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
minors filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
a. PRESENT NAME:
Julian Santiago Cisneros
PROPOSED NAME:
Julian Santiago Sanchez
b. PRESENT NAME:
Nolen Castiel Cisneros
PROPOSED NAME: Nolan Castiel Sanchez
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: July 13, 2023
Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
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.
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2023-00024039CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Lazaro Parreira Neto
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Lazaro Parreira Neto filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Lazaro Parreira Neto
PROPOSED NAME: Lazaro Neto
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: July 25, 2023
Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/06
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2023-00020739CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: LaKeisha Gibson on behalf of minor
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner LaKeisha Gibson on behalf of minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Darnay Aniya Scott
PROPOSED NAME: Aniya Darnay Scott
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: July 25, 2023
Time: 8:30 A.M.
Dept. 61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/06
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2023-00022993CU-PT-CTL
Petitioner or Attorney: Ezequiel Barraza aka Ezequiel Barraza Ceballos
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Ezequiel Barraza aka Ezequiel Barraza Ceballos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Ezequiel Barraza aka Ezequiel Barraza Ceballos
PROPOSED NAME: Ezequiel Barraza
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: July 18, 2023
Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
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).
seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 6/08, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse
37-2019-00049705PR-GP-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Lisa C. Clincy on behalf of minor children
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Lisa C. Clincy on behalf of minor children filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
NAME:
PRESENT
a.
Cedell Demaria Williams Jr.
NAME:
PROPOSED
Cedell Lamar Cook b.
PRESENT
NAME: Michelle Annette Williams
PROPOSED
NAME: Michelle Annette Cook
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: August 9, 2023
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division Hall of Justice 37-2023-00024106CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney:
Taylor Mackay Sorenson
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Taylor Mackay Sorenson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME:
Taylor Mackay Sorenson
PROPOSED NAME: Taylor Mackay Joren
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 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/06
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Civil 37-2023-00022512CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Cinthia Sanchez on behalf of minors
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
A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
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.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order
Time: 8:45 A.M. Dept. 503
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 6/08, 6/15, 6/22, 6/25
ORDER ON REQUEST TO CONTINUE HEARING Superior Court of California, County of San Diego 330 West Broadway D61 San Diego, CA 92101
Protected Party: Filipe Santos Brito
Restrained Party: Tommie J. Artis Jr.
Case Number:
37-2023-00010542-CU-HRCTL
The request to reschedule the court date is granted. Your court date is rescheduled for the day and time listed below:
of
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by
For appearance information visit www.sdcourt.ca.gov
A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is in full force and effect because the court extends the TRO previously granted on March 15, 2023.
Reason Court Date Is Rescheduled: There is good cause to reschedule the court date. The protected party has not served the restrained party.
Serving (Giving) Order to Other Party: The request to reschedule was made by the protected party
You must have the restrained party personally served with a copy of this order and a copy of all documents listed on form CH-109, item 6, 5 days prior to hearing.
Other:
The court grants alternative service. Service by publication along with service by mail and email.
No Fee to Serve (Notify)
Restrained Person: The sheriff or marshal will serve this order for free because:
The order is based on unlawful violence, a credible act of violence, or stalking.
Other Orders:
The San Diego Superior Court will allow appearances for most hearings either in-person or virtually. Parties that elect to attend their hearing virtually should visit the Court's website at www.sdcourt.ca.gov for information and directions on making a virtual appearance.
Date filed: May 24, 2023 6/01, 6/08, 6/15, 6/22
SUMMONS (Citation Judicial)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (Name)
AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): DAVID ZEPEDA, individually and in his Sullivan, Sam Kirby, Luke Hope, Mark Sanford, Willson Wolf, Karen Wolf Trust; David Zepeda, as Trustee of the Kenneth Gilbert, Fran Gilbert, David Rose, Chris Rose, Sam Kirby, Ivy Kirby, Jack Cadman Trust; David Zepeda as Trustee of the Robert Mann, Janis Mann, Fran Gilbert, France Guston, Evan Patch Trust; all persons unknown, claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the property described in the complaint adverse to plaintiff's title, or any cloud upon plaintiff's title thereto; and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (Lo esta demandado el demandante): ANA PINEDA, an individual
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.
You have 30 CALENDAR
DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts
Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ Selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinto.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court
or county bar association.
NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.
¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.
Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretano de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de Calitornia Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.
AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 o más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.
Case Number: 2023CUOR008090
The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Ventura 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009
The name, address, aand telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):
David L. Ingram DAVID INGRAM LAW, A.P.C. (Bar #149847) 23901 Calabasas Road, Suite 1063 Calabasas, CA 91302
DATE (Fecha): 04/21/2023 5/25, 6/01, 6/08, 6/15
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Henrietta Steele
Case Number: 372023-00016685-PR-LACTL
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be
the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.
(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:
on June 27, 2023, at 10:30 AM in Dept. 504 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within 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.
Petitioner: Travone Steele 1519 Enfield St. Spring Valley, CA 91977 (619) 207-6557 6/08, 6/15, 6/22
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Classie Williams, a.k.a. Classie Rose Williams Case Number: 37-2023-00018707-PR-LACTL
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Classie Williams, a.k.a. Classie Rose Williams
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Johntae Renee Jackson in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
The Petition for Probate requests that Dion M. Davis, CLPF be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.
(This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.
Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The 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.
on August 2, 2023, at 1:30
PM in Dept. 502 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego
1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 Probate Division
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within 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. Law Offices of Antoinette Middleton 1761 Hotel Circle South, Suite 115 San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 235-9501 6/01, 6/08, 6/15
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In a major development for the entertainment industry, BET has become Blackowned once again after 21 years, while VH1, for the first time, now boasts an African American owner.
According to his longtime friend and television personality Rolanda Watts, Tyler Perry has cemented his place in history by acquiring the two major television networks, making him the first African American to do so. The acquisition follows the news that Paramount Global has sought to sell a majority stake in BET.
Earlier this year, the renowned actor and filmmaker expressed optimism about purchasing BET, stating his keen interest if it were a possibility. Perry, who had already enjoyed tremendous success in collaboration with BET, partnering with his Tyler Perry Studios banner to create the popular streaming service BET+, was no stranger to the network.
He acknowledged the unexpected nature of the acquisition, stating, “I’ve been there for four years now and had tremendous success… If that is possible, I’m very, very interested in taking as much of it as I can.”
The exact financial details of the deal have
not been disclosed, but experts on this sort of transaction have placed a significant value on the acquisition of the two networks. With the purchase, Perry assumes control over BET Media Group, which includes other networks such as VH1.
Since its launch, the BET+ streaming service has experienced remarkable success. In 2021 alone, BET+ was responsible for half of the subscribers and nearly all revenue growth for the channel. The platform features a wide range of original films and series from the extensive BET program library, captivating audiences with diverse and engaging content.
The acquisition of BET and VH1 marks a significant milestone in the representation and ownership of the entertainment industry.
Perry’s success as an African American entrepreneur and his commitment to showcasing diverse stories and voices have paved the way for increased opportunities and inclusivity in the media landscape. As the new owner of these influential networks, Perry is poised to leave an indelible mark on the future of Black-owned media and further amplify underrepresented narratives on a global scale.
Continued from page 13 6. Get vaccinated: Adolescents and adult immunizations sharply declined during the pandemic and an estimated 26 million recommended vaccinations were missed in 2020 as compared to 2019. Make sure your family is up-to-date on vaccines, including the annual influenza vaccine and the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older. Your doctor can let you know if you’re due for a COVID booster. If you have questions, consult your physician and trusted resources, including getvaccineanswers.org.
7. Know your numbers: Track health data such as height, weight, body mass index and blood pressure in order to share
trends with your doctor and take action if needed. Visit ManageYourBP.org to understand what your blood pressure numbers mean and how to get your blood pressure under control. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of Americans and can increase heart attack and stroke risk.
For more tips and information, visit http://www.ama-assn.org.
“It’s vitally important to prioritize mental and physical health. Contact your health care professional to schedule the care you need to keep you and your family healthy,” says Dr. Resneck.
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In a setback to the progress made in narrowing the racial unemployment gap, an increase in joblessness among Black workers has raised concerns over the waning prospects for the Black labor force.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics revealed that the unemployment rate for Black individuals rose from 4.7% to 5.6% between April and May. Earlier this year, unemployment rates among Black workers reached their lowest levels in over a year, narrowing the gap with their white counterparts.
However, according to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), the economic fate of Black women in America provides compelling evidence of the enduring impact of gender and race discrimination on workers and families.
Researchers at the EPI found that employer practices and government policies have historically disadvantaged Black women compared to white women and men, leading to unfavorable labor market positions. Negative representations of black womanhood have reinforced these discriminatory practices and policies.
Additionally, the EPI highlighted
that the view of black women as primary workers, dating back to the era of slavery, has contributed to their devaluation as mothers with caregiving responsibilities at home.
Black women have consistently exhibited the highest levels of labor market participation among all women in the United States, regardless of age, marital status, or the presence of children at home.
According to Nick Bunker, the director of economic research at the Indeed Hiring Lab, the latest report’s increase in the unemployment rate was its most concerning feature. Approximately 50 percent of the increase in the number of unemployed workers was attributed to a rise in Black unemployment, suggesting that Black workers may
By Laura Onyeneho
In order to maximize your money (get your paper right), here are some ques tions you need to ask yourself: “How are you making your money work for you?” and “Is your money making money?”
The answer to both questions involves generational wealth, which is essentially any kind of asset that is passed down from one generation to the next (i.e. cash, investment funds, stocks and bonds, real estate properties or even businesses). In other words, generational wealth goes far beyond having an annual salary and a monthly income, most of which is often here today, gone tomorrow.
Shelton Dotson is a Northwestern Mutual advisor. He spoke with the Defender to discuss ways Black people can start to build and sus -
tain wealth today: Financial values can’t be passed down without a strong foundation in basic financial education. How early should this information be taught?
“It’s important to be taught financial literacy at an early age. I think high school should really be the point to focus on those real-life aspects. How to build credit, how
bear a disproportionate burden during joblessness.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the impact was particularly pronounced among Black women, especially those working in the public sector. Their unemployment rate rose from 4.4% in April to 5.3% in May.
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent By Stacy M. Brown
As Black workers constitute around 13% of the labor force, the significant increase in unemployment among Black women in May contributed significantly to the overall unemployment rate, Michelle Holder, an associate professor of economics at John Jay College at City University of New York, explained to NBC News. Black men’s unemployment rate increased from 4.5% to 5.6%.
to pay bills, taxes and debt, are some things that [should be priorities]. For example, in high school, I know my parents started teaching me about investing and credit, so once I had access to these resources, I didn’t abuse them. So, if you can grasp the basics, it will be easier to do more complicated stuff like transferring wealth and building assets.”
What are some tips to help people start building wealth?
“Figure out what your goals are in life; plan a strategy around the goals; get a financial advisor for guidance and implementation of strategy; make sure you have vehicles set in place like a savings account; Focus on investment solutions, whether real estate or insurance; think about legacy estate planning in the case of someone dying. How will the wealth be transferred?”
Many are concerned about the future of banking for African Americans and where they keep their money considering the impending debt limit crisis that threatens America’s fiscal status globally and the failure of SVB, Signature, and First Republic banks.
In March, SVB was the first to fail as rising interest rates lowered the value of the bank’s holdings. After a tumultuous weekend after SVB’s demise, Signature Bank ultimately shut down due to an overwhelming demand for withdrawals.
With their demise, America avoided the largest bank failure since 2008, when Lehman Brothers’ collapse triggered the Great Recession.
After the recent seizure of First Republic by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), financial experts have officially declared a banking crisis. And just as the adage goes, “When America catches a cold, Black people get pneumonia,” Black-owned banks could be unintentional victims of the United States’ current banking crisis. The FDIC reported that, of the more than 5,000 U.S. banks, just 25 are Black owned.
Forbes adds that the failure of banks, especially Silicon Valley Bank, which dealt with roughly half of all U.S. technology firms funded by venture capitalists, will have immediate and
long-term effects on the Black entrepreneurial environment.
“Even though Black entrepreneurs receive less than 0.5% of all venture dollars invested in the U.S., the fallout from SVB could have greater consequences for them,” Forbes wrote. Experts agree that for Black business owners to be competitive in a wide range of industries, they need access to capital.
But, Teri Williams, president of the Black-owned OneUnited Bank, told the Washington Informer that African Americans shouldn’t lose any sleep.
She noted that the FDIC insures all deposits up to $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for joint accounts. Further, “if you have more than one bank account, you can look for ways to increase FDIC coverage,” she stated.
“In the case of the banks that failed, they are very different institutions,” Williams explained.
“The average deposit at Silicon Valley Bank was $4 million. They had deposits of up to $500 million. There really was a lack of appreciation for the need to have multiple bank accounts or talking to your banker about whether you have FDIC insurance.
“If you like your bank, there are ways to get additional coverage. The FDIC insurance protects 90 percent of our community, so we don’t have to worry about failures. You are protected.”
ELLA FITZGERALD PASSED
least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to: cfwb@icf.com.
Ella Fitzgerald, born in Newport News, Virginia on April 25, 1917, was a female jazz singer and accomplished composer and bandleader at the height of the jazz era through the 1990s.
In the 1940s, Ella had developed a mastery of scatting, bop, and ballad. Among her hits at the height of her popularity were “Lady Be Good,” “How High the Moon,” “Flying Home,” “Undecided,” and a collection of “Songbooks” with compositions from Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and others.
Ella Fitzgerald continued to perform into the 1980s. Over the course of her career, Fitzgerald won thirteen Grammies, sold over 40 million records, performed for 58 years, and elevated jazz singing to new heights. She died in Beverly Hills, California in 1996 on June 15.
O’SHEA “ICE CUBE” JACKSON BORN
Rapper, actor, screenwriter, executive producer and director “Ice Cube” was born O’Shea Jackson on June 15, 1969, to Doris and Hosea Jackson in Los Angeles, California.
Ice Cube became N.W.A.’s leading lyricist and wrote the group’s most controversial single on their album Straight Outta Compton (1988). After a financial dispute, Ice Cube left N.W.A. to pursue a solo career, with his first solo album Amerikkka’s Most Wanted released in 1990.
Ice Cube made his debut as an actor playing “Doughboy” in John Singleton’s Academy Award-nominated film Boyz N the Hood (1991). He went on to write the screenplay and served as executive producer for the 1995 film Friday and made his directorial debut in The Players Club (1998).
