Advocates Express Outrage and Disappointment as Calif. Reparations Bills Stall in Legislature
How Have Hate Crime Laws Changed Since We Started Calling It Hate?
By Emily Kim Jenkins
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In 1990, Dan Lungren narrowly won his election for California’s Attorney General. Over half of San Diego County residents voted for him, but he defeated Bay Area Democrat Arlo Smith by less than half of one percent of the total statewide vote.
Lungren, California’s last Republican Attorney General to date, is perhaps best known for his “tough-on-crime” approach, which he used to
dedicate more resources to combating hate. In 1995, he published the state’s first ever version of the annual hate crime report – a document recording demographics involved in hate crimes.
“We have been pushing for the attorney general to begin this data collection for some time now,”
Tzivia Schwartz, then-Western States Counsel for the Anti-Defamation League, told the LA Times in 1995. “We are thrilled it’s finally happening but we are concerned it took so long.”
By Antonio Ray Harvey CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA
Scores of advocates from across California protested at the State Capitol Saturday after the Legislature failed to bring two critical reparations bills to the floor for a full vote on Aug. 31, the final day of the legislative session.
Chanting “What do we want? Reparations! When do we want it? Now!,” the advocates expressed their outrage and disappointment that Senate Bill (SB) 1403 and Senate Bill (SB) 1331 — both authored by Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood) — had stalled.
Despite advancing smoothly through much of the legislative process this year, the session concluded without a vote on both bills, leaving the future of
The 2024 Battle black vote for the Polling, The Economy, and Civil Rights
By Macy Meinhardt
So much is on the line for Black voters when it comes to the 2024 Presidential election. For some California voters, it’s an election of a lifetime.
“Kamala Harris represents hope for the future. Voters are excited, Black leaders in California are excited. There’s just a lot of momentum and like hope around things changing and moving for-
reparations in California hanging in the balance.
“This is becoming a political disaster. It’s our own people holding this up,” said Chris Lodgson, a reparations advocate from the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California (CJEC), blaming members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC).
Lodgson said the Legislature’s decision to pass another bill, Assembly Bill (AB) 1840, on Aug. 28, only heightened his frustration.
AB 1840, authored by Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno), would allow eligible undocumented immigrants to purchase homes with state-backed financing through the California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loan program.
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ward,” said LaGina Gause, Associate Professor of Race and Politics at University of California, San Diego.
Three quarters, or 77% of Black voters say that they would vote for Harris if the 2024 presidential election were held today, according to the most recent polling survey conducted by Pew Research Center.
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On Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon, the “110 Years of Greatness” fall convocation was held at the Educational Cultural Complex to honor the college’s legacy of commitment to adult learners for over a century.
The convocation ceremony included remarks from the office of Councilmember Henry L. Foster III (District 4), a keynote address by Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State, and a performance by African American ancestral storyteller Alyce Smith-Cooper.
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was enslaved in this country. So, I am not giving up. If they think that this is over, they are wrong,” said Quarles. “We still demand lineage-based reparations.”
AB 1840 passed the Assembly on Aug. 28, and is now moving on to the governor for his consideration, prompting some in the Black community to feel overlooked.
“This tells me and Black Californians who are ancestors of slavery, who built this country we are not as important,” Lodgson said. “We’re not a priority or important as those other programs. That’s what is most infuriating and that’s what Black legislators are telling their people. That’s not going to be accepted.”
Tiffany Quarles, a reparations activist and supporter of Bradford’s bills, drove from Los Angeles to Sacramento to watch what she thought would be the passage of a historic vote.
“I am not disdained, and I am not discouraged. I came here to fight for Black Americans whose families were enslaved in this country. My family
Harris could be the first Woman of Color in the presidential seat in America. While this alone has led to an outpour of support and enthusiasm, Harris still has 67 days left on the campaign trail. Her ability to maintain montenum and tap voters on their top issues will be key to getting folks to show up on election day.
“Voters are hopeful, right? They’re excited, but she's going to have to do a lot of work to convince people and maintain enthusiasm,” said Gause.
Border security, immigration, abortion rights, healthcare access, crime, and education equity are top issues for Black voters. However, one issue Black Americans are specifically focused on in this year’s presidential candidate is how they will strengthen the economy.
The Economy
A comprehensive analysis conducted by FPWA, an anti-poverty organization, sheds light on persistent economic disparities Black Americans still face today.
The report is titled “A Look At The March on Washington 60 Years later: Dreams and Promises Yet To Be Realized”. The analysis finds that the unemployment rate for Black Americans is 6.3% in 2024, almost double that of White workers,
The “Hate Crime Statistics Act,” or H.R. 1048 of the 101st Congress (1989-1990), directed all states to begin recording and publishing these numbers.
Like many other civil rights directives, recording hate as a significant concern of law enforcement was not a straightforward path. For one, it increased transparency into the trends and patterns that concern local communities, which required additional training and funding, but secondly (and perhaps more haunting to the legacy of combating hate in America), it required the government to determine what hate was and who could experience it.
Defining a hate crime
The definition of a hate crime has evolved dramatically since the term was first used federally in 1968. Initially, it criminalized any actions that injured or intimidated someone based on their race, color, religion or national origin. In order to be considered a hate crime, the victim had to be participating in a “federally protected activity,” such as voting, serving on a jury or attending a public school.
As the law exists today, hate crime biases are categorized by type of protected class — as the U.S. Department of Justice lists them, those classes are color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender
Quarles said she believes Democratic leaders decided against advancing the bills because they are worried their decision would hurt V.P. Kamala Harris’s chances of winning the presidency.
“They will sacrifice Black America just to get her in, and that's not right,” stated Quarles.
According to Bradford, the Governor’s Office expressed some concerns over his reparation’s bills.
“They offered up some amendments that weren’t accepted by me. We had no indications of any amendments up until Monday (Aug. 26) of this week,” said Bradford.
“We had legislation that made it out of Assembly Appropriations committee without one single amendment — not a single amendment was offered up. We moved these bills with the under-
meanwhile the Black poverty rate is also 2X greater than White poverty rate, at 17.1%.
With many Black families fighting to afford essentials such as food and housing, both Harris and Trump are fighting hard to convince voters that they have their best economic interests.
“Donald Trump fights for billionaires and large corporations. I will fight to give money back to working and middle class Americans,” said Harris, at a Aug. 9th rally in North Carolina.
Meanwhile, during a June visit in Detroit, Trump boasted that his administration “achieved the lowest African American unemployment rate and the lowest African American poverty rate ever recorded — ever, ever recorded — during my four years.”
Fact Check: Based on employment data that goes back to 1972, Biden met the record low for African American unemployment rate at 4.8% in April 2023. However, during Trump’s administration he did meet the record low for Black unemployment for that time which was 5.3% in August 2019.
Trump’s performance in the polls among voters of Color has gained subtle attention. In a hypothetical poll conducted by Reuters, while 70% of Black voters support Kamala Harris over Former President Donald Trump, 12% of voters selected Trump over Harris. This percentage is the highest ever recorded Republican support from the Black vote.
identity, race, religion and sexual orientation.
Roots in anti-Black hate
Anti-Black bias hate crimes were the reason laws defined hate crimes in the first place. Lynchings throughout the Jim Crow South which were not adequately investigated after the Civil Rights Movement, which inspired the first federal hate crimes law. This law, the Civil Rights Act of 1968, allowed the prosecution of those specifically looking to intimidate the African American community, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Racially-motivated bias crimes are regularly the most common type of hate crime reported. The highest proportion of these crimes is anti-Black/ African American, both statewide and locally.
As of May 2024, according to the San Diego Sheriff’s Office, no anti-Black hate crimes had been reported so far this year.
Gender and sexuality
Before the Hate Crime Statistics Act was passed, an amendment was made to distinguish that “nothing in this Act creates a right for an individual to bring an action based on discrimination due to sexual orientation.” It also prohibited any funds from its passage to be used to “promote or encourage homosexuality.”
That was 1990. To contrast, in 2023, the term “anti-homosexual” was changed to include a broad spectrum of sexualities with a new label,
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standing that we had the votes to take it up on the Assembly floor,” Bradford explained. “It was just some simple amendment that pretty much would have gutted SB 1403 and made it an additional study.”
Bradford, who served on the Reparations Task force, said California researched reparations for two years and delivered a 1,100-page report to the legislature. Therefore, there is no need to conduct an additional study.
The CLBC issued a statement on the final day of the legislative session confirming that SB 1403 would not be brought to a vote this session and would be reintroduced next session.
“The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing the CLBC 2024 Reparations Priority Legislative Package,” the statement read. “The CLBC has chosen to concentrate our collective energy on the legislative priorities that the entire caucus has voted on and those that positively impact Black Californians.”
Janiyah Thomas, Director of Trump’s Black Media team, says that Trump's established reputation as a businessman is an appeal specifically among Black men.
“I think a lot of Black men are wanting to build generational wealth for their families, and I think that you see someone like Trump, who’s better than a businessman to run the country, you know?” said Thomas.
Civil Rights, Discrimination, Factoring Into Votes
In a non-partisan poll conducted by the Highland Project in partnership with Cornell Belcher, a leading pollster and researcher in the field of Black politics, survey data shows that racism and discrimination are top issues for 94% percent of Black women.
In an interview with national outlet, The Hill, Belcher shares:
“Since the rise of Trump and Trumpism, African Americans, from a qualitative standpoint, talk about how he’s made it OK to be openly racist,” Belcher continued. “And so when you see this concern, this anxiousness, about racism and the rise of racism and the dangers and the threats that racism has to our communities, I think in many ways, [Vice President Harris] is the perfect antidote to that. Who better understands that and can speak to that and tackle that than Harris, who’s had to navigate that her entire life?,” said Belcher.
“anti-LGBTQ+” for the first time.
In 2009, then-President Barack Obama signed into law the Shepard-Byrd Act, which “expanded the existing hate crime law to include crimes motivated by a victim’s actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability… It gave the federal government greater flexibility to prosecute hate crimes that local authorities choose not to pursue,” the Southern Poverty Law Center summarized. The FBI began using and recording these categories in 2013.
The expansion of religion categories
Prior to 2015, the only religious-bias events being recorded were anti-Jewish, anti-Muslim, ant-Catholic, anti-Protestant, and an all-encompassing ‘other’ category. This changed in 2015 to include and track specific acts of hate against faiths including Sikh, Hindu, Mormon, Jehovah’s Witness and Eastern Orthodox.
An alarming rise in anti-religious crimes startled San Diego last year, likely correlated to the war beginning in Israel, prompting a wave of anti-Jewish and anti-Islamic incident reports.
Moving the needle on hate through numbers
Addressing hate requires action on many different parts – a report from the concerned citizen, proper investigation from local law enforcement, analysis and possible prosecution from a
The CLBC reaffirmed its commitment to its 2024 reparations priority legislative package, despite SB 1403 and SB 1331 not being part of the original package.
The CLBC statement emphasized the complexity of the legislative process and its ongoing dedication to advancing reparative justice for Black Californians.
SB 1403 aimed to establish the California American Freedmen Affairs Agency to recommend measures for compensating Black Californians who are descendants of enslaved people. SB 1331 proposed the creation of the Fund for Reparations and Reparative Justice in the State Treasury to fund policies approved by the Legislature and Governor that address the harm done to descendants of enslaved African American persons who experienced chattel slavery or free Black people living in the U.S. before the end of the 19th century.
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Many of Trump’s brash comments have been interpreted as racist innuendos. For example, during the June 2024 Presidential Debate with Joe Biden, when asked a question about Black Voters feeling left behind, Trump responded by saying the “big kill on Black people” is linked to the border crisis, saying that immigrants are taking “Black Jobs.”
About Those ‘Black Jobs’
Trump’s remark about Black jobs echoes the racist stereotype that employment for Black Americans is predominantly limited to lowskilled, labor-intensive work. As many note, ironically, Harris’ role as current Vice President of the United States, is said Black job.
“I want to know — who’s going to tell him that the job he’s currently seeking might just be one of those ‘Black jobs’?” said Former First Lady Michelle Obama, during this year’s Democratic National Convention.
Despite the chaos and charades of this year’s 2024 election, one powerful testimony remains among Black voters, hope.
According to Gause, Harris has “already made history, not just by reaching the nomination, but in the way she’s running, representing and changing people’s perspective, perspectives on things, and mostly for, you know, Black communities and the Indian community.”
district attorney and proper report management systems from an administrative level. In order to address issues specific to a community, often, it takes members of those communities present at each level to ensure that proper attention is being paid.
The role of California Attorney General, who oversees the state Department of Justice (DOJ), was first held in 1849. The position was held by a nearly consecutive series of 31 white men (one Armenian American, George Deukmejian, held the office from 1979 to 1983).
However, diversity in the Attorney General’s office has grown. In 2010, Kamala Harris was elected as the first woman, first African American and first Asian American to hold the office. She was succeeded by Xavier Becerra, the first Latino American in the role, who then was followed by current AG Rob Bonta, the first Filipino American in the office.
The California Department of Justice employs over 5,600 people statewide and did not respond to a request for more information about the demographics of their staff.
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MAINSTREAM MEDIA’S FAILURE ON CAMPAIGN ISSUES
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It is very interesting how the mainstream media covers Donald Trump without hardly ever mentioning his 34 convictions, indictments and multiple legal actions while reporting on his tweets, and media appearances. Trump has presented no substantive policy plans other than sound bites on things he would do, like issuing pardons to the January 6th prisoners. Perhaps this is because the Project 2025 pol-
WHY
icies prepared by the Heritage Foundation are in reality his policy plans. But consider the media attention given to what are the policy issues of Vice President Harris in contrast to Trump's insane statements which are not policy proposals but threats as to how he will treat both the Constitution and American citizens if he became President.
How is it that the Media hung on every word President Biden uttered when seeking to make the case that he was too old to run again, but now rarely mentions Trump’s age as the oldest one in the race? Why does the media repeat Trump's attacks on Vice President Harris’s ethnicity instead of raising questions about Trump’s failure to state his position on his using his influence to block the Immigration bill while blaming the Biden administration when it produced legislation to address the problem?
It appears that we should all weigh very carefully how mainstream media covers the candidates in this race and at the end of the day consider if we are better off with Harris as a President who respects the Constitution and the rule of law as opposed to a convicted felon who only sees that office as a means to his personal ends. As with all things, we should make our personal decisions based on what we see and not what we are told by those who have a track record of lies and misrepresentation of facts. Let’s pay closer attention to the facts as we get closer to the November 5th General Election.
IS GOV’T TRYING TO RESTRICT SAME-DAY PAY?
Black workers depend on it
By Jay King SPECIAL TO CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA PARTNERS
It’s no secret that too many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. What appears to be a secret is that an industry that is casting lifelines to those in need is being blocked by state and federal regulators.
The industry in question is Earned Wage Access (EWA). EWA is an innovative fintech solution that empowers workers and helps them pay bills on time by accessing wages they’ve already earned. A 2021 study found that EWA services often prevent consumers from missing bill payments and slipping further into debt.
Despite the many benefits and the fact that businesses all across the country, including Paychex, now offer EWA to employees, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued guidance that could effectively wipe out this tool and, in the process, let struggling families, already in jeopardy, drown even deeper in debt.
The numbers tell the story. According to a recent study, 66% of Americans report living paycheck to paycheck, while 40% report being unable to afford a $400 emergency expense. They face hardship paying bills, covering financial emergencies, and otherwise making ends meet. These aren’t just workers with minimum-wage jobs either; half of those U.S. consumers facing hardship earn more than $100,000 per year.
This dynamic is especially pernicious in the Black community. According to recent figures, Black Californians currently have the
lowest household income of any major racial or ethnic group in the state. Research also indicates that nearly a third of Black families are late paying their debts and 42% use credit cards just for basic living expenses while half do so to send their kids to college.
EWA is ready to support these individuals, yet the CFPB seems to think these services are just loans masquerading as something new. Not only is this wrong, but the agency’s interpretive guidance reverses their previous guidance and contradicts the established language and interpretation of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). It also directly conflicts with multiple states’ regulations on EWA.
Giving people access to their wages is not lending and EWA services do not have the hallmarks of loans — there are no mandatory fees, no interest, no impact on credit ratings, and no debt collection. Regulators should support responsible innovation to meet needs — not try to maintain the status quo.
This change could have a devastating impact on the very people it purports to protect. By categorizing EWA as loans, the CFPB would impose unnecessary regulations that stifle innovation and could drive consumers back toward high-cost payday lenders.
I urge the CFPB to rethink this misguided guidance. The agency must prioritize fairness and innovation to protect both consumers and the businesses that employ them.
Jay King is CEO of the California Black Chamber of Commerce. Read the full article online at www.sdvoice.info.
IF WE FIGHT, WE WIN!
By Reverend Dr. RB Holmes
As I write this op-ed, there are 72 days, 6 hours, and 55 minutes before the November 5, 2024, presidential election. This presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is truly, in many of our lifetimes, the most significant and sacred presidential election perhaps ever. Yes, this is not hyperbole, rhetoric, or sugar high. So much is on the ballot in this nation. Time will not permit me to recite many of the reasons why we need to vote in record numbers. Democracy is on this ballot; freedom is on this ballot; national security is on this ballot; racial equality is on this ballot; voting rights, women’s rights, civil rights, environmental protection, and decency are on the ballot; the rule of law is on the ballot, and much more. This presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will be decided by what the political experts call “battleground” states, such as Georgia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, and perhaps North Carolina.
However, my argument is that Vice President Kamala Harris can win Florida. Yes! I said it. I am of sound mind, and I do not need to be admitted to any mental treatment facility, at least not at this time. Vice President Kamala Harris can win Florida because of her vision, her experience, her leadership skills, her rich history, her heritage, and her sense of decency, dignity, and decorum. I believe that God has ordained Vice President Kamala Harris and called her for such a time as this. We must thank God for President Biden’s courageous and selfless act of stepping aside and firmly endorsing his competent, capable, calm, and charismatic Vice President. It was his unwavering endorsement that put an end to the notion of considering other prospects to succeed President Biden. The Bible references “The ram in the bush” (Genesis 22:13) and that ram is Vice President Kamala Harris. Say her name! She can win Florida’s 30 electoral votes! How? Inquiring minds may ask.
Florida is ripe for fresh new leadership. Florida has witnessed clear examples of the danger of Project 2025. We are living and experiencing the pain of Project 2025. This pain includes voter suppression and gerrymandering, the dismantling of teaching our history factually and truthfully, the disdain for collective bargaining, the disarming and dissolving of our higher education system, taking down duly elected representatives, reducing the power of local school boards, city and county governments, and refusing to accept federal funds to feed hungry children during the summer months, etc. Our constitutional right to free speech is in jeopardy, e.g. we cannot say “climate change” nor “gay.” Additionally, the autonomy of corporations and businesses is being challenged; the importance of public schools is being jeopardized; lifesaving vaccinations, plus quality health care have been carelessly minimized.
Listen, the over 900 pages of the Project 2025 playbook for the extreme MAGA movement is fully operational in the most diverse state in this nation, Florida. If we reject Project 2025 and implement Project Rise-Up, Vice President Kamala Harris can win Florida and save our democracy, our constitution, and our freedoms. If we can convince most registered independent voters to vote for the Harris-Walz ticket, we win.
I am an Independent and I am voting for my children’s and grandchildren’s future. There are over 3.9 million, or approximately 34 percent of voters in Florida who are not affiliated with a political party. Furthermore, there are 5.3 million Republican voters (39 percent) and 4.3 million Democrats (29 percent). My prayerful points are that the overwhelming number of Democrats will vote for the Harris and Walz ticket. Deep down in my spiritual soul, I believe there are a significant number of Republican voters who will listen to their “better angels “and join most Independents and that is how, after much thought, prayer, common sense, and love of country, will turn Florida “Blue” and we can say with “Joy,” Madam President.
This effort is not going to be easy. I will encourage the Harris-Walz campaign to fight for the great state of Florida. To “Rise-Up” I am humbly asking them to rethink their strategy by allocating the necessary resources and ground game by sending some of their key surrogates to visit major cities in the Sunshine State and even send the brilliant and beautiful Vice President herself, or her capable running mate, Governor (Coach) Tim Walz to visit Florida. Vice President Kamala Harris has provided energetic, engaging, and electrifying leadership to the campaign. Her energy, passion, hope, and joy are contagious. It shows up in her mass gatherings of enthusiastic supporters. This energy can be sustained from state to state; this energy is transferable; and I believe this energy can lead to an historic turnout of voters in Florida.
Dr. John E. Warren PUBLISHER, THE SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT
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Helping Your Child Overcome Trauma and Thrive The Ultimate
Life can be complicated and unpredictable. And while there is no such thing as a “perfect parent,” there are strategies that can help your child become better able to deal with difficult circumstances as they arise.
Known in the pediatric community as Adverse Childhood Experiences, traumatic circumstances like death, divorce and poverty cause children stress, which over time, can become toxic, impacting a child’s health now, and potentially in the future. In fact, adults who’ve experienced one or more adverse experiences as a child or who are exposed to ongoing chronic social inequities over time are at higher risk of depression, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other health conditions during their lifetime.
On the other hand, safe, stable, and nurturing relationships can act as a powerful, protective buffer against the biological harms of toxic stress on children and are key to building resilience. When children feel connected and supported in the early years, says a newly updated American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report, they are more likely to become healthy, competent and educated citizens later in life.
“One of the most important ways to strengthen a child’s resilience is to spark moments of connection. This may be through shared book reading, for example, or participating in family routines and community traditions. Relational health is key to combating adversity, and promoting skills like collaboration, connection and communication that are essential to help children develop resilience and thrive,” said Dr. Nerissa Bauer, a pediatrician who specializes in behavioral health. After troubling events, the AAP says to
remember the 3 Rs: reassure, return to routine and regulate:
1. Reassure: Remind your child that they are safe and loved, using words and touch and by creating safe spaces in the home.
2. Return to routine: Try to maintain regular daily routines and be sure to explain any changes in the schedule ahead of time. This can promote a sense of safety and normalcy for your child and let them know what to expect.
3. Regulate: Help your child learn “self-regulation” skills to calm themselves and manage their emotions and behaviors. This may include belly breathing, stretching or taking breaks.
Dr. Bauer also recommends turning to your pediatrician when parenthood gets challenging. Pediatricians are trained to not only monitor your child’s physical growth, but also their social-emotional health. They can help your family build a support system–whether a child is relatively healthy, has ongoing developmental or behavioral concerns, or if your family is going through hard times.
Pediatricians also want to know how parents and household members are doing and if they feel supported. At appointments, your pediatrician may invite you to share stories about your family life and the daily stresses and struggles of parenting, as well as ask about your own childhood experiences and current living circumstances. So, bring your questions and concerns.
The American Academy of Pediatrics provides tips and guidance on improving relational health, and helping children build resilience and cope with trauma. To learn more, visit healthychildren.org.
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When looking at the drab walls and bare windows of a college dorm room, there’s no need for students to feel “blah.” Instead, dorm dwellers should embrace their new space as a blank canvas that’s ready to be transformed.
With a dash of creativity, a sprinkle of DIY spirit— students can convert the stark space into a cozy, stylish haven that will inspire relaxation and productivity.
Perk Up Walls With Patterns
Adding prints, textures or color to bland white walls doesn’t always have to be a permanent change – but can make a significant difference in spicing up a dorm’s décor. Products like EasyLiner Removeable Adhesive Laminate offer quick, affordable and dorm-friendly solutions to temporarily transform the living space. Whether creating a full-wall brick backdrop, a faux marble backsplash behind desks or dressers, or cutout geometric shapes for accents, the easyto-use product offers a wealth of pattern choices for endless creative applications (that can be removed easily at the end of the year).
Add Familiarity With Photos
Living away from home for the first time will likely leave students longing for family and friends. Photos of familiar faces will help get them through any homesickness while helping new friends and roommates get to know them a bit better. Whether making photo collages on posters; hanging individual pics on a decorative string with clothespins; or crafting unique paper frames for memorable moments, students should be sure to hang each image with dorm-approved adhesives that won’t damage the walls. Duck Max Strength Nano-Grab Double-Sided Gel Tape
is an ideal choice for mounting any wall art since it offers long-lasting adhesion that applies and removes easily from most surfaces without leaving a sticky residue.
Furnish the Floor
After the walls, the floor is the biggest surface area in the dorm room. Instead of opting for the basic carpet remnants sold on most campuses, college kids can add a textured or fuzzy rug for instant comfort and style. Choose a circular shape or one with vibrant colors and patterns to infuse the room with personality.
Create Welcoming Windows
Windows are often overlooked in dorm décor, but with a little creativity it’s easy to make them stand out. Students may want to consider sheer curtains to let in natural light, while adding a soft, open feel. If the room doesn’t have curtain hardware installed, they can use a tension rod so as not to damage walls or window frames. For a pop of color or texture, drape colorful fabric or scarves over the window or frame the entire window with strips of removable adhesive laminate.
Pop With Pillows
An effortless and impactful way to add a pop of color and instant decoration to a dorm space is with pillows. Add a mix of sizes, patterns and fabrics to transform a basic bed into a sensational seating area. Or add a few larger pillows to the floor for a cozy study nook. Plus, pillows are easy to swap out, allowing students to change their dorm décor with the seasons without much effort or expense.
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By Amanda Seitz Associated Press
On the heels of a summer wave of COVID19 cases, Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September.
U.S. households will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests when the federal program reopens, according to the website, COVIDtests.gov. The U.S. Health and Human Services agency that oversees the testing has not announced an exact date for ordering to begin.
The tests will detect current virus strains and can be ordered ahead of the holiday season when family and friends gather for celebrations, an HHS spokesperson said in an emailed statement. Over-the-counter COVID-19 at-home tests typically cost around $11, as of last year.
The announcement also comes as the government is once again urging people to get an updated COVID-19 booster, ahead of the fall and winter respiratory virus season.
Earlier last week, U.S. regulators approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine that is designed to combat the recent virus strains and, hopefully, forthcoming winter ones, too. Vaccine uptake is waning, however.
Most Americans have some immunity from prior infections or vaccinations, but data shows under a quarter of U.S. adults took last fall’s COVID-19 shot.
The Biden administration has given out 1.8 billion COVID-19 tests, including half distributed to households by mail. It’s unclear how many tests the feds have on hand.
Tens of billions of tax-payer dollars have been used to develop COVID-19 tests, vaccines and treatments.
Although deaths and serious infections have dropped dramatically since COVID19 started its U.S. spread in 2020, hospitalizations have started to slightly creep up in recent weeks. In total, more than 1 million Americans have died from the virus.
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San Diego County’s 2025 Health Needs Assessment Survey
The Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties invites residents to take part in the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment survey. Open until September 6, 2024, the survey seeks feedback from those aged 18 and older on health challenges and community support. It’s anonymous, and participants can enter a drawing for one of four $50 gift cards. Your input will help local hospitals improve their services.
To participate visit surveymonkey.com/r/2025CHNA.
Jacobs Center Sells Building to San Ysidro Health
The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation (JCNI) has sold the Joe & Vi Jacobs Center building to San Ysidro Health (SYHealth). SYHealth will maintain space on the second and third floors for local nonprofits and keep Market Creek Amphitheater and Festival Park for community events.
SYHealth will transform the building’s first floor into the new San Diego PACE Center, offering comprehensive care for over 500 seniors. Additionally, SYHealth will open the first after-hours
Urgent Care in Southeast San Diego, addressing a key community need.
Key aspects of the sale include:
1. Nonprofit Space: SYHealth will retain space on the second and third floors for nonprofit tenants.
2. Community Events: Market Creek Amphitheater and Festival Park will continue hosting events.
These initiatives will create approximately 150 new jobs.
“Although we are transitioning to a new home at Market Creek Plaza, JCNI will remain engaged in the Southeastern San Diego community, by working collaboratively with its residents, nonprofits, elected officials and other key stakeholders to identify strategies for addressing community needs,” added Selena Ellis-Vizcarra, Chief Operating Officer of JCNI.
City of San Diego Releases Draft Cultural Plan for Public Input
The City of San Diego has unveiled the draft of its citywide cultural plan, "Creative City," and is seeking public feedback. This 10-year plan aims to enhance arts, culture, and creativity across San Diego, making them integral to every neighborhood.
Mayor Todd Gloria emphasizes the plan’s goal of embedding arts and culture into community life, urging San Diegans to contribute their feedback to shape a vibrant and inclusive creative future.
The draft plan builds on extensive public engagement since November 2022, including 70 events and input from nearly 1,800 residents. It outlines strategies to promote arts and culture, aligning with the City's Strategic Plan and focusing on goals like community arts, creative entrepreneurship, and global creative recognition.
San Diegans can review the draft and submit feedback by October 12, 2024, at sandiego.gov/creative-city/get-involved. An Open House at the Comic-Con Museum on September 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, will provide an opportunity for informal discussions and feedback.
Public comments will shape the final draft, set for City Council review in early 2025. For more information, visit sandiego.gov/arts-culture.
San Diego County Board of Supervisors
Expanded Support for Local Businesses Approved
On August 27th, the Board of Supervisors approved an expansion of recommendations to enhance local business participation in County contracts, building on directives from April 30, 2024.
"Many local small businesses and non-profits are missing out on opportunities. This proposal will empower them and ensure they have the resources needed to succeed with the County," said Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe.
Key components of the proposal include:
1. Formalizing Local Participation: The Chief Administrative Office (CAO) will develop guidelines to formalize local participation in County contracts as feasible.
2. Evaluating Certifications: Evaluation of current state and federal certifications and propose better methods for identifying local businesses and non-profits.
3. Increasing Local Business Preference: The CAO will raise the local business preference from 5% to 15%, aiming for 25% of procurement spend to go to local small businesses.
4. Establishing Small Business Advancement: The CAO will recommend a program to help local small businesses and non-profits navigate County procurement processes.
5. Comprehensive Technical Assistance: The CAO will create a policy to support the growth of local small businesses in County contracts.
6. Insurance and Bond Assistance: The report will propose a program to assist local businesses with bonding and insurance to enable participation in larger County projects.
Homeless Outreach Pilot Program for Lemon Grove Approved
The Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a new Pilot Program proposal aimed at enhancing homeless outreach services in Lemon Grove. The initiative will focus on increasing outreach efforts and providing essential support to the city’s unhoused population.
The program includes a requirement for the CAO to evaluate its effectiveness, guiding future improvements and expansions in homeless services.
“This Pilot Program is a crucial step in addressing homelessness and closing gaps in support,” emphasized Supervisor Monica MontgomerySteppe, also noting that homelessness is rising faster than housing placements.
The 2024 Point-in-Time Count identified 111 unsheltered individuals in Lemon Grove, including youths, seniors, veterans, and chronically homeless individuals. Current outreach efforts, led by non-profits and volunteers, leave a drastic gap in service delivery and effective assistance, according to an August 27th press release from Supervisor Montgomery Steppe’s office.
This proposal follows the Board’s earlier approval of a tiny homes project, which directed the County to utilize CalTrans property at Troy Street and Sweetwater Road for up to 70 tiny homes, reflecting ongoing efforts to address homelessness with practical solutions and improved access to services.
Judge Rules Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend
Caused Her Death
Dismisses some charges against ex-officers
By Dylan Lovan ASSOCIATED PRESS
A federal judge has thrown out major felony charges against two former Louisville officers accused of falsifying a warrant that led police to Breonna Taylor’s door before they fatally shot her.
U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson’s ruling declared that the actions of Taylor’s boyfriend, who fired a shot at police the night of the raid, were the legal cause of her death, not a bad warrant.
Federal charges against former Louisville Police Detective Joshua Jaynes and former Sgt. Kyle Meany were announced by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2022 during a high-profile visit to Louisville. Garland accused Jaynes and Meany, who were not present at the raid, of knowing they had falsified part of the warrant and put Taylor in a dangerous situation by sending armed officers to her apartment.
But Simpson wrote in the Aug. 20th ruling that “there is no direct link between the warrantless entry and Taylor’s death.” Simpson’s ruling effectively reduced the civil rights violation charges against Jaynes and Meany, which had carried a maximum sentence of life in prison, to misdemeanors.
The judge declined to dismiss a conspiracy charge against Jaynes and another charge against Meany, who is accused of making false statements to investigators.
When police carrying a drug warrant broke down Taylor’s door in March 2020, her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired a shot that struck an officer in the leg. Walker said he believed an intruder was bursting in. Officers returned fire, striking and killing Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman, in her hallway.
Simpson concluded that Walker’s “conduct became the proximate, or legal, cause of Taylor’s death.”
“While the indictment alleges that Jaynes and Meany set off a series of events that ended in Taylor’s death, it also alleges that (Walker) disrupted those events when he decided to open fire” on the police, Simpson wrote.
Walker was initially arrested and charged with attempted murder of a police officer, but that charge was later dropped after his attorneys argued Walker didn’t know he was firing at police.
“Obviously we are devastated at the moment by the judge’s ruling with which we disagree and are just trying to process everything,” Taylor’s family wrote in a statement to The Associated Press. It said prosecutors told the family they plan to appeal Simpson’s ruling.
“The only thing we can do at this point is continue to be patient ... we will continue to fight until we get full justice for Breonna Taylor.”
The U.S. Justice Department said in an email that it “is reviewing the judge’s decision and assessing next steps.”
A third former officer charged in the federal warrant case, Kelly Goodlett, pleaded guilty in 2022 to a conspiracy charge and is expected to testify against Jaynes and Meany at their trials.
Federal prosecutors alleged Jaynes, who drew up the Taylor warrant, had claimed to Goodlett days before the warrant was served that he had “verified” from a postal inspector that a suspected drug dealer was receiving packages at Taylor’s apartment. But Goodlett knew that was false and told Jaynes the warrant did not yet have enough information connecting Taylor to criminal activity, prosecutors said. She added a
paragraph saying the suspected drug dealer was using Taylor’s apartment as his current address, according to court records.
Two months later, when the Taylor shooting was attracting national headlines, Jaynes and Goodlett met in Jaynes’ garage to “get on the same page” before Jaynes talked to investigators about the Taylor warrant, court records said.
A fourth former officer, Brett Hankison, was also charged by federal prosecutors in 2022 with endangering the lives of Taylor, Walker and some of her neighbors when he fired into Taylor’s windows. A trial last year ended with a hung jury, but Hankison is schedule to be retried on those charges in October.
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Sgt. Kyle Meany of the Louisville Metro Police Department testifies, Feb. 23, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. PHOTO: Timothy D. Easley/AP
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The 13th Annual Jazz At The Creek Labor Day celebration was held at the Education Cultural Complex (ECC) this year. In all respects, the two day event was an improvement over the Jacob’s Center where the event got its name. The grassy lawn, trees and open space provided a perfect setting for listening to great music under a cool breeze with a great choice of vendors close by for food and items of interest. Dr. Leonard Thompson, III, President of Mandate Records, Inc., along with his wife, Dr. Michelle Thompson, are and have been the main sponsors of this most popular event for bringing great holiday entertainment to the community.
A Labor Day Celebration
This year Jazz At The Creek, 2024, brought a host of stars to the ECC South Lawn. Saturday’s lineup included Terry Steele and his “Tribute to Luther Vandross”; local home-grown saxophonist Erisa Nicole, and Daneen Wilburn. Mr. John Philips was the DJ that added his special touch to the atmosphere during event setups, and longtime radio personality Kelly Cole was on hand as she always has been to add her touch.
Sunday’s celebration continued with Kevin Flournoy and the K Flow Experience, Poncho Sanchez’s Latin sounds — since he was hospitalized the night before, but expected to be okay. Sanchez’s band represented him well and helped the excitement of the crowd. They were followed by Jonathan Butler, the long awaited headliner sound. The community turnout for both days was more than great as people brought their chairs, supported the vendors and supported the great opportunity for fellowship. What a way to start the holiday!
THE OG SANDBOX Annual Gathering
Labor Day for decades has been a time of community gatherings at Oceanview Park and this year was no different. However, the crowds have thinned out as many have passed on. The park and its open spaces were not as full as in years past. But there was a cross generational mix of the young, the old, the little ones. There
sitting around in their small circles talking or playing cards or just listening to their own music. Not far away, a stage had been set up with a band playing the kind of music that goes with such an occasion. In front of the stage, a rather large tent had been set up with chairs to provide shade for those music lovers who wanted to be near the sounds.
There were vendor stands nearby the stage and Brother Eddie with a small table and his famous bean pies. There was a soft breeze that prompted a man visiting from Sacramento to comment on how much he loves the weather here in San Diego. Yes, the OG Sandbox Picnic was still the best of good times with a touch of sadness for those who remembered the “OGs” (an affectionate term for Old Gangsters referring to those who were around in times past).
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Charles Edward Thompson, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on August 15, 2024, in San Diego, California. Born on March 16, 1936, he was a devoted family man, who valued spending quality time with his loved ones. Throughout his life, he demonstrated exceptional dedication to his roles as a husband, father, grandfather, and friend, always putting family needs before his own. Charles’ family was his pride and joy, and he instilled the values of integrity, kindness, and diligence in his children. His grandchildren held a special place in his heart, and he cherished every moment spent with them.
Charles was dedicated also to his country. In April 1964, he met the US Navy’s requirements to become a Helicopter Rescue Aircrewman. His service filled him with immense pride and honor as he traveled around the world. Charles proudly served in the US Navy for 25 years and retired on May 30, 1975, with the rank of Aviation Machinist’s Mate (Jet Engine Mechanic), Petty Officer First Class. After retiring from the Navy, Charles continued his commitment to service by working for the US Post Office until his retirement on March 30, 2001.
Charles loved spending time outdoors fishing and camping, taking road trips, and watching westerns and wrestling. He also had a deep love for cooking, often preparing meals for his family. He was a respected professional, known for his integrity and hard work, earning the admiration of everyone who sought his guidance. At his church, he was a devoted member, contributing not only his time but his heart to spiritual growth. His life’s journey was one of love expressed through service, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the honor of knowing him.
Charles’ passing reunites him with his beloved wife Eva Thompson, previous spouse Adelene Thompson, daughters; Gwendolyn Wilson, Yvonne Lodge, and Wanda Lodge, siblings; Christopher Thompson Jr., Christine Ewings, Gertha Kerns, Ruth Lawrence, and Raymond Thompson, sisters-in- law; Eddie Mae Prince and Pearlie Anderson, and grandsons; Gilbert Wilson and Glasker Lewis.
Charles is survived by his children; Velecia Thompson, Belinda Lodge, Stephanie Lodge, Gloria Lodge, Patricia Finnerson, Danny Finnerson, and Charles Thompson Jr., sisters-in-law; Jean Simmons and Alberta Finnerson, grandchildren; Lonnie, Robert, Vernice, Elizabeth, George, Larice, Wanese, Roshae, Patrice, Maurice, Israel, Benny Jr., Consuelo, Roman, Wendell, Shannell, Latoya, Brandon, Keisha, Christopher, Edward, and Alyssa, forty-eight great-grandchildren, twelve great great-grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family.
As we remember Charles Edward Thompson, we celebrate a life well-lived, marked by love, service, and unwavering commitment. His memory will continue to inspire and guide those who had the fortune of knowing him. Farewell, Charles Thompson. Your legacy will remain etched in our hearts forever.
“ Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose ”
Wally Amos, Founder of Famous Amos Cookies, Passes at 88
By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher Associated Press
Wallace “Wally” Amos, the creator of the cookie empire that took his name and made it famous and who went on to become a children’s literacy advocate, has died. He was 88.
Amos created the Famous Amos cookie empire and eventually lost ownership of the company — as well as the rights to use the catchy Amos name. In his later years, he became a proprietor of a cookie shop called Chip & Cookie in Hawaii, where he moved in 1977.
He died Tuesday, August 13th at his home in Honolulu, with his wife, Carol, at his side, his children said. He died from complications with dementia, they said.
“With his Panama hat, kazoo, and boundless optimism, Famous Amos was a great American success story, and a source of Black pride,” said a statement from his children, Sarah, Michael, Gregory and Shawn Amos.
He was married six times to five women, son Shawn said, explaining that he and Carol had split up, reacquainted and then remarried.
“He loved love,” Sarah Amos said.
They said their dad “inspired a generation of entrepreneurs when he founded the world’s first cookie store” on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles in 1975.
While Wally Amos was a great promotor, he struggled as a businessperson and eventually lost control of the company. He walked away from it because he didn’t want to just be its face, Sarah Amos said.
Wally Amos was also co-founder of Uncle Wally’s Muffin Co., whose products are found in stores nationwide.
But Amos said the fame never really mattered much to him.
“Being famous is highly overrated any way,” Amos told The Associated Press in 2007.
The company filed for bankruptcy in 1996, abandoned cookies and went into muffins at the suggestion of Amos’ business partner, Lou Avignone.
Inside his now-shuttered Hawaii cookie shop, he sold bite-sized cookies similar to the ones he first sold at the Famous Amos Hollywood store.
Amos also was active in promoting reading. His shop, for example, had a reading room with dozens of donated books, and Amos usually spent Saturdays sitting on a rocking chair, wearing a watermelon hat, reading to children.
Sarah Amos recalled him reading to children at Hanahau'oli School and continuing to do so even after she graduated from the small elementary school.
The former high school dropout penned eight books, served as spokesperson for Literacy Volunteers of America for 24 years and gave motivational talks to corporations, universities and other groups.
Amos earned numerous honors for his volunteerism, including the Literacy Award presented by President George H.W. Bush in 1991.
“Your greatest contribution to your country is not your signature straw hat in the Smithsonian, but the people you have inspired to learn to read,” Bush said.
In one of his books, “Man With No Name: Turn Lemons Into Lemonade,” Amos explained how he lost Famous Amos even before it was sold for $63 million to a Taiwanese company in 1991. Despite robust sales, by 1985, the business was losing money, so Amos brought in outside investors.
Sarah Amos said that after parting ways with Famous Amos, he stopped baking for about two years. After rediscovering a love of baking, he launched the Hawaii business, Chip & Cookie, in 1991.
He was the first Black agent in the business, Shawn Amos, said. Shawn and Sarah said that after becoming parents themselves, they realized how meaningful the chocolate chip cookie is to their family.
“The first time we made cookies with our kids, it sort of sunk in, this is actually a family thing,” Shawn said. “It’s a gift he gave us. It’s part of our heritage.”
Al Attles, One of NBA’s First Black Head Coaches Dies At 87
By Janie Mccauley Associated Press
Al Attles, a Hall of Famer who coached the 1975 NBA champion Warriors and spent more than six decades with the organization as a player, general manager and most recently team ambassador, has died. He was 87.
by Golden State until his death, with his 64-year stint the longest with a single franchise for one person in league history.
Attles, one of the first Black head coaches in the NBA, was witness to some of the greatest games spanning different eras. He played in Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game for the Phil-
The Warriors announced Wednesday, August 21s that Attles died in his East Bay home a day earlier, surrounded by family. The team did not disclose a cause of death.
Nicknamed “The Destroyer” for his physical style of play, the Warriors were his love and his only team after they selected him in the fifth round of the 1960 draft. He remained employed
adelphia Warriors in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on March 2, 1962. Attles made all eight of his field goal tries for 17 points.
He also coached Hall of Famer Rick Barry the day he scored 64 against Portland on March 26, 1974, then watched Klay Thompson drop 60 points over three quarters in December 2016.
“My heart is heavy today with the loss of my mentor and friend. Al was my roommate during my rookie season in the league. He taught me valuable lessons on being a professional that couldn’t be learned on the court,” Barry said in a statement released by the Warriors. “Later, as our coach during the 1975 championship season, he exemplified leadership, togetherness and a keen strategic ability that enabled us to succeed at the highest level.”
As a player, Attles averaged 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 11 seasons with the Warriors.
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honored him with the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
In the months leading up to his Hall of Fame enshrinement as part of the Class of 2019, Attles remained his usual modest self. He always preferred to give out the compliments, not accept credit for his own accomplishments.
“They made a mistake,” Attles joked with a big grin, still showing that quick wit. “They haven’t caught up to me yet.” Long known for his fashionable suits on the sidelines and even later once watching in the stands, Warriors coach Steve Kerr once paid tribute to Attles by wearing one.
“He’s the face of the franchise,” Kerr said. “He’s been so for 60 years, so he’s an incredible presence.”
Wally Amos reads a story to children at the Child Development Center Sept. 10, 2007 on Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Chadian Women Defy Discrimination to Assert Land Rights
By Robert Bociaga Associated Press
When Milla Nemoudji, a 28-year-old from a village in southern Chad, divorced her husband following years of physical abuse, she found herself without means for survival. Though raised in a farming family, she struggled to get by in a communi
ty where access to land is customarily controlled by men.
With little support for women in her situation, divorce being relatively rare in Chad, she fought for economic independence. She sold fruits and other goods. During the rainy season, she plowed fields as a laborer. Last year, however, a women’s collective arrived in her village and she decided to join, finally gaining access to land and a say over its use. She farmed cotton, peanuts and sesame, making enough money to cover basic needs.
The village, Binmar, is on the outskirts of Chad’s second-largest city, Moundou, in the densely populated Logone Occidental region. Thatched-roof homes stand amid fields where women traditionally harvest the land but, like Nemoudji, have little or no say over it.
In Chad, land access is often controlled by village chiefs who require annual payments. Women are often excluded from land ownership and inheritance, leaving them dependent on male relatives and reinforcing their secondary status in society.
The struggle for land rights is compounded by the dual legal system in Chad where customary law often supersedes statutory law,
especially in rural areas. While recent legal reforms mean laws recognize the right of any citizen to own land, application of those laws is inconsistent.
For women like Nemoudji who seek to assert their rights, the response can be hostile.
“There’s no one to come to your aid, although everyone knows that you are suffering,” Nemoudji told The Associated Press, criticizing the traditional system of land rights and urging local leaders to take domestic violence seriously. “If women weren’t losing access to farmlands, they would dare to leave their husbands earlier.”
Initiatives like N-Bio Solutions, the collective Nemoudji joined, are challenging those norms.
Founded by Adèle Noudjilembaye in 2018, an agriculturist and activist from a neighboring village, the collective is a rare initiative in Chad negotiating on behalf of women with traditional chiefs, who then seek out residents with available land willing to lease it.
The efforts of such collectives have broader implications for both gender equality and sustainable agriculture in Chad. Women of Binmar have adopted sustainable farming practices including crop rotation, organic farming and the use of drought-resistant seeds, which help preserve the soil and inrease productivity.
“The system failed me when I sought help after my husband burned down my house,” Nemoudji said. When she reported the incident to the village chief, “nothing was done to solve my dispute.”
Senegal Hip-Hop Beatmaker Calls for Women’s Representation
By Annie Risemberg Associated Press
In a classroom at the House of Urban Culture, tucked away in the narrow streets of Dakar, Senegal, Aminata Thiam claps her hands in time with a beat she created on her computer.
She is teaching a beatmaking class to five young women, each working intently on beats of their own on the computers in front of them.
Thiam, 31, is a beatmaker, one of only a few women in Senegal who call themselves such. Their discipline is the art of “making beats, making rhythms,” Thiam says. She traces a line from American DJs like Afrika Bambaataa and DJ Kool Herc, credited as among the founders of hip-hop, to beatmakers today.
“Now when we talk about beatmaking, we are talking about doing this with a computer,” Thiam says, crediting technology — including the advent of software — with democratizing the art.
The House of Urban Culture sees a rotating crew of anyone and everyone part of Senegal’s burgeoning hip-hop scene — rappers, slam poets, skaters and even the graffiti artists whose works adorn the walls. The center that opened in 2018 hosts rap concerts and beatboxing festivals, and offers free training in everything from DJing to photography in an effort to transform young people’s interest in hip-hop into professions.
Thiam’s stage name is “Myamy the Ay Girl,” a mixture of English and Wolof that means “the girl who can.” She was first drawn to beatmaking as a student a decade ago in Dakar, where a beatmaker had installed a studio at her university. She later trained with a program called Hip Hop Akademy,
which now partners with the House of Urban Culture. Her current class here is only open to women — a necessity, she says, if there is to be any kind of equality in the field.
Djeneba Sylla, 21, is a singer who wanted to take Thiam’s class to learn how to make her own music.
“For the time being I don’t have a computer. But I hope to have it by the end of the class,” Sylla says. Thiam has started a campaign to raise money for her students.
He says hip-hop came to Senegal through the country’s middle class, “people who had TVs, who could watch the private channels, who could watch what was happening in the U.S.” It eventually made its way to the masses, and he says that now, 80% of the stars in Senegal’s larger urban culture scene are from working-class neighborhoods.
Women are still severely underrepresented though, he said.
“Mentalities have changed a little bit, but we are still in a conservative country. A young woman who is 25 or 30 years old who isn’t married — there is a strong social pressure on her,” he described.
As they continued working, Thiam stepped outside in the courtyard to speak about her own history. She says there are only three women working as beatmakers in Senegal — often producing beats for Senegalese rappers, but also making an income as sound technicians for concerts and stage productions. She hopes that the more women who are active in the art, the more other women will be inspired to start.
“If we train women who are capable of going far in this industry, this will encourage other women to join us,” she said.
South African Vineyard Controls Pests via Drones
By Gertrude Kitongo CNN
Vergelegen Wine Estate in South Africa’s Western Cape is using an unconventional method to keep its 130 hectares of vineyards both virus and pesticide free. Pairing technology and nature, the 324year-old wine estate is using drones to drop predatory wasps that control pests without the use of insecticides.
“As the motor rotates, a plastic film unfolds, releasing wasp pupae (the stage of an insect between larva and adult). ”
–Matt Davis
Predatory wasps are increasingly being used for pest control in South Africa, and other parts of the world. SkyBugs’ drones fly roughly 30 meters above the vineyard, carrying a “motor-driven mechanism
equipped with a cartridge,” says Matt Davis, head of mapping operations at Aerobotics. “As the motor rotates, a plastic film unfolds, releasing wasp pupae (the stage of an insect between larva and adult).”
Each flight covers up to 20 hectares and 500 Anagyrus wasps — which are indigenous to South Africa — are released per hector, before the drone lands so the team can insert a fresh battery and insect cartridge. Data is also collected via an app.
The target of the tiny, 3-milimeter-longAnagyrus is the troublesome mealybug which can spread the debilitating vine disease known as leafroll virus, which is detrimental to the overall grape harvest.
For farmers, spotting the virus and controlling the mealybugs can be costly, time-consuming and laborintensive. SkyBugs says aerial drone application is proving to be faster and much more cost-effective than spraying insecticides, which can be detrimental to the environment and to insects, such as the cross-pollinating bees that are integral to the ecosystem.
Cultivating the predator’s playground
Once a vine is infected, signs of the virus can be spotted with the naked eye. Starved of much-needed nutrition, the leaves turn red in autumn and reveal green veins, followed by a slight downward curling of the leaves.
“Any attempts to take out an infected vine and replace it with a new one can prove ineffective if pieces of the infected vine are left behind
in the soil,” says Pietersen.
He adds that the best way to control this virus is “to remove all infected vines in a vineyard along with controlling the mealybug vector. This is best achieved over a whole estate, but this is not economically viable as the input costs to start over are very high.”
Using wasps to eliminate the virus could be a promising solution. Since they are native to the region, there should be no “unintended consequences” of releasing in-
creased numbers to the vineyards, he says. “The wasps only feed on mealybugs and then die.”
Other farmers in the region, growing fruit such as apples, pears and citrus fruit, have been using drones to drop other predatory insects in their orchards for pest control.
A valuable industry
South Africa is among the 10 largest wine producers worldwide, harvesting an estimated 1.2 million metric tons of grapes last season, and employs nearly 270,000 people across the value chain, according to Vinpro, a non-profit that represents close to 2,600 South African wine producers, cellars and industry stakeholders.
Controlling the virus could do more than just improve grape yields — it could make for better wine. In a blind taste test study done by the University of Stellenbosch, using grapes harvested from both infected and healthy vines, “the freshness seems to come through in the wine made from healthy vines,” Pietersen says.
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This business is A General Partnership Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Ciara Garcia 10820 Macouba Place San Diego, CA 92124 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
Melody Killebrew 10820 Macouba Place San Diego, CA 92124
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 23, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 23, 2029 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9017243
Fictitious business name(s): Mission Hills Therapy Located at: 4240 Kearny Mesa Rd. San Diego,
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 23, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 23, 2029 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9015631
Fictitious business name(s): Dulce Motivos LLC Located at:
325 W. Washington St. San Diego, CA 92103
County of San Diego
This business is A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 07/31/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Dulce Motivos LLC
325 W. Washington St. San Diego, CA 92103 State of Incorporation/ Organization:
California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 31, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on July 31, 2029 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2024-9016962
Fictitious business name(s): Loafing Around Located at: 5008 Cimarron Way San Diego, CA 92154
County of San Diego
This business is Co-Partners
The first day of business was: 05/10/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following:
Julia Savannah Hollis
5008 Cimarron Way San Diego, CA 92154
Yesenia Hollis
5008 Cimarron Way San Diego, CA 92154
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 20, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 20, 2029 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2024-9017193
Fictitious business name(s): Doll Face Gear
Game Related Apparel Located at: 1286 University Ave. Ste. 1108 San Diego, CA 92103
County of San Diego
This business is A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 07/17/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: MSZP LLC
1286 University Ave. Ste. 1108 San Diego, CA 92103 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 22, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 22, 2029 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9016964
Fictitious business name(s): Flora Spa
Ivy Massage Located at: 7034 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego 3685 Merrimac Ave. San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego This business is An Individual The first day of business was: 08/20/2024 This business is hereby registered by the following: Haiping Xin 7034 El Cajon Blvd. San
August 20, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 20, 2029 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9016485
Fictitious business name(s): Eyemazing Beauty Bar Located at: 6602 El Cajon Blvd. Suite F San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego
7367 Waite Drive La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego
This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 09/19/2019
This business is hereby registered by the following: Kyrra Lashay Key 7367 Waite Drive La Mesa, CA 91941
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 13, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 13, 2029 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9014588
Fictitious business name(s): Philosophical and Cognitive Therapy
PACT
Located at:
2535 Camino Del Rio South Suite 145 San Diego, CA 92108
County of San Diego
This business is An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Julia Elizabeth Baum
2535 Camino Del Rio South Suite 145 San Diego, CA 92108
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 16, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on July 16, 2029
8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9016853
Fictitious business name(s): Paragon Acquisitions International Located at:
600 W. Broadway #700 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego
This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 08/14/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Sean Michael Linch
600 W. Broadway #700 San Diego, CA 92101
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 16, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 16, 2029 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9015762
Fictitious business name(s): Pacific VA Solutions Located at: 340 Oxford St. #6101 San Diego, CA 91911 County of San Diego
This business is An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Anthony Jacob Montanez
340 Oxford St. #6101 San Diego, CA 91911
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 01, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 01, 2029 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9014909
Fictitious
Fictitious
This business is
the following: Oren. N. Barforough 9045 Judicial Dr. (1509) San Diego, CA 92122
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 19, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on July 19, 2029 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9016489
Fictitious business name(s): Loea Wellness
Loea Herbals Located at: 509 S. Cedros Ave. Suite D Solana Beach, CA 92075 County of San Diego
3290 Luna Ave. San Diego, CA 92117
County of San Diego
This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 08/01/2023
This business is hereby registered by the following: Brandi Shanae Holmes 3290 Luna Ave. San Diego, CA 92117
State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 13, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 13, 2029 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9016023
Fictitious business name(s): Brio Ventures
Brio Consulting
Brio Oasis
Located at: 1636 Fuerte Knolls Lane El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego
This business is A Married Couple
The first day of business was: 07/01/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Melissa Burton 1636 Fuerte Knolls Lane El Cajon, CA 92020
Frank Burton 1636 Fuerte Knolls Lane El Cajon, CA 92020
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 06, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 06, 2029 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9015144
Fictitious business name(s): Wat Sovann Kiry Cambodian Buddhist Society Located at: 3864 52nd Street San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego
This business is A Corporation
The first day of business was: 08/23/1985
This business is hereby registered by the following: Sovann Kiry Cambodian Buddhist Society Inc. 3864 52nd Street San Diego, CA 92105 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 24, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on July 24, 2029 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
Holistic Woods Herbs
Holistic Woods Herbals
Go Namaste Yourself Located at: 859 Britain St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego P.O. Box 910887 San Diego, CA 92191 County of San Diego
This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 06/29/2013
This business is hereby registered
8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9014311
Fictitious business name(s): Nae Nae's Mac And Cheese With A Twist Black Queen Luxury Car Service Located at: 8234 University Ave. La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This business is An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Jenea Nevokia Mckenzie 8234 University Ave. Apt 4 La Mesa, CA 91942 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 31, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on July 31, 2029 8/22, 8/29, 9/05, 9/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9016075
Fictitious business name(s): Santafevalley Located at: 11425 Palabra Cir. San Diego, CA 92124 County of San Diego This business is An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Xuanmai Thi
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 06, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on August 06, 2029 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/05
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2024-9016026
Fictitious business name(s): Elegant Divas Located at: 7251 Peter Pan St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation
The first day of business was: 04/02/2024 This business is hereby registered by the following: Elegant Divas Nonprofit Organization 7251 Peter Pan St. San Diego, CA 92114 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San
conducted by: A Corporation
The first day of business was: 05/07/2016
This business is hereby
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 02, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 02, 2029 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/05
NAME CHANGE
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 San Diego Central Courthouse 24CU008477C
Petitioner or Attorney:
Lisha Irene Mason-Miranda
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner
Lisha Irene Mason-Miranda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME:
Lisha Irene Mason-Miranda
PROPOSED NAME:
Lisha Irene Mason Miranda
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: October 16, 2024 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.
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 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081
37-2024-00027006-CU-PTNC
Petitioner or Attorney: Jasmyne N. Austin
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner
Jasmyne N. Austin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Nova Elizabeth O'Neal
PROPOSED NAME: Nova Elizabeth Austin
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: October 11, 2024 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. N-25
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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).
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: 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 24CU007353C
Petitioner or Attorney: Alireza Aghamahmoudi
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Alireza Aghamahmoudi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Alireza Aghamahmoudi
PROPOSED NAME: Alex Arthur
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: October 08, 2024 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61
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 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 24CU007208C
Petitioner or Attorney: Phung Kim Thong & Wong
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Phung Kim Thong & Wong Trinh On Behalf of Minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: My Gia Thong
PROPOSED NAME: Amy Trinh
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.
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 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 24CU006836C
Petitioner or Attorney: Eduardo Chavez AKA Jorge Chavez
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
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.
Date: October 03, 2024 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
at: 5480 Baltimore Dr. #210 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego 600 Sheffield Ct.4 Chula Vista, CA 91910-6247 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual
first day of business was: 08/13/2015 This business
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
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
(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
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: October 09, 2024
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
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Eduardo Chavez AKA Jorge Chavez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Eduardo Chavez AKA Jorge Chavez
PROPOSED NAME: Jorge Edward Macias Chavez
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: October 07, 2024 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 address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/29, 9/05, 9/12, 9/19
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 24CU006217C
Petitioner or Attorney: Shayna Carli Amster
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Shayna Carli Amster filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Shayna Carli Amster
PROPOSED NAME: Reagan Wexler
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
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: September 26, 2024
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).
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
Raul Gaxiola Nuno
PROPOSED NAME: Raul Nuno Gaxiola
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: September 26, 2024
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).
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
Karen Renee Willet
Case Number: 24PE002030C
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Karen Renee Willet
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Cheri R. White in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
The Petition for Probate requests that Cheri R. White be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on September 17 2024, at 10:00 AM in Dept. 504 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: K. Mazwell Nuyen 500 La Terraza Boulevard, Suite 150 Escondido, CA 92025 (619)-273-3397 8/22, 8/29, 9/05
1846
BLACK HISTORY
JOHN W. CROMWELL IS BORN
John Wesley Cromwell, born on September 5th, 1846, was a historian, editor, educator, and lawyer born into slavery in Portsmouth, Virginia. Freed in 1851, he moved to West Philadelphia, attended Bird’s Grammar School, and graduated from the Institute for Colored Youth in 1864. Cromwell opened a school for freedmen in Portsmouth, later worked with the Baltimore Association, and taught in freedmen’s schools across
1916
FRANK YERBY IS BORN
Frank Garvin Yerby, born in Augusta, Georgia, on September 5, 1916, was of mixed Black, White, and Native American heritage.Yerby gained fame as an author, with his novel The Dahomean being highly regarded. He graduated from Haines
1939
CLAUDETTE COLVIN IS BORN
Claudette Colvin, born September 5, 1939, in Birmingham, Alabama, was a pioneering Civil Rights activist. Raised in Montgomery, she attended Booker T. Washington High School. On March 2, 1955, at 15, Colvin refused to give up her bus seat for a white passenger, defying segregation laws. Arrested, she was
By Stacy M. Brown
Newswire Senior National Correspondent
In a visit to PBS-TV’s The Chavis Chronicles in Washington, D.C., Gloria James and family members of NBA superstar LeBron James highlighted the extraordinary impact of the LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) and its ongoing mission to uplift and empower communities. The foundation’s efforts, which began in Akron, Ohio, where LeBron was raised, have become a national model for athletes, entertainers, and politicians alike. Gloria, LeBron’s mother, expressed immense pride in her son’s accomplishments both on and off the court.
“I’m very honored to be LeBron’s mother. He has done so much for our community and for people across the world. He’s so unselfish,” Gloria said, emphasizing that LeBron’s greatness extends beyond his athletic achievements. “He’s not only the GOAT on the court, but off the court. He’s a humanitarian, a great father and husband, and a great advocate for his community, people of color, and the underdog.”
The LJFF, through its flagship I PROMISE program, serves over 1,400 students in the Akron area, offering comprehensive support that extends far beyond academics. The foundation’s work, as Gloria described, is about more than just raising graduation rates; it’s about redefining the concepts of family and community.
“What I’ve learned through our foundation is that helping your community is probably one of the most important jobs you can have,” said Gloria James, who works as a third-grade teacher’s aide at the I PROMISE school. “Especially if you’re on a platform that allows you to help, not just talk about it, but be about it. Put your money up. Our city has been so responsive positively that it makes us want to do even more.”
The family’s commitment to Akron and its residents is unwavering. As Gloria noted, they are not just making a difference but setting a prece -
the South. In 1871, he graduated from Howard University Law School and became an attorney. Cromwell founded several key organizations, including the National Afro-American Press Association and the American Negro Academy. He authored "The Negro in American History" in 1914 and continued to teach and write until his death in 1927.
Institute in 1933, Paine College in 1937, and earned a master’s degree from Fisk University. Yerby briefly studied for a doctorate at the University of Chicago but did not complete it. He taught at Florida A&M College and Southern University before working at Ford Motor Company and Ranger Aircraft. Despite his success, he faced criticism for his treatment of race in his work and later renounced his American citizenship, living in Spain until his death on November 21, 1991.
charged with disturbing the peace, violating segregation ordinances, and assaulting police. Although initially convicted and sentenced to indefinite probation, her case eventually helped inspire the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Colvin, overshadowed by Rosa Parks, only spoke publicly about her activism after retiring in 2004.
dent for others to follow. “We also have blueprints for other athletes, actors, mayors of other cities, and we’re willing to share the blueprint so others in other cities can build up their communities. We’ve been able to change lives.”
Reflecting on LeBron’s journey to superstardom, Gloria expressed pride not just in his athletic success, but in his dedication to his community. “I’ve always been very proud of him,” she asserted. “He’s such a giving and caring and compassionate person. What’s most important to LeBron is the work that he does off the court. That’s the changes that he makes in the lives of the people in our community.”
Gloria also shared her emotions during one of LeBron’s most iconic moments—carrying the Olympic flag. “Every time LeBron exceeds expectations, which is often, I feel he’s given more than he’s received. But seeing him carrying the Olympic flag made me feel even more special; that was almost surreal,” she noted. “Think back years ago when Blacks and people of color had such a hard time being chosen for something so honorable, so to see that made it even more special. To see them with medals around their necks, it just confirms that he’s done all the right
things and he’s deserving.”
The excitement continues for the James family, as LeBron’s son, Bronny, is expected to join him on the Los Angeles Lakers for the upcoming season. “That will be very special. I know LeBron is extremely excited about playing with his son,” Gloria said, beaming with pride at the prospect of the father-son duo making history together on the court.
Sean Jones, a Cleveland native, and Curtis’s music partner accompanied the family to D.C. and reflected on his journey. “When I released my first record, I was called the LeBron James of rap, but who would ever have thought I’d be sitting here today with LeBron’s mother, Gloria, and Curtis,” he remarked, acknowledging the deep connections that the James family has fostered within their community.
In reflecting on the foundation’s broad impact, Gloria James summed up their mission with heartfelt pride: “What’s most important to LeBron is the work that he does off the court. That’s the changes that he makes in the lives of the people in our community. Coming from this same community at a time when we also needed this same help—he’s only done what he promised to do.”
PHOTO: Courtesy of NNPA
