The Haitian Bridge Alliance (HBA) has taken a significant legal step by filing criminal charges in Springfield, Ohio’s municipal court against former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance on Sept. 24. Over the past several weeks, both men have been accused of leading efforts to spread debunked claims that Haitian immigrants in the city are responsible for eating pets, including cats, dogs, and wildlife.
“HBA filed this criminal charge to hold Trump and Vance accountable for the devastating harm they have caused our community in Springfield and has impacted Haitians around the United States,” said Guerline Jozef, Executive Director of Haitian Bridge Alliance.
According to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, 33 bomb threats have been made in the last two weeks, creating a string of evacuations across hospitals, schools, universities, and government offices.
Based on the HBA’s filing, these statements are not only false but have also fueled fear, division, and violence in the local community.
“HBA is non-partisan, this is not about
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Statewide propositions addressing affordable housing, healthcare, wages, and drug policies—all of which are closely linked to homelessness—will be on the ballot for voters to decide on November 5th.
For the people actually experiencing homelessness, however, records show that only 10% of the nation’s estimated homeless population of 650,000 successfully cast their ballot in the last presidential election, based on the National Coalition for Homelessness.
“People experiencing homelessness feel the impact of our housing policies most acutely. Too often, however, people experiencing homelessness face barriers to making their voices heard in the democratic process,” The National Low Income Housing Coalition states.
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one candidate or political party. This is about confronting white supremacy, anti-Black rhetoric, and hate speech that seems to be a constant in U.S. politics and that continues to cause suffering. No one is above the law,” the press release states.
The criminal complaint urges the court to affirm probable cause for multiple crimes and to issue arrest warrants against Trump and Vance. Ohio-based civil rights attorney Subodh Chandra, who is representing HBA, is known for his work on the high-profile case involving the family of Tamir Rice, a young Black boy who was killed by Ohio police.
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By Emily Kim Jenkins CONTRIBUTING WRITER
De’Schzunell Catlin always remembered to look up.
As a child, he was fascinated by airplanes. In middle school, he recalled hearing the sound of an F-18 fighter jet roaring overhead and falling in love with the sound. It wasn’t long until Catlin found himself dreaming of exploring far beyond what we can see from all the way down here.
Now, with an extensive professional background ranging from the U.S. Air Force to NASA, Catlin is embarking on his biggest mission yet. As space becomes less of a mythical, esoteric concept to everyday Americans, Catlin is work-
Civil rights organizations decried Missouri’s Sept. 24 evening execution of Marcellus Williams, noting that the victim’s family and a prosecuting attorney called for him to be spared the death sentence.
Williams was executed by lethal injection at the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He had been charged with the murder of journalist Felicia Gayle Picus, who was found dead in her home of Aug. 11, 1998. Picus was stabbed at least 43 times with one of her home kitchen knives.
Williams was sentenced to death in 2001. He maintained his innocence throughout his time in prison and in the minutes before he was executed.
Hours earlier, the US Supreme Court denied Williams’ request to halt the execution.
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The Innocence Project is one of several civil rights organizations which maintains Williams was wrongfully convicted. “No DNA evidence linked him to the crime,” wrote the organization in a statement released shortly after Williams’ death.
“And the current St. Louis County prosecuting attorney acknowledged that errors made by the trial prosecutors — including mishandling the murder weapon and intentionally excluding Black prospective jurors in violation of the Constitution — contributed to a wrongful conviction.”
The Innocence Project alleged that two key eyewitnesses were paid for their testimony. The organization also stated that — despite evidence that Williams was not Picus’ killer — the Missouri Attorney General’s Office and Missouri Governor Mike Parsons pressed for Williams’ execution.
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By Sunita Sohrabji ETHNIC MEDIA SERVICES
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Marcellus Williams was executed Sept. 24 by the state of Missouri.
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For Black residents specifically, not only is this group overrepresented among the city’s home less population, their voting turnout over the years has also decreased, creating a racial-gap that has consistently widened since 2012.
The fight for all citizens to have equal voting opportunities, regardless of race, gender, income, or property status is woven into the nation’s political history. The Voting Act of 1965 is a specific marker of this, and is considered to be the most impactful piece of civil rights legislation passed in America. Yet, the legacy of voting patterns “aimed at keeping the vote out of the hands of African Americans” still exists today.
People who identify as Black made up just 13 percent of the total U.S. population, but compromised 37 percent of all people experiencing homelessness. Black San Diegans make up six percent of the city’s population, yet represent 20 percent of the city's homeless demographics.
Several factors contribute to low voter turnout among homeless individuals and minorities. In many cases it is a lack of education and outreach to people in the streets and shelters on the “‘who, what, when, and where” of an election.
As a part of their mission to encourage informed and active participation in government for all, the San Diego County League of Women’s Voters has been in partnership with Father Joe's Day Center in Downtown to host registration clinics.
“You have to go where people are to make registering accessible to people and spend time assisting them. Unhoused people want to vote just like other citizens,” said Sarah O’Leary, a LWV leader.
The idea that one needs a permanent address or licensed ID for the state of California is a common misconception preventing homeless individuals from voting.
“Many unhoused individuals don’t think they can vote because they don’t have a home. We explain to them that they can list streets where they tend to stay and that they can receive a ballot at the place they receive mail” said Greta Kaas-Lent, a LWV member who also worked at the registration clinics.
Shelter facilities, such as Father Joe’s Day Center, offer a PO box for clients, providing a secure location in which they can receive their ballots.
California’s Secretary of State’s Office offers specific guidelines for unhoused voters in their “Voters Experiencing Homelessness Fact Sheet” with multiple pathways to voting.
Key information to know from this guideline includes:
• In C alifornia, people experiencing homelessness can register to vote if they meet the standard eligibility requirements, such as being a U.S. citizen, a state resident, and at least 18 years old.
• A street address is not required for registration; individuals can describe where they spend most of their time.
• While ID is generally not necessary for registering, voters may need to show it if they’re voting for the first time in a federal election. Voters can also provide the last four digits of their social security number.
• Providing an address where mail can be received, like a P.O. box or trusted location, helps with voting by mail.
To access more information for voting resources visit: sdvote.com and sos.ca.gov/elections
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“Mr. Williams’ story echoes that of too many others caught in our country’s broken criminal legal system: a Black man convicted of killing a white woman,” wrote the Innocence Project.
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The NAACP Legal Defense Fund also maintained Williams innocence. “Tonight, our legal system tragically failed Marcellus “Khaliifah”
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According to Chandra’s firms website, the criminal charges are as follows:
The Criminal Charges
Guerline Jozef, the Alliance’s co founder and executive director, on the Alliance’s behalf, charged Vance and Trump with, and seeks their immediate arrest for
• disrupting public service in violation of R.C. 2909.04(A) and (B) by causing widespread bomb and other threats that resulted in massive disruptions to the public services in Springfield, Ohio;
• making false alarms in violation of R.C. 2917.32(A) by knowingly causing alarm in the Springfield community by continuing to repeat lies that state and local officials have said were false;
• committing telecommunications harassment in violation of R.C. 2917.21(A) and S.C.O. § 537.08 by spreading claims they know to be false during the presidential debate, campaign rallies, nationally televised interviews, and social media; committing aggravated menacing in violation R.C. 2903.21(A) by knowingly making intimidating statements with the intent to abuse, threaten, or harass the recipients, including Trump’s threat to deport immigrants who are here legally to Venezuela, a land they have never known;
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Williams for the final time,” the organization posted to X/formerly Twitter Sept. 24 evening. “The state of Missouri executed Mr. Williams in a horrific display of inhumanity, despite compelling evidence of his innocence.”
“Tonight, we mourn his loss and honor his legacy,” wrote the NAACP.
In August, Picus’ husband Dan, a radiologist, told court officials and representatives of state Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office that while he believed Williams was guilty, he did not want to see Williams executed, reported The Intercept.
• committing aggravated menacing in violation of R.C. 2903.21(A) by knowingly causing others to falsely believe that members of Springfield’s Haitian community would cause serious physical harm to the person or property of others in Springfield; and
• violating the prohibition against complicity, R.C. 2923.03(A) and S.C.O. § 501.10, by conspiring with one another and spreading vicious lies that caused innocent parties to be parties to their various crimes.
The memorandum and affidavit charging Trump and Vance with crimes can be found here.
This is a developing story, Voice & Viewpoint will continue to cover this story with updates as they occur.
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the week of Oct. 6.
ing hard to ensure all of its promise doesn’t become exclusively held by just a handful of wealthy individuals. His goal: settlements on the moon (which he believes will be a reality by the end of this decade!) and missions to Mars staffed and implemented by teams that represent an accurate reflection of the planet we (currently) inhabit.
a manager and participating in the team that discovered water on the moon. After ten years of work that makes Catlin beam with pride while talking about, he started to feel that same itch that drove him to space in the first place — how else could he push that envelope?
A colleague, Janeya Griffin, had observed some concerning signs about the future of equity in aerospace. Catlin felt the nudge to take action and the two of them founded the Equity Space Alliance (ESA), where Catlin now serves as COO.
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Born and raised in Southeastern San Diego, where he still resides with his wife and children, Catlin is committed to serving the community.
“The beautiful thing about Southeast San Diego is [that] I can experience so many different cultures without leaving home. That diversity really helps you appreciate people and their uniqueness, and prepares you also to interact with people in the world because you already have that intercultural understanding, respect and love,” he said of his affection for his hometown.
As the oldest son to a single mother, Catlin was no stranger to responsibility and obstacles from a young age. In middle school, he enrolled in the Preuss School at UCSan Diego, a charter program for low-income, first-generation aspiring college students. In La Jolla, where the thunder of fighter jets often burst through the sky, he knew immediately he wanted to work with planes. His grandfather took him to the Miramar Air Show, where his fascination became a determination.
“I wanted to be involved with planes in every single way. I wanted to design them. I wanted to fix them. I wanted to jump out of them. I wanted to fly and do everything with them,” he said, “Then it just expanded from there. I wanted to understand — how do we push the envelope in aerospace? And there’s no higher envelope expansion than space.”
His grandfather gave him a telescope and that was it. Catlin knew it would take more than just some lucky stars aligning to make his dream come true. He was accepted into Morehouse College, but after his firstborn arrived, he joined the U.S. Air Force to help provide for his new family. Catlin recalled those days as particularly difficult, balancing military service with a college education and a newborn, “but it was that desire to achieve that dream of working for NASA that made me keep going, push through and be resilient.”
It wasn’t long before Catlin became an engineer at NASA, where he worked for a decade, becoming
“The mission of the Equity Space Alliance is to advocate, educate, and facilitate access to resources to get into the space industry. We’re not looking to just create more engineers and astronauts, we’re looking to create more entrepreneurs within the space ecosystem,” Catlin described. The space industry is projected to be worth $1.4 trillion dollars by 2030, while the predicted median Black wealth in the United States is projected to be nothing.
Catlin sees this as an opportunity to turn those numbers around.
“NASA is pretty representative of our nation, it’s really diverse, but when you look at the private industry, it’s not. If you look at ownership in the industry — all about founders or people that own a significant amount of equity — it’s almost nonexistent,” Catlin said.
An innovative collaboration between HBCUs, the Federal Government, and industry partners such as Caitlin’s company, Equity Space Alliance, have released their solution to bridge the equity gap: SpaceTechConnect.
In the April 8th, 2024 a White House briefing fact sheet, “Vice President Kamala Harris Launches Call to Action to Bring the Benefits of Space to Communities Across America”, the Equity Space Alliance’s impactful role in supporting this BidenHarris initiative noted SpaceTechConnect as “a free platform, [that] will be instituted to increase HBCU engagement in space-related federal contracting.” Caitlin is making an impact, nationwide. Poverty alleviation and economic empowerment is Caitlin’s personal passion, derived from the disparities he experienced as a child in San Diego, so the Equity Space Alliance is an exact cross between his personal and professional goals.
“We are at the genesis of the new space industry,” he said. “I think we need to stop trying to be asked to be welcomed to the table and just create our own tables.”
Guerline M. Jozef. PHOTO: Haitian American Foundation for Democracy
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FOR THOSE WHO STILL CAN’T DECIDE WHETHER TO VOTE
By Dr. John E. Warren PUBLISHER, THE
With the November 5th General Election just a few days away, it appears that some people are still trying to decide if they should even bother to vote. This message is for Black people, in particular, who are experiencing that particular indecisiveness. Let's remember that other Black people before you, in too many cases, died that you might have the right to vote. Let’s remember that it took the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, guaranteeing and protecting our right to vote; that people were beaten and
killed to stop us from voting; that in this century the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down key provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965; that since 2020, we have seen a number of states try to institute Voter I.D. requirements when many of our older citizens who value the privilege of voting can not produce copies of birth certificates which often were not provided for them; let us not forget that ballot drop boxes have been removed in some states making it harder to return a ballot and that in some places the hours for voting at polling sites have been reduced to create and inconvenience voting times for working people.
Some of us might be homeless or unsheltered and say that because you don’t have a physical street address, you don’t want to vote and that your vote won’t count. Not so. Every vote counts and you can vote without a street address. Your right to vote is not attached to where you live.
In addition to our national elections, we do have local elections which will affect all of us directly. We have three seats on the County Board of Supervisors on the ballot and a City Attorney position for the City of San Diego. I am retracting our support for Brian Maienschein for that position and switching our support to Heather Ferbert, who currently serves as a City Attorney. Just as we are supporting LaShae Sharp-Collins for the 79th Assembly District seat, it’s time to look at each position and make your vote count.
If you have not registered to vote, there is still a small window. Remember, although we can’t know who you vote for, we can know whether or not you bothered to vote. Make a decision and stay in the game. Your very existence depends on it.
GEN Z NEEDS TO LOOK BEYOND THE MEMES
By Jeannine Chiang ETHNIC MEDIA SERVICES
How can younger generations expect to uphold our nation’s fragile democracy if we’re disconnected from the conversations that matter most?
In my United States Government and Politics class, a simple question from my teacher prompted an unexpectedly heavy silence: “Who watched the Presidential debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10th?”
One by one, my classmates responded, offering up reasons for why they hadn’t in fact watched the debate, whether because of soccer practice, or art class, or piles of homework — a snapshot of our busy teenage lives.
But the fact remains that very few of my fellow students, if any, had watched the debate, which drew an audience of some 67 million Americans. Not even the highlights.
As a senior, this realization hits hard.
Most of us will turn 18 this year, finally old enough to vote and, along with it, take on the responsibility to shape our future. But how can we expect to uphold our nation’s fragile democracy, or make decisions that will guide our country’s future course if we’re disconnected from the conversations that matter most?
It’s a scary thought, but it’s an increasingly common reality. Members of Gen Z — those of us
born between 1996 and 2010 — rarely if at all consume the news even when we do bother to engage. Our sources aren’t The New York Times or The Washington Post; in fact, they aren’t news sites at all.
According to the Pew Research Center, about onethird of Americans aged 18 to 29 regularly get their news from TikTok. Social media offers quick, accessible snippets, but understanding the nuances of our political reality demands a critical eye and media literacy skills that many of us simply haven’t developed and that social media doesn’t offer.
The result? A generation consuming content curated by algorithms, designed not for accuracy but for engagement, clicks and likes.
After watching the Presidential debate on ABC News, I scrolled through TikTok to unwind. I was immediately bombarded by videos about Vice President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris. Accounts like @kamalahq, boasting over four million followers, churned out pro-Harris content set to trending music, complete with memes and jokes, often at
THE TRAGEDIES OF ERIC ADAMS, MARCELLUS WILLIAMS, AND MARK ROBINSON
By Keith Boykin WORD IN BLACK
sons: Eric Adams, Marcellus Williams, and Mark Robinson. Their stories don’t have much in common, but they reveal much about our country and our politics.
First, Adams, mayor of New York City, was indicted Wednesday on bribery and corruption charges. Three years ago, when I was still living in New York, I refused to vote for him. Even after he was elected, I was still not a fan but gave him four years to prove me wrong.
He did not prove me wrong.
Last year, Adams refused to condemn a white man who choked a Black man to death on a subway train. In January, he vetoed a ban on solitary confinement in city jails and killed a plan to document police stops. Just as I expected, Adams brought back the racially biased stop-and-frisk policing that was ruled unconstitutional a decade ago. And in the past few months, his administration has been engulfed in scandals and resignations.
Adams is exactly who I thought he would be, and many of us tried to warn New Yorkers. But I remember talking to Black men in Harlem who supported him over a talented Black woman named Maya Wiley, in part because he’s a Black man. For all the lies about Vice President Kamala Harris — that “Kamala is a cop” — Adams actually was a cop, and a former Republican. But many Black men were still willing to support him.
Second is Williams, a 55-year-old Black man from St. Louis, my hometown. The state of Missouri executed him this week after the Supreme Court refused to stop his execution, even though the prosecutor said the case against Williams was flimsy and tainted. The NAACP appropriately called the execution a “lynching.”
A 6-3 Supreme Court decision split along party lines: the six conservatives approved his execution, while the three liberals voted to stop it. Donald Trump appointed three of the six conservatives; therefore, if Hillary Clinton had won in 2016 Williams would more than likely still be alive.
Still, some people on social media tried to blame President Joe Biden and V.P. Harris for Williams’s death. That’s a damn lie. Missouri’s Republican governor, Mike Parson, and Missouri’s Republican Supreme Court approved the execution. It was the Democratic prosecutor in St. Louis County, and the Democratic appointees on the U.S. Supreme Court, who tried to stop it.
the expense of Republican Nominee Donald Trump.
One video in particular stood out: a slide reading, “Tonight a convicted felon will debate,” alongside a photo of Trump, followed by another slide of Harris labeled “a prosecutor.”
No legal authority gives Biden the power to intervene or pardon Williams in a state murder case. So, if you’re going to criticize Democrats, at least understand how our system of government works.
I’ve been a lifelong opponent of the death penalty in all cases, so for anyone who is upset about Williams’s execution, don’t ever tell me it doesn’t matter who wins elections. This is literally life or death. Elections have consequences.
The comments were filled with mocking laughter and “LMAO,” reflecting a narrative aimed not at fostering understanding but promoting ridicule.
Politics, it seems, has become less about civic engagement and more about entertainment for many of my generation. Candidates gain support not because of their policies but because our favorite stars endorse them.
I’m worried we’re missing the point. In a world that increasingly values the quick hit of dopamine from a “like” or a share, what happens to our commitment to the slow, deliberate work of being informed citizens? Democracy isn’t just about casting a vote on election day. We must
engage with the complex, often uncomfortable truths of our society that require more than just scrolling through social media.
As young people, we’re poised to inherit a world that needs thoughtful, informed leadership more than ever. But if we’re not even willing to watch a debate, how can we expect to take on that responsibility? We owe it to ourselves — and to each other — to do better, to look beyond influencers and viral videos, and to engage deeply with the issues that truly matter.
Jeannine Chiang is an aspiring journalist and a senior at Burlingame High School in Burlingame, California where she is a reporter for the school paper, The Burlingame B.
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Morris, Jr.
SUNRISE 09/01/1966
SUNSET 09/02/2024
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Stanley William Morris, Jr. was born September 1, 1966, in San Diego, California, to Beatrice and Stanley Morris, Sr. He accepted Christ as a child and was baptized at eight years old on March 2, 1975, at Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Dr. C. H. Hampton. He was an active member of the Youth Usher Board and the Youth Choir.
“Stan the Man” was raised in Southeast San Diego, where he attended Knox Elementary, Standley Middle School, and Manual Arts High School in Los Angeles, California. Stanley loved basketball, participated in High School Team Sports, and continued to “Hoop” regularly with the youth at the San Diego Municipal Gym. One of his greatest joys was spending time with family, especially on Holidays. He loved eating good home cooked food, playing dominoes and relaxing with his dog “Mimi.” Every evening, we could always find Stanley out in the front yard praying. He never missed one day until he started having health issues.
Stanley was employed with the City of San Diego for twenty-six years. While there, he was instrumental in assisting men with obtaining employment with various divisions within the city and was highly respected as a Mentor and Trainer for many new hires.
Stanley was blessed with two children: a son Stanley Lee Morris and a daughter Shanya Lavonne Morris. He met the love of his life Dianna in 1989, they reconnected in 2007, and were united in Holy Matrimony November of 2022. Stanley rededicated his life to Christ on August 18, 2024, and was given the “Right Hand of Fellowship and Communion”, by Dr. John W. Ringgold on September 1, 2024.
Stanley was called home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2024.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents; Mary Lizzie Childs (Otis) and Willie Myles, paternal grandparents; Thelma C. Toliver and Chester Lee Morris, and his favorite uncle James E. Myles.
Stanley is survived by his wife Dianna, parents; Beatrice and James Washington, father Stanley Morris, brother Demetrius Washington, children; Stanley Lee (Amanda) and Shanya Lavonne Morris, grandchildren; Isaiah, Alijah, Josiah, Micah, Ian, Eli, and Leah, favorite aunts; Jean, Shirley and Joi, godmothers; Shirlee, Delores and Clara, and a host of relatives and friends to cherish his memory.
Cornelia “Kelly”
Branch
SUNRISE 12/01/1973
SUNSET 09/13/2024
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Cornelia Kelly Branch was born on December 1, 1973, in San Diego, California. She was the youngest of five children born to Kathy Branch and the late Joel Branch Sr. Cornelia preferred to be called “Kelly”. Kelly received her formal education in the San Diego Unified School District. After high school, Kelly attended and graduated from the United Education Institute as a Medical Assistant. She completed her medical internship at UCSD Medical Center and chose to use her medical skills as an in-home Medical Assistant, where she cared for several patients.
Kelly married Johnny Sanders in the early 1990s and the two stayed together for over 20 years, and later divorced in 2015. Kelly had a personal relationship with God, she believed and prayed often. She did not like to hold on to grudges or disagreements. If she wronged someone or was not speaking to someone, her spirit would prompt her to forgive or apologize. Kelly loved to laugh, listen to music, and spend time with family and friends. Although she did not have children, she was affectionally known as Aunty Kelly, Aunty Juicy, Mom, and Grandma by her nieces, nephews, stepchildren, and step-grandchildren. Kelly was a pet owner and treated her dogs like her children.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”– Matthew 5:4 “Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”
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SUNRISE 06/11/1944
SUNSET 09/08/2024
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Linda Faye Thibodeaux was born to Cleveland and Vivian LeBlanc on June 11, 1944. She was the first of two children. After a lengthy illness, she departed this life on September 8, 2024.
She graduated from Chaffey High School of Ontario, California, in 1962, and shortly thereafter she moved to Beaumont, Texas, where she met the love of her life, Mr. Willie Thibodeaux Jr. They were married on December 22, 1964. Linda was a devoted Christain, Wife, and Mother. She enjoyed her family and especially her grandchildren. To this union they had four children, and she was blessed with ten grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Linda loved to sing in her earlier years. She volunteered her time and talent with the singing group “The Ontario All-Stars”, in which they performed for various charities and prisons in the local Ontario and Upland areas. Linda loved to watch Family Feud and the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) in her spare time, and she loved shopping on the HSN and QVC shopping channels. She is preceded in death by her parents, her favorite aunt Ida Joseph, and her maternal grandmother Eugenia Chachere Ballard.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband Willie, sons; Anthony (Gena), Roderic (Dana), and Henri Thomas (April), daughters; Lisa Glenn (Darvin) and Livia Becker (Miguel), her only sister Peggy Harris, her sister-cousin Ms. Pamela Joseph, her grandchildren; Antonio, Issac, Lola, Julissa, Keith Jr (KJ), Korie, Jordan, Miguel III, Mauricio, Alex, Laila, Mia, Brianna and Robert, her beautiful great grandchildren; Mireille, Alaia and Jayda, one special niece Kim Grady (John) and special nephew Tim Harris (Kathy), her godson Rod Joseph (Racquel), along with a host of cousins and close friends.
A special Thank you to Connie Carreon (caregiver), UCSD Nephrology Clinic, Boulder Creek Post Acute Facility, Calstro Hospice, and sisters in love; Cathy Thibodeaux-Tabb and Gwendolyn Harris for helping make this a special day for Mom’s homegoing.
Stanley William Linda Faye Frederick Allen
Todd
SUNRISE 11/04/1938
SUNSET 09/10/2024
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Frederick “Fred” Allen Todd was born on November 4, 1938, to Frances Fletcher and Dewey Todd. Fred was raised by his maternal great grandparents (Henry and Versie Fletcher) in Stroud, Oklahoma. Fred attended elementary and high school in Stroud and Langston College (now University) in Langston, Oklahoma. Fred moved to San Diego, California, at the invitation of his Uncle Amos Todd in 1959. Upon working at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Fred met Lucendia “Cindy” Beville. Fred retired from the Convair division of General Dynamics as a Machinist.
Fred was a mentor and father figure to many people, and was affectionately called “Coach Todd”, “Brother Todd”, “Pops”, and “Dad”. Fred loved sports and had winning seasons for Valencia Park Pop Warner Football for many years. Fred was also a fan of the San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Lakers, and in later years, the Golden State Warriors. Fred was a former member of the Hi-Hatters Club. Fred was an active member of 31st Street SDA Church and was involved in several ministries including the deacon team, community service, men’s choir, and coach of several basketball teams.
Fred loved the Lord, his family, a good football or basketball game, playing games, and traveling. He could often be found playing Dominoes, Spades, Rook, and Gin Rummy with family and friends. Fred was extremely competitive and would take extreme measures to win, including beating up on his family, whether his wife, children, sister-in-law Ann, or Felicia’s Godmother Margie (as no one was off limits for a good “beat down”). He also enjoyed a good meal (especially ones cooked by his wife, Cindy). Fred was a great provider to his family and helped several individuals pay for their college education including his children (and Felicia is especially grateful for her parents paying for 16 years of Christian education, including college, without any student loans).
Fred traveled to San Diego for a short visit before his untimely (yet peaceful) death on September 10, 2024.
Fred has been sorely missed and his family looks forward to reuniting with him in Heaven with God, all his family & friends who have died in Christ (including his wife Cindy of 52 years, his sister Josephine, his two brothers Jesse & Andrew, parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents).
“ Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. ” †¢
Cornelia Kelly Branch answered her heavenly Father’s call on September 13, 2024.
Cornelia Kelly Branch was preceded in death by her father Joel Branch Sr, brother Joel Branch Jr., nephew Derrick Hickson, and brother In-Law Gary Jones Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memory her mother Kathy Branch, sisters; Kathy Jeffery, Debra Jones, and Johnnie Branch-Durham, brother-in-law Anthony Durham, sister-in-law Angela Branch, step-children; Johnathan Sanders, Deashawn Sanders, and Shakeeya Sanders, nieces; Lamicia Patterson, Markisha Branch, Saquita Williams, Falishia Bryant, Tatiana Branch, and Jasmine Branch, nephews; Tyrone Branch, Danny Jeffery, Joesiaih Branch, Joequan Branch, Joel Branch, Jorelle Branch, Brandon Branch, and Gene Patterson, and a host of other family and friends.
She will be greatly missed!
May Time
Soften Your Pain
In times of darkness, love sees…
In times of silence, love hears...
In times of doubt, love hopes…
In times of sorrow, love heals... And in all times, love remembers. May time soften the pain
Until all that remains Is the warmth of the memories And the love.
Fred leaves behind his daughters (spouses), grandchildren (spouses), great grandchildren, sisters; Versie Adams, Belva Todd Howard, and Gail Todd Rand, sisters-in-law; Elizabeth & Ann, brother-in-law Ricky, Aunt Margie, cousins, nieces, nephews, godsons, “play” sons & daughters, and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones.
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he Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18
IN MORE LOCAL NEWS
UPDATES FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Council Discusses January Storm and Homelessness
Extending the State of Emergency for the January Storm
A severe winter storm struck San Diego on January 22, 2024, causing flooding. Mayor Gloria declared a local emergency, followed by a County state of emergency. On January 23, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency for San Diego and Ventura counties.
Emergency measures included unemployment benefits and fee waivers. The City Council ratified the local emergency on January 29, and on February 19, the White House approved a Major Disaster Declaration. The local emergency was extended by the Council on March 19, May 14, July 2, and July 30, 2024.
DISCUSSION OF ITEM
The January 22, 2024, winter storm was San Diego's fourth-wettest day, with 2.73 inches of rain, exceeding the previous record of 1.53 inches from 1967. The storm triggered emergency responses, including swiftwater rescues and debris removal. City facilities were damaged, and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System suspended services due to flooding.
CalTrans and CHP closed parts of I-15 and SR-94, affecting over 15,000 SDG&E customers, primarily in southeastern San Diego, while the San Diego Unified School District issued early dismissals. In response, President Biden declared a Major Disaster, enabling federal aid for recovery efforts.
Given the ongoing impacts, a local emergency declaration remains necessary, with funding for housing and rental assistance provided through the San Diego Housing Commission.
PROPOSED ACTIONS
Adopt a resolution declaring a continued state of local emergency due to the January 22, 2024 winter storm.
CITY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
Ratification of Mayor’s Proclamation of a Local Emergency directly relates to the Strategic Plan’s Priority Area to Protect & Enrich Every Neighborhood by assisting in the City’s ability to respond to and recover from the January severe winter storm.
Short-Term Action Plan on Homelessness
At the City Council meeting on July 22, 2024, the City Council provided direction to the Homelessness Strategies and Solutions
Department (Department) to return with a series of requests including the creation of a short-term action plan on homelessness. Per the City Council’s adopted motion: “The Mayor’s office and City staff partner with all interested Council offices and key stakeholders to develop a short-term action plan on homelessness to be presented to Council on September 9th, 2024.
This action plan should consider immediate shelter needs, use of master leases, direct financial assistance option, as well as the use of underutilized City property. All options presented to the Council should incorporate the terms of the City Project Labor Agreement to ensure fair labor practices and community benefits. Staff should ensure the replacement of these beds by December 31, 2024.”
DISCUSSION OF ITEM
The City has added over 930 shelter beds in the past year, bringing the total to nearly 2,500, though over 3,400 individuals remain unsheltered. The Comprehensive Shelter Strategy indicates a future reduction in beds as several facilities will close due to redevelopment or permit expirations.
To address this, the City is working with the San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) on a short-term action plan, which includes a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for shelter properties and a Request for Information (RFI) for private owners, closing on October 7, 2024.
The Department is also evaluating City-owned sites and seeking recommendations from Council members and the Office of the Independent Budget Analyst. The City and SDHC will develop transition plans for closing shelters and assess options for expanding capacity.
PROPOSED ACTIONS
This item is for information only.
CITY OF SAN DIEGO
STRATEGIC PLAN
This item directly relates to the City’s Strategic Plan’s Priority Area: Create Homes For All of Us by increasing access to housing and supportive services for San Diegans experiencing homelessness.
SOURCE: sandiego.gov
Lived Experience as a Job Qualification SD Resident Honored with Montford Point Gold Medal Replica
The County partnered with the San Diego Workforce Partnership recently hosted a job fair for individuals with incarceration histories.
A panel of local peer support specialists shared their stories and training at the Southeastern Live Well Center, part of the County’s Alternatives to Incarceration initiative aimed at enhancing community programs that prevent recidivism. Panelist Kenneth Anderson emphasized how training improved his personal life, particularly in communicating with his son about mental health.
A 2022 report highlighted a shortage of behavioral health workers in
San Diego, predicting a need for over 5,700 specialists by 2027. California offers peer support certification, with the San Diego Workforce Partnership providing free pathways to certification for qualified applicants.
Local agencies discussed their use of peer support, while an employer panel shared what they seek in candidates. Attendees could review resumes and practice interviews with hiring organizations.
Peer support is expanding in clinical settings, social services, and criminal justice. Agner Medrano, a veteran in the field, stressed the importance of genuine care in supporting clients, noting that the true reward is witnessing their transformation.
On Friday, August 23, 2024 during a moving ceremony, the families of 30 Montford Point Marines were posthumously awarded replicas of the Congressional Gold Medal, on behalf of their grandfathers, fathers, uncles, brothers, nephews, and cousins who served at Montford Point, as part of Camp Lejeune, in Jacksonville, North Carolina between 1942 and 1949. These African-American men served at a time when the Marine Corps and other branches of the military did not want them and Jim Crow laws ruled throughout the South.
One of those Marines was Master Sergeant (Ret) Ira James Nash, deceased, of San Diego. Ira Nash joined the Marines in 1946, and despite the hardships he encountered at Montford Point, he made the Marine Corps his career, serving overseas in Korea and Japan, as well as stateside in North and South Carolina and ultimately, at Camp Pendleton. Due to a medical issue, he was placed on temporary disability retirement in 1968. During this period, he worked as a Supervisor of Receptionists at the Naval Training Center in San Diego. He was later medically discharged in 1973. However, during the period of his temporary disability retirement, M/Sgt. Nash used the time to focus on pursuing his education and becoming active in local community affairs. He completed high school and received his diploma at the Adult Education Center for San Diego Community College and later enrolled in Chapman College. He became a community leader of Continuing Adult Education for the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD). In 1970, the residents of Southeastern San Diego wanted an educational and cultural center, so the Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) policy board was formed. Serving on the
College District’s newly created Policy Council, Mr. Nash was instrumental in the formation of the ECC to provide educational and cultural opportunities to this disadvantaged community. In 1972, the SDCCD, the city and county of San Diego began pooling funds to buy the property on which to build the ECC. Sadly, he passed away before he could witness the groundbreaking for the facility in 1974 and the ongoing impact it has had on San Diego to date. In addition, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Southeast Optimist Club, a member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Society, and President of the Southeast Adult Alumni Association. He also volunteered as a deputy sheriff for San Diego County.
San Diego is a military town and many of your family members or neighbors may be Montford Pointers and they deserve to be recognized for their extraordinary service. Family members are encouraged to contact the Montford Point Marine Association (montfordpointmarines.org) to learn more about this critical part of history and perhaps, their fathers’ or grandfathers’ place in it. On August 23rd, Dr. James T. Averhart, Jr. (CWO5, USMCRet.) and President of National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. gave a brief history of Montford Point Marine Day. He closed out his remarks by stating, “This is not just African-American history, or Marine Corps history, this is American history!” As such, we all need to learn from it!
On behalf of M/Sgt. Ira J. Nash, his children thank the Montford Point Marine Association for tirelessly working to ensure that the legacy of Montford Point will live on.
Current Shelter Capacity. IMAGE: Courtesy of the City of San Diego Council
Shelters Coming Offline. IMAGE: Courtesy of the City of San Diego Council
By Juanita Nash-Dahlen, Haweda Nash, and Katinus Nash
PHOTOS: Courtesy of Haweda Nash
Grand Meskel Demera Celebration in San Diego
By Tihut Tamrat Contributing Writer
Sk i Beach on Ingraham St. lit up with fire as almost a thou sand Ethiopians celebrated Meskel Demera commemorat ing the finding of the true cross, on the evening of Saturday, September 28th. The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Southern California and Alaska Diocese Southern California Timket and Meskel Organizing Committee hosted the celebration with huge beautiful white tents and Ethiopian food, injera and kitfo , to kick off this celebration of blessings.
“People across Southern California—Riverside County, Orange County, LA, and San Diego— came together at Meskel Demera, bringing the Ethiopian community closer to celebrate our traditions,” said Habtamu Zewde, Riverside County resident and longtime church-goer, who was in attendance.
Arriving in Ethiopian traditional kemis dress with Meskel flowers atop women’s heads, grandparents, parents, kids, cousins, and family all gathered to give thanks to the Holy Trinity: God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. In addition, saints and angels, guides of the Holy Trinity, were also praised. Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine, the one said to have found the True Cross upon which Jesus was crucified, was guided by a vision herself that led her to discover the cross which has been hidden by Jews for over 300 years. The story goes that Saint Helena had a revealing vision that instructed her to light a bonfire and follow the smoke to find the cross buried in Jerusalem.
The holiday is marked by the lighting of the Demera, bundles of twigs and branches with the Meskel (cross) on top. This symbolizes the triumph of the Cross, which transformed from a symbol of death and curse into one of salvation and spiritual freedom through the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The tradition of lighting the branches symbolizes the light of Christ illuminating hearts, urging believers to live in the freedom and victory that the cross brings. The celebration commenced with liturgy from Bishop Abuna Barnabas of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. The liturgy was passed on to priests chanting and reciting in the language of ge’ez , a form of Latin, calling upon deacons, and the congregation to be prepared for prayer, praising God to allow them to get the cross back. The mezemeran (church choir) assembled together in formation to perform wereb , a particular style of worship that involves slow, rhythmic melodic chanting punctuated by the sound of the tsenatsel (sistrum) and complemented by back and forth movement to amplify the recitations.
After the mezemeran performance, everyone converged together, headed by the clergy, to bring the now blessed fire to the Demera to replicate Saint Helena’s vision that brought her to the true cross, lighting it ablaze to allow the smoke to find the buried cross.
“The Meskel Demera Celebration is significant because it is a reminder of how Christ crucified himself for us to leave us on Earth with no sin. Meskel gives us the joyful celebration that symbolizes the triumph of the Cross and spiritual connection from Jesus’ resurrection,” affirmed Eliana Habtamu, Bible study student who has been attending the cel
ebration ever since she was a child.
Although the cross has already been found since Saint Helena’s revelation, attendees picked up ashes from the fire and drew a cross on their forehead to carry the “found” cross with them as they continue on with their lives, now blessed by the Meskel Demera Celebration.
PHOTOS: Tihut Tamrat
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Eliana Habtamu
(L to R) Zenebech Cema and Fifi Sahlu
Yeheyis’ Family
A few deacons of the Meskel Demera Celebration.
(L) Bishop Abuna Barnabas
The mezemeran performing werub.
The Demera before the lighting celebration.
Ballot Measures & State Propositions At ECC
By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
Last Thursday evening was a very busy time at the Educational Cultural Complex (ECC). The ACLU Foundation of San Diego and Imperial Counties, joined by the Chicano Federation, the Urban League of San Diego County, the NAACP San Diego Branch, San Diego Organizing Project (SOP), BAPACSD Foundation, and a few other organizations, joined together to hold a discussion on 2024 Ballots and State Propositions. With an impressive panel of local well-known
The event provided an outstanding dinner meal and opportunity to network, as well as a number of voter registration options provided by different organizations. The event was held in the main lobby area of ECC since the auditorium is undergoing renovations. A crowd of about 85 people were in attendance from a cross-section of the community and the event was a success by every measure. Copies of the Voice & Viewpoint newspaper with its list of Propositions providing Pros and Cons were made available to everyone entering the building and appeared to have been put to good use.
SDSU Celebrates the Renaming of the Black Resource Center
By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
On Monday, Sept. 16, San Diego State University held the ribbon cutting and official renaming ceremony of the Black Resource Center (BRC) to the Gus & Emma Thompson Black Resource Center. The mission of the BRC is to “promote Black Excellence and to provide a safe and welcoming environment where students, staff, and faculty of the African Diaspora can congregate, collaborate, and cultivate a unified community.”
As first announced by SDSU President de la Torre in Feb. 2024 during the university-wide Strategic Plan Celebration, the renaming of the center follows a $5 million donation from brothers Lloyd Dong Jr. and Ron Dong in honor of the late Gus and Emma Thompson.
Gus Thompson was born into slavery in Kentucky. Once emancipated, and after several years, Mr.
Thompson eventually made his way to Coronado. According to the brothers, Mr. Thompson was the only person who would rent to their father, a Chinese-American immigrant.
The BRC offers a variety of programs (Henrietta Goodwin Scholars Program, Harold K. Brown Knowledge, Education, and Empowerment Program, Black Transfer Student Support Program, and the African American Mentoring Program), which have led to very high academic outcomes for SDSU students, including student retention and graduation rates.
individuals that included Norma Chavez-Peterson, Attorney Doug Oden, Dr. Kadi Webb, and Attorney Lei-Chala Wilson, moderated by Cheryl Aletha Phelps.
PHOTOS:
Courtesy of SDSU
SDSU President, Adela de la Torre
SDSU Diamonds
The Community Connectors Conference Justice & Healing in National City & SE San Diego
By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
The Community Connectors Conference took place on September 18th and 19th from 8-5 pm to foster environmental justice and community healing in National City and Southeastern San Diego. The Green Corridor Project, in collaboration with key community partners including Mundo Gardens, The Urban Collaborative Project CDC, Smart Growth America, The Black Federation, The Vision Culture Foundation, CalTrans, SANDAG, The City of San Diego, the City of National City, and many more present contributed and collaborated on various ele ments of the conference, including breakout sessions that delve into storytelling, urban agriculture, Indigenous epistemology, and many keynote sessions that refocus the attention on the needs of the community.
“I came to San Diego in 1956 and there were no freeways,” said Vernon Sukumu, former President of the Black Federation and panelist of the Regional Environmental Justice Lens in the Community. Former US Navy Sailor, Sukumu was instrumental during the early days of integration in the military in the 50s in San Diego. Sukumu also went to col lege when he was 28 and graduated. That jumpstarted his passion for civil rights activism.
Collaborative Project; Carmina Paz, Senior Program Manager of the Urban Collaborative Project; and Tracey D’Aoust Roberts, CalTrans Environmental Deputy District Director.
The panelists explored solutions for sustainable development, economic equity, and environmental justice
“I did not realize until after it happened, the need and intention for the connector and why. The 252 connector had made 280 homes that people lived in [unliveable] and made them sell the homes or took if from them for almost nothing,” added Sukumu.
Other panelists at The Community Connectors Conference are Janice Luna Reynoso, Executive Director of Mundo Gardens; Barry Pollard, Executive Director of the Urban
address the needs of the community holistically. Looking at the walkability, the air quality, providing more housing that the community can own through community land trusts, and in return how can that improve the economic vitality of the community as well,” states Carmina Paz.
“We got to change the spirit. We got the same economic issues, we got the same demographics. And so it seems to me that over the last 10-15
years we have not joined forces. We deal with the racism, sexism, and all these issues. So the thought hit me, what if we joined forces? From a funding standpoint and get real money coming into this community to make an impact,” asserted Barry Pollard.
in National City and Southeastern San Diego. They also expressed the need for the youth, the younger generation to get involved in these discussions to build a resilient and sustainable future they want to see. Their goal is to make National City and Southeastern San Diego a blue zone, where people have access to walkable communities and healthy foods that end up having an impact on their health where they are able to live past 100.
“That’s something we’re trying to create in this new space. While we reclaim the land and
The audience, comprised of interested community residents, youth, community leaders, policymakers, and environmental advocates and activists eager to make a difference in their community, nodded and snapped in agreement with the panelists’ strategies toward a more economical and sustainably healthy environment.
“If Linda Vista can do it so can San Ysidro, or City Heights, and then we can create this bigger movement of planting more trees. Imagine the impact that can have. If we all work together to address issues in the supervisorial districts, imagine what we can do with the streets,” concluded Paz.
Panelists
Above: Barry Pollard
Left: Khalil Bleux, Artist
Voting Guide 2024
THE SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The following is a partial list of endorsements for the November 5, 2024 Election. These names are only listed as suggestions based on our observations and knowledge of the candidates. You, as the readers, are encouraged to make up your own minds. The important thing is that you vote and that you understand the importance of your vote. You should not vote for people you have no knowledge of. Those who care about our vote should be making efforts to inform you as to why you should vote for them. This list will also appear on our website.
THOSE NOT LISTED WERE NOT ENDORSED
CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENTS
GENERAL ELECTION
STATE ELECTIONS CITY
COUNTY & DISTRICT ELECTIONS
SARAH TANYA
Voting Guide 2024
THE SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT
RECOMMEN DATIONS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The following is a list of propositions and measures that will be on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot. Propositions and measures without a listed recommendation were not decided upon at press time. You, as the readers, are encouraged to make up your own minds. The important thing is that you vote and that you understand the importance of your vote. This list will appear on our website as well.
PROPOSITIONS & BALL OT MEASURES
STATEWIDE PROPOSITIONS
BONDS
PROPOSITION 2:
RECOMMENDATION:
ISSUE $10 BILLION IN BONDS TO FUND CONSTRUCTION AND MODERNIZATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES
PRO: MANY SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES ARE OUTDATED AND NEED BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REPAIRS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS AND TO RETAIN AND ATTRACT QUALITY TEACHERS. PROP. 2 MEETS THOSE NEEDS AND REQUIRES STRICT TAXPAYER ACCOUNTABILITY SO FUNDS ARE SPENT AS PROMISED WITH LOCAL CONTROL.
CON: PROPOSITION 2 WILL INCREASE BOND OBLIGATIONS BY $10 BILLION, WHICH WILL COST TAXPAYERS $18 BILLION (ESTIMATED) WHEN REPAID WITH INTEREST.
PROPOSITION 4:
RECOMMENDATION:
ISSUE $10 BILLION IN BONDS TO FUND STATE AND LOCAL PARKS, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROJECTS, WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, ENERGY PROJECTS, AND FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECTS
PRO: YES ON 4 FOR SAFE DRINKING WATER, WILDFIRE PREVENTION, CLEAN AIR, AND PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES. CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS, CONSERVATION GROUPS, CLEAN WATER ADVOCATES URGE YES. ACCOUNTABLE, FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE, WITH INDEPENDENT AUDITS, STRICT TRANSPARENCY. PROACTIVE APPROACH SAVES MONEY AND PREVENTS THE WORST IMPACTS OF DEVASTATING WILDFIRES, SMOKE, DROUGHTS, AND POLLUTION.
CON: BONDS ARE THE MOST EXPENSIVE WAY TO FUND GOVERNMENT SPENDING. WATER AND WILDFIRE MITIGATION ARE NECESSITIES, NOT LUXURIES. THEY SHOULD BE BUDGETED FOR, NOT BONDED. MISMANAGEMENT LED TO THIS CRISIS. THIS $10 BILLION BOND WILL COST TAXPAYERS ALMOST $2 TO REPAY FOR EVERY DOLLAR SPENT.
HEALTHCARE
PROPOSITION 35:
RECOMMENDATION:
PERMANENTLY AUTHORIZES A TAX ON MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS TO FUND MEDICAL PROGRAMS
PRO: YES ON 35 ADDRESSES OUR URGENT HEALTHCARE CRISIS BY SECURING DEDICATED FUNDING—WITHOUT RAISING TAXES—TO PROTECT ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE, COMMUNITY CLINICS, HOSPITALS, ERS, FAMILY PLANNING, AND MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS. PROP. 35 PREVENTS THE STATE FROM REDIRECTING FUNDS FOR NON-HEALTHCARE PURPOSES.
CON: NO ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION 35 WAS SUBMITTED.
PROPOSITION 34:
RESTRICTS SPENDING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG REVENUES BY CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
PRO: PROPOSITION 34 WILL PROTECT PATIENTS AND ENSURE PUBLIC HEALTHCARE DOLLARS ACTUALLY GO TO PATIENTS WHO NEED IT. PROP. 34 WILL CLOSE A LOOPHOLE THAT ALLOWS CORPORATIONS TO SPEND THIS MONEY ON THINGS LIKE BUYING STADIUM NAMING RIGHTS AND MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CEO SALARIES. PROTECT PATIENTS NOW.
CON: THE REVENGE INITIATIVE. THE CALIFORNIA APARTMENT ASSOCIATION, REPRESENTING BILLIONAIRE CORPORATE LANDLORDS, DOESN'T CARE ABOUT PATIENTS. THEIR SOLE PURPOSE IS SILENCING AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, THE SPONSOR OF THE RENT CONTROL INITIATIVE. 34 WEAPONIZES THE BALLOT, IS A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY, AND OPENS THE DOOR TO ATTACKS ON ANY NON-PROFIT.
RECOMMENDATION: TBD
VOTING
PROPOSITION 5:
RECOMMENDATION:
ALLOWS LOCAL BONDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE WITH 55% VOTER APPROVAL. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
PRO: PROP. 5 SHIFTS LOCAL SPENDING PRIORITIES AWAY FROM STATE GOVERNMENT, GIVING LOCAL VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS THE CHOICE AND THE TOOLS TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES FACING THEIR COMMUNITIES. PROP. 5 EMPOWERS LOCAL VOTERS TO SOLVE LOCAL PROBLEMS.
CON: PROP. 5 CHANGES THE CONSTITUTION TO MAKE IT EASIER TO INCREASE BOND DEBT, LEADING TO HIGHER PROPERTY TAXES. PROP. 5 SHIFTS THE FINANCIAL BURDEN FROM THE STATE TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES, INCREASING COSTS FOR HOMEOWNERS, RENTERS, AND CONSUMERS. POLITICIANS WROTE LOOPHOLES IN PROP. 5 SO "INFRASTRUCTURE" CAN MEAN JUST ABOUT ANYTHING.
CIVIL RIGHTS
PROPOSITION 3:
RECOMMENDATION:
REPEAL PROPOSITION 8 AND ESTABLISH A RIGHT TO MARRY
PRO: PROPOSITION 3 PROTECTS CALIFORNIANS' FREEDOM TO MARRY, REGARDLESS OF THEIR RACE OR GENDER. PROPOSITION 3 REMOVES DISCRIMINATORY LANGUAGE FROM THE CALIFORNIA C ONSTITUTION STATING MARRIAGE IS ONLY BETWEEN A MAN AND A WOMAN.
PROPOSITION 3 REINFORCES CALIFORNIA'S COMMITMENT TO CIVIL RIGHTS AND PROTECTS PERSONAL FREEDOM.
CON: PROPOSITION 3 REMOVES ALL RULES FOR MARRIAGE, OPENING THE DOOR TO CHILD MARRIAGES, INCEST, AND POLYGAMY. IT CHANGES CALIFORNIA'S CONSTITUTION EVEN THOUGH SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IS ALREADY LEGAL.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM
PROPOSITION 6:
RECOMMENDATION:
REMOVE INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE AS PUNISHMENT FOR A CRIME FROM THE STATE CONSTITUTION
PRO: PROPOSITION 6 ENDS SLAVERY IN CALIFORNIA AND UPHOLDS HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIGNITY FOR EVERYONE. IT REPLACES CARCERAL INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE WITH VOLUNTARY WORK PROGRAMS, HAS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT, AND ALIGNS WITH NATIONAL EFFORTS TO REFORM THE 13TH AMENDMENT. IT WILL PRIORITIZE REHABILITATION, LOWER RECIDIVISM, AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY, RESULTING IN TAXPAYER SAVINGS.
CON: NO ARGUMENT AGAINST PROPOSITION 6 WAS SUBMITTED.
PROPOSITION 36:
RECOMMENDATION:
ALLOWS FELONY CHARGES AND INCREASES SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN DRUG AND THEFT CRIMES. INITIATIVE STATUTE
PRO: PROP. 36 MAKES CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES SAFER BY ADDRESSING RAMPANT THEFT AND DRUG TRAFFICKING. IT TOUGHENS PENALTIES FOR FENTANYL AND DRUG TRAFFICKERS AND "SMASH-AND-GRABS" WHILE HOLDING REPEAT OFFENDERS ACCOUNTABLE. IT TARGETS SERIAL THIEVES AND ENCOURAGES TREATMENT FOR THOSE ADDICTED TO DRUGS, USING A BALANCED APPROACH TO FIX LOOPHOLES IN CURRENT LAWS.
CON: DON'T BE FOOLED. PROPOSITION 36 WILL LEAD TO MORE CRIME, NOT LESS. IT REIGNITES THE FAILED WAR ON DRUGS, MAKES SIMPLE DRUG POSSESSION A FELONY, AND WASTES BILLIONS ON PRISONS, WHILE SLASHING CRUCIAL FUNDING FOR VICTIMS, CRIME PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND REHABILITATION. THIS PUTS PRISONS FIRST AND GUTS TREATMENT.
EMPLOYMENT
PROPOSITION 32:
RECOMMENDATION:
RAISES MINIMUM WAGE TO $18 AN HOUR
PRO: YES ON PROPOSITION 32 RAISES THE MINIMUM WAGE TO $18 SO MORE FAMILIES, ESSENTIAL AND SERVICE WORKERS CAN AFFORD THE STATE'S COST OF LIVING.
CON: PROP. 32 WAS WRITTEN BY ONE MULTIMILLIONAIRE ALONE, AND HE WROTE A HORRIBLY FLAWED MEASURE. PROP. 32 INCREASES THE COST OF LIVING, ELIMINATES JOBS, MAKES OUR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET DEFICITS WORSE, AND MAKES CALIFORNIA’S COMPLEX MINIMUM WAGE LAWS EVEN HARDER FOR BUSINESSES AND WORKERS TO UNDERSTAND.
HOUSING
PROPOSITION 33:
EXPANDS LOCAL GOVS. AUTHORITY TO ENACT RENT CONTROL ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERT Y. INITI ATIVE S TATUE
PRO: ONE MILLION PEOPLE H AVE LEFT CALIFORNIA. RENT CONTROL IN AMERICA HAS WORKED TO KEEP PEOPLE IN THEIR HOMES SINCE 1919. CALIFORNIA’S 17 MILLION RENTERS NEED RELIEF. HOMEOWNERS AND TAXPAYERS BENEFIT FROM STABLE COMMUNITIES. THE CALIFORNIA DREAM IS DYING. YOU CAN HELP SAVE IT.
CON: DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE LATEST CORPORATE LANDLORD ANTI-HOUSING SCHEME. CALIFORNIA VOTERS HAVE REJECTED THIS RADICAL PROPOSAL TWICE BEFORE, BECAUSE IT WOULD FREEZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOUSING AND COULD EFFECTIVELY REVERSE DOZENS OF NEW STATE HOUSING LAWS.
CITY OF SAN DIEGO BALLOT MEASURES
MEASURE C
AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO CHARTER RELATING TO BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTIONS
THIS MEASURE WOULD AMEND SAN DIEGO CHARTER SECTION 66 TO CHANGE, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. IF TWO OR FEWER CANDIDATES, INCLUDING WRITE-IN CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS SET OUT IN THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE, QUALIFY TO RUN FOR A PARTICULAR SCHOOL BOARD SEAT IN A MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION (PRIMARY), VOTERS WILL VOTE ON THAT SEAT AT THE MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION AND NOT THE PRIMARY.
RECOMMENDATION:
MEASURE D
AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO CHARTER RELATING TO THE ETHICS COMMISSION
THIS MEASURE WOULD AMEND THE SAN DIEGO CHARTER BY REMOVING THE ETHICS COMMISSION FROM CHARTER SECTION 41 AND PLACING THOSE PROVISIONS IN A NEW CHARTER SECTION DEDICATED SOLELY TO THE COMMISSION. THE CITY COUNCIL WOULD BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE COMMISSION WITH SUFFICIENT RESOURCES TO PERFORM ITS RESPONSIBILITIES.
RECOMMENDATION:
MEASURE E
AMENDING THE SAN DIEGO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO A GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
THIS MEASURE WOULD AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF A NEW ONE-CENT TRANSACTION AND USE TAX (I.E., A SALES TAX). THE NEW TAX IS PROJECTED TO GENERATE APPROXIMATELY $400 MILLION OF UNRESTRICTED ANNUAL REVENUE TO THE CITY’S GENERAL FUND WHICH CAN BE USED FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, CORE SERVICES, AND GENERAL CITY NEEDS.
RECOMMENDATION:
HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION
Gynecologists and Patients Aim to Make Procedures Less Painful
By Devi Shastri, Devna Bose and Kenya Hunter Associated Press
Federal officials affirmed this month that the pain people might feel when getting an IUD can be more than doc tors’ promises of “just a pinch.”
Women have used social media to advocate for more pain-management options, even recording and posting videos to document their grimaces, screams and tears as IUDs are put in. But complaints of pain are not limited to the small, long-lasting birth con trol device.
Gynecologists and patients say there need to be more conversations about options for local anesthetics — as well as other pain-re lief options for these procedures.
Pain Relief Options
Lidocaine spray or gel used as a local anesthetic and other pain treatments — think ibuprofen or an injection of an anesthetic — are safe for most patients and can be effective, gynecologists say.
The CDC’s new guidance is just that — not a hard rule.
Some practices offer even stronger choices. After requests from their patients, Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts added in March sedation options for IUD insertions and certain procedures in which doctors cut out possible cancers. Patients are not fully asleep, but drowsy.
Research shows providers regularly underestimate the pain of IUD insertions. Women of color are less likely to have their pain taken seriously by providers; ample research shows Black people are undertreated for pain relative to white patients.
cologist?
— What are my options for pain management? They’re likely to tell you one of three levels: oral (ibuprofen), local anesthetic (lidocaine spray or gel) and injection (paracervical blocker). Sedation may be an option, but you’ll likely need to book that ahead of time and line up a ride home.
— How will I know how much pain I might feel? Every person’s pain threshold is different, and your levels of anxiety and stress can play a role, too. Talk to your doctor about your past experiences and concerns, even if you’re just nervous.
— What if my doctor doesn’t listen to me or provide the medication I request? Continue to advocate for yourself and come armed with knowledge. Experts agree that patients often don’t know their options, and the new CDC guidance encourages gynecologists to talk with patients first. You can always seek a second opinion if needed and if time allows.
By Macy Meinhardt Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer
Amid ongoing efforts to address the youth mental health crisis, the San Diego County
smartphones are necessarily the reason for the youth mental health crisis.”
Data shows alarming trends: anxiety and depression in minors surged 70% from 2016 to 2020. Critics, including parent Caitlin Radigan, argued the proposal stems from fear, urging schools to integrate smartphones as educational tools instead.
Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on August 27 to limit student cell phone access during school hours.
Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer linked rising mental health issues among teenagers to smartphone use, stating, “The rates of depression and anxiety... have more than doubled among teenagers since 2011 and that it's very clearly tied to the rise in smartphone usage.”
A report noted that students receive an average of 237 notifications daily, creating distractions that hinder mental health and learning. The proposal encourages collaboration with the San Diego County Office of Education to develop strategies like lockable phone pouches. However, some supervisors questioned the effectiveness of banning phones.
County leaders unanimously supported the need for extra resources to bolster schools' efforts on student wellness.
Chair Nora Vargas remarked, “I don't think
Lawson-Remer clarified, “It's not about banning smartphones... it’s about working with our schools.” The initiative also builds on a pilot program offering lockable phone storage, backed by a $100,000 county grant.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has also advocated for stricter cell phone policies in schools to protect students' mental health.
Supervisor Joel Anderson, who opposed the measure, stated, “I’m going to trust that my school board... can handle this issue. So I’ll be a no vote.”
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CLASSIFIEDS / LEGAL NOTICES
7610 Hazard Center Dr #703 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego
2940 Anawood Way Spring Valley, CA 91978 County of San Diego
This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 09/01/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Joy Leigh Sanders-Azinge 2940 Anawood Way Spring Valley, CA 91978
https://sdbuynet.sandiegocou nty.gov. For questions, please contact Nallely Anderson, Procurement Specialist at NallelyA.Anderson1@sdcount y.ca.gov. 10/3, 10/10/24 CNS-3855576# VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWS
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019381
Fictitious business name(s): Shot of Hope Located at: 3669 Lemona Ave Apt 13 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego
This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 09/25/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Troy Duane Flores 3669 Lemona Ave Apt 13 San Diego, CA 92105
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 25, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 25, 2029 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019413
Fictitious business name(s): Sea Sessions Located at: 1450 Harbor Island Dr Suite 203 San Diego, CA 92101
County of San Diego
This business is A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 09/01/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Infinity Yachts INC
1450 Harbor Island Dr Suite 203 San Diego, CA 92101 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 25, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 25, 2029 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019451
Fictitious business name(s): M & G Plumbing
Tavo Plumbing Located at:
3650 S. Cordoba Ave
3650 S. Cordoba Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977
This statement was filed with
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 24, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 24, 2029 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019219
Fictitious business name(s): Gallery Hair & Nails Salon Cobi Nails Located at: 6975 Navajo Road San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego
This business is A Corporation
The first day of business was: 09/23/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Cobi Nails 6975 Navajo Road San Diego, CA 92119 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 23, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 23, 2029 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9016401
Fictitious business name(s): Open Ears
Communications Located at: 2356 Fenton Pkwy Suite 205 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego
This business is Co-Partners
The first day of business was: 08/13/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Katrina Edmundson 1017 Suite A El Cajon Blvd El Cajon, CA 92020
Antoinette M Jarrells 1017 Suite A El Cajon Blvd El Cajon, CA 92020
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 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018145
Fictitious business name(s): Diversity Eats
Located at: 4511 37th St. #5 San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego
This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 07/22/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Katrina Karan 4511 37th St. #5 San Diego, CA 92116
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 06, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 06, 2029 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9016397
Fictitious business name(s): Faithful Hearts
Located at: 2356 Fenton Pkwy #205 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego
This business is Co-Partners The first day of business was:
07/26/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Antoinette M. Jarrells 2356 Fenton Pkwy #205 San Diego, CA 92108
Katrina Edmundson 2356 Fenton Pkwy #205 San Diego, CA 92108
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 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2024-9019196
Fictitious business name(s): Darboona Hookah Lounge Located at: 7520 El Cajon Blvd La Mesa, CA 91942
County of San Diego
1064 Vista Madera Ln. El Cajon, CA 92109
County of San Diego
This business is A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Darboona LLC. 1064 Vista Madera Lane El Cajon, CA 92019 State of Incorporation/ Organization:
California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 20, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 20, 2029 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2024-9018925
Fictitious business name(s): Wildflower Education Located at: 2028 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
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: Kathryn Louise Porter 2028 30th Street San Diego, CA 92104
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 18, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 18, 2029
9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2024-9019162
Fictitious business name(s): Ady Esthetics Located at: 697 Ash Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910
County of San Diego
This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 09/20/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Adriana Margarita Torres 697 Ash Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 20, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 20, 2029 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9017966
Fictitious business name(s): Brothers Signature Catering & Events Located at: 10321 Hitching
State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 04, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 04, 2029 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018897
Fictitious business name(s):
Peaceflo Plant Nursery Located at: 3651 Cactusridge Ct. San Diego, CA 92105
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: Euranika Chaniece Carroll 3651 Cactusridge Ct. San Diego, CA 92105
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 17, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 17, 2029
9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018781
Fictitious business name(s): Guide2Safeti Located at: 8671 Toyopa Ct Santee, CA 92071
County of San Diego
This business is A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 09/12/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Neneico, LLC 8671 Toyopa Ct Santee, CA 92071
State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 16, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 16, 2029 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018728
Fictitious business name(s): Elsaad Marketing Agency Located at: 456 Nila Lane El Cajon, CA 92020 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: Rami Elsaad 456 Nila Lane El Cajon, CA 92020
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 16, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 16, 2029 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9017753
Fictitious business name(s): Steelman Staffing & Associates Located at: 7336 Binnacle Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92011 County of San Diego
This business is A Corporation
The first day of business was: 05/03/2002
This business is hereby registered by the following: Crunch Care Inc. 7336 Binnacle Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92011 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 30, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 30, 2029 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9017838
Fictitious
by the following: PDQ Enterprises Inc 10826 Shoemaker Ave. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 03, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on September 03, 2029 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018125
Fictitious business name(s): Finding Alignment Located at: 2307 Fenton Pkway, #107 #602 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: Melissa McCormick 2307 Fenton Pkway, #107 #602 San Diego, CA 92108
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 05, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on September 05, 2029 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9017027
Fictitious business name(s): Pleasant Day Services Located at: 2552 Saddlehorn Dr. CV, CA 91914 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: Irene Zaragoza 2552 Saddlehorn Dr Chula Vista, CA 91914
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 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018142
Fictitious business name(s): Premier Home Remodeling 2 Located at: 6922 Mount Vernon Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 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: Tomas Villa Lizarraga Jr 6922 Mount Vernon Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 06, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 06, 2029 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9017084
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018697
Fictitious business name(s): Susie's Quisine Catering Located at: 4240 Aragon Dr. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 01/01/1992 This business is hereby registered by the following: Sharon Indyann Hill 4240 Aragon Dr. San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 16, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on September 16, 2029 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018233
Fictitious business name(s): Vere Nice Events Located at: 3232 Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego
This business is A Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Verenice Nava Chora 3232 Euclid Ave San Diego, CA 92105 Jorge Edgardo Perpuly 3232 Euclid Ave San Diego, CA 92105
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 09, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on September 09, 2029 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018531
Fictitious business name(s): Hyssop & Honey Hyssop
Fictitious business name(s): Rose-Marie Timeus Family Child Care Located at: 4085 48th St Ap. 7 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is An Individual The first day of business was: 05/15/2024 This business is hereby registered by the following: Rose-Marie Timeus 4085 48th St Ap. 7 San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 21, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on August 21, 2029 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Uptown Bikeways: Washington Street & Mission Valley Bikeways Solicitation No.: 4250147 CIP 1223084
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking contractors to deliver the Uptown Bikeways: Washington Street & Mission Valley Bikeways project. The work consists in general of approximately 3.2 miles of Class IV bikeways and Class II bike lanes in the City of San Diego along San Diego Avenue between Noell Street and Washington Street, Washington Street from Hancock Street to University Avenue, and a small portion of Camino de la Reina. Third Avenue and Hotel Circle S traffic calming features include sidewalk, traffic signal, and streetlight installation and other road construction. Work includes mobe/demobe, roadway construction (demolition, excavation, grading, curb and gutters, paving, pedestrian ramps, driveways, signage and striping), landscaping/hardscaping, drainage, including stormwater best management practices, structural construction of retaining walls, streetlights, traffic signal modifications, traffic control, water pollution control, survey, utility relocations or adjustments.
Work includes, but is not limited to, controlling for water pollution; traffic control; erosion control; clearing and grubbing; curb, gutter, cross gutter, driveway, colored concrete, and sidewalk work; roadway excavation; imported borrow; asphalt concrete pavement; PCC pavement; landscaping and irrigation; proprietary BMPs; wayfinding signage; pavement markings and signage; street lighting; trenching and backfill for underground electric conduits; water appurtenances and fire hydrant relocations; storm drain installation; traffic signal modifications. There are four additive alternatives (for architectural treatment, for mill and overlay at two locations, and for a bus pad on Hotel Circle South).
The work also includes the procurement of all materials and performing all other work necessary to complete the work in accordance with the project plans and specifications. There is no DBE goal for this project. The Engineer’s Estimate is $11,915,284.46. This project is subject to the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA).
The Optional Pre-Bid Meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on October 9, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST/PDT. The deadline for electronic Bid submittal is November 7, 2024, by 2:00 PM PST/PDT unless otherwise stated in an addendum.
A copy of the solicitation documents and any communications or addenda can be accessed via www.bidnetdirect.com/sandag.
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 09, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 09, 2029 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10
Fictitious business name(s): Connekta Connekta Solutions
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018255
Fictitious business name(s): Petals & Posies Floral Design --Blossom & Bliss Located at: 3559 Sparling St San Diego, CA 92115 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: Hong V Tran 3559 Sparling St San Diego, CA 92115
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 09, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 09, 2029 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9016714
Fictitious business name(s): Raymond Family Comfort Kitchen
Lylah's Healing Art Located at: 10810 Lamentin Court 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: Leeann Raymond 10810 Lamentin Court San Diego, CA 92124
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 15, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 15, 2029 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9016213
Fictitious business name(s): Nova Events Located at: 917 E. Vista Way Vista, CA 92084 County of San Diego
32879 Valentino Way Temecula, CA 92592
County of Riverside
This business is A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Onedeus LLC
32879 Valentino Way Temecula, CA 92592 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 08, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 08, 2029 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018109
Fictitious business name(s): House Of Somalia
Located at:
2820 Via Orange Way San Diego, CA 91978 County of San Diego
This business is Co-Partners
Wyoming This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 14, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 14, 2029 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9017657
Fictitious business name(s): Can We Help You Located at: 5526 Bonita Dr. San Diego, CA 92114
County of San Diego
This business is A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 08/29/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Can We Help You 5526 Bonita Dr. San Diego, CA 92114
State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 29, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 29, 2029 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03
The first day of business was: 08/05/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Carlton Wendell Jones 2820 Via Orange Way Spring Valley, CA 91978
Rahmo Abdi 2820 Via Orange Way Spring Valley, CA 91978
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 05, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 05, 2029 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9015419
Fictitious business name(s): Sifa Stahili
Raidlander Located at: 1959 Dartmoor Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945
County of San Diego
P.O. Box 152262 San Diego, CA 92195
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: Guy Luther Curl P.O. Box 152262 San Diego, CA 92195
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 29, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on July 29, 2029 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9017757
Fictitious business name(s): San Diego Smooth Movers
Located at: 681 Rodolfo Dr Solana Beach, CA 92075 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: Lafayette Domonque Harris 2727 Boston Ave San Diego, CA 92113
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 30, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 30, 2029 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9016694
Fictitious business name(s): Logontosuccess
Located at: 8 The Green, STE A Dover, DE 19901 County of Kent 6236 Alverton Dr Carlsbad, CA 92009 County of San Diego
This business is A Limited Liability Company
Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Supertality LLC 6236 Alverton Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92009 State of Incorporation/ Organization:
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.
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 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).
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 30, 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)
10/03
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9017138
Fictitious business name(s): Rom Builders
Cali Bath and Kitchen Located at: 6451 Reflection Dr #105 San Diego, CA 92124
County of San Diego
5519 Clairemont Messa Blvd#153
San Diego, CA 92117
County of San Diego
This business is A Corporation
The first day of business was: 08/20/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: All Security Needs Corp. 5519 Clairemont Messa Blvd#153
State of Incorporation/ Organization: California San Diego, CA 92117
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 21, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on August 21, 2029 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10,03
NAME CHANGE
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 24CU012625C
Petitioner or Attorney: Joy Ziyi Chen Byrne To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Joy Ziyi Chen Byrne filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Joy Ziyi Chen Byrne
PROPOSED NAME: Joy Chen
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: November 3, 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
A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
24CU012634C
Petitioner or Attorney: Anna Lydia beas
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Anna Lydia beas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Anna Lydia beas
PROPOSED NAME: AnnaLydia Hafen
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: November 13, 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.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 24CU011721C
Petitioner or Attorney: Nicole Danielle Picard
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Nicole Danielle Picard filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Nicole Danielle Picard
PROPOSED NAME: Nicole Danielle Penley
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: November 7, 2024 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT
OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN
OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 24CU010693C
Petitioner or Attorney: Kristine Thi-Yen Nguyen
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Kristine Thi-Yen Nguyen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Kristine Thi-Yen Nguyen
PROPOSED NAME: Kristine Ever-Green Otto
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
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
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 22, 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 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.
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FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY (FAMU) IS FOUNDED
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 17, 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
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is
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By the early 1920s, FAMU offered degrees in various fields. It reached an enrollment peak of 11,848 students during the 2008-2009 academic year, with a diverse student body. FAMU offers 62 bachelor’s, 39 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs across 13 schools and one institute. Notable alumni include Althea Gibson and Leander Shaw, Jr. The university is also known for its renowned marching band.
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BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDED AS DAYTONA TRAINING SCHOOL
Bethune-Cookman University was founded on October 3, 1904, as the Daytona Educational and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls by Mary McLeod Bethune, starting with $1.50 and five students. The school expanded into an accredited high school, merging with the Cookman Institute in 1923 to become coeducational. It transitioned to a junior college in 1931 and a four-year institution in 1941.
Mary McLeod Bethune served as president until 1942, followed by other leaders. In 2007, the university achieved its current status and now enrolls about 3,600 students. It has graduated over 13,200 students since 1943 and offers 35 undergraduate programs and a Master’s in Transformative Leadership.
Training for a particular field is an essential step in career preparation, but success co mes from more than academic training. Developing ingenuity and creativity can take young professionals far, and those skills aren’t necessarily found in a classroom.
Tap Into Your Network
Role models can provide immeasurable insight into the world of business and economics, demonstrating what it takes to build a successful and sustainable career. Identify someone in your circle who can serve as a mentor as you plan for the future. This might be a teacher, neighbor, someone who attends your church or a business owner in your community. Meeting and chatting even a couple of times a month can help you channel your ambition.
Participate in Leadership Events
Leaders put their skills into action. As a student, you can begin practicing your leadership skills by participating in events that challenge and engage you.
Understand Your Intended Industry
It’s never too early to begin following notable happenings in professional fields that interest you. That might mean monitoring news stories and setting up search terms to alert you to the latest articles. You may also be able to subscribe to publications dedicated to the industry and join professional organizations connected to the field as a student ambassador. Researching the field can give you a stronger idea of how you can become more directly involved as a student.
Expand Your Education
As a student, you may have limited opportunities to explore your career field while also meeting the requirements for your high school diploma. However, you can join (or start) a club to sharpen your focus on areas you have a special interest. You can also look for ways to learn more about your chosen field outside of school hours by attending camps, seminars and workshops. You may even be able to land a part-time job, internship or apprenticeship that provides greater visibility to your future career plans.
