Definitely Earned It: What Has Harris Done As Vice President?
By Macy Meinhardt VOICE & VIEWPOINT STAFF WRITER
Vice President Kamala Harris’ entrance into the presidential campaign has sparked vigorous debate over her track record so far, as well as her ability to lead the country on key voter issues such as immigration, the economy, and reproductive rights.
Voice & Viewpoint met up with volunteer workers at the San Diego Democratic Party’s Southeastern San Diego Harris-Walz headquarters at the Jacobs Center as they embarked on the final stretch to reach voters.
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VP Kamala Harris Unveils Extensive Agenda for Black Men
By Stacy M. Brown
Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled an extensive agenda designed to dismantle systemic barriers and foster new opportunities for Black men across America. The agenda, announced on October 14, spotlights wealth-building, health equity, criminal justice reform, and expanded education and job training access. Her plan follows recent controversial remarks by former President Barack Obama, who addressed concerns about voter turnout among Black men and stressed the importance of participating in the election.
Forgivable Loans and Wealth Creation
Harris’s economic plan centers on wealth-building and supporting Black entrepreneurship. Her administration would provide one million forgivable loans, each up to $20,000, to help Black men and others who have faced significant barriers to starting a business. By partnering with community banks and mission-driven lenders, Harris aims to make capital accessible to Black entrepreneurs looking to launch or expand businesses in fields ranging from technology to landscaping and beyond.
Pathways to High-Demand Jobs and Expanded Education Access
Harris’s agenda promotes education, training, and mentorship programs to equip Black men with the skills needed to succeed in high-demand fields. Her plan emphasizes registered apprenticeships and credentialing programs, which would provide
By Macy Meinhardt VOICE & VIEWPOINT STAFF WRITER
Bright and early Tuesday morning, the smell of fresh biscuits, grits, catfish, and coffee filled Voice & Viewpoint’s office space as we geared up to host our first Biscuits, Grits, and Politics of the season— this time heavy on the politics side.
“I want today to be an opportunity to have a candid discussion, some of you have questions and comments about the political process, and this is a safe space in which you can express that,” said Dr. John Warren, publisher of Voice & Viewpoint
With less than twenty days until the election, where voters will be asked to pick candidates ranging from local mayor to national president, the importance of community members receiving accurate election information is critical.
Dr. Warren assured the early morning-goers in the audience that “we don’t care here if you are a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or none of the above, all we want to do is to have an informed community, because knowledge is powerful.”
Questions and topics brought up throughout the breakfast event included statewide propositions, the process of the electoral college, battleground states, and the importance of not letting apathy
take the power away from people’s vote.
Kickstarting comments from the audience was Dr. LaShae SharpCollins, who is running for the 79th assembly district seat against La Mesa Councilmember Colin Parent.
“I am tired of us being left behind,” said Sharp-Collins, on her reasoning for running for office. I’m tired of us having to continue to beg for crumbs and try to figure out where the money is going. Why is the quality of education within our district still a big issue? Why are we still having a housing issue? Why are we still having the homelessness issue? Why are our veterans being left behind?”
‘Being left behind’ expresses a broader sentiment for African Americans when it comes to political representation. A 2022 study from Pew Research Center shows that despite increased attention to racial issues in the past few years, 64% of Black respondents say they have not seen their lives changed or improved in any representative way.
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Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to Department of Defense personnel, with President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2021.PHOTO: Lisa Ferdinando/DoD
L to R: Managing Editor, Latanya West and Publisher, Dr. John Warren, R, at Voice & Viewpoint’s Biscuits, Grits, and Politics event held on Oct.15, 2024. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/Voice & Viewpoint
Part 2 in a two-part series on Kamala Harris’ accomplishments while in office
ARTICLE CONTINUATION
• American Rescue Plan: Harris’ vote helped pass COVID relief legislation, a $1.9 trillion dollar package to help Americans and businesses recover from COVID-19 impacts.
Up against an abbreviated campaign season, a key challenge for the Democratic campaign is distinguishing Harris’ policy positions from President Joe Biden, while communicating what she has already done and plans to do.
“A big part of this work is getting people to understand that Kamala Harris has been a vice president, and not a president and so sometimes people have misinformed views or expectations of what she might have been able to do in her role as a vice president, versus if she were a president,” said Samantha Jenkins, a local volunteer helping with voter outreach and engagement.
During her vice presidency, Biden appointed Harris to lead key objectives within his administration: addressing the root causes of immigration, reproductive and maternal health rights advocacy, voting rights legislation, and gun violence prevention.
Here is where her record stands.
Historic Tie-Breaking Votes
The Vice President is empowered to cast a tie-breaking vote in the U.S. Senate to advance legislation. Harris has broken the record for tie breaking Senate votes, with 33 such votes that advanced items including reformative environmental and health care law and a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package. In addition, over 30 percent of her tie breaking votes went towards the nomination of people of color to open federal reserve positions, based on records from Ballotpedia.
Cost of Living
• Inflation Reduction Act: Harris cast a tie-breaking vote to pass the largest climate and clean energy investment in U.S history. The legislation works to reduce gas and prescription drug costs, climate change affects, stimulate job and economic growth, and includes a $265 billion investment in clean energy.
• Economic Opportunity Coalition: Harris announced the EOC in 2021 to address economic disparities and boost opportunities in communities of color and underserved areas. The initiative, through a partnership between the federal government and a coalition of 24 companies and foundations, has reached its $1 billion goal in minority and community lending.
Black Maternal Health
• BluePrint for Addressing The Maternal Health Crisis: Spearheaded by Harris, the Blueprint works to combat maternal mortality rates, particularly among women of color. Key efforts include: extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from 2 to 12 months, encouraging states to cover doula services, a National Maternal Health Hotline, and an investment to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce to include non-traditional providers. As of August, $558 million in funding by The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has been announced in direct connection to the Blueprint.
Reproductive Rights
• Leading Voice Against Roe V. Wade Reversal: As a result of the reversal of core reproductive rights legislation in 2022, Harris has dedicated the last two years in office meetings with lawmakers, activists, and healthcare providers to strategize on protecting access to abortion services. Executive and legal actions taken to limit the impact of the ban include safeguarding emergency care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), ensuring pharmacy compliance, enforcing non-discrimination policies, strengthening data privacy, and defending the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, a drug used to end a pregnancy.
Immigration
• Addressing the root cause of Immigration:
In the early months of her term, Biden tapped Harris to lead diplomatic efforts in addressing the “root causes” of immigration. Harris’ task was to improve the living conditions of three Latin American Countries—El Salavador, Honduras, and Guatemala—in an effort to decrease the odds of migrants wanting to leave due to poverty, gang-violence, and corruption. $4.2 billion from more than 50 companies and organizations have gone towards economic growth in these regions, through Harris’ Central America Forward initiative. Reportage from The Washington Post shows that migration from the three Central American countries dropped by 35 percent in 2023, although it is difficult to tie that directly to Harris’ records, as migration from other countries such as Venezuela has increased.
Voting Rights Protection
• Led the administration’ s efforts to expand voter protections: Biden appointed Harris in 2021 to lead efforts in protecting voting rights, particularly for minorities. Harris pushed Congress to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would prevent states from passing discriminatory voting laws against minority voters, set standards for early voting, mail voting, and would take action to curb gerrymandering and certain campaign finance practices. The bills met opposition in the Senate and were stalled. While on the campaign trail she has made promises to sign the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and Freedom to Vote Act into law if voted into office as president.
Gun Violence Prevention
• Oversees the first ever White House Office for Gun Violence Prevention: Established in 2023, Harris oversees the office’s key priorities, including enhancing background checks and expanding support for survivors and victims of gun violence.
• Contributed to Bipartisan Safer Communities Act: Regarded by the White House as the most impactful gun violence prevention measure in three decades. Expands background checks to include juvenile records for sales to persons under 21, grants the U.S. Department of Justice additional powers to prosecute gun traffickers, provides mental health services in schools to assist youth affected by gun violence trauma, and funds community-based violence intervention programs.
The aforementioned list reflects Harris’ track record on issues top of mind in this election— cost of living, immigration, reproductive rights, healthcare, and gun violence.
Although her record stands, Harris’ effectiveness as vice president is still debated.
“What’s coming out of the right and out of the opposition is this: ‘Well, she’s been vice president for three and a half years. Why hasn’t she done all the things that she is creating her platform on now?’ A big part of that is informing people of what isn’t even in the purview of the vice president—it’s that education piece,” said Jenkins.
Oakland University student, Marcus Johnson, recently went viral for his live commentary on the role of vice president during a voter panel discussion hosted by NBC.
“If anyone took high school civics class, they would know what the vice president can do, and what the vice president cannot do,” said Johnson. “You don’t get to do what you want, you do what the president delegates you to do.”
As a voter, Jenkins perceives the controversy over Harris’ track record as being tied to racist and misogynistic undertones.
“I’m very comfortable with Kamala Harris. I recognize that there has been consistent misinformation around her record, and I think a lot of that is attached to—up until now, I think the media’s unwillingness to really hold people accountable for misogyny and racism,” said Jenkins.
“As a person with an intersectional identity, she’s experiencing both of those things.”
Now that Vice President Kamala Harris has entered into the race, that idea has been flipped on its head for many Black voters. With another Pew study conducted in Sep. 2024, showing an overwhelming majority, 84 percent, of Black registered voters in support of Harris.
In U.S. politics, presidential elections are decided by a weighted voting system known as the Electoral College, not by the popular vote. Most states historically vote electorally with one party, like California for Democrats. However, “swing states” don’t always vote the same way, so candidates focus more attention and resources there because those states can end up deciding the election outcome.
be voting for,” said Sharp-Collins.
On the topic of Black political engagement, Dr. Warren echoed sentiments from Dr. Martin Luther King’s “Give us the Ballot” speech.
“I have come to see more and more that one of the most decisive steps that the Negro can take is that little walk to the voting booth. That is an important step. We’ve got to gain the ballot, and through that gain, political power,” said Dr. King, in a speech held in 1957 originally regarding Brown V. Board of Education.
Meanwhile, questions on the weight of voting in California and the process of the electoral college
Key swing states that could be the deciding factor in this presidential election include Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Nevada, Minnesota and North Carolina.
“Those are the states that are going to determine who sits in the White House,” said Latrell Crenshaw, a member in the audience. “Even though California is considered a safe state for the Democratic Party, it’s still important that you vote in California and call your family and friends in swing states,” he said.
“I don’t want people discouraged,” said Bishop Roy Dixon, who emphasized that even though it's not the popular vote that elects the president, it is a popular vote that determines the electoral college.
“That’s why it’s still critical to vote, if in doubt, vote.” Dr. Warren added.
Samantha Jenkins at the local Harriz-Walz headquarters, located at the Jacobs Center in SE San Diego. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/Voice & Viewpoint
Latrell Crenshaw speaking at Biscuits, Grits, and Politics, Oct. 15, held at Voice & Viewpoint offices in Rolando Park. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt
Members of the community at Biscuits, Grits, and Politics, held at the Voice & Viewpoint offices on Oct. 15. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt
Members of the audience engaging in discussion at Voice & Viewpoint’s Biscuits Grits & Politics event held on Oct. 15. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt
WE SHOULD ALL FOLLOW THE GEORGIA VOTER TURNOUT EXAMPLE
By Dr. John E. Warren
On the first day of voting in the state of Georgia, more than 344,000 people waited in lines for as long as it took to cast their votes in this November’s General Election. This first day of voting was greater than the number voting on the first day four years ago in Georgia. Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 100 years old a couple of weeks ago, had a dream realized. He had expressed a hope that he would live long enough after turning 100 years old, to cast his vote for Kamala Harris to become the first woman President of these united states. Nationwide over 6.6 million people have already cast their ballots in early elections.
We must remember that the state of Georgia gave us democratic control of the U.S. Senate in sending both a Black and a Jewish person to the Senate in spite of Trump’s efforts to steal votes. Bringing the issue close to home, each of us must follow the examples of these early voters and not only vote as soon as possible, but also be in touch with friends and family in other cities and states to encourage all to vote. While voting, we must not forget those running for other positions like the Congress, the Senate and state and local elections. Every vote counts and your vote is among the “every vote counts”.
We should not forget the Propositions and local Measures on our ballots. Some of us are already showing signs of not wanting to hear the continuous call for voter registration and voting. But let’s remember that our very future hangs on this election in more ways than one.
Many of those voting for and supporting Donald Trump know that he is unfit to hold office as President of the United States. As former Congresswoman Liz Cheney states, “he should never be allowed near the Oval Office again.” But the vote for Trump is not about Trump. It’s about the vehicle he represents for moving the radical conservative agenda to gain additional judges on the Supreme Court and in Federal Judgeships as a means to move America towards restoring policies and power to the rich and the few for generations to come. It’s about “they the people” and not the “We the people” that includes the diverse and working class people of this country.
Let’s not lose our freedoms because of a failure to vote. It’s a matter of life and death, no matter where you live or whether or not you think your vote counts. Remember, a no vote is the same as a vote for those running against your interest.
Letter to the Editor
Being Black in San DiegO
[Last] week began with a press conference that underscored a troubling reality: Black communities in San Diego, despite facing some of the highest rates of hate crimes according to SANDAG data, remain sidelined in the city’s efforts to address social inequities.
The event spotlighted LGBTQ issues—a crucial cause—yet failed to acknowledge the profound challenges facing Black San Diegans, who continue to bear the weight of others’ progress. This event is yet another reminder of a harsh truth: even in the fight for justice, Black communities are too often overlooked, receiving “less than nothing” while others are prioritized in spaces meant for collective advancement.
Later in the week, there was another press conference—this time, focused on Latina pay equity. While undeniably an important issue, there was a conspicuous absence of Afro-Latinas in the conversation. Where are our Black leaders speaking up about the pay inequity that continues to impact Black women, who have historically been underpaid, overworked, and saddled with the unspoken expectation of managing others’ comfort?
Black women, while leading the charge as advocates, organizers, and catalysts for social change, continue to encounter an exhausting double burden. We are expected to put on a “respectable” facade to counteract stereotypes and must constantly fend off microaggressions, all while dodging the “angry Black woman” label
anytime we assert our worth. These struggles affect Black women in every sector. Yet, they remain largely absent from public discourse on wage equity, economic justice, and fair treatment in the workplace.
This reality must change. Black women deserve to be central in conversations about wage gaps, workplace treatment, and economic opportunity. True progress will only come when Black women are not just invited to the table, but are actively centered in discussions about systemic inequities. Supporting Black women in fair pay, leadership roles, and workplace equity doesn’t just benefit them—it uplifts entire communities, acknowledging the tireless work Black women have historically done for everyone’s progress.
At the press conference, the challenges Latina women face—such as wage disparities, limited access to affordable childcare, and systemic economic hurdles—were highlighted, and rightfully so.
Yet these issues also impact Black women deeply, with unique and compounding factors. Affordable childcare remains elusive for many Black families, limiting career advancement and financial security. And Black women often face wage disparities so stark that they receive substantially less than male and even female counterparts with equal or greater qualifications. These barriers are not isolated incidents; they are symptoms of a system that perpetually sidelines Black women and fails to value their contributions.
2024 ELECTION: THE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE CANDIDATES JUST GOT CLEARER
By Sheila McNeil CHAIR OF THE MADISON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
With only [three] weeks left until the 2024 presidential election, the contrast between the candidates continues to be clearer. Special Counsel Jack Smith’s recent filing lays out explosive new and damning evidence in the January 6th case. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan allowed Smith to file a redacted version of the document to be released, seeking to justify the superseding indictment against former president Donald Trump.
In this filing, the government contends that the former president’s criminal indictment can survive the recent Supreme Court’s test for presidential immunity. One of the biggest takeaways from the filing was that, despite learning that the results of the 2020 election were unlikely to be finalized on election night, Trump planned to declare victory and “create confusion.”
The former president recently threatened to stay in office permanently if reelected during remarks at a Christian summit. He stated [to] that audience that they would never need to vote again.
These remarks caused outrage and alarm among his critics. Trump told the crowd to “get out and vote, just this time,” adding that “you won’t have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what? It’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine, you won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians.” This statement is dangerous and unconstitutional.
The Trump campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, said in a statement in response to the Smith filing: “This entire case is a partisan, unconstitutional witch hunt that should be dismissed entirely.”
Even before the Smith filing was unsealed — which laid out the bulk of the government’s evidence regarding Trump’s alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election — the differences were profound. Vice President Harris pledges to move the country forward, while Trump wants to take the country backward. Harris plans to build up the middle class, and Trump plans to pander to the upper class.
Economic justice and representation are overdue for Black women, who face a 63cent wage gap for every dollar paid to white men, along with high rates of discrimination and violence that go largely unrecognized. When Black women are denied fair wages and equal access to resources like affordable childcare, the effects reverberate throughout our entire community, limiting potential and prosperity for all.
Vice President Harris is an experienced prosecutor, while Donald Trump is an experienced perpetrator. She upholds integrity, while he espouses hypocrisy. Vice President Harris communicates a clear plan to address housing, inflation, childcare, and the protection of women’s reproductive rights. Donald Trump’s plan is mass deportations, abortion bans, and protecting the wealthy.
The race is tight, but the choice is clear. I am encouraged by the growing bipartisan support Vice President Harris has received from all sectors nationwide. If we learned anything during the 2026 election, we can’t take anything for granted.
Every vote counts. All Democrats, non-MAGA Republicans, and anyone in the middle, must make it a crucial priority to vote for Harris/Walz to ensure that we protect our democracy from those who plan to hijack our freedom.
San Diego’s leaders, particularly our Black leaders, must step up—not to merely acknowledge but to actively address these issues. We need policies that prioritize fair wages, tackle student debt burdens, and increase access to childcare—measures that empower Black women and honor their indispensable contributions to the pursuit of equality.
Our city’s Black community is at risk of facing extinction, and the time to act is now. True representation requires more than lip service; it demands that our Black leaders see the bigger picture and show up for those who continue to hold up our communities.
The future of San Diego is not just for a few— it is for all of us. Investing in the prosperity and well-being of Black women is an investment in San Diego’s future. Black women deserve more than being an afterthought—
they deserve to lead and thrive in a
built for all of us.
Sincerely, Amnesia Penick E-4, US Marines
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SDCCE to Host National Summit Focused on Men of Color Succeeding
On Oct. 18-19, national community college and university leaders will be speaking at the San Diego College of Continuing Education as part of a consortium focused on enhancing success among men of color in community colleges.
Titled “Cultivating Strategies for Supporting College Men of Color,” the workgroup launched by the Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL), a national research laboratory under the Inter-
work Institute at San Diego State University (SDSU), aims to bring together higher education leaders who are involved in men of color initiatives to network with colleagues and engage more deeply in topics that are critical to the success and experience of men of color adult learners in the classroom. The event is made possible through a grant from the Lumina Foundation.
Attendees will hear from a college men of color student panel to gain insight into the unique challenges they personally encountered throughout
[Sunday, October 6th, 2024] marked 45 months since the devastating January 6 attack, where over 140 police officers were assaulted as rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, delaying the certification of the 2020 presidential election results. Officials said the attack caused over $2.8 million in damages to the Capitol in a report by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia while outlining the nearly four-year aftermath of the insurrection. Since then, the Department of Justice said it has launched one of the most extensive investigations in US history. Approximately 1,532 individuals have been charged in federal court for their roles in the attack.
their postsecondary journey.
The Cultivating Strategies for Supporting College Men of Color workgroup will be held in the historic theater at the Educational Cultural Complex (4343 Ocean View Blvd. 92113).
Educators and college students are encouraged to attend, register here. For the full schedule and list of speakers visit, www.cceal.org/national-consortium/ 2024-working-group-meeting/.
DOJ Charges Over 1,500 with Focus on Trump
45 Months After January 6th
Among the most severe charges, 18 defendants face accusations of seditious conspiracy, with prosecutors alleging an organized attempt to overthrow the government by force. Charges related to the theft of government property have been brought against 66 individuals. Nearly all defendants face some form of trespassing or disorderly conduct charges, as the DOJ said it continues to seek comprehensive accountability.
The DOJ’s pursuit of justice has been impacted in 259 cases by the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Fischer v. United States about the proper use of the felony charge of obstructing an official proceeding. So far, prosecutors have dismissed these charges in 73 cases, while evaluating others. Despite the ruling, the DOJ said it remains firm, with all affected defendants still facing other charges related to their involvement in the Capitol attack that eventually led to the deaths of several po-
New Leader Takes Over Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council
A new leader was sworn in for Haiti’s transitional presidential council on Monday, October 7, as the country deals with serious corruption allegations against three members.
Leslie Voltaire replaces Edgard Leblanc Fils in the rotating presidency of the council, formed this year after gang attacks forced Haiti’s former prime minister to resign, leaving the nation without leadership.
In a brief speech, Voltaire pledged transparency and acknowledged the significant challenges posed by rampant gang violence. He requested a minute of silence for the more than 70 people killed on October 3 by gang members in Pont-Sondé, the region’s deadliest massacre in recent history. The transitional presidential council
works alongside new Prime Minister Garry Conille, responsible for managing the country and organizing general elections by February 2026.
Smith Augustin, Emmanuel Vertilaire, and Louis Gérald Gilles have denied the allegations against them. All three were present during the swearing-in and declined to comment afterward.
According to Le Nouvelliste, Augustin was supposed to succeed Leblanc but was removed from the presidency, as was Gilles. Gilles and Vertilaire have stated they will not resign from the council.
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Princeton Poll Highlights Surge in Support for Reparations
Despite implementation doubts
By Stacy M. Brown
lice officers. The man who carried out a pepper-spray attack on a U.S. Capitol Police officer who died the day after the riot received an 80-month sentence.
The filing also described Trump’s public statements as calculated moves to provoke anger among his supporters, even as his advisers discredited his claims of voter fraud. According to prosecutors, Trump privately dismissed his lawyer Sidney Powell’s fraud claims as “crazy,” while continuing to use similar rhetoric in public.
Meanwhile, the DOJ has vowed to continue prosecuting fugitives, and the FBI recently released videos of suspects involved in assaults on law enforcement, seeking public assistance in identifying individuals who remain at large. The Bureau is also pursuing fugitives like Evan Neumann, Adam Villarreal, and Paul Belosic and is encouraging anyone with information to contact them at 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit tips.fbi.gov.
A new study from Princeton University, in partnership with Liberation Ventures, offers a comprehensive look at public opinion on reparations in the United States. The 2024 Reparations Beliefs and Sentiments Poll shows that 36% of Americans support comprehensive reparations, which include cash payments, an apology, and investments in Black communities. An additional 19% of respondents are neutral on the issue, while 46% express opposition. According to a Gallup poll, the findings reflect a significant shift since 2002, when only 14% of respondents supported cash reparations.
The study comes as reparations gain momentum across the country, with 23 cities and states establishing commissions in the past five years to study or implement reparations policies. Support for reparations is particularly strong among younger Americans, with nearly half of those aged 18-35 expressing approval. Political leanings also play a role: 49% of Democrats and 23% of Independents said a candidate’s support for reparations would increase their likelihood of backing that candidate. In comparison, 62% of Republicans indicated it would negatively impact their view of a candidate.
Vice President Kamala Harris recently addressed reparations during a 45-minute interview with the Na-
tional Association of Black Journalists and WHYY public radio, marking her most extensive comments on the issue since becoming vice president. Harris, who co-sponsored H.R. 40 as a senator—a bill to establish a commission to study reparations— emphasized the importance of acknowledging the long-term effects of slavery, redlining, and Jim Crow laws. “We just need to speak truth about history,” Harris told theGrio. “We need to speak truth about the generational impact of slavery, the generational impact of redlining, of Jim Crow laws.” While Harris advocated for reparations through legislative action, she did not rule out the possibility of executive action.
Despite growing support for reparations, the poll highlights a significant gap between support and belief in the feasibility of federal reparations. While 36% of respondents support reparations, only 11% believe they will ever be implemented at the federal level. This “hope gap” suggests skepticism about whether political and public support will translate into actual policy change.
Princeton officials said the 2024 Reparations Beliefs and Sentiments Poll is the first comprehensive national survey on the topic and will be conducted regularly to track changes in public opinion over time.
Fast-Rising Cholera Cases Across War-Torn Sudan Alarm the UN
By Fatma Khaled ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cholera cases in war-torn Sudan have surged nearly 40% in less than two weeks, alarming U.N. health officials who warned about the outbreak since it was reported in July.
As of October 7, Sudan’s health ministry reported 21,288 cases across 11 of the 18 states, with 626 deaths—a significant increase from 15,577 cases and 506 deaths on September 26. Most cases are in Kassala, where UNICEF is partnering with the ministry and WHO for a second round of oral cholera vaccinations.
Cholera was declared an outbreak on August 12, with a new wave of cases starting July 22, particularly in areas affected by heavy rain and floods, especially in eastern Sudan, which houses millions displaced by ongoing conflict. UNICEF delivered 404,000 doses of vaccine to Sudan on September 9, and a UNICEF-char-
tered plane recently brought in 1.4 million doses.
Richard Brennan, regional emergency director at WHO, noted it’s too early to assess the vaccination campaign’s effectiveness but emphasized, “Cholera vaccines...are a very useful tool...we still need to continue with all the other disease control measures.”
and displaced over 10 million people since April 2023.
The health system is in “freefall,” with 75% of health facilities in Khartoum non-functional, according to WHO Regional Director Hanan Balkhy. The ongoing conflict has resulted in an estimated 20,000 deaths
Student graduates from San Diego College of Continuing Education during 2024 commencement. PHOTO: SDCCE
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By Evens Sanon ASSOCIATED PRESS
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New leader, Leslie Voltaire. PHOTO: via X
Children collect water for their families in the half-light of sunset in Minkamen, Awerial County, South Sudan.
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The Impact of Maternal Health & How To Be Aware October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Within our country, there is a pattern of health factors and terms that are often used when explaining the lifestyle that many people of color have to endure. However, it is extremely difficult to fully understand the amount of health issues that women, especially women of color, potentially face.
COVID-19 pandemic, state data show.”
This may seem like great news for the state, but the city of Los Angeles has seen rather different results when it comes to maternal health.
Health researchers have identified that the crisis has been especially stark among Black women, who have faced a maternal mortality rate more than three times that of white women in California. In L.A., specifically Los Angeles County, there has been a public cry for help in recent years over the deaths of women as the number stays relatively the same since the pandemic.
One issue that has been prominent and still remains a widespread problem in communities of color across the nation – maternal health.
For those who do not know, maternal health generally refers to the physical, emotional, and mental health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after giving birth. This has been a topic that has been studied and evaluated throughout the years, giving enhanced information regarding maternal health.
Per the CDC and California State Data, “California has achieved a much lower rate of such deaths than the U.S., but maternal mortality resurged in recent years amid the
According to the National Institutes of Health, the best way to raise awareness is to: “Listen to women and their family members’ concerns before, during, and after delivery, engage the family in creating a supportive environment, discuss and make available options for traditional practices that may vary by culture and personal preferences, educate about warning signs during pregnancy and the postpartum period, use culturally acceptable and easily understandable methods of communication, and link women with a substance use disorder to family-centered treatment approaches.
The campaign to improve maternal health is underway to protect women, especially women of color.
For more information, visit cdc.gov or contact your local doctor.
This originally appeared in the LA Sentinel contributed by Christopher Petty.
The month of October is a time to advocate for domestic vio lence awareness because with advocacy comes resources. According to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors used to gain or maintain power and control over one’s partner. These violent behaviors can come in different forms: emotional, physical, mental, and sexual.
The DA’s office recently reported that last year, there were 16,666 domestic violence calls for assistance made to law enforcement across San Diego County. “Domestic violence does not discriminate and does not know borders,” DA Summer Stephan said in a statement released on October 8th.
Every person deserves safety in their relationship. It is important for people to know that there is help out there and they are not alone. So spread the word this October and every month.
Resources to share if you or someone you know is being abused:
• Ca ll 9-1-1, if you are in immediate danger.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
• Mu ltiple languages available
• C hat online:http://www.thehotline.org/
• T he hotline is answered by trained 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is confidential and referrals may be provided for services in every region of the County. Staff
can provide support, education, and safety planning. omestic Violence Services: 888-DV-LINKS (888-3854657)
• 2 4-hour domestic violence hotline
• N orth County Lifeline: (760) 726-4900
• Center for Community Solutions: (858) 2725777 24-hour, toll-free nd confidential, Countywide crisis line for crisis intervention and information referrals related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in San Diego.
• San Diego County Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Resources
• http://www.sdcda.org
• S an Diego County Stalking Information Line: (619) 515-8900
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COMMUNITY
SAN DIEGO RESIDENT,
amily and friends came from various cit ies across the states to surprise long-time San Diego resident Nancy E. Seals, who was blessed to celebrate her 100th birthday on September 21st, 2024.
Nancy and her late husband Phillip Seals Jr. relocated to San Diego in 1950. They raised 6 children (George Seals, Joe Seals, James “Skip” Seals, Germaine Seals Nailon, Denise Seals Kelley, and Felicia Seals Means-Carpenter).
Nancy is the last of 8 siblings and so blessed to look nothing close to her age. At the ripe age of 100, she has 18 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
Until the age of 75, Nancy managed and helped her son run the wellknown “Skip’s Car Wash” on Skyline Drive, where everyone who was anyone came on a Saturday morning to meet and greet one another, discuss community events, and share memories, love, and laughter while getting their vehicles cleaned and shined.
Nancy recruited and hired family, friends of family, and those who felt unemployable. At her age, she can recount some of San Diego's history back to the 1950s during segregation, and more.
To sit and listen to her storytelling is a true blessing and honor. When people ask her what her secret is for longevity her response is, “My dad raised herbs and we ate off the land.” She is an avid Word Search Puzzle enthusiast, and walking and shopping is her best therapy, along with car rides.
Nancy sat in awe and was brought to tears on several occasions as people came up to her to say, “Happy 100th Birthday”. You can hear her saying, “People really do love me!”
Thank you Nancy E. Seals for your 100 years!!!
Fostering Financial Literacy and Creativity Through Woodworking
By Edwina Hardieway
ustard Seed Wood, Incorporated, a small business founded by Edwina Hardieway, has its roots in education and a passion for woodworking. The inspiration for the corporation stemmed from Hardieway’s teaching experience in the San Diego Unified School District and her training in Nuremberg, Germany. Hardieway observed that her students often struggled to connect mathematical computations with real-world applications relevant to their future workplaces. To bridge this gap, she integrated her interest in basic woodworking into her curriculum, creating a rigorous program that not only taught mathematical principles but also introduced students to financial literacy.
At the conclusion of the Basic Woodworking Course, students are encouraged to open savings accounts to help them achieve their future goals. Utilizing Direct Instruction Techniques, students learn to assemble pre-cut furniture pieces, sand, finish, and ultimately sell their handcrafted items. Mustard Seed Wood, Inc. produces a variety of functional products, including bookracks, step stools, toy boxes, wall racks, shoe racks, and end tables.
Through their participation in these courses, students gain valuable experiences in cooperation, critical thinking, creativity, and confidence in their newly acquired skills. The program has expanded
its reach, allowing instructors to teach students at several institutions, including O'Farrell Charter High School, Samuel F.B. Morse High, San Diego Continuing Education, and various elementary schools.
While the initial goal was to instruct students aged 9 to 17, the organization has also had the plea sure of working with mature adults who appreciate the social and creative interactions provided through classes at the Joan Kroc Community Center in City Heights.
With a dedicated team that includes CEO Edwina Hardieway; and board members Marjorie Golden, Fon Sparks, and Marc Walker, Mustard Seed Wood, Incorporated aims to bring beauty to the art of woodworking, instilling skills that last a lifetime.
In a notable partnership, Habitat for Humanity has embraced Mustard Seed Wood, Incorporated's wall racks and shoe racks, which Mustard Seed donated to San Diego families moving into their new homes. Karen Begin, Habitat for Humanity’s Chief Project Officer, was pleased with the fine woodworking and the skillfully drawn logo.
Mustard Seed’s mission is to teach our youth, ages 9 to 18, to produce well-made beautiful furni ture and to know how to save their earnings
and see how money works as a legacy. For further informa tion, interested parties can contact Edwina Hardieway at ej.hardieway@gmail. com or (619) 808-6301.
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Nancy E. Seals children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Continuation Community College woodworking class at the Joan Kroc Center. PHOTO: Courtesy of Edwina Hardieway.
(L to R) Mustard Seed Wood board member, Marjorie Golden; Habitat for Humanity’s Chief Project Officer, Karen Begin; and Mustard Seed Wood founder and CEO, Edwina Hardieway on October 3, 2024, in the Habitat For Humanity offices. PHOTO: Courtesy of Edwina Hardieway.
Intercessors Gather for 3rd Annual Luncheon and Fellowship
By Terri L. Fowler
For the third year in a row worshippers and intercessory prayer leaders gathered to enjoy food, fellowship, and the foundational benefit of corporate worship. “Stay Connected with God” was the theme for the event held on Saturday, September 28 at 11 a.m. in the conference room of the Spring Valley Community Center at 8735 Jamacha Road, Spring Valley CA, 91977. And what started with a desire to bring together those who love prayer has become a mainstay for worshippers to come together weekly and support one another, deepen their knowledge of God’s Word and will, and intercede for others by bringing their concerns to the throne of God.
The group founder and pastor, Jacqueline Gusman, sees this intercessory prayer group as “gatekeepers”, as they are the first line of defense and react with the Word of God in prayer. “With all that going on in our world, we need to let people know they need to stay connected to God, we need to hear from Him,” she added.
In her view, “That is what brings about the change.” Gusman continues, “As God’s people we can bring about healing and deliverance through
prayer. We are the ‘people’ in the scripture ‘If my people, which are called by my name, are referred to by God,’” according to Pastor Gusman.
A line extended out the door of the Spring Valley Community Center on Saturday, September 30th as more than 100 guests joined founder, Pastor Jacqueline Gusman, and her intercessory team of pastors, missionaries, saints, and prayer warriors who coordinated the beautiful gathering. Each table was elegantly decorated and a meal was prepared and selected by Pastor Gusman, also a former chef.
The nourishment was served both naturally and spiritually with special guest speaker, Dr. Chandra Simmon, a pastor and intercessor, providing the latter. Her message of encouragement and instruction included ways to incorporate prayer as “a way of life and weapon” against the currents of conflict and confusion. She called intercessors frontline warriors who use prayers in warfare against the circumstances in our lives that arise in our world, our homes, and our jobs. There are plans for the 4th Annual Intercessory Prayer luncheon, but anyone can join the intercessors' prayer line Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. by dialing 1-605-475-4053. Access code: 644485#.
By Terri L. Fowler
The month of September was memorable for the members and guests at St. Stephen’s Cathedral as the 62nd Founder Month was celebrated with guest speakers and ministers. At the culmination on Sept. 29, participants witnessed a dream realized with the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a ramp allowing ease of access for the elderly, and disabled worshippers. Houses of worship are legally exempt from federal ADA requirements to make building modifications to accommodate disabled guests. The ramp will bear the name of two founding members, Lymerthy and Ricardo Hackley. It is an appropriate tribute for this new renovation, answered prayer and a vision fulfilled by many at this noted venue.
This church was established over 60 years ago with a vision to change the surrounding community by a man in his early 30’s, according to Pastor Glenn McKinney.
“My father didn’t need a ramp to enter the church, but our disabled members, guests, and the seniors needed some help getting into the church,” Pastor McKinney added. He reflected on the impact the church services and amenities offer this neighborhood, including a daycare center and senior living facilities, and he vowed that there’s more to come as he expands on the vision of his father and founding church members to make a difference in the lives of others, both naturally and spiritually.
The church was founded in the turbulent years of the 60’s by the late Bishop George Dallas McKinney and his wife, Dr. Jean C. McKinney. From September 1962 until now, this facility has sat in the corners of Imperial and Valencia Parkway/Stevens Way as a deacon of hope, help, and healing. On March 30, 2021, Pastor Glenn A. McKinney, Sr was ap-
serving as First Lady.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral COGIC offers ministry and classes all week long, including a teen activity center, Morning Prayer, Pastor’s Bible study, Men and Women’s Bible Study, 8 a.m. Sunday Morning Service, Sunday School, Grieve Support Group, Discipleship Class, Spiritual Journey Fellowship class, Young Adults Ministry, Sunshine Band, Saturday Morning Prayer Group, New Member’s Class, and more.
For Sunday morning service visit our Facebook page at Youtube@StStephensCathedralCOGIC and join us in person at 5825 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114. Visit our FB page for a listing of all the times and dates for these weekly and weekend services.
(L to R) : Pastor Jacqueline Gusman and luncheon keynote speaker, Dr. Chandra Simmons. PHOTO: Rochelle Porter Intercessor prayer gathering for Exhale Deliverance Ministry at the Spring Valley Community Center, Spring Valley, CA 91977. PHOTO: Rochelle Porter
pointed to the office of Pastor with his wife, Carolyn McKinney,
The congregation gathered at St. Stephen’s Cathedral COGIC for the 8 a.m. morning service and ribbon-cutting ceremony and fellowship brunch following the services. PHOTOS: Rochelle Porter
VOTE CENTER & BALLOT DROP BOX LOCATIONS
VOTE CENTER LOCATIONS
Select locations open October 26 - November 4, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, on Election Day, November 5, 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
CHECK THIS LIST TO FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOU OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE at www.sdvoice.info. Go to www.sdvote.com to see the entire county-wide list of voting locations.
CHULA VISTA - 91910
Chula Vista City
- 92114
Audubon School - Auditorium 8111 San Vicente St
Martin Luther King Jr Rec Ctr - Meeting Rm 6401 Skyline Dr
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library 5148 Market St
Bayview Baptist Church - Auditorium 6134 Pastor Timothy J Winters
Bethune Elementary School - Auditorium 6835 Benjamin Holt Rd
SAN DIEGO - 92115
Hoover High School - 800 Bldg JROTC Rm 4474 El Cajon Blvd, Use Highland
Crawford High School - Room 109 4191 Colts Way
Pendleton Elem School - Auditorium Half 6506 Solita Av e
Rolando Park Elem School - Auditorium 6620 Marlow e Dr
SAN DIEGO - 92116
Normal Heights Elem School - M PR 3750 Ward Rd
SAN DIEGO - 92123
Registrar of Voters 5600 Overland Ave, Suite 100
SAN DIEGO - 92182
SDSU Love Library 5500 Campanile Dr
SPRING VALLEY - 91977
Highlands Elem School - MPR 3131 S Barcelona St
Spring Valley Community Ctr - Olsen Rm 8735 Jamacha Blvd
Mt Miguel High School - Multicultural Center 8585 Blossom Ln
SOURCE: https://www.sdvote.com/content/rov/en/elections/vote-center-locations.html/
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Tips for California’s Military and Overseas Voters
YOU CAN VOTE BY MAIL OR IN PERSON:
BY MAIL OR DROP BOX: Every active, registered voter in California has been mailed a ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Election. The county elections mailed ballots on or before October 7, 2024. Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12, 2024. Or, you may personally deliver your ballot to any polling or ballot drop-off location in California by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
IN-PERSON: Polling locations are established by county elections officials and are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Early voting began October 7, 2024.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
• October 21: Last day for military or overseas voters to register to vote and request a ballot.
• October 22 – November 5: Same Day Registration is available. You may “conditionally” register and vote a provisional ballot during this time.
• October 29: Last day for military or overseas voters to update or change how they want to receive their ballot.
• November 5: Election Day. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by your county elections office no later than November 12. Faxed ballots must be delivered to your county elections office before 8:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Election Day.
BALLOT DROP BOX LOCATIONS
Orange Ave Tue, No v 5 (Election Day): Closed at 8 p.m.
EL CAJON - 92020
Grossmont College Oct 8 - Nov 4:
Veterans Office Mon - Sun: 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. 10 Griffin Dr Tue, No v 5 (Election Day): 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
ESCONDIDO - 92025
Escondido Public Librar y Oct 8 - Nov 4: 2 39 S Kalmia St Mon, Fri - Sat: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue - Thu: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sun: Closed Tue, No v 5 (Election Day): 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
ESCONDIDO - 92027
E ast Valley Oct 8 - Nov 4: Community Center Mon - Fri: 9 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. 2245 East Valley Pkwy Sat: 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Sun: Closed Tue, Nov 5 (Election Day): 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
IMPERIAL BEACH- 91932
Imperial Beach Oct 8 - Nov 4: Open 24 hours
Branch Library Tue, No v 5 (Election Day): 810 Imperial Beach Blvd Closed at 8 p.m.
JACUMBA - 91934
Jacumba Branch Librar y Oct 8 - Nov 4: Open 24 hours 44605 Old Hwy 80 Tue, No v 5 (Election Day): Closed at 8 p.m.
LA JOLLA - 92093
UCSD Price Center Loop Oct 8 - Nov 4: Open 24 hours Matthews Ln Tue, No v 5 (Election Day): Closed at 8 p.m.
LA MESA - 91942
La Mesa Branch Librar y Oct 8 - Nov 4: Open 24 hours
8074 Allison Ave Tue, No v 5 (Election Day): Closed at 8 p.m
Westmont of La Mesa Oct 8 - Nov 4: 9000 Murray Dr Mon - Sun: 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. Tue, No v 5 (Election Day): 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
LAKESIDE - 92040
Lakeside Branch Librar y Oct 8 - Nov 4: Open 24 hours 12428 Woodside Ave Tue, No v 5 (Election Day): Closed at 8 p.m.
LEMON GROVE - 91945
Bella Vista Health Center Oct 8 - Nov 4: Open 24 hours 7922 Palm St Tue, No v 5 (Election Day): Closed at 8 p.m.
HHSA Lemon Gro ve Oct 8 - Nov 4: Open 24 hours
Live Well Center Tue, No v 5 (Election Day): 7065 Broadway Closed at 8 p.m.
Lemon Grov e Oct 8 - Nov 4: Branch Librar y Mon, Wed - Thu: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
3001 School Ln Tue: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fri - Sat: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun: Closed Tue, No v 5 (Election Day): 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
NATIONAL CITY - 91950
Lincoln Acres Oct 8 - Nov 4: Open 24 hours
Branch Library Tue, No v 5 (Election Day): 2725 Granger Ave Closed at 8 p.m.
National City Oct 8 - Nov 4: Open 24 hours
Public Library Tue, No v 5 (Election
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
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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:
CLASSIFIEDS / LEGAL NOTICES
12/01/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: California Community College Cross Country and Track Coaches Association 645 Vista Santa Rosalia San Diego, CA 92154
State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 11, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 11, 2029 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07
to receive Electronic Proposals for the below named Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation may be obtained from the City's website at: https://www.sandiego.gov/cip/ bidopps RFP Title: As-Needed Airport Design Contract Numbers: H2326208A,
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019887
Fictitious business name(s):
We Billing Services Located at: 5116 Plain St San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 10/01/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Oh Three Eleven 5116 Palin St San Diego, CA 92114 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 2, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 2, 2029 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07
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This business is conducted by: A Corporation
The first day of business was: 05/31/1997
INVITE TO BIDS
This business is hereby registered by the following: Texas Street Shell Services Inc
3810 Massachusetts Ave La Mesa, CA 92941
State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 10, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 10, 2029 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019148
Fictitious business name(s): elizabeth's kitchen llc Located at: 264 Elvado Way San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Elizabeth's Kitchen LLC 264 Elvado Way San Diego, CA 92114 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019658
Fictitious business name(s): Nextdoor Located at: 7235 El Cajon Blvd Spring Valley, CA 92115 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 01/05/2023
This business is hereby registered by the following: Duke & Leong LLC 7235 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115
State of Incorporation/ Organization:
California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 30, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 30, 2029 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020380
Fictitious business name(s): Caribbean west indian association sd
cwiasd Located at: 1245 Elkelton Blvd Spring Valley, CA 91977
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Rachael A. Russel 1245 Elkelton Blvd Spring Valley, CA 91977
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 09, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 09, 2029 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020378
Fictitious business name(s): young women conference san diego
ywcsd Located at: 1245 Elkelton Blvd Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: CBNC In Action P.O. Box 153843 San Diego, CA 92195 State of Incorporation: California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 09, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 09, 2029 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019369
Fictitious business name(s): Laugh Out Loud Boxes Located at: 4607 Constance Dr. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby
registered by the following: Tara Delbene Ryan 4607 Constance Dr. San Diego, CA 92115
Nicholas Michael Ryan 4607 Constance Dr. San Diego, CA 92115
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 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019994
Fictitious business name(s): Roma & Associates Located at: 6221 Lake Albano Ave San Diego, CA 92119
County of San Diego
This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 01/01/2023
This business is hereby registered by the following: Catherine Marie Roma P.O. Box 191297 San Diego, CA 92159
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 03, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 03, 2029 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019521
Fictitious business name(s): Mischief Printing Co. Located at: 235 Town Center Parkway Santee, CA 92071 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: Javier Morales 235 Town Center Parkway Santee, CA 92071
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 27, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 27, 2029 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018226
Fictitious business name(s): Red Carpet Pet Grooming Located at: 1124 S Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054 County of San Diego This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 06/17/2019
This business is hereby registered by the following: Asha D. Banks 1124 S Coast Hwy Oceanside, CA 92054
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 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019970
Fictitious business name(s): Love & Bake Love and Bake Located at: 6426 Skyline Drive San Diego, CA 92114
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: Amaya Yvonne Ford-Marrs 6426 Skyline Drive San Diego, CA 92114
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 03, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 03, 2029 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019877
Fictitious business name(s): Bright Star Academy
Portillo Febe Family Child Care Located at: 5430 Lenox Drive San Diego, CA 92114
County of San Diego
This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 07/25/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Febe Ester Portillo 5430 Lenox Drive San Diego, CA 92114
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 02, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 02, 2029
10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019901
Fictitious business name(s): RC Builders Located at: 2806 Fairmount Ave #4 San Diego, CA 92105
County of San Diego
This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 10/02/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Andres Joan Ramirez 2806 Fairmount Ave #4 San Diego, CA 92105
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 02, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 02, 2029 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019782
Fictitious business name(s): Sea Sessions Located at: 1450 Harbor Island Dr STE 203 San Diego, CA 92101
County of San Diego
This business is A Corporation
The first day of business was: 09/01/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Infinity Yachts INC 1450 Harbor Island Dr STE 203 San Diego, CA 92101
State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 01, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 01, 2029 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
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 2024-9019451
Fictitious business name(s): M & G Plumbing Tavo Plumbing Located at: 3650 S. Cordoba Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is An Individual
The first day of business was: 04/01/2013
This business is hereby registered by the following: Gustavo Avila 3650 S. Cordoba Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 26, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on September 26, 2029 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019290
Fictitious business name(s): Joy Master Stylist
No Kids Allowed Located at: 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
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
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 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
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 24CU016253C
Petitioner or Attorney: Erix Franki Gaxiola
To All Interested Persons:
Petitioner
Eric Franki Gaxiola
filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Eric Franki Gaxiola
PROPOSED NAME: Eric Garofano
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 27, 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.
The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Case Number: 24CU015267C
Petitioner or Attorney: Dang Hai Tran
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Dang Hai Tran filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Dang Hai Tran
PROPOSED NAME: Derrick Dang Hai Tran
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 26, 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.
The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 24CU013790C
Petitioner or Attorney: Nicolette Ashley Herrera
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner
Nicolette Ashley Herrera filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Nicolette Ashley Herrera
PROPOSED NAME: Nicolette Ashley Boucher
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 19, 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.
The address of the court is:
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 24CU013832C
Petitioner or Attorney: Alia Amor Paz Sharareh
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Alia Amor Paz Sharareh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Alia Amor Paz Sharareh
PROPOSED NAME:
Alia Amor Paz
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 19, 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.
The address of the court is:
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
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 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
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.
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
The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date Any Petition for the name
(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
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will electronically receive written qualifications and proposals for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: CC25-0529-52-00-00 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS (RFQ/P) FOR SOLAR POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS AT 9 SITES (GROUP B) Mandatory site visit scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024, starting at Rolando Park Elementary School, 6620 Marlowe Drive, San Diego, CA 92115. The
Green Elementary School, 7030 Wandermere Drive, San Diego, CA 92119, Foster Elementary School, 6550 51st Street, San Diego, CA 92120, Kumeyaay Elementary School, 6475 Antigua Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92124. Mandatory site visit scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024, outside of the main office of Dana Middle School, 1775 Chatsworth Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92106. Upon completion of the first site, contractors shall proceed to the following sites in the order listed: Linda Vista Elementary School, 2772 Ulric Street, San Diego, CA 92111, Montgomery Middle School, 2470 Ulric Street, San Diego, CA 92111, Innovation Middle School, 5095 Arvinels Avenue, San Diego, CA 92117, Curie Elementary School, 4080 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122. Prime contractors must be present at all 9 sites in order to participate in this RFQ/P. All attendees must preregister with the District prior to attending the site walk at sandiegounified.org/sitewalks. The RFQ/P package may be downloaded free of charge at the District’s online Planroom at sandiegousdplans. com. All responses to the RFQ/P must be received electronically via PlanetBids before 1:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 18, 2024. Prime contractors interested in submitting a proposal must go to tinyurl.com/
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 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)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 9/26, 10/03, 10/10, 10/17
SUMMONS (Citation Judicial)
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Hall of Justice 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Case Number: 37-2024-00013513-CU-ORCTL
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Ryan Walker Wilson
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Robert Okerlund
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Time: 5 pm -
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.
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the following information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Website (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.
NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case
AVISO! Lo han demandando. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.
una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de extención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no concoe a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California County of San Diego Hall of Justice 330 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o el demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Samuel A. Sue III (201817) Law Offices of Samuel A. Sue 310 Third Ave STE B1 Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 475-4368
Date (Fecha): 03/25/2024
Clerk, by (Secretario) K. Winburn, Deputy (Adjunto)
NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant
Summons Filed: 03/22/2024
(SEAL)
Published in The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Peter Elgesem, Jr. 24PE002103C
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Peter Elgesem, Jr.
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Ralph Hogarth in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego
estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.
A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on November 13, 2024 at 1:30 PM in Department 502 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 Central - Probate Division If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.
If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: K. Maxwell Nuyen Probate
The Petition for Probate requests that be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order
Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue
The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.
The petition requests authority to administer the ELECTION NIGHT WATCH PARTY Join us for live coverage, real-time results and great company
ARTS & CULTURE
Hope, Joy, and Inspiration At Monterey Jazz Festival 67
By Barbara Smith Contributing Writer
Samara Joy’s opening night performance at the Monterey Jazz Festival (MJF) set the mood for a weekend infused with hope, joy, and the magical power of music to unite. The 24-year-old Grammy winner headlined a 3-day musical celebration that featured iconic artists including Stanley Clarke, Joshua Redman, Jason Moran, Gerald Clayton, Kyle Eastwood, the Blind Boys of Alabama, and Mavis Staples, along with up-and-coming young lions in the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, HBCU and Women in Jazz Combo student jammers, and Berklee’s Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice musicians.
Joy’s unique capacity to interpret and illuminate her selections was front and center, backed by her stellar ensemble. Saturday showcased the legendary Blind Boys of Alabama joined by blues giant Bobby Rush. Rush at age 90 is one of the oldest active bluesmen, and his vocal and instrumental chops are still soulfully intact. The Blind Boys, who rose as teens from the Alabama Institute for the Blind in the 1930’s, are revered as gospel titans.
Stanley Clarke’s Saturday night performance marked the bass master’s first time on the Monterey stage as a band leader, and the 6’3” jazz-fusion icon’s extended set mesmerized, with tributes to Miles Davis and John Coltrane, for whom Clarke wrote “Song to John.”
A special presentation of the inaugural Cultural Leadership Award on Sunday by actor Morgan Freeman to his longtime pal, MJF Board member and devoted jazz enthusiast/composer Clint Eastwood, offered a historic moment, made sweeter by Eastwood’s son Kyle’s “Eastwood Symphonic” homage to his father, which featured the younger Eastwood’s quintet and the Monterey Symphony.
Sunday’s much-anticipated appearance by Mavis Staples did not disappoint.
The Grammy Lifetime Achievement awardee delivered, her gravelly voice, both passionate and caressing, bringing it home for the adoring crowd.
“The spirit of jazz is one of innovation,” said MJF’s new artistic director Darin Atwater. The 54-year-old, who is the first African American to hold the position, offers a vision that preserves the legacy of the Festival but also reaches out to younger Gen Y and millennials, newcomers to the jazz scene, many of whom flocked to performances by jazz/hip hop artist Robert Glasper’s and trumpeter Keyon Harrold’s performances.
“I was here when Jimi Hendrix tore up his guitar,” enthused Anthony Kidd, referring to the famed 1967 Monterey Pop Festival that showcased Otis Redding, Janus Joplin, Lou Rawls and led him to MJF the following year.
Other highlights: New Orleans Groove Masters, featuring Jason Marsalis on drums and vibraphone; wild and spirited percussionist Cristian Pepin & Orquesta Bembé; New York-based vocalist, Somi paid homage to Miriam Makeba and Nina Simone;” and Artist-in-Resident Jason Moran and NGJO
Director Gerald Clayton led the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, a powerful reminder of the MJF’s primary mission in promoting musical and personal growth through their phenomenal jazz education program.
PHOTOS: Earl Edwards
Blind Boys of Alabama
Stanley Clarke Bobby Rush
Morgan Freeman
Mavis Staples
Samara Joy
Keyon Harrold, Mumu Fresh
Gospel Choir.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
OBITUARIES
Logans
SUNRISE 10/15/1954
SUNSET 10/01/2024 Ellis Dwain
Ellis Dwain Logans, born on October 15, 1954, in San Diego, California, was the cherished eldest son of Ellis and Estella Mae Logans. He grew up alongside siblings Shelia, Darryl, and Sharon, later gaining two bonus sisters, Denise and Abbie, through his father’s marriage to Bettye V. Though the family moved from San Diego, Ellis cherished visits with Aunt Ruby and her children.
Ellis discovered his passion for tennis at Poinsettia Park, where he not only excelled as a player but also became a coach. It was there that he met Pamela and her daughter, Shanda, in 1981, leading to a fresh start in San Diego, where they married and raised 3 daughters, including Ellisabeth and Paige.
He founded Logans Marketing, providing office supplies and later expanded into construction brokerage. For over 38 years, Ellis ran his business from downtown San Diego, known for his vibrant personality and commitment to helping others. He loved traveling with his family and instilled a love for tennis in his daughters, believing in its lifelong benefits. A dedicated member of the Mt. View Sports & Racquet Club, Ellis worked tirelessly for youth tennis programs, ensuring underprivileged children had opportunities to play. He was a generous friend, mentor, and a constant support to many.
Ellis passed away on October 1, 2024.
Ellis’ spirit and impact will be deeply missed. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend, embodying love and excellence in all he did. His legacy will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.
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.
The Importance of Good Credit
By Lindiwe Vilakazi
Financial literacy helps lead to good credit, and a strong credit score is critical to financial stability. However, financial literacy often varies within the African American population, leaving many to fall victim to the hardships that come with low credit scores.
Nerdwallet reports: “A good credit history shows potential lenders that you have a track record of repaying borrowed money as agreed. That can reassure them that you’re likely to do so in the future and are a desirable customer. A solid credit history can also be important to potential landlords, employers and, in many states, insurers.”
According to the Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) credit scoring model, credit scores are rated within five specific categories, being: Poor credit (300-579), Fair credit (580-669), Good credit (670-739), Very good credit (740-799), and Excellent credit (800-850).
Financial research shows significant disparities among various racial and ethnic groups. The Urban Institute reported median credit scores in majority Black, Hispanic, White, and Native American communities.
Median numbers showed that White and Hispanic communities held the highest median scores. Conversely, Native American and Black communi -
ties maintained the lowest scores, with credit scores within Black communities averaging 627 in the ‘Fair’ range.
Benefits of Good Credit And How to Obtain Better Scores
Good to Excellent credit scores beget optimal results when renting and house-hunting, while even impacting some prospective employers’ decision if they chose to review credit score in the hiring process.
With good credit, people are more likely to be approved by lenders and banks for credit applications (including loans or mortgages, and credit cards), while also likening the offering of lower interest rates, saving a substantial amount of money over time. In addition, good credit can assist with better loan terms, receiving higher credit limits on credit cards, or securing a lower fixed-rate mortgage.
Likewise, a positive credit score can help interested buyers receive better cars and home insurance rates. In addition, car insurance companies will consider credit-based scores to determine monthly premiums in certain states where this practice is allowed.
When a credit score is deemed low, there are often higher premiums.
A strong credit score is largely based on personal credit habits that are imperative to improve for an easier live -
lihood. Here are a few tips on what habits to adopt to ascend into the good to excellent credit score range:
• Pay Bills On Time: Your payment history makes up roughly 35% of your credit score, making your credit card due dates all the more imperative to adhere to. Missing credit card payments will also bear extremely negative effects on your credit score.
• M anaging Your Credit History Responsibly: A credit report only keeps track of active credit accounts, which is why it negatively impacts your credit score to close old credit cards. Closing an old credit account shortens your credit history and adversely affects your score.
Credit Utilization: Your credit utilization ratio reflects the amount of available credit that is being used. Under this circumstance, it is suggested to use below 30% of your available credit to maintain a strong credit score. For example, if you have $6,000 in available credit, it is best to not exceed $1,800 in your overall card balances.
This article originally appeared in the Washington Informer.
5 Tips to Simplify Your Workday
Optimizing your workday through careful preparation and effective time management can create a more harmonious balance between your professional and personal life. Finding ways to simplify the day, both at home and on the job, can help you make the most of every minute, so you feel less rushed and better prepared to manage whatever the day throws your way.
1. Wake Up on Time
Starting the day with a bang, set ting an alarm, and sticking to it can be the secret ingredient to a super productive day. Hitting snooze not only makes you groggy, but it cuts into valuable time you need to start your morning routine. Plan to get up late enough to feel rested but early enough to accomplish important tasks,
such as breakfast, which gives your body and mind the energy they need for a busy day. Consistent bed and wake-up times can improve the quality of your sleep, giving you the extra boost you need.
2. Grocery Shop at the Start of the Week
Use your weekends wisely with a smart strategy and foresight to plan ahead so you can save time when workdays get away from you. Planning and prepping meals and keeping your pantry stocked with easy-prep items ensures you’re fueling your body, keeping burnout at bay.
3. Keep Your Calendar Organized
Juggling deadlines, meetings, and ongoing tasks can be an organizational hassle, but effectively mastering your calendar can make all the difference. Make it a habit to answer meeting requests and ensure they get logged into your calendar promptly. Then, like a pro, schedule other commitments around the meetings, blocking off time as necessary to ensure you leave adequate time at your desk to get your work done. Use your calendar’s
labeling and organization tools to help keep you on track. For example, you might color code priority items differently than tasks or meetings that could be moved if necessary.
4. Simplify Workday Lunches
Bringing your lunch to work can be an ultimate time-saving hack. Enjoying a tasty dish in the breakroom gives you a change of scenery and lets you reset your brain without losing travel time by heading to the nearest drive-thru.
5. Condense Meetings
Whether scheduled or impromptu, meetings can quickly feel like they’re consuming your entire day. If possible, set your calendar availability so you’re only able to take meetings in the late morning or early afternoon. This nifty trick ensures you have ample time to kickstart and wrap up your day with top-priority tasks. Host standing meetings so participants are focused on the topic at hand and less likely to engage in distracting chatter. Prepare agendas for meetings so you can stay on track and handle off-topic discussions outside of meeting times.
Source: Family Features
Harris’ plan includes protections for Black men who invest in cryptocurrency and other digital assets, acknowledging that over 20% of Black Americans have owned these assets. Among her goals is establishing a regulatory framework to safeguard digital investments, ensuring that Black men are protected as they participate in the burgeoning digital economy. The framework would set standards to protect investors from fraud and provide educational resources on digital asset management.
Health Equity and Addressing Medical Debt
Health equity remains a cornerstone of Harris’ agenda. Harris proposes capping insulin costs at $35 per month and limiting out-of-pocket expens -
es on prescription drugs to $2,000 annually. Additionally, she said she would expand funding for sickle cell research and build a national database to improve prevention and treatment.
To tackle the burden of medical debt, which disproportionately affects Black men, Harris proposes removing medical debt from credit reports and working with states to relieve outstanding medical debt.
Affordable Housing, Homeownership, and Financial Literacy
Harris further proposes building three million affordable housing units during her first term to address the housing crisis. She would offer up to $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, aiming to triple the number of new Black homeowners annually by the end of her
term. The initiative would specifically target those who have been unable to buy homes due to a lack of generational wealth, which disproportionately affects Black families.
Community Events and Outreach
As part of her outreach to Black men, the Harris-Walz campaign is launching several community-centered events. The “Black Men Huddle Up” initiative will feature NFL and NCAA watch parties in battleground states, where Black men can discuss the upcoming election and its implications for their communities. In addition, the campaign will host a series of Economic Freedom Talks, with notable Black entrepreneurs discussing strategies for business growth and financial independence.
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BLACK HISTORY
1928
LERONE BENNETT JR. IS BORN
Lerone Bennett Jr. was a renowned historian of African American history, authoring numerous articles, poems, short stories, and over nine influential books. Born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, on October 17th, he graduated from Morehouse College in 1949 and began his journalism career at the Atlanta Daily World. By 1958, he was senior editor at Ebony, where he was encouraged to write accessible history for a broader audience.
His seminal work, Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America, 1619-1962, published in 1963, explored the long history of black slavery and racial segregation in America. Bennett's contributions include influential books such as What Manner of Man, a biography of Martin Luther King Jr., and Forced into Glory: Abraham Lincoln’s White Dream. He received numerous accolades throughout his career and passed away in Chicago on February 14, 2018.
1956
MAE JEMISON IS BORN
Mae C. Jemison was born on October 17, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama, and moved to Chicago at age three. Jemison graduated high school with honors and attended Stanford University, earning degrees in chemical engineering and African American studies.
She then attended Cornell University Medical School, graduating in 1981, and volunteered in a Thai refugee camp while participating in health studies in Kenya. In 1987, she joined NASA and became the first African American woman in space during the STS-47 mission in September 1992. After resigning from NASA in 1993, she founded The Earth We Share, a space camp for youth, and taught at Dartmouth College from 1995 to 2002. Currently, she directs the Jemison Institute for Advancing Technology in developing countries.
