A Look At Early Vote Returns & What We
By Dr. John E. Warren
While the election returns for Vice President Harris and Former President Donald Trump remain too close to call, it looks like the Republicans have regained control of the Senate and the House remains unknown. However, on the Down Ballot, results remain much like we called them in our endorsements. Congressman Adam Sheff is holding his lead; Dr. Alikla Weber goes to the State Senate while Dr. Lashea Sharp Collins goes to the 79th Assembly District seat if her lead holds up; Mayor Todd Gloria retains his seat; Heather Ferbert becomes City Attorney for the City of San Diego; our choices for the County Board of Supervisors hold true with Nora Vargas keeping her seat, as does Joel Anderson; and Tara Lawson Remer beating off former Mayor Kevin Faulconer. San Diego City Council members retain their seats.
Will Taxpayers Be Funding Yet Another In-Custody Jail Death?
Keith Bach, 63, was found unresponsive on the floor of his holding cell at the San Diego County Central Jail last September. His insulin pump was found beeping next to his lifeless body when officers discovered him.
Deputies at the downtown jail had denied Bach his proper insulin dosage for 24-hours, despite knowledge of his type-one diabetic condition. At 4 a.m. on Sept. 28, 2023, Bach, a 20 year military veteran, died of diabetic ketoacidosis. Since Bach was dependent on others for his care, the manner of death was ruled as a homicide by the medical examiner’s office.
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How Structural Racism Accelerates Aging
Researchers Launch $3.7 Million Study
By Stacy M. Brown
SENIOR
A group of researchers from Rutgers University and Michigan State University have launched a major study to examine the longterm effects of structural racism on cognitive aging, physical decline, and frailty—particularly in Black Americans. A five-year grant from the National Institute on Aging, a division of the National Institutes of Health, will support the study under the direction of Danielle L. Beatty Moody, an associate professor at Rutgers University, and Richard C. Sadler, an associate professor at Michigan State.
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On a national scale, there is much heart-felt disappointment over what is shaping up as a Donald Trump win in spite of 34 criminal convictions and a host of legal actions. Some of these numbers could change in the days ahead but history suggests they will hold.
By Edward Henderson CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA
As America elects a new President this week — and a slate of new elected officials at the local and state level — the voices of young voters in California are resounding as political campaigns and policy makers order their priorities and shape their messages to include their perspectives and respond to their concerns.
But what are those issues on the minds of the next generation of California’s electorate in 2024?
Power California, an organization that informs and empowers young voters, and Latino Decisions, a political research company, set out to answer this question in their Rising Electorate Survey, whose findings were released earlier this fall.
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited San Diego wastewater treatment facilities last week to assess rehabilitation efforts and the ongoing sewage crisis, a long-standing environmental and public health issue.
The Tijuana River has fueled a decadeslong pollution crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border, impacting public health, closing beaches, and severely degrading the Tijuana River Estuary and coastal waters from Tijuana to Coronado.
Since October 2023, a staggering 31 billion gallons of raw sewage, polluted stormwater and trash have flowed down the Tijuana River Valley and into the Pacific Ocean, according to local environmental organization San Diego Coastkeeper.
The survey polled 1,754 young Californians ages 18-30 on the issues they cared about the most. While many of the findings showed a growing stress and uncertainty surrounding rent control, housing, better wages and special interest groups being too involved in government, nearly half of the young Californians surveyed believed things will get better in the future.
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In his first visit to the treatment plants, Gov. Gavin Newsom joined San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas on Monday Oct. 28 for a briefing and a status update on the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant (SBIWTP).
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Amid ongoing sewage crisis
Yusef Miller, representing the San Diego branch of NAACP, and North County Racial Justice Coalition, regarding the lawsuit filed against the County of San Diego, City of Chula Vista, and NaphCare Inc.
PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/Voice & Viewpoint Staff
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DEATH
Bach’s case is a part of a growing amount of preventable deaths that have occurred in San Diego jail systems in the last two decades.
In what’s becoming a familiar scene, activists, loved ones, and civil rights attorneys on behalf of the Bach family joined outside the San Diego Central Jail Thursday to announce a lawsuit against the County of San Diego and detention personnel responsible for Bach’s death.
“We are here to bring justice to the Bach family and demand change now,” said John Gomez, the civil rights lawyer representing the Bach family. “All too many San Diego citizens come here to die. Too many families have lost loved ones.”
Just four months ago, the county reached a historic $15 million dollar settlement with the family of Elisa Serna, a 24-year-old pregnant woman who died due to medical negligence while she was booked at the Las Colinas Detention facility in 2019. It was the largest settlement the county has made over wrongful death, but it was not the Sheriff’s Department footing the bill.
“It comes from you and I, taxpayers,” said Yusef Miller, Executive Director of the North County Racial Justice Coalition.
One million of the settlement came from the medical group responsible for Serna’s care, the other $14 million was paid out by the county. Miller along with the family of Elisa Serna have since become fierce advocates in the fight to hold
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“For us, there are several things we know and several things that we can expect in the next four years, including that young Californians, Gen Zs, and aging millennials will become the largest political voting bloc here in California,” said Saa’un Bell, Senior Associate Director of Power California.”
Among responders to the survey, 35% were Latino or Hispanic, 25% Black, 20% Asian American and Pacific Islander, 16% were White, non-Hispanic. There were about 4% identifying with some other racial groups, which includes those who identify as Indigenous. In terms of geography, 28% of the participants surveyed came from Los Angeles County, followed by 16% from the Bay Area, 16% from the Central Valley. And the remainder of the sample, which was roughly 40%, came from other parts of the state.
NEWSOM
The primary function of The South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant, built in the early 1990’s, was to treat wastewater pumped from Tijuana before it was discharged into the Pacific Ocean. However, the plant’s capacity has been significantly outpaced by Tijuana's explosive growth and the increasing volume of wastewater generated.
Thanks to partnerships with California’s congressional delegation and the Biden-Harris administration, Gov. Newsom helped secure $453 million in the last two years to go towards “critical upgrades” to the South Bay
RACISM
The research team plans to explore how lifetime exposure to structural racism in neighborhoods affects the aging process. The study will involve 800 Black and white participants from Baltimore who have been tracked for over two decades as part of a larger project on healthy aging in diverse neighborhoods. The long-term data will allow researchers to examine the cumulative impact of historical, enduring, and contemporary markers of structural racism.
In a news release, Moody and Sadler asserted that the study moves beyond traditional research focused only on residential segregation or redlining. “It’s not just redlining, and it’s not just segregation,” they said. “The patterns of racist, discriminatory practices go far deeper. We need to comprehensively document the full array of tools used to entrench structural racism in our urban landscapes to understand why racial inequities persist across numerous health outcomes.”
the San Diego Sheriff’s Department accountable for the ongoing inmate deaths.
A state audit released in 2022 identified San Diego County jail systems as being one of the deadliest in the state, documenting 185 in-custody deaths between 2006 and 2020.
“The high rate of deaths in San Diego County’s jails compared to other counties raises concerns about underlying systemic issues with the Sheriff’s Department’s policies and practices,” the review states, noting deficiencies with how the Sheriff’s Department provides care for incarcerated individuals.
Bach was taken into custody by Chula Vista police officers on Sept. 25 for vandalism and making criminal threats, according to sheriff’s office reports.
Prior to booking, he was transported to Scripps Mercy Hospital for a medical clearance, where doctors noted that Bach’s insulin pump needed to be refilled. Once booked, lawsuit filings state, “Keith asked several deputies on numerous occasions [for insulin] and his requests went ignored.”
Other inmates also attempted to assist Keith in requesting insulin, pointing out to deputies that his pump was beeping and empty.
“Despite all of this, he received no insulin and no medical visits for more than 24 hours straight, as a result of that brutal and inhumane indifference, he died a terrible, horrible, painful death,” Gomez stated at the press conference.
The lawsuit is filed by Keith’s wife of 35-years,
Economic pressures were one of the areas covered in the survey. One in 4 young Californians have thought about leaving the state, taken on a second job or postponed bills. One in 5 is supporting friends and family or had to choose between rent and paying their bills. For young Black and Latino Californians, the impacts of economic insecurity were more significant. Young Black and Latino Californians are more likely to have a second job or report postponing bills and 1 in 5 young Black Californians have moved back home with family.
Kaja Wilson, a youth member of Power California living in Fresno, spoke during a digital webinar organized by the organization. She shared her perspective on the priorities of young voters in the state.
“Young people are still having a hard time seeing ourselves reach milestones like home ownership, savings, investments, and personal development, all the while we deal with the burden of
International Wastewater Treatment Plant.
“With upgrades to facilities on both sides of the border, sewage flows are expected to be reduced by up to 90%,” Gov. Newsom said.
The fallback on this for South Bay residents has led to polluted air and contaminated beach waters, generating a trend in gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea as well as symptoms associated with asthma among residents.
“Pollution in the Tijuana River Valley is the number one environmental health crisis impacting our region, and Governor Newsom coming to San Diego for today’s briefing shows his steadfast commitment to our communities,”
In addition to exploring how non-Black res idents in the same communities are affected, the researchers said they would investigate personal experiences with discrimination and biological and social factors that influence risk and resilience. The authors expect the study will inform strategies to address racial inequi ties in accelerated aging, particularly in com munities where Black Americans live and age in place.
Once completed, researchers said they would share the results with participants and local stakeholders to support ongoing advocacy and policy efforts to achieve health equity. Moody and Sadler hope the study’s findings will help drive transformative change, particularly in housing and neighborhood environments.
“We are not only looking at the past or pres ent,” Sadler remarked. “We’re also aiming to influence the future of health equity in com munities where Black Americans continue to take the hardest hits.”
Ceceila. While her husband was in custody, she received notifications of his pump being empty and went to the jail to bring him more insulin.
She was told he would be taken care of by the jail’s medical staff and deputies.
“They took away the love of my life,” Cecila tearfully said.
NaphCare, the county contracted medical group, is also listed in the civil claim.
In addition to making a plea for the District Attorney and State Attorney General to hold the Sheriff’s Department accountable, advocates also
debt, including student loans. Over the last year at Power California, I've seen the potential of young people to show our power. We've been working on a rent control campaign. I've been activated to get the Fresno community members to take action on local issues. It's possible to create a better and affordable future for me and my community, and a world that's easier for us all to navigate.”
Dr. Andrew Proctor, Senior Analyst for Latino Decisions, was one of the leads facilitating the young voter survey and shared his analysis of the data collected during the Power California webinar.
“Many young Californians blame low wages, elected officials, and corporate landlords for the housing crisis. Things are so bad that one in four young Californians have considered leaving the state. Young Californians are also motivated by their experiences with economic insecurity as well as their commitments to social justice
said Chairwoman Vargas.
Other efforts to address the crisis were a part of District 3 Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer’s submission for the Environmental Protection Agency to investigate the Tijuana River Valley for harmful toxins in the soil, sediment, and groundwater. This would be necessary to qualify the Tijuana River Valley as a “superfund site” which would unlock federal funding to clean up hazardous waste.
“The EPA must act now to designate the Tijuana River Valley as a Superfund site. Our South Bay communities have a right to breathe clean air, drink safe water, and live without fear of contamination. We owe it to every family, every child, and every resident who’s been forced to
called upon the San Diego Board of Supervisors to make a response.
The Board of Supervisors currently controls the $1.2 billion budget of the Sheriff’s Department.
“They control the purse strings of the Sheriff’s Department, and have the power to say ‘unless you make these changes, you’re not going to get the funding for other projects,” said Miller.
“We did not harm these people, but we’re paying for it. The Sheriff’s Department has a billion dollar budget. They’ll never feel the pressure if they’re not forced to make changes.”
causes. Economic concerns, including inflation and housing, are top issues that they want the government to address, and those issues are motivating their decision to turn out and vote in 2024.”
The survey also found strong support for rent control laws and addressing climate change. Reproductive rights and gun control are also salient issues for young Californians, and they are active participants in several movements for social justice. However, individuals taking the survey also shared their belief that organizations and political parties are not reaching out and engaging the full potential of young Californians.
“There are many narratives that young people, young voters, are apathetic, pessimistic, and cynical. Those narratives are out of context — and not true,” said Bell.
live with this toxic pollution for far too long.” said Mayor Paloma Aguirre, Imperial Beach.
Meanwhile, the county has allocated $2.7 million to go towards the distribution of free air purifiers for thousands of impacted families in the South Bay, and has also secured a partnership with the CDC to perform a health assessment survey with impacted residents.
“I have said time and again that the only way we will solve this crisis is by working together. Our collaboration with Governor Newsom, as well as our federal partners, is critically important. We’re working to put forward our best collective efforts to restore and protect our region,” said Chairwoman Vargas.
Cecilia Bach, widow of Keith Bach, speaks at a press conference on Oct. 24 regarding the lawsuit filed against the County of San Diego, City of Chula Vista, and NaphCare Inc. for her husband's death while in custody at the San Diego Central Jail. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt, Voice & Viewpoint Staff
REMEMBERING AFRICAN AMERICAN VETERANS WITH HONOR
By Dr. John E. Warren
On November 11, 2019 Americans honored those brave men and women who have served in the military. It all started on November 11, 1918 when an Armistice between the Allied forces of World War I and Germany went into effect. In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11th Armistice Day, in recognition of the end of the War that was to end all Wars. In 1938, the U.S. Congress passed an Act declaring November 11, Armistice Day, a national holiday. In 1954, after World War II, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed and the Congress approved changing the name Armistice Day to Veterans Day, honoring all Americans who had served in all wars.
But the celebrations we have today do not do justice to the African Americans who have fought and died for America, in spite of the racism and segregated practices that have denied us full and equal treatment. Consider the following Hall of Fame of African Americans who have served and in many instances, died for this country:
Crispus Attucks, son of a slave, first American casualty of the Revolutionary War. March 5, 1770; Nurse Susie King Taylor, who in the 1800s, when it was illegal for African
Americans to be educated, snuck in lessons at an underground school which she built with her passion to help others. She met and worked alongside Clara Barton, founder of the Red Cross.
During the Civil War; Lewis Martin of the 29th U.S. Colored Infantry, who lost a leg and an arm following the Battle of the Crater in July 1864; the Buffalo Soldiers, as the Colored Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry became known, who fought both in the Civil War and the Indian Wars where they got the name “Buffalo” from Native Americans; and Corporal Freddie Stowers, who led the allBlack 371st Infantry Regiment in France in a successful battle against German troops and was recommended for the Medal of Honor which was not given to him until 70 years later and awarded posthumously to his family. We also remember Corporal John T. Van Rensalier of the 350th HQ. Battalion who was awarded the French Legion of Honor in WWI; Doris “Dorie” Miller, a Mess Stewart in the U.S. Navy, who became the first African American to win the Navy Cross based on service at Pearl Harbor in WWII. Let us not forget African American women like Colonel Margaret Barley serving in WWI and fighting for integrated military housing when Blacks were still fighting and living in a segregated army.
Let us remember Colonel Charles Young, the 3rd African American to graduate from West Point Military Academy and the first African American to reach the rank of “Colonel” in the U.S. Army; or the Tuskegee Airmen, Colored fighter pilots who never lost a plane they were escorting during WWII and paved the way for more than 1.2 million African Americans to enter the service during and following that war.
We have seen from history that African Americans who fought for the freedom of others on distant shores, came home to disenfranchisement, segregation, and subhuman treatment on every front where they should have received respect and equality for having served. We have seen from a historical point that a Black soldier named Charles Lewis, recently discharged from the military, was
lynched in uniform in Hichman, Kentucky; in 1944, four Black soldiers after a white store owner claimed they tried to take over his place; in 1947, we repeat, how Joe Nathan Roberts, a Black Navy Veteran studying at Temple University on the G.I. Bill was abducted and shot because he wouldn’t say “Sir” to white men.
What is so important about these stories today is that if the opposition to “Critical Race Theory” is allowed to be implemented on the scale white legislatures and school boards are trying to do, to sanitize all discussion of America’s racist past, these stories will be lost along with the racist history they represent. Let us not forget that we have over 99 African American servicemen who earned and received the Medal of Honor in battle, fighting, and in some cases dying for a country who would only honor them when the flag was draped over their coffins and “Taps” played at their graveside.
We remember with pride our pioneering Black generals like General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr., U.S. Army, the first African American to obtain that rank in the U.S. Army, and his son Benjamin Oliver Davis, Jr., U.S. Air Force, as well as General Daniel “Chappy” James, fighter pilot, U.S. Air Force and General Colin Powell, City College of New York ROTC graduate who rose to become a four star general and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, twice, as well as the first African American Secretary of State under President George Bush.
Of the 3470 Medals of Honor given out since the beginning of this Award, 89 have been given to African Americans and the first African American to receive one was William Carney on July 18, 1863.
So, this Veterans Day, all African Americans have a very special and proud history to celebrate, recognizing that among those we honor and remember are our own countless “Band of Brothers and Sisters” that must not be forgotten in the first of Parades and Holiday Sales. “And still we rise.”
CONCERNED ABOUT DEMOCRACY IN 2024? YOUR SCHOOL BOARD COULD HOLD THE KEY
By Ethan Ashley CO-CEO & COFOUNDER OF SCHOOL BOARD PARTNERS
Education has always been a contentious issue, but as we approach the 2024 elections, it’s become ground zero for broader cultural and political clashes. Book bans targeting diverse and inclusive materials are on the rise, and restrictive gag orders are silencing classroom discussions on critical topics like race, gender, and American history. With the conservative agenda of Project 2025 gaining traction, the threat to both democracy and public education has never been more urgent. In times like these, it’s easy to feel powerless—but, as citizens, we can’t afford to disengage. The fight for our country’s future begins at the local level, particularly with our school boards.
Though often overlooked, school boards are the backbone of our democratic process, influencing the education of nearly 90% of America’s children who attend public schools. Their decisions determine everything from which books make it into classrooms to the curriculum that teaches civics and voter education. They are the gatekeepers of academic freedom and have a crucial role
in shaping young people’s understanding of democracy. School boards are responsible for dismantling the remnants of systemic racism in education and laying the foundation for future citizens who will either uphold or dismantle democratic values.
That’s why who sits on our school boards is so critical. Diverse representation on these boards ensures a variety of perspectives, particularly when it comes to identifying inequities and implementing inclusive policies. However, school boards in the U.S. were designed in a different era, for a different demographic. Historically led by white, male landowners, school boards have not evolved to reflect the diversity of the communities they now serve. Today, although public school students are more than 55% students of color, a 2022 survey by School Board Partners found that 64% of school board members are white, highlighting a significant gap in representation.
This May celebrated the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, the decision that outlawed segregation based on race in public schools. At the time of the ruling, roughly 90% of students were white. Since then, public school demographics in America have continued
to morph into being more racially and ethnically diverse: less than half of students are white, meaning that about 55% of public school students identify as minority populations, with more than a quarter being Hispanic, and nearly 15% being Black. These numbers don’t even account for non-English native language speakers, students with disabilities, students identifying as part of the LGBTQ community, or students in varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
Across the country this fall, people will go to the polls and cast votes that will have a major impact on the future of our country. With over 21 thousand seats up for election this year, SBP is among the groups working to ensure voters realize the importance of school board elections specifically. The reality is that the tensions we’re witnessing around education will continue to compound — but we have the collective power to choose a better future by electing a more diverse candidate pool who will advocate for policies and procedures that meet the needs of students, no matter their background. By nature and design, school boards were established by the people, for the people. It’s time to bring our school boards into the present and deliver on that founding promise. The future of democracy depends on it.
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Ira Lee
Echols II
SUNRISE 10/06/1969
SUNSET 09/23/2024
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Ira Lee Echols II began life on October 6, 1969, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the second child of two children born to Wilma A. Brunson Echols and Ira Lee Echols. In 1976, the family moved to San Diego, CA.
Ira accepted Christ at the age of twelve and was baptized at the Macedonia Baptist Church, where he later served in the Youth Choir. Attending Will Angier Elementary, and Taft Junior High in his early years, Ira graduated from Kearny High School in 1987, and on to Mesa College. Ira played Little League from age eight until sixteen and excelled in ROTC in high school where he received many awards. He also ran track and was a long distant biker.
Starting his work career at the age of thirteen delivering newspapers, Ira later became a cook for Kentucky Fried Chicken at the age of fifteen, which would launch him into the love of his life, cooking. After graduation, Ira work career took off and he became a Cook, Caterer, and Server at several major hotels in San Diego.
In 1985, he extended his Christian growth and started going to the Seventh Day Adventist under the leadership of Pastor Herman Vanbenburg and Pastor James Robins. Ira later served on the Usher Board and Proclaim Choir, as well as a Deacon.
Ira later married and had two children under that union, Sabrina and Sierra Echols.
Ira was called to his heavenly home on September 23, 2024.
Ira leaves to cherish his loving memories his loving mother Wilma Lovelace of San Diego, father Ira Lee Echols of Memphis, TN, daughters; Sabrina Echols (Matthew) and Sierra Todd of Las Vegas, NV, sister Leatrice Echols of San Diego, aunts; Beauty Williams, Erma Eddins, Denise (Willie) Jones, Vivian Easley, and Mattie Johnson of Atlanta, GA, and Willie Carol Johnson of Chicago, IL, uncles; Ronnie (Tammy) Brunson of Memphis, TN, and Willie Fred (Frances) Echols of San Diego, two grandchildren; Skylar Todd and Saveya Todd, nephew Toren Kent Burton, and a host of other cousins, extended family, and friends.
“ Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. ” †¢
By Stacy M. Brown
Senior
Quincy Jones, the record producer, arranger, and cultural trailblazer whose influence spanned more than seven decades, has died at 91. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed his death in a statement, noting that Jones died peacefully at his home in Bel Air. The statement did not specify the cause.
Jones transformed genres, introduced new styles, and championed Black artistry in a largely segregated industry. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which inducted him in 2013, called him a “Jack of All Trades” but noted that Jones “excelled at every role he took on.”
His contributions as a record producer, arranger, composer, and performer reflect a boundless curiosity that kept him at the cutting edge of music across generations. His presence shaped countless albums, film scores, and even social movements, making him a bridge between jazz, R&B, pop, and hiphop and between Black and white audiences.
Joseph Anthony Walter
Sorrell, Sr.
SUNRISE 09/23/1953
SUNSET 10/03/2024
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Joseph Anthony “Tony” Sorrell was born on September 23, 1953, in San Antonio, Texas, to Jo Dee Sorrell. He peacefully passed away at home in San Diego on October 3, 2024.
Tony accepted Christ at an early age at Friendship Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Edgewood High School and briefly attended St. Philip’s College in San Antonio as well as City and Mesa Colleges in San Diego, California.
In 1972, Tony met the love of his life, Sylvia Bibbs. They got married in 1973. From this union, a son, Joseph Anthony Sorrell Jr., was born. On November 16, 1974, Tony proudly joined the U.S. Navy, where he served until his honorable release on April 11, 1977, after which he continued his service in the Naval Reserve. After his military service, Tony built a successful career in San Diego, California, working at General Dynamics (GD), CSC, and GD NASSCO before retiring on September 30, 2021.
Fun fact about Joe, there were three things that Joe really loved (outside of family): the Cowboys, the San Antonio Spurs, and real R&B music! His kindness, dedication, and vibrant spirit along with that big always on smile were felt by all who knew him.
Tony is preceded in death by his beloved mother Jo Dee Sorrell, his daughter Tonya Yvette Sorrell, his twin brothers; Stanley Charles and Stephen Craig Sorrell, and his grandmother, Lola B. Sorrell.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving son Joseph Anthony Sorrell Jr., his longtime partner Pearle Larsosa (Hawaii), his brother Glynn Elliott Sorrell, his best friend Elbert Roberson, Jr., his son’s mother Sylvia Day, his aunties; Edna Clay, Marilyn Sorrell Bell, Alice Hodge, and Gloria Bacon Smith, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will forever cherish his memory.
Taylor, Jr.
SUNRISE 08/13/1993
SUNSET 10/07/2024
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August 13, 1993 - October 7, 2024
Walter was very kind, loving, outgoing, and he loved playing sports. His mother sent him to La Jolla where he received his education. Walter accepted Christ and was baptized at the early age of 8 years old under the leadership of Dr. John Ringgold of Bethel Baptist Church.
On December 27, 2012, Walter was shot and paralyzed in a drive-by. He was 19 years old. After 14 years working at Scripps Hospital, his mother quit her job to care for him full time. Walter struggled with not being able to walk so he started rapping, making beats, and recording songs with his good friends that stuck by his side.
On October 7, 2024, Walter’s work here was done as he was called home in the comfort of his mother.
Walter was preceded in death by his cousin Arnold Adkins, “Big Mom” Barbra Robinson, grandmother Barbra Taylor, “Aunt Pooh” Deandrea Norman, and close friends; Aaron Jordan, Seandell Jones, and Darris Walker.
Walter leaves to cherish his memory Mother Rosalind Lanette Vinson “Mommy Nette”, Father Walter Howard Taylor, Sr. “Big Walt”, his wife Irene, sister LaTroya Horn, nephew Troyon Lucas, niece Aleyiah Wood “Way Way”, who he loved playing with, grandmother Novell Word “Nae Nae”, aunt Lorrie Vinson, uncle Roy Vinson, Jr., and a host of cousins and close friends who helped Momma Nette when needed.
Jemmie Lee Turman, Sr.
SUNRISE 10/10/1944
SUNSET 10/18/2024
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Jem Turman, Sr. , age 80, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, at the Veterans Hospital in North Las Vegas, NV, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 10, 1944, in Century, FL, Jem was the cherished son of Kate and Willie Turman and beloved brother to his sister Beverly. The Turmans, a proud military family, were stationed in Norfolk, VA, before settling in San Diego, CA.
After graduating from Lincoln High School, Jem enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1964, serving as a Graphic Illustrator. Following active duty, he continued in the Air Force Reserves until 1970. He later earned a degree in Communications from Chicago State University, which launched his career in graphic design.
In 1966, Jem married Carita Brown, his lifelong love, at Herman Baptist Church in Chicago. They returned to San Diego, and built a life centered on family and faith, raising three children: Natalie, (James) Nicole, (Delano), and Jemmie Turman Jr. (Susan). A proud grandfather, Jem found joy in his grandchildren, Christian, Victoria, Jaelani, and Jaydon.
Jem enjoyed a meaningful career as a Graphic Designer for the San Diego County Office of Education, contributing to educational initiatives. His dedication extended beyond work; he served as president of the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Union, advocating for his colleagues with integrity.
A devoted member of Phillips Temple CME Church for over 50 years, Jem served as a deacon, choir member, and active volunteer. Known for his humor and intellect, he also participated in Toastmasters, sharing insightful perspectives on politics and world events.
Legendary Producer Quincy Jones, Dies at 91
Jones began as a jazz trumpeter, arranging for bands like Count Basie’s and becoming a respected composer in his own right. His compositions for films, including The Pawnbroker and The Color Purple, displayed his extraordinary range, mixing classical, jazz, funk, and AfroCuban influences. His television scores, such as those for Sanford and Son and Ironside, brought Black music to mainstream audiences, shaping a generation’s auditory landscape.
The three Jackson albums Jones produced — Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad — stand among his most famous works. The albums broke sales records and redefined the global pop music industry, bridging racial divides and setting new standards for production. But Jones’s career had already reached milestones before those records. He had become the first Black vice president at Mercury Records in 1964 and had garnered critical acclaim for his arrangement of Count Basie’s “I Can’t Stop Loving
a record surpassed only by a few.
Jones leaves behind seven children: Jolie, Kidada, Kenya,
You.” Over time, he received 28 Grammy Awards from 80 nominations,
Martina, Rachel, Rashida, and Quincy III in addition to his brother Richard, sisters Margie Jay and Theresa Frank.
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Stop-the-Hate
Message Shared With Tens of Thousands at ‘Taste of Soul’
By Tanu Henry California Black Media
Hundreds of thousands gathered at the 19th annual Taste of Soul Festival in Crenshaw -- an event dubbed “California’s largest block party” -- on Oct. 19. At the event, California Black Media (CBM) partnered with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) to spread the word about the California Vs. Hate, a statewide hate crime online resource and telephone hotline, launched in 2023. The system enables Californians to easily report hate crimes and hate incidents.
“Held in the heart of south Los Angeles on Crenshaw Blvd, over half a million people attend the one-day event that brings out the best our community has to offer,” said Brandon Brooks, Stop the Hate project director at California Black Media.
“The festival promotes local businesses as |well as it brings out local and statewide resources to assist community members, Brooks continued. “The day has proven to be a great opportunity to speak to people directly and provide information to combat hate crimes and incidents.”
During the event, Brooks said he, James Williams, Community Based Organization Manger for California Vs. Hate and Leah Brown-Goodloe from CBM informed and shared literature with tens of thousands of festivalgoers about the state’s Stop the Hate resources.
CBM’s Stop the Hate outreach was held at the beginning of United Against Hate Week (UAHW), a commemoration held annually across the country to recognize the fight against all forms of hate.
UAHW was first launched in 2018 by elected leaders, staff, and community groups from 13 cities in the Bay Area who organized a “United Against Hate” poster campaign responding to White supremacists marching in Northern California streets in the aftermath of Charlottesville riots.
In 2018, Los Angeles County, LAvsHate, a campaign that provided anti-hate crime information and resources to report hate incidents and hate crimes.
According to CRD director Kevin Kish, the L.A. initiative provided a model for the state’s program.
Today, UAHW has grown into a national movement with events organized across the country to mark the day.
This year, across the state counties and cities acted and held events to mark UAHW, including the launch of a branded UAHW wrap installed on buses by the Santa Clara County Valley Transit Authority.
Not in Our Town, a Northern Californiabased anti-hate movement, highlighted 131 events across 92 cities.
“Not only were there public gatherings, but also powerful panel discussions, training sessions, and cultural events promoting unity, understanding, and solidarity. These efforts collectively reflect the growing awareness and action against hate in our neighborhoods,” the Not in Our Town statement read.
In June, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released the 2023 Hate Crime in California Report. It included data and resources supporting the state’s ongoing efforts to eliminate crimes and incidents motivated by racial and other biases.
According to the report, hate crimes in California decreased by 7.1% from 2,120 in 2022 to 1,970 in 2023.
However, incidents and crimes against Black Californians remained higher than average with 518 reported cases in 2023. The next highest reporting of bias events was 199 Anti-Hispanic or Latino incidents.
When it comes to reported hate crimes, we know that Black Californians are the most targeted group for hate and discrimination in our state,” said Williams. “The California Civil Rights Department wants people to know that we are committed to reaching the Black community through outreach events and campaigns, including our first-ever billboard campaign, forging new partnerships, or increasing awareness about the hotline and available resources to historically hardto-reach and underserved Californians.”
The Taste of Soul festival was created by Bakewell Media CEO and executive publisher Danny Bakewell Sr. He said Taste of Soul was created to highlight the positive aspects of African American life and “to encourage the enjoyment, respect and appreciation of our community and each other in an atmosphere of respect, peace, pride and pleasure.”
Brooks, who is from Los Angeles, said he was honored to participate in the event and provide a service to the community, which includes many of his friends and family.
“The event is always a beautiful experience to see family and friends enjoying food, music and resources,” said Brooks.
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Williams said he wants to remind all Californians that there is “support when you report!”
“No matter your background or where you come from, if you’ve been targeted for hate, you can get help accessing legal, financial, mental health, and other services by calling 833-8-NO-HATE or by going to CAvsHate. org,” Williams added.
How To Report A Hate Crime:
CA vs Hate is a non-emergency, multilingual hate crime and incident reporting hotline and online portal. Reports can be made anonymously by calling (833) 866-4283, or 833-8-NO-HATE, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT or online at any time.
Hate acts can be reported in 15 different languages through the online portal and in over 200 languages when calling the hotline. For individuals who want to report a hate crime to law enforcement immediately or who are in imminent danger, please call 911.
For more information on CA vs Hate, please visit CAvsHate.org.
California Capitol News You Might Have Missed
By Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media
Covered California Open Enrollment Began Nov. 1
Open enrollment for Covered California kicked off on Nov. 1, 2024, offering individuals, families, and businesses a chance to secure quality, affordable health insurance for the upcoming year. This annual enrollment period allows California residents to choose from a variety of health plans that meet their specific needs.
Covered California offers comprehensive coverage, including preventive care and financial assistance to help eligible applicants lower their monthly premiums. The program features insurance plans from leading providers, ensuring access to essential health services such as doctor visits, hospital care, and mental health services.
This year, notable updates include expanded financial assistance, which increases the support available for eligible households to help offset monthly costs. Additionally, consumers will find greater plan flexibility, allowing them to select options that fit their lifestyles and budgets. Access to no-cost preventive services -- like vaccinations, screenings, and annual check-ups -- remains a priority.
Key enrollment deadlines are set as follows:
• The open enrollment period runs from Nov. 1, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025.
• T hose who enroll by Dec. 15, 2024, will have their coverage start on Jan. 1, 2025.
To facilitate enrollment, applicants can fill out an inquiry form on the Covered California website, reach out to Certified Enrollment Counselors, or contact Covered California directly at (888) 234-5366 or via email at GetCovered@cbhn.info.
The California Black Health Network (CBHN) collaborates with Covered California to advocate for health equity, focusing on underserved communities, including unemployed and gig workers. CBHN's certified enrollers engage in outreach and onsite signups to help individuals access affordable healthcare options.
Newsom Introduces Housing Program for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a new program that aims to improve public safety through federally funded investments in supportive housing for individuals exiting incarceration. This initiative, collaboratively managed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), seeks to reduce homelessness and recidivism among formerly incarcerated individuals.
The HOME American Rescue Plan (HOMEARP) Reentry Housing Pilot Project (RHPP) will allocate $16 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program aims to provide safe, stable housing alongside comprehensive services that promote employment, education, and healthcare access, which are crucial for reducing recidivism rates.
Jeff Macomber, Secretary of the CDCR, said that the CDCR understands the impact of homelessness on California’s communities and is committed to enhancing public safety and promoting successful community reintegration.
Applications for the program are now open until the Dec. 31, 2024, deadline. Initial funding awards are expected in the summer of 2025.
Attorney General Bonta: California to Receive $4.2 Billion in Opioid Settlement Cash
California Attorney General Rob Bonta
announced last week that the state is poised to receive up to $4.2 billion in opioid abatement funds from nationwide settlements and bankruptcies related to the opioid crisis. This funding aims to support local governments in combating the devastating impacts of opioid and fentanyl misuse.
In an Oct. 30 statement, Bonta emphasized the urgency of addressing the crisis, which has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives across the nation. He noted that more than 10,900 Californians died from overdoses in 2022, with nearly 6,500 fatalities linked to fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid.
Recognizing the escalating toll, the Attorney General issued guidance to help local governments strategically utilize the settlement funds for prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.
“The opioid epidemic, fueled by prescription opioid painkillers and fentanyl, continues to devastate families, communities, and lives across this nation,” said Bonta.
“The funds from opioid settlements are designed to allow multi-faceted approaches for local governments to provide comprehensive resources,” he said.
The opioid epidemic in the U.S. has unfolded in three waves: a rise in prescription opioid overdoses in the 1990s, an increase in heroin deaths from 2010, and a surge in fatalities from illicit opioids like fentanyl. In California, over 7,000 deaths in 2022 were attributed to opioid overdoses, with fentanyl involved in approximately 90 percent of those cases.
The settlements provide immediate financial resources for abatement and ensured long-term funding for cities and counties to address the ongoing crisis effectively.
Bonta's guidance states that local governments should implement comprehensive strategies to combat the opioid epidemic and strengthen public health systems.
Read full article at www.sdvoice.info.
PHOTO: Courtesy of the Office of the Civil Rights Staff and CBM Representative.
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San Diego High School Alumni Association Celebrates Annual Wall of Honor
By Yvette Porter Moore
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the San Diego High School Alumni Association held their Annual Wall of Honor celebration during the “All-Class Homecoming” at the SDHS campus library. Celebrating 135 years of alumni graduates, this year’s event honored four outstanding alumni citizens, with over 60 attendees present.
This year’s honorees included Charlie Brown, a retired San Diego City Schools employee and coach; Alyce Allen-Pipkin, a retired human resources professional with the County of San Diego’s Human Resources department, and a dedicated political and civil rights ad vocate; former Fire Chief Rober Osby (award accepted by his children); and Makeda ‘Dread’ Cheatom, owner of the WorldBeat Cultural Center.
The Wall of Honor Committee was organized by Mrs. Deborah Malbrough. Alumni Board Members who participated included President Eddie Head, Historian Yvette Porter Moore, honoree Charlie Brown, Membership Chair Gaspar Luna Oliveira, and Alumni Secretary Andrea Sierra. Fire Chief Robert Logan was present. The school principal, Francisca “Franny” Del Carmen, and School Board Member Richard Barrera also addressed the attendees.
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• District 7 – Tuesday, November 19, 2024. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92124
• District 3 – Wednesday, November 20, 2024. 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
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2024 HBCU FALL CARAVAN Makes First Stop at San Diego Mesa College
By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
The first of 11 Historically Black Colleges & Universities Fall Caravan stops took place right here at San Diego Mesa College on October 28th as part of the caravan’s tour across California, and the only one in San Diego County. From 10am-1pm the caravan featured HBCU representatives from across the country who hosted the college fair for interested high school students, transfer students, and community college students.
The cloudy day featured games, food, music, and representatives providing information about transfer requirements and support services like financial aid and counseling for interested wideeyed students excited to get a head start on their future.
Ashanti T. Hands, President of San Diego Mesa College, was present at the event, inspiring students to take advantage of the wonderful opportunity presented by the California Community Colleges (CCC) to bring information about the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caravan event to students in our county.
“HBCUs offer a rich history of academic excellence and culturally affirming and nurturing environments that can be a transformative next step. We strongly encourage students to explore the unique opportunities that HBCUs from across the country offer, as they consider their next steps in higher education,” said Ashanti T. Hands.
Some HBCUs in attendance were Texas Southern University, Talladega College in Alabama, Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, Coppin State University in Maryland, Baltimore, Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, Georgia, Xavier University of Louisiana, Wiley College in
Texas, Lincoln University Missouri, Arizona State University, and more.
Students from all across San Diego County attended the college fair, some from Oceanside and others from local high schools, all hoping to learn about what is needed to attend an HBCU, some gaining an opportune advantage by speaking directly to admissions staff before the Caravan left to inspire more students in California.
THE BIG BATTLE OF THE BOULEVARD
By Darrel Wheeler CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Only 1.5 miles separate the two east San Diego campuses.
“This rivalry has been going on for decades,” said Hoover’s Junior Varsity Head Coach and Hoover alum, Daniel White. “A lot of these kids played youth football with, and against each other, and the close proximity of the schools makes for an interesting and energy-filled rivalry.”
The 2024 version of the bitter rivalry got started on Thursday, October 31st, with the clash of the underclassmen (JV), as they stepped to Crawford's polished football field for bragging rights.
The two rivals battled back and forth for four quarters of intensity-filled rockem-sockem football.
Marshall,
Billed as “The Battle of the Boulevard”, the Will C. Crawford Colt’s and Herbert C. Hoover’s Cardinals football rivalry roots go back to the 1950's.
The Cardinals vs. Colts contest of wills and skills wasn’t decided until 15 seconds on the scoreboard clock.
Hoover was led by the dynamic freshman duo of Taai Tuipulotu and QB Hez Manuel, with Hez engineering the game-winning drive and touchdown to seal the victory for Hoover’s JV Cardinals.
However, on Friday, Nov. 1, the varsity team featured QB Philip Huynh with 3 touchdowns; Trayvon Banks, wide receiver; and defensive heroes Jeffrey Krantz and Chris Gradney getting their revenge 29-27 over the Cardinals.
“There was some trashtalking back and forth all week. It's fun and a lot of us grew up together. That’s what makes rivalries exciting,” Crawford’s sophomore Amrie Patterson shared.
This year’s victory bell goes to the mighty Colts of 4191 Colts Way!
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Mira Costa College students with their counselor, Don Love.
Above: Marcus Merriweather, Assistant Director of Admissions addresses a students’ concern.
Ashanti T. Hands talking with students about the HBCUs present.
BETHEL AME CELEBRATES 100 MEN IN BLACK
By Darrel Wheeler CONTRIBUTING WRITER
On October 20th, one hundred men in black showed up and showed out to celebrate 137 years of perseverance, worship, spiritual enlightenment, and a long resume of community service and fellowship at the Bethel AME Church.
Attendees at the special event were treated to a gospel selection by the legendary MLK Choir of San Diego.
Scripture was read from both the Old Testament and New Testament by Rev. Lynn
Sharp. There was a crowd-pleasing praise dancer, the preaching of Pastor and leader of Greater Life Baptist Church Nate Stewart, and a special highlight on Big Bethel’s History by Bethel member, Charles Belafonte Wheeler.
The Greater Life Baptist Church choir also stopped by to uplift the attentive audience with songs of worship and joy.
“I want to thank sister Pearly Killings for putting this together and making it all happen with the help from her friends. We are so blessed to have her here. She is amazing,” said Pastor Harvey L. Vaughn of Bethel AME.
“I just wanted to put something together to celebrate our Church’s legacy and for everybody to have a good time,” event coordinator Pearly Killings shared.
“I think it was a beautiful sight to see all these awesome Black men that came out to help us in celebration, and I want to thank them and everybody for their support today,” continued Pearly Killings.
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Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church San Diego Installs Pastor Anderson
“Our Pastor is a Man of Faith”
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of San Diego joyously invites the community and friends to celebrate the installation of our new pastor, Reverend Dennis Ray Anderson, D. Min. Join us for this special occasion on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 3045 Greely Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113.
This momentous event will be attended by over 250 guests, including distinguished members from the Progressive Missionary Baptist District Association, the Cal-
ifornia Missionary Baptist State Convention, as well as San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, elected officials, community leaders, and cherished friends and family.
About Reverend Anderson: On June 24, 2024, Mt. Zion members selected Reverend Anderson as the church’s 13th pastor. Reverend Anderson brings over 41 years of dedicated ministry experience, having previously served as Senior Pastor at Greater Johnson Missionary Baptist Church in San Diego since 2009. Known for his compassionate leadership and vision, Reverend Anderson is committed to building and strengthening community bonds within the congregation, guiding both
long-standing members and new believers in faith.
In addition to his pastoral duties, Reverend Anderson has held key roles within the Progressive Baptist District Association, where he served as Chairman of the Devotion Team and General Secretary. His esteemed academic background includes an AA in Life S c ience from Miramar College (Magna Cum Laude), a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from San Diego State University, and a Master’s and Doctorate in Pulpit Communication Expository Preaching / Homiletics from Booker T. Crenshaw Christian College & School of Ministry, Inc.
Reverend Anderson has been happily married to First Lady Janice Anderson for 38 years, and together they have a daughter, Charity Anderson.
About Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of San Diego
Founded 129 years ago, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church is the oldest congregation in San Diego's Logan Heights community. We honor the service of our former pastor, Rev. J. Linzie Whitmill, who retired on February 26, 2023, after 43 years of dedicated service to both the church and the greater San Diego community.
Church Women United’s World Community Day
By Tihut Tamrat Contributing Writer
In celebration of World Community Day, cultural diversity, and global awareness, Church Women United of San Diego hosted various activities to manifest the importance of coming together as a nation “to walk humbly with God.” Songs were sung, the word of God spoken, and the “The Price is Right” game was played jubilantly on the morning of November 1st until the food was served.
World Community Day began in 1943 from discussions at a meeting for the study of peace by church women. Now, World Community Day not only emphasizes peace but has also expanded to include topics supporting justice for all, to promote unity amongst all people.
To start off the celebration, Betty Hunn, Church Women United (CWU) President gave a few words of welcome, followed by the history of World Community Day presented by Faustine Chambers, Parliamentarian of CWU, after which, Alsie Jones, 2nd Vice
President of CWU gave the World Community Day Litany.
“We need to practice being humble. Sometimes, we get very full of ourselves and think we’re better than others or more important. Jesus washed the feet of his disciples to show that the Son of God was not so high that He couldn’t wash the feet of His followers,” recites Jones, timely for the political election season that tends to bring about pretentiousness.
brought the house down with her boisterous energy introducing the game “The Price is Right”. By comparing prices of what pictured products currently are to what they used to be, players could guess which price was right with the 13 prices listed at the bottom of the page handed out. The winner guessed 8 of the 13 products correctly earning herself a gift.
Rev. Lisa Harris, Bible Study Teacher, delves more deeply into the litany, urging listeners to practice to “walk humbly with God” in their daily lives. Coming together for the congregational songs “Trust and Obey” and “What a Fellowship (Leaning on the Everlasting Arms)”, Announcer Belinda Butler
After laughter and joyous energy filled the church walls, the game concluded and the smell of homemade food filled the air. As the wondrous event came to a close, a prayer was offered and communion was well underway on World Community Day.
PHOTO: Courtesy of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Belinda Butler, Game Announcer
Rev. Lisa Harris
Rev. Billie Simmons, Recording Secretary of Church Women United
Alsie Jones, 2nd Vice President of Church Women United
Rev. Betty Hunn, President of Church Women United
PHOTOS: Tihut Tamrat
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
A Small Windy City:
Africa's New Trade Gateway?
By Nell Lewis and Jackie Prager CNN
Dakhla, a small city in the disputed territory of Western Sahara, which is mostly controlled by Morocco, is located on a long spit of sand between the Atlantic Ocean and a saltwater lagoon. Its consistent wind makes it a hotspot for kitesurfing enthusiasts, but a new port, currently halfway through construction, could turn the area into a gateway for trade.
The $1.2 billion megaproject is expected to complete in 2028. Spanning 1,650 hectares, the complex will include a trade port with an oil terminal, a fishing port and a shipyard. There will be a bridge linking the port to the land and a 7-kilometer road that connects the port with a national highway that runs along the coast as far north as Tangier and as far south as the border with Mauritania.
“We’re constructing an ecosystem,” Nisrine Iouzzi, the director of construction for the Dakhla Atlantic Port, tells CNN. Once operational, she expects the port to handle 35 million tons of goods a year.
This will not only boost Morocco’s economy, she says, but it could help the country become a maritime hub for worldwide trade, connecting regions such as West Africa, the Middle East, Europe, North America, the Canary Islands and even South America.
“The geographic location is key (to) the success of the port,” she says, adding that the project has attracted significant foreign investment, including from the United Arab Emirates.
Gateway to Africa
The project is part of Morocco’s national port strategy, which aims to modernize and strengthen port infrastructure by 2030, in order to enhance its role in global supply chains.
Seaports such as Casablanca, Tanger-Med and Agadir have already been or are being upgraded, but because of its location, the Dakhla port is seen as particularly significant in opening up other parts of the African continent for the world to trade with.
“We strongly believe that with this
infrastructure – port infrastructure, road infrastructure, renewable energy – we will be very attractive for investors that aim to get to one of the fastest growing markets, which is the West African market,” says Mounir Houari, general manager of Dakhla’s Regional Investment Center.
With the implementation of Africa’s continental free trade agreement, which aims to create a single market for goods and services, the port could encourage the processing of raw materials within the continent.
“Less than 5% of African natural resources are processed in Africa because there is no industrial infrastructure and exporting infrastructure,” says Houari. The Dakhla port “will encourage many Africans to start processing natural resources in Africa, allowing African countries to create more jobs to improve their skills and know-how and strengthen their own industries.”
The Sahel region, especially landlocked countries such as Mali, Chad, Niger and Burkina Faso, are expected to benefit. Houari explains that Morocco has granted
the region access to its road and port infrastructure, providing “a door to the Atlantic maritime trade.”
Turloch Mooney, head of port intelligence and analytics at research firm S&P Global Market Intelligence, says the development could be beneficial to the region.
“It is very positive to see modern port and trade infrastructure being developed in the Western Sahara where there is potential to support a large hinterland in West Africa and the Sahel,” he says. “Quality port infrastructure and efficient port operations is part of the pack -
age of assurance for foreign direct investment and has been a key factor in the successful growth strategies of many developing countries.”
But Western Sahara and the Sahel region has a long history of unrest. “Local disputes can make developing port infrastructure and reliable logistics much more challenging,” says Mooney.
He cautions that infrastructure alone won’t drive trade growth in the region, and that the port’s success will depend on good governance, reliable transport connections and political stability.
Nigeria’s President Reshuffles Cabinet AMID Severe Cost-of-Living Crisis
By Dyepkazah Shibayan Associated Press
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has fired five ministers and appointed seven new ones in a major cabinet reshuffle aimed at making his administration more efficient, his office said Wednesday [October 23].
The shake-up comes during worsening economic hardship and frustration with the administration in Africa’s most populous country.
Tinubu appointed new ministers for humanitarian and poverty reduction, trade and investment, labor and livestock develop -
ment along with junior ministers for foreign affairs, education and housing, the statement said.
The ministers for education, tourism, women’s affairs and youth development and the junior minister for housing were fired.
Tinubu took office last year and introduced reforms meant to cut government spending and shore up dwindling foreign investments.
But more than a year later, Nigeria’s inflation rate is at a 28-year high and the naira currency is at record lows against the dollar.
Frustration over the cost-of-living crisis has led to several mass protests in recent months.
In August, at least 20 people were shot dead and hundreds of others were arrested at protest demanding better opportunities and jobs for young people.
Despite being one of the top crude oil producers in Africa, Nigeria remains one of the world’s poorest countries. Chronic corruption means the lifestyle of its public officials rarely mirrors that of the general population, while medical professionals often strike to protest meager wages.
Last year, Tinubu approved millions of dollars in spending for his presidential yacht and sport utility vehicles for his wife and top government officials.
A Playwright In Africa Breaks Cultural Silence On Rape
By Moustapha Diallo Associated Press
Under a spotlight in an otherwise dark room, Oliva Ouedraogo held up a piece of fabric that looked stained with blood. “Long live the girl!” she cried, her voice competing with the loud hum of a generator.
Ouedraogo was starring in her own play — “Queen” (known by its French name “Reine”) — at the Acte Sept cultural center in Bamako, Mali, earlier this month. More performances are planned in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso.
It depicts the fictional journey of a girl who is raped by her stepfather on the night of his marriage to her mother, and decides to speak out against her family’s wishes. Ouedraogo said she wrote the play to address the culture of silence about rape and sexual assault.
“I cannot understand that you could be raped, and it’s you who is considered dirty, trash and — excuse my language — a whore. It’s you who must hide from the world,” she said.
Ouedraogo began acting in plays at 11 or 12, when she took interest in a theater company near her childhood home in Burkina Faso. She said what pushed her to write “Queen” was her anger that rape victims feel obliged to stay quiet in order to avoid familial conflict.
“I have to break this barrier of silence. In Africa, these barriers are here. Too many,” she said.
Adama Traore, director of Acte Sept, said sexual violence is felt in every corner of the world, from Africa to Europe, but is rarely talked about.
“So, at some point, we need to be able to confront the audience with these dark sides of ourselves,” he said.
In Mali, gender-based violence is widespread and underreported. A 2018 health survey by the Malian National Institute of Statistics reported that 45% of women aged 15-49 have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lives, the vast majority of this perpetrated by a family member – mostly their
husbands, followed by parental figures. The report noted that of those that have experienced this violence, 68% have never spoken about it to anyone.
In comparison, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network in the United States reports that one in nine girls under the age of 18 experience sexual abuse or assault. Amnesty says one in 20 women aged 15 and over in the European Union has been raped.
Mariama Samake, the director of the Malian organization Girl in Distress, said the culture of silence that Ouedraogo campaigns against is widespread.
“I can say that in every family, we have girls that have been victims of rape,” she said. “Mali is a patriarchal society, so these victims are forced to keep quiet, to not speak.” Ouedraogo said that she hopes that governments can prioritize laws that protect victims, and that talking about sexual assault in the open can encourage them to speak about it and get help.
“There is not a space where these victims can find each other, or have psychological care or a psychologist who can listen to them, talk to them. There just aren’t. So we see these girls and we say that ‘She’s crazy, she’s not well in the head,’ but no. There is something she has suffered, and that she just can’t express,” she said. “So for me, the question is how to push these victims to come out of the shadows.”
PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY 2.0
Olivia Ouedraogo. PHOTO: via Facebook
HEALTHY LIVING
Keep the Flu Away from You
Af lu shot is recommended to anyone six months of a g e and up. Each year in October and November, the County hosts flu events to bring the flu vaccine into local communities. The event is called a flu point of dispensing, or POD, and can provide up to 200 doses of flu vaccines in one day.
There are additional flu PODS over the next several weeks. Anyone wanting to get immunized can walk in without an appointment and get the flu shot.
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SDCCD Colleges Hope to be California’s First Black-Serving Institutions
VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE
Under Senate Bill 1348, colleges or universities that excel in supporting Black students and that have at least 10% or 1,500 students who are Black are eligible for California BSI designation that can help secure various state and federal grants. To qualify, colleges must have a Black student success program, providing academic and basic needs support to assist Black students, track their impact on Black student outcomes, and commit to serving Black students in their mission.
COVID-19 UPDATES
Long COVID Brain Fog: New Brain Health Issue
By Hazel Trice Edney Newswire
Long COVID is described as a condition in which the coronavirus itself is no longer present in the body, but symptoms continue even after the illness is over. Brain fog – forgetfulness, inability to concentrate or think clearly - is one of those symptoms. It can affect anyone, regardless of age or severity of physical illness.
According to an article published by AARP, so-called "long-haulers", people suffering long COVID, may experience symptoms such as "brain fog, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle weakness, heart palpitations, and mood and sleep disturbances. Many have been unable to return to
their normal daily activities."
Given the disparate COVID mortality and illness rates suffered by Blacks, it is clear that long COVID, including brain fog, is also likely a serious issue in the Black community. But it can be dealt with.
Here are several notable findings by medical experts:
as long as 18 months or more.
• Brain fog is considered a Long COVID symptom if it’s present t hr ee months after the person had COVID and has persisted for more than two months.
• T o go away completely, it can take as long as between six and nine months after the infection, although in some people it lasts
• E xercise is one thing that boosts cognition in most individuals, even in patients with dementia.
• Patients with brain fog have responded well to two medications —N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and guanfacine.
For memory difficulties, try “visualization techniques (picturing the
Nearly two-thirds of Black students who attend a higher education institution in California begin their postsecondary journey at a community college, but 63% of Black community college students don’t earn a degree, certificate, or transfer to a four-year institution within six years. Almost half leave college without earning a degree.
More than 5,500 SDCCD students identify as Black. Three SDCCD colleges already meet benchmarks set forth in SB 1348: San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, and San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE). Presidents at all three say they will seek BSI designation.
More than 13% percent of San Diego City College students in the spring of 2024 identified as Black, and nearly 6% identified as multiracial, according to data compiled by the California Community Colleges system.
thing you want to remember in your head), auditory rehearsal (repeating the thing, such as a short list, in your head), and active listening (repeating back what a person you are talking to has said).
For inability to focus during moments of brain fog, take “a low-stimulation break,” like finding a quiet, maybe darker environment in another room (if possible), close your eyes, and take a few minutes to regroup. It may help to do this four times a day to prevent brain fog rather than using breaks as a time to recover from feeling overwhelmed.
Mesa College, with an enrollment of 1,999 Black students in the 202324 academic year, has adopted The Harambee Protocol, which comprises a collaborative think thank with projects and programs working for the success of Black students. At SDCCE, more than 14%, or 2,313, of students in the spring of 2024 identified as Black, with an additional 2.5% identifying as multiracial.SDCCE is the only noncredit institution of the state’s 25 community colleges signing a long-term partnership with the Black Honors College.
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This business is hereby registered by the following: Mustafa Said 6843 Missy Court San Diego, CA 92115
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 31, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 31, 2029 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020828
Fictitious business name(s): Importing Italy Located at: 6764 Claremore Ave San Diego, CA 92120 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 statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 22, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 22, 2029 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2024-9019716
Fictitious business name(s): Arso Real Estate
Arso Real Estate
Premier Located at: 1041 Market Street, Suite 165 San Diego, CA 92101
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 09/30/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following:
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018996
Fictitious business name(s): Designs By Mica Located at: 5727 Potomac St San Diego, CA 92139 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: Pro Concepts, Inc 5727 Potomac St San Diego, CA 92139 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 18, 2024
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A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 08/18/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Hofiani Power Washing LLC 5700 Baltimore Dr. #136 La Mesa, CA 91942
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 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020255
Fictitious business name(s): Millionaires HQ
Millionaires
An Individual The first day of business was: 10/16/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Pathomboon Boojam 2250 S. Escondido Blvd, Ste 112 Escondido, CA 92025
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 16, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on October 16, 2029 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020671
A webinar will be held on November 14, 2024, from 1:00
Adolfo Cacho at Adolfo.cacho@sdcounty. ca.gov to receive the webinar information. The methodology will be available for inspection at this link: https://www.sandiegocounty. gov/content/sdc/dpw/ engineering/dbe_program. html and between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m Monday and Tuesday at the County Operations Center - 5510 Overland Avenue, Suite 307, San Diego, CA 92123 for 30 days from the date of this publication. Comments on the proposed DBE goal will be accepted for 30 days from the date of this publication and can be sent to the following: Adolfo Cacho, 5510 Overland Avenue, Ste 307, San Diego CA 92123 or email: Adolfo.cacho@ sdcounty.ca.gov 11/7, 11/14/24 CNS-3867976# VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWS
San Francisco, CA 94114
State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 18, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 18, 2029 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9021008
Fictitious business name(s): Dusk DME Located at: 614 Rytko St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego
2261 Market Street, Suite 10044
San Francisco, CA 94114
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: Dusk Care, LLC 2261 Market Street, Suite 10044 San Francisco, CA 94114
State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 18, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 18, 2029 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9021654
Fictitious business name(s): Camron's Export Services Located at: 1295 University Ave #5 San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 10/21/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Camron S Pate 1295 University Ave #5 San Diego, CA 92103
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 29, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 29, 2029 11/07, 11/14, 11/21,
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This business is hereby registered by the following: All Caps Consulting 6764 Claremore Ave San Diego, CA 92120 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 16, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 16, 2029 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9021157
Fictitious business name(s): The Salon Of Art Gallery Located at: 7655 Fay Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037
County of San Diego
1716 1/2 Meade Avenue San Diego, CA 92116
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: October 14, 2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Concetta Kerrie-Ann Antico 1716 1/2 Meade Avenue San Diego, CA 92116
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 22, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 22, 2029 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9021326
Fictitious business name(s): Auburnly Skin Located at: 4002 Park Blvd. Suite E5 San Diego, CA 92103
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: October 23, 2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Auburnly Skin LLC 4002 Park Blvd. Suite E5 San Diego, CA 92103 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 23, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 23, 2029 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9021137
Fictitious business name(s): Annabel Cohen Gourmet Located at: 930 Thomas Avenue #24 San Diego, CA 92109 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: AC Projects 930 Thomas Avenue #24 San Diego, CA 92109 State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
AS Signature Group LLC 1041 Market Street, Suite 165 San Diego, CA 92101
State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 1, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 1, 2029 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020689
Fictitious business name(s): FixHerAble Located at: 3532 Bancroft Dr D Spring Valley, CA 91977
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 10/01/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Antoinette Davis 3532 Bancroft Dr D Spring Valley, CA 91977
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 15, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 15, 2029 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9021323
Fictitious business name(s): Isharpen Located at: 2615 Sweetwater Springs Blvd, Ste G4 Spring Valley, CA 91978 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: Michael Joseph Irgens 2615 Sweetwater Springs Blvd, Ste G4 Spring Valley, CA 91978
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 23, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 23, 2029 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019733
Fictitious business name(s): Chavez Cleaning Solutions Located at: 3807 Bankcroft Dr Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 12/28/2023 This business is hereby registered by the following: Maria Luisa Chavez Rodriquez 3807 Bankcroft Dr Spring Valley, CA 91977
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 1, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 1, 2029 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21
This fictitious business name will expire on September 18, 2029 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9021202
Fictitious business name(s): Nexturn Zone Located at: 5252 Bloch Street San Diego, CA 92122 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: Bonnie Lou Ortega 5252 Bloch Street San Diego, CA 92122
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 22, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 22, 2029 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9021298
Fictitious business name(s): ASG Realty
ASG Realty Group Located at: 2603 Camino Ramon #200 San Ramon, CA 94583 County of Contra Costa 1455 Chert Dr. San Marcos, CA 92078
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 07/07/2023
This business is hereby registered by the following: Andres Gonzalez 1455 Chert Dr. San Marcos, CA 92078
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 23, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 23, 2029 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020420
Fictitious business name(s): Learning Unbound Located at: 1914 Edgemont St San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 10/01/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Jennie Rose Goldstone 1914 Edgemont St San Diego, CA 92102
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 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020514
Fictitious business name(s): Hofiani Power Washing LLC Located at: 5700 Baltimore Dr. #136 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
Millionaires Headquarters
Millionaires Barbershop Located at: 105 S 31st Unit B San Diego, CA 92113 4379 30th St Suite4 San Diego, CA 92104
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 09/10/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Millionaires LLC 4379 30th St Suite4 San Diego, CA 92104
State of Incorporation/ Organization: California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 08, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 08, 2029 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020697
Fictitious business name(s): PERFECT IMAGE
PHOTOGRAPHY Located at: 9921 Carmel Mountain Rd. #165 San Diego, CA 92129
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 10/10/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Marina Alexandra Shkolnik 9921 Carmel Mountain Rd. #165 San Diego, CA 92129
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 15, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 15, 2029 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020675
Fictitious business name(s): M&H SOUND Located at: 1713 Tuckers Grove Ave Chula Vista, CA 91913 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 07/19/2024
This business is hereby registered by the following: Maribel Berenice Hernandez 1713 Tuckers Grove Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91913
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 14, 2024
This fictitious business name will expire on October 14, 2029 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020776
Fictitious business name(s): Thai Thai Cuisine Located at: 2250 S. Escondido Blvd, Ste 112 Escondido, CA 92025 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by:
Fictitious business name(s): Lorenzo's Mobile Upholstery Located at: 531 Millar Ave El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/14/2024 This business is hereby registered by the following: Lorenzo Mendoza Nunez 531
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020765
Fictitious business name(s): Healthbridge Mobility Located at: 9747 Businesspart Ave San Diego, CA 92131 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: Nasra Issa Abdi 9747 Businesspart Ave San Diego, CA 92131 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 15, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on October 15, 2029 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14
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
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020520
Fictitious business name(s): Center City
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The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct a triennial performance audit of SANDAG and public transit operators, as required by the Transportation Development Act (TDA) of 1971. The audit will be done in fiscal year 2025 and will cover fiscal years FY 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24.
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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
Petitioner or Attorney: Melinda Eileen Costa
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Melinda Eileen Costa filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Melinda Eileen Costa
PROPOSED NAME: Melinda Ly Costa
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: December 12, 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.
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 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 24CU017417C
Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Destiny Nicole Dacumos on behalf of Alexander Stephan Moscoso-Valencia, a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Alexander Stephan MoscosoValencia
PROPOSED NAME: Alexander Santiago Dacumos
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: December 9, 2024 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT
OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is:
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
24CU016985C
Petitioner or Attorney: Len L. Howell
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Len L. Howell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Len L. Howell
PROPOSED NAME: Len Howell Sr.
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: December 3, 2024 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61
(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)
NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.
The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).
If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.
To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order
Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.
A certified copy of Decree
Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree
Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.
A RESPONDENT
OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN
OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date
Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.
The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14
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
Happy Veterans ~Day~
By Cheryl Dyson
On Veterans Day we honor all who answered to a service call. Soldiers young and soldiers old fought for freedom brave and bold. Some have lived, while others died. And all of them deserve our pride. We're proud of all the soldiers who kept thinking of red, white, and blue. They fought for us and all our rights. They fought through many days and nights. And though we may not know each name we thank all veterans just the same.
BLACK HISTORY
1841
THE CREOLE CASE SLAVE REVOLT
The Creole Case resulted from a slave revolt on the Creole in November 1841, leading to the liberation of 128 enslaved people in the Bahamas, marking. The Creole was transporting 135 enslaved individuals from Richmond to New Orleans when the revolt occurred. Madison Washington, an escaped enslaved man seeking his wife, led the rebellion on November 7, 1841, alongside eighteen others. They overpowered the crew, killing slave trader John R. Hewell.
Although Washington and several others were charged with mutiny, the Admiralty Court ultimately ordered their release, securing freedom for 128 enslaved individuals.
1916
GEORGE W. GIBBS, JR. IS BORN
George W. Gibbs, Jr. was the first person of African descent to set foot on Antarctica, as well as a civil rights leader and a World War II Navy gunner. Gibbs joined Admiral Richard Byrd’s third expedition to Antarctica from 1939 to 1941, sailing on the USS Bear. On January 14, 1941, he became the first person off the ship to set foot on the continent.
During World War II, Gibbs served as a naval gunner and continued in the Navy for 24 years before retiring in 1959. Active in civil rights, Gibbs helped organize the Rochester NAACP chapter and broke the color barrier at the local Elks Club. He passed away on his 84th birthday, November 7, 2000.
FINANCE
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