VOICE Issue January 5, 2023

Inland Southern California’s News Weekly

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It’s the Law: California Enters 2023 With A Long List of New Rules and Regulations

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Inside: Much Anticipated MediCal Provider Manual for Doula Services Benefit Now Available

A happy and prosperous 2023 to all of our readers, members, sponsors and partners.

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SBCUSD’s Missed Opportunity

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Former San Bernardino City Unified School District Superintendent Harry “Doc” Ervin is recognized for having dedicated his career to ensuring equality and access to students of diverse backgrounds who are economically disadvantaged. (Chris Allen, VOICE).

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n March 2021, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Harry “Doc” Ervin as Superintendent to fill the seat vacated by Dr. Dale Marsden. Ervin assumed the leadership role in July, 2021.

it was a difference in ideology between Ervin and the Board, concerns over cronyism, or allegations by some parents that Ervin failed to safely adhere to COVID-19 protocols when schools were reopened as the pandemic waned, a relationship that began with promise and

“Only armchair politicians are immune from committing mistakes. Errors are inherent in political action.”

- Nelson Mandela

Ervin was the district’s first Black Superintendent and he assumed the role with a stellar reputation stemming from his long, accomplished and celebrated career. Within weeks of stepping into his new role, however, things began to go terribly wrong. By May 2022, only nine months into his new position, Ervin was purportedly forced into an early retirement.

The Black Voice News and IE Voice covered Ervin’s journey with SBCUSD extensively, in a variety of articles and opinion pieces. Whether

optimism, ended in bitter disagreement.

In response, there were concerns that students – many too young to be aware – embroiled or involved in the crucible of political maneuvering, may pay the price for what occurred.

When I learned recently that Ervin’s previous employer, Bakersfield City School District (BCSD), had recently announced inductees to its Hall of Fame and that Ervin was among the continued on page 19

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Gov. Newsom’s Broadband Initiative Is Bringing Internet Access Statewide to the Digitally Disadvantaged

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Aldon Thomas Stiles| Calfornia Black Media

In October, Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference in San Diego County to announce that the construction of the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative had commenced.

A collaboration between California’s Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Department of Technology, the initiative's purpose is to construct a 10,000-mile-long broadband network to provide open internet access statewide by the end of 2026.

The Middle-Mile project was authorized by Senate Bill (SB) 156, announced by Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) in July of last year.

"California is now one step closer to

making the digital divide a thing of the past," said Newsom. "This is about ensuring that all Californians, no matter the zip code they call home, can be part of the Golden State’s thriving and diverse economy."

Once the network has been constructed, the state will provide funding for "last mile" efforts which refers to infrastructure that connects the network to "end-use" entities such as homes and businesses.

The Middle-Mile Initiative boasts a $6.5 billion budget to extend and improve internet access for "unserved and underserved communities" such as Indigenous American reservations, some low-income neighborhoods, and rural areas.

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"So, I really want to underscore that our stance on digital equity is that it's a 21st century civil right," Sunne Wright McPeak, President and CEO of the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF), told California Black Media (CBM).

CETF is a non-profit committed to closing the digital divide. It is the only non-state agency serving on the California Broadband Council which identifies and deploys resources for internet access.

"We live in this whole space around the most digitally disadvantaged, which are often the most economically disadvantaged," said McPeak. "That persistent concentrated poverty continued on page 8

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Much Anticipated MediCal Provider Manual for Doula Services Benefit Now Available

Karen Sykes guides her client, Nalah Morrow, through a neck stretch to release tension during a home visit in Chino, CA on June 26, 2022. Sykes supports her clients physically, mentally and spiritually by using each session to discuss their envisioned births and experience with their OBGYN. She provides complete breathwork and stretching exercises, and utilizes wellness tools such as essential oils and massage balls. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News/CatchLight Local).

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he Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) formally published the long-awaited Medi-Cal Provider Manual for the doula services benefit just before the benefit takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023.

After months of deliberation, revision and commentary among the DHCS stakeholder workgroup, an assembly of more than a dozen maternal health advocates, doulas, birth workers and community-based organizations, and the DHCS benefits division, the provider manual formally defines the scope of doula services, categorizes covered services under both the fee-for-service and managed care delivery systems. It also outlines doula enrollment eligibility criteria.

“The Provider Manual had really impactful stakeholder engagement that is crucial to ensuring the benefit is as equitable and sustainable as

possible. National Health Law Program (NHeLP) is very grateful to work with a wonderful group of community-based doulas and stakeholders who have shared their time, insights and expertise,” NHeLP Health Policy Analyst Alexis Robles-Fadet said via email.

On November 7, DHCS submitted the State Plan Amendment (SPA 22-0002) for doula services to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The SPA covers a broad description of covered services under the doula benefit. Whenever the state plans to make a change to its program, an SPA must be submitted to CMS for federal approval. CMS has until February 5 (90 days) to review the SPA. Unlike the State Plan Amendment, the provider manual offers continued on page 8

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classifieds&publicnotices PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) of San Bernardino County, acting by and through its Governing Board is seeking bids from contractors who hold a California contractor’s license, and are DIR registered that are interested in providing construction services for Building 10 Cooling Tower Replacement at Crafton Hills College (NIB#CC023626-06).

Contractors may obtain the NIB document at: https://pbsystem. planetbids.com/portal/29414/ portal-home. All addenda will be posted on the same website, and bidders are solely responsible for obtaining any and all original documents and submitting their BIDS according to the specifications within the NIB document, including all addenda. There will be a NonMandatory Pre-bid Job Walk to be held on January 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM PDT. Submissions will be in an electronic format ONLY in one single pdf file via PlanetBids by no later than February 21, 2023 at 2:00pm PDT. See NIB for further details.

12/29/22, 1/5/23 CNS-3653811# p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023 ____________________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) of San Bernardino County, acting by and through its Governing Board is seeking bids from contractors who hold a California contractor’s license, and are DIR registered that are interested in providing construction services for Building 10 Cooling Tower Replacement at Crafton Hills College (NIB#CC023626-06).

Contractors may obtain the NIB document at: https://pbsystem. planetbids.com/portal/29414/ portal-home. All addenda will be posted on the same website, and bidders are solely responsible for obtaining any and all original documents and submitting their BIDS according to the specifications within the NIB document, including all addenda. There will be a Mandatory Pre-bid Job Walk to be held on January 26, 2023 at 1:00 PM PDT . SUBMISSION’s will be in an electronic format ONLY in one single pdf file via PlanetBids by no later than February 21, 2023 at 2:00pm PDT . See NIB for further details.

12/29/22, 1/5/23 CNS-3653948# p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023 ____________________________ HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO NOTICE FOR “Invitation for Bid” IFB #PC1278 Fire Damaged Unit, 1692 W 10th Street, SB HACSB CONTACT PERSON: Claudia Nunez Procurement Department Housing Authority of San Bernardino 715 E. Brier Drive, San Bdno, CA 92408 HOW TO OBTAIN BID DOCS: 1. Access www.hacsb.com 2. Click onto “Business” 3. Click onto Bid #PC1278 for

instructions PROPOSAL SUBMITALL RETURN: via PlanetBids website https://www.planetbids.com/ PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE: February 16, 2023 by 2:00 P.M. 1/5/23 CNS-3655811# p. 1/5/2023 ____________________________ NAME CHANGE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVMV 2205419 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: THAO THI THU NGUYEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: THAO THI THU NGUYEN to. IRIS NGUYEN. 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 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 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: 02/10/2023 Time: 8:00AM Dept: MV2. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, MORENO VALLEY BRANCH. 13800 HEACOCK AVENUE D201, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553-3338. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BLACK VOICE NEWS 1201 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 210, RIVERSIDE, CA. 92507 Date: December 19, 2022 BELINDA A. HANDY, Judge of the Superior Court p.

12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12, 1/19/2022 ____________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVCO2202303 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: AHMAD BARNETTE STEVENSON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: AHMAD BARNETT STEVENSON to. ANTONI BARNET GAI BRIANO. 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 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 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: 01/25/2023 Time: 8:00AM Dept: C2. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 505 S. BUENA VISTA AVENUE #201, CORONA, CA 92882, CORONA COURTHOUSE A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BLACK VOICE NEWS 1201 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 210, RIVERSIDE, CA. 92507 Date: December 02, 2022 TAMARA L. WAGNER, Judge of the Superior Court p.

12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12, 1/19/2023 ____________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVMV2205531 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: CESAR JESUS URIBE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: CESAR JESUS URIBE to. CESAR JESUS AGUILAR. 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 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 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: 02/10/2023 Time: 8:00AM Dept: MV2. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE 13800 HEACOCK AVE. D201, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BLACK VOICE NEWS 1201 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 210, RIVERSIDE, CA. 92507 Date: December 19, 2022 BELINDA A. HANDY, Judge of the Superior Court p. 1/5/2023, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/2023 ____________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES The following persons) is (are) doing business as: J & R GROWERS 2794 Jackson Sr Riverside, CA 92804 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 4625 West Chapman Ave Apt 80 Orange, CA 92868 Ma Fidelia Reyes 4625 West Chapman Ave Apt 80 Orange, CA 92868 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious

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business name(s) listed above on 08/04/2022 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Ma Fidelia Reyes The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 11/17/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202214871 p. 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LGB OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS 25182 Corte Oranda Murrieta, CA 92563 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Leah L Goodloe-Brown 25182 Corte Oranda Murrieta, CA 92563 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Leah L Goodloe-Brown The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/06/2022 I hereby certify that this copy

is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215615 p. 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: AFRICALICONNECTION 22385 Sheffield Drive Moreno Valley, CA 92557 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Latresche L. Hamilton 22385 Sheffield Drive Moreno Valley, CA 92557 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Latresche L. Hamilton The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/06/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and

professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215614 p. 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: MICHAEL WIBBEN CONSULTING 2419 Chauncy Pl Riverside, CA 92506 RIVERSIDE COUNTY PO BOX 21 Riverside,CA 92501 Michael Wibben 2419 Chauncy Riverside, CA 92506 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Michael Wibben The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/06/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215627 p. 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: GEORGIA’S RESTAURANT 12303 Limonite Avenue, Suite 740 Eastvale, CA 91752 RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHOEE. INC 25291 Pizarro Rd Lake Forest, CA 92630 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact

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Civil Rights Leader Shares Thoughts on LA City Council Controversy as Protests Against De Leon Continue Phyllis Kimber Wilcox | Staff

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he LA City Council continues to live with the after effects of a secretly recorded private conversation between several (now former) city council and labor leaders in which disparaging comments were made about almost every constituency in Los Angeles. The conversation centered around redistricting and political horse trading.

In the immediate aftermath of the tape becoming public, the President of the L.A. City Council Nury Martinez resigned from her seat, as did the President of the United Federation of Labor, Ron Herrera. Protests and requests for the resignations of those involved and censure followed. All of this occurred during the run up to an already contentious election.

After the Election In June, before the tape surfaced, L.A. City Councilmember Gil Cedillo (one of those on the secret recording) had already lost his bid for reelection so he refused to resign, while the other, Kevin de Leon, refused to vacate his seat.

Councilmember de Leon's refusal to resign despite requests from both officials and the public have led to sustained protests in front of the councilmember’s home and city hall, interrupting council business. A scuffle between protesters and de Leon prompted newly elected LA City Council President Krekorian to hint at taking further action against protesters.

The Interview Dr. James Thomas, a professor at Cal State University Los Angeles and President of the San Fernando Valley Chapter of NAACP recently spoke with Black Voice News about Councilmember Kevin de Leon and the L.A. City Council.

Thomas, who has been present at several protests, has decided to petition for a special election for Council District Six, Nury Martinez’s seat, and to run for City Council. Thomas said he does not expect the protests to end any time soon.

(Illustration by Chris Allen, VOICE)

BVN: What damage do you think this controversy has done to the relationship between Black and Brown communities in Los Angeles?

JT: What I saw Kevin de Leon doing was stirring up a Black versus Brown atmosphere that doesn't really exist. Folks like myself and others have been working hard in solidarity with the Black and Brown communities. I belong to a Black and Brown Clergy group.

I went down to the border around Christmas Eve 2020. We talked to folks and ministered to people at the encampments, which was unbelievable to me because we were told by Donald Trump these were drug dealers. These were

women, some of whom were pregnant women, and children. These were not dangerous people at all. Yet, they were being contained by guards who I thought were the military.

We have been working with Brown and Indigenous people for quite some time. If Black and Brown folks are going to have issues, it should not be because of something a politician does or says because the truth is, neither have fared well under Kevin de Leon’s leadership.

Dr. James Thomas, a professor at Cal State University Los Angeles and President of the San Fernando Valley Chapter of NAACP, has decided to petition for a special election for Council District 6 to fill the seat vacated by former City Council President Nury Martinez. (Courtesy of Dr. James Thomas).

BVN: Did the altercation between Council Member de Leon and an activist prompt you to run for office?

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IN THE NEWS Gov. Newsom’s, continued from page 4

is all rooted in systemic racism."

Communities of color have slightly less broadband access than White communities. While 17 per cent of Black households are without access to internet, 13 per cent of White households lack access, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 American Community Survey (ACS).

"Beginning construction on the Middle-Mile network is a significant step toward broadband equity and providing all Californians the opportunity to access critical information," Secretary of the California Transportation Agency Toks Omishakin said in a press release.

"High-speed internet is much more than a connection – it’s a lifeline that families need to work, learn, and access critical services," Omishakin continued.

McPeak asserts that high poverty urban areas are hard to reach and suggests that broadband infrastructure often neglects these neighborhoods.

Another piece of the puzzle is the private sector, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond told CBM. "And because of the way internet service providers and other companies have tried to capitalize on the internet, that means that the U.S. has communities that have been without access to the internet for a long time, even though there's so much resourcing available," Thurmond said.

McPeak echoed the assessment and suggested how state officials can convince private companies to aid in providing open access for Californians by providing incentives to do so.

"One thing the state could do to get much more cooperation is what I call ‘step up or step aside,'" said McPeak. "And that would be powerful if there was that kind of bold leadership that's on the deployment side."

Thurmond called these companies to action to bolster state efforts.

"I think that the state is doing everything that it can, and our office is certainly taking the lead as it relates to our students, but we need everyone to help," Thurmond said. "And that means internet companies have to find ways to help build out pieces of the infrastructure that will reach the homes of Californians."

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greater details about doula services, full-spectrum doula care, noncovered services, billing codes and includes more information about documentation requirements for doulas who seek to enroll with MediCal. According to the provider manual, covered services include up to a total of 11 visits, including postpartum visits and support at stillbirths or abortions, for a total rate of $1,154 per birth.

Doula application and enrollment With the provider manual published, the state is one step closer to expanding access to doula services across the state. DHCS initially planned for the benefit to take effect on July 1, 2022, but pushed back the

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It’s the Law: California Enters 2023 With A Long List of New Rules and Regulations

by S.E. Williams

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hile America already leads the world in laws and incarcerations, states never miss an opportunity each year to add a new set of “do’s and don’ts” to the ever-growing list of enforceable regulations. Once again, California is doing its part to keep America in first place with a list of new laws effective January 1, 2023 to regulate citizen behavior and provide an enhanced sense of safety in local communities.

Recognition Beginning in 2023, California will recognize Juneteenth as a new state holiday on June 19. (AB-1655 ).

April 24 will be officially recognized as Genocide Remembrance Day in California. (AB-1801).

Also this year, the requirement for the governor to annually declare Lunar New Year as a state holiday is discontinued. (AB-2596).

Walking and riding Jaywalking is now decriminalized in California. As a result, pedestrians can now legally cross the street outside of designated intersections under safe conditions. (AB-2147).

There are several changes to bicycle and vehicle laws in 2023, including bikes being allowed to cross streets on pedestrian signals, cities and counties can no longer enforce bicycle license laws. Also, drivers can now change lanes, when possible, to pass bicycles. (AB-1909).

Women and their bodies California is now shielding pregnant people from both criminal and civil liability in the event of a miscarriage, stillbirth or self-managed abortion. (AB 2223). continued on page 12

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S P E C I A L

Black Voice News and IE Voice T his year, Black Voice News and IE Voice showcased a compilation of images from photographer Aryana Noroozi, a Report for America corps member and CatchLight Local Fellow who joined our team June 1st. The images we published over the previous six months in partnership with CatchLight captured the resilience of the communities we serve and their voices.

This year, Black Voice News and IE Voice collaborated with the community to create stories that highlight their joy, pride and tradition as well as the collective resilience to social inequities, gun violence, environmental racism, and the persistent and disproportionate impact of COVID-19. While the former issues are not unique to the Inland Empire, what is distinctive is how this community shows up in its own way.

Black Voice News and IE Voice appreciate your support and feedback as we create and continue to grow a vibrant visual archive of the community in 2023.

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Creator and owner of Stacked Right Boutique, a plus size boutique, Do’menique, poses for a portrait beside a garment she is selling as a vendor at the Juneteenth Celebration at San Bernardino Valley College on June 18, 2022. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom /CatchLight Local).

ROTC members enjoy a frozen treat at the reopening of Bloomington’s Ayala Park on August 6, 2022. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local).

(From left): Savana Villanueva, Aimee Durante and Bobbie Butts protest along with fellow parents and community activists against San Bernardino County Child Protective Services (CPS) and the Juvenile Court System outside of the San Bernardino Juvenile Justice Court on November 16, 2022. (Aryana Noroozi, Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local.)

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A family begins to cry as Yvonne Trice (right), founder of A Mother’s Voice, leads the group of protesters in a prayer outside of the San Bernardino Juvenile Justice Court on November 16, 2022. The family was leaving the Juvenile Court when they encountered the group speaking about the challenges of losing custody of their children to CPS. The family spoke with organizers who gave them signs to hold to join the protest. (Aryana Noroozi, Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local).

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Maria Cuadros (center), a former student of Queen Shamala talks about her connection to Queen Shamala during the book signing reception on November 19, 2022. Cuadros, who brought her son (right), shared that after moving schools in her freshman year of high school, she began to struggle academically. Her brother knew Queen Shamala and connected them. Cuadros became a part of Queen Shamala’s magnet program and they have been close ever since. Queen Shamala bought Caudros’ quinceanera dress and says the magnet program students still gather today. (Aryana Noroozi, Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local).

Queen Shamala, Bessie Davis Fayemi Smith, poses for a portrait in her home in Gardena, California, on November 19, 2022. Smith is a longtime artist and educator who recently released her book, “Breaking the Cycles of Pain: Soul Secrets, A Memoir.” The book is the first in a trilogy detailing her life story and trauma she overcame as a Black woman. (Aryana Noroozi, Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local)

Photographed and Curated by Aryana Noroozi

Staff at the San Bernardino Registrar of Voters extract ballots from original envelopes in preparation to scan and organize them by precinct on November 2, 2022. (Aryana Noroozi, Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local)

On July 29, 2022, Daniel and Daelyn’s grandmother Faye sits in the exact spot she sat on June 1, 2022 when a construction worker remodeling her bathroom said, through an open window, he heard gunshots. They were from the shooting that took Daniel’s life and severely injured his brother, Daelyn. Faye says most mornings she wakes up and forgets all of it is real for just a moment.

(Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local).

Noemi Silva poses for a portrait after voting at the Frank Dominguez Elementary School polling site in San Bernardino on November 8, 2022. She said she votes every year and enjoys casting her ballot in person. Right: Silva poses for a portrait next to a Helen Tran sign whom she voted for as mayor. (Aryana Noroozi, Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local)

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In addition, employees are now protected from discrimination based on their reproductive health decisions, including using contraceptives.

(AB 2223).

The Contraceptive Equity Act has removed requirements for employees to disclose those decisions as a condition of employment. (SB523).

Gender Bias Families with transgender children and teens who come to California seeking medical treatment are now protected from out-of-state subpoenas or warrants. The same holds true for families that move to California to avoid consequences for having already sought such treatment elsewhere. (SB-107).

It is now illegal for companies to charge different prices for products based on the gender they are marketed to. This practice is referred to as a “pink tax”. (AB-1287).

Employment The minimum wage in California increased on January 1, 2023 from $14 to $15.50 per hour.

(SB-3).

It is now illegal for an employer to refuse to grant bereavement leave for up to 5 days for an employee upon the death of a family member.

(AB-1949).

Hotels are now subjected to civil penalties if employees fail to inform police officials of sex trafficking at their establishment. (AB-1788).

California farmworkers now have expanded protections that allow them to vote by mail in union elections, rather than being forced to vote in person. (AB-2183).

An applicant no longer needs to be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States to become a police officer in California. You must, however, be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Elections State’s presidential electors are now required to cast ballots for candidates who win the popular vote and cannot switch candidates or abstain from voting. (SB 103).

Pregnant persons in California are now shielded from both criminal and civil liability in the event of a miscarriage, stillbirth or self-managed abortion. (source: columbiauniversity.edu).

The only persons who can now sell a catalytic converter is an automobile dismantler, repair dealer or a person with documentation that they are the lawful owner.source: wikipedia.com).

Crime Beginning January 1, 2023, the only person who can sell a catalytic converter is an automobile dismantler, repair dealer or a person with documentation that they are the lawful

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owner. (SB-1087).

Also, those who recycle catalytic converters are now required to obtain the year, make and model of the car that the converter comes from, continued on page 19

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Goats feed on August 24, 2022 at Gonzalez home, where a warehouse was built just behind the property. Across the street from this warehouse, with recent approval from San Bernardino County, another 213 acre development will be built. It includes a warehouse that will be larger than one million square feet. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local).

Lauren Taylor- Mayweather holds a football shaped urn containing her son Daniel Dexter’s ashes on July 29, 2022. Dexter was playing basketball with his brother Daelyn when he was struck by a bullet from a drive-by shooter on June 1, 2022 in Rialto, CA. Daniel lost his life to this random act of violence. Daelyn survived but suffered a traumatic brain injury. Football was one of Daniel’s passions and he was an outstanding linebacker and teammate on the Silverado High School football team. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local).

Benoit Malphettes poses for a portrait in his home studio on November 9, 2022, beside the technical camera, a camera that gives the photographer the ability to move the position of the lens and sensor separate of each other, he used to shoot the photographs for his “Open To Your Interpretation” exhibition featured at the San Bernardino County Museum. For this series, Malphettes photographed odd objects he collected over the years. “The viewer will discover explicit or diffuse associations that may or may not have anything to do with my personal views,” says Malphettes. “The symbols are all there for the audience’s choosing,” Malphettes is a contributing Black Voice News photographer. (Aryana Noroozi, Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local)

JW Rodgers, Houston native and bullfighter of 21 years, poses for a portrait on July 17, 2022 at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo. Rodgers says the worst injury he sustained while bullfighting was damage to his vertebrae. ”Shit happens” he said with a shrug. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local).

Founder and President of Nogales Buffalo Soldiers Legacy Association, Donna JacksonHouston, poses for a portrait on July 17, 2022 at a traveling exhibit she curated honoring the Nogales Buffalo Soldiers. A year ago, she discovered that her grandfather, Lucius Franklin Monroe Jackson, was a Buffalo Soldier in the 25th Infantry of the U.S. Army stationed at Camp Little, Arizona. Jackson-Houston is the Chair of the Pomona Community Life Dr. Dawn Wright poses for a portrait in front of her map of the Challenger Deep on July 28, 2022. The Commission and has collaborated with Mayor Sandoval and community leaders to share this expedition took place in the Mariana Trench, a territory of the Federated States of Micronesia, in the western exhibit with Pomona. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local).

Pacific Ocean. Wright sees a parallel of Challenger Deep “generating knowledge and excitement” for the indigenous people of the region, to Black people diving to slave shipwrecks and “discovering and claiming” their history. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local).

Amazon workers chant as they march the picket line in front of KSBD, the Amazon air hub warehouse on October 14, 2022. They expressed frustrations of working long strenuous hours and being unable to earn a living wage. Many workers spoke about having to choose between purchasing gas or food. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local).

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date to January 1, 2023 after receiving feedback from stakeholders and refining aspects of the doula benefit.

“This change is needed to allow DHCS to continue working with stakeholders to further define and develop the benefit, implement needed changes to the Provider Application and Verification for Enrollment (PAVE) online system to allow doulas to enroll as Medi-Cal providers, seek and obtain federal approval and give Medi-Cal managed care plans additional time to plan for and implement the benefit. The new effective date will also allow for a more robust stakeholder engagement process to assist DHCS with implementation,” according to the DHCS website.

DHCS is also providing a demonstration series for doula providers to learn how to submit enrollment applications on the PAVE portal. Doulas or doula groups must enroll using the PAVE portal to submit fee-for- Excerpts from the the Medi-Cal Provider Manual for doula services outlines the definition of doulas and their service claims. The first demonstration, “Introduction to PAVE for Doula services and lists the billing codes for services that doulas can be reimbursed for under managed care plans Providers,” is available online. The second demonstration will be held (Graphic by Breanna Reeves). virtually as a live session on Jan. 10, 2023 where doulas will be able to ask questions live and receive real-time responses.

As the launch of the doula services benefit draws closer, doulas and community-based organizations will be able to submit their applications to enroll as Medi-Cal providers, allowing them to formally bill for their services and support families with Medi-Cal. The majority of covered populations in California are served through Medi-Cal managed care plans, noted René Mollow, Deputy Director of Health Care Benefits & Eligibility, in an interview back in September.

Doulas will need required documents and/or attestations and will have to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Qualifications for enrollment Qualifications for enrollment for all doulas include: a copy of stateissued identification that demonstrates that doula is at least 18 years old; Adult CPR certification of completion by American Red Cross or American Heart Association; Infant CPR certification of completion by American The Provider Application and Verification for Enrollment (PAVE) online system allows doulas to enroll as MediRed Cross or American Heart Association; and certificate of completion Cal providers, seek and obtain federal approval and give Medi-Cal managed care plans additional time to plan or attestation of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act for and implement the benefit. (source: dhcs.ca.gov). process with members of DHCS, IEHP, Molina Health and Health Net. (HIPAA) Training.

“Overall, I found the training/information to be very helpful. Many of Additionally, doulas will be required to submit specific qualifications depending on which training pathway they enroll in (Training the requirements I’ve met (and many other birthworkers have as well), Pathway or Experience Pathway). Doula services also require a written but there was one component I had to obtain and another I’m finishing recommendation by a physician or other licensed practitioner “of the now,” Karen Sykes, doula and founder of CaliSis Doulas, said via email. healing arts acting within their scope of practice under state law.” However, Sykes attended the RCHF training to learn more about the Medi-Cal the licensed provider who submits a recommendation does not need to doula benefit. “RCHF has been great in providing timely and meaningful be enrolled in Medi-Cal or be a network provider within the beneficiary’s information on how to contract with the providers within the California Medi-Cal system for doula services.” managed care plan.

Sykes has been supporting families during birth for about 12 years in an unofficial capacity, but has been working as a doula in an official capacity Medi-Cal training for new doula benefit Ahead of the new year, local organizations are preparing doulas, for the last three years. Sykes is also part of the Sankofa Birthworker’s birthworkers and community organizations by hosting Medi-Cal training Collective of Inland Empire, a community-based organization comprised for the new doula benefit. Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) and of birth workers who provide support and education to Black birthing Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF) hosted a Doula Medi- people throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Sykes said Cal Provider Transition Training earlier this month to discuss the provider continued on page 18

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publicnotices business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/14/2022 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Marlon Machado The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/06/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215647 p. 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: ELECTRIC NOW 4640 Feather River Rd Corona, CA 92878 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Ross Hector 4640 Feather River Rd Corona, CA 92878 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Ross Hector The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/08/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement

generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215824 p. 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: A1 CUSTOM PATIOS 449 Shenandoah Rd Corona, CA 92879 RIVERSIDE COUNTY F&J Management Group Inc 449 Shenandoah Rd Corona, CA 92879 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Fernando Ramos, President The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/09/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215843 p. 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing

business as: FIRST AMERICAN REAL ESTATE 67450 Ramon Rd, Ste A Cathedral City, CA 92234 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 32350 Navajo Trl Cathedral City, CA 92234 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2016 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Mario Lopez The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/07/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215730 p. 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: CASE ONE 73960 HWY 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Robert Martin Irvin 41410 Aerodrome Ave Indio, CA 92203 67450 Ramon Rd, Ste A Cathedral City, CA 92234 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 32350 Navajo Trl Cathedral City, CA 92234 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000)

s. Robert Martin Irvin The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/15/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202216124 p. 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: NEW DAY HEALTH & WELLNESS 30414 Town Center Dr. Apt. 1831 Menifee, CA 92584 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 30414 Town Center Dr. Apt. 1831 Menifee, CA 92584 George Corey Lopez 30414 Town Center Dr. Apt. 1831 Menifee, CA 92584 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. George Lopez The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/13/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be

filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215971 p. 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: KENY.ART 37609 Newcastle Rd Murrieta, CA 92563 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Keny Judith Pethuelle Beugre Akpa 37609 Newcastle Rd Murrieta, CA 92563 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Keny Judith Pethuelle Beugre Akpa The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/13/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215980 p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12/2023, 1/19/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LIVE EVENT PARTNERS 21106 Front Porch Ct Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 5225 Canyon Crest Dr, #71-503 Riverside, CA 92507 Direct Technical Event Production, Inc

21106 Front Porch Ct Riverside, CA 92507 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Maurice Sams, President The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/20/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202216291 p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12/2023, 1/19/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LUCHA DISTRICT 5302 Paloma Rd Riverside, CA 92509 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 5302 Paloma Rd Riverside, CA 92509 Jesus Armando Lopez 5302 Paloma Rd Riverside, CA 92509 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/26/1987 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Maurice Sams, President The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common

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L.A. City Councilmember Kevin de Leon continues to resist calls for his resignation. (source: youtube.com).

Video clip shows purported confrontation between L.A. City Councilmember Kevin de Leon and a protester identified in the caption as local organizer Jason Reedy into a table during an LA City Council holiday event on Friday, December 9, 2022. The video was posted to Twitter by two local community organizations. (source: twitter.com).

JT: I decided to get into the race because there needs to be an adult in the room and it seems like there aren't any. I think Nury Martinez did the right thing when she resigned. I think someone who is running should focus on healing, bringing the community together and focusing on the needs of the constituency. This is the problem with elected officials, they get into office and they forget the people who put them there. I believe you can be an outstanding public official by doing the things the community wants you to do.

BVN: What concerns you most about the interactions between protesters and the Council in general, and de Leon in particular?

JT: The problem with his [de Leon's] public relations campaign is those are not the folks he hurt directly. But, he's not talking to Black folks who are having to travel to his district to have a

Left: Former L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez was forced to resign after being caught on tape making disparaging racist comments about constituents as widely reported in early October, 2022. (source:youtube.com); Center: L.A. City Councilmember Gil Cedillo who participated in the racist conversation caught on tape was ousted by voters in the June 2022 election, before the tapes surfaced; Right: Disgraced L.A. City Councilmember Kevin de Leon continues to ignore calls for his resignation for the role he played in the racist conversation caught on tape and publicly revealed by the media in early October 2022. (source: ballotpedia.org).

conversation with him.

This seems to be common in Los Angeles.

Elected officials can just decide they're not going to have conversations with folks because they don't want difficult conversations. People want to be heard and that is not happening. By all indicators folks are hurting in Los Angeles. We have a houselessness issue that is out of control.

People are literally dying on the street, freezing to death every day.

BVN: What should the council do about de Leon?

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JT: A discrimination investigation should take place. I do not think it should be handled locally. I think it should be federal because the people need to know that their resources are not given based upon race. No one has talked about the money and that's why there needs to be an investigation. When they spoke about Marqueece Harris-Dawson and giving his district the airport, that was about money.

These ideas are linked to dollars. (During the taped conversation participants could be heard continued on page 19

publicnotices law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/21/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202216338 p.

12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12/2023, 1/19/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: KASH AUTO SALE 3214 Durahart Street, Suite A-108 Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 17252 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 272 Torrance, CA 92504 Stacy Bryan Berry 17252 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 272 Torrance, CA 92504 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Stacy Berry The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 11/29/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation

of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215275 p.

12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12/2023, 1/19/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: JORVEGLIFE 1281 State St, A 138 San Jacinto, CA 92583 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Jaime – Jordan 1281 State St, A 138 San Jacinto, CA 92583 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Jaime Jordan The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/19/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202216266 p.

12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12/2023, 1/19/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: STEVENS FAMILY CHILD CARE 1740 Dobell St Perris, CA 92571 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Nicole Lee Stevens 1740 Dobell St Perris, CA 92571 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on

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she is currently serving three families through the program.

“In the new year, we anticipate work on the enrollment of doulas as Medi-Cal Providers, ensuring that Medi-Cal enrollees know about the new benefit and are able to access it and ascertaining how long the ramp up to the provision of benefits and reimbursement will take,” Robles-Fadet said.

California is one step closer to formalizing doula services as a covered benefit within the health care system and recognizing doula services as beneficial, necessary and impactful to Black families and families of color who often have worse birth outcomes within the hospital setting.

Karen Sykes asks her client, Nalah Morrow, various questions about her pregnancy and lifestyle during one of their initial home visits on June 26, 2022. Morrow is training to become a birthworker herself, specifically a nurse midwife. Morrow gave birth to her second child in October while completing her schooling, which included cross country travel for clinical rotations. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News/ CatchLight Local).

publicnotices 02/18/2022 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Nicole Lee Stevens The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/12/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see

section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215924 p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12/2023, 1/19/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: CHASING MOORE RAINBOWS CHILDCARE MOORE FAMILY CHILDCARE 25834 Brodiaea Ave Moreno Valley, CA 92553 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Julie Ann Moore 25834 Brodiaea Ave Moreno Valley, CA 92553 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/22/2018 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Julie Ann Moore The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common

law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/02/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215456 p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12/2023, 1/19/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: TAILOR MADE LENDING 39859 N. GENERAL KEARNEY RD TEMECULA, CA 92591 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Irvine Selwyn Dyal

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39859 N. General Kearney Rd Temecula, CA 92591 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1998 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Irvine S. Dyal The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/27/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious

business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202216496 p. 1/5/2023, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/2023 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: CHEF CHARLIE RAY 24376 Reserve Court Menefee, CA 92584 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Rays Corp 24376 Reserve Court Menefee, CA 92584 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/14/2022 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Nadine Ray, President

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/21/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202216375 p. 1/5/2023, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/2023

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and to obtain a copy of that car’s title. (AB-1740).

Anyone convicted of misdemeanor child or elder abuse on or after Jan. 1, 2023, will be prohibited from possessing a firearm in California. This is in addition to existing law which states that people convicted of felonies and certain specified misdemeanors are prohibited from owning guns in the state. (AB-2239).

It is now illegal to make or sell clothing or products made of animal fur in California. (AB44).

Police in California are now able to keep individuals in custody for misdemeanor or felony retail theft provided that person was arrested or convicted of theft from a store in the past six months, and if the individual is suspected of being part of an organized retail theft operation.

(AB 2294).

There are no long restrictions on hunting wild pigs whose population is exploding in 56 (including Riverside and San Bernardino) of California’s 58 counties. (SB-856).

Community impacts In an effort to provide improved connectivity for low-income and underserved communities a blueprint will be created for deploying broadband, including expanded wireless access, throughout the state. (SB-717).

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The Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act now allows family members, first responders and clinicians to seek a judicial order to treat individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. The treatment could include medication, housing and therapy. Those who refuse treatment could be placed in a conservatorship and ordered to comply with the treatment. (SB-1338).

City and county governments statewide can no longer implement a minimum requirement for housing developments to provide parking, provided the developments are within a halfmile of public transportation. (AB 2097).

State determinations An audit of all surplus state property is required to determine what land is suitable for housing construction. (SB 561).

The operation of California’s last functioning nuclear plant at Diablo Canyon may be extended by as much as five years. The extension authorization includes a loan of $1.4 billion from the state to Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to operate it during the extension. The plant was previously scheduled to terminate operation beginning in 2024, with completion scheduled for 2025. (SB 846).

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discussing the idea of drawing boundaries so the airport would fall within City Councilmember Harris-Dawson’s district).

BVN: What are your thoughts about how the redistricting process was managed in Los Angeles?

that is unreasonable. It is not unreasonable to want Kevin de Leon off the city council for the things that he said.

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JT: Never again should a local official be responsible for drawing up their own districts.

BVN: How long do you think the protests at City Hall will continue?

JT: There's nothing that people are demanding

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five inductees, I was reminded of potential opportunities our students may never benefit from as a result of Doc’s loss from SBCUSD. T h e Bakersfield City School District Hall of Fame says it recognizes former students noted for their Former San Bernardino City Unified School p r o f e s s i o n a l District Superintendent of Schools Harry accomplishments “Doc” Ervin. (source: bcsd.com). and “community members who distinguished themselves through their service to the district”. According to reports, the program is meant to inspire BCSD students to achieve their goals through a life of strong purpose and value.

Ervin served as BCSD superintendent for five years, beginning in 2016, until he took the role with SBCUSD in 2021. Prior to that, he spent 25 years as an educator and administrator.

Ervin, who spent his career championing equity and access to economically disadvantaged students from culturally diverse backgrounds, was also noted to have held district staff to high expectations In addition to his accomplished career in education, Ervin was inducted to the Hall of Fame for having “established curricular, instructional and operational systems and structures to provide system wide sustainability and support teaching and learning”.

Such acclaim makes me wonder what opportunities for greater success are being missed by SBCUSD students, teachers and administrators as a result of Ervin’s early and strained departure. We will never know.

Of course, this is just my opinion. I’m keeping it real.

S.E. Williams Executive Editor

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