VOICE Issue June 15, 2023

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Inland Southern California’s News Weekly

A Conversation about Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson

by Breanna Reeves

IT REAL 3 KEEPING The Supreme Court Rules on Race and Redistricting or Did It?

THE NEWS 5 IN SB252 Calls for

Teachers’ Pension Funds to Divest From Fossil Fuel

THE NEWS 7 IN Recently Released 2020

SPORTS 8 VOICE US Open Will Be Played

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KEEPING IT REAL

The Supreme Court Rules on Race and Redistricting or Did It?

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Allen v. Milligan on Thursday and in a surprising decision by the conservative court upheld Section 2 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. (Steven Frame via Shutterstock)

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he old adage that reminds us even “a broken clock is right twice a day,” recently proved true even for the nation’s currently right-leaning and ultra conservative U.S. Supreme Court.

In a ruling last Thursday that surprised many of the high court’s critics, including myself, by a vote of 5-4, the “justices” ruled in favor of “justice”.

In what has been described as “a major voting rights decision” a majority of justices agreed that Alabama’s new congressional map “likely” violates Section 2 of the seminal 1865 Voting Rights Act. Now, I’m not one to look a gift horse in the mouth but when all of Alabama’s Black folks were packed into one of the state’s seven congressional districts it was hard to see how even this court could ruled otherwise–especially when data shows that about 25.9 percent the state’s residents identify as African American or Black.

Sadly, however, I’m equally as sure the court just as easily could have found some archaic justification to rule to the contrary–fortunately in this instance, it

did not.

After the court’s ruling last week, the question remaining on the table is how will this ruling impact states like Louisiana where almost a third of the state’s population identifies as African American/ Black and yet, there is only one Black congressional district in the state while the remaining five are majority-white. Or, in Florida for example where the power of the Black vote has also been diluted and at least one congressional seat lost since 2020.

Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act clearly bars election practices that result in a denial or abridgement of the right to vote based on race and although it is clear the high court ruled correctly last Thursday, it does not absolve it from its blatant and abysmal failure to do the right thing before the November election last year when it blocked a lower court ruling by a three-judge panel that had reached the very same conclusion reached by the Supreme Court on Thursday–that Alabama’s congressional continued on page 14

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IN THE NEWS

Former U.S. President Donald J.Trump Indicted . . . Again

On Thursday, June 8 a special council investigation that investigation resulted in former U.S. President Donald J. Trump making history as the first former president to face a federal indictment. (Illustration by Chris Allen)

S.E. Williams | Executive Editor

On March 30, 2022 the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) opened a criminal investigation into the unlawful retention of classified documents at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida. On Thursday, June 8, that investigation resulted in the former U.S. President Donald J. Trump making history as the first former president to face a federal indictment.

Trump faces 37 counts in Florida related to mishandling classified documents. The charges range from obstructing justice, to mishandling of classified documents and include making false statements among other charges.

According to the indictment included among the classified and sensitive information secreted away by Trump was "nuclear weaponry in the United States" and the "nuclear capabilities of a foreign country," in addition to other sensitive

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records from intelligence briefings at the White House along with details about the military capacity of other countries.

The indictment notes that over the course of his presidency, Trump gathered and collected “newspapers, presss clippings,, letters,notes, cards, photographs, official documents, and other materials in cardboard boxes that he kept at the White House.” It appears when Trump left the presidency on January 20, 2021 and made his way to Mar-a-lago, he apparently took many of these boxes with him.

The charges are a product of the investigative efforts of the special counsel’s lengthy investigation.

Not only did Trump allegedly keep the documents despite laws that govern against such hubris, it is reported he also shared the

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IN THE NEWS Breanna Reeves | Staff

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f passed in the California Assembly this summer and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate Bill 252 will prohibit California teachers’ pension funds, with CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement plans, from making new investments in fossil fuel companies.

California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS), is the largest teachers’ retirement system and second largest public pension fund in the nation. California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) is the largest public pension fund in the U.S. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) would go into effect starting in 2024 and all current investments would need to be discontinued by 2031.

The bill’s efforts lie in minimizing the capital that fossil fuel companies will have to rapidly begin new projects and push legislation supporting fossil fuel energy production.

Recently, fossil fuel companies spent over $20 million to lobby against California legislation to implement strict pollution controls and develop response plans to protect the health of frontline communities, including those living within 3,200 feet of existing oil wells.

Fossil Free California estimates that combined state pensions have $44.2 billion invested in fossil fuel companies along with fossil fuel support companies, pipelines, and gas and coalfired electric utilities.

Of public pension money invested in the top 200 coal, oil and gas production companies, California’s funds account for two percent.

CalPERS, who in a statement opposing SB 252, said that as of December 31, 2022, “the estimated value of publicly traded securities held by CalPERS that meet the SB 252 criteria of a ‘fossil fuel company’ was $9.4 billion.”

Additionally, CalSTRS reported $5.4 billion of fossil fuel related holdings within their retirement plan. They published their opposition in a bill analysis and noted that “the risks associated with climate change cannot simply be divested away.”

The agency also maintained that by requiring divestment, the bill would “ignore CalSTRS’ exposure to the broader economy and undermine efforts to reduce emissions and transition to a low-carbon world.” CalSTRS reported that their retirement plan currently holds investments in

SB 252 Calls for Teachers’ Pension Funds to Divest From Fossil Fuel

Illustration by Chris Allen, VOICE

159 of the top 200 fossil fuel companies.

On the other hand, many labor groups whose members have retirements within these pension plans do support fossil fuel divestment, including the United Teachers Los Angeles, the California Federation of Teachers, the California Faculty Association and the Faculty Association of the California Community Colleges.

“It is an unacceptable moral failing that California’s public funds go to the fossil fuel industry, which contributes to public health harms that kill hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. each year and disproportionately endanger Black, brown, Indigenous and poor communities,” said Jane Vosburg, CalSTRS retiree and board chair of Fossil Free California.

“We owe it to our teachers, students, union members, and the cities and communities of California to stop investing in dirty fossil fuel funds that can become stranded assets. It’s time to future-proof our pension funds,” she said.

The Valero Refinery, situated in the middle of Wilmington, California, runs operations on January 11, 2023. According to the city of Long Beach, Wilmington is the third largest drilling site in the U.S., producing 46,000 barrels per day from 1,550 active wells.

The majority of Wilmington’s residents identify as Latino. SB 252 would prohibit California teachers’ pension funds, with CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement plans, from making new investments in fossil fuel companies. (Aryana Noroozi, Black Voice News / CatchLight Local)

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classifieds&publicnotices The following persons) is (are) doing business as: PREMIER INCOME INSURANCE CENTER 1172 Burgundy Rose Way Beaumont, CA 92223 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 1440 Beaumont Ave, Suite A2-257 Beaumont, CA 92223 Lee Allen McIntyre 1172 Burgundy Rose Way Beaumont, CA 92223 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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. Lee Allen McIntyre The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/22/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202307886 p. 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: KETHARTIC, LLC 28577 Bauvardia Way Murrieta, CA 92563 RIVERSIDE COUNTY KETHARTIC, LLC 28577 Bauvardia Way Murrieta, CA 92563 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company 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. Lakesha Mayes, CEO The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/05/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202307016 p. 6/15/23, 6/22/23, 6/29/23, 7/06/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: MEMOMA VENTURES 25470 Medical Center Dr, Ste 205 Murrieta, CA 92562 RIVERSIDE COUNTY MEMOMA LLC 25470 Medical Center Dr, Ste 205 Murrieta, CA 92562 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company 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. Oladeinde Odubela, 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 right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/31/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202308357 p. 6/08/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23, 6/29/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: COOL DOG TRAINING COOL DOG RANCH 35581 Glen Oaks Rd Temecula, CA 92592 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Denise Nicole Lawrence 35581 Glen Oaks Rd Temecula, CA 92592 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/20/2018 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. Denise Nicole Lawrence The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/22/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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

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office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202307824 p. 6/15/23, 6/22/23, 6/29/23, 7/06/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: JOOLZCLUB 5839 Virginia Pl Riverside, CA 92506 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Julie Kristen Williams 5839 Virginia Pl Riverside, CA 92506 Eureko David Williams 5839 Virginia Pl Riverside, CA 92506 This business is conducted by: Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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. Julie Kristen Williams The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/12/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202307394 p. 5/25/23, 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: ZIN AMERICAN BISTRO 198 S. Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 RIVERSIDE COUNTY MSR Restaurant Group 198 S. Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact

business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/29/2004 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. Mindy Sue Reed, 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 right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/12/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202307369 p. 6/08/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23, 6/29/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: ANGELS INVESTMENTS SDR 35983 Alameda Ct Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Stephanie Diane Reid 35983 Alameda Ct Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 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. Stephanie Diane Reid The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/30/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a

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

NOTICEIn 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-202308334 p. 6/08/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23, 6/29/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: AUTOSPHERE 2955 Van Buren Blvd E3 Riverside, CA 92503 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Triangle Management LLC 2955 Van Buren Blvd E3 PMB99 Riverside, CA 92503 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company 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. Dalton Blanco, 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 right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/30/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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

IN THE NEWS Aryana Noroozi | Staff Note: the U.S. Census Bureau writes that they “refer to the Hispanic or Latino population as the Hispanic population.” In this article, Black Voice News refers to the population as Latinx.

Recently Released 2020 Census Data Reveals One in Every Four Children in the United States of Latinx Origin

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n 2010, 17.1 million children were of Latinx origin in the U.S. By 2020, that number rose to 18.8 million, with one in every four children in the nation being of Latinx origin.

While younger than the non-Latinx population, the Latinx population has aged faster over the past decade, according to recently released 2020 Census data.

Despite the Latinx population aging faster over the past decade compared to non-Latinx groups, in 2020, children of Latinx origin comprised a quarter of all children under age 18 in the nation. Additionally, in states where the number of Latinx children increased the most, data shows that the total population of children in those states often decreased.

The Latinx population’s median age was 30 in 2020, an increase of nearly three years from 2010. The non-Latinx population were older, but aged at a slower rate, with the median age being 41 in 2020, up 1.5 years from 2010.

Over the decade, more than 100,000 Latinx children were counted in New Jersey and Florida. The Census Bureau reported that Florida indicated the largest increase across all states, with the addition of over a quarter million Latinx children to its population from 2010 to 2020.

In three of these five states (Connecticut, New Jersey and Rhode Island), the total number of children declined between 2010 and 2020 while the number of Latinx children increased.

The states that had the largest percentage point increase in their proportion of Latinx children over the decade include: Connecticut (up 6.5); Maryland (up 6.5); Rhode Island (up 6.2); New Jersey (up 5.9); and Florida (up 4.9).

In 2010, 17.1 million children were of Latinx origin. By 2020, that number rose to 18.8 million, with one in every four children in the U.S. being of Latinx origin. (source: kidsdata.org)

California and the Inland Region On the contrary, California’s Latinx child population decreased 1.9 percentage points from continued on page 8

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VOICE SPORTS

US Open Will Be Played In Los Angeles First Time in 75 Years

Club will host the first US Open in 75 Years.

The USGA has chosen the LACC venue for the 123rd edition of the US Open. Designed by W. Herbert Fowler and George C. Thomas Jr., it features unique challenges like the short par four 6th hole, like # 10 at Riviera, designed to entice some players to drive the green. Current World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads a 156-player field who will compete next week.

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2010 to 2020, from 50.9 percent to 49 percent.

San Bernardino and Riverside faced similar decreases in the same period; San Bernardino (down 2.5) decreased from 61 percent to 58.5 percent while Riverside (down 1.5) decreased from 59.4 to 57.9 percent.

A graph provided by PRB’s KidsData shows the percentage point decrease of the Latinx child population in California as well as Riverside and San Bernardino counties from 2010 to 2020: California (down 1.9), San Bernardino (down 2.5) and Riverside (down 1.5). Source: KidsData.

Harold Varner III wins his first LIV Golf title at Washington DC and collects $4 million in prize money. photo: Jon Gaede BVN

Jon Gaede | BVN Sports

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he PGA, PIF (LIV Golf) and DP World Tours reach agreement to bring the US Open to Los Angeles for the first time in 75 years.

On the eve of USGA’s US Open, perhaps only second to the Masters in prestige, could only be overshadowed by an implausible announcement, that all three current golf tours would suddenly merge as one, which is exactly what happened.

Unforeseen by tour players and sports media outlets worldwide, PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan announced that PIF (LIV Golf), DP World Tour and the PGA had struck an agreement in principle to merge as one. Each tour agreed to cease all current lawsuits and combine their respective operations under the executive leadership of the PGA. The spirit of the joint statement released

last Tuesday morning states: “The agreement promises to promote and grow the game globally for the benefit of all stakeholders and ends all pending litigation.” Further, LIV Golf players will be given the opportunity to re-apply for both PGA and DP World membership, after the 2023 season.

The reaction from the players can be described as ‘surprise’ as they were caught off guard. Former PGA Tour member and current LIV Golf player Harold Varner III has never been shy about why he defected from the PGA. “I know what it means to grow up without much.

This money will ensure that my kid and future Varners will have a solid base to start on a life I could only dream about growing up.” Varner won his first LIV Golf title last week, including his winner's share, $4 million.

On June 15 thru 18, the Los Angeles Country

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F E AT U R E S T O RY

A Conversation about Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson

Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson, founder and executive director of Diversity Uplifts, Inc. types away on her computer in her home on May 29, 2023 (Photo by Breanna Reeves).

by Breanna Reeves

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he National Maternal Mental Health Hotline received nearly 12,000 calls and texts from birthing and postpartum people within the first year of launching.

Of the 76% of people who called the hotline for themselves, 38% identified as being in their postpartum period.

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration launched the hotline last year on Mother’s Day to provide additional support and resources to those who are facing mental health

challenges.

May also marked Maternal Mental Health Month, which emphasizes the importance of and raises awareness about mental health during and after pregnancy. With Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and Black Maternal Mental Health Week approaching in July, advocates continue highlighting the importance of addressing and treating maternal mental health conditions as the U.S. grapples with having the worst maternal health crisis, including continued on next page

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F E AT U R E S T O RY A Conversation, continued from page 9

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There are people who’ve had mental health conditions, maybe even childhood [or] teenage depression, [and] everything’s been fine. [Now], they’re 30 years, [and] they have a really strong postpartum depression or some kind of postpartum anxiety, for example.

They may not have realized that it could have put them in a position to be a little bit more at risk, or to be more aware that they might need more support and more strategy around making sure they maintain their mood.

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poor maternal mental health outcomes, among western nations.

The Black Voice News sat down with Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson, a licensed clinical psychologist and doula who specializes in multicultural psychology, trauma, suicide prevention and maternal mental health, to discuss maternal mental health.

Dr. Peprah-Wilson has experience and expertise operating in community-based, inhome, psychiatric hospital, prison and private practice settings. She is also the founder and executive director of Diversity Uplifts, Inc., a nonprofit organization that offers direct services, consulting and training to support the improvement and wellbeing of women, birthing people, children and families.

This feature article has been edited and condensed for clarity.

Q: For those who don’t know, can you explain what maternal mental health is?

Dr. PW: Maternal mental health is really a catch-all phrase that is easier and more palatable for the general audience. It used to be that people would talk about postpartum depression. Now, people are using the term PMADS (perinatal mood and anxiety disorders) and that is really more appropriate because it gives you a sense that there are multiple things.

There are several types of mood and anxiety disorders that don’t present one specific way.

According to Dr. Peprah-Wilson, the belief that maternal mental health conditions have specific markers is a flaw in the understanding.

People with postpartum depression can exhibit symptoms beyond being sad and lethargic.

Q: Can you talk about some examples of maternal mental health conditions and how they may be brought on?

Dr. PW: There are two things that I always think about [with] perinatal mood anxiety disorders or maternal mental health. If you don’t think about people who’ve had previous mental health conditions, then you’re sort of

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missing that there are people who already have preexisting conditions that can get worse or can shift and alter during pregnancy.

There are people who’ve had mental health conditions, maybe even childhood [or] teenage depression, [and] everything’s been fine.

[Now], they’re 30 years, [and] they have a really strong postpartum depression or some kind of postpartum anxiety, for example. They may not have realized that it could have put them in a position to be a little bit more at risk, or to be more aware that they might need more support and more strategy around making sure they maintain their mood.

There are several different maternal mental health conditions that can arise before, during and after pregnancy. In some instances, people who never had any previous mental health issues can develop mental health issues during or after pregnancy.

A birthing person can experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy, known as antenatal. Depression can occur after childbirth, known as the postnatal period. Dr. PeprahWilson explained that many people only consider maternal mental health as occurring after someone gives birth such as postpartum depression, but the same amount of people who develop maternal mental health issues after pregnancy also experience such issues during pregnancy. People who are currently pregnant are a population of people who are not considered as often when determining who is at risk of developing mental health issues.

Other maternal mental health conditions include postpartum anxiety or panic disorders that go beyond basic anxiety. Dr. Peprah-Wilson stressed that it is really valuable to know the difference between someone who is experiencing general anxiety and someone who is developing a panic disorder.

Screening carried out by clinicians and trained community health workers is an important way to properly diagnose people with the appropriate condition. Doulas, family members and other community people also play a vital role in noticing the difference between someone’s change in mood and behavior.

In the prenatal period (before birth), a birthing

such maternal mental health conditions.

Q: According to data from the California Health Care Foundation, between 2018 and 2020, “Prenatal and postpartum depressive symptoms were reported by about one in five Black birthing people,” higher than all other races/ethnicities.

In your expert opinion, what factors contribute to why Black birthing people experience these symptoms at a higher rate?

Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson types on her laptop, which is sprinkled with stickers that read “Black Mamas Matter” and “Black Women Birthing Justice” in her home on May 29, 2023. (Photo by Breanna Reeves)

person can develop obsessive compulsive disorder or perinatal obsessive compulsive disorder which presents as obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors centered on themes around motherhood such as what’s happening with the baby. Postpartum post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that can arise as a result of birth trauma and traumas related to the birthing experience as a whole, including during pregnancy. Maternal suicide or perinatal suicide occurs in about 5% of people who have some form of perinatal mood or anxiety disorder.

Q: What are some things that can impact maternal mental health?

Dr. PW: A first time mother in general tends to have a higher chance [of developing a maternal mental health condition] than a person that’s had children already just because of that factor of, “Oh, I know what I’m getting myself into.”

The human psyche really likes homeostasis [balance], it likes to know that it knows what it

knows, even though every day is a new day, and you often don’t know what you think you know.

Every birth is different.

Younger mothers, particularly under 25, mothers of twins, mothers of multiples, are definitely considered to be at high risk given the fact that there is a lot more responsibility [and] often less support than they might have had even for their [first] child. It’s a lot on the body and it’s a lot to manage without support.

In particular, as we know, Black people and people of color have higher perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. It’s not because of genetics.

Other factors that can impact maternal mental health include family history of PMADS or general mental health concerns, inadequate postpartum planning and a lack of overall support during the pregnancy experience.

Populations who often have a lack of support are people who have low incomes, who are in prison and single mothers; these populations are considered to be at high risk for developing

Dr. PW: What I know as a Black woman who’s given birth and who speaks to Black women and birthing people all the time, who works with doulas that are connecting to Black pregnant [and] postpartum people all the time, [is] the overall stress that is related to Blackness in America is a stress factor that other people don’t have. They have other factors, but that particular one is very pervasive in our system. Racism is very pervasive in the life of a person.

My mother’s family is from South Carolina.

They moved to New Jersey some 100 years ago to make a better life, but it meant that the family got divided. My great great grandfather moved to New Jersey, left the family, and then the family joined him. Then, they have more kids in a different place without the aunties… without the [level of community they had in the south].

I just think about what it would have been like to have to raise nine [or] 10 children, while your husband is working in a new environment without the social support.

We’re in a tumultuous, psychological, physiological condition, where my grandmother is birthing and raising my mother, who then [births] me. If you just look one or two generations back, you start to see the difference between what their family condition was.

People who have better outcomes, generally speaking, in the United States, tend to be white women. They did a study and looked at individuals in graduate school who were Black, [who] had a graduate level degree and found they had higher risks of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and higher risks of maternal death than white women who didn’t have a high school education. continued on page 12

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F E AT U R E S T O RY A Conversation, continued from page 11

Q: This past Mother’s Day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services celebrated the first anniversary of its National Maternal Mental Health Hotline. What are some other ways that institutions can implement supportive services for maternal mental health?

Dr. PW: The first thing that comes to mind is having providers that come from communities that you come from. People really underestimate [that] and it’s interesting because when it comes up, people [question whether] Black people have to only be served by Black people or Latinos only have to be served by Latinos. I’m like, well, no. But, the dominant population, the white population in America, has always been able to see itself in every condition. . . you see yourself as a president, as a teacher, as the banker, as the physician or the nurse, as everyone who could help you. There is an unconscious and conscious comfort around that.

There’s a positioning for all of those people who are creating systems, who are thinking of you because you’re their sister and their mother and their friend and their partner.

People of color and people of marginalization are not being centered in efforts around perinatal mental health and other things that are maternal related. If that’s the case, then it means that you’re less likely to have systems set up that consider your needs..

We know that people aren’t being screened the same either because the way that it shows up culturally can be different. If you’re expecting it to have dominant culture symptomology because that’s who the statistics were based off of, that’s who the research was always being done on, then you’re going to miss the nuances that are relevant for Black community, for the Latinx community, for Asian communities, for the indigenous population.

I think culturally competent care is the first thing that would be a really important intervention for systems to be thinking about.

And that means that you’ve got to educate more people from communities, which means you also have to provide funds for people to get educated.

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Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson poses for a portrait in her home on May 29, 2023 (Photo by Breanna Reeves).

Q: For those experiencing maternal mental health issues, what would you like them to know?

Dr. PW: As a clinician and as a psychologist who assesses people for mental health conditions [and] also as a human that notices what people need, when you’re with someone that is experiencing acute or really clinically significant [symptoms], meaning they should see somebody, they can’t handle it on their own [and] you often leave them feeling uneasy…you need to go back.

I think most people can recognize when they feel like [this] and there’s like cultural phrases that represent this: “I feel like I’m wildin’ out.”

“I’m just trippin’ girl.”

“I’m not sure how I’m going to get through this day.” continued on page 19

IN THE NEWS VOICE Staff

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he National Innovative Communities Conference (NICC) hosted by the organization Reach Out, brings together strategists, influencers, businesses, and organizations from across sectors who are passionate about building and sustaining a high quality of life for the Inland region.

Reach Out has been serving the Inland Region of Southern California for 54 years. Its mission is to strengthen communities by bringing people together to solve some of the area’s toughest issues including breaking barriers to

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Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump to Take the Stage at the National Innovative Communities Conference in Riverside

I believe in justice for all, and especially those without a voice who need our help most of all.

- Ben Crump

educational achievement, expanding economic opportunities, and creating safe, healthy, and more.

This year’s two-day in-person conference, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13 and 14, at the Riverside Convention Center is themed POWER:: Dignity • Equity • Justice, Be the Voice, Not an Echo!

The keynote speaker for the luncheon on opening day be acclaimed Civil Rights Leader Benjamin Crump. His presentation is scheduled to begin at noon.

Crump, is a renowned civil rights attorney who has represented many high-profile civil rights cases including Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and others.

A new Netflix documentary, CIVIL, follows

Attorney Ben Crump (source: bencrump.com)

Crump and his justice career and the lives he has impacted. He has also been featured in many docudramas. Crump’s book, published in October 2019, Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People, reflects on the landmark cases he has battled, and how discrimination in the courthouse devastates real families and communities.

Conference attendees will also hear from dynamic speakers at informative plenary

sessions and panel discussions including Dr. Somava Stout, from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Dr. Cid Pinedo, Chief Executive Officer of the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation; Public Health Director Kim Saruwatari and Medical Officer Dr. Geoffrey from Riverside University Health System; Dr. Evita Limon Rocha and more. continued on page 19

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KEEPING IT REAL Supreme Court, continued from page 3

Resident Population Distribution of Alabama in 2021, by race and ethnicity*

*This graphic shows a slight decrease in the African American/Black population of Alabama from the 28.6% reflected in the 2020 Census on which the congressional maps were based. (source: statista.com 2023)

map “likely” violated the Voting Rights Act. By blocking the lower court’s ruling last year, the Supreme Court intentionally opened the congressional electoral door in favor of Republicans.

As a result, Republicans won six of Alabama’s seven House seats in November and gained control of the U.S. House of Representatives by the slimmest of margins.

Despite Thursday’s ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts seemed to contort himself in order to explain his decision that aligned with the lower court ruling.

Rather than letting the decision stand on the merits of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act he offered a trifecta of elaborate explanations for his ruling including that the real issue before the court was not whether the lower court had applied existing law, but instead on “Alabama’s attempt to remake our jurisprudence anew” by focusing on computer-generated maps that are created without considering race at all.” It seems like a cop out to me and also a way of leaving wiggle room so he can make an opposite choice the next time a similar issue comes before the court.

But for today, it matters not so much how he got there, we are just glad he did.

I should also note that another notable victory

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regarding the court’s decision in this case according to experts, is that it declined the opportunity to adopt an interpretation of the Voting Rights Act that could have made it much more difficult to challenge redistricting plans on the grounds that they weaken the collective voting power of Black people.

This is because had the court upheld the new maps it would have sanctioned Alabama’s plan that packed Black voters into a single district in a part of central Alabama known as the “Black Belt,” while at the same time dispersing Black voters in the rest of the Black Belt into several other districts precluding an opportunity to be the majority in any other district.

In the end, just as sure as we know the sun is going to rise tomorrow, we know this is not the end of the epic struggle for Blacks and other minorities to enjoy the full and fair benefit of one of America’s most fundamental rights–fair and equal access to the franchise.

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

S.E. Williams Executive Editor

publicnotices (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-202308320 p. 6/08/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23, 6/29/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: SOME STEAM 4 FUN 37223 High Vista Drive Murrieta, CA 92563 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Steam Team LLC 37223 High Vista Drive Murrieta, CA 92563 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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. Landus Cox Jr. Member The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/09/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202307213 p. 6/08/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23, 6/29/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: SIR PEACHES 12014 Clark St Apt 103 Moreno Valley, CA 92557 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Eden Ragsdale 12014 Clark St Apt 103 Moreno Valley, CA 92557 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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. Eden Ragsdale The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/10/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202307230 p. 5/25/23, 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: YANKEE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 24484 Avenida Arconte Murrieta, CA 92562 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 24484 Avenida Arconte Murrieta, CA 92562 Hector Mancilla 24484 Avenida Arconte Murrieta, CA 92562 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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. Hector Mancilla The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/11/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202307348 p. 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: RIVERSIDE SIGNATURE NOTARY 18750 Chickory Dr Riverside, CA 92504 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Grady Family LLC 18750 Chickory Dr Riverside, CA 92502 CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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. Paul E. Grady, CEO The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/17/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202307661 p. 5/25/23, 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: PLATINUM AUTO REPAIR & COLLISION INC 36711 Cathedral Canyon Dr Cathedral City, CA 92234 RIVERSIDE COUNTY PLATINUM AUTO REPAIR & COLLISION INC 36711 Cathedral Canyon Dr Cathedral City, CA 92234 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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. Juan Jose Rios Jr, CEO The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/22/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202307861 p. 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: DON REALTY 23434 Badger Creek Ln Menifee, CA 92587 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Sir Incorporated 27186 Newport Rd, C3 Menifee, CA 92584 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/23/2013 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. Donovan Palmer, 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 right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/05/2023 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICEIn 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-202307010 p. 5/25/23, 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: ACC DESIGN INC. 1710 Palmyrita Ave, #2 Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY ACC DESIGN INC. 1142 S. Diamond Bar Blvd 836 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/10/2023 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

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publicnotices ($1000) s. Hanhsiu Stacy Wu, 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 right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/22/2023 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-202307848 p. 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23 ____________________________ STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. R-202214080 ONE HEART NURSE FINDERS 1639 Snowberry Rd Beaumont, CA 92223 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Terrell Professional Services 1639 Snowberry Rd Beaumont, CA 92223 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 10/28/2022 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 is punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Buellah Arends-Ter​rell, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 5/12/2023 Peter Aldana, County, Clerk FILE NO R-202214080 p. 5/25/23, 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23 ____________________________ STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. R-202214393 ONE HEART CPR SERVICES 1639 Snowberry Rd Beaumont, CA 92223 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Terrell Professional Services Inc 1639 Snowberry Rd Beaumont, CA 92223 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation

The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on 11/04/2022 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 is punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).) s. Buellah Arends-Ter​ell, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 5/12/2023 Peter Aldana, County, Clerk FILE NO R-202214393 p. 5/25/23, 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: MANA GOLF AND LANDSCAPE CONSULTING 79752 Morris Ave La Quinta, CA 92253 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Cary Daryn Lee 79752 Morris Ave La Quinta, CA 92253 Terry Ellen Lee 79752 Morris Ave La Quinta, CA 92253 This business is conducted by: Married Couple Registrant commenced to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/2023 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. Cary Daryn Lee The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 04/27/2023 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-202306518 p. 5/25/23, 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23 ____________________________

The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LOS JOY 21156 Packing House Ct Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Carlos Odell Joy 21156 Packing House Ct Riverside, CA 92507 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact 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. Carlos Odell Joy The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 05/08/2023 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-202307141 p. 5/25/23, 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23 ____________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: NATIONWIDE LENDING GROUP 23434 Badger Creek Ln Menifee, CA 92587 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Sir Incorporated 27186 Newport Rd, C3 Menifee, CA 92584 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/23/2013 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

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($1000) s. Donovan Palmer, 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 right of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 04/26/2023 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-202306414 p. 5/25/23, 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23 ____________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVCO2302103 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: JAMIE LEONTRAYÉ MARTINEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JAMIE LEONTRAYÉ MARTINEZ to. JAMIE LEONTRAYÉ MERTHIE. 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: 06/28/2023 Time: 8:00AM Dept: C2. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CORONA, COURTHOUSE 505 S. BUENA VISTA RM 201, CORONA, CA 92882, 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: 05/10/2023 Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court p. 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23 ____________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVCO2302104

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: PORSHA ANITA BUTTS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

AMIR LEO MARTINEZ to. AMIR LEO MERTHIE, b. ARIEN JEROME MARTINEZ to. ARIEN JEROME MERTHIE. 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: 06/28/2023 Time: 8:00AM Dept: C2. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CORONA, COURTHOUSE 505 S. BUENA VISTA RM 201, CORONA, CA 92882, 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: 05/10/2023 Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court p. 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23 ____________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVCO2302102 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: PORSHA ANITA BUTTS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PORSHA ANITA BUTTS to. PORSHA ANITA MERTHIE. 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: 06/28/2023 Time: 8:00AM Dept: C2. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CORONA, COURTHOUSE 505 S. BUENA VISTA RM 201, CORONA, CA 92882, 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: 05/11/2023 Tamara L. Wagner, Judge of the Superior Court p. 6/01/23, 6/08/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23 ____________________________ PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS Bid No. 22-34 Tree Maintenance and Removal Services - Districtwide NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified School District of San Bernardino County, State of California, acting through its Governing Board, hereafter referred to as the “District”, is soliciting electronic bid submittals through its OpenGov e-Procurement web portal in response to Bid No. 22-34, Tree Maintenance and Removal Services Districtwide. Bids must be submitted electronically up to but not later than Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 2:00PM, at https://procurement.opengov.com/ portal/sbcusd.

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Attendance is not mandatory. This is the only opportunity to discuss the project.

Bidders who are desirous of securing a copy of the Bid documents may do so by logging into the District’s website at: https://procurement. opengov.com/portal/sbcusd.

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The District may award any, all, or none of this Bid. By: Emmili Penn, Buyer Publication: June 15, 2023 Job Walk (non-mandatory): June 22, 2023 9:00AM Maintenance & Operations 956 W 9th St San Bernardino, CA 92411 Request for Clarification: June 29, 2023 11:00AM Virtual Bid Opening: July 6, 2023 2:00PM https://meet.google.com/kqz-yogzsmw 6/15/23 CNS-3708802# P. 6/15/2023 ____________________________ VEHICLE SALE NOTICE OF SALE OF VEHICLE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California.

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publicnotices advertising and expenses of sale. p. 6/15/2023 ____________________________ NOTICE OF SALE OF VEHICLE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California.

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p. 6/15/2023 ____________________________ NOTICE OF SALE OF VEHICLE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California.

The undersigned will sell the following vehicle(s) at lien sale at said time(s) 6/30/2023 at 10:00 AM Make/Yr. 2018 KIA Lic.: 8DYE088 Vin. 5XYPG4A38JG420918 Location: 15176 WHITTRAM AVE, FONTANA, CA Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the undersigned for towing, storage, labor, materials, and lien charges, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. p. 6/15/2023 ____________________________ NOTICE OF SALE OF VEHICLE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California.

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NOTICE OF SALE OF VEHICLE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California.

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Community Callout! We want to Hear Your Story Black Voices News is investigating inmate deaths in Riverside County jails. If your loved one or family member has died in one of the county’s five jail facilities in the last 10 years, we want to hear your story.

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F E AT U R E S T O RY Hopelessness is a big part of depression, in particular, but I think with a lot of the mood and anxiety disorders, there’s an opportunity to get a sense of whether or not the person feels like there [is] hope.

There’s such a survival culture in Black culture that makes it so that by the time a Black mother feels overwhelmed, they’re completely unable to function and then what does that look like for their family? That’s not even an option because they may be the only one holding everyone up, and so then people endure. I see a lot of people who somehow survived postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, possibly postpartum versions of psychosis.

Most Black women present way stronger “looking” and enduring and with resilience when they’re having a really hard time. It’s cultural to get it together and handle your business.

Now another person, [who is] more culturally connected, would be like, “Tell me the difference between how you feel now like this versus when you’ve been overwhelmed before.” Compare their baseline life circumstances.

You really have to know people’s culture to understand how people show up when they’re overwhelmed. That’s not standard. That is not taught in school as much as it should be. There’s been a lot more efforts around this, to have all mental health people trained in perinatal mental health, but that is not standard. Most places aren’t even set up to serve the pregnant postpartum person.

Q: Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Dr. PW: I think it’s really great to know about some of the cultural movements that are happening around this so that people know where they can look to connect [for support].

Anybody, anywhere should be thinking, “Do I know a person that represents every person in the community that I serve, that is trained in perinatal mood anxiety disorders or is at least a therapist willing to work with people in this population, and really foster and nourish those relationships?”

If you’re a nurse, if you’re a doctor, if you’re a clinician, if you’re a public health person,

know them by name, know where their clinics are so that you know the areas where people have access and where people don’t have access.

Think about where funding needs to go because there’s a need for this.

Find your local culturally competent and congruent providers for the populations that you’re serving. If you’re serving a Black population, identify if there are other Black providers because we already know who the white providers are. We have access to the ones that are on the insurance panels and things like that, but there are some that may not be or there’s only one Black person in the whole network.

There are a number of individual organizations, Black women-led organizations around the U.S. that are really focused on Black maternal health. Many of them also focus on Black maternal mental health. They include Diversity Uplifts (organization), Black Lives Matter Alliance (organization), Shades of Blue Project (organization), Sisters in Loss (podcast) and Mom and Mind (podcast).

This article is published as part of the Commonwealth Fund Health Equity Reporting Fellowship.

IN THE NEWS Fmr. President Trump, continued from page 4

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The penalty associated with the largest of these crimes total 20 years.

Less than three months ago the former president was charged with 34 felonies for falsifying business records in relation to hush money payments on the eve of the 2020 presidential election.

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