VOICE Issue December 8, 2022

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Long Haul COVID-19: Learning to Be Your Own Advocate

by Breanna Reeves

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Inside: SB County’s Pete Aguilar Makes History as 3rd Most Powerful Democrat in U.S. House of Representatives

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The Rise of Killer Robots and the Risk for Minority Communities

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ast Tuesday, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to advance a policy giving the San Francisco Police Department authority to use remote-controlled robots to deliver deadly force in emergency situations. The board is scheduled to take a second vote on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

As one might imagine, there was an intense debate before the vote. Opponents, including civil liberties and a variety of other police oversight groups, expressed serious reservations.

Of particular concern is the very real possibility that such authority could lead to enhanced militarization of police forces that many believe are already too aggressive and all too quick to deploy deadly force especially in situations involving Black and brown people.

San Francisco Board of Supervisors considers authorizing the City of San Francisco’s Police Department to use remote-controlled robots to deploy deadly force. (source: twitter).

“There is no single issue that serves to precipitate a breakdown between law enforcement officials and minority groups-and has the potential for serious disorder-as police use of deadly and excessive force.”

- Robert Lamb, Jr. Although the San Francisco Police Department claims it has no plans to deploy robots that are prearmed with guns, it could instead deploy robots that are equipped with explosive charges as a way "to contact, incapacitate, or disorient violent, armed, or dangerous suspects" when lives are at risk. This approach would only be taken in extreme circumstances, they proclaim.

Micah Xavier Johnson was blown In addition, the department insists up by a Dallas Police Department that only a limited number of high- robot equipped with an explosive ranking officers will be authorized device after he failed to surrender to use the robots in such a manner during a standoff with police. He was suspected of killing five police and that even then, only after other officers in July 2016. It was the alternative force or de-escalation first time in the U.S. that a robot tactics are tried and/or considered. was used to deploy deadly force This proposed dystopian style, by a police department. (source: remote-controlled police use of deadly wikipedia.com). force strategy was first deployed in 2016 against a Black man, Micah Xavier Johnson, by the Dallas, Texas Police Department to end a

standoff. Johnson was suspected of killing five police officers. They blew him up with a bomb attached to a robot.

Provided San Francisco gives a green light to this strategy, the question becomes how quickly will other police and sheriff departments follow suit?

As long as police and sheriffs continue to use excessive and deadly force indiscriminately against Black and brown citizens, I believe communities should push back against authorization of such strategies, especially one that gives approval to blow people up from a distance.

Of course, this is just my opinion.

I’m keeping it real.

S.E. Williams Executive Editor

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UC Academics Picket in the Largest Strike of the Year

University of California post-doctoral scholars, teaching assistants’ and associate instructors, graduate student researchers, and academic researchers from across it’s 10 campuses are demanding better pay and benefits, including wage increases tied to housing costs. [Courtesy: California Black Media]

Maxim Elramsisy| Calfornia Black Media

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round 48,000 academic workers at all 10 University of California (UC) campuses went on strike Nov.14, shutting down classrooms and research laboratories in the largest employee walkout at any academic institution in history.

The post-doctoral scholars, teaching assistants’ and associate instructors, graduate student researchers, and academic researchers are represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union in contract negotiations with the UC system.

Bargaining between the disputing parties has been ongoing for months, and while UC officials recently called for a third-party mediator to address remaining issues, they are continuing to negotiate without one.

“When I was working in the lab, I worked 5060 hours per week, and the salary was so low that

every month I really had to think about if I would make it through the month,” said Neil Sweeny, President of UAW 5810, which is representing the striking UC employees. “I have two small children and my partner was a full-time student.

We lived in campus family housing and we went to the campus foodbank every month to make sure that we had food. This was while my research was bringing in millions of dollars in research funding for the University.”

Better Pay and Benefits The workers are demanding better pay and benefits, including wage increases tied to housing costs. Housing costs in California are among the highest in the country, especially in the Los Angeles and San Francisco metropolitan areas.

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Aside from UC campuses located in the state’s biggest cities, many of the research university system’s campuses are in parts of the state that have relatively high costs living, like Berkeley, San Diego and the Westside of Los Angeles.

“UC’s pay falls below all their self-identified peer institutions, including Harvard, Stanford, Yale and even public schools like the University of Michigan where living costs are far less,” the union said in a press release on Thursday.

The UC maintains that “on average, UC rents system wide are 20-25% below market rates, with some campuses providing even deeper discounts. UC has offered wage increases for all UAW members which would further help them meet their housing needs.”

The aggrieved employees paint a different continued on page 8

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San Bernardino County’s Pete Aguilar Makes History as 3rd Most Powerful Democrat in U.S. House of Representatives

San Bernardino County’s 31st Congressional District Representative Pete Aguilar is elected Chair of the Democratic Caucus and makes history assuming the highest-level position ever held by a Latino in U.S. House of Representatives.(source: loc.gov).

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here was much to celebrate across the country on Wednesday when the Democratic Caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives elected a new generation of leaders.

Elected by his peers and accepting the mantle of Democratic Caucus Chairperson, San Bernardino County’s 31st Congressional District Representative Pete Aguilar has ascended to the third highest position of leadership for Democrats in Congress.

When Aguilar begins his fifth Congressional term in January 2023 he will not only step into his new role as Democratic Caucus Chairman, he will also step into history assuming the highest-level position ever held by a Latino in U.S. House of Representatives. As such, he not only carries the pride and support of constituents in San Bernardino County and California but also Latino and other BIPOC communities across the country.

At the age of 43, Aguilar is the youngest among those voted into leadership by the Democratic Caucus on Wednesday. He joins another history maker, Hakeem Jeffries, (NY) who became the first Black legislator to ever lead the Congressional Caucus of either political party and Katherine Clark, (MA), who was elected to serve as Party Whip.

Passing the torch Subsequent to the November 8 Midterm Election when it became apparent that the 118th Congress will be led by Republicans, heralded Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (CA) and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD), ages 82 and 83 respectively, announced their intentions to step aside opening the way for what many Democrats have advocated continued on page 13

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classifieds&publicnotices PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE INVITING BIDS Bid No. NSB 2022/23-11 POS Terminals NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received in the Nutrition Services Department of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, 1257 Northpark Boulevard, San Bernardino, California, 92407, on or before 11:00 a.m., on January 5, 2023, for POS Terminals, under Bid No. NSB 2022/23-11.

Bid documents required for bidding may be secured at the above department. Please call Nutrition Services Purchasing Office at 909881-8008 for more information. Bid/addendum posts: https://sbcusdnutritionservices. org/?page=BidsandProposals.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding process, and to accept or reject any items thereon By: Latoya Smith, Buyer Nutrition Services Department San Bernardino City Unified School District 1st Publication: December 8, 2022 2nd Publication: December 15, 2022 Virtual Bid Opening: January 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81139740675?pwd= d0VUbndzLzk0by9JVFhhd3RrTGxKZz09 12/8, 12/15/22 CNS-3647413# p. 12/8, 12/15/2022 ____________________________________ VEHICLE SALE 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) 12/16/2022 at 10:00 AM Make/Yr. 2020 HYUN Lic.: DP935WB Vin. 5NPD74LFXLH607244 Location: 4525 ROSEMEAD BLVD, PICO RIVERA, 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. 12/8/2022 ____________________________________ NAME CHANGE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVMV2205057 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: DAVID EDDIE PADILLA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: DAVID EDDIE PADILLA to. DAVID EDDIE VAZQUEZ. 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: 01/11/2023 Time: 8:00AM Dept: MV2. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 13800 HEACOCK ST, D201, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553, MORENO VALLEY 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: 11/02/2022 BELINDA HANDY, Judge of the Superior Court p. 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2022

____________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVCO2204563 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: JEFFREY LEVAL WILLIAMS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: JEFFREY LEVAL WILLIAMS to. JEFFREY LEVAL SANDERS 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 201scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why petition on should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: DATE: 01/04/2023 Time: 8:00AM Dept: C2.

The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CORONA BRANCH, 505 S. BUENA VISTA AVENUE, 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: 11/16/2022 Tamara L. Wagner Judge of the Superior Court p. 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/2022 ____________________________________ ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVCO2203040 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: DANIEL HERNANDEZ CONTRERAS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: DANIEL HERNANDEZ CONTRERAS to.

DANIEL CONTRERAS HERNANDEZ. 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 201scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why petition on should not be granted.

If no written objection is timely filed the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: DATE: 12/21/2022 Time: 8:00AM Dept: C2. The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CORONA BRANCH, 505 S. BUENA VISTA AVENUE, 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: 11/02/2022 Tamara L. Wagner Judge of the Superior Court p. 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/2022 ____________________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES The following persons) is (are) doing business as: UNIVERSAL MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID UMHFA 1801 Town & Country Drive, Unit 6545 Norco, CA 92860 RIVERSIDE COUNTY INATIVELOTUS SERVICES L.L.C 1801 Town & Country Drive, Unit 6545 Norco, CA 92860 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. Delia Gonzalez, Manager 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 10/27/2022 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- 202214035 p. 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: STARGAZER PUBLISHING COMPANY TOP WRITING COACH 958 Stanislaus Drive Corona, CA 92881 RIVERSIDE COUNTY P. O. BOX 77002 Corona, CA 92877 Carol Joy Amato 958 Stanislaus Drive Corona, CA 92881 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1995 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. Carol Joy Amato 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 11/04/2022 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- 202214366 p. 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: BETTY’S BEAUTY BOTANICALS 31690 Brentworth St Menifee, CA 92584 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Beatriz Teresa Sandoval 31690 Brentworth St Menifee, CA 92584 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact

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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. Beatriz Sandoval 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 11/04/2022 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- 202214401 p. 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: SILVERLAKE RAMEN – RIVERSIDE 3775 Tyler St, Suite 3C Riverside, CA 92503 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 1112 Lavendar Way Corona, CA 92882 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. Harprett Chopra, 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 10/19/2022 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- 202213570 p. 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: HEY ITS JJAY 21171 Broken Stone CT Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY

John Erwin Pajarillo Mojica 21171 Broken Stone CT Riverside, CA 92507 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. John Erwin Pajarillo Mojica 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 11/08/2022 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- 202214477 p. 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: UC INC ULTIMATE CONSTRUCTION 20459 Camino Del Gloria Riverside, CA 92508 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 231 E Alessandro Blvd, #398 Riverside, CA 92508 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. Daniel Mccullah, Vice 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 11/14/2022 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- 202214642 p. 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15/2022

____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LANDSCAPE UNIQUE IRRIGATION SERVICES 11070 Country Bluffs Rd Riverside, CA 92505 RIVERSIDE COUNY Jose Luis Rodriguez 11070 County Bluffs Rd Riverside, CA 92505 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Dec. 2007 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. Jose Luis Rodriguez 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 11/07/2022 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- 202214445 p. 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: I.E. CARPET & FLOORING 10051 Diamond Head Way Riverside, CA 92503 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Hector Jimenez De La Cruz 10051 Diamond Head Way Riverside, CA 92503 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. Hector Jimenez De La Cruz 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 11/10/2022 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

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Rep Jeffries Elected House Minority Leader, Becomes First Black Man to Lead Party Caucus

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ep. Hakeem Jeffries (Democrat, New York) made history on Wednesday when he was elected as leader of the Democratic Party in the U.S. House of Representatives, the first Black lawmaker to lead a political party’s caucus in either chamber of congress.

The 52-year-old congressman, who represents the vast Eighth Congressional District of New York, an area that encompasses large parts of Brooklyn and a section of Queens, will lead a Democratic Party that narrowly lost its majority in congress last month.

Jeffries, who was elected unopposed, will serve alongside Reps.

Katherine Clark (59), and the Inland Empire’s own Pete Aguilar (43), as the party’s new top three leaders in an election held on Wednesday. Ms Clark (Democrat, Massachusetts) was elected the minority whip, while Mr Aguilar (Democrat, California) becomes the new Democratic Caucus chairman. Mr Aguilar succeeds Mr Jeffries, who held the post for the past four years.

Their election ushers in a new era for the Democratic Party following the decision by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to step aside in the aftermath of the Nov 8 midterm elections that saw the Republicans regain control of congress.

"Today, with immense pride, I stood in front of the House Democratic Caucus as a candidate for Democratic Leader, and I am eternally grateful for the trust my colleagues placed in me with their votes," Rep. Jeffries said in a statement soon after his election.

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Crown Heights, Jeffries is a product of New York City’s public school system, having graduated from Midwood High School.

A member of the House Judiciary Committee and House Budget Committee, Rep Jeffries was also the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, a position he has held since November 2018. By virtue of that position, he was the fifth highest-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives until his election as the Minority Leader on Wednesday.

He also served as Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus and co-chaired the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, where he helped develop the For The People agenda.

Social and Economic Advocate “This is a moment of transition. We stand on the shoulders of giants but are also looking forward to being able to do what’s necessary at this moment to advance the issues,” he said in a statement after his election.

A dedicated advocate for social and economic justice, the new Democratic leader has been at the forefront of helping residents in his district recover from the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic and has led efforts to reform the criminal justice system.

Rep. Jeffries became the first African American man to serve as a member of the House Impeachment Managers when in January 2020,

Rep. Katherine Clark (Minority Whip) (L), Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (Minority Leader)(C) and Pete Aguilar (Democratic Caucus Chairman) (R) soon after their election as the House Democratic Leadership. (source: Katherine Clark twitter page)

Speaker Nancy Pelosi selected him as one of the seven managers in the Senate Trial of President Trump.

Prior to his election to Congress, Jeffries served for six years in the New York State Assembly where he authored laws to protect the civil liberties of citizens during police encounters, encourage the transformation of vacant luxury condominiums into affordable homes and improve the quality of continued on page 19

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The United Auto Workers (UAW) union wants UC to cover regional transit passes, and additional subsidies and incentives for taking public transit or bikes to work. [Source: California Black Media]

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“Being a TA pays for tuition but there is no way I can support myself in this city with what they pay,” said Victor E., a PhD. student and Teachers Assistant on strike at UCLA. “With teaching, my own coursework, and my research, there isn't really any time to pick up another job. This has resulted in me taking out loans just to live and eat here. This shouldn't be the case. With the amount of work the university gets out of its graduate students, postdocs, and others, a living wage is a small ask… A number one ranked public university should be doing no less and certainly much, much more.”

Another priority for the workers is transportation costs. The cost of gasoline has gone up around the world and, according to a statewide survey conducted by The Public Policy Institute of California, an independent and non-partisan research firm, 43% of Californians including half of lower income residents worry every day about the high cost of gasoline and the increasing unaffordability of various modes of transportation.

The union wants UC to cover regional transit passes, and additional subsidies and incentives for taking public transit or bikes to work.

Recently, UC has offered to pay campus fees to extend “existing student-funded transit discounts,” to UAW members.

Although agreements have yet to be announced, on Thursday the UAW reported that “parties made progress on issues related to Parking and Transit, Appointment Notification, and Paid Time Off.” There continues to be a large gap between the salary asks and the UC proposals. On Friday, a UAW statement said, “UC made another economic proposal to Academic Researchers containing 4.5% raises that do not match the rate of inflation.”

However, they did report progress in some other areas. “We have continued on page 19

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Long Haul COVID-19: Learning to Be Your Own Advocate

by Breanna Reeves

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ne of the most important questions your doctor should ask you is ‘tell me your story,’” Dr. NanaEfua Afoh-Manin said as she addressed the audience.

A little more than a dozen people sat listening to Dr. Afoh-Manin’s presentation in the fellowship hall at Ecclesia Christian Fellowship in San Bernardino, CA, on Nov. 30. This town hall marked the fourth and final event in a series focused on Long Haul COVID in Black communities hosted by the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) at the University of California, Riverside.

Dr. Afoh-Manin is an emergency medicine physician, and Chief Medical Officer and founder of Shared Harvest Foundation/myCovidMD™, a community-centered non-profit organization that focuses on health equity.

Post-acute sequelae of SARS CoV-2 infection (PASC), commonly referred to as long haul COVID, long COVID or post-COVID, is defined as having new, returning or ongoing symptoms and health issues in the weeks or months after a COVID-19 illness. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, chronic pain, brain fog, fatigue and much more.

Part of Dr. Afoh-Manin’s presentation included showing clips of a short Washington Post documentary that told the story of Cynthia Adining, a 35-year-old Black woman who experienced long COVID symptoms early on in the pandemic, but was dismissed several times by the hospital.

Many long haulers have experienced similar treatment and have taken it upon themselves to create supportive Facebook groups to discuss their symptoms and experiences. Black women experiencing long COVID have reported feeling discriminated against by health care systems and reported how often they are accused of being “drug seekers,” labeled as aggressive or ignored altogether.

A state-wide report called “Listening to Black Californians: How the Health Care System Undermines Their Pursuit of Good Health” found that roughly one in three Black Californians has been treated unfairly by a health care provider because of their ethnicity/race. The survey was

Community members cheer during a town hall event on Long Haul COVID hosted by the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC) at the University of California, Riverside on Nov. 30, 2022 at Ecclesia Christian Fellowship church in San Bernardino, CA. (Image by Breanna Reeves).

designed by EVITARUS, a Black-owned public opinion research firm in Los Angeles with the support of the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF).

The report further noted, “More than one in four Black Californians avoids care due to concerns that they will be treated unfairly or with disrespect. Even higher numbers of Black Californians who identify as LGBTQIA+ (41%) and those enrolled in Medi-Cal (35%) report having avoided care.”

They don’t know what to tell me.

Major Kimberly Anthony, a retired registered nurse and former military nurse, attended the town hall to learn more information about long haul COVID as someone who has been experiencing post-COVID symptoms for two years. Anthony said she has little-to-no sense of taste and has trouble remembering things.

When she initially contracted COVID-19, Anthony’s doctor told her she had mild COVID-19 because she didn't have any respiratory problems, just fatigue and no sense of taste. Anthony

assumed her sense of taste would return a few weeks later, but after six months, it never did.

When she went back to the doctor to ask if she’d ever regain her sense of taste, the doctor told her: “Give it time.”

“Two years later, my taste and smell are very little. I have adapted to it. I have learned to accept it. The doctors don’t have a clue. They don’t know what to tell me,” Anthony stated.

Anthony said it was difficult to accept her symptoms, especially mentally. Over time, she has learned to live with her post-COVID symptoms and has adopted habits to help her. Anthony still experiences brain fog, so she has made it a habit to write things down.

Anthony isn’t relying on her doctors when it comes to seeking help or support for her symptoms.

“What are they gonna tell me? They’ll just tell me the same thing. They don’t have it. They don’t understand. I have gone to a lot of town halls, a lot of different events,” Anthony said.

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Breaking the Cycles of Pain: Soul Secret

A Black woman’s story of triumph over incest, family infidelity and mental illness Story by Phyllis Kimber Wilcox Photos by Aryana Noroozi

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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” 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).

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he main room of the house is defined by light colored floors and walls covered in bright paintings. Dr. NTR HMT Rev. Queen Shamala Bessie Davis Fayemi Smith is the artist. There's a particular painting which she speaks about. It's called Initiations. “I was working on it when my mother made her transition,” Queen Shamala explains.

The colorful painting is thick and tactile, in some places three dimensional. There's a central figure made up of different colors and patterns.

“It’s the energy of life surging throughout the figure and it came out through the mouth. That energy, in some African cultures, is called Ase, the breath of life. It shows everything is in one accord. It was like the universe said Ase to her life and her death,” Queen Shamala says, explaining the colorful spray coming from the mouth of the central image in the painting.

The hands in the painting are holding a scroll close to the heart. It is the book of life. The colors represent the chakras or energies of the body.

According to Queen Shamala, the inspiration for the shape of the head were pictures of the [Egyptian Pharaoh] Akhenaten and his family. The circles represent bubbles of life energy.

“You can touch it. I want people to touch it,” she encourages, explaining how her art is meant to be experienced.

The feeling in the room is intimate and welcoming. There's a work desk and office chair along the wall with two intricately carved wooden chairs facing each other in the opposite corners of the room. A comfortable couch on a wall faces a dining room table, positioned in front of a large window looking out to a small enclosed yard.

A child's chair and toys rests along the backside of cabinets from the kitchen, which also opens to the room. It is light and cozy and gives only a hint of everything there is to see. Beyond the front room, the house is much larger than it appears, full of family and artwork where rooms open on to other rooms and generations live together.

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aboo Subject n her coming of age story, Queen Shamala ses on a subject that, although it continues

surrounding father-daughter incest. The survey found that “one in 20 women has a history of being sexually molested by a father or father surrogate during childhood or adolescence.”

Queen Shamala reads an excerpt from“Breaking the Cycles of Pain: Soul Secrets” at her signing event in her home in Gardena, CA on November 19, 2022. The story, an autobiographical memoir, touches on topics of sexual abuse and overcoming such trauma.

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

LEFT: Queen Shamala holds the hand of one of her guests at the book signing event at her home in Gardena, CA on November 19, 2022; RIGHT: A white balloon hangs over Queen Shamala’s chair at her book signing on November 19, 2022. She encouraged guests to wear white to the celebration. (Aryana Noroozi, Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local).

to devastate families, remains taboo. That subject is incest. A recent study estimates that “over 90% of all childhood sexual abuse is perpetrated by family members, friends of the family, or other people that children know closely. In 1986, the U.S. Department of Justice provided a composite picture of issues

Engaging her audience After reading from selected sections of her book, Queen Shamala takes questions from the audience.

Several guests raise their hands, ask questions and speak of their own trauma. Some have experienced child sexual abuse or know others who have. A woman raises her hand. Sexually abused as a child by a friend of the family, she says she was paid by her abuser for years. She was also exposed to adult sexual behavior from an early age, sleeping with her parents and witnessing their intercourse.

Several guests asked the author how she was able to heal.

"The book, the writing healed me from those old lingering thoughts,” she says.

“When I put it on paper, I was able to release it," Queen Shamala responded. It took a long time to forgive her father, she says. It was not until she went through a formal ceremony that she was able to remember the good things her father had given her and to release the anger and resentment she had carried for so long.

"It was at an ancestral ceremony. You had to bring a picture of your ancestor. The only person I had to deal with was my father,” Queen Shamala says. “I didn't have a picture of him. [During the ceremony] we were walking down the aisle and this voice spoke to me. It said, ‘You have to forgive your father ‘cause he's on the other side now and he can still help you. You're always praying to your mother and your grandmother and all your other deceased [relatives], but when you don't include him, your prayers are incomplete.”

As she continued walking down the aisle, Queen Shamala says she began to remember some of the good things she learned from him. “[He] taught me how to take care of myself.”

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Long Haul COVID, continued from page 9

Retired registered nurse and former military nurse Major Kimberly Anthony (right) has been experiencing post-COVID symptoms for two years after first contracting COVID-19 (Image by Breanna Reeves).

The CHC has been hosting Long Haul COVID Town Halls across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties since October. Each event features public health officials who answer questions and give presentations to educate the community on COVID-19, vaccines, long haul COVID, symptoms and how to advocate for oneself.

“That’s what we’re here to do, right? Ask questions,” said Burroughs.

Attendees asked questions about getting updated vaccine boosters and whether it is safe to get vaccinated for both the flu and COVID-19 at the same time.

Dr. Shantell Nolen, COVID-19 Contact Tracing Epidemiology Program Coordinator for San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, answered the questions after giving her presentation on COVID-19 cases in the county.

Dr. Nolen assured people that it is safe to receive both an updated bivalent booster for COVID-19 and a flu shot at the same time. She also stressed the importance of staying up to date with boosters as immunity from previous vaccine doses begin to wane.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized both Moderna and Pfizer bivalent vaccine boosters, at least two months after completing a primary series (two doses) or booster vaccination. Moderna’s bivalent booster is authorized for use in individuals six years of age and older. Pfizer bivalent booster is authorized for individuals who are five years of age and older.

In San Bernardino County, Black people account for about 8% of the population, but accounted for 10.7% of COVID-19 deaths since the emergence of the Omicron variant in December 2021. According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), 53% of the eligible Black population in San Bernardino County remain unvaccinated as of Nov. 29, 2022. continued on page 19

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for–a new generation of congressional leadership.

This week in an exclusive interview with Black Voice News and IE Voice Aguilar spoke about his history making leadership role bestowed on him by his congressional peers and what it means to supporters in San Bernardino, the Latino and other communities of color.

“It is a deep honor my colleagues have given me to put this community, to represent San Bernardino, CA and communities of color who often feel left behind thinking the government doesn’t take their concerns seriously enough. This position is a down payment on the work ahead. We want to get work done for the American people.”

A strong connection to community Aguilar has deep roots in San Bernardino where his family has lived for four generations. His life experiences in the area and his time as Mayor of Redlands helped shape and inform his leadership style and priorities as a congressional leader. He spoke about how the inland region is so often in the shadows of Los Angeles noting how people choose to live in this area because of its lower cost of living. Adding how life offers an opportunity for

Newly elected leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives Democratic Caucus. (source: twitter.com).

parents like his and others to provide a better way of life for their children. “That’s what my parents were able to achieve and they taught me the value of hard work.”

Aguilar, who currently holds the position of Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, shared perhaps the biggest shift to his new role is “the passing of the baton to this new generation of

leaders”.

“I am sitting in an elevated position,” he acknowledged while at the same time affirming how he will continue to be the voice of San Bernardino, California and “for people”.

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Science. She made a career in public education as a high school English teacher, counselor and magnet school principal. She also led an on campus group for high school students who were victims of abuse and currently teaches workshops in art, healing and writing.

The Need to Heal The question and answer session completed, the author moved from one group of guests to another, thanking them for coming and taking pictures. Guests ordered books and then quickly lined up for dinner. The meal included macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, baked salmon, salad, cornbread muffins and red beans and rice.

The jazz trio continued playing through the meal while Queen Shamala’s three-year-old granddaughter Malika joined in on harmonica.

BVN spoke with several people in attendance, including Maria Cuadros, a former counseling student of Queen Shamala who spoke warmly about how she (Queen Shamala) had been more than a counselor and more like a mother figure. Queen Shamala arranged for the make-up classes Maria needed to graduate, and also helped purchase a

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A couple, Bramashati and Chionesu Fudail, who attended writing classes with Queen Shamala before the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, spoke about the need for men to take part in healing and were looking forward to a workshop the author will facilitate in the coming months. Another guest spoke about the need to heal from abuse not suffered directly by themselves but by someone close to them.

One on One with the Author After the program BVN sat down with Queen Shamala to discuss her book.

BVN: I noticed that a lot of people were very attentive to your reading and they seemed to respond to the story well. Had you shared your story with anybody before you decided to write the book?

QS: A little, some of my friends knew it was about sexual child abuse but a lot of the people I shared it with were not here. [Some of] the people who were listening knew it, most of the people here today didn't know.

BVN: People were very moved by what you read to them. Were you surprised at the response? What

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made you decide to write the book?

QS: I always loved writing. After the incident that happened when I was five, I started trying to write it down. I didn't know how to write when I was five but by the time I was eight, one of my sisters gave me a diary. I didn't know she had been watching me trying to write stuff secretly. She made a joke of it. She said, 'Now you can write your little stories and you don't have to hide.' I remember the diary had a lock on it.

BVN: In your book, you write about some of the struggles your mom had. Do you think she was depressed?

QS: She was depressed. She had postpartum depression. My dad said she had always been depressed. It would come and go. As I grew up, sometimes she was fine, then she would be depressed again. She was probably depressed about my father and what was happening in the house. He had other women, he had children with other women. He was a minister too and he had a job. He had a lot of money coming in but it didn't necessarily reflect in the kind of house we lived in.

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

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202214555 p. 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: O-MARA 25088 Fir Avenue #83 Moreno Valley, CA 92553 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Yvonne Fyne-Nsofor 25088 Fir Avenue #83 Moreno Valley, CA 92553 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. Yvonne Fyne-Nsofor 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 10/31/2022 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- 202214194 p. 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: AMALIA’S DEALERSHIP 832 Navajo Rd Perris, CA 92570 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Victoria Amalia Reyes 832 Navajo Rd Perris, CA 92570 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. Victoria Amalia 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 11/16/2022 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- 202214728 p. 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICE & AMALIAS SERVICE CLEANING 352 Red Cedar Pl Perris, CA 92570 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Victoria Amalia Reyes 352 Red Cedar Pl Perris, CA 92570 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 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. Victoria Amalia 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 11/16/2022 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- 202214729 p. 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: FOLLOW YOUR HEART PRODUCTIONS 1201 Garretson Ave Corona, CA 92879 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Kimberly – Caffey 1201 Garretson Ave Corona, CA 92879 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. Kimberly Caffey 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 11/09/2022 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- 202214514 p. 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: TEN SE7EN ENTERPRISES TEN SE7EN TRUCKING TEN SE7EN LOGISTICS 13958 Ten Gallon Circle Corona, CA 92883 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TEN SE7EN INC 13958 Ten Gallon Circle Corona, CA 92883 CA 1201 Garretson Ave Corona, CA 92879 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Kimberly – Caffey 1201 Garretson Ave Corona, CA 92879 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. Corey Davis, 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 11/04/2022 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- 202214385 p. 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: J.P.L. CO. 252 W. 4TH Street, Suite D. Beaumont, CA 92223 RIVERSIDE COUNTY James Lankford 617 Cypress Street Beaumont, CA 92223 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. James Lankford 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 11/15/2022 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- 202214652 p. 11/24, 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: BUCHERER 1888 73670 El Paseo Palm Deserts, CA 92260 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 420 Lexinghton Avenue, Suite 2818 New York, NY 10170 TOURNEAU, LLC 663 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10022 DE 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. Guy A. Reiss, Secretary 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 11/23/2022 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- 202215115 p. 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: BEE LOPEZ 39825 Alta Murrieta Drive, Suite B-25 Murrieta, CA 92563 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 3483 Bryce Canyon Way Perris, CA 92570 Bianca Lopez 3483 Bryce Canyon Way Perris, CA 92570 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. Bianca 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 11/18/2022 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- 202214941 p. 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: XTREME AUTO GROUP 40826 Ginger Blossom Ct Murrieta, CA 92562 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 40826 Ginger Blossom Ct Murrieta, CA 92562 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. Jamal Rakouki, 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 11/22/2022 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- 202215071 p. 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: THE SPOTLESS JANITRESS 1980 El Milagro Rd San Jacinto, CA 92582 RIVERSIDE COUNTY The Spotless Janitress Limited Liability Company 1980 Portal Drive San Jacinto, CA 92582 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. Kerry Castro, 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 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 11/22/2022

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- 202215050 p. 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: MZB ENGINEERING MZB CONSULTANTS MZB TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 1192 Athlone Lane Corona, CA 92882 RIVERSIDE COUNTY MZB Engineering and Construction Incorporated 1192 Athlone Lane Corona, CA 92882 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. Humayun Aziz, 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 11/18/2022 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- 202214950 p. 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: BOTANICA 7 POTENCIAS 35390 Date Palm Dr Cathedral City, CA 92234 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Kevin – Michel 761 W Margarita St Rialto, CA 92376 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. Kevin - Michel The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious

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publicnotices 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 11/21/2022 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- 202215027 p. 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: JEWELRY PALACE 1299 Galleria At Tyler, Space #5537 Riverside, CA 92503 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 8525 Tobias Ave Apt #301 Panorama City, CA 91402 Syed Mostafizur Rahman 8525 Tobias Ave Apt #301 Panorama City, CA 91402 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. Syed Mostafizur Rahman 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 11/03/2022 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- 202214331 p. 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: TRANSPHORMATION COUNSELING & COACHING SERVICES 10320 Brookmead Dr Moreno Valley, CA 92557 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Nisha Limbrick Elliott 10320 Brookmead Dr 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. Nisha Elliott 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- 202215493 p. 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: MY DOG’S SPAW 2743 Hamner Ave #104 Norco, CA 92860 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 21412 Tennyson Rd Moreno Valley, CA 92577 Ada Cristina Perez 21412 Tennyson Rd Moreno Valley, CA 92577 Sorayda-Castrillo 155 Rimpau Ave Spc, 35 Corona, CA 92881 This business is conducted by: General Partnership 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. Ada Cristina Perez 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 11/30/2022 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- 202215350 p. 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: FOREVER VIDEO MD 27475 Ynez Rd #126

Temecula, CA 92591 RIVERSIDE COUNTY William Joseph McDaniel 27475 Ynez Rd #126 Temecula, CA 92591 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. William J. McDaniel 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- 202214884 p. 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: OASIS PEST CONTROL 83444 Matador Ct Indio, CA 92203 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 44489 Town Center Way, D241 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Oasis Pest Control 83444 Matador Ct Indio, CA 92203 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. Ryan Burke, 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 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.

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Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215243 p. 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: MAN VO AND TINA VO DDS 5013 Arlington Ave, Ste A Riverside, CA 92504 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 5013 Arlington Ave, Ste A Riverside, CA 92504 Man Minh Vo 5013 Arlington Ave, Ste A Riverside, CA 92504 Thuy Duong Vo 5013 Arlington Ave, Ste A Riverside, CA 92504 This business is conducted by: general Partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/15/2015 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. Man Vo 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 11/23/2022 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- 202215108 p. 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: GEAN ACCOUNTING SERVICES 11711 Collett Ave. #517 Riverside, CA 92505 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Carlos Alberto Martinez 11711 Collett Ave. #517 Riverside, CA 92505 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. Carlos Martinez 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 11/16/2022 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- 202214746 p. 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: T.C. & M. DIAZ’S PRESSURE WASHING 1243 Orange St Riverside, CA 92501 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Mario Diaz 1243 Orange St Riverside, CA 92501 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. Mario Diaz 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 11/22/2022 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- 202215092 p. 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: GAMEDAY MEN’S HEALTH 341 Magnolia Ave #204 Corona, CA 92879 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Health Aging Centers 2753 Jefferson St. Suite 204 Carlbad, CA 92008 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. K Mitchell Naficy, 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 11/30/2022 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- 202215297 p. 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: THE CAMP PERRIS TRANSFORMATION CENTER 3553B N. Perris Blvd Perris, CA 92571 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 3553B N. Perris Blvd Perris, CA 92571 ABC SUPER TEAM 3553B N. Perris Blvd Perris, CA 92571 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/01/2022 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. Abelardo Alvarado, Chief Executive Officer 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 11/21/2022 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- 202214987 p. 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: PARTNERS IN HEALTH SERVICES PIHS PIH SERVICES 6956 Indiana Ave, Ste.5 Riverside, CA 92506 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Health Management Services, LLC 6956 Indiana Ave, Ste.5 Riverside, CA 92506 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

publicnotices exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Jodi Bennett, Secretary 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 11/22/2022 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- 202215047 p. 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: MEMELLI HOMES 31600 Railroad Canyon Dr, Suite E Canyon Lake, CA 92587 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Prodigious Capital Group Inc 31600 Railroad Canyon Dr, Suite E Canyon Lake, CA 92587 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/1/2022 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. Kyle McCoullum 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 11/16/2022 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- 202214733 p. 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2022 ____________________________________ AMENDED FBN The following persons) is (are) doing business as: BOUNTIFUL FRIDGE 191 W. Big Springs Rd Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 13532 New Haven Dr Moreno Valley, CA 92553 Bountiful Salads LLC 14920 Perris Blvd Ste 115 Moreno Valley, CA 92553 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. Darrell Stephenson, 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 10/03/2022 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- 202212708 p. 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3/2022 p. 12/1, 12/8/ 12/15, 12/22/2022 ____________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: WOMEN AT THE WELL 12415 Cool Ct Moreno Valley, CA 92557 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Karen Marie Franks 12415 Cool Ct Moreno Valley, CA 92557 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/20/2021 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. Karen Marie Franks 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 03/11/2022 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- 202203082 p. 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14/2022

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obligations.

BVN: Do you think that that probably had a lot to do with your mother’s depression?

QS: When I was five, she forgot to enroll me in school because of her mental state. She would forget stuff. Overtime, her mental state got worse, so my father had to admit her to a mental hospital.

She would be there for four or five months. She would get better and come home and then she would get worse.

BVN: In your book you also talk about your own abuse. How old were you when it started?

QS: I was twelve when my father first approached me. I ran. I was afraid because I knew what he had done to my sister. I was afraid he was going to do it to me.

BVN: You came of age during the Civil Rights movement. In the book, you talk about how when the movement came to your town, you got involved.

Can you tell me a little about that?

QS: My daddy told me not to get involved. ‘It has nothing to do with you,’ he said. Of course, I didn't listen to him. I went to jail several times, but they always released the kids. In fact [they released] everybody except the recognized organizers, so I

Guests engage in an open discussion with Queen Shamala as she takes questions after her reading on November 19, 2022; 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. Featured in the photo on the left is Dr. Shari, a scholar friend of Queen Shamala. (Aryana Noroozi, Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local).

never spent a night in jail.

If you suspect a child is a victim of incest or some other form of abuse call or text the Childhelp National Abuse Hotline at (800) 422-4453 where you will be connected with a trained volunteer.

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Breaking the Cycles of Pain: Soul Secrets is available on Barnes & Noble , Amazon, Walmart and Target. To learn more about Queen Shamala and her art work visit www.queenshamala.com.

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Commenting on what lies ahead in Washington D. C. in the coming year, “The Republicans have a very slim majority,” stated Aguilar. “It will be difficult for them to implement an agenda.”

He further advised how Republicans are going to work hard to undo the successes of the current Congress. “We had to put the pandemic behind us and put public health at the forefront and make sure millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share. They are going to unwind the agenda we have passed the last two years. He assured however, “Everyday we will push back because they have no agenda.”

As Aguilar steps into his new role he remains fully committed to those he represent stressing that although he is taking on added responsibilities he will remain close to those he was elected to serve.

“For the last eight years it has been a profound privilege to represent this community. I travel nine hours each way twice a week to be home with my family. My children still attend public school here. San Bernardino County is home. It is where I want to eat and watch the sunsets.”

In addition to currently serving as Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and as a Member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the New Democrat Coalition, Aguilar also serves on the House Appropriations Committee and is a member of the Committee on House Administration.

He is the founder of the bipartisan E-Commerce Caucus and is also a member of the Pro-Choice Caucus, LGBT Equality Caucus, Work for Warriors

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Nancy Pelosi who made history as the first woman to become Speaker of the House will step away from leadership at the end of the 117th Congress. (source: twitter.com).

Caucus, Veterans Jobs Caucus, Congressional MS Caucus, Native American Caucus, and the Steel Caucus.

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reached agreement on a few issues - such as health benefits improvements for postdocs which, while important, are not the major ones dividing the parties.”

As final examinations approach for students in the UC system, so does uncertainty. “UAW remains ready to meet for round-the-clock negotiations, but UC has not agreed to schedule sessions for the weekend,” a UAW release said.

“Workers will be back on the strike lines Monday Morning.”

Students, faculty and elected officials are showing support for the strikers. Some professors are canceling classes, and some students are electing to walk out. California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon tweeted “Academic workers are essential to the success of all of our @UofCalifornia campuses. The UC must continue to bargain in good faith to reach an agreement with the @UAW.”

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justice in the civil court system.

Speaking after his election on Wednesday, he signaled that the same issues remain dear to him, even as he assumes leadership of the Democrats in the House.

“More must be done to combat inflation, defend our democracy, secure reproductive freedom, welcome new Americans, promote equal protection under the law and improve public safety throughout this country,” he said following his election on Wednesday.

Jeffries also thanked his parents for their role in shaping him up, having grown up in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood in the New York of the 1980s and 1990s.

"I'm thankful for them, thankful for their love, support and prayers throughout the years, throughout my journey into adulthood and my journey as a public servant," he said.

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“People who are unvaccinated are certainly dying at a much faster rate than individuals who are fully vaccinated because they don’t have that sort of protection from the vaccine,” Dr. Nolen explained.

The importance of telling your story As an Emergency Medicine specialist and community-centered physician, Dr. Afoh-Manin provided the town hall attendees with a cheat sheet for symptoms that require an emergency department (ED) visit versus symptoms that can be managed at home such as the difference between a fever of 104 degrees (ED visit recommended) and a fever of 103 degrees or less (Tylenol/Motrin and waiting 2 hours is recommended).

Dr. Afoh-Manin was candid about the limited amount of time doctors have with their patients to discuss all the symptoms attributed to long haul COVID-19, considering that there are over 200 symptoms associated with the condition and it presents differently in everyone. During the town hall she handed out a “Post-COVID Symptoms Log” that allows someone experiencing symptoms to track their journey.

“Telling your story is the most important thing.

And the best way to tell it in a way that we are going to listen is to tell it to yourself,” Dr. AfohManin said. She explained that it is important that patients are able to tell their stories in a succinct way so that doctors can understand.

“You won’t ever be able to control, especially in the emergency department, who will be there when you have to tell your story. But do know that you have the right, always, to ask for another provider if you feel you’re not being listened to.

Don’t ever take that right away from yourself.”

The “Listening to Black Californians” survey asked respondents if they took measures to lessen the potential for a negative experience at an upcoming health care visit. The results found that two-thirds (66%) of Black Californians reported researching a health condition or concern before meeting with a doctor and more than one-third (35%) said they changed their speech and/or behavior to make a provider feel comfortable.

“I’ve worked with a lot of doctors, and they don’t listen unless you stop and make them listen.

Some doctors do, but some doctors have really bad bedside manners,” Janet Robinson shared.

As a former registered nurse, Robinson knows

that doctors are always on the move and have limited time with patients.

As a member of Ecclesia Christian Fellowship and part of the church’s health ministry, Robinson helped organize the town hall. She explained that she learned a lot of information about the symptoms of long COVID, some of which she was unaware of.

“Even hearing from a doctor was really, really great because she has first-hand information on what she sees in the ER. I appreciate her giving that information about tell[ing] me your story,” Robinson said. “You really have to be your own advocate, to tell the doctors [and] to make them sit down and listen to you.”

In case of emergency “We are cheering because we made it,” Dr. Afoh-Manin said. She congratulated the attendees for surviving the first holiday of the winter season amidst a winter surge of COVID-19 cases, increased cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and a rise in flu cases.

Last month, Riverside County Public Health Office Geoffrey Leung reported the county’s first pediatric death related to RSV. The child was under the age of four and lived in the eastern region of Riverside County.

“The loss of a child is devastating and all of Public Health sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, loved ones and anyone impacted by this tragic event,” said Dr. Leung in a statement.

With the increase in COVID-19 cases, RSV cases among children and flu season returning, “there’s a lot going on that your body is still trying to reconcile, you have to be patient with it. And unfortunately, we don’t live in an environment that allows us to be always patient with ourselves and each other,” Dr. Afoh-Manin explained.

San Bernardino County issued a health advisory in November regarding the high rates of RSV and other respiratory illnesses in the county.

County Health Officer Dr. Michael Sequeira encouraged the public to take safety measures to protect themselves and their families.

“I know in our communities we’re like, ‘no, I’m fine,’” Dr. Nolen said during the town hall, but she explained that in the case of an emergency, it’s important that those who may be experiencing serious illness or side effects go to the doctor.

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