VOICE Issue December 29, 2022

Inland Southern California’s News Weekly

December 29, 2022 Volume 50 | Issue 23 theievoice.com

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Inside: Community Comes Together for Holiday Giving Event

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

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Make a Difference in 2023

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From Left to Right, Black Voice News Executive Editor Stephanie Williams, Publisher Paulette Brown-Hinds, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Mapping Black California Project Director Candice Mays meet at the Inland Empire Community Foundation. Brown-Hinds volunteers her time as Chair of the IECF Board of Directors. (source: blackvoicenews.com).

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s 2022 comes to an end, we close the book on the year that was and welcome 2023 with new resolutions, fresh optimism and great expectations. Looking to the future it is easy to forget that time is an illusion and life is a continuum connecting one generation to another, one historical event to the next in the seamless flow of forever.

That being said, it is still exciting to know that if we choose, we can start 2023 with a fresh outlook while simultaneously embracing new opportunities to make a difference in our own lives, in our interactions with those around us and how we choose to contribute to our communities and the world.

I often wonder how different, how much better our communities would be if each of us could devote just a couple of hours each week to making a difference.

I know it is easy to feel generous and give during the holiday season, but what about the rest of the year? The needs we observe this time of year exist throughout the next and there are

so many ways to serve.

Just find something you are passionate about and get involved. There are almost as many ways to volunteer as there are people to do so and you can dedicate as much or as little time as you can spare.

Whether it's working with seniors, or youth, advocating for the environment or feeding the homeless, supporting the arts or a local politician, there are programs where you can volunteer from the comfort of your home to call an older adult who is living alone once a week for about 30 minutes.

Experts agree that volunteering has as many, possibly more, benefits for the volunteer as it does for the cause(s) they choose to serve.

Research has shown that volunteering enhances your self-confidence, self-esteem, and satisfaction with life. It can help combat depression, help you stay physically healthy, provide a sense of purpose and even teach valuable skills. Equally as important, it can also continued on page 19

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Three D’s to a Better Life: How a Group of Men are Saving Black and Brown Youth in San Bernardino Prince James Story | Staff

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group of men are doing their best to leave an everlasting impact on Black and Brown high schoolers in San Bernardino County.

The Save Our Sons program is being piloted at the PAL Center and Charter Academy in San Bernardino County.

“I have four sons, and as a father raising them here in San Bernardino, we fall right up under Oakland and some other places [for murders],” said Dr. Dwaine Radden, the Sr. Executive Director/CEO of PAL Center and Charter Academy.

Homicides are up 17% according to the San Bernardino County Community Indicators Report.

Dr Radden told BVN he asked himself, “How can I keep them alive? How can I save my sons?”

That's where the idea for the program came from.

The goal of the organization is to launch this program in cities nationwide.

Currently, there are 30-35 students from 9th to 12th grade participating in the program in San Bernardino. They meet once every two weeks. Each session is 45 minutes long.

Focus on critical thinking and conflict resolution According to Keith Burkes, who oversees academic support and life skills for PAL Center and Charter Academy, the program's primary focus is critical thinking and conflict resolution.

“As a young man, young person, there are always decisions you have to make. There are always decisions that are going to be made for you. Where do you fall in place of ownership and responsibility,” Burkes asks? He explains how he challenges the participants as to whether what comes out of their mouths match their actions.

He tells them they can start being responsible for how they think and what they you do, The young men are taught the “Three D’s” – Discipline, Dedication, and Determination.

According to Radden, the “Three D’s” are modeled after his sons. One was disciplined, one

The Save Our Sons program is being piloted at the PAL Center and Charter Academy in San Bernardino and is open to youth in grades 9 through 12. (bhjustice.org).

was determined, and the other was dedicated.

“There is not enough of us men of color in front of our young boys and young men showing them what a young man should be like,” he said.

The organization’s goal is to put a role model right in front of the young men and show them how to achieve their goals.

Stop the cycle from schoolhouse to courthouse to jailhouse Radden said that unfortunately, in San Bernardino, it is a scary proposition for these young men because “they are either six feet under or six feet in [a jail cell].”

The San Bernardino County Community Indicators Report notes that of the total juvenile arrests in the County in 2020, 32.9 percent were African-American and 52 per cent were Latino.

In addition, NeighborhoodScout.com reflects 94 percent of communities in California have a lower crime rate than San Bernardino County.

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“This program is not exclusively for Black and Brown [kids], but those are the ones that need to be saved [from the system] they have for them to live in,” explained Radden. “They go from the schoolhouse to the courthouse to the jailhouse.”

PAL leaders meet with the students every two weeks to go over lessons and teach them life skills like creating resumes and interviewing for jobs.

Xavier Reyes’ story Reyes grew up in south central LA before his parents moved to San Bernardino to provide a better life for him and his siblings.

He said what he has learned most from this program is how to carry himself outside of the classroom as a young man, and in society, and to keep his distance from negative influences.

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Western Municipal Water District Board to Vote on Alleged “Racially Fueled” Motion against Vice President who Questioned Board Procedures

The Western Municipal Water District serves approximately 25,000 residential and business customers located within portions of the cities of Riverside and Perris, as well as the unincorporated communities of El Sobrante, Eagle Valley, Lake Mathews, portions of Mead Valley and March Air Reserve Base. (wmwd.com).

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censure motion against Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) Board Vice President Gracie Torres will come up for a vote on Wednesday December 21 following its postponement earlier this month after the board voted to give her more time to review the allegations against her and prepare a response.

The board members met on December 8 to, among other things, discuss the possible censure of Torres. In a prior meeting on November 16, the board had discussed an agenda item that constituted the first step in deciding whether or not to bring a censure motion against Torres for publicly criticizing staff and falsely accusing them of violating meeting laws and procedures.

“Director Torres publicly criticized staff and legal counsel’s job performance during the board meeting; calling attention to grammar errors, misspellings and scrutinized the work performed by the reviewer

of the work repeatedly. These comments adversely impacted staff,” a board packet dated November 16 says.

Other instances highlighted in the board packet include a meeting on November 2, 2022, where, “Director Torres falsely accused staff of violating the Brown Act even after legal counsel advised there was no such violation, prior to the board meeting”, and a February 17, 2021 closed session where Torres purportedly told the General Manager, “Thanks for mansplaining to me.”

But Torres says the censure motion against her was only brought after she questioned a potential Ralph M. Brown Act violation during a board meeting held on October 5, 2022. That violation, she says, is now under probe by the District Attorney.

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classifieds&publicnotices PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) of San Bernardino County, acting by and through its Governing Board is seeking bids from contractors who hold a California contractor’s license, and are DIR registered that are interested in providing construction services for Building 10 Cooling Tower Replacement at Crafton Hills College (NIB#CC02- 3626-06). Contractors may obtain the NIB document at: https:// pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/29414/ portal-home. All addenda will be posted on the same website, and bidders are solely responsible for obtaining any and all original documents and submitting their BIDS according to the specifications within the NIB document, including all addenda. There will be a Non-Mandatory Pre-bid Job Walk to be held on January 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM PDT. Submissions will be in an electronic format ONLY in one single pdf file via PlanetBids by no later than February 21, 2023 at 2:00pm PDT. See NIB for further details.

12/29/22, 1/5/23 CNS-3653811# p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023 ___________________________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) of San Bernardino County, acting by and through its Governing Board is seeking bids from contractors who hold a California contractor’s license, and are DIR registered that are interested in providing construction services for Building 10 Cooling Tower Replacement at Crafton Hills College (NIB#CC02- 3626-06). Contractors may obtain the NIB document at: https:// pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/29414/ portal-home. All addenda will be posted on the same website, and bidders are solely responsible for obtaining any and all original documents and submitting their BIDS according to the specifications within the NIB document, including all addenda. There will be a Mandatory Prebid Job Walk to be held on January 26, 2023 at 1:00 PM PDT . SUBMISSION’s will be in an electronic format ONLY in one single pdf file via PlanetBids by no later than February 21, 2023 at 2:00pm PDT . See NIB for further details.

12/29/22, 1/5/23 CNS-3653948# p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023 ___________________________________ VEHICLE SALES 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) 01/06/2023 at 10:00 AM Make/Yr. 2014 CHEVY CRUZ Lic.: 7FMX822 Vin. 1G1PC5SB8E7313161 Location: 997 E. 8th ST, UPLAND, 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. 12/29/2022 ___________________________________ 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) 01/06/2023 at 10:00 AM Make/Yr. 2018 CHEVY EQUINOX Lic.: 8UAZ070 Vin. 3GNAXHEV0JS625356 Location: 18400 VAN BUREN BLVD, RIVERSIDE, 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. 12/29/2022 ___________________________________ NAME CHANGE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER CVMV 2205419 To All Interested Persons: Petitioner: THAO THI THU NGUYEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: THAO THI THU NGUYEN to. IRIS NGUYEN. The Court Orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: DATE: 02/10/2023 Time: 8:00AM Dept: MV2.

The address of the court is SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, MORENO VALLEY BRANCH. 13800 HEACOCK AVENUE D201, MORENO VALLEY, CA 925533338. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: BLACK VOICE NEWS 1201 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 210, RIVERSIDE, CA. 92507 Date: December 19, 2022 BELINDA A. HANDY, Judge of the Superior Court p.

12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12, 1/19/2023 ___________________________________ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES 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

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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.

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

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Community Comes Together for Holiday Giving Event Story by Breanna Reeves | Images by Aryana Noroozi

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eannia Deloney left her home in Hemet around 8:20 a.m. to arrive at the Bloomington Community Health Center around 9:15 a.m. and joined the line for a toy and food giveaway event in Bloomington.

Project Boon, in partnership with the Bloomington Community Health Center, welcomed hundreds of families to their annual Holiday Giving Christmas event on Tuesday, Dec. 21, just in time for Christmas.

Based in Rancho Cucamonga, Project Boon is a nonprofit organization that partners with local organizations across Southern California to host holiday events such as food and toy giveaways during Christmas, and serve hot meals during Thanksgiving.

Deloney stood in line waiting for the event to begin alongside her twin daughters and her younger brothers Eeamaria and Eric. Deloney and her family joined other parents, kids and grandparents who lined the sidewalk on Magnolia St. One resident, who was second in line, said that he and his son had been in line since 6:00 a.m.

“Unfortunately, I had some last minute stuff I had to pay for, so I went on Facebook last week and just put in toy drives and I found this one with groceries,” Deloney said. Deloney explained that she usually plans ahead for toys at the beginning of the year, but this year she had unexpected costs.

With toy donations from strategic partners like Amazon and grocery donations from the local Grocery Outlet in Rialto, Project Boon Executive Director Christopher Suchánek said that they expect roughly 300 families to attend the event and estimated they will distribute 7,000 donations by the end of the day.

Local food insecurity According to San Bernardino County, in 2019, the Riverside-San Bernardino metro region had a notably higher level of food insecurity than the state and nation. The U.S. reported that 10.4% of residents in the nation experienced food insecurity compared to 9.9% in California and

Santa arrives at the Project Boon Holiday Giving Event, a celebration by Project Boon held in partnership with the Bloomington Community Health Center on December 20, 2022. The event was meant to relieve some of the financial hardships of the holiday season for community members by gifting groceries and toys. Other partners for this event, Grocery Outlet and Amazon, donated groceries and toys for the drive, including bags of groceries that will last a family two weeks and three toys for each household to take home. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom /CatchLight Local).

13.4% in the Riverside-San Bernardino region.

“This is for underserved families or families that are struggling to make ends meet. What we say is Project Boon helps families make ends meet during the holidays,” Suchánek said. While families are limited to three toys per household, Suchánek said that by supplying families with some toys and groceries, this will allow them to afford the rest to “ease the suffering a little during the holidays.”

Resource information available during the event The giveaway event also served as a site for resources for families who may otherwise not have access to them. Several organizations across the Inland Empire like Inland Empire

Health Plan (IEHP) and San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, had tables set up with educational pamphlets, free at-home COVID-19 tests and small toys for children.

The Bloomington Community Health Center is one of six health centers under Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHSI), a nonprofit that operates health centers across Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties. During the event, the CHSI Mobile Clinic offered free flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines.

Roughly 57% of eligible residents in San Bernardino County have completed their primary series for the COVID-19 vaccine and 13% have received the updated bivalent booster, according to the latest available data from the

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IN THE NEWS Three D’s, continued from page 4

Keith Burkes (left), who oversees academic support and life skills, Dr. Dwaine Radden Sr.(center), Executive Director/CEO and Geddes Mohammed (right), and the PAL Center’s Special Projects Director. (Prince James Story, Black Voice News).

one day, “It's something that I've wanted since I was little because I've seen my mom as a nurse. She's taken me to her job before to see what she does. And ever since then, I was like, I want to be in the medical field at some point in my life.”

Ja’kim Boykins’ story Boykins' life journey with his family has been more tumultuous than Reyes', having gone through the foster care system. One thing that motivates him is to make sure his little brother is well off.

Boykins mentioned he would like to attend college, but first he wanted to find a job after graduating to save up enough money to pay for school.

“I like art, so I want to be a tattoo artist, and I want to cut hair. I want to do stuff to make other people happy.”

One of the lessons that have stuck with Boykins these last few weeks is the importance of how you present yourself and that you write your own story. “Don’t let anyone else shape what type of man you will be,” he noted.

“Don't use the sadness that happened in your life to hold you back.

You know what I'm saying,” Boykins said. “You got to be the one not to crave pity. You don't need sympathy. All you need to do is get it done and push forward to be better than everybody else.”

Looking to the future As the program continues to grow, they will be looking to expand to other cities in California and, eventually, other states across the country. continued on page 19

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More Shocking Revelations: Regarding Victor Valley Union High School District’s Disciplinary Practices The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI states, “No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

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fter receiving complaints from school employees and students, on August 12, 2014, the US Department of Education (ED) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced it had opened a compliance review of the Victor Valley Union High School District to examine whether its disciplinary practices discriminated against minority students by disciplining them more frequently and harshly in violation of federal law.

As previously reported by the IE Voice and Black Voice News, upon completion of its investigation, the US ED OCR confirmed reports of unequal treatment of African-American students. Its investigation revealed that discipline within the Victor Valley Union High School District (VVUHSD) resulted in greater harm to African-American students, who lost significant learning time compared to White students.

Any government agency receiving federal financial assistance, such as VVUHSD, is subject to The Civil Rights Act of 1964, which says no person in this country will be excluded from participating in, or benefiting from, any program or activity on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

Therefore, when OCR determined that VVUHSD through its disciplinary actions deprived African-American students of their ability to get an education, OCR concluded that the district violated federal law.

Statistics for VVUSD’s 2018-19 school year (SY) indicate that 18,000 students were referred for discipline. Of the 18,000, 54.3 percent (9,774) were Latino, 37.1 percent (6,678) were African-American, while 5.9 percent (1,062) were White students.

The percentages of total student enrollment by race, in proportion to the percentages of discipline referrals show the inequality.

Latino students at 54.3 percent (9,774) of

After interviews with students, parents, and administrative staff, the Office of Civil Rights concluded the Victor Valley Union High School District discriminated against African-American students in the district. (source:go.boarddocs.com).

discipline referrals, represented 65.2 percent (8,975) of total student enrollment. OCR concluded that discrimination directed at Latinos was not significant.

African-American students at 37.1 percent (6,678) of discipline referrals represent almost twice their 20.8 percent (2,870) of student enrollment.

White students at 5.9 percent (1,062) of discipline referrals, represented eight percent (1,097) of student enrollment.

Asian, Native Islander, and American Indian students at 2.7 percent (486) discipline referrals, represented 5.1 percent (698) of student enrollment.

On August 16, US ED announced it had reached a voluntary settlement with VVUHSD, recognizing principles to establish a safe and nondiscriminatory school environment and to implement provisions of a resolution agreement.

VVUHSD signed a resolution agreement with the US Department of Education, promising

to enact 13 action items to examine,correct, and improve their failed disciplinary policies, monitor discrimination, train their staff of legal practices, inform students, parents, and the public of data and progress, and provide education to restore students victimized by discriminatory policies/practices.

Subsequent to the agreement and as previously reported by Black Voice News and IE Voice, VVUHSD announced the hiring of a new superintendent, Carl J. Coles, to replace retiring superintendent Ron Williams, who served the district for 10 years. During Williams’ tenure, OCR found evidence of discrimination against African-American students through the district’s disciplinary actions.

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African-American superintendents in the state of California.

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s CleanSWEEP Program OCR confirmed that VVUHSD used a juvenile citation program operated by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and known as CleanSWEEP (Success with Education/ Enforcement Partnership), for its disciplinary cases.

A program once hailed as a successful school safety program by the federal government, the program became a tool to discriminate against mostly Black students within VVUHSD. CleanSWEEP empowered school administrators to issue citations to students violating the law on campus, the only juvenile citation program in the country, according to the US Department of Justice.

Under the CleanSWEEP program, school administrators could issue citations to students of ages 10 through 17, if found loitering, littering, keeping lost property, committing petty theft, applying graffiti, having tobacco, alcohol, or marijuana.

OCR determined that African-American students were 3.4 times more likely to receive a citation then White students.

Students cited with infractions were then compelled to appear in court before a judge who could impose a variety of punishments.

OCR determined that VVUHSD, utilizing the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s CleanSWEEP Program and other disciplinary actions, disciplined minority students more harshly and frequently in violation of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI. On August 31, San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus issued a press release announcing the suspension of its CleanSWEEP Program, citing an open investigation by the California State Attorney General.

OCR Found CleanSWEEP Program Discriminated At VVUHSD, according to OCR, CleanSWEEP was deployed at four schools: Adelanto, Hook, Silverado, and Victor Valley.

Other schools in the district mostly attended by White students – Cobalt Institute of Math and Science and University Preparatory – did not have CleanSWEEP on campus.

VVUHSD employees with direct knowledge of its disciplinary data and the CleanSWEEP program testified that actions taken under CleanSWEEP discriminated against AfricanAmerican students in SY 2018-19.

OCR discovered district leadership detailed concerns in a memo and recommended discontinuing the program, citing CleanSWEEP’s negative impact on students and their families already facing debilitating levels of poverty.

VVUHSD’s mischaracterization of student behavior OCR determined that two district schools mischaracterized defiant or disruptive behavior of African-American students to justify harsher punishment, as intentionally engaging in harassment, threats, or intimidation, directed against school district personnel or pupils. OCR did not identify a similar pattern occurring to White students.

OCR concluded that out of all AfricanAmerican students facing a first-time referral,

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14.6 percent of African-American students received a severe consequence, compared to 9.4 percent of White students. African-American students accounted for 42.9 percent of all first-time referrals, double their (20.8 percent) of student enrollment.

OCR found African-American students received harsher treatment, removed from instruction, for having engaged in inappropriate behavior, defiance or disruption, contrasting with numerous examples of White students not removed for similar behavior.

African-American students (27.1 percent) were almost twice as likely as White students (15.1 percent) to receive a suspension or behavior contract after a second referral for inappropriate behavior OCR determined.

Examples of disparate treatment An administrator told OCR that in one instance, a teacher referred an African-American student for sexual harassment, instead of a dress code violation, for wearing saggy pants with no belt. Sexual harassment, a more serious offense, can result in suspension.

OCR found circumstances where an AfricanAmerican student was suspended one day for wearing his pants low, while a White student received five days lunch detention for the same and more.

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Overall, African-American students were 2.5 times more likely to be suspended, and 2.3 times more likely than White students to be suspended more than once.

For incidents involving fighting during SY 2018-19, average suspensions for African-American students equaled 2.6 days, compared to White students averaging 2.3 days.

Pre-expulsion contracts An administrator revealed students were pressured to sign preexpulsion contracts during disciplinary proceedings, which could mean expulsion for future misbehavior.

OCR determined that African-American students received preexpulsion contracts at a rate of 3.7 times greater than White students.

OCR discovered Adelanto High School placed some students on “home custody,” during SY 2018-19, of those 13 students, five (39%) were African-American, and 8 (62%) were Latino.

Students were pressured to sign pre-expulsion contracts during disciplinary proceedings, which could mean expulsion for future misbehavior. (stock.adobe.com).

Home Custody and pre-expulsion contracts were not in VVUHSD’s Disciplinary Policy. Home Custody was considered a suspension while pre-expulsion contracts could result in expulsion for future behavior.

Of the 73 students expelled during SY 2018-19, 53.4 percent (39) were African-American students, representing less than a quarter, 20.8 percent, of district enrollment.

The district’s data revealed that African-American students accounted for 42.9% of all referrals resulting in exclusionary discipline or other severe consequences.

Use of force and pepper-spray An administrator alleged security officers used force and pepper spray on African-American students more than other students.

The administrator recalled the school’s principal acknowledging district security officers used pepper spray too freely. OCR found VVUHSD did not track use of pepper spray.

From left to right: The Victor Valley Union High School District’s new Superintendent Carl J. Coles, former Superintendent Elvin Momon, who was brought back to assist in the transition, and recently retired Superintendent Dr. Ron Williams. This summer, Williams retired from VVUHSD after 10 years with the district, eight years as VVUHSD’s superintendent. When Williams announced his plans to retire earlier this year, his predecessor, Elvin Momon, was asked to guide the district’s leadership transition. Cole arrived in September to take over the leadership of the district with Momon’s assistance. (source: vvuhsd.org/).

or tardy students should be disciplined through alternative methods other than suspension/expulsion, VVUSD’s Disciplinary Policy authorized suspensions.

OCR determined that VVUHSD used suspensions/ on-campus interventions at least 692 times during SY 2018-19 to discipline students who were tardy or

Disenroll Students to Improve Graduation Rates OCR discovered VVUHSD counseled African-American and Latino students facing discipline, attendance, and/or academic problems to leave school, and enroll in alternative programs, to improve VVUHSD’s graduation rates.

Another administrator confirmed VVUHSD labeled students, 18 years and older with disciplinary issues, as unlocatable truants, disenrolling them. OCR corroborated the allegations.

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Left: Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) Board of Directors is threatening to censure Vice President Gracie Torres for questioning the board’s failure to post meeting agenda(s) on the agency’s website in accordance with Brown Act requirements. (photo credit: votegracie.com); Right: Brenda Dennstedt, president of the Western Municipal Water District Board of Directors (source: mwdh2o.com).

agenda on the agency’s website in accordance with the Brown Act’s requirements.

“For sharing my valid concerns, I am being retaliated against which is a continuing pattern of the harassment I have received from Director [Brenda] Dennstedt during my first term on the board,” Torres stated.

“It is my duty as a board member to be transparent with constituents and ensure the Board is following the law that governs us as elected officials.

We cannot afford to play politics with ratepayers’ hard-earned dollars.”

Section 54954.2 of the Brown Act stipulates that before a regular meeting, the legislative body of the local agency, or its designee, shall post an agenda containing a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting, including items to be discussed in closed session, at least 72 hours before the meeting.

“The agenda shall specify the time and location of the regular meeting and shall be posted in a location that is freely accessible to members of the public and on the local agency’s internet website, if the local agency has one,” the Act states in part.

Official Action Vice president Torres brought the issue to the attention of Dennstedt, WMWD General Manager Craig Miller, and Jeff Ballinger, the general counsel of the water district, on the evening of October 2, 2022. She again brought her concerns to Dennstedt, Miller, and Ballinger during the open session of the October 5th board meeting, raising the issue of voting on agenda items that had not been properly posted per the Brown Act. Torres said her concerns were ignored and the Board took official continued on page 19

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Deannia Deloney poses for a portrait with her younger brothers, Eric, 13, and Eeamaria, 12, and her twin daughters while they wait in line for the Holiday Giving Event on December 20, 2022. Deloney said every Christmas, she allocates money specifically to purchase toys for her children, but this year she had a number of unexpected expenses arise shortly before the holidays. “I went on Facebook last week and just put in toy drives and I found this one with groceries,” Deloney said.

The family came from Hemet to attend the event. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom /CatchLight Local).

The line for the Project Boon Holiday Giving Event at the Bloomington Community Health Center spans multiple blocks, stretching down Commercial Street and wrapping around Virginia Geil Way with families awaiting the food and toy drive, on December 20, 2022. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local).

Under the food drive tent, volunteers (left) prepare to give grocery bags to attendees while other volunteers (right) unpack and distribute the food into bags to be handed out at the Bloomington Community Health Center on December 20, 2022. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom /CatchLight Local).

A family spins a wheel and answers questions about women’s health at the Women, Children’s, and Infant (WIC) Program booth on December 20, 2022. Project Boon and the Bloomington Community Health Center partnered on the Holiday Giving Event food and toy drive which featured other partner organizations that distributed community health resources. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom /CatchLight Local).

California Department of Public Health. In Riverside County, 60% of eligible residents have completed their primary series and just under 15% of residents have received the bivalent booster.

The event was organized similar to an assembly line where families entered the parking lot lined with booths and made a stop at each one. First, families were signed in at the health center booth and given a paper that

allowed them to receive the free items, then they passed a few community partner tables like Blue Shield of California.

Project Boon volunteers lined the tent filled with tables of packed grocery bags containing two weeks’ worth of groceries. In addition to grocery bags filled with holiday foods like stuffing mix and cereal,

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Long Beach Police and Fire Chiefs Receive The Spirit of St. Mary Award

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hen we call for help, you come”, said Carolyn Caldwell, the first African American President/CEO of Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center. “You make Long Beach a better and safe place to live, work, and play!”

With that, Ms. Caldwell made the firstever presentations of The Spirit of St. Mary Award. The recipients were Long Beach Chief of Police, Wally Hebeish for his department, and Chief Xavier Espino for the Long Beach Fire Department.

The event was held on Friday, December 9 at the Hyatt Regency in Long Beach, CA with more than 200 people in attendance.

Chief Hebeish and Chief Espino spoke with obvious emotion as each accepted the award.

Both expressed gratitude for the long-standing relationships their departments have with St. Mary Medical Center. “When our uniformed officers are injured, you are the ones who treat them”, shared Long Beach Police Department Chief Heibeish. “We honor the quality of the care they receive and the great compassion with which that care is administered”.

St. Mary Chief Philanthropy Officer, Michael Neils, introduced The Spirit of St. Mary Award to the audience. “When our parent company, Dignity Health, formulated its tagline, it created a new word, HumanKindness. The idea behind the word is simple and yet immensely profound. Every human person is a unity of body, mind, and spirit. This means that every person has the power and potential to bring healing to others.

In presenting the awards to the two Chiefs, Ms. Caldwell remarked, “The Spirit of St. Mary Award is presented to those who live HumanKindess. We are honored to present this brand new award to the heroes of the Police Department and the Fire Department.”

The Long Beach Police Department was founded January 30, 1888. It currently has 823 sworn officers and a total staff of 1,200.

The Department responds to approximately 590 calls for service daily, or 214,000 annually.

The Fire Department was founded on March 16, 1897. It is served by 405 professional

Carolyn Caldwell (center), first African American CEO at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center, presents the The Spirit of St. Mary Award to Chief Xavier Espino, Long Beach Fire Department (left), and Wally Hebeish, Long Beach Chief of Police, on Friday December 9, 2022. (Source: St. Mary Medical Center).

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center will be observing its centennial year in 2023. (flckr.com).

firefighters; 25 Marine Safety officers; and 283 civilian employees, including ambulance operators and lifeguards. From 23 fire stations, the department responds to more than 5,000 calls (911) per month and more than 60,000 every year.

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Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center will be observing its centennial year in 2023. Dignity Health hospitals in Southern California are part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people

publicnotices 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 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 ___________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: J & R GROWERS 2794 Jackson Sr

Riverside, CA 92804 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 4625 West Chapman Ave Apt 80 Orange, CA 92868 Ma Fidelia Reyes 4625 West Chapman Ave Apt 80 Orange, CA 92868 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/04/2022 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Ma Fidelia Reyes The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 11/17/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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

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

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

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215627 p. 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5/2023 ___________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: GEORGIA’S RESTAURANT 12303 Limonite Avenue, Suite 740 Eastvale, CA 91752 RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHOEE. INC 25291 Pizarro Rd Lake Forest, CA 92630 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10/14/2022 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Marlon Machado The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/06/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Fernando Ramos, President The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of

a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/09/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215843 p. 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5/2023 ___________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: FIRST AMERICAN REAL ESTATE 67450 Ramon Rd, Ste A Cathedral City, CA 92234 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 32350 Navajo Trl Cathedral City, CA 92234 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2016 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Mario Lopez The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/07/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215730 p. 12/22, 12/29, 1/5, 1/12/2023 ___________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing

business as: CASE ONE 73960 HWY 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Robert Martin Irvin 41410 Aerodrome Ave Indio, CA 92203 67450 Ramon Rd, Ste A Cathedral City, CA 92234 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 32350 Navajo Trl Cathedral City, CA 92234 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Robert Martin Irvin The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/15/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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

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

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

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County of Riverside on 12/13/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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

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

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

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

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215980 p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12/2023, 1/19/2023 ___________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LIVE EVENT PARTNERS

21106 Front Porch Ct Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 5225 Canyon Crest Dr, #71-503 Riverside, CA 92507 Direct Technical Event Production, Inc 21106 Front Porch Ct Riverside, CA 92507 CA This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

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

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

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202216291 p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12/2023, 1/19/2023 ___________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: LUCHA DISTRICT 5302 Paloma Rd Riverside, CA 92509 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 5302 Paloma Rd Riverside, CA 92509 Jesus Armando Lopez 5302 Paloma Rd Riverside, CA 92509 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/26/1987 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Maurice Sams, President The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/21/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct

copy of the original statement on file in my office.

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

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202216338 p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12/2023, 1/19/2023 ___________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: KASH AUTO SALE 3214 Durahart Street, Suite A-108 Riverside, CA 92507 RIVERSIDE COUNTY 17252 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 272 Torrance, CA 92504 Stacy Bryan Berry 17252 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 272 Torrance, CA 92504 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

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

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

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215275 p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12/2023, 1/19/2023 ___________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

publicnotices JORVEGLIFE 1281 State St, A 138 San Jacinto, CA 92583 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Jaime – Jordan 1281 State St, A 138 San Jacinto, CA 92583 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

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

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

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202216266 p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12/2023, 1/19/2023 ___________________________________ The following persons) is (are) doing business as: STEVENS FAMILY CHILD CARE 1740 Dobell St Perris, CA 92571 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Nicole Lee Stevens 1740 Dobell St Perris, CA 92571 This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/18/2022 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Nicole Lee Stevens The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 12/12/2022 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of

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

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R- 202215924 p. 12/29/2022, 1/5/2023, 1/12/2023, 1/19/2023 ___________________________________ AMENDED FBN The following persons) is (are) doing business as: ASSOCIATED SPECIALIST IN HEARING DISORDERS/HEARING AIDS ASSOCIATED SPECIALIST IN HEARING 7001 Indiana Ave, Suite 12 Riverside, California 92506 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Cher Evette Milner 18841 Summerleaf Lane Riverside, CA 92504 CA Floyd Eugene Milner 18841 Summerleaf Lane Riverside, CA 92504 CA This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on March 1, 2000 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. Cher Evette Milner 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 03/17/2020 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- 202004055 p. 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16/2020 p. 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22/2022

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in addition to reviewing district records.

OCR determined the facts, applied the legal standards under The Civil Rights Act of 1964, it found VVUHSD involved itself in discriminatory treatment of African-American students in its application of discipline, in violation of Title VI and its use of federal and state regulations.

OCR also determined that the school district was aware of the disproportionate/harmful impact of its disciplinary practices on AfricanAmerican students over multiple years, and these harms were foreseeable.

Racialized generalizations and negative stereotypes In conducting their interviews, OCR explored why VVUHSD’s discipline rates were higher for African-American students and concluded district administration and employees’ justifications reflected racialized generalizations and negative stereotypes about African-American student behavior.

For example, one principal justified disproportionate discipline for AfricanAmerican students because they are “loud” and it is their “culture.” Another administrator observed school administrators were less patient with African-American students when imposing discipline.

African-American and Latino students facing discipline, attendance, and/or academic problems were encouraged to leave school, and enroll in alternative programs, to improve VVUHSD’s graduation rates. (vvhs.vvuhsd.org).

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volunteers handed each family a turkey and a snack box.

After grabbing their toys, children were ushered into a small tented setup where Mr. and Mrs. Claus sat handing out candy canes in front of a fireside backdrop. Families paused to snap photos of kids posing with Mr. and Mrs. Claus before moving on to the other booths.

“We’re distributing things like turkey roasts, so there’s stuff in there to provide them with an actual Christmas meal if that’s what they’re going to do,” Suchánek said.

Leslie Montano said this event is the most organized event she’s ever participated in as a volunteer. Montano has lived in Fontana for

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most of her life and began volunteering to get more familiar with the community resources that are available in the region. The holiday giveaway event is Montano’s second time volunteering with Project Boon.

Suchánek explained that 2022 is a milestone year for the organization as they celebrate 11 years of serving communities, surpass 200,000 meals distributed to families in need and over 38,000 volunteer hours provided. Project Boon is 100% volunteer-based and amassed 100 registered volunteers to work this year’s holiday event.

Miley Muñoz, a coordinator at the Bloomington Community Health Center, said that this year’s holiday event is the center’s biggest holiday event yet due to the support

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from Project Boon.

“There’s a lot of need in this community,” Muñoz said. She explained that for past events, families traveled as far as from Victorville to attend the holiday events hosted at the community center.

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Two of the three interactive maps mounted on display as part of the new Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California’s (CRIISC) “Still I Rise: The Black IE Fight for Justice” Exhibition in downtown Riverside. The story maps use sound and video to help visitors learn about waves of the Great Migration and local civil rights leaders advocating for equity in housing, education, jobs, leisure, and politics. The story maps were sponsored by the Riverside African American Historical Society (RAAHS) and created by a team of volunteers representing Black Voice News, Mapping Black California, University of California Riverside and the University of Redlands. (Aryana Noroozi for Black Voice News Newsroom / CatchLight Local, October 20,2022).

“Life is not easy for any of us, (the) struggle is tough. So, as men, we have to show them [youth] how to get through it, how to navigate, and how to de-escalate. And that's what the program is about, just trying to take a holistic approach and take these young men to that next level,” Radden said.

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action by taking votes on all agenda items.

Pursuant to the Brown Act, Torres submitted a formal “cure and correct request” to the Board of Directors on Monday, October 31, 2022. Instead of acting on her request, an item to censure her was introduced.

During the December 8 meeting that was to determine Torres’ fate, a group of supporters turned up at the venue to rally behind her, terming the censure motion a “witch hunt” fuelled by racism. The supporters, who included former assembly member Jose Medina, demanded a chance to air their views on the

motion.

Initially, the Board’s president had declined to allow them to speak, but was advised that it was important to let them do so. Twelve people were eventually allowed to address the meeting, with most of them opposing the motion.

Eventually, the censure motion was pushed to December 21 after Ms Torres asked for more time to review the associated paperwork.

The IE Voice reached out to WMWD President Dennstedt for comment. She had not responded by publication.

provide opportunities to establish and nurture new and existing relationships.

As the inland region continues to evolve and expand its multi-cultural, multi-racial majority, what better way to build a caring and cohesive community than to be an active participant in creating the type of supportive community we desire?

There are hundreds of volunteers working across the region making a difference every day, yet those hundreds could easily be thousands.

Consider volunteering yourself or as a family, it's a wonderful way of teaching your children to give back. Volunteering is also another way to transmit values and because children learn by observing, it is highly probable they will model this behavior.

Explore local nonprofits and cultural organizations, schools, faith-based institutions, nearby hospitals, or other community based organizations. There is room and opportunities for everyone to get involved in something they are passionate about.

Let 2023 be the year you got involved and do your part to help make a difference.

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

Happy New Year and “Thank you” for helping Black Voice News and the IE Voice “Keep it Real” .

S.E. Williams Executive Editor

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