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NAMIWALKS: Dr. Vernita Black said even
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a walker won’t keep her from participating in her own way at this year’s virtual walk for NAMI Inland Empire on Oct. 10. | Photo courtesy of Dr. Vernita Black.
NAMIWALKS: Dr. Vernita Black is preparing her Never Give Up Hope team for this year’s virtual NAMIWalks Your Way event on Oct. 10. | Photo courtesy of Dr. Vernita Black. Health and it’s also World Mental Health Day,� Scott said. “We had to work with our national organization to learn how to do a virtual event. There was marketing material that had to be changed and we all had to learn how to market this differently. Most of our advertising has been on social media.� This year’s theme of “NAMIWalks Your Way� refers to the fact that because the event is virtual, participants can do whatever they like: ride a bike, do yoga, cook, swim or anything else they like to do. A list of suggested ways to engage individually or with a team is offered at namiwalks.org. “We will have a Facebook live event which will stay on our Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/inlandempirewalk,� Scott said. “We have hired someone to facilitate the event who has experience with this. He will also share his personal story while hosting the event.� Vernita Black is captain for this year’s 14-member team Never Give Up Hope, which could also serve as a testimonial about her personal life. A disabled veteran who retired from the military after serving 21 years of combined service in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy, she said she encountered several medical situations that led to both physical and psycho-
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n the waning hours of the 30day period Governor Newsom had to sign or veto bills passed by the legislature, the governor signed CNPA sponsored legislation that will provide economic relief to newspapers beleaguered by revenue losses caused by the pandemic and the threat of increased costs to comply with California’s new independent contractor law. The bill, AB 323 by Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio (D-West Covina) extends for another year the exemption for newspaper carriers from the stringent ABC test used to determine whether workers are properly classified as independent contractors. The current exemption was scheduled to expire on January 1, 2021 and AB 323 will extend it to January 1, 2022. AB 323 also requires the Department of General Services to identify all media advertising contracts awarded by the state, which media sources received the contracts, and the amounts paid to each media source. This is intended to help the state as well as ethnic and community news organizations understand the inequities that exist for these news organizations with respect to the state’s ad contracting practices. The information will
be used in future efforts to reduce these inequities. AB 323 was strongly supported by CNPA and many individual newspapers whose publishers personally contacted their Senators, Assembly members and the Governor urging them to support the bill. Many CNPA members ran editorials, op/eds by local community leaders and advertisements in support of the effort dubbed the Save Local Journalism Act. All of these efforts were the reason why the bill received such strong support and CNPA is deeply grateful for the commitment and extraordinary work by all of those involved. AB 323 becomes effective on January 1, 2021. Earlier this month, the governor signed AB 2257 by Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), the author of AB 5. It includes a provision that eliminates the 35-submission cap for freelance writers, photographers, artists, cartoonists, and editors. It also adds exemptions for other job classifications including musicians, translators, and youth sports coaches and officials among many others. AB 2257 was effective immediately upon the Governor’s signature rather than on January 1, 2021 when all other bills become effective.
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n Monday October 5, 2020, the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department’s Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) directed an operation targeting outdoor illegal marijuana cultivations in the unincorporated area of Anza. The operation was supported by
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he coronavirus pandemic has changed many things in and around our communities. Not only have schools been forced into distance learning, but businesses and organizations must host meetings via Zoom or Webex to keep everyone informed and on task. A paramount adjustment has faced nonprofits that have had to find creative ways to continue to provide unity and support. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) had scheduled its 15th annual fundraising walk to be held at Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet on Oct. 24 with five affiliates involved in the event: NAMI Mt. San Jacinto, NAMI Temecula, NAMI Western Riverside, NAMI Inland Valley-San Bernardino and NAMI San Bernardino Area. Brenda Scott, a NAMI member since 1999 and Executive Director of the NAMI Mt. San Jacinto member, is serving as the Inland Empire Walk Manager. She said the decision was made in August to change the walk to a virtual setting and a different date. “The first date was October 24, but we changed it because this year October 10 is the National Day of Hope for Mental
logical wounds. “Anxiety, depression, fear, PTSD and other psychological issues played an essential role in my invisible and visible wounds upon my exit from the military,� said Black, of Hemet. “After leaving the military, I searched for help on all levels to continue to thrive for a fulfilled life.� She said attending a NAMI meeting in Riverside opened her eyes and saved her life. “I will never forget the profound words, compassion and care that I received that day,� Black said. “I was all in and wanted more. I liked the fact that the organization was dedicated, supportive and willing to help those with lived-in experiences brought on by mental illness.� She became a member and continued to receive help towards her recovery. She became more involved and engaged in the overall healing process of mental illness. With her Doctorate degree in Education Counseling Psychology, she now provides help to others in need. She serves as board president of NAMI Western Riverside County and is passionate about serving as an advocate for mental illness. Black said NAMI inspired her to write a book titled “The Invisible Wounds of Stress: Inside and Out� to help others realize that understanding and managing stress is crucial for the overall healing process. Black said joining in the NAMI walk is important to her because mental health matters. “It was not until I joined the walk that I realized how it helped me spiritually, physically and mentally,� she said. “There are no limitations that can stop me from participating in this walk.� The walk itself is not the only virtual change for the local chapter according to Scott. “Our support groups and classes have moved to a virtual platform so we are easy to access. We do weekly family support groups and have had numerous family education classes on Zoom this year,� she said. “NAMI Family to Family is an eight-week virtual
members from California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Over the course of the operation team members worked to eradicate illegal cultivation sites on over 140 acres of private land. Over 4,500 marijuana plants were eradicated. In addition, over 11,000 pounds of pro-
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On Oct. 8, 1918
U.S. Army Cpl. Alvin C. York reportedly kills over 20 German soldiers and captures an additional 132 in France. The exploits earned York the Congressional Medal of Honor.
On Oct. 9, 1942
Chicago bootlegger Roger "The Terrible" Touhy escapes from prison by climbing the guard's tower. Touhy, who had been framed for kidnapping, was serving a 99-year sentence. He was recaptured months later.
On Oct. 10, 1985
The hijacking of the Italian cruise ship Achille Lauro ends when U.S. Navy F-14 fighters intercept
OPERATION: The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) worked to eradicate illegal cultivation sites on over 140 acres of private land. | Photo courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
an Egyptian airliner attempting to fly the Palestinian hijackers to freedom. On Oct. 7, heavily armed terrorists had hijacked the ship and 400 crewmembers and passengers.
On Oct. 11, 1793
The death toll from a yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia hits 100. By the time it ended, 5,000 people were dead. A vaccine now prevents yellow fever in much of the world, though 20,000 people still die from it every year.
On Oct. 12, 1940
Cowboy-movie star Tom Mix is killed when his speeding Cord Phaeton rolls into a dry wash in Arizona. Mix died when he was hit in the back of the head by a heavy aluminum suitcase he was carrying
in the convertible's backseat.
On Oct. 13, 1975
Charlie Rich stood at the Country Music Association of America show to announce the Entertainer of the Year -- and set fire to the envelope after he saw that John Denver was the winner. It was later said that Rich was on prescription pain medication and gin-and-tonics that night.
On Oct. 14, 1892 "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," by Arthur Conan Doyle, is published. The book was the first collection of Holmes stories, which Conan Doyle had been publishing in magazines since 1887.
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