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R TconWith over 50,000 federal employees, the fourth HIS gressional district in Maryland represents the fifth largest number of workers, and Maryland likely counts as the third-largest impacted state by the government shutdown, according to Democratic Rep. Anthony Brown.

“So, I’m hearing about this, like my colleagues, each and every day from my constituents while this shutdown is set to become the longest in the nation’s history,” said Brown, who joined Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass (D-Calif.); Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), on a media conference call on Friday, Jan. 11.

The CBC members said they were calling for an end to the shutdown so that workers can again begin to collect their paychecks and critical government services can resume.

During the call, the members discussed the debilitating effects of the ongoing government shutdown as thousands of federal employees are unable to collect their paychecks.

They also denounced President Donald Trump’s threat to declare a state of emergency if Congress refuses to fund a border wall – one in which the president claimed during his campaign that Mexico would pay for.

“This shutdown and the whole issue of the wall is a fake crisis,” Bass said.

“At the end of the day, even if he had all the money, it would still take eminent domain to build his wall. That process will take years. This is further evidence that this is a fake crisis and, in my opinion, just an attempt to change our attention away from the numerous impending investigations,” she said.

Thompson, the chair of the Homeland Security Committee, said the shutdown is taking its toll on workers and government operations.

“It is a challenge for us in Homeland Security. We have 80 percent of the workforce not being paid. That goes from TSA employees in airports, to the Coast Guard, to the Secret Service, to Custom Border Protection individuals, and all of those individuals who have sworn to keep us safe, are not being paid,” Thompson said.

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By Charlene Crowell NNPA Newswire Contributor Once again on the third Monday in January, much of the nation will mark the anniversary of the death of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Countless programs and events will no doubt recall several of his famous speeches from the 1963 March on Washington’s “I Have A Dream to his “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” delivered in Memphis during the 1968 sanitation workers’ strike.

In a life of only 39 years, Dr. King captured global attention in his valiant, nonviolent fight for the values of freedom, justice and equality. Preaching and fighting for long overdue citizenship rights first promised to all in the Declaration of Independence, he championed economic justice – especially for Blacks to have safe, decent, and affordable housing. He also called for full participation in the economy, and an end to financial exploitation.

Now 51 years since his assassination, his words still strike a resonant chord. His words — written as prose but markedly poetic — remain as timely as they are timeless.

“There are so many problems facing our nation and our world, that one could just take off anywhere,” Dr. King said in a speech delivered on April 14, 1967 at Stanford University.

Entitled, “The Other America” Dr. King began by Martin Luther King Jr. (Photo by Ted Williams/Iconic Images/ Getty Images) recapping the nation’s bounty and beauty, noting how “America is overflowing with the milk of prosperity and but far removed from the commonplace privilege associat- income and a good solid job. It’s much easier to guarantee the right to vote than it is to guarantee the right to live in the honey of opportunity”, and how “millions of young ed with Stanford.

“Little children in this other America are forced to sanitary, decent housing conditions.” people grow up in the sunlight of opportunity”.

In 2019 the two Americas Dr. King wrote about still For his audience, those comments almost certainly grow up with clouds of inferiority forming every day in reflected the lifestyles of the students attending one of the their little mental skies. As we look at this other Amer- remain. A nation once lauded for its enviable and expandica, we see it as an arena of blasted hopes and shattered ing middle class has evolved into a nation of people who nation’s elite educational institutions.

In his inimitable Baptist cadence, Dr. King then went dreams,” said Dr. King. “It’s more difficult today because are either growing wealthy or growing poor. In this unon to speak of the “Other America” that was equally real we are struggling for genuine equality. It’s much easier to fortunate process, the nation’s envied middle class is vanintegrate a lunch counter than it is to guarantee a livable Continued on page A2

“Little children in this other America are forced to grow up with clouds of inferiority forming every day in their little mental skies. As we look at this other America, we see it as an arena of blasted hopes and shattered dreams,” said Dr. King…

Bullied Girl is a Messenger of Hope

By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) – Kheris Rogers was in the first grade in a predominantly white private school in Los Angeles when she felt the bite of racism among her peers _ she was being bullied because of her dark skin. She tearfully kept it to herself, eventually turning to her older sister, Taylor Pollard, and switching to a more diverse school, where colorism among fellow African-American students surprised and confused her.

With her young sister's self-esteem bruised, Pollard inadvertently launched Kheris to social media fame in 2017 when she posted a photo of the girl on Twitter dressed up for a fashion show, using their beloved grandmother's down-home words for a hashtag: “Flexininhercomplexion.”

Soon, Kheris had her own Twitter and Instagram accounts ((at)KherisPoppin) and was posting photo shoots of herself that she and Pollard created. Her own fashion line followed, with T-shirts sporting her tagline, “Flexin' in My Complexion ,” along with backpacks reading “The Miseducation of Melanin” and other apparel and accessories.

Lupita Nyong'o posted a photo of herself wearing a black version of the shirt with bright yellow letters in support of Kheris. Whoopi Goldberg sported one while attending the Rodarte show at New York Fashion Week in September. Alicia Keys lauded her black girl magic.

While the words of her tormenters no longer sting, they haven't been forgotten. The behavior wasn’t restricted to children, either.

“The kids would always call me names,” Kheris, now 12, told The Associated Press in a recent interview. “They would always tease me for my dark-skin complexion. They used to call me dead roach and say I've been in the oven too long. When I really knew I was being bullied because of my color was when my teacher handed me a black crayon instead of a brown crayon to draw our portraits for parent conferences.”

Pollard, who at 24 is now Kheris' manager, suspected

something was amiss and Kheris finally told her family.

“I had no friends. I was only invited to one of the birthday parties that they had. Everybody else was invited and I wasn’t,” Kheris recalled.

Now in middle school, things are more than just a little looking up.

Kheris was chosen as one of Teen Vogue's “21 Under 21” inspiring girls and femmes of 2018 and attended the magazine's teen summit. She was picked by LeBron James as one of 16 people to help mark his 16th shoe release with Nike, modeling in ads for the company. She's been featured in a spread in Essence magazine and walked the runway of “America's Next Top Model” after Tyra Banks learned of her plight.

She has shown her own line in Harlem during New York Fashion Week, and she hasn't hit the eighth grade yet.

Julee Wilson, fashion and beauty director for Essence magazine, called support for Kheris “both an honor and responsibility.”

She added: “To stand in the face of society's narrow beauty standards isn't an easy task, and she's doing it with an incredible amount of grace. We can't wait to see how Kheris pushes the `Flexin' in My Complexion movement forward in the future. There's no doubt in our minds that she'll continue to remind the world that Black is incredibly beautiful.”

Mom Erika Pollard, a social worker, said Kheris travels the country speaking at conferences about empowerment.

“As a parent, of course, you know, it was heartbreaking, but it made us stronger,” she said of the rough years.

“It pulled us together as a family because it's something that we had to conquer together. Now she's making a positive difference within her community, which I'm so proud of at such a young age.”

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Kheris said she now considers her life a mission.

“Flexin' in My Complexion isn't just about me,” she said. “It's about every brown, dark, freckled, fair-skinned person who wants to tell the world, `I am more than just the color of skin.”'

She hopes to spread her message across the world.

“I want to be a spokesperson for racism and colorism (issues),” she said.

Kheris now has lots of friends as a seventh-grader and knows exactly how to handle bullies: “Back off because I'm flexin' in my complexion and it doesn't matter what you think about me.

It matters what I think about myself.”

Hall, Lewis, Layne, Stenberg are Essence Honorees

NEW YORK (AP) – ESSENCE has named four actresses as its annual “Black Women in Hollywood” honorees. They are Regina Hall of “If Beale Street Could Talk” and “The Hate U Give,” Amandla Stenberg of “The Hate U Give,” Kiki Layne of “If Beale Street Could Talk” and Jenifer Lewis of “Black-ish.”

The awards luncheon will be held Feb. 21 in Beverly Hills, California.

In a statement, ESSENCE salutes “the marvelous work and stunning achievements” of the four. Chief creative and content officer MoAna Luu also notes that they represent “the dynamic intersection of art and activism that is influencing how we shape our own destiny.”

King recently drew praise for her Golden Globes speech in which she pledged to employ women as 50 percent of her staff in any upcoming projects in the next two years.

Probe of Threats Against Black Legislator

BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) – The Vermont attorney general’s office is releasing findings in its investigation of alleged crimes against former state Rep. Kiah Morris, who resigned after receiving racial threats.

Morris became Vermont’s first black female legislator in 2014. But racist threats and harassment followed until she quit last year.

She says she and her family have endured a home invasion, vandalism and saw swastikas painted on trees nearby. A group of youths also pounded on her windows and doors at night, forcing her and her husband, convalescing after heart surgery, to leave town.

Morris said she was dissatisfied with the response

by Bennington police. The police chief has defended his department.

The attorney general announced in September that his office would take over the investigation. He’s releasing the findings on Monday.

Dying Woman Seeks Caregiver for Beloved Plant LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) – A Pennsylvania woman who’s dying of cancer is trying to find a home for her beloved 15-foot-long plant.

LNP reports Gabrellen Pfarr has a few months to live after deciding not to pursue further treatment for cancer. Now, the 83-year-old wants to find a caring home for the sprawling plant she’s been nurturing for 10 years in her Lancaster apartment.

She says her husband will move in with family members after she dies, and they don’t have enough room or natural light to take on the plant.

Pfarr is a retired art teacher who says she doesn’t have a green thumb but the plant she describes as a philodendron has thrived nonetheless.

She says “it’s a beautiful plant” and wants it “to go to someone who can continue to take care of it.”

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Historically, homeownership has been a reliable measure of the nation’s middle class. Late last year it stood at 64.4 according to the Census Bureau. Yet when race and ethnicity are added who owns a home today discloses a far different picture. White homeownership was higher than the national average at 73.1 percent.

But Blacks still-suffering from the financial losses from the now decade-old foreclosure crisis had a homeownership rate of 41.7 percent, lower than its pre-housing crisis rate of 47.7 percent. Today’s Black homeownership resembles the same levels experienced at the time of the 1968 Fair Housing Act’s passage.

Latino homeownership today is higher than that of Blacks at 46.3 percent; but still lower than its earlier pre-crisis rate of 47.7.

Housing also remains troubled for renters as well. According to the National Low-Income Housing Coalition, the nation lacks more than 7 million affordable rental homes that affect 43.8 million families. Moreover, 11 mil-

lion families pay more than half of their income on housing and are considered severely-cost burdened.

As of January 3, over 1,100 HUD contracts with landlords for its Section 8 rental voucher program expired. By February, another 1,000 more contracts are expected to expire. At press time, the stalemated federal government shutdown continued, leaving millions of people uncertain about their lives, or livelihoods or both. While landlords and HUD figure out the paperwork, 1.2 million families relying on this vital rental support program remain at risk.

Also caught in partisan bickering of a federal government shutdown are men and women – the military and civil servants – whose service to the country is deemed so essential that they must continue to work without knowing when another paycheck will arrive. Another 800,000 furloughed federal workers may be at home; but like others affected by the shutdown, they too still need to pay their rent or mortgage, honor their financial obligations and take care of children as best they can.

When times are tough financially, a range of predatory lenders seize opportunities to tempt those who are hard-

pressed for cash with interest rates on loans that would make a bookie blush. When a loan of only a few hundred dollars comes with interest payments that double or triple the cash borrowed, predatory lenders are ready to exploit those with few or no financial options.

Those who are unpaid or underemployed – those who are working but failing to earn a salary comparable to their education and training, student loan repayments can take a financial backseat to housing, utilities, or other daily living needs.

At press deadline, the federal shutdown was approaching the 1995 shutdown record of 21 days.

In 1967 Dr. King advised his Stanford University audience, “Somewhere we must come to see that social progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and the persistent work of dedicated individuals…. And so, we must help time, and we must realize that the time is always right to do right.”

This year, may we all honor Dr. King and do our respective efforts to make America live up to its promise of opportunity for all.

Forgeries of African American Art on the Rise

Talented individuals, including Charles White, Elizabeth Catlett, Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden and others, stood above the industry prior to the 1980s while the Harlem Renaissance, AfriCOBRA, and other black art movements were the last of the noted revolutions in African American art.

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia For African American artists, prior to 1980, exhibition venues were few, museum opportunities rare and there wasn’t concrete infrastructure for Black art.

“Before that time, the primary infrastructure for Afri-

can American art lay in the hands of academia,” said Larry “Poncho” Brown, one of Maryland’s most prolific artists.

Brown noted that such talented individuals as Charles White, Elizabeth Catlett, Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden and others stood above the industry prior to the 1980s

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while the Harlem Renaissance, AfriCOBRA, and other black art movements were the last of the noted revolutions in African American art.

Today, the recent boom in museums has revealed a devotion to African-American artists and the increasing amount of attention paid to these artists has led to a significant rise in forgeries, according to a new report.

The ART Newspaper reported that, in the past few weeks alone, there have been many fakes purporting to be the work of Alma Thomas, Beauford Delaney, Charles White, Romare Bearden and Bob Thompson.

“It’s a whole generation: you could go from A to Z through the list, from Charles Alston to Charles White. I am seeing fakes attributed to all of them,” New York-based gallerist Rosenfeld told the newspaper.

Propelling the fakes market is the fact that many of these artists were overlooked or undervalued in their lifetimes, so scholarship and expertise in their work is limited.

“You simply can’t go back to the source any more, and there is only a handful of people who worked first-hand with a lot of these artists while they were alive,” Rosenfield said.

“Forgers know they can capitalize on that.”

For artist Jonathan Green, who owns the popular Jonathan Green Studios in Charleston, S.C., forgeries are of little surprise. “In my 40-year career, I’ve run into more fraud than you can shake a stick at,” Green said. “Fraud has been around since the beginning of time.”

Because African American artists are now appreciated, there’s a high-value placed on their work and that keeps the fraudsters working overtime, Green said. Also, because black artists have historically been overlooked, so-called art experts are ignorant to many great originals, he said.

“A lot of people are capitalizing on this and, in some cases, the fault lies with the museums and the cultural centers because they’re not sophisticated enough to know about these artists,” Green said.

Additionally, as noted in The ART, some of the artists whose works are being forged, like Jacob Lawrence, have estates and foundations which should make it easier to authenticate the works.

However, foundations just aren’t doing this work anymore because they can’t afford to, said Bridget Moore of New York’s DC Moore gallery, which represents African-American artists including David Driskell, and Lawrence. For this reason, Moore says she has always kept detailed “fake files” on all of her artists.

Some of the recent forgeries include a 2011 case where Louisiana artist William Toye and his wife, Berry, pleaded guilty to charges of fraud after conspiring with a New Orleans-based dealer over the course of nearly 40 years to sell dozens of works painted by Toye and fraudulently signed as Clementine Hunter, an African-American artist who died in 1988. Hunter was self-taught and arguably one of the most significant artists to come out of Louisiana, according to the FBI special agent Randy Deaton, who led the three-

year-long investigation.

“It was a remarkable case because she was a folk artist,” Deaton told The ART. “She was well known, but there wasn’t an authoritative archive on her career,” which made it easier for Toye to pass off his own paintings as hers.

One of the things that gave away the forgeries was the presence of cat hairs on some canvases, the conservator and forgery specialist James Martin, who consulted on the case, told the newspaper.

Currently the director of scientific research at Sotheby’s, Martin is the founder of Orion Analytical, which was acquired by the auction house in 2016.

“Cat hairs, the same discrepancies in under-drawing and signatures, and dirt wiped on to [the works] to impart a false appearance of age linked the fakes I examined to a common source,” he said.

Ultimately though, it was the sheer number of forged works attributed to Hunter by the Toyes that gave Martin a substantial sample size, enabling him to find the forgeries.

“Generally speaking, problems with forgeries become easier to spot when seen in large numbers,” he said.

Concerns about the authenticity of several works by Charles White were raised when the Art Institute of Chicago was organizing the artist’s first major survey show, according The ART. The exhibition, seen in Chicago last summer, is currently at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and is due to travel to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art next month.

According to FBI special agent Timothy Carpenter, who manages the agency’s art crimes division, “it’s not the first time this issue has come up,” but he adds that the fake works that are surfacing are likely to be small or not of very high value, which may make dealers disinclined to formally report them.

By HOPE YEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ The House Republican leader said Sunday he will meet with Rep. Steve King this week to discuss King's future and role in the party and promised action following the Iowa congressman's recent comments in defense of white supremacy.

“That language has no place in America. That is not the America I know and it's most definitely not the party of Lincoln,” said House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. “Action will be taken. I'm having a serious conversation with congressman Steve King.”

King was quoted in The New York Times last week as saying, “White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization _ how did that language become offensive?” King has insisted he is an advocate for “Western civilization,” not white supremacy or white nationalism.

He said it was a “mistake” to use phrasing that “created an unnecessary controversy” and denied being racist.

McCarthy, who appeared on CBS' “Face the Nation,” told host Margaret Brennan after the cameras were turned off that he is reviewing whether King, now serving his

ninth term, should keep his committee assignments, according to CBS' transcript of the broadcast.

King serves on the Agriculture, Small Business and Judiciary committees, and chairs Judiciary's subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said “we'll be acting on that” when she was asked about King last week.

She did not elaborate.

King's comments ignited a firestorm, drawing condemnation from the top three House Republican leaders. GOP Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, who is African-American, aired his disapproval in a newspaper opinion column.

“What Steve King said was stupid. It was stupid, it was hurtful, it was wrong and he needs to stop it,” Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said Sunday.

King was a co-chair of Cruz's 2016 presidential campaign. Asked if he could support King in the future, Cruz said: “What I'm going to do is urge everyone to stand for principles that matter.”

Cruz appeared on NBC's “Meet the Press.”

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Diversity and Inclusion WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris re-introduced the Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act, legislation to ensure that at least one minority and one female candidate are interviewed for each vacancy for the presidency of a reserve bank at each of the twelve reserve banks in the Fed (San Francisco, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmond, Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Dallas).

Of the more than 130 individuals who have served as presidents of the twelve reserve banks, only 3 have been non-white. In 2017, Raphael Bostic became the first African American reserve bank president when he became president of the Atlanta Fed. Additionally, there have been only seven women Senator Kamala Harris to ever serve as a reserve bank president.

“Bringing greater diversity to the Federal Reserve will ensure that more perspectives are heard as major decisions are being made about our nation’s economic future

and will produce better outcomes for the American people,” said Senator Harris. “We must do more to ensure that this country’s leadership reflects the people they serve—not just at the Federal Reserve, but across all levels of government.”

In addition to ensuring diverse candidates are interviewed for the position of president, the bill would also require that reserve banks submit a report to the Senate Banking Committee, the House Financial Services Committee, and the Office of the Inspector General of the Federal Reserve System within 60 days of filling a vacancy for a presidency detailing how many candidates were considered and providing demographic information on them. The bill would also make technical corrections to the Federal Reserve Act to replace the term “Chairman” with the term “Chair.”

The Diverse Leadership Act is influenced by the National Football League’s “Rooney Rule,” which was established in 2003 to boost diversity among the league’s head coaching positions. The adoption of this policy has more than doubled the number of NFL coaches of color in the first twelve seasons of its use, when compared to the first twelve seasons beforehand.

The Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act is co-sponsored

by U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).

This bill is the Senate companion to legislation introduced by Representative Joyce Beatty (OH-3) in the House. Senator Harris originally introduced the Ensuring Diverse Leadership Act during the 115th Congress.

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8829 2018-B8830 2018-B8831 Doing business as: LUVISI RANCH / LUVISI VINEYARDS / LUVISI VITICULTURE at 5102 Lyra Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: DONALD A. LUVISI, 5102 Lyra Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: DONALD A LUVISI The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 22, 2014 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 13, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 13, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Dec 26, 2018 Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8962 Doing business as: FLAME ‘N FREEZE at 1300 California Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: FLAME ‘N FREEZE, CA. 1300 California Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: MOHAMED ALKADUSHEE, Managing Member The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 20, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 20, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Dec 26, 2018 Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8471 Doing business as: SVG MECHANICAL / APPLIANCES at 6712 North Half Moon Dr #B Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CARDON DALTON PRIDDIE, 6712 North Half Moon Dr #B Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CARDON DALTON PRIDDIE The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Nov 26, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Nov 26, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Dec 26, 2018 Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8681 Doing business as: JASPAR AUTO TRANSPORTATION at 2220 20th Ave, Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JASPAR ORTIZ CISNEROS, 2220 20th Ave, Delano, Ca. 93215 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JASPAR ORTIZ CISNEROS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 6, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the

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date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 6, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Dec 26, 2018 Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019 �������������������������������

The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MAURICE SHADON GARDNER The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 12, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 12, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Dec 26, 2018 Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019 �������������������������������

de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede preder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su dueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que liame a un abogado inmedialamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede liamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, esposible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de obogados locales.

The name and address of the court is El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF KERN 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) LINA M MICHAEL (Bar# 237842) CHRISTINA L RYMSZA (Bar# 233631) MICHAEL & ASSOCIATES, PC 555 St. Charles Dr, #204, Thousand Oaks, Ca. 91360 Telephone: (805) 379-8505 Fax: (805) 379-8525 Date: (Fecha) Dec 4, 2017 TERRY MCNALLY Clerk (Secretario) ???, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served as an individual defendant.

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SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) RACHELLE MURCIA and Does 1-10 You are being sued by plaintiff (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) YAZMIN RONCES, RANDY ESTRADA, AMY ESTRADA, AND BERNY ESTRADA CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso) 37-2018-00040405-CU-PA-CTL NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days, Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will no protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfor.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for fee legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org). the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or be contacting your local or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIOS despues de que le entregue esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copla al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfthelp/espanol). En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede preder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su dueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que liame a un abogado inmedialamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede liamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, esposible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de obogados locales.

The name and address of the court is El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway, San Diego, Ca. 92101 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) ANDY VAN LE, Esq. (SBN 214177), 401 West A St #1615 San Diego, Ca. 92101 Telephone: (619) 525-0001 Date: (Fecha) Aug 15, 2018 (Secretario )C Van Pelt, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served as an individual defendant.

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California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniendose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE-RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders.

These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who had received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO-LAS ORDENES DE RESTRICCION SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PAGINA 2: Las ordenes de restriccion estan en vigencia en cuanto a ambos conyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticion, se emita un fallo a la corte de otras ordenes. Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

EXENCION DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario un formulario de exencion de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticion de usted o de la otra parte.

The name and address of the Court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte son) KERN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1215 Tuxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, is (El nombre, direccion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): LUCRECIA LARA REYES, 5115 Shadow Lake Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Telephone: Date (Fecha): Aug 17, 2018 (SEAL) TERRY McNALLY Clerk (Actuario), M V Vellmon, Deputy BAKERSFELD NEWS OBSERVER (ts) Pub: Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019 �������������������������������

forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfor.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for fee legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org). the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or be contacting your local or county bar association.

NOTE: the court has a stalutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIOS despues de que le entregue esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copla al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfthelp/espanol). En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede preder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su dueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que liame a un abogado inmedialamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede liamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, esposible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de obogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene dereco a reclaiar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquler recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor eclbida medlante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbilraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): KERN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT Metropolitan Division 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) CHRIS C. CHAPMAN, Esq., 20955 Pathfinder Rd 3300, Diamond Bar, Ca. 91765 Telephone: (626) 915-5714 Date: (Fecha) Feb 20, 2018 TERRY MCNALLY Clerk (Secretario)Vanessa Cofield, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served as an individual defendant.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8896 Doing business as: RAMON OSUNA LTD at 103 Glenwood St #C Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: RAMON FRANCISCO OSUNA, 103 Glenwood St #C Delano, Ca. 93215 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: RAMON FRANCISCO OSUNA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 17, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 17, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Dec 26, 2018 Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8878 Doing business as: A&M HOOF TRIMMIN at 2516 September Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ARTEMIO FIGUEROA, 2516 September Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ARTEMIO FIGUEROA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2005 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 14, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 14, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Dec 26, 2018 Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8648 Doing business as: ROCKET PIZZA CO at 6111 Niles St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MTMF LLC CA, 2228 Avondale Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: TREVOR FOSS, CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 5, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Dec 26, 2018 Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8800 Doing business as: SWAG CITY FASHION at 2505 South Chester Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MAURICE SHADON GARDNER, 1817 Blanche Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-103019 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 METROPOLITAN DIVISION PETITION OF: RAJBIR SINGH / HARLEEN KAUR GREWAL FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: RAJBIR SINGH / HARLEEN KAUR GREWAL for a decree changing names as follows: Present name RAJBIR SINGH HARLEEN KAUR GREWAL Filed a petition with this court Proposed name RAJBIR SINGH RAI HARLEEN KAUR RAI 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 described 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 the 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: Feb 13, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept: 12 The address of the court is: Same as noted above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a 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 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: Nov 1, 2018 JUDEL Commissioner of the Superior Court RAJBIR SINGH / HARLEEN KAUR GREWAL, 13307 Michaelangelo Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Phone: (661) 487-3149 PETITIONER IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Dec 26, 2018 Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019 ������������������������������� SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) JESUS A LAMBARENA, aka JESUS ALBERTO LAMBARENA, aka JESUSA LAMBARENA, an individual; Bakersfield Used Cars LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, DBA Bakersfield Used Car; Does 1 through 20, inclusive.

You are being sued by plaintiff (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK, FSB, a federal savings bank CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso) BCV – 17 -102780 DRL NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days, Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will no protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfor.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for fee legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org). the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or be contacting your local or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIOS despues de que le entregue esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copla al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfthelp/espanol). En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion

SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL (NOTICE TO DEFENDANT AVISO AL DEMANDADO) DIANA COPELAND, an individual; and Does 1-100, inclusive You are being sued by plaintiff (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) PERSOLVE, LLC, a limited liability company CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso) MCL – 18-000390 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days, Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will no protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfor.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for fee legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org). the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or be contacting your local or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIOS despues de que le entregue esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copla al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfthelp/espanol). En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede preder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su dueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que liame a un abogado inmedialamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede liamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, esposible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de obogados locales.

The name and address of the court is El nombre y direccion de la corte es): EAST KERN DISTRICT – MOJAVE BRANCH 1773 Hwy 58 Mojave, Ca. 93501 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) LUIS DUENAS / SBN 271873 Persolve Legal Group, LLP 9301 Corbin Ave #1600 Northridge, Ca. 91324 Telephone: (818) 534-3100 Date: (Fecha) June 12, 2018 TAMARAH HARBER-PICKENS, Clerk (Secretario) Monica Ferrer, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served as an individual defendant.

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Dec 26, 2018 Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019 OSC Hearing is set for 02/14/2019 at 1:30pm in Mojave Division B. BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER PUB: Dec 26, 2018 Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019

SUMMONS FAMILY LAW CITACION DERECHO FAMILIAR CASE # BFL-18-003730 NOTICE TO RESPONSENT: AVISO AL DEMANDADO JOSE RUBEN ALVA ROSALES You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page.

Lo han demandado. Lea la informacion a continuacion y en la pagina siguiente.

PETITIONER’S NAME IS: (NOMBRE DEL DEMANDANTE): LUCRECIA LARA REYES You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 dias de calendario despues de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citacion y Peticion para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL120) ante la corte y efectuar laentrega legal de na copia al demandante.

Una carta o llamada telefonica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerio.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ordenes que afecten su martrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambien le puede ordenar que pague manutencion, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, pongase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informacion para encontraer un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8986 Doing business as: ROSE GARDEN ESTATE WEDDINGS at 24492 Bear Valley Rd, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 Mailing Address: 27200 Cumberland Rd, Tehacha0i, Ca. 93561 County: Kern Full name of registrant: LORIE JEAN WEINROTH, 27200 Cumberland Rd, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: LORIE JEAN WEINROTH The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Sept 1, 2012 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 21, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 21, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2017-B7917 Business Name you wish to abandon: ROSE GARDEN ESTATE WEDDINGS Street address of business: 24492 Bear Valley Rd, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 27200 Cumberland Rd, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: PAUL WEINROTH, 27200 Cumberland Rd, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 LORIE WEINTROTH, 27200 Cumberland Rd, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: LORIE WEINROTH, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Dec 21, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019 ������������������������������� SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as indenture Trustee for Springleaf Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-2 You are being sued by plaintiff (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) HELEN M. TASSEY, an individual; MICHAEL THARP, an individual; DONALD G. SCOTT, an individual; CHARLOTTE L. THARP, an individual; MARK K. SCOTT, an individual; DARREN W. SCOTT, an individual; and, DOES 1-25, inclusive CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso) BCV-18-100389 NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days, Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will no protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court

SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) KJ&M WALL CORP., a Califrornia corporation; MIGUEL MUNGUIA, an individual, and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive, You are being sued by plaintiff (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) ALLIED BUILDING PRODUCTS, CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso) BCL-18-015996 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days, Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will no protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfor.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for fee legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org). the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or be contacting your local or county bar association.

NOTE: the court has a stalutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte

PUBLIC NOTICE puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIOS despues de que le entregue esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copla al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfthelp/espanol). En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede preder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su dueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que liame a un abogado inmedialamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede liamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, esposible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de obogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene dereco a reclaiar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquler recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor eclbida medlante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbilraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, County of Kern 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Bakersfield Judicial District The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) ALAN L. BRODKIN, 85991 Alan L. Brodkin & Associates 15500B Rockfield Blvd, Irvine, Ca. 92618 Telephone: (949) 457-8686 Date: (Fecha) Aug 15, 2018 TERRY MCNALLY Clerk (Secretario) Rebecca Poison, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served as an individual defendant.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EDGARDO L. PATAM CASE NUMBER: BPB-17-002696 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EDGARDO L. PATAM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANTONIO PATAM in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 1215 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 PROBATE COURT THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that APRIL VEGA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Feb 22, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: P Room ADDRESS OF COURT: same as noted above IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. IF you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (for DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate code section 1250.

A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: JAIME G. MONTECLARO, Esq. 23505 Crenshaw Blvd, #135 Torrance, Ca. 90505 Telephone: (310) 872-3958 Fax: BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 2, 9, 16, 2019 �������������������������������

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8696 2018-B8697 Doing business as: AGAPELAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY/THE BAKERSFIELD COMPASSION CHRISTIAN CENTER at1030 4th Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: BAKERSFIELD COMPASSION CHRISTIAN CENTER, 1030 4th Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: OPAL J HOOKS, CFO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jun 1, 1987 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 7, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 7, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 �������������������������������

entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen.

Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, 1035 Palm St Room 385, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Joseph M. Pleasant, 179571, Dana N. Meyers, 272640, James E. Delaney, 292600, Jenny R. Louro, 306535, 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/8425850 (File No. 283486) DATE (Fecha): 5/11/2018 10:05 AM Michael Powell, Clerk (Secretario),

by M. Landrum, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant.

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FLORES, 6204 Chester W Nimitz St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Full name of registrant: DIANA E JIMENEZ, 5309 windy Peak St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: CoPartners SIGNED: DIANA JIMENEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 2, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8703 2018-B8704 2018-B8705 2018-B8706 2018-B8707 2018-B8708 2018-B8709 2018-B8710 2018-B8711 2018-B8712 Doing business as: GOODBYETICKET.COM 123 / GOODBYETICKET.COM 124 / GOODBYETICKET.COM 125 / GOODBYETICKET.COM 126 / GOODBYETICKET.COM 127 / GOODBYETICKET.COM 128 / GOODBYETICKET.COM 129 / GOODBYETICKET.COM 130 / GOODBYETICKET.COM 131 / GOODBYETICKET.COM 132 at 5630 District Blvd Suite 113, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GOODBYETICKET.COM LLC CA, 5630 District Blvd Suite 113, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: RANDY ONEAL, Member The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 26, 2013 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 7, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 7, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019 ������������������������������� SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 18LC-0443 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): BRIAN JOHN PATRICK, MICHAEL THOMPSON DBA EXPRESS DELIVERY AND DOES 1 TO 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0025 2019-B0026 Doing business as: MARKETING GENIUS, THE / REAL ESTATE MARKETING GENIUS, THE at 5016 California Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: VICTORIA DANIELLE VAZQUEZ, 2124 E St #A Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: VICTORIA DANIELLE VAZQUEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 2, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: E Del Villar, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0030 Doing business as: MONA LU BEAUTY at 331 Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, Ca. 93203 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MIRIAM MORENO VARGAS, 3708 Valley Springs Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MIRIAM MORENO VARGAS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 2, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0015 Doing business as: BAKERSFIELD ECO GREEN COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES at 5309 Windy Peak St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: YOLANDA

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0003 Doing business as: WAVEFORM ELECTRIC at 1777 Glenwood Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: STEVE ANTHONY VALENCIA, JR., 1777 Glenwood Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: STEVE ANTHONY VALENCIA, JR. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 2, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0001 Doing business as: FROMTO DELIVERY SERVICE at 8001 Latham Ct #1 Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ASTRID S NIETO, 8001 Latham Ct #1 Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ASTRID S NIETO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 2, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 2, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B8990 Doing business as: DOS PALMAS AUTO BODY SHOP at 2325 So Union Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: 19000 Wildwood Rd, Buttonwillow, Ca. 93206 County: Kern Full name of registrant: SALVADOER ALEXIS VARGAS, 19000 Wildwood Rd, Buttonwillow, Ca. 93206 Full name of registrant: ROSALIO AYON CORRALES, 515 21st St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: SALVODOR VARGAS, Co-Owner The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Dec 21, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Dec 21, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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FILE NO: 2019-B0043 Doing business as: J.GARCIA AND SONS TRANSPORTATION at 10806 Dee Dee Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JACINTO JR GARCIA, 10806 Dee Dee Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JACINTO JR GARCIA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 2, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 2, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 2, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0072 Doing business as: P3 PATIOS,PARTYS,PICTURES at 3401 Margalo Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JUDY P YBARRA, 3401 Margalo Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JUDY P YBARRA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 3, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 3, 2024 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B3518 Business Name you wish to abandon: FVP DIESEL REPAIR Street address of business: 5341 So Union Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 7626 China Doll Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: FABIO VILLABONA PAREDES, 7626 China Doll Ln, Bakersfield, ca. 93307 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: FABIO VILLABONA PAREDES, Dueno This statement of abandonment filed on: Dec 20, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 2019 �������������������������������

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CLYDE L. BARBEAU aka CLYDE LEE BARBEAU CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-003032 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CLYDE L. BARBEAU aka CLYDE LEE BARBEAU A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, trustee of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-95 in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 1215 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Metro Justice Building THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, Trustees of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-75 be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Jan 24, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: P Room ADDRESS OF COURT: same as noted above IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your

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appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. IF you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (for DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: MARK A. LESTER, esq./Theresa A. Loss, Esq. JONES & LESTER, LLP 300 E Esplande Dr, #1200 Oxnard, Ca. 93036-1247 Telephone: (805) 604-2655 Fax:

DEMANDADO) DEMETRIO TOLENTINO, DOES 1 through 10, Inclusive You are being sued by CrossComplainant: (Lo Esta Demandando El Contrademandante): LEONARDA S. ALEXANDER, D.D.S., CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso) BCV-18-102415 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the crosscompainant. A letter or phone call will no protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfor.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org). the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or be contacting your local or county bar association.

NOTE: the court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIOS despues de que le entregue esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copla al contrademandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfthelp/ espanol). En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede preder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que liame a un abogado inmedialamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede liamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, esposible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de obogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene dereco a reclaiar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquler recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor eclbida medlante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbilraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): KERN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Metropolitan Division The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) MICHAEL R. YOUNG, S.B. NO. 39491 Law Offices of Yount & Nichols 1901 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Telephone: (661) 861-7911 (661) 861-7932 Date: (Fecha) Nov 8, 2018 TERRY MCNALLY Clerk (Secretario)Vanesa Jackson, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served as an individual defendant.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. BARBEAU aka PATRICIA ANN BARBEAU aka PAT BARBEAU CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-003031 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATROCOA A. BARBEAU aka PATRICIA ANN BARBEAU aka PAT BARBEAU A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, trustee of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-95 in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 1215 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Metro Justice Building THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, Trustees of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-75 be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Jan 24, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: P Room ADDRESS OF COURT: same as noted above IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. IF you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (for DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: MARK A. LESTER, esq./Theresa A. Loss, Esq. JONES & LESTER, LLP 300 E Esplande Dr, #1200 Oxnard, Ca. 93036-1247 Telephone: (805) 604-2655 Fax: BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 9, 16, 23, 2019 �������������������������������

SUMMONS Cross-Compaint (CITACION JUDICIAL-CONTRADEMANDA) NOTICE TO CROSS- DEFENDANT AVISO AL CONTRA-

PUBLIC NOTICE: This is to notify the following persons that his/her personal household and/ or miscellaneous goods will be sold at public auction or private sale.

Stor It Self Storage 4200 Patton Way Bakersfield, CA 93308. The sale will take place online at www. storagetreasures.com; the bidding will end January 23, 2019 at 6:00 pm. A025 Barbara White-Misc. A049 Taylor Raymond-Misc. A052 Richard Meek-Misc. A055 Garald DavisMisc. B025 Robert Hallum-Misc.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0117 2019-B0118 2019-B0119 Doing business as: CASH FOR KEYS KERN / CASH FOR KEYS BAKERSFIELD / CASH FOR KEYS at 8200 Stockdale Hwy #274 Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: AAMIR ABBAS, 1303 Calaveras Park Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: AAMIR ABBAS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 4, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 4, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30 Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0253 Doing business as: SOUTH VALLEY TRANZ at 5920 Lenz Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CARMEN A ZAMBRANO JUAREZ, 5920 Lenz Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CARMEN A ZAMBRANO JUAREZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 10, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 10, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0249 Doing business as: QUICK WATCH REPAIR AND GIFT at 5550 California Ave #104 Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MUMTAZ RAMZANALI RAJANI, 3505 Sampson Ct #D Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MUMTAZ RAMZANALI RAJANI The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 10, 2014 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 10, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 10, 2023 BAKERSFIELD

PUBLIC NOTICE NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0220 Doing business as: GLOBAL-X at 1201 24th St #B110-105 Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GLOBAL-XHMN, WY 30 N Gould St #R Sheridan WY 82801 Full name of registrant: LLOYD CHRISTIOPER HOLLINS, 1201 24th St #B110-105 Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: LLOYD HOLLINS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 9, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0219 Doing business as: ALL BRNAD AIR, INC. at 3328 Oregon St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ALL BRNAD AIR, INC. CA, 3328 Oregaon St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: CHARLES WINCHOR, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 9, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0218 Doing business as: SKYLAR FARMING AND CATTLE at 7247 Weedpatch Hwy Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: STELLA SKYLAR-INIQUE ACEVES, 7247 Weedpatch Hwy Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: STELLA SKYLAR-INIQUE ACEVES The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 9, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia , Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 �������������������������������

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0185 Doing business as: AMERICAN ELECTRIC at 3928 White Sands Dr Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: STEPHEN ANTHONY GUERRA, 3928 White Sands Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: STEPHEN ANTHONY GUERRA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 8, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia , Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 8, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 �������������������������������

name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 7, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0170 Doing business as: SIMMERME MICROBLADING at 10105 Riata Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MONIQUE ELIZABETH SIMMER, 10105 Riata Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MONIQUE ELIZABETH SIMMER The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 3, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 7, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia , Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0130 Doing business as: L&B WATER TRUCKING CO at 10026 Shellabarger Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CHARLENE MARIE FLUD, 10026 Shellabarger Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CHARLENE MARIE FLUD The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 4, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 4, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0088 Doing business as: SOULFUL EXPRESSIONZ at 704 Candia Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307

PUBLIC NOTICE Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CHRISTOPHER DION GYCE, 704 Candia Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CHRISTOPHER DION GYCE The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 3, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 3, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0095 Doing business as: WILLIES RIB JUICE at 1031 Pershing St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 696 Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 County: Kern Full name of registrant: MYLES CAMERON SHELL, 1031 Pershing st, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MYLES SHELL The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 7, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 4, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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

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The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ADRIAN DURAN FUENTES The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 5, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 4, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

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You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen.

Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios

legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Joseph M. Pleasant, 179571, Dana N. Meyers, 272640, James E. Delaney, 292600, Jenny R. Louro, 306535, 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/8425850 (File No. 282790) DATE (Fecha): Jan 22, 2018 SHERRI R. CARTER Clerk (Secretario), by GLORIETTE ROBINSON, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0106 Doing business as: LAB BAKERSFIELD, THE at 1619 Elzworth St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: THE LAB BAKERSFIELD LLC CA, 1619 Elzworth St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: LYLE MARTIN The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 4, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 4, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0103 Doing business as: A D FUENTES GENERAL SERVICES at 914 El Tejon Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ADRIAN DURAN FUENTES, 914 El Tejon Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2019-B0089 Doing business as: ETHNIC BOUTIQUE at 3767 Ming Ave #A Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: 11201 Strathaven St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 County: Kern Full name of registrant: TOLU JOY SULE, 11201 Strathaven St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: TOLU JOY SULE The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Jan 3, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B8458 Business Name you wish to abandon: ETHNIC BOUTIQUE Street address of business: 3769-A Ming Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: TOLU JOY SULE, 11201 Strathaven St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: TOLU JOY SULE, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 3, 2019 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 2019 ������������������������������� SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): BC691057 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): CARLOS ORELLANA AKA CARLOS ORELLANO YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff.

A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.

There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

PUBLIC NOTICE: This is to notify the following persons that his/her personal household and/ or miscellaneous goods will be sold at public auction or private sale. Stor It Self Storage 4200 Patton Way Bakersfield, CA 93308. The sale will take place online at www. storagetreasures.com; the bidding will end January 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm. J020 Michael Nieman – Misc. B038 Sherri Hines – Misc. K064 Diana Barnes – Misc. G016 Kim Barker – Misc.

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Commemorating 400 Years of Africans in America

By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell Special to The New Tri-State Defender “Some people think we don’t have the right. To say it’s my country. Before they give in, they’d rather fuss and fight. Than say it’s my country. I’ve paid 300 years or more.

Of slave driving, sweat, and welts on my back. This is my country…”

“Artists in the ’70s and ’80s like Curtis Mayfield wrote about and sang about the centuries we have spent in this country – our advances and setbacks, our triumphs and defeats, times of rejoicing and our times of struggle,” said Ekundayo Bandele, founder of the Hattiloo Technical Theatre Center.

“Some talked about the 400 years we’ve been here in America, and now, we really are here. It has been 400 years since the first enslaved Africans came to the New World – in 1619. This is our time for remembering how far we’ve come. This year is our quadricentennial.”

Quadricentennial? So, didn’t know that was a thing?

It is.

Just as “bicentennial” is the 200th anniversary of an event, the “quadricentennial” is defined by Merriam-Webster as “a 400th anniversary or its celebration.”

So yeah, it’s really a thing.

Historical sources record the first Africans arriving in the American colonies during the latter part of August.

There were some “20-odd” Africans, brought here as indentured servants. Less than a decade later, fully enslaved Africans arrived on the dreaded “Middle Passage.”

The Hattiloo will commemorate the African-American experience in “Lest We Forget,” an eight-month-long commemoration, from January to August. Each month, an interactive event is planned to reflect “the Black Experience” in America. The first event will be a Jan. 28 screening of the Academy Award-winning epic “12 Years A Slave.”

“I want these scheduled events to reflect and celebrate our people, our culture, and our remembrances,” said Bandele.

“I began my own journey in September when I realized that the 400th year was coming up, and we need to collectively recall those occurrences which have brought us thus far,” he added. “I want it to be all about us, but others are certainly welcome to come and share these experiences with us.”

Lest We Forget:

The Hattiloo will commemorate the African-American experience in “Lest We Forget,” an eight-month-long commemoration, from January to August. Each month, an interactive event is planned to reflect “the Black Experience” in America.

Through continuous dialogue and discussion, all eight events create interactive conversations with each other and Hattiloo staffers.

“I talked to many of my friends across the country who lead cultural ventures, and they won’t be observing

the quadricentennial,” But this is a big deal. The Bible talks about 400 years of bondage, and then deliverance would come. Jews make that connection as they suffered slavery in Egypt. This is our 400-year mark. It’s definitely a big deal.”

Bandele has uniquely directed each event to cover

some aspect of African-American past. Two films, “12 Years A Slave” and “Sankofa,” both take a painful look back into the degradation and indignities suffered by those enslaved.

Dramatic readings of actual slave narratives by actors will give voice to freed slaves who recorded their recollections of life on the plantation before emancipation.

Brought to life on the stage, audiences will return to the past and relive their experiences. A scheduled concert will take the audience on a journey through time with the soulful evolution of the “Black Experience.”

Speakers from three religious sects—Christian, Islam, and Yoruba—will be featured on a panel to define what faith has meant to African-Americans through the years.

But the most poignant and, perhaps, most widely anticipated is the “Lay-In.” “The Lay-In is going to be powerful,” said Bandele.

“We will lie on the floor, shoulder-to-shoulder to connect with the experience of being packed in like animals on a slave ship. As the connection is made to the Middle Passage—the stench, the death, the horror—there will be tears. That pain still runs so deep within our people. There will be tears as we cry for our foreparents who had to endure it. The Lay-In will call up all of those emotions. Everyone is invited to take part, not just black people. It is a part of our American experience.”

This Thursday, the theatre will post a dramatic listing in front of the timeline of African peoples brought to America, from the very first in 1619 up to this present day.

All events are free of charge, but reservations are recommended. You can make your reservation today by emailing Elizabeth Baines at events@hattilootheatre.org.

All events are scheduled on Monday, from 5:30 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. Include the name of the event and how many will be in your party.

As the only freestanding Black repertory theatre in five surrounding states. Hattiloo has developed a strong regional audience and is known for offering high-quality, free programming and performances staged throughout the city, engaging over 5,000 people each year. The evolution of its artistic vision and programming, and the success of its business model has made Hattiloo a sought-after resource nationwide.

For a full schedule and registration info, visit http:// www.hattiloo.org.

Doc Threatens to Expose Michael Jackson as Child Predator

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia First R. Kelly. Now it’s the late King of Pop. After the scathing and gut-wrenching Lifetime Television documentary, “Surviving R. Kelly,” shed more light on the alleged crimes of the R&B crooner, a new film about Michael Jackson threatens to do the same to the late “Thriller” singer.

The Wrap reports that the 2019 Sundance Film Festival has added a documentary that will focus on two men: (presumably) choreographer Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who say they were sexually abused by Michael Jackson.

Following Jackson’s death in 2009, Robson, who has worked with Brittney Spears, NYSNC* and others filed a lawsuit against the “Thriller” singer’s estate claiming that handlers of the superstar essentially helped run a child-sex ring.

Robson claimed in a lawsuit, that was later tossed because a California judge said he waited too late to file, that Jackson raped him.

Safechuck, who at 7-years-old was befriended by Jackson and traveled extensively with the singer, also sued Jackson’s estate.

While neither Robson nor Safechuck previously made complaints, Robson testified in Jackson’s defense at the singer’s 2005 trial which resulted in an acquittal for Jackson who was charged with 13 counts of molesting a teen cancer patient.

Jackson had always maintained his innocence.

However, many have argued that Jackson admittedly settled at least three multimillion claims made by prepubescent boys and their families. A sheriff’s deputy at his 2005 trial claimed that, when factoring in settlement cash, attorney’s fees, private investigator costs and other fees, Jackson spent more than $200 million to quiet abuse allegations.

The synopsis for the Jackson documentary titled, “Leaving Neverland,” says: “At the height of his stardom,

The synopsis for the Jackson documentary titled, “Leaving Neverland,” says: “At the height of his stardom, Michael Jackson began long-running relationships with two boys, aged 7 and 10, and their families. Now in their 30s, they tell the story of how they were sexually abused by Jackson, and how they came to terms with it years later.”

As for Jackson, the late hitmaker often publicly said he simply enjoyed the company of children because of their innocence. “I’d slit my wrist before I’d hurt a child,” Jackson once said in a broadcast interview. (Photo: The artist Michael Jackson performing his song “Jam” as part of his Dangerous world tour in Europe in 1992.

Source: Wikimedia Commons.)

Michael Jackson began long-running relationships with two boys, aged 7 and 10, and their families. Now in their 30s, they tell the story of how they were sexually abused by Jackson, and how they came to terms with it years later.”

The report notes that the #MeToo and #TimesUp

movements have resulted in some of Hollywood’s biggest names being outed as predators, abusers or simply having a history of inappropriate behavior.

The fallout from “Surviving R. Kelly” continues with numerous celebrities joining the chorus of millions on so-

cial media and other platforms who’ve called for Kelly’s arrest.

A Georgia prosecutor is reportedly looking into potential charges and, in Kelly’s hometown of Chicago, a district attorney has publicly called on “victims” to come forward.

CNN reported on Wednesday, that R. Kelly’s former manager, James Mason, has been accused of threatening to kill the father of Jocelyn Savage, one of the women featured in the documentary. The case was presented to a Magistrate Judge who issued a warrant in July, citing “terroristic threats and acts.”

As for Jackson, the late hitmaker often publicly said he simply enjoyed the company of children because of their innocence. “I’d slit my wrist before I’d hurt a child,” Jackson once said in a broadcast interview.

His defenders have always pointed out that Jackson’s accusers were after money or fame themselves and could not be trusted.

It was that theme that helped attorney Tom Mesereau successfully defend Jackson in his 2005 case in California.

Mesereau famously referred to the accuser and his family as “grifters,” looking for a handout.

No one in the Jackson camp returned messages on Wednesday.

It should be noted that the accuser in that case has always maintained he was molested and, despite financial hardships, his family never attempted to sue Jackson.

The accuser went on to graduate college and get married.

Ironically, Robson who defended Jackson in 2005, said it was only after he had gotten married and had a child of his own that he began to come to terms with what Jackson had done to him years earlier.

“I have never forgotten one moment of what Michael did to me,” Robson told the Today Show in 2013. “But, I was psychologically and emotionally completely unable and unwilling to understand that it was sexual abuse.”

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Bakersfield Prayer Breakfast 2019

Crock Pot Beef Rib Stew

The 39th Annual Bakersfield Prayer Breakfast will take place on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Rabobank Convention Center beginning promptly at 6:40 a.m.

Residents, regardless of church affiliation, political ideology, or religion, will gather to pray for the leaders of our community, state, and nation.

Keynote speaker Teresa Goines, CEO and Founder of the “Old Skool Café,” will speak on her life’s journey and inspiration that led her to creating the supper club operated by at-risk youth in San Francisco. As a former probation officer, Ms. Goines was compelled to find a solution to the hopelessness she saw in the lives of forgotten youth.

She seeks to break the cycle of incarceration forever by giving young people hope, economic opportunities, and training in a supportive environment where they can grow emotionally, physically and spiritually.

Ms. Goines honors for her work with Old Skool Café include the 2013 CNN Hero Award, the 2012 Wells Fargo Community Spirit Award, and the 2011 Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Local Hero Award.

While the purpose of this Breakfast is to pray for the

I absolutely love the cold weather and there is nothing better to go with it than a savory beef stew.

INGREDIENTS Louisiana seasoned ribs or rib of choice 2 cans of yellow corn 1 yellow or white chopped onions 2 cloves of garlic 2 cups green beans (optional) 2 -3 potatoes (I used Russet potatoes) 1 bag of frozen mixed vegetables 2 cups celery 2 cups beef broth salt, pepper, onion & garlic powder 2 cubes beef Bouillon INSTRUCTIONS: (1) In a hot skillet, or with an indoor grill brown ribs on both sides turning once for about 2- 3 minutes on each side, or bake ribs (according to directions) (2) Sauté celery for 5 minutes or until softened.

Add onions and garlic until they become translucent. (use 1-2 tablespoons butter or oil) (3) In skillet add 1 tablespoon of butter whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour. Add 1 can of beef broth and continue to stir until thickened and lump - free.

(4) Add everything to pot with remaining ingredients & season with salt, onion, garlic powder, and parsley flakes. Bring to a boil if using a pot and cover and cook for 2 1/2 - 3 hours.

If using a crock cover and set on desired temperature and cook until done.

Check periodically during the cooking process and add more water, if needed. Adjust seasonings and soup consistency.

(5) Continue to cook for until done.

Can be eaten with rice, mashed potatoes, cornbread or crackers.

Enjoy! #thecreativekitchen

KHSD Suspensions, Expulsions & School Climate

By Elizabeth Sanchez South Kern Sol The Kern Education Justice Collaborative invites the public to attend a community forum to learn about the Kern High School District’s policies and practices.

KEJC will have a number of presentations that cover topics such as Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS), the district’s hiring and training methods and the school climate. “(The forum) is going to be incredibly educational,” said Rebecca Buckley-Stein, an attorney with California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA). “They are going to get a lot of information about what’s happening at the school, and that can be really valuable if they have family members at school.”

KEJC is holding the forum two weeks before the district’s fourth legally mandated community forum, which is part of the terms of a $670,000 settlement agreement the district entered into in 2017 after more than 20 plaintiffs accused KHSD of disproportionately suspending and expelling Latino and African American students.

KEJC will provide an update and overview of what has happened since the settlement of lawsuit. The organization will have an in-depth presentation on data that goes over suspensions, expulsions and school climate within KHSD. “We will give a presentation on what that data shows and do a more comprehensive overview,” said Buckley-Stein. “We analyzed the data we have and are going to give a big picture overview.”

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

“I think the data is indicative of what’s going on in the schools,” she continued.

There will also be a presentation on PBIS and another on the behavior matrix, which is a way to standardize responses to student behaviors, said Buckley-Stein. The matrix tells schools which responses are appropriate to which behaviors. “(The matrix) is supposed to create a sense of equity,” Buckley-Stein said. “No matter your gender, race or socioeconomic, you will not be disciplined based on those factors.”

The organization will have another presentation on the racial diversity of staff within the district and the school climate surveys.

The forum is also a time for the community to give feedback and share their story.

“The forum is really important because many lawyers that are involved in lawsuit will be present,” Buckley-Stein said. “It’s a great opportunity for the community to come and tell us what’s happening so we can better serve the community. We really value getting that kind of input.”

The forum begins at 6 p.m. on Jan. 17 at the Friendship Hall at Mill Creek Christian Church, 1660 S St. Food and refreshments will be available. There will also be raffle prizes and interpreters present.

KHSD’s mandatory community forum is at 7 p.m. on Jan. 30 at West High, 1200 New Stine Road.

City’s leadership, the event is not sponsored by the City of Bakersfield; but rather a communal and non-denominational Bible Study group comprised of local business leaders organizes the event.

Tickets are available at the Rabobank Arena Theater & Convention Center’s Box Office or you can locate other sites where tickets are sold at the Bakersfield Prayer Breakfast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ events/2261875910764257/ For Additional Information, Contact: Phone - (661) 859-5600 | Email - bakprayerbreakfast@gmail.com About the Bakersfield Prayer Breakfast The first Prayer Breakfast, originally known as the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, commenced in 1975 under the leadership of former mayor Don Hart and featured John Wooden, the legendary “Wizard of Westwood,” as the inaugural speaker. After a seven-year hiatus, the breakfast reconvened during the mayoral term of Mary K. Shell, and Bakersfield continues this wonderful tradition, annually. Previous keynote speakers have included such luminaries as Rosie Grier, Ed Meese, and Adolph Coors.

16th Annual Bakersfield Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee Community Awards Breakfast “Mere Beginning thru Simple Triumphs”

Please Join us, as we honor the following individuals for their lifetime Achievement, the Awardees 2019 are as follows:

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Mayor Harvey Hall Visionaries Award Honorable Judge Stephen D. Schuett Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Councilman Vernon Strong Visionaries Award Dr. Sonya Christian’s President Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Stephanie W. Campbell-Chatman Community Service Award Wesley Davis III Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Young Businessman Award Mr. Jon Coley & Mr. James Luckey Jr. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Lifetime Achievement Award Mr. Dorsh Sanders Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Life time Achievement Award Ben Stinson, CEO Rev Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Lifetime Achievement Award The Bakersfield Heart Hospital Health Scholarship Awards Marissa Krolnik & Shenika Boykins

Our Keynote speaker is Mr. Fred Prince of Omega Financial & Insurance Services Inc. Our Master & Mistress of Ceremony is Pastor Steven & Kimberly Watkin, of Calvary Church of God in Church, Arvin California The Committee Annual Breakfast is in honor of the contributions made by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event is held on his Official Holiday Scheduled birthday celebrating his accomplishment. This year it is on Monday January 21, 2019, from 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1000 South Owens, and Bakersfield, California 93307.

Monday, January 21, 2019 8:30 am at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center 1000 South Owens St. Bakersfield, CA 93307

If you have any questions and would like to RSVP please contact me or one of the committee members, if you will be able to attend or not accept this wonderful honor. We ask that you please contact us to let us know of your discussion.

I can be contacted by phone at 661-412-8551 or 661-706-4233 you can email us at Martinlkbreakfast@gmail.com.

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