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In The Spotlight: Frederick Prince Celebrating Black History Month

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—Frederick Prince is the President of Omega Financial and Insurance Services in Kern County. Mr. Prince provides his clientele with “over 80 choices of insurance carriers,” and provides coverage for the entire family as well as complete coverage for business owners. The agency services clients throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, and Georgia.

In recognition of Black History Month, celebrations are in order for the immeasurable number of African American men and women who through resilience, strength, and courage stood in the face of adversity and contributed to our rich and undeniable history; we are better because of such impartation.

The same rings true for Frederick Prince. In continuing its month-long tribute to black greatness in Bakersfield, the Bakersfield News Observer (BNO) shines the spotlight on Prince for his dedication, courage, and commitment to black excellence and black history. In this week’s special edition of,

Fredrick Prince and wife Stephanie Prince (Courtesy Photo)

Fredrick Prince, President of Omega Financial and Insurance Services (Courtesy Photo)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT, the BNO reached out to Prince for a candid Q and A –to share his story.

BNO: Name, age (if you don’t mind sharing) A: Frederick Prince, 55 BNO: What’s the name of your company/practice?

A: Omega Financial and Insurance Services BNO: How many years has your business been in operation?: A: 21 years BNO: How are you adjusting to the pandemic and how has it impacted your business?

A: I have adjusted by being flexible with remote working for my employee’s and adjusting our public walk in hours. We

have used technology to help more how we operate by being able to obtain business and help customers via not meeting in person.

BNO: Do you believe in dreams? Why or Why not?

A: I believe in the possibilities of what dreams can produce.

BNO: Who do “You” say that you are?

A: I am my Brother’s keeper. I consider myself a bridge builder.

BNO: If you could speak to your younger self, what would you say?

A: Be more disciplined and think bigger.

BNO: Since wealth constitutes to more than just money, what does wealth mean to you?

A: Wealth to me means Self (human Capital), Relationships (Social Capital), Values (Cultural Capital) and money (Financial Capital) BNO: Did you face challenges such as: rejection, ridicule, lack of support or resources, if so, how did you handle it?

A: Yes, in my industry there are quite a few Black insurance agents (ie State Farm, Farmers, and etc.); but, very few Black independent insurance brokers. One of the reasons is because it is very hard to break into this type of business because you are totally on your own in establishing your business. Although there were a lot of obstacles and roadblocks, I treasure my Brother who gave me the experience and strength in how to do it.

BNO: Do you believe that it’s important to be personable with people who have not made it as far as you have? Why or Why not?

A: I love people from all segments of society and I treat them all the same. I learn so many unique things from all types of people. I try to be a good neighbor to everyone. Hopefully I can be that example of with hard work, anything is possible.

BNO: What has been your greatest accomplishment(s)?

A: All 3 of my Children graduating from college.

BNO: What advice would you give to an aspiring businessman or businesswoman?

A: Educate yourself as much as possible and try to learn form the best in that field. Focus on being two times better than your competition. Always put yourself in the shoes of the customer that you are serving and ask the question, would you be satisfied.

BNO: Share something about yourself that (I) didn’t ask and (we) don’t know: A: I have had the pleasure of serving as Chairman of the following Boards in the community: Kern County Civil Service Commission City of Bakersfield Redevelopment Agency Board The Downtown Business Association Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc Bakersfield Chapter Kern County Black Chamber of Commerce Currently serving on the City of Bakersfield Measure N. committee (Sales Tax Bond) Currently serving on the Trustee board of Cain AME Church Married to my wife for 29 years, Stephanie Prince, along with our 3 children (Joni, Zachary, and Braxton).

Calif. Black Women Leaders Talk Politics, Health, Economics

Charlene Muhammad California Black Media Hundreds of African American women, professionals from different backgrounds and all corners of the Golden State, came together Jan. 31 to discuss a range of issues important to Black women in California.

California Black Woman’s Collective, California Black Media and Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) organized the event to held to release and discuss the findings of a report titled the State of Black Women in California 2022 and Beyond: Essays from Black Women Thought Leaders.

“Our speakers are subject matter experts on the issues that are important to Black Women and the Black community,” Kellie Todd Griffin, convener of the California Black Women’s Collective told the virtual audience. More than 700 people registered for the event.

There are nearly 1.1 million Black women in California.

However, according to the report, more than 75% of Black households in the state are headed by single Black mothers and 80% of Black households have Black Women breadwinners.

The report’s authors say the data in their study is significant for shining a light on the needs of Black women, which is critical to uplifting the Black community. The goal of the State of Black Women in California report is to focus in strategic and collaborative ways on the needs and concerns of Black Women and Girls in California, they explain.

The forum had four panel discussions, each one centered on the major themes of the report, which were: Political Participation; Work and Family; Health and Wellness; Employment and Earning; Poverty and Opportunity; Organizational Spotlight; Education; Violence and Safety; and Black Women and Aging. Authors who contributed to the study

each spent time diving into the details of their essays.

The discussion was co moderated by Regina Wilson, executive director of CBM. Kristin McGuire, Executive Director of the Young Invincible wrote The Power of Next. Her essay highlighted the need to focus on young women leaders.

“To move forward we must be intentional about developing the power of the next generation. There are several ways to unleash the promise of the next generation of Black leaders. It can be policy-focused as well as interpersonal in nature,” she wrote.

Ms. McGuire told the audience during the forum that her essay was motivated by the need to look at who was best qualified to lead.

“Who better to lead than people directly impacted,” she

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Bakersfield Police Say Street Racing Crash Killed Woman BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) – A San Joaquin Valley woman was killed when her vehicle was struck by a car involved in an illegal street race, Bakersfield police said.

The driver of a Ford Mustang was racing a motorcyclist Wednesday evening when the Mustang crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into another vehicle, the Bakersfield Police Department said in a statement.

The Mustang became engulfed in flames and the motorcyclist fled.

The woman driving the vehicle that was struck died at the scene. The coroner's office identified her as Bianca Danielle Flores, 19, of Arvin. Her passenger, a woman, was hospitalized with moderate injuries. A woman in another vehicle had minor injuries.

The Mustang driver, Iqbal Singh, 35, was arrested on suspicion of murder, vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, engaging in a motor vehicle speed contest and reckless driving with great bodily injury, police said.

Singh suffered moderate injuries and was taken to a hospital. Police said Singh would be booked into the Kern County Jail when he is released from the hospital.

It was not immediately known if Singh had a lawyer to comment on his behalf. Singh was not listed Thursday in the county jail's online inmate locater.

Bill Cosby Likely to Avoid Testifying in Sex Assault Lawsuit

By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) – A Los Angeles judge on Friday appeared strongly inclined to allow Bill Cosby to invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege and avoid giving a deposition in the lawsuit of a woman who alleges he sexually abused her when she was 15 in the mid-1970s.

At a hearing to argue the issue, Superior Court Judge Craig Karlan agreed with Cosby’s attorney that the 84-yearold has a reasonable fear of again facing criminal charges for one or more of the many sexual assault allegations that have been publicly aired against him, and has a right to avoid saying anything under oath that might lead to such charges.

“It does appear he has a reasonable fear of prosecution, and if new information came out, that could cause a prosecutor to change their mind,” Karlan said. “I don’t see how one could find to the contrary, other than concluding that he has a reasonable fear.”

Attorneys for Judy Huth, who alleges Cosby forced her to perform a sex act on him at the Playboy Mansion around 1974, are seeking to compel Cosby to give a second deposition. Cosby’s attorneys denied the allegation. He gave an initial deposition soon after the lawsuit was filed in 2014, before his two criminal trials and a later-overturned conviction in Pennsylvania.

Huth’s attorney John Steven West argued that accusations against Cosby have been aired for years, and that all the alleged incidents date back decades. He said that any criminal charges would already have been filed.

“The facts that are known overwhelmingly show that Mr. Cosby does not have a realistic fear of prosecution,” West said. “Despite the fact that for 16 years his name has been at the forefront of accusations of sexual misconduct, there has been exactly one prosecution.”

West pointed out that Los Angeles police investigated Huth’s allegations seven years ago, that the district attorney declined to file charges, and that other prosecutors have done the same with other Cosby accusers.

The judge didn’t buy the argument.

“The fact that prosecutors decline to prosecute, doesn’t mean that a newly elected prosecutor won’t take a different view,” Karlan said, “nor would any future district attorney be bound by a decision not to prosecute.”

The judge planned to issue a written ruling later, but left little doubt that it would favor Cosby.

Cosby’s lawyer Jennifer Bonjean argued, and the judge agreed, that the Pennsylvania case was a cautionary tale that applied here. Cosby, believing he had assurance from a prosecutor that he would not face charges, then was prosecuted after making damaging revelations in a 2005 civil lawsuit.

“They told him they weren’t going to prosecute him,” Bonjean said, “then 10 years later, they revoked it, after what? After he gave a deposition.”

That reversal is what led a Pennsylvania appeals court to throw out Cosby’s conviction in June, after he had served nearly three years in prison.

Cosby had become the first celebrity convicted of sexual assault in the (hash)MeToo era when the jury at his 2018 retrial found him guilty of drugging and molesting college sports administrator Andrea Constand in 2004.

Earlier this week, Bonjean asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a bid by prosecutors to revive the case.

Cosby was already a groundbreaking Black actor and standup comedian when he created the top-ranked “Cosby Show” in the 1980s. A barrage of sexual assault allegations later destroyed his image as “America’s Dad” and led to multimillion-dollar court settlements with at least eight women.

Huth’s is among the few lawsuits that he is still facing.

Karlan agreed to one more postponement, from April to May, of trial in the long-delayed case, but said Friday that he was determined to see the May date stick and have the jury trial begin.

The Associated Press generally does not name alleged victims of sexual assault unless they speak publicly, as Huth and Constand have done.

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Karine Jean-Pierre Helps Lead a Diverse, Collaborative and Confident White House

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent On the first anniversary of the Biden-Harris administration,

On January 20, the first anniversary of the BidenHarris administration, Jean-Pierre sat down with NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., for a wide-ranging discussion.

the White House teemed with dignitaries, guests, and what appeared a larger press corps.

While that and the enormous Secret Service presence blocking off about a five-block radius on and around Pennsylvania Avenue wasn’t unusual, there remains something different – perhaps even special – about the 46th President and his staff and cabinet.

“Representation matters. We’ve seen that from the first day of this administration, the President signed an executive order to deal with racial inequity and making sure that we saw diversity and inclusion across the board in the federal government,” said White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine JeanPierre.

On January 20, the first anniversary of the Biden-Harris administration, Jean-Pierre sat down with NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., for a wide-ranging discussion.

The discussion, which will be part of a Black History Month broadcast on PBS-TV and PBS-World’s “The Chavis Chronicles,” included the successes and vision of the administration.

It also highlighted what the President and Vice President are doing to resolve issues like voting rights, police brutality, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and repairing America’s reputation abroad after four years of Donald Trump’s divisive administration.

With a light-up-the-room smile and oozing with confidence, Jean-Pierre might best exude why it might just be a matter of time before this White House earns the respect of the world.

“We’re living in a polarized country right now, and the one thing that President talked about when he was running, he wanted to make sure that he was the President for all,” JeanPierre remarked.

Jean-Pierre struck a confident tone despite strong GOP opposition to the administration’s policies and a media that relentlessly highlights any shortcomings.

“It will take more than a year to get to the other side of that so it’s not so polarizing and so we can actually get our message through to the American people,” Jean-Pierre insisted.

She understands adversity but also embraces perseverance.

At 44, Jean-Pierre has a unique window into politics and movements.

And nothing was handed to her.

Facing a hard-knock life in their native Haiti, JeanPierre’s parents gave birth to their daughter in Martinique and immigrated to the United States when she was a small child.

Her father took a job as a New York City cab driver, which he still does part-time today. Jean-Pierre’s mother began working as a home healthcare aide, which she maintains.

“My parents came here looking for a better life,” JeanPierre reflected.

“They heard of the opportunities here, but it was a Catch-22 because you came here for opportunities, and you also come here as a Black family,” she continued.

“It was very hard for them and them, like so many families across this country, live paycheck to paycheck.”

But unmistakably, Jean-Pierre knows how proud her parents are that their daughter has accomplished so much, even making history last year as just the second Black woman to take the podium and lead a White House press briefing.

“It was truly an honor, and one of the things we all recognize and say is to not to forget the shoulders that we stand on, and I certainly remember Judy Smith, [the first Black woman to lead a White House briefing],” Jean-Pierre stated.

“I wouldn’t be in this position, but President Biden made that decision to put me in this administration. To do the work that we are doing makes me so proud, and knowing that I have so many folks out there who are proud of me.”

In many ways, her parents feel they’ve reached their dreams through her, Jean-Pierre offered.

“They came from an impoverished country but left to get a better life for their kids. For them, they are so proud of me, and they feel they have reached their dream because of my successes, but without them, I wouldn’t be where I am,” she acknowledged.

“They told me I could be whatever I wanted to be, do whatever I wanted to do.”

While her parents encouraged Jean-Pierre to become a doctor or lawyer, she worked in politics in New York, served in the Obama administration, and was a spokesperson for MoveOn, the advocacy group and political action group.

She also taught campaign management at Columbia University’s graduate-level for nearly six years. “I’ve seen it all,” Jean-Pierre declared.

“Even when I was teaching, my students would ask how I got to work at the White House. I tell them to follow your

passion, what you believe in, and it will all come together if you do. So, keep following and believing your heart and what excites you every morning, and what you believe is making change. It will come.”

Jean-Pierre also expressed the victories achieved by the Biden-Harris administration.

She said those include improving foreign relations, including working with Haiti and nations in Africa.

She said that the bipartisan infrastructure bill also counted as a significant win for the administration.

“It became law after the President brought the two sides of the aisle together and did something that Congress talked about and past Presidents talked about but were not able to get done,” Jean-Pierre noted.

“That bill not only fixes roads and bridges, but it makes broadband accessible and affordable for all Americans,” she said.

“When you think about the bill, you think about that digital divide we’ve heard about for decades, clean water which is so important for our children, and continuing to create jobs.”

She said the President’s Build Back Better bill would continue to invest in America, including more investments for historically Black colleges and universities.

Another signature administration legislation, the American Rescue Plan, helped put money in the pockets of the poor and working-class, significantly reduced child poverty, and has helped lead to more than 75 million Americans getting vaccinated against Covid-19.

Jean-Pierre vowed that President Biden and Vice President Harris would continue battling hard for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and Voting Rights.

And, as she continues her course inside and outside the briefing room, Jean-Pierre said she couldn’t be more pleased with the state of the administration.

“The single-most thing that inspires me about the administration, one of the things I can say about this President and Vice President, is decency,” Jean-Pierre decided.

“They respect people and understand what people are going through, and they truly want to deliver. They saw Black and Brown communities were always left behind, and when we talk about our economic policy, we bring everyone in, and that makes me so proud.”

FBI Announces Investigation into Bomb Threats against HBCUs

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, joined other groups and individuals in welcoming the FBI’s hate crime investigation into bomb threats targeting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and the identification of six persons of interest in connection with the case.

The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force announced it was investigating the dozens of bomb threats received by HBCUs nationwide on February 1 as “racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism and hate crimes.”

More than a dozen HBCUs, including Howard University in Washington, Morgan State University in Baltimore, and Harris-Stowe State University in Missouri, were targeted with

bomb threats.

Federal investigators have identified six persons of interest, described as “tech-savvy” juveniles, in connection with the case so far.

Authorities have said they believe racism played a major factor in the crimes.

“We welcome the hate crime investigation into these threats and the progress in identifying possible suspects,” said CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell.

“Law enforcement agencies must take the persistent threat of anti-Black racism seriously.”

Mitchell added that he’s confident that “these racist threats will strengthen HBCU’s resolve to continue doing their unique and important work.”

CAIR also condemned similar bomb threats last month that targeted HBCUs. “Our community is better than this and Harris-Stowe deserves better than this,” LaTonia Collins Smith, the interim president of Harris-Stowe, stated.

“What we really should be focusing on is how we can work collaboratively together in order to improve our community here in St. Louis.”

Christopher Tinson, chair of the African American Studies

program at St. Louis University, told St. Louis Public Radio that outsiders are often threatened by HBCUs. “I think Black autonomous spaces always represent a threat to some segment of our population, even though those spaces were needed precisely because of the threat,” Tinson said.

He added that the people or organizations behind such threats want to disrupt the mental, physical and emotional safety of Black people.

Further, he said that many African American students attend HBCUs to connect with Black culture and use its campuses as safe spaces to commune with peers and faculty members without being judged by their ideas or the color of their skin.

St. Louis County NAACP President John Bowman said the bomb threats bring back haunting memories of bombings in Black communities during the civil rights era.

“Many times, it was one of the tactics used to oppress Black people,” Bowman said.

“Unfortunately, these threats and actions seem to be really heightened due to the rhetoric and divisiveness of some of our previous leaders, and they have continued to work to create this division among racial lines.”

Amid Historic Jobs Report

families still face, noting that prices have increased sharply during the pandemic.

“Average people are getting clobbered by the cost of everything,” President Biden said. “Gas prices at the pump are up. We’re working to bring them down, but they’re up. Food prices are up. We’re working to bring them down as well.”

White House officials said they plan to enact policies to slow inflation.

Before the president’s remarks, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 222-210 to pass the COMPETES Act, a bill to help America keep up with China in the semiconductor chip industry.

The legislation seeks to tackle such economic issues as supply chain disruptions and a global shortage of semiconductor chips, essential for producing smartphones, medical equipment, and cars.

The bill would introduce several changes to American trade rules to level the playing field for domestic businesses and combat China’s market-distorting trade practices.

“Democrats are prepared to build on this extraordinary

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By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent America – and most notably Black America – is back to work, declared President Joe Biden as he announced one of the most robust job reports in modern times.

“History has been made here,” the president declared.

The economy created 467,000 jobs in January, and the unemployment rate for Black workers fell to 6.9 percent and dropped to 5.8 percent for African American women.

The president highlighted the 6.6 million jobs added to the U.S. economy in the year since he took office.

“It comes alongside the largest drop in the unemployment rate in a single year on record, the largest reduction in childhood poverty ever recorded in a single year, and the strongest economic growth this country has seen in nearly 40 years,” President Biden asserted.

He also acknowledged the struggles that many American

Harris-Stowe University in Missouri were among the more than dozen HBCUs targeted with bomb threats.

economic momentum: continuing our work to lower families’ costs, strengthen our supply chains, and make more goods in America,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) declared.

“Under the leadership of President Biden and House Democrats, our nation will continue to Build Back Better to create more good-paying jobs and lower costs for families across America,” Pelosi stated.

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said. “Black women are disproportionately impacted.”

Shakari Byerly, of Evitarus was the other co-moderator. She questioned, “Why is work and family along with employment and earnings important issues for Black women?”

Jonie Ricks-Oddie, Director of the UCI Center for Statistical Consulting, answers that in her essay titled, The Balancing Act and the Support Needed. She writes about the near circus act Black women perform on a regular basis maintaining their families and careers. Can Black women have it all?

“For Black women, this balancing act has gone way past the breaking point. With nearly 80% of Black mothers with children under six participating in the workforce, the highest workforce participation of any racial/ethnic group, the challenges facing their ability to remain in the workforce remain,” she wrote.

Ricks-Oddie’s answer to the problem entails “addressing the complexities of working families, particularly working Back families with female headed households. It is going to require both legislative and non-legislative solutions.”

She told the audience, “There are a lot of things employers can do to improve our quality of life (allow telecommuting and hybrid work options). Some of that can be creating cultural awareness of the needs of families. Dispelling the stigma associated with asking for a flexible schedule and alternative arrangements to handle the responsibilities of caregiving.”

Ricks-Oddie reflected on her experiences during the COVID pandemic. Her husband is an essential health care provider. They have two children. The responsibility for childcare was hers. She explained that if she had a regular 9-to-5 job she would not have been able to stay home with her children.

She recommends the following, “Employers can build workplace policies, benefits and programs that provide coaching, wellness, and support services to support caregiver well-being.

Additionally, employers can review their current leave policies to ensure that they are meeting the current and future needs of their staff.”

Dr. Colette Harris Mathews, Founder/Principal DEIB Consultant at Harris Mathews Consulting wrote about the challenges Black women face becoming the most educated group in America. Her essay is entitled, Education’s Part in the Disruption of Success for Black Women.

“The journey to college is mythical for most Black girls in California. Our Nation has a long history of racial trauma and discriminatory behavior toward Black students). The urgency of closing the pay and wealth gap makes Black girls’ path to college particularly alarming due to the role Black women often play in being the primary breadwinner in Black households,” she wrote.

Black girls are further challenged with disproportionate punishments while in school.

“For Black girls, the highest suspension disparity was also in early childhood education where they are 3.56 times more likely to be suspended than the statewide average for this age demographic. Based on 2018-2019 data, there were nine Sacramento County Unified School District schools that suspended 15% or more of their Black female students,” she explained.

Carlene Davis spoke about the needs of aging Black women.

Her essay written with Kiara Pruitt is titled, Enhancing the Experience of Growing Older for Black Women in the Golden State. They brought their lived experiences to the creation

of Sistahs Aging with Grace & Elegance (SageSistahs). It was created to provide Black women with knowledge, strategies, tools, resources, and sister support to live fully empowered lives as older and aging women.

“From a health perspective, in addition to the myriad of ways in which COVID-19 has and continues to ravage the Black community, it is important to note that Black women are also disproportionately impacted by the intersectional issues of Alzheimer’s/other dementias and family caregiving,” they wrote.

In California, according to the report, the population aged 60 years and over is growing at three times the rate of the population overall and, by 2026, the number of Californians over the age of 65 is expected to increase by 2.1 million (as compared to an increase of approximately 500,000 for those 2564 years old).

“We may find ourselves not only having to make room in our hearts but also in our empty spare rooms for our sister friends in crisis,” she told the audience. “We must plan and prepare for full lives that can turn frail at a moment’s notice.”

The issues forum was created to improve “the lives of Black Women and Girls throughout California and to ensure we don’t get left out of the conversation,” explained Griffin.

“So often we are behind the scenes doing the work to help all communities thrive but there is still a need to focus on our specific issues to ensure there is intentionality to making sure change happens for us and our communities. That is why it was imperative to have this report center around the intersection of gender, race and location,” Griffin added.

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Super Bowl/Olympics Sunday About to Become Routine for NBC

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Super Sunday has morphed into Super Gold Sunday for NBC. Next Sunday's matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals will mark the first time a Super Bowl and Winter Olympics are taking place at the same time. CBS was scheduled to have this year's game, but in 2019 agreed to a trade with NBC. CBS had last year's game, giving it two Super Bowls in three years.

The trade made sense for many reasons. NBC was able to pair Super Bowl and Olympic spots for advertisers, while CBS will not worry about going up against the Olympics.

NBC Sports Group President Pete Bevacqua admitted there are logistical challenges to doing two mega-events simultaneously, but the advantages far outweigh the negatives.

“We'll have that 100 million-plus audience from a Super Bowl, and we'll segue right into great live Olympic coverage back in Beijing. To me, that's an unbelievably, really unparalleled and never before seen one-two punch,” Bevacqua said. “I think from

a sales and marketing perspective, it's an absolute home run.”

NBC has sold all of its spots during the game, with only a couple spots remaining for pregame. Dan Lovinger, NBC Sports' executive vice president for advertising sales, said rates are up nearly 20% compared to the last time they had the Super Bowl in 2018. Some 30-second spots went for $7 million.

Lovinger credited a variety of factors for the robust sales.

“I think first the NFL has never been stronger, particularly in comparative terms. If you're looking to reach 100 million people in an evening, there's only one place you can go, and that's the Super Bowl,” he said. “I think second is the economy, and it seems to be on pretty stable footing. You've got great consumer confidence, and what we've learned is that when consumers consume, advertisers advertise.

“But the third thing, which is the really interesting thing, is the impact of COVID and how advertisers have learned to adapt to it. Marketers are finding a way through it and we're seeing categories that sat out last year come back, like studios. We see new categories like legalized sports betting, cryptocurrency, and some streaming platforms come in, and then you've got your old

standbys (autos, beverages). So, it all adds up to a really strong market for the Super Bowl.”

NBC executives have promoted this as a “once in a lifetime” day. However, it is about to become a common occurrence.

When the NFL's 11-year television contract starts in 2023, NBC's spot in the Super Bowl rotation lines up the same year as the Winter Olympics.

If the league remains on its 17 games over 18 weeks regularseason schedule, the 2026 Super Bowl will take place on Feb. 8, the first weekend of the Milano Cortina Games.

Next Sunday beginning at 8 a.m. ET with four hours of Olympics coverage before the Super Bowl programming kicks off at 12 p.m. Following the Super Bowl postgame, which is likely to be around 10:30 p.m., NBC will return to Beijing for ice dance and the new monobob (one-woman bobsled) competition.

By the time NBC signs off with the Prime Plus show from Beijing, there will be nearly 18 consecutive hours of coverage between the Super Bowl and Olympics.

“Yeah, we are going to be that Super Bowl party guest that

doesn't leave because we're going to be there first and stays last.

We're going to leave the lights on for you,” NBC Olympics and Super Bowl pregame host Mike Tirico said.

Tirico will be doing double duty. He will fly from Beijing to Los Angeles for Friday's Olympic prime-time show. He will have a location outside of SoFi Stadium throughout the weekend to host the Olympics and the Super Bowl pregame.

This is Tirico's third Olympics as the prime-time host after joining NBC in 2016, and his fourth Super Bowl (the previous three were with ABC).

“They're both dream assignments, so who needs to sleep at that point? The one thing you want to make sure is you can do it the right way,” Tirico said. “I think from an editorial standpoint, we'll still be able to deliver the same coverage and that's got to be at the forefront of this. And in some ways, I think it will help enhance this unique weekend to be at the Super Bowl site, as we're part of that buildup during our coverage of the Olympics.”

Rogan’s Use of Racial Slurs Adds to Pressure on Spotify

By TOM KRISHER and LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press Joe Rogan's mouth has put Spotify in a tough spot. Anticoronavirus vaccine comments and racial slurs on some episodes of his popular podcast are forcing the streaming service to weigh difficult choices.

Spotify must decide where it stands on race relations and vaccine misinformation in a society with heightened sensitivity to both issues. Then there's the business decision about what to do with Rogan's $100 million podcast, which threatens the bottom line but is also a key part of the company's strategy to be a one-stop shop for audio.

Neither the streaming service nor Rogan was talking Sunday. But experts say Spotify's management team has to choose whether to sever ties with Rogan as it risks more musicians yanking their work in protest. Or is there some middle ground that might be acceptable to artists and subscribers?

Whatever decision emerges won't sit well with one side or the other in an increasingly polarized country.

On race, the choice is between keeping Rogan and sending a message that society has become too “woke” or showing that Spotify is more attuned to a multiracial society, said Adia Harvey Wingfield, a sociology professor at Washington University in St. Louis.

“If Spotify says `We can't drop him. He has the right to say what he wants,' that continues on the line where there is this implicit support to say racist things on these platforms,” she said.

The streaming site also has to decide whether offensive words are allowable elsewhere on its app, where songs with racist, homophobic and anti-immigrant messages are available, said John Wihbey, a Northeastern University professor and specialist in emerging technologies.

“There's some real self-examination to be doing beyond Joe,” Wihbey said. “This is a big moment of reckoning for entertainment and streaming platforms to see where the window is, what's over the line.”

The bottom-line question should be pretty simple for Spotify, said Erik Gordon, a University of Michigan business and law professor. The conservative Rogan stands in contrast

to the much more liberal musicians who generate the bulk of Spotify's profits, he said.

“They can't blow off the artists. The artists make Spotify,” Gordon said. “They need to settle up with Rogan, let him go to a home that will be consistent with who he is. And everybody will be better off.”

Having Rogan on Spotify is like having a political party with Donald Trump as the presidential candidate and liberal Elizabeth Warren as vice president. “It isn't going to work,” Gordon said.

Spotify reports having 406 million active monthly users, up nearly 20% from last year, and advertising has grown largely because of podcasting. The company had 31% of the 524 million music streaming subscriptions worldwide in the second

quarter of 2021, more than double that of second-place Apple Music, according to Midia Research.

Rogan's public troubles started on Jan. 24 when musician Neil Young asked to have his music removed because of concerns that Rogan was promoting skepticism about the COVID-19 vaccines. Other artists followed suit, including Joni Mitchell and Roxane Gay. The scrutiny only intensified when a video compilation emerged last week showing Rogan repeatedly using racial slurs.

Grammy-winning artist India.Arie posted it on her Instagram, using the hashtag (hash)DeleteSpotify.

The company has yet to publicly address the slurs, but Spotify recently removed dozens of episodes of the podcast.

Spotify, which reportedly paid over $100 million to

license Rogan's podcast, said previously that it would soon add a warning to all podcasts that discuss COVID-19, directing listeners to factual, up-to-date information from scientists and public health experts.

“They take this money that's built from streaming, and they pay this guy $100 million, but they pay us like .003% of a penny,” Arie wrote. “I don't want to generate money that pays that.”

Rogan apologized Saturday, saying that the slurs were the “most regretful and shameful thing” he has ever had to address and that he hasn't used the N-word in years.

Spotify CEO and co-founder Daniel Ek said last week, before the racial slurs resurfaced, that “it is important to me that we don't take on the position of being content censor.”

Ek told The Wall Street Journal last week that he took responsibility for being “too slow to respond” to the criticism over vaccine misinformation. It took the company five days to respond publicly to Young.

“It's become clear to me that we have an obligation to do more to provide balance and access to widely accepted information from the medical and scientific communities guiding us through this unprecedented time,” Ek continued in a statement.

Rogan is an odd mix of shock-jock and host who leads discussions of public policy, arts and culture, Wihbey said, describing his brand as conservative “bro America.”

His comments were clearly racist, Wihbey said, but he hopes that Rogan will see this as a chance to substantively discuss race and vaccine issues in future episodes. His audience may not hear the discussions otherwise, Wihbey said.

“I do think that assembling this kind of audience is important,” he said. “He can say things that I think can move the needle.”

Wingfield has doubts that Spotify can keep Rogan, but she said the controversy could be positive if it starts a shift to discussions of racial stereotypes.

“I think that if Joe Rogan kind of learns from this experience and becomes a driving voice for that conversation, that could be really valuable,” she said. “But I want to stress again that that's a pretty big if, and I don't know if it will come to that.”

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-21-103001 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 Branch Name: PETITION OF: CATHERINE DORADO FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CATHERINE DORADO for a decree changing names as follows: Present name ELIJAH EMMANUEL LICEA Filed a petition with this court Proposed name ELIJAH DORADO 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: Mar 15, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept: G The address of the court is: other (specify): 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 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 Other: Non-petitioning parent to be served as required by CCP Sec. 1277.

Date: January 7, 2022 Linda S Etienne COURT COMMISSIONER Andrea Sanders DEPUTY Petitioner: Catherine Dorado 1208 Fairview Rd Apt 1A Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Phone: (661) 426-3692 E-Mail Address: BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022

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������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0065 Doing business as: 661 LOGISTICS at 301 Bridle Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: EFRAIN NAVARRETTE, 301 Bridle Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: EFRAIN NAVARRETTE 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: January 4, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 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 January 4, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0196 Doing business as: WITCH CUSTOMS, CRAFTY at 3700 Wenatchee Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: SAMANTHA VIRGINIA GUZMAN, 3700 Wenatchee Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: SAMANTHA VIRGINIA GUZMAN The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: October 15, 2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 7, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 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 January 7, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0131 Doing business as: TENGU RAMEN at 4550 Coffee Rd Suite D, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: TENGU INC, 6027 Warren Ridge Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: FEIFENY LI, CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 15, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 6, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 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

������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0218 Doing business as: T&S LOGISTICS at 1004 Vallarta View Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ISIDRO TORRES JR, 1004 Vallarta View Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ISIDRO TORRES JR 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: January 10, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 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 January 10, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0227 Doing business as: ORNELAS MARKETING AND DESIGNS at 6612 Vancouver Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ARTHUR SCOTT ORNELAS, 6612 Vancouver Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ARTHUR SCOTT ORNELAS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: September 1, 2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 10, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 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 January 10, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B8263 Doing business as: ANDREWS HAULING at 3227 S Fairfax Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ANDREW ALBERTO BARRAGAN VARGAS, 3227 S Fairfax Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ANDREW ALBERTO BARRAGAN VARGA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: August 5, 2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: December 21, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 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 December 21, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2021-B5310 Business Name you wish to abandon: ANDREWS HAULING Street address of business: 3227 S Fairfax Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 3227 S Fairfax Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: ANDREW ALBERTO BARRAGAN VARGA, 3227 S Fairfax Rd, 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: ANDREW BARRAGAN, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Dec 21, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0120 Doing business as: MICAHKBOUTIQUE at 3011 F St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: 401 El Adobe St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 County: Kern Full name of registrant: KRYSTAL NICOLE HERNANDEZ, 401 El Adobe St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: KRYSTAL NICOLE HERNANDEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County

PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of Kern County on: January 5, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 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 January 5, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0259 Doing business as: CLIMB BY LVL FITNESS at 10512 Finchley Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: LVL FITNESS, LLC, 10512 Finchley Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: NICOLE LAZZERINI, 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: January 11, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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 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 January 11, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0265 Doing business as: TWO DUTCH GIRLS CLEANING at 2620 Rio Vista Dr., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: VICTORIA CHRISTINE DOUMA, 2620 Rio Vista Dr., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: VICTORIA CHRISTINE DOUMA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2017 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 11, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 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 January 11, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0281 Doing business as: FRANCISCO GARCIA GARDENING at 8709 Worrell Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MARIA HIGUERA URIAS, 8709 Worrell Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Full name of registrant: FRANCISCO GARCIA MALDONADO, 8709 Worrell Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: MARIA H URIAS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: April 20, 2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 11, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 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 January 11, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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FILE NO: 2021-B7925 Business Name you wish to abandon: FRANSISCO GARCIA LANDSCAPING Street address of business: 8709 Worrell Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 8709 Worrell Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: MARIA HIGUERA URIAS, 8709 Worrell Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: FRANSISCO MALDONADO GARCIA, 8709 Worrell Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 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: General Partnership SIGNED: MARIA URIAS, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 11, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0279 Doing business as: THREADBEAR TEXTILE CO at 5630 District Blvd, Suite 132, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: HEATHER LEIGH SARGEANT, 5208 Vista Del Mar Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: HEATHER LEIGH SARGEANT The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2022 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 11, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 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 January 11, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0139 Doing business as: BECOMING YOU LIFE COACHING at 11703 Shanklin St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CRYSTAL AKIM MADDEN, 11703 Shanklin St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CRYSTAL AKIM MADDEN 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: January 6, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 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 January 6, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2019-B3941 Business Name you wish to abandon: LE FRESH Street address of business: 8200 Stockdale Hwy Suite A-1, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 4025 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: SHAJAR ABBAS KHAN, 3732 Acadia Circle, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 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: SHAJAR ABBAS KHAN, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 12, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B8288 2021-B8289 2021-B8290 Doing business as: SPEEDY TAX / CERTIFIED NOTARIES / THE AP SPECIALISTS at 211 S Brown Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: PO Box 13233, Bakersfield, Ca. 93389 County: Kern Full name of registrant: VIRTUAL ASSISTANT CAFE LLC, 211 S Brown Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: LATONJA LINDSEY, 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: December 22, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

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By: P 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 December 22, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 �������������������������������

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 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 January 14, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022

Branch Name: THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TERESA BELTRAM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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 17, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: J1 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 decedent, 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 on 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 (form 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.

Petitioner: Teresa Beltram 4013 Pillsbury Ct. Antioch, Ca. 94531 Telephone: (925) 550-0591

PETITION OF: VANESSA WALSTON FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: VANESSA WALSTON for a decree changing names as follows: Present name IZALLAH NOEL SANCHEZ Filed a petition with this court Proposed name IZALLAH ROZE WALSTON 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: Mar 14, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept: G The address of the court is: other (specify): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF KERN 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 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: January 7, 2022 Linda S Etienne COURT COMMISSIONER Andrea Sanders DEPUTY Petitioner: Vanessa Walston 8105 School St. Lamont, Ca. 93241 Phone: (661) 384-9643 E-Mail Address: vanessavasquez1988@yahoo.com IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0299 Doing business as: SKY MARKET at 1605 S H St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: RAMI MTANOUS BARAKAT, 6915 Dinah Ct, San Bernardino, Ca. 92407 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: RAMI MTANOUS BARAKAT 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: January 12, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 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 January 12, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0312 Doing business as: SHINY CLEAN WINDOWS at 21901 San Gabriel Dr, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: FREDY RENE SORTO MAJANO, 21901 San Gabriel Dr, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: FREDY RENE SORTO MAJANO 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: January 13, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 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 January 13, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2021-B2002 Business Name you wish to abandon: LIL EDDIE’S CLEANING Street address of business: 3816 Edith Lane, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 5401 Walton Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: EDUARDO PENA GUEVARA, 3816 Edith Lane, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: EDUARDO PENA JR, 3816 Edith Lane, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 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: General Partnership SIGNED: EDUARDO PENA GUEVARA, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 14, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0353 Doing business as: M&R FOREST REDESIGN at 2400 Robbin Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: LILIA ARREOLA VIVANCO, 2400 Robbin Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: LILIA ARREOLA VIVANCO 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: January 14, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, Deputy

������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2021-B7286 Business Name you wish to abandon: M&R FOREST REDESIGN Street address of business: 2400 Robbin Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 2400 Robbin Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: LILIA ARREOLA VIVANCO, 2400 Robbin Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 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: LILIA ARREOLA VIVANCO, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 14, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 2022 �������������������������������

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RONALD M. BARTELS (a.k.a.

RONALD BARTELS and RONALD MELVIN BARTELS) CASE NUMBER: BPB-21-003069 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RONALD BARTELS, RONALD M. BARTELS, RONALD MELVIN BARTELS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GREG MANOLY in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 2100 College Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Branch Name: Juvenile Justice Center THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GREG MANOLY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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: Apr 29, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: J1 - Probate 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 decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You May want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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 (form 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.

Petitioner: David E. Edsall, Esq. Edsall Law, A Professional Law Corporation 400 Camarillo Ranch Road, Suite 102 Camarillo, Ca. 93012 Telephone: (805) 484-9002 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (EL) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9. 2022

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KAREN JEANNE SISCO CASE NUMBER: BPB-17-003097 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KAREN JEANNE SISCO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TERESA BELTRAM in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 2100 College Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9. 2022 �������������������������������

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CIRILO NUNEZ TORRES CASE NUMBER: BPB-21-002862 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CIRILO NUNEZ TORRES A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NELDA TORRES in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 2100 College Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Branch Name: Juvenile Justice Center THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NELDA TORRES 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 18, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: J1 Room: Address of court: other: VIA ZOOM: Phone number: (833) 568-8864; Meeting id: 161-4519-1697 Passcode: 58476373 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 decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You May want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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 (form 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.

Petitioner: EQUITY LAW GROUP Edsall Law, A Professional Law 3281 Guasti Road Ste #700 Ontario, Ca. 91761 Telephone: (949) 610-5770 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (ELG) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9. 2022 �������������������������������

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-21-102998 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 Branch Name: METROPOLITAN DIVISION

������������������������������� ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-22-100019 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 Branch Name: PETITION OF: LARRY LEMONT SMITH FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: LARRY LEMONT SMITH for a decree changing names as follows: Present name LARRY LEMONT SMITH Filed a petition with this court Proposed name LARRY LAMONT SMITH 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: Mar 16, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept: G 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: January 7, 2022 Linda S Etienne COURT COMMISSIONER Andrea Sanders DEPUTY Petitioner: Larry Lemont Smith 421 Walmar St. Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Phone: (661) 303-2341 E-Mail Address: larrysmith30359@ gmail.com BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-22-100008 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 Branch Name: METRO DIVISION PETITION OF: STEPHANIE RENE HERNANDEZ FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: STEPHANIE RENE HERNANDEZ for a decree changing names as follows: Present name STEPHANIE RENE HERNANDEZ Filed a petition with this court Proposed name STEPHANIE RENE DELGADILLO 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: Mar 15, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept: G The address of the court is: other (specify): 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 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: January 7, 2022 Linda S Etienne COURT COMMISSIONER Andrea Sanders DEPUTY Petitioner: Stephanie Rene Hernandez 19721 Piedra Drive Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 Phone: (626) 274-5992 E-Mail Address: hernandezseven@

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE gmail.com Attorney For: Self-Represented BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0384 Doing business as: BLUE EMPIRE CLEANING at 3816 Edith Lane, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: EDUARADO GUADALUPE PENA GUEVARA, 3816 Edith Lane, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Full name of registrant: EDUARDO PENA JR, 3816 Edith Lane, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: EDUARDO PENA 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: January 14, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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 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 January 14, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0370 Doing business as: CT DESIGNS at 2625 University Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CHERIE MAE SOBREDO THOMPSON, 2625 University Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CHERIE MAE SOBREDO THOMPSON The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2022 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 14, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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 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 January 14, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2019-B4232 Business Name you wish to abandon: MERCY PLAZA DENTAL GROUP Street address of business: 500 Old River Rd. #225, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: NEDELTCHEV DENTAL CORPORATION, 500 Old River Rd. #225, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 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: Corporation SIGNED: KAMEN NEDELTCHEV, President This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 18, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0391 Doing business as: HEAVEN SENT RESOURCES at 4501 Planz Rd Unit B, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: DESIRAY NATASHA SUMLIN, 4501 Planz Rd Unit B, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: DESIRAY NATASHA SUMLIN 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: January 18, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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 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 January 18, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0412 Doing business as: THE PERFECT PICNIC PLANNER at 9510 Citrus Creek Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: SAVANNAH BRITNAY THENIA SHORES, 9510 Citrus Creek Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: SAVANNAH BRITNAY THENIA SHORES

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The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 1, 2020 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 18, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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 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 January 18, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022

FILE NO: 2018-B1496 Business Name you wish to abandon: A-1 POOL SERVICE Street address of business: 6508 Quaking Aspen St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: THOMAS KLINE, 6508 Quaking Aspen St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 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: THOMAS KLINE, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 19, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0003 Doing business as: ALL AMERICAN UNIFORMS LLC at 1600 G St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: 12211 Portebello Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 County: Kern Full name of registrant: ALL AMERICAN UNIFORMS LLC, 1600 G St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: BRIAN KROEKER, CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2017 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 3, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 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 January 3, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0436 Doing business as: CRAFTY WITCH CUSTOMS at 3700 Wenatchee Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: SAMANTHA VIRGINA GUZMAN, 3700 Wenatchee Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: SAMANTHA VIRGINA GUZMAN The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: October 15, 2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 18, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 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 January 18, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2022-B0196 Business Name you wish to abandon: WITCH CUSTOMS, CRAFTY Street address of business: 3700 Wenatchee Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: SAMANTHA VIRGINIA GUZMAN, 3700 Wenatchee Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 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: SAMANTHA VIRGINIA GUZMAN, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 18, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0420 Doing business as: SOUTH SIDE TIRES at 10700 Main St Suite B, Lamont, Ca. 93241 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: VANESSA FUENTES CALDERON, 8117 Bernard Ave, Lamont, Ca. 93241 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: VANESSA FUENTES CALDERON 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: January 18, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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 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 January 18, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2021-B3872 Business Name you wish to abandon: BETHANY PINES Street address of business: 11157 Cuddy Valley Road, Frazier Park, Ca. 93225 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 23638 Lyons Avenue #119, Newhall, Ca. 91321 Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: ROGER PAUL CSULAK, 23638 Lyons Ave #119, Newhall, Ca. 91321 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: ROGER PAUL CSULAK, Owner/ Operator This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 12, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0496 Doing business as: MS B’S BEST at 5308 Harvest Moon Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ROBERTA MCCRAY CUMBERLAND, 5308 Harvest Moon Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ROBERTA MCCRAY CUMBERLAND 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: January 20, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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 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 January 20, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0397 Doing business as: LA AUTENTICA MEXICAN AND SALVADORAN CUISINE at 3609 De Souza Pl, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: HILDA MARIA HENRIQUEZ VIDES, 3609 De Souza Pl, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: HILDA MARIA HENRIQUEZ VIDES 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: January 18, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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 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 January 18, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0497 Doing business as: GILMORE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT at 6901 Weldon Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5782, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 County: Kern Full name of registrant: JEANETTE JEAN PEEL, 6901 Weldon Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JEANETTE JEAN PEEL 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: January 20, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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

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statement 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 January 20, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0153 Doing business as: ANGELS MASSAGE at 422 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GUIQING XIAN, 500 White Lane Unit 27, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: GUIQING XIAN 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: January 6, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 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 January 6, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0426 Doing business as: WILDROSE STATION at 20436 Brian Way, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: R-TECH MARKETS, INC., 20436 Brian Way, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: KAMLESH PRAJAPATI, CFO/ Secretary The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: August 14, 1997 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 18, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 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 January 18, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2022 �������������������������������

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SCOTT RONALD FIEBER CASE NUMBER: BPB-22-002048 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SCOTT RONALD FIEBER, aka SCOTT R. FIEBER, aka SCOTT FIEBER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JULIE LYNN FIEBER in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Branch Name: THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JULIE LYNN FIEBER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THIS MATTER IS SUBMITTED AS “PROPER TO BE SUBMITTED ON THE PLEADINGS (PSP).” ALL MATTERS APPROVED AS PSP WILL BE GRANTED UNLESS YOU APPEAR AT THE HEARING AND OBJECT WHEN THE PSP CALENDAR IS CALLED. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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: Mar 10, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: J1 Room: Address of court: other: Juvenile Justice Center 2100 College Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 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 decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California

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Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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 (form 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: Michael T. Carney 1660 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 245 San Mateo, Ca. 94402 Telephone: (650) 425-3200

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 decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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 (form 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: Karrie Bunting, Esq. 5104 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. B Lake Isabella, Ca. 93240 Telephone: (760) 223-6026

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BENJAMIN WALE EYITAYO CASE NUMBER: BPB-21-003208 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BENJAMIN WALE EYITAYO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ABIOLA EYITAYO in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Branch Name: Metro Justice Building THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ABIOLA EYITAYO 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: Apr 22, 2022 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 decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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 (form 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: Michael O Akhidenor 6454 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 150 Van Nuys, Ca. 91401 Telephone: (818) 988-0855 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (MA) PUB: Feb 2, 9. 16, 2022 �������������������������������

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CAROLYN M. HAFFNER CASE NUMBER: BPB-22-002063 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CAROLYN M. HAFFNER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BARBARA SHEPARD ORTIZ in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 2100 College Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Branch Name: Juvenile Justice Center THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BARBARA SHEPARD ORTIZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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: Mar 11, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: J1 Room: Address of court: same as noted above IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (KB) PUB: Feb 2, 9. 16, 2022

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FLORA RUBIN CASE NUMBER: BPB-21-003194 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FLORA RUBIN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BIANCA R. MARTINEZ; MIKEL R. MARTINEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 2100 College Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Branch Name: JCC THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BIANCA R. MARTINEZ; MIKEL R. MARTINEZ 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: Mar 18, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: J1 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 decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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 (form 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: MICHAEL R. YOUNG, ESQ. SBN 39491 The Law Offices of Young & Nichols 1901 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Telephone: (661) 861-7911 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (Y&N) PUB: Feb 2, 9. 16, 2022 �������������������������������

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-22-100144 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 Branch Name: Metropolitan Division PETITION OF: MADELEINE LORELEI UDIN FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MADELEINE LORELEI UDIN for a decree changing names as follows: Present name MADELEINE LORELEI UDIN Filed a petition with this court Proposed name MADELEINE LORELEI 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: Mar 29, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m.

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Dept: L 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: January 20, 2022 Linda S Etienne COURT COMMISSIONER Andrea Sanders DEPUTY Attorney for Petitioner: ROBERT F. CARBONE, ESQ. LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT F. CARBONE 5100 California Avenue, Suite 104 Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Phone: (661) 631-1216 Fax: (661) 631-8863 E-Mail Address: carbonemail@ carbonelaw.com BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (RC) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

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 January 20, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0121 2022-B0122 Doing business as: CLAIDOSCOPE CREATIONS / SO CHARMED AF at 5417 Kinnett Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GLORIA IGNACIO UMIPIG, 5417 Kinnett Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: GLORIA IGNACIO UMIPIG The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2022 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 5, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: R ROBERTS-MARTIN, 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 January 5, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0568 Doing business as: ROJAS TRUCKING at 3522 Rio Grande Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MATHEW MOLINA ROJAS, 3522 Rio Grande Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MATHEW MOLINA ROJAS 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: January 24, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA, 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 January 24, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0513 Doing business as: TRUCK GEAR BY LINE-X OF BAKERSFIELD at 6561 White Ln Suite C, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ALBERTO MORALES, 129 Regal St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ALBERTO MORALES 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: January 20, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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 January 20, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0507 Doing business as: DRE’S TWISTED KITCHEN at 921 Sheridan Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: 921 Sheridan Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 County: Kern Full name of registrant: ANDRE MICHAEL VALENZUELA, 921 Sheridan Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ANDRE MICHAEL VALENZUELA 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: January 20, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s

������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0546 Doing business as: CLICKTOJAM at 3812 Shenandoah Dr., Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: PO Box 70794, Bakersfield, Ca. 93387 County: Kern Full name of registrant: TW JAMISON, 3812 Shenandoah Dr., Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: TW JAMISON The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: October 1, 1986 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 24, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 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 January 24, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0637 Doing business as: ALPHA BETA BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES INC at 2026 17th Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: 2026 17th Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 County: Kern Full name of registrant: ALPHA BETA BEHAVIORAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES INC, 2026 17th Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: DWIGHT NORMAN JR., CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2022 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 25, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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 January 25, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0650 Doing business as: MR & MRS CREO’S YOU BUY WE FRY LLC at 7101 California City Blvd Unit C-D, California City, Ca. 93505 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MR & MRS CREO’S YOU BUY WE FRY LLC, 7101 California City Blvd Unit C-D, California City, Ca. 93505 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: TRAVIS DINKINS, CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: April 24, 2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 25, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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 January 25, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0457 Doing business as: GLAMAHOLICS SIXNINE at 237 Columbus St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: DALILA MARICE MARTINEZ, 237 Columbus St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: DALILA MARICE MARTINEZ 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: January 19, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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)

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PUBLIC NOTICE Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on January 19, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B2944 Business Name you wish to abandon: GARRISON’S SEAFOOD EXPRESS Street address of business: 6509 Panama Lane Suite 102, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: GARRISON’S SEAFOOD EXPRESS LLC, 11901 Indianapolis Drive, 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: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: JAMES RAY, Managing Member This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 7, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B2945 Business Name you wish to abandon: GSE Street address of business: 6509 Panama Lane Suite 102, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: GARRISON’S SEAFOOD EXPRESS LLC, 11901 Indianapolis Drive, 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: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: JAMES GARRISON RAY, Managing Member This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 7, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0173 2022-B0174 2022-B0175 Doing business as: GARRISON’S SEAFOOD EXPRESS INC / GARRISON’S / GARRISON REALTY at 5329 Office Center Court Suite 228, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GARRISON’S SEAFOOD EXPRESS INC., 5329 Office Center Court Suite 228, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: JAMES RAY, CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2022 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 7, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 January 7, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0634 Doing business as: AFFORDABLE SEWING AND FABRIC at 3617 Campfire Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: KRISTIE LARENE ROBERSON, 3617 Campfire Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: KRISTIE LARENE ROBERSON 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: January 25, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 January 25, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0699 Doing business as: HARBOR PLUMBING COMPANY at 4107 Oldcastle Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: RANDY MICHAEL LOPEZ, 4107 Oldcastle Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: RANDY MICHAEL LOPEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious

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business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 26, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 January 26, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

above on: May 4, 2016 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 28, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 January 28, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help 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 FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una 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 matrimonio 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 encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de 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 o 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) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are (El nombre, direccion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): PREPARED: Prestige Legal Document Assistance Salvador Plascencia 712 Belle Avenue #B Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Telephone: (949) 235-8174 Date (Fecha): November 3, 2021 (SEAL) TAMARAH HARBERPICKENS Clerk, By: Secretario, por A. ABRAMS, Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (PLD) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022

������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0728 Doing business as: URBEAUTY STUDIO at 298 McKee Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: SYLVIA DURAN, 298 McKee Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: SYLVIA DURAN The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 27, 2022 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 27, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 January 27, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0337 Doing business as: ELEVATE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES at 4646 Wilson Road Ste 205, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: STEPHANIE ANN SANTOS, 4301 Belle Terrace Apt 109, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: STEPHANIE ANN SANTOS 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: January 13, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 January 13, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0542 Doing business as: K-MOTOR PERFORMANCE at 4031 Alken St, Suite A6, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ADRIAN VELASCO VELASCO, 2201 Manning St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ADRIAN VELASCO VELASCO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 24, 2022 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 24, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 January 24, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0774 2022-B0775 2022-B0776 Doing business as: HIS WATERS CAR WASH / HIS WATERS / HIS WATERS LAUNDROMAT at 5201 S. Union Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JENNIFER BRANDT CIECALONE, 5201 S. Union Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Full name of registrant: DUSTIN ROSS CIECALONE, 5201 S. Union Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: JENNIFER BRANDT CIECALONE The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed

������������������������������� SUMMONS FAMILY LAW CITACION DERECHO FAMILIAR CASE # BFL-20-003490 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: SERGIO GARCIA SOLORIO 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: KARISMA GUADLUPE MARTINEZ CAMPOS 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 Self-Help 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 FL-120) 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 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) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 1215 Truxtun 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): PREPARED: TOTAL SOLUTIONS Esther Aguirre LDA 110 PO Box 2261 Bakersfield, Ca. 93303 Karisma Guadalupe Martinez Campos 383 Tucker St. Arvin, Ca.93203 Telephone: (661) 289-0209 Date (Fecha): October 22, 2020 (SEAL) Clerk, By: (Actuario), P. ALLISON, Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (TS) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� AMENDED SUMMONS FAMILY LAW CITACION DERECHO FAMILIAR CASE # BFL-19-004686 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: MARIA L. PLASCENCIA 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: SALVADOR PLASCENCIA 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

������������������������������� SUMMONS FAMILY LAW CITACION DERECHO FAMILIAR CASE # BFL-21-003213 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: JEFFREY SEELY 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: HEATHER SEELY 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 Self-Help 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 FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una 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 matrimonio 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 encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de 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 o 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

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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) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are (El nombre, direccion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Heather Seely 8009 Cold Creek Ct. Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Telephone: (661) 858-8732 Date (Fecha): August 5, 2021 (SEAL) Clerk, By: Secretario, por Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2019-B5570 Business Name you wish to abandon: COUNTYLINE LAUNDROMAT Street address of business: 1414 Counyline, Delano, Ca. 93215 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: MUFEED JAMEEL NAGI HOMRAN, 728 Main St, Delano, Ca. 93215 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: MUFEED JAMEEL NAGI HOMRAN, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 12, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0297 Doing business as: COUNTYLINE LAUNDROMAT at 1414 Countyline Rd, Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: 1103 Via Pelago St, Delano, Ca. 93215 County: Kern Full name of registrant: MUFEED JAMEEL NAGI HOMRAN, 1414 Countyline Laudromat, Delano, Ca. 93215 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MUFEED JAMEEL NAGI HOMRAN The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: October 10, 2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 12, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 January 12, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2021-B7992 Business Name you wish to abandon: D MARTINEZ CONTRACTING INC Street address of business: 1568 Albany Street, Delano, Ca. 93215 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: D MARTINEZ CONTRACTING INC., 1568 Albany Street, Delano, Ca. 93215 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: Corporation SIGNED: LIZETH MARTINEZ, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 13, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0328 Doing business as: D. MARTINEZ CONTRACTING INC. at 1568 Albany Street, Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: D. MARTINEZ CONTRACTING INC., 1568 Albany Street, Delano, Ca. 93215 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: LIZETH J MARTINEZ, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 5, 2016 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 13, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 January

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LOUISE APPODACA CASE NUMBER: BPB-21-003221 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LOUISE APPODACA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PAUL APPODACA in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 2100 College Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Branch Name: JCC Building, Metro Division THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PAUL APPODACA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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: June 10, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: J1 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 decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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 (form 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: Michael R. Young, ESQ. The Law Offices of Young & Nichols 1901 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Telephone: (661) 861-7911 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (Y&N) PUB: Feb 9. 16, 23, 2022

������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0605 Doing business as: ROSEI at 3200 Larson Lane Unit 42202, Bakersfield, Ca. 93384 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: NATALIE R VILLARREAL, 6918 Hayden Hill St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: NATALIE R VILLARREAL 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: January 25, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 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 January 25, 2025 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0730 2022-B0731 Doing business as: SMS SHOP MY STYLE BOUTIQUE & CONSIGNMENTS / MICHELLENAILZIT at 120 E 21st St, Suite 120 A, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Mailing Address: 4709 Jackson Ridge Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Full name of registrant: MICHELLE A PADRON, 4709 Jackson Ridge Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MICHELLE A PADRON 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: January 27, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name

PUBLIC NOTICE 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 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 January 27, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0801 Doing business as: AG AUTO PROS at 2517 White Ln Ste A, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: 10900 Rockridge Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 County: Kern Full name of registrant: ALI GAZALI, 10900 Rockridge Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: ALI GAZALI, President 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: January 28, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA, 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 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 January 28, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0850 Doing business as: AARON RUNNERS at 9621 Lanneau Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JAZDION JERMAINE GABRIEL, 9621 Lanneau Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JAZDION JERMAINE GABRIEL 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: January 31, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 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 January 31, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0407 Doing business as: W.E PAINTING at 813 Monroe Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: WILLIAM RICHARD EDWARDS III, 813 Monroe Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: WILLIAM RICHARD EDWARDS III 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: January 18, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 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 January 18, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0458 Doing business as: A-1 POOL SERVICE at 216 S Myrtle St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JACOB COLT CURETON, 216 S Myrtle St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JACOB COLT CURETON The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2022 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: January 19, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER, 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 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

PUBLIC NOTICE 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 January 19, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0931 Doing business as: NCA FASHION BOUTIQUE at 3412 Rayburn Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: NANCY CARINA ARIAS AVILA, 3412 Rayburn Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: NANCY CARINA ARIAS AVILA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 1, 2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 3, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, 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 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 February 3, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2020-B4013 Business Name you wish to abandon: NCA FASHION BOUTIQUE Street address of business: 3412 Rayburn Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: NANCY C ARIAS AVILA, 3412 Rayburn Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 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: NANCY C. ARIAS AVILA, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Feb 3, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0879 Doing business as: POSE & POUR at 9705 Spring Oak Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MARIE A DAVIS, 9705 Spring Oak Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MARIE A DAVIS 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: February 2, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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 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 February 2, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0948 Doing business as: TRAILER TRANSACTIONS at 14035 Rosedale Hwy Spc #2, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: NICHOLAS STEPHEN SIBLEY, 14035 Rosedale Hwy Spc #2, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: NICHOLAS STEPHEN SIBLEY The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 16, 2020 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 4, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P 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 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 February 4, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 2022 �������������������������������

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Your 2021 Taxes: 7 Things the IRS Wants You to Know Manny Otiko California Black Media As the 2022 tax season kicks off, the IRS is reaching out to the public, encouraging people to file their taxes online and early. This was the main takeaway from a recent news briefing featuring IRS officers that Ethnic Media Services organized.

During the virtual meeting, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig and Ken Corbin, Wage and Investment Division Commissioner and Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer at the IRS, stressed the importance of filing via the internet and making sure all information submitted is accurate. That way, they said, taxpayers can avoid delays and seamlessly receive their returns into their bank accounts by direct deposit.

“It is our intent that filing is as smooth and easy as possible.

We want to make certain that consumers are getting all the credits and refunds they are eligible to receive,” said Rettig.

“Paper returns have an inherent delay in processing,” Rettig emphasized.

During the presentation, Rettig and Corbin shared several updates and pointers they said everyone filing taxes this year should know. Here are seven important ones: The Tax Deadline Filing Deadline This Year Is April 18 Unlike the last two years of the pandemic when the IRS moved the tax filing deadline to July (2020) and May (2021), this year’s deadline to file your taxes is April 18. That is much closer to the April 15 date we all know and have become

accustomed to over the years.

You Can File Your Taxes Online for Free The IRS is providing the option for you to file your taxes online at no coast via the IRS Free File Program. The IRS also provides a service to taxpayers called Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program (VITA). The program allows taxpayers to get in-person tax filing assistance from certified tax professionals in their community for free. This year, due to the pandemic, some of the VITA professionals are offering virtual tax preparation sessions.

For customer support, Rettig is also discouraging taxpayers from contacting the agency via telephone. He said they should use the website instead. The IRS gets about 1 million calls a day and it only employs about 15,000 people to service the phone lines. The service is mainly for people who don’t have access to broadband or the internet, the Commissioner said.

Mistakes Could Delay Your Return Corbin said it is important for people to be accurate when filing their taxes. Inaccurate filings mean the IRS has to schedule an employee to contact the filer, which will cause a delay.

“We urge taxpayers to take care, particularly for those who received a third economic impact payment or an Advanced Child Tax Credits in 2021,” he said. “Taxpayers should ensure the amounts they receive are entered correctly on the tax return.”

“This slows down the return process,” Rettig added, explaining that the automated system pushes filings with

incorrect figures. “Last year we had 10 million returns that didn’t match.”

To get ahead of the problem this year, the IRS issued letters to taxpayers indicating the total amount received in 2021 by filers that were eligible for Advanced Child Tax Credits.

Taxpayers can also create an account at IRS.Gov to verify the amount they received.

Rettig said the IRS still owes people who received the Advanced Child Tax Credits between July and December 2021, but they have to make sure all the information they include in their tax returns is correct. “Know that was only half, of the advance tax credit they should receive,” he said. “To receive the other half, they must file a tax return with us.”

More Married Couples and Singles Qualify for Earn Income Credit This year, Corbin says more families qualify for Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC), which is federal tax relief for filers with low to moderate annual incomes.

“Workers with qualifying dependents may be eligible for EITC if their earned income was less than $57,414,” he said.

“The maximum EITC for those with no dependents is $1,502.

That’s up from over $500 in 2020.”

The annual income requirement to qualify for EITC for taxpayers without dependents is $21,430 for single filers, and $27,380 for those filing joint returns.

“In the past, EITC for those with no dependents was only

available to people ages 25 to 64,” he added.

You also don’t need to be under the age of 65 any longer to qualify for EITC without a qualifying dependent, and individuals and families who received investment income up to $10,000 may also qualify.

Homeless and Former Foster Youth Qualify for EITC Homeless and former foster youth who are at least 18 years old also quality for EITC this year. The minimum age is 19 for most taxpayers and 18 for former foster youth and youth experiencing homelessness.

Beware of Scams Corbin says tax filers should beware of scams.

“The IRS will not call you by phone without a notice in advance. Don’t accept a text, a call, especially if they ask for bank info or to pay with a gift card. That is a scam,” he said. “Those are the things we are seeing this season.”

The IRS Is Hiring Rettig said the IRS, which is still processing a backlog of about 6 million tax returns from the last two years, is currently hiring. “We want to be reflective of the people we proudly serve,” the Commissioner said, touting the agency’s commitment to diversity. He said the IRS wants to employ people, including those who speak more than one language, who are able to communicate with taxpayers from all backgrounds. For more information, visit USAJobs.Gov.

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SoCal Black Leaders Hype Up Rams, Super Bowl With Hometown Love Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Black political leaders from Southern California are sounding off as a week of celebratory activities and high anticipation begins. It is the lead-up to the National Football League’s (NFL) Super Bowl LVI game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals.

The NFL’s premier sporting event will be played in front of an estimated 70,000-plus spectators on Sunday, Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium, the state-of-the-art sports and entertainment complex in Inglewood, which opened two years ago.

U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA-43) was among the first hometown lawmakers to celebrate this year’s Super Bowl game featuring the hometown Rams being held in her city.

“We don’t want to brag but we’re the baddest! The @ RamsNFL are going to be the #SuperBowl (champs) and the game will be happening in my district, the 43rd District! The world will be watching and we will be winning,” Waters tweeted on Jan. 30.

The Rams moved from Los Angeles to St. Louis in 1994.

In 2000 they won Super Bowl XXXIV played at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The team returned from the Midwest back to the City of Angels in 2016 after a $790 million settlement was paid to the city of St. Louis.

Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) from the South end of the state also jumped in on the excitement, sharing their thoughts about the game and hyping up their hometown team that could bring a Super Bowl championship to Los Angeles.

“As Vice Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, it is my pleasure to wish the Los Angeles Rams a successful Super Bowl,” said Sen. Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles). “It is no easy feat to represent the greatest area in the nation, but there’s no better team I can think of to do it. Rams house!”

Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) of the 41st Assembly District, which covers areas on the eastern end of Los

Angeles County applauded the team’s grit that he says took them to the big game.

“Congratulations to the Los Angeles Rams for making it to the Super Bowl! You all earned the right to be there, make us proud,” he said The excitement of the sporting event is reverberating across the state, but millions of eyes around the world will be on the city of Inglewood.

Inglewood is located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and is17 miles from downtown Los Angeles. According to the 2020 United States Census, it has a population of 107,762.

About 40.9 % of its residents are African American.

James T. Butts, Jr., who is African American, has been Inglewood’s mayor for the last 11 years. Butts, 68, a former law enforcement officer, has turned the South Bay town into a local

economic powerhouse.

Butts helped negotiate the return of the Rams from St. Louis to the L.A. region. He also facilitated the relocation of the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to Inglewood.

The Clippers, currently housed in Crypto.com Arena (formerly Staples Center) will start playing in the $1.2 billion Intuit Dome being built in Inglewood in 2024.

Next to SoFi Stadium, NFL Media moved its office from Culver City into a 2000,000-square-foot facility for its NFL Network, NFL.com, NFL app, NFL Game Pass, and NFL Redzone brands.

“This moment, this moment in time is the ultimate of my career,” Butts said during the Inglewood City Council meeting on Feb. 2. “I walk in the morning, in the last two days people will stop, roll down their windows and talk about how proud they are to live in Inglewood.”

The Inglewood sports and entertainment complex is on the former grounds of the Hollywood Park racetrack.

Under Butts Inglewood is experiencing a business and cultural renaissance. In October, the L.A. Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Program (YOLA) relocated to Inglewood in the 25,000-squarefoot Judith and Thomas L Beckmen Center. The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles have also moved from Marina del Rey to Inglewood.

In addition, Inglewood will host the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championship College Football Bowl game and present the opening ceremonies for the Summer Olympics World Games in 2028.

The city of Inglewood announced that masks will be required at the Super Bowl game and spectators must show proof they’ve been vaccinated or recently tested negative for COVID-19 upon entry into SoFi Stadium.

For more Super Bowl 56 and traffic impact information, text ‘INGSB to 888-777 or visit www.cityofinglewood.org.

Brenda Lee Rawls (Courtesy Dorothy Rawls) and Lauren Smith-Fields (Courtesy Darnell Crosland)

Unsolved Deaths of Two Black Women, Two Bridgeport Police Detectives Placed on Leave The two Black women, Brenda Lee Rawls, 53, and Lauren Smith-Fields, 23, died on the same day: Dec. 12, 2021, in separate incidents. The Chief Medical Examiner in Bridgeport has not determined a cause of death for Rawls. Rawls was close to her family by text and by phone and informed them she was to visit a male acquaintance.

When she was non-responsive two days later the family became concerned.

By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Correspondent Two Bridgeport, Connecticut, police detectives are now on administrative leave after public attention that spurred attention from the media and brought scrutiny surrounding the deaths of two Black women.

The two Black women, Brenda Lee Rawls, 53, and Lauren Smith-Fields, 23, died on the same day: Dec. 12, 2021, in separate incidents. The Chief Medical Examiner in Bridgeport has not determined a cause of death for Rawls. Rawls was close to her family by text and by phone and informed them she was to visit a male acquaintance. When she was non-responsive two days later the family became concerned.

Lauren Smith-Fields, was in contact with a man she met on the dating app Bumble. Smith-Fields was found dead in her apartment after that date. That man, who is 37 and white, called 911 on Dec. 12 but it’s unclear if police contacted him for questioning in Smith-Fields’ death.

The medical examiner said on January 31 that Smith-Fields’ death was an accident related to “acute intoxication.”

An attorney for Smith-Fields’ family, Darnell Crosland, has indicated that the family intends to sue the city of Bridgeport over what he described as the police department’s “racially insensitive” handling of Smith-Fields’ case.

In reaction to growing criticism of the lack of investigation on the part of police, Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim extended condolences to the families of Smith-Fields and Rawls in a statement on January 30.

Ganim also said he was planning to work with the police chief to “make appropriate changes here in Bridgeport now for our department’s policies and practices regarding notifying family members of a death.”

The news of the two police detectives being placed on administrative laeve gives an indication that the cases of Rawls and Smith-Fields will receive more attention and scrutiny.

Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent journalist and the host of the podcast BURKEFILE. She is a political analyst who appears regularly on #RolandMartinUnfiltered. She may be contacted at LBurke007@gmail.com and on twitter at @ LVBurke

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Note to Pres. Biden: Build Local Media Back With Real Dollars, Not Tax Credits Dr. John Warren Special to California Black Media Partners When the Build Back Better Act passed the House of Representatives last year, there was some excitement about a provision in it authorizing a payroll tax credit for local news organizations. If the bill had not died in the U.S Senate last month, it would have provided tax savings for local media outlets amounting to nearly $1.7 billion over 10 years.

Supporters of the bill in the U.S Congress have vowed to bring it up again this year with the hope of funding a range of social, economic, education health and national security priorities.

Researchers at the University of North Carolina Hussman School of Media and Journalism found that there are at least 200 counties in the U.S. lacking a local newspaper and the Pew Research Center reported a decline from 71,000 journalism positions in 2008 to 31,000 in 2020, a 57 % drop. The dismantling of local news reporting has diminished its role in providing important public oversight that holds our government accountable; promotes fairness, honesty, equity and justice; and preserves the integrity of our democracy.

So, the decline in local papers is real and disturbing. But

those pushing a payroll tax credit for media outlets as the answer to the problem are way off the mark. The legislation and the discussion around it miss a very important point concerning small community newspapers, in general, and Black newspapers in particular, which have now been in existence for195 years.

Many of our small local newspaper businesses operate at a loss. We do not need a tax credit. We have a hard time making payroll. As a result, most small newspapers hire journalists as independent contractors because they can’t afford payroll taxes and benefits. So, how would a payroll tax credit benefit us?

The solution for helping cash-strapped media outlets, and, by extension, solving the crisis facing local media businesses across the country, requires generating sufficient revenues that would allow us to hire journalists and other staff either on payroll or as independent contractors.

If the President and the Congress really want to help small newspapers, which have declined from 5,000 community newspapers a few decades ago to less than 2,000 today, there is fix that can be a win-win for all those concerned.

The President should issue an executive order requiring all bids for government contracts under the Build Back Better Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure

Investment and Jobs Act) to adhere to Title V of the U.S. Code’s Administrative Procedures Act, which requires the publication of “Notice” under due process. Those notices must also be inclusively published in local newspapers as a mandate so that small businesses and independent contractors are aware when government contracts are announced, allowing them to compete in the procurement process.

The publication of such notices in local newspapers would bring both awareness and dollars to the communities of Main Street. Those dollars would help local newspapers hire journalists in a way far more meaningful than tax credits to people who already can’t afford payrolls.

The President could make such an executive order so inclusive that the benefit would be far reaching and felt immediately.

Perhaps Vice President Kamala Harris, who is from California and familiar with the Black Press, and Mr. Cedric Richmond, Domestic Policy Advisor to the President from New Orleans, might be helpful in making the case for such an executive order.

Dr. John E. Warren is the Publisher of The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint newspaper (Courtesy Photo)

President Biden Confirms he Will Select a Black Woman for the U.S. Supreme Court

On February 25, 2020, as Biden’s campaign for the presidency was in serious trouble, he said during a debate that “I’m looking forward to making sure there’s a Black woman on the Supreme Court, to make sure we in fact get every representation.”

(Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

At the White House before Breyer spoke, the President said, “I have made no decision except one. The person I will nominate will be a person of extraordinary qualifications, character, experience and integrity and that person will be the first Black woman ever nominated to the United States Supreme Court. It’s long overdue in my opinion.

I made that commitment during my campaign for President and I will keep that commitment.”

By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Correspondent With the retirement of Associate Justice Stephen Breyer,

83, the oldest serving member of the nation’s highest court, President Biden has a unique opportunity to make a historic pick. On January 27, President Biden confirmed who he would select for the high court.

“The person I nominate to replace Justice Breyer will be someone with extraordinary qualifications, character, experience, and integrity. And they will be the first Black woman nominated to the United States Supreme Court,” the President’s twitter account proclaimed in virtually the same words he used standing five feet from retiring Associate Justice Stephen Breyer in the White House.

At the White House before Breyer spoke, the President said, “I have made no decision except one. The person I will nominate will be a person of extraordinary qualifications, character, experience and integrity and that person will be the first Black woman ever nominated to the United States Supreme Court. It’s long overdue in my opinion. I made that commitment during my campaign for President and I will keep that commitment.”

On February 25, 2020, as Biden’s campaign for the

presidency was in serious trouble, he said during a debate that “I’m looking forward to making sure there’s a Black woman on the Supreme Court, to make sure we in fact get every representation.”

With that promise confirmed and history about to be made, many are focused on who that historic selection will be.

The names widely mentioned to replace Associate Justice Breyer are Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, 51, of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Justice Leondra Kruger, 45, a justice on the California Supreme Court since 2014, and J. Michelle Childs, 55, who is on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina.

President Biden has set the timetable for historic Supreme Court selection for February.

Lauren Victoria Burke is an independent journalist and the host of the podcast BURKEFILE. She is a political analyst who appears regularly on #RolandMartinUnfiltered. She may be contacted at LBurke007@gmail.com and on twitter at @ LVBurke

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Kern County’s HCV (Section 8) Waiting List Is Now Open

By Victoria Rodgers South Kern Sol For the first time in a decade, the Housing Authority of the County of Kern (HA) has opened the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Waiting List. The program—commonly known as Section 8—provides rental assistance vouchers to lowincome households.

“Vouchers provide critically needed rental assistance for Kern County families. With these vouchers, participating families will only need to pay 30 percent of their income towards their monthly rent,” said HA Assistant Executive Director Heather Kimmel. “The HA then pays a housing subsidy directly to their landlord to cover the family’s remaining rent costs.”

One goal of this program is to help reduce the rent-burdens that Kern County families may be facing.

“Ideally, you wouldn’t want to pay more than 40 percent of your income towards rent,” Kimmel stated during a Facebook Live interview with Kern Sol News. “The less of your income that goes towards rent, the more stable your household is financially.”

Kimmel goes on to explain that paying more than 40 percent of your income towards rent leaves you with less money

for food, clothes, and other necessities. Money for entertainment activities and hobbies would also be cut due to overpaying for housing.

“There’s a lot of studies that point to the connection between someone being overly rent burdened and very negative impacts for that household. It’s linked to increases in domestic violence.

It’s linked to increases in children doing poorly in school,” stated Kimmel. “So, we really know that having affordable rent not only financially helps you, but it helps the whole family on so many different levels.”

Kimmel continued by saying this: “We know that sometimes people either can’t increase their income, or they’re facing situations in their life where their income has been reduced for some reason. We’ve seen a lot of that during the pandemic here. So the nice thing about a housing choice voucher program is that it’s that safety net that helps you pay your rent in a time where maybe you can’t afford all of it.”

The HA is expecting around 20,000 individuals to apply for the HCV Program this year and will issue about 400 over the course of the next year. Due to the high demand of the program,

most applicants will experience a long wait.

HCV recipients will be randomly selected each month from the eligible Waiting List applicants. Applications are selected in a lottery-fashion, where each eligible applicant will have an equal chance of being selected. The selection is not based on the date and time an application is received and applicants are encouraged to apply anytime that is most convenient to them during the application window.

During the random selection of HCV recipients each month, preference may be given to applicants who: ▪ a person involuntarily displaced due to natural disaster, governmental action, avoiding reprisals, and/or victims of hate crimes ▪ veterans, servicemen and/or servicewomen ▪ homeless individuals and families Residents of Kern County are given preference over applicants from other communities.

In addition to the reopening of the Waiting List, the HA is now adopting a new, annual process for HCV Waiting List applications.

“During the time when the list was closed, we would receive lots of phone calls from families that were experiencing that hardship for the first time. And the program wasn’t even available to them; they had no ability to even apply for it,” Kimmel revealed when asked about the policy change. “So we just decided that it would be a better practice to open the wait list up every year as we know that people situations change over time. It didn’t make sense to us to have a list that was closed for 10 years when we know that there’s people in our community that needed to apply for it during that period.”

With this change in policy, when the wait list opens up year, new interested renters will be able to apply. Each new year will create a new list.

The HCV Program Waiting List opened at 10 a.m. on January 28 and will remain open until 5 p.m. on February 28, giving interested renters a 30-day window to apply.

Interested renters are now being directed to the HA Portal to register for an account and submit their applications.

Applications will only be accepted online.

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Kegley Institute of Ethics Hosting Symposium on Mass Incarceration Symposium among several public events being held by institute this spring

“Mental Health and Wellness is Necessary” Did you know that in 2019, suicide was the second leading cause of death among Blacks or African Americans who were between the ages of 15-24? (hhs.gov) That is a fact that needs to be taken into consideration. Mental health and wellness is not something that is always talked about in the Black or African American community, however it is something that needs to be destigmatized. You matter and your mental health matters. It’s

okay not to be okay and there is help. Therapy is just a safe space for you to be able to talk about your feelings, challenges, and emotions and be transparent and get the help, support, and guidance that you need to process those today! Don’t wait, however choose you and make your mental and health and wellness a priority.

California State University, Bakersfield’s Kegley Institute of Ethics is shining a spotlight on the impacts of incarceration by hosting the first Humanities Beyond Bars Symposium.

The symposium is being held April 7 and 8 in partnership with CSUB’s Historical Research Center and Project Rebound.

It is part of the broader Humanities Beyond Bars initiative, which includes public programming on the impacts of mass incarceration as well as an oral history program featuring the stories of formerly incarcerated students, faculty and staff in the CSU system.

The symposium is one of several in-person and virtual events being held throughout the spring semester by the institute.

Chris Livingston, director of the Historical Research Center, said the symposium and oral history program is “especially significant as it gives voice to those that have been pushed to the margins of society. This project allows those voices to be heard and provides historical documentation that will be forever preserved for future generations.”

The Humanities Beyond Bars Symposium will include multiple guest speakers. Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, creators of the award-winning “Ear Hustle” podcast, will be the featured speakers for the Charles W. Kegley Memorial Lecture on April 7 and will participate in a moderated conversation in the Dorè Theater titled “Ear Hustle: Stories of Life In and Beyond Prison.”

On April 8, James King, campaign manager for the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, will provide a lecture titled “Understanding Prison Abolition in Practice: Reentry and Community” in the Walter W. Stiern Library.

“It is important that that our keynote speakers are formerly incarcerated persons themselves,” Dr. Burroughs said. “Ethically and epistemically, I think it’s essential to have insights from people who have experienced incarceration firsthand and to listen and learn directly from their lived expertise.”

The symposium will also include several workshops for formerly incarcerated students, faculty and staff from across the CSU system, as well as for local activists and community members.

They will be delivered by staff from Project Rebound, Defy Ventures and the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and will focus on the topics of entrepreneurship, women’s leadership in higher education and supporting formerly incarcerated persons’ reentry into society.

“I’m hoping they’ll gain some inspiration, pride and selfconfidence and take away some concrete skill sets through these workshops,” Dr. Burroughs said.

The Humanities Beyond Bars Symposium is being funded by the Kegley Institute of Ethics through grants from California Humanities and the Whiting Foundation.

Dr. Burroughs said the goal behind the symposium is not only to spark conversation about the impacts of mass incarceration but also to foster community-building and collaboration opportunities for activists, community members and currently and formerly incarcerated persons.

The symposium will also introduce more of the public to

the initiative’s oral history collection.

Here is the schedule for the rest of the spring events being held by the institute. For in-person events, all non-CSUB affiliated guests will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours of the event.

Feb. 10: Public Philosophy, Education, and Social Justice lecture, featuring Dr. Briana Toole, Dr. Dr. Sol Neely, Dr. Kyle Robertson, and Adam Blazej. The event is free and open to the public. It starts at 4 p.m. via Zoom.

Feb. 11: KIE Ethics Across the Curriculum Faculty Presentations, 1 p.m. via Zoom for CSUB faculty only.

Feb. 17: Black History Month Ethics in Leadership: A Conversation with NaTesha Johnson, 6 p.m. via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public.

Feb. 18: KIE Faculty Colloquia Series: Dr. Amin Malekmohammadi, “Incorporating Ethics in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Classroom.” This event is open to CSUB faculty and staff only and will be held at 12 p.m. in classroom 1108 of the Humanities office building.

Feb. 22: Ethics in Film: AlphaGo, co-hosted by KIE and CSUB School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering. This students-only event will be held at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

March 3: KIE Community Colloquia Series: Dr. Amy Reed-Sandoval (University of Nevada), “Intimate Boundaries: Toward a Feminist Theory of Borders.” This lecture is free and open to the public and will be held at 6 p.m. in the Dezember Reading Room of the Walter W. Stiern Library.

March 15: KIE Community Colloquia Series: Dr. Jennifer Morton (University of Pennsylvania), “Moving Up Without Losing Your Way.” This lecture is free and open to the public and will be held at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

March 26: Wendy Wayne Day of Service, 8 a.m. Advance registration is required. The location and information about how to sign up will be announced soon.

April 7: 36th Charles W. Kegley Memorial Lecture: Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, “Ear Hustle: Stories of Life In and Beyond Prison.” This event is free and open to the public and will be held at 6 p.m. in the Dorè Theater.

April 8: Humanities Beyond Bars Symposium: James King, “Understanding Prison Abolition in Practice: Reentry and Community.” This lecture is free and open to the public and will be held at 12 p.m. in the Dezember Reading Room of the Walter W. Stiern Library.

April 19: Kaiser Permanente Bioethics and Medical Humanities Speaker Series: Dr. Michael Méndez (UC Irvine), “Tainted Grapes, Tainted Lungs: Extreme Wildfire Impacts to Undocumented Latino/a and Indigenous Migrants.” This lecture is free and open to the public and will be held at 6 p.m. via Zoom.

April 29: KIE Student Fellow Presentations at 12 p.m. in classroom 1108 in the Humanities office building. This event is for CSUB faculty, staff and students only.

For more information about these events or the Kegley Institute of Ethics, visit their website.

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