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Celebrating Black History Month In The Spotlight: Emeritus Pastor, Curtis H. Richardson

By Darlene L. Williams Contributing Writer BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—For generations upon generations, the black church has been a place of strength, stability, and faith. And, the black pastor respected as being the mouthpiece of God and viewed as the connecting entity between divinity and humanity. The role of a pastor has been and remains highly esteemed, respected, and appreciated within the black community.

The Bakersfield News Observer (BNO) was privileged to sit with one such person, Emeritus Pastor, Curtis H. Richardson.

While he has retired from his role as Pastor; one could not shake the feeling that by being in his presence was indeed equivalent to sitting “in heavenly places”. Pastor Richardson, 83, did not show up in a robe or ministerial collar, but rather his presence alone commanded a type of respect that could not be denied.

He seemed to be robed in a kind of humility that is becoming increasingly obsolete.

In observance of Black History Month, the Bakersfield News Observer honors Pastor Richardson’s contribution and dedication to family, church, Kern County, and the African American culture.

In this week’s final edition of, IN THE SPOTLIGHT, the BNO joined Richardson and his wife, Mrs. Joyce Richardson, for an in-person Q & A interview, at Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery.

The soft-spoken pastor began to share with BNO a wealth of history, memories, and events that he vividly remembered. A sparkle of light seemed to dance in his eyes every time he shared memories of his early days of singing, or just singing in general.

The BNO shines the spotlight on Pastor Richardson by sharing a portion of his journey and rich history.

BNO: What is your name and age?

A: Curtis H. Richardson. The middle initial is H. I’m 83 years old.

BNO: Tell me something about yourself, your history, or profession.

A: The Lord gave me the talent to sing. We always had a piano at the house and many of my older siblings could play. My mother said that whenever one of them were playing the piano, I would always try to sing a song called, “Farther Along” and when I got to the part that says, “All by and by”, she said I would say, “All bob-be--by”, at 4-years old! Richardson laughed out loudly as he recalled that memory. I have a long-long history as a singer.

I started singing when I was “knee high to a duck”[laughs]. There were seventeen of us, ten boys and seven girls.

My father pastored a church in Texarkana, Texas. Of course, my older brothers and sisters had kind of got up and got out, but there was a young group coming on [Richardson and his younger siblings].

We sang for a long time in a Quartet and even had a radio broadcast, there in Texas. We sang with groups like The Humming Bees and others. The name of our group was The Silver Tones and later on, we became known as the Richardson Brothers. My family was a family of singers and musicians. Before we left Texas, we sang all around the community there.

My father moved us to California in 1953. We were fortunate enough to join the Bakersfield Singers Association (BSA); in fact, we were 1 of 3 groups, The Richardson Brothers, The Zion Singers, and The Lane Sisters (aka The Golden Echoes) to be formed in the infancy of the Bakersfield Singers Association by, President John Nichols, in 1961.

Richardson began to name gospel groups that appeared at the BSA,” The Jackson Southernaires, Joe Ligon and the Mighty Clouds of Joy; we had them all at the association, (meaning BSA),

Mary Frances Berry, author and professor of history and Africana Studies

as we celebrate past and current reparations efforts!”

Moore, a Los Angeles native, is an attorney and activist whose scholarship and work has focused on the study of reparations.

On Feb. 23, the committee members and guest speakers will revisit the origins of Black History Month, followed by a commemoration of past and current reparations movements that have fought for restitution from the government for formerly enslaved Black people in the United States.

Chad Brown, a member of the National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants – Los Angeles, will speak to the panel during the segment of the program recognizing current reparations movements.

“Sending *special* Congratulations to @Chad_Boogie @ NAASDLA on his selection testify to the CA Reparations Task Force on Wed 2/23 (between 3pm & 4pm) in recognition of current efforts at reparations,” tweeted the Coalition for a Just and Equitable California.

During the second half of the first day, the panel will host historian, attorney and University of Pennsylvania professor Mary Frances Berry. She will lead a discussion titled “Recognizing Current Efforts at Reparations” discussion.

Berry is the author of “My Face is Black Is True: Callie House and the Struggle for Ex-Slave Reparations.” The book tells the story of a formerly enslaved woman named Callie House who spearheaded a movement for reparations for the descendants of enslaved Black people 70 years before the Civil Rights Movement.

A widowed washerwoman from Nashville and mother of five, House (1861-1928) fought for African American Union soldiers to get pensions denied them, strategically targeting $68 million generated in taxes on seized cotton from Confederacy states.

On Feb. 24, the members of the task force are scheduled to hold a discussion focused on eligibility.

The nine-member panel will also vote on operational details of the project as outlined in Assembly Bill (AB) 3121, the law that authorized the task force.

The same day, the task force’s Advisory Committee Members: Moore, Jovan Lewis, who is chair of the Department of Geography at UC Berkeley, and a representative from the California Department of Justice will discuss how the task force will employ expert consultants to assist with their work.

Each day, the first action on the task force agenda is an hour devoted to public comment. Each speaker will be allowed three minutes to speak.

In 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the state’s historic reparations task force bill into law. It was authored by California’s current Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber when she was a member of the Assembly representing the 79th District in the San Diego area.

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel Ditches Old Name

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel will be called The Beacon Grand in the latest attempt in the Bay Area to rename streets and landmarks after the slave-trading explorer.

For 94 years the hotel, famous for the Beefeater doormen who greet tourists and passersby on the sidewalk by Union Square, paid tribute to Francis Drake, the first English sea captain to circumnavigate the globe in the 1500s.

But he also participated in slaving voyages to Africa, and the use of his name came under scrutiny as the Black Lives Matter movement prompted a nationwide reexamination of place names and monuments with ties to racism.

A school district in San Anselmo, north of San Francisco, voted last year to rename Sir Francis Drake Hotel to honor Archie Williams, a Black Olympic gold medalist and World War II veteran. Fairfax, a town in Marin County, also renamed a stretch of the 43-mile-long Sir Francisco Drake Boulevard to Coastal Miwok Trail.

The 416-room hotel, which has been shuttered since the onset of the pandemic, is scheduled to reopen this spring following a makeover of interior elements. A spokeswoman for the Northview Hotel Group, which purchased the hotel last year for about $157 million, told The San Francisco Chronicle the rebranding of the hotel will preserve components of the property’s past.

“Everything was done with so much thought for such an iconic property,” Leah Goldstein said. “We are not just changing the name and then quickly changing everything about the hotel. It is all much more intentional than that.”

‘Atlanta’ to End with Season 4

he said. “I understand that most of them have passed. You see, we’re practically all in the same age bracket. I just thank God that he has preserved me for some reason. All of my siblings are gone now except for me and one brother, who’s older than I am.

BNO: The pandemic has had a devastating effect on the world as a whole; how has the pandemic impacted you?

A: It has impacted me in ways to be more grateful and observant and in giving me more time to interact with the LORD, you know. My wife and I pastored Open Door C.O.G.I.C for 42 years (1974-2016). We started interacting with other churches, and have permanently joined Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C. We are Continued on page A10

Calif. Reparations Task Force: This Week’s Mtg Will Honor Movement’s History Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media The California Task Force to Study and Development Reparations Proposal for African Americans is holding its seventh meeting this week.

During the two-day virtual conference, the task force will pay homage to Black History Month as well as African American heroes who initiated the fight for reparations – and kept it alive over the years -- in the United States.

“Happy Black History Month! The first-in-the-nation California Reparations Task Force meets again on Wed-Thurs Feb 23-24,” tweeted Kamilah Moore, chair of the task force. “Join us

Take One!

This week’s meeting will be accessible by video and teleconference. For more information on the task force, visit the California Department of Justice website.

LOS ANGELES (AP) – There won’t be a long wait for the fourth season of FX’s “Atlanta,” but it will be its last.

The Emmy-winning series created by Donald Glover, which begins its third season March 24, will be back in the fall to wrap up the story of Glover’s music manager Earn, rapper Paper Boi (Brian Tyree Henry) and their circle, FX said Thursday.

There was a big gap between season two, which concluded in May 2018, and this season because of scheduling conflicts that delayed production, FX said previously. But the final two seasons have both been shot.

On Thursday, Glover said he has no regrets about wrapping the series.

“To be honest, I wanted to end it after season two,” he said during a Q&A with TV critics. “Death is natural...when the conditions are ripe for something, they happen, and when the conditions aren’t right for it, they don’t happen.”

“I feel like the story was always supposed to be what it was,” Glover said.

The upcoming 10-episode season is set largely in Europe, with Earn, Alfred aka Paper Boi, Darius (LaKeith Stanfield) and Van (Zazie Beetz) on tour. Episodes will be available on Hulu after debuting on FX, with past seasons also on the streaming service.

North Carolina State Removes ‘Dixie” from Alma Mater RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees has decided to remove the word “Dixie’’ from its alma mater because of its Confederate connotation.

The board voted Friday to change the wording of the first line of the song. “Where the winds of Dixie softly blow’’ will be replaced by “Where the Southern winds so softly blow.’’

WNCN-TV reports that a letter from Chancellor Randy Woodson said the song was originally written in the 1920s and the word “Dixie’’ has been part of the song since 1925.

“The University and the larger society have changed substantially in the last 100 years. A growing number of students, faculty, staff and alumni have expressed concerns about the word ‘Dixie’ in our Alma Mater and see it as contrary to NC State’s vision, values and goals,” Woodson wrote in his letter.

Woodson said the university has the responsibility to “continually educate ourselves and those who pass through our doors to unite against intolerance, model inclusivity, and advance the dignity and power of diversity.’’

Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes to Host Oscars

Chad Brown, member of the National Assembly of American Slavery Descendants, Los Angeles (The Los Standard)

LOS ANGELES (AP) – After three years without a host, the Oscars are reportedly making up for lost time with three hosts for this year’s awards: Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes are in final talks to host the 94th Academy Awards, the trade publication Variety reported Monday.

Reports say that each actor will be responsible for one hour of the three-hour broadcast, airing live on ABC on March 27. Neither the academy nor representatives for Schumer, Hall and Sykes immediately responded to request for comment by The Associated Press. The hosts will be confirmed Tuesday morning on “Good Morning America.’’

“Girls Trip’’ producer Will Packer is producing this year’s ceremony. Hall has been in several of Packer’s movies, including “Think Like a Man’’ and “Little.’’

The show is hoping to rebound from the dismal viewership of last year’s broadcast, which was both an all-time low and the norm for pandemic-era awards shows. In addition to bringing back starry hosts and bumping the best picture nominees to a set ten, the Academy is also hoping to spike interest through social media voting for a “fan favorite’’ movie that will be announced during the show, as well as a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles for the ceremony.

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The GOP Takes Aim at D.C. Statehood and Home Rule as Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Fights Back

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Longtime Democratic District of Columbia Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton has condemned attacks on her city by Republicans who now want to strip the nation’s capital of Home Rule.

“Representative Clyde literally wants the federal government to resume running D.C. as a colony,” Rep. Norton said.

Republican Georgia Rep. Andrew Clyde, a member of the House Oversight Committee, counts among those leading a GOP contingent seeking to repeal the District of Columbia’s Home Rule Act. Clyde and others have been critical of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration, claiming that crime, homelessness, and open drug use are out of control in the nation’s capital.

The GOP lawmakers also cited Mayor Bowser’s indoor vaccine mandate, which she’s since rolled back.

“While I’m glad our intention of repealing D.C.’s Home Rule Act was heard loud and clear, the problems facing our nation’s capital city extend far beyond medical tyranny,” Rep. Clyde contended.

“Make no mistake, this was not an empty threat; legislation is coming to restore Congress’ Article I Section 8 Constitutional duty ‘to exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District’ and to properly manage D.C.’s affairs.

“In the near future, we will free Washington D.C. from the failed experiment of so-called ‘Home Rule,’ and we will return our nation’s capital to the American people after the Democrats’ almost 50-year reign of terror and failed leadership,” Rep. Clyde continued.

With the midterm elections in November, Republicans are positioned to retake the U.S. House and Senate, and killing any hopes of D.C. statehood.

“Rep. Clyde wants to take away the limited self-government the nearly 700,000 D.C. residents, a majority of whom are minorities, have had for the last 50 years and give absolute power over D.C. to Congress and, presumably, to congressionally or presidentially appointed administrators,” Rep. Norton stated.

Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) With the midterm elections in November, Republicans are positioned to retake the U.S. House and Senate, and killing any hopes of D.C. statehood.

“At a time when we are having unprecedented success on our D.C. statehood bill, we will continue to move forward, not go back. We will defeat his anti-democratic efforts.”

President Richard Nixon signed the Home Rule Act into law, and the measure gives D.C. an elected chief executive (mayor) and legislature (Council).

Rep. Norton pointed out that, in signing the statement on Home Rule, Nixon wrote, “One of the major goals of this Administration is to place responsibility for local functions under local control and to provide local governments with the authority

and resources they need to serve their communities effectively.”

Nixon’s statement continued: “The measure I sign today represents a significant step in achieving this goal in the city of Washington. It will give the people of the District of Columbia the right to elect their own city officials and to govern themselves in local affairs.”

“As the Nation approaches the 200th anniversary of its founding, it is particularly appropriate to assure those persons who live in our Capital City rights and privileges which have long been enjoyed by most of their countrymen. But the measure I

sign today does more than create machinery for the election of local officials. It also broadens and strengthens the structure of the city government to enable it to deal more effectively with its responsibilities.”

D.C. remains deprived of voting representation in Congress and full self-government, which Rep. Norton called undemocratic.

“Statehood is the remedy,” she declared.

“Congress has the constitutional authority to grant D.C. statehood. D.C. has a larger population than two states, pays more federal taxes than 21 states, pays more federal taxes per capita than any state, has a larger budget than 12 states, has a larger gross domestic product than 17 states, has a triple-A bond rating, and federal funds constitute a smaller percentage of its budget than the percentage of total state revenue.”

Severe Drought has Brought on Near Catastrophic Hunger in the Horn of Africa An estimated 13 million are facing severe in the region.

Stacy M. Brown hunger mostly because of droughts that By NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The United Nations World Food Program is appealing to the have afflicted the Horn of Africa, and world for at least $327 million to care for the urgent needs of 4.5 those in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia million people over the next six months and help communities better-equipped to deal with extreme climate shocks. are experiencing droughts not seen in become An estimated 13 million are facing severe hunger mostly more than 40 years. UN officials contend because of droughts that have afflicted the Horn of Africa, and in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are experiencing droughts that malnutrition rates also have soared those not seen in more than 40 years.

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UN officials contend that malnutrition rates also have soared in the region.

People in South Sudan, Yemen, and the northern parts of Ethiopia and Nigeria, are especially at risk, according to the Hunger Hotspots report, published jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

The report calls for action to “prevent starvation, death and the total collapse of livelihoods” as more and more people slide towards catastrophic hunger.

“As humanitarian actors, we are faced with overwhelming challenges. We must scale up operations in challenging conditions, we must sustain critical assistance in complex crises, and we must be prepared to respond quickly to sudden disruptions and unexpected emergencies,” Margot van der Velden, the U.N. World Food Programme’s director of emergencies, said in the report.

The troubling record notes that the primary drivers of hunger include conflict, climate, and economic challenges.

According to the report, “many of the people that the U.N. World Food Programme and FAO support are fleeing conflict and have been forced to abandon their land, homes and jobs in countries such as the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Myanmar, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and the Central Sahel region.”

Weather extremes such as heavy rains, tropical storms, hurricanes, flooding and drought continue to wreak havoc in most vulnerable countries, making life particularly hard in places such as Afghanistan, Angola, Haiti and Syria, the report continued.

“Three consecutive failed rainy seasons have decimated crops and caused abnormally high livestock deaths,” the agency

— which won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize — said in a statement.

“Shortages of water and pasture are forcing families from their homes and leading to increased conflict between communities.”

More forecasts of below-average rainfall raise the specter of worsened conditions in the coming months, the agency said.

Meanwhile, the economic challenges of the COVID-19

pandemic persist and are projected to continue to increase food prices and drive hunger.

Officials noted that, despite a brief decrease in mid-2021, world food prices have continuously risen since May 2020.

South Sudan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Yemen are identified as the four countries at risk of catastrophic hunger.

The troubling record notes that the primary drivers of hunger include conflict, climate, and economic challenges.

Supreme Court May End Affirmative Action at Universities “The filing from the office of US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar emphasized that lower US courts had extensively reviewed Harvard’s racial admissions practices and found them sufficiently limited to meet Supreme Court precedent as they furthered the school’s interest in campus diversity,” CNN reported. rpt:

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Supreme Court said it will reconsider race-based affirmative action in college admissions.

The Monday, January 24, announcement could eliminate campus practices that have widely benefitted African American and Hispanic students.

Policies at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina are at the heart of the issue that the court has agreed to consider.

A student’s race counts among the criteria used to decide who enters class at those institutions.

The Department of Justice urged the justices to reject the case against Harvard.

“The filing from the office of US Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar emphasized that lower US courts had extensively reviewed Harvard’s racial admissions practices and found them sufficiently limited to meet Supreme Court precedent as they furthered the school’s interest in campus diversity,” CNN reported.

Admissions practices that take a students’ race into account were first upheld in a 1978 Supreme Court decision and reaffirmed in 2003. Such practices have reportedly boosted the The Department of Justice late had urged the justices to reject the case against Harvard. (Photo: admission of Black and Latino students for decades. iStockphoto / NNPA)

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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Wallace Grudgingly Relives 2020 Turmoil in New Netflix Doc

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) – “It wasn't a hoax. It was real.”

That's what former FBI supervisory agent Stanley Ruffin tells viewers in “RACE: Bubba Wallace,” a Netflix docuseries that chronicles the only Black driver at NASCAR's top level and his professional rise and personal role in social justice issues. The series is targeted to a non-NASCAR audience unfamiliar with Wallace's emergence or the facts surrounding the noose found in his garage stall at an Alabama track.

Wallace had successfully called on NASCAR to ban the Confederate flag at its events in June 2020. Two weeks later, NASCAR told Wallace a noose had been discovered in his assigned stall at Talladega Superspeedway.

The incident occurred at the height of a national racial reckoning following the murders of Black men George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery. Wallace felt compelled to take a public position for the first time in his life _ he was 26 years old, NASCAR's only fulltime Black driver, and although he drove for icon Richard Petty, Wallace was an underperformer seeking his first career Cup Series win.

The FBI investigated and determined the noose had been in that garage stall for months, since the unit had last been used.

Wallace was not the victim of a hate crime.

He faced national ridicule _ thenPresident Donald Trump accused Wallace of perpetrating a hoax _ even though Wallace did not discover the noose or even see it.

Wallace was accused of orchestrating the entire incident to boost his career.

“Mr. Wallace had nothing to do with the placement of that noose,” Ruffin, who led the investigation, says in the docuseries that debuts Tuesday, two days after the season-opening Daytona 500.

The six-episode series directed by Erik Parker documents Wallace's life and ultimate shift into a change agent willing to use his voice and platform. Wallace wanted a show _ he had asked for Netflix to create something like its “Drive to Survive” behind-the-scenes Formula One show _ to chronicle his first year driving for 23XI Racing.

Wallace learned the project had to include his tumultuous 2020.

“I just wanted to go race,” Wallace said. He told The Associated Press that “I was a pain in the ass,” to Parker as the director tried to focus on 2020.

Wallace exploded in exposure and pulled in millions of dollars in new sponsorship during 2020 and he parlayed it into the job of a lifetime. The funding helped Denny Hamlin and Michael Jordan launch 23XI, and Wallace wanted to chronicle what he believed was his best chance to earn his first career Cup victory.

“I wanted that to be documented,” Wallace told AP. “And I wanted people to see what it takes

to be successful at this level and how hard it is... I wanted to showcase what it's like inside the mind of me going into these races.

“But, the other side of that is the off-track stuff. How Bubba Wallace got his household name off the racetrack was everything from 2020. That was Erik's path, he wanted to capture the history

side of things and I am focused on the racing side. It created an interesting dynamic there.”

Parker relies on Wallace in “RACE” to recount the emotional rollercoaster of Talladega, from the discovery of the noose to Wallace earning his first career victory 15 months later at the same track.

NASCAR President Steve Phelps alerted Wallace to the noose, and the driver included his estranged father among the first phone calls made. Their relationship has been strained since his

parents' 2016 divorce, a theme touched upon as the possible root of Wallace's admitted struggles with depression.

“They found a noose,” Wallace recounted telling his father.

“You got a gun?” Wallace said Darrell Wallace Sr.

replied.

“No.” “You need to get one.”

Parker told AP he found asking Wallace to relive 2020 conflicted with how Wallace lives.

“It seems like his mantra is moving forward, moving forward, moving forward,” said Parker, who added t hat he felt compelled to accurately document what was “such a traumatic time, not just for Bubba, but for the country.”

“I can see where somebody like Bubba, he was trying in his mind to move on to the next day, he's already gone past that,” Parker told AP. “So getting him back, it always felt like dragging him back to the past, while he's running to the future. It wasn't all easy, but it was an important endeavor.”

That was Wallace's attitude Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway, where he deflected questions about his race.

He's still the only Black driver at NASCAR's top level, but 34-year-old Jesse Iwuji, a lieutenant commander in the Navy Reserve, will become the second fulltime Black driver this season with plans to run in the second-tier Xfinity Series.

Iwuji co-owns his team alongside Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, who enters NASCAR a year after Jordan and entertainer Pitbull joined the ownership ranks.

Floyd Mayweather has a car that will attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500, as does NY Racing, a team owned

by Black entrepreneur John Cohen.

When the season opens Sunday with the Daytona 500, Cup Series race director Jusan Hamilton will become the first Black race director in the long history of NASCAR's biggest event.

McDonalds, one of Wallace's sponsors, announced a streetwear line Wednesday in collaboration with the driver and 23XI. Proceeds from the 10-piece collection will benefit the 23XI Speed Institute, a development program focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in motorsports.

Hamlin said the McDonalds line is part of 23XI's desire to push boundaries and beyond the NASCAR norm _ a directive from Jordan himself.

“I think it was very important for our team in general to just be different,” Hamlin said. “I guarantee that this drop of this special (McDonalds) collection will get eaten up very, very quickly, probably by the younger demographic, and next thing you know you have people wearing NASCAR gear again.”

Mother-Daughter Duo Launches Selfie Studio in Virginia

By JESSICA NOLTE Daily Press NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) – Say cheese!

A mother and daughter duo launched the Peninsula's first selfie studio earlier this month with the hope of spreading smiles and creativity throughout Hampton Roads.

The studio features 32 decorated cubes with themes inspired by everything from entertainment _ such as the movie Mean Girls and the popular show Squid Game _ to a classic Rubik's Cube. Some of the cubes are permanent fixtures while others, such as those featuring a Valentine's Day theme, will rotate.

Each cube has a ring light and phone mount for taking selfies. Staff members are on hand to help with taking photos too.

“I would like to just dispel the myth that family can't work together,” Tawana Randolph said. “We have had a huge amount of fun and we look forward to a huge amount of success building this business.”

Randolph said her daughter Chelsea Haskins came up with the studio name – Say Cheezz! Selfie Studio – and her husband and son designed the logo.

Randolph and Haskins started kicking around the idea for the studio about a year ago, and by summer they'd incorporated their business.

The two women worked together to brainstorm the ideas for their themed photo cubes, and did the painting and wallpapering themselves. When they couldn't find props they wanted, they made their own.

The backdrops are a product of their creativity, but there's no right way to take a selfie in the studio.

They see the business as a judgment-free space for others to showcase their own creativity whether it comes in the form of a selfie or video.

Although they just opened this month, they've already had customers ranging from 2 to 85 years old.

“We decided to come to Newport News because we just

saw some areas and some youth that may need some positive role models and positive activities,” Randolph said.

They're planning to bring in DJs and host theme nights.

They're also in the works of partnering with local organizations that provide support for young people.

“We have a very close-knit family _ I'm very familyoriented,” Haskins said. “This is a family-run business and I think we're just opening our arms for a bigger hug around the community.”

Randolph, 48, said she was a single parent for a long time and she knows the importance of finding safe, fun and affordable places for children and teenagers to hang out. She wants Say Cheezz to be that place.

“Saying it will pay off doesn't always mean monetarily,” Randolph said. “Paying it forward comes in all different ways. If we can help to keep kids out of trouble that's just as gratifying as making the money.”

The studio isn't just for people in Newport News or on the Peninsula.

One of the cubes features street signs from major roads all around Hampton Roads. There's also a graffiti wall with the names of the seven cities and a 757 wall of fame that pays homage to athletes and celebrities from Hampton Roads.

The women currently live in Hampton, but they've lived in cities around the region and Haskins graduated from Norfolk State University in 2016.

They're hoping the spot in Newport News is just the beginning for Say Cheezz. Randolph says if there's enough interest, they hope to be able to build a second studio in Hampton or near Williamsburg.

The studio is open for general admission Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday tickets can be purchased online at www. saycheezzselfies.com/. A green screen and party rooms are available for rent by calling the studio at 757-527-2592 or emailing info(at)saycheezzselfies.com.

Super Bowl Has 101 Million TV Viewers Up From 2021

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) – The Super Bowl rebounded to draw an estimated 101.1 million television viewers who saw the Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals on a late-game drive, proving the dominance of football as an audience magnet.

The audience on NBC and Telemundo was a 6% increase over the 95.2 million TV viewers who saw the Tampa Bay Bucs crowned as champions in 2021, the Nielsen company said on Tuesday.

The ratings improvement for what is traditionally the most-watched event of the year was no surprise, given the run of terrific playoff games leading up to it. Viewership for the NFL’s divisional round was up 20% over last year, and the conference championships were up 10%, Nielsen said.

Besides the good games, a sense _ or hope _ that the coronavirus pandemic may be winding down might have

contributed to the increased audience, said Cole Strain, head of measurement for the research firm Samba TV. “We felt there was a little more freedom,” Strain said.

The halftime show starring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Mary K. Blige was also a hit, and NBC expressed hope that the game’s halo will kick-start ratings for the otherwise disappointing Winter Olympics in Beijing.

NBC said another 11.2 million people streamed this year’s game, putting the total audience at 112.3 million people. The audience for television and streaming combined is up 12.6% over last year.

For its hometown Bengals, Cincinnati had the highest audience share in the country, meaning the percentage of television viewers watching the game, Nielsen said. Los Angeles didn’t even make the top 10 markets.

The most-watched Super Bowl ever remains the 2015 game between New England and Seattle, which had 114.4 million

viewers. Last year’s slip gave rise to some thinking that the NFL wasn’t immune to the overall drop in audience that afflicts virtually all television programs, but this year the NFL defied that gravity.

Live television viewing in the last three months of 2021 was up over the previous year, and that can be attributed solely to football, Strain said.

Nielsen estimated that 103.4 million television viewers watched the Super Bowl halftime show, and Samba’s data illustrated how it is become an event in itself. Samba estimated that 379,000 households, or roughly more than a million people, tuned in for the halftime show and left after it was done. Another 1.2 million households, or more than 3 million people, tuned in first for the show and stayed for the game’s second half.

“This year was a very big standout in terms of the halftime show performers versus the last year,” Strain said. It was the first time rap artists took center stage at halftime.

As a result, Samba said the 15 most-watched commercials came either just before, during or just after the halftime show.

That represents a change from the time advertisers jockeyed to get their ads placed early in the game or, if they were feeling lucky, late in the fourth quarter to take advantage of a suspenseful finish.

Nielsen said 21.3 million people stuck around after the game to watch Olympics programming. NBC specifically requested to broadcast a Super Bowl during a Winter Olympics year in the hope that each event would benefit the other, and its executives said they hoped to take the same approach in the future.

Late last year, Nielsen adjusted its estimate of viewership for the 2021 Super Bowl from 92 million to 95.2 million, saying it had undercounted the number of people who watched the game outside of their homes.

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2019-B4156 Business Name you wish to abandon: VIDOR DESIGNS Street address of business: 200 N. Mills St #113, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: GINA LEE COLON, 200 N. Mills St #113, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: GINA LEE COLON, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Nov 19, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Dec 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021

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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.

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 ������������������������������� 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).

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������������������������������� 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 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-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 �������������������������������

PUBLIC NOTICE 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) 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

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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 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 ������������������������������� 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).

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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

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 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

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-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 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 ������������������������������� 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

������������������������������� 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 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 ������������������������������� 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

������������������������������� 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

������������������������������� 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 13, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022 �������������������������������

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

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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

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-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 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

������������������������������� 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 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

PUBLIC NOTICE ������������������������������� 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 �������������������������������

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JESUS GONZALEZ aka J. JESUS GONZALEZ CASE NUMBER: BPB-22-002081 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JESUS GONZALEZ aka J. JESUS GONZALEZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GILBERTO GONZALEZ 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 CECILIA M. GONZALEZ 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 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 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: KATERINA PERREAULT WADE LAW GROUP (A Professional Corporation) 262 E Main Street Los Gatos, Ca. 95030 Telephone: (408) 842-1688 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (WLG) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 2022

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MAUD ESTHER KEMP CASE NUMBER: BPB-22-002083 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MAUD ESTHER KEMP A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROOSEVELT KEMP, JR. 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 ROOSEVELT KEMP, JR. 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

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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 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 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: KATERINA PERREAULT WADE LAW GROUP (A Professional Corporation) 262 E Main Street Los Gatos, Ca. 95030 Telephone: (408) 842-1688 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (WLG) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 2022

������������������������������� ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-22-100226 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 Branch Name: METROPOLITAN DIVISION PETITION OF: CAMERON JOEL SPENNY FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CAMERON JOEL SPENNY for a decree changing names as follows: Present name CAMERON JOEL SPENNY Filed a petition with this court Proposed name CAMERON JOEL RODRIGUEZ 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: Apr 4, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m.

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: February 2, 2022 Linda S Etienne COURT COMMISSIONER Andrea Sanders DEPUTY Petitioner: Cameron Joel Spenny 104 Warren Ave. Apt. A Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Phone: (323) 769-9531 IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-22-100269 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 Branch Name: METROPOLITAN DIVISION PETITION OF: JANIS LYNETTE ADELHELM FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JANIS LYNETTE ADELHELM for a decree changing names as follows: Present name JANIS LYNETTE ADELHELM Filed a petition with this court Proposed name JANIS LYNETTE ERIBARNE 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: Apr 11, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m.

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: February 3, 2022 Linda S Etienne

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COURT COMMISSIONER Andrea Sanders DEPUTY Petitioner: Janis Lynette Adelhelm 3601 So Chester Ave. Sp 23 Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Phone: (858) 314-0748 E-Mail Address: janisadelhelm@ yahoo.com BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0888 Doing business as: POWER SCAFFOLD SERVICES at 157 E. Terrace Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: PO Box 8146, Long Beach, Ca. 90808 County: Kern Full name of registrant: P&S SCAFFOLDING SERVICES, INC., 157 Terrace Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: CONSUELO PACHECO, CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 1, 2005 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 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 February 2, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0897 2022-B0898 2022-B0899 Doing business as: KOOL CAP MAN / KC KOOL CAP MAN / RC RELEASE VALVE at 3800 Stockdale Hwy #23, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: 8391 Beverly Blvd #337, Los Angeles, Ca. 90048 County: Kern Full name of registrant: DEBBIE ROBINSON, 3800 Stockdaale Hwy #23, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: DEBBIE ROBINSON 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: 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 February 2, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0833 Doing business as: SAGE POINT DENTAL at 6405 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: BORTAY DEHNADI DDS, INC, 1301 Fenwick Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: BORTAY DEHNADI, President / Owner The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: October 4, 2021 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 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 31, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0976 Doing business as: THE LINE BORING & WELDING COMPANY at 6803 Edgeview Dr Unit B, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ROBERT SERRANO JIMENEZ, 6803 Edgeview Dr Unit B, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ROBERT SERRANO JIMENEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: August 23, 2017 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 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)

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 February 7, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2017-B5551 Business Name you wish to abandon: CANAM INDUSTRIAL WELDING Street address of business: 6803 Edgeview Dr Unit B, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: ROBERT SERRANO JIMENEZ, 6803 Edgeview Dr Unit B, 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: ROBERT JIMENEZ, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Feb 7, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: T FISHER Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0595 Doing business as: CAMBIUM at Bldg. 83, 923 Poole St., Mojave, Ca. 93501 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CAMBIUM BIOMATERIALS, INC., Bldg. 83, 923 Poole St., Mojave, Ca. 93501 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: SIMON WADDINGTON, Chief Executive Officer The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: November 4, 2021 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 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1022 Doing business as: MONTOYA’S AIR CONDITIONING at 445 18th Ave Apt 415, Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: P.O Box 11703, Earlimart, Ca. 93219 County: Kern Full name of registrant: EDUARDO LUIS MONTOYA, 1898 W Sierra Ave 56 Lot T1, Earlimart, Ca. 93219 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: EDUARDO LUIS MONTOYA 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 8, 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 February 8, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0895 Doing business as: HOMEMADE DULZURA at 1408 Kelly Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: XOCHITL ARCEGA, 1408 Kelly Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: XOCHITL ARCEGA 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 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 February 2, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1043 Doing business as: PATHWAY HOME CARE at 410 Lansing Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: 4725 Panama Lane, SuiteD3, Box 301, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern

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Full name of registrant: MCJ PARTNERS LLC, 5802 Woodard Ridge Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: JAIMY JOHNSON, Member The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 28, 2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 8, 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 February 8, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022

SIGNED: LAUREN SKIDMORE, CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 3, 2022 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 9, 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 February 9, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022

������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1012 Doing business as: DENNIS RAMER DESIGNS at 1300 H Street Apt.3, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: DENNIS ALLEN RAMER, 1300 H Street Apt.3, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: DENNIS ALLEN RAMER 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 8, 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 February 8, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022

������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1095 Doing business as: WALK IN DRIVE OUT AUTO SALES at 1319 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: 5210 Windy Peak St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 County: Kern Full name of registrant: WALK IN DRIVE OUT AUTO SALES LLC, 1319 Golden State Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: ESMERALDA CEJA, CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 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 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 February 10, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1062 Doing business as: MARK ELLIOTT & COMPANYS at 3418 Herndon St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MARK ELLIOTT ABERNATHY JR, 3418 Herndon Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MARK ELLIOTT ABERNATHY JR The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 8, 2022 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 9, 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 February 9, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1048 Doing business as: L&S PARTY CHARACTER MASCOTS & DECORATIONS at 3712 Loudon St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: LINDA FAYE HOPKINS, 3712 Loudon St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Full name of registrant: SHARON JEAN WILLIAMS, 4320 Balboa Dr Apt D, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: LINDA HOPKINS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 8, 2022 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 8, 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 February 8, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0940 2022-B0941 Doing business as: KARL’S HARDWARE / KARL’S HARDWARE TEHACHAPI at 20901 South Street, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 Mailing Address: PO Box 167, Rosamond, Ca. 93560 County: Kern Full name of registrant: FREEDOM HARDWARE, INC, 20901 South Street, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: ERIC LANDSGAARD, 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: February 3, 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 February 3, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1082 2022-B1083 2022-B1084 Doing business as: ALLIANCE AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT / BETHANY SERVICES, INC. / BAKERSFIELD HOMELESS CENTER at 1600 E. Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: THE OPEN DOOR NETWORK, 1600 E. Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 The business is conducted by: Corporation

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1122 Doing business as: WOW BROWS STUDIO at 1701 Westwind Dr Ste118, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ANNA DIXON, 901 W Columbus St Apt106, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ANNA DIXON The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 10, 2022 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 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 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 February 10, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2021-B6082 Business Name you wish to abandon: WOW BROWS STUDIO Street address of business: 1701 Westwind Dr #118, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 231 Bighorn Meadow Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Registrant(s) who wish to abandon the business name: JACQUELINE CONCEPCION SANCHEZ, 231 Bighorn Meadow Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true

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Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JACQUELINE CONCEPCION SANCHEZ DIAZ, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Feb 10, 2022 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1123 Doing business as: LEVELS DETAILING at 5400 Segovia Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: SEBASTIAN DAVID RODRIGUEZ, 5400 Segovia Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: SEBASTIAN DAVID RODRIGUEZ 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 10, 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 February 10, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1140 Doing business as: ALLIANCE MULTISERVICE AND REGISTRATION SERVICES at 1523 Panama Ln E-100, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ULICES BLADIMIR MELENDEZ, 11520 Cloverfield Circle, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ULICES BLADIMIR MELENDEZ 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 11, 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 February 11, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022

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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 11, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 2022

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

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

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

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

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

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): KERN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1415 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Michael Raichelson/SBN-174607, Luis Duenas/SBN 271873; Martin Weingarten/SBN 201906; Justin Ryan/SBN 261672 PERSOLVE LEGAL GROUP, LLP 9301 Corbin Ave Ste 1600 Northridge, CA 91324 Telephone: (818) 534-3100 Fax: DATE (Fecha): March 9, 2021 TAMARAH HARBER-PICKENS, Clerk (Secretario), by Gina Sala, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served.

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Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

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

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

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

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

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

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): KERN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1415 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Michael Raichelson/SBN-174607, Luis Duenas/SBN 271873; Martin Weingarten/SBN 201906; Justin Ryan/SBN 261672 PERSOLVE LEGAL GROUP, LLP 9301 Corbin Ave Ste 1600 Northridge, CA 91324 Telephone: (818) 534-3100 Fax: DATE (Fecha): February 16, 2021 TAMARAH HARBER-PICKENS, Clerk (Secretario), by Gina Sala, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served.

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (PLG) PUB: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2022

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Order to Show Cause Hearing is set for 2/14/2023 at 8:30 A.M. in Department L. BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (PLG) PUB: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2022

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

Stor It Self Storage 4200 Patton Way Bakersfield, CA 93308. The sale will take place online at www. storagetreasures.com; the bidding will end (March 9, 2022) at 6:00 pm.

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CITATION Freedom From Parental Custody and Control (ABANDONMENT) Re: ADOPTION) Case Number: BAT-22-003004 Superior Court of California, Count of Kern, 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Branch Name: Metro Justice Building In the Matter of Adoption Petition of JACKLYN JEWEL LANDRETH, Minor A person who should be declared free from the custody and control of her parent or parents.

To DEANA JEWEL LANDRETH and to all persons claiming to be the father or mother of said minor person(s) above named.

By order of this Court you are hereby cited and required to appear before the Judge Presiding in Department F of the above entitled court on March 18, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. of that day, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why said person should not be declared free from the control of her parents according to the petition on file herein. For failure to attend, you will be deemed guilty of a contempt of court.

You are hereby notified of the provisions of Civil Code Section 237.5 which provide: “the judge shall advise the minor and the parents, if present, of the right to have counsel present. The court may appoint counsel to represent the minor whether or not the minor is able to afford counsel, and if they are unable to afford counsel, shall appoint counsel to represent the parents.

Date: February 1, 2022 (SEAL) TAMARAH HARBER-PICKENS County Clerk, By: E. MONTGOMERY, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED. You are served as an individual citee under: C.C.P. 416.90 (Individual) The time when a citation is deemed served on a party may vary depending on the method of service.

For example, see Code of Civil Procedure Section 413.10 through 415.40 Party without attorney: Maria Lopez Gilberto Meza Lopez 707 Buchabab St. Taft, Ca. 93268 (661) 493-7619 Telephone: PETITIONER IN PRO SE BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2022 �������������������������������

������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1148 2022-B1149 2022-B1150 2022-B1151 2022-B1152 2022-B1153 2022-B1154 2022-B1155 2022-B1156 2022-B1157 2022-B1158 2022-B1159 2022-B1160 2022-B1161 2022-B1162 2022-B1163 Doing business as: TORRES LANDSCAPING / TORRES LANDSCAPING AND CONCRETE / TORRES LANDSCAPING SERVICES / TORRES CONCRETE / TORRES CONCRETE AND MAINTENANCE / TORRES CONCRETE CURBING / TORRES CURBING / TORRES GARDENING SERVICES / TORRES GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING / TORRES LANDSCAPE / TORRES LANDSCAPE AND GARDENING / TORRES LANDSCAPE SERVICES / ALEX TORRES LANDSCAPING / ALEX TORRESLANDSCAPE / ALEX TORRES LANDSCAPING AND CONCRETE / ALEX TORRES GARDENING at 10900 Dee Dee Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ISELA ISABEL TORRES, 10900 Dee Dee Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ISELA ISABEL TORRES The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2000 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 11, 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

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): BCL-21-011256 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MAYRA VALDOVINOS, an individual; and DOES 1-100, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

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

There are other legal requirements.

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

Order to Show Cause Hearing is set for 5/5/2022 at 8:30 A.M. in Department L. BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (PLG) PUB: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2022

������������������������������� SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): BCL-21-010840 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): BRIAN LEBEOUF, an individual; and DOES 1-100, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

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

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-

������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0970 Doing business as: LEMON LETTERING STUDIO at 4840 Planz Road, Apt 8, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: EMMA NOELLE JORDAN, 4840 Planz Road, Apt 8, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: EMMA NOELLE JORDAN The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: December 7, 2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 7, 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 February 7, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2022

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1191 Doing business as: BEST AIR CONDITIONING at 10907 Prairie Stone Pl, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CHEOL WOO PARK, 10907 Prairie Stone Pl, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CHEOL WOO PARK 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 14, 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 February 14, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2022 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1164 2022-B1165 2022-B1166 2022-B1167 2022-B1168 2022-B1169 2022-B1170 Doing business as: COWBOY CONCRETE / COWBOY CONCRETE AND LANDSCAPING / COWBOY CONCRETE CURBING / COWBOY CONCRETE AND LANDSCAPE / COWBOY LANDSCAPER / COWBOY FINISHING / COWBOY MAINTENANCE at 10900 Dee Dee Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ANDREW TORRES, 10900 Dee Dee Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ANDREW TORRES The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 12, 2022 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 11, 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 February 11, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2022

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1211 Doing business as: B & D TRUCK & TRAILER SALES at 8000 Hermosa Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JUGROOP SINGH BRAR, 8000 Hermosa Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Full name of registrant: RANJODH SINGH DHALIWAL, 8000 Hermosa Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: CoPartners SIGNED: JUGROOP BRAR 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 15, 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 February 15, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2022 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1278 Doing business as: RICHEY AND SONS at 9114 Elizabeth

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE Grove Court, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JAMES MICHAEL RICHEY JR., 9114 Elizabeth Grove Court, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JAMES MICHAEL RICHEY 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: February 16, 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 February 16, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2022 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1079 2022-B1080 Doing business as: POWER LOOT ENERGY / POWER LOOT at 3409 Calloway Drive #502 A, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: 11000 Brimhall Rd. E#96, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 County: Kern Full name of registrant: POWER LOOT LLC, 3409 Calloway Drive #502 A, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: CALEB NOBLES, CFO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: November 12, 2020 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 9, 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).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0871 Doing business as: SERENITY CARE SPA at 5907 Pendleton Falls Dr., Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: SUSANA RAMIREZ, 5907 Pendleton Falls Dr., Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: SUSANA RAMIREZ 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 1, 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).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0565 Doing business as: WEEDPATCH RECYCLIN CENTER at 9317 Weedpatch Hwy, Lamont, Ca. 93241 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CRISTOPHER ANDRES VAQUERANO, 235 E 102nd St, Los Angeles, Ca. 90003 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CRISTOPHER ANDRES VAQUERANO 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: T FISHER, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the

PUBLIC NOTICE date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1316 Doing business as: FLEET PROPERTIES at 3305 Gulf St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: P O Box 80067, Bakersfield, Ca. 93380 County: Kern Full name of registrant: RICHARD OWEN DAVIES, 14107 Lilly Falls Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Full name of registrant: WILLIAM CLYDE DAVIES, 7270 Shepard Mesa Road, Carpinteria, Ca. 93013 Full name of registrant: LINDA VIOLA LOPEZ, 13215 Coco Palms Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Full name of registrant: ROBB D PENCE, 3305 Gulf St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Full name of registrant: THOMAS M PENCE, 3305 Gulf St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Full name of registrant: ANNE PENCE, 3305 Gulf St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: RICHARD DAVIES The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 15, 1987 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: February 17, 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).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0942 Doing business as: JULES AESTHETIC BEAUTY at 3827 Amberwood Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JULIAANN GARZA BARRON, 3827 Amberwood Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JULIAANN GARZA BARRON 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 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 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 February 4, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2022 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0863 Doing business as: JL ELECTRIC at 8708 Haupt Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JOSE URBANO LUNA, 8708 Haupt Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JOSE URBANO LUNA 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 1, 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).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B0803 Doing business as: PRESTIGE REALTY AND NOTARY SERVICES at 9009 Brook Shadow Way, Shafter, Ca. 93263 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: YOUNG’S REALTY LLC, 9009 Brook Shadow Way, Shafter, Ca. 93263 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: ROBERT ROBERTS-YOUNG, 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 28, 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 28, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2022 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2022-B1356 Doing business as: GO WHEELS LLC at 5610 Woodard Ridge Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GO WHEELS LLC, 5610 Woodard Ridge Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: JASWINDER SINGH, 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: February 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 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 February 18, 2027 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2022 �������������������������������

CLASSIFIED Rehab Specialists CA, LLC seeks applicants for a full-time Speech Language Pathologist position at our facility (Rosewood Senior Living) in Bakersfield, CA. Job duties: Evaluate, assess, and treat patients with speech, communication, and swallowing disorders such as patients with aphasia, dysphagia, and dementia; Administer speech therapy and treatment plans while regularly evaluating the effects of treatment and making adjustments in order to achieve maximum benefits for patients; Develop treatment plan and provide treatment, consistent with benefit and reimbursement level, to assure best functional outcome for patient; Perform patient tests, measurements and evaluations to assist in differential diagnosis and to determine the degree of impairment; Complete detailed documentation regarding evaluations, treatment plans, and progress summaries; Participate in the development of quality interdisciplinary treatment programs; Participate in care plan meetings, rehab meetings, and family training in order to communicate patient status during therapy. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Hearing, Language and Speech, or related field, and a license to practice in the State of California. Please email resume or CV to kzahrte@marquiscompanies. com or by mail to Katy Zahrte 4560 SE International Way, Suite 100, Milwaukee, OR 97222.

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February is Black History Month

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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President Biden Begins Supreme Court Interview Process

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent President Biden reportedly has begun interviewing candidates to succeed Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.

The President has vowed to nominate the first Black woman to the high court, and said he expects to announce his selection by the end of February.

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia; California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger; Candace Jackson-Akiwumi, who sits on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago; and J. Michelle Childs, a federal district court judge based in Columbia, South Carolina, are all viewed as strong candidates for the nomination.

Judge Brown Jackson has received letters of support from a host of union groups, including the American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and the National Education Association (NEA).

Additionally, more than 170 Black Harvard alumni recently

submitted a letter to the White House asking that President Biden select Judge Brown Jackson.

Judge Childs enjoys the support of Democrat powerbroker Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina.

A 1992 graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, Judge Childs was appointed in 2010 by President Barack Obama to serve as a United States District Court Judge for the District of South Carolina.

Upon graduation from law school, Judge Childs went to work as an associate attorney at Nexsen Pruet Jacobs and Pollard law firm, becoming the first Black female partner in a major law firm in South Carolina.

“In law school, you learn early on that your reputation and credibility will follow you throughout your career,” Judge Childs said in an interview with her alma mater.

“Your classmates will be on opposing sides in cases or matters and will be leaders in various firms, agencies, and organizations in the state, so you always want to be known for having good character as your reputation can affect your ability to resolve

matters entrusted to you.”

Others reportedly being considered include 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Holly A. Thomas, federal Circuit Court Judge Tiffany P. Cunningham, civil rights attorney, and 11th Circuit Court candidate Nancy G. Abudu, 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals nominee Arianna J. Freeman, NYU law professor Melissa Murray, District Judge Wilhelmina “Mimi” Wright, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls, and 2nd Circuit Judge Eunice Lee. “Our process is going to be rigorous. I will select a nominee worthy of Justice Stephen Breyer’s legacy of excellence and decency,” President Biden said.

“While I’ve been studying candidates’ backgrounds and writings, I’ve made no decision except one: The person I will nominate will be someone with extraordinary qualifications, character, experience, and integrity. And that person will be the first Black woman ever nominated to the United States Supreme Court.”

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia; California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger; Candace Jackson-Akiwumi, who sits on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago; and J. Michelle Childs, a federal district court judge based in Columbia, South Carolina, are all viewed as strong candidates for the nomination.

Ahmaud Arbery Killers Found Guilty of Hate Crimes in Federal Court

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A federal jury found Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan guilty on all counts in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.

The verdict came on the eve of the anniversary of Arbery’s murder.

The McMichaels and Bryan chased Arbery through their mostly white Georgia neighborhood in their pickup trucks, cornering him before Travis McMichael shot the innocent jogger with a shotgun.

The trio was convicted in state court and given life sentences. The federal charges included a hate crime that exposed each of the men’s history of racism.

Throughout the one-week trial, defense attorneys tried to sell the jury that, while the men weren’t “likable,” their actions weren’t driven by racial hatred.

However, Prosecutor Christopher Perras ferociously attacked that stance.

The murder “was driven by their pent-up racial anger and [Travis McMichael] was just looking for a reason,” Perras insisted. He also noted that if the men thought Arbery had committed a crime, they never alerted the police.

Trial testimony from FBI intelligence analyst Amy Vaughan revealed a host of racist remarks from Travis McMichael.

Vaughn testified that Travis McMichael and his friends routinely used racist slurs directed at African Americans.

One text from Travis McMichael to a friend describe how he enjoyed his new job because he didn’t have to work with Black people.

“They ruin everything,” McMichael wrote. “That’s why I love what I do now. Not a [n-word] in sight.”

In a Facebook video that purportedly shows a group of Black teenagers beating a white youth, Travis McMichael commented, “I say shoot them all,” and he referred the group as “monkeys.”

Travis McMichael also referred to a woman who dated a Black man as an “[N-word] lover.”

Kim Ballesteros, who lived next door to the McMichaels, told the court about a conversation in which Gregory McMichael used racist language to describe a tenant he had.

“She was a large Black woman who did not pay her rent very well,” Ballesteros told the court. “Their name for her was the walrus.”

When Gregory McMichael told her that the woman didn’t pay her rent on time, he disabled her air conditioning unit.

“You should have seen how fast her big fat Black a– came with the rent check,” Gregory McMichael said, according to Ballesteros.

The FBI’s Vaughan also testified that Bryan often used the n-word and words like “bootlip” to describe Black people.

She said he routinely slurred African Americans on Martin

The trio was convicted in state court and given life sentences. The federal charges included a hate crime that exposed each of the men’s history of racism.

Luther King Jr. Day. “Happy Bootlip Day,” Bryan told a friend in one message.

“I worked like a [n-word] today,” he stated.

Perras dismissed any notion that suggested somehow justified the deadly action.

“There’s a big difference between being vigilant and being a vigilante,” he told the jury.

“It’s important for you to understand the full depth of the defendants’ racial hatred.”

Before the trial, the McMichaels cut a deal with prosecutors.

They agreed to plead guilty to hate crime charges and serve their sentence in federal prison.

However, Arbery’s parents, Wanda Cooper-Jones and Marcus Arbery argued against the arrangement.

That prompted the judge to toss out the plea deal.

“Ahmaud didn’t get the option of a plea,” Cooper-Jones demanded.

The judge gave the McMichaels and Bryan two weeks to file an appeal.

Zoe Bethel the Reigning Miss Alabama Dies at 27

Bethel, who worked as a reporter for Right Side Broadcasting, suffered fatal injuries from a car accident earlier this month, her family said in a social media post.

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Zoe Bethel, the former model crowned Miss Alabama for America Strong in 2021, has died.

Bethel, who worked as a reporter for Right Side Broadcasting, suffered fatal injuries from a car accident earlier this month, her family said in a social media post.

The 27-year-old succumbed eight days later to those unspecified injuries.

“Zoe had an accident Thursday night, February 10th, and sustained severe damage to her brain, brainstem and is in a coma,” the family posted on Instagram after the injury.

“Unfortunately, the doctors are saying the damage cannot be repaired and that she may not have much time left.”

Grace Saldana, the editor-in-chief of Right Side Broadcasting then tweeted news of Bethel’s death.

“Besides the fact that she was always incredibly stunning, I’ll always remember how convicted Zoe was in her faith in God, how dedicated she was to her beliefs in protecting life, and how much she cared for others. May she rest in peace,” Saldana wrote.

The Miss Alabama America organization posted a message about Bethel’s death.

“On February 18th, 2022, the world lost a queen,” pageant officials wrote on Instagram.

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend and reigning Miss Alabama for America Strong, Zoe Bethel. She was a light in this world, and we are heartbroken over the loss of such a bright and beautiful woman. Rest in grace and love, sweet one.”

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Biz Advocate: New SoCal Clean Gas Program Is “Amazing Opportunity” Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media Timothy Simon, CEO of the California African American Chamber of Commerce, says a new clean energy program in Southern California is an “awesome opportunity” for Black businesses.

Simon, who is an attorney and former Commissioner of the California Public Utilities Commission, says he looks forward to more Black entrepreneurs and companies participating in the emerging green economy.

Last Thursday, the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced a proposal to introduce green hydrogen infrastructure in the greater Los Angeles region, an early step in a broader statewide plan to help replace fossil fuels by 2035.

The system, called Angeles Link, seeks to replace diesel powered trucks with hydrogen fuel cell trucks, eliminate smogproducing nitrogen oxide (NOx) gasses, and convert up to four natural gas power plants to green hydrogen.

SoCalGas President Maryam Brown told California Black Media that Angeles Link will help advance California’s climate goals.

“We plan to target it to power the sectors of the economy that are often called hard to electrify,” said Brown. “It positions California, in particular Southern California, to be a clean fuels

hub of the nation.”

Simeon praised SoCal Gas for its “exemplary record” contracting with Black-owned business for past infrastructure projects.

“From financing, environmental planning and construction, the Gas Company has walked the walk. I expect the same in the building of the Angeles Link,” he said.

Brown says she expects a “dramatic” decrease in greenhouse gas and NOx emissions.

Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed his support for the Angeles Link project during a press conference held last Thursday.

“I want to acknowledge what Southern California Gas did today as a step in the right direction, promoting something the state continues to promote and will be promoting more in the next number of years,” said Newsom.

Brown expressed SoCalGas’s commitment to support the governor’s zero-emissions goals.

“It’s about renewable electricity, from solar to wind, being complemented with clean fuels -- like hydrogen, like renewable natural gas -- so we can drive to that net zero number,” she said.

Newsom emphasized the impact climate change is having on California, including the ongoing drought, that is the worst in 1200 years, according to a team of researchers from NASA, Columbia and UCLA.

“There’s no bigger issue, outside of this issue that brings us here today, than the existential issues of climate change,” said the governor. “There’s no state more responsible for addressing this issue than the state of California because no state is more impacted by extremes than the state of California. What more evidence do I need to give you than your 90-degree weather down here in the last week?”

The governor also spoke about the role big industry plays in helping to mitigate the effects of climate change.

“The issue of addressing heavy industry -- not just residential solar, not just wind, not just conversion of electric vehicles-- but really going after big industry is critical in advancing our efforts of low carbon green growth,” said Newsom.

According to Brown, California has set an example in responding to the climate crisis.

“We pride ourselves in California on being a leader in energy and environmental policy,” said Brown. “This is the next big step in California’s leadership in the climate space.”

Supporters say the project is a job creator.

“As President of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, my priority is creating good union jobs while also seeking solutions that protect workers and their families

Experian Go: New App Helps “Invisibles” Build and Access Credit

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Edward Henderson California Black Media Your credit score, that three-digit number, can dramatically expand or restrict access to purchasing property, goods or services you may need. Personal finance experts say knowing your credit status is the first step to becoming credit worthy.

But for nearly 50 million American adults, making this first step is not possible because they don’t have a credit history, or it is limited.

Those “credit invisibles,” as some financial services companies identify them, have trouble securing emergency funds, housing, transportation and are often subject to predatory lending practices.

To help address this problem, Experian, the financial services and credit reporting company, has created a first-of-itskind program to help individuals establish lines of credit without having to go into debt. Experian Go, which officially launched in January, is an app that allows users to create a credit report, tradelines and credit history within minutes. Users also have instant access to financial offers.

Experian Go is the first step in establishing a credit profile and report. Another app the company provides, Experian Boost, puts the users’ new credit information on their credit report.

Early analysis of the pilot release of the program showed that 91% of users with no credit history input their recurring cell phone, streaming service, internet and utility bills directly to their Experian credit report and became scoreable with an average starting FICO Score of 665.

“Living with a nonexistent or limited credit history can be a significant barrier to financial opportunity in America,” said Craig Boundy, CEO, Experian North America.

“We believe every individual deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest financial potential,” Boundy continued.

“Innovations like Experian Boost and Experian Go help to ensure people can access the credit they need when they need it.

This new program is a direct reflection of our mission to bring financial power to all.”

African Americans make up more than 5 % of California’s population, but they secure only 3 % of all home loans. And women of color make up about 30% of the state’s population but account for 8 % of all home loan recipients, according to the Greenlining Institute, an Oakland-based non-profit committed to creating to helping build an inclusive economy.

Across the United States, the average credit score for Blacks is about 677 as compared to an estimated 730 for Whites and 745 for Asian Americans, according to data compiled by a number of personal finance and credit payment processing companies.

Once a consumer downloads Experian’s free mobile app or (visits online here) and enrolls in a free Experian membership,

they’ll be asked to authenticate their identity using a government-issued ID, Social Security number and a face picture.

From there, personalized recommendations will help users add accounts, also known as tradelines, to their Experian credit report. Users may also receive information about becoming an authorized user or be invited to apply for a credit card designed specifically for those new to credit. Others may contribute their on-time bill payments directly to their Experian credit report with Experian Boost.

As part of their free Experian membership, users will receive education about how credit works and recommendations to further build their credit history, including access to free Experian credit reports, credit monitoring and more. Consumers can also get help setting and meeting financial goals through Experian’s Personal Finances tool.

Users must be 18 years of age of older.

The program aims to be a tool for minority communities disproportionally affected by financial illiteracy and accessibility.

A recent Experian survey revealed 1 in 5 Black consumers and one-third of Hispanic consumers don’t have any credit in their name, with 65 percent of Black consumers and 51 percent of Hispanic consumers unsure of the steps to take to establish or improve their credit.

Wil Lewis, Experian’s Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer recently shed some light on these figures during a virtual briefing organized by the company.

“Twenty-eight million consumers have been excluded from access to mainstream credit today. Out of that 28 million that have been excluded from access to mainstream credit, 28% of those folks are African American consumers. 26% are Hispanic consumers. 16% are White and Asian consumers. I bring that up because you can see that this cuts across all demographics. This is not a problem just for a few, this is a problem for many. At Experian we’re committed to helping more consumers get access,” he said.

To aid in this effort, Experian has partnered with Operation Hope. The nonprofit founded in 1992 focuses on equipping people with tools that help them secure a more stable financial footing. Operation Hope clients are counseled on improving their spending habits and developing personalized plans for building their own businesses, raising their credit scores or buying homes.

“We recognize the correlation between credit scores and opportunity in America and view credit worthiness – or the lack thereof – as a barrier to financial mobility and success,” said John Hope Bryant, CEO and Founder of Operation Hope. “We are thankful for our partnership with Experian and stand with them as we work together to amplify an actionable plan that increases financial access to all.”

when they return from a hard day’s work,” said Ron Herrera, president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor.

“The thought of creating a massive clean, green energy hub in Los Angeles, growing union jobs, and preserving the thousands of middle-class jobs for refinery, utility, and electrical workers is exactly the sort of out-of-the-box thinking that this project presents. This is infrastructure done right,” he added.

Brown said Angeles Link is not only a program committed to clean energy, but to environmental equity as well.

“There is absolutely an environmental justice component to our goals and ambitions around climate change and that’s why an initiative like this is meant to directly respond to that,” said Brown. “It is really important to us as we develop Angeles Link to have those considerations because it’s about developing infrastructure that cleans our communities and is designed in a way that is equitable in our communities as well.

Simon says the project is vital to the Southern California region.

“I expect to see more gas utilities advance green hydrogen infrastructure, as Governor Newsom referenced, presenting it as a carbon-mitigating fuel source,” he said. “Therefore, African American businesses have an amazing opportunity to be part of this historic environmental breakthrough.”

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Looming Funding Cuts Worry Schools as California Faces Dramatic Student Enrollment Decline, Officials Search To Stabilize School Funding

By Dr. Margaret Fortune President/CEO of Fortune School Schools have become an extension of the public health system in California’s response to COVID-19. As the leader of a public school system, I can tell you we have become masters of administering weekly COVID-19 tests to thousands of students and teachers, hosting vaccination clinics, and doing contact tracing. It’s a lot of pressure.

Meanwhile, student enrollment is dropping dramatically across the state. To put it in context, student enrollment was already in steady decline before the pandemic because of low birth rates and migration. In the 2018-19 school year, student enrollment in California fell by 23,000 students. Last school year in 2020-21, California schools lost 160,000 students, nearly seven times the figure two years ago.

The pandemic has severely impacted student attendance.

Unfortunately, it has become common for parents to receive notices from school saying their child has been exposed to

COVID-19. Some parents are opting to keep their children home which is beginning to cause a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism in schools.

This is a huge problem for California public schools, because they rely on students’ average daily attendance for their state funding. In a year when California is expecting to have a $29 billion budget surplus, it’s imperative that elected officials give the state’s children the first call on the treasury by making school funding stable.

Senator Ben Allen, a Santa Monica Democrat has a good idea to ensure predictable public school funding. SB 579 (Allen), would hold schools harmless from drops in enrollment for this school year and next. This bill is on a fast track. It sailed through the Senate (37-0) and as of the writing of this column is in the Assembly. We applaud Senator Allen for his amendment to include public charter schools in the bill as well. Funding for school districts has always been protected from drops in student enrollment from year to year, but not for public charter schools.

Senator Allen’s bold action will keep all schools “whole” during a time when we are experiencing the traumatic impact of the pandemic.

SB 830 introduced by Senator Anthony Portantino, a Democrat representing the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, is another piece of legislation that deals with how schools are funded. This bill proposes that the California Department of Education stop funding schools based on average daily attendance and instead provide funding according to a school’s enrollment numbers. California’s policy to fund schools based on average daily attendance made sense before we were in a pandemic. Now that public health officials are advising schools to require that parents keep their children at home if they are symptomatic, the rules about funding schools based on attendance must change with the times. The problem is SB 830 (Portantino) excludes public charter schools from the fix. That means 690,657 of California’s public-school children would be left behind in the old funding scheme. That is unacceptable. It’s particularly

problematic for Black students because their parents are more likely to choose public charter schools than other ethnic groups.

That means that these students would be funded at a lower level than their counterparts in school districts. Senator Portantino should amend SB 830 to include public charter schools so the bill is helpful to all of California’s public school children.

As we continue to navigate through a pandemic where the state’s response is heavily reliant on using a child’s school as the delivery system for education and public health, one lesson is abundantly clear. Providing in-person instruction during a pandemic is teaching us new things about the best way to fund schools. Enrollment and attendance are fluctuating as parents make decisions about whether they feel safe sending their child to school. If we want schools to stay open, lawmakers must stabilize funding for all public schools — including charters. In a state that has a surplus of funding, it is critical that our elected officials prioritize fully funding all schools to protect us from further feeling the impact of the pandemic.

$2M to Digitize Black Newspaper Archive

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Howard University has received a $2 million donation to digitize its Black Press Archives, that contains more than 2,000 newspaper titles including publications like the New York Amsterdam News, Chicago Defender, Washington Informer, Baltimore AFRO, and others historically Black publications.

The University said it hopes to make the archives more broadly available to researchers and the public.

“Once digitalized, Howard’s Black Press Archive will be the largest, most diverse, and the world’s most accessible Black newspaper database,” Benjamin Talton, the director of Howard’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, told the Associated Press.

The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center houses the archive, which dates to the 1970s and includes newspapers

from Africa and the Caribbean.

The $2 million grant from the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation should also help increase diversity in the university, officials stated.

Howard University credited its Center for Journalism & Democracy for helping to secure the funding from the Logan Family Foundation, which supports social justice causes in journalism and the arts.

“We will be able to go back and look at these archives and these newspapers and the way the Black press was covering the world and have a greater understanding of who we are as a society, who we were back then and who we are now,” Nikole Hannah-Jones told the news service.

“Right now, we really are only getting a very narrow part of the story, and that is the part of the story told through power and through the ruling class.”

The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center houses the archive, which dates to the 1970s and includes newspapers from Africa and the Caribbean.

Opinion: Don’t Look Far. Honor the Black History Around You Chief John Keene Special to California Black Media Partners Happy Black History Month.

It seems media coverage of Black History Month this year is getting lost in the merry-go-round of breaking news stories-from shifting COVID guidelines and skyrocketing food and gas prices to shocking crime stories and growing concerns about our military getting involved in Ukraine. Add to that the constant distractions of TikTok, Facebook Reels and other social media platforms all competing for our attention.

But whether or not the media gives Black History Month the attention it deserves, most African Americans realize how important it is to commemorate our history – and its important contribution to American history. So, we pause to honor our past, celebrate our forebears and pat ourselves on the back for the many contributions we have made to this country.

And we invite all Americans to celebrate Black History Month, too. It is all around us. There’s Black history to learn about in your neighborhoods, at your jobs, in your city and in your churches. Knowing about the struggles and contributions of Black Americans can enrich our understanding of each other and the hard-won freedoms Americans of all backgrounds often take for granted.

As the Chief Probation Officer for San Mateo County, and as the current President of the Chief Probation Officers of California, I have a very important responsibility in the positions that I hold to sustain a legacy built by many before me who have paved the way.

In probation, as in society, it is vital that all cultures are recognized, and Black history is no different. It is important for our deputies and staff to know that the path to get here was paved by the trials and tribulations of the people before us. Most African Americans in the 1940s and 1950s were limited to opportunities within correctional facilities, and did not have the opportunities to start off as deputy probation officers or elevate to that rank.

Shockingly, the first Black deputy probation officers and staff were not widely known to be employed around the country until the 1970s and 1980s.

Today, over 20% of deputy probation officers in California are African American. That diversity extends to gender (51% are women), and other races as well (72% of deputy probation officers are non-white). Probation today is even further diversified by educational backgrounds (the majority of officers have fouryear degrees), and many probation departments employ former justice system-involved individuals. Importantly, Probation’s diversity also extends to our leadership with just over 10% of probation chiefs in California being African American.

On the shoulders of African American pathbreakers, we take our seats as leaders of our profession with honor and humility.

For me, the weight of leading the association of the leaders of our profession is a reflection of the important role of Black History in probation that has led to the diversity and inclusion we see now.

The weight and responsibility of this history, I carry proudly.

With that diversity comes cultural competency and lived experiences. That understanding and sensibility equips probation to be an indispensable aspect of the criminal justice system. It is the connection between punishment and rehabilitation, breaking down barriers to help justice-involved people turn their lives around and leave the system permanently - creating long-term, sustainable safety in our communities. It is also what attracts even greater diversity to our ranks: this desire to help people succeed.

As a former police officer, attorney, deputy probation officer and now Chief, my experience has helped me tremendously in feeling a sense of empathy for the life experiences of the people we serve. It has helped me understand the challenges of young people I talk to with who have had tough upbringings. As African Americans, working through barriers is something that we know first-hand and reducing barriers is a central component to

Chief John Keene, chief probation officer for San Mateo County

rehabilitation.

Often, we must even go beyond that to see the difference between rehabilitation and habilitation, or helping someone who has only known a difficult life to gain the tools to create a new one that sets them on a healthier path. To help them succeed, we as probation officers often become much more – serving as teachers, mentors and role models.

Sometimes the people we serve think the challenges they face are unique to them, but we can often relate because we too have lived many of those experiences or we have encountered them within our own backgrounds. It breaks the ice, builds points of connection, reduces barriers, and opens a moment for them to pause and listen and let their guard down to learn and grow.

Now, in my new role as President of the Chief Probation Officers of California, I do this work on a broader scale, often working through policy conversations and larger fiscal decisions and assessing their implications.

My work in these positions continues to be informed by my own unique background, experiences, and cultural understandings. Black History Month gives us the space and time to reflect on how we got here, but also where we would like to go.

It is my privilege to be in a position now to help shape that future for my own children and their children.

Chief John Keene was appointed Chief Probation Officer of San Mateo County in June of 2013. Chief Keene brings more than 20 years of law enforcement experience to his role. Prior to his appointment as Chief, he served as Deputy Chief Probation Officer in Alameda County.

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Celebrating Black History Month In The Spotlight: Emeritus Pastor, Curtis H. Richardson Continued from page A1 now assisting Pastor Bynum in that ministry.

BNO: In your opinion, what, if any, impact has the

pandemic had on the black church?

A: Well, I think, as far as the impact is concerned, as far as the congregating, you know; it has somewhat subsided and the people are starting to go back to church, as the virus begins to

lift. But, certainly, the impact has been the people missing the coming together every Sunday and whenever. People are now doing a lot of coming together online, but it’s not like coming together in person.

BNO: Do you have any concerns for the black church; are we stronger, or are we,”weighed in the balances and found wanting”?

A: Yes, I do have some concerns for our pastors today. It seems like they are not putting out the scriptures as they did in the olden days, you know. Of course, those preachers preached fire and brimstone; actually the unadulterated word of God. This is where I have a lot of concern. I don’t mean this in any way distasteful, but it’s just not the same.

To put it bluntly, I think the pastors today should be more learned in the scriptures than they are. There is too much play, for the lack of a better word, in our churches today. We’re lacking realness, being committed, and observant of God’s word. I like that there are a lot of young people coming up; it’s time for somebody now to really put the real word of God into folks.

It’s really serious. The world has gotten so now, God is almost obsolete and that’s scary to me [repeats] that’s scary to me.

They want to get to church play and tell jokes, it’s alright to laugh, but I come to church to learn about God. When I go to church, I go to worship.

BNO: Do you still believe in the power of the church; do you think that it’s still essential for the black family?

A: I do, yeah, I do believe it’s essential and this is something that we should take more serious. Our churches, this is how we’ve come this far—our older people. The church is what has brought us this far; believing in God. So, I think that it’s very necessary very essential that our churches grow stronger, for the sake of our people. Today, the younger generations have gotten weaker, the Bible says that they would grow, “weaker and wiser” and so, that is what has happened. But, I think the churches should grow stronger, get together and continue and go back to our foundation. They’ve lost that foundation and people start wandering around. Sometimes we have to go back to where we came from; pick up that mantle—The Scripture. God’s word

needs to be read often to keep us on track. We can’t even love right without the Word of God. BNO: When I heard you sing years ago, I could hear the rich tones and sounds of Sam Cooke; were you inspired by him?

A: Speaking of Sam Cooke, we used to go to all of their concerts. There were 3 major groups that traveled together; Sam Cooke and the Soul Stirrers, The 5 Blind Boys; out of Chicago, and The Pilgrim Travelers; out of Los Angeles. My brothers and I kind of patterned ourselves after these groups. But, especially, with me, I took off after Sam Cooke. And, even now, if I have to sing a song; I’m imagining him and how he would sing the song.

I just can’t get away from it!

I competed in a singing contest at Prairie View College (HBCU), in Texas. I won the competition because the other person didn’t show up. I became known as, “The man with the golden voice”. Somehow, I got famous (chuckling), but I don’t want to use that word lightly.

BNO: What are your views about any given event in the news (past/present), or even a favorite scripture?

A: My favorite scripture, I believe, is, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding”.

“Acknowledge him in all thy ways and he will direct they path” Proverbs 3:5-6, and another one is; Micah 6:8, “ He hath shewed thee , O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God. BNO: Fill in the blank, I sing because….

A: I’m happy! I’m happy in the LORD. I may be the only black man at 83 years old still recording. I’m not on a great big label, but I have CD’s that can be purchased.

Pastor Richardson continues to reinvent himself, recently going back into the studio to record a Christmas CD and some of his favorite gospel hymns. Mr. Richardson has not sung his last song, nor finished writing his story (history). He is available to sing for weddings, funerals, and of course; church service.

Pastor Curtis and Mother Joyce Richardson have been married for 48 years (in June), are the proud parents to 6 children (1 deceased), 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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By Darlene L. Williams Contributing Writer BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—The 1ST Annual Kern County Library Black History Film Festival was held Thursday, February 17 at Beale Memorial Library. The Black History Film Festival was held in the Local History Room of the library.

An impressive display of African artifacts, black movie memorabilia, and life-sized posters of icons; Nipsey Hussle and Biggie Smalls lined the walls outside of the Library Room.

African American Film Association and Former Secretary of Negro Actors Guild, Stefan Lambert, captured the history of Black Actors in Film with a riveting presentation about the contributions of actors: Hattie McDaniel (Mammy) Gone With the Wind, the only African American to receive an Academy Award of that day; Paul Roberson Vice President of the N.A.G (Negro Actors Guild), Eartha Kitt (the first African American to be invited to the White House for dinner), Ethel Waters and many others.

Lambert honored Black History Professor and Kern County resident, Jessie Bradford by sharing stories about the beloved professor. He was the first African American coach at Bakersfield College, and only the third African American instructor at the college.

Bradford taught Black History for 35 years and was a wellrespected historian for the Negro Actors Guild.

“Jessie Bradford, knew that I was a theater major, he took me to Los Angeles and introduced me to some of the worlds most

famous African American performers”, Lambert said.

Following Lambert’s presentation, and a Q & A, Part I: The Black Church, This is our story; This is our song was shown which explored, “The 400 –year-old story of the Black church in America, the changing nature of worship spaces, and the men and women who shepherded them from the pulpit, the choir loft, and church pews”, hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. Part II, The Black Church, is scheduled Thursday, February 24, at 3:00 pm with a special presentation by Grandma Whoople on the History of Kern County Black Churches and Songs.

Lambert praised Lynne Kemmer, Librarian, Community Outreach and coordinator of the film festival, for her vision of the Black Film Festival being an annual event at the Beale Library.

“The library has evolved, Kemmer said, “There’s no longer an old-grey haired lady with horn-rimmed glasses walking around “shushing” you.

In celebration of Black History Month, all Kern County Libraries presented various film screenings: Jackie Robinson; Hollywood’s Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story; I Am Not Your Negro; Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those Things; Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman Russell; Underground Railroad: The Williams Still Story; A Ballerina’s Tale; Driving While Black: Race, Space & Mobility in America; The Central Park Five; and Muhammad Ali-Round One The Greatest.

All screenings are free and open to the public. Dates, locations and screen showings can be accessed at www.kerncountylibrary. org

Stephan Lambert (Historian and presenter) addressing Film Festival attendees. (Photo: Darlene L. Williams)

Ryan Nile, CSUB Journalism student (Photo: Darlene L. Williams)

Festival attendees admiring the display. (Photo: Darlene L. Williams)

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