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Volume 44 Number 29

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A New Generation of Farmers

Farm-to-Fork Hopes to Spur New Generation of African-American Farmers

By Marisol Beas California Black Media Sacramento, Calif. – Carson Creek Ranch proposed the development of a food and agricultural center in Sacramento, which was recently approved by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors.

Carson Creek Ranch wants to address the low participation rates and opportunities presented to African-American Farmers in California. The United States Department of Agriculture 2012 census reported that out of the 126 thousand farmers in California only 526 were of African-American descent.

Michael Harris, Co-Chair of California Agriculture Working Group, along with other collaborators met late February for the first Farm to Fork Friday meeting in Sacramento to discuss the project. The Food and Agriculture center will repurpose 140 acres of the closed Sacramento County Boys Ranch located near Rancho Murrieta. The approved project of the food and agriculture center will partner with U.C. Davis, Los Rios College District, and the Sacramento County Office of Education.

According to Harris the focus of the center will be to introduce agricultural education with the Pan-African experience to youth. The Pan-Africa movement seeks to unite and promote the welfare of all people identified with, or claiming membership as African-American or Black. The center will educate youth with the hopes they will one day pursue PhD programs in agriculture.

The project and advocacy work seeks to give options and choices for people of African descent to be in the

Agricultural industry. The Farm Bill allocates one trillion dollars to farmers but African Americans are underrepresented and “not in the room” with congress, added Harris.

“The purpose of the Food and Agriculture center is simple. Currently 1/3 of 1 percent of the Agricultural industry is Black Agriculture and the ongoing education and advocacy is making a difference.”

Engineer and San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce’s president Fred Jordan, entrepreneur Jonathan Burgess, Dr. Ernest Uwazie Director for African and Peace Resolution at Sacramento State University, Farm Fresh to You executive Pamela Reagh, and

others have partnered to work on the project.

The non-profit will hold an informational hearing on their Food and Agriculture Center project on March 20th at the State Capital. The non-profit will also be presenting at the 2018 Art and Agriculture in Sacramento.

Carson Creek Ranch will hold an information day at the California Spring Celebration, Sunday, March 25 from 1pm to 5pm at the State Capital. The group will also hold its next Farm-to-Fork meeting in Downtown Stockton on Friday, March 23 from 1:30p.m. to 4:30p.m. at the Alliance.

The Black Community and American Energy Policy

first place.

Each new issue has also raised the same enduring questions about Facebook's conflicting priorities _ to protect its users, but also to ensure that it can exploit their personal details to fuel its hugely lucrative, and precisely targeted, advertising business.

Facebook may say its business model is to connect the world, but it's really “to collect psychosocial data on users and sell that to advertisers.” said Mike Caulfield, a faculty trainer at Washington State University who directs a multi-university effort focused on digital literacy.

Late Friday, Facebook announced it was banning Cambridge, an outfit that helped Donald Trump win the White House, saying the company improperly obtained information from 270,000 people who downloaded a purported research app described as a personality test. Facebook first learned of this breach of privacy more than two years ago, but hasn't mentioned it publicly until now.

And the company may still be playing down its scope.

Christopher Wylie, a former Cambridge employee who served as a key source for detailed investigative reports published Saturday in The New York Times and The Guardian

Freddie Allen Editor-In-Chief, NNPA Newswire As the debate continues over the future of energy in the U.S. and around the world, industry insiders say that now is the time for African American consumers and businesses to step up and help shape America’s energy policy.

The country’s demographics are changing. According to the Census Bureau, the U.S. population, as a whole, is expected to become majority-minority in 2044.

“The minority population is projected to rise to 56 percent of the total in 2060, compared with 38 percent in 2014,” the Census Bureau reported.

Forward-thinking industry leaders have taken notice and are working to recruit and train an increasingly diverse labor force.

According to the American Petroleum Institute’s “State of American Energy 2018” report, as the baby boomers retire and the oil and natural gas industry expands, job opportunities in the industry will continue to grow over the next couple of decades, requiring more workers. Researchers project that nearly 1.9 million new job opportunities will be available in the industry by 2035.

“According to an IHS study, women and minorities will account for hundreds of thousands of those openings—more than 700,000 African Americans and Hispanics and 290,000 women through 2035,” the report said.

During an interview with the NNPA Newswire, Jack Gerard, the president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, said that the oil and natural gas industry is working to broaden its base in the Black community and increase awareness about the high-paying job opportunities in the industry.

Tracey Woods, the vice president of operations at the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), a Black think tank focused on energy policies, regulations, emerging technologies, and environmental issues, said that it’s important for potential employees and entrepreneurs, that are interested in getting into the oil and natural gas industry, to understand policy.

AABE’s founder, Clarke Watson, understood how critical it was for Blacks to not only understand energy policy, but to also be involved in the planning and implementation of America’s policies.

According to Watson’s biography on AABE’s website, “Watson worked in the energy industry for decades, eventually starting his own consulting firm. He founded the American Association of Blacks in Energy in 1977 after hearing of a meeting of energy policymakers that had been called by then President Jimmy Carter. No minorities were on the original guest list.”

The group’s mission continues today, because energy policies set today can have lasting socioeconomic effects for generations.

And when it comes to policies about access to STEM education and investment capital, those economic effects could mean higher wages in the oil and natural gas industry for Black workers and increased business opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Woods said that Black energy experts and industry leaders have to talk to people about President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan and what it means for the Black community.

Trump’s infrastructure plan commits “$200 billion in federal funding over 10 years to stimulate state and local spending and private investment,” NPR reported. “Half of the funding, $100 billion, would be used as incentives to

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Energy experts and groups like the American Association of Blacks in Energy are encouraging the Black community to get involved with American energy policy. (Pixabay)

Facebook’s Recurring Nightmare:

Muddying Up Elections

By RYAN NAKASHIMA and ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writers MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) _ Facebook has a problem it just can't kick: People keep exploiting it in ways that could sway elections, and in the worst cases even undermine democracy.

News reports that Facebook let the Trump-affiliated data mining firm Cambridge Analytica abscond with data from tens of millions of users mark the third time in roughly a year the company appears to have been outfoxed by crafty outsiders in this way.

Before the Cambridge imbroglio, there were Russian agents running election-related propaganda campaigns through targeted ads and fake political events. And before the Russians took center stage, there were purveyors of fake news who spread false stories to rile up hyperpartisan audiences and profit from the resulting ad revenue.

In the previous cases, Facebook initially downplayed the risks posed by these activities. It only seriously grappled with fake news and Russian influence after sustained criticism from users, experts and politicians. In the case of Cambridge, Facebook says the main problem involved the transfer of data to a third party _ not its collection in the

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Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Attorney Honored With Trailblazer Award

WILBERFORCE, Ohio — Civil rights attorney Ben Crump on Thursday was presented with the prestigious Trailblazer Award during an event hosted by the Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.

Crump is well-known for his civil rights work and advocacy for clients including the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and dozens of other victims of injustice.

Colonel Young was the first African-American to achieve the rank of colonel in the United States Army and a trailblazer on the path toward equality for African-American soldiers. Thursday’s celebration marked the inaugural event to honor Colonel Young on what would have been his 154th birthday in the city where his national historic landmark stands. The award recognizes those who exemplify Colonel Young’s commitment to civil rights and carry on his legacy of education and service to humanity. Crump is the first-ever recipient of this award.

“His leadership was significant because it was unheard of for any unit to be led by a black commander during an in-the-field campaign,” said Attorney Ben Crump. “Colonel Young’s ability to rise to this position of leadership is extraordinary — especially during a time when stereotypes of black men being intellectually inferior prevailed.”

In addition to his work as a nationally recognized lawyer, Crump has held leadership positions at the highest levels of the legal profession, having served as president of the National Bar Association and as the current president of the National Civil Rights Trial Lawyers Association. He was also the first African-American to chair the Florida State University College of Law Board of Directors. Crump is the principal and owner of Ben Crump Law, www.bencrump.com.

Applebee’s Raises Funds for League of Dreams Local Restaurant to Host Dining to Donate Events to Benefit Disabled Athlete League WHO: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® in Bakersfield, CA owned and operated by Apple American Group.

WHAT: Applebee’s of Bakersfield will be offering a variety of fundraising opportunities for its guests to support League of Dreams, Bakersfield’s very own sports league dedicated to athletes with disabilities.

Through April 1, Applebee’s of Bakersfield will be offering $5 sports-themed donation pin-ups and will be hosting a Dining to Donate Event to raise additional funds.

On Monday, March 26, guests who dine at Applebee’s in Bakersfield can have 15% of their check donated to League of Dreams, as Applebee’s works towards its $5,000 fundraising goal. Guests can participate by showcasing the event flyer via an electronic device, providing a printout or referencing the fundraiser’s mention on the news or radio. Additionally, guests may also apply the offer on any order To Go. WHERE: Applebee’s of Bakersfield 9000 Ming Ave M Bakersfield, CA 93311 WHEN: Fundraiser Monday, March 5 – Sunday, April 1 Dining to Donate Event Monday, March 26 Applebee’s is proud to support League of Dreams, Bakersfield’s very own sports league dedicated to athletes with disabilities.

As part of its $5,000 fundraising goal, Applebee’s of Bakersfield looks to help cover the cost of equipment, uniforms, and registration, because Apple American Group believes every child should have a chance to play.

The largest Applebee’s franchisee in the country, Apple American Group pledges to assist those less fortunate and support those institutions that enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves.

Aretha Franklin Cancels Concerts NEW YORK (AP) _ Aretha Franklin is canceling two upcoming concerts on doctor’s orders.

The Queen of Soul’s management team says in a statement Friday that Franklin will not perform March 25 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey. That show would have taken place on her 76th birthday.

Franklin also won’t appear April 28 at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Organizers say Rod Stewart will perform as the headliner instead.

The statement says the singer has been ordered by her doctor to stay off the road and rest completely for at least the next two months. It adds that Franklin is “extremely disappointed she cannot perform as she had expected and hoped to.”

Last year, Franklin announced her plans to retire, saying she would perform at “some select things.”

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World & Nation

Protesters Converge on NRA Headquarters

By Sun Kim school districts had passed, that California Black Media they were expected to return to Sacramento, Calif. – Protesters of all backtheir schools if they had opted to grounds converged on the Sacramento headparticipate the walk out. quarters of the National Rifle Association, as a “We need to broaden the culminating event to cap off regional demonpeople who are active on this isstrations against gun violence. The protests sue because gun violence effects were in response to the recent school shooting all communities, but especially at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in communities of color,” said GonParkland, Florida that took the lives of 17 indizales who serves a government viduals. affairs director for the National The rally was organized by Women’s Association of Social Workers March’s Sacrament youth program. Event speakand is the co-chair of the Brady ers included Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, Campaign to Prevent Gun Viowho represents the 7th Assembly District, Dr. lence.

Mariama Smith Gray from California State “Hollywood and our culture University, Easy Bay, and Rebecca Gonzales of for too long have romanticized the National Association of Social Workers. violence and the use of guns. It Protesters spoke passionately about the must stop but it will only happen need to curb gun violence and about the need if consumers reject this form of for more responsible media portrayals of gun ‘entertainment.” ownership.

Both Dr. Gray and Mrs. “Students of color have been wrongly assoGonzales were visibly ecstatic ciated with violence and aggression,” said Gray. Sun Kim, protested in downtown Sacramento at the NRA headquarters. (California Black Media from seeing high school students courtesy photo) “And yet we need to consider the demographics taking initiative to tackle gun viof the school shooter because we also need to pay attention olence. to what is happening to white adolescent boys who have All speakers encouraged the audience members to get access to guns.” students to use the walkout “as an opportunity to be given involved with the political process any way can from callHer speech at the rally visibly touched many mothers a voice; to empower the students,” according to Barbara ing, emailing, tweeting, and writing members of Congress, in the audience.

Senators, and/or State Representatives.

Tigert, who teaches English at the high school.

Hiram Johnson High School in Sacramento Unified As of press time, the National Rifle Association has Presenters were mindful to tell youth protestors School District participated in the walkout by allowing that once the allotted 17-minute protest time given by not returned requests for comment.

Covered California Names New Director SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California Executive Director Peter V. Lee announced the board of Covered California’s appointment of Terri Convey as the director of the Outreach and Sales Division.

Convey will oversee Covered California’s sales strategy in both the individual and small-business markets, including working with thousands of insurance agents and other certified enrollers to ensure Californians have in-person assistance. She will also promote efforts to encourage consumers to keep their coverage once enrolled and renew their health insurance plans. The field sales program includes Covered California Certified Insurance Agents, Navigators and agency staff.

Convey arrives at Covered California from Miami, Florida, where she has been a high-ranking officer with Aetna, Humana and Coventry Health Care. She has worked in the health care industry for almost three decades.

“Terri’s years of experience in health care — including her work as the sales director of individual and public exchange for Aetna in Florida — make her a perfect fit for Covered California,” Lee said. “She has worked extensively with brokers, agents, sales teams and service center employees.”

Convey will lead Covered California’s system that supports in-person enrollment and works with more than 17,000 certified assisters who help consumers understand their health insurance choices and sign up for coverage.

Covered California’s robust enrollment network in-

cludes more than 14,000 independent insurance agents, who work in neighborhoods across the state and speak a variety of languages, and more than 800 privately run storefronts where consumers can get free and confidential assistance.

Covered California provides agents with field-based outreach support staff, enhanced training and communications programs, a certified agent and enroller service center, a storefront and events program, a mobile-enhanced consumer-referral tool and access to branded collateral. Effectively supporting the certified enroller community across the state has been critical to successful enrollment efforts and has led to more than 50 percent of all consumers being enrolled with the support of person-to-person assistance from agents and other enrollers.

Convey will also be tasked with continuing the growth of Covered California for Small Business, which has experienced a double-digit membership increase for the third consecutive year. Currently, more than 43,000 individuals have insurance through Covered California for Small Business, representing a growth of approximately 27 percent in membership from the previous year.

Convey graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and has worked in health plan sales since 1989. After spending the first half of her career in large-group sales, she has held management roles in small-group and individual sales since 2003 and was intricately involved with Aetna’s efforts on Florida’s exchange through last year. The annual salary for Convey’s

position is $189,996 and she will be reporting to Chief Deputy Executive Director Doug McKeever. She will start at Covered California on April 2.

Jesus Christ Sends Letter to Oprah WATERBORO, Maine (AP) _ A letter from Jesus Christ might be the affirmation Oprah Winfrey needs to run for the presidency.

WGME-TV reports an 83-year-old Maine woman who changed her name to Jesus Christ says she began a letter writing campaign 50 years ago to spread a message of faith and peace. Christ says she sent the letter to Winfrey because she likes her but had no idea it would get so much attention.

Gayle King, one of the hosts of “CBS This Morning,” posted about the letter to Winfrey on Instagram on Wednesday, asking if it was the sign her best friend was looking for.

Winfrey said on “60 Minutes” that if God wanted her to run for president “wouldn't God kinda tell me?”

Christ says she didn't know there was speculation about Winfrey, but she'd vote for her.

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

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PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1158 Doing business as: AESTHETIC ROOM, THE at 9730 Brimhall Rd, #1 Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: YU & DRAKE, INC CA 9730 Brimhall Rd #1 Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: Brandy Drake, Vice President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 15, 2016 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Feb 16, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Feb 16, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B0888 Doing business as: IGLESIA CRISTIANA BAKERSFIELD CHRISTIAN CHURCH at 3200 Bernard St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: BAKERSFIELD HISPANIC CHURCH ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CA 3200 Bernard St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: Leticia Stepp CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 2, 2001 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Feb 5, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Feb 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B0672 Doing business as: DEEP WATER TACTICS at 10313 Revere Beach Dr Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Alfred Drake Jr, 10313 Revere Beach Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Alfred Drake 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: Jan 29, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 29, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B0766 Doing business as: CK TOW & ASSET at 1319 Ogden St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1146 Bakersfield, Ca. 93302 County: Kern Full name of registrant: CK TOW & ASSET INC. CA 1319 Ogden St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: Kalpesh Patel, Treasure The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 3, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Jan 31, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trade-

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PUBLIC NOTICE mark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 31, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B0752 Doing business as: AMERICAN MUSCLE SPORTS NUTRITION at 10530 Rosedale Hwy #8 Bakersfield, 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Luciano Christopher Medrano, 9407 Metropolitan Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 39911 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Luciano Christopher Medrano The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 31, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Jan 31, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 31, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2014-B5994 Business Name you wish to abandon: AMERICAN MUSCLE Street address of business: 10530 Rosedale Hwy #108 Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Aunter Riad Haddad, 600 Hosking Ave 45C Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Aunter Riad Haddad, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Jan 31, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1168 Doing business as: MONEY TEAM CHAUFFEUR SERVICES at 1313 Brea St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Mauricio Trujillo, 1313 Brea St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Mauricio Trujillo 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: Feb 16, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: C Valdez, 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 Feb 16, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2017-B5400 Business Name you wish to abandon: O & A GARDENING SERVICE Street address of business: 3800 Phaffle Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Over Phil Ayllon, 3800 Phaffle Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 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: Over Phil Ayllon, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Feb 12, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B0714 Doing business as:

PUBLIC NOTICE AJS PARADISE HOME CARE FOR THE ELDERLY at 13002 Lake Pueblo Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Eva Pascua Arellano, 2237 Via Galleno Ct, Delano, Ca 93215 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Eva Pascua Arellano The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Jan 30, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Jan 30, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2017-B5202 Business Name you wish to abandon: COMPAS TACOS Street address of business: 7103 Firebaugh St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Salvador Flores, 7103 Firebaugh St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Salvador Flores This statement of abandonment filed on: Feb 15, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1263 Doing business as: NICKY’S NAILS & SPA at 6515 Panama Ln #103 Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Nguyet Thi Anh Nguyen, 6515 Panama Ln #103 Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Nguyet Thi Anhy Nguyen 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: Feb 21, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: C Valdez, 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 Feb 21, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1392 Doing business as: SCALES ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS at 3813 Mckenna St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: SCALES ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS 3813 Mckenna St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: Arron Scales, Vice President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 19, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Feb 27, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Feb 27, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1424 Doing business as: D.V.M. TRUCKING at 4525 Randy Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309

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Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Danny V Medina, 4525 Randy Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Danny V Medina 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: Feb 28, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, 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 Feb 28, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1420 Doing business as: QUALITY CLEANING SERVICES at 10210 Hillgate Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Jacklyn Gonzalez Mora, 10210 Hillgate Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Jacklyn Gonzalez Mora 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: Feb 28, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Feb 28, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1415 Doing business as: SUPER TOMS BURGERS at 9531 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield, Ca 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: George Shinas, 9531 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield, Ca. 93312-2147 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: George Shinas 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: Feb 28, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: C Valdez, 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 Feb 28, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1369 Doing business as: MODERN MODESTY & CO at 11902 Aurora Valley Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Savannah Kaitlyn Johnson, 11902 Aurora Valley Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Savannah Kaitlyn Johnson 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: Feb 27, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

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Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Feb 27, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018

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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 Mar 2, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 2018

no, 11702 Crockett Ct, Bakersfield Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Martin Moreno 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: Feb 20, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Feb 20, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 2018

SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT AVISO AL DEMANDADO) GLENN C. HOLLAND; and DOES 1-50 inclusive You are being sued by plaintiff (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso BCV-17-102015 NOTICE! You have been sued.

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

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will no protect you.

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

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

There are other legal requirements.

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

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

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

The name and address of the court isLEl nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California County of Kern 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) ASHLEY B. HENNESSEE; MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP, 1770 Fourth Ave, San Diego, Ca 92101 Telephone: (619) 685-4800 Date: (Fecha) Aug 29, 2017 Clerk (Secretario) Geena Taylor, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1553 2018-B1554 2018-B1555 Doing business as: KRONICLY CONNECTED ENT. / KALIFA CHIEF / YOUNG SPANKS at 344 8th St, McFarland, Ca. 93250 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Jessica Marie Gonzalez, 344 8th St, McFarland, Ca. 93250 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Jessica Marie Gonzalez The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 17, 1982 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 5, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: C Valdez, 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1567 Doing business as: I.I. SIR at 3313 Kapral Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Edward Leon Harris, 3313 Kapral Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Edward Leon Harris 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: Mar 5, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: C Valdez, 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 Mar 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1450 Doing business as: ACE APPLIANCE & ELECTRONICS REPAIR at 169 Clemson St, Shafter, Ca. 93263 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Rosalio Perez Jr, 169 Clemson St, Shafter, Ca. 93263 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Rosalio Perez Jr The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 1, 2016 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 1, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: C Valdez, 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 Mar 1, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1531 Doing business as: VIDESH IMPEX at 9311 Camargo Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Mukesh Chhotalal Shah, 9311 Camargo Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Mukesh Chhotalal Shah The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Aug 31, 2013 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 5, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Mar 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1519 Doing business as: CANTU TRANSPORTATION at 5920 Warren Ridge Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Juan Mario Cantu Martinez, 5920 Warren Ridge Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Juan Mario Cantu 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: Mar 2, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1562 2018-B1563 Doing business as: FRENCHIE FARM, THE / ROTTIE RANCH, THE at 5549 Banning St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Karla Violeta Felix, 5549 Banning St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Karla Violeta Felix The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 5, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, 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 Mar 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1502 Doing business as: BJ’S UNIQUE CARPET CLEANING at 1330 E Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 70452 Bakersfield, Ca. 93387-0452 County: Kern Full name of registrant: Bevellie Jewel De Loney Harris, 2003 Hendricks Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Bevellie Jewel De Loney Harris The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2000 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 2, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, 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 Mar 2, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1482 Doing business as: BLACK RIFLE DEPOT at 4725 Panama Ln #D3-329 Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Travis Alan Hamlin, 4308 Rio Viejo Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Travis Alan Hamlin 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: Mar 2, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, 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 Mar 2, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1193 2018-B1194 Doing business as: MOHANA HUMAN RESOURCE SERVIES / MOHANA HR at 11702 Crockett Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: 8200 Stockdale Hwy #M10-143 Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 County: Kern Full name of registrant: Martin More-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1376 Doing business as: CRUSADER BREWING COMPANY at 731 17th St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: 6500 Clearwater Creek Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 County: Kern Full name of registrant:Stag and Arrow, 6500 Clearwater Creek Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: Bailey Hale 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: Feb 27, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J GARCIA, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Feb 27, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1860 Doing business as: KERN SOCCER at 5401 Dunsmuir Rd #29 Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Marco Vinicio Galvez, 5401 Dunsmuir Rd #29, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Marco Vinicio Galvez The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 15, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Mar 15, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1806 Doing business as: LA FAMILIA MARKET at 924 Haven Dr. Arvin, Ca. 93203 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: LA FAMILIA MARKET, LLC CA 924 haven Dr. Arvin, Ca. 93203 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: Amer Alammari, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 13, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 13, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: C Valdez, 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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PUBLIC NOTICE This statement expires on Mar 13, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1565 Doing business as: KING OF SMOKE at 3699 Ming Ave #D Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Zinah Muthanna Muthanna Qasem, 3654 Whitehaven Ave, Ceres, Ca. 95307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Zinah Muthanna Muthanna Qasem 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: Mar 5, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Mar 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1801 Doing business as: THE HELLO GORGEOUS BOUTIQUE at 11320 Sand Bridge Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Sydnie Hawks, 11320 Sand Bridge Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Sydnie Hawks The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 13, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: C Valdez, 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 Mar 13, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1799 2018-B1800 Doing business as: 4A FOUNDATION / E.S.D.H at 2309 Mirto Ctr Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Darnell Wesson Sr, 2309 Mirto Ctr Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Sydnie Hawks 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: Mar 13, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, 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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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 Mar 12, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1660 Doing business as: RJ’S CUSTOM PAINTS at 1332 ½ High St, Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Richard Jacob Lopez, 1201 23rd Ave, Delano, Ca. 93215 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Richard Jacob 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: Mar 8,

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2016-B7687 Business Name you wish to abandon: RJ’S PAINT & SUPPLIES Street address of business: 1332 ½ High St, Delano, Ca. 93215 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Richard Jacob Lopez, 1622 8th Ave 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: Richard Jacob Lopez This statement of abandonment filed on: Mar 8, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1636 Doing business as: MALDONADO FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR at 365 Red Wood Shafter, Ca. 93263 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Juan Maldonado Serrano, 365 Red Wood Shafter, Ca. 93263 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Juan Maldonado Serrano 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: Mar 7, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

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entice cities, counties and states to raise at least 80 percent of the infrastructure costs themselves.”

The article continued: “That’s a departure from the way many projects are funded now. Funding for federal-aid highways, including interstates, is usually allocated in an 80-20 federal-state split. So, President Trump’s plan would flip that funding burden.”

Shortly before the president’s infrastructure plan went public, the Senate Democrats released a “Jobs and Infrastructure Plan” that promised a “historic $1 trillion federal investment to modernize our crumbling infrastructure and create more than 15 million good-paying jobs that American families desperately need.”

The Senate Democrats’ plan would also hit President Trump’s tax law signed late last year.

The Senate Democrats’ plan would raise the corporate tax rate to 25 percent, which Republicans cut from 35 percent to 21 percent, according to CNN Money. The Democrats’ proposal also “undoes parts of the new tax law

in order to fund increased infrastructure spending.”

Woods said that when the Black Press informs the community, Black voters can hold legislators and policymakers accountable.

Woods said that with federal, state, and local funding, more than one trillion dollars will be spent on fixing bridges, highways and roads, building pipelines and upgrading the country’s energy grid. The Democrats’ plan also promised cheaper fuel and greater access to high-speed Internet in rural areas.

“That’s about one trillion dollars that you’re going to pay for,” said Woods, referring to taxpayers. “We need to ensure that we’re participating.”

Woods continued: “Our communities are, very often, not at the table and not represented and miss the moment to impact the legislation. So, when you look at the Black Press and the opportunity to get that message out about the importance of policymaking in the energy industry—that’s huge.”

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, said the firm was actually able to pull in data from roughly 50 million profiles by extending its tentacles to the unwitting friends of app users. (Facebook has since barred such second-hand data collection by apps.)

Wylie said he regrets the role he played in what he called “a full service propaganda machine.” Cambridge's goal, he told the Guardian in a video interview , was to use the Facebook data to build detailed profiles that could be used to identify and then to target individual voters with personalized political messages calculated to sway their opinions.

“It was a grossly unethical experiment,” Wylie said.

“Because you are playing with an entire country. The psychology of an entire country without their consent or awareness.”

Cambridge has denied wrongdoing and calls Wylie a disgruntled former employee. It acknowledged obtaining user data in violation of Facebook policies, but blamed a middleman contractor for the problem. The company said it never used the data and deleted it all once it learned of the infraction _ an assertion contradicted by Wylie and now under investigation by Facebook.

Jonathan Albright, research director at the Tow Center for Digital Journalism at Columbia University, said Facebook badly needs to embrace the transparency it has essentially forced on its users by sharing their habits, likes and dislikes with advertisers. Albright has previously noted cases in which Facebook deleted thousands of posts detailing Russian influence on its service and underreported the audience for Russian posts by failing to mention millions

of followers on Instagram, which Facebook owns.

Facebook is “withholding information to the point of negligence,” he said Saturday. “How many times can you keep doing that before it gets to the point where you're not going to be able to wrangle your way out?”

The Cambridge imbroglio also revealed what appear to be loopholes in Facebook's privacy assurances, particularly regarding third-party apps. Facebook appears to have no technical way to enforce privacy promises made by app developers, leaving users little choice but to simply trust them.

In fact, the enforcement actions outlined in Facebook's statement don't address prevention at all _ just ways to respond to violations after they've occurred.

On Saturday, Facebook continued to insist that the Cambridge data collection was not a “data breach” because “everyone involved gave their consent” to share their data.

The purported research app followed Facebook's existing privacy rules, no systems were surreptitiously infiltrated and no one stole passwords or sensitive information without permission. (To Facebook, the only real violation was the transfer of information collected for “research” to a third party such as Cambridge.)

Experts say that argument only makes sense if every user fully understands Facebook's obscure privacy settings, which often default to maximal data sharing.

“It's a disgusting abuse of privacy,” said Larry Ponemon, founder of the privacy research firm Ponemon Institute. “In general, most of these privacy settings are superficial,” he said. “Companies need to do more to make sure commitments are actually met.”

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Bakersfield News Observer Contributing Writer Bakersfield, CA.- President of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Soraya Coley spoke to a crowd of some Letter of recipi225 people, including 9 high school scholarship ion from Correct ents, about overcoming life’s many obstacles, disappointor Edit ments, and failures to achieve their goals the and dreams in a speech titled, “Through It All, I Still Rise.”

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Some 225 people, including 9 high school scholarship recipients, this past Saturday at Stockdale Country Club. (Carrington Prichett/ Bakersfield News Observer)

Dr. Soraya Coley, President of California State Polytechnic University, Pamona. (Carrington Pricett/ Bakersfield News Observer Photo)

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The founder of a thriving Twin Cities startup company is providing guidance to other black tech entrepreneurs in overcoming a dysfunctional home life on the path to success.

Clarence Bethea founded Upsie, a technology company that sells warranties that undercut retailers’ prices.

Founded in 2016, Upsie now has more than 14,000 users, Minnesota Public Radio reported .

Bethea grew up in a dysfunctional home. His father abused his mother, and he had to overcome homelessness and drug dealing.

“It was a lot of work, but I met the right people at the right time who changed the trajectory of my life,’’ said Bethea, 37. “I received guidance and support from

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Malcolm Francisco, senior at South High School, scored in the 99th percentile for US high school students on the SAT, active member of project of BEST, and has remained on the honor roll throughout his entire school career. He is enrolled in SHS prestigious Math Science Engineering Academy. Malcolm plans to attend UCLA and earn a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Bryce Jackson, senior at Stockdale High School, is a scholar athlete of the Varsity Basketball Team, represents the community by being a part of a large-scale community service project. He is currently working on a Human Trafficking Awareness Video that will be seen in all Kern County Health classes, he’s an active leader in the BSU, and is Associate Student Body Commissioner of Athletics. Bryce plans to attend UCLA or UCSB and major in Engineering or Economics.

Jade Johnson, senior at Stockdale High School, She is the President of Black Student Union, serves as the Associated Student Body Commissioner of Athletics, and has volunteered numerous hours in her community. Jade

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Black Entrepreneur Finds Success with Minnesota Tech Firm ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The founder of a thriving Twin Cities startup company is providing guidance to other black tech entrepreneurs in overcoming a dysfunctional home life on the path to success.

Clarence Bethea founded Upsie, a technology company that sells warranties that undercut retailers’ prices.

Founded in 2016, Upsie now has more than 14,000 users, Minnesota Public Radio reported .

Bethea grew up in a dysfunctional home. His father abused his mother, and he had to overcome homelessness and drug dealing.

“It was a lot of work, but I met the right people at the right time who changed the trajectory of my life,’’ said Bethea, 37. “I received guidance and support from

them along the way.’’

He went to Bemidji State University in 2002 on a basketball scholarship but dropped out of college to pursue entrepreneurship.

Bethea said his acceptance into Techstars Retail, an international startup accelerator, played an important role in his success. The accelerator offerings funding and mentorship for a three-month period. Upsie was one of 10 startups selected in 2017.

“It took away the black or white thing,’’ he said.

“It made people judge me on who I am, how I am as a founder, what our team is doing every day and the business.’’

Entrepreneurs of color have a more difficult time

them along the way.’’

He went to Bemidji State University in 2002 on a basketball scholarship but dropped out of college to pursue entrepreneurship.

Bethea said his acceptance into Techstars Retail, an international startup accelerator, played an important role in his success. The accelerator offerings funding and mentorship for a three-month period. Upsie was one of 10 startups selected in 2017.

“It took away the black or white thing,’’ he said.

“It made people judge me on who I am, how I am as a founder, what our team is doing every day and the business.’’

Entrepreneurs of color have a more difficult time

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“We must accept finite disappointment with infinite hope, Coley said. I want, for the sake of the youth, to pose the question; how do we rise?”

“Self perception, faith, hope, and access and opportunity provided by society, are four key elements which enables one to rise above frustrations and disappointments, she said. For even in the midst of closed doors or rejections, we rise through it. Through our faith, we are trusting the unseen and knowing without evidence.”

Criterion for the nine scholarship recipients was based on GPA, extracurricular, or community involvement. Each of the nine chosen students have maintained outstanding GPAs, ranging from 3.5- 4.5, while taking challenging Advanced Placement and Honors Classes.

The recipients are: Terrance De’Louth, outstanding senior at East Bakersfield High School, serves as Vice President of EB’s BSU, is an active member of Project BEST (Black Excellence in Scholarship and Teaching) and a member of EBH Varsity Swim, Basketball, and Football Teams. His future plans include attending CSU and major in Accounting.

Malcolm Francisco, senior at South High School, scored in the 99th percentile for US high school students on the SAT, active member of project of BEST, and has remained on the honor roll throughout his entire school career. He is enrolled in SHS prestigious Math Science Engineering Academy. Malcolm plans to attend UCLA and earn a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Bryce Jackson, senior at Stockdale High School, is a scholar athlete of the Varsity Basketball Team, represents the community by being a part of a large-scale community service project. He is currently working on a Human Trafficking Awareness Video that will be seen in all Kern County Health classes, he’s an active leader in the BSU, and is Associate Student Body Commissioner of Athletics. Bryce plans to attend UCLA or UCSB and major in Engineering or Economics.

Jade Johnson, senior at Stockdale High School, She is the President of Black Student Union, serves as the Associated Student Body Commissioner of Athletics, and has volunteered numerous hours in her community. Jade

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“We must accept finite disappointment with infinite hope, Coley said. I want, for the sake of the youth, to pose the question; how do we rise?”

“Self perception, faith, hope, and access and opportunity provided by society, are four key elements which enables one to rise above frustrations and disappointments, she said. For even in the midst of closed doors or rejections, we rise through it. Through our faith, we are trusting the unseen and knowing without evidence.”

Criterion for the nine scholarship recipients was based on GPA, extracurricular, or community involvement. Each of the nine chosen students have maintained outstanding GPAs, ranging from 3.5- 4.5, while taking challenging Advanced Placement and Honors Classes.

The recipients are: Terrance De’Louth, outstanding senior at East Bakersfield High School, serves as Vice President of EB’s BSU, is an active member of Project BEST (Black Excellence in Scholarship and Teaching) and a member of EBH Varsity Swim, Basketball, and Football Teams. His future plans include attending CSU and major in Accounting.

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California A Southern racial slurs Ore. (AP) _ CORVALLIS, player says fans directed the court as they left women’s basketball her black teammates Sunday night. the at her and loss at Oregon State on about sent tweets quickly following a she Minyon Moore USC player the game, though remarks after derogatory investigating.University _ deleted them. say they are Both schools place at Oregon State _ for ra``There is no in intercollegiate athletics are directed that believe we nor do fans in atten-a actions or statements officials or said in cially derogatory hletes, coaches, Steve Clark at student-at State spokesman on Sunday night.with Press dance,’’ Oregon contact The Associated State was in statement to Oregon our efforts to Clark said that``have communicated and USC officials matter immediately.’’ is no place there that this USC investigate schools strongly agree in sports,’’ in ``Both insensitive language Heinel said for such raciallyadministrator Donna we appreciate the AP. ``And senior woman to dedication provided a statement and the Pac-12’s immediate efforts to ensure Oregon Stateng this incident and theirand inclusion are to investigati values of respect collective that our upheld.’’ won 69-63.

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By Darlene L. Williams Bakersfield News Observer Contributing Writer Bakersfield, CA.- President of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Soraya Coley spoke to a crowd of some 225 people, including 9 high school scholarship recipients, about overcoming life’s many obstacles, disappointments, and failures to achieve their goals and dreams in a speech titled, “Through It All, I Still Rise.”

Bakersfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted its annual Love Luncheon Scholarship Program, Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 11:00a.m. -2:00 p.m. at the Stockdale Country Club.

Tickets sold for $50.00 per person with proceeds benefitting the chapters’ scholarship fund. Dr. Coley has over 26 years of academic and administrative experience. She is the sixth President of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona-and the first woman to serve in that role.

Coley began the 30 minute speech with excerpts from the powerful poem “And, Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou. ‘You may write me down in history with your bitter twisted lies, you may tread me in the very dirt, but still, like dust, I’ll rise.’

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) _ Officials Bakersfield say cell locks failed during a brawl involving 120 prisoners at a central California jail that left four inmates injured last week.

Tyson Davis, the chief deputy who oversees the Le- of Delta Sigma Theta Bakersfield Alumnae rdo Pre-Trial Facility, told KBAK-TVSorority, Wednesday that 2018 “Love” Luncheon Inc. Host the locks are old and inmates have begun to tamper with them, with some success.

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said several inmates became disruptive Feb. 6 and refused to comply with the night’s lockdown. The violence sent four inmates to hospitals and left housing units damaged.

The labor union representing the guards says low staffing also contributed to the problem.

The Lerdo lockup North of Bakersfield is being improved and expanded and a new facility is expected to begin housing inmates by May.\

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securing funding, said Sharon Kennedy Vickers, founder of the Twin Cities chapter of Blacks in Technology.

“The numbers are small for black tech founders because they don’t have the access to resources and capital to take their ideas to market,’’ she said. “There still exists a lot of preconceived ideas of what a tech founder looks like.’’

Bethea recently raised $1.7 million in nine weeks for the business, which will be used to hire more employees this year.

“For that next African-American founder who is like, ‘Can I do this?’ and is at a crossroads... hopefully this says that they can because I’m not anything special,’’ Bethea said.

Last weeks headline contained a mistake incorrectly noting Dr. Dyson’s name as Eric Michael Dyson, it should have been Michael Eric Dyson. We sincerely apologize to Dr. Dyson and Bakersfield College.

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securing funding, said Sharon Kennedy Vickers, founder of the Twin Cities chapter of Blacks in Technology.

“The numbers are small for black tech founders because they don’t have the access to resources and capital to take their ideas to market,’’ she said. “There still exists a lot of preconceived ideas of what a tech founder looks like.’’

Bethea recently raised $1.7 million in nine weeks for the business, which will be used to hire more employees this year.

“For that next African-American founder who is like, ‘Can I do this?’ and is at a crossroads... hopefully this says that they can because I’m not anything special,’’ Bethea said.

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“Black Panther” raked in nearly $200 million over its first weekend. Lupita Nyong’o (left) and Letitia Wright star in “Black Panther.” (Marvel)

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By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor “Black Panther” starring Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o and Michael B. Jordan, surpassed box office expectations during its opening weekend.

With $192 million in ticket sales so far, the film is expected to take in $218 million over the four-day President’s Day weekend and an incredible $361 million worldwide. According to ComScore, global ticket sales were set to reach $387 million over the weekend.

According to Entertainment magazine, “Black Panther” is already the eighth-largest single-day gross for the film industry ever and the third-biggest opening for a superhero movie.

“Black Panther” scored a $75.8 million opening day.

“The Avengers” opened with $80 million and “Avengers: Age of Ultron” opened with $84 million. The film also became the highest-grossing title in history at 33 AMC Theaters across the country, according to a report in the Hollywood Reporter.

“Black Panther earned more at those cinemas on Thursday evening and Friday—along with advance ticket sales for other times during the weekend—than any other

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Cell Locks Failed During Brawl at Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) _ Officials say cell locks failed during a brawl involving 120 prisoners at a central California jail that left four inmates injured last week.

Tyson Davis, the chief deputy who oversees the Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility, told KBAK-TV Wednesday that the locks are old and inmates have begun to tamper with them, with some success.

The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said several inmates became disruptive Feb. 6 and refused to comply with the night’s lockdown. The violence sent four inmates to hospitals and left housing units damaged.

The labor union representing the guards says low staffing also contributed to the problem.

The Lerdo lockup North of Bakersfield is being improved and expanded and a new facility is expected to begin housing inmates by May.\

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Last weeks headline contained a mistake incorrectly noting Dr. Dyson’s name as Eric Michael Dyson, it should have been Michael Eric Dyson. We sincerely apologize to Dr. Dyson and Bakersfield College.

Nobody Hurt when Train Derails Near Tehachapi

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) _ Authorities say nobody was hurt when six freight train cars derailed near a Southern California mountain town.

The BNSF Railway Company says most of the train cars were empty and the others were carrying wine when they came off the tracks Saturday near Tehachapi east of Bakersfield.

The derailment briefly shut down some lanes on rural State Route 58 but the debris was cleared after several hours.

KBAK-TV says the cause is under investigation.

USC Women’s Hoops Player: OR State Fans Used Racial Slurs

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) _ A Southern California women’s basketball player says fans directed racial slurs at her and her black teammates as they left the court following a loss at Oregon State on Sunday night.

USC player Minyon Moore sent tweets about the derogatory remarks after the game, though she quickly deleted them.

Both schools say they are investigating. ``There is no place at Oregon State University _ nor do we believe in intercollegiate athletics _ for racially derogatory actions or statements that are directed at student-athletes, coaches, officials or fans in attendance,’’ Oregon State spokesman Steve Clark said in a statement to The Associated Press on Sunday night.

Clark said that Oregon State was in contact with USC officials and ``have communicated our efforts to investigate this matter immediately.’’ ``Both schools strongly agree that there is no place for such racially insensitive language in sports,’’ USC senior woman administrator Donna Heinel said in a statement provided to the AP. ``And we appreciate Oregon State and the Pac-12’s immediate dedication to investigating this incident and their efforts to ensure that our collective values of respect and inclusion are upheld.’’

Oregon State won 69-63.

Woman Burned as Gas is Pumped into Garbage Can in Her Backseat

MOSES LAKE, Wash. (AP) _ Authorities say a Washington woman suffered severe burns after gasoline fumes ignited when gas was being pumped into a garbage can in a car’s backseat.

KOMO-TV reports the Grant County Sheriff’s Office says the woman, who was a passenger early Saturday morning at a Cascade Valley Grocery convenience store, was smoking a cigarette, which ignited the flames.

Deputies later found a large amount of marijuana in the car’s trunk.

A bystander took the woman to Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake.

The male driver who was pumping the gas ran away.

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) _ Authorities say nobody was hurt when six freight train cars derailed near a Southern California mountain town.

The BNSF Railway Company says most of the train cars were empty and the others were carrying wine when they came off the tracks Saturday near Tehachapi east of Bakersfield.

The derailment briefly shut down some lanes on rural State Route 58 but the debris was cleared after several hours.

KBAK-TV says the cause is under investigation.

USC Women’s Hoops Player: OR State Fans Used Racial Slurs

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) _ A Southern California women’s basketball player says fans directed racial slurs at her and her black teammates as they left the court following a loss at Oregon State on Sunday night.

USC player Minyon Moore sent tweets about the derogatory remarks after the game, though she quickly deleted them.

Both schools say they are investigating. ``There is no place at Oregon State University _ nor do we believe in intercollegiate athletics _ for racially derogatory actions or statements that are directed at student-athletes, coaches, officials or fans in attendance,’’ Oregon State spokesman Steve Clark said in a statement to The Associated Press on Sunday night.

Clark said that Oregon State was in contact with USC officials and ``have communicated our efforts to investigate this matter immediately.’’ ``Both schools strongly agree that there is no place for such racially insensitive language in sports,’’ USC senior woman administrator Donna Heinel said in a statement provided to the AP. ``And we appreciate Oregon State and the Pac-12’s immediate dedication to investigating this incident and their efforts to ensure that our collective values of respect and inclusion are upheld.’’

Oregon State won 69-63.

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By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor “Black Panther” starring Chadwick Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o and Michael B. Jordan, surpassed box office expectations during its opening weekend.

With $192 million in ticket sales so far, the film is expected to take in $218 million over the four-day President’s Day weekend and an incredible $361 million worldwide. According to ComScore, global ticket sales were set to reach $387 million over the weekend.

According to Entertainment magazine, “Black Pan-

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Sports Runners Head to San Diego State after Series Victory BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – After a weekend series victory against Dartmouth College, the CSU Bakersfield baseball team is making the day trip to San Diego State University on Tuesday for a mid-week, non conference game at 6:00 p.m. Series History Tuesday will be the first meeting between the two programs. Scouting San Diego State The Aztecs (13-6) have been ranked No. 25 in the country for the past two weeks by Baseball America and are coming off a weekend series victory over Cal Poly. San Diego State was picked to finish second in the Mountain West and swept UC Santa Barbara to open the season. The Aztecs already moved to 4-1 in Mountain West Conference competition with two victories against San Jose State University and Air Force. Last season, the Aztecs were 4221, won the Mountain West Conference Tournament and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in the last six seasons.

Last Time Out Over the weekend, CSUB took three out of four games against Dartmouth to earn their first home series victory of the 2018 season. In Sunday’s victory the Roadrunners set a new school record with eight stolen bases, breaking the old mark of seven that was set against Seattle U last year. It was a quick 4-1 victory on Thursday night as Ben Cutting (1-3) earned his victory on

the mound of the season. Cutting went a career-long 6 2/3 innings and allowed just one earned run in the seventh inning. “He (Cutting) was dialed in,” said CSUB manager Jeremy Beard. “We had a short hook on him last weekend for a reason, to bring him back on Thursday and he did exactly what we hoped he would do. Hopefully, he builds on that and continues to grow. He’s a very competitive left-handed pitcher that we expect big things out of,” said Beard. A Ryan Koch two-run triple in the first inning was all the `Runner staff needed, but Jared Toothman added to the effort with a two-run, pinch-hit single to left field in the seventh. Naithen Dewsnap finished off the Big Green in the ninth for the first of his two saves of the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, the CSUB offense scored three runs in the first inning to provide the pitching staff with some early run support. Elijah Parks (2-0) earned the victory on Saturday after tossing the final 5 2/3 innings in relief of CSUB starter Alec Daily. Parks didn’t allow an earned run the rest of the way and even surprised his coach that he was able to go the distance. “I wasn’t expecting him to go the complete distance after coming in in those middle innings, but he stayed with it,” said Beard. “His velo (velocity) stayed up and he kept making pitches. He was very composed today. He focused on using his lower half a little bit

Bakersfield Native (Ridgeview HS) & CSUB Pitcher Aaron Charles (GoRunners.com courtesy photo)

more. He had more depth on his pitches. He had a lot of confidence out there and he was just being who he is. Really, for him, we count on him a lot and put him in tough situations even as a freshman.” Aaron Charles (2-3) shut out the Big Green for the first five innings on Sunday to earn his second victory of the season. Kyle King also threw well for the `Runners as he got out of a jam in the sixth inning to preserve a slim CSUB lead. Dewsnap closed it out with a six-out save. Offensively, Koch carried the attack, slugging .923 over the four games and hitting .385 with two doubles, a triple, a home run and six RBI. Toothman was also instrumental to the offense as he drove in eight runs on four hits. Andrew Penner had seven hits in the first three games of the series, before having his 10-game hitting streak snapped on Sunday. Penner continues to get on base consistently for CSUB and has reached safely in 20 straight games. The senior also led the team with five runs scored in the four-game set. Austyn Tengan was one of three `Runner regulars that was on-base over half the time this weekend and led the group at .611. Tengan walked five times, had six hits and swiped three bases in the series. Mark Pena also seems to be breaking out of a season-long slump. The centerfielder was 3-for-7, walked and was hit by a pitch.

Head Coach First African-American to Win Idaho State Title

By RYAN COLLINGWOOD The Spokesman-Review SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) _ A FedEx employee in 1997, Marsell Colbert wasn't surprised to learn he was Coeur d'Alene's first African-American courier.

Colbert was eight years removed from leaving a rough Maryland neighborhood for a basketball scholarship at North Idaho College, in one of the more racially homogeneous areas of the country.

But Colbert, then in the infancy of his coaching career with local youth leagues, was proud of that distinction.

“It’s always special to be the first to accomplish something,” said Colbert, now a history teacher and head coach at Idaho small-school basketball power Genesis Prep Academy in Post Falls.

Twenty years later, it appears Colbert has marked another first and etched his name in Idaho high school sports history.

When Genesis Prep cruised to a 1A Division II championship in 2017, some wondered if Colbert was the first African-American head coach to win an IHSAA state title in any sport.

After the Jaguars convincingly defended their crown earlier this month at the Idaho Center in Nampa, the prospect of Colbert being the first resurfaced.

The Spokesman-Review reached out to a wide-ranging group of current and former longtime sports journalists across the state of Idaho, as well as state officials. He is widely believed to be the first.

“In my entire coaching career, I have only seen two other black coaches in Idaho, period, in (former Falls Christian head boys basketball coach) Tim Mitchell and an assistant coach at Borah in Boise,” Colbert said. “So this is really important to me. It's important for us to have success.”

Colbert coached at now-defunct Falls Christian in Post Falls alongside Mitchell for two seasons before he was an assistant at North Idaho College. In 2008, Colbert began his stint as an assistant at Post Falls High School, where his standout sons, Marcus and Malcolm Colbert, helped the Trojans win a 5A state title in 2010.

After both of his sons went on to play collegiately, Marcus at Montana State and Malcolm at the University

of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Colbert took a coaching hiatus before accepting the head gig at Genesis Prep in 2014.

Colbert has posted an 83-13 record in four seasons.

About a dozen of those wins have come against schools over five times Genesis Prep's size, including Mt. Spokane High School.

“I didn't think I would coach again, to be honest,” Colbert said. “I needed the right coaches and administration around me, which I have. We're doing things differently. We're God-centered and want our players to grow up to be great men and great husbands.”

Mitchell, who moved to Coeur d'Alene from Compton, California, in the 1990s, was the rare African-American Idaho head coach from 2004-2006. He led Falls Christian to a pair of state tournaments, a North Star League title and top five ranking during his tenure.

Now Mitchell watches his son play at Post Falls High School and keeps tabs on his close friend Colbert.

“To see him to step up and go and win state, it's a huge accomplishment. I am proud of him,” Mitchell said.

“Things have changed a lot in North Idaho since the first time I moved up here. The diversity is getting a lot better.

There are more African-American kids who are playing.”

Jared Phay, the head coach at national junior college power College of Southern Idaho, believes Colbert plays a big role in his players' lives “The great thing about Marsell is that he has had a huge impact on many basketball players in North Idaho,” said Phay, who coached with Colbert at NIC from 20042007. “Whether it was camps or simply working with kids he has had a great influence, so it is nice to see him rewarded. Genesis Prep is lucky to have him.”

Phay recently hired Lester Stewart, the former coach at Century High School in Pocatello. Stewart was reportedly the Pocatello School District's first African-American head coach when he accepted the Century job in 2014.

PSD is Idaho's fourth-largest school district.

Genesis Prep has drawn some scrutiny for boasting talented international players, prompting the IHSAA to invoke a rule beginning this fall that won't allow schools to use its foreign students in postseason competition.

Colbert said the overwhelming majority of his key players have been Idaho kids, including 1A Division II

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Player of the Year Johnny Hillman, a junior. He said the school petitioned to move up to the 3A classification but was denied.

Either way, Colbert said he's happy where he is _ coaching and living in North Idaho.

“I love it. I love where I am,” he said. “The positives far outweigh negatives here.”

Darrell “Bubba” Wallace, Jr. at the Daytona 500. (Photo Credit: Cameras In Action Stock Photography)

Can Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. Change the Face of NASCAR?

By Ronda Racha Penrice Urban News Service HAMPTON, Ga. --- Tiger Woods changed the face of golf. Venus and Serena Williams TRANSFORMED tennis. And now Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. MAY DO THE SAME FOR NASCAR. The 24-year- old race car driver’s Cup Series debut at the iconic Daytona 500 got the nation’s attention. As NASCAR’s first full-time black driver in its elite series since Wendell Scott in 1971, all eyes were on Wallace. Thanks to his second-place finish, the highest-ever by both a black driver and a rookie, those eyes didn’t waver. As Wallace traveled to Hampton, Ga. to race the Folds of Honor Quiktrip 500 February 25 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, fan attention stayed riveted on him.

Even by NASCAR’s super media and fan-friendly standards, Wallace did a lot that Friday prior to the Quicktrip 500. On top of the requisite press conference, he squeezed multiple one-on-one interviews, mostly with local Atlanta TV media. Wallace knows that the heightened interest in him is a combination of his race and his Daytona 500 performance. Instead of downplaying the attention to his race, Wallace, whose father is white, has embraced it.

“There is only 1 driver from an African American background at the top level of our sport. I am the 1. You’re not gonna stop hearing about “the black driver” for years.

Embrace it, accept it and enjoy the journey,” he tweeted November 8, 2017.

Embracing his race doesn’t mean dwelling on it though. “You can psych yourself up by reading all the history and whatnot and doing all of that but that just puts

too much pressure on yourself,” he said during an interview at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. “So I’ve learned to focus on just the driving aspect of it and let everything else settle in behind.”

Wallace, who was born in Mobile, Ala. and RAISED in Concord, N.C., began racing go karts at 9 YEARS OLD. By 16, he was competing in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, the sport’s main developmental series for grooming its next generation, as part of NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity initiative. His first race at the Greenville-Pickens Speedway, he won, becoming the youngest driver to ever win at the THAT track. After another win, he finished third overall in the series and received the Rookie of the Year award, a first for an African-American driver.

He won three more times in 2011. Driving for Joe Gibbs Racing TEAM in 2012, he held his own, staying near the top and even winning one race. He had five wins in two years. In 2014, he finished third overall while driving the truck series with Kyle Busch Motorsports. He followed that up by driving with Roush Fenway Racing in the Xfinity Series from 2015 to 2017. When Aric Almirola was injured last year, Wallace filled in by driving for the iconic Richard Petty Motorsports. His stellar performance prompted a welcome as their full-time driver of the legendary no. 43, now a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, for the 2018 season.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, nicknamed “The King” for a career that includes sevenNASCAR Championship and Daytona 500 wins each, plus over 700

By Cameron Buford Contributing Sports Writer Whatsgoodinsports.com With four weeks to go in this NBA season, we figured this would be a great time to unveil our NBA Power Rankings. Some changes have been made to our Rankings based on what we have seen over the past couple weeks. Identifying the best teams in the league, with the best athletes in world, is always tough. Though our Power Rankings are meant to do just that.

Starting from #10 our list will work our way to the top spot in our Power Rankings; 10.Washington Wizards- These guys have recently played themselves into our Power Rankings by playing team basketball. Led by Head Coach Scott Brooks, this team is playing exceptionally well without their starting point guard.

9. Indiana Pacers- Nate McMillian’s coaching has this newly assembled team headed to a home court advantage in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs 8. New Orleans Pelicans- Since they lost one half of the Twin Towers as anticipated, Antonio Davis has been playing like an MVP carrying his team to the Playoffs in the Western Conference.

7. Oklahoma City Thunder- This team still goes as Russell goes, though he does have better help this season.

The question remains, how far can Russell carrying this team once they get in this upcoming playoff season.

6. Boston Celtics- Though they are young and talented it’s their great coaching they will get them through their

tough points in the season.

5. Cleveland Cavaliers- We have seen this Cavalier team come from behind to win the Eastern Conference, in the past. Though they will have to come together much quicker than they have, they must to achieve the results they have in mind.

4. Portland Trailblazers- This team led by first-year All-Star Damien Lillard, have managed to earn a home court advantage in the upcoming playoffs/ 3. Toronto Raptors- even as they lead the Eastern Conference in wins, this team won’t garner much attention until the playoffs begin.

2. Golden State Warriors- the defending champions are not immune to injuries and though have an embarrassment of riches they will need to summon their best efforts to overcome the loss of the floor general in Stephen Curry.

1. Houston Rockets- James Harden has been playing this entire season as the league’s MVP… so much so he has lead his team to the Top Spot in our Power Rankings.

The NBA’s slogan from year ago, “The NBA is Fantastic,” is never more apropos than now. The combination of youthful teams and experienced teams leads to this very competitive season. It will take peak performances from the teams once the playoffs start, to beat out the champions. But any number of teams can do that if they aren’t hampered by injuries. Please share your thoughts, feedback and opinions by letting me know what’s good about our NBA Power Rankings at www.whatsgoodinsports.com.

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Torn Ligament, SZA Powers Through Performance

By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ R&B singer SZA didn’t let a torn ligament in her foot slow her down at a concert for her feverish fans in New York City.

She walked into the venue Friday with a crutch helping her to the chair placed in the middle of the stage. She injured her foot while performing last week at the BUKU Music + Art Project festival in New Orleans.

Backed by three musicians, she delivered her direct lyrics from songs that helped her become the most nominated woman at this year’s Grammy Awards, while her fans sang along.

Though injured, she performed in style, wearing fuzzy, platform, pink slippers though her right foot had a brace on it.

“I don’t really have a plan, but we’re gonna, like, wing this,’’ she said after singing her first song, holding onto the microphone stand for support.

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Top 10 finishes in 1,184 starts, strongly believes Wallace is a future NASCAR star.

APPROACHED DURING THE ROAR OF PRACTICE ROUNDS AT THE ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY February 23, the NASCAR LEGEND SAID HE SAW WALLACE AS part of the sport’s future. “NASCAR’s face, as far as driving, is changing,” Petty said. “It changes every 12 to 14 years; we’re right in the middle of that. That was one of the reasons I was looking for a younger driver. Of all the ones that we looked at, we thought Bubba was going to be as good or better than any of the rest of them, personality-wise, driver-wise, sponsor-wise, the whole deal.”

Bill Lester, the historic black NASCAR driver who raced two Cup-level races in 2006 and garnered seven top10 finishes in the truck series from 2000 to 2007, champions Wallace but warns that the lack of major sponsorship is a huge obstacle to WALLACE realizing his full potential.

“If they do not get more corporate support, they’re going to struggle,” Lester said of Wallace and his team via telephone. “I always had a good looking car but, when it came to everything that was necessary to [run] at the front, I didn’t have it and that was because I just didn’t have the resources that the top-running teams had and he is in the same position.”

NASCAR sponsorship is a REVOLVING door so any race week, sponsors can step up. That has given Wallace an opportunity to attract nontraditional sponsorship like the black-owned,

Columbus, Ohio-based moving company E.E. Ward.

Brian Brooks, co-owner of the company founded by former Underground Railroad conductor John T. Ward in 1881 that also counts Richard Petty Motorsports as a client, shared that their support of Wallace in Atlanta, especially during Black History Month, was a very hopeful gesture.

“I think it would be a disgrace if we have to wait another 50 years for someone to come after Bubba to be a driver of color in NASCAR,” Brooks said via phone.

To be a strong contender, Lester insists that Wallace needs Fortune 500 support. “With him not having full sponsorship, which is about an $18 million to $20 million proposition per year these days, he’s at a deficit,” Lester said.

Like many in NASCAR, Derrell Edwards, a former college basketball player turned Austin Dillon pit crew member who is believed to be the first African-American over-the- wall crew member for a Daytona 500 winner, feels that Wallace’s success is a good look for NASCAR’s future. “I think a lot of the people are going to gravitate towards him …. and it’s going to be great for the culture,” he said.

“We’re lacking in that department when it comes to NASCAR,” Wallace said in conversation regarding the potential impact he and his team could have on increasing black representation in the sport. “For us to be able to go out and do what we do on the racetrack and try to be the best, I think it’s going to help that number grow.”

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SZA danced excitedly while the Travis Scott verse played from her hit, “Love Galore,’’ and she used both crutches while singing her popular slow groove and crowd favorite, “The Weekend.’’

Her performance at Samsung 837 was in celebration of the company’s new Galaxy S9 phone, released Friday.

Sporting a long sleeved, tie-dye-styled shirt and white pants, she thanked the audience for “vibing with me.’’

SZA was nominated for five Grammys at January’s show, including best new artist and best urban contemporary album for “Ctrl,’’ her major label debut that recently hit platinum status. She will launch “The Championship Tour’’ on May 4 in Vancouver with her Top Dawg Entertainment label mates Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q and others.

Tax Overhaul-Entertainment Expenses -

Bye-Bye Box Seats?

By MARCY GORDON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ Could the crackdown on tax loopholes clamp down on corporate schmoozing?

The new tax law ends a benefit prized by business for impressing customers or courting new ones. And the impact could be felt in the pricey boxes at sports stadiums, or even at Double-A baseball games in small towns with loyal company backers. In Washington, lobbyists who helped craft the Republican tax legislation could now be pinched by it.

U.S. companies spend hundreds of millions annually on entertaining customers and clients at sporting events, tournaments and arts venues, an expense that until this year they could partially deduct from their tax bill. But a provision in the new law eliminates the long-standing 50 percent deduction in an effort to curb the overall price tag of the legislation and streamline the tax code.

“Congress didn't feel the government should subsidize it anymore. Firms are going to take a hard look at their entertainment budgets,'' said Ryan Losi, a certified public accountant based in Glen Allen, Virginia.

The provision is one of the many under-the-radar consequences slowly emerging from the new tax legislation, the most sweeping rewrite of the tax code in three decades. Also embedded in the law are little-noticed provisions with the potential to bring major changes to mundane parts of American life _ including home-buying, saving for school and divorce.

“You can believe there's going to be more pressure on the sales people and marketing people to not go so crazy on the expenditures,'' predicted Ruth Wimer, an executive compensation attorney at law firm Winston & Strawn who's also a certified public accountant. “It's going to be a consideration for companies _ it's going to cost them.''

Ending the deduction will save the government about $2 billion a year and $23 billion through 2027 in formerly lost revenue, Congress' bipartisan Joint Committee on Taxation estimates.

Of course many companies will continue to spend without the tax incentive, for the benefits they get from entertaining such as the payoff in future revenue. But the tax change still could have a financial impact on sports teams and cultural institutions.

The prestigious U.S. Open tennis tournament held for two weeks every summer in Flushing Meadows, New York, offers court-side suites. It sees around 40 percent of its revenue coming from corporate sales.

Chris Widmaier, managing director for corporate communications at the U.S. Tennis Association, said it hasn't seen an impact yet on ticket sales, but noted it's still fairly early in the sales season.

“It's a fair question,'' he said.

“It is a concern,'' said Kate McClanahan, director of federal affairs at Americans for the Arts, an advocacy group that coordinates local cultural organizations and business donors around the country. “It can have a negative impact on both the commercial and nonprofit arts.''

The industries that spend the most on this type of entertaining are banks and financial services, airlines, automakers, telecoms and media. This kind of organized socializing also is a staple of lobbying firms, of course. The K Street lobbyists often party with clients at Washington Nationals ball games or Capitals hockey games. The firms may have tough decisions to make regarding spending on future outings.

“There's also the psychological impact,'' said Marc Ganis, a co-founder of Sportscorp Ltd., a sports consulting firm. “When something is deductible, people think it's less expensive; effectively the government is paying for part of it.''

Companies could fall into two camps around the impact of the tax change, experts suggest. Those that are profitable, paying taxes at the former top rate of 35 percent and using the 50 percent deduction for entertainment, were previously able to cut their tax rate to 17.5 percent. Now, with a zero deduction and a new 21 percent corporate tax rate, their tax liability would increase by only 3.5 percent, not a huge deal. By contrast, companies that are struggling or have been paying an effective tax rate below 35 percent because they were using deductions _ they could see a substantial impact on their bottom line.

The irony of Washington lobbyists falling victim to their own successful work on the tax bill isn't lost on some in the “swamp.''

Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee and a fierce critic of the tax legislation, called the end of the deduction for lobbyists' entertaining “one positive sign in an otherwise dismal bill.''

Still, deductible or not, lobbyists and their company clients still will have “much to celebrate over fine wine and entertainment'' from the legislation's big corporate tax cuts, Doggett said.

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Strong Storm Heading Toward California LOS ANGELES (AP) - A strong Pacific storm heading toward California will likely bring an extended period of rain and the threat of flooding and debris flows in areas near wildfire burn scars, forecasters said Monday.

The system, known as an atmospheric river, was tapping into a deep plume of subtropical moisture that could bring the highest rainfall totals of the season for southwestern parts of the state, the National Weather Service said.

“Tuesday will start off uneventfully.... But then there will be a startling change in the weather,'' the Los Angeles-area weather office said.

Preliminary rainfall estimates through Thursday night or early Friday range from 2-4 inches (5-10 centimeters) across coastal and valley areas and 4-6 inches (10-15 centimeters) on south- and southwest-facing foothills and mountains, forecasters said, adding that local amounts up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) can't be ruled out.

Where exactly the peak rainfall will occur was still uncertain, but meteorologists said it seemed likely it would be Santa Barbara County.

A stretch of the county's south coast was hit hard by a storm on Jan. 9, unleashing massive debris flows from scorched mountains above the community of Montecito.

Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed, 21 people were killed and two still remain missing.

On Saturday, the county's emergency managers issued a “pre-evacuation advisory'' for at-risk areas below four wildfire scars. The advisory is intended to give residents 72 hours to prepare for evacuation.

The storm was also expected to spread rain up the coast through the San Francisco Bay region and eastward to the Sierra Nevada, where a flash flood watch will go into effect Wednesday from about Yosemite southward.

‘Biggest rainfall event of 2018’ begins Tuesday and runs through Friday

Mudslides on the Grapevine.

Rock slides in the Kern River canyon.

Kern Community Foundation Seeks Scholarship Evaluators Thanks to many community and media partners that helped get the word out, Kern Community Foundation has received more than 600 applications (a record!) from graduating high school seniors, for its Kern Futures Scholarships for 2018-19. That represents a 40 percent increase over the 430 applications received in 2017-18.

Such an overwhelming response from college-bound youth from all over Kern County means KCF needs lots of community volunteers to help with scholarship application evaluations.

“Our Kern Futures Scholarship program supports deserving students on their path to postsecondary success,” said Foundation President and CEO Kristen Beall. “By assisting in the scholarship application evaluation effort, community members can help make students’ futures brighter, and do their part to raise Kern County’s educa-

tional attainment rates. This is key to the development of a thriving community and something we can all embrace.”

If you would like to make a difference in the lives of scholarship applicants, please consider donating approximately five hours of your time over a three-week period from mid-March through early April to read and score student essays online at your convenience. No prior experience needed. • Training provided to use our online platform. • Review 6-10 application essays. • Rate essays using the procedures outlined in training. To sign up, visit kernfoundation.org/students/scholarships and click on the “Sign up here” button in the “Scholarship Application Evaluators Needed” section.

Questions? Contact Kern Community Foundation’s Scholarship Coordinator Joe Brown at joe@kernfoundation.org, or 661.616.2605.

Recipe of the Week 15,000 Dignity Health Workers in California Reach Agreement to Protect Jobs, Patient Care New Contract Provides Economic Security as Company Prepares to Merge with Catholic Health Initiatives OAKLAND, Calif. – Fifteen-thousand healthcare workers in California ratified a new, five-year contract with Dignity Health, and are determined to protect jobs and patient care as the company prepares to merge with Catholic Health Initiatives.

“Our new contract maintains employer-paid family healthcare and provides rising wages, and that security and peace of mind enables us to focus on caring for our patients,” said Dennis Anderson, a laboratory assistant at Mercy Hospital in Folsom, Calif., which is owned by Dignity Health. “All frontline caregivers should have strong wages and benefits because of the crucial role we play in delivering quality patient care, and we urge all hospitals to make a greater investment in caregivers, just as Dignity Health is doing with this agreement.”

Under the new contract, workers who are members of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW)

will maintain fully-paid, employer-provided family healthcare, a key point of contention in negotiations. Additionally, workers will receive 13 percent raises spread over five years, a one percent bonus in the second year, and will maintain their defined benefit pension. Dignity Health will contribute an additional $500,000 a year to a joint labor-management training program that helps workers stay up-to-date with the changing healthcare environment and advance their careers.

Fifteen-thousand Dignity Health employees in California are members of SEIU-UHW, and their new contract expires April 30, 2023.

In December 2017, Dignity Health announced plans to merge with Catholic Health Initiatives, giving it a combined $28 billion in annual operations. The new corporation would be the second largest non-profit hospital system in the United States, with operations in 28 states, including its national headquarters in Chicago.

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I wanted to share how I made it with you.

This is one of those dishes that doesn’t require much time in the kitchen because everything you will need is already prepared for you.

Because you sometime don’t feel like spending a lot of time in the kitchen right?

So come along with me into my kitchen and let’s get started!

What you will need: 1.) 1 whole rotisserie chicken or shredded chicken. (Pre-heated oven at 400 degrees) 2.) 1 cup of par-boiled rice or whatever brand you have or like I also added two tomato w/ chicken flavored bullion for color and flavor.

3.) Extra large flour tortilla (I used the large tortillas because I have two men in my home, but you can use whatever size you like depending on how big or small you want your burrito to be.

4.) 3 tablespoons or desired amounts of cilantro, green chilies, green onions, and shredded cheese.

5.) 1 large can of green chili verde sauce (I use the La Victoria brand).

6.) In large bowl mix chicken, cilantro, green chilies, green onions, cheese, and half of the sauce together also add a dash of salt, garlic, onion powder, chili powder, and cumin.

7.) 1 large can of Sun-Vista pinto beans or whatever brand you have or like.

8.) Add chicken mixture, 1/2 cup of cooked rice, 1/2 cup of the beans in the middle of your tortilla and take both sides of the tortilla and begin folding while rolling your burrito ending with the seamed side.

9.) On top of cooking pan or cookie sheet spray aluminum foil with cooking spray and place burritos on pan, brush oil or use cooking spray on each burrito (this will make your tortilla nice and crispy) now place in your pre heated oven for 20 minutes.

Sauce: 3 tbsp. butter

3 tbsp. flour 2 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. salt, garlic and onion powder, cumin, and oregano *remainder of green chili sauce* Melt butter until bubbly then sprinkle flour and whisk constantly for 3 minutes.

Add minced garlic and green chili sauce and whisk for about 30 seconds. By now your sauce should have s thick consistency, now add salts, and spices to mixture.

By now your burritos should be nice and toasty.

Remove burritos from oven top burritos with sauce and add shredded jack cheese (and place in broiler for a few seconds until cheese had melted).

Remove from oven and top with sour cream, and cilantro or with anything else you have or like!

By now I am sure you’re already diving into your second bite, but hold on you might want to grab s few tortilla chips to go along with your smothered burrito!

I hope you have enjoyed your time with me in the kitchen and remember “the best food is in your kitchen!

I am happy to announce that I have my own YouTube cooking channel. Also follow me on Instagram and like me on Facebook.

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