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CSUB Hosting 32nd Bakersfield Jazz Festival

Manny Otiko California Black Media Almost two weeks of protests over the shooting of Stephon Clark has had a result. Today two California legislators revealed a bill that would restrict the police’s ability to use deadly force.

Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber (D-San Diego) and Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) announced they had co-sponsored Assembly Bill 931, legislation that requires police to use lethal force, only when justified. AB 931 was sponsored by groups such as the ACLU and Black Lives Matter Sacramento. Currently, police are allowed to shoot suspects “if they feel threatened,” which can lead to several gray areas.

Weber, who was surrounded by members of the California Legislative Black Caucus, co-sponsors of the bill and community activists, said recent shootings have shown police seem to have a double standard when it comes to black and white suspects.

“How could Stephon Clark be killed but the Parkland shooter be taken alive?” said Weber.

She was referring to Nikolas Cruz, who killed 17 people at a high school in Parkland, Fla. recently. Cruz was taken into custody alive. Clark, who was unarmed, was killed within minutes of Sacramento police arriving.

She added that police treatment of Cruz and other nonblack suspects proved that they were perfectly capable of using non-lethal force when it was needed.

Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, said police shootings of unarmed black people was not a problem unique to California.

He listed several familiar names, such as Oscar Grant, Philando Castile, Eric Garner and Tamir Rice, black men who were killed by police.

Betty Williams, president of the Sacramento NAACP chapter, described AB 931 as a “great step forward.”

Weber added that California, one of the nation’s most progressive states, should be leading the way in changing police policy.

In 2017, police shot and killed 162 people in California, only half of whom were armed with guns. California police departments have some of the highest rates of killings in the nation: Bakersfield, Stockton, Long Beach, Santa Ana and San Bernardino are all in the top 15. Police in Kern County have killed more people per capita than in any other US county, according to a 2015 report.

“It’s time for California to modernize our century-old deadly force standard,” said Assemblymember Kevin McCarty. “Our current law enforcement use of force threshold does not work.

Revising California’s use of force standard will help law enforcement transition to a police system that can prevent the deaths of unarmed individuals and build much needed public confidence in how we keep all our communities safe.”

Lawmakers Skeptical Over Costly Bullet Train Completion?

Carl Allen Quintet (left) will play Friday at 8 pm. Among the other acts performing this weekend The Funky Knuckles (above) is scheduled for Saturday evening.

April 5, 2018 -- The Bakersfield Jazz Festival returns to the CSU Bakersfield campus on April 2728 for two days of music, food, drink, and support for scholarships! The 32nd Annual Bakersfield Jazz Festival will feature 12 bands on two stages over two days and will help raise more than $12,000 in scholarship funds for CSUB students while bringing the best of jazz to the CSUB Amphitheatre. The festival is presented by Dignity Health – Mercy & Memorial Hospitals.

CSUB music professor and festival director Jim Scully said he is elated with the list of talent coming to the event this year.

“Every year, it’s challenging to find the right mix of artists for our event, and this year I feel like the mix is just right,” Scully said.

“There is great funk, Latin jazz, jazz-rock fusion, straight-ahead jazz, and everything in between. I hope to see everyone out enjoying themselves at the festival!”

The festival begins at 7 p.m. Friday, April 27, with the local Latin-tinged tunes of Velorio. Next, Carl Allen and the Art of Elvin will present a straight-ahead set of modal and post-bop tunes inspired by the legacy of Art Blakey and Elvin Jones. Fusion keyboardist Lao Tizer Band returns to headline the Bakersfield Jazz Festival with a set of new music featuring saxophonist Eric Marienthal. Lao’s energy and musicality will get everyone up and dancing to close out Friday night.

Saturday’s performances begin at 2 p.m. with music by the Kern County Honor Jazz Band and the CSUB Jazz Collective.

The professional acts begin with local vocalist Marlon Mackey leading a group of heavyweight players, which will be followed by the incredible compositions and improvisations of pianist Amina Figarova and her sextet of world-class players.

The Funky Knuckles, a group of young, powerful musicians from Texas, will bring their energy, musicianship, and groove to

the festival before giving way to legendary guitarist Dave Stryker and his quartet. Multiple GRAMMY winner Poncho Sanchez will bring his best Latin grooves toBakersfield to close out the Jazz Festival.

Single-day and two-day combo tickets as well as VIP tables can be purchased at the event website (www.bakersfieldjazzfest. com).

Friday Schedule 6 p.m. -- Doors Open 7 p.m. -- Velorio 8 p.m. -- Carl Allen Quintet 9:15 p.m -- Lao Tizer Band featuring Eric Marienthal Saturday Schedule 1 p.m. -- Doors Open 2 p.m. -- Kern County High School Honor Jazz Band 3 p.m. -- CSUB Jazz Collective 4 p.m. -- Marlon Mackey 5:10 p.m. -- The Amina Figarova Sextet 6:25 p.m. -- The Funky Knuckles 7:50 p.m. -- Dave Stryker Quartet 9:15 p.m. -- Poncho Sanchez • Blankets and low-backed beach chairs (2’ or less) only.

• Please no high-backed chairs.

• Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

• Food and beverage for purchase inside venue.

• Beer and wine available for guests over 21 with ID. • Outside food and drink is permitted.

• No alcohol or glass containers are permitted.

• No pets.

• No tobacco.

• All proceeds benefit CSUB student scholarships and future Bakersfield Jazz Festival activities.

The event will take place rain or shine.

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) _ High-speed rail executives asked skeptical lawmakers Monday to provide more stable, longterm funding for the bullet train in the face of ballooning costs.

Brian Kelly, the project’s chief executive, said he has only about a third of the money needed to complete the project, now pegged at costing $77 billion. It’s supposed to be up and running between San Francisco and Los Angeles by 2033. Lawmakers and analysts questioned whether the project can realistically be finished.

“A complete and viable funding plan does not exist,’’ said Tom Van Heeke of the Legislative Analyst’s Office.

Kelly spoke before the Assembly’s transportation committee for an oversight hearing on the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s draft 2018 business plan. Released last month, it showed a steep jump in costs and an extended timeline, raising questions about the project’s future.

The Legislature provides oversight and funding for the project.

The authority has in hand between $20 billion and $28 billion of the project’s likely $77 billion price tag. That’s not quite enough to complete a segment from Bakersfield to San Francisco, the authority’s first priority.

Money for the project comes from roughly $10 billion in bonds approved by voters in 2008, federal stimulus dollars and revenue from the state’s cap-and-trade program that raises money from companies that release greenhouse gases. The cap-and-trade program is only enshrined in law until 2030.

The rail authority has asked lawmakers to extend it to 2050 and to finance the high-speed rail costs against it.

It’s an ambitious and politically fraught request; a ballot measure up for a vote this year would let lawmakers reshuffle capand-trade spending in 2024. That means high-speed rail critics could push to cut off its funding source.

“You’re betting against chickens that aren’t hatched yet, on money that you do not have, and you’re telling us this is your business model and this is your plan?’’ asked Republican Assemblyman Devon Mathis, a high-speed rail skeptic.

Democratic Assemblyman Jim Frazier, chair of the transportation committee, praised Kelly for being honest about the project’s costs and urged his colleague’s to consider its long-term benefits. But even he acknowledged the challenges ahead.

“Proceeding with this project will not be for the faint of heart,’’ he said.

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Police Say ExRaider Aldon Smith Violated Monitoring Conditions SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Authorities say former Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers player Aldon Smith is back in a California jail after violating a condition of his bail.

Online records show the 28-year-old Smith is being held Sunday in San Francisco County Jail on $500,000 bond. A message seeking comment from his attorney, Joshua Bentley, was not immediately returned.

Sheriff’s spokeswoman Nancy Crowley tells the San Francisco Chronicle that Smith was booked Friday for violating a condition of his electronic monitoring while on bail.

Last month Smith pleaded not guilty to domestic violence and other charges. A judge issued a protective order prohibiting him from contacting the victim. He later surrendered to police on charges he violated the restraining order.

The Raiders released the linebacker after his arrest on the domestic violence charges.

Injuries in Human Smuggling Crash on California Hwy SAN DIEGO (AP) - Authorities say a horse trailer carrying about 18 people who entered the country illegally overturned on a Southern California highway just north of the border with Mexico.

The San Diego Union-Tribune says several people inside the trailer were hurt in the crash Saturday near Campo, with injuries described as moderate and minor. Six patients were hospitalized.

The California Highway Patrol says a witness reported that the two-axle trailer being hauled by a pickup truck began to fishtail and eventually tipped onto its right side along northbound Interstate 8.

The newspaper says authorities rounded up most, if not all, of the people involved. The CHP reported 18 individuals, while Border Patrol said there were 19. The reason for the discrepancy was unclear.

Officials say the pickup driver was not immediately identified.

Police Recover Ambulance Stolen in Downtown LA LOS ANGELES (AP) - Police have recovered an ambulance stolen while its paramedic crew was assessing a patient in downtown Los Angeles.

Officials say the ambulance was found early Sunday a few miles from where it was stolen. There was no immediate word of any arrests.

City fire spokeswoman Amy Bastman says a second ambulance was dispatched to the original scene downtown and transported the patient to a hospital.

City News Service says it’s the second ambulance stolen within the past week.

Sticky - Note Robber Fails, Then Goes to the Next Door Bar NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - A masked man armed with a sticky note who was unsuccessful in his attempt to rob a South Carolina gas station then left for the next-door bar.

The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reports a man wearing a black ski mask brandished a sticky note reading “I need all the money in register’’ when he tried to rob Turtle Market in North Myrtle Beach on Wednesday.

Police say an employee told them that she didn’t turn over any money. Police say the man then walked to 39th Avenue Bar and Grill located next door.

The employee told police the man never spoke and that he used his elbow to push open the door as he left.

Witnesses say he left 39th Avenue Bar and Grill on a blue moped.

Kern County DA Debate at CSUB

April 6, 2018 -- The Pre-Law Society, Department of Political Science, and Walter W. Stiern Library at California State University, Bakersfieldwill host a debate featuring candidates for Kern County District Attorney at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 19, in the Dezember Reading Room at the Stiern Library. The event is free and open to the public. District Attorney candidates Scott Spielman and Cynthia Zimmer will answer CSUB student questions regarding their platforms, policy positions and vision for the District Attorney’s Office.

“The position of District Attorney impacts all of us in Kern County,” said political science professor Dr. Jeanine Kraybill. “CSUB students are excited to bring the community together to learn more about the candidates and their priorities for the DA’s Office.” Parking also is free and available in Lots J, K1, K2, K3 and D. Space is limited, so attendees should arrive early to ensure a spot.

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By Dr. Kevin Williams Chief Medical Officer, Pfizer Rare Disease Unit The “Ask Dr. Kevin” series is brought to you by Pfizer Rare Disease in collaboration with the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) to increase understanding of sickle cell disease.

The opioid crisis in the United States is at an all-time high, impacting thousands of Americans every day.

What may surprise you is the impact this crisis has on people with medical conditions that cause severe pain, particularly when they receive treatment in the emergency department (ED).

Dr. Kevin Williams, the chief In light of the curmedical officer for Rare Disrent opioid crisis, ED ease at Pfizer, says that there staff have become much is no evidence to support the more vigilant in monitornotion that SCD patients have any more likelihood of being ing suspected drug abuse. addicted to pain medication This can have particular compared to anyone else. implications for people with sickle cell disease (SCD), whose top reason for visiting the ED is to seek relief from the debilitating pain crises associated with their disease.

Unfortunately, ED staff may doubt the legitimacy of the high level of pain relief needed by someone with SCD, and this suspicion has contributed to the stigma that SCD patients are “drug-seeking.” When I was in medical school more than 30 years ago, ED staff treated SCD patients as drug seekers, and opioid abuse wasn’t even considered a crisis then. In light of the current opioid crisis, this stigma has become magnified.

SCD is a lifelong disorder most common in people of African descent and causes red blood cells to form sickled shapes.

People with SCD often experience frequent acute pain episodes, called vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC). Currently, treatment for

VOCs is limited and primarily involves administration of fluids and pain management, which often includes treatment with high levels of opioid pain medications.

As a result of the stigma related to drug-seeking, the patient is delayed in receiving the adequate and timely pain relief they so desperately needed. In fact, a study published in the “Clinical Journal of Pain” found that people with SCD wait an average of 30 minutes longer in the ED for pain medication when compared to people with other extremely painful conditions, like kidney stones.

Greater understanding of SCD and the pain experienced by people who suffer from the disease is urgently needed to help ensure that stigma and misunderstanding do not stand in the way of receiving adequate and timely medical treatment.

I’m here to answer the most common questions about pain related to SCD in the hope that this information will increase understanding and address some of these misperceptions.

Are SCD pain episodes really that severe?

Yes, they most certainly are. These episodes are characterized by excruciating, debilitating pain. The pain often occurs without any warning—then may worsen over time or escalate suddenly.

Nearly all people living with SCD experience these pain crises at some point, but the frequency is variable and unpredictable.

Some people with SCD experience six or more pain crises a year.

Why do SCD patients receive pain medicine at such high doses?

Early and aggressive pain management is a priority when treating a SCD patient who is experiencing pain episodes, as multiple studies have demonstrated that more frequent severe episodes of VOC are associated with death.

It’s important to understand that SCD is a life-long chronic disease. The repeated opioid treatments needed for pain relief over a patient’s lifetime often lead to a tolerance, requiring higher doses for adequate pain management.

The SCD individuals treated with opioids eventually learn which opioids and dose are best to relieve or minimize their pain.

Many times, this can appear suspicious to health care providers and lead to delayed or inefficient treatment.

Are SCD patients addicted to pain medication?

Unfortunately, this is a common misperception about the disease—not just by ED staff, but by many people in general.

It’s important to highlight the difference between tolerance

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and dependence. An SCD patient may develop tolerance to opioids due to repeated opioid treatments and thus require higher doses, but this does not mean that they are dependent on—or addicted to—opioids.

In fact, there is no evidence to support the notion that SCD patients have any more likelihood of being addicted to pain medication compared to anyone else. A study in the journal “Pain Medicine” found that in 2013, out of the 16,225 people who died of an opioid overdose, 99.94 percent did NOT have SCD. Thus, the approximately 100,000 individuals living with SCD are making limited contribution to the opioid epidemic.

How can primary care providers help to improve the ED experience for SCD patients?

Primary care providers and people with SCD need to work together to ensure there is a pain management plan in place that will help coordinate care to support long-term pain management.

Along with your primary care provider, the use of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMP) can easily assist in discovering a patient’s prescription history to help combat the misperception that drug abuse is taking place. Creating individualized pain plans could help result in less frequent admissions, less waiting time in the ER, and shorter length of hospital stays.

Can you share tips on how people with SCD can better manage the ED experience?

First and foremost, finding ways that help to reduce and/ or manage pain, such as stress reduction, plenty of fluids, and exercise, before it becomes an emergency is extremely important.

If that doesn’t work, here are a few tips: Do not delay your visit to the ED when you begin to experience a pain crisis Create a “pain plan” with your primary care provider, and either carry a validated copy with you at all times or have easy access to an electronic version. Carry a document with you at all times that summarizes previous emergency department stays Work together with your hematologist and your primary care provider, to ensure your pain management plan is right for you Additionally, caregivers of SCD patients can also play an important role in improving the ED experience by: Recognizing the onset of a pain crisis and encouraging the patient to visit the ED Accompanying the patient to the ED and ensuring that all useful documents are brought along Providing support and distraction from the pain. Taking notes on interactions between the patient and ED providers

Threatens Housing & Health of Black Washingtonians

By Barrington M. Salmon BlackPressUSA/NNPA Newswire Contributor This is the first article in a series focused on the health effects associated with gentrification in Washington, D.C. This series is supported through a journalism fellowship with the Center for Health Journalism at the Annenberg School of Journalism at the University of Southern California.

By many measures, the revitalization of neighborhoods across Washington, D.C. has been a windfall for the city. Fueled by higher tax revenues and property values, the city is awash in construction cranes, new libraries, restaurants and retail, and more than 70 miles of bike lanes—all welcomed signs of gentrification in the nation’s capital.

Lost in the city’s waves of new amenities and newer, more affluent inhabitants, are the long-time Washingtonians who have been pushed out or who are fighting to stay in the city.

Shirley Williams is one of those residents, who decided to fight. For Williams, that fight came with debilitating consequenc-

es.

Williams said that she developed diabetes a year after she and fellow residents were displaced, for eight years, from their 54unit garden-style apartment complex at 7th and Q Streets in the Shaw neighborhood. She has since returned. Now, there’s a new apartment building at 7th and Q named Jefferson Marketplace; an upscale pet store, a Thai restaurant and a French wine bar are located on the street level; Williams said that she’s not the same, either.

Williams connects many of her health problems to the uncertainty of her housing situation, a rootlessness that has spanned nearly a decade. “I’m on dialysis now; I can hardly get around,” said Williams, a mother of three grown children. “I wasn’t weak.

I could walk down to those ONE DC meetings, but I can’t do that anymore. I’m pretty sure it affected my health; I lost my eyesight…can’t see anything anymore.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the displacement associated with gentrification has many health implications that contribute to disparities among special

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populations, including the poor, women, children, the elderly, and members of racial/ethnic minority groups.

“These special populations are at increased risk for the negative consequences of gentrification,” the CDC said. “Studies indicate that vulnerable populations typically have shorter life expectancy; higher cancer rates; more birth defects; greater infant mortality; and higher incidence of asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.”

Dominic Moulden, a veteran activist, housing advocate and resource organizer for Organizing Neighborhood Equity (ONE DC), knows Williams well and spoke of her challenges and those faced by thousands of other residents who have been displaced by rising housing costs or who have decided to fight for their homes in court and on the streets. ONE DC is a grassroots organization that advocates on behalf of residents who are in danger of losing their homes.

Moulden said that he’s watched the city change in significant and seemingly all-encompassing ways, usually to the disadvantage of native Washingtonians. “I’ve been here for 32 years and I organized on 14th and U Street in the ‘90s. If we talked then, I could have told you what was going to happen in every quadrant,” he said. “Our focus is on displacement—the economics of land and housing impact health and wellness, as people are moved around this chessboard.” Moulden said that Williams’ story of declining health during a prolonged housing battle, is a familiar one.

“I’ve seen people get sick and die in the years [after they were] forced out of their homes and that includes mental health issues,” Moulden said.

In the mid-90s, according to Census data, the district had a population of 528,000 and by 2015, the population had climbed to 681,170. Washington has seen a net population gain of more than 70,000 people since the 2010 Census and more than 100,000 residents since the 2000 Census. In the mid-1990s, the city boasted a 72 percent Black population and in 2016, according to the Census, it now stands at 48 percent. To the chagrin of the city’s Black residents, “The Chocolate City,” has become a vanilla swirl, replete with dog parks, street cars, bike lanes and cobbled streets as physical evidence of the changing demographics.

Washington, D.C is one of the most expensive cities to live in anywhere in the United States. Million-dollar homes are commonplace in areas of the city like Kalorama and Congress Heights and it’s fairly certain that buyers would have to ante up hundreds of thousands for a home, apartment or townhouse. In 2015, the median household income in Washington, D.C. was $75,628, a 5.55 percent growth from the previous year.

Statistics from the U.S. Census, a combination of studies conducted and compiled by researchers at Georgetown University and an investigative series centering on gentrification by the nonprofit, independent news organization Truthout, estimates that more than 50,000 D.C. residents have fled the city, as housing costs spiraled out of reach. Washington has the second highest rents in the country and more than 50 percent of the city’s affordable housing stock has vanished since 2009.

Researchers, policymakers and physicians have only begun to scratch the surface of the effects of gentrification on residents who have lost their homes or those who refuse to leave their neighborhoods, who have chosen, instead, to do battle with wealthy landlords, real estate developers and newcomers. A number of reports and studies over the past year detail the scope and depth of the health effects caused by the dismantling of low- and middle-income neighborhoods and the displacement of residents, some of whom have lived in Washington for decades.

Maurice Jackson, a history professor at Georgetown University and the chairman of the DC Commission on African American Affairs and Christopher King, an assistant professor at the university’s School of Nursing and Health Studies (NHS), produced a report in 2016 that found that gentrification has had a major impact on the health and welfare of the city’s African American population.

Researchers reported that many of Washington’s long-time, Black residents, who remain in the city, have experienced increased stress and financial hardship, as the cost of living continues to rise. King said that this form of “survival stress” can increase risks for or exacerbate chronic disease conditions. “Native Washingtonians also recognize how their communities are changing, and that results in a loss of cultural identity,” King said, noting that some African Americans have been forced to leave the area even though their families have lived in the city for generations.

“This dynamic can have a profound effect on mental health and the civic engagement [of city residents].”

Gentrification in Washington has produced tension and lingering resentment between Black and White residents—old and new. Long-time residents have complained about newcomers who have lobbied to change the names of old neighborhoods, called the police to harass families sitting on their own stoops, and pushed city officials to ramp up parking enforcement, ticketing and towing churchgoers double-parked on Sundays—a custom in D.C. that has spanned generations. The stress and trauma associated with the city’s very real demographic and cultural shifts, not only affect where people live, but also how Washingtonians are living.

One area of particular concern to researchers and those in

Jefferson Marketplace at 7th and Q streets was built after Kelsey Gardens was demolished. (Freddie Allen/AMG/ NNPA)

A once-thriving community of more than 400 residents has been reduced to less than 100 as city officials prepare to build expensive, mixed-use housing that Barry Farm residents fear will force them out of their homes. (Miriam Machado-Luces/NNPA)

the medical community is the relationship between toxic stress and displacement. Experts like Amani Nuru-Jeter, a social epidemiologist at the University of California at Berkeley are studying the impact of stress on health disparities and outcomes. While Nuru-Jeter, Dr. Roberto Montenegro and other researchers are looking at the effects of racism and discrimination on the bodies of Blacks and Latinos, others are tying displacement to toxic stress, which many believe, is likely a precursor to a range of diseases that could afflict those who are being pushed out of the city or have already left. Studies have connected a number of maladies to toxic stress, such as mental illness, substance abuse and behavioral problems, cancer, obesity, diabetes, auto-immune diseases, asthma, high blood pressure and heart disease, kidney disease, and gastro-intestinal problems.

Detrice Belt, a 33-year-old native Washingtonian and resident of Barry Farm, a public housing complex in Southeast, Washington, D.C. has been engaged in a six-year battle to stay in the community where she has lived for 20 years. She lives with her nine-year-old daughter, two pit bull terriers and a turtle. Belt vowed that she’s not leaving.

“Housing is a big issue in D.C. Right now, current residents are moving out,” said Belt, a licensed dental assistant who’s also the chair of the Barry Farm Tenants’ Association. “This property has [over] 400 units, but now there are about 100 residents left.

People are in shelters, some are in other public housing projects, scattered.” Belt continued: “These [apartments] are bad, but not so bad that they have to be demolished. We want redevelopment, but we want the developer to do it while [we’re] here. They told me about the noise; that my lights may be cut off and other things, but I’m not moving, whatever comes.”

Barry Farm, located east of the Anacostia River—a natural divider between the city’s visible progress and neighborhoods of concentrated poverty—has been targeted by the DC Housing Authority and developers who seek to have the 432 public housing units demolished; in its place, developers want to build a 1,400-unit, multi-phase $400 million mixed-income housing.

The plan is part of the city’s New Communities Initiative, a public-private urban revitalization partnership modeled after the federal government’s Hope VI program.

According to the Washington City Paper, in 2017, a group of Barry Farm residents and housing advocacy organization, Empower D.C., filed a 65-page, class-action lawsuit against the DC Housing Authority (DCHA), which manages the property, as well as its two private developer partners, A&R Development Corp. and nonprofit Preservation of Affordable Housing Inc. Belt said that one of her great fears is that neither the DC Housing Authority nor the developers have given the remaining residents a written guarantee that they can return when the property is redeveloped. And the past is prologue, she said, because once public housing residents are displaced, few ever return.

“They changed the language from ‘guaranteed return’ to an ‘opportunity to return.’ Despite our concerns and questions, this is a done deal,” she said. “I’ve been going to redevelopment meetings for the past six years. I’ve been trying to hear the other side.

I told councilmembers that people are stressed and don’t know their rights.” Belt said that her ordeal has left her and other Barry Farm residents stressed out, worried and fearful of what the future holds. “They have been using scare tactics, like putting up a notice on my door about my dogs,” Belt said. “Children’s Protective Services has been called on people here, the Department of Health on others. I was born and raised here. I’m fighting back. I’m not moving.”

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE 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 CA, 6500 Clearwater Creek Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 This business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED Beiley Hale, Vice President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: 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).

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-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)

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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 Mar 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018

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 6, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018

This statement expires on Mar 12, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018

Filed a petition with this court Proposed name MADISON RAYLENE CLAFFY THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 15, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m.

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

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: Mar 12, 2018 JUDEL COURT COMMISSIONER CANDACE L. CLAFFY, 18220 Buckboard Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Phone: (661) 706-6015 In Pro Per BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER(asd) PUB: Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 2018

information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Mar 19, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 2018

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 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 2018

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-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).

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-B1795 Doing business as: AHUA WATER PUMP SERVICES at 524 Main St, Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Ramiro Zendejas Reyes, 524 Main St, Delano, Ca. 93215-3554 Full name of registrant: Laura Ortiz Peralta, 524 Main St, Delano Ca. 93215-3554 The business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: Ramiro Zendejas The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 10, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 13, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Mar 13, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1585 Doing business as: ENVIOS Y NOVEDADES JALISCO at 815 12 Ave Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Maria Del Carmen Saghagun-Flores, 6412 San Rogue Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Maria Del Carmen Sahagun-Flores 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 6, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2017-B5052 Business Name you wish to abandon: JUMPERS FAMILY RENTAL Street address of business: 815 12th St, Delano, Ca. 93215 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Nayeli Vianeth Rodriguez-Sahagu, 5312 Windy Peak St, 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: Nayeli Vianeth Rodriguez-Sahag This statement of abandonment filed on: Mar 12, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2015-B3593 Business Name you wish to abandon: JUANITAS TRAVEL AGENCY AND 99CENTS Street address of business: 1031 Dover Pl Delano, Ca. 93215 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Carmen Sahagun, 1486 Almond tree Way 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: Carmen Sahagun This statement of abandonment filed on: Mar 6, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1539 2018-B1540 Doing business as: STARGROG INVESTMENTS / STARGROG BREWING at 2106 Majesty Palm St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Gordon Mathis Cantrell Jr, 2106 Majesty Palm St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Full name of registrant: Misty Leann Cantrell, 2106 Majesty Palm St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: Gordon M Cantrell 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-B1733 Doing business as: C AND A MOTORS at 15903 Legacy Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Carlos A. Herrera, 15903 Legacy Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Carlos A. Herrera 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 12, 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-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, 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 8, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018 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).

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 7, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B1606 Business Name you wish to abandon: JUAN MALDONADO FARM LABOR CONTRACTOR Street address of business: 365 Redwood Dr, Shafter, Ca. 93263 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Juan Serrano Maldonado, 365 Red Wood Dr, Shafter, Ca. 93263 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: Juan Serrano Maldonado, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Mar 7, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-100556 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PETITION OF: CANDACE L. CLAFFY FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CANDACE L. CLAFFY for a decree changing names as follows: Present name MADISON RAYLENE CLAFFY-SHIPP

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1848 2018-B1849 Doing business as: SUNNY’S CIRCLE / SUNDHAFT GAMING at 11425 San Miniato Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant Kelly Lee Gray, 11425 San Miniato Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Kelly Lee Gray 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 14, 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 14, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1839 Doing business as: MARIA’S HOME FURNISHINGS at 2014 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant Maria Bui, 9923 Iroquois Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Maria Bui 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 14, 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 14, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1958 Doing business as: C & A MOTORS at 4608 Rudnick Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant Stephanie Danielle Herrera, 15903 Legacy Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED Stephanie Danielle Herrera 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 19, 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

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B1733 Business Name you wish to abandon: C AND A MOTORS Street address of business: 15903 Legacy Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Carlos A. Herrera, 15903 Legacy Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 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: Carlos A. Herrera This statement of abandonment filed on: Mar 19, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1930 Doing business as: SHALOM SMALL EQUIPMENT REPAIR at 226 E Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant Julio C Rodriguez, 226 E Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED Julio C Rodriguez The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 19, 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 19, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 2018 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 CA, 6500 Clearwater Creek Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 This business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED Beiley Hale, Vice President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: 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-B1804 Doing business as: STATE ARMORY, GOLDEN at 1820 5th Pl Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant Eric Perez, 1820 5th Pl Delano, Ca. 93215 Full name of registrant: Benjamin Edwin Davila, 1403 6th Ave, Delano, Ca. 93215 Full name of registrant: Jesse Perez Chavez, 2208 Campus Dr, Delano, Ca. 93215 This business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED Eric Perez 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).

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2014-B3023 Business Name you wish to abandon: PRYOR HOUSING Street address of business: 30501 Pinedale Dr, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Michael Allderdice Pryor, 30501 Pinedale Dr, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Michael Allderdice Pryor This statement of abandonment filed on: Mar 19, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1948 2018-B1949 2018-B1950 Doing business as: GOODBYETICKET.COM 101 / GOODBYETICKET.COM 102 / GOODBYETICKET. COM 103 at 3424 Stine Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GOODBYETICKET.COM LLC CA 3424 Stine Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED Randy Oneal, Member The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 1, 2013 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 19, 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 19, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-100480 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 METROPOLITAN DIVISION PETITION OF: SWAN PAUL HANNA FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: SWAN PAUL HANNA for a decree changing names as follows: Present name SWAN PAUL HANNA Filed a petition with this court Proposed name SWAN PAUL JACOBY THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 9, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m.

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

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: Mar 8, 2018 JUDEL COURT COMMISSIONER SWAN PAUL HANNA, 9412 Coney Island Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Phone: (661) 699-6583 In Pro Per BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER(E) PUB: Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 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: Darnell Wesson Sr 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2353 Doing business as: S. UNION UNITED SMOG at 1435 S. Union Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Maria Lourdes Hernandez, 300 Redwood Meadow Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Maria Lourdes Hernandez The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 26, 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 26, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (K) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2089 Doing business as: PACIFIC TIRE WHEEL & AUTOMOTIVE at 5843 Rosedale Hwy Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Jose Victor Frayre, 3720 Loudon St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Jose Victor Frayre 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 23, 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 23, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2015-B5724 Business Name you wish to withdraw from: BAKERSFIELD CITY TOWING at 4100 Burr St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 County: Kern Mailing Address: 4020 Rosedale Hwy 302-303 Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Original FBN statement filed on Sept 22, 2015 Registrant(s) who wish to withdraw: Ray Tavakoli, 13915 Via Contento Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 SIGNED: P. G. Tavakoli The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Mar 22, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2318 Doing business as: BAKERSFIELD CITY TOWING at 2913 Gibson St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: BAKERSFIELD CITY TOWING INC CA, 2913 Gibson St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: Jimmy J McNutt, Vice President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 1, 2017 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 26, 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., busi-

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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 26, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018

Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: AGRONOMIXX CA, 325 Montclair St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: Francisco O Rivera, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 14, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 23, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Mar 23, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2015-B5724 Business Name you wish to abandon: BAKERSFIELD CITY TOWING Street address of business: 4100 Burr St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 4028 Rosedale Hwy 302-303 Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Fakhredin Ray Tavakoli, 13915 Via Contento Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Shawna Zahra Gorin, 15826 Ada St, Canyon Country Ca. 91387 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: Shawna Zahra Gorin, Secatery This statement of abandonment filed on: Mar 26, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2206 Doing business as: HOME STAGING + at 2806 Primera Vista Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Debbie M Lueck, 2806 Primera Vista Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Debbie M Lueck The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 15, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 26, 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 26, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2017-B0481 Business Name you wish to abandon: STRAIGHTEN IT UP Street address of business: 6108 Eastbourne Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Debbie M Lueck, 6108 Eastbourne Way 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: Debbie M Lueck, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Mar 26, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2363 Doing business as: KRPA,LLC at 2608 Alder St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: KRPA,LLC CA, 2608 Alder St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: Paul J Andre, Managing Member The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 26, 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 26, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2201 Doing business as: AGRONOMIXX, INC. at 325 Montclair St,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2430 Doing business as: MARTINEZ TREE SERVICE at 104 Lois Ln #C Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Salvador Martinez, 104 Lois Ln #C Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Salvador Martinez The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2017 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 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 Mar 28, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2440 Doing business as: TOOTH FAIRY at 216 Villa Elegante Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Denise Lynn Beauford, 216 Villa Elegante Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Denise Lynn Beauford 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 28, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Mar 28, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-100465 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PETITION OF: HEATHER NICOLE TATUM FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: HEATHER NICOLE TATUM for a decree changing names as follows: Present name HEATHER NICOLE TATUM Filed a petition with this court Proposed name NIKKI TATUM THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Mar 5, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m.

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

A copy of this Order to Show Cause

PUBLIC NOTICE shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: Mar 5, 2018 JUDEL COURT COMMISSIONER HEATHER NICOLE TATUM, 315 Arvin St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Phone: (661) 617-0770 In Pro Per BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT AVISO AL DEMANDADO) HUMBERTO VILLARREAL dba HAM TRANSPORTATION and dba HUMBERTO VILLARREAL TRANSPORTATION, and Does 1 to 50 You are being sued by plaintiff (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) CIRCLE M TRUCK REPAIR, INC. CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso BCV-17-017143 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days, Read the information below.

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

There are other legal requirements.

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

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

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

The name and address of the court is, El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of 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) E. WARREN GUBLER, #109317 Gubler & Abbott LLP 1110 N Chinowth St, Visalia, Ca. 93291 Telephone: (559) 9600 Date: (Fecha) Dec 5, 2017 Clerk (Secretario) V Cofield, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1588 Doing business as: GLDRSH ZMBZ at 302 S Kincaid Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Ismail I Abdunafi, 302 Kincaid St, Bakersfield, CA. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Ismail I Abdunafi 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 6, 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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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 6, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018

be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Apr 4, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018

ment 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 28, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: Joseph Michael Noel, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Apr 2, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018

act business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 6, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 6, 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 6, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2527 Doing business as: B.A.S.I.C MARTIAL ARTS at 426 Avenida Ruiz Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant Rene Boy Ramos, 426 Avenida Ruiz Delano, Ca. 93215 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED Rene boy Ramos 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 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 Mar 30, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2596 Doing business as: JEFF ORTON GIS at 4502 Steeplechase Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant Jeffery Alan Orton, 4502 Steeplechase Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED Jeffery Alan Orton The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 15, 2017 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Apr 4, 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 Apr 4, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2017-B7700 Business Name you wish to abandon: JEFF ORTON GIS Street address of business: 4502 Steeplechase Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Jeffery Alan Orton, 4502 Steeplechase Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Jeffery Alan Orton, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Apr 4, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2589 Doing business as: PACIFIC TIRE & WHEEL OF BAKERSFIELD at 1516 E Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant David Sandoval, 4605 Perris Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Full name of registrant: Lilia Cristina Sandoval, 4605 Perris Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 This business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED David Sandoval The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 1, 2008 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Apr 4, 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2585 Doing business as: PACIFIC TIRE & WHEEL OF OILDALE at 109 China Grade Loop Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant Miguel Angel Gonzalez, 900 James Rd #80 Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED Miguel Angel Gonzalez The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Apr 4, 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 Apr 4, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2577 Doing business as: STATE FARM INSURANCE at 915 17th St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: 9124 Cripple Creek Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 County: Kern Full name of registrant JOHN WILLIAMSON INSURANCE AGENCY INC CA 4208 Rosedale Hwy #302 Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 This business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED John Williamdon, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Apr 3, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M Montoya, 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 Apr 3, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1999 2018-B2000 Doing business as: ARTIST KIRA / ROAST AND CANVAS at 3912 Jerome Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant Kira Ann Allen, 3912 Jerome Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED Kira Ann Allen 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 20, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Mar 20, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2434 Doing business as: BANDA MOVIL INTERNATIONAL at 7501 Indian Gulch St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant Francisco Javier Garcia Sanchez, 7501 Indian Gulch St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED Francisco Javier Garcia Sanchez The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 28, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 28, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name State-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2566 Doing business as: SINCERE SOLUTIONS at 1302 Chester Ave Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 86 Edison Hwy, Edison, Ca. 93302 County: Kern Full name of registrant Tunisia M Harris, 1302 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED Tunisia M Harris The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Sept 18, 2012 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Apr 3, 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 Apr 3, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2548 Doing business as: TD PROPERTY CONCEPTS at 4300 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant Tammy Jane Yantis-Davis, 4300 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED Tammy Jane Yantis-Davis The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Apr 2, 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 Apr 2, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2549 Doing business as: DROP FITNESS at 15509 Clarisse St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant ELLIE GRACE, LLC CA 15509 Clarisse St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED Joseph Noel, Member The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Apr 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 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 Apr 2, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2017-B7571 Business Name you wish to abandon: DROP FITNESS Street address of business: 15509 Clarisse St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Joseph Michael Noel, 15509 Clarisse St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Monica Marie Noel, 15509 Clarisse St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2538 2018-B2539 Doing business as: INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL SERVICES INC / INTECH INC at 12308 Clementa Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: 13061 Rosedale Hwy #G353 Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 County: Kern Full name of registrant INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL SERVICES INC CA 12308 Clementa Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 This business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED Ted Harvey, Secretary The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 17, 2012 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Apr 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 Apr 2, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2522 Doing business as: MARISA LEMAN HAIR AND MAKEUP at 2526 Spruce St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant Marisa Anne Leman, 2526 Spruce St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED Marisa Anne Leman 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 30, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Mar 30, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B2478 Doing business as: GP EXPRESS INC. at 2205 Lamplight Ln, Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant GP EXPRESS INC. CA 2205 Lamplight Ln, Delano, Ca. 93215 This business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED Divina B. Pascua, Secretary The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 30, 2006 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Mar 29, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M Montoya, 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 29, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1586 Doing business as: GLDRSH ZMBZ at 302 S Kincaid St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant Ismail I Abdunafi, 302 S Kincaid St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED Ismail I Abdunafi The registrant commenced to trans-

SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT AVISO AL DEMANDADO) BAKERSFIELD HEART HOSPITAL; JOHN M.D.; BENJAMIN SERXNER, M.D.; BAKERSFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL; STEPHEN SHELLAN, M.D., and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive You are being sued by plaintiff (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) DON NICKELL and PATRICIA NICKELL CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso BCV-17-102158 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days, Read the information below.

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

There are other legal requirements.

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

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

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

The name and address of the court is, El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of 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) MARSHA E. BARR-FERNANDEZ, Esq. (SBN 200896) Heimberg Barr, LLP 800 West Kixth St #1500 Los Angeles, Ca. 90017 Telephone: (213) 213-1500 (213) 213-1520 Date: (Fecha) Sept 15, 2017 Clerk (Secretario) Geena Taylor, Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT AVISO AL DEMANDADO) MATTHEW T EATON, an individual; and Does 1-100, inclusive You are being sued by plaintiff (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) PERSOLVE, LLC, a limited liability company CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso RCL – 17 – 231 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.

Legal Notices

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

There are other legal requirements.

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

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

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

The name and address of the court is, El nombre y direccion de la corte es): EAST KERN DISTRICT –RIDGECREST BRANCH 132 E Coso St, Ridgecrest, Ca. 93555 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) NADER SABAWI SBN 289731 Persolve Legal Group, LLP 9301 Corbin Ave #1600 Northridge, Ca. 91324 Telephone: (818) 534-3100 Date: (Fecha) Oct 11, 2017 Clerk (Secretario) Geena Taylor, Deputy (Adjunto

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served As an individual defendant.

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1746 Doing business as: FERNANDOS FLOWER SHOP at 1025 7th St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: 3401 Shiloh Ranch Rd., Bakersfield, CA. 93306 County: Kern Full name of registrant Ramon Hurtado Ayala, 3401 Shiloh Ranch Rd., Bakersfield, CA. 93306 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED Ramon Hurtado Ayala 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 12, 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 12, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B1747 Doing business as: FERNANDOS FLOWER SHOP at 327 W Perkins Ave., Mcfarland, Ca. 93250 Mailing Address: 3401 Shiloh Ranch Rd., Bakersfield, CA. 93306 County: Kern Full name of registrant Ramon Hurtado Ayala, 3401 Shiloh Ranch Rd., Bakersfield, CA. 93306 This business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED Ramon Hurtado Ayala 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 12, 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 12, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018

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founder Kennedy Vickers, said Sharon in Technology. securing funding, chapter of Blacks tech founders beCities black a of the Twinnumbers are small for to resources and capital in 2002 on “The the way.’’ have the accessshe said. “There still exists to purthem along to Bemidji State University out of college cause they don’t of a thriving founder looks He went ideas to market,’’ but dropped to _ The founder of what a tech to take their Minn. (AP) is providing guidance basketball scholarship Retail, an a lot of preconceived ideas ST. PAUL, weeks a dysfunc- sue entrepreneurship. into Techstars startup company million in nine his acceptance played an important like.’’

Twin Cities entrepreneurs in overcoming raised $1.7 hire more emBethea said and tech be used to Bethea recently startup accelerator, offerings funding of other black life on the path to success.a technology comwhich will international was one The accelerator who is tional home Bethea founded Upsie, retailers’ prices. for the business, period. Upsie his success. year. can founder undercut us- role in Clarence for a three-month ployees this next African-Ameri hopefully than 14,000 warranties that mentorship thing,’’ he said.

“For that is at a crossroads... special,’’ pany that sells Upsie now has more. selected in 2017. anything 2016, 10 startups away the black or whiteam, how I am as a do this?’ and Founded in Public Radio reported home. His father I like, ‘Can I they can because I’m not “It took the busime on who ers, Minnesota up in a dysfunctional this says that homeless- “It made people judge is doing every day and Bethea grew and he had to overcome Bethea said. what our team mother, difficult time at founder, more abused his dealing. people a right the ness.’’ of color have ness and drug lot of work, but I met of my life,’’ Entrepreneurs the trajectorysupport from “It was a who changed and the right time37. “I received guidance said Bethea,

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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)

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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

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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them along the way.’’ securing funding, said Sharon Kennedy Vickers, founder He went to Bemidji State University in 2002 on a of the Twin Cities chapter of Blacks in Technology. basketball scholarship but dropped out of college to pur“The numbers are small for black tech founders besue entrepreneurship. cause they don’t have the access to resources and capital Bethea said his acceptance into Techstars Retail, an to take their ideas to market,’’ she said. “There still exists international startup accelerator, played an important a lot of preconceived ideas of what a tech founder looks role in his success. The accelerator offerings funding and like.’’ mentorship for a three-month period. Upsie was one of Bethea recently raised $1.7 million in nine weeks 10 startups selected in 2017. for the business, which will be used to hire more em“It took away the black or white thing,’’ he said. ployees this year.

“It made people judge me on who I am, how I am as a “For that next African-American founder who is founder, what our team is doing every day and the busi- like, ‘Can I do this?’ and is at a crossroads... hopefully ness.’’ this says that they can because I’m not anything special,’’ Entrepreneurs of color have a more difficult time Bethea said.

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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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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

Serving Kern County for Over 40 Years

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.\

Letter of Correction from the Editor Last weeks headline contained a mistake incorrect-

ly 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.

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

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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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 “Black Panther” raked in nearly $200 million over its first weekend. Lupita Nyong’o (left) and Letitia Wright star in sales for other times during the weekend—than any other

Nobody Hurt when Train Derails Near Tehachapi “Black Panther.” (Marvel)

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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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 “Black Panther” raked in nearly $200 million over its first weekend. Lupita Nyong’o (left) and Letitia Wright star in sales for other times during the weekend—than any other Continued on page A6

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.

Opening statements start Monday in Bill Cosby's retrial on sexual assault charges stemming from allegations he drugged and molested a woman at his suburban Philadelphia home in 2004.

The key figures to watch include: BILL COSBY

JANICE BAKER-KINNEY

a bartender who says she awoke naked with signs she had been sexually assaulted after Cosby insisted she take two pills in 1982, when she was 24 and he was 45.

Cosby, 80, amassed a $400 million fortune as an actor and comedian best known for the family-oriented sitcom, “The Cosby Show.'' His reputation as “America's Dad'' has been tattered in recent years as about 60 women came forward to accuse him of drugging and sexually assaulting them. Cosby didn't testify at his first trial, which ended in a hung jury last year, but the jury did hear parts of a deposition he gave in accuser Andrea Constand's related 2005 lawsuit. The same could happen at his retrial. Cosby was arrested on Dec. 30, 2015, days before the 12-year deadline to file the aggravated sexual assault charge. In the deposition, he said he gave Constand pills that night before putting his hand down her pants. However, he said they had a consensual, romantic relationship.

ANDREA CONSTAND

HEIDI THOMAS

DEFENSE LAWYER TOM MESEREAU

Tom Mesereau is a high-profile Hollywood lawyer best known for winning an acquittal in Michael Jackson's 2005 child molestation trial. Mesereau has also represented boxer Mike Tyson, rap mogul Marion “Suge'' Knight and a Playboy bunny. Last year, he won an acquittal for a black teen accused of killing an Iraq War veteran in Alabama. Mesereau is joined at the defense table by Los Angeles appellate lawyer Becky James, former federal prosecutor Kathleen Bliss and Philadelphia litigator Lane Vines, who has specialized in securities and investor fraud cases.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY KEVIN STEELE

an aspiring actress who says Cosby forced her to perform oral sex as she faded in and out of consciousness after he gave her a drink in 1984, when she was 24 and he was 46.

CHELAN LASHA

Andrea Constand, 44, managed the women's basketball team at Cosby's alma mater, Temple University. She met Cosby there in 2002 and said he drugged and molested her in early 2004. She left Temple months later to move home to the Toronto area and start a career as a massage therapist. She filed a police report against Cosby in early 2005, then sued him when Pennsylvania authorities declined to press charges. The settlement they forged in 2006, after Cosby gave four days of deposition testimony, ended the case and swore both sides to secrecy. A judge recently agreed to let retrial jurors hear how much Cosby paid her. The figure didn't come up at the first trial. The Associated Press does not usually identify people who say they are sexual assault victims without their permission, which Constand has given.

ACCUSERS WHO'LL TESTIFY Judge Steven O'Neill is allowing five additional accusers to testify as prosecution witnesses about allegations dating to the early 1980s. Cosby's lawyers have said the women's memories are tainted at best and tried to get them barred from testifying.

They are: JANICE DICKINSON

a model and reality TV star, who says Cosby knocked her out with a pill and raped her in Lake Tahoe in 1982, when she was 27 and Cosby was 45.

Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele was the top deputy in the office in July 2015 when a judge unsealed Cosby's deposition and then-boss Risa Vetri Ferman decided to reopen Constand's 2005 police complaint. Steele, a Democrat, was running to succeed her while she ran for judge. His opponent was Bruce Castor, the prosecutor who had decided not to charge Cosby in 2005. Steele attacked Castor over the decision in campaign ads and went on to win the November election. He announced Cosby's arrest the following month.

JUDGE STEVEN O'NEILL

a model and aspiring actress who says she lay immobilized and unable to speak as Cosby pinched her nipple and humped her leg after he gave her a pill he described as an antihistamine in 1986, when she was 17 and he was 48.

LISE-LOTTE LUBLIN,

an aspiring actress who alleges Cosby sexually assaulted her after prodding her to take two drinks to relax in 1989, when she was 23 and he was about 52.

Steven O'Neill, the administrative judge of Montgomery County's criminal court, presided over the first Cosby trial and is continuing to handle the retrial after rejecting defense pressure to step aside. He ruled he's “not biased or prejudiced'' by his wife's work as a social worker who counsels sexual assault victims.

O'Neill was appointed in 2002 and elected to 10-year terms in 2004 and 2014. He worked for five years as a prosecutor and 18 years as a criminal defense lawyer.

Selena Drink Cups Gobbled Up by Fans Cups Sold for $3 were offered on online sales sites for at least 10x that amount.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) _ The latest version of drink cups bearing the likeness of slain Tejano music queen Selena didn't last long this weekend at Stripes convenience stores in Texas and Louisiana.

Fans quickly exhausted supplies of the plastic cups within hours after they went on sale Saturday.

And just as quickly, some of the containers that sold for $3 were offered on online sales sites for at least 10 times that amount.

A spokeswoman for the store chain, Piper Scott, tells the Corpus Christi Caller-Times it's the third time Stripes has participated in the promotion. Some of the proceeds go to the Selena Foundation, which supports youth education.

A former friend and business associate of Selena Quintanilla-Perez was convicted of her 1995 fatal shooting in Corpus Christi and is serving life in prison.

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.

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.

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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“We must accept finite disappointment with infinite Malcolm Francisco, senior at South High School, hope, Coley said. I want, for the sake of the youth, to scored in the 99th percentile for US high school students pose the question; how do we rise?” on the SAT, active member of project of BEST, and has “Self perception, faith, hope, and access and oppor- remained on the honor roll throughout his entire school tunity provided by society, are four key elements which career. He is enrolled in SHS prestigious Math Science enables one to rise above frustrations and disappoint- Engineering Academy. Malcolm plans to attend UCLA ments, she said. For even in the midst of closed doors or and earn a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. rejections, we rise through it. Through our faith, we are Bryce Jackson, senior at Stockdale High School, is a trusting the unseen and knowing without evidence.” scholar athlete of the Varsity Basketball Team, represents Criterion for the nine scholarship recipients was the community by being a part of a large-scale communibased on GPA, extracurricular, or community involve- ty service project. He is currently working on a Human ment. Each of the nine chosen students have maintained Trafficking Awareness Video that will be seen in all Kern outstanding GPAs, ranging from 3.5- 4.5, while taking County Health classes, he’s an active leader in the BSU, challenging Advanced Placement and Honors Classes. and is Associate Student Body Commissioner of AthletThe recipients are: ics. Bryce plans to attend UCLA or UCSB and major in Terrance De’Louth, outstanding senior at East Bak- Engineering or Economics.

Jade Johnson, senior at Stockdale High School, She ersfield High School, serves as Vice President of EB’s BSU, is an active member of Project BEST (Black Excellence in is the President of Black Student Union, serves as the AsScholarship and Teaching) and a member of EBH Varsity sociated Student Body Commissioner of Athletics, and Swim, Basketball, and Football Teams. His future plans has volunteered numerous hours in her community. Jade include attending CSU and major in Accounting.

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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.’

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. at her and loss at Oregon State on tweets about the sent following a she quickly Minyon Moore USC player after the game, though remarks derogatory deleted them. say they are investigating.

University _ Both schools place at Oregon State _ for ra``There is no in intercollegiate athletics that are directed believe nor do we actions or statements or fans in atten-a cially derogatory s, coaches, officials Clark said in at student-athleteState spokesman Steve night.

Press on Sunday with dance,’’ Oregon The Associated was in contact to statement to that Oregon State our efforts Clark said ``have communicated and no place USC officials matter immediately.’’ that there is USC investigate this strongly agree sports,’’ ``Both schoolsinsensitive language inHeinel said in for such raciallyadministrator Donna we appreciate the AP. ``And dedication senior woman to provided a statement and the Pac-12’s immediate efforts to ensure Oregon State this incident and theirand inclusion are to investigating values of respect that our collective upheld.’’ State won 69-63.

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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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Downtown Post Office Renamed for Merle Haggard This Week BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) _ About 300 people turned out in Bakersfield, California, to celebrate the naming of a post office for Merle Haggard in his hometown.

The late country music legend's sister and widow were among those at a Friday ceremony near downtown honoring Haggard, who helped create the twangy “Bakersfield Sound.''

The event fell on the two-year anniversary of Haggard's death _ and what would have been his 81st birthday.

Haggard rose from poverty and prison to international fame through his songs about outlaws, underdogs and an abiding sense of national pride. His hits include “Okie From Muskogee'' and “Sing Me Back Home.''

Norm Hamlet, who played in Haggard's band for nearly a half-century, told the Bakersfield Californian newspaper that the singer would've been humbled by the honor.

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Kern Medical Selects IT BAKERSFIELD, Calif., (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -Kern Medical, a 222-bed acute care teaching center in Bakersfield, California, has selected Cerner, a global leader in health care technology, to implement the Cerner Millennium® integrated electronic health record (EHR) and Cerner HealtheIntentSM big data and insights platform for population health management to support improved health outcomes through an integrated platform and actionable health data.

“Kern Medical is committed to delivering safe, compassionate, high-quality care to our community and Cerner’s health IT solutions will help us continue to do so,” said Dr. Glenn Goldis, chief medical officer, Kern Medical.

“Through this transformation, we will strive to provide an integrated approach toward improving the health and well-being of our community.”

Kern Medical will transition to the Cerner Millennium EHR, a health care IT platform designed to support an individual’s care journey across the continuum – from the doctor’s office to the hospital and outpatient clinics – with consistent patient engagement. Kern Medical made the choice based on their goal to have one, integrated and efficient platform to allow for seamless care across the enterprise. Through the new online patient portal, patients will be able to stay engaged in their care through securely messaging physicians, viewing and settling balances and accessing their health history.

“We’re excited to help Kern Medical promote wellness in their community by providing unified patient health data across the continuum of care,” said Zane Burke, president, Cerner. “Cerner’s integrated EHR and population health management platform will equip Kern Medical cli-

nicians with actionable insights to help them improve the health of those they serve.”

Clinicians at Kern Medical will soon have actionable health information at their fingertips to improve patient care and become a data-driven organization. Cerner HealtheIntent is designed to aggregate data in near real-time from multiple sources to create a single, comprehensive view of an individual’s health care experiences, as well as the health care organization’s patient population, to inform clinical decision making. Kern Medical clinicians will receive support through meaningful data to help engage people beyond the hospital setting and manage health outcomes, with the aim of improving statewide health.

Kern Medical will also leverage Cerner HealtheIntent to support regulatory reporting requirements from the Public Hospital Redesign and Incentives in Medi-Cal (PRIME) program in California. With actionable data about individuals and populations, Kern Medical will continue their work with the PRIME program to improve the way care is delivered throughout the state to maximize the value to patients. In doing so, Kern Medical supports the development of a health care network focused on improving quality, reducing cost and enhancing access to patient care.

“Cerner HealtheIntent will help Kern Medical physicians have deeper insights into their patient population so they can engage patients and the extended care team to take action,” said Ryan Hamilton, senior vice president, Population Health, Cerner. “A population health approach will assist Kern Medical in managing the health of its community one person at a time, empowering patients in their health care and enhancing the patient experience.”

By McKenzie Jackson California Black Media Republican State Assemblyman Travis Allen has caught plenty of waves during his decades of surfing the waters off the coast. Now, the 44-year-old conservative from Huntington Beach, an avid short board surfer, is looking to ride a wave bigger than any he has conquered in the Pacific; a political tide composed of like-minded voters from across the Golden State that he hopes will elect him as California’s next governor.

Allen, a supporter of President Donald Trump and wielder of a sharp tongue on the campaign trail, said he could win the gubernatorial race. The legislator of six years and Orange County financial planner notes that Democrat Jerry Brown, California’s outgoing governor, won the 2014 election with 4.3 million votes and that Trump received 4.4 million votes from Californians in the 2016 presidential election.

“There is absolutely a path for a common-sense Californian to be elected in the state of California, to push back against the failed policies of the California Democrats, and make California once again the greatest state in the nation,” he said, “and that is what I’m exactly what I’m going to do.”

Allen was slated third in the governor’s race in a poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California between March 4 and March 13.

He is one of several aspiring governors interviewed by California Black Media recently. The candidates will appear on the same ballot, regardless of party, in the June 5 primary election.

The top two finishers advance to the Nov. 6 general election.

Allen’s campaign sits on a platform of repairing roadways, increasing school choice, being tough on crime, enforcing immigration laws, improving California’s water supply, eliminating the six-month-old Senate Bill 1 gas tax and slashing other taxes.

He discussed those topics during the interview with CBM, edited and condensed for clarity.

Why are you running for governor?

“I love this state. I’ve had to watch as my parents left the state; my brother has left the state. My best friend lives in Texas now where he doubled the size of his house. The clients that I manage money for now live in 22 states around the nation. I was elected to the California Legislature because I was tired of watching the devastation the California Democrat Party has inflicted on California.

After six years in the legislature, where I stood up for every opportunity to fight for hard-working Californians, I realized I couldn’t change the state in the legislature. The only way to truly change the state and make California the greatest state in the nation is by being the next governor.”

The same ideals that pushed you to run for state assembly, fuel your run for governor?

“Absolutely, California has out of control poverty and homelessness. People with jobs are leaving our state. We have the highest poverty rank in the nation, and the nation’s highest homeless population. One in five Californians live below the poverty line.

Two hundred and forty-three thousand Californians have left over the last seven years, taking $8 billion with them.

This is because the California Democrats have controlled the California State Legislature for 39 of the last 40 years, and they have run the state into the ground. Jerry Brown and his family have controlled the governor’s seat 24 of the last 50 years, yet our state, which used to have the best roads, the best schools and best [inaudible] in the nation is witnessing a crumbling infrastructure, schools that our failing, and violent crime that is rising. We need new leadership in California to tackle these problems with common sense solutions to fix California and make us the greatest state. That is going to take a new governor.”

What issues will you combat initially if elected?

“I have a straightforward five-point plan. The first is to cut taxes. Starting with the repeal of the gas tax. I will bring ballot measures via special elections directly to the people of California to cut the highest in the nation income tax, highest in the nation sales tax, and among the highest in the nation corporate tax.

Secondly, we are going to get tough on crime again in Cal-

ifornia. We are going to make California safe. We’ll do this by reversing AB 109, Prop 57 and Prop 47 – laws championed by Gavin Newsom, Jerry Brown and the California Democrats – that have allowed criminals to be released early from jail and turned felonies into misdemeanors. A couple of weeks ago, a judge ruled that because of Jerry Brown’s Prop 57 over 10,000 sex offenders are going to be released early from jail. This is wrong. It’s laws like these that caused our violent crimes to spike by 15.4 percent in the last three years. My third point is to fix our roads, expand our freeways without a dime in new taxpayer money.

Next, is fix our broken education system and give parents the choice to send their kids to the very best schools in the state whether they are traditional public schools or traditional charter schools or whether we want to home school our kids. We also need to give back local control to the local districts over the curriculum taught in our classrooms. This one-size-fits-all Common Core mandate in California is failing our students. Last, we must complete the California State Water Project. This means building new water sources – above ground and below ground.”

How much will taxes be cut?

“Starting with the repeal of the gas tax in its entirety, you’ll see legislation from me this year. Our tax-cut plan should be coming out within the next few weeks.”

What would your relationship be with the federal government?

“I am the only candidate in the race that voted for, supported and wrote op-eds in favor of our President of the United States. I think it is incumbent on the next governor to have the best possible relationship with the White House to the benefit of all Californians regardless of political party. The actions of Jerry Brown and the California Democrats against the White House and the rule of law in this country has had an incredibly negative effect upon Californians and the principle example is this - the illegal sanctuary state. This policy is endangering Californians by sheltering criminals; by sheltering people who are here illegally that are committing crimes.”

How will you close the wealth gap between African Americans and other ethnic groups?

“More economic opportunity for all and a respect for the rule of law. When we cut taxes that will provide more jobs for everyone, in every community across California at every income level. When we cut regulations on our businesses, it creates more economic opportunities for our state. When we get tough on crime, it enables all our communities to live safely and securely in our state once again.”

Do you have a strategy to assure more Blacks are appointed to various boards, commissions and jobs in government?

“I’m absolutely against any form of affirmative action. This country is founded upon the belief that all men are created equal, and we believe in the merit someone’s work and not the color of their skin. All opportunities should be available to everyone in California, regardless of your ethnicity, where you live in the state or where you started in life.”

What have voters said to you?

“We have seen a massive groundswell of support across the state. Californians are tired of being ignored and forgotten by Sacramento and the Bay Area. There is a silent, secret majority that will be silent no longer. Californians are tired of paying among the highest taxes in the nation, of watching an exploding homeless population crowd our cities and don’t believe in the soft on crime policies of Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsom that have seen violent crime increase across California.”

Why should African Americans vote for you?

“California must cut taxes. We must cut excessive regulations; this will directly result in companies hiring more people.

More people will be given the opportunity to start their own company. At the end of the day, Californians want to work; not to be on welfare, but these jobs have been forced out of our state due to decades of California Democrats and their high taxes and high regulatory policies.”