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Black People Vote or We will Reap the Consequences

By Jeffrey L. Boney NNPA Newswire Contributor All you have to do is crack open a history book, or sit with one of our experienced elders, and you will learn about the many sacrifices made by people of all races in order to ensure Black people obtained the uninhibited right to vote.

No other group of people in America have benefited more from the sacrifices made by so many people who fought, bled and died fighting for our freedom and the right to vote, as Black people have.

The freedom Black Americans experience today came with a sigBoney says that nearly everynificant price tag Jeffrey thing that impacts our daily lives, in attached to it, some way, is influenced by an elected and that freedom official or someone who was appointhas definitely not ed by an elected official. been free. So much blood has been shed, and so many lives have been lost—all for our freedom and for the precious right to vote.

In fact, if you add up the number of Americans who died in World War I, World War II, the American Revolution, the War of 1812, all of the wars with the Indians, the Mexican-American War, the Spanish-American War and the Korean War, that number would not be as large as the total number of people who died alone in the Civil War fighting to end slavery.

After the Civil War, many Whites migrated from the North to the South in order to help Black people thrive in the new Reconstruction governments. Many of those White abolitionists ran for political office and won. Several Black men were also elected to the U.S. Congress and the South even elected some Black senators. These political gains and the progress made by Black people, as a result of the Reconstruction governments in the South, angered many Southern Whites.

Confederate Army supporters like Lieutenant General Nathan Bedford Forrest, and others, made up in their minds that if they wanted to re-establish control and dominance over Black people in this country, then they would have to stop Black men from voting by any means necessary.

Nathan Bedford Forrest and several of his colleagues helped form the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), where he served as the first Grand Wizard. The Klan wore white robes and pretended to be the ghosts of dead Confederate soldiers in order to strike fear into the hearts of anyone, they encountered. Members of the Klan did not want to be recognized, so they wore hoods to cover their faces, primarily, because many of the members of the Klan were prominent citizens and local authority figures.

At night, the Klan would hang signs warning Black people not to vote and threatened to kill any Black man who voted. To further frighten Black voters, the Klan would gather together in their costumes and place a large wooden cross in front of a Black man’s home and set it on fire. This served as a warning to any Black man who decided to vote in the next election. If a Black man defied the Klan and refused to adhere to their warning, he was lynched from a tree so everyone in the city would see him and have second thoughts about attempting to vote in future elections.

The Klan quickly grew across all Southern states and Black people were vulnerable to this heinous activity and their vicious attacks. Due to the constant harassment and brutal killings by the Klan, Blacks began to slowly dismiss voting. As a result, Black people began losing political representation, as well as the political advancements they gained during Reconstruction. As time progressed, future generations of White Americans began to slowly forget the struggles of Black people and were not as vocal or as dedicated to the plight of Black people in the South as they had been in the past.

If you fast-forward in the history books, you can see that Black voter intimidation and Black voter disenfranchisement continued well beyond the blatant actions of the Klan. State governments in the South joined the party and began passing sweeping new sets of laws called “Jim Crow” and those laws were designed to separate White people from Black people.

Blacks could not eat in the same restaurants as Whites; there were separate schools for Black and White children; Blacks could not drink water from the same fountains as Whites; Blacks had to sit in the back of the buses, whereas Whites could sit up front; and Blacks could not ride in the same carriages as Whites on the trains.

All in all, this blatant form of voting disenfranchisement has significantly impacted the well-being and livelihood of Black people for centuries.

So, why has it been so important for other people to

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make it difficult for Black people to vote?

The reason, to me, is quite simple. Those who seek to disenfranchise Black people from the voting process know exactly how important voting is. Those who seek to disenfranchise Black people relative to the voting process know the profound impact that it has at every level of government—local, state, and national.

More importantly, those who seek to disenfranchise Black people from the voting process know that voting is so powerful that those in political positions of power are able to direct necessary and critical resources to select areas.

They are also able to ensure that select people are appointed to key positions.

Nearly everything that impacts our daily lives, in some way, is influenced by an elected official or someone who is appointed by them. These elected officials draft policy, introduce legislation, and vote on bills, that eventually become laws.

Whether voting for the judge, who has the power to sentence your loved one to a lengthy prison sentence or voting for the judge who has the power to determine child support payments and visitation rights through the family

court—one or more of these elected officials will impact your life in some shape, form or fashion throughout your lifetime. Every elected official yields power and some level of influence that we as Black people should never ignore or take for granted.

It doesn’t matter whether you believe your vote matters or not—and it most certainly does—you will have to adhere to any law voted on by those who’ve been elected to represent you. There is absolutely no level of complaining or reactionary response that will change that.

There are no acceptable excuses when it comes to voting. Either you do it or you reap the consequences. Engaged citizens must seek to understand politics if they wish to better understand the impact of the laws and decisions that politics produce.

I can only wonder, however, if many of our political martyrs, who sacrificed their very lives for the right to vote that we should all appreciate today, are flipping over in their graves as they look upon much of our squandered voting potential and overwhelming collective political apathy.

Maybe this election cycle will prove to be different, however. At least I hope it will.

Starbucks CEO Apologizes to 2 Black Men Arrested

PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ The CEO of Starbucks Corp. said he wants to personally apologize to two black men who were arrested while sitting inside one of the chain’s coffee shops in Philadelphia, an incident that prompted accusations of racism on social media .

Starbucks “stands firmly against discrimination or racial profiling,’’ Chief executive Kevin Johnson said in a statement.

He said he wants to meet with the men to offer a “face-to-face apology.’’

A video posted online shows police handcuffing the men after a quiet discussion that lasted several minutes.

Police Commissioner Richard Ross said Starbucks employees called 911 to say the men were trespassing. He said officers were told the men had come in and asked to use the restroom but were denied because they hadn’t bought anything. He said they then refused to leave.

Johnson’s statement didn’t address exactly what led to the police call, but a Starbucks spokeswoman said the store where the arrests occurred has a policy that restrooms were for paying customers only. In the video, no Starbucks items are visible in front of either of the men.

Johnson said the company’s practices and training led to a “bad outcome,’’ and the reason for the call that brought police into the shop was incorrect.

“Our store manager never intended for these men to be arrested and this should never have escalated as it did,’’ said the statement. Johnson said videos of the arrest were “very hard to watch,’’ and the company was investigating.

“We also will further train our partners to better know when police assistance is warranted,’’ said Johnson. “Additionally, we will host a company-wide meeting next week to share our learnings, discuss some immediate next steps and underscore our long-standing commitment to treating one another with respect and dignity.’’

Police haven’t released the names of the men who were arrested. A spokesman for the district attorney’s office said the two were released “because of lack of evidence’’ that a crime had been committed, but declined further comment, citing a police investigation.

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Environmental Justice Issues Facing Kern Co. Residents

Regional Convening will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the CAPK Friendship House Community Center 2424 Cottonwood Road, Bakersfield CA93307 9:30am-1:00pm (Breakfast and Childcare check in 9:30am-10am) Join Leadership Counsel for a discussion on environmental justice issues in Kern County. The objective of this Regional Convening is to bring together resident leaders and local partners interested in learning more about topics like the General Plan, transportation, water, housing, and how to civically engage to advance our local priorities. We will provide a light breakfast, lunch,and childcare.

For more information, please contact: Adeyinka Glover at aglover@leadershipcounsel.org or (559) 905-9047

Police Recommend Charging ICE Agents in Fatal Crash

DELANO, Calif. (AP) _ Police in Central California have asked prosecutors to look into filing criminal charges against two Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents involved in a deadly chase.

Santo Garcia and Marcelina Garcia died last month in rural Delano when their SUV hit a utility pole and overturned as they fled ICE agents. The couple was in the country illegally but Santos Garcia wasn’t the man the agents were looking for.

Delano police on Wednesday said the two ICE agents claimed they weren’t using their lights or siren during the chase but video shows otherwise.

The Bakersfield Californian says police are recommending the agents be charged with a misdemeanor of providing false information to a peace office.

An ICE spokesman wouldn’t immediately comment.

Sheriff Youngblood Says He Was Not Urging Anyone to Kill Inmates BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) _ A California jail guard union has released a 12-year-old video of Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood saying it’s cheaper to kill than cripple an inmate.

Youngblood says the comment was taken out of context and he wasn’t urging anyone to kill inmates.

The Bakersfield Californian says the clip released Monday was shot when Youngblood appeared before the county Detention Officers Association in 2006.

The union is currently backing his election rival.

In the video, Youngblood says detention deputies are better trained than ever because it costs millions of dollars to settle deputy misconduct lawsuits.

Then he asks what’s better financially for the county: To cripple or kill an inmate?

Someone responds: kill them.

“Absolutely,’’ Youngblood says. “Because if we cripple them we get to take care of them for life.’’

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Takes Number One from ’ A Quiet Place’ LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Dwayne Johnson’s arcade game-inspired “Rampage’’ crept past last week’s top film “A Quiet Place’’ to take the No. 1 spot on the box office charts, but just barely.

Studios on Sunday estimate that “Rampage’’ has grossed $34.5 million in its first weekend in theaters. In a very close second was the modestly-budgeted John Krasinski thriller “A Quiet Place’’ with $32.6 million. In just two weeks, the word-of-mouth sensation is now just shy of $100 million in grosses from North American theaters.

Third place went to the low-budget Blumhouse horror “Truth or Dare,’’ which brought in an estimated $19.1 million in its first three days in theaters after a Friday the 13th opening.

Beyonce Gives $100,000 to Historically Black Schools

NEW YORK (AP) _ Beyonce paid tribute to historically black colleges during her groundbreaking Coachella performance, and now the singer is donating $100,000 to four black universities.

The superstar singer announced Monday the Homecoming Scholars Award Program for the 2018-2019 academic year through her BeyGOOD initiative. She plans to give $25,000 each to Tuskegee University, Bethune-Cookman University, Xavier University of Louisiana and Wilberforce University. One student from each school will receive the scholarship money.

Beyonce’s Coachella festival set was critically acclaimed, as Beyonce paid tribute to the marching bands, the dance troupes and step teams at historically black colleges.

Last year, the singer launched the Formation Scholars Awards Program, supporting creative and bold young women, in celebration of the one-year anniversary of her ``Lemonade’’ album.

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NNPA National Black Voter Registration Drive Begins in North Carolina

By Cash Michaels NNPA Newswire Contributor DURHAM, N.C.—Ten member newspapers of the North Carolina Black Publishers Association (NCBPA) and Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr. the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), have agreed to mount a statewide campaign to maximize the African American vote for the 2018 midterm elections.

The NNPA is a trade group that represents over 200 Black- Mary Alice Thatch, the publisher owned media companies of “The Wilmington Journal” and that reach more than 20 the president of the NCBPA, said that the Black Press must demillion readers, com- velop a plan to get young, Black bined, in print and on- people to vote. (The Wilmington Journal) line, every week.

The campaign will focus on an aggressive voter registration drive, community-level education on important issues, and a mobilization effort—all designed to reach young, Black eligible voters.

North Carolina, Texas and Florida are considered to be important states that could change the makeup of the United States Congress, if the Black vote flexes its muscle.

The Black Press is considered essential in those states to mobilize that electoral strength.

Primaries in North Carolina are scheduled for May 8.

The Black Press in North Carolina and in other states will play a powerful role in educating Black voters about political candidates across the country and mobilizing those Black voters to go to the polls.

As the power of the Black vote continues to rise, and with billions—not millions—of dollars projected to be spent on advertising, during the 2018 midterm elections, Dr. Chavis said that Democrats and Republicans must advertise in the Black Press to reach that crucial voting bloc.

Unfortunately, both the Democratic and Republican parties have traditionally proven to be sorely lacking when it comes to advertising in the Black Press.

Despite clear evidence that African Americans are their most loyal voters, the Democrats, have been accused of taking the Black vote for granted. Meanwhile, others have said that Republican candidates seem to ignore the Black community entirely.

NCBPA publishers agree that the political parties must be challenged, immediately, while advertising budget decisions are being made.

Dr. Chavis, a North Carolina native, said that the get-out-the-vote (GOTV) strategy should be “data driven” for all of the state’s 100 counties. He noted that each of

North Carolina’s African American newspapers together cover the entire state, and once the pertinent voting data is obtained, a campaign should be developed around it. The campaign should be featured prominently across social media platforms and Black celebrities should also be enlisted to spread the word.

“In our plan, we should have coverage of the whole state—all 100 counties,” Dr. Chavis said, adding that the effort should, “especially target African Americans, who are eligible to vote, but are not registered…in 2018.”

Dr. Chavis said that he’s seen figures from 2012 that the number of eligible, unregistered Blacks in North Carolina was between 400,000–500,000. He said that figure is most likely higher now, because of voter suppression, and the purging of state voter rolls.

From now until September, Dr. Chavis said that voter registration must be emphasized. Then from September to November 4, GOTV must take center-stage.

Part of the plan is to identify 20 North Carolina cities where the NNPA-CashWorks HD Productions 2014 award-winning film, “Pardons of Innocence: the Wilmington Ten,” can be screened in concert with a locally-coordinated voter registration drive.

Dr. Chavis, who is recognized as the leader of the “Wilmington Ten”—10 civil rights activists falsely convicted of arson and imprisoned in the 1971 for the destruction of a White-owned grocery store during the height of racial unrest in the city—would accompany the film to speak with audiences about the importance of voting and citizenship.

Mary Alice Thatch, the publisher of “The Wilmington Journal” and the president of the NCBPA, said that the film was successfully screened in Lumberton, N.C., in March, to over 400 people from there and surrounding counties.

“We want to recreate that spirit in 20 locations between now and November,” Thatch said, adding that the “GOTV initiative should also focus on rural communities.”

Helping the community to understand that “empowerment through voting” is the key, Dr. Chavis said.

Directing young people to register online via “Rock the Vote,” in part to eliminate the normal complications to voter registration, is also another strategy that should be implemented.

Dr. Chavis also emphasized that NCBPA members should immediately seek to get available advertising dollars to publicize voter registration efforts.

“We should make voter registration easy [for young people], not hard,” Chavis said.

Thatch agreed.

“We’re going to have to develop an agenda to get young people to vote,” Thatch said, focusing on issues like police brutality, poverty, the achievement gap, better employment and small business opportunities. Additionally, economic development in the Black community should also be emphasized, as an important outgrowth of voting.”

In the meantime, the Black Press should continue to report about the value of the African American vote in their papers.

“We can’t expect other people to value us more than we do,” Dr. Chavis cautioned, adding that he was willing to come back to North Carolina to help formulate the plan.

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Dr. Elsie L. Scott, the founding director of the Ronald W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center, said that Dr. Walters loved the Black Press and wanted to make sure that the Black Press survived. Photo taken during a panel discussion celebrating Dr. Walters’ legacy at the Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage in Washington, D.C. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., the president and CEO of the NNPA (at podium), delivers remarks, just before the start of a panel discussion celebrating Dr. Walters’ legacy at the Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage in Washington, D.C. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA)

Black Power and the Black Press

By Freddie Allen Editor-In-Chief, NNPA Newswire Democratic strategist and author Donna Brazile called world-renowned scholar and activist Dr. Ronald Walters a genius, during a recent forum celebrating his legacy at the Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage in Washington, D.C. In July 1958, when he was just 20 years-old and the president of the youth chapter of the NAACP in Wichita, Kan., Dr. Walters organized one of the first lunch counter sit-ins in the country to protest segregation. According to The New York Times, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Congressional Black Caucus in the early 1970s and served as “the deputy campaign manager and debate adviser for the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson’s presidential bid in 1984.” Dr. Walters penned more than a dozen books on racial politics and Black Power and directed the African American Leadership Institute at the University of Maryland until 2009. He died from cancer in 2010. “[Ron Walters] was smart. He was strategic. He understood politics. He understood power and he understood Black leadership,” Brazile said.

Brazile, author of the book “Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-ins and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in the White House,” talked about working with Dr. Walters, when she was a “young, aggressive” community organizer trying to change politics from the inside out.

“Ron Walters provided us with a historical reference to what we were doing and trying to accomplish,” Brazile said. “Ron provided a scholarly roadmap. He made you understand that it was not just about the moment that we were living in, but the historical journey that we had been on for over 200 years. He talked about political power, not just in the abstract…he taught us to use our power and leverage it.”

The forum included a panel discussion featuring Dr. Raymond Winbush, a research professor and director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University; “The Black Eagle” Joe Madison, a radio talk show host on Sirius; and Dr. Robert Smith, the author of the book, “Ronald W. Walters and the Fight for Black Power, 1969-2010.” Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), moderated the discussion.

The NNPA is a trade group that represents more than 200 Black-owned media companies in the United States; that reach more than 20 million readers, combined, in print and online, every week. Dr. Elsie L. Scott, the founding director of the Ronald W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center at Howard University thanked the NNPA for partnering with the Walters Center to co-sponsor the event. Dr. Scott noted that Dr. Walters wrote a weekly column for the Black Press. “He loved the Black Press, he believed in the Black Press, and he wanted to make sure that the Black Press survived,” Scott said.

Dr. Winbush met Dr. Walters through his strong support of reparations for slavery. “Ron spoke the truth, as he saw it, and he didn’t care who heard it,” Dr. Winbush said. Madison said that Dr. Walters had the rare ability to combine scholarship and activism. “Scholars have got to become activists and Ron was an activist,” Madison said.

And when Dr. Walters needed to get a message out to the Black community and the world, he went to the Black Press, Madison said, because as a scholar and activist, he recognized the value and credibility of Black-owned media.

“Ron always went to the Black media, first,” Madison said.

“Not CNN, not to ABC, but to the Black media, first.”

Smith, who collaborated with Dr. Walters on the book titled “African American Leadership,” said that as a Black intellectual and media commentator, Dr. Walters prioritized the Black Press.

“He saw the [Black Press] as a means to build Black Power,” Smith said. “You want to talk to Black people, you talk to them through their media.”

Dr. Chavis noted that the movements for Black Power and Black political leadership have evolved and that Dr. Walters’ writings gave recognition to the diversity within the Black community, but also called for unity. “He was one of the few political scientists that talked about the economics of Black Power,” Dr. Chavis said.

A recent Nielsen study showed that Blacks have an annual buying power of more than $1.1 trillion, which continues to rise; however, this growing spending power has not translated to increased economic prosperity or wealth in the Black communi-

ty. Brazile said that the election of Donald Trump has changed political norms in the U.S. and it’s critical that Blacks are a part of the next phase of leadership. “If Ron Walters were here, today, he would tell you that Black Power is not just about a single individual or one moment in time,” Brazile said. “It’s about a continuum, a long journey.” When it comes to that journey, in today’s current political environment, if Ron Walters were alive today, he would be working on a plan, intellectually, “to get us out of the mess that we’re in now,” explained Patricia “Pat” Walters, Dr. Walters’ wife. “Ron was essentially what I would call a ‘pragmatic, Black nationalist,’” Pat Walters said. “That means he wouldn’t have taken off and gone to another country. He would be encouraging Black folks to mobilize, to organize, to get out the vote and to talk with the millennials,” about the 2018 midterm elections.

Pat Walters continued: “This is a very dangerous era that we are exposed to at this point in our lives—Black folks and White folks. We need to deal with that reality and I think Ron would be at the forefront of that.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE 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 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.

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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 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

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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

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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

ness 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

formation 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

cion 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

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: 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-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).

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 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

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-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

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., 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: 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., busi-

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, 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 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 in-

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 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 informa-

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).

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

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 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-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

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(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

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

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-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

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-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 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 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018 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

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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 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 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

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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 transact 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 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

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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

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

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

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 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2018

Monica Marie Noel, 15509 Clarisse St, 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: 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

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.

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,

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)

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,

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

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

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SIGNED Ismail I Abdunafi The registrant commenced to transact 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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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Bakersfield News Observer Contributing Writer Bakersfield, CA.- President of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Soraya Coley spoke to a crowd of some Letter of recipi225 people, including 9 high school scholarship ion from Correct ents, about overcoming life’s many obstacles, disappointor Edit ments, and failures to achieve their goals the and dreams in a speech titled, “Through It All, I Still Rise.” ody Hurt Nob Bakersfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Thetaails n Train Der whe api Sorority, Inc. hosted its annual Love Luncheon ScholNear Tehach arship Program, Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 11:00a.m. -2:00 p.m. at the Stockdale Country Club.

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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.’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them along the way.’’

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

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

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

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

Entrepreneurs of color have a more difficult time

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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“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

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 As-

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

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

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

KBAK-TV says the cause is under investigation.

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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.

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Cell Locks Failed During Brawl at Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility

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

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

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

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

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

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Nobody Hurt when Train Derails Near Tehachapi

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

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

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

KBAK-TV says the cause is under investigation.

USC Women’s Hoops Player: OR State Fans Used Racial Slurs CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) _ A Southern California

women’s basketball player says fans directed racial slurs at her and her black teammates as they left the court following a loss at Oregon State on Sunday night.

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

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

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

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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.

The American Petroleum Institute (API), recently launched http://www.oilgasworkforce.com/, a new jobs and resource website to help people learn more about the industry. (Screenshot/oilgasworkforce.com)

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By Freddie Allen Editor-In-Chief, NNPA Newswire Rebecca Winkel, an economic advisor for the American Petroleum Institute (API), said that whenever she travels to communities across the country, to give presentations about her research in the oil and natural gas industry, the questions often turn to business and career opportunities.

Questions like: Where can I go to learn more about the oil and natural gas industry? What types of jobs are available in the industry? What kind of training do I need to break into the industry?

Now, people can go to http://www.oilgasworkforce.com/ to find answers to those questions.

“When you start to explain to people what the [oil and natural gas] industry does everyday…you talk about all of these products that we love and care about and need that come from the oil and natural gas industry, people start to think, ‘this is really cool, this is an industry that matters in our lives,’” Winkel said.

Still, many people don’t know how their professional skills fit into the oil and natural gas industry.

“What a lot of people don’t realize is the number of different jobs that are available in the [oil and natural gas] industry,” Winkel said. “They think that that you can only work in the field [on an oil rig] or maybe get a job as a chemist in a research lab somewhere. They don’t realize that we hire engineers, lawyers, accountants, marketing professionals and economists, like myself.”

Winkel continued: “To see examples of all of the types of jobs and being able to search for open jobs in the industry is really impactful. This website is our attempt to help direct those people.”

Winkel said that the job search tool on the http://www.oilgasworkforce.com/ homepage is powered by Indeed.com, a website that “allows job seekers to search millions of jobs on the web or mobile in over 60 countries and 28 languages.” API uses filters on www.oilgasworkforce.com to make sure that jobs related to the oil and natural gas industry are featured on the website.

IHS Global reported that, “nearly 1.3 million job opportunities by 2025 and close to 1.9 million job opportunities by 2035 in the oil and natural gas and petrochemical industries and roughly 700,000 of those jobs are projected to be filled by African American and Hispanic workers through 2035.”

The wages offered in the oil and natural gas industry are often hire than in other sectors of the labor market.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “the average annual pay in the oil and natural gas industry is over $100,000, nearly $50,000 higher than the 2014 U.S. average,” the IHS Global report said.

Other pages on the site provide information about the impact of the oil and natural gas on everyday life and outreach in communities of color, with women’s groups trade unions, veterans and millennials. The website also features information about how the industry is working to encourage education in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, also known as STEM, in elementary and middle schools.

Investing in a STEM education can pay huge dividends for Blacks seeking career opportunities in the oil and natural gas industry.

An article posted to BlackPressUSA.com said that, “Blacks with STEM bachelor’s degrees earn $45.15 in hourly wages in the oil and natural gas industry, compared to Blacks with non-STEM bachelor’s degrees, who make $28.10 per hour, according to a RAND report.”

Winkel said that API highlights those opportunities so that, “people get a sense of who we are and the work that we’re doing in the communities.”

Winkel added that the website is for everyone.

“Whether you’re coming out of high school or college and looking for a job or you’re looking for a mid-career change… whatever skills you have [the oil and natural gas industry] is a good place to apply them and we hope that people see that,” Winkel said.

FRESNO, Calif. --- Justin Hutson, one of the West’s best recruiters and a veteran of the Mountain West conference, has been named Fresno State’s 19th head men’s basketball coach, Fresno State interim director of athletics Steve Robertello announced on last Thursday.

Hutson, a native of Bakersfield, Calif., takes over a Fresno State program that has become a consistent MW contender in recent years with former Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry largely modeling his program on what Hutson, along with Steve Fisher and Brian Dutcher, had built at San Diego State.

“Today is a homecoming for me,” Hutson said. “I am a Valley guy. This is where I have my roots and family. Having the opportunity to come home and be the next head coach of the school I dreamed about is very special for me. I want to thank President Castro and Steve Robertello for trusting me with this program. I am ready to get to work and lead this team.”

Hutson returns to the Valley after serving as a Division I assistant coach for 10 seasons at San Diego State (2006-11, ‘13-18), two seasons at UNLV (2011-13), one season at Cal Poly (2005-06) and two seasons at CSU Bakersfield (1998-2000).

“Throughout his career, Justin has proven that he can elevate programs,” Robertello said. “During our national search, Justin demonstrated a clear vision for how his leadership will take our Fresno State program to the next level. He has an innate ability to connect with players, develop their skills on the court and inspire them to excel off the court. And to bring home someone who really understands our Valley and what it takes to win consistently on a national stage, we are thrilled to begin a new and exciting chapter for Fresno State Basketball.”

During his time at San Diego State, Hutson helped elevate the Aztecs to the national program it has become. In his first five seasons (2006-11), SDSU won three MW titles and earned postseason berths in each of those campaigns. In 201011, San Diego State won 20 straight games to begin the season, won the MW regular-season and tournament titles, and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament before finishing with a school-record 34 victories. SDSU ended the year ranked No. 6/11 nationally.

Upon returning to San Diego State, the Aztecs won the MW regular-season championship in 2014 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament before finishing with a No. 13/12 national ranking. In the last four seasons, which have produced a pair of additional MW regular-season titles, the Aztecs appeared in the third round of the 2015 NCAA tournament, went to the semifinals of the 2016 NIT and won the 2018 MW Tournament to secure a NCAA Tournament first round appearance.

SDSU’s defensive numbers also improved to an elite level when he decided to rejoin the Aztec coaching staff. As the defensive coordinator, San Diego State finished in the top 15 nationally in both scoring defense and field-goal percentage defense in his first four seasons back. San Diego State finished second in scoring defense in 2014 and 2015, third in 2016 and 15th in 2017. As far as field-goal percentage defense, the Aztecs were eighth in 2014, seventh in 2015, first in 2016 and eighth in 2017.

In his two years at UNLV, Hutson helped coach the Rebels to a pair of 25-win seasons and two NCAA appearances. He played a key role in helping UNLV bring in a highly regarded incoming class in 2012-13, which included the 2013 No. 1 overall NBA Draft selection, Anthony Bennett, a player Hutson recruited.

In both of his stints on the Montezuma Mesa, Hutson played a pivotal part in SDSU’s recruiting efforts as the team’s recruiting coordinator. He was the point person in recruiting future All-Americans and NBA Draft picks Kawhi Leonard, Jamaal Franklin and Xavier Thames, while also helping land D.J. Gay, who left SDSU as the school’s all-time leader in career wins, and Chase Tapley, who was a four-year starter. More recently, Hutson led the charge in the Aztecs inking Malik Pope and Jeremy Hemsley.

In a poll of Division I coaches conducted by ESPN’s Jeff Goodman in the summer of 2013, Hutson was considered the eighth-best recruiting assistant nationally and the best on the West Coast. More recently, ESPN’s Adam Finkelstein listed Hutson as a top up-and-coming recruiter (May 2014), while Miles Si-

mon placed him on his west region ultimate coaching staff (May 2014).

Hutson also served as the head varsity coach at Bakersfield High where he led the Drillers to a CIF Central Section title and four appearances in the playoffs in four seasons. His 2004 team was ranked as high as No. 22 in the nation and fourth in California, while his 2003 squad finished the season with a 25-5 record and won the section title.

As a collegiate player, Hutson enjoyed a storied career, winning two NCAA Division II championships at CSU Bakersfield.

In the 1993 championship season, the Roadrunners were undefeated with a 33-0 record and followed that up with a 27-6 record during the 1994 season.

Hutson earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1994 and a teaching credential in 1995 from CSU Bakersfield. He also received his master of arts in education from CSU Bakersfield in 2009.

What they are saying about Justin Hutson Dr. Joseph I. Castro, Fresno State president “I am very pleased to welcome Justin as a partner as we continue to raise the quality of both our academics and athletics programs. Having yet another Valley native join the University in a leadership role further deepens our roots in the region we call home.”

Steve Fisher, former San Diego State head coach “Way back when we hired Justin, we felt like we were getting someone who could help our program grow and grow himself, and both of those things happened. He was a great addition and was someone who approached his job with great pride and integrity. He was part of a great team at San Diego State. I am excited for him and saddened that he will no longer be with us. He will do a great job.”

Brian Dutcher, San Diego State head coach “I am extremely happy for him. I am thrilled that Justin has achieved his milestone goal of becoming a head coach. I want to thank him for all of his contributions to the Aztec Basketball program. Although we will miss working daily with Justin, I know he will have a long and successful career as a head coach.”

Xavier Thames, former San Diego State guard “I appreciate Coach Hut for believing in me after I left Washington State. Thank you for making me a better man on and off the court. You stayed on me and made me a better player in the long run. Congrats Hutty!”

Chase Tapley, former San Diego State guard “I am beyond excited for my former coach Justin Hutson.

Coach Hut changed my life on and off the court. He is a players’ coach and now he gets an opportunity to put his stamp on Fresno State. There really are not enough words that can express what Coach Hut means to me.”

D.J. Gay, former San Diego State guard “Coach Hut is someone who can bring the most out of his players not by just his voice, but his ultimate competitive demeanor that champions have. He has the knowledge of a great in the game of basketball and he coaches his players very hard, but it’s not until your four years are up do you realize he’s helped you become a man on and off the court.”

Tim Shelton, current San Diego State assistant coach and former San Diego State player “Leader, mentor and friend. Justin Hutson embodies the true qualities of a head coach. As a recruiter, he is relentless and refuses to be outworked. As a coach, his belief system demands excellence on and off the court. He understands how to get the most out of his players and is driven to see them succeed for the right reasons.

“Just the Ticket to Build Our Community” – The Bulldog Scholarship Fund gives Bulldog alumni, fans and friends the opportunity to support Fresno State Athletics and the student-athletes who inspire them. For information about how you can support the Bulldog Scholarship Fund, please visit www.bulldogscholarshipfund.com or call 559-278-7160.

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Entertainment Chiwetel Ejiofor Explores Faith’s Costs in ‘Come Sunday’

In this March 28, 2018 photo, Chiwetel Ejiofor poses for a portrait in New York to promote his Netflix series, “Come Sunday,” debuting on April 13. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP)

NEW YORK (AP) — If Pablo Picasso had a blue period and the Beatles went through a psychedelic phase, then Chiwetel Ejiofor is currently going through his religious period.

The Oscar-nominated star of “12 Years a Slave” has gone from playing Peter the apostle in the upcoming biblical drama “Mary Magdalene” to playing a contemporary Pentecostal pastor in the midst of a religious crisis in the Netflix drama “Come Sunday.” Could this be pure coincidence?

“Who knows? Perhaps,” the British actor says, laughing. “Certainly I have been having to engage very, very heavily with faith and religion and Christian faith, specifically.”

The back-to-back religious-themed projects have left the actor — raised a Roman Catholic, who drifted from the church in his teens — with a new perspective on faith.

“Honestly, I had very limited engagement with it when I was growing up. But it’s been really powerful to reconnect,” he says. “Inevitably, you see faith differently.”

In “Come Sunday,” Ejiofor explores the fall from grace of renowned Oklahoma evangelical Carlton Pearson, who comes to believe that there is no such thing as hell. The implications are shuddering for that branch of faith: Without hell, everyone is saved, regardless of belief or behavior.

There’s no need to go to church at all.

“Whether or not somebody individually believes in hell or doesn’t is just a simple personal decision of limited consequence to the outside world. Obviously it’s important to that person. But if you’re a preacher and you’re preaching that there’s no hell, well, that’s a very, very different thing,” Ejiofor says. “It’s heresy.”

Viewers watch the anguish that Pearson endure, caught between church doctrine and his own beliefs. The bulk of his flock leave and he is forced to downsize his life.

Ejiofor compares Pearson’s journey to that of a Shakespearean tragedy and commends the preacher for “a very certain, very specific kind of bravery.”

“It was just a very powerful push and pull, a very powerful sort of torment,” he says. “That was what the story represented to me — a man finding out how to think differently.”

Ejiofor, who has played everything from Mordo in “Doctor Strange” to an astronaut in “The Martian,” spent time getting to know Pearson during a visit to Tulsa, flying there right after his work on “Mary Magdalene” was finished. “That plane ride was 2,000 years,” he jokes. “It was a good way of embracing both the start and the contemporary versions of the same principles. It was kind of eye-opening.”

Director Joshua Marston, who wrote and directed “Maria Full of Grace,” says he knew Ejiofor would be perfect in the role before filming even began when the actor appeared on the set dressed in Pearson’s suit, jewelry and shoes.

“He was reciting dialogue from sermons in the script that he already had begun to commit to memory and was already inhabiting the character,” Marston says. “That was the moment where I and the cinematographer and the whole crew’s jaw dropped because it felt like suddenly the character was coming to life.”

The final film is melancholy and moody, often capturing the actors in stillness and deep reflection. It’s an adult movie about big ideas that’s not interested in pandering or ridiculing religious audiences.

“I think that it’s important to find various different ways of talking about religion and talking about spirituality, talking about faith or talking about connection, which don’t either seem overly pious nor do they seem dismissive,” says Ejiofor.

“I think we can be in danger of not understanding each other because we’re not connected to these very, very strong religious and philosophical links in the way that we think.”

Film Review:

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami 3 stars out of 5 “Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami” falls short of an intimate portrayal of fashion and music icon Grace Jones. (Trafalgar Releasing)

By Dwight Brown

Jay-Z Tells David Letterman That Jay-Z talks about Trump. (Blacknews.com courtesy photo)

Some Good has Come from Trump Nationwide — Hip-hop icon and entrepreneur Jay-Z addressed different topics, including his opinion on President Trump, in the latest episode of David Letterman’s Netflix show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. What surprised the viewers is when he said that Trump’s presidency is “actually a good thing.”

“I think that what he’s forcing people to do is have conversations and [forcing] people to band together and work together, you can’t really address something that’s not revealed,” Jay-Z explained. “He’s bringing out an ugly side of America that we wanted to believe was gone, and it’s still here. We still gotta deal with it.

“We have to have tough conversations – talk about the N-word, talk about why white men are so privileged in this country.”

Jay-Z and Letterman went on with tackling the idea of white privilege and how it affects the American society in the present times. Many people claim that what Jay-Z is saying is hypocritical

since he is worth over $3 billion.

A known critic of Trump, Jay-Z previously called the current president a “superbug” and a “joke.” In an interview with BBC Radio 1, he talked about the negative effects of Trump’s presidency saying, “We are all linked some kind of way. So if you oppress a certain people, everyone is in danger, karmically and in real life.”

Jay-Z also once caught Trump’s attention when he powerfully expressed his reaction to Trump’s comments about “sh*thole” countries in his appearance in CNN‘s Van Jones Show. Trump brought to Twitter his response to Jay-Z. That’s why Jay-Z’s recent statement referring to the presidency as “a great thing” surprised many. Many people think that Jay-Z’s claim that Trump’s style of forcing the people to confront its racial undertones should not be defined as anything positive for the whole country.

Letterman feels the same way. He commented that “we don’t need more evidence” to know if Trump is a racist and says, “You’re having a debate over whether a guy is a racist, chances are that guy’s a racist.”

NNPA Newswire Film Critic Grace Jones is a pioneer, an androgynous model who became a singer, actress and performance artist all rolled up into one. She well deserves a comprehensive biofilm, one that her fans can appreciate and new admirers can adore.

This unique, 10-year in the making slice-of-life documentary may not be what her most ardent followers crave. But it’s something.

Born in Jamaica (1949) and raised outside of Syracuse, New York, she was a shy, repressed daughter of a Pentecostal minister.

It was no wonder that Grace rebelled—big time. By the 1960s she lived in a New York City hippie commune, was a go-go-dancer and heralded the effects of LSD. A blossoming modeling career took her to Paris in the ‘70s, where she did runway for Yves St. Laurent, appeared on the cover of Vogue and was roommates with fellow models Jerry Hall and Jessica Lang.

Jones short hair, bright lipstick and post-modern, futuristic clothes made her popular with the paparazzi and an alluring spectacle, both on and off the runway. A distinctive singing career followed with her eclectic blend of club music, rock and soul (“La Vie en Rose,” “Love is the Drug,” “Nightclubbing”). Acting gigs ensued (“Conan the Destroyer,” “A View to a Kill,” “Boomerang”). Romances with Dolph Lundgren and her partner/photographer Jean-Paul Goude, slapping a British talk show host on live TV and being notoriously late for gigs further stirred her pot of controversy and legend. It’s important for us to put her breakthroughs, insights, achievements and media storms into perspective. Why? Because, this short-sighted film never does.

Instead, documentarian Sophie Fiennes (“The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema”) prefers an unconventional creative strategy.

In “Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami,” viewers will not see poignant, archival footage. They won’t discover her deepest darkest secrets or witness informative interviews. Nor will they learn about Jones’s impressive stats: Grammy and MTV Video Award Nominations, No. 1 Billboard club music hits like “Pull Up to the Bumper.” Jones was dubbed the 40th most successful dance artist of all time.

This enigmatic, cinema verité look at Ms. Jones (five years’

worth of filming, five years in post-production) plays more like an extended reality show than a biodoc. The filmmaking is intrusive, and you never feel like the camera is an inconspicuous fly on the wall. It’s as if Grace is looking in the mirror, never in a natural, guard-down state. Think Real Housewives of Atlanta, but then subtract the extreme highs and lows.

A 2016 concert demonstrates that Jones hasn’t lost much of her snarl or bewitching charm. Watching her use costumes and lighting as an integral part of her act, reminds us that, back in the day, she set worldwide fashion and performance art trends (à la David Bowie).

She is also photographed in the midst of recording her 2008 studio album “Hurricane,” with longtime music friends Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare. The new music further extends her very strong-willed persona with lyrics from the title song that go: “I am woman. I am sun. I can give birth to she. I can give birth to son. And I can be cool. Soft as the breeze. I’ll be a hurricane.

Ripping up trees!”

Scenes shot in Jamaica depict Grace in church, the place she rebelled from for so many years. This is when Remko Schnorr’s evocative cinematography catches traction. Pastoral shots of deep green landscapes look like paradise. Glimpses of the musician’s mother singing are framed like a family portrait. At times Jones looks at home. At times completely uncomfortable, and the ambivalence on her face is captured by the lens, in detail. These few moments in the footage, knowing the trajectory of her mild to wild life, seem the most emotionally bare. It’s as if we are watching the last chapter in her cycle, and her exodus includes making amends with her past.

“Bloodlight” refers to the studio signal for recording. “Bami” is a Jamaican flatbread. The title of this non-fiction film seems to sum up the dichotomy that is so Grace Jones.

Even as she approaches age 70, and within the confines of this very uncomprehensive format, it’s still easy to see that the timid preacher’s daughter grew into a hurricane that’s ripping up trees.

Dwight Brown is a film critic and travel writer. As a film critic, he regularly attends international film festivals including Cannes, Sundance, Toronto and the American Black Film Festival. Read more movie reviews by Dwight Brown here and at DwightBrownInk.com.

Filmmaker Sophie Fiennes spent five years filming and five years in post-production on “Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami.” (Trafalgar Releasing)

Local Los Angeleno Wants to Be California’s Next Gov

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By Madlen Grgodjaian California Black Media Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is in the race to become the next governor of California. As Gov. Jerry Brown’s final term comes to an end, six major candidates have emerged.

On the campaign trail, Los Angeles’ mayor from 2005 to 2013 reminds voters of his victories as the two-term mayor of the City of Angels and talks about the policies he will implement if elected governor of the Golden State.

“The best way to see where you’re going is to see what you’ve done,” Villaraigosa said. “As mayor, I have a strong record in that regard. I want to be governor for all the people.”

The primary election for governor is June 5. Villaraigosa recently spoke with California Black Media about his plans if he gains the governorship, on his way back to L.A. from a gubernatorial forum in San Diego.

What compelled you to run for governor?

“I’m running for governor because I know in order to thrive as a state and restore the luster of the California dream, we’ve got to make sure that we’re growing together. We can’t continue to have two California’s – one where affluent areas of the state continue to prosper and another where smaller communities are left behind. We can’t keep on giving up on so many people. We’ve got to educate and train more of our young people, invest in them

from early childhood, K-12, college affordability, and give them the skills and training for the jobs that will give them dignity and respect.”

What have you done in your previous position to advance Affirmative Action policies to address employment, education, and race and ethnic inequities?

“We focused on transparency in the police department while I was there. We focused on our schools; I took over 20 of them.

We focused on educating our kids. When I became mayor, one out of three schools were failing; by the time I left it was one out of ten. There was a 44 percent graduation rate; by the time I left, it was 72 percent. Other schools in Watts and in Boyle Heights, the poorest areas of the city they were at 36 percent graduation, lower than the rest of the schools in the district. Today they’re at 81 percent. We focused on job training to give young people skills and introduce them to the world of work, and keep them off the streets. We saw there was a real skills gap so we focused on workforce training at apprenticeship programs. When I first became mayor, there weren’t many African Americans on our construction sites. We placed about 2,200 African American apprentices on our construction site. Trained a lot more people of color, women, and folks who’d come out of prison who wanted to turn their lives around. I was a big supporter of a group called Home Boy Industries. A group that works with gang members and folks who’d gone to prison and want to turn their lives around.”

Do you believe taxpayer money is being spent accordingly and can a system be implemented where there’s adequate transparency with checks and balances?

“We have an economy that’s not working for too many people. We have the sixth largest economy in the world and the highest poverty rate in the United States of America. My campaign is about growing middle class jobs. It’s about growing together and not leaving so many people behind. We have an increased homelessness rate more than anywhere in the U.S. We have more people in prison than anywhere in America. I want to focus our resources on creating more middle class jobs, educating and training more of our people, and building the infrastructure we need.

In order to do that we have to grow our economy and we also have to spend the hard working taxpayer dollars in a way that makes sense, so yes I do want to have transparency in how we spend our taxpayer dollars. I want to spend our taxpayer dollars on early childhood education, universal preschool, kindergarten, and childcare for people struggling to make ends meet and want

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to go to work. The key is to spend taxpayer dollars efficiently and growing the middle class by educating and training people. Yes, I do believe in transparency. I think the people should know on the governor’s website how the money is being spent through various departments. Where is the money going? How much do things cost? I don’t think we should be reluctant to have that kind of transparency. I want to spend money on making the investments that will pay dividends down the road and that means education, workforce training, building infrastructure, and small business.”

If elected, what strategy would you employ to assure that more African-Americans are appointed to various boards, commissions, and executive branches?

“When I was mayor, African Americans were about eight percent of the city of Los Angeles. They were 20 percent of my appointment. Certainly over 20 percent of my staff. When I became mayor although our police department was about nine percent African American, only two percent of the new recruits coming in were African American. I diversified our police department and took the number from two percent of recruits to nine or ten percent. During my tenure, more African American command staff were identified and promoted. As mayor, I worked to diversify the police department. By the time I left, the city was 67 percent of color, Latinos, Asians, and African Americans. Our police department looked like the city. We had never had a black fire chief.

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Over the eight-year period I was mayor, I hired the first, second, and third African American fire chiefs. The first one was hired for a year to turn things around; the second one retired a few years after his appointment, and the third was there when I left who is no longer there. I’ve hired African American department heads. As governor, I intend to ensure that African Americans are well-represented in our courts, appointing judges, in my staff, on appointments and particularly major appointments like the University of California regions, CSUs, community colleges, and department heads, as well my cabinet.”

When you were speaker, you introduced legislation to ban the sale of assault weapons. What immediate steps will you take to ensure safety in schools and communities?

“I was the author of the assault weapons ban in 1999. It was the toughest assault weapons ban in the nation. I helped to limit the purchase of guns to one a month because at that time you could buy as many as you wanted. I did the trigger lock bill and safe storage bills while I was speaker of the assembly. Under my speakership I’ve authored and spearheaded the passage of the most comprehensive set of responsible gun laws in the nation. It was the template for the rest of the country. As mayor, I also supported assault weapons ban as you said, but I actually did more than that. I did one of the most far-reaching gun buy back programs in the nation. I was focused on gun violence while I was mayor.

Violent crime went down 49 percent, homicide down 45 percent, and gang crime 55 percent. We were focused on constitutional community policing, but also a police force that looked like the community it served. We focused on prevention and intervention particularly using a set of criteria that had been developed by the advancement project. We had maybe the most innovative violence reduction project called Summer Nights Lights. We opened up parks in 32 neighborhoods with the highest gun violence in the city during the summer. The parks were open five nights a week till midnight with various sports activities, hip-hop for kids, Zumba for the moms, and we fed people at our parks.”

Recipe of the Week

Classic Lasagna

There are some dishes that brings good conversation to the dinner table. A great tasting lasagna comes to mind its one of those dishes that has lots of robust flavor and can be enjoyed on its on or ad a main entry. So rather than keep you waiting let me show you how its done!

What you will need: 1.) 1 package of lasagna noodle ( I like Borilla’s brand) 2.) 1 pd. Ground beef or turkey meat 3.) 1 package of Spaghetti mix 4.) 2- 4 hot or mild Italian links 5.) 1 small container of cottage cheese 6.) 1 small container of ricotta cheese 7.) 1 large egg 8.) 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese 9.) 1 large can of tomato sauce, or pasta sauce

(I like the ones the Italian flavored) 10.) 1 med. can crushed tomatoes (optional) 11.) 1 tblsp. minced garlic and onions (optional) 12.) 1 tsp. each parsley flakes, oregano, Italian seasoning, onion and garlic powder and salt. (seasoning can be altered to your desire) 1. Cook noodles according to directions. When done set aside some of the water because you will need this to add to your meat mixture.

2. Cook all meats until no longer pink. Drain grease and add the spaghetti mix, crushed tomatoes, and a 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce and 1/4 cup of your water that you set aside. Turn heat to medium adding all seasonings and cook according to directions.

3. In medium sized bowl mix ricotta cheese, cottage cheese and egg together 4. In 13/9 sized pan or whatever size you like add about a cup of tomato sauce into bottom of pan 5. Layer noodles then some of the ricotta cheese mixture layer noodles over the top then add meat mixture and continue repeating ending with the last of your noodles (however, if you have any meat mixture left you can certainly include it over the top as well, the more the merrier!

6. Now pour remaining sauce over the lasagna 7. Lastly, top with cheese and parsley flakes (optional) 8. Place in a 350 degree oven for an hour. The first 30 minutes cover loosely with foil then remove foil the last 30 minutes cook uncovered.

9. Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes.

Now that everything has set and those flavors and juices have married together. Now its time to dive in, but wait.. don’t forget your salad and that delicious garlic bread.

Okay now you’re set!

I hope you will try this simple but yet delicious recipe.

For more of my home cooked meals please like me on Facebook, follow me on Instagram, or watch me on my YouTube channel@ the CreativeKitchen Have a question or concern email me at yolandanorwood@gmail.com

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