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Don’t Post Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card Online Manny Otiko California Black Media Public health experts are warning vaccinated people to not post photos of their vaccine cards on social media or anywhere else online.

“Don’t share it on social media because there is protected health information on it,” said Dr. Jerry Abrams, a physician who works at the Kedran Community Health Center in Los Angeles.

He warned people who get vaccinated to keep the information on the front of the card away from the view of scammers or other bad actors who could compromise their security.

Abraham says, for now, the white CDC vaccine cards are the only proof that an individual has been inoculated against COVID-19.

“Really the only piece of evidence you have right now, that is absolutely your confident verification is that CDC vaccination card for COVID-19 vaccines that lists your first and second dose from Moderna or Pfizer or just that one shot from Johnson & Johnson.”

Usually on the back the series is completed after that. That data is entered and pushed to the California immunization registry, he said.

Abraham made the comment during a news briefing organized by California Black Media in partnership with The Center at the Sierra Health Foundation and the State of California titled “Get Smart on COVID-19.” Dr. Andrea Goings, a pediatrician in Los Angeles and the founder of a mobile medical care service called BabyDocHouseCalls. com, also spoke at the event.

Organizers say the “series is designed to equip Black journalists with the information they need to write authoritatively about COVID-19 vaccinations and harm reduction measures – topics where there is significant misinformation and widespread mistrust.”

Other consumer advocates and public safety experts have also shared their concerns about people posting their vaccine Cards online. They say sometimes criminals work for a long time piecing personal information together about possible victims, including birth dates.

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White Firefighter Accused of Pointing Gun at Black Motorist

BOLTON, N.C. (AP) – Charges have been filed against a white North Carolina firefighter who is shown in a video pointing a gun at a Black motorist, a sheriff’s office said Friday.

A news release from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said Shantasia Donique Williams, 24, of Wilmington was driving past a traffic accident in Bolton on June 15 when she used a median to turn around and return to the scene.

According to the sheriff’s office, Williams was confronted by Jeffrey Scott Sherwood, 51, of Riegelwood, who stepped in front of her car and pointed a handgun at her. The fire chief then spoke with Sherwood, and he then put his gun away before Williams drove off, the news release said. Sherwood is a firefighter for AcmeDelco-Riegelwood Fire-Rescue.

Sherwood is charged with misdemeanor assault by pointing a gun. Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Michele Tatum said Sherwood was served a criminal summons on Friday to appear in court on July 12. It was not known if Sherwood has an attorney.

Williams also was cited for failing to reduce her speed in the accident zone, Tatum said.

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Sha’Carri Richardson Bolts into History and Tokyo Olympics

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent With lightning-like quickness and a will to dominate, Sha’Carri Richardson is on her way to the Olympics in Tokyo.

The 21-year-old native of Dallas, Texas, won the women’s 100-meter final during the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials.

Richardson’s victory came in just 10.86 seconds – amazingly, it was an eye-lash slower than her head-spinning performance in the semifinal heat, where she crossed the finish line in just 10.64 seconds.

Many are comparing the Olympic-bound track and field star to greats like Florence Griffith-Joyner, and Gail Devers.

Richardson has remained humble, and she credits her grandmother, Betty Harp, for much of her success.

“My grandmother is my heart, my superwoman,” Richardson told Runners World.

“To have her here at the biggest meet of my life, it’s just amazing. That probably felt better than winning the races, just being able to hold her after becoming an Olympian.”

Already turning heads in and around the sport, Richardson further raised eyebrows when she dominated the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials in Eugene, Oregon.

Jumping out to a fast start, Richardson appeared to purposely slow down toward the end of the race and point toward the clock, which registered her dramatic timing.

“Nobody knows what I go through,” Richardson said in a post-race interview with ABC. “Everybody has struggles, and I understand that. But y’all see me on this track, and y’all see the poker face I put Richardson’s victory came in just 10.86 seconds – amazingly, it was an eye-lash slower than her head-spinning on. But nobody but [my family] and my coach know what performance in the semifinal heat, where she crossed the finish line in just 10.64 seconds. (Screenshot I go through…and I’m highly grateful to them. Without them, there would be no me.”

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Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In a significant victory for the Biden-Harris administration and Americans who depend on affordable health care, the Supreme Court rejected the latest challenge to President Obama’s signature legislation.

The challenge stemmed from whether the individual mandate could be cut from the rest of the law or whether the justices should strike down the entire law.

Former President Trump made it his mission to get rid of the law, which has provided millions of Americans with access to affordable health care, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic.

The court ruled 7-2, with Justice Stephen Breyer writing for the majority, striking down a lower court ruling and determining that the plaintiffs — Texas and 17 other GOP-led states — did not show that they have the standing to bring the initial suits.

“We conclude that the plaintiffs in this suit failed to show a concrete, particularized injury fairly traceable to the defendants’ conduct in enforcing the specific statutory

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Former President Trump made it his mission to get rid of the law, which has provided millions of Americans with access to affordable health care, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic.

provision they attack as unconstitutional,” wrote Justice Breyer.

“They have failed to show that they have the standing to attack as unconstitutional the Act’s minimum essential coverage provision. Therefore, we reverse the Fifth Circuit’s judgment in respect to standing, vacate the judgment, and remand the case with instructions to dismiss,” the Justice continued.

“We do not reach these questions of the Act’s validity ... for Texas and the other plaintiffs in this suit lack the standing necessary to raise them.

Justices Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissented.

Reportedly, 31 million Americans have health coverage connected to the Affordable Care Act — also known as Obamacare.

Also, a guarantee of access to continuous insurance coverage is protected for more than 54 million people with preexisting conditions because of the health care law’s provisions that prevent insurance companies from canceling or refusing to establish policies because of preexisting conditions.

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Will Smith is ready to open up about his life story.

Penguin Press announced Sunday that Smith will release his memoir called “Will’’ on Nov. 9. The actorrapper shared a photo of the book’s cover art to more than 54 million of his followers on Instagram.

Smith said he is “finally ready’’ to release the memoir after working on the book for two years. His book will be published by Penguin Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House and co-authored by Mark Manson, the author of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F(asterisk) ck.’’

“It’s been a labor of love,’’ Smith said in his post.

Smith will also narrate the audiobook of “Will’’ from Penguin Random House Audio.

“Will’’ looks to tell a story about Smith’s life and career. The book will delve into him being raised in West Philadelphia to entering superstardom as an actor and rapper. He’s a two-time Academy Award nominee and won a four-time Grammy winner.

Smith starred in the “The Fresh Prince of BelAir.’’ “Bad Boys,’’ “Men in Black’’ and “Pursuit of Happyness.’’ He’s won Grammys for “Summertime,’’ “Men In Black,’’ “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It’’ and “Parents Just Don’t Understand.’’

California Offers Digital Record of Coronavirus Vaccination

By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California on Friday announced it will offer residents a digital record of their coronavirus vaccination that they can use to access businesses or events that require proof they got the shot.

The state’s public health and technology departments said the tool will allow Californians to access their record from the state’s immunization registry. It will show the same information as the paper cards issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to document coronavirus vaccinations.

To access the information, users will put into a state website their name, date of birth and email or phone associated with their vaccine records, and they will be asked to create a four-digit PIN. The record will include a QR code and users can save it to their phones.

Following a drop in COVID-19 infections and rise in vaccinations, California this week lifted many pandemic-related restrictions. Vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks at most indoor locations, though the unvaccinated still must do so. Everyone must continue to wear masks in some places such as mass transit and health facilities.

Businesses can operate on an honor system in terms of who must wear masks, require everyone to wear face coverings or use a vaccine verification system.

This week, state regulators approved rules allowing fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms on and off the job, though employers can choose to keep everyone masked – vaccinated or not.

Woman Shot at Police Killed by Cop at Juneteenth FLINT, Mich. (AP) – A 19-year-old Michigan woman died after exchanging gunfire with a police officer who was controlling traffic near a weekend Juneteenth parade, authorities said.

The Flint officer was “fired upon by the lone occupant of a vehicle who drove up to him at the traffic point,’’ state police said. “Upon taking fire, the officer returned fire, striking the suspect.’’

The woman was identified as Briana Sykes, 19, of Flint. No one else was injured Saturday.

A Flint resident, Keith Lewis, said the shooting was shocking on a day that commemorates the end of slavery.

“I was going to come down and get my lawn chair and sit down and really enjoy it. ... Oh, my goodness. All I can do is just pray,’’ Lewis told WNEM-TV.

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NNPA Karen Carter Richards Leads Black Press to Most Successful Period in History Houston Forward Times Publisher Seeks Re-Election at June Convention

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent According to Karen Carter Richards, the state of the Black Press of America is more robust than it has ever been.

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) chair and the Houston Forward Times publisher expressed even more optimism for the future.

“I’m proud to chair this organization,” she told NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., during an extensive discussion inside the trade association’s new state-of-the-art television studio and headquarters at the Thurgood Marshall Center in Washington, D.C. “We’ve always known that we are a resilient people, but the pandemic forced a lot of us to take a deep breath because it was new,” Carter Richards continued.

“A lot of us were print publications, but we had to change the game. We took a breath and started doing what we do. Some of us were already making digital strides, but it was gradual. The pandemic forced us to step it up, and we had a lot of help from the NNPA office, and the publishers helped each other.”

The NNPA represents the hundreds of newspapers and media companies in the Black Press of America family.

From June 23 to June 26, the NNPA will host its national convention. The convention will feature a special performance by the legendary Grammy winner Chaka Khan and Nu-Soul and Jazz artist Candice Hoyes.

The NNPA will also hand out its prestigious Legacy Awards, including to: • Darnella Frazier, the African American teenager who courageously filmed the police officer kneeling on George Floyd’s neck, will receive the Ida B. Wells National Photojournalism Award.

• The Rev. John P. Kee will receive the 2021 National Gospel Transformative Award

• Earth, Wind & Fire Lead Singer Philip Bailey will be presented with the 2021 National Lifetime Achievement Legacy Award for Outstanding Achievement, Impact, and Creative Genius.

• Scotty Barnhart, the legendary Count

Basie Orchestra leader, will receive the 2021 National Performance and Outstanding Leadership Award.

• The Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson will receive the 2021 National Achievement and Outstanding Leadership Award for his work as President and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund.

• Congresswoman Joyce L. Beatty (D-Ohio) will receive the 2021 National Congressional Leadership Award, and the NNPA will present Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison with the Outstanding and Courageous Leadership Award.

• Chaka Khan will receive the 2021 National Lifetime Achievement Legacy Award for Decades of Creative Genius and Outstanding Leadership for Freedom, Justice, and Equality in American and Throughout the World.

This year marks the second consecutive virtual convention.

During the convention, Carter Richards will seek election to a second successive term as national chair.

While any potential challengers for the position have yet to identify themselves, Carter Richards’ run as chair has proved impressive.

“We are doing better than we’ve done in the history of the NNPA,” she declared.

Despite the pandemic that forced many out of jobs and a topsy-turvy economy where government stimulus served to rescue most, Dr. Chavis said advertising and other revenue skyrocketed for the Black Press.

Carter Richards credited the national office led

by Dr. Chavis, Claudette Perry, the NNPA’s executive administrator, and the staff.

“It feels wonderful to have a great team,” Carter Richards exclaimed.

“I have to give [Dr. Chavis] your due. You’ve done a great job, and we have a great team at NNPA. We can’t do it without the team.”

She also praised the NNPA’s all-women executive committee, Janis Ware (The Atlanta Voice), the First ViceChair, Fran Farrer (The County News in North Carolina),

According to Karen Carter Richards, the state of the Black Press of America is more robust than it has ever been.

Second Vice-Chair, Brenda H. Edwards (New Journal and Guide in Virginia), Treasurer and Jackie Hampton (The Mississippi Link) Secretary.

“I’m loving being with the ladies,” Carter Richards announced. “Black women do what Black women do. We are going to continue to do great things.”

Carter Richards recalled her father’s vision for the Houston Forward Times. She noted that he began planning for the newspaper five years before its 1955 launch when he returned from serving in the U.S. military.

Julius Carter taught his daughter and her sister the value of community and the Black Press.

His steadfastness for bringing forward hard facts led to the Forward Times building bombing in 1971, just days after he published an article critical of the local police department.

Julius Carter died of a heart attack days later, and his wife, Lenora “Doll” Carter, immediately sprang into action to keep the paper alive.

“They were taking bets that my mom wouldn’t last six months at the newspaper,” Carter Richards remembered.

“She was 29 years old, with two little girls. But she took the paper to its 50th year. I was terrified because she had a massive heart attack, and she wasn’t even sick. I was next in line, but I was ready because I had shadowed my mother for years.”

“My mother prepared me for a lot of things that have helped me to do what I’m doing now,” Carter Richards said, noting that both her parents once served on the NNPA’s executive committee.

The upcoming convention theme – “Black Press Matters: Trusted Voice, Resilient Vitality, and Transformative Vision” – could not be more appropriate.

“I think we have hit on all of those points. We know we are the trusted voice in the Black community, and ‘resilient vitality’ is who we are,” Carter Richards determined.

“Our Black newspapers have thrived, and so many more are getting to the level that we want them to be. I’m so proud of the Black Press for all the work they are doing in the community and for the work they are doing to help each other.”

She continued: “When I stepped inside this new studio, I was taken aback. It is remarkable. We are on the move, and the Black Press has for 194 years been the trusted voice, and you can say that to the Black community, we are mainstream media. And we are going to continue to give the world information without fear or favor.”

Registration for the NNPA’s virtual convention is free.

To register, go to www.virtualnnpa2021.com.

The Criminal Way in Which

Trump Used the Justice Department Revealed

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Former President Donald Trump repeatedly and flagrantly demanded that the Department of Justice carry out his political will and tried to use the DOJ as a cudgel against his political opponents and media members, according to Congressman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), the chair of the House Intelligence Committee.

“It is increasingly apparent that those demands did not fall on deaf ears. The politicization of the Department and the attacks on the rule of law are among the most dangerous assaults on our democracy carried out by the former President,” Schiff asserted.

The congressman’s comments came amid a New York Times report that revealed prosecutors subpoenaed Apple for data from the accounts of at least two Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee, aides, and family members.

One was a minor, the Times reported.

“All told, the records of at least a dozen people tied to the committee were seized in 2017 and early 2018, including those of Schiff, then the panel’s top Democrat and now its chairman,” the newspaper continued, citing committee officials and two other people briefed on the

inquiry.

Representative Eric Swalwell of California also was notified that his data was subpoenaed.

The Times determined that prosecutors, under the beleaguered attorney general, Jeff Sessions, “were hunting for the sources behind news media reports about contacts between Trump associates and Russia. Ultimately, the data and other evidence did not tie the committee to the leaks, and investigators debated whether they had hit a dead-end, and some even discussed closing the inquiry.”

But William P. Barr revived languishing leak investigations after he became attorney general a year later.

The newspaper concluded that Barr moved a trusted prosecutor from New Jersey with little relevant experience to the main Justice Department to work on the Schiffrelated case and about a half-dozen others, according to three people with knowledge of his work who did not want to be identified discussing federal investigations.

“Though we were informed by the Department in May that this investigation is closed, I believe more answers are needed, which is why I believe the Inspector General should investigate this and other cases that suggest the weaponization of law enforcement by a corrupt president,”

Schiff wrote in a statement released on Friday, June 11.

The Times reported that the Intelligence Committee had investigated Russian interference into the 2016 election and interviewed witnesses behind closed doors.

Schiff and other Democrats on the committee became some of the most vocal critics of Trump in Congress, NBC News wrote.

Speaking late Thursday to CNN, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), said Apple had told him that his records, too, had been sought.

Apple notified some members of the committee last month that their information had been included, NBC News reported, citing confirmation from a committee official.

Apple also notified current and former staff members and relatives, including a minor child, that their information had been subject to subpoenas, the official said.

The committee asked the Justice Department for more details and was informed last month that the matter had been closed, the official continued, NBC News said.

The investigation initially was launched, The Times reported, to find the source of leaks of classified information early in the Trump administration. Sessions began the

inquiry, and Barr revived it.

The Times reported that, ultimately, the investigation did not connect anyone on the committee to the leaks.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., echoed Schiff’s call for an inquiry into the matter, calling it a “weaponization of law enforcement by the former president.”

“The news about the politicization of the Trump Administration Justice Department is harrowing. These actions appear to be yet another egregious assault on our democracy waged by the former President,” Speaker Pelosi said, according to NBC News.

Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., in a statement, said the pursuit of the phone records was “a direct attack on the separation of powers and Congressional independence” and called for an investigation of Sessions and Barr.

“There must be a full investigation of abuses under former Attorneys General Sessions and Barr, and anyone at DOJ who was complicit in these abuses of power cannot be trusted to continue serving in government,” the statement said.

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Applaud Three California Bills June is Pride Month and lawmakers in California are advancing a number of bills to make life safer and less difficult for people who are LGBTQ+.

Some of the proposed laws aim to address challenges that impact various segments of the African American LGBTQ+ community -- either directly or circumstantially.

The first is Senate Bill (SB) 357. If the Legislature approves it, the law will repeal California Penal Code Section 653.22, which penalizes loitering with the intent to engage in sex work. This particular bill, if approved, supporters say will significantly reduce the risks and dangers many LGBTQ+ people at the lowest ends of the socioeconomic ladder face. Many of them are young people who turn to sex work because of a number of reasons, including being unsupported by their families or the social structure because of their sexuality; trauma brought about by sexual or physical abuse; drug addiction; unemployment, among other factors.

Based on English Elizabethan “poor laws,” loitering laws in America were developed as a part of the Black Codes in the late 1800s as a means to arrest Black people in order to sell their labor in a practice called convict leasing.

“These laws were created to eradicate us,” said Dr. Jon Paul Higgins, a California-based social justice advocate and writer who is African American.

“So, when you talk about the importance of repealing these laws, it’s not even just about the law, it’s about getting to the root of what’s creating these laws,” Higgins explained.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, “many persons who exchange sex may have a history of homelessness, unemployment, incarceration, mental health issues, violence, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, and drug use.”

In California – and across the United States -- a disproportionate number of African Americans are impacted by those challenges -- all of them considered social determinants of good health by Public Health professionals.

Because of the vagueness of these loitering laws, many critics have noted that they gave police a wide range of arresting powers to target “undesirables” like Black people and people in the LGBTQ+ community,” Higgins explained.

California State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), author of this bill, says it would help make the streets safer for sex workers who are a part of a marginalized community.

“Sex workers are workers, and they deserve respect and safety,” Wiener said. “We must work toward a future where people — especially the most marginalized — aren’t criminalized because of who they are and what they look like. Anti-sex workers loitering laws are deeply pernicious, and they need to be repealed.”

SB 357 also allows those convicted of California Penal Code Section 653.22 to seal their records.

SB 357 was passed by the Senate Public Safety Committee 4-1 and has now been referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.

Another bill concerned with safety is Assembly Bill (AB) 1094 which would require the State Department of Public Health to establish a 3-year pilot program in up to 6 participating counties to collect gender identity and sexual orientation data in violent death cases in order to get more accurate data about hate crimes.

After the Democratic Party’s Silence on Deaths of Black Gay Men at Donor’s Home, She Won Election to their Board by Jasmyne A Cannick (Courtesy Photo)

According to the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations 2019 Hate Crime Report, Black people accounted for 9% of the county’s population but 47% of the total racial hate crimes.

The report also stated that 2019 saw a 64% increase in hate crimes targeting trans people, many of which were Black or Brown, according to the Human Rights Campaign.

“Yet another year with alarming levels of bias-motivated crimes underscores just how urgent it is to address this hate crimes epidemic,” said Alphonso David, Human Rights Campaign President. David is the first African American to lead the organization, the largest advocacy body for LGBTQ+ people and issues in the United States.

“This year, we saw a tragic new record of fatal violence against transgender and gender non-conforming people in this country, particularly against Black and Brown transgender women,” he said.

Following the Stonewall riots in New York, Black trans women like Marsha P. Johnson and Miss Major GriffinGracy became influential figures in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights at the time when discrimination and hate crimes against people like them were much more commonplace.

Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno), author of AB 1094, explained why he feels the bill is crucial.

“I deeply appreciate the overwhelming support that my Assembly colleagues gave today to AB 1094,” Arambula said in a statement. “This legislation may be centered on data, but its purpose encompasses compassion and empathy to better understand what is happening in our LGTBQ+ community — particularly among the youth — when it comes to violent deaths, including homicide and suicide. AB 1094 is an important and humane step in ultimately preventing these deaths.”

AB 1094 has passed in the Assembly and is now on its way to the State Senate for consideration.

Senate Bill (SB) 379, which has now been referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee, would ensure the University of California Health System [UC Health] only

Couresty Photo: Jon Paul Higgins Ed.D.

contracts with healthcare facilities that provide LGBTQinclusive healthcare services, such as gender-affirming and reproductive care.

According to Blue Cross Blue Shield, Black mothers have a 3 times higher maternal mortality rate and a 2 times higher morbidity rate than white mothers while Black men are 70% more likely to die from a stroke as compared to non-Hispanic White men.

People in the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to have access to competent healthcare, largely due to issues with discrimination, according to Cigna.

Higgins spoke from personal experience about the intersectional nature of being both Black and in the LGBTQ+ community.

“For me, being a Black nonbinary person and meeting a provider who has all of these bias ideologies or stereotypes about Black people… there are all of these preconceived notions about who I am as a Black person and then you add on the nonbinary-slash-trans part of it, there’s just a lot of underlying stereotypes and bias,” Higgins said.

Jasmyne Cannick, founder and CEO of Empowerment Justice Strategies, praised this bill for moving with the tides of progress.

“In 2021, it makes absolute sense for UC Health to contract with healthcare facilities that provide LGBTQinclusive healthcare services given the population that it serves,” Cannick said.

“We are moving towards a more inclusive society and these are the types of bills that will ensure that members of the LGBTQ+ community can receive healthcare they need,” she continued.

Higgins, Cannick and other advocates say it means a great deal that California lawmakers are making an effort to ensure that these “warriors” can continue to do so safely, and that those who just wish to live their lives without fear for being who they are may do so more boldly.

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Gospel Legend John P Kee to Perform and Receive Prestigious Award at NNPA Convention

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Singer and New Life Fellowship Church Pastor John P. Kee will receive the 2021 National Gospel Transformative Award at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) virtual convention on Friday, June 25, 2021.

The Rev. James Cleveland-inspired minister and hitmaker also will perform his chart-topping song, “I Made it Out.” “We are honoring the Rev. John P. Kee for his outstanding leadership, creativity, and uplifting impact in music and ministry,” remarked NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Dr. Chavis noted that NNPA Chair Karen Carter Richards nominated Rev. Kee and the NNPA’s Executive Board unanimously and immediately approved the nomination.

“I’m looking forward to being a part of the NNPA convention, and it’s an honor to be recognized by the Black Press of America in this matter,” stated Rev. Kee, whose ties to Dr. Chavis and the NNPA date more than a half of a century.

Born in Durham, North Carolina, in 1962, Rev. Kee was the 15th of his parents’ 16 children. At an early age, his parents realized the musical talents the prodigy possessed.

They enrolled him into a school for musically gifted children – the North Carolina School of the Arts in

Winston-Salem. At 13, Rev. Kee formed a choir and later studied music at California’s Yuba College Conservatory School in Marysville.

According to All Music, Rev. Kee played briefly with groups like the Blackbyrds and Cameo. He later became involved with the New Life Fellowship Church and devoted himself to gospel music.

“His first professional break came in 1985 when he became the first artist to be asked to record lead vocals on two tracks for the Gospel Music Workshop of America’s annual mass choir recording. In 1987 he released his first album with the New Life Community Choir, Yes Lord, which was recorded during a performance at the Brethren in Unity Youth Convention,” editors at All Music wrote.

“In 1989, he released his debut solo album, Wait on Him. He continued to balance solo albums and recordings with the [New Life] choir, and the early 1990s brought the beginning of what became a flood of awards, including more than a dozen Stellar Awards, 20 GMWA Excellence Awards, a Soul Train Award, and a Billboard Music Award.”

During the past two decades, Rev. Kee has produced numerous hits, including Not Guilty…The Experience and Level Next, his 25th album overall. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Gospel chart. I Made It Out arrived in 2019 and earned a GMA Dove Award nomination.

Rev. Kee said the NNPA’s 2021 National Gospel Transformative Award means as much as any of his previous

Born in Durham, North Carolina, in 1962, Rev. Kee was the 15th of his parents’ 16 children. At an early age, his parents realized the musical talents the prodigy possessed./Facebook, John P Kee

accomplishments.

“I’m so honored,” he declared.

In addition to Rev. Kee, performances scheduled for the NNPA’s virtual convention include Nu-Soul and Jazz

artist Candice Hoyes and ten-time Grammy Award winner Chaka Khan.

Registration for the convention is free. To register, visit www.virtualnnpa2021.com.

Many History Interpreters of Color Carry Weight of Racism

By CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press Stephen Seals stood onstage waiting to be auctioned off. Moments later, a white slave auctioneer pointed a gun at one of the other Black men gathered with Seals, and a Black mother cried for her children.

The scene, titled “What Holds the Future,’’ was Seals’ first scripted piece at Colonial Williamsburg, an immersive living-history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, where costumed interpreters of history reenact scenes from the colonial past and portray figures from that period.

“Every time you did this piece, it hurt,’’ said Seals, an actor-interpreter and community outreach and program development manager at the site.

After the scene, the actors would spend 15 minutes checking in with each other. Sometimes they cried together.

Sometimes they sat in silence.

As historic sites like Colonial Williamsburg are working to be more racially inclusive, many actor-interpreters of color say they appreciate the efforts. But it’s a weighty and often painful experience to portray enslaved people or others who lived through the racism of the past. The work of getting into character has them exploring difficult parts of history, and once they step back into the real world they still are confronted with current-day racism.

“I can take off the costume,” said Deirdre Jones Cardwell, programming lead for the actor-interpreters at Williamsburg. “But I can’t take off my Blackness.”

Sharing stories of Colonial Williamsburg’s residents of color is a relatively new phenomenon in the site’s nearly 90year history. It wasn’t until 1979 when the museum began telling Black stories, and not until 2002 that it launched

its American Indian Initiative. Even in recent years, interpreters say the stories of Black and Native American people haven’t always gotten adequate programming slots, advertising and research support.

“There was a point in Colonial Williamsburg’s history that interpreters weren’t allowed to talk about slavery,’’ Jones Cardwell said. “We’ve come a long way since that, but there’s a long way to go.’’

Lately, Colonial Williamsburg expanded recruitment efforts and outreach to historically Black colleges and universities, partnered with local groups like the city’s historic First Baptist Church, and set aside time monthly for employees of color to meet. Last year, the site launched unconscious bias training for senior leadership and plans for diversity training for all employees this year.

Similar efforts are underway at the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, in Grand Island, Nebraska, where a new permanent exhibit tells the story of a once-enslaved Black man who became one of the area’s most prominent physicians. The museum is also partnering with a local multicultural coalition to explore the stories of 12 Black families who settled in northwest Nebraska in the 1880s.

But executive director Chris Hochstetler says more must be done. He estimates only 1% to 3% of the Stuhr’s costumed interpreters are people of color. When he arrived at the museum in February 2020, Hochstetler “realized we needed to ask ourselves some serious questions about whether we are representing our community fully.’’

As the nation reckons with racism after high-profile police brutality cases last year, Jones Cardwell says Black interpreters are feeling more empowered to push for inclusive programming and hiring. But she says much of

the burden has fallen on the shoulders of employees of color.

She is grateful for the moments she has out of character.

During breaks, she does breathing exercises or prays. When she researches or teaches about the racial violence of the colonial era, she thinks of headlines of Black people being killed by police today.

“The more that you learn about this history, the heavier it feels,’’ she said. “We’re still dealing with ripples from the past.’’

Actor-interpreter Mary Carter takes off her costume whenever she can.

“Mentally, I can’t be in those clothes any longer than I have to,’’ she said.

“But,’’ she added, “even when they come off, I can’t put racism away.’’

As Carter talks to guests about a 1705 law referring to biracial people as “an abominable mixture,” she is aware of the racism she’s faced herself as a mixed-race Black woman.

It took years for her to realize the toll the work was taking, she says, and managers didn’t fully understand. So she leaned on Black colleagues, a therapist and Black women in the museum field.

Interpreters of color are often racially harassed by site visitors, and sexual abuse _ physical and verbal _ is common, especially against Black women, said Cheyney McKnight, a historical interpreter and founder of Not Your Momma’s History, an organization that helps historical sites develop inclusive programs. McKnight has begged managers to have security guards nearby. At times, speaking with hostile guests has left her in tears.

“It was like feeding me to the wolves every day,’’ said

McKnight, who has worked with over 45 historical sites.

Talon Silverhorn, a Colonial Williamsburg American Indian interpreter and member of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, doesn’t portray a specific person.

Instead, he shows up to work as himself and teaches guests about his tribe’s history. But even that takes an emotional toll.

Some guests have told him that the colonists should have completely wiped out Native Americans. In training, interpreters are taught to detach themselves from the stories they tell, but Silverhorn says that for interpreters of color, “there’s only so much of that that can be done.’’

Last year, Silverhorn started going to therapy, which Colonial Williamsburg covers. It’s helped, but he said there’s still more work to do.

Novella Nimmo, education coordinator and actorinterpreter at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, often portrays her own great-grandmother, who was born into slavery.

“It’s draining but it’s also uplifting,” she said. “You’re telling a story that America wants to forget. You’re telling the story of your ancestors, who were never able to tell their stories. That’s what keeps me going. I remember their strength, and that gives me strength.’’

Interpreters of color also would like to see white interpreters get more training on the histories of communities of color.

McKnight advocates for support groups, hazard pay and full therapy coverage for interpreters of color.

“The job of Black interpreters is different,’’ McKnight said. “And we need different support.’’

‘The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’ Hits Top Mark at Box Office

The Lionsgate’s film starring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek brought in $11.6 million domestically to claim the No. 1 spot in its debut.

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) – “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard’’ struck the top box office target.

The Lionsgate’s film starring Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson and Salma Hayek brought in $11.6 million domestically to claim the No. 1 spot in its debut. The action-comedy _ which appeared in 3,331 locations _ is the follow up the 2017 breakout hit “The Hitman’s Bodyguard.’’

The “Hitman’’ sequel notched “A Quiet Place Part II,’’ which took hold of the second spot in its fourth weekend of release. The Paramount horror-thriller, which stars Emily Blunt and was directed by John Krasinski, earned $9.4 million. The film became the first of the pandemic era

to reach $100 million domestically.

This weekend, “Godzilla vs. Kong’’ became the second movie of the pandemic to cross $100 million. The film has garnered more $442.5 million worldwide.

Meanwhile, the Jon M. Chu-directed “In the Heights’’ continued to struggle. The adaption of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical dropped a few slots to sixth this weekend.

The Warner Bros. film earned more than $4.2 million, a 63% drop from the previous week. The criticallyacclaimed musical film has recently been called out for its lack of dark-skinned, Black Latinos in leading roles.

However, Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for Comscore, believes the movie fell victim to lofty expectations. He said musicals often take a while to develop

an audience.

“There were so many things going on with this film,’’ Dergarabedian said. “There were very high expectations when it opened last weekend. And because of the strong reviews, I think there were some overblown expectations.

With the big projections, people were emotionally tied to the movie. The box office projections were overblown. That set unrealistic expectations.’’

“Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway’’ placed third in the box office with $6.1 million, while “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It’’ claimed the fourth spot with $5.15 million. It barely edged the Emma Stone-led “Cruella,’’ which came in fifth with $5.1 million.

“Spirit Untamed,’’ “12 Mighty Orphans,’’ “The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2’’ and “Wrath of Man’’

rounded out the top 10.

Dergarabedian expects a big weekend for Universal Pictures’ “Fast and Furious’’ new installment “F9,’’ which releases in domestic theaters June 25. The film starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris and Jordana Brewster has already earned nearly $300 million internationally.

“This is about winning over audiences who watched a lot of content on the small screen,’’ he said. “Now, they will be able to see a movie that has been long delayed, but is tailor made for the big screen and that theater communal experience. Escapism will be the watch word when it comes to Furious 9.’’

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I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 26, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2020-B4245 Business Name you wish to abandon: LUCKEY VENDING Street address of business: 2030 Wheelan Ct. #D, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: PO Box 2051, Bakersfield, Ca. 93303 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: LUCKEY VENDING INC., 12655 W Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, Ca. 90066 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.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE GOLDEN EMPIRE TRANSIT DISTRICT Notice of Public Hearing Program of Projects Re: Fiscal Year 2020-21; 2021-2022 Federal Financial Assistance Notice is hereby given that Golden Empire Transit District will hold a public hearing if any interested persons so notify the District in writing addressed to Golden Empire Transit District – Program of Projects, 1830 Golden State Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301-1012.

The District must receive your request by July 20, 2021 at 12:00pm. If no requests are received, no hearing will be held and the Program of Projects listed below will be considered final.

Program of Projects Grantee: Golden Empire Transit District Bakersfield, CA 93301-1012

Local Financial Assistance

441-60 55.52.00 Planning of facility upgrade to deploy on-site hydrogen fuel cell powered buses KER210801

$40,064

111-00 11.12.01 Primary and Secondary Firewalls $9,000 for Main, Downtown, Southwest facilities, BC campus and CSUB’s new center.

KER210802 117-00 11.7A.00 Preventive Maintenance FY21-22 $1,500,000 KER210803

Federal Financial Assistance

Total Budget

$160,255

$200,319

$36,000

$45,000

$6,000,000

$7,500,000

Golden Empire Transit District encourages participation by Disadvantaged Enterprises: however, your business must be certified and listed in the California Uniform Certification Program. If you are interested in certification, please visit our website at www.getbus.org.

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Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MIGUEL ANGEL ROCHA, 922 Elm St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MIGUEL ANGEL ROCHA 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: May 25, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 25, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 �������������������������������

SIGNED: JOSE GONZALEZ 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: May 4, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 4, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3557 Doing business as: PROMPT PROCESS SERVICE at 1430 Truxtun Ave Suite 500, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: KALA LEIGH KNOX, 7124 Bandolero Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: KALA LEIGH KNOX 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: May 27, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 27, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3405 Doing business as: VICKI’S SWEET TREATS at 6403 Bama Rose Court, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: VICKI RENEA SLATER, 6403 Bama Rose Court, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: VICKI RENEA SLATER 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: May 24, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 24, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3527 Doing business as: SOCAL OPERATIONS at 8704 River Springs Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ABEL LOPEZ JUNIOR, 5709 Biddeford St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Full name of registrant: GABRIELA ALFARO, 8704 River Springs Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: ABEL LOPEZ JUNIOR 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: May 27, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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 May 27, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B2654 Doing business as: BEAUTY LAB at 3401 Pacheco Rd. Suite C, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: 3301 De Ette Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Full name of registrant: JOSE GONZALEZ, 3401 Pacheco Rd. Suite C, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2017-B0053 Business Name you wish to abandon: HAIRCUTS MY HEART FAMILY SALON AND SUPPLY Street address of business: 3401 Pacheco Rd. Suite C, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 3301 De Ette Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: SUZANNA GONZALEZ, 3301 De Ette Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: SUZANNA GONZALEZ, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: May 4, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3576 Doing business as: BPM SERVICES at 7405 Senalda Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: BRENDA MENDOZA, 7405 Senalda Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: BRENDA MENDOZA 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: May 28, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 28, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2021-B2499 Business Name you wish to abandon: THE SUITE ESCAPE Street address of business: 12623 Willowdale Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: ANGELICA MARIA CALVILLO, 12623 Willowdale Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: CHANEL LEE PALMER, 13715 Pemberley Passage Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Copartners SIGNED: CHANEL LEE PALMER, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: May 4, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2019-B3726 Business Name you wish to abandon: ROCK YOUR SOCIAL Street address of business: 13715 Pemberley Passage Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: CHANEL LEE PALMER, 13715 Pemberley Passage Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CHANEL LEE PALMER, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: May 4, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B2766 Doing business as: PANKY’S CHICKEN FISH AND SHRIMP SHACK at 2731 Bernard St. Apt 13, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: SAHENETTE RENEE BROOKS, 2731 Bernard St. Apt

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13, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: SAHENETTE RENEE BROOKS 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: May 6, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 6, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021

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Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 1, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 �������������������������������

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Clerk of Kern County on: June 3, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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 June 3, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARILYN KAY EVANS CASE NUMBER: BPB-21-002478 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARILYN KAY EVANS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANDREA DAWN EVANS in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Branch Name: Metro THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANDREA DAWN EVANS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: July 2, 2021 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: P Room: located at 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided on Probate Code section 9100.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (for DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: ADREA DAWN EVANS 3416 Elcia Dr. Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Telephone: (661) 863-8860 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (CCA) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 2021 �������������������������������

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-21-100890 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 PETITION OF: IVETTE GRICELDA DIAZ HERNANDEZ FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: IVETTE GRICELDA DIAZ HERNANDEZ for a decree changing names as follows: Present name IVETTE GRICELDA DIAZ HERNANDEZ Filed a petition with this court Proposed name IVETTE GRICELDA HERNANDEZ DIAZ 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: July 6, 2021 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: April 29, 2021 Linda S Etienne COURT COMMISSIONER Andrea Sanders DEPUTY Petitioner: Ivette Gricelda Diaz Hernandez 632 E 4th St. Apt B Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Phone: (661) 371-6692 BAKERSFIELD

������������������������������� ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-21-101218 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 PETITION OF: JOHN THAYOFEEN NELLIPARAMBIL ANTONY FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JOHN THAYOFEEN NELLIPARAMBIL ANTONY for a decree changing names as follows: Present name JOHN THAYOFEEN NELLIPARAMBIL ANTONY Filed a petition with this court Proposed name THEOPHANE NELLIPARAMBIL ANTONY 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: Aug 3, 2021 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: June 2, 2021 Linda S Etienne COURT COMMISSIONER Andrea Sanders DEPUTY Attorney for Petitioner: Leonard C. Herr & Monica A. Rast SBN: 081896 & 333183 HERR PEDERSEN & BERGLUND LLP 100 Willow Plaza, Ste. 300 Visalia, Ca. 93291 Phone: (559) 636-0200 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2020-B3722 Business Name you wish to abandon: BAJWA TRANSPORT Street address of business: 4600 Beachwood St Apt 97, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: GURPREET SINGH, 4600 Beachwood St Apt 97, 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: GURPREET SINGH, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: May 7, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3617 Doing business as: MACDADDY’S at 300 Trinity Ave Apt B, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: AARON JOSEPH PARKER, 300 Trinity Ave Apt B, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: AARON JOSEPH PARKER 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: June 1, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 1, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3620 Doing business as: RIVAS TRANSPORT at 2005 Kelso Peak Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ULISES ARTURO RIVAS TORRES, 2005 Kelso Peak Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ULISES ARTURO RIVAS TORRES The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/22/2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: June 1, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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: 2021-B3501 Doing business as: MAGIC NAIL & SPA at 5478 California Ave Suite A, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: THUC VY DUONG, 10326 Willow Bend Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: THUC VY DUONG 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: May 26, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 26, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3241 2021-B3242 Doing business as: CAITKLAIRE ENERGY SYSTEMS CORP / TEKTON POWER AND TECHNOLOGY at 1328 34th Street Suite B, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CAITKLAIRE ENERGY SYSTEMS CORP, 1328 34th Street Suite B, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: BAILEY ARBOLANTE, Secretary The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/1/2020 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: May 18, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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 May 18, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3578 Doing business as: SANDERS MOTORSPORTS at 7217 Cranbrook Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: BRITTANY MARIE SANDERS, 7217 Cranbrook Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: BRITTANY MARIE SANDERS 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: May 28, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 28, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3639 Doing business as: SPEAKEAZY CIGAR STORE at 9900 San Emidio St., Lamont, Ca. 93241 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ERI GARIBALDO, 9900 San Emidio St., Lamont, Ca. 93241 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ERI GARIBALDO 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: June 1, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 1, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3669 Doing business as: CITY QUEENZ COLLECTION at 1050 E Panama Lane Apt 70, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: VALENCIA JEWELINE SANDERS, 1050 E Panama Lane Apt 70, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: VALENCIA JEWELINE SANDERS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/2/2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: June 2, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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 June 2, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3683 Doing business as: CELIA’S BOUTIQUE at 12603 Woodson Bridge Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MARIA CELIA ARELLANO, 12603 Woodson Bridge Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MARIA CELIA ARELLANO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/2/2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: June 2, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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 June 2, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3567 Doing business as: AASTA HOSPICE at 2920 F St., Suite I-10, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: KERN HOSPICE CARE, INC., 20700 Northridge Road, Chatsworth, Ca. 91311 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: NARINDER KUMAR, CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/19/2020 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: May 27, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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 May 27, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2021-B1701 Business Name you wish to abandon: AASTA HOSPICE Street address of business: 2920 F St., Suite I-10, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: KERN HOSPICE CARE, INC., 20700 Northridge Road, Chatsworth, Ca. 91311 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: Corperation SIGNED: NARINDER KUMAR, CEO This statement of abandonment filed on: May 27, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3697 Doing business as: TC TRUCKING at 737 South Belmont St Apt #12, Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: PO Box 104, Delano, Ca. 93216 County: Kern Full name of registrant: DAVID TALAVERA MELGOZA, 737 South Belmont St Apt #12, Delano, Ca. 93215 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: DAVID TALAVERA MELGOZA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County

������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3685 Doing business as: EASTHILLS SPEECH-LANGUAGE SERVICES, PC at 3939 Bernard St., Suite 5, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: EASTHILLS SPEECH-LANGUAGE SERVICES, PC, CA, 10304 Barbeau Peak Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: MAXINE RODRIGUEZ, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: June 2, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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 June 2, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2021-B0584 Business Name you wish to abandon: EASTHILLS SPEECHLANGUAGE SERVICES, PC Street address of business: 3939 Bernard St., Suite 5, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: EASTHILLS SPEECH-LANGUAGE SERVICES, PC, CA, 3939 Bernard St., Suite 5, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Corperation SIGNED: MAXINE RODRIGUEZ, President This statement of abandonment filed on: June 2, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3732 Doing business as: LAS BONITA’S BOUTIQUE at 1505 Pacheco Rd Apart 3, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: PO Box 556, Wasco, Ca. 93280 County: Kern Full name of registrant: ANA MARIA LOPEZ JUAREZ, 1505 Pacheco Rd Apart 3, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ANA MARIA LOPEZ JUAREZ 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: June 4, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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 June 4, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3727 Doing business as: LA CABANA RESTAURANT at 6725 White Lane, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: 4 G B RESTAURANTS, INC, CA, 6725 White Lane, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: PASCUAL GARCIA, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/2/2001 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: June 4, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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

PUBLIC NOTICE information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 4, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2021-B1511 Business Name you wish to abandon: LA CABANA RESTAURANT Street address of business: 6725 White Lane, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: 4 G B RESTAURANTS, INC, CA, 6725 White Lane, 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: Corperation SIGNED: PASCUAL GARCIA, President This statement of abandonment filed on: June 4, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 ������������������������������� ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-21-101209 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 PETITION OF: KAYLA SORRIELL FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: KAYLA SORRIELL for a decree changing names as follows: Present name KAHMARI TRANAE JACKSON Filed a petition with this court Proposed name KAHMARI TRANAE MILLS 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: Aug 3, 2021 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 Non-petitioning parent to be served as required by CCP Sec. 1277.

Date: May 28, 2021 Linda S Etienne COURT COMMISSIONER Andrea Sanders DEPUTY Petitioner: Kayla Sorriell 2401 Eric Way Apt 10 Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Phone: (661) 476-2500 E-Mail Address: k.sorriell22@gmail. com BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3305 Doing business as: GG TRANSPORT at 20210 Park Rd. Apt. G, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GILBERTO GARCIA AYON, 20210 Park Rd. Apt. G, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: GILBERTO GARCIA AYON 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: May 20, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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 May 20, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3415 2021-B3416 2021-B3417 2021-B3418 Doing business as: COPART / COPART DIRECT / COPART DEALER SERVICES / COPART AUTO AUCTIONS at 2216 Coy Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Attn: Legal Department, 14185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300, Dallas, Tx. 75254 County: Kern Full name of registrant: COPART, INC., CA, 4185 Dallas Parkway, Suite 300, Dallas, Tx. 75254 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: GREGORY R. DEPASQUALE, Secretary The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/1/2001 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: May 25, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s

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

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 25, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021

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������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3618 Doing business as: M. BALDERRAMA TRANSPORT at 3220 Fortier St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: PO Box 70122, Bakersfield, Ca. 93387 County: Kern Full name of registrant: MAYRA NIDIA BALDERRAMA, 3220 Fortier St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MAYRA NIDIA BALDERRAMA 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: June 1, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 1, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3137 Doing business as: UCHU DESIGNS at 109 Carr St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CRYSTAL REBECCA VEGA, 109 Carr St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Full name of registrant: CHRISTOPHER GENE OZUNA, 109 Carr St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: CRYSTAL REBECCA VEGA 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: May 17, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 17, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3767 Doing business as: C&C TOUCH UPS at 7202 Arbor Forest Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CRAIG CALVILLO, 7202 Arbor Forest Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CRAIG CALVILLO 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: June 7, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 7, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2019-B6753 Business Name you wish to abandon: WILLIAMSON REAL ESTATE Street address of business: 533 James St., Shafter, Ca. 93263 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: DONNIE WILLIAMSON, 12618 Montbatten Pl., 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: DONNIE WILLIAMSON, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: June 2, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA Deputy BAKERSFIELD

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3559 2021-B3560 2021-B3561 Doing business as: CHRISTFOLLOWERSMINISTRIES / CHRIST FOLLOWERS MINISTRIES / CHRIST FOLLOWERS at 1430 Truxtun Avenue Ste 500, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ETHAN MATTHEW EVANGELIO, 1430 Truxtun Avenue Ste 500, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ETHAN MATTHEW EVANGELIO 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: May 27, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 27, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3563 Doing business as: ELEGANT DETAILING at 1430 Truxtun Avenue Ste 500, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ETHAN MATTHEW EVANGELIO, 1430 Truxtun Avenue Ste 500, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ETHAN MATTHEW EVANGELIO 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: May 27, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 27, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021 �������������������������������

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3562 Doing business as: AE COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES at 1430 Truxtun Avenue Ste 500, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ETHAN MATTHEW EVANGELIO, 1430 Truxtun Avenue Ste 500, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ETHAN MATTHEW EVANGELIO 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: May 27, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 27, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2019-B6674 Business Name you wish to abandon: ELEGANT DETAILING Street address of business: 1430 Truxtun Avenue 5th Floor, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 County: Kern Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 2767, Bakersfield, Ca. 93303 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: ETHAN MATTHEW EVANGELIO, 5201 Dunsmuir Rd 28, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: ANGEL E EVANGELIO, 1708 Locust Ravine, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ETHAN MATTHEW EVANGELINO, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: May 27, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021 �������������������������������

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PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3852 2021-B3853 Doing business as: DANU INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT / ARA ARTS, EDUCATION AND HOUSING at 13904 Tierra Blanca Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: AYANA REHEMA ABDALLAH, 13904 Tierra Blanca Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: AYANA REHEMA ABDALLAH 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: June 8, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 8, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2021-B0825 Business Name you wish to abandon: DUMP’N JUNK SOLUTIONS Street address of business: 2915 Brookside Dr Unit A, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: MICHELLE CONNIE BERNAL, 2915 Brookside Dr Unit A, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: REGAL PAUL BERNAL, 2915 Brookside Dr Unit A, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: MICHELLE CONNIE BERNAL, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: June 8, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021 �������������������������������

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

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Full name of registrant: CURTIS RUFUS, 3004 Boulder Lane, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CURTIS RUFUS 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: June 9, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 9, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021

Full name of registrant: GREGORY REYES VASQUEZ, 4700 Mt. Everest Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: GREGORY REYES VASQUEZ 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: June 7, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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 June 7, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021

to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 18, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021

Beverly Hills, Ca. 90212 (310) 887-8000 DATE (Fecha): 11/30/2020 TAMARAH HARBER-PICKENS, Clerk (Secretario), by Sophia Munoz Alvarez, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (MLG) PUB: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2021

SIGNED: ROGELIO CORDERO FLORES The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/10/2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: June 10, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 10, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2021

Petitioner: MOHAMED ABDO ALGAZALI & SAMEERA Y ALGAZALI 1080 Fieldstone Dr. Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Phone: (661) 717-9869 IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2021

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 June 15, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2021

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3166 2021-B3167 2021-B3168 2021-B3170 2021-B3169 Doing business as: 1933 / PROHIBITION / THE SPEAK EASY / SYNDICATE LOUNGE / HIGHLAND CAFE at 1818 Eye Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: PO Box 20682, Bakersfield, Ca. 93390 County: Kern Full name of registrant: SYNDICATE EMPIRE, LLC, CA, 1818 Eye Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: LYNN GUDMUNDSON, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7/29/2009 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: May 18, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 18, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2020-B4375 Business Name you wish to abandon: STRONG CONFIDENCE COACHING Street address of business: 7708 Palodura Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: GEORGINA NIEMEYER, 7708 Palodura Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 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: GEORGINA NIEMEYER, Owner/ Founder This statement of abandonment filed on: May 11, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3887 Doing business as: S&B SUPREME EVENT SUPPLIES at 3325 Horne St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CASSANDRA RENE SALINAS, 3325 Horne St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Full name of registrant: ALYCE CHANELLE BINNING, 2921 Monterey St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: ALYCE CHANELLE BINNING The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/1/2020 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: June 9, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 9, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3868 Doing business as: 1- TWENTY ONE SECURITY at 3004 Boulder Lane, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3805 Doing business as: G&G VASQUEZ TRUCKING at 4700 Mt. Everest Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3874 Doing business as: MARCEU PRODUCTS at 4709 La Posta St Apt C, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: PATRICIA SOLORIO, 4709 La Posta St Apt C, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: PATRICIA SOLORIO 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: June 9, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 9, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021

������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2020-B3501 Business Name you wish to abandon: STRONG CONFIDENCE MOTHERS Street address of business: 7708 Palodura Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: GEORGINA NIEMEYER, 7708 Palodura Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 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: GEORGINA NIEMEYER, Owner/ Founder This statement of abandonment filed on: May 11, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3233 Doing business as: FERNANDEZ TRUCKING at 330 Cesar Chavez Ln, Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JOEL FERNANDEZ, 330 Cesar Chavez Ln, Delano, Ca. 93215 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JOEL FERNANDEZ 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: May 18, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows

������������������������������� SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): BCV-20-102782 NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): AJ CONTRACTOR LABOR SERVICES, INC., a corporation dba AJ NAVARRO TRUCKING; “Additional parties attachment is attached” YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): RUBEN GUDINO ALVARADO, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued.

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

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

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

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

There are other legal requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Karla Ruiz, Esq. 269598 9454 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900

������������������������������� ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-21-101290 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 PETITION OF: JACKIE LYNN COOPER FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JACKIE LYNN COOPER for a decree changing names as follows: Present name JACKIE LYNN COOPER Filed a petition with this court Proposed name JACKIE LYNN SMOCK 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: Aug 12, 2021 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: June 10, 2021 Linda S Etienne COURT COMMISSIONER Andrea Sanders DEPUTY Petitioner: Jackie Lynn Cooper 11111 Truchard Ct. Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Phone: (661) 513-8621 E-Mail Address: jackie.cooper1224@ gmail.com BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3462 Doing business as: THE SHRIMPMAN CATERING COMPANY at 1211 E 9th St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: THE SHRIMPMAN CATERING COMPANY, CA, 6200 Victor St #G104, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: BENJAMIN TORALBA, C.E.O. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/12/2019 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: May 25, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 25, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3919 Doing business as: JEWELRY BY CLICK at 10903 Delicato Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ROGELIO CORDERO FLORES, 10903 Delicato Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual

������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3998 Doing business as: HOTSHOTS CARWASH at 14700 CA 178, Lake Isabella, Ca. 94240 Mailing Address: 12208 Great Country Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 County: Kern Full name of registrant: PAIGE ELIZABETH BEARD, 12208 Great Country Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 933124 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: PAIGE ELIZABETH BEARD 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: June 14, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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 June 14, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2021 ������������������������������� ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-21-100937 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 PETITION OF: MOHAMED ABDO ALGAZALI & SAMEERA Y ALGAZALI FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MOHAMED ABDO ALGAZALI & SAMEERA Y ALGAZALI for a decree changing names as follows: Present name MUNA ADEL ALI GABBAR ABDO ADEL ALI GABBAR Filed a petition with this court Proposed name MUNA MOHAMED ALGAZALI ABDO MOHAMED ALGAZALI 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: July 22, 2021 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: May 18, 2021 Linda S Etienne COURT COMMISSIONER Andrea Sanders DEPUTY

������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3597 Doing business as: JUNIORS BARBEQUE AND CATERING at 2400 Valentine Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: NORRIS DENNIS KEMP JR, 12208 Great Country Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 933124 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: NORRIS DENNIS KEMP JR The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: May 28, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: M HERNANDEZ, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement 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 May 28, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B4049 2021-B4050 2021-B4051 Doing business as: TEHACHAPI FLOWER SHOP / TEHACHAPI WHOLESALE / TEHACHAPI FLORIST at 107 South Green St., Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: SARA ELISABETH FROST, 916 Bamboo Ct., Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 Full name of registrant: JAMES CHRISTOPHER FROST, 916 Bamboo Ct., Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 The business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: SARA ELISABETH FROST 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: June 16, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 16, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B4041 Doing business as: BEST VALUE SOLAR SYSTEMS at 4518 Antelope Peak Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: BELINDA JOANNE LATORRE, 4518 Antelope Peak Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: BELINDA JOANNE LATORRE The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/10/2021 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: June 15, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common

������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B4054 Doing business as: A NEW DAY at 12208 Tiger Lily Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: IEISHA DENISE POWELL, 12208 Tiger Lily Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: IEISHA DENISE POWELL 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: June 16, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J LUNA, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 16, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2021 ������������������������������� FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2021-B3833 2021-B3834 Doing business as: BOOKHOUNDS / BOOKHOUNDS WAREHOUSE at 2710 L Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ROBIN CHERYL BEATTY, 192 Par Lane, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ROBIN CHERYL BEATTY The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/20/2013 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: June 8, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 8, 2026 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2021 ������������������������������� STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B4246 Business Name you wish to abandon: BOOKHOUNDS Street address of business: 2622 Fairhaven, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 2810 19th St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: ROBIN BEATTY, 2810 19th St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 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: ROBIN BEATTY, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: June 8, 2021 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: P DEL VILLAR Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2021

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EDD to Resume Work Search Requirement PUBLIC NOTICE

Assistance Available to Help Connect Californians with Suitable Careers Sacramento— As California reopens following the pandemic, the Employment Development Department (EDD) today announced that starting July 11, 2021, Californians receiving unemployment benefits should begin looking for work to maintain their eligibility. EDD will be sending notices to claimants to inform them of the reinstatement of this requirement and what it means for them.

“California offers many resources to help people to find safe and suitable careers and training opportunities that keep the economy moving,” said EDD Director Rita Saenz. “We want to make sure those on unemployment have enough lead time to start searching for work so they can remain eligible for benefits as they seek their next career opportunity.”

The requirement to search for work has been a part of the unemployment insurance program since its inception.

During the pandemic, the federal government temporarily allowed states to waive this requirement, and since March 2020 the work search requirement has been suspended in California. When claimants were asked if they had looked for work when completing their weekly certification for benefits, they could answer “No” and maintain their eligibility for benefits. As California reopens, most claimants will need to answer “Yes” next month to maintain eligibility.

EDD offers many services to assist people looking for safe and suitable work and get training. That includes the CalJOBS online labor exchange system, as well as the job search assistance, resume and interview preparation, and access to job training available through America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) locations throughout the state.

CalJOBS is a no-cost virtual job center with hundreds of thousands of job postings and tools to help people find work. It is also an excellent resource where employers can post job openings and find qualified job seekers to fill their positions. CalJOBS includes over a million job listings from dozens of private job boards and recruitment

sites, Fortune 1,000 companies, educational institutions, thousands of local, state and federal agencies, hundreds of healthcare organizations and many more public, private and non-profit employers.

Different Work Search Requirements for Different Claim Types Different work search requirements apply for those collecting benefits on a regular unemployment insurance (UI) claim or extension, or on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA).

PUA is a federal program created to support individuals impacted by the pandemic who did not qualify for regular UI because they were, for example, selfemployed or a small-business owner.

Claimants can determine the type of claim they are on by referring to EDD notices or visiting the new Return to Work webpage for tips on how to identity their claim types in UI Online. The page will also include printable fact sheets in many languages, a video with guidance on the work search requirements, and other valuable resources and information for job seekers.

In addition, those certifying every two weeks in UI Online will see new help text and guidance to help claimants assess whether they can answer “Yes” to the bi-weekly certification about looking for work. Those certifying by paper will see inserts with this helpful guidance.

Work Search Requirement for Unemployment Insurance Claimants on regular unemployment or extension claims are expected to search for work in order to maintain eligibility for benefits. This requirement applies to finding suitable work that is safe to return to and is comparable to the worker’s skills, experience, usual occupation, age and health.

EDD will be sending notices to claimants in the coming weeks about any requirements on their specific claims. Individuals starting new claims on or after July 11 will also be notified by mail that they must register on CalJOBS--the largest job board in California.

Examples of reasonable efforts to search for suitable work each week include activities such as: · Prepare for Job Searches – Set up an account on CalJOBS, participate in reemployment services, post a profile on various job search or networking sites. · Expand Networks – Let friends, prior employers, or community members know you are looking for work.

Participate in networking, job fair events or clubs. · Apply for Suitable Work – Apply for positions with employers reasonably expected to have suitable openings matching skills and experience, including government jobs and exams. · Participate in Training – Engage in permissible education and training opportunities that assist in obtaining employment and do not interfere with an ability to accept suitable full-time work.

Claimants who engage in any of these activities can answer “Yes” to the question “Did you look for work?” that is asked every two weeks when certifying for benefits. A person who answers “No” will be asked further questions and may be scheduled for an interview to determine benefit eligibility for that time period.

Work Search Requirement for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Most PUA recipients must also take action to restart their businesses or look for work starting next month.

They will receive notices in the coming weeks on what’s required. PUA claimants will not have to register on CalJOBS, however doing so is recommended because it has many useful tools including job training and networking opportunities.

A variety of activities can meet the PUA work search requirement each week, including: · Rebuild Businesses – Pursue new or additional clients, market the business, or research, prepare or submit a bid on a new contract. · Expand Networks – Attend networking events, participate in relevant workshops, or expand business. · Establish Accounts – For independent contractors

who participated in an online platform, establish an account on another platform that matches the individual’s qualifications. · Participate in Training – Enroll in training or education courses that will help the business and does not interfere with an ability to return to full-time selfemployment.

A person on a PUA claim who no longer wants to continue self-employment (or was previously employed but not eligible for regular UI benefits) can look for work just like a regular UI recipient. In addition, there may be pandemic-related exemptions to the work search requirement for PUA recipients such as providing primary care to a person diagnosed with Covid-19 or a child who cannot attend school because of a Covid-19 health emergency.

Expanded Employer Resources to Bring Back Skilled Workers If an employer furloughed or laid off workers during the pandemic, the Work Sharing Program can help bring these employees back at reduced hours. These employees can continue collecting the additional $300 a week in federal unemployment benefits, and a portion of their wages is subsidized by the regular unemployment benefits.

The federal government covers 100 percent of the costs of Work Sharing benefits.

EDD recently automated the Work Sharing application and weekly certification process in California, making it faster and easier for employers and workers to take advantage of this valuable program.

Visit Work Sharing Program for more information.

The Returning to Work for Employers page can also offer guidance and resources designed to help employers find qualified job candidates to fill their openings.

These improvements to the Work Sharing program aim to help more employers and employees participate in this important program as the economy continues to reopen.

Aiming for a California Comeback:

Tavis Smiley Returns to Radio Tanu Henry California Black Media Popular radio and television personality, whose career first began to skyrocket in the 1990s on Black Entertainment Television and proved its staying power until about four years ago in 2017 -- is aiming to once again become a familiar face and name in American media.

This past weekend, Smiley reentered the game on Juneteenth. But, this time, not only as a talk radio host but also as an owner, putting his mark on a format that is both “unapologetically” progressive and African American.

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Smiley owns the majority share in KBLA 1580 Los Angeles. Smiley along with a group of investors dropped $7.5 million to purchase the radio station with a reach of about 12 million people in Southern California.

The station is expected to be on air 24 hours a day seven days a week.

“We just want to be a voice for those who have been voiceless for too long in this city, speak a truth that is otherwise not being considered,” Smiley said of the station.

In 2017, Smiley, who was born in Mississippi and raised in Indiana, was fired from National Public Radio

(NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service for having romantic affairs with people on his staff.

For now, Smiley says he’s focused on the launch of the station, its potential impact and the adventure ahead.

“The opportunity to have a Black-owned and Blackoperated talk radio station in this city, where talk radio for too long has been all day, all night, all White, is an opportunity that is begging for someone to take advantage of it. So. I’m dumb enough to try,” Smiley said.

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Bakersfield City Council Adopts Budget Despite Pushback From Some Community Members

Featured Photo: Daulton James Jones speaks at the Bakersfield City Council meeting in 2020. A group, mostly against the 2020-21 Bakersfield City budget, spoke before the Bakersfield City Council meeting Wednesday in the chambers that was mostly empty as distancing was practiced due to the coronavirus pandemic. The budget would increase the Bakersfield Police Department budget about 10 percent allowing the department to add 44 new positions. In public comment that lasted about an hour, most of the speakers were in favor of defunding the police. Some asking that the vote to approve the $630 million budget should at least be delayed and time set aside to discuss the $119.9 million BPD portion of the budget. An overflow crowd gathered outside the chambers watching the meeting on a television screen. After discussion the Bakersfield City Council, without opposition, approved the $630 million budget for 2020-21. (Photo by Henry A. Barrios for Kern Sol News)

By Janell Gore South Kern Sol The Bakersfield City Council adopted the staff proposed budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year at the Wednesday City Council meeting.

The budget has been a controversial topic, as some residents think allocating 46.4 percent of the budget to the Bakersfield Police Department is excessive, while others think it is necessary for public safety.

“We recognize that the City has a range of priorities, but the voters do want to feel safe in their city,” said Nick Oritz with the Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce.

“That is a viewpoint that needs to be represented. Our members need to feel like they’re safe to conduct business.

That’s why they want more investment in public safety.”

Many business organizations, such as the Greater Bakersfield Chamber, supported the budget. They issued out a poll to registered voters to see where voters wanted the money from measure N spent. The top two areas from the results were homlessness and public safety.

On the other hand, members of People’s Budget Bakersfield spoke against the adopted budget. People’s Budget Bako would rather the police department be defunded and the money go into other areas for the community. They have reached out to the community and come up with their “Seven asks”: violence prevention outside of policing;youth development and education; public and mental health; city racial equity policies and plans; affordable housing and homeless services; black economic equity programs; and City reparations to black and indigenous communities.

“When we ask you to redirect funding, when we ask you to defund the police, what we’re really saying is dare to see a world where black and brown people are treated fairly and equitably,” said Faheemah Salahud-Din Floyd from the People’s Budget Bakersfield. “When we say defund the police, what we’re really asking you to do is exercise some humanity and some dignity.”

Throughout the night, people took time to speak both in favor and against the budget. During some of the speakers, the audience would shout in support of the speaker or clap. This was seen as disruptive by council members, and Mayor Goh warned the audience to be silent.

As one of the public speakers addressed each council member individually, the audience would say members’ names as well. This was seen as disruptive, and Goh asked the attendees to stop. When they did not stop, the city attorney, Virginia Gennaro, advised Goh to clear the chambers.

Once Goh agreed some of the audience members left while others stayed and verbally fought to stay in the chambers. Gennaro stated that according to the Brown Act, they have the right to empty the chambers. Most of the council members and the staff left the room and waited until it was cleared.

For the remainder of the meeting, only whomever was currently giving public comment was allowed to enter the room with exception of council members, media, and law enforcement.

This stirred anger from the audience and resulted in the members from People’s Budget Bakersfield chanting from the lobby to boycott the council members.

The speakers after the meeting resumed still were a mixture of opinions including those thankful for the police department.

Judith Olsen, a resident of Bakersfield, explained when a gunman was present in her neighborhood, there was a lockdown and she was thankful for the law enforcement intervening and getting rid of the threat.

“Defund the police? What a foolish thought. Replace the law enforcement effort that day with a few guidance counselors to try and talk the guy with a hot gun out of his gun already used several times. How foolish,” said Olsen expressing her concerns with defunding.

Others in the community expressed having a different reality when it comes to the Bakersfield Police Department and those in office.

“I am a black queer person. Do you know what happens to black queer people when you call the cops? We die,” said Daulton Jones, an organizer with The People’s Budget Bakersfield.

“We’re brought together by our shared love for humanity over profit,” said Fabiola Orozco, explaining why people of diverse backgrounds spoke against the budget came. “Every person that speaks for the budget is a business owner, a developer, ect. They get paid to do this.

We do it for free, for a reason.”

GET Providing FREE Rides Due to Air Quality Bakersfield, CA — Golden Empire Transit District (GET) will provide FREE rides Sunday, August 20, 2021 due to an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 161. Bakersfield residents are encouraged to ride GET fixed-routes and GET-A-Lift all day, free of charge!

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the AQI focuses on health effects a person may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air. The EPA calculates the AQI for five major air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act: Ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. An AQI over 150 is

considered unhealthy and potentially hazardous to the general population.

“GET is committed to the environment and exceptional customer service,” said Karen King, GET’s CEO. “Today we invite you to leave your cars parked and ride GET for free, all day, to avoid additional air pollution and to protect your health.” Higher temperatures accelerate the chemical reactions that form air pollutants.

Residents are encouraged to download the free San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District app to monitor air quality. The app is available for free on the App Store (Valley Air District) and Google Play (Valley

Air). This is the official app of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District which monitors the AQI for the region.

Funding for AQI free rides on GET’s fixed-route and Get-A-Lift services is provided by a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) grant. The CMAQ program is a flexible federal‐aid funding source for transportation projects that reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality, specifically for the pollutants ozone, carbon monoxide and particulate matter.

GET was formed in July 1973 and is the primary public transportation provider for the Bakersfield Urbanized Area.

It is the largest public transit system within a 110-mile radius. The District’s legal boundary includes Bakersfield city limits as well as adjacent unincorporated areas. GET has a fleet of 90 compressed natural gas buses equipped with wheelchair lifts and bike racks. GET serves 16 routes, operating 7 days a week and transporting more than 6 million passengers each year with its fixed-route buses. In addition, GET operates 21 compressed natural gas GET-A-Lift buses. For more information, visit www.getbus.org or call 869.2GET (2438).

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