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By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor Karen Carter Richards, the publisher and CEO of the Houston Forward Times, was born in a small town in Arizona; her family moved to Houston when she was just one month old.

“I went to elementary, junior high and high school in Houston. After high school, I realized that I had an interest in the medical fields, so I applied for and got accepted to the DeBakey High School for Health Professions,” said Richards, who serves as 1st Vice Chair of the NNPA Association Executive Board. “I’ve spent my entire life in Houston.”

Fifty-eight years ago, Carter Richards’ father, Julius P. Carter, founded the award-winning, Houston Forward Times.

By 1971, the Forward Times was one of the top three newspapers in Houston. Sadly, that same year, Julius P. Carter died leaving his wife, Lenora “Doll” Carter, to run the family business.

“As a child, I always had to work in the family business,” Carter Richards said. “When I was 7 years old, I had a newspaper route in my neighborhood that my dad set up.”

Carter Richards continued: “My father and mother always said that I needed to learn every aspect of the business…the only thing I didn’t learn to do was run our press.”

The Houston native left her hometown to attend Xavier University as a biology major, but returned to Houston after being homesick and missing and worrying about her mother.

Carter Richards attended college at the University of St. Thomas and the University of Houston-Downtown. Later, she returned to her roots and the family business, following in the footsteps of two publishing trailblazers, her father and her mother.

Carter Richards was about 22 when she surmised that her mother really needed her assistance. “[My mother] had been running the newspaper by herself since the death of my father in 1971,” Richards said. “I found it very hard to walk away from a business that had taken care of me all of my life.”

For Carter Richards, who took over after Doll Carter’s death in 2010, everything has proven bigger in Texas.

Through hard work and being dedicated to her parents’ legacy, Carter Richards has helped cement the Houston Forward Times as the South’s largest Black-owned and independently published newspaper, carrying on the legacy of her parents.

She’s expanded the newspaper’s mission and has worked diligently to ensure that it remains the most trusted voice for African Americans and all readers in and around Houston.

The Forward Times has been honored with various local and national awards and now boasts a paid circulation of roughly 65,000, according to its website.

“My parents always had a love for the community and I guess it passed on to me,” Carter Richards said, admitting that running the newspaper wasn’t something that she thought she’d ultimately do.

With great power comes even greater responsibility and Richards said that she understands what can’t be broken is the trust and commitment that the Forward Times and other African American-owned newspapers enjoy in the community.

“The Black Press has always been and will continue to be relevant. We are the voice, the true voice of our people,” Carter Richards said. “We have recorded our history for 191 years like no other media could ever do. We have recorded many stories…our celebrations, our injustices and those hidden treasured stories that came from our communities that we have always found value in,” she said.

Serving on the board of the NNPA has been a tremendous honor, Carter Richards said; it’s just another way in which she walks in her parents’ footsteps.

“My family has been a part of NNPA for over 50 years. Both of my parents held positions on the executive board, so I am very proud to carry on that legacy,” Carter Richards said.

Carter Richards also expressed some pride when noting how the Forward Times has adapted to digital formats and the World Wide Web. Carter Richards said the Web has, in a sense, transformed the weekly into a daily and the Forward Times’ digital and print demographics provide the paper with great coverage. The Houston Forward Times has won the MillerCoors NNPA Merit Award for Digital Excellence multiple times.

Of the more important messages she can relay to readers and others, Carter Richards said that one stands out.

“Support the Black Press,” Carter Richards said.

“If you are not subscribing to the Black newspapers in your city, please do it today. No one will tell your story like the Black Press will. There is strength in numbers and we need the

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World Sickle Cell Day

KC Morse (left) and Dr. Biree Andemariam say that more work needs to be done to empower sickle cell disease patients and to increase awareness about SCD in the medical community. (KC Morse/Dr. Biree Andemariam)

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor It’s been 100 years since sickle cell disease (SCD), a hereditary blood disorder, was first discovered.

And, according to health experts, it’s no secret that an alarming number of children and adolescence have died, and the condition remained in the province of pediatrics.

Known as “the silent killer,” SCD is one of the most common genetic disorders in the United States where about 100,000 citizens currently live with the disease.

With Tuesday, June 19 deemed World Sickle Cell Day, researchers said approximately 270,000 babies worldwide are born each year with sickle cell disease.

With one in 365 African American babies born with SCD and one in 13 born with the trait, Black people are disproportionately affected by the disease, which also primarily affects those of Latin American, Indian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern descent.

Actress and director KC Morse, one of the many African Americans living with SCD, recalled her first major pain crisis, where she didn’t have the support of her loved ones.

Morse told NNPA Newswire that she was attending college in Allentown, Pennsylvania while her parents were three hours away in Connecticut on a late Saturday night when she returned to her dorm room and began experiencing the excruciating pain known to just about every SCD patient.

“It was my first experience on my own outside of my comfort zone,” said Morse, now 25. “When it happened, I was really afraid to call anyone. It was 2 a.m. and I felt alone, and I wasn’t sure about calling an ambulance or campus safety because I wasn’t Continued on page A5

US OKs Marijuana-Based Drug for Seizures

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) _ U.S. health regulators on Monday approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law, despite growing legalization for recreational and medical use.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the medication, called Epidiolex, to treat two rare forms of epilepsy that begin in childhood. But it's not quite medical marijuana.

The strawberry-flavored syrup is a purified form of a chemical ingredient found in the cannabis plant _ but not the one that gets users high. It's not yet clear why the ingredient, called cannabidiol, or CBD, reduces seizures in some people with epilepsy.

British drugmaker GW Pharmaceuticals studied the drug in more than 500 children and adults with hard-to-treat seizures, overcoming numerous legal hurdles that have long stymied research into cannabis.

FDA officials said the drug reduced seizures when combined with older epilepsy drugs.

The FDA has previously approved synthetic versions of another cannabis ingredient for medical use, including severe weight loss in patients with HIV. Epidiolex is essentially a pharmaceutical-grade version CBD

oil, which some parents already use to treat children with epilepsy. CBD is one of more than 100 chemicals found in marijuana.

But it doesn't contain THC, the ingredient that gives marijuana its mind-altering effect.

Physicians say it's important to have a consistent, government-regulated version.

“I'm really happy we have a product that will be much cleaner and one that I know what it is,” said Ellaine Wirrell, director of the Mayo Clinic's program for childhood epilepsy.

“In the artisanal products there's often a huge variation in doses from bottle to bottle depending on where you get it.”

Side effects with the drug include diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue and sleep problems.

Several years ago, Allison Hendershot considered relocating her family to Colorado, one of the first states to legalize marijuana and home to a large network of CBD producers and providers. Her 13-year-old daughter, Molly, has suffered from severe seizures since she was 4 months old. But then Hendershot learned about a trial of Epidiolex at New York University.

“I preferred this to some of those other options because it's is a commercial product that has gone through rigorous testing,” said Hendershot, who lives in Rochester, New York.

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Since receiving Epidiolex, Hendershot says her daughter has been able to concentrate more and has had fewer “drop” seizures _ in which her entire body goes limp and collapses.\ CBD oil is currently sold online and in specialty shops across the U.S., though its legal status remains murky. Most producers say their oil is made from hemp, a plant in the cannabis family that contains little THC and can be legally farmed in a number of states for clothing, food and other uses.\ The impact of Monday's approval on these products is unclear.

The FDA has issued warnings to CBD producers that claimed their products could treat specific diseases, such as cancer or Alzheimer's. Only products that have received formal FDA approval can make such claims, typically requiring clinical trials costing millions.

Most CBD producers sidestep the issue by making only broad claims about general health and well-being.

Industry supporters downplayed the impact of the FDA approval.

“I don't know a mom or dad in their right mind who is going to change what's already working,” said Heather Jackson, Continued on page A6

Association Removes Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Name from Award

CHICAGO (AP) - A division of the American Library Association has voted to remove Laura Ingalls Wilder’s name from a major children’s book award over concerns with how the early-to-mid 20th century author portrayed blacks and Native Americans.

The Association for Library Service to Children’s board made the unanimous decision Saturday at a meeting in New Orleans. The name has been changed to the Children’s Literature Legacy Award.

The association says the work of Wilder - best known for her “Little House on the Prairie” novels - “includes expressions of stereotypical attitudes inconsistent with ALSC’s core values.”

The first award was given to Wilder in 1954. The ALSC says Wilder’s work continues to be published and read but her “legacy is complex” and “not universally embraced.”

The American Library Association is based in Chicago.

Girl Pushed by Texas Officer at Pool Party Settles for $150K McKINNEY, Texas (AP) - A bikini-clad black teenager who was shoved to the ground by a white Texas police officer has settled a federal lawsuit against him and the city of McKinney for almost $150,000.

The legal guardian of then-15-year-old Dajerria Becton filed a $5 million lawsuit following the June 2015 incident that was captured on cellphone video.

The lawsuit alleged negligence, false arrest, assault and excessive force by then-Cpl. Eric Casebolt, who was among several officers responding to reports of a disturbance at the party. Casebolt later resigned.

Court documents show the settlement approved May 24 provides Becton with $148,850 and six others on the lawsuit each receive $6,000.

Casebolt and the city deny wrongdoing, but say the settlement avoids the uncertainty and cost of a lawsuit.

US Small Business Administration Appoints Fresno Deputy District Director

FRESNO, Calif. – The United States Small Business Administration has named George Flores the new Deputy Director for its Fresno District. With extensive community service experience in the San Joaquin Valley and a strong leadership background, Flores will assist in the delivery of SBA services throughout the Central California and Central Coast’s 15-county region.

“George will provide leadership to the SBA Fresno team that supports Central California’s continued growth through entrepreneurship development, small business expansion, and job creation” said Fresno District Director Dawn Golik.

As Deputy District Director, Flores will also advocate for the region’s entrepreneurs, expand access to SBA programs in rural and underserved communities, increase the utilization of SBA services across 15 central California counties, and supervise staff in the Fresno District Office.

A graduate of California State University at Fresno, a 1st Lieutenant (Retired) Veteran in the Army National Guard, and recipient of a Bronze Star for combat service in Iraq, Flores has had a distinguished 26-year Federal government career. Flores previously served as the Chief of Police with the Veterans Affairs Central California Healthcare System, and was recognized as a Veteran Honoree for Memorial Day 2016. He can be reached atGeorge.flores@sba.gov.

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Trump’s War Against Civil Rights

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NAACP on the Civil Rights Front Lines:

By Derrick Johnson President and CEO of the NAACP BALTIMORE—Recently, the NAACP, alongside members of the Congressional Black Caucus, gathered on the steps of Capitol Hill to demand a halt of the Trump administration’s continued attempts to force Thomas Farr—a known racist with ties to the late segregationist Senator Jesse Helms—into the federal judgeship of North Carolina.

Located in eastern North Carolina, this federal district under this judgeship has one of the highest densities of African American voters than any other part of the state, making Farr one of the worst possible candidates that could be considered. Sadly, instead of representing an anomaly, Farr instead represents the archetype for federal judge nominees put forth by the Trump Administration. Whether it’s nominees that refuse to publicly support the Brown v. Board decision that desegregated our public schools or individuals with ties to known racist organizations, what we are seeing are people whose attitudes reflect norms more associated with the era of Jim Crow than our time.

It cannot be ignored that Trump’s White House is engaged in none other than a war against civil rights. Though this is a battle we had hoped to have ended by now, it is not a fight we are afraid of nor is it one we will lose. We have waged war against the foes of civil rights for over 109 years. We fought hard against the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions to the office of Attorney General and we will continue to fight against Trump’s nearly all-white and mostly male federal judge nominees. Mr. Sessions’ redirection of the Department of Justice (DOJ) away from its civil rights commitment under the Obama Administration to an agency that condones police brutality and other racially based injustices is hardly surprising. We knew he would push the DOJ to withdraw its support for our legal cases against voter suppression and he did. The simple point is that these moves against civil rights cannot be divorced from his boss—President Trump.

Over the past few months, the NAACP has sued the Trump administration on its failure to properly prepare for Census2020.

This failure to prepare for the Census means that communities of color, including wealthy communities like Prince Georges County, Maryland, our partner in the lawsuit, will likely be once again undercounted. When this happens, our communities lose out on political representation, federal dollars, and resources that are rightfully ours. We’ve also taken the fight to this administration on the decision by Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education to basically throw civil rights under the bus and arbitrarily determine that the department no longer has to investigate complaints of discrimination in our schools. We are also committed to ensuring that DeVos plans for privatization, plans that would destroy our public-school system, never come to completion.

There is a direct correlation between the racism emanating from the White House and the expansion of attacks on the humanity of persons of color. This is clear not only from Trump’s poisonous rhetoric that disparages people, cultures, and nations, but also in the policies that emanate from his office.

The infection of blatant racist speech and behavior began the day after Trump was elected and it has continued to spread, giving inspiration to closet bigots and encouraging implicit and explicit racial biases that pervade from the golf course to the coffee shop

BORN TO BE GREAT To be ready for the jobs of the future, students need learning experiences that meet them where they are, engage them deeply, let them progress at a pace that meets their individual needs, and helps them master the skills for today and tomorrow. To learn more about ESSA and how you can get involved, visit www.nnpa.org/essa.

Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the NAACP, says that there is a direct correlation between the racism emanating from the White House and the expansion of attacks on the humanity of persons of color. (NAACP)

and every space in between.

During our 109th Annual Convention July 14-18 in San Antonio, Texas, the NAACP will bring together some of our nation’s most brilliant minds, activists, and legislators, as well as powerful voices from the hip-hop community to map out the agenda for moving forward. Our goal is to unite our voices into a powerful symphony that resonates with communities of color and inspires them to join us in standing against government-sponsored hate. This year’s theme is simply “Defeat Hate—Vote.”

We’ve extended an invitation to President Trump to attend our convention and once again he has declined. His refusal to address the nation’s premier civil rights organization and its hundreds of thousands of advocates is, by default, a refusal to speak to the entirety of the Black Community. Regardless, we remain “unshook” and “woke,” in terms of the challenges we face and must overcome in this administration and we’re up for the fight.

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Let’s Talk Economic Justice Before Legalizing Marijuana

By Rushern Baker County Executive, Prince George’s County, Md. If we’re going to begin to repair the damage from the War on Drugs, we need to temporarily pump the breaks on our efforts to legalize recreational marijuana in Maryland. The issue is a rare policy separation between me and my Democratic primary opponents. Why? Because I can think of no greater insult to the people and communities who have suffered from the biased and unbalanced enforcement of our past drug laws than to not address the impact of our past approach, as we rush toward the legalization of recreational marijuana. As we change our laws, consideration of those who bore the greatest burden from our past prosecutions should not be a mere asterisk. We must fiercely advocate for those who have suffered the most and provide a path to opportunity before we legalize marijuana for personal use in Maryland. Bills with aspirational language are not enough. We need a commitment to specifics, execution, and measurable goals, because in the end, it’s not about policy, it’s about people.

While many advocates tout legalization as a remedy to past injustice, the statistics on those who benefit economically tell a different story. As legalization has surged across the United States,

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Rushern Baker, the county executive of Prince George’s County, Md., says that we must fiercely advocate for those who have suffered the most and provide a path to opportunity, before we legalize marijuana for personal use in Maryland. (Rushern Baker)

an estimated 3,600 dispensaries have opened nationwide. Only 32 are owned by African Americans. In Maryland, our first dispensary licenses granted for medical marijuana ended with zero awards to firms owned by African Americans. The facts don’t lie. Starting as far back as the Nixon Administration, law enforcement and policy makers waged a War on Drugs that dispro-

portionately impacted minority communities.

The often cited and in-depth ACLU study “The War on Marijuana In Black and White” found that between 2001 and 2010 there were 8 million marijuana arrests in the United States; 88 percent of those for simple possession. This study also found that even though Blacks and Whites used marijuana at the same rate, Blacks were nearly four times more likely to be arrested than their White counterparts.

In Maryland, the numbers are even worse. Two of the top four jurisdictions with the highest arrest rates per 100,000 residents in the country can be found in Maryland: Worcester County and Baltimore City, ranked first and fourth respectively.

Black men and women made up 92 percent of all marijuana arrests in Baltimore City. Beyond statistics, the generational effect that these policies have had on people remains devastating. Entire families and communities of color continue to struggle with loss of jobs, opportunities, benefits, family separation and incarceration. A recent Harvard University study found the stigma of incarceration impacts the lives of Black men and their families for far longer and at a greater rate than any other ethnic group. Blacks earn an estimated $7,000 per year less than their White counterparts after their first year of release from incarceration. Yet, expungement seems to be the only remedy given some consideration in the legalization discussion and in our current system.

Sales of marijuana for adult use in Maryland could easily range between $464 to $800 million dollars annually. And while the tax revenue would be significant, removing the majority of marijuana possession-related crimes from our books could also free up resources in our courts and public safety units to help

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As Governor, I want plans for entrepreneurship and jobs that significantly reach the communities devastated by the bias of our past drug policies. Beyond a promise of revenue allocation to programs for jobs and treatment services, we must be committed to creating lasting economic opportunity that’s not likely to be subjected to political whim or patronage. A significant portion of tax revenue from sales of marijuana for adult use should be directed for education, career development, child care, housing, and other restorative initiatives for the people locked up for simple possession or who paid fines, or lost jobs during the period of relevance.

I will champion a plan for mass expungement or vacating charges that puts little to no burden on those prosecuted under our past marijuana possession laws. I want to know that retail marijuana operations will not be disproportionately housed in some communities and that growhouse and exterior production will be done with full consideration for our environmental sustainability goals. The irony of my standing alone, demanding these fair and just terms before we allow another wave of outside entrepreneurs to profit from what we once considered a scourge, should give the voters of Maryland cause for concern. We have more leverage to seek economic justice, before we legalize marijuana for personal use than we will after the pockets of lobbyists, business interests, and government coffers overflow with millions of dollars.

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PUBLIC NOTICE STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B2715 Business Name you wish to abandon: WESTWARD SOLUTIONS TRUCKING Street address of business: 566 Yellow Meadow Ct #C Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Ryan Anth0ny Henry, 566 Yellow Meadow Ct #C 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: Ryan Anthony Henry, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: May 4, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: V Zuniga Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3300 2018-B3301 2018-B3302 2018-B3303 2018-B3304 Doing business as: BAKERSFIELD CLOTHING CO. / BAKO CLOTHING CO. / BAKO 1898 / 661 CERTIFIED / BAKERSFIELD POR VIDA at 9811 Rosedale Hwy #B7 Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Anthony Joseph Martinez, 9811 Rosedale Hwy #B7 Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Full name of registrant: Valerie Nicole Cazares, 9811 Rosedale Hwy #B7 Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: Anthony Martinez The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: May 2, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 2, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4031 Doing business as: KERN COUNTY LOCKSMITH at 2516 Security Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Edgar Eduardo Ramirez Tejada, 2516 Security Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Edgar Eduardo Ramirez Tejada 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 30, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 30, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3950 Doing business as: GO LIFT P.T. at 3500 21st St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Mailing Address: 421 Powell Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 County: Kern Full name of registrant: Jackson Ray Phillips Jr, 421 Powell Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Full name of registrant: Darren Denair Dixon, 3000 16th St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: Jackson Phillips 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 29, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

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PUBLIC NOTICE Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 29, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3916 Doing business as: KIRPA SUBWAY 41466 at 2303 S Union Ave #E-7 Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: 4601 Chalet St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Full name of registrant: Santokh Singh Gill, 4601 Chalet St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Santokh Singh Gill 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, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 25, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3926 Doing business as: INFINI SYSTEMS at 5805 Carissa Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10174 Bakersfield, Ca. 93389 County: Kern Full name of registrant: Christopher Ryan Jolliff, 5805 Carissa Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Full name of registrant: Gina Ruth Stricklind, 3301 Ranchgate Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: Christopher Jolliff The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 27, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: May 25, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 25, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B1388 Business Name you wish to abandon: INFINI SYSTEMS Street address of business: 5805 Carissa Ave, Bakersfield Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 10174 Bakersfield, Ca. 93389 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Christopher Ryan Jolliff, 5805 Carissa Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Gina Ruth Stricklind, 3301 Ranchgate Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: Christopher Ryan Jollif, Partner This statement of abandonment filed on: May 25, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3895 Doing business as: INFINITY REAL ESTATE SERVICES at 900 Truxtun Ave #230 Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: LEVON DOUGLAS BARRISON INC. CA 5912 Hidden Valley Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: Levon Barrison, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: May 24, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state

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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 24, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B3732 Business Name you wish to abandon: INFINIITY REAL ESTATE SERVICES Street address of business: 900 Truxtun Ave #310 Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: LEVON DOUGLAS BARRISON INC. 5912 Hidden Vally Rd 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: Corporation SIGNED: Levon Douglas Barrison, President This statement of abandonment filed on: May 24, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3924 Doing business as: BIG D’S SMOKEHOUSE & GRILL at 6603 Panama Ln #103 Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: 5409 Vista Del Mar Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 County: Kern Full name of registrant: NICKELL RESTAURANTS LLC CA, 5409 Vista Del Mar Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: David Nickell, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: May 25, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 25, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3948 Doing business as: TAHOE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE at 31 S Real Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: 600 New Stine Rd #11, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Full name of registrant: KRISSTAL ASHLEIGH DUQUETTE CHAMPNESS, 600 New Stine Rd #11, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Krisstal Ashleigh Duquette Champness 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, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 25, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-101162 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PETITION OF: CELINE LOUISE JASPER FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CELINE LOUISE JASPER for a decree changing names as follows: Present name OMARA LOUISE SOLIS Filed a petition with this court Proposed name HANNA LOUISE MACDONALD 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

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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: August 2, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m.

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

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: May 25, 2018 JUDEL Commissioner of the Superior Court CELINE LOUISE JASPER , 2620 Aberdeen Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Phone: (661) 345-8866 In Pro Per BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018

This statement expires on May 22, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018

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

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4091 2018-B4092 Doing business as: KBS ENTERPRISES / BS ENTERPRISES at 2210 Ribble Valley Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: HAROLD J. BAER, M.D., 2210 Ribble Valley Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 JAMES K. SAIKI, M.D., 2210 Ribble Valley Drive, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: HAROLD J. BAER, M.D. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 2, 2008 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on:June 4, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, 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, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4107 Doing business as: J & A TRUCKING at 709 Fillmore St, Taft, Ca. 93268 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 704, Taft, Ca. 93268 County: Kern Full name of registrant: JAIRO I VALENZUELA ALVARADO, 709 Fillmore St, Taft, Ca. 93268 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JAIRO I VALENZUELA ALVARADO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: April 9, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 4, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 4, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3743 Doing business as: SPARKLING WATERS POOL SERVICE at 7509 Weldon Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: TIMOTHY ALAN HARRIS, 7509 Weldon Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: TIMOTHY ALAN HARRIS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 1, 2009 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: May 22, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ROBERT GUARDINO, aka ROBERT J GUARDINO, an individual; WELENCO, INC., a CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK, FSB, a FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): BCV-17-102126 NOTICE! You have been sued.

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

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

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

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

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decider 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 extenos 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, Kern County 1415 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): LINA M. MICHAEL (Bar # 237842) CHRISTINA RYMSZA (Bar # 233631) MICHAEL & ASSOCIATES, PC 555 ST. CHARLES DR, SUITE 204 THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 Telephone: (805) 379-8505 Fax (805) 379-8525 Date (Fecha): Sept 12, 2017 Clerk (Secretario) Terry McNally, Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4119 Doing business as: DIGITAL CREATIONS at 1705 20th Street, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: BRYAN ARVAL BELL, 6504 Highland Knolls Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: BRYAN ARVAL BELL The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 1, 2003 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 5, 2018 MARY B BEDARD

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4127 Doing business as: M BEAUTY BAR WASCO at 1001 7th St Suite B, Wasco, Ca. 93280 Mailing Address: 344 21st Ave, Delano, CA, 93215 County: Kern Full name of registrant: MARIA DE JESUS TORRES, 344 21st Ave, Delano, CA, 93215 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: MARIA TORRES 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 5, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4157 Doing business as: CLIMCO FINANCIAL DIVERSFIELD SERVICES at 13006 Williamsburg Place, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20363, Bakersfield, CA, 93390 County: Kern Full name of registrant: LULA CLIMONS, 13006 Williamsburg Place, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 SUSAN CLIMONS, 13006 Williamsburg Place, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 MARY CLIMONS, 13006 Williamsburg Place, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: LULA CLIMONS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 30, 1993 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 6, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 6, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4045 Doing business as: ANGEL MARIE BOUTIQUE at 700 Knotts St. Apt A, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Mailing Address:1230 E. 118th St., Bakersfield, CA, 93305 County: Kern Full name of registrant: SELENA MONIC MARROQUIN, 700 Knotts St. Apt A, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: SELENA MONIC MARROQUIN 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 31, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, 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 31, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4257 2018-B4258 Doing business as: ORTIZ CATERING / ORTIZ EVENT MANAGMENT at 15800 Quintero Place, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: PAUL ORTIZ, 15800 Quintero Place, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 AMANAGHAWON ELAIHO, 15800 Quintero Place, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 GINO ORTIZ, 17546 Parkway Drive, La Mesa, Ca. 91942 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED:AMANAGHAWON ELAIHO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: April 20, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 7, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 7, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4184 Doing business as: CINDY’S RESTAURANT at 3807 AUBURN ST., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: RAYMOND ANTHONY SANDERS, 9348 Morningside Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 CYNDEE ANN SANDERS, 9348 Morningside Ct., Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED:CYNDEE ANN SANDERS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 10, 1987 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 6, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, 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 6, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4231 Doing business as: CUT ABOVE CONCRETE, A at 2541 S FAIRFAX, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ROBERT EUGENE MENEES, JR, 2541 S FAIRFAX, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ROBERT EUGENE MENEES, JR The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: April 24, 2004 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 7, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 7, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4264 Doing business as: DONNA KAYES at 212 Oak St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: 1108 Duxbury Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93312 County: Kern Full name of registrant: MARINA SALAZAR, 1108 Duxbury Ct, Bakersfield, CA 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED:MARINA SALAZAR The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County

PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of Kern county on: June 8, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 8, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3549 Doing business as: LA INDIA MEXICANA MKT. at 201 Bear Mountain Blvd, Arvin, Ca. 93203 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: EDUARDO CORTEZ, 4502 Grainite Mountain, Bakersfield, CA 93311 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: EDUARDO CORTEZ 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 14, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 14, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3691 Doing business as: K&S ENTERPRISES at 7855 Berry Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: 701 Blossom St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 County: Kern Full name of registrant: Kristen Lynn Stoller, 701 Blossom St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Full name of registrant:Steve Eric Moore, 701 Blossom St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Joint Venture SIGNED: Kristen Stoller 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, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 18, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3659 Doing business as: KISS OF COLOR at 7855 Berry Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: 701 Blossom St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 County: Kern Full name of registrant: Kristen Lynn Stoller, 7855 Berry Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Kristen Stoller 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, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 17, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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FILE NO: 2018-B4374 2018-B4375 Doing business as: LEAP / LIFESTYLE OF ENVISION & ADVANCEMENT OF PURPOSE at 841 Fairway Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Rolanda Cherie Tyler, 841 Fairway Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Rolanda Cherie Tyler The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 12, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, 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 12, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2018

LYN SRIDIS, 157 Loma Linda Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Tawee Lyn Sridis 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, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 14, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2018

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2017-B4257 Business Name you wish to abandon: ENVISION LEFESTYLE ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM Street address of business: 8013 Dos Rios Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Rolanda Cherie Tyler, 8013 Dos Rios Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Rolanda Cherie Tyler This statement of abandonment filed on: June 12, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4351 Doing business as: HUMBLE SEBI at 2707 Giovanetti Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 933123 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Indelisa Zarate, 2707 Giovanetti Ave Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Indelisa Zarate 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 11, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 11, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2018

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2015-B3251 Business Name you wish to abandon: ANTOJITOS Y MARISCOS EL SABOR DE GUERRERO Street address of business: 1209 Beale Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Ireneo Mendoza Soto, 3531 Country Club Dr, 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: Ireneo Mendoza Soto This statement of abandonment filed on: May 22, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4469 Doing business as: TAWEE’S BATTER at 157 Loma Linda Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: TAWEE

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4465 Doing business as: E & P EMPIRE LOGISTICS at 7105 Triple Falls Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Hardip Singh Virk, 7105 Triple Falls Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Hardip Singh Virk 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, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 14, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2018

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-101011 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PETITION OF: MICHELLE MARIE LEMM FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: for a decree changing names as follows: Present name MICHELLE MARIE LEMM Filed a petition with this court Proposed name TONYA KAY DAVIS 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 13, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m.

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

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: June 8, 2018 JUDEL COMMISSIONER of the superior court MECHELLE MARIE LEMM, 15002 Southernwood Ave Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Phone: (951) 852-8694 In Pro Per BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-000021 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 325 Central Valley Hwy, Shafter, Ca. 93263 Shafter Branch METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PETITION OF: CISCRO HARIL HURST FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CISCRO HARIL HURST for a decree changing names as follows: Present name CISCRO HARIL HURST Filed a petition with this court Proposed name WAYNE HURST THE COURT ORDERS: that all

PUBLIC NOTICE 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 10, 2018 Time: 9:00 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 13, 2018 Judge, DAWN BITTLESTON Judge of the superior court CISCRO HARIL HURST, 30171 Los Angies St, Shafter, Ca. 93263 Phone: In Pro Per BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3752 2018-B3753 Doing business as: BTOWN ENTERTAINMENT / BTOWN ROCKS at 2609 Encina St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: PO Box 21333, Bakersfield, Ca. 93390 County: Kern Full name of registrant: Adina Leslie Renee Pierce,2609 Encina St., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Adina Leslie Renee Pierce 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 22, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 22, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4435 2018-B4436 Doing business as: 18 HUNDRED, THE / 18HUNDRED, THE at 1800 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: 3004 Airport Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 County: Kern Full name of registrant: 18HUNDRED INC CA. 3004 Airport Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: MAYA HOLLOWAY The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 2, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 13, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 13, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2017-B6145 Business Name you wish to abandon: 18HUNDRED BAR AND GRILL Street address of business: 1800 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 3004 Airport Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: 18HUNDRED INC, 3004 Airport Dr, 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: Corporation SIGNED: MAYA HOLLOWAY This statement of abandonment filed on: June 13, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2018

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4613 Doing business as: CLASSY CURLS BEAUTY SUPPLY at 5909 Pine Canyon Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: BRONZE ESSENTIALS, INC CA. 5909 Pine Canyon Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: AREYANA WRATHER The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 23, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 21, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 21, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3752 2018-B3753 Doing business as: BTOWN ENTERTAINMENT / BTOWN ROCKS at 2609 Encina St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 21333 Bakersfield, Ca. 93390 County: Kern Full name of registrant: ADINA LESLIE RENEE PIERCE, 2609 Encina St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ADINA LESLIE RENEE PIERCE 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 22, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on May 22, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-101306 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PETITION OF: DEVINDER SINGH, HARDEEP KAUR FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DEVINDER SINGH, HARDEEP KAUR for a decree changing names as follows: Present name DEVINDER SINGH HARDEEP KAUR HARSANPARTAP SINGH Filed a petition with this court Proposed name DAVE SINGH LAUT NAVDEEP KAUR LAUT HARSAN SINGH LAUT 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 14, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m.

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

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: June 8, 2018 JUDEL COMMISSIONER of the superior court DEVINDER SINGH, HARDEEP KAUR, 3123 McKee Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Phone: (510) 499-5676 E-Mail: NAVILAUT@GMAIL.COM In Pro Per BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2018

CITY OF RIDGECREST STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS PHASE 1 OF ADA TRANSITION PLAN-CDBG CD #17.14.1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Ridgecrest invites and will receive sealed bids at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Ridgecrest, Owner of the work, located at 100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California 93555, until the hour of 4:00 p.m. on July 25, 2018.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM on July 10, 2018 at 100 W. California Avenue, RIDGECREST, California. This meeting is to inform bidders of project requirements and subcontractors of subcontracting and material supply opportunities. Bidders’ attendance at this meeting is not mandatory.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work involves the removal and reconstruction of existing pavement, curb, gutter, and sidewalk with ADA compliant driveway approaches. There are thirty-two (32) driveways that are included in this work.

SITE OF WORK: The site of the work is located on Ridgecrest Boulevard berween Norma Street and China Lake Boulevard.

COMPLETION OF WORK: All work must be completed within Forty (40) working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Liquidated damages of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per working day, as specified in the Special Conditions, shall be paid by the contractor to the City of Ridgecrest for each working day in excess of the time limit stated above that the project is not complete.

OPENING OF BIDS: The bids will be publicly opened and announced at 4:00 p.m. on July 25, 2018 the above mentioned office of the City Clerk.

OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The contract documents are entitled “Phase 1 of ADA Transition Plan - CDBG CD#17.14.1 “. All contract documents, plans, and specifications must be obtained from the City’s Consultant, Willdan Engineering, 374 Poli Street, Suite 101, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 279-6870. Plans and specifications will be available on June 26, 2018 for electronic download at no cost. Contact Mike Bustos at mbustos@willdan.com for access to electronic documents. Upon written request for the electronic bid documents, Willdan Engineering will add the contractor to the Registered Plan Holders List. Only registered plan holders will be permitted to submit a bid for the project.

BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount often percent (10%) of the total bid price payable to the City of Ridgecrest as a guarantee that the bidder, if its bid is accepted, will promptly execute the contract.

BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN: The bidder shall guarantee the total bid price for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of bid opening.

PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS: This is a federally assisted construction contract. Federal labor standards provisions outlined in HUD-4010 form, including the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), will be enforced. Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.1, 1773.6, and 1773.7, as amended. the applicable prevailing wages for this project have been determined. It shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded and upon any subcontractor under him to pay not less than the higher of the Federal and the State prevailing wage rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract. The applicable Federal prevailing wage rates are those that are in effect ten (10) calendar days prior to bid opening: they are set forth on the U.S. Department of Labor website: http://www.wdol.gov/wdo1/scafiles/davisbacon/ca33.dvb but are not printed in the Specifications. Lower State wage rates for work classifications not specifically listed in the Federal wage decision are not acceptable. The applicable State prevailing wage rates are set fo11h on the California Department of Industrial Relations website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD but arc not printed in the Specifications; these rates are subject to predetermined increases.

The U.S. Depanment of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free hotline service to report bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities. The hotline is available Mondays through Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. eastern time, at (800) 424-9071. The hotline is part of the DOT’s continuing effort to identify and investigate highway construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector General. All information will be treated confidentially. and caller anonymity will be respected.

Conflict of Interest: in the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, and services by sub-recipients, the conflict of interest provisions in 24 CFR 85.36, OMB Circular A-110. and 24 CFR 570.611 shall apply. No employee. officer, or agent of the sub-recipient shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved.

SMALL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS: The City of Ridgecrest hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant 10 this advertisement. small businesses will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. The bidder to whom the contract is awarded will be required to comply with the Small Business Affirmative Action Plan requirements as set forth in the special provisions.

SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS: The work to be done on this project is subject to the provisions of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 USC 1701 u) which requires that employment and other economic opportunities generated by certain HUD financial assistance shall, to the greatest extent feasible. and consistent with existing federal, State and local laws and regulations. be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing, and to business concerns which provide economic opportunities 10 low- and very low-income persons. These requirements are explained in detail on 24 CFR 135. The pre-bid conference will include a workshop on Section 3 compliance.

RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENT: The contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payment due under the contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the City of Ridgecrest, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the City in accordance with the provisions of Section 4590 of the Government Code. Such securities, if deposited by the contractor. shall be valued by the owner, whose decisions on valuation of the securities shall be final. Securities eligible for investment under this provision shall be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code or Certificates of Deposit from Banks or Savings & Loan. In order to substitute securities the contractor shall enter into an agreement with the City of Ridgecrest entitled “Agreement Concerning Investment of Funds” as attached to the contract.

ADDRESS AND MARKING OF BID: The envelope enclosing the bid shall be sealed and addressed to the City Clerk, City of Ridgecrest, and delivered or mailed to Ridgecrest City Hall, 100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California 93555. The envelope shall be plainly marked in the upper lefthand corner with the name and address of the bidder and shall bear the words “Bid for Phase 1 of ADA Transition Plan - CDBG CD#17.14.1” bid opening at 4:00 p.m. on July 25, 2018. The certified or cashier’s check, money order, or bidder’s bond shall be enclosed in the same envelope with the bid.

CONTRACTOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: The project will require the prime contractor to be in possession of a valid, appropriate State of California Contractor’s License. No bid will be accepted from a contractor who is not duly licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code. Bids will only be accepted from contractors holding a General Engineering Class A or C-8 Concrete Contractor.

Effective January 1, 2015, in order to be awarded and to perform work on public works projects. prime contractors and subcontractors must possess and maimain registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) at https://efiling.dir.ca.gov/PWCR. This is a separate requirement from the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licensing requirement. See the Special Provisions for additional details.

TOUR OF SITE: A tour of the site of the proposed work has been set for 11:00 a.m. on July 10, 2018. The tour will start at City Hall, 100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be directed to the City’s consultant, Willdan Engineering at (805) 279-6870, mbustos@willdan.com.

OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The City of Ridgecrest reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any infomality in a bid and to make awards to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it may best serve the interest of the owner.

BY: Ricca Charlon, City Clerk Dated: Published Bakersfield News Observer June 27 & July 11, 2018

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Devon Allen Wins Tight 110 Hurdles at USATF Outdoor Meet

By LUKE MEREDITH AP News DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Devon Allen is used to winning close races.

Allen might never enter another event that’ll be as close as the 110-meter hurdles Sunday at the USATF Outdoor championships.

Allen, the former Oregon receiver, crossed in 13.452 seconds — with the up-and-coming Grant Holloway in second at 13.454 — after a weather delay that lasted just under three hours.

World record-holder Aries Merritt, who missed the 2016 Olympic team by 0.01 and missed a national title a year ago by 0.07 after a kidney transplant three years ago, was fourth at 13.52.

“I’m not up in the booth, so I don’t make those decisions. I’ll

take it,” Allen said. “I think it just comes down to being aggressive and relaxed.”

Ameer Webb won the 200 in 20.47, and Jenna Prandini won the women’s 200 in 22.62 after finishing third in the 100 on Friday.

Shelby Houlihan became just the second runner to win the women’s 1,500 and 5,000 in the same national championship meet, taking the 5,000 in 15:31.03. Rio Olympic bronze medalist Clayton Murphy won the 800 in 1:46.50, and Ajee’ Wilson won the women’s race.

Sandi Morris beat 10-time champion Jenn Suhr and others to win the pole vault for the second straight year, clearing 15 feet, 9 inches.

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Bakersfield Native Nikki Blue Being Inducted into 2018 UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame Class Shamier Little celebrates as she wins the women’s 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. Championships athletics meet, Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

For the second day in a row, Houlihan moved past a fellow Iowan to grab control of her race. Houlihan, who beat Webster City, Iowa’s Jenny Simpson in the 1,500 on Saturday, hung within a few paces of leader Karissa Schweizer — who went to high school in nearby West Des Moines and was making her pro debut— before making her move with about 250 meters to go.

Rachel Schneider moved into second and tried a last-ditch push for first. It didn’t work, and Houlihan then kicked into high gear to win by nearly two seconds. “The focus all along really has been on the 5k. My coach always said that the stronger we are for the (5,000) the better we’ll be for the 1,500. My speed has always been there,” Houlihan said. Regina Jacobs also won the 1,500 and 5,000 in 1999 and 2000.

WOMEN’S 800 Wilson cruised to her third outdoor title, winning in 1:58.18 after a strong final 200 meters. Wilson, who also won the U.S. indoor title earlier this year, had run a 1:56.86 — the second-fastest time in the world in 2018 — in a Diamond League

UCLA guard Nikki Blue gestures after UCLA upset Arizona State 60-59 in the semifinals of the Pac-10 basketball tournament in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, March 5, 2006. Cal State Bakersfield has hired Blue as an assistant coach for its women’s basketball team. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Eight distinguished Bruins have been selected as members of the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Official induction ceremonies will take place October 5, and the group will be honored at halftime of the UCLA-Washington football game on October 6.

The members of the Class of 2018 are: Nikki Blue (women’s basketball), Kevin Chappell (men’s golf ), Lynn “Buck” Compton (baseball/football), Larry Farmer (men’s basketball), Amanda Freed (softball), Jenny Johnson Jordan (women’s volleyball), Eric Lindroth (men’s water polo),and Stella Sampras Webster (women’s tennis).

The Hall of Fame class includes seven Bruins who have totaled 12 NCAA Championships between them as either a player or coach (Chappell, Farmer, Freed, Johnson Jordan, Lindroth and Sampras Webster); three Olympians (Freed, Johnson Jordan and Lindroth); and a World War II hero (Compton).

Nikki Blue (Women’s Basketball, 2002-06) One of the all-time great point guards in Pac-10 history, Nikki Blue was just the fifth player in conference history to be named to the All-Pac-10 team four straight years. She finished her career ranked fifth on the all-time UCLA list in scoring (1,797), second in assists (602), third in steals (325), fourth in made threepoint shots (114), seventh in three-point shooting percentage (.355) and second in made free throws (455). Blue, a two-time honorable mention All-American and four-time Pac-10 All-Tournament selection, produced 89 double-figure scoring games in her career and also became the first Bruin ever to lead the Pac-10 in assists with 189 as a senior. In 2006, she helped lead UCLA to its first-ever Pac-10 Conference Tournament title. Blue was a second-round pick in the 2006 WNBA Draft and played in the league for four years before moving into coaching. She is currently an assistant coach at Grand Canyon University.

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the impact of chronic pain [although] many people living with SCD typically don’t let friends or extended family know about the diagnosis,” she said.

Dr. Andemariam continued: “It’s really important for families to understand that no one did anything wrong and, as far as we can tell, with medical advances people are living longer now.”

Morse said that she plans to launch a new video series on Facebook depicting what it’s like living with SCD, which will appear on the page, “Spotlight on Sickle Cell Disease.”

“I think people need to be aware of SCD and there’s a need to start a national discussion,” Dr. Andemariam said.

Still, Dr. Andemariam added, that there’s a lot more education and advocacy occurring across the country and there’s enhanced education in the medical community.

“The focus today is on the effect of having SCD; on the social and emotional well-being of those living with the disease,” Dr. Andemariam said. “There’s lots of efforts underway to broaden the medical community and empower patients to have the best knowledge and to develop patterns that will ensure they will have access to medical care and finding out who the best physicians are in their community.”

For Morse, who is producing and starring in the upcoming New York stage show, “Tumbleweed,” World Sickle Cell Disease Day, is a time to reflect and count her blessings, she said.

“I try to live my best life and I think somedays are good and somedays are bad. I’ve been very fortunate to have good days and have family and friends who have been extremely supportive,” Morse said. “I can’t imagine having this disease without having people there holding my hand and telling me it’s going to be okay.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them along the way.’’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Like so many others battling the disease, Morse said she often has to give way to the limitations imposed by SCD. “One of my biggest challenges is that I’ve always been a very busy person. I studied in school theater and we’ve had exhausting rehearsals until 11 p.m. and there was homework and I joined a sorority,” she said. “I loved being busy, but I had to realize that I had to slow down because I needed rest because exhaustion triggers attacks and crisis.”

Morse said things were a little different in high school, where students go home after school and are afforded the opportunity to rest and hit the reset button.

“In college, you’re on your own and creating your own schedule and I realized that I wasn’t given myself time to rest and recuperate,” she said. “It took a long time to realize that I can’t do that, and I have to know when to say ‘no’ to things and I had to realize that keeping hydrated is a key and when you’re very busy, water isn’t something you think about, but it affects me. Most of my severe attacks were, because of dehydration.”

Dr. Biree Andemariam, a noted hematologist, associate professor of medicine at the University of Connecticut Health Center, and founder and director of the adult sickle cell center at the New England Sickle Cell Institute, said Morse’s experience and reaction isn’t uncommon.

However, Dr. Andemariam said the tide is slowly beginning to turn as more people become aware of SCD. “The disease is not anything to be ashamed of,” said Dr. Andemariam, who also serves as Chief Medical Officer on the board of directors for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America.

“Researchers and doctors are really beginning to understand

event last month. Raevyn Rogers was second in 1:58.57. I told myself “this is the last (200). You’ve done a bunch of 200s at the end of workouts. It was just one of those,” Wilson said. “I heard the announcer say that Raevyn was making a move. So I was like, ok, I’ve got to make mine.”

WOMEN’S 400 HURDLES Shamier Little claimed her second title in the event (she also won in 2015) after a spirited duel with Georganne Moline.

That ended when Moline landed awkwardly after clearing her final hurdle, allowing Little to cruise to the win in 53.61, the second-fastest time in the world this season.

TIDBITS Murphy also won the 800 in 2016 but was a scratch a year ago. ... Reggie Jagers (225-1) shattered the stadium record in the discus — a mark he set at the Drake Relays two months ago — by over 13 feet. ...Evan Jager won his seventh straight 3,000 steelechase title, matching Henry Marsh (1981-87) for the longest winning streak in the event.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

them along the way.’’

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

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

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

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

Entrepreneurs of color have a more difficult time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KBAK-TV says the cause is under investigation.

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

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

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

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

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

Oregon State won 69-63.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nobody Hurt when Train Derails Near Tehachapi

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

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

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

KBAK-TV says the cause is under investigation.

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

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

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

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

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

Oregon State won 69-63.

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

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

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

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

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

The male driver who was pumping the gas ran away.

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Anita Baker, Meek Mill Shine at BET Awards

Anita Baker accepts the lifetime achievement award at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

By MESFIN FEKADU AP News The 2018 BET Awards barely handed out any trophies with big stars like Cardi B, Drake and Kendrick Lamar absent, but the show included superior performances by rising singer H.E.R., rapper Meek Mill and gospel artist Yolanda Adams, who paid tribute to Anita Baker and nearly brought her to tears.

Baker, an eight-time Grammy winner who dominated the R&B charts from the early ’80s to mid-90s, earned the Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

The 60-year-old used her speech to encourage the artists in the room to keep music alive.

“I would ask that the music be allowed to play, that singers are allowed to sing, and rappers are allowed to rap, and poets are allowed to rhyme,” said Baker, who also was honored by host Jamie Foxx, Ledisi and Marsha Ambrosius.

H.E.R., whose real name is Gabi Wilson, was impressive as she sang the R&B hit “Focus,” played the electric guitar like a rock star and sang softly during the sweet love song “Best Part,” where she was joined by Daniel Caesar.

Meek Mill, who was released from prison in April, rapped the song “Stay Woke” on a stage transformed into a street corner, featuring hustlers, children and police officers. A mother screams as her child is shot during the powerful performance, and an officer lays an American flag over the body.

Meek Mill also made a statement by wearing a hoodie featuring the face of XXXTentacion, the 20-year-old rapper-singer who died after being shot last week.

“We can’t get used to these types of things. We’re too used to young people getting killed,” Foxx said when speaking about XXXTentacion later in the show.

The Oscar winner told the audience to “try to sneak a message in” their music.

“We got to figure something out,” he said.

Snoop Dogg celebrated 25 years in music, performing the classic songs “What’s My Name” and “Next Episode.” The rapper also performed songs from his recently released gospel album, wearing a choir robe on a stage that looked like a church.

Childish Gambino, whose song and music video “This Is America” tackles racism and gun violence and became a viral hit last month, gave a short, impromptu performance of the song when Foxx brought him onstage.

“Everybody begged me to do a joke about that song. I said that song should not be joked about,” Foxx said.

Foxx kicked off the show rejoicing in the uber success of “Black Panther,” namedropping the records the film has broken and even pulled Michael B. Jordan onstage to recite a line from the film.

“We don’t need a president right now because we got our king,” Foxx said of T’Challa. “(Director) Ryan Coogler gave us our king.”

Foxx entered the arena with a stuffed black panther toy — with a gold chain around its neck — which he handed to Jordan.

The film won best movie.

“The film is about our experiences being African-Americans and also captures the experiences of being African,” Coogler said.

“It was about tapping into the voice that tells us to be proud of who we are.”

At the end of his speech he told the audience to travel to Africa and learn more about the continent’s history.

SZA, who was the most nominated woman at this year’s Grammys, won best new artist and said she’s “never won anything in front of other people.”

She dedicated the award to those “lost in the world,” saying: “Follow your passion ... believe in yourself.”

After the show, BET announced that Kendrick Lamar had won best album for “DAMN.” and best male hip-hop artist. Beyonce won best female pop/R&B artist, while Bruno Mars was named the best male pop/R&B artist.

“Girls Trip” star and comedian Tiffany Haddish, who won best actress and gave her speech in a taped video, also said encouraging words.

“You can achieve anything you want in life,” she said.

DJ Khaled was the leading nominee with six and picked up the first award of the night — best collaboration — for “Wild Thoughts” with Rihanna and Bryson Tiller. He was holding his son on his hip onstage and also used his speech to highlight young people.

“All of y’all are leaders and all of y’all are kings and queens — the future,” he said.

Migos won best group and gave a fun performance that even had Adams reciting the lyrics. J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Janelle Monae, Miguel, YG, 2 Chainz and Big Sean also performed.

The BET Awards normally hands its Humanitarian Award to one person, but six individuals received the honor Sunday.

Dubbed “Humanitarian Heroes,” the network gave awards to James Shaw Jr., who wrestled an assault-style rifle away from a gunman in a Tennessee Waffle House in April; Anthony Borges, the 15-year-old student who was shot five times and is credited with saving the lives of at least 20 other students during February massacre in Florida; Mamoudou Gassama, who scaled an apartment building to save a child dangling from a balcony last month in Paris; Naomi Wadler, an 11-year-old who gave a memorable and influential speech at March for Our Lives; Justin Blackman, the only student to walk out of his high school in North Carolina during the nationwide student walkout to protest gun violence in March; and journalist and activist Shaun King.

Debra Lee, who stepped down as chairman and CEO of BET last month after 32 years at the network, earned the Ultimate Icon Award.

“The power of black culture is unmatched. It’s beautiful. It’s amazing. It’s everything. It’s us,” she said.

She ended her speech quoting former U.S. President Barack Obama, calling him “our commander in chief,” which drew loud applause.

“And, it’s Debra Lee, out,” she said as she dropped her imaginary microphone.

Michael B. Jordan, left, and Ryan Coogler accept the best movie award for “Black Panther” at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

A Book Every Black Person Needs to Read Nigerian American artist Ogorchukwu releases debut poetry book “The geometry of being Black” in commemoration of Junteenth

Host Jamie Foxx speaks at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

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(Black PR Wire) -- ‘the geometry of being Black’ is a book that probes into the effects of anti-Blackness on the Black community. Divided into five segments: receiving,internalizing, unlearning, loving and resisting; the book delves into how the Black community receives and internalizes anti-Blackness, how the community can unlearn and resist anti- Blackness, and how the community can begin to love it’s Blackness in a world that does not let it.

“We are living through a Black creative renaissance. Black creatives are finding innovative ways to confront how anti-Blackness has been threaded into the bricks in our foundations. This book is part to this rebirth,” the author explains.

While the first half of the book delves into themes such as police brutality, colorism, Black womanhood, toxic masculinity, and internalized hate; the second half of the book is about restoring the community. Many of the poems in this section touch on unlearning self-hate, fostering love within the community, and strengthening the fight against anti-Blackness.

What makesthe book revolutionary is that it isn’t just about Black suffering. Beginning at suffering, and ending at empowerment, ‘the geometry of being Black’ is a journey about healing racial trauma.

The book will break your heart open in the beginning, fill it with love in the middle, and sow it back up at the end.

“Our community needs healing, and I believe this book is a step towards that,” Ogorchukwu says. ‘the geometry of being Black’is available on Amazon from June 22 2018. The ISBN for the book is 978-1719276009. To order a copy today online, scan over the picture using the “Observer Interactive” app.

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CEO of Realm of Caring, a charitable group affiliated with Colorado-based CW Hemp, one of nation's largest CBD companies. “I really don't think it's going to affect us much.”

Jackson's group estimates the typical family using CBD to treat childhood epilepsy spends about $1,800 per year on the substance.

A GW Pharmaceuticals spokeswoman said the company would not immediately announce a price for the drug, which it expects to launch in the fall. Wall Street analysts have previously predicted it could cost $25,000 per year, with annual sales eventually reaching $1 billion.

For their part, GW Pharmaceuticals executives say they are not trying to disrupt products already on the market. The company has pushed legislation in several states to make sure its drug can be legally sold and prescribed.

The FDA approval for Epidiolex is technically limited to patients with Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes, two rare forms of epilepsy for which there are few treatments. But doctors will have the option to prescribe it for other uses.

The new medication enters an increasingly complicated legal environment for marijuana.

Nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Another 20 states allow medical marijuana, but the U.S. government continues to classify it as a controlled substance with no medical use, in the same category as heroin and LSD. Despite increasing acceptance, there is little rigorous research on the benefits and harms of marijuana. Last year a government-commissioned group concluded that the lack of scientific information about marijuana and CBD poses a risk to public health.

Before sales of Epidiolex can begin, the Drug Enforcement Administration must formally reclassify CBD into a different category of drugs that have federal medical approval.

GW Pharmaceuticals makes the drug in the U.K. from cannabis plants that are specially bred to contain high levels of CBD. And the company plans to continue importing the medicine, bypassing onerous U.S. regulations on manufacturing restricted substances.

Joe Jackson Dies at 89

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Contributor After his own failed musical aspirations, Joseph Jackson help launch his children to international stardom in the 1960s and 1970s.

He managed the Jackson 5 before the group left Motown and was rebranded as the Jacksons.

Ultimately, the patriarch is responsible for the emergence of the biggest star in pop music history, the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

The family has announced that the 89-year-old patriarch is terminally ill following a long battle with cancer.

“He’s very frail. It’s any day now,” Jermaine Jackson told reporters recently.

Born in 1928 in the one-horse town of Fountain Hill, Arkansas, Joe’s grandfather was a slave and he later described his upbringing as “lonely” and with “few friends,” according to his biography.

His parents separated when he was 12 and after a period living with his father in California, he moved to be with his mother and four siblings in a Chicago suburb and pursued his dream of becoming a professional boxer.

It was while living with his mother that he met and married a local girl named Katherine Scruse and in 1950 the couple moved to nearby Gary, Indiana, and within eight years had nine children, including twins Marlon and Brandon, the latter of whom died at birth.

The pressures of looking after his family meant Jackson had to abandon boxing to work full-time, though he also played gui-

tar with a blues band named The Falcons.

Although he remained frustrated at The Falcons’ lack of success, it was when he caught nine-year-old son Tito playing with his guitar in 1962 that Joe’s fortunes changed.

Despite initially threatening Tito with punishment for snapping a string, he urged his son to keep playing.

Jackson then encouraged Jermaine and Jackie to join Tito in forming a group, later adding Marlon to it, and eventually Michael.

Five years later The Jackson 5 played New York’s Apollo Theatre in Harlem and in 1969 they were signed to Motown Records.

Their first single, “I Want You Back,” was released that same year and shot straight to No. 1.

The Jackson 5 set a world record as the first musical act ever to sell 10 million records in 10 months.

With Jackson managing his children, they became world-renown stars.

“If I could go back there, to us being those kids in Gary, I’d trade all of this in for that,” Jermaine Jackson said. “Too much has happened, you get lawyers, agents and everyone pulling at you. It wrecks the family.”

As the calendar turned to the 1980s, the patriarch began to lose his grip on his sons’ careers, particularly Michael, who under other management would turn out the groundbreaking album, “Off the Wall,” and then the supremely popular and world’s bestselling LP, “Thriller.”

Jackson also earned a reputation as a strict disciplinarian

who sometimes went over the top when administering punishment.

During a 1993 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson described “regurgitating” whenever he’d see his dad.

“Yeah, he regurgitates all the way to the bank,” Joseph Jackson said after Michael’s comment. “I taught them to be tough.

We raised them in a tough neighborhood, where other kids were in gangs and getting into drugs.”

Jackson continued: “I didn’t want them to be soft. I whipped him with a switch and a belt. I never beat him. You beat someone with a stick.”

Jackson also managed the careers of his daughters, Latoya and Janet, who first earned fame as “Penny,” an abused foster child, on the 1970s hit television show, “Good Times.”

She later appeared on ‘Diff’rent Strokes,” and “Fame.”

Today, Janet is considered one of the world’s biggest music stars and she also has several film credits under her belt, including Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married?”

In 2011, Janet reflected on her relationship with her father.

“I wish our relationship was different,” she said. “I think my father means well and wants nothing but the best for his kids… but that is not necessarily the right way.”

Although Jackson remains married to Katherine, in 1974 he fathered another daughter, Joh’Vonnie, out of wedlock.

Earlier this year, Joh’Vonnie described Joseph as a loving father. For his part, Joseph Jackson said he held no regrets.

“I’m glad I was tough, because look what I came out with,” he said. “I came out with some kids that everybody loved all over the world.”

Jackson family patriarch Joseph Jackson has died at 89 following a long battle with cancer. (Georges Biard/Wikimedia Commons)

Local Democratic Party Work to Unify for the General Election

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not over. The next five months we’ve got to double down, not just for the top of the ticket. We will work hard to elect Democrats at every level of government, and yes, take back Congress and put (U.S Congresswoman) Nancy Pelosi back in speakership.”

“As a proud Democrat, it is a remarkable moment to be here in the spirit of unity,” Newsom said. “And in the spirit of that old African proverb, ‘If you want to move fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.’ That’s the spirit of this moment, it’s the spirit of our time, and it’s the spirit of California, the Democratic-led state.”

By Antonio R. Harvey California Black Media California Governor Jerry Brown endorsed Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom at a unity rally earlier this month at the California Democratic Party Headquarters in downtown Sacramento.

In preparation for the General Election in November, organizers of the rally invited other Democratic candidates and supporters.

Brown, the first four-term governor in the history of the state, said he’d do “whatever I can” to get Newsom in office.

“Now, I think I’ve done a hell of a lot,” Gov. Brown said of his last two terms of governing the state. “But, I didn’t do so much where I didn’t leave a lot of problems for Gavin Newsom to solve. I’m not going to outline all the different problems. But I guarantee that there are four years of work for an energetic guy.

That’s why I endorse Gavin Newsom.”

Newsom was the only candidate from the Democratic party to emerge out of the state’s top-two primary after the June 5 election. He will face Republican John Cox, a venture capitalist who lives in San Diego. Newsom led the primary election with 33 percent of the votes while Cox finished with 26 percent.

Now that the primary election has passed by, the California Democratic Party is gearing up not only to hold on to the governor’s seat but also trying to pick up certain seats to help take control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

“We still have work to do,” Newsom said. “This election is

“As a proud Democrat, it is a remarkable moment to be here in the spirit of unity,” Newsom said. “And in the spirit of that old African proverb, ‘If you want to move fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.’ That’s the spirit of this moment, it’s the spirit of our time, and it’s the spirit of California, the Democratic-led state.”

Newsom and Brown did say things of importance that are of large concern to the African American community in the state of California. Issue such as workers’ rights, the unfulfilled promise of reforming the criminal justice system, and ending mass incarceration are just some of the things the community wants to be addressed.

They also touched on the accomplishments of the work that has been done under the state’s Democratic leadership, including State Senator and member of the California Legislative Black Caucus Holly J. Mitchell’s policies.

“That legacy needs to be built upon,” Newsom said. “And making sure at the same time we invest in the future, earned income tax credit, focusing on paid sick leave, and focusing on the work I see Holly Mitchell and others do. I can go up and down the list for every single one of you and brag on the extraordinary, progressive policies, that you’ve passed and few states in the nation have passed. We’ve got a lot to be proud of.”

State Assemblyman Tony Thurmond was also in attendance and was encouraged by Newsom’s push for unity among the Democratic party. Thurmond will face Marshall Tuck in the November 5 election, as they both were the top-two vote getters vying for the state’s Superintendent of Public Instruction in the primary.

Thurmond would be the second African American to serve in the position and the only Black person holding a statewide office should he win in November. He has known Newsom for nearly two decades and through the years have seen how he connects with the Black community.

“I thought it was a great event today. I thought it was a great show of unity of the Democratic Party getting behind Gavin Newsom,” Thurmond said. “I think he’ll do a great job of keeping those (Black) issues alive.”

California Governor Jerry Brown endorsed Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom at a unity rally earlier this month at the California Democratic Party Headquarters in downtown Sacramento.

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Ruth Wilder-Richardson Passes Ruth Ann Richardson Wilder of Bakersfield, CA passed away on June 14, 2018.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 29, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Jesse E. Cooley Funeral Services, located at 1100 Chester Avenue.

Hour of Meditation will be held from 6:00pm to 7:00pm and will also be held at Jesse E. Cooley Funeral Services, located at 1100 Chester Avenue.

There will also be a Homegoing Celebration on Saturday, June 30th at 10:00am at Emmanuel Temple Church located at 431 Brundage Lane, Tommie Wofford, Suffragan Bishop will officiate.

Mixed Berries and Mango

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I love making my easy and delicious smoothies. They are perfect for anytime of the day as a breakfast treat, lunchtime side, or as a snack for in between.

To make your very own is very simple and only takes a couple of minutes to make.

What you will need: Blender 4-5 Ice cubes 1 cup Almond or regular milk 1/2 Mixed berries 1/2 cup Mango (fresh or frozen) 1/2 cup frozen pineapples

1/2 cup strawberry or plain yogurt (recipe can he altered by adding more ingredients according to how many you will be making) Directions: Blend everything together until desired consistency. Add more milk or water ig needed.

Garnish: Granolas ( preferably) I used peanut butter Berries (optional) Toasted almonds (optional) Enjoy with a straw or spoon either way you eat or drink you will not be disappointed!

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