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fusion. Then rage. And then all he could think about was dropping out, finding a new school, escaping for good.

“I thought maybe I don’t belong here. So I called my brother and I said, “pick me up,” said Perkins, 19, a

mostly white school in St. Paul, Minnesota. “He said that’s what they want you to do - you have to stay there and stay strong.”

Often overlooked amid the recent intense spasms

can-Americans gunned down in a Kentucky grocery store, 13 mail bombs sent to prominent Democrats - are nearly area now formally faces charges she communicated threats daily flashes of hate that are no less capable of leaving their and misused the 911 emergency network.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police tell news outlets that victims with deep and permanent emotional wounds.

In October alone, there were dozens of examples of 51-year-old Susan Westwood was served with outstanding the kind of hatred that smolders without ever reaching na- warrants Saturday after contacting police in coastal Sunset tional attention. It stretched from coast to coast, targeting Beach. Westwood disappeared after the Oct. 19 incident in complex’s parking lot. victims because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, her apartment LO Sviral cer i went Video ANGof her berating black neighbors she gender and myriad other differences. s G suin while Bloo race J Ethey didn’t recognize b L S waited for AAA. Leisa and a dlig owas g n An Indiana woman arrested last week after leaving b e y whcalledthpolice e sta Etwice Film ht and s: (A to report Westwood was Mary wGarris T Bam i R a racist letter B directed atevieAfrican-American neighbors, urgl t e as them.

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Bas ate Mwith C r na, a black Republican volunteer was accosted r e ketb o o en’s amed h c o o rsfiife were gvisiting tio e s daddy” glewomen all Cleading alsoasasked H twee “baby ked the le fil etheir and had a gun pulled on him at a polling place, oac ead to d. concealed ayshow foneeds h n inmays she l n offi ed aweapon. s she lher r a le sto and tioifnashe one d or Weman's arrest. An Uber passenger in Colorado was ara iscrim tes w ost her wasn l Institu ss strenu told offi FREchasE! rested ill Rea threatening his Middle Eastern driver and the C wafter inati hen s ’ o p t t o nsequ down the street because police said he “hated all on la he ing him anot possib ion in us posi cials sh ences wsui her p le an Teha tion e wa brown people.” Violent clashes broke out in New York City t c d a o s h t s s a Env group, leading i t p h t p h W after a speech by the founder of a far-right i r e ir Just onme whil hen s on with ’d have i. She s e Califo egnant n ic t e a to three arrests. l Facin Issu e he ay rn t a a es gK Res sentenced In a Texas courtroom, a man was to 24 “lost h running was se lower s o either s she wa ia Corr nd iden ern Co . ts t e a v e s a t l e r o a D k n years in prison on Oct. 17 for torching a mosque near the epa r b e lea told t crtme aby due stop a fi month y. ve or h U.S.-Mexico border last year because of what authorities t i o s ght n did nt of Opinion acce at to a preg St“rabid arbu hatred” of Muslims.PoIn sending the arsonsaid was a b pt : p n e not i Corr l t li to 2 Judge c Cha ce Rec“This ist to prison, Rainey declared: must stop. mme ectio acental r ween in ant, Coo Blacks CJohn rgin omm E O in g e IC nd Fata that Apo diate ns an uptu mate g Meour It is like a cancerk to like l Cra E Ageincidents logi adding n Ar society,” nts s an le fell re.” dC ly co sh ze restworld.” this create “fear all over the d Th om mme(AP) laPublic OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City ed s e mun ter nt oitsn new Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Schools is considering naming ity R Californafter headquarters a t h said xenophobic rhetoric is feeding the anxiety of the cur- woman who organized civil rights sit-ins e law to eintegrate habi ia city l S s itarent political moment, and thatS hanxiety is prompting fear businesses. uit. erif ays f Youn H the gworst impulses.” and promoting resentment andU“all rgin e Was blood Naming the future administrative building after g N Kill where A ot “We’re living in a moment crimes are on late Clara Luper is on a school board meeting agenda the Inm nyonehate for ates to the rise,” said Greenblatt.

“We need more than ever for our later this month. Luper was a teacher and activist who led M “ eet C EOratchet leaders to back the rhetoric.

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By Jason Johnson @drjasonpolitics The Stacey Abrams watch party at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta had more mood swings than a 13-year-old boy at his first homecoming dance. One minute the room was quiet and sullen, the next it was boisterous and proud. The evening started with loudspeakers pumping old-school Whitney Houston and by midnight everyone was swag surfing. Why? Despite racism, racism, racism and more racism mixed with a secret recipe of eleven herbs and spices of Southern white male incompetence, Stacey Abrams is probably going into a runoff against Republican Brian Kemp. Given everything her campaign has faced this election season, that in and of itself is a victory.

Abrams, the Yale-educated lawyer, author, Spelman grad and Democratic nominee who could be the first black woman elected governor in American history had an uphill battle. Yes, it’s Georgia and it’s a Red State but the real fight was because she was running against Kemp who was double dipping as a candidate for governor while still serving as Secretary of State, overseeing the election.

That means he sent flunkies out to eliminate polling places for black voters in Randolph County two months ago. That means he got sued and lost twice in the last week for blocking voters and registrations. That means on Election Day there were various reports of voting machine problems primarily in majority black Democratic districts.

The most egregious was an elementary school in Snellville, Ga., where electric voting machines were not provided with power cords on Election Day. Power cords. In Georgia. The state where Home Depot was founded. You can literally buy power cords anywhere in Georgia, I think you get a free one when you sign up for your open carry license at Sunday service. Yet somehow election officials didn’t have any to begin Election Day in a majority black voting precinct.

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COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) – The American Civil Liberties Union says a Kentucky sheriff’s department has agreed to pay $337,000 to settle a federal lawsuit over a deputy’s handcuffing of two unruly elementary school students.

The lawsuit was filed by the parents of two children who were handcuffed in separate incidents at separate schools in 2014 after officials called for assistance from a Kenton County Sheriff’s deputy who served as a school resource officer.

The lawsuit and an accompanying video uploaded to YouTube by the ACLU ignited a nationwide debate about school discipline.

News outlets report the Kenton County Sheriff’s Office didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

The ACLU posted a statement on its website on saying the agreement was reached last week.

Racial Slur Defaces Burial Ground Supporters cheer for Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams as se addresses the crowd at an election watch party on November 6, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. Abrams and her opponent, Republican Brian Kemp, are in a tight race that is too close to call. A runoff for Georgia’s governor is likely. (Photo: Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

Twin Sisters Clear Hurdles to Become Top Doctors

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia They are sisters – twins to be correct – and both are medical doctors and were born and raised in a town in Ohio called Twinsburg, a segregated, lower-income and primarily African American area.

Both say they’ve always been drawn to science and excelled academically which led to each being in Advanced Placement and Honors courses in school.

Frequently the only African Americans in their classrooms, the twins endured their share of racism. There’s a pressure to perform and be on when you’re the only person of color in a space, lest you inadvertently perpetuate stereotypes about your race to non-people of color, they said.

But, none of that prevented them from succeeding.

Both would go on to become elected as chief residents in their respective residency programs at the University of Illinois and today they are practicing physicians whose primary patients include many in underserved populations in Chicago – Brandi in the Department of Psychiatry and Brittani in the College of Medicine-Family Medicine.

In an effort to give back, the twins have co-founded Medlikeme.com, a resource for high school, pre-med and others to submit questions that will be answered by medical students, physicians and other professionals.

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The website is scheduled to launch Nov. 5.

In a Q&A with NNPA Newswire, they spoke about their lives and profession.

NNPA: At what point did you decide you were going to be a doctor?

Brittani: I was not the kid that knew from an early age that I wanted to be a doctor.

It was a slow realization. I do think the lack of societal images of black doctors made it hard for me to visualize myself in that role. I’ve always loved science and found enjoyment helping others, but being a doctor wasn’t something that honestly clicked as a viable option until the second Continued on page A5

NEW YORK (AP) – New York police say a racial slur defaced a historic burial ground where the city’s blacks were once laid to rest.

The offensive graffiti suggesting African-Americans should be killed were under investigation Friday at the African Burial Ground National Monument in lower Manhattan.

The New York Police Department chief of detectives, Dermot Shea, says the words were discovered on Thursday.

Police answered a report of the racial slur scrawled on a monument plaque.

The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is looking at footage from security cameras in the area to try to find the perpetrator.

Thousands of skeletal remains from the 17th and 18th centuries - many of enslaved blacks - are buried at the site.

At the time, they were not allowed to be interred in traditional cemeteries.

STANTON, Mich. (AP) – Just one write-in vote will win an election for a county post in western Michigan.

Christopher Johnston lost the August primary for a seat on Montcalm County Board of Commissioners. Ron Braman’s victory meant he would run unopposed in the Nov. 6 election.

But the 74-year-old Braman died on Oct. 24.

The Daily News in Greenville reports that Johnston met the deadline to sign up as a write-in candidate, two days after Braman’s death. No one else did. So Johnston only needs a single vote Tuesday to become a county commissioner.

The Montcalm County clerk says Johnston “absolutely’’ can write his own name. Fred Woodhams, spokesman for the secretary of state, says, “It’s not common, but it does happen from time to time.’’

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Donna Shalala Sets Her Sights on Congress

By K Barrett Bilali kbbilali@miamitimesonline.com Democrat Donna Shalala should be a shoe-in for the 27th Congressional District.

The candidate for this predominantly Democratic area knows how to raise money as the former head of the Clinton Foundation; and she knew her way around Washington, D.C. as a former Clinton cabinet member. Most of all, Shalala has local name recognition in Greater Miami as the former president of the University of Miami, and she has been a resident of District 27 for the past 20 years.

“I have very high name recognition,” said Shalala in a one-on-one interview with the Miami Times at her campaign headquarters in Coral Gables.

Shalala won a highly contested race against four other Democratic candidates with 32 percent of the vote. She attributes her victory to support from Black neighborhoods.

“I got the largest vote in those areas during the primaries,” said Shalala.

So far, Shalala said she has visited every church in the Black community and expects more votes from former and

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Shalala touts her work as secretary of Health and Human Services during the Clinton Administration as part of her ability to deliver to the Black community. She said 7 million children nationwide have health insurance as a result of her policies. She has worked to provide low-income housing and extend Medicaid to those who can’t afford health benefits. current students of University of Miami.

“She has been at our church on a few occasions,” said Pastor Alphonso Jackson Sr. of the Second Baptist Church in Richmond Heights. Jackson says that Shalala doesn’t come to his services to politic; she is there to worship and commune with the 3, 200 congregants in his church.

Jackson has been in the ministry for 35 years and pastor of his current church for the past 18 years. He said he is 100 percent in support of Shalala.

“I like her involvement with the community. I like her work that she has done as an advocate for children. And the job that she did at the University of Miami is phenomenal,” said Jackson.

“I followed her from afar, but I got to know her in the last three years personally,” said Jackson. “And I found out that she is really sincere and genuine and passionate in what she is doing. I think she is going to do well in that position.”

Her district is known as one of the wealthiest in South Florida. Bentleys, Jaguars and even the occasional Maserati SUV pass through the tree-lined streets and perfectly manicured lawns. Some parts could be considered the Rodeo Drive of Florida.

But Shalala understands that there are people in her district who face economic and other pressures.

“That’s the myth of this district,” said Shalala. “There are large pockets of poverty. Some of them are immigrant communities and some are old Bahamian communities.

Many of them are being gentrified.”

Her district includes Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Perrine and some parts of Miami Beach.

Shalala pointed out that both attorney general candidate Sean Shaw and gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum won these neighborhoods and cities during the primaries. Gillum was raised in Richmond Heights, which is part of her district. The strong Democratic base may be able to pull Shalala into office.

Her main opponent is Republican Maria Salazar, who has never held public office and is known in the community as a TV personality. There is also an Independent candidate named Mayra Joli who is both Black and Hispanic and running in support of the Trump agenda.

“Neither of my opponents have ever designed or delivered a program,” Shalala said.

Shalala touts her work as secretary of Health and Human Services during the Clinton Administration as part of

her ability to deliver to the Black community. She said 7 million children nationwide have health insurance as a result of her policies. She has worked to provide low-income housing and extend Medicaid to those who can’t afford health benefits.

“Gun control is also very important to all the communities, which I would represent,” said Shalala.

The 27th Congressional district is nearly 60 percent Hispanic with a diversity of Spanish-speaking communities from Nicaragua, Venezuela and Cuba. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who was born in Cuba and represented the district since 1989, was a popular Republican politician.

“Cuban Dems are going to vote for me,” said Shalala, whose ancestors immigrated to America from Lebanon.

“If you look at my votes and the polls, it is very clear that the Hispanic community knows me and supports me.

It is a myth that you have to be a Hispanic to win this district.”

Both her opponents are long-term Spanish-speaking residents of the district and are strident Trump supporters.

Some political analysts have predicted that in this three-way race, the two Trump supporters may split the Republican vote and hand Shalala the victory.

“My grassroot movement is catching fire,” said Joli, a former Democrat who said she sees herself as the poster child for the Walk-Away Movement consisting of former Democrats.

Currently, Joli only garners about 10 percent in the polls but feels she will get votes from the 138,000 independent voters in the district as well as votes from both main parties.

Shalala said she respects Joli but does not see her as a threat to her chances of winning the election.

“Her impact will be as a Republican not as a Democrat,” said Shalala. “Her impact is not in the African-American community. Her impact is not there because she is a pure Trumpite. Yes, she is Black, but her ideology is that of Donald Trump.”

The district consists of 139,000 Republicans and 148,000 registered Democrats giving the Dems a 6,000vote advantage.

Shalala acknowledged that both campaigns are vying for those 138,000 independent voters.

A New York Times/Siena poll shows Shalala ahead by seven points while a Mason-Dixon poll shows Salazar ahead by two points, according to realclearpolitics.com.

Neither poll includes the impact of Joli as a third-party candidate.

Shalala’s campaign manager, William Washington said he has a two-fold strategy to give Shalala the win: First, by using a complete ground operation and second, a media digital operation.

Washington said their team will be canvassing, calling and texting voters in order to make a personal connection to people.

“We are making sure that we get across Donna’s message and why she would serve this community with great honor,” Washington said.

‘One Mistake Away’ from Homelessness Project Homeless Connect provides window into lives of the homeless

By Lee Eric Smith, The New Tri-State Defender lesmith@tsdmemphis.com Admit it: Sometimes you go out of your way to avoid a homeless person. So do I. I’m not proud to say it, but it’s true. If I can’t cross the street to evade them, I search my brain for my pre-programmed “no” response to their inevitable request for a dollar.

“I ain’t got it, bruh,” is my go-to line, which, too often, is simply the truth. It’s not danger that I feel. If you’re like me, the problem with having even a brief conversation with a homeless person is that you come away feeling conflicted.

Clearly, this person needs more than a dollar’s worth of help, but the problems they face are often so complicat-

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Darrell Thomas Screencap: “Most people that got a home don’t want to be bothered with the people without a home,” said 54-year-old Darrell Thomas. (Courtesy photo) ed, it breaks your brain. It’s easier to pretend not to see the laugh all the time to keep from crying all the time.” A few problem than it is to fix it. seconds after our interview, Thomas was approached by an When I learned that the Community Alliance for acquaintance. They cracked jokes – the way black men do The Homeless Inc. was hosting Project Homeless Con- – before Thomas wheeled away. Given what he’d just told nect-Memphis at the Cook Convention Center last week, me, I wondered if he was crying inside.

I made a point to go. It’s an annual event that connects the Felicia Jordan, 26 homeless with organizations and resources to help them Felicia Jordan was getting her hair done when I spoke get stabilized – housing and job placement services; mental with her. She and her two children – a six-year old and an health and addiction counselors. The wait for eye exams 11-month old – have been staying in shelters for about a and hair stylists were among the longest. It’s a feel-good year. Joblessness and sporadic child support made it imposstory, no doubt. sible to pay her bills or keep a roof over her head.

Students and staff from the Southern College of OpI asked her what most of us – including me – take for tometry provided eye exams and prescriptions to dozens granted that she doesn’t. In hindsight, it’s a stupid quesof Memphis’ homeless during Project Homeless-Connect tion. Jordan’s answer was obvious but poignant.

More than that, though, I wanted to listen. What “Just waking up and knowing you have somewhere to has to happen for one to find themselves sleeping under a sleep,” she sighed. “That you’re going to eat breakfast. That bridge? Why is it so hard to stay off the streets? you don’t have to leave the house if you don’t want to.”

What is it about being homeless that everyone should That last answer is telling. Though she’s grateful to stay know? in a shelter, the rules stipulate that each day she and her Darrell Thomas, 54 children must leave by a certain time each day, “even if we Darrell Thomas is a double amputee. By trade, he’s a don’t have gas or a bus to catch,” she said. “ carpenter, a fix-it guy. He lost his right leg in 2003, while As for work, Jordan would like to work in a warehe was working on a car on the side of the road. His left house. “They usually pay every week,” she said. “When you leg? “It was just a spider in my shoe,” he said. have kids, you can’t wait two weeks to get paid. You have to Thomas said he found himself on the street earlier this make sacrifices.” And like any parent, she puts on a brave year, after he reported unsafe living conditions in his apart- face for her children. “You know, you have to keep a smile ment building. He said his landlord retaliated by refusing in place for your kids,” she said. “You don’t want them to his rent and evicting him for nonpayment. “It’s a slick way see you down because you don’t want them to get down. of doing slum lord evictions,” Thomas said.

“My oldest questions me,” she continued. “Like ‘Ma, I mentioned that everyday people don’t really get to when are we going home? When are we going to have a hear from people living on the streets. Thomas took over place?’ She’s very advanced.” And like many parents, she from there. “That’s because most people that got a home fibs to keep hope alive. “I just tell her we’re one day closdon’t want to be bothered with the people without a er,” Jordan said. “I don’t know when we’re going to have a home,” he said. “They feel like the person living out here home. I just try to keep her smiling. I just try to keep her in these streets, that’s currently homeless, that they’re here mind off of it, that’s all.” because that’s something they want to do.

The homeless are people too “But that person isn’t homeless because they want to I didn’t get a chance to talk to many more people be. They’re there because certain life circumstances put there. Many were too busy trying to get supplies and serthem in that situation,” he continued. “But the person in vices. Others didn’t want to talk or be photographed for the home needs to realize,” he warned. “They’re just one this story. From the limited conversations I had, I realized mistake from being homeless themselves.” that there were dozens, if not hundreds, of similar stories I asked if that was true for most people. Thomas wandering around that convention hall. I thought back chuckled. “That’s true for the president,” he replied. “There through the lean times in my own life, when I was livused to be a time when I felt like I could never sleep in a ing hand-to-mouth. In hindsight, I was probably closer to shelter . . . or even ask somebody for help,” he added. “But homelessness than I even realize now – just one more bad sometimes God puts you in a situation where you have to break. ask for help or you have to receive it whether you want it I’m not about to say that I now have a dollar for evor not.” ery panhandler who asks. Alcoholism, addiction and menHe believes that if more people had the experience of tal health problems are still persistent among Memphis’ homelessness, it would help them understand the difficult homeless population, and a dollar won’t fix that. circumstances that force people onto the street – and the But I’m grateful that the Community Alliance for the depths of despair that can come with it.

Homeless hosts this event each year, and I’m grateful for “If they were living through those exact same circum- the volunteers who help with it. It gave me a chance to stances, the question they would have to ask themselves is see beyond my own biases, to see that underneath the torn this,” he said. “Do I want to fight through this? Or do I clothes, the odors and the unkempt hair, there’s another want to die?” human.

Open, candid and thoughtful, Thomas said, “A lot of Just like me. Just like you. people think I take my situation as a big joke, because I try to laugh all the time. But they don’t realize: I try to

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BY TKO at 4005 Island Mist Ct Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: THAVRIE KUY ORTEGA, 4005 Island Mist Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: THAVRIE KUY ORTEGA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 5, 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 Oct 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018

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 Oct 8, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018

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: DARNELL WESSON SR, Owner of Business This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 8, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7755 Doing business as: 1ST PRIORITY ESCROW COMPANY 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: Oct 17, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: V Zuniga, 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 Oct 17, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7587 Doing business as: HAIRS2U BY:GLORIA at 8301 Brimhall Rd, #30 Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: 5222 Montecito Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 County: Kern Full name of registrant: GLORIA LANGARICA, 5222 Montecito Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: GLORIA LANGARICA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 2, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 10, 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 Oct 10, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7524 Doing business as: HABIBI SMOKE SHOP at 3799 Niles St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: FADI KHALIL, 3799 Niles St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: FADI KHALIL 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: Oct 8, 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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7564 Doing business as: MS POOLS at 10824 Shellabarger Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ELISEO ARMANDO SOTO, 10824 Shellabarger Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ELISEO ARMANDO SOTO 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: Oct 9, 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 Oct 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7508 Doing business as: J.A.M.S at 3507 Big Trail Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MICHAEL WILLIAM STARK, 3507 Big Trail Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MICHAEL WILLIAMS STARK 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: Oct 8, 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 Oct 8, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7449 Doing business as: JMAN’S PLANTS at 6501 Schirra Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JACOB ALLAN LONG, 13617 Unity Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MICHAEL WILLIAMS STARK 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: Oct 3, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, 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 Oct 3, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B1799 Business Name you wish to abandon: 4A FOUNDATION Street address of business: 2309 Mirto Ctr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: DARNELL WESSON SR, 2309 Mirto Ctr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 I declare that all information in this

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B0786 Business Name you wish to abandon: CTE Street address of business: 4550 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 214 H St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: CAL TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT, LLC, 4550 Buck Owens Blvd, 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: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: CHARLES WILLIAMS, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 8, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B5781 Business Name you wish to abandon: JMAN’S PLANTS Street address of business: 6501 Schirra Ct #108 Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: JACOB ALLAN LONG, 13617 Unity Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JACOB ALLAN LONG This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 3, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-102441 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Metro-Justice Building PETITION OF: RYAN GREGARY KENNEMER FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: RYAN GREGARY KENNEMER for a decree changing names as follows: Present name RYAN GREGARY KENNEMER Filed a petition with this court Proposed name RYAN GREGARY JEUNGST 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: Nov 29, 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: Sept 28, 2018 JUDEL Commissioner of the Superior Court RYAN GREGARY KENNEMER, 2417 Alturas Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Phone: (661) 404-8364 E-Mail: IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) PEDRO GUTIERREZ, an individual; and Does 1-100, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso) BCL18-011588 NOTICE! You have been sued.

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

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

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfor.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you

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cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

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

There are other legal requirements.

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

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIOS despues de que le entregue esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copla al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen.

Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfthelp/espanol).

En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede preder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su dueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

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

The name and address of the court is El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California County of Kern 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) LUIS DUENAS SBN 271873 PERSOLVE LEGAL GROUP, LLP 9301 Corbin Ave #1600, Northridge, Ca. 91324 Telephone: (818) 534-3100 Date: (Fecha) March 6, 2018 Clerk (Secretario) M Espinoza, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served: as an indivudal defendant.

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 Order to Show Cause is set for 12/19/2018 at 8:30 a.m. in department 12 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER PUB: Oct 17, 24,31, Nov. 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7692 2018-B7693 2018-B7694 Doing business as: PROVEDENTIS DEI CARE HOME I / PROVEDENTIS DEI CARE HOME II / PROVEDENTIS DEI CARE HOME III at 207 Riesling Vines St, Bakersfield, ca. 93314 Mailing Address: 12703 Eversham Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 County: Kern Full name of registrant: CAPERNAUM INC. CA, 12703 Eversham Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: VANNIR MARASIGAN, CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 1, 2017 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 15, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, 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 Oct 15, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7378 Doing business as: RAMOS CONSTRUCTION & REMODEL at 11209 Aimee Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: FREDY RAMOS, 11209 Aimee Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Full name of registrant: VERONICA RAMOS, 11209 Aimee Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Full name of registrant: FREDY DANIEL RAMOS, 13913 Taradale Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Full name of registrant: LUCAS ESTEBAN RAMOS, 11209 Aimee Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: LUCAS RAMOS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 1, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia,

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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 Oct 1, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7727 Doing business as: SEGURA TRANSPORTATONS at 10708 Polo Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GERARDO RAMIREZ SEGURA, JR., 10708 Polo dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Full name of registrant: ALEJANDRO SEGURA, 10708 Polo Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Co-Partners SIGNED: GERARDO SEGURA 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: Oct 16, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 16, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7483 Doing business as: WEST END PRODUCTION at 2729 Stolle Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: NOE RODRIGUEZ GONZALEZ, 2729 Stolle Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: NOE RODRIGUEZ GONZALEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 5, 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 Oct 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7561 Doing business as: PETRA’S CLEANING at 3604 Westporte Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: PETRA ARGUELLES, 3604 Westporte Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: PETRA ARGUELLES The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 16, 2011 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 9, 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 Oct 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7533 Doing business as: D&L TRANSPORTATION at 3201 Johnson Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309

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Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: EDUARDO AGAPITO HERRERA, 3201 Johnson Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: EDUARDO AGAPITO HERRERA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 8, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, 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 Oct 8, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018

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 Oct 10, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7642 Doing business as: SPARTAN SEPTIC PUMPING SVCS at 9007 Kellyann St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MARIA ELENA ESTRADA CHAVEZ, 9007 Kellyann St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MARIA ELENA ESTRADA CHAVEZ 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: Oct 12, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 12, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7627 Doing business as: COLOR COAT RESTORATION INC at 5601 Rosedale Hwy #B Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: COLOR COAT RESTORATION INC. CA, 5601 Rosedale Hwy #B Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: GEORGE GUTIERREZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 21, 2012 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 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 Oct 11, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7591 Doing business as: VILLAGE LIQUOR at 711 Kentucky St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JOHN KIM, 5601 3100 Bromley Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Full name of registrant: BOMI KIM, 3100 Bromley Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: BOMI KIM The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2003 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 10, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7616 Doing business as: LEVEL 10 BASKETBALL at 13952 Johnson Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ROBERT MYRON BOSTAIN, 13952 Johnson Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ROBERT MYRON BOSTAIN 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: Oct 11, 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 Oct 11, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7732 2018-B7733 Doing business as: SORELLA HAIR BOUTIQUE / VII KEY ESSENTIALS at 827 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: 2900 Ocean Dr, Lancaster, TX. 75146 County: Kern Full name of registrant: KEOSHA LESHAE PORTER, 2900 Ocean Dr, Lancaster, TX. 75146 Full name of registrant: REOSHA ROSELEE SANDERS, 2900 Ocean Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: KEOSHA PORTER 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: Oct 16, 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 Oct 16, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7550 Doing business as: JM SERVICES at 4830 Burr St #E Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JOSEPH ANDREW LUCERO, 5905 Latina Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Full name of registrant: MICHELLE ANN WEST, 5905 Latina Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Co-Partners SIGNED: JOSEPH A. LUCERO 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: Oct 9, 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 Oct 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B3528 Business Name you wish to abandon: DM CLEANING SERVICES Street address of business: 9007 Kelliann St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to

PUBLIC NOTICE abandon the business name: MARIA ESTRADA CHAVEZ, 9007 Kelliann St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MARIA ESTRADA CHAVEZ, DmCleaning Services This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 12, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B7349 Business Name you wish to abandon: D&L TRANSPORTATION Street address of business: 3201 Johnson Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: EDUARDO AGAPITO HERRERA, 3201 Johnson Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 DAISY MARISOL MARTINEZ, 3201 Johnson Ct, 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: General Partnership SIGNED: EDUARDO AGAPITO HERRERA, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 8, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B7305 Business Name you wish to abandon: SMOKE TREE RV PARK Street address of business: 4435 Hughes Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 County: Kern Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 580 Orangevale, Ca. 95662 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: HERITAGE FUNDING COPRORATION, 9152 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, ca. 95662 HERITAGE FUNDING IV, 9152 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, Ca. 95662 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: Limited Partnership SIGNED: JOHN D. MAXEY, CFO, Heritage Funding Corporation, Heritage Funding IV This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 10, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B7306 Business Name you wish to abandon: SMOKE TREE MOBILE ESTATES Street address of business: 4401 Hughes Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 County: Kern Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 580 Orangevale, Ca. 95662 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: HERITAGE FUNDING COPRORATION, 9152 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, ca. 95662 HERITAGE FUNDING IV, 9152 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, Ca. 95662 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: Limited Partnership SIGNED: JOHN D. MAXEY, CFO, Heritage Funding Corporation, Heritage Funding IV This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 10, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-102332 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 PETITION OF: JACQUELYN ANN ZUCH FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JACQUELYNN ANN ZUCH for a decree changing names as follows: Present name JACQUELYN ANN ZUCH Filed a petition with this court Proposed name JACKIE WILLIAMS 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: Nov 28, 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: Sept 26, 2018 JUDEL

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PUBLIC NOTICE Commissioner of the Superior Court JACQUELYN A. ZUCH, P.O. Box 623 Kernville, Ca. 93238 Phone: (760) 382-6084 E-Mail: IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-102440 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Metro Div PETITION OF: JESSE EUGENE SHERMAN FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JESSE EUGENE SHERMAN for a decree changing names as follows: Present name JESSE UEGENE SHERMAN Filed a petition with this court Proposed name JESSE EUGENE LOVAN 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: Nov 29, 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: Sept 28, 2018 JUDEL Commissioner of the Superior Court JESSE UEGEN SHERMAN, 11017 Baron Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Phone: (661) 378-5425 E-Mail: IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ISABELLE VERCY CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-002909 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ISABELLE VERCY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PATRICK CROYLE in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN THE PETITION FOR PROBATE REQUESTS THAT: PATRICK CROYLE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decendent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: APR 11, 2019 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept: P located at 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: WAYNE SILVA Attorney at Law #96694 912 Perdew Ave #C Ridgecrest, Ca. 935455 Phone: (760) 446-5300 Fax: (760) 446-1107 E-Mail: wayne@ waynesilvalaw.com Attorney for: PATRICK CROYLE BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018

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CLYDE L. BARBEAU aka CLYDE LEE BARBEAU CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-003032 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CLYDE L. BARBEAU aka CLYDE LEE BARBEAU A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, Trustees of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-95 in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN THE PETITION FOR PROBATE REQUESTS THAT: EPHRAM NEHME and ODETTE NEHME be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decendent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Nov 15, 2018 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept: P located at 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: MARK A. LESTER, Esq. THERESA A. LOSS, Esq. JONES & LESTER, LLP 300 E. Esplanade Dr #1200 Oxnard, CA 93036-1247 Phone: (805) 604-2655 Fax: (805) 604-2656 E-Mail: molester@joneslester. com Attorney for: EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, Trustees of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-95

filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: MARK A. LESTER, Esq. THERESA A. LOSS, Esq. JONES & LESTER, LLP 300 E. Esplanade Dr #1200 Oxnard, CA 93036-1247 Phone: (805) 604-2655 Fax: (805) 604-2656 E-Mail: molester@joneslester. com Attorney for: EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, Trustees of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-95

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. BARBEAU aka PATRICIA ANN BARBEAU aka PAT BARBEAU CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-003031 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATRICIA A. BARBEAU aka PATRICIA ANN BARBEAU aka PAT BARBEAU A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, Trustees of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-95 in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN THE PETITION FOR PROBATE REQUESTS THAT: EPHRAM NEHME and ODETTE NEHME be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decendent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Nov 15, 2018 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept: P located at 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. IF you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (for DE-154) of the

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7303 Doing business as: RIVERDALE VILLAGE MHP at 811 Roberts Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 490 Roseville, Ca. 95661 County: Kern Full name of registrant: HERITAGE FUNDING CORPORATION CA., 13 Sierragate Plaza, Bldg B, Roseville, Ca. 95678 Full name of registrant: HERITAGE FUNDING IV CA., 13 Sierragate Plaza, Bldg B Roseville, Ca. 95678 The business is conducted by: Limited Partnership SIGNED: JOHN D. MAXEY, General Partner of Bakersfield Parks, LP The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Sept 27, 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 Sept 27, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-102318 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 PETITION OF: MEKOY SUTTON FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: for a decree changing names as follows: Present name CARSON DA-JOUR PETERSON Filed a petition with this court Proposed name CARSON ELIJAH SUTTON 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: Nov 26, 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: Sept 26, 2018 JUDEL Commissioner of the Superior Court MEKOY SUTTON, 2121 California Ave #7, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Phone: (661) 363-3637 E-Mail: IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7864 2018-B7865 Doing business as: AGAPE AIR HEATING AND AIRCONDITIONING at 6604 Day Dream Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JOSE ESEQUIEL RECIO, 6604 Day Dream Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Full name of registrant: MELODY RENEE RECIO, 6604 Day Dream Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: JOSE RECIO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 1, 2007 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 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

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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 Oct 22, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7754 Doing business as: ABC CLEANING & PAINTING at 3900 S Real Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ANDREW BERNARD EPSTEIN, 1000 McDonald Way #1 Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Full name of registrant: BRANDEE DANIELLE KLOCK, 1000 McDonald Way #1 Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: ANDREW EPSTEIN 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: Oct 17, 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 Oct 17, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7594 Doing business as: HUDSON PARK 1 APARTMENTS at 431 East Euclid Ave, Shafter, Ca. 93263 Mailing Address: 1219 N Plaza Dr, Visalia, Ca. 93291 County: Kern Full name of registrant: PHILIP R. HAMMOND, 1219 N Plaza Dr, Visalia, Ca. 93291 Full name of registrant: CENTRAL VALLEY COALITION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 3351 M St, #200 Merced, Ca. 95348 The business is conducted by: Limited Partnership SIGNED: PHILIP R. HAMMOND The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 1, 2011 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 10, 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 Oct 10, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7592 Doing business as: DESERT OAK APARTMENTS at 2870 Oak Creek Rd, Mojave, Ca. 93501 Mailing Address: 1219 N Plaza Dr, Visalia, Ca. 93291 County: Kern Full name of registrant: PHILIP R. HAMMOND, 1219 N Plaza Dr, Visalia, Ca. 93291 Full name of registrant: CENTRAL VALLEY COALITION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 3351 M St, #200 Merced, Ca. 95348 The business is conducted by: Limited Partnership SIGNED: PHILIP R. HAMMOND The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 1, 2011 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 10, 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 Oct 10, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7588 Doing business as: HUDSON PARK 2 APARTMENTS at 431 East Ash Ave, Shafter, Ca. 93263 Mailing Address: 1219 N Plaza Dr, Visalia, Ca. 93291 County: Kern Full name of registrant: PHILIP R. HAMMOND, 1219 N Plaza Dr, Visalia, Ca. 93291 Full name of registrant: CENTRAL

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VALLEY COALITION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, 3351 M St, #200 Merced, Ca. 95348 The business is conducted by: Limited Partnership SIGNED: PHILIP R. HAMMOND The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 1, 2011 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 10, 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 Oct 10, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7665 Doing business as: RDA TRANSPORT at 2042 Girard St #92 Delano, Ca. 93215 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ALVARO FELIX, 2042 Girard St #92, Delano, Ca. 93215 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ALVARO FELIX The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 15, 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 Oct 15, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 2018

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EDGARDO L. PATAM CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-002696 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of EDGARDO L. PATAM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANTONIO PATAM in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN THE PETITION FOR PROBATE REQUESTS THAT: ANTONIO PATAM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decendent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Sept 27, 2018 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept: P located at 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: JAIME G. MONTECLARO (SBN: 183387) Law Offices of Jaime G. Monteclaro, 23505 Crenshaw Blvd #135, Torrance, CA 90505

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Phone: (310) 872-3958 Fax: (310) 872-3909 E-Mail: lawofficeofjgmonteclaro@ yahoo.com Attorney for: ANTONIO PATAM

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-102642 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PETITION OF: TIMOTHY A. PHELPS FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: TIMOTHY A. PHELPS for a decree changing names as follows: Present name PATRICIA JEAN MARIE GORECKI Filed a petition with this court Proposed name PATRICIA JEAN PHELPS 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: Dec 19, 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: Oct 18, 2018 JUDEL Commissioner of the Superior Court TIMOTHY A. PHELPS, 1652 Angie Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Phone: (760) 812-9384 E-Mail: IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (asd) PUB: Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7449 Doing business as: JMAN’S PLANTS at 6501 Schirra Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JACOB ALLAN LONG, 13617 Unity Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JACOB ALLAN LONG 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: Oct 3, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, 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 Oct 3, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7842 2018-B7843 2018-B7844 Doing business as: BST / EMC / BUY, SELL & TRADE at 330 S. Garnsey Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MANDY LAUREN LAFAVOR, 330 S. Garnsey Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MANDY LAUREN LAFAVOR 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: Oct 19, 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 Oct 19, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (K) PUB: Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7575 Doing business as: ME&MAMA at 5908 Baywood St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ERYN ELYCE SOTELO, 5908 Baywood St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309

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PUBLIC NOTICE The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ERYN ELYCE SOTELO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2015 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 10, 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 Oct 10, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7961 Doing business as: FUTURE PROOF SMART TECH at 2600 Brookside Dr #71 Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CHRISSTIAN ALESSANDER MEDRANO, 2600 Brookside Dr #71 Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CHRISSTIAN ALESSANDER MEDRANO 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: Oct 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 Oct 25, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7960 Doing business as: STOCKDALE FINANCIAL STRATAGIES at 501 Kenmar Ln, Arvin, Ca. 93203 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: KENNETH DONALD (DON) CLARK, 501 Kenmar Ln, Arvin, Ca. 93203 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: KENNETH DONALD (DON) CLARK 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: Oct 25, 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 Oct 25, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7966 Doing business as: WEST COAST SMOG at 4100 Easton Dr #5 Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JOSHUA MARCELINO TORRES, 1014 Jefferson St, Delano, Ca. 93215 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JOSHUA MARCELINO 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: Oct 26, 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

PUBLIC NOTICE This statement expires on Oct 26, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2016-B2603 Business Name you wish to abandon: RIVERDALE VILLAGE MHP Street address of business: 811 Roberts Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 County: Kern Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 580 Orangevale, Ca. 95662 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: HERITAGE FUNDING COPORATION, 9152 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, Ca. 95662 HERITAGE FUNDING IV, 9152 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, Ca. 93662 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: JOHN D. MAXEY, CFO, Heritage Funding Corporation, Heritage Funding IV This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 24, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018 SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) CHRISTOPHER YOUNG YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso) BCV-18-100025 NOTICE! You have been sued.

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

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

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

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

There are other legal requirements.

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

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIOS despues de que le entregue esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copla al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen.

Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfthelp/espanol).

En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede preder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su dueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

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

The name and address of the court is El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California County of Kern 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Justice building The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) MORAN STELMACH, Esq. (SBN 296670) 11630 Chayote St #3, Los Angeles, Ca 90049 Telephone: (213) 226-6922 Date: (Fecha) Jan 5, 2018 Clerk (Secretario) Vanessa Cofield, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served: as an indivudal defendant.

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Twin Sisters Become Top Doctors Continued from page A1

half of college, after I saw a black female doctor, in person, for the first time in my life.

Brandi: I also decided in college. I had the opportunity to study abroad in East Africa (my first time leaving the country!). As part of my program, I visited a hospital in Uganda. I remember that all of the doctors and the nurses looked like me. I was mesmerized as I watched them do their work. After that semester, I knew for sure that I wanted to be one of them. I had considered being a doctor long before that but being in a hospital full of black doctors somehow made it feel more attainable.

NNPA: When you look at the numbers, the stats, obviously there are very few African American doctors and even fewer African American women doctors. Was that a factor in your decision to be a doctor?

Brittani: The fact that there are very few African American doctors wasn’t a huge factor in my original decision to become a doctor. It is, however, something that both made the journey more challenging and ultimately more rewarding. It’s hard to envision yourself as something you don’t see. But as I got further into medicine, I realized that maybe I could be a visual reminder to someone who looks like me, that they can be anything. At least that’s my hope.

Brandi: When I decided to become a doctor, I did think about the fact there are few African Americans in the field. Knowing that didn’t exactly motivate me. In fact, intimidated me. For much of my training, I felt like medicine was not meant for a person like me. It took years for me to feel like I was just as smart and capable as my classmates.

Now, I know that I bring a unique perspective to medicine

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that the field desperately needs. When most people think of a doctor, they don’t picture an African American woman. My sister and I want to change that.

NNPA: When did you realize or find out that your sister would also become a doctor?

Brittani: I had done a pre-med summer program in New York City, and I remember telling Brandi about it. It was through that program that I got my first taste of what it was like to be a doctor and I was hooked. I was in the OR and saw a beating human heart. That changes you. I started thinking about medicine seriously then and talked to Brandi about it. I told her about seeing a black female doctor and how amazing that was. I started to believe I could do it and I think that rubbed off on her.

Brandi: It did rub off on me. By the time I studied abroad in Uganda during college, the seed had already been planted. Knowing that my sister and I would be going on the journey together made the decision much less nerve-wracking. We were each other’s biggest supporters throughout our journeys. I don’t know if I would have had the courage to pursue medicine if I did not have my sister by my side. We were each other’s inspiration.

NNPA: What has been your biggest challenge in pursuing and then ultimately becoming a doctor?

Brittani: My biggest challenge came in the first few years of medical school. I had a very difficult transition.

Brandi and I decided to go to different medical schools, in an experiment in a way, since we had always been with each other our entire lives. We wanted to learn who we were apart from each other. What I didn’t realize how much support I was losing by being away from her. I struggled to adjust. I felt like an imposter in those days; like I wasn’t smart or capable enough to be where I was. It took years to figure out that that was not true. It was a lie I believed for a long time about myself, until I realized that I was bringing something valuable and unique to medicine that isn’t common. The academics actually came easier after that, and everything else fell into place.

Brandi: I think Brittani said it best. Those years that we were separated in medical school were really tough! I took a lot of train rides to visit Brittani during those years.

I went through a similar “imposter syndrome” during medical school. I didn’t realize how much I had internalized the belief that I was not “supposed” to be a doctor. Overcoming that false belief was the most important things I did in my life.

NNPA: How can academic institutions and even families help improve the number of Black doctors in the country? Why do you believe African Americans shy away or at least fail to consider the medical profession?

Brittani: That’s a big question with a complicated answer. One reason I think African Americans shy away from the medical profession is because they don’t see representations growing up of black physicians. Most of us do not have doctors in the family or have friends who are doctors.

On top of that, there are very few media representations of African Americans being doctors or holding other science-related careers. Again, it’s hard to imagine yourself being something you don’t see. So, I think those of us in medicine who are African Americans do have a responsibility to be as visible when we can manage, as a means of showing the next generation what’s possible.

There is also a very large barrier to entry to the medical field. It’s a confusing thing to navigate if you do not have someone showing you the way. There’s also the extreme financial burden it places on applicants. That financial burden hits the African American community to a disproportionate extent as we are more likely than our peers to be from socioeconomically-disadvantaged backgrounds.

There is institutional racism and sexism which are seamlessly built into our higher education and healthcare system

to contend with as well. Those systems exert their damage in both overt and subtle ways over time. Those forces hurt you in material ways.

They undermine your confidence and hinder your ability to perform at your peak. With that in mind, a lot of us, especially African Americans, are starting off with additional barriers.

Brandi: As far as institutions go, I think too many operate under the premise that their work is done once they get a handful of African American or other minority students through their doors.

That shouldn’t be the case. There are so many unique challenges that students of color face in higher education, that if institutions are serious about supporting diversity, they really have to be intentional about putting support systems in place. It’s not just about getting African Americans through the door but helping them thrive in an environment that was not designed with them in mind, as higher education was not.

NNPA: What’s your primary message to other black women who might aspire to be a doctor?

Brittani: I want them to know that although the road is long, it is worth it. At the end of the day, on the other side of the struggle, there are real people who need someone like you in their corner, fighting the good fight alongside them. Medicine needs you. Your future patients need you. You got this!

Brandi: You are smart. You are powerful. And you belong in medicine. Quiet the voices (inside and outside) that tell you differently. Your future patients will benefit from the perspective you bring, and your unique identity is your greatest asset. Remember that you are not alone.

NNPA: Which one of you are older and is there any pride being the older twin?

Brittani: I’m older (by two whole minutes!) and I like to think wiser as well! After all, I learned a lot about the world in those two minutes.

Brandi: Older does not necessarily mean wiser...clearly.

NNPA: Are you at all surprised at yours and your sister’s success?

Brittani: It’s surreal to have made it through medical school and residency and to be a practicing physician. It has been my “impossible” dream for so long. I think before I always thought of doctors as these superhuman beings that were just unreachable. Now I know that we doctors struggle and make mistakes just like everyone else. We are painfully human.

On the other hand, I believe a lot of success is a mental game. A lot of my strength came from my family and other loved ones, who always lovingly reminded me who I was. They overwhelmed me with positivity and support whenever I stumbled on this journey. Over time, I came to believe in myself the way they did. Once I started truly believing in myself and my abilities, I got to the point where no negativity I encountered could keep me down for long.

I just kept getting back up. When you have that attitude, I believe success is inevitable.

Brandi: Brittani put it beautifully, and I agree. I feel humbled by all that we have achieved. I’m looking forward to helping other achieve the same success.

NNPA: Can you describe MedLikeMe? Brittani: MedLikeMe is a free online community dedicated to minorities and non-traditional students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. In essence, we wanted to create the resource we wish we’d had when we were trying to figure out how to be doctors. High schoolers, pre-med and other pre-health students submit questions on the site, and real medical students, physicians and other professionals answer their questions. It is our attempt

Stacy Abrams, a Fight to the End Continued from page A1

In case there was any question about Brian Kemp’s intentions once you got closer to Atlanta, his negligence got even more obvious. Even though every analyst predicted massive surges in turnout in the metro Atlanta area, and some precincts faced three- and four-hour waiting times, Kemp kept over 700 voter machines hidden under bubble wrap. Yet another curious decision by a man facing a political opponent he clearly couldn’t beat in a fair fight.

Yet ... Stacey Abrams persisted.

Around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday night Abrams campaign manager Lauren Groh-Wargo got on stage to say the words that everyone wanted to hear: runoff. A runoff in Georgia is automatically triggered if no one receives more than 50 percent of the vote and most polls put Kemp around 50.6 percent to Abrams 48.5 percent.

Groh-Wargo announced that with all of the outstanding ballots, potential suits and late-vote counting, the campaign predicts a run-off election is the most likely outcome. Is that as good as a victory? Of course not.

But on a night where Andrew Gillum got whitelashed in Florida, Steve King kept his job in Iowa and Republicans elected a dead pimp in Nevada, Stacey Abrams pulling off a runoff in Georgia can be called a victory. Abrams herself hit the stage minutes after her campaign manager and made it clear to the crowd she was not about to let a Trump acolyte with poor management skills and a penchant for hanging out with white nationalists win this race.

So where do things stand now? As of 9:52 a.m.

Wednesday, the Abrams campaign only needs to net another 15,539 votes to force a runoff with Brian Kemp.

Dougherty County, considered ripe with Democratic

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votes, had to re-route their mail through Florida in the wake of Hurricane Michael so literally thousands of votes in that area are still outstanding. There are more than 1,000 rejected ballots that are known of as of today, and it’s safe to say, given the history of Georgia, most of those ballots would be from black voters and can likely be contested and submitted.

Also, according to the best estimates of the Abrams campaign, there are over 90,000 votes yet to be counted in DeKalb, Gwinnett and Fulton counties, all of which are heavily black, Democratic and in the metro Atlanta area where Stacey Abrams is from. There will be lawsuits for votes, ballot recounts, and that’s just to determine when and if the final tallies can be certified.

In other words, this race is far from over. The Abrams campaign is ready to fight to the end and given what she had to go through to even get to this point, I wouldn’t discount her chances.

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to bridge the gap between minorities and non-traditional students who are interested in medicine but don’t know where to start and those who have lived it. We also hope to highlight and share the stories of practicing professionals who have overcome struggle to succeed so that those in the community can have a source of inspiration. It’s definitely a work of passion.

Brandi: For us, it’s not enough to say, “we made it”.

We want to help others do it too. It’s our way of giving back for the hundreds of people who have helped us on our journey through medicine. We want to pay it forward.

We’re hoping to change the face of medicine, together.

The Hate Must Stop Continued from page A3

Several cases happened on college campuses, which strive to reflect the nation's diversity but sometimes attract its intolerance.

At more than 40 colleges, racist flyers or stickers were found posted on campus in October, according to the Anti-Defamation League, which has reported a surge in activity by white supremacist groups since Trump took office.

At the College of the Holy Cross in central Massachusetts, a student was beaten in an assault that officials say was motivated by the victim's sexual orientation. No one has been arrested in connection with the crime.

Students at DePauw University in Indiana reported four separate cases of hate speech in October. In three, racial and homophobic slurs and threats were yelled from cars passing by campus. In another case, a threat with the N-word was found in an elevator on campus.

Anti-Semitic posters appeared at the University of California, Davis, blaming Jews for allegations of sexual assault that were made against Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Several Jewish groups on campus wrote a letter demanding a stronger response from the school's administration, saying Jews on campus have faced mounting prejudice in recent years.

“Anti-Semitism is very real and alive on our campus,” the letter said. “Jewish students should not have to be scared of walking on campus. Students are choosing not to openly identify as Jews through our clothing.”

For Perkins, the red lettering marred the image of the friendly, welcoming campus that was sold to him by college officials.

The incident led to a student protest that prompted the school to cancel class for a town hall meeting discussing racial tensions on campus.

Since he found the note Oct. 19, Perkins has become more withdrawn, he said, less outgoing. And although he decided to stay at St. Thomas, he's left to wonder who on campus felt such hatred for him, and why.

“I'm already the odd one out, and the words, the hatred behind it really made me mad,” he said. “Degrading someone based on the color of their skin, I just couldn't understand why someone would do that.”

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In this Oct. 25, 2018, photo Aura WhartonBeck, left, an assistant professor in the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas and a graduate of the school, clasps hands with Kevyn Perkins, center, during a moment of silence before a protest in the Anderson Student Center at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. The protest was in response to a racial slur written on the dorm door of Perkins, a University of St. Thomas freshman, on Oct. 19. At right is St. Paul mayor Melvin Carter. (Jean Pieri/Pioneer Press via AP)

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However, PG&E has taken a proactive stance to the problem. It has a program that allows customers to schedule carbon monoxide checks at no cost. Customers can schedule a maintenance call by going to www.pge.com or by calling (800) 743-5000.

“One way to keep your loved ones safe is to get gas appliances and carbon monoxide detectors checked now before the cold months come and gas use increases. We often forget detectors have expiration dates. With the anticipated increased use of gas appliances during cold months, now’s the time to make sure they’re operating properly,” said Vic Baker, senior manager of Local Customer Experience at PG&E. The company has been kept busy responding to calls about carbon monoxide alarms over the past few years.

From 2016 to 2017, customers made more than 15,000 calls requesting a response to this situation.

PG&E also offers a few common sense tips to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. The company recommends that customers refrain from operating heating devices, such as grills and generators, indoors. Another useful tip is to

By Manny Otiko California Black Media As temperatures begin to drop in California, many residents look at making sure their pilot lights are working so they can heat their homes in the colder months. But Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) also wants residents to keep their carbon monoxide monitors in order. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas emitted by stoves, furnaces, boilers and other heating devices. It occurs when the fuel in these devices isn’t fully burned.

According to statistics from the Center for Disease

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avoid using the oven as a heating device. Company officials also recommend that carbon monoxide monitors are located in sleeping and common areas.

The company also recommends that residents change their carbon monoxide batteries at least twice a year and make sure heaters and other gas-powered devices have adequate ventilation.

PG&E officials also said technicians can also review other heating devices while they are checking carbon monoxide monitors. The process takes between 15 to 45 minutes and is an opportunity to make your home more energy efficient and safer at the same time.

Erik Newman, Chief of the City of Stockton Fire Department, said his organization has dealt with several cases of carbon monoxide poisoning over the years.

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White Supremacists Indicted for Brawling at California Rallies

The defendants planned and carried out assaults at gatherings in Huntington Beach, Berkeley and San Bernardino, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles said in a statement.

The four participated in hand-to-hand combat training and then traveled to rallies to attack demonstrators and others, prosecutors said. Afterward they disseminated photographs and videos of the violent acts to recruit other members for future events, according to prosecutors.

Attorney information couldn't immediately be found for Aaron Eason, Robert Rundo, Robert Boman and Tyler Laube. All were arrested last week and charged with one count each of conspiracy. Rundo, Boman and Eason were additionally charged with one count of rioting.

Arraignments were scheduled beginning next week.

Prosecutors said the four are members of the militant Rise Above Movement, a group described in the indictment as “a combat-ready, militant group of a new nationalist white supremacy and identity movement.”

The indictments come weeks after four other California members of the group were indicted for allegedly inciting last year's deadly riot in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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