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Eheld on Saturday July 20, 2018 and hosted by The event O O R T Kern County Supervisor Leticia Perez will be arraigned HIS the Kern Country Black Chamber of Commerce, rounded up Wednesday on conflict-of-interest charges. Her attorney said some 700 rodeo lovers for a night of family fun. at a Tuesday news conference that the evidence is unreliable 3. S The Bill Pickett Rodeo featured skilled black cowboys and and the prosecution is discriminatory. black cow girls who stole the entire show as they showcased their SMACAN L District Attorney Lisa Green says her office’s Public Inexpertise in ranch bronc riding, steer wrestling, ladies barrel racRTP OGO tegrity Unit investigated the conflict-of-interest claims over a HON WIT ing, ladies steer undercoating, calf roping and bull riding.

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E. Austyn Williams (Bakersfield) gave a sultry rendition of OS cer isupervisors The voted 4-1 last fall to prohibit commerU The National Anthem.The enthusiastic crowd appeared to be s sui ANG R G r a Bloo T ce J ELEwas the dissenting vote. b ng th Perez A o cial cannabis activity. a d ligh nes: unbothered by the wind and the dust that filled the grandstands b B y S t L whil reports e sta Perez’s Film and ET O w KBAK-TV Fernando Jara, has P) Rev Bam as they cheered in approval. te pr (Ahusband, e a s ie i r Baker e w p s R r p ison _ Abusinesses. ondfor worked marijuana Perez reCali Tues as eagnconsultant Bak sfield a s i ersfi n y n forfuture t s day g toabstain tfrom . she Fres e em a any cently announced Sarawould nia c votes “I told my dad to take me where the bulls are at, said no S ld Nat i a n iv fi f h Ba ter sah conflict o g Bas tate M e Na Coothe appearance involving ketb m 4-year-old Cordé Allen. I like the part when they go “round e aske Coomarijuana e say rrecoftion sfieavoid gle s kerto gle fiht betwe of all C n’s Hea ed oac l d interest. d s she offi e a and round.” l . f h d n e y o dad tiona r a le s she i or We iscrimnmates w lost her ss str And lassoing was just one of many attractions of the night. l t o I n w l w FRE d E! s enu titu asn the C ill Reap inati hen s offi Unlike the western movies that many African-American onseq on la he anot ’t possib tion in ous posi cials sh uence grew up watching, which did not include blacks, Bakersfield’s wsui her p le an Teha s tion e w t as p chap d sh at th ositi African American community showed up in all the attire fit for Env W r e i o e iron e ’d . g n h C S Just n w men e h w h a cowboys and cowgirls, breaking the stereotypical ideations of a n h a lifo es nt ith ve il s Facinice Issu tal “lost e runnin he was a lower to eithe ays she rnia Co and what a cowboy or cowgirl should look like.

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The barbershop is owned and operated by three talented barbers, Justin Kindred, Clifford Cole, and Shaun Charles, opened on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in 2015. The “Big Three”, as they affectionately refer to themselves, took a collective leap of faith in 2015 to establish a barbershop that was uniquely their own. Charles explained, “historically, barbershops were a place that everyone could go to and have good conversation, get advice, laugh, and learn. Going to the barbershop was a form of therapy, and a place to come to feel safe and accepted.” Together, the three set out to create a barbershop that would get back to the roots of what the barbershop stood for in the black community.

The owners are down to earth, and they’ve made the culture of the shop reflective of their personalities. As soon as a customer comes into the shop, they see and experience an evident sense of community, friendship and unity. While the barbers there are black men, they want to provide a welcoming multicultural environment, as their skillset is not limited to black hair. Cole explained, “we thrive on good energy and friendship, and our ultimate goal is to give back. Regardless of who’s chair you sit in, you’ll get good vibes.” The unity between the three of them is apparent. They make it clear that there is no superstar among them, but highlight the fact that they are a family, and they do (Justntyme Facebook photo)

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Branson Duck Boat Tragedy “I was yelling, I was screaming, and finally I said, Lord, just let me die, let me die.”

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BRANSON, Mo. (AP) - “Grab the baby!”

Those were the last words Tia Coleman recalls her sister-inlaw yelling before the tourist boat they were on sank into a Missouri lake, killing 17 people, including nine of Coleman’s family members.

A huge wave hit, scattering passengers on the vessel known as a duck boat into Table Rock Lake near Branson, Coleman said.

When the Indianapolis woman came up for air, she was alone.

She prayed.

“I said, Lord, please, let me get to my babies,” she told reporters from her wheelchair Saturday in the lobby of a hospital where she’s recovering after swallowing lake water. “... If they don’t make it, Lord, take me too. I don’t need to be here.”

Coleman recalled spotting the rescue boat and managed to reach it, “somehow.’’ Earlier, from her hospital bed, she recounted to television station KOLR her sister-in-law’s last words.

Coleman’s husband and three children, ages 9, 7 and 1; her 45-year-old sister-in-law and 2-year-old nephew; her mother-inlaw and father-in-law and her husband’s uncle all died Thursday night in the deadliest accident of its kind in nearly two decades.

Others killed included a Missouri couple who had just celebrated a birthday; another Missouri couple on what was planned as their last extended vacation; an Illinois woman who died while saving her granddaughter’s life; an Arkansas father and son; and a retired pastor who was the boat’s operator.

None of the 31 passengers on board was wearing a life jacket, according to an incident report released Saturday by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

State and federal investigators were trying to determine what sent the vessel, originally built for military use in World War II, to its demise. An initial assessment blamed thunderstorms and winds that approached hurricane strength, but it wasn’t clear why the amphibious vehicle even ventured into the water.

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Authorities said Wednesday that 41-year-old Christopher Gerard Caggiano died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

He was found inside his car in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, after people reported it hadn’t moved for days.

Police have said the onetime couple’s two young children discovered the body of their mother, 32-year-old Cheri Louise Anaya of Bakersfield, California.

Police say she had been staying at Caggiano’s Las Vegas home last week temporarily, and they argued before her death.

Caggiano was most recently assigned to the High Desert State Prison in Indian Springs, about 40 miles (64 kilometers) northwest of Las Vegas.

Police say the children were taken in by relatives.

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ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia lawmaker is seen using racial slurs and dropping his pants in an episode of Sasha Baron Cohen’s Showtime series “Who Is America?’’.

In Sunday night’s broadcast, Republican Rep. Jason Spencer of Woodbine repeatedly uses a racial slur for African Americans and later exposes his bottom after being told it helps scare away Muslim terrorists.

Spencer lost in the May primary but his term doesn’t end until his replacement takes over after the November election. But The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Georgia House Speaker David Ralston has called for Spencer to resign.

The newspaper reports Spencer had earlier threatened legal action to prevent the network from airing footage of him.

In a statement Monday, Spencer apologized for the “ridiculously ugly episode’’ but he refused to step down from office.

Chinese Turtle Smuggling Flight Attendants Fined LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Two flight attendants for a Chinese airline were fined and ordered to leave the United States within 72 hours for attempting to smuggle nearly two-dozen spotted and box turtles in a carry-on bag from Los Angeles to China.

City News Service reports Monday that U.S. District Judge S. James Otero ordered Chinese nationals Huaqian Qu and Renfeng Gao to pay $5,500 each to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service before returning to China within three days.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office says the two China Eastern attendants pleaded guilty last month to a federal conspiracy charge, which carries a possible penalty of up to five years behind bars.

While prosecutors argued for 10-month prison sentences, Otero says the smuggling offense “was not violent,’’ and the probationary sentences with fines were “sufficient.’’

Georgia City Wants a Barack Obama Boulevard

TIA Coleman, who lost nine relatives including her three children and her husband, reportedly said the last thing she heard her family scream was, “grab the babies”.

VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) - Residents of a Georgia city are pushing to change the name of a residential street to Barack Obama Boulevard.

The Valdosta Daily Times reports a citizens group plans to start circulating a petition Monday to rename Forrest Street for the nation’s first black president. The Rev. Floyd Rose says the petition needs signatures from 51 percent of the street’s residents.

Rose says the name should be changed because Valdosta city leaders named Forrest Street in April 1883 for Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, who was also an early leader of the Ku Klux Klan.

But Donald Davis of the Lowndes County Historical Museum says notes from the period indicate the street may have been named for Elbert Forrest, a black businessman in Valdosta.

World & Nation Justice Department Reopens Emmett Till Murder Case A2

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

By Lauren Victoria Burke NNPA Newswire Contributor The U.S. Department of Justice has once again reopened the infamous Emmett Till case. The 1955 murder case was a major turning point in the Civil Rights Movement and one of the most notorious murders in United States history.

In August 28, 1955, Emmett Till, who was 14, was murdered in the town of Money, Mississippi by Roy Bryant and his half-brother J.W. Milam after Bryant’s wife Carolyn alleged that Till whistled at her and groped her. Bryant and Milam abducted Emmett Till from the home of his great-uncle, beat him, shot him in the head and dumped his body in the Tallahatchie River. Till’s body was weighted down by a cast iron cotton gin pulley. Three days later his corpse was recovered from the river.

Till’s body was sent to his mother, Mamie Carthan Till, in Chicago. She demanded that her son would have an open casket funeral. The decision would lead to worldwide press attention after hundreds of attendees were given full view of Till’s mutilated corpse. The Black Press, led by Jet magazine, widely covered Till’s murder, featuring several jarring photos.

In a Justice Department statement on July 13, the reason given for reopening the Till investigation was related to, “receiving new information.” However, the Justice Department did not detail exactly what the new information was. According to USA Today, the decision was revealed to Congress in a February report, but it is unclear what the Justice Department is prepared to act on.

In September 1955, Bryant and Milam were acquitted by an all-White jury after less than 90 minutes of deliberation. Till’s murderers later admitted to the crime in a 1956 interview for

The Justice Department recently reopened the 1955 Emmett Till case. (TIME photos)

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Bryant died in 1994 and Milam died in 1980.

CNN.com reported that, “‘Several interested parties’ asked the Justice Department in 2004 whether any surviving suspects could be prosecuted.”

At the time the Justice Department determined that the statute of limitations prevented any federal prosecution, according to CNN.com.

“Three years later, a Mississippi grand jury declined to issue new charges,” CNN.com reported.

Many have speculated that the reopening of Emmett Till’s death by the Justice Department is related to last year’s publication of the book “The Blood of Emmett Till,” by author Tim Tyson. Tyson’s book revealed that Bryant’s ex-wife, Carolyn Bryant Donham admitted in 2008 that she lied when she claimed Till whistled at her, a tale she would later tell her husband that set off a chain of events leading to Till’s murder.

In 1955 Carolyn Bryant Donham was 21 year-old former beauty queen; now, she’s more than 80 year-old and living in North Carolina.

The original casket of Emmett Till was donated to the Smithsonian Institution and is now displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

The story of Emmett Till is one of the most important of the last half of the 20th century. And an important element was the casket,” said Lonnie Bunch, the director of NMAAHC, in a 2009 interview with The Washington Post. “It is an object that allows us to tell the story, to feel the pain and understand loss.”

Bunch continued: “I want people to feel like I did. I want people to feel the complexity of emotions.”

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The $26.5 million study is called RESPOND, or Research on Prostate Cancer in Men of African Ancestry: Defining the Roles of Genetics, Tumor Markers, and Social Stress. The study will examine aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men. (Pexels.com)

The largest coordinated research effort to study biological and non-biological factors associated with aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men has begun. The $26.5 million study is called RESPOND, or Research on Prostate Cancer in Men of African Ancestry: Defining the Roles of Genetics, Tumor Markers, and Social Stress. It will investigate environmental and genetic factors related to aggressiveness of prostate cancer in African-American men to better understand why they disproportionally experience aggressive disease—that is, disease that grows and spreads quickly—compared with men of other racial and ethnic groups.

RESPOND is supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), both parts of the National Institutes of Health, as well as by the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). The NCI funding will be provided from the 21st Century Cures Cancer Moonshot Initiative.

“Understanding why African-American men are more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer than men of other racial and ethnic groups is a critical, unanswered question in cancer disparities research,” said NCI Director Ned Sharpless, M.D. “This large, collaborative study can help the cancer research community better understand and address these disparities.”

African-American men have about a 15 percent chance of developing prostate cancer in their lifetimes, compared to about a 10 percent chance for White men, and African-American men are more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive disease. In addition,

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the risk of dying from prostate cancer for African-American men is about 4 percent compared to about 2 percent for white men.

With the RESPOND study, researchers aim to learn more about why these disparities exist.

“This study, which is combining state-of-the-art molecular approaches with social and environmental science, will help unravel the complex interactions of biological, behavioral, and environmental factors that contribute to excess prostate cancer burden and poorer outcomes in African-American men, allowing development of tailored approaches for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in this population,” said NIMHD Director Eliseo Pérez-Stable, M.D. The investigators aim to enroll 10,000 African-American men with prostate cancer into the RESPOND study. The participants will be identified primarily via NCI’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Program of Cancer Registries. In addition, this study builds on years of research collaboration involving investigators who are part of the African Ancestry Prostate Cancer (AAPC) consortium. These investigators will contribute additional information and samples from 10,000 African-American men with prostate cancer. In accordance with NIH data sharing policies, and with appropriate informed consent, the de-identified data and samples collected as part of this research will be made available as a resource to the scientific community, aiding future research.

Investigators in the study will examine possible associations between aggressive disease and exposures to neighborhood/environmental stressors such as discrimination, early-life adversity, and segregation. They will also study DNA and tumor samples to identify gene variants associated with aggressive prostate cancer.

Once researchers have identified genetic changes associated with aggressive prostate cancer, they will investigate how the social environment interacts with those genetic changes.

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PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4796 2018-B4797 2018-B4798 2018-B4799 Doing business as: DYNAMIC SPA & MASSAGE / DYNAMIC SPA AND MASSAGE / DYNAMIC WELLNESS / DYNAMIC MUSCLE THERAPY at 31 S. Real Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: 3005 Chuckwagon St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 County: Kern Full name of registrant: Crystal Marie Berhow, 3005 Chuckwagon St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CRYSTAL MARIE BERHOW The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 28, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: Z Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 28, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4640 Doing business as: 661 SMOG at 4700 Easton Dr #29 Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 525 Delano, Ca. 93216 County: Kern Full name of registrant: Christopher Tumbaga Kelley, 1833 6th Ave, Delano, Ca. 93215 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CHRISTOPHER TUMBAGA KELLEY The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 22, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 22, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4632 Doing business as: J. GLEZ TRANSPORT INC. at 1117 Eubanks Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: J. GLEZ TRANSPORT INC. CA 1117 Eubanks Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: JAVIER GONZALEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 20, 2014 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 21, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 21, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2014-B2769 Business Name you wish to abandon: J. GLEZ TRANSPORT Street address of business: 1117 Eubanks Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Javier Campos Gonzalez, 1117 Eubanks Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JAVIER GONZALEZ, President This statement of abandonment filed on: June 21, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia Deputy

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court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: July 27, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept: P Room: located at 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided 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: ROGER N. LAMPKIN SB#113786 Law Offices of ROGER N. LAMPKIN 1234 L St, Bakersfield Ca. 93301 Phone: (661) 633-1234 Fax: (661) 863-6741

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4807 Doing business as: E&E LOCKSMITH at 2516 Security Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Edgar Eduardo Ramirez Tejeda, 2516 Security Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: EDGAR EDUARDO RAMIREZ TEJEDA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 28, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 28, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B4031 Business Name you wish to abandon: KERN COUNTY LOCKSMITH Street address of business: 2516 Security Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Edgar Eduardo Ramirez Tejada, 2516 Security Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: EDGAR EDUARDO RAMIREZ TEJADA, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: June 28, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: K Barragan Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4782 Doing business as: PRO 1 PRODUCTIONS at 1501 Calcutta Dr #29 Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Noey Flores Reyes, 1501 Caluctta Dr #29 Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: NOEY FLORES REYES The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 27, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 27, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4736 Doing business as: CROFTON’S GARDEINING SERVICE at 17 La Mesa Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Steven Ray Crofton, 17 La Mesa Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: STEVEN RAY CROFTON The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 26, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 26, 2023 BAKERSFIELD

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4655 Doing business as: COMPLETE BLIND SERVICES at 2321 Donnalynn St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Jose Delacruz Velasquez, 2321 Donnalynn St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JOSE DELACRUZ VELASQUEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 22, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 22, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4515 Doing business as: DVM TRUCKING at 4525 Randy Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Danny Valenzuela Medina, 4525 Randy Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Full name of registrant: Edelmira Zepeda, 4525 Randy Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: DANNY VALENZUEL MEDINA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 10, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: June 18, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 18, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B1424 Business Name you wish to abandon: D.V.M. TRUCKING Street address of business: 4525 Randy Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Danny V Medina, 4525 Randy Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: DANNY V MEDINA, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: June 18, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018

(AMENDED) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD A. WHITE aka RICHARD AGUSTUS WHITE CASE NUMBER: BPB-17-002886 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RICHARD A. WHITE, aka RICHARD AGUSTUS WHITE (AMENDED) A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by POLLY MANSON in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN THE PETITION FOR PROBATE REQUESTS THAT: POLLY MANSON 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

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-101432 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PETITION OF: KENDRA NICOLE BIAS FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: KENDRA NICOLE BIAS for a decree changing names as follows: Present name KENDRA NICOLE BIAS Filed a petition with this court Proposed name KENDRA NICOLE BRITT THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Aug 20, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m.

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

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: June 19, 2018 SL D SL???

Cannot read signature Judge of the superior court KENDRA NICOLE BIAS, 600 Decatur St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Phone: (661) 565-5393 In Pro Per BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-101507 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT PETITION OF: ERNESTO RIOS FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ERNESTO RIOS for a decree changing names as follows: Present name ERNESTO RIOS Filed a petition with this court Proposed name ERNESTO ZAMORA RIOS THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Aug 27, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m.

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

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: June 22, 2018 JUDEL COMMISSIONER of the superior court ERNESTO RIOS10404 Malagucna Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Phone: (661) 229-0136 Petitioner In Pro Se BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (ts) PUB: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

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FILE NO: 2018-B4859 Doing business as: EVOLUTION FITNESS at 4501 Stine Rd #204 Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: 107 Blomquist Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Full name of registrant: Hector Francisco Castaneda, 107 Blomquist Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Full name of registrant: Crystal Marie Berhow, 3005 Chuckwagon St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: Hector Castaneda The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 1, 2017 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: July 2, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on July 2, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2017-B4215 Business Name you wish to abandon: EVOLUTION FITNESS Street address of business: 4501 Stine Dr #204 Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: Cyrstal Marie Berhow, 3005 Chuckwagon St, Bkersfield, Ca. 93312 Hector Francisco Castaneda, 107 Blomquest, 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: Hector Francisco Castaneda This statement of abandonment filed on: July 2, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4595 Doing business as: PACIFIC TIRE & WHEEL at 1001 California Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Raymond Gonzalez, 317 East E St #A Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 Full name of registrant: Tonya Lynn Gonzalez, 317 East E St #A Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 The business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: Tonya 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: June 20, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on June 20, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 2018

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RAYMOND ZAFFINE CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-002645 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RAYMOND ZAFFINI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LAURIE JEANNE TAYLOR & LINDA LEE TAYLOR in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN THE PETITION FOR PROBATE REQUESTS THAT: LAURIE JEANNE TAYLOR & LINDA LEE TAYLOR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

Dept: P Room: located at 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

Petitioner: LAURIE JEANNE TAYLOR & LINDA LEE TAYLOR, 79320 Sierra Vista Dr, La Quinta, Ca. 92253-7222 Attorney for petitioner: Phone: (760) 396-6955 Fax: IN PRO PER

The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: Andreina Rendo 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: July 5, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on July 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 2018

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 11, 18, 25, 2018

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF VALERIE JEANNE ZAFFINE CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-002643 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of VALERIE JEANNE ZAFFINI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LAURIE JEANNE TAYLOR & LINDA LEE TAYLOR in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN THE PETITION FOR PROBATE REQUESTS THAT: LAURIE JEANNE TAYLOR & LINDA LEE TAYLOR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

Dept: P Room: located at 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

Petitioner: LAURIE JEANNE TAYLOR & LINDA LEE TAYLOR, 79320 Sierra Vista Dr, La Quinta, Ca. 92253-7222 Attorney for petitioner: Phone: (760) 396-6955 Fax: IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 11, 18, 25, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4934 Doing business as: DAISY’S FLOWER SHOP at 19720 Main St., Lamont, Ca. 93241 Mailing Address: 7821 Dunnsmere Ave., Lamont, CA. 93241 County: Kern Full name of registrant: Andreina Rendon, 7821 Dunnsmere Ave., Lamont, CA. 93241

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B3659 Doing business as: KISS OF COLOR at 7855 Berry Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: 701 Bloosom St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 County: Kern Full name of registrant: Kristen Lynn Stoller, 7855 Berry Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: KRISTEN LYNN STOLLER The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: May 17, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

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I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on July 6, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B5013 Doing business as: PENCE AUTO DETAILING at 2208 24th St #B Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Kristoffer Charles Pence, 2208 24th St #B Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: KRISTOFFER CHARLES PENCE 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: July 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).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B5076 Doing business as: GOLD STAR COLLISION CENTER at 8032 Dimiller Dr #C Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Emily Ailee Meza, 7022 Digiorgio Rd #49 Lamont, Ca. 93241 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: EMILY AILEE MEZA 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: July 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).

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From top left: Butch Coleman, Ray Coleman, Glenn Coleman, Angela Coleman (seen holding Maxwell). From bottom left: Reece Coleman, Belinda Coleman and Evan Coleman. Picture: Go Fund Me

Family Loses 9 Members of 11 in Branson Duck Boat

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more than 30 minutes before the boat sank.

Suzanne Smagala with Ripley Entertainment, which owns Ride the Ducks in Branson, said it was the company’s only accident in more than 40 years of operation. The company hasn’t commented on Coleman’s account of the tour, which usually begins with a tour of downtown Branson, known for its country shows and entertainment, before the vessel enters the lake for a short ride on the water.

Company President Jim Pattison Jr. said the boat captain had 16 years of experience, and the business monitors weather.

Twenty-nine passengers and two crew members were aboard.

Fourteen people survived, including two adults who remained hospitalized Saturday. Coleman and her 13-year-old nephew were the only of the 11 members of her family who boarded the boat to make it out alive.

Another survivor was 12-year-old Alicia Dennison, of Illinois, who says her grandmother, 64-year-old Leslie Dennison, saved her from drowning. Alicia’s father, Todd Dennison, told the Kansas City Star that his daughter recalled feeling her grandmother below her, pushing her upward after the boat capsized.

Another young survivor was 14-year-old Loren Smith of Osceola, Arkansas. She suffered a concussion, but her father, 53-year-old retired math teacher Steve Smith, and her 15-yearold brother, Lance, died.

Others killed included 65-year-old William Bright and his 63-year-old wife, Janice. The couple had recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary and had talked about Branson being

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Limited Liability Company SIGNED: DAMIAN DEJESUS, Sole Member The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: July 6, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2016-B5875 Business Name you wish to abandon: ACROBLADE Street address of business: 403 Quailridge Rd #B Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: RYAN JAMES MARTIN, 403 Quailridge Rd #B Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: RYAN JAMES MARTIN, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: July 9, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B5003 Doing business as: S&J KUSTOMS at 6709 Ona Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Simpson Jermaine Blackmon, 6709 Ona Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: SIMPSON JERMAINE BLACKMON 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: July 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 July 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: July 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4948 Doing business as: NEW PHOENIX LABORATORIES at 900 Charterten Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GOLDEN AGE HEALTH, LLC CA, 900 Charterten Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 The business is conducted by:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B4994 Doing business as: TRI*MIC ENTERPRISES at 8508 Scotch Pine Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: Keith Andrew Williams, 8508 Scotch Pine Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Full name of registrant: Micca Michelle Williams, 8508 Scotch Pine Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Full name of registrant: Ronald Eugene Collins, 8508 Scotch Pine Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Full name of registrant: Trinh Collins, 8508 Scotch Pine Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: KEITH A. WILLIAMS 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: July 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).

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one of their last big trips, recalled neighbor Barbara Beck.

The couple moved to Higginsville from Kansas City, Missouri, three years earlier to be closer to a daughter and grandchildren and quickly embraced small-town life.

William Bright’s final public Facebook posting noted the wedding anniversary and how happy he was with his wife, three kids and 16 grandchildren. Life, he wrote, had “been a lot of fun.’’

Another Missouri couple killed in the accident were 69-yearold William Asher and 68-year-old Rosemarie Hamann. The St. Louis-area couple had been celebrating Hamman’s birthday earlier in the week. In a final Facebook photo posted by Hamann, he’s sticking his tongue out and she’s smiling.

“I can only imagine what they were going through. They were so in love. It’s just heartbreaking,’’ said friend Russ McKay, who said talked to Hamann the day before the accident.

McCay says Hamann told him the couple had just gone on a paddle boat and were planning to go again. He doesn’t know why they chose the duck boat instead.

Chance also brought the Colemans aboard the doomed vessel.

Tia Coleman said her family initially lined up for the wrong tour so they had to switch out their tickets for the 6:30 p.m. ride.

She says the crew showed passengers where the life jackets were but said they wouldn’t need them.

The company’s website had been taken down by Saturday, save for a statement that its operations would remain shuttered to Continued on page A6

By: Carol McGruder Co-Chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council Just as cigarettes were finally decreasing in popularity, vaping came along and made tobacco cool again. In fact, e-cigs are now the most commonly used form of tobacco among California high school students.

Why is this happening? In short, flavors. The Tobacco Industry uses sweet, enticing flavors with fun names like Captain Berry Crunch or Sour Gummy Worms to attract kids. While e-cigs are relatively new, using flavors to get people hooked to tobacco isn’t.

Menthol was added to cigarettes nearly 100 years ago to give them a minty, fresh taste that masks the harshness of tobacco, making it harder for people to quit. For generations, the Tobacco Industry targeted menthol cigarettes at the African American community through aggressive marketing and advertising – and the result is still evident today – 70% of all menthol smokers in California are African American, a much higher percentage than in other groups.

The industry needs kids to use their products to become the next generation of customers. E-cigarettes contain addictive,

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT AVISO AL DEMANDADO) JOSE A GARCIA, 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 BCL-17-017045 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

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(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 isLEl 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) OSC Hearing is set for 11/08/2018 at 8:30 a.m. in department 12.

MICHAEL H. RAICHELSON SBN 174607 Persolve Legal Group. LLP 9301 Corbin Ave Ste 1600 Northridge Ca. 91324 Telephone: (818) 534-3100 Date: (Fecha) Clerk (Secretario) RB, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served as an individual defendant.

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de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniendose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE-RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who had received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO-LAS ORDENES DE RESTRICCION SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PAGINA 2: Las ordenes de restriccion estan en vigencia en cuanto a ambos conyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticion, se emita un fallo a la corte de otras ordenes. Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

EXENCION DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario un formulario de exencion de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticion de usted o de la otra parte.

The name and address of the Court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte son) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 1215 Tuxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, is (El nombre, direccion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): ROSA RIOS, 3407 Kimmie Rachelle Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Telephone: (661) 827-8039 Date (Fecha): Apr 20, 2018 (SEAL) TERRY McNALLY Clerk (Actuario), A Rodriguez, Deputy BAKERSFELD NEWS OBSERVER (asd) PUB: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2018

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SUMMONS FAMILY LAW CITACION DERECHO FAMILIAR CASE # BFL-18-001268 NOTICE TO RESPONSENT: AVISO AL DEMANDADO ADOLFO RIOS You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Lo han demandado. Lea la informacion a continuacion y en la pagina siguiente.

PETITIONER’S NAME IS: NOMBRE DEL DEMANDANTE: MA. ROSA RIOS You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 dias de calendario despues de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citacion y Peticion para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar laentrega legal de na copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefonica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerio.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ordenes que afecten su martrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambien le puede ordenar que pague manutencion, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, pongase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informacion para encontraer un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda

SUMMONS FAMILY LAW CITACION DERECHO FAMILIAR CASE # BFL-18-001760 NOTICE TO RESPONSENT: AVISO AL DEMANDADO CELENA RECHELLE BUCKENMEYER You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Lo han demandado. Lea la informacion a continuacion y en la pagina siguiente.

PETITIONER’S NAME IS: NOMBRE DEL DEMANDANTE: MA. DENNIS LEE SHIRE You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer

PUBLIC NOTICE immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 dias de calendario despues de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citacion y Peticion para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar laentrega legal de na copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefonica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerio.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar ordenes que afecten su martrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambien le puede ordenar que pague manutencion, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, pongase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informacion para encontraer un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca.org) o poniendose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE-RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: The restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders.

These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who had received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO-LAS ORDENES DE RESTRICCION SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PAGINA 2: Las ordenes de restriccion estan en vigencia en cuanto a ambos conyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticion, se emita un fallo a la corte de otras ordenes. Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

EXENCION DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario un formulario de exencion de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a peticion de usted o de la otra parte.

The name and address of the Court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte son) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 1215 Tuxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, is (El nombre, direccion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): DENNIS LEE SHIRE, 1002 Wilson Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Telephone: (661) 932-0892 Date (Fecha): Mar 6, 2018 (SEAL) TERRY McNALLY Clerk (Actuario), L Menjivar, Deputy BAKERSFELD NEWS OBSERVER (asd) PUB: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B5163 2018-B5164

harmful chemicals known to cause a host of illnesses, and when kids use them they are 3 times more likely to smoke cigarettes a year later.

Menthol was originally used by the Tobacco Industry as a “starter product” to get people addicted. A far wider number of flavors are being used for the same reason now. Go to FlavorsHookKids.org to learn more about how the tobacco industry is using flavors to hook kids, and what you can do about it. Addiction is not a phase, our children will grow out of adolescent behavior but they won’t grow out of a deadly addiction.

• California Tobacco Facts and Figures: A Retrospective Look at 2017, California Department of Public Health, California Tobacco Control Program: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/ CCDPHP/DCDIC/CTCB/CDPH%20Document%20Library/ ResearchandEvaluation/FactsandFigures/CATobaccoFactsFigures2017_Accessible.pdf • California Department of Public Health Menthol Fact Sheet, May 2017

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with the same signature brand that adores our clothing line. Our cowboys are stylish and they like to look good; cowboys are sexy”, she concluded.

Aside from the fancy western wear that many of the riders and supporters wore, there was a feeling of a big family reunion.

“I try to get here every time they’re here in Bakersfield and I also try to follow the circuit whenever I ‘m traveling in the Mid-

west. I’m a little disappointed with the turnout; we need a little more media access. A lot of people I spoke with didn’t even know about it,” stated Leon Jackson of Bakersfield.

“I was really scared, said Nicole Scott of Detroit and owner of the Bill Pickett Rodeo Show. There were promises that weren’t kept, but I refused to cancel the event. It’s been 9 years, but we did it!”

“It came together”, she said.

Sights & Sounds from the MidWest Invitational Black Rodeo. (Carrington Prichett/Bakersfield News Observer Photo)

‘Equalizer 2’ squeaks Past ‘Mamma Mia 2’ and Takes Top Spot

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Denzel Washington stars in The Equalizer 2.

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer In the battle of two very different sequels at the box office this weekend, Denzel Washington’s action pic “The Equalizer 2” has narrowly won out over the ABBA jukebox musical “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.”

Studios on Sunday estimate that the R-rated Denzel Washington joint grossed $35.8 million from North American theaters over the weekend. It’s Washington’s first ever sequel and the biggest opening of director Antoine Fuqua’s career. The first “Equalizer,” from 2014, opened similarly and went on to earn over $190 million worldwide.

Second place went to Universal Pictures’ “Mamma Mia 2,” which took in $34.4 million, a sum that was driven by an audience that was 83 percent female and 64 percent over the age of 25. The film brought back much of the original cast, like Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried and Pierce Brosnan, and added Cher, Andy Garcia and Lily James to the mix. Critics overall gave the sequel better marks than the first, which still went on to gross over $600 million worldwide 10 years ago.

“We consider this a terrific opening,” said Jim Orr, Universal’s president of domestic distribution. “And knowing the audience for these types of films, we are going to have a very healthy run at the domestic and worldwide box office. This is a very fun, very uplifting movie that people need right now.”

It’s also a rare showdown of two star-driven films that succeeded in targeting two very different audiences.

“It’s amazing how well-matched these contenders are,” said comScore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian. “Both studios really did a great job of marketing each of these movies to their target audience. It’s classic counter-programming.”

Sequels powered the top six spots at the domestic box office this weekend and eight out of the top 10 overall. “Hotel Transyl-

vania 3: Summer Vacation” came in third with $23.2 million in its second weekend, “Ant-Man and the Wasp” took fourth place with $16.1 million in its third weekend, “Incredibles 2” landed in fifth with $11.5 million, and “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” came in sixth with $11 million.

The weekend’s other big new opener, “Unfriended: Dark Web,” also a sequel, scared up $3.5 million for a ninth-place start.

The only two originals in the top 10 were “Skyscraper” and “Sorry to Bother You.” “People are enjoying these films,” said Dergarabedian. “It doesn’t matter if there’s a number after the title.”

And yet there are still original films and documentaries making their own modest impact on the charts, including “Blindspotting,” a buddy comedy with some serious themes about race and class starring Tony-winner Daveed Diggs that opened in 14 theaters and made an estimated $332,500.

“Movies like ‘Sorry to Bother You’ and ‘Blindspotting’ are showing that in the summer people don’t live by blockbusters alone,” Dergarabedian said.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.

1. ”The Equalizer 2,” $35.8 million.

2. "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again,” $34.4 million.

3. "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation,” $23.2 million.

4. "Ant-Man and the Wasp,” $16.1 million.

5. "Incredibles 2,” $11.5 million.

6. "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” $11 million.

7. "Skyscraper,” $11 million.

8. "The First Purge,” $5 million.

9. "Unfriended: Dark Web,” $3.5 million.

10. "Sorry to Bother You,” $2.8 million.

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The 2018 ESPN ESPY Awards

By Cameron Buford Contributing Sports Writer ESPN facets itself as the Worldwide Leader in Sports. Hence the ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programing Network) moniker. For nearly forty years now they have certainly lived up to that billing, as the leader in sports. Several years ago, ESPN created an annual award ceremony. Now known as the ESPY Awards, this event gathers top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports by saluting the leading performers and performances recognizing major sports achievements and reliving unforgettable moments.

Not only do the ESPY Awards recognize achievements in such categories as “Best Upset,” “Best Female Athlete,” and “Best Team,” they also award inspiring human stories which are showcased through three pillar awards, The Arthur Ashe Courage Award, the Jimmy V Perseverance Award and the Pat Tillman Award for Service. Additionally, The ESPYS support ESPN’s ongoing commitment to the V Foundation for Cancer Research, launched by ESPN with the late Jim Valvano, in 1993.

Though the ESPY’s Awards have been through many iterations since the original ESPY was awarded in 1993. As initially the ESPY Awards were held in New York City. Years later the Awards show moved to Las Vegas. Once the ESPY Awards move to west coast, it only made since that the award show be held near the West Coast ESPN headquarters at LA Live, in Los Angeles.

The Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly (ESPY) Awards are now being held at the Microsoft Theater which is adjacent to the Staple Center in downtown Los Angeles. Though the format of this award show is similar to that of the Academy Awards, Emmy’s, Grammy’s or Tony Awards, the ESPY’s tend to be more socially conscious but at the same time self-deprecating and relaxed.

Due to the mix of its previous host the ESPY’s often has take on a comedic feel.

Comedians Dennis Miller, Seth Meyers and Jamie Foxx each have hosted the ceremonies more than once. Between 1999 and 2009, Actor Samuel L. Jackson has hosted the event 4 times, no one has hosted the award show more often. Each award show often includes clever comedic skits based around the host notoriety and topical events. Motor Sport Legend driver Danica Patrick surprisingly did not disappoint in her opportunity as the 2018 host of the ESPY’s. As she showed us a lot of her personality while poking fun at her relationship with Packers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and her NFL fandom.

ESPY Award winners were chosen only through voting by fans since their inception through 2004. Now the ESPY Selection Nominating Committee selects the candidates and the fans selects via winners via online ballots. We have listed this year’s ESPY Awards categories and winners: COMPLETE LIST OF THE 2018 ESPYS WINNERS Best Male Athlete: Alexander Ovechkin

Best Female Athlete: Chloe Kim Best Olympic Moment: Shaun White Best Championship Performance: Nick Foles Best Breakthrough Athlete: Donovan Mitchell Best Game: USA Women’s Hockey defeats Canada Best Moment: Minnesota Vikings defeat the New Orleans Saints Best Team: Houston Astros Best College Athlete: Baker Mayfield Best Play: Notre Dame’s Arike Ogunbowale wins NCAA Title Best Record-Breaking Performance: Roger Federer Best International Men’s Soccer Player: Cristiano Ronaldo Best International Women’s Soccer Player: Sam Kerr Best NFL Player: Tom Brady Best MLB Player: Mike Trout Best NHL Player: Alexander Ovechkin Best Driver: Martin Truex Jr. Best NBA Player: LeBron James Best WNBA Player: Maya Moore Best Fighter: Terence Crawford Best Male Golfer: Jordan Spieth Best Female Golfer: Sung-Hyun Park Best Male Olympian: Shaun White Best Female Olympian: Chloe Kim Best Male Tennis Player: Roger Federer Best Female Tennis Player: Sloane Stephens Best Male Action Sports Athlete: David Wise Best Female Action Sports Athlete: Chloe Kim Best Jockey: Jose Ortiz Best Male Athlete with a Disability: Mike Schultz Best Female Athlete with a Disability: Brenna Huckaby Best Bowler: Rhino Page Best MLS Player: Nemanja Nikolic Best NWSL Player: Megan Rapinoe SPECIAL AWARDS Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Jim Kelly Jim Kelly http:// www.espn.com/video/clip?id=24134133 Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: survivors who spoke out against sexual abuse by their former team doctor http://www.espn.com/ video/clip?id=24134625 Pat Tillman Award for Service: Jake Wood, Team Rubicon http:// www.espn.com/video/clip?id=24133915 Best Coach: Aaron Feis, Scott Beigel and Chris Hixon (coaches at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School) A portion of the proceeds from sales of tickets to the event subsidizes the V Foundation, a charity established by late collegiate basketball coach and television commentator Jim Valvano to promote cancer research. Less than two months before his death from metastatic adenocarcinoma, Valvano announced the

Cameron Buford corresponding for the Bakersfield News Observer, on the Red Carpet of the 2018 ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Cameron Buford/Whatsgoodinsports.com photo)

creation of the charitable foundation during his acceptance of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award in 1993.

In honor of his son, former Buffalo Bills Quarterback Jim Kelly and his wife founded Hunter’s Hope. The intention was to increase awareness for Krabbe patients. Neuroscientists and clinicians have been able to study myelin and its diseases at The Hunter James Kelly Research Institute, which was founded at the University of Buffalo. Kelly himself just underwent surgery on his upper jaw as he was diagnosed with the cancer, squamous cell carcinoma in 2013. For his lifetime of perseverance, he was awarded the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.

To follow in the line of memorable reception speeches to during this ceremony. Robin Roberts as well as the late Stuart Scott’s gave passionate heart felt speeches as they received their Arthur Ashe Courage Awards. The image of the 140 “sisters survivors” standing on stage to receive their Arthur Ashe Courage Award, along with the words of fellow survivors Sarah Klein, Tiffany Thomas Lopez, and Aly Raisman spoke volumes in condemnation of sexual assault predators, on behalf surviving sexual assault victims, everywhere. Including the harmed by former USA Gymnastics team doctor and the osteopathic physician at Michigan State University.

In his acceptance speech, Jake Wood spoke proudly about the benefits of team and teamwork and how we need to be better teammate as American citizens, as he was awarded the Pat Tillman Award for Service. The mission of Team Rubicon is to solve two problems: (1) improve disaster response which is often slow to respond, has an antiquated infrastructure, and is not using the best technological solutions or well-trained members (2) improve veteran reintegration into civilian life, where military veterans, whose training, skills, and experience, makes them very effective in disaster response, can reduce suicide within their community and address integration issues by helping others in an opportunity to provide service to others These ESPY Awards was a wonderfully planned event that is gaining prominence each year. Because there isn’t any other sporting event going on, on this day, the awards winners are often able to attend, which increases the star power of the ceremony. This event also become an awesome networking event for the celebrities and athletes in attendance. As you might have imagined, ESPN, spares no expense during the promotion of this event.

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Tuskegee Dynamic Pitcher/Catcher Duo

Christian Marshall (left) and Elgin Woodside are baseball teammates at Tuskegee University. Marshall and Woodside participated in the 2018 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. (Christian Marshall)

By Daja E. Henry and Ila Wilborn NNPA DTU Journalism Fellows Over 38,000 people watched from the stands Sunday in Washington D.C.’s Nationals Park as Tuskegee University pitcher Christian Marshall stepped up to the plate to throw the ceremonial first pitch of the 2018 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game.

Elgin Woodside, a catcher for Tuskegee’s baseball team, assisted.

Although the two were not yet prospects for the “Majors,” they both have a stake in the future of baseball.

“Growing up as kids, playing baseball, everyone has that dream of going to the [pros],” Marshall said, as he explained the feeling of pitching in a game with Minor League Baseball’s top prospects.

Woodside added: “Even though we never thought that moment would come to us, whenever we got in the moment, it didn’t feel like we were out of place. It felt like we were meant to be there, and all our hard work was paying off and God just gave us our blessing.”

As a part of the Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week, the

2018 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game is meant to shine a spotlight on budding baseball stars. At the 20-year mark, the exhibition game “features the top Minor League prospects competing in a nine-inning contest as part of All-Star Sunday,” according to the league’s official website.

Marshall and Woodside are pitcher and catcher of Tuskegee University’s SIAC baseball team. The two bonded over baseball, however, long before they entered Tuskegee, in their hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana; both participated in the New Orleans MLB Urban Youth Academy.

“A lot of kids [in New Orleans] don’t get the opportunities we got,” Marshall said.

From 2005 up until June 2018, Louisiana was deemed the incarceration capital of the world. According to EdWeek, the state ranks 46th in K-12 achievement. Orleans Parish itself was named the most murderous county in 2017. Marshall and Woodside were determined not to become a part of those statistics.

The two are beginning their senior year at Tuskegee, both

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“Previous research on prostate cancer disparities has investigated social and genetic factors separately, but we know these components interact with each other to contribute to disparities,” said Damali Martin, Ph.D., program director for the study in NCI’s Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program. “The ability to integrate genetic and environmental factors, including individual, neighborhood, and societal factors, into one large study will enable us to have a better understanding of how all of these factors contribute to the aggressiveness of prostate cancer.”

RESPOND, a cooperative agreement, will be led by Christopher Haiman, Sc.D., of the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, in collaboration with John Carpten, Ph.D., Ann Hamilton, Ph.D., and David Conti, Ph.D., also of USC; Scarlett Gomez, Ph.D., of the University of California, San

studying mechanical engineering. Marshall is interning this summer, testing parts for NASA in Pasadena, Calif. Woodside is assessing aerodynamics at Lockheed Martin in Stamford, Conn.

The two student athletes do not have much idle time.

“In the fall, even though we’re not in season, we’re still practicing,” Marshall said as he described their daily schedules that begin with workouts as early as 5 A.M. The rigorous coursework and hectic baseball schedules keep the two utilizing the creative work ethic they acquired back home at the MLB Youth Academy.

Though they have a lot on their plate, there is a driving force pushing them to reach for further success.

“Whenever you get tired, you’ve got to have something in the back of your mind that you can tap into,” Woodside said.

“The things that I’m doing, it’s a reflection of me, but it’s also a reflection of something bigger.” Woodside explained how he is building a future that will make his entire and future family proud.

Marshall and Woodside exist in a rare intersection for young, Black men. As of 2017, the MLB reported 7.7 percent Af-

Francisco; Tamara Lotan, M.D., of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore; and Franklin Huang, M.D., Ph.D., of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

NCI’s Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics will perform genotyping, and the Center for Inherited Disease Research at Johns Hopkins University will conduct DNA sequencing for the genetic component of the study. NCI’s Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences is administering the study grant.

“No group in the world is hit harder by prostate cancer than men of African descent, and, to date, little is known about the biological reasons for these disparities, or the full impact of environmental factors,” said Jonathan W. Simons, M.D., PCF’s president and CEO. “We celebrate our partnership and applaud NIH for spearheading this study, which we believe will help pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries that will improve health equity for African-American men and their families.”

rican American or African Canadian players. According to 2010 Census data, African American men made up just 3 percent of scientists and engineers working in the field. Their very existence in this intersection is a statement of triumph over the lack of access to vital resources that often plagues young Blacks.

While many African Americans get into basketball and football, it’s just not as easy to get into baseball. The lack of equipment, facilities and role models make it difficult for young, Black men to expose themselves to the sport. While in football and basketball, children can just pick up a ball and practice, baseball requires highly, specialized equipment like gloves, bats and balls, which puts children from low-income families at a disadvantage.

Exposure is the main factor that separates Marshall and Woodside from their counterparts. Marshall’s mother exposed him to baseball around six years-old. Woodside’s father put him into tee-ball at three years-old. While participating in the Urban Youth Academy, they both gained a baseball role model in Eddie Davis, a Black resident of New Orleans, who played minor league baseball in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ system.

Both expressed a level of difficulty finding mentors in engineering, as well. At times, they feel as if they are under a microscope. However, they remain humble, consistent and determined to overcome those obstacles.

“Knowledge is power. If you can get more knowledge and just learn how things operate, then I feel like that’ll be the key to overcoming any type of adversity there is at your workplace or in your life,” Marshall said.

Their mechanical engineering playbook includes asking a lot of questions, staying engaged and setting up lunch meetings to learn from people, who are in the positions they want to be in.

Tuskegee has been instrumental in creating a networking pipeline and served as a beneficial aspect of Woodside’s life, since he first began attending the university.

“It just felt like everybody was one big family,” Woodside said.

With just under 3,000 students enrolled in 2017, Tuskegee has the opportunity to provide its students with a close-knit atmosphere.

“It [isn’t] a big school, so you know you’re going to make connections that can last a lifetime,” Woodside said.

The teammates rely on their lifetime connection to help win games.

“The closeness that we have is like unspoken communication,” Marshall said. “Every game that I’ve pitched really well, he’s been the one catching for me the whole time.”

Woodside expressed equal admiration for Marshall.

“If it wasn’t for Christian Marshall, Elgin Woodside would not be the person that he is today,” Woodside said. “Christian was always there to pick me up.”

“When I’m on the mound and he’s on the plate, especially when we catch our groove, it feels like we’re unstoppable…almost.” Marshall said as he explained the natural chemistry that is critical in the makings of a great team.

Marshall continued: “We made the most of what we had at Tuskegee and I feel we made a major impact because of the mentality we brought into the program.”

Daja E. Henry (Howard University), Ila Wilborn (Florida A&M University) are 2018 NNPA Discover The Unexpected Journalism Fellows representing #TeamAuthentic. Follow their stories this summer at nnpa.org/dtu.

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support the investigation and allow time for families and the community to grieve.

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board and U.S. Coast Guard were hoping a video recorder recovered from the boat would help provide some explanation on why it sank. NTSB member Earl Weener winds were 2 mph short of hurricane force at the time.

While the boat’s driver on water, 51-year-old Kenneth McKee, survived; its driver on land, 73-year-old Bob Williams, did not.

Branson Mayor Karen Best said Williams was a “great ambassador’’ for the city. Williams’ family in Rhode Island, where he’d lived for decades before retiring to Branson, remembered him as a deeply religious man who founded a local church.

“Pastor Bob was a prince of a man, loving, kind, and generous, whose loss to our family is incalculable,’’ said Williams’ son-in-law, Bishop Jeffery Williams, who now leads King’s Cathedral in Providence.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Papa John’s is attempting to ward off its disgraced founder by adopting a poison-pill plan.

The company is struggling to distance itself from John Schnatter, who resigned as chairman this month after his use of a racial slur during a media training session was revealed. He stepped down late last year as CEO after becoming enmeshed in the national anthem issue involving NFL players, saying it was hurting pizza sales.

Schnatter, who later said his resignation was a mistake, is still the pizza chain’s biggest shareholder. He founded the company in 1984.

Papa John’s, based in Louisville, Kentucky, said late Sunday it will put its shareholder rights plan in place for a year. The plan would be activated if anyone acquires 15 percent or more of the company’s outstanding shares without board approval. That would effectively prevent Schnatter, who holds 30 percent of all outstanding stock, from gaining a controlling stake in the company.

The company said the plan won’t keep its board from considering any offer that is fair and in the best interest of shareholders.

Papa John’s International Inc. has started scrubbing Schnatter’s image from its marketing materials and has said it’s evaluating all of its ties with him. Schnatter still serves as a board member.

It’s holding off Schnatter as it struggles to reinvigorate the brand. Shares of Papa Joh’s International Inc. are down more than 30 percent over the past year.

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Final Push to Remove Citizenship Question from U.S. Census

By Alejandra Alberto South Kern Sol Civil rights groups around the nation are ramping up efforts this month to build opposition to a Trump Administration proposal to add a citizenship question to the U.S. Census, a move they say would disenfranchise and sap funding from immigrant communities.

The U.S. Department of Commerce decided in March to add a question asking for citizenship status to be added to the 2020 U.S. Census, a massive survey undertaken every decade that determines population and, in turn, how much federal funding is distributed to each state.

Trump Administration officials say the move would better enforce the U.S. Voting Rights Act. Civil rights leaders and census experts say it’s a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise immigrant communities because many undocumented individuals may be discouraged from answering, and as a result, uncounted.

“We cannot allow the census to be turned from a non-partisan procedure into a dangerous political weapon,” Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference Education Fund, said during a national press call hosted Tuesday.

Requiring individuals to disclose their citizenship status would impact everyone, Gupta said, including people of color, young children and low-income, rural residents suffering the most. It could result in the denial of billions of dollars in federal

funding to communities where Latinos live, she added.

Many undocumented individuals could also fear that the question would be used as a way to initiate deportation proceedings, Gupta said.

Except that’s not possible, given the U.S. Census Bureau’s strict confidentiality protocols regarding releasing personal information gathered during census surveys, said Arturo Vargas, executive director of the NALEO Education Fund.

“No person’s individual information can be made public through anybody within the federal government or outside the Census Bureau for a period of 72 years,” Vargas said.

But it’s not just Latino communities that could be undercounted, said John Yang, of Asian Americans Advancing Justice, a nonprofit group that fights to advance civil rights for Asians.

Roughly 90 percent of Asian Americans are immigrants or children of immigrants, Yang said.

“Given the anti-immigrant rhetoric, and some of the policies implemented by this administration, we have expected a challenge ensuring an accurate count on the 2020 Census. But given the addition of the untested question, we certainly see that challenge has been multiplied many times,” Yang said. “We don’t think it’s too late to remove this question.”

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them, but highlight the fact that they are a family, and they do life together.

In addition to the sense of community the barbershop provides, they also make it a point to provide their younger customers with an opportunity to temporarily unplug from technology. The shop is filled with books from several different genres and reading levels, and the barbers encourage kids to take a break from their cell phones and tablets and pick up a good book. Charles explained that they all want to introduce a younger generation to everything that the barbershop represented when they were growing up.

The owners of Jusntyme value their customers and community above all else. They provide events like backpack and school supply drives for students of all ages, paint parties and customer appreciation days with flag football games, music and food. They want to set an example for anyone who wants to become a barber or entrepreneur and show them how to run a barbershop that is unified, as opposed to the stereotypical negative stigma that is often attached to black hair salons and barbershops.

The collective overall vision for Jusntyme Barbershop is to grow into a franchise that helps mold young men to see and understand business. Charles expressed that he wants young kids to see that they can thrive in a career and make an honest living without resorting to illegal means to make it a reality. Cole added that he would like to see the shop have a hand in reclaiming back the black haircare industry by selling the products that their customers are already using. Cole explained that “customers will get their hair done but will have to go to a store that isn’t run by black people to buy the necessary products to maintain it.” They want to be a one stop shop where customers come in, get their hair done and get everything they need for their hair in one place, instead of sending customers to a beauty supply store that isn’t owned or operated by black people.

Jusntyme is more than just a barbershop; it’s a place to gather together and feel welcomed, despite your background. It’s a place to experience acceptance and unity, in a community that encourages a positive experience.

Jusntyme Barbershop is located at 1410 Wible Rd. Suite 106, Bakersfield, CA.

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By Darlene L. Williams Bakersfield News Observer Contributing Writer Bakersfield, CA.- President of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Soraya Coley spoke to a crowd of some Letter of recipi225 people, including 9 high school scholarship ion from Correct ents, about overcoming life’s many obstacles, disappointEditor ments, and failures to achieve their goals the and dreams in a speech titled, “Through It All, I Still Rise.”

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say _ Authorities Calif. (AP) cars derailed SANTA BARBARA, six freight train hurt when mountain town. the nobody was California says most of near a Southern Railway Company were carrying wine others The BNSF near Tehachapi empty and the train cars were off the tracks Saturday on when they came some lanes east of Bakersfield. briefly shut downwas cleared after The derailment58 but the debris Route rural State investigation. several hours. says the cause is under KBAK-TV

founder Kennedy Vickers, said Sharon in Technology. securing funding, chapter of Blacks tech founders beCities black a of the Twinnumbers are small for to resources and capital in 2002 on “The the way.’’ have the accessshe said. “There still exists to purthem along to Bemidji State University looks out of college cause they don’t of a thriving He went ideas to market,’’ a tech founder but dropped to _ The founder to take their ideas of what Minn. (AP) is providing guidance basketball scholarship Retail, an ST. PAUL, weeks into Techstars important a lot of preconceived startup company in overcoming a dysfuncsue entrepreneurship. million in nine his acceptance Twin Cities played an Bethea said and like.’’Bethea recently raised $1.7 used to hire more emtech entrepreneurs be startup accelerator, offerings funding of other black life on the path to success.a technology comwhich will international was one The accelerator is prices. tional home Bethea founded Upsie, for the business, period. Upsie founder who role in his success. year. undercut retailers’ usClarence for a three-month ployees this hopefully African-American warranties that has more than 14,000 mentorship thing,’’ he said.a “For that next and is at a crossroads... special,’’ now pany that sells selected in 2017.

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

Minyon USC player the game, though remarks after derogatory investigating.University _ deleted them. say they are Both schools place at Oregon State _ for ra``There is no in intercollegiate athletics that are directed believe nor do we actions or statements or fans in attensaid in a cially derogatory coaches, officials Steve Clark at student-athletes, night.

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

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

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

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

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

them along the way.’’

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

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

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

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

Entrepreneurs of color have a more difficult time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyson Davis, the chief deputy who oversees the Le- of Delta Sigma Theta Bakersfield Alumnae rdo Pre-Trial Facility, told KBAK-TVSorority, Wednesday that 2018 “Love” Luncheon Inc. Host the locks are old and inmates have begun to tamper with them, with some success.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“Black Panther” raked in nearly $200 million over its first weekend. Lupita Nyong’o (left) and Letitia Wright star in “Black Panther.” (Marvel)

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

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

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

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

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

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

them along the way.’’

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

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

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

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

Entrepreneurs of color have a more difficult time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Black Panther earned more at those cinemas on Thursday evening and Friday—along with advance ticket sales for other times during the weekend—than any other Continued on page A6

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

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

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

KBAK-TV says the cause is under investigation.

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

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

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

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

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

Oregon State won 69-63.

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“Black Panther” raked in nearly $200 million over its first weekend. Lupita Nyong’o (left) and Letitia Wright star in “Black Panther.” (Marvel)

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

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

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

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

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

“Black Panther earned more at those cinemas on Thursday evening and Friday—along with advance ticket sales for other times during the weekend—than any other Continued on page A6

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

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

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

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

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

The male driver who was pumping the gas ran away.

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Cell Locks Failed During Brawl at Lerdo Pre-Trial Facility

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

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

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

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

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

Letter of Correction from the Editor

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

Nobody Hurt when Train Derails Near Tehachapi

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

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

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

KBAK-TV says the cause is under investigation.

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

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

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

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

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

Oregon State won 69-63.

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

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

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

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

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

The male driver who was pumping the gas ran away.

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Wednesday, July25, 2018