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Council Considers Proposal to Limit Highest Annual Rent Hike in History

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By Brandon Patterson

Last month, Oakland housing regulators announced that starting in July, landlords would be permitted to raise rents by up to 6.7% — the highest annual increase in the city’s history. The announcement prompted an outcry from renters at City Council meetings and hearings in recent weeks — and calls to local councilmembers.

Now, City Council is considering a proposal to limit the rent increase and give renters, many of whom are already struggling, some needed relief.

In many Bay Area cities, where housing has been an issue for decades, the amount landlords are allowed to raise rents every year is tied to inflation. This stabilizes rents by limiting increases, ensuring more security for renters’ households.

In Oakland, landlords can raise rents up to 100% of the inflation rate. So, a 6.7% increase in inflation this year means that landlords can raise rents the same percentage. For an apartment rented for $2,000 a month, the 6.7% rent increase would mean that a tenant’s rent would increase more than $100 to $2,134 a month.

This deviates from other cities like Berkeley and San Francisco, however, where the annual allowable rent increase is capped at 65% and 60% of inflation, respectively, according to Oaklandside. That means that for the same $2,000 apartment, rents would increase to about $2,087 in Berkeley or $2084 in San Francisco — about $50 less.

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From left to right: Founding Mothers Tonya Lancaster, Myra Jones, Annette Miller, Anita Wells, Sharon Bailey with BE-Imaginative Co-Founder & CEO Ayesha Walker, and founding artist Brittany Tanner. Photo credit: Brigitte Cook

A Mother’s Day Tribute:

Mothers Receive Emmy Awards for Role in Documentary ‘Dear Beloved’

By Brigitte Cook

Four women who lost their children to gun violence were recognized for their roles in the award-winning documentary ‘Dear Beloved: Music & Storytelling with SOL Development & BE-IMAGINATIVE’ on Friday, May 6, 2022.

This special Mother’s Day

celebration was held at the Black Music Incubator in West Oakland to honor founding mothers Tonya Lancaster, Annette Miller, Sharon Bailey and Myra Jones, who shared their stories of loss, restoration and resilience in the form of letters to their children in the film.

“This event was created around healing on Mother’s

Day, especially for those who have lost their loved ones,” said Annette Miller, one of the award recipients. Each mother was presented with a Northern California Area Emmy Award for achievement in the Human Interest (Long Form Content) Category.

‘Dear Beloved,’ which was filmed at West Oakland’s his-

How the Evil of Racism and Its Ills Remain Hidden in Plain Sight The 10 victims of the mass shooting in Buffalo, May 11, 2022 #SayTheirNames

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toric 16th Street Train Station, a hub for the Great Migration of African Americans from Southern states to the Bay Area during the 20th century, was

Supt. L.K. Monroe Failed to Inform Trustees of Payments to Managers Totaling $600,000

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By Post Staff Aaron Salter

By Rev. Dr. Martha C. Taylor

A portion of the Lord’s prayer beseeches God to “Deliver Us from Evil.”

On Saturday, May 14, around 2:30 p.m., Evil paid a visit to Tops Supermarket, Buffalo N.Y., killing 10 persons and injuring others. Evil was present in the form of a white male who travelled over 200 miles to a mostly Black community to make sure his

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targets were Black people.

The killings were evil, racist, sinful bigoted acts against Black people by a far-right, white, racist supremacist. This one man is part of a larger group of hidden, violent terrorists. Among the 10 people killed were a deacon, former police officer, father, mother, grandmother, and deaconess.

The customers were ordinary people, buying ordinary items on an ordinary Saturday. To add insult to injury, a New York corrections officer has been suspended for poking internet jabs on social media about the

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Alameda County Educators Call Out Schools Chief Over Unauthorized Stipends

Oakland Education Association President Keith Brown.

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hosted by KQED’s Pendarvis Harshaw and directed by Benjamin McBride and Elie

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shootings.

The killings were influenced by a hate-filled “Replacement Theory,” a white supremacist belief that non-whites will eventually replace white people numerically and take over America. This ideological narrative is part of a conspiracy theory that has, in practice, terrorized Black people from the beginning of slavery.

What is amazing is that the police officers were able to deescalate the situation and safely take a white male into cus-

Teachers’ unions in Alameda County are criticizing Alameda County Superintendent

Alameda County Supt. of Schools L.K. Monroe.

of Schools L. K. Monroe for paying more than half a million dollars in COVID-19 related Continued on Page 10

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Council Unanimously Declares Oakland a Pro-Choice Sanctuary

By Post Staff

The Oakland City Council this week unanimously passed a resolution declaring Oakland a pro-choice sanctuary city, backed by Council President Pro Tem Sheng Thao, Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan, President Nikki Forunato Bas, as well as Planned Parenthood, NARAL Pro-Choice California, and Assemblymember Mia Bonta.

This resolution was passed on Tuesday, May 17, introduced by Thao, Bas, and Kaplan. The resolution puts Oakland on record as a city that celebrates abortion-access and reaffirms the city’s support

From left to right: Rebecca Kaplan, Nikki Fortunato-Bas and Sheng Thao.

for Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s Women’s Health Protection Act, which would codify Roe v. Wade into federal law, and advocates for more state and county funding to be provided to reproductive care providers in anticipation of an influx of out-of-state patients.

Said Council President

Thao: “The passage of this resolution makes Oakland the first City in California to declare itself a Sanctuary City for Abortion Access and is the first step we will be taking to expand abortion access to anyone who needs it. Healthcare is a human right, and the City of Oakland stands firmly behind

anyone exercising their right to reproductive care.

“This resolution says to women across the country, who are under attack, that your rights will be protected here.”

Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas said, “With this resolution, Oakland reaffirms loud and clear our fierce commitment to our values of freedom, justice, and honoring each person’s dignity and sovereignty to choose what is healthiest and safest for their body. I am proud to co-author this effort and committed to working with my colleagues and urging other jurisdictions Continued on Page 10

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Reparations: Dream to Reality

By Maagic Collins

The 2020 pandemic created a looking glass moment into the need for reparations to historically devastated Black communities nationwide. Addressing these damages seemed like a given after the “We’re All In This Together” campaign. Two years later the corporate statements during the watershed moment have turned into careful maneuvering away from real solutions such as grounding ourselves in the truth that the best of our days as American citizens is on the other side of what has been a long time coming: reparations.

This would mean the culmination of so many movements throughout the generations.

Today’s iteration continues the legacy, ensuring that no leader, no organization fighting for Black liberation will have given their lives in vain. The focus on reparations allows America to finally move forward.

This includes building on the work of groups such as The National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America, the National African-American Reparations Commission, and most recently California’s AB 3121: Reparations Task Force focused on the study of harm done to the Black community and tasked with developing proposals to heal the historical damages. These organizations have dedicated their lives to

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Maagic Collins studying and finding solutions like the development of HR40 and the 10-Point Reparations Plan.

Reparations for the generations of lost lives and destroyed dreams, from the Middle Passage to the everwidening wealth gap. Towns were destroyed, poisoned or leveled to the ground by angry white mobs—collective work, American Dreams, and generational wealth gone overnight.

Black towns were erased by lake beds for suburban neighborhoods and destroyed by freeways. So many talents and gifts have been lost in the streets, every ’hood is hallowed ground.

Even now, with the violent white extremist backlash to even the smallest achievements of Black and Brown communities, reparations will provide solutions way beyond the scope of “pulling yourself

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up by your bootstraps.” We know that self-determination and self-development are only one component of overcoming the legacy of displacement and destruction.

In this brief example, South Central Los Angeles and Oakland fight against displacement and gentrification in historic Black communities. In Oakland, the owner of the Oakland A’s, John Fisher, moves to take over the prime land of Howard Terminal at the Oakland Port to build a private development for a new Oakland A’s stadium and 3,000 luxury condominiums. A project that would be on public land, using public funds, with opposition from the longshoremen, and the original designer of Howard Terminal, Fred Jordan.

This is mirrored in Los Angeles by last year’s move that saw Deutsche Bank go with developer David Schwartzman, who purchased the 42acre Crenshaw Mall in August 2021. Schwartzman benefited from extended timelines and a lower price tag than what was asked for from the community groups who had already raised the funds and brought on world-renowned developers and a development plan that came from the community.

Both cases represent what continues to happen on a national level as Black communities are historically left out of the development of their own community. As said by a group member while fighting for Crenshaw Mall, “This is a historic effort to find and implement solutions that match the scale of the problem.”

In that spirit, reparations would tip the scales toward true justice for Black lives to really matter in this country; it would not bring back the countless lives lost, but it Continued on page 8

Learning Black History Year-Round

Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges, The Black Mozart

By Tamara Shiloh

Black classical music artists have been performing publicly for more than 500 years. England’s King Henry VII and King Henry VIII were entertained by trumpeter John Blanke, a Black court musician. According to researcher Earl Ofari Hutchinson, “the list of Africans, African Americans, and Afro European composers, conductors, instrumental performers, and singers is and has always been, rich, varied, and deep.”

But “sadly,” Hutchinson adds, “the recognition of this history has almost always come in relation to the work of a major European or white American composer.”

Although the music played

by Blanke and other Blacks of his time were fanfares, ballads, and song accompaniments, they still opened doors for those who would later perform concerto and symphonic forms.

One would be Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges (1745–1799).

Saint-Georges, a classical music conductor, composer, musician, and military officer was born in Guadeloupe, an island in the West Indies. His mother, la belle Nanon, was a slave of African descent and his father, George de Bologne Saint-Georges, a wealthy colony planter from France who owned the plantation that was their home.

The family relocated to France when Joseph was about 10. There he was able to deepen his studies in classical music under tutors Jean-Marie Leclair (violin) and Francois-Joseph Gossecin (composition).

Joseph eventually worked with French fencing master Nicolas Texier de La Boessiere, who trained him to use the sword. A natural athlete, fenc-

Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons as part of a project by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

ing was a skill that would later make Joseph internationally famous. He was also skilled as a swimmer, runner, ice skater, pistol shooter, dancer, and horseman. With one arm tied behind his back, he swam the Seine River during winter.

Paris’ Pre-Revolutionary period, he stood amongst the most important musicians being a composer, violinist, and conductor. He became music director of the private theater of the Marquise de Montesson.

The conductor of the Le Concert des Amateurs orchestra chose Saint-Georges as first violin. He made his public debut as a soloist during the 1772–73 concert season, performing his own violin concertos.

It has been argued that SaintGeorges’ work demonstrated the influence of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. He was thereby dubbed “The Black Mozart.”

However, history shows that Mozart did not come to Paris until 1778 to study at the Paris

School of Composition while Saint-Georges was a member.

Saint-Georges produced 14 violin concertos and nine symphonies between 1773 and 1785. He wrote two solo violin compositions, two symphonies, three sonatas for violin and harpsichord, and 18 string quartets divided into three collections of six quartets in each.

In 1777, he began to compose several operas for the Comedie-Italienne.

“It is no exaggeration or overstatement to say that classical music does owe a debt to the Black experience in classical music,” says Hutchinson, “And the goal is to show music lovers and readers how that debt continues to be paid in concert halls everywhere.”

Learn more about SaintGeorges and other Black composers of classical music, read “It’s Our Music Too: The Black Experience in Classical Music”

by Earl Ofari Hutchinson.

FDA Approves First Non-Prescription COVID Test That Also Detects Flu, RSV

By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued its approval Monday of the first non-prescription at-home COVID-19 test that also detects the flu.

The test allows users to swab the inside of their nose and send the sample to the test’s manufacturer, Labcorp, for analysis. In addition to influenza A and B and COVID-19, the test can also detect respiratory syncytial virus, more commonly called RSV. Those who test positive for any of the viruses are subsequently contacted by a health care expert, according to the

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made in consumer access to diagnostic tests, including the ability to collect your sample at home for flu and RSV without a prescription, brings us one step closer to tests for these viruses that could be performed entirely at home,” said Dr. Jeff Shuren, the director of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

Labcorp Seasonal Respiratory Virus tests can be purchased online or in retail pharmacies and can be used by anyone ages 2 and up.

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Make Mental Wellness Part of Total Health for Black Communities

By Rhonda Smith

More than 670 Black graduates from various high schools come to a special graduation at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona on May 13, 2022.

SoCal Group Holds Black-Themed Commencement, Presents Scholarships for Local High School Graduates

By Aldon Thomas Stiles California Black Media

This past weekend in the Inland Empire, a San Bernardino couple welcomed hundreds of African American high school graduates from the region for a joyous multi high school, Black-themed graduation celebration.

“Sometimes we have students doing magnificent things and nobody sees them,” said Keynasia Buffong, co-founder of Buffong Consultation Solutions, the company that organized the celebration honoring graduates from various high schools in the area.

Keynasia Buffong co-owns the firm with her husband Jonathan Buffong. The couple wants to expand the mass graduation event to all regions in the state.

“When you come into your community, we see you. We recognize you,” Kaynasia Buffong continued.

The Buffongs say 694 students signed up for the Black graduation event their company held in conjunction with

the Cooperative Economic Empowerment Movement (CEEM) and a myriad of other sponsors.

In addition to celebrating the students’ achievements, the Buffongs say the event held at the Los Angeles County Fair Grounds in Pomona introduced members of the class of 2022 to culturally significant career, social and civic opportunities.

Black Greek organizations attended the weekend-long event as well as the first Black valedictorian of Beaumont High School where African American students make up a little under 7% of the student population.

“We got a chance to give away $27,000 in scholarships,” said Keynasia.

Both Buffongs are educators and student advocates in California. They have been hosting the graduation event appreciating Black students for over 11 years.

But the Buffongs say celebrating success always comes with a reminder of the challenges Black students face.

According to the California

Department of Education, at 72.5%, Black students had the lowest high school graduation rate among all other racial or ethnic groups at the end of the 2020 to 2021 academic year.

Jonathan said one of their goals is to help graduates transition into the next stage of their academic life, whether that be a four-year university, community college, trade school, or employment.

“Sometimes they don’t know where to go or what to do,” said Keynasia. “There’s mentorship and sponsorship and we aim to have both.”

For the scholarship awards, the Buffongs are not just looking at grades but the full context of the graduates’ lives.

“Whether it’s COVID, deaths, family or health issues, disabilities, we’re looking for things to support them on so we can get them to the next level,” said Jonathan.

Outside of academic and career success, the Buffongs spoke about the importance of Black cultural exposure

In 1992, the federal government enacted the 340B Drug Discount Program. It afforded community health centers (CHCs) the ability to provide pharmacy services to their patients, a service that many CHCs did not have the resources to provide otherwise.

The program protects safetynet providers, including CHCs, from escalating drug prices, allowing us to purchase drugs at a discounted rate from manufacturers and pass those discounts directly to the patient. This program is presently under threat.

That is why I support Dr. Richard Pan’s Senate Bill (SB) 939. This bill, currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Health, would prohibit discriminatory actions by drug manufacturers and administrators when providing 340B drugs to health centers and the patients they serve.

It provides important consumer protections that are necessary to protect 340B savings and ensure that the savings remain with health centers and their communities, creating greater access to health care and equity for all.

The 340B Program also allows safety-net providers the ability to accrue savings that must be reinvested directly into patient care and services. Thus, the program enables covered entities to stretch scarce federal resources as far as possible, reaching more eligible patients and providing more comprehensive services.

For 30 years CHCs have used those savings to provide free medications to patients experiencing homelessness, free transportation vouchers, free nutrition

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classes, and hire provider types (like community health workers) who are not billable within MediCal. Today, there are over 1,300 health centers in California that provide care to 7.2 million people — that’s 1 in every 5 Californians and 1 in 3 Medi-Cal patients.

Additionally, 68% of CHC patients are from BIPOC communities. CHCs are often the only source of primary and preventative care for California’s most diverse communities, including those experiencing homelessness, immigrants, and agricultural workers.

Anyone who walks into our health centers today can access a variety of services from primary care to dental to behavioral health care and a variety of wraparound services, regardless of whether they have health insurance, or an ability to pay for care.

A large part of why we’re able to offer those services is thanks to savings we receive from the 340B program.

In recent years the 340B program has been under assault by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), drug manufacturers, and others within Big Pharma.

Through the expansion of the

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familiar with, is the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, which was administered by the U.S. Public Health Service from 1932 to 1972 to better understand syphilis.

During the four decades, hundreds of Black men in Tuskegee, Alabama, were injected with the disease without giving their consent; and even once penicillin became a common syphilis treatment, they were left untreated.

Our distrust of the healthcare system has been further shaped by present-day experiences, with many Blacks and African Americans saying they have experienced racism during a medical visit or that their physical pain or discomfort is frequently ignored.

Unfortunately, our healthcare system has often disregarded BIPOC patient needs, and systemic racism has morphed into a true public health crisis.

Despite this, as Blacks and African Americans, we have persisted. Our individual and cultural resilience equips us to persevere and survive in a system built on a foundation of discriminatory design.

As part of our culture and heritage, we have relied on an

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Why Every Californian Should Support the Prescription Drug Pricing Bill

By Dr. Oliver Brooks, Special to California Black Media Partners

The next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in California has arrived. As the state begins to implement its SMARTER Plan, protecting ourselves and our communities from COVID-19 and its fast-spreading variants through vaccination can ensure better outcomes for us all.

Despite mask mandates ending, we must continue to spotlight the importance of keeping Black and African Americans healthy and encourage our community to think about being more proactive about our overall health and well-being.

We can start by focusing on our whole selves—our physical, mental, and emotional health.

The pandemic has propelled health inequity and racism into news headlines and helped spark national conversations about the health disparities that face the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. The impact of decisions about the treatment we receive or deserve are often driven by racism and the resulting implicit bias that individuals who have sworn to take care of their patients often harbor.

And this affects our physical, mental, and emotional health and ultimately health outcomes.

A reflection on our historical relationship with the medical community has certainly warranted the level of distrust of the healthcare system, and the many stories of outright racism and discrimination experienced in the past.

One example is Dr. James Marian Sims, who performed surgeries and experiments on Black women without their permission or anesthesia. Another example, which many of us are

oral tradition that passes on stories about how we should care for ourselves and remedies that heal our ailments. I hear many of these stories through our network and I heard them in my own family. We have relied on our own learnings; and in some instances, we have relied on our faith. And through it all, we have found ways to maintain our health and wellness.

However, we are weathered, and enduring resiliency is hard.

If we are not whole, we are not healthy. If we are not healthy, we cannot be resilient.

Resilience is an element of mental health, and our whole health comprises elements of physical, mental, and emotional wellness. This means our whole health needs to be a priority, not only one dimension or another. We must invest in our individual health and wellbeing and make it a priority so that our families, community, and all of us will be healthier and live longer.

We must look to the past to inspire a better future so that we can rewrite our heath history here in California. I appreciate the state’s COVID-19 awareness campaign which has sought to address mental health concerns and other issues that impact us by partnering with African American and Black medical experts and advocates for community conversations.

These conversations have provided a platform for discussion and opportunities to educate, dispel misinformation and break stigmas.

We are not strangers to racebased adversity, and its impact on our health and wellbeing.

Racism, health inequities inequity, police brutality, and residential redlining each affect

Affordable Care Act & MediCal, more low-income patients can access healthcare in California, meaning more are also able to access medications, causing the 340B program to expand.

Given this fact, manufacturers have put practices in place that limit patient access to 340B priced drugs while PBMs focus on trying to take 340B savings away from CHCs, and out of the local communities that need them, threatening patient access to critical medicines made available through the program.

Health centers were born out of the Civil Rights Movement to ensure that all communities, particularly communities of color, would have access to high-quality care that is provided in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. This program has allowed covered entities, including CHCs, to contract with local pharmacies so that our patients can access low-cost medications in a convenient manner. The continual acts of greed by pharmaceutical companies and PBMs threatens equity and access that CHCs were designed to create.

Community health centers around the country are sounding the alarm over Rx drugs manufacturers’ attacks on the federal 340B program. Since 2019, 21 states have passed laws addressing PBM discrimination against 340B covered entities.

It’s time for California, the policy trendsetter, to become the next state to protect the 340B program so it can operate as intended.

That is why Dr. Richard Pan’s SB 939 is so important and why I so fervently speak in favor of this legislation.

Dr. Oliver Brooks is chief medical officer and past chief of Pediatric and AdolescentMedicineatWattsHealthcare Corporation in Los Angeles.

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Running to Represent: Black Dem and GOP Candidates Vying for Cal Legislature Seats

By Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black Media

Allensworth State Park entry. Trains will bring visitors to celebrate Juneteenth at site unique to California’s African American history. Photo courtesy of CalParks.org.

Amtrak to Run Special Trains to Allensworth Historic Park Juneteenth Festival, June 11

By David Lapari

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is holding a celebratory Juneteenth event on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In partnership, Amtrak San Joaquins has scheduled special trains, bookable at a 50% discount

rate to bring travelers to a place of historical significance to Blacks in California.

The town of Allensworth was established in 1908 by Colonel Allen Allensworth and at one point was home to more than 300 families.

The park is a California

state treasure because it was the first town in California to be founded, financed, and governed by African Americans. Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park became a historical landmark in 1974.

The Juneteenth Festival Continued on page 8

California Will Be First State to Break Down Black Employee Data by Ethnic Origin

By Antonio Ray Harvey, California Black Media

When Gov. Gavin Newsom presented the annual May revision of his budget proposal for the next fiscal year, he announced that California will establish new demographic categories when collecting data pertaining to the ethnic origin of Black state employees.

Kamilah A. Moore, the chairperson of the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans, said the breakdown of data is “amazing news.”

“California will become the first state in the nation to disaggregate data for its Black population by ancestry/lineage,” Moore posted on her Twitter page on May 13. “This will assist the task force in our efforts to develop comprehensive reparations proposals for descendants.”

Disaggregated data refers to the separation of compiled information into smaller units to clarify underlying trends and patterns. Newsom’s actions are similar to a bill authored by then-Assemblyman Rob Bonta.

In September 2016, former Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1726 into law that required the state De-

partment of Public Health to separate demographic data it collects by ethnicity or ancestry for Native Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Islander groups.

Recently, disaggregation of Black data has been a top priority for some Black lawmakers and advocates supporting reparations for Black descendants of American slavery in California. In January, Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), introduced AB 1604, the Upward Mobility Act of 2022, legislation that will require the state to breakdown the data of state employees by ethnic origin.

The Assembly Committee on Appropriations is currently reviewing the bill.

AB 1604 promotes mobility for people of color in California’s civil services system

and requires diversity on state boards and commissions. Newsom vetoed AB 105 last year, the legislative forerunner to AB 1604, which Holden also introduced.

Shortly after he was appointed chair of the Assembly Committee on Appropriations in January, Holden reintroduced the legislation as AB 1604.

Holden, a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus, said AB 1604 will give the Reparations Task Force more accurate data to utilize in its study and deliberations. The bill was passed by the Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement on March 14.

In a written statement released in October last year, Newsom said he vetoed AB Continued on page 8

Primaries will be held June 7 for four positions on the California Board of Equalization, all 80 seats in the State Assembly, and 20 State Senate seats. Half of the 40 State Senate seats are subject to election every two years. The 20 evennumbered districts are on ballots this year.

California Black Media (CBM) is reporting that no Black candidates are running for the Board of Equalization.

Malia Cohen, the current board chair and the first Black woman elected to the board, is passing up a re-election bid to continue representing District 2 to run for State Controller instead.

There are five Black candidates running for two State Senate seats. Four are Democrats and one is a Republican.

Three candidates are women and two are men.

Twenty-two Black candidates are on ballots for 18 State Assembly contests. Twenty candidates are Democrats and two are Republicans. Eight candidates are women and 14 are men. Nine races involve incumbents, and eight incumbents are Black. Three Black incumbents are running unopposed. Two Assembly seats are being contested by more than one Black candidate.

Although African Americans are 5.8% of California residents and 7% of the votingeligible population, Black candidates are on ballots for 10% of the Senate races and 22.5% of the Assembly races.

State senators represent an average of 988,455 residents and Assemblymembers represent an average of 494,227 residents. After the redistricting done following the 2020

L-R top. Democrat Tecoy Porter, Kamilah Moore (no ballot designation) and Republican Gregory Tatum. L-R bottom: Democrat Corey A Jackson, Democrat Lori D. Wilson and Democrat Maurice Goodman.

U.S. Census, African Americans no longer exceed 40% of the population in any district.

Three Senate districts and five Assembly districts have African American populations exceeding 20%.

Black candidates running for State Senate are: Republican Gregory Tatum is a pastor, U.S. Army veteran and avionics technician. He is running to represent Senate District 16 (Bakersfield).

State Senator Melissa Hurtado who currently represents District 14 is in this race because redistricting changed her district boundaries. This district is predicted to be a tossup for the two Republican and three Democrats on the ballot.

Four Black Democratic candidates are running to represent Senate District 28 (Los Angeles). Jamaal A. Gulledge is a public servant. Kamilah

Victoria Moore, chair of the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations proposals for African Americans, has no ballot designation. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas is an educator and community organizer. Cheryl C. Turner is a civil rights lawyer. Five candidates are on the ballot. This is a solid Democratic district.

Black candidates running for State Assembly are: Democrat Kevin McCarty is an Assemblymember representing District 7 (Sacramento). Due to redistricting, he is running to represent District 6 (Sacramento). He has four opponents. This is a solid Democratic district.

Two Black candidates are competing to represent Assembly District 10 (Elk Grove).

Democrat Tecoy Porter is a Continued on page 8

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LEGALS CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 22CV010929 Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA Petition of: BENJAMIN NELSON AKA YAFEU KONDWANI TYKIMBA for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner BENJAMIN NELSON AKA YAFEU KONDWANI TYKIMBA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: BENJAMIN NELSON to YAFEU KONDWANI TYKIMBA 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: 6/17/2022, Time: 11:00 A.M., Dept.: 17, Room: N/A The address of the court is 1221 OAK STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94612 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each 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: OAKLAND POST Date: MAY 6, 2022 CHARLES A SMILEY Judge of the Superior Court 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/22 CNS-3584698# OAKLAND POST*10080 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. CIV2201102 Superior Court of California, County of MARIN Petition of: EFSTRATIOS NGUYEN DAVLOS for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner EFSTRATIOS NGUYEN DAVLOS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: EFSTRATIOS NGUYEN DAVLOS to STRATOS NGUYEN DAVLOS 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: 6/14/2022, Time: 9:00 A.M., Dept.: B, Room: B The address of the court is 3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94913 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each 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: MARIN COUNTY POST Date: 1/13/2022 -----Judge of the Superior Court 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25/22 CNS-3579801# MARIN COUNTY POST

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 153233 The following person(s) is doing business as: TAILGATOR / TAILGATOR TECHNOLOGIES, 195 MELVILLE AVE., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960, County of MARIN. TAILGATOR INC., 195 MELVILLE AVE., SAN ANSELMO, CA 94960 (DE) This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ FRED GOLDFARB This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on MAY 6, 2022.

Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: L. VAWTER, Deputy 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/22 CNS-3586176# MARIN COUNTY POST*10080 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 153214 The following person(s) is doing business as: Candelina, 7 Corte Saratoga, San Rafael, CA 94903, County of Marin.

Arianna D’Aloia, 7 Corte Saratoga, San Rafael, CA 94903 This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Arianna D’Aloia, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on May 3, 2022.

Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: L. Vawter, Deputy 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/22 CNS-3585549# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 588388 Fictitious Business Name(s): GRAFCO DISCOUNT MART, 1309 PORTOLA AVE, LIVERMORE, CA 94551; MAILING ADDRESS: 2688 CASTRO VALLEY BLVD., CASTRO VALLEY, CA 94546, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): JEET SINGH, 14976 SWENSON ST, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94579 SATYADEVSINH D. WALA, 2742

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LEGALS DORSET LN, TRACY, CA 95377 Business conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ JEET SINGH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on APRIL 20, 2022 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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 under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/22 CNS-3585207# OAKLAND POST*10080 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 153224 The following person(s) is doing business as: SINCERITY REALTY / SINCERITY REALTY LUXURY / SINCERITY REALTY COMMERCIAL / SINCERITY REALTY LAND / SINCERITY REALTY REO / SINCERITY REALTY PROBATE / SINCERITY REALTY REHAB., ONE HARBOR DR STE 300-1012, SAUSALITO, CA 94965, County of SOLANO. MARY ANN CADORNA, 425 VIGINIA ST STE B., VALLEJO, CA 94590 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ MARY ANN CADORNA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on MAY 5, 2022.

Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. MANNION, Deputy 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/22 CNS-3584449# MARIN COUNTY POST*10080 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 588336 Fictitious Business Name(s): TALIAFERRO & ASSOCIATES, 7683 SURREY LANE, OAKLAND, CA 94605, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): LINWOOD STAPLES, 7683 SURREY LANE, OAKLAND, CA 94605 DOROTHY STAPLES, 7683 SURREY LANE, OAKLAND, CA 94605 Business conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ LINWOOD STAPLES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on APRIL 18, 2022 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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 under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/22 CNS-3584243# OAKLAND POST*10080 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 588468 Fictitious Business Name(s): SIMMONS GLASS CO, 940 W MACARTHUR BLVD., OAKLAND, CA 94608, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): CLEO THAS SIMMONS, 1435 FILBERT ST., OAKLAND, CA 94607 Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/11/92 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ CLEO THAS SIMMONS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on APRIL 22, 2022 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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 under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411

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listed above on APRIL 28, 2021 /s/ LINDA RAMES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on MAY 2, 2022.

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/s/ MONICA OZBEK This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on APRIL 19, 2022.

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Any bid that is submitted after this time shall be non-responsive and returned to the bidder.

4. Mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held on May 19th, 2022,at 11:00 a.m., at Front entrance of The Community Day School site.

Bidders not attending the site visit will be disqualified.

5. The Contract consists of: The Scope of work consists of but is not limited to the removal, pruning, and /or cutting back of trees that pose the highest risk to the campus grounds, structures, and driveways. Exterior removal /printing of trees that pose the highest risk on campus property.

Please refer to Arborist Report included with this Bid Invitation to B. see Exhibit A to the Agreement.

6. Contract Estimate: The District estimates the not-to-exceed amount of the ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS NO/100 ($100,000.00) 7. The Project Manager for this Contract is Olga Bermeo, who can be reached at 510-277-6733.

8. All bids shall be on the form provided by the District.

Each bid must conform and be responsive to all pertinent Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, the Instructions to Bidders.

9. To bid on this Contract, the Bidder is required to possess the following State of California Contractor Licenses: - A, B, and/or D49 Contractor The Bidder’s license(s) must be active and in good standing at the time of the bid opening and must remain so throughout the term of the Contract.

10. Prevailing Wages. Pursuant to sections 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code, Bidder and all Subcontractors under the Bidder shall pay all workers on all work performed pursuant to the Contract not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work as determined by the Director of the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed within the boundaries of the District. Copies of the general prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the Contract, as determined by the DIR are available from the District or on the internet (http://www. dir.ca.gov).

11. Contractor Registration. Bidder shall ensure that Bidder and its Subcontractors comply with the registration and compliance monitoring provisions of Labor Code section 1771.4, including furnishing its CPRs to the Labor Commissioner, and are registered pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. Labor Code section 1771.1(a) states the following: “A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.”

A full copy of the bid forms must be submitted at the time of Bid Opening, 1st day, June 2022, @ 2:00 p.m. A copy of the bid forms and Arborist Report must be downloaded from the OUSD Website at: www.ousd. org, > Office & Departments > Facilities Planning and Management > Opportunities > Contract Opportunities > to the Right, click hyperlink “HERE” > Bids. Also here is a link: Bid Forms END OF DOCUMENT 5/18/22 CNS-3584468# OAKLAND POST

261-6077 Email: ebbp@ eastbayblueprint.com, Attn: Sandy. Online using the Plan Command System at www. eastbayblueprint.com or plans can be delivered to a place of business, at requester’s own expense. Payment for plan sets must be made with East Bay Blue Print and are NONREFUNDABLE Public works projects shall be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

For all projects over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to submit a bid or to be listed in a bid proposal subject to the requirements of Public Contract Code section 4104 unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work as defined by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code. For all projects over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to enter into, or engage in the performance of, any contract of public work (as defined

by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code) unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work and proof of registration is provided.

The Contract Time shall be 30calendar days, and liquidated damages for delay shall accrue.

The deadline for Completion is TBD. See Article III of the Agreement for details.

Bids must be sealed and filed in the Business Office of the Owner at: Front Desk Facilities Planning & Management 955 High Street Oakland, CA 94601 on June 1, 2022, before 2:00 p.m.on the clock designated by the Owner or its representative as the bid clock, after which time the bids shall be opened. No bid will be accepted by the Owner after this time. Facsimile (FAX) copies of the bid will not be accepted. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 BIDS WILL NOT BE OPENED. BID RESULTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL. Mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held on May 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., at Front entrance of The Castlemont High School site.

Bidders not attending the site visit will be disqualified.

Owner, or its designee, has determined that certain materials, services, products or things designated by specific brand or trade name shall not be subject to Public Contract Code section 3400(a) in order that a field test or experiment may be made to determine the product’s suitability for future use; in order to match other materials, services, products or things in use on a particular Owner public improvement either completed or in the course of completion; in order to obtain a necessary item that is only available from one source; and in order to respond to an emergency declared by Owner.

The successful bidder will be allowed to substitute securities or establish an escrow in lieu of retainage, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, and as described in the Agreement Between Owner and Contractor and General Conditions.

The Owner will not consider or accept any bids from contractors who are not licensed to do business in the State of California, in accordance with the California Public Contract Code, providing for the licensing of contractors.

In accordance with Section 3300 of said Code, the bidder shall have a Class C33 – Painting and Decorating Contractor’s license and shall maintain that license in good standing through Completion of the Contract and all applicable warranty periods.

For all projects over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), the bidder shall state the public works contractor registration number on the Designation of Subcontractors form for each subcontractor performing more than one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the bidder’s total bid.

The Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, in the manner provided by law, has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and rate for legal holidays and overtime work. The Contractor must pay for any labor therein described or classified in an amount not less than the rates specified. Copies of the required rates are on file at the Owner’s business office and are available on request.

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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 on 6/13/2022 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

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 decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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 (form 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: SRINOI G. ROUSSEAU, 2433 MARINER SQUARE LOOP, STE 210, ALAMEDA, CA 94501, Telephone: 510465-3885

representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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 (form 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/Attorney for Petitioner: BRIAN J. TROWBRIDGE, TROWBRIDGE LAW OFFICE, 1300 CLAY STREET, SUITE 600, OAKLAND, CA 94612, Telephone: 510-893-5300

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 153195 The following person(s) is doing business as: Providencia Homes, 308 Holly Ave., Novato, CA 94945, County of Marin.

Providencia Properties Inc., 21217 NW Sauvie Island Rd., Portland, OR 97231 This business is conducted by a corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Jeffrey Steven Kuzma, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on April 25, 2022.

Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: L. Vawter, Deputy 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/22 CNS-3583630# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 153172 The following person(s) is doing business as: MARIN MOBILE VET, 127 SYCAMORE AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941, County of MARIN. PAIGE FARNELL DVN, 127 SYCAMORE AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on APRIL 21, 2022 /s/ PAIGE FARNELL DVN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on APRIL 26, 2022.

Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: L. VAWTER, Deputy 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/22 CNS-3583372# MARIN COUNTY POST*10080 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 588664 Fictitious Business Name(s): TRUCK’N ON C.G. SMITH’S AUTHORITY, 1463 103RD AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94603, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): TRUCK’N ON C.G. SMITH’S AUTHORITY, 1463 103RD AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94603 (CALIFORNIA) Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ CHANNON SMITH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on APRIL 29, 2022 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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 under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/22 CNS-3583367# OAKLAND POST*10080 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 588231 Fictitious Business Name(s): MARTINMENS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, 1428 ALICE STREET APT 407, OAKLAND, CA 94612, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): MARTIN MENSAH, 1428 ALICE STREET APT 407, OAKLAND, CA 94612 Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 03/01/2021 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ MARTIN MENSAH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on APRIL 12, 2022 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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 under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/22 CNS-3583366# OAKLAND POST*10080 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 153208 The following person(s) is doing business as: MARIN ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC LANDS - NO ON MEASURE A 2022, 240 MORNING SUN AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941, County of MARIN. LINDA RAMES, 240 MORNING SUN AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 588715 Fictitious Business Name(s): FAM NAIL SPA, 5095 TELEGRAPH AVE UNIT C, OAKLAND, CA 94609, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): HUONG DINH, 2220 HARRINGTON AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601 Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ HUONG DINH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on MAY 2, 2022 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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 under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/22 CNS-3582776# OAKLAND POST*10080 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 153146 The following person(s) is doing business as: optimumcaresls, 70 Mount Tenaya Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903, County of Marin.

Mount Zion Care Group LLC, 70 Mt Tenaya Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903 This business is conducted by limited liability company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Gregoire Anglade, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on April 20, 2022.

Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. Mannion, Deputy 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/22 CNS-3582278# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 588335 Fictitious Business Name(s): PERKS HANDYMAN SERVICE, 2841 WEST ST., OAKLAND, CA 94608, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): DAVID B. RODRIGUES JR., 2841 WEST ST., OAKLAND, CA 94608 Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars [$1,000].) /s/ DAVID RODRIGUES JR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on APRIL 18, 2022 NOTICE: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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 under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25/22 CNS-3580908# OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 153156 The following person(s) is doing business as: Gyr Enterprises, 22 Currey Avenue, Sausalito, CA 94965, County of Marin.

Audrey Gyr, 22 Currey Avenue, Sausalito, CA 94965 This business is conducted by an individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. /s/ Audrey Gyr, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on.

04/21/2022 Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. Mannion, Deputy 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25/22 CNS-3580833# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 153142 The following person(s) is doing business as: FI FLOORING & DESIGN, 3767 REDWOOD HWY, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903, County of MARIN. FLOOR IMPROVEMENTS INC. (CA), 24 MARCH FIELD CT., NOVATO CA 94949 This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 153107 The following person(s) is doing business as: Apex Lawn Care, 615 Fairhaven Way, Novato, CA 94947, County of Marin.

Apex Soco LLC, 615 Fairhaven Way, Novato, CA 94947 This business is conducted by Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Nicholas Leader Scott / Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on April 13, 2022.

Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. Mannion, Deputy 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/22 CNS-3578490# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 153135 The following person(s) is doing business as: PAELLA & MORE, 914 MISSION AVE., 2ND FLOOR, SUITE #3, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, County of MARIN. JOSE MAURICIO DUQUE VARGAS, 1011 LIBERTY CT., EL CERRITO, CA 94530 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ JOSE MAURICO DUQUE VARGAS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on APRIL 18, 2022.

Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. GILARDI, Deputy 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/22 CNS-3578316# MARIN COUNTY POST

GOVERNMENT Notice is hereby given that Alameda County Public Works Agency will be accepting Written Statement of Qualifications for RFP #M&O202204102 Movable Bridges Automation Feasibility Study. NON-MANDATORY PRESOQ MEETING: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 10:00AM - VIRTUAL – via Link: https://bit.ly/3rYT89P or Dial-in: +1 415-915-3950 or (888) 715-8170 Phone Conference ID: 999 179 659. Response Due by 2:00PM on June 2, 2022 County Contact: Patty Aguilera at (510) 670-5502 or email: patriciaa@ acpwa.org. Attendance at the PreSOQ Meeting is non-mandatory.

Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org.

5/18/22 CNS-3586416# OAKLAND POST Notice is hereby given to prequalified contractors that sealed bids are being accepted for the following RFP #902037 Job Order Contracting 2022-2023: Job Order Contract No. 22058. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00PM, June 13, 2022, at 2054 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro, California, 94578 at or after which time the County will publicly read aloud the names of contractors who submitted sealed bids via online video conference.

MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE: Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 1:00PM Online Only via Microsoft Teams OR Dial in Number: 415-915-3950 Conference ID: 217 942 360#.

Response Due Date: June 13, 2022 at 2:00PM. County Contact: Ramon Davis at (510) 268-5396 or via e-mail: Ramon.

Davis@acgov.org . Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities website at www. acgov.org.

5/18/22 CNS-3585741# OAKLAND POST*10080 INVITATION TO BID Re-Bid-Community Day School Site Tree Removal Maintenance Contract No. 31271 1. Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the Oakland Unified School District (“District” or “Owner”) will receive sealed bids for the following contract: Re-Bid-Community Day Site Tree Removal Maintenance (“Contract”) to be performed at the following District site(s): - Community Day School 2. LOCAL SMALL LOCAL AND SMALL LOCAL RESIDENT BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM On January 29, 2014, OUSD adopted a resolution amending the 2008 Local, Small Local and Small Local Resident Business Enterprise Program (L/SL/ SLRBE) and increasing the mandatory local participation requirement from twenty (20%) to fifty (50%) percent for all capital program/construction related contracts and professional services agreements. As with all OUSD projects, companies must be certified by the City of Oakland in order to earn credit toward meeting the participation requirement.

The basic Local Business Utilization Policy requires that there is a mandatory fifty percent (50%) LBU participation with a 25% or less Local Business (LBE) participation and a 25% or more Small Local or Small Local Resident Business (SLBE/ SLRBE) participation.

The full version of OUSD’s latest Local, Small Local and Small Local Resident Business Enterprise Program can be found by going to the OUSD home page: ousd.org > District Services > Facilities Planning & Management Department > Bids and Requests 3. Sealed Bids will be received until 2:00 PM on 1st day, June, 2022, at the District Office, located at 955 High Street, Oakland, CA 94601, at the Receptionist’s desk, BIDS WILL NOT BE OPENED. BID RESULTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL. Any claim by a bidder of error in its bid must be made in compliance with section 5100 et seq. of the Public Contract Code.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS DOCUMENT OO 11 11 Notice is hereby given that the Oakland Unified School District (hereinafter referred to as “Owner”) will receive sealed bids prior to the date and time stated for the Bid Opening for the award of a contract to construct the (“Contract”), Project No. 70010 Re-Bid-Castlemont High School Exterior Painting 8601 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94605 Project consists of: The Scope of work consists of but is not limited to prep and paint exterior of Castlemont school.

Exclude portables.

Prepare school in accordance with outlined specifications. All painted items are to get one coat primer two coats finish.

Exterior of Castlemont should be pressure washed. Black metal picket-type fences should be cleaned primed and painted using black DTM paint. (Exclude Chainlink fences) Fiberglass panels above and under windows should be mechanically sanded, primed using high adhesion or bonding type primer, and painted using exterior acrylic paint. (Paint should be Kelly Moore 1250 exterior semi gloss or equivalent). Exclude metal breezeway specified at job walk.

Teal colored windows facing south at the entrance parking lot are to be sanded primed and painted.

(1) Mechanic sanding, (2) bonding primer, (3) 2 coats of semi-gloss paint equivalent to Kelly Moore 1250.

Engineer’s Estimate: $750,000 (Not to Exceed) Project Manager for this project is Marcus Board, who can be reached at: 510-277-6719.

“The most qualified responsible responsive lowest bid shall be determined on the amount of the base bid.” The lowest bid shall be determined the amount of the base bid.

This Contract is not subject to prequalification pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20111.6.

This Contract is subject to the District’s Project Labor Agreement.

The full version of OUSD’s latest Project Labor Agreement can be found by going to the OUSD home page: ousd.org > Offices and Programs > Facilities Planning & Management Department > For Contractors and Developers > Bids and Requests for Proposals > Bid Information > 2016 PLA – Project Labor Agreement.

Revised Specifications Documents are available on or after May 11th, 2022, for review at East Bay Blue Print, located at 1745 14th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606. All requests should be addressed Attention: Sandy Petty.

Plans can be ordered by: Ph: 510-261-2990 Fax: 510-

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THOMAS R. WALSH CASE NO. RP22124196

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: THOMAS R. WALSH AKA THOMAS REDMOND WALSH A Petition for Probate has been filed by LAURA O. WATKINS in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that LAURA O. WATKINS 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 on 6/13/2022 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DANUTE JANUTA AKA DANUTE V. JANUTA AKA DANUTE REMOTE APPEARANCE: VIKTORIJA JANUTA The Court allows, but does CASE NO. RP22124276 not require, all parties who

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DANUTE JANUTA AKA DANUTE V. JANUTA AKA DANUTE VIKTORIJA JANUTA A Petition for Probate has been filed by LINDA M. MCHUGH in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that LINDA M. MCHUGH 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

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wish to attend the hearing on the above date and time, including those who wish to state objections, to appear by audio or video technology.

The parties should consult the court’s website for the specific telephonic and video applications available. The parties may also contact the probate clerk in the respective department for information concerning remote appearances. Parties must be present at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled hearing time.

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 decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal

5/11, 5/18, 5/25/22 CNS-3582834# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST*10080

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DAVID COSSOCK CASE NO. RP22123808

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: DAVID COSSOCK A Petition for Probate has been filed by DOUGLAS E. LOVEDAY in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that DOUGLAS E. LOVEDAY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on JUNE 1, 2022 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.

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 decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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 (form 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: BONNIE K. BISHOP, 1760 SOLANO AVENUE, SUITE 303, BERKELEY, CA 94707, Telephone: 510-526-7144 5/4, 5/11, 5/18/22 CNS-3581469# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST

PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES Lien Sale Auction Advertisement Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California SelfService Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction; personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools, and/or other misc. items Auction to be held at (12pm on May 26 2022) at www. selfstorageauction.com.

The property is stored at: Mini Storage of San Anselmo, 208 Greenfield Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960 NAME OF TENANT Amie Christina Clute 5/11, 5/18/22 CNS-3584125# MARIN COUNTY POST*10080

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Bernard Duane Herring, 92 Reparations: Dream to Reality Bernard Duane Herring was born Jan. 27, 1929, in Massillon, Ohio. He passed away on Dec. 15, 2021, at 92 years of age in Pleasant Hill, California. Dr. Herring was the only child of Eva Herring.

Bernard married the love of his life, Odessa Herring, on Sept. 6, 1950. They spent many happy years together raising their four children in Oakland, California. Over the years, they would add more joy by welcoming five grandchildren that they loved very much.

Unfortunately, Odessa Herring passed away six months before her husband on June 14, 2021.

Bernard Herring was a medical doctor for over 60 years, specializing in Internal Medicine. During his college years, he was awarded a fouryear academic scholarship to college and to medical school.

In 1956, Bernard graduated from the University of Cincinnati Medical School. He retired from medicine in July 2016.

Bernard Duane Herring

Bernard loved life and loved to learn. He studied law, music, astronomy, and real estate. He loved traveling as much as possible, too. His favorite place to go was Honolulu, Hawaii.

Although he loved being a medical doctor, it did not surpass the love he developed for Jehovah. As a result of his study of the Bible and learning true Bible principles, Bernard dedicated his life to Jehovah

God in 1943.

Through his service to Jehovah, he enjoyed many privileges, such as being a doctor on call at conventions, pioneering, and as an Elder in the Berkeley congregation. Bernard firmly believed in the promised resurrection (Acts 24:15). It is that promise that brings his family and friends real comfort in a time when Bernard will be healthy and happy with no threat of sickness and death.

Dr. Herring was preceded in death by his wife, Odessa Mae Herring, and his mother, Eve Herring. He leaves to mourn him; children Kevin Herring (Gina) of Alameda, Ca; Duane Herring (Susie) of Granada Hills, Ca; Terez Herring Turner (Len) of San Leandro, Ca; and Sean Herring (Monica) of Richmond Ca.; grandchildren Andre Herring, Romare Herring, Djavan Herring, Soleil Herring and Saida Herring as well as a host of extended family and friends.

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takes us a step beyond the “we love Black people” corporate campaigns. It would be more interesting to see which corporations support reparations and are willing to financially back the effort. We continue to work toward the unrealized America that is finally doing right by the generations of Black folks harmed in this country.

Sources for this commentary are: The National Coalition

of Blacks for Reparations in America (ncobraonline.org) National African-American Reparations Commission (reparationscomm.org) California - AB 3121: Reparations Task Force (https:// oag.ca.gov/ab3121/members) Maagic Collins (He/Him/ Kin) was born in L.A. and moved to the Bay Area in the early ’90s. He attended San Leandro High School and earned a B.A. from CSU Chico. He is

a creative artist, writer, spiritual dude and host of Fight The Funk Podcast, which explores the connection between current events, mental health, art, social justice, and history. Collins is a mental health and civil rights advocate, living as an autistically gifted individual/ PTSD and trauma survivor.

In his downtime, he roams the countryside with his dog, Wiley.

community as a way to honor one’s ancestors. It is significant in various African cultures as well as other cultures around the globe.

The Buffongs say their next step is to look into more intern-

ship opportunities and figure out how to help curb the high numbers of Black high school graduates who leave the state to pursue opportunities elsewhere.

year was “Black Health and Wellness”, and it was meant for us to prioritize total wellness and build a healthier history for us now and for generations to come.

For more about COVID-19, including guidance on masking and testing, visit covid19. ca.gov. You should also visit

covid19.ca.gov or the CDC. gov more timely, accurate information about the pandemic.

To schedule an appointment for a vaccination or a booster, visit MyTurn.ca.gov, or call 1-833422-4255.

Rhonda Smith, executive director of California Black Health Network

Resources (CalHR) will work with the State Controller to establish new demographic categories for the collection of data pertaining to the ancestry or ethnic origin of African American employees.

The collection of this data, the document states, “continues CalHR’s duties to maintain statistical information necessary for the evaluation of equal employment opportunity and upward mobility within state civil service.”

In March, the nine-member Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans decided with a 5-4 vote that lineage will

determine who will be eligible for reparations.

The May revision also includes $1.5 million in funding for the Department of Justice to continue supporting the work of the Task Force to Study and Develop Reparations Proposals for African Americans Supporters of disaggregation say it will serve as a key tool for the task force as it enters its second year of studying slavery and its lingering effects on African Americans.

The state’s reparations task force will recommend what compensation should be and how it should be paid by July 2023.

SoCal Group Holds Black-Themed Commencement, Presents Scholarships for Local High School Graduates

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through education and traditional practices such as the Black national anthem and a libation ceremony.

The libation ceremony is performed by an elder in the

Amtrak to Run Special Trains to Allensworth Make Mental Wellness Part of Total Historic Park Juneteenth Festival, June 11 Health for Black Communities

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is one of four major annual events hosted by Friends of Allensworth (FOA), a 501(c) (3) charitable organization whose mission is to support, promote, and advance the educational and interpretive activities at Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park.

According to FOA, “Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. It was on June 19th, that the Union soldiers, led

by Major General Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that all slaves were now free.”

Event activities will include square dancing, selfguided tours of historic buildings, historic games with prizes, storytelling, and arts and crafts. Food and refreshment vendors will also be present. Travelers can also bring their bikes and chairs aboard Amtrak trains and Thruway buses.

“Amtrak San Joaquins has been a long-time partner to the FOA in connecting the people of California with

the historic town of Allensworth” said FOA President Sasha Biscoe. “We encourage any individual that is interested in immersing themselves in the rich, ethnically diverse history of our state to consider taking advantage of the affordable, convenient, and fun transportation option provided by Amtrak San Joaquins and join us on June 11th to celebrate Juneteenth.”

The southbound trains that will be running for the event include trains 702, 710, 712, 714. Northbound trains include trains 713, 715, 717 and 719. When purchasing train tickets, a 50% discount will automatically be applied to the ticket purchase and on up to five companion tickets. Additional discount programs regularly available to riders include: • Infants under 2 years of age ride for free • Children 2-12 years old ride half-price every day • Seniors (62+ years of age) receive 15% off • Veterans & active military members receive 15%

off • Disabled riders save 10% off Visitors attending the Juneteenth Festival will be able to take Amtrak San Joaquins trains to the Allensworth station. From there, riders will be met by a free shuttle for the short ride to the main property. The Allensworth station is normally a whistle stop on the San Joaquins available to be booked by groups desiring to visit the park.

Train tickets to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park can be booked online at amtraksanjoaquins.com.

For more information on how to book a group trip to Allensworth, please contact Carmen Setness, community outreach coordinator for San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC), at Carmen@sjjpa.com.

David Lapari works for the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority, which is responsible for the management and administration of Amtrak San Joaquins.

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public health in its own unique way. Yet we continue to persevere.

Black History Month was a time to remember our past, honor our heroes, celebrate our great legacy of achievement.

The theme for the month this

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105 because “the bill conflicts with existing constitutional requirements, labor, agreements, and current data collections efforts” but found disaggregation useful for dissecting data about California’s workforce.

As stated in his 2022-2023 May revision of the state budget, under the section titled “State Workforce Demographic Data Collection,” Newsom proposed the separation of Black employee data beginning with the state’s 2.5 million-plus employees.

The Department of Human

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pastor, educator and nonprofit director. Republican Eric M. Rigard is a retired businessman. Five candidates are on the ballot. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent is on the ballot.

Democrat Lori D. Wilson is listed on the ballot as a Democratic mayor and finance director running to represent Assembly District 11 (Vallejo).

Recently, she won a special election to represent District 11, making her the incumbent.

She has one opponent. This is a solid Democratic district.

Democrat Ida Times-Green is a school board trustee. She is board president of the Sausalito-Marin City School District and is running to represent Assembly District 12 (Marin).

She has three Democratic rivals. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent is on the ballot.

Democrat Mia Bonta is the Assemblymember representing District 18 (Oakland). She is running for re-election unopposed. This is a solid Democratic district.

Democrat Jennifer Esteen is a psychiatric registered nurse.

She is on the ballot to represent Assembly District (20) Alameda. Her opponents are two Democrats and a Republican.

This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent is on the ballot.

Democrat Maurice Goodman is a San Mateo County Community College District trustee. He is running to represent Assembly District 21 (San Mateo). He is running against five Democrats and a Republican. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent is on the ballot.

Democrat Jon Wizard is a councilmember and housing policymaker. He is running to represent Assembly District 30 (San Luis Obispo). He is running against three Democrats and a Republican. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent is on the ballot.

Democrat Marlon G. Ware is a university professor and director. He is also a retired U.S. Marine officer. He is running to represent Assembly District 36 (Imperial). He has two opponents. Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D) currently representing the 56th Assembly District is on the ballot for this seat due to redistricting.

This is a solid Democratic district.

Democrat Chris Holden is an Assemblymember representing District 41 (Pasadena).

He is running for re-election unopposed. This is a solid

Democratic district.

Democrat Jamie Swain is a truck driver and businesswoman. She is running to represent District 47 (Palm Springs).

Her opponents are two Republicans and a Democrat. There is no incumbent on the ballot.

This race is judged to be a tossup between the Republicans and Democrats.

Democrat Isaac G. Bryan is the Assemblymember representing District 55 (Los Angeles). He is the incumbent and has one opponent, a Republican. This is a solid Democratic district.

Democrat Reggie JonesSawyer is the Assemblymember representing District 57 (Los Angeles). He is running for re-election unopposed.

This is a solid Democratic district.

Democrat Corey A Jackson is a Riverside County Board of Education member. He is running to represent Assembly District 60 (Moreno Valley).

He has three opponents. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent is on the ballot.

Three Black candidates are running to represent Assembly District 61 (Inglewood). Democrat Tina Simone McKinnor is non-profit director and businesswoman. Democrat Robert Pullen-Miles is mayor of the

City of Lawndale. Republican James Arlandus Spencer is an Environmental Consultant.

Five candidates are on the ballot. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent is on the ballot.

Democrat Mike Anthony Gipson is the Assemblymember for District 65 (Compton).

He is running for re-election against one opponent. This is a solid Democratic district Two Black candidates are on the ballot to represent Assembly District 69 (Long Beach).

Democrat Al Austin II is a Long Beach councilmember.

Democrat Janet Denise Foster is a healthcare administrator.

Four Democratic candidates are running for the seat. This is a solid Democratic district. No incumbent is on the ballot.

Democrat Akilah Weber is an assemblymember and doctor. She represents Assembly District 79 (La Mesa) and is running for re-election against two Republican opponents.

This is a solid Democratic district.

In each contest for Senate and Assembly seats the two candidates receiving the most votes in the June 7 primary will move on to the Nov. 8 general election.

LEGALS TRUSTEE SALES Trustee Sale No. 131724-5 Loan No. 0249 Title Order No. 95313282 APN 056-1926-03000; 056-1984-017-00 TRA No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/02/2021.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): ROSALIND HUNTER ROBERTS Deed of Trust: recorded on 08/05/2021 as Document No. 2021268317 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 06/01/2022 at 12:00 PM Trustee’s Sale Location: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA 94612 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: PARCEL 1: LOT 10, IN BLOCK `R`, AS SAID LOT AND BLOCK ARE SHOWN ON THE `MAP OF THE BRYANT TRACT, BERKELEY, ALAMEDA CO., 1890` FILED NOVEMBER 1, 1890 IN BOOK 9 OF MAPS, PAGE 64, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF ALAMEDA COUNTY. PARCEL 2: LOT 17, BLOCK H, `MAP OF THE BRYANT TRACT, BERKELEY, ALAMEDA CO., 1890` FILED NOVEMBER 1, 1890 IN BOOK 9 OF MAPS, PAGE 64, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2924M, the parcels described above may be sold separately and identified as follows: 131724-5A = APN 0561926-030-00; 1138 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 131724-5B = APN 056-1984-017-00; 1141 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1138 & 1141 BANCROFT WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94702. The

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undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $2,082,462.85 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale.

The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale

date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 9390772 or visit this Internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 131724-5. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. IF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY CONTAINS FROM ONE TO FOUR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY: NOTCE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer”, you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 131724-5 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale.

Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder”, you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: May 2, 2022 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 7844 Madison Ave., Suite 145 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting. com Lauren Meyer, Vice President MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0401629 To: THE BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST 05/11/2022, 05/18/2022, 05/25/2022 5/11, 5/18, 5/25/22 CNS-3583624# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST*10080

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Buffalo Could Happen Anywhere, Even in California

driving the immigration debate from the political right, expect a rough ride toward any kind of immigration reform policy.

And, of course, all these folks believe in the Second Amendment and guns.

“That intersectionality should scare you,” said Professor Dan Gonzales, Asian American History and Politics professor in San Francisco State University’s College of Ethnic Studies.

It means that Gendron isn’t just an isolated case; the problem wouldn’t have been solved if only Gendron had received help a year ago. It’s not just Gendron. There are others. And more than likely, they are armed.

Armed racists.

Buffalo? Modern racism enabled by the internet and motivated by conspiracies like the Replacement Theory can happen anywhere in America.

Emil Guillermo is a journalist and commentator. He hosts “Emil Amok’s Takeout,” Livestreamed @ 2 p.m. Pacific, on Facebook; YouTube; and Twitter. Catch recordings on www.amok.com.

Congressman Kevin McCarthy, the Californian from Bakersfield, is the leader of the Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. The minority leader. But he’s not for all minorities. He’s the man behind all the rabid anti-immigrant rhetoric we hear from the right-side of the aisle in Congress, from limiting the numbers at the border to separating mothers from children. McCarthy and the Republicans believe that the nasty, racist politics of anti-immigration is their winning strategy.

But it’s a loser, as we ponder the meaninglessness of 10 African Americans in Buffalo, New York, shot dead on Saturday. It’s such a shocking, blatantly racist killing — just don’t think for a second that it can’t happen here in the Golden State.

The alleged gunman, 18-year-old Payton Gendron, had racist anti-Black slogans on his semi-automatic weapons. But he also believed in an anti-immigration idea known as “The Replacement Theory.”

This is an old conspiratorial belief that our country’s “elite” are out to replace whites in society by bringing in more immigrants. That includes Asians and Hispanics.

And that means the ten African Americans who died in Buffalo, could have easily have been Asian, Latinx, or any combination of people of color.

The racism of Replacement Theory hates all of us.

Understand that Replacement Theory only makes sense as a racist fantasy to explain the recent drop in the size of our country’s white population. The conspiracy has only gained popularity as the Census shows the browning of America.

It’s further exacerbated by both right-wing traditional media like OANN, Newsmax, and Fox, as well as on modern social media. Disinformation?

Well, more like hammering home a falsehood into impressionable, gullible minds.

And in the case of Gendron, perhaps an unstable mind.

Gendron was treated while in

high school for mental health issues.

All this comes after a new Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research report says there are more people like Gendron in America than we think.

One in three adults (32%) believe there is a group trying to replace native-born Americans with immigrants for electoral gains, according to the survey.

Another 29% say that immigration is leading to nativeborn Americans losing economic, political, and cultural influence.

Of these two ideas, the study shows one in five Americans (17%) believe both.

The Payton Gendrons of the world are in this mix.

And the number of people in this group around the country is a whole lot bigger than we ever suspected. With a third of adults believing in part of Replacement Theory, and nearly 20% believing in both major tenets of the conspiracy, we are seeing the foundations of American Neo-Nazi belief creeping into the mainstream of modern American thought.

If this buffed up racism is

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trated by a lone person, but evil by very nature of the system itself.

Discussions about evil often present problems for Christians because we traditionally don’t like to sound judgmental by calling out people as evil. However, evil is real, but difficult to talk about because of it hides in shadows. For Black people, racism is not only overt, but covert; hidden under the cloak of the judiciary and governmental laws.

I received a portion of my theological training from the well-known Dr. Ted Peters, retired professor at the Lutheran School of Theology, Berkeley.

I agree with Peters statement: “Evil is sin, and sin is not always clear. No matter how much effort we invest, sin and evil seem to remain unexplainable. Why? Because of the lie, because of the deceit. What lies at the core of evil is the denial of the truth. Racism is real and wrapped in evil. Evil survives because of the lie.”

It’s that nature of evil that makes it problematic. Evil has a double character – its existence and its hiddenness. Evil is a chameleon that maintains itself by remaining intertwined with the good and masking itself as good.

We must understand that genuine evil is real, that it is organized and powerful, that it is destructive to bodies and spirits, and that it is always hidden under some claim to goodness and legitimacy. Evil is not easily identified. It hides in blue uniforms, and heads of corporations.

Black people must take a deeper dive in faith communities to not be shy about discussing Critical Race Theory, mainly because it sheds light on the hiddenness of the evil that has been systematically perpetrated on Black bodies. All too often we have accepted racism as “the way things are.”

Let us not be bullied into thinking we must ignore the hiddenness of the government’s

role in food deserts, redlining, segregation, unequal housing and education. Do not be mentally bullied into feeling that Critical Race Theory is wrong and its sole purpose is to cause confusion.

It is right to tell the truth.

Expose the truth by telling the truth. Raise public awareness through discussions, sermons, workshops, social media and more that uncover the sin of racism.

Let us not forget Emmitt Till. Let us not forget the Birmingham, Ala., church bombing where four Black girls were killed in 1963. Let us not forget June 17, 2015, when nine Black persons were murdered by a white supremacist during Bible study at Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. Let us not forget Tops Supermarket. Dylan Roof and Payton Gendron are not “lone wolves.” They are two members of a wide network of white supremacists hidden by racism.

Deliver Us From Evil!

same laws that ensure the right to contraception, the right for LGBTQ+ people to be allowed to live and love as we choose, and privacy and racial justice.

Let us continue to move forward, not backwards.”

Added Dr. Jessica Hamilton, associate medical director of abortion services for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, “The news of the SCOTUS leak has been heart-wrenching for those of us on the front lines. No patient or physician has ever

asked for a politician to be in the exam room with them.

“Since SB 8 (the heartbeat bill) went into effect in Texas in September, we have watched California remain a beacon of hope for people seeking abortions. At Planned Parenthood Mar Monte alone, between July 2021 and April 15, 2022, we have provided care abortion care to twice the number of patients from out of state than we did during the same time period the previous

year. The reversal of Roe could drive up the number of out-ofstate patients whose nearest abortion provider would be in California to 1.4 million! And while no patient should have to travel for care, at Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, we have been building capacity and are ready to support this increase in patients seeking care in California, especially in major transportation hubs and sanctuary cities like Oakland,” she said.

inflation rate would allow for a higher one.

“I do want to create some security for renters,” Fife told NBC Bay Area in a recent interview. “Oakland is a majority renter city: Over 60% of the residents of the city of Oakland are renters, and it doesn’t make sense to put them in this type of jeopardy.”

“It’s not like we’re coming out of COVID — it’s all around us,” Mark Dias, co-chair of the Oakland Tenants Union,

told Oaklandside. “If tenants weren’t able to financially recover from that period of time, they’re also going to be hit with an increase that is legal,” adding that he was “astonished” by the pending rent hike this year.

But some property owners are pushing back, arguing that increases in the cost of operating housing necessitates the higher rent hike. “There has also been an extraordinary increase in everything: water, gas, electric, sewer, re-

pair services, equipment, appliances, plumbing,” Derek Barnes, CEO of the East Bay Rental Housing Association, told NBC Bay Area. “You also have a housing stock that’s older, that really needs a lot of maintenance.”

The law is scheduled for a vote on May 31. If it passes before the current allowable rent hike goes into effect on July 1, then the lower allowable increase will take effect instead.

By Emil Guillermo

Opinion

How the Evil of Racism and Its Ills Remain Hidden in Plain Sight tody alive, without incident, by talking to him.

Stripped of the military fatigues he wore during the shootings, he appeared in court dressed in what appeared to be a white, paper hospital gown.

On the other hand, it is not unusual for Black men to be killed by police officers during a routine traffic stop while reaching for their car registration or shot in the back while running, or murdered in their own homes while sleeping, and more.

Why is the number of Black people killed when they have a police encounter significantly higher than when white criminals are safely taken into custody?

For Black people, the exhortation to God to “Deliver Us from Evil” refers also to racism, and systemic oppression such as housing, mass incarceration, discrimination in education and other forms of marginalization.

This is all part of a system of evilness. Evil is not only perpe-

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not only to protect abortion access, but to significantly expand the inclusiveness, capacity, and quality of reproductive health services for all who need them in our community.”

Vice Mayor Kaplan said, “Make no mistake, the Supreme Court is threatening to turn back the clock. They are threatening our rights and fundamental liberty. The laws that guarantee the right to reproductive freedom are the

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ants’ rights groups have long criticized how differently Oakland calculates its rent hikes from other cities, and earlier this month, District 3 Councilmember Carroll Fife introduced a bill to bring Oakland’s calculator more in line with other cities. The bill would reduce the allowable annual rent increase to just 60% of inflation. It would also cap the allowable rent increase to 3% of the current rent, even if the

EBMUD Approves 8% ‘Drought Surcharge’ on Bills Courtesy of Richmond Standard

East Bay Municipal Utility District customers will see an 8% “drought surcharge” on their bills starting July 1 that aims to “help finance additional water supplies and expenses related to the ongoing drought,” according to the district.

The district’s Board of Directors voted 6-1 to impose the surcharge on its 1.4 million customers.

“The drought surcharge will be applied to customers’ flow charges — or the volume of water used — beginning on July 1,” the District said. “For an average single-family home using 200 gallons of water per day, the 8% drought surcharge will amount to approximately 10 cents a day, $3.08 more per month ($6.16 per two-month billing cycle).”

The surcharge, expected to recover about $30.8 million to relieve an estimated $64.5 million needed to manage this year’s drought, will remain in place until the drought emergency declaration is lifted, the district said. The remainder of the drought expenses will be funded by reserves.

Last month after a second dry winter left District reservoirs at 71% full, the Board elevated EBMUD’s drought

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response from Stage 1 to Stage 2, mandating 10% conservation district-wide, tightening restrictions on outdoor water use and reinstating penalties on customers for “excessive use.” The previous year, the Board declared a Stage 1 drought emergency, called for voluntary 10% conservation and initiated the purchase of 33,000-acre feet in supplemental supplies from the Sacramento River following a dry winter that left District reservoirs 69% full.

The Excessive Use Penalty Ordinance sets a daily household threshold of 66 cubic feet of water, or about 1,646 gallons. Households who exceed the threshold will receive one warning, and then will face fines of $2 for every 748 gallons of water above the threshold, according to EBMUD. Current water restrictions limit outdoor watering to three times per week, prohibits washing down sidewalks or driveways and requires restaurants and cafes to only provide water upon request, among other provisions.

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the Oakland Unified School District’s (OUSD) budget, and them handing out stipends to management like nothing shows where their loyalty lies,” said Oakland Education Association President Keith Brown.

“Together, we are united in keeping accountability in Alameda County. Superintendent Monroe’s attitude with all of this is a failure on her end as a leader. The irony in all of this is that the funds have been there all along to support our classrooms and students, and instead the funds are given to employees who have the least contact with our students,” said Castro Valley Teachers Association President Mark Mladinich.

“It’s a true shame this is what our leadership has decided to do with public education. As educators, we are going to do what we have always done – which is fight back to win the school students deserve,” said Dublin Teachers Association President Robbie Kreitz.

“Accountability matters. If it is not educators and parents who are going to do the work in supporting ethics in our classrooms, who will?” said Fremont Unified District Teachers Association President Brannin Dorsey.

stipends to employees without informing the Alameda County Board of Education (ACBOE).

The unions, which are backing Monroe’s opponent, Alysse Castro, in the upcoming June election, are saying the payment of these stipends is unethical, lacks accountability and adds doubt to her credibility as a leader.

According to a union media release, the superintendent’s office has resisted publicly accounting for these expenditures, violating Ed Code 1302, which says a county superintendent cannot provide stipends of more than $10,000 without first bringing it to the board for discussion.

At least half of the staffers who received large COVID-19 stipends also contributed to Supt. Monroe’s re-election campaign. In all, 11 ACOE employees made political contributions to Supt. Monroe’s campaign, and she awarded the stipend to nine of them, the media release said.

“This is a blatant disregard to educators, parents, and community members who have been advocating to keep schools in Black and Brown communities open. The Alameda County To read the full story, go to Office of Education oversees postnewsgroup.com

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Khadra.

The production is a collaboration of music of hip-hop ensemble SOL Development (Karega Bailey, Felicia Gangloff-Bailey, Lauren Adams, and Brittany Tanner) and BEIMAGINATIVE, who use their artistry and lived experience to disrupt cycles of trauma and violence in their community.

Their stories are accompanied by new music from members of hip-hop ensemble SOL Development including “I’m Alive” and “Her Pain” at 25th Street Recording Studio. ‘Dear Beloved: Music & Storytelling with SOL Development & BE-IMAGINATIVE’ can

be viewed on Youtube under KQED Arts.

BE-IMAGINATIVE is a collective of artists, healers, and community leaders who are dedicated to healing our Black and Brown communities through multidimensional storytelling.

BE-IMAGINATIVE builds community through gatherings and ceremonies rooted in African ancestral tradition and the memorialization of ancestors through visual and performance art, grieving rituals and healing to #DISRUPTHOPELESSNESS, especially among survivors of gun