OAACC to Receive National Honor Page 2
Shirley Chisholm First Black Woman to Run for President
DA to Reopen Investigation Into Oscar Grant Shooting
Page 2
Page 6
LAHF Gets Resiliency Relief Fund Grant to Continue Helping Many in Need Page 14
Oakland Post “Where there is no vision, the people perish...” Proverbs 29:18
postnewsgroup.com
57th Year, No. 16
Weekly Edition. Edition. Oct. 7-13, 2020
Oakland Voters Unhappy With the Way the City is Being Run By Post Staff
Richard Johnson
Law and Order Without Justice Opinion
By Richard Johnson, K-53293, 3.W.2. San Quentin, CA 94974
If law and order isn’t founded on the principles of Justice, its meaningless. There’s a lot of talk about law and order, but what does that actually mean to people who are suffering from not having justice. The law and order concept is especially difficult for those who endure laws that inflict racial hatred and subjugation, while being enforced in an orderly fashion. Building a better society based on the concept of law and order must coincide not only with the promise of justice but also with the applied practices of social justice. What is needed is law and order that unites a nation, not divides it . When talking about law and order we must include laws that are designed to strengthen society, at the same time empower the true essence and meaning of democratic rule for all. A nation built on lies and deception can’t stand because it will crumble under the weight of falsity and pretense. America, if it so chooses, can be the standard bearer for the entire world to model Continued on Page 10
By a margin of two-to-one, likely Oakland voters believe that Oakland is headed down the wrong track and they overwhelmingly disapprove of the job being done by the mayor and the city council. The Jobs and Housing Coalition (JHC), a non-profit group devoted to economic growth and increased opportunities in Oakland, conducted a poll Sept. 26-28. The poll revealed that 52% of the city’s likely voters are unhappy with the direction of the city. Dissatisfaction is strongest amongst minorities, with 60% of African Americans, 58% of Latinos, and 56% of Asian/ Pacific Islanders sharing this opinion. They are joined by 41% of white voters. These negative poll numbers are the latest in a downward
Barbara Parker
Rebecca Kaplan, Libby Schaaf, 50% disapproval substantial lead
trend. In 2016, only 23% of the city’s voters felt that the city was headed in the wrong direction. The number increased to 33% in 2017 and climbed to 36% in 2019, before increasing to 48% in February 2020 and reaching the current dissatisfaction rate of 52% last month. Fifty-two percent of voters also said their quality of life had deteriorated over the last few years. African Americans, women, homeowners
Carroll Fife, substantial lead
and longtime residents led the voter groups that said the quality of life has gotten worse in recent years. Fifty percent of voters disapprove of the job Mayor Libby Schaaf is doing. Fortyfour percent approve and 6% had no opinion. Of the 50% who disapprove, 28% strongly disapprove. Of the 44% who approve, only 12% strongly Continued on Page 10
Lyft Funds Campaign to Unseat Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan By Post Staff
Local labor and community leaders are denouncing ride-hailing corporation Lyft for funding a campaign to unseat Councilmember-at-Large Rebecca Kaplan, who has a strong record for backing tenants’ rights and affordable housing, including support for taxes on Lyft and Uber and other big companies. This week, Lyft contributed $100,000 to a local political action group, “Committee for an Affordable East Bay” supporting Kaplan’s opponent Derreck Johnson. Lyft’s donation at present accounts for 90% of the committee’s total funding. In a statement released by the company, Lyft said, “It is important to engage in the political system in order to bring
Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez
about real change and (Lyft) is not shy about advocating on the issues that are important for our drivers and riders. That’s why we’re supporting candidates like Derreck Johnson who are concerned about the economic recovery of our state as we emerge from this historic
crisis.” Lyft is one of the companies that will benefit if Prop. 22, which circumvents state law AB-5, is approved by voters next month. Passed last year, AB-5 extends employee status to gig workers. Speaking with other leaders at a press conference Monday morning criticizing Lyft for its attempts to buy the election, Kaplan accused the company of seeking to undermine democracy, harm workers, and undermine communities, while demanding sweetheart deals for themselves. Kaplan challenged Lyft to a public debate, “put their mouth where their money is.” She demanded the corporation tell the voters directly why they should not pay their Continued on Page 10
Eli Ferran
No Endorsement for Oakland City Attorney
The community committee to recommend electoral endorsements for City Attorney interviewed the candidates for that office. Based on our discussion, we asked civil rights attorney Walter Riley, a committee member, to write an explanation of our decision to recommend “No Endorsement.” We are unable to endorse a candidate for Oakland City Attorney. Eli Ferran , a candidate for city attorney, worked in the City Attorney office for more than a decade before he left this year and decided to run to replace Barbara Parker, who is seeking another term, as city attorney. Both candidates have impres-
sive endorsements. Neither has an impressive record to warrant such endorsement. Ferran’s campaign page takes aim at Parker’s stating: “The City Attorney’s Office must apply an equity lens in all of its work from legislative recommendations, policy, and enforcement in order to dismantle institutional racism embedded within the City of Oakland… The City Attorney’s Office can be a powerful tool against all forms of injustice by proactively upholding the law… I will investigate and prosecute those seeking to inflict harm on our communities: from employment and housing disContinued on Page 10
Gov. Newsom Appoints Brendalynn Goodall to CA Commission on Aging
Brendalynn Goodall, 69, of Oakland, has been appointed to the California Commission on Aging. Goodall was the Summer Jobs Program Coordinator in the Oakland Mayor’s Office from 2012 to 2014. She was Division Manager for Aging and Adult Services for the City of Oakland Department of Human Services from 2002 to 2011 and Senior Services Supervisor and Program Director for the City of Oakland Department of Aging, Health and Human Services from 1990 to 2002. She earned a Master of Social Work degree from San Francisco State University.
Brendalynn Goodall
This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Goodall is a Democrat.
Teachers and School District Dispute Union Rights Small Organizations Invited to By Ken Epstein
Members of the teachers’ union, Oakland Education Association (OEA), are reacting angrily to letters from the school district top attorney they believe are intensifying antagonisms between the district and the union and attempt to undermine OEA President Keith Brown. Three letters from OUSD General Counsel Josh Daniels to Brown, dated Sept. 9, 2020, formally complained about OEA’s actions during negotiations and threatened legal action. “OEA members view these letters as an intent to chill the collective bargaining rights of teachers, and they are written in micro-aggressive coded language against Keith (Brown),” said Brian Crowell, an OUSD special education teacher, member of the OEA Grievance Committee and chair of the union’s Crisis Action Committee (CAT). “We are 100% in support
Agreement. Daniels wrote in the letter that, “in the future, OEA would put the district in a situation where it may be forced to pursue legal remedies available to it.” The second letter accuses the OEA of Josh Daniels, OUSD Keith Brown, OEA sending out a commugeneral counsel. president. nication threatening administrators who of Mr. Brown as president of violate health and safety rules OEA,” he said. The district of the MOU that they “they bureaucracy is attempting to may lose their credentials and intimidate rather than negotiate be suspended from employin good faith with teachers and ment.” their leaders, he said. “OUSD expects that OEA The first letter responded will cease and desist from any to issues that came up as the similar threats in the future,” union and the district negoti- Daniels wrote. ated a Memorandum of UnderThe third letter accused the standing (MOU) that “formally OEA of distributing a flyer raise(d) a serious concern re- about professional developgarding certain activities that ment activities in the MOU arose during negotiations,” that is “inaccurate and false alleging that “it appears that and must be corrected immediOEA advised, directed and en- ately,” Daniels wrote. couraged its members to vioThe “crisis in OUSD is the late the Collective Bargaining structural lack of checks and
balances in the district,” said Crowell. “It is difficult for legitimate complaints to rise to the level of the elected school board. Instead, they are sidetracked to labor relations and never see the light of day.” A former member of the Berkeley Unified School District Board of Education, Daniels’ tenure was marked by contentious relations with school unions, disputes over employee free speech and racially discriminatory treatment of Black classified and certificated staff. An open letter to “stakeholders of OUSD” was sent to the public school community recently by Mansour IdDeen, president of the Berkeley NAACP, which said that “Our experience with Mr. Daniels as a board member in Berkeley was quite hostile to people of African American descent,” including “a massive attack on classified Black Staff at BUSD” and a “direct attack on teachers’ collective bargaining rights.”
Apply for Funds for Homeless By Uche J. Uwahemu
Alameda County Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) announces the availability of funding under the Homeless Provider Incubator Fund (HPIF) for small organizations serving or wanting to serve unsheltered people in Alameda County. Application due date is Nov. 6, 2020, 5:00 p.m. Total funding in the amount of up to $800,000 is available to support awarded proposals over a contract period of 12 to 24 months. The Bidder Information Session will be on Oct. 13, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. on Zoom. Follow this link for the meeting (passcode: 009305) or iPhone one-tap: US: +16699 009128,,84236705717#,,,,,,0 #,,009305# Purpose: The intent of the Home-
less Provider Incubator Fund is to support and encourage the growth of small, nontraditional organizations that are, or would like to begin, providing shelter, outreach, or other direct services to unsheltered people. Funds are available to support a wide range of services and interventions for unsheltered homeless residents. Potential services include (but are not limited to): · Winter/Cold Weather Shelter · Warming/Drop-In Center · Safe Parking · Showers/Bathrooms · Tiny Homes · Outreach and Engagement Activities · HIV/AIDS services Funds may not be used for food or feeding programs. All funded activities must be legal in the jurisdiction(s) in which they will be conducted. Click Continued on Page 10
postnewsgroup.com
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 2
Oakland African American Chamber of Learning Black History Year-Round Commerce to Receive National Honor ‘Unbought and Unbossed,’ Shirley Chisholm Award will be presented at the virtual Bay Black Conference Oct. 14-16 First Black Woman to Run for President From OAACC
Bethanie Hines Photography
The U.S. Black Chamber, Inc. (USBC) will award The Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) as the USBC Chamber of the Year at the Bay Black Conference Oct. 14-16, 2020. The USBC, through the creation of resources and initiatives, supports African American Chambers of Commerce and business organizations in their work of developing and growing Black enterprises. According to Cathy Adams, CEO and President of OAACC, “The award is likely in recognition of our strategic efforts to support The African American Business Community during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Our businesses have been hit hard, creating an immediate and dire need for
Cathy Adams, CEO and President of OAACC.
financial resources and healthcare services.” To address the needs, OAACC set forth the Resiliency Relief Program, which was announced in early May. The OAACC Resiliency Relief Program is funded by contributions from supporters commit-
ted to the solvency and survival of local African American Businesses. OAACC acknowledges that even before COVID-19, the Black community was swimming upstream against a current of inequities and insufficient services to balance the quality of life across racial demographics. Nonetheless, with Cathy as President and CEO, they pushed forward with a goal to recover, equally, during and on the other side of this debilitating economic and health crisis. OAACC raised over $1 Million Dollars to fund the program. As a result, roughly over 150 Black Owned Businesses have received grants. Since its inception, the OAACC has served as a leader Continued on page 9
A DAUGHTER of the Civil Rights Movement, and a MOTHER of the Movement for Racial Justice in Oakland,
COUNCILMEMBER
Lynette McElhaney Invites You to Join Her in the FIGHT for the
SOUL OF OAKLAND.
LynetteForOakland.com Paid for by Re-Elect Lynette McElhaney for City Council 2020, FPPC ID# 1421347
Get safe senior healthcare. Especially during COVID-19.
With Center for Elders’ Independence, you can always receive the care you need because our doctors, therapists, and homecare staff specialize in seniors who are most at risk for COVID-19. • You can get medical care at home with our telehealth services. • A full staff of nurses and therapists can come to you, wearing protective equipment. • When you need in-person care, our clinics are open. • Common spaces and each exam room are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between every visit to guard your health. • You will be transported to and from your appointments in one of our cleaned and sanitized vans. • You can have your medications and nutritious meals delivered to your door.
Take control of your health and future today by calling CEI toll-free at 1-844-326-1150, TTY 510-433-1165 or visit elders.org/jbc to get started. Call any time, 24/7.
By Tamara Shiloh
A Brooklyn native and the oldest of four daughters, Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm graduated from Brooklyn Girls’ High (1942), Brooklyn College (1946), and Columbia University (1951). A prizewinning debater, her career began as a nursery school teacher. But this daughter of Barbadian immigrants, filled with passion and determination, wanted to stand for something. Despite encouragement to channel her energy and passion for equality into pursuing a career in politics, Chisholm (1924–2005) felt that being a Black woman presented a “double handicap.” Still, she would find the courage to fuel her 1964 run for the New York State Legislature and represent the 12th Congressional District of New York for seven terms (1968–1982), earning a reputation for diligent work on minority, women’s, and peace issues. And this was just the beginning.
Shirley Chisholm. Photo courtesy of blackvoicenews.com
Chisholm later became the first woman and African American to run for the Democratic nomination for president (1972). When taking the podium to announce her plans, she said, “I am not the candidate of Black America, although I am Black and proud. I am not the candidate of the woman’s movement of this country, although I am a woman and I am equally proud of that.” Robert Gottlieb, who at the time was hired as the student coordinator for Chisholm’s
campaign, told Smithsonian Magazine: “[Chisholm] was unafraid of anybody … Her slogan was ‘unbought and unbossed.’ She was really unbossed.” The campaign, according to Gottlieb, got off to a bumpy start. Gottlieb had taken a flight to Raleigh, N.C. With him were two boxes of campaign materials, brochures and bumper stickers. “And I go to pick up my bags and the brochures and bumper stickers from the luggage carousel. And scrawled all over it was ‘go home n––.’ That’s how the campaign began.” Discrimination didn’t stop there. Chisholm was blocked from participating in televised primary debates. This led her to take legal action; she was then allowed only one speech. Despite her campaign being severely underfunded and having to endure negative arguments from members of the predominantly male Congressional Black Caucus, Chisholm continued. Although she persevered, Chisholm was unable to garner support from the groups that might have carried her to Washington: women and minorities. Black male voters did not rally in her company, and feminists were split. Still she forged ahead. Co-founder of the National Women’s Political Caucus (1971), Chisholm stood up for racial and gender equality, the plight of the poor, and ending the Vietnam War. She became the first Black woman and second woman ever to serve on the House Rules Committee (1977). She retired from Congress (1983), helped form the National Political Congress of Black Women (1984), taught politics and women’s studies (1983–1987), and served as the ambassador to Jamaica during Pres. Bill Clinton’s first term. One of Chisholm’s quotes, “Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth,” serves as a reminder of her lifelong determination. She died in 2005.
postnewsgroup.com
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 3
CALIFORNIA EDUCATORS SAY
VOTE YES
PROP 15 Proposition 15 protects homeowners while closing commercial property tax loopholes to make big corporations pay their fair share, so we can invest in our local schools, communities, and our students’ futures. - Shelly Gupton, Fifth Grade Teacher
Learn more at
yes15.org
Ad paid for by Educators for Equity, Yes on 15 and 16, Sponsored by California Teachers Association. Committee major funding from: California Teachers Association. Funding Details at www.fppc.ca.gov.
postnewsgroup.com postnewsgroup.com postnewsgroup.com postnewsgroup.com postnewsgroup.com postnewsgroup.com www.postnewsgroup.com www.postnewsgroup.com postnewsgroup.com postnewsgroup.com www.postnewsgroup.com postnewsgroup.com postnewsgroup.com
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 4 THE POST, July 24-30, 2019, Page 4444Page THE POST, Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2015, Page 4Page THE POST, June 12-18, 2019, Page April 8-14, 2020, Page 444 Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2015, Page Feb. 22-28, 2017, Page 44Page March 25-31, 2020, Page Dec. 30, 2015-Jan. 5, 2016, Feb. 22-28, 2017, Page THE POST, Dec. 30, 5, Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2015, Page Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2015, Page 44 44 44 POST, Mar. 2017, POST, 2017, Feb. 28 March 6, 2018, Page THE POST, Feb. 28 --2015-Jan. March 6, 2018, Mar. THE 1-7, Page 12 Mar. Page 12 Nov. 22-28, 2017, Page THE POST, Nov. 22-28, 2017, Page 1-7, 2017, Page 4 Mar. 1-7, 2017, Page 42016,
To advertise advertise in in the the To Post Religion Religion Page, Page, Post Please contact contact Brenda Brenda or or Maxine Maxine Please at the the Post Post News News Group Group at 1433 Webster Street, Suite 100 1433 Webster Street, Suite 100 360 14th Street, Suite B05 360 14th Street, Suite B05 405 14th Street, Suite 415, 1433 Webster Street, Suite 100 405 Street, Suite 415, 1433 Webster Street, Suite 100 63014th 14th Street, Suite B05, 630 14th Street, Suite B05, 1433 Webster Street, Suite 100 1433 Webster Street, Suite 100 Oakland, CA 94612 Oakland, CA 94612 Oakland, CA 94612 Oakland, CA 94612 Oakland, CA CA 94544 94544 Oakland, (510) 287-8200 287-8200 (510)
Tree of of Life Life Empowerment Empowerment Ministries Tree SHILOH CHURCH CHURCHMinistries SHILOH 10619 McArthur McArthur Blvd., Blvd., Oakland, Oakland, CA CA 510 510 689-9544 689-9544 10619
50TH ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CELEBRATION 50TH
“Achurch church driven driven by by Christ Christ “A focusedto on the kingdom” kingdom” focused the You are are invited invited toon celebrate with us, us, September September 4-6, 4-6, 2015! 2015! You celebrate with Friday, September September 44 –Service –Service @ @ 6:30PM 6:30PM –– Pastor Pastor Eric Eric Butler Butler Friday,
Sunday school school :00 am am10AM-12PM –– Sunday 99 :00 Saturday, Saturday, September September 55 –– Service Service @ @ 10AM-12PM SundayWorship Worship 10:00Patrick am Kiteley Sunday 10:00 am Pastor David David Kiteley Kiteley & & Pastor Pastor Patrick Kiteley Pastor Family Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm Family Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm History of of Shiloh Shiloh Service: Service: Join Join us us as as we we share share of of the the faithfulness faithfulness of of History Senior Pastor Prayer Service Thursday 6:00pmwill and God over the last last 50 50Thursday years. Civic Civic leaders leaders will presentSenior ShilohPastor awards. Prayer Service 6:00pm and God over the years. present Shiloh awards. Also, have Phyllis Scott Scott Also, Shiloh Shiloh will will honor honor charter charter members members and those who whoPhyllis have attended attended Sunday 8:30and amthose 8:30 am for 40 40 years years or or more. more.Sunday for Saturday, September September 55 –– Community Community Celebration Celebration –– 12:30 12:30 –– 4PM 4PM Saturday, Block Party: Party: Join Join us us at at this this special special celebration celebration with with food food tucks, tucks, Block desserts, music, music, raffles raffles and and more. more. desserts,
(510) 507-8405. (510) 507-8405. 510-444-1625 510-444-1625 510-444-1625 510-444-1625 (510) 507-8405. 507-8405. (510)
New Hope Hope Missionary Missionary Baptist Baptist Church Church New 321-Alamo Ave Ave Richmond,California Richmond,California 94801 94801 ** 408-946-6884 408-946-6884 321-Alamo
Pastor Joan Joan L.T. L.T. Katzenberger, Katzenberger, Senior Senior Pastor Pastor Pastor
Sunday 9:45 9:45 a.m......Sunday a.m......Sunday School School Sunday Sunday 11.am 11.am .... .... Morning Morning Worship Worship Sunday Wednesday Prayer Prayer and and Bible Bible Study Study 66 p.m p.m Wednesday Every first first Sunday Sunday Communion Communion and and Baptism Baptism Every Friday Night Night Live Live as asAnnounced Announced 77 PM PM Friday Every Saturday Saturday Every Men Ministry -1 p.m Men Ministry Ministry -1 -1 p.m p.m Men Ministers Ministry p.m Ministers Ministry p.m Ministers Ministry Ministry 3333p.m p.m Ministers YouthMinistry Ministryto tobe beannounce announce Youth Ministry to be announce Youth Ministry to be announce Youth Women’s Ministry to beannounce announce Women’s Ministry to be announce Women’s Ministry Ministry to to be be announce Women’s
Kingdom Kidz Kidz Korner: Korner: Mariposa Mariposa the the clown, clown, petting petting zoo, zoo, face face painting, painting, Kingdom coloring contest contest & & bounce bounce houses. houses. coloring Service @ @ 11:45AM 11:45AM -- Pastor Pastor Eric Eric Butler Butler Service Light desserts desserts served served in in the the Fellowship Fellowship Hall Hall following following each each morning morning Light service. service.
Reverend Joe Joe L. L. Reverend Smith, Pastor Pastor Smith,
Sunday Night Night Service Service @ @ 6PM 6PM –Bishop –Bishop Joseph Joseph Garlington Garlington Sunday
Passing the the Baton Baton Service: Service: During During the the evening evening service, service, Shiloh’s Shiloh’s Passing Apostolic covering covering will will set set in in Pastors Pastors Javier Javier and and Melinda Melinda Ramos Ramos as as Apostolic Senior Pastors Pastors of of Shiloh Shiloh Church. Church. They They have have been been on on the the pastoral pastoral team team Senior for20 20years yearsand andhave haveserved servedas asinterim interimsenior seniorpastors pastorssince sinceNovember, November, for 2014. They They are are following following the the call call God God has has sovereignly sovereignly placed placed on on their their 2014. lives and and have have aa heart heart for for Shiloh, Shiloh, Oakland, Oakland, the the Bay Bay Area Area and and aa desire desire lives to see see the the world world reached reached for for Jesus! Jesus! to
Good Hope Hope Missionary Missionary Baptist Baptist Church Church Good 5717 Foothill Foothill Blvd, Blvd, Oakland, Oakland, CA CA 94605 94605 5717 510-569-7814 ** 510-568-4408 510-568-4408 fax fax 510-569-7814 Refreshments to to follow follow the the service service in in the the Fellowship Fellowship Hall. Hall. Refreshments church that that prays prays together, together, stays stays together. AA church together.
Liberty Hill Hill Missionary Missionary Liberty Baptist Church Church Baptist 997 University UniversityAvenue, Avenue, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. CA. 94710 94710 997 Telephone (510) (510) 848-3855 848-3855 •• Fax Fax (510) (510) 848-4144 848-4144 Telephone www.libertyhillbaptistchurch.org www.libertyhillbaptistchurch.org
“Expressing God’s God’s Presence Presence and and Power” Power” “Expressing Orderof ofService Service Order
Rev Stephen Stephen Rev Katzenberger Katzenberger Katzenberger Katzenberger
EVERGREEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday, September September 66 –– Service Service @ @ 9AM 9AM -- Bishop Bishop Joseph Joseph Garlington Garlington Sunday, Rev. Dwight Dwight Webster, Webster, Ph.D., Ph.D., Rev. Senior Pastor Pastor Senior
PastorJoan JoanL.T. L.T. Pastor Joan L.T. Pastor Joan L.T. Pastor Katzenberger Katzenberger
Bishop Frank Frank Pinkard, Pinkard, Jr. Jr. Bishop Senior Pastor Pastor Senior
Volunteers are are needed needed for for the the 50th 50th Anniversary Anniversary Services! Services! Volunteers
“Let the the redeemed oflook thethrough Lord say say so....” Psalm 107:2. 107:2. “Let of the Lord Psalm Please takeredeemed moment to to look through theso....” list of of volunteer volunteer opportunities Please take aa moment the list opportunities and choose choose one one by by clicking clicking here. here. When When the the team team works, works, the the dream dream and Weekly Services Weekly Services works! Together Together let’s let’s make make this 50th 50th celebration amazing. amazing. works! this celebration
“Trusting God” “Trusting God” “Trusting God” “Trusting God” 2016 Theme: Theme: 2016 Theme: “Trusting God” “Trusting God” 2016 Theme: 2016 Theme: 2016 2016 Theme: 2016 Theme: No Matter What No Matter What 2015 Theme: 2015 Theme: No Matter What No What “What Shall IIII Render” Render” “What Shall Render” No Matter Matter What No Matter What “What Shall Render” “What Shall “What Shall I Render” “What Shall I Render” Psalm 62:8 Psalm 62:8 “Never Lack Again” “Never Lack Again” Psalm 62:8 Psalm 62:8 Psalm 116:12 Psalm Psalm116:12 62:8 Psalm 62:8 Psalm 116:12 Psalm Psalm 116:12 116:12 Psalm 116:12 Deuteronomy 2:7 Deuteronomy 2:7
www.shilohchurch.com 510-261-2052, ext.163 www.shilohchurch.com 510-261-2052, ext.163 Sunday: Early Morning Morning Worship Worship ......................8:00 a.m. Sunday: Early ......................8:00 a.m. Sunday School .....................................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School .....................................................9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Morning Worship Worship................................11:00 ................................11:00 a.m. a.m. Sunday Wednesday: Bible Bible Study Study.....................................7:00 .....................................7:00 p.m. p.m. Wednesday: Saturday: Prayer Prayer Hour Hour.....................................11:00 .....................................11:00 a.m. a.m. Saturday:
Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday 8:00a.m.: a.m.:Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m.: Worship 9:30 a.m.: Sunday Church School School 9:30 Church 9:30a.m.: a.m.:Membership SundayChurch Church School Class 9:30 a.m.: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.: Membership Development Class 9:30 Development 9:30a.m.: a.m.:Worship Membership Development Class 9:30 a.m.: Membership Development 11:00 a.m.: Worship & Children Children Church Class 11:00 & Church 11:00a.m.: a.m.:Worship Worship& &Children ChildrenChurch Church 11:00
Monday Monday Monday Monday nd nd nd 1:00 p.m.: Senior Women Ministry 1:00 Ministry 7:00p.m.: p.m.:Senior Men’sWomen Ministry Meeting(2 (2nd &44thththth)) 7:00 p.m.: Men’s Ministry Meeting &
Send your church notes, stories and events to Post News Group, Email at
Tuesday Tuesday
Tuesday Tuesday rd) rd) rd) 7:00p.m.: p.m.:Senior SeniorWomen WomenMinistry MinistryMeeting Meeting(1 (1stststst& &33rd) 7:00 7:00 p.m.: p.m.: Men’s Men’s Ministry Ministry Meeting Meeting 7:00
Rev.Dr. Dr.Marvis MarvisV. V. Rev. Dr. Marvis V. Rev. Dr. Marvis V. Rev. Peoples,Pastor Pastor Peoples, Pastor Peoples, Pastor Peoples,
Wednesday Wednesday 7:00p.m.: p.m.:Prayer Prayer& &Bible BibleStudy Study(Mid-week (Mid-weekworship) worship) 7:00 Wednesday Wednesday 2:00p.m.: p.m.:Prayer Food& Distribution (4th) 2:00 p.m.: Food Distribution 6:30 p.m.: Prayer & Bible Study Study(4th) (Mid-week worship) worship) 6:30 Bible (Mid-week
info@postnewsgroup.com info@postnewsgroup.com
2:00 p.m.: p.m.: Food Food Distribution Distribution (4th) (4th)Thursday Thursday 2:00
12:00noon: noon:Bible BibleStudy Study 12:00
1:00p.m. p.m.––2:00 2:00p.m: p.m:Food FoodDistribution Distribution 1:00 Thursday Thursday 7:00 p.m.:Bible Music MinistryRehearsal Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.: Music Ministry 12:00 noon: Bible Study 12:00 noon: Study 7:00p.m.-2:00 p.m.:Narcotic Narcotic Anonymous Meeting 7:00 p.m.: Meeting 1:00 p.m.: Food 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.: Anonymous Food Distribution Distribution 7:00 p.m.: p.m.: Music Music Ministry Ministry Rehearsal Rehearsal 7:00 Friday Friday 7:00 Anonymous 7:00 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Meeting 7:00p.m.: p.m.:Narcotics YouthAlive Alive 7:00 p.m.: Youth
Bethel A.M.E. A.M.E. Church Church Bethel “The “The Friendly Friendly Church” Church”
Saturday Saturday
Saturday Saturday 10:00a.m. a.m.–2:00 –2:00p.m.: p.m.:Praise PraiseDance Danceand andChoir ChoirRehearsal Rehearsal 10:00 1:00 p.m.: p.m.: Children/Youth Children/Youth Choir Choir Rehearsal Rehearsal (2nd) (2nd) 1:00
Thereare areadditional additionalBible Bibleclasses classesand andother otheractivities. activities.For Formore moreinformation, information, There
There are additional additional Bible classes and other activities. activities. For more more information, information, There are Bible classes and other For call (510) (510) 848-3855 or fax fax (510) 848-4144. www.libertyhillbaptistchurch. call 848-3855 or (510) 848-4144. www.libertyhillbaptistchurch. Call (510)848-3855 848-3855or orfax fax(510) (510)848-4144 848-4144 Call org(510) org
www.thompsonsbayviewmortuaryinc.com www.thompsonsbayviewmortuaryinc.com
Liberty Hill Hill Missionary Missionary Liberty
916 Laguna Laguna Street Street at at Golden Golden Gate Gate 916 Laguna Street at Golden Gate 916 Laguna Street at Golden Gate 916 San Francisco, Francisco, CA CA 94115 94115 San Francisco, CA 94115 San Francisco, CA 94115 San (415) 921-4935 921-4935 (415) 921-4935 (415) 921-4935 (415) 8:45 AM AM 8:45
8:45 AM 8:45 AM SundaySchool School 9:30 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. 99 a.m. 9:30 9:30 8:45 Sunday School a.m. 8:45 Sunday 10 AM 10 AM 10 AM 10 AM Morning Worship 10 a.m. Morning Worship a.m. 8:00 11:00 a.m. MorningWorship Worship 10 8:00 11:00a.m. a.m. 10 a.m. Morning Worship 10 a.m. Morning 8:00 &&&11:00 Bible Study Wednesday at 12 noon 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Wednesday at 12 noon 7:00 p.m. BibleStudy Study Wednesday Wednesdayat at12 12noon noon7:00 7:00p.m. p.m. Bible Study Wednesday at 12 noon 7:00 p.m. Bible
Sendyour yourchurch churchnotes, notes,stories storiesand and Send your church notes, stories and Send MT PLEASANT MISSIONARY MT PLEASANT MISSIONARY Baptist Church Baptist Church eventsto toPost Post News News Group, Email Email at at events to Post News Group, Email at events Group, BAPTIST CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH 997 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA. 94710 997info@postnewsgroup.com University Avenue, Berkeley, CA. 94710 info@postnewsgroup.com info@postnewsgroup.com 1028 W W GRAND GRAND AVE AVE OAKLAND,CA OAKLAND,CA 94607 94607 1028 Telephone (510) (510) 848-3855 848-3855 •• Fax Fax (510) (510) 848-4144 848-4144 Telephone (510)836-1916 PASTOR’S PASTOR’S OFFICE(510)836-1917 OFFICE(510)836-1917 (510)836-1916
Rev.Philip PhilipR. R.Cousin, Cousin,Jr., Jr., Rev. Philip R. Cousin, Jr., Rev. Philip R. Cousin, Jr., Rev. Philip R. Cousin, Jr., Rev. Philip R. Cousin, Jr., Rev.
Senior Pastor Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Tyrone Hicks, Pastor Rev. Dr. Tyrone Hicks, Pastor Senior Pastor Senior Pastor Senior Pastor Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Tyrone Hicks, Pastor Rev. Dr. Tyrone Hicks, Pastor Rev. Dr. Tyrone Hicks, Pastor Rev. Dr. Tyrone Hicks, Pastor Rev. Robert Shaw Rev. Robert Mrs. Angela M.Shaw Cousin, Mrs. Angela M. Cousin, Rev. Dr. Tyrone Hicks, Pastor Rev. Dr. Tyrone Hicks, Pastor Mrs. Angela M. Cousin, Mrs. Angela M. Cousin, Rev. Dr. Tyrone Hicks, Pastor Rev. Dr. Tyrone Hicks, Pastor Rev. Phyllis Hicks, First Lady Mrs. Angela M. Cousin, Mrs. Angela M. Cousin, Rev. Phyllis Hicks, First Lady Rev. Phyllis Hicks, First Lady Rev. Phyllis Hicks, First Lady First Lady First Lady Rev. Phyllis Hicks, First Lady Rev. Phyllis Hicks, First Lady First Lady First Lady First Lady First Lady Rev. Phyllis Hicks, First Lady Rev.Phyllis PhyllisHicks, Hicks, First Lady Rev. First Lady Rev. Phyllis Hicks, First Lady
www.libertyhillbaptistchurch.org www.libertyhillbaptistchurch.org
“Expressing God’s Presence and Power” “Expressing God’s Presence and Power” “THE CHURCH WITH THE HEART OF LOVE” “THE CHURCH WITH THE HEART OF LOVE” Orderof ofService Service Order Orderof ofService Service Order Sunday Sunday
8:00a.m.: a.m.:Worship Worship 8:00 REV JOHN JOHN E E COOPER COOPER PASTOR PASTOR REV 9:30a.m.: a.m.:Sunday SundayChurch ChurchSchool School 9:30 FIRST LADY JEANETTE COOPER FIRST LADY JEANETTE COOPER 9:30a.m.: a.m.:Membership MembershipDevelopment DevelopmentClass Class 9:30 11:00a.m.: a.m.:Worship Worship& &Children ChildrenChurch Church 11:00
ReverendJoe JoeL. L. Reverend Joe L. Reverend Joe L. Reverend Smith, Pastor Smith,Pastor Pastor Smith, Pastor Smith,
Monday Monday nd nd nd 7:00p.m.: p.m.:Men’s Men’sMinistry MinistryMeeting Meeting(2 (2nd &44thththth)) 7:00 & Tuesday Tuesday rd) rd) rd) 7:00p.m.: p.m.:Senior SeniorWomen WomenMinistry MinistryMeeting Meeting(1 (1stststst& &33rd) 7:00
1527 34th St., Oakland, CA 94608 1527 34th 34th St., St., Oakland, Oakland, CA CA94608 94608 1527 510 594-2207 510 594-2208 510 594-2207 594-2207 510 510 594-2208 594-2208 510 Website: Www.Cccforchrist.org Website: Www.Cccforchrist.org Website: Www.Cccforchrist.org Email. Ccc4christ@gmail.com Ccc4christ@gmail.com Email.
GoodHope HopeMissionary MissionaryBaptist BaptistChurch Church Good
Wednesday Wednesday 7:00p.m.: p.m.:Prayer Prayer& &Bible BibleStudy Study(Mid-week (Mid-weekworship) worship) 7:00 2:00p.m.: p.m.:Food FoodDistribution Distribution(4th) (4th) 2:00
Rev.Dr. Dr.Marvis MarvisV. V. Rev. Dr. Marvis V. Rev. Dr. Marvis V. Rev. Peoples,Pastor Pastor Peoples, Pastor Peoples, Pastor Peoples,
5717Foothill FoothillBlvd, Blvd,Oakland, Oakland,CA CA94605 94605 5717 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605 5717 510-569-7814***510-568-4408 510-568-4408 fax 510-569-7814 510-568-4408 fax 510-569-7814 fax Thursday Thursday 12:00 noon:Bible Bible Studyprays church that praystogether, together,stays staystogether. together. 12:00 noon: Study AAchurch church that prays together, stays together. A that
Sunday Boot Camp 8:30am Sunday Boot Boot Camp Camp 8:30am 8:30am Sunday Sunday Worship Worship 10:00am 10:00am Sunday Wednesday Mid Mid week week Wednesday Mid week Wednesday service 6:30 pm service 6:30 6:30 pm pm service
1:00p.m. p.m.––2:00 2:00p.m: p.m: FoodDistribution Distribution 1:00 Food SUNDAY SERVICES SUNDAY SERVICES 7:00 p.m.: Ministry 7:00 p.m.: Music Ministry Rehearsal “Let theMusic redeemed ofRehearsal theLord Lordsay sayso....” so....”Psalm Psalm107:2. 107:2. “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so....” Psalm 107:2. “Let the redeemed of the SUNDAY SCHOOL:9:30AM SUNDAY SCHOOL:9:30AM 7:00p.m.: p.m.:Narcotic NarcoticAnonymous AnonymousMeeting Meeting 7:00
Weekly Services Weekly Services Weekly Services MORNING WORSHIP:11:00AM MORNING WORSHIP:11:00AM Friday Friday
7:00p.m.: p.m.:Youth YouthAlive Alive 7:00
Worship.......................8:00 Sunday:Early EarlyMorning MorningWorship Worship ......................8:00a.m. a.m. Sunday: Early Morning Worship ......................8:00 a.m. Sunday: ......................8:00 Saturday Saturday WEEKLY SERVICES WEEKLY SERVICES School......................................................9:30 Sunday School .....................................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School .....................................................9:30 a.m. Sunday School .....................................................9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m.–2:00 –2:00 p.m.: PraiseDance Danceand andChoir ChoirRehearsal Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. p.m.: Praise TUESDAYS :CHOIR REHERSAL 6:30PM TUESDAYS :CHOIR REHERSAL 6:30PM Worship. . ............................... Sunday Morning Worship ................................ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ................................ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ................................ 11:00 a.m. Thereare areadditional additionalBible Bibleclasses classesand andother otheractivities. activities.For Formore moreinformation, information, There WEDNESDAYS:PRAYER MEETING 7:00PM WEDNESDAYS:PRAYER MEETING 7:00PM Study. .....................................7:00 Wednesday: Bible Study .....................................7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study .....................................7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible .....................................7:00 p.m. call (510) 848-3855 848-3855 or fax faxStudy (510) 848-4144. www.libertyhillbaptist- church. church. call (510) or (510) 848-4144. www.libertyhillbaptistorgSaturday: Prayer org BIBLE CLASS:8:00PM BIBLE CLASS:8:00PM Hour. . .................................... Hour ..................................... 11:00 a.m. Saturday: Prayer Prayer Hour Hour..................................... .....................................11:00 11:00 a.m. a.m. Saturday:
ABYSSINIAN
Missionary Baptist Baptist Church Church Missionary
528 ---- 33rd 33rd Street, Street, Oakland, Oakland, California California 94609 94609 528 33rd Street, Oakland, California 94609 528 33rd Street, Oakland, California 94609 528 (510) 653-0315 (510) 653-0315 (510) 653-0315 653-0315 (510) Reverend Kevin D. Barnes, Barnes, Pastor Pastor Reverend Kevin D. Barnes, Pastor Reverend Kevin Kevin D. D. Barnes, Pastor Reverend
ThyWord Word Have Have IIII Hid Hid In In Mine Mine Thy Word Have Hid In Mine Thy Word Have Hid In Mine Thy Heart, That That IIII Might Might Not Not Sin Sin Heart, That Might Not Sin Heart, That Might Not Sin Heart, Against Thee Thee Against Thee Against Thee Against Psalm 119:11 119:11 Psalm 119:11 Psalm 119:11 Psalm
WINGS OF LOVE WINGS OF LOVE Send your yourMARANATHA church notes, stories and events events toto Post Post Send church notes, stories and WINGS OF LOVE WINGS OF LOVE MARANATHA MINISTRIES MINISTRIES News Group, EmailBlvd., ads@postnewsgroup.com 7007 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA CA 94605 94605 7007 MacArthur Oakland, News Group, Email atat ads@postnewsgroup.com MARANATHA MINISTRIES MARANATHA MINISTRIES
7007 MacArthur MacArthur Blvd., Blvd., Oakland, Oakland, CA CA94605 94605 7007
All Services are held on Saturday
Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday
NewMembers MembersOrientation Orientation..........9:30 ..........9:30a.m. a.m. New Members Orientation ..........9:30 a.m. New Members Orientation ..........9:30 a.m. New Sunday School School..............................9:30 ..............................9:30 a.m. a.m. Sunday School ..............................9:30 a.m. Sunday School ..............................9:30 a.m. Sunday Sunday Morning MorningWorship Worship......... .........11:00 11:00 a.m. a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ......... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ......... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Children’sChurch...................... Church......................11:00 11:00a.m. a.m. Children’s Church...................... 11:00 a.m. Children’s Church...................... 11:00 a.m. Children’s
Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday
PrayerHour Hour....................... .......................6:00 6:00----7:00 7:00p.m. p.m. Prayer Hour ....................... 6:00 7:00 p.m. Prayer Hour ....................... 6:00 7:00 p.m. Prayer Usher Board (1st & 3rd) ..............7:00 p.m. Usher UsherBoard Board(1st (1st& &3rd) 3rd)..............7:00 ..............7:00p.m. p.m. Usher Board (1st & 3rd) ..............7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday
Bible Study ......................... Noon/7:00 p.m. Bible BibleStudy Study......................... .........................Noon/7:00 Noon/7:00p.m. p.m. Bible Study ......................... Noon/7:00 p.m. Brotherhood (1st (1st & & 3rd) 3rd)..............6:00 ..............6:00 p.m. p.m. Brotherhood (1st & 3rd) ..............6:00 p.m. Brotherhood (1st & 3rd) ..............6:00 p.m. Brotherhood Teachers’Meeting Meeting........................5:45 ........................5:45 p.m. p.m. Teachers’ Meeting ........................5:45 p.m. Teachers’ Meeting ........................5:45 p.m. Teachers’ Junior Mission (3rd) ....................6:00 p.m. Junior Mission (3rd) ....................6:00 p.m. JuniorMission Mission(3rd) (3rd)....................6:00 ....................6:00p.m. p.m. Junior Mother’s Board Board (2nd) (2nd)..................1:00 ..................1:00 p.m. p.m. Mother’s Board (2nd) ..................1:00 p.m. Mother’s Board (2nd) ..................1:00 p.m. Mother’s WMU (1st, (1st, 3rd, 3rd, & & 4th) 4th)................1:00 ................1:00 p.m. p.m. WMU (1st, 3rd, & 4th) ................1:00 p.m. WMU (1st, 3rd, & 4th) ................1:00 p.m. WMU
Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday
Rev. Kevin Kevin Barnes Barnes Rev. Kevin Barnes Rev. Kevin Barnes Rev.
Feeding Ministry Ministry.....11:00 .....11:00 a.m. a.m. ---- 3:00 3:00 p.m. p.m. Feeding Ministry .....11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Feeding Ministry .....11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Feeding Pastor’sAid Aid (2nd).........................6:00 (2nd).........................6:00 p.m. p.m. Pastor’s Aid (2nd).........................6:00 p.m. Pastor’s Aid (2nd).........................6:00 p.m. Pastor’s MaleChorus Chorus.................................6:00 .................................6:00p.m. p.m. Male Chorus .................................6:00 p.m. Male Chorus .................................6:00 p.m. Male Mass Choir ChoirRehearsal Rehearsal..................7:00 ..................7:00 p.m. p.m. Mass Choir Rehearsal ..................7:00 p.m. Mass Choir Rehearsal ..................7:00 p.m. Mass
If you you don’t don’t have have aaaa church church home, home, If you don’t have church home, If you don’t have church home, If Abyssinian Is The Place You Ought To Be Be Abyssinian Is The Place You Ought To Be Abyssinian Is Is The The Place Place You You Ought Ought To To Be Abyssinian
Dr. Craig CraigA. A. Dossman, Dossman, Sr. Sr. Pastor Pastor Dr. Sabbath Keeping Keeping Ministry Ministry Sabbath First Lady Lady Mickey Mickey Dossman Dossman First Studying God’s God’s WordGod’s .................... 9:30 a.m. a.m. Studying Word .................... 9:30 Studying God’s Word 10:30 10:30 a.m. Studying Word a.m. Worship & Celebration Service 11:30 a.m Worship & Celebration Service 11:30 Worship && Celebration Celebration Service Service 11:00 11:00 a.m. a.m. a.m Worship Hour of Bible Study Tuesday Evenings… Hour of Bible Study Tuesday Evenings… Hour of of Bible Bible Study StudyTues. Tues. Evenings Evenings on on Hour Access Code 266587 266587 Phone line: line: 605.475.4700 605.475.4700 Access Code Phone Phoneline:605-475-4700 Access Code 26658 26658 Phoneline:605-475-4700 Access Code “A Church Church of of Amazing Amazing Miracles Miracles and and Loving Loving Acceptance” Acceptance” “A
“AChurch Church of ofAmazing Amazing Miracles Miracles and and Loving LovingAcceptance” Acceptance” “A Dr. D. D. J.J. Williams, Williams, Pastor Emeritus Dr. Pastor Emeritus Anthony Paschal, Paschal, Senior Senior Pastor Pastor Anthony Phone: 510-569-0223 510-569-0223 Phone: Phone: 510.569.0223 510.569.0223 Phone: Website: www.wingsofloveministries.org www.wingsofloveministries.org Website: Website: www.wolmm88.org www.wolmm88.org Website:
Dr. Lawrence Lawrence Dr. Lawrence Dr. Lawrence Dr. VanHook VanHook VanHook VanHook
West Side Missionary Baptist Church 732 Willow Willow Street, Street, Oakland Oakland CA CA 94607 94607 ** 510-836-4131 510-836-4131 732
510-239-6969 510-239-6969
“A Foundation Foundation for for The The Future” Future” “A Rev. Ken Ken Chambers, Chambers, Pastor Pastor Rev.
Sunday School School & & Sunday Orientation Classes Classes 10:00 10:00AM AM Orientation SundayMorning MorningWorship Worship11:00 11:00AM AM Sunday Monday & &Thursday Thursday Spanish Spanish Monday SpeakingWorship Worship 6:30 6:30 PM PM Speaking Wednesday Prayer, Prayer, Bible Bible Study Study Wednesday & Orientation Orientation Classes Classes 6:00 6:00 PM PM & Wednesday Resource Resource & & Job Job Wednesday Development Classes Classes 7:00 7:00 PM PM Development 1st & 3rd Saturday Noon 1st & 3rd Saturday Noon Rev. Ken Ken Chambers, Chambers, Rev. Prayer Prayer & & Bible Bible Study Study Pastor Pastor
Send your church notes, stories and events to Post News Group, Email at ads@postnewsgroup.com
postnewsgroup.com
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 5
JEROME GAGE, FULL-TIME LYFT DRIVER
“
Uber and Lyft are spending more than $180 million to pass Prop 22, more than any campaign in California history, just
to avoid their legal obligation to provide me with a minimum wage, paid sick leave, or basic worker protections. Uber and Lyft claim drivers like me want to be ‘independent.’ What I really want is to be paid a living wage and have basic employee benefits. Vote No on Prop 22. See Jerome’s Story at: nooncaprop22.com/jeromegage
Nooncaprop22.com
@votenoonprop22 Ad paid for by No on Prop 22, sponsored by Labor Organizations. Committee major funding from International Brotherhood of Teamsters United Food and Commercial Workers International Union CLC Service Employees International Union Funding Details At www.fppc.ca.gov
”
votenoonprop22
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 6 postnewsgroup.com
postnewsgroup.com THE POST, March 25-31,, 2020, Page 5
Representatives Lee, García Bill Prohibiting Rental Practitioners ofIntroduce African Traditional Religion Plan Evictions During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ancestral Reverence Ritual Before Election Day Latter-day Saints AC President Russell NelsonAwarded Speaks at NAACP’s Convention in Detroit SafeM.Place $180,000 Grant from Broadway Hustlers, Mob’s A
postnewsgroup.com www.postnewsgroup.com
THE POST, 26-Sept. 1, 2015, THEAug. POST, July 24-30, 2019,Page Page55
Courtesy of Rep. Lee’s Office By Rev. Dr. Dòwòti Désir Hounon Houna
causes unless the tenant perIyalocha Wanda Ravernellpetrates a serious criminal act (Oakland), HM Queen that would endanger the health, equality and justice for all,” Stewart In December 2016, the Dr. Larry W. Ellis,and Senior PastorDòwòti Representatives Barbara Lee Mother Hounon President Church gave anDésir indexed datalife, and safety of other tenants. said NAACP (CA-13), Jesús for “Chuy” García (New YorkFreedmen’s and Benin) The Council Global AnbaseChurch ofIIthe historic · Self-terminate six months CEO DerrickWeJohnson. Invite You “We to Join Houna Our Family! (IL-04),Reverence, and 39 additional comust recognize and accept the and Chief Alagbe Oyeolu AkinBureau Records to the Smithcestral a group elafter FEMA terminates the Worship Christian Life Class Bible Study The Broadway Hustlers and sponsors introduced the Rental importance of creating amity sonian National Museum segun (Oyotunji Village, South ders who practice African TraSunday 10am Sunday 9am Tuesday 6:15pm of emergency declared by the AC Mob will be holding their Eviction Moratorium Act on with those that are raising the African American History and of A Safe Place since 1984, delivery of subjective counselA Safe Place will launch a Carolina). East Oakland conditional Religion, will lead a President. theMission local and state level. As a Temporary Worship Location: Paradise Hall 5th AnnualMarch Family Reunion on consciousness of this nation — Monday, 23, to prohibit Culture in Washington, D.C. designed and implemented ing and guidance. two-year faith and domestic sultant and photographer Tracy nine-day offering of prayer apCongresswoman Lee is the longtime advocate for battered 31113 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544 Saturday, Sept. 2 p.m. rental till 6 the Church is committed do- women landlords from19, evicting The serves database contains services and to preThe project part-& intervention violence project, “Speaking of Brown as coordinator. pealing to their blessed ancesand their children,geneshe Co-Chair of will the foster Steering p.m., at deFremery Park, 18th Toactivities learn more about Pilgrim, visit ouralogical website at www.pilgrimbcsm.org ing just that.” information of profreed vention for victims nerships between domestic Faith,” thanks to an $180,000 tenants during the COVID-19 Planning for the Ancestral tors from Oct. 31-Nov. 8, 2020. most recently employed Policy Committee, a senior at Adeline in Oakland, called In addition to its joint pur- grams African after the violence. programs and faith of domestic grant from The Blue Shield of violence public health to emergency. The Souls Rising began infor May and andAmericans services male multi-laymember of the Appropriations “AResponding Day of No the Violence/All suits with the NAACP, the Civil War. These programs include the leaders. California Foundation. bill will be part ofthe theworld third victims of domestic the elders quickly violence. determined ered inflicting Committee, former Chair of Livescrises Matter.” Church seeks to Program, strengthen that “Only theinformation comprehension of Emergency Shelter A Safe Place will also join In partnership with the Instistimulus package For more about the Ancestral Souls Rising –COVID-19 the COVID-19 pandemic, its the Congressional Black CauThe Broadway Hustlers African American individuals the true fatherhood of God can Teen Dating Violence Preventhe Blue Shield Against Viotute on Domestic Violence in introduced by House Blue Project ritual wasShield just a start and and they economic fallout andGQ rampant cus, Chair Emeritus of the Pro- and families through geneal- the were known for the its style,of bringevents, full to appreciation of the tion Program, and community lence (BSAV) Foundation’s the African American CommuBarbara Lee other contact Carolyn Representatives, the Take ReJesús “Chuy” García committed working together and unrelenting police brutalgressive Caucus, Co-Chair of ogy. business leadership in true brotherhood of men and and outreach pro- Russell nity (IDVAAC), the “Speak- Culturally Responsive Domes- education at years, (510) themes 986-8600 x sponsibility for They Workers and seven deterity despite millions of were people theViolence Pro-Choice and a gram. gang activities. a From left to right: Oakland’s ing Luisah Teish and Dr. Nedra Williams join Network, Dr.Caucus, Dowoti Desir of New York and Dr. African Cathy for The Church helps the true sisterhood of women,” tic which of Faith” project will raise 315. Families Act. by the guidance of the taking to the of streets protest, Rep. Chuy García. “Last I awareness street gang moretothan 75 Royal rium Act Would: Senior Whip. She Diaspora of Maryland in week leading a forum of prayers ancestors in the African a 9-day Americans their ritual roots mined Nelson said during a 2018 Through Aintrace Safe Place, Rus17Democratic statewide domestic and educate elevating the links Rep. Lee “As beginning ancestors. the council is facilitating an onmen andBarbara women that said, roamed authored a letter that 7731.MemOctober All photos courtesy of the participants. · Prohibit landlords from also serves as Chair of the Maas has far also backgoverned as possible. The celebration of diversity and domesfaith-based community on best violence agencies across the sell moreceremony workers are their This year, theychurch. also encourBroadway fromto 2nd Street to line aidlosing the healbers of Congress signed, call- practices evicting and rental tenants due state. jority Leader’s Task Force on tic Church donated $2 million in the “That violence programs on bothin oneness models to apply jobsMacArthur having Blvd. their hours limW in Oakage everyone within their reach ing ofor survivors and elevate the Prayers ing on mortgage lenders stop when from as close astoOakto failure to pay rent or other Poverty and Opportunity. of understanding inspires addressworking various themes. lives and families. With the use wisdom Februaryforto the thewell-being International us A Safe Place seeks to break with families Rev. ited, in families are putand at risk land 70’s earlyof land vote because itdesire is nottoonly a spirits ofthe thelate departed. foreclosures during public experiencing and asRon far Linzie as this Tanzania, communities,” elders to “Our eldersviolence have, forinmany African American theMuseum of our wisdom, our prayers, and our with passionate build cycle of domestic and famthe the missing or forgoing food on France 80’s. Brother secular and political act, but a Calledrent ‘Ancestral Souls Rishealth and crisis. Butasnearly third home. Brazil well asa East in a statement. (IAAM), which is set to open bridges of cooperation instead generations, known the poweraily the most sacred thing we have, violence by providing bat- said To place Legal Ad was gang theThe table. WeMob can’t allow people or Dr.-- of Domestic one because our ancesing,’ theAC prayers will bealed by (510) of U.S.541-9650 residentslike areRev. renters Coast locations Oyotunji in 2021 on the of former Gads- sacred The members the council prayer, ritual and breath. We of walls of segregation.” tered women and their children violence is the our breath, we send energy into contact Tonya Peacock: that rode the AC Transit buses. Jasper Lowery at (510) 766to be on the streets in the middle the council members and 21 Village, in the communities I represent leading Georgia, Maryland, den’sDr.Wharf Charleston, IyabejiinCathy Royal tors who were denied and died safe shelter and resourccause injury to with are Phone: calling uponofthat ancient the world that invokes and hon- are: (510) 272-4747 They were also friends as- 5404 or Michelle Murray aka women of a public health crisis – that’s for that right. priests in many parts of and the AfSouth Carolina. in Chicago the much Philadelphia andratio Newis York es, and to prevent violence (Maryland), Yeye Luisah Teish, between theof ages of wisdomFax: at this time crisis in Our Ancestors. Doing this Brother (510)ors 743-4178 Presents sociates with with the Rep. Broadway at (510) 472-5255. why diaspora: I worked Garcia “Niecey” rican Brazil, Nigeria, higher. Working-class people, 15-44. are included. On the remaining through outreach and educaMore than one million Ohen Nedra T. William and our community as we are denied creates a vibration that protects Email: tonya_peaHustlers. Former AC Mob For those who wish to suffer conAmos Brown (left), pastor ofof Third Baptist Church, Francisco and president the NAACP, San Francisco toRev. introduce the the Rental EvicFrance, Haiti and U.S. immigrants, and renters children witness days the ritual, prayers will San breath – ‘Ieach can’tyear breathe’ – in the our oftion. us and employs Their ancient cock@dailyjournal.com members hold top social sertribute food or funds to support branch greets President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Russell M. Nelson the A 110th annual tion Moratorium Act. This im- disproportionately from eco- brutal victimization of a parSince at 1976, Safe Place They are modeling their Brother Brother All other classifieds convice positions today. the efforts of their street minisnational convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Sunday in portant has offered a 24-hour crisis the handsthe of an intimate ritual onlegislation one createdensures by the that el- nomic recessions like the one ent attact POST: Phone The in Family Reunion tries, send donations to Urojas partner. Salt Lake Tribune. Detroit. Photo courtesy of The renters Bay AreaVillage andwill the line, emergency 20-bed shelJesus isPresents the Way der priests the of Oyotunji this country will likely be fac(510) 287-8200 Fax feature music, befood, spoken Community Services’ corponation cannot evicted from ter, a children’s program, comThe faith environment can in South Carolina who ing, and they1271 need the financial Thea president thestudied Church for each We don’t even They have(510) customized 287-8247 the Sunday. “May we go forward word, kid during zoneof and guest office,other. Washington their homes thepeople COV- rate counseling, support be a safe and natural place to munity the beliefs espoused by security this bill would provide, Presents of Jesus Christ of Latter-day have to agree with each other Church’s self-reliance services Presents doing our best to exemplify Email: speakers. Ave., Suite 452, San Leandro, address family violence and groups, community education reID-19 pandemic. We must eninSaints the African Diaspora and Russell M. Nelson reimmediately.” to love each other. If we have materials and programs to be the two great commandments For information, call Rev. CA 94577. ads@postnewsgroup.com outreach, as well as a Teen including children sure that everyone hasthe access to any minded those assembled for composed a view of Nine TheEli Rental Moratohope ofEviction reclaiming the lated mostissues, effective for the initia- and — to love God and love each Ron Linzie “aka” Poison at By Walsh calling for O’Malley’s office to Violence Prevention Program. that are exposed to violence in quality housing no matter their the 110th annual national con- goodwill and sense of human- tive. Jesus is the Way Layers of the Soul. Through of His children. Bay City News do so. Carolyn Russell, who has the home. As a result, there is financial situation.” vention the trauma Nationalvisited Asso- ity for which we yearn, it must the ritual,of the The two organizations also Arm in arm and shoulder to Foundation “I have assigned a director team of Jesus is is the the Way Way as executive great need to strengthen the served Jesus “No one should lose their begin ciation for the Advancement with each of us, one per- acame together on Temple upon African people throughshoulder, may we strive to lift lawyers to look back into the home duringPeople the of the Colored (NAACP) at a time. Square last May to call all our brothers and sisters everyout Diaspora canCOVID-19 be identi- son Alameda County District that caused Sunday in Detroit that differpandemic which is why I introOver the past 18 months, the people, organizations and Oakland, gov- circumstances New Hope Baptist Church, where,CA in every way we can. fied and healed. Attorney Nancy O’Malley will the death of Oscar ences need notday undermine so- First Presidency (the executive ernments to work together to This world will neverGrant,” duced the Rental Eviction Morbe the On the first of the rituNew Hope Baptist Churchinto of Oakland, CA McArthur seeks a Senior Pastor who will provide Spirit-directed, 10619 Blvd., Oakland, CAsaid 510 reopen the investigation O’Malley in689-9544 a statement. ciety’s shared humanity. administration of the church) atorium Act, to prohibit evicting achieve greater civility and rasame.” al, selected practitioners will thevisionary leadership church; and possesses excellent skills in“We thebyareas of preaching, of for theour fatal will evaluate the evidence “We are all connected, and hascircumstances “A church driven Christ made its partnership with cial harmony. renters during this crisis. FamiEarlier this year, the Church share images from their altars, teaching, counseling and congregational leadership development. Candidates should have five shooting of Oscar Grant III by and the law, including theplus apwe have a God-given responthe NAACP a high priority. Last July, Elder Jack N. Gehonored the NAACP’s comlies are hurting -they are worfocused on the kingdom” pour libations and pray in the a BART police officer in 2009, years Pastoral experience (preferably Senior Pastor), be licensed and ordained by a recognized plicable law at the time and the sibility to help make life better The groups have met severrard spoke at the NAACP’s mitment to advance equality ried about their jobs,forbears health, and languages of their – O’Malley’s office said Monfor those around us,” Presistatute of limitations and make License Ordination Committee and have a Bachelor Degree from an accredited Bible College al times to pursue joint educa109th annual convention in and justice in society. childcareEdo, andFon deserve the cerYoruba, and Haitian Oscar Grant III and ministerial Sunday schoolTexas. :00“I’m amlicense(s) dent Russell M. Nelson said day. a9determination.” tion effortsseminary. in Chicago and San Antonio, honoredtoto have The including Email a coverSan letter, biography, resume thatasthey won’t be kicked –tainty as well the contemporary The district attorney’s office during a nine-minute evening same time several of Grant’s A spokesperson for the Francisco and employment “I pray that we may inChurch of Jesus Christ ofsee LatWorship 10:00 am to the curb of andEnglish, left homeless if nhbcpastoralsearch@gmail.com onSunday or before April 2, 2020. For additional information please languages Spanspeech. “We don’t have to be issued a statement confirming family members were holding initiatives in Houston and creasingly call each other dear ter-day Saints stand in unity theyand can’t make their rent,” said our website nhbcoakland.org underFamily the heading No phone 7:00 calls please. Bible“pastor”. Study Wednesday pm ish Continued on page 9 alike orBrazilian look alikePortuguese. to have love that it will reopen the case at the afriends,” Charlotte. news conference Monday with the NAACP to advance Nelson concluded
5th Annual Family Reunion
PILGRIM CHURCH HAYWARD
The Blue Shield of California Foundation Will Launch Faith and Domestic Violence Project
Send your church notes, stories and events to Post News Group, Email at ads@postnewsgroup.com ALLEN Jackson
ALLEN
Jackson ALLEN
DA to Reopen Investigation Into Oscar Grant Shooting
Send your church notes, stories and events to Post News Group, Email at info@postnewsgroup.com
Tree of Life Empowerment Ministries
Jackson
Tree of Life Empowerment Ministries
Prayer Service
Thursday Sunday
6:00pm and 8:30 am
Senior Pastor Phyllis Scott
10619 McArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 510 689-9544
“A church driven by Christ focused on the kingdom”
Sunday school 9 :00 am Sunday Worship 10:00 am Family Bible Study Wednesday 7:00Fellowship pm Destiny Christian A Next Level Church Ministering Senior Pastor Prayer Service Thursday 6:00pm and Phyllis Scott inSunday the Spirit of 8:30 Excellence am
Send your church notes, stories and events to Post News Group, Email at info@ ads@ postnewsgroup.com
Rev. J. L. Porter, Senior Pastor/Teacher
Destiny Christian Fellowship 3601 Cutting Blvd,
A Next Level Church Ministering Richmond, 94804 in the Spirit ofCA Excellence Rev. J. L. Porter, 510-680-5031 Senior Pastor/Teacher Sunday 10:00 am………Sunday School
Sunday 11:00 am………Morning Worship 3601 Cutting Blvd, Wednesday 6:30pm……Intercessory Prayer Richmond, CA 94804 Wednesday 7:00 pm …..Wednesday Worship Experience 510-680-5031 Wednesday 7:30 pm…...Choir Rehearsal Sunday 10:00 am………Sunday School Sunday 11:00 am………Morning Worship Wednesday 6:30pm……Intercessory Prayer Wednesday 7:00 pm …..Wednesday Worship Experience
CHURCH OF ALL FAITHS 2100-5th Ave., Oakland, CA 94606 510-452-2578
Reverend Joe L. Smith, Pastor
Wednesday 7:30 pm…...Choir Rehearsal
Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church
BibleWay Missionary Baptist Church
5717 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605 510-569-7814 * 510-568-4408 fax A church that prays together, stays together.
1077 13th St., Richmond, CA 94801 Nathan P. Whittom Sr., Pastor Sunday School…………….…………9:30 AM Worship Service….…………….….11:00 AM Monday Bible Study………….…...5:30PM Wednesday Bible Study…………11:30AM
“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so....” Psalm 107:2.
Rev. Dr Jeffrey M. Parker First Lady Princess W.Parker
Weekly Services
Order of services Sunday school 9:30 Sunday Celebration of Praise 10:30 Wednesday Night Pastoral Teaching 7 p.m -8:30 p.m.
Free Food Giveaway Every Saturday 12 noon-4 pm
Sunday: Early Morning Worship ......................8:00 a.m. Sunday School .....................................................9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ................................ 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study .....................................7:00 p.m. Saturday: Prayer Hour..................................... 11:00 a.m.
SEVENTH AVENUE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1 7 4 0 7 th A V E N U E OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94606 510-834-4273
Rev. Jeffrey Kirton, Pastor Mrs. Jamar Kirton, First Lady
Rev. C. T. Johnson, Pastor Emeritus 43 YEARS OF SERVICES
"
"
"
EMAIL:seventhavenuebapchurch.com … ON THE WEB www.seventhavenuebaptistchurch.com SUNDAY SERVICES BTU AND SUNDAY SCHOOL------------------------------------------9:15 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES----------------------------------10:45
" "
WEDNESDAY SERVICES NOON DAY PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY----------------12:00 – 1:00 P.M. BIBLE STUDY------------------------------------------------------6:30 Church Motto: “There Is Joy In Serving The Lord”
postnewsgroup.com
Public Notices, Classifieds & Business
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 7
To place a Legal Ad contact Tonya Peacock: Phone: (510) 272-4755 Fax: (510) 743-4178 Email: tonya_peacock@dailyjournal.com All other classifieds contact the POST: Phone (510) 287-8200 Fax (510) 287-8247 Email: ads@postnewsgroup.com LEGALS
LEGALS
LEGALS
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals will be received in the office of the Purchasing Division, East Bay Municipal Utility District, 375 11th Street, First Floor, Oakland, California 94607, until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020, and will at that hour be publicly opened and read in the Board Room, Second Floor, of the District’s Administration Building, for the Pt. Isabel Wet Weather Facility DCS Remote I/O Addition, under SD-421. The project consists of architectural, mechanical, and electrical improvements at the Pt. Isabel Wet Weather Facility in Richmond, California. Work generally includes replacing three exterior doors and modifying two exterior doors, demolishing a vent exhauster fan and associated electrical and vent piping, installing two gooseneck vents, demolition of signal wires and select conduits, installing electrical conduit and signal wires to remote I/O, and functional and start-up testing of the system. Estimated cost of this work is $315,000. All work covered by the contract shall be completed within three hundred fifteen (315) calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The District will conduct an optional virtual pre-bid project overview presentation to familiarize prospective bidders with the project sites, requirements and bid documents. The pre-bid project overview presentation will be conducted online on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 9 a.m. and will last approximately 2 hours. Requirements of the District’s Contract Equity Program will be discussed and explained at the pre-bid overview presentation. Following the overview presentation, the District will release any presented materials (such as PDF’s of slides) on the project website. The District will also conduct an optional pre-bid jobsite inspection tour to familiarize prospective bidders with the project site and conditions. The Prime Contractor and its subcontractors are strongly encouraged to attend the jobsite inspection where a “sign-in” sheet will be provided. Pre-bid jobsite tours will be held in 90-minute sessions. This is the only time that the Pt. Isabel Wet Weather Facility will be open for inspection. Prospective bidders interested in attending the optional virtual pre-bid meeting and/or jobsite tour shall email Glenn Dombeck (glenn.dombeck@ebmud.com) with the names of attendees and their respective email addresses no later than Friday, November 6, 2020, with the following information: a. Attendee names, emails, and phone numbers b. Company/contractor name c. Indicate if interested in prime contractor or subcontractor d. Preferred and alternate jobsite tour time(s), if interested The link provided to the virtual pre-bid meeting shall only be used by confirmed attendees, and shall not be shared without the District’s authorization. Jobsite tours are available at the following times: a. Monday, November 9, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. b. Monday, November 9, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. Each tour session will have a maximum of 4 contractors, with a maximum of 3 attendees per contractor, for a maximum of 12 attendees per session. Only one tour session will be granted per contractor. Timeslots will be granted in the order that emails are received. The District may schedule additional jobsite tours as needed. Registered bidders/bid walk attendees (Attendees) shall assemble at Pt. Isabel Wet Weather Facility at 2755 Isabel St. in Richmond, CA. Attendees are requested to exercise caution at the facility entrance. Attendees are required to wear face coverings during the pre-bid jobsite inspection tour. Attendees must follow Alameda County-wide health guidelines, including covering coughs and sneezes, regular hand washing, and social distancing. The District may limit the occupancy of indoor spaces in order to maintain social distancing. Attendees will be dismissed if they are sick or are not following health guidelines. No photography by the pre-bid jobsite inspection tour attendees will be allowed. The District will take photographs, as requested by Attendees, restricted to the work zone. The District will release photographs to Attendees after the bid walk, pending review by District. All Attendees are required to have a photo ID and sign a confidentiality agreement not to share, sell, or publish photos. Project information, including plans, specifications, plan holders list, bid results, etc., can be found at http://www.ebmud.com/current-construction-bids. The District will make its best efforts to include information provided by bidders obtaining plans and specifications, such as bidder’s names, addresses, phone and fax numbers, and email and website addresses, on the website plan holders list. Prospective bidders may obtain the contract documents by either downloading the files from the District’s website or by requesting a hardcopy. Prospective bidders who download the documents from the website shall register online in order to be included on the Plan Holders List. Due to COVID-19, precautions are being taken to protect District employees and its customers. Instead of mailing out a hardcopy set of the Contract Documents, we will only be emailing the bid package (electronic copies of all forms required for submitting a bid) to requestors. Bidders shall print the forms out and submit their bid proposals via hardcopy. To request the bid package, prospective bidders shall visit the project website at Current Construction Bids at https://construction-bids.ebmud.com/Request.aspx and submit a request through the “Request a Bid Set” link. Proposals to perform the work shall be made on the forms provided and shall be submitted complete, including bid bond and list of subcontractors, in accordance with the requirements of the Specifications to be submitted with each Proposal. Bidders shall have an active Class A (General Engineering) license from the Contractors’ State License Board at the time of bid submission, which must remain valid throughout the duration of the contract. Refer to Article 23 of the Instruction to Bidders, Document 00 21 13. A bidder’s bond for not less than 10% of the total bid dollar amount is required. Performance and payment bonds for not less than 100% of the contract price are required. As provided in Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, the Contractor may substitute securities for monies withheld by the District to ensure performance of the work. In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 3400, the District has established a procedure which permits bidders to have their proposed unlisted “or equal” product or service submittals evaluated prior to the project bid opening. See Instructions To Bidders, Document 00 21 13, Article 3 - “Submittals Prior To Opening Bid.” This procedure does not apply where products or services have been limited by specific designation per Public Contract Code Section 3400 (c). The intent of the prequalification process is not for bidders to submit all of their proposed “or equal” products, but only those that would, if rejected, affect the bidder’s bid amount. This is a public works contract. Prevailing wages are required on this contract. The prevailing wage rates are available on the Internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/DPreWageDetermination.htm. A copy of the prevailing wage rates is on file and available for inspection by any interested party on request at the District’s Wastewater Project and Construction Management Section. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. All Contractors bidding on a public works project and all Subcontractors of any tier shall be registered with the State Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code. For information concerning this project, contact the District’s Construction Manager, Glenn Dombeck, at 510-287-1162. Rischa S. Cole Secretary of the District Oakland, California CNSB#3404014
CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. RG20055882 Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA Petition of: CALVERT CHAN AND MANLI ZHANG for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CALVERT CHAN AND MANLI ZHANG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: CALVERT CHAN TO GABRIEL CHAN-ZHANG MANLI ZHANG to LILY CHANZHANG 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: 10-9-2020, 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 NEWS GROUP Date: JULY 30, 2020 TARA M. DESAUTELS Judge of the Superior Court 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/20 CNS-3397198# OAKLAND POST
EUCALIPTUS, NOVATO, CA 94947 This business is conducted by CO-PARTNERS. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ MARINA VAZQUEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 28, 2020. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. MANNION, Deputy 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/20 CNS-3404148# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 149701 The following person(s) is doing business as: SORBSTER, 5 MADRONE WAY, KENTFIELD, CA 94904, County of MARIN. CECILIA A CRUICKSHANK, 5 MADRONE WAY, KENTFIELD, CA 94904 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/01/2020 /s/ CECILIA A CRUICKSHANK This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 16, 2020. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: XXX, Deputy 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/20 CNS-3402884# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 573004 Fictitious Business Name(s): KULIMA, 2332 66TH AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94605, County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): TIMOTHY PRESCOTT REAVIS, 2332 66TH AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94605 Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA 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/ PRESCOTT REAVIS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 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). 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/20 CNS-3402452# OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2020-149672 The following person(s) is doing business as: Dragon’s Edge, 305 Greene Street, Mill Valley, CA 94941, County of Marin. Thomas Edward Bills, 305 Greene Street, Mill Valley, CA 94941; California This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/01/2020 /s/ Thomas Edward Bills, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on September 14, 2020. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: S. Oliva, Deputy 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/20 CNS-3402443# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2020-149673 The following person(s) is doing business as: Orange Owl Consulting, 16 Fleetwood Ct., Novato, CA 94947, County of Marin. Brian Tucker, 16 Fleetwood Ct., Novato, CA 94947; California 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/ Brian Tucker, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on September 14, 2020. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: S. Oliva, Deputy 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/20 CNS-3402434# MARIN COUNTY POST
The ad is 2 col x 8 = 16 col inches x $45.00 per col inch = $720.00 to run one time in the post papers.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 149776 The following person(s) is doing business as: LA RAZA BEAUTY SALON, 175 BELVEDERE ST #3, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, County of MARIN. MARINA VAZQUEZ, 281 BAHIA LANE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 ELIZABETH VAZQUEZ, 880
THE POST
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY 360 14th Street, Suite B05, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 287-8200
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 149738 The following person(s) is doing business as: SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETING, 104 WATERSIDE CIRCLE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903, County of MARIN. STEVEN CHANG, 104 WATERSIDE CIRCLE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903 HELEN LEE, 104 WATERSIDE CIRCLE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903
Paul Cobb - Publisher Brenda Hudson - Business Manager Wanda Ravernell - Sr. Associate Editor Michelle Snider - Associate Editor Maxine Ussery - COO Jack Naidu - Production Manager
LEGALS
LEGALS
LEGALS
LEGALS
LEGALS
LEGALS
This business is conducted by A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ STEVEN CHANG This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 21, 2020. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. MANNION, Deputy 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/20 CNS-3402395# MARIN COUNTY POST
/s/ DANIELLA BAKER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 2020-149622. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: S. OLIVA, Deputy 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/20 CNS-3397852# MARIN COUNTY POST
COUNSEL By: Heather Littlejohn, Deputy County Counsel 10/7/20 CNS-3404326# OAKLAND POST
than 10:00 AM on October 30, 2020 at 2054 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro CA, 94578 at or after which time the bids will be opened and publicly read aloud via online video conference. MANDATORY BIDDERS CONFERENCE: October 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM Online OR Call-In: +1 415-9153950 Conference ID: 674 758 877# BID OPENING: Online OR Call-In: +1 415-915-3950 Conference ID: 214 267 261# County Contact: Richard Lowther at (510) 667-3035 or via email: Richard.Lowther@acgov.org . Information regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 10/7/20 CNS-3403552# OAKLAND POST
ramp, curbs and gutters; saw cutting, removing, and replacing a minimum twelve (12) inches wide section of asphalt concrete pavement adjacent to the gutter; removing existing roots; installing root control barriers; restoring any disturbed lawn and planting areas to their original condition or better; and such miscellaneous work, including removal of concrete forms, disposal off-site of all unsuitable materials, and cleanup of the site. This project is subject to all Local, State, and Federal laws, rules and guidelines contained in the plans and specifications, including but not limited to payment of prevailing wages. These wage rates are available at the Alameda County Public Works Agency’s office at 951 Turner Court, Room 300, Hayward, Alameda County. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5, with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a). The contractor for this project must possess a Class A or C-8 license at the time this contract is awarded and throughout the construction contract duration. Contractor must also be properly licensed at the time the bid is submitted, except as provided for in Section 7029.1 of the Business and Profession Code for joint ventures. BID OPENING: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 , 2:00 p.m., Public Works Agency, 951 Turner Court, Room 300, Hayward, CA 94545. {INSERT DATE (a minimum of ten (10) calendar days prior to Bid Opening Date), TIME AND ROOM NUMBER BELOW. RESERVE ROOM AT TURNER COURT, SET TIME WITH COP STAFF.} There is a mandatory pre-bid meeting required for all prime contractors. Interested sub-contractors are invited and encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting. The pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday , October 13, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at 951 Turner Court, Room 230A, Hayward, Alameda County. Bid Proposals from prime contractors that fail to attend this mandatory pre-bid meeting will be rejected. Due to COVID-19, the Alameda County Public Works Agency will be following the County Health Officer’s latest Shelter In Place Order or other applicable orders and guidance concerning social distancing, if any, in place during the bid process. Pre-bid meetings and Bid Opening may be limited to one attendee per company, and may take place in several rooms with Agency personnel teleconferencing from a separate room. The Alameda County Public Works Agency strongly encourages the participation of disadvantaged/minority/womenowned business enterprises in all Agency capital improvement construction projects. The Agency also strongly encourages the hiring of apprentices who reside within the County of Alameda. For information on our Construction Compliance Program, please contact Contract Compliance Officer, at (510) 670-6601 or FAX (510) 670-5269. For more information about the Alameda County Contractor Bonding Assistance Program (CBAP), please contact Carol Henry, Program Manager, at (510) 7406922 or FAX (510) 740-6921. This project has a Minority/Woman Owned Business participation goal of 15% MBE and 5% WBE. The M/WBE BID INFORMATION sheet (CCP FORM 101 and 101A) shall be submitted with the Bid Proposal. Copies of M/WBE certifications and full supporting documentation of the Contractor’s good faith efforts are due no later than 2 PM on the second business day following bid opening. Plans and specifications may be viewed and purchased by any prospective bidder online at www.ipdservices. com/clients/eastbay?ALCO or by contacting Central Blue Print at 17132 E. 14 th Street, Hayward, CA 94541 (510-276-3375), East Bay Blue Print and Supply at 1745 14 th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 (510-261-2990), or Custom Blue Print, 1944 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925932-3113). All questions should be directed to the Contract Administration Office at (510)6705450. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids and any or all items of such bids. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA ON TUESDAY, September 22, 2020 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Alameda, State of California END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS 9/30, 10/7/20 CNS-3402543# OAKLAND POST
of Industrial Relations. BIDS DUE: Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 2:00 p.m., at the Public Works Agency, 951 Turner Ct, Rm 300, Hayward, CA 94545. Bids submitted after this deadline will be rejected. Submissions accepted prior will be publicly open and read immediately following the deadline. Include a bidder’s security equal to at least 10 percent of the bid. Direct questions regarding bid submission to 510-670-5450. PREBID MEETING: There is a pre-bid meeting for all prime contractors. Interested subcontractors are invited and encouraged to attend. The prebid meeting has been scheduled on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 2 p.m. at 951 Turner Ct, Rm 301, Hayward, CA 94545. COVID 19: Due to COVID-19, the Alameda County Public Works Agency will be following the County Health Officer’s latest Shelter In Place Order or other applicable orders and guidance concerning social distancing, if any, in place during the bid process. Pre-bid meetings and Bid Opening may be limited to one attendee per company and may take place in several rooms with Agency personnel teleconferencing from a separate room. SUBCONTRACTING GOALS: 15% to Minority Owned Businesses and 5% to Women Owned Businesses. Submit the M/ WBE Commitment, Information, and Good Faith Effort Checklist forms with the Bid. Submit good faith documentation no later than 2:00 p.m. on the second business day following bid opening. Alameda County strongly encourages the participation of disadvantaged/minority/women owned businesses in public works projects and the hiring of apprentices who reside within the County. For more information about the Construction Compliance Program call 510670-6601. For information about the Alameda County Contractor Technical Assistance Program (CTAP), email: CTAP@imwis. com. WAGES: Contractors must not pay less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages to all workers. Copies of the required prevailing rates are on file at the Agency location where bids are due. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: View and purchase at www.ipdservices. com/clients/eastbay?ALCO or at: East Bay Blueprint, 1745 14 th Ave, Oakland, 510-261-2990 Central Blueprint, 17132 East 14 th St, Hayward, 510-2763375 Custom Blueprint, 1944 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, 925932-3113 Submit bid questions as described in the Special Notices that accompany the Special Provisions. Questions not submitted 5 days before bid opening will not be considered for or treated as bid protests. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids and any or all items of such bids. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON TUESDAY, September 22, 2020 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Alameda, State of California 9/30, 10/7/20 CNS-3402535# OAKLAND POST
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 149659 The following person(s) is doing business as: US AUTHENTIC, 430 ALAMEDA DEL PRADO APT F, NOVATO, CA 94949, County of MARIN. ZHENI MEHRAD, 430 ALAMEDA DEL PRADO APT F, NOVATO, CA 94949 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07-02-2020 /s/ ZHENI MEHRAD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on SEP 09, 2020. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. GILARDI, Deputy 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/20 CNS-3402132# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2020-149675 The following person(s) is doing business as: Signal Records, 125 Tamarack Rd., San Geronimo, CA 94963, County of Marin. Timothy Farnham, 125 Tamarack Rd., San Geronimo, CA 94963 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/ Timothy Farnham, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on September 14, 2020. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: S. Oliva, Deputy 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/20 CNS-3400645# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2020-149674 The following person(s) is doing business as: Endurance Management Coaching, 41 Madrone Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960, County of Marin. Katherine Ceccarini, 41 Madrone Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960; California This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/01/2020. /s/ Katherine Ceccarini, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on September 14, 2020. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: S. Oliva, Deputy 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/20 CNS-3400567# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 149696 The following person(s) is doing business as: PEREZ PAVERS, LLC, 60 FAIRFAX STREET, APT 2, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, County of MARIN. PEREZ PAVERS, LLC, 60 FAIRFAX STREET, APT. 2, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 (CALIFORNIA) This business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/06/2020 /s/ LUCAS PEREZ/ CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 8, 2020. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: L. VAWTEK, Deputy 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/20 CNS-3399117# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 149607 The following person(s) is doing business as: HELMETS ROCK, 790 STORYBOOK CT, NOVATO, CA 94947, County of MARIN. HELMETS ROCK LLC, 790 STORYBOOK CT., 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 08/18/2020 /s/ SIMON BAKER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 08/31/2020. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. MANNION, Deputy 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/20 CNS-3397856# MARIN COUNTY POST STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 304922 Date of Abandonment: 08/21/2020 Most Recent FBN Number: 2016139030 Date Filed: 01/27/2016 County of Marin Fictitious Business Name: TREAD LIGHT TRAVELS, 790 STORYBOOK CT, NOVATO, CA 94947 Registrant: TREAD LIGHT INC, 790 STORYBOOK CT, NOVATO, CA 94947 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. S/ DANIELLA BAKER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on AUGUST 31, 2020. 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/20 CNS-3397855# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2020-149622 The following person(s) is doing business as: REALWORKS, 790 STORYBOOK CT, NOVATO, CA 94947, County of MARIN. REALWORKS 9 LLC, 790 STORYBOOK CT, 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 08/23/2020
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 149560 The following person(s) is doing business as: BAREFOOT BACKYARD, 4082 PARADISE DR., TIBURON, CA 94920, County of MARIN. NIC TRAYLOR, 4082 PARADISE DR., BEL TIBURON, CA 94920 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/ NIC TRAYLOR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on AUGUST 24, 2020. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. MANNION, Deputy 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/20 CNS-3397796# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 149614 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. PCVI Management, 2. PCVI Residential, 3. PCVI Financial, 4. PCVI Commercial, 1 Blackfield Drive # 412, Tiburon, CA 94920 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 1 Blackfield Drive # 412, Tiburon, CA 94920 Private Capital Ventures Inc., 1 Blackfield Drive # 412, Tiburon, CA 94920 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/05/2020. Private Capital Ventures Inc. S/ Robert Hernandez, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 08/31/2020. Shelly Scott, County Clerk [Deputy], Deputy 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/20 CNS-3397302# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 149637 The following person(s) is doing business as: Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, 655 Redwood Highway-Suite 370, Mill Valley, CA 94941 , County of Marin. United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC , 620 Newport Center DriveSuite 500, Newport Beach, CA 92660;DELAWARE This business is conducted by a limited liability company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/31/2020 /s/ Natasha Pfeifer, VP Legal This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 09/03/2020. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J.MANNION, Deputy 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/20 CNS-3397086# MARIN COUNTY POST
GOVERNMENT SUMMARY OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2020-50 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO TEMPORARILY ALLOW OUTDOOR BUSINESSES, OUTDOOR SERVICES, AND MODIFICATIONS TO SIGNAGE DUE TO COVID-19, IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA This summary is presented pursuant to California Government Code Section 25124(b). Urgency Ordinance No. 2020-50 provides the Planning Director with the authority to waive temporarily certain Zoning Ordinance, Specific Plan and General Plan requirements and standards to allow outdoor on-site alcohol establishments (such as bars, taverns, brewpubs, wineries, breweries, and craft distilleries) with outdoor meal service as defined by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, outdoor personal services (cosmetologists, barber shops, beauty salons, and other similar personal grooming services), outdoor community facilities (as defined by the Alameda County Zoning Ordinance, section 17.04.010 – Definitions), outdoor restaurants, outdoor retail operations, or to provide additional signage for those operations that were affected by orders of the federal, state, or county government designed to slow the transmission of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID -19). The ordinance requires that such waivers must not result in a new use or an increase in general intensity of use beyond what is otherwise allowed under the Zoning Ordinance, the San Lorenzo Village Specific Plan, the Castro Valley Central Business District Specific Plan, the Fairview Area Specific Plan, the Ashland Cherryland Business District Specific Plan, or the General Plan. The ordinance requires submission of a Registration Application to the Planning Department, application approval, and conformance with the specific requirements established by the Planning Director to operate outdoor dining, outdoor retail, and related signage. The temporary waiver will expire on or before December 31, 2021. Urgency Ordinance No. 2020-50 was duly adopted on September 22, 2020. A certified copy of the full text of Urgency Ordinance No. 2020-50 along with the names of those supervisors voting for and against the matter may be examined at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda, located at 1221 Oak St # 536, Oakland, CA 94612. The full text of Urgency Ordinance No. 2020-50 has been posted online at the County’s website as part of the materials for the meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on September 22, 2020. AYES: Supervisors: Carson, Chan, Haggerty, Miley, & President Valle - 5 NOES: Supervisors: None EXCUSED: Supervisors: None Richard Valle President of the Board of Supervisors County of Alameda, State of California ATTEST: Anika Campbell-Belton Clerk of the Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM: DONNA R. ZIEGLER, COUNTY
Conway Jones - Editor, Capitol Post Photographers:
ORDINANCE NO. O-2020-53 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1, RELATING TO “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS – COUNTY HIGHWAYS” OF TITLE 6, RELATING TO “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC” OF THE ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS (ACPW) TRAFFIC CODE The Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda ordains as follows: SECTION I Article 7, relating to “No Parking Zones and No Stopping Zones,” of Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Alameda County Public Works Traffic Code is amended by the addition of Section 6-296.66 to read: No Parking For Vehicles in Excess of Twenty (20) Feet in Length . 6-296.66 Foothill Boulevard . On the northeasterly curbline, from the prolongation of the southeasterly curbline of 170th Avenue, southeasterly to the prolongation of the northwesterly curbline of 173rd Avenue. SECTION II Article 9, relating to “Limited Parking Zones,” of Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Alameda County Public Works Traffic Code is amended by the addition of Section 6-365.1 to read: Loading Zones: Ten (10) Minute Loading Zone, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Except Sunday) . It is unlawful to park in the following locations, any vehicle, attended or unattended, for longer than ten (10) minutes between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., (Except Sunday). 6-365.1 Chester Street . On the westerly curbline, from the prolongation of the southerly curbline of Castro Valley Boulevard, southerly a distance of 30 feet. SECTION III Section 6-643.15 of Article 18, relating to “Speed Limits” of Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Alameda County Public Works TrafficCode is repealed. Article 18, relating to “Speed Limits” of Chapter 1 of Title 6 of the Alameda County Public Works TrafficCode is amended by the addition of Section 6-640.19 to read: Forty (40) Miles Per Hour . 6-640.19 Arroyo Road . From the prolongation of the southerly curbline of Wetmore Road southerly to Mile Marker 3.30. . SECTION IV This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after the date of its passage, and before the expiration of 15 days after its passage it shall be published once with the names of the members voting for or against the same in the Inter-City Express, a newspaper published in the said County of Alameda. Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda on the 22nd day of September, 2020, by the following called vote: Ayes: Supervisors Carson, Chan, Haggerty, Miley, & President Valle - 5 Noes: None Excused: None RICHARD VALLE PRESIDENT, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ATTEST: ANIKA CAMPBELL-BELTON CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVED AS TO FORM: DONNA R. ZIEGLER, COUNTY COUNSEL By: Kathy Lee, Deputy County Counsel 10/7/20 CNS-3404099# OAKLAND POST Request for Qualifications The Peralta Community College District (PCCD) is requesting the submittal of Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from Design Build Entities to provide Design Build Construction Services for the Berkeley City College 2118 Milvia Expansion Project (RFQ No. 20-21/06). SOQs are to be delivered to the PCCD Purchasing Department, electronically (via Vendor Registry), until 2:00 PM, on November 6, 2020. The scope of work includes the 2118 Milvia Street Project which involves demolition of an existing three story building (roughly 25,000 sq. ft.) and its replacement with a new six story 60,000 sq. ft. building. This project will expand classroom space, provide offices for faculty and administrators, include art studios, outdoor roof space, and provide for student activities services; including a Health Center, Veterans, MultiCultural Center, Bookstore, Student Lounge, and Learning Resource Center. It is planned that this project will obtain LEED Silver at a minimum. The Project Design and Construction Cost Estimate is $63,000,000. A Mandatory Pre-qualification video conference will be held on October 13, 2020 at 10 AM via Zoom: Conference Meeting ID 962 1387 7346. Register in advance for this meeting: h t t p s : / / c c c c o n f e r. z o o m . us/j/96213877346 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Copies of the pre-qualification documents may be obtained by clicking on the following link: https://build.peralta.edu/ vendorregistry or, by contacting the Peralta Community College District, Office of Purchasing, 501 5th Avenue, Oakland, California, 94606, Phone (510) 466-7225, Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Governing Codes: GC 53068 EC 81641 10/7/20 CNS-3403966# OAKLAND POST Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted at the Health Care Services Agency. MANDATORY (or NON-MANDATORY) NETWORKING BIDDERS CONFERENCES for RFP #HCSA-900620 EMERGENCY COVID-19 ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL, AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANCY VENDOR POOL – Response Due by 2:00 pm on October 8, 2020. Responses Accepted on a biweekly Basis until December 31, 2020 by 2:00 pm or untile the RFQ Opportunity is closed, whichever occurs first. County Contact: Kristel Acacio at (510) 618-1910 or via e-mail: kristel.acacio@acgov. org. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 10/7/20 CNS-3403586# OAKLAND POST Notice is hereby given that The County of Alameda General Services Agency (“GSA”) Purchasing Department is accepting sealed bids for Projects #20192 - 20196 ADA, Major Maintenance and Tenant Improvement Projects . Sealed Bids must be received no later
N O N - M A N D A T O R Y NETWORKING BIDDERS CONFERENCE #1 for RFP #2006 Primary Prevention Services for Youth and Friday Night Live: October 7, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. Online meeting https://global. gotomeeting.com/join/864451701 United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073 - One-touch: tel:+18773092073,,864451701# United States: +1 (571) 317-3129 One-touch: tel:+15713173129,,864451701# Access Code: 864-451-701 . NON - MANDATORY NETWORKING BIDDERS CONFERENCE #2: October 8, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Online meeting https://global. gotomeeting.com/join/864451701 United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073 - One-touch: tel:+18773092073,,864451701# United States: +1 (571) 317-3129 One-touch: tel:+15713173129,,864451701# Access Code: 864-451-701 . Response Due by 2:00 pm on November 3, 2020 COUNTY CONTACT: Elizabeth Delph at (510) 777-2146 or at Elizabeth. Delph@acgov.org. Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-Mandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org . 10/7/20 CNS-3403411# OAKLAND POST ORDINANCE NO. O-2020-51 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O-2020-22, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. O-2020-40, TO MODIFY THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON COMMERCIAL EVICTIONS RESULTING FROM LOSS OF BUSINESS INCOME DUE TO COVID-19 IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA SECTION I 1. In enacting this ordinance, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda hereby reaffirms and incorporates by this reference the findings contained in Section I of Ordinance Nos. O-202022 and O-2020-40. SECTION II NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda ordains as follows: This urgency ordinance hereby amends Ordinance No. O-2020-22 of the uncodified Alameda County Ordinance Code adopted by the Board of Supervisors on September 22, 2020, as amended by Ordinance No. O-2020-40 adopted on July 14, 2020, as follows: In Section 3.A., “September 30, 2020” is hereby deleted and replaced with “December 31, 2020”. In Section 3.D., “September 30, 2020” is hereby deleted and replaced with “December 31, 2020”. SECTION III Pursuant to Government Code Section 25123, subdivision (d), this measure is declared to be an urgency ordinance, to take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage and before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage it shall be published once with the names of the members voting for an against the same in the Inter-City Express, a newspaper published in the County of Alameda. Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda, State of California, on the 22 day of September 2020, by at least four-fifths vote, by the following called vote: AYES: Supervisors Carson, Chan, Haggerty, Miley & President Valle NOES: None EXCUSED: None ABSTAINED: None RICHARD VALLE President of the Board of Supervisors ATTEST: ANIKA CAMPBELLBELTON Clerk of the Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM: DONNA R. ZIEGLER, COUNTY COUNSEL BY: Heather Littlejohn, Deputy County Counsel 10/7/20 CNS-3403360# OAKLAND POST Notice is hereby given that PROPOSALS DUE are accpeted via email for RFP #20-07 c/o Elizabeth Delph. NON-MANDATORY BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE for RFP #20-07 Willow Rock Center NON - MANDATORY BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE #1: October 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. via Online Webinar: https://global.gotomeeting. com/join/835767741. NONMANDATORY BIDDERS’ CONFERENCE #2: October 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. via Online Webinar: https:// global.gotomeeting.com/ join/853602341. Response Due by 2:00 pm on December 14, 2020. COUNTY CONTACT: Elizabeth Delph at (510) 777-2146 or at elizabeth.delph@acgov. org. Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-Mandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County GSA Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org . 10/7/20 CNS-3402642# OAKLAND POST NOTICE TO BIDDERS On September 22, 2020, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda approved the following project for advertisement and invites all qualified contractors to submit bid proposals for all labor, material, equipment, mechanical workmanship, transportation, and services required for the work to be performed on: REPAIR OF DAMAGED AND DISPLACED SECTIONS OF CURBS, GUTTERS, AND SIDEWALKS, UNIT NO. 25 IN EDEN TOWNSHIP, ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA GENERAL WORK DESCRIPTION: The work to be done consist, of providing a traffic control system; saw cutting and removing the damaged sections; placing aggregate base as cushion material; placing concrete forms; reconstructing the damaged portions of concrete or asphalt sidewalks, driveways, pedestrian
Contributors:
Distribution:
Saskia Hatvany, Zack Haber,
Brandon Patterson, Zack Haber, Tanya Dennis, Saskia Hatvany, Kiki,
Amir Sonjhai, Auintard Henderson
Godfrey News Service, Robert Arnold
A and S Delivery Service abradleyms72@gmail.com (415) 559-2623 Godfrey News Service eelyerfdog@juno.com (510) 610-5651
NOTICE TO BIDDERS On September 22, 2020, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved this invitation for bids to provide all labor, material, equipment, mechanical workmanship, transportation, and services required for work to be performed on: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF TESLA ROAD AND GREENVILLE ROAD UNINCORPORATED LIVERMORE, ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA GENERAL WORK DESCRIPTION: This project consists of providing traffic control system; providing construction area signs; providing water pollution control; furnishing and applying dust control measures; providing project notification to residents and local authorities; removing existing traffic strips, markings, and markers; grinding existing asphalt concrete pavement; constructing new asphalt concrete pavement; installing new asphalt concrete dike; constructing new pedestrian ramps; installing new striping and pavement markings; installing new traffic signal and highway lighting system; and cleaning site at the intersection of Tesla Road and Greenville Road in Livermore, Alameda County, California. This project is subject to all Local, State, and Federal laws, rules and guidelines contained in the plans and specifications, including but not limited to payment of prevailing wages. These wage rates are available at the Alameda County Public Works Agency’s office. Contractors and subcontractors must be currently registered and qualified to perform public works contracts pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Contractor must have a Class A license at the time of bid opening. Licensing must be maintained throughout the duration of the construction contract. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: To be qualified to bid or to be listed in a bid proposal, all contractors must be registered with the Department
PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SUSAN CHAN CASE NO. RP20074072
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SUSAN CHAN A Petition for Probate has been filed by ANITA B. CHAN-DEA in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that ANITA B. CHAN-DEA 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 NOVEMBER 2, 2020 at 9:31 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. MANDATORY APPEARANCE:
REMOTE
The Court requires all parties who 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
This newspaper was incorporated on June 8, 1963. It is published by The GOODNEWS Is..., LLC, 405 14th Street, Suite 1215, Oakland, CA 94612. The contents of the POST Newspapers are copyrighted and may not be reproduced in any form without the advance written consent of the publisher.
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 8
postnewsgroup.com
African Heritage Event in Taiwan Brings Different Cultures Together
Hundreds of African, Caribbean and African Americans shared their culture with the Taiwanese people through music, food and dance, CNA Photo.
Taipei, (CNA) An event featuring African and Caribbean cultures in Taipei were brought together by hundreds of people from different backgrounds through music, food and dance. The 2020 Mama Africa Heritage Festival, which was held
for the first time in Taiwan, hopes to make people with African heritage in Taiwan feel more at home and share their culture with Taiwanese people, its organizers said. “The event is an opportunity to share our culture and heritage with the Taiwanese community and also for the African
Americans, Africans and those from the Caribbean to find an event that represents them,” said Jenny Pierre. The Haitian national, who has been in Taiwan for six years, and two other co-organizers, said they also hope to encourage people to experience new things and promote
Why Black Athletes’ Political Activism Matters
The Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball team leads a protest march on September 25, 2020, in Louisville. Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images. By Christopher C. Towler, Nyron N. Crawford and Robert A. Bennett III
The night after a grand jury decided not to charge Louisville police officers with the killing of Breonna Taylor, Los Angeles Laker LeBron James, coming off a playoff victory, used the postgame interview to express his emotions about the news: “We lost a beautiful woman in Breonna that has no say in what’s going on right now. We want justice no matter how long it takes.” What is remarkable about comments like these is how commonplace they are becoming. There is a long tradition of Black athletes engaging in activism. But we have seldom seen so much attention be paid to their political statements and actions—including the recent NBA strike in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, which spread to the WNBA, MLS, MLB and professional tennis. The activism of today’s Black athletes goes beyond speaking out against police violence: James, for instance, also recently formed a group aimed at protecting African Americans’ voting rights and encouraging people to vote this fall. Some observers have wondered what effect, if any, this activism has—whether it is just virtue signaling or whether it really matters in American politics. In particular, could athletes’ kneeling, marching, boycotts, fashion statements or tweets make a difference in the way that their fans actually participate in politics in an election year? Our research on the political behaviors of Black voters suggest the answer just might be yes. A majority of respondents in a survey we conducted reported that athlete-activist Colin Kaepernick had inspired them to vote. We also recently
found that, among Black voters who sat out the last two national elections, athletes like Kaepernick and James enjoyed significantly higher approval than the Democratic nominee, Joe Biden. Black celebrity athleteactivists engaged in political action, in other words, might just be able to influence the voters Biden needs to win. Four years ago, African American voter turnout fell for the first time in decades, and Donald Trump was able to wrestle away battleground states Barack Obama had won in both 2008 and 2012. In this election cycle, reporting suggests Biden can win states with relatively large Black populations, such as North Carolina, Virginia and Pennsylvania, if African American turnout reaches 2012 levels. States with large urban centers, such as Michigan and Wisconsin, which Trump won by fewer than 20,000 total votes, are also in play. A number of theories have been put forward about the best approach to mobilize Black voters in 2020, especially those voters who failed to make it to the polls in 2016 and 2018. Public opinion data make clear that appeals to racial progress resonate; research also shows Black people are motivated to participate in politics by the racial threat they believe Trump represents. Other scholarship contends that inspiring different emotional responses, such as hope and enthusiasm, is the best way to motivate Black political activity. Our survey data
suggest there is another possible way: the revolt of the Black athlete. In 2017, we launched the Black Voter Project, a series of public opinion polls examining African American political behavior and attitudes. That year, we examined the relationship between NFL player-turnedactivist Kaepernick’s kneeling in protest during the Nation Anthem and African American political mobilization. After controlling for many other factors such as political interest and past voter participation, we found that Black voters who strongly approved of Kaepernick’s protest were significantly more likely to have signed a petition, boycotted, demonstrated, attended political meetings or contacted representatives. This year, we did a follow-up survey consisting of a nationally representative sample of 1,332 new respondents whom we polled from the end of June through the end of July. This time, we asked respondents directly whether Kaepernick’s protest action had ever inspired them to participate in politics in various ways—donating, boycotting, protesting or commenting on social media. In each of those categories, close to a third of all respondents said yes. What’s more, a majority of respondents said Kaepernick’s activism had inspired them to vote in a local, state or national election. To read the full story, go to postnewsgroup.com
To place a Legal Ad contact Tonya Peacock: Phone: (510) 272-4747 Fax: (510) 743-4178 Email: tonya_peacock@dailyjournal. com All other classifieds contact the POST: Phone (510) 287-8200
open-mindedness. At the festival, visitors were able to sample traditional Caribbean and African food such as Jerk chicken wrap, Gambian Jollof rice, and Moroccan spiced pork sandwiches, while also trying face painting and hair braiding. Event-goer De Markus Brandon from the United States said festivals like this make it easier for people to open up and get to know each other, as people tend to live in a bubble and focus on their own culture. The black community is often mis-represented in Taiwan, Brandon said, explaining that
stereotypes remain when people ask where he comes from, often assuming he is from Africa. “We are together, but we are different,” he said. Another participant Zoe Lorimer said the event is meaningful as “it touches on so many groups of people,” and that she hopes connections can be made. “Unless people are motivated, they won’t look for information,” said the Scot. It was that motivation that brought Taiwanese Chen Tzujung to the event. The college student, who said she is interested in Afri-
can culture, found the event through social media and took part in a singing contest with a French song called “Je veux.” “The song means ‘I want to’ in English, and I hope everyone here today can just be themselves at ease,” she said. By Lee Hsin-Yin, Enditem/AW
HELP WANTED The Bay Area Community Land Trust is seeking firms for the rehabilitation of a 7-unit residential property on 12th Avenue, Oakland now through early 2021. Priority will be given to firms certified with the City of Oakland as Very Small Local, Small Local, and Local Business Enterprises (VSLBE/ SLBE/LBE) . Services sought include general contractors and all subcontractor trades. Please contact Rick Lewis (rick@ bayareaclt.org) for more information and for job walk invitations.
LEGALS
LEGALS
LEGALS
LEGALS
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: BRIAN D. YOUNG, 1000 BROADWAY, SUITE 200-J, OAKLAND, CA 94706-4099, Telephone: 510-893-0050
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 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: VANESSA J. SUNDIN, JOHNSTON, KINNEY & ZULAICA LLP, 101 MONTGOMERY STREET, SUITE 1600, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104, Telephone: 415-693-0550
10/20/2020 at 9:31 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704.
of Trust described below. The 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Danielle Singleton, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Commercial Default Services, LLC. Recorded 2/13/2007 as Instrument No. 2007068937 Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 10/13/2020 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA 94612 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonably estimated costs, expenses, advances at the time of the initial publication of the notice is : $572,449.22 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2828 Fulton Street Berkeley, CA 94705 A.P.N.: 053-1686-002 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case CDS20-10310. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 9/15/2020 Commercial Default Services, LLC. 4665 MacArthur Court, Suite 200 Newport Beach, California 92660 Sale Line: (916) 939-0772 Cheryl L Mondragon, Assistant Secretary NPP0371481 To: THE BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST 09/23/2020, 09/30/2020, 10/07/2020 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/20 CNS-3399436# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST
9/30, 10/7, 10/14/20 CNS-3402609# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FREDERICK OTTO PATRICK AKA FREDERICK O. PATRICK CASE NO. RP20074351
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: FREDERICK OTTO PATRICK AKA FREDERICK O. PATRICK A Petition for Probate has been filed by ROBERT W. ZORO in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that ROBERT W. ZORO 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 11/03/2020 at 2:00 P.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. MANDATORY APPEARANCE:
REMOTE
The Court requires all parties who 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
9/30, 10/7, 10/14/20 CNS-3401922# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LEE EDWIN FOSTER CASE NO. RP20073220
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LEE EDWIN FOSTER A Petition for Probate has been filed by PAUL FOSTER in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that PAUL FOSTER 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
MANDATORY APPEARANCE:
REMOTE
The Court requires all parties who 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 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: TRACY S. REGLI, 3478 BUSKIRK AVENUE, SUITE 300, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523, Telephone: 925-9061880
9/30, 10/7, 10/14/20 CNS-3401301# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST
TRUSTEE SALES T.S. No.: CDS20-10310 APN: 053-1686-002 Property Address: 2828 Fulton Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/2/2007. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed
LEG
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 9
postnewsgroup.com
Black Leaders: State Can Do More to Include Black Firms in Small Biz Support Plans By Tanu Henry, California Black Media
Most small businesses in California are very small. A whopping 95% of them are companies with less than 50 employees, according to the Public Policy Institute of California. Yet these businesses employ a majority of workers in the state – up to an estimated 75% of the labor force. But, for most official purposes, California defines a small business as a company with up to 750,000 employees. Among African American small businesses, though, companies with only one employee – who is the owner and operator – make up 95% of Black businesses across the United States. The trend in California reflects that number, too. The vast majority of Blackowned businesses are sole proprietorships. And when it comes to federal and state guaranteed loan programs, like the ones the California
Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, commonly called I-Bank, administer Black-owned businesses in California received only 30 of 259 I-Bank loans in fiscal year 2018-19.” Because so many Black businesses are sole proprietorships trying to keep their head
above water with little access to accountants, financial advisors, marketing staffs or lawyers on hand, many of them do not know the steps to take to secure loans or other monetary assistance. In August, the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) launched
DA to Reopen Investigation Into Oscar Grant Shooting
Continued from page 6
Grant family did not immediately return a request for comment about the announcement by the district attorney’s office. The Rev. Wanda Johnson, Grant’s mother, and Cephus X Johnson, Grant’s uncle, were among those calling for O’Malley to reopen the case, allowing for renewed scrutiny on former BART police officer Anthony Pirone. While former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle was convicted of involuntary man-
slaughter for fatally shooting Grant, 22, on New Year’s Day after responding to a report of a fight on a BART train, Pirone was not charged for his involvement in the shooting. A 2009 report on the case by former Oakland City Attorney Jayne Williams and thenattorney Kimberly Colwell of the law firm Meyers Nave found that Pirone, who knelt on Grant’s back and pinned him to the ground, “started a cascade of events that ultimately led to the shooting of Grant.”
The report argued “(o)fficer Pirone’s overly aggressive and unreasonable actions and conduct in violation of policy and acceptable standards contributed substantially to the escalation of the hostile and volatile atmosphere during the course of the incident.” Investigators also determined Pirone called Grant the N-word multiple times while he was pinned to the ground at the Fruitvale BART station. Pirone has argued that he was repeating what Grant had said to him.
YES ON 22 Protect App-Based Work for California’s Black and Brown Communities at a Critical Time
Four million Californians are out of work. But hundreds of thousands have been able to make ends meet by driving with appbased platforms, delivering food, groceries, prescriptions and other essential supplies. Large numbers of Black families in California count on the income and flexible schedules that this independent app-based work provides.
Prop 22
www.YesOn22.com
•
Protects the ability of app-based drivers to work as independent contractors
•
Saves hundreds of thousands of jobs
•
Preserves rideshare and food and grocery delivery services
a program called “Get Digital CA.” It is an e-commerce partnership with large California-based tech companies like eBay, Google, Instagram/ Facebook, and others. It is designed, CalOSBA says, to con-
nect small businesses in the state to technologies and equip them with the capabilities that are necessary to compete and survive in our local, state and national economies that are increasingly global and digital. Last month, CalOSBA began several virtual workshops titled “Grow With Google,” that are ongoing. The training they provide to business owners cover a range of subjects like how to create searchfriendly websites; how to place their businesses on Google Maps; and how to use YouTube for marketing online. “We’re proud to partner with California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate and GO-Biz to host four free digital skills workshops. ‘Grow with Google,’ helps create economic opportunities for job seekers and small businesses through free digital tools and trainings, which has become
increasingly important as we navigate today’s challenges,” said Lisa Gevelber, Vice President, Grow with Google. “These workshops will help small business owners in California understand how online tools can help them serve their customers and grow their business.” Then, in September, Gov. Newsom signed a bill that created a $100 million hiring tax Credit for small businesses in the state a bill that was designed to expand California’s assistance programs for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill, SB 1447, will help small businesses , despite COVID-19, as they hire or re-hire employees. This is particularly true for Minority, Women, Disabled Veteran, and LGBT business enterprises.
ming; and • Grower Create opportunities for businesses to increase their network and revenue. OAACC proudly serves the black business commu-
nity in Oakland. For more information contact Cathy D. Adams at (510) 725-7722 or by email at office@oaacc. org.
Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce to Get USBC Chamber of the Year Award
Continued from page 2
in advocating for access to business opportunities in the private and public sectors for the African American business community. OAACC’s relationships with industry, government, education, and faith-based organizations assist in advancing the mission to: • Advocate: Provide professional, inclusive, and relevant advocacy for minority-owned businesses in the Oakland Bay Area. • Educate: Empower historically low-income and underrepresented communities of color through business workshops and program-
To place a Legal Ad contact Tonya Peacock: Phone: (510) 272-4747 Fax: (510) 743-4178 Email: tonya_peacock@dailyjournal.com All other classifieds contact the POST: Phone (510) 287-8200 Fax (510) 287-8247 Email: ads@postnewsgroup.com
The California State Conference of the NAACP, Minority Health Institute, American Nurses Association\ California, California Medical Association, patient advocates and social justice leaders all strongly OPPOSE Prop 23.
REJECT
the Dangerous & Costly Dialysis Proposition Learn more at NoProp23.com
PROP 23: Puts patient lives at risk. Nearly 80,000 Californians get dialysis treatments three days a week, four hours at a time to stay alive. Missing even one treatment increases the risk of death by 30%.
PROP 23: Disproportionately hurts people of color. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, African Americans are 3.5 times more likely to develop kidney failure and need dialysis treatment.
Ad paid for by Yes on 22 – Save App-Based Jobs & Services: a coalition of on-demand drivers and platforms, small businesses, public safety and community organizations. Committee major funding from Uber Technologies Lyft DoorDash Funding details at http://fppc.ca.gov
Prop 23 would impose costly, unnecessary new mandates that would increase dialysis clinic costs by hundreds of millions of dollars every year - putting many clinics at risk of closure.
Prop 23 hurts the poorest and most vulnerable individuals in our communities by reducing access to the care they need to stay alive.
Ad paid for by NO on 23 - Stop the Dangerous & Costly Dialysis Proposition, a coalition of dialysis providers, nurses, doctors and patients Committee major funding from DaVita Fresenius Medical Care US Renal Care Funding details at www.fppc.ca.gov
postnewsgroup.com
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 10
District 1 incumbent Dan Kalb
District 7 Treva Reid (first choice)
District 3 Carroll Fife
District 5 incumbent Noel Gallo
Leonard, founder of Oakland Neighborhoods for Equity and steering committee member of the Coalition for Police Accountability; Zappa Montague, teacher and long-time activist; Walter Riley, civil rights attorney; Dr. Kimberly Mayfield, dean of the School of Education at Holy Names University; and Kitty Kelly Epstein, education professor and host of a show on Radio Station KPFA 94.1 FM Panelists directed their questions to several of the deep concerns of local residents that are covered regularly in the pages of the Oakland Post. One issue was whether the candidates support real estate developer John Fisher’s proposal to buy the Oakland Coliseum property in East Oakland and take over Port of Oakland public property in West Oak-
land to build high-end luxury condominiums, a mall and a baseball stadium . Candidates were asked if they have a comprehensive plan for housing Oakland residents including the homeless and the housing insecure. Finally, panelists wanted to know the candidates’ comprehensive plan to resolve the city’s decades long police crisis: excessive overtime and cost overruns and inability to comply with federal court racial justice requirements. Here are the Post endorsements. Councilmember at Lage: Rebecca Kaplan, has supported many of the issues that are of particular importance to the African American community and people of color throughout this city. Her leadership has been
crucial on housing and tenant rights, police reform and an end to racial profiling, to improved air quality and toxics cleanup. Her efforts have earned her the respect of many and the hostility of a few. Kaplan is accessible and responsive to input. Her opponent has no experience in public office. District 1: Dan Kalb has served on the City Council since 2013. He has worked hard to create a strong police commission to oversee the Oakland Police Department. He has also collaborated with fellow councilmembers to create policies for affordable housing and tenant protections. People in his district have raised that they do not find Kalb accessible. We hope that is something he will change. District 3: Carroll Fife is a
white voters. “Some people claim that today’s voter pessimism is the result of the pandemic, however, given the steady increase of voter dissatisfaction over the past several years, increased pessimism cannot be blamed on the current pandemic, we must look elsewhere for that answer “said Greg McConnell, president of JHC. City Council Races The JHC poll included several council races and the city attorney race. The margins
of error in council races in districts one, five and seven were elevated, perhaps as high as 10%-12%. According to JHC’s pollster, these races are toss-ups, and to close to call. The common denominator is that most voters are undecided. At-Large incumbent Rebecca Kaplan leads over challenger Derrek Johnson. The race tightens somewhat after positive statements are read about both Kaplan and Johnson. In district three, challenger Carol Fife holds a command-
ing lead over incumbent Lynette Gibson McElhaney. The incumbent City Attorney Barbara Parker holds a sizeable lead over challenger Elias Ferran. Why does JHC release their polls? McConnell said they do it as a public service so that everyone will have a better idea of what Oakland voters are thinking leading up to the election. “If people don’t like the poll results, they still have time to compete for the hearts and minds of the voters.”
the will of the people for effective and independent citizen review. Even though the city attorney should provide nonpartisan advice to all agencies including the city council, she has been at odds with the council and demonstrated her alliances and political differences. Since the police commission started meeting in 2017, its work has been delayed and obstructed by Barbara Parker’s alliance with city administration. Specifically, the voters passed enabling legislation for the police review commission
which provided for an independent inspector general for the commission, independent of the mayor’s office, the city administrator and the city attorney. Barbara Parker has insisted that the inspector general be under the control of her office. Her obstructions have undermined the effectiveness of the commission in carrying out its mandate. Since the city attorney represents the Oakland Police Department in police misconduct litigation, her control of the commission’s
inspector general would conflict with the independence of the commission in investigations and review of police misconduct. The ordinance passed to establish the commission provides for the inspector general’s independence in investigations of police abuse. The immediate call from the voters in Oakland has been to tackle systemic racism, particularly in policing and housing. We need a city attorney to lead in this effort.
At-Large Rebecca Kaplan
School Board District 7 Ben “Coach” Tapscott
candidate who represents real reform in city government and has programs and a track record of working for practical, systemic changes in housing, jobs, racial justice, health and public safety. Though she has never held or run for public office before, she is well known for her work in the neighborhoods and at City Council by staff and elected officials for years of work on behalf of the community on many of the most important issues in Oakland. She was a strong community advocate for the fight to create Oakland’s Department of Race and Equity. She has worked for jobs and training resources for unemployed and job seeking West Oakland residents. She advocated for Moms for Housing, and she has fought foreclosures and evictions. Fife has a plan for innovative strategies for housing local residents, to help those who are fighting to stay in Oakland and to bring home those who want to come back to the city. She has a plan to rethink criminal justice: improve public safety while reducing police costs and overtime, utilizing mental health and other supportive resources. District 3 is severely impacted by housing displacement and a tremendous increase in unhoused individuals. She has a plan to address this tragedy in West Oakland. District 5: Noel Gallo Noel Gallo has served on the council since 2013. He formerly served on the school board. For years, he has organized neighbors to hold trash and waste cleanups in District 5 every weekend. He has raised critiques of the Howard Terminal stadium project and opposed selling the Oakland Coliseum property to a private developer. He has been a long-time advocate of utilizing public land for the public good. Standing up to resistance, Gallo was one of the council members who worked tirelessly to help create a police
commission to promote public oversight of the police department. He has a reputation for being very accessible to his constituents. While serving together on the Oakland School Board, Post publisher Cobb and Noel Gallo led the fight for funding for La Escuelita Elementary School. Members of the Post endorsement panel appreciated a lot of ideas of District 5 challengers Richard Santos Raya and Zoe Lopez-Meraz and hope they will stay engaged in the public dialogue. District 7: Treva Reid (first choice endorsement) is a newcomer to elected office and appears to be accessible and thoughtful. A graduate of Hampton University, she has worked as a Senior Field Representative for then Assemblymember (now State Senator) Nancy Skinner, She advocated for housing policies, gun violence prevention, job training programs and legislation for incarcerated and formerly-incarcerated individuals. She serves as an Associate for Assembly District 18 on the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee and is an Emerge California Alumna. She is also a ministry leader at Shiloh Church in Oakland. During the campaign she has exhibited a grasp of the totality of issues affecting the city and which council members must confront. The Post publisher was impressed with her voluntarism and church community service activities. Aaron Clay (second choice endorsement) has a strong understanding of the issues and is very forthright about the need to protect public land for the public good. He is a graduate of Morehouse College and Loyola University of Chicago Law School. His mother worked for over 30 years as a librarian in Oakland schools. He serves on the board of the nonprofit Youth UpRising in East Oakland.
Post Endorsements for City Council and Schools
By Ken Epstein
The Oakland Post has endorsed candidates for five seats on the City Council, looking for leaders who are dynamic and visionary, have a track record of compassion and solidarity with neighborhoods in need, and are capable of working collaboratively with all parts of the city. Endorsed candidates were: At-Large - Rebecca Kaplan; District 1 - incumbent Dan Kalb; District 3 -Carroll Fife; District 5 – incumbent Noel Gallo; and District 7 --- Treva Reid (first choice) and Aaron Clay (second choice); Oakland Post panelists in the recent interviews were Clarence Thomas, former secretary treasurer of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 10 (retired); Cathy
Voters Unhappy With the Way the City is Being Run Continued from page 1
approve. This is a dramatic turnaround from 2016 when Mayor Schaaf had a 72% approval rating. Likely voters are also dissatisfied with the performance of the city council. Fifty-five percent disapprove of the council’s performance. Again, minorities had the strongest negative opinions, with 62% of African Americans, 59% of Latinos, and 56% of Asian/Pacific Islanders sharing this opinion. They were joined by 41% of
No Endorsement for Oakland City Attorney Continued from page 1
crimination to environmental degradation, from wage theft to consumer fraud…”Ferran does not have a record of advocacy in the community that provides confidence in his experience and ability to fulfil this promise. The incumbent, Barbara Parker, has not provided the independence and leadership Oakland deserves. 82% of Oakland voters passed the ballot measure establishing the police review commission. Barbara Parker continues to undermine
Lyft Funds Campaign to Unseat Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan
Continued from page 1
fair share in taxes for the roads and infrastructure the company relies on every day. “Locally, they are demanding special treatment, tax loopholes, and monopoly power,” she said. “The big money they are spending to attack me is less than the millions of dollars they could cost the people, if billionaires get to hurt workers and community. These huge corporations are trying to undermine our democracy, for California, and locally in Oakland.” Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez of the 80th District, which includes San Diego, agrees with Kaplan. “We can’t allow billionaire corporations to buy politicians and policies, either directly or indirectly,” she said. “I’m standing up with Rebecca Kaplan because I know she will stand with regular folks against corporate greed. She’s already proven that, and that’s why they are targeting her.” “We are living in uncertain times and working families remain under attack,” said Gary Jimenez, vice president of SEIU 1021. “We cannot let large corporations continue to dump tons of money into our elections supporting anti worker politicians. I support Kaplan who supports working families.” Sam Davis, a candidate for Oakland Unified School District Board, said, “We’ve seen how the huge expenditures by billionaires in our Oakland school board elections have corroded our democratic process, and we need to take a stand and say this stops here and now. Only by building a truly grassroots campaign, with thousands of voices, can we drown out the money megaphone that we are up against. I support Rebecca because she stands with our teachers and students.” And Art Pulaski, California Labor Federation executive officer, said: “Oakland voters aren’t going to stand for Lyft’s brazen attempt to strip workers of basic rights, smear a champion of working people and buy elections.”
Apply for Funds for Homeless
Continued from page 1
here for Application Materials or visit http://www.acgov.org/ cda/hcd/homeless/currentrfps/homlessproviderincubator.htm For the purposes of this RFP, a “nontraditional homeless service provider” is defined as a community-based organization that has not historically received public funds for providing homeless services but has played a role in the community’s response to homelessness. Applicants must have less than $1 million yearly in operating funds to support homeless services and a limited history of administering government grants. Selection criteria will include the applicant’s connection to the local community, project feasibility, alignment with community goals, and the extent to which the organization is led by or serves historically underrepresented communities. If you have questions, please email HPIF@acgov.org.
A Family Tribute to Our Mother Earl Lee Horton
Law and Order Without Justice Continued from page 1
after. What is on display now is the underbelly of corruption and wicked policies and when evil rules the potential for greatness diminishes. No one man can dictate nor regulate their version of law and order and what needs to be done to help create a just and inclusive society. Making idle promises while supporting systemic racism and division only suppresses
real hope for a much better world. There is a serious difference between law and justice because they can represent opposites completely. Reconstruction, Slavery, Black Codes and Jim Crow were all based on law, none of them in anyway were justified, even though they constituted the “order” of the day. We don’t need out nation to be ruled by an iconoclast who wants to destroy the instittuions of democracy for personal gratification and enrichment.
Earl Lee Horton, 102
Happy Birthday, Mother on your 102nd Birthday! You have invested in us emotionally, financially, and spiritually. We appreciate and thank you for your many years of devotion to our family. You helped us succeed in life and caught us when we failed. You pushed us back into place when we strayed. For this we are thankful. With love from your family, Edna Oxner, Gwendolyn Rhodes, John Horton, Bob Horton, Jr., Rafeeq Naji, William (Richard) Horton, Marion Horton Brower, Kathy Horton, Lisa Horton and Goddaughter Mary Jenifer.
postnewsgroup.com
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 11
Homeless College Students Brace For More Uncertainty Oaklanders Know What It Takes To Fight the Literacy Crisis
By Marisa Martinez, Paula Kiley, Rachel Barnes and Hannah Getahun
As universities transitioned to online-learning to slow the spread of COVID-19, thousands of California college students flocked to their dorms, apartments or parents’ homes to continue their studies from the comfort of their bedrooms. Homeless students had nowhere to go. The pandemic piled onto an already overwhelming stack of problems that still remained as students returned for a new semester of distance learning. When campuses closed in mid-March, college students who rely on their campuses for food, Wi-Fi and, in some cases, shelter, realized these necessities were becoming even harder to come by. Emergency resource centers on their campuses and cities became beacons of hope for some to find refuge during the ongoing pandemic. There are many reasons why students could find themselves being homeless during the pandemic, experts say. The results have led to an increase in students reaching out for assistance, says Henoc Preciado, who oversees the California State University’s Basic Needs Initiative. “I think with the pandemic, the needs for students have only been exacerbated a little bit more with the loss of income, loss of home, loss of stable food,” Preciado said. “The increase is certainly a result of what not only our students are facing, but of what all of humanity is facing.” In the midst of stay-at-home orders, Joshua Passamore, an applied economics major at University of the Pacific in Stockton, was forced to leave
By Dr. Charles Cole III
Until March, David Leon lived in his 2003 Chevy Silverado, which also functioned as a bed and workspace. Credit: Paula Kiley, intern with EdSource’s California.
his apartment after a rent increase meant that his food delivery job could no cover the rent on the apartment he shared with roommates. “You’re kind of just stuck in a perpetual hole,” the 21-yearold said. “It just keeps getting worse and worse. Money grows tighter. Then, increasing credit card debt to survive and having to make a lot of tough decisions at the margin based on survivability.” The Basic Needs Program is offered throughout the CSU system and provides services to housing and food insecure students, such as financial aid and where available, access to a campus food pantry. At CSU Long Beach, Student Emergency Intervention and Wellness Program applications for housing, emergency grants and meals assistance increased from 230 last year to about 1,300, according to Kenneth Kelly, director of the Basic Needs Program at CSULB. Getting support and shelter
from her his family was also off the table for Joshua Passamore at the University of the Pacific. Born in Guatemala, Passamore was later adopted as a child by his parents, who reside in Oregon, but always felt like a burden. Last fall, he says, his parents cut financial and emotional support, leaving Passamore to fend for himself. When students realize that moving back home with family or friends is not an option, campus resources become lifeboats. Learning to tap into those resources by any means available becomes a crucial life skill for such students. Passamore also lived and worked out of his vehicle, a 2017 black Toyota Corolla. He removed the back seats to make room for a makeshift bed - a piece of plywood topped with a foam mattress. But, the climate in Victorville is harsh with temperatures as high as 100 degrees this summer. “When living in your car, there’s never a break from your
reality,” Passamore said. “It’s hot and you’ve got to have AC in your car. You work all day just to be able to survive and you never get a break and it just becomes overwhelming.” He spent the entire summer bouncing from city to city living and working out of his car, searching for job opportunities while delivering food to afford gas and feed himself. His journey started in San Francisco and Oakland, then down to Fontana and eventually Victorville, where he recently found temporary shelter with friends. Because of his housing insecurity, Passamore withdrew from his summer and fall classes at the University of the Pacific, delaying his graduation date, which would have been spring 2021. Passamore is currently considering transferring to a school located in a city that he hopes yields more opportunity. One of his considerations is California State University, Northridge.
The world looks very different right now. From the COVID-19 pandemic and wildfires that have destroyed parts of the West Coast to growing social unrest, we’re facing a lot of uncertainties. But one thing has unfortunately stayed the same — the abysmal literacy rates for Black and Brown children in Oakland. In the midst of fear, scarcity, and uncertainty, those who are the closest to the pain are often the most creative and resourceful. So, before the school year began, I asked myself, — what would happen if underserved communities had some slight relief? What would happen if we bet on our community and placed our faith in Oaklanders? In September, my organization Energy Convertors, which focuses on building the agency of the end-users of public education, partnered with Educate78 to create a fund that builds on that bet. The People’s Literacy Fund is a $100,000 initiative that will provide mini-grants between $500 - $5,000 to Oaklanders to improve literacy in our community. We want to lift up the voices of people from our community that are finding innovative ways to ensure more children are reading at grade level while offering some type of relief during a global pandemic. It is an opportunity for all of us to get a lesson in creativity and resilience, while being a good neighbor during these challenging times. The People’s Literacy Fund is very personal for me. When I moved to the Bay Area, I was 10 years old and had an uncertain future ahead of me. My family and I would eventually live in four shelters — two in Oakland
Opinion
and two in San Francisco. My parents did the best that they could and even through rehab and jail stints, they were still able to raise a Black boy who never left the honor roll and would someday become a doctor, author, and entrepreneur. Here’s the thing, though —no one ever asked how they did it. No one ever asked just how they made it work for me. What people miss is that Black and Brown families teach their kids to thrive academically despite all of the barriers we’re up against. We are not blessing these families by offering relief through this money — they are blessing us with ingenuity, resilience, and a brilliance most people will never possess. Again, the people of Oakland are our biggest asset. Any person who is figuring out how to live in an ever-changing Oakland with red skies, insanely expensive rent, a crazy homeless problem, massive gentrification, and schools failing Black and Brown children while still teaching their kids how to read are true innovators that we can learn from. Creating a more equitable public education system is more than just about funding. It’s about shifting our perspective on what and who we value. I expect nothing less from the land of the Black Panthers. Dr. Charles Cole, III is an educator focused on the advancement of youth of color, but more specifically Black males. The author of Beyond Grit and Resilience and founder of Energy Convertors, Cole is a national speaker and a writer. He is currently a board member of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, and co-host of the 8 Black Hands Podcast.
We All Rise Together
VOT E Y E S O N P R O P 16!
H E L P D I S M A N T L E SYST E M I C R AC I S M! Endorsed By KAMALA HARRIS, Democratic Vice-Presidential Nominee PATRISSE CULLORS, Black Lives Matters, Founder Ad paid for by Yes on 16, Opportunity for All Coalition, sponsored by civil rights organizations. Committee major funding from M. Quinn Delaney Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and the Hospitals Patricia Quillin Funding Details at www.fppc.ca.gov
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 12
postnewsgroup.com
Election 2020: Your Cheat Sheet for 12 Propositions to Know About Before Nov. 3 2020 is a big election year. With all eyes on the presidential race, Californians can’t afford to lose sight of our state and local elections. These decisions need the same amount of consideration being given to the big race. They are the ones with the most -- and the most immediate -- effects on you and your family’s safety, quality of life and finances. By Quinci LeGardye, California Black Media
This year, California as a whole is reckoning with some big changes. The 12 qualified propositions on the ballot cover many issues, including tax codes, voting rights, workers’ rights and affirmative action. The results of these ballot measures will affect every life in California in some shape or form, and it’s important that voters understand them and make informed decisions on how to vote. Prop 14 - Authorizes Bonds Continuing Stem Cell Research. Initiative Statute. Prop 14 considers bonds for stem-cell and other medical research. If passed, the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine will issue $5.5 billion in state bonds to fund stem cell and other medical research, with $1.5 billion going to research and therapy for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, epilepsy and other brain and central nervous system diseases. Money would come from the state General Fund. Proponents of Prop 14 argue that the funding will help accelerate development of treatment and cures for many diseases, including cancer and infectious diseases like COVID-19. Opponents of the measure say that the state can’t afford the debt from borrowing the $5.5 billion, which would reach $8 billion with interest added. They also point out that the majority of the money from the first stem-cell research measure, Proposition 71 from 2004, went to infrastructure, education, and training, producing few medical breakthroughs. Prop 15 - Increases Funding for Public Schools, Community Colleges, and Local Government Services by Changing Tax Assessment of Commercial and Industrial Property. Initiative Constitutional Amendment. Prop 15 ask voters to weigh in on the biggest change to the state’s property tax code in four decades, since 1978’s Proposition 13. If passed, commercial and industrial property will be taxed based on current market value instead of the purchase price. It would replace the current rule, where property taxes can’t rise more than two percent unless there’s new construction or ownership, with tax reassessments of commercial and industrial properties at least every three years. The new tax revenue this generates, an estimated $6.5 to 11.5 billion, will fund K-12 public schools, community colleges and local governments. The measure would exempt residential properties and owners of commercial properties with a combined value of $3 million or less, and exempt small businesses from personal property tax. Proponents of Prop 15 argue that the initiative would close corporate tax loopholes and force wealthy corporations to pay their fair share of taxes. They also argue that money is needed for schools and local communities struggling during the COVID-19
pandemic. Opponents of Prop 15 argue that wealthy corporations and landlords will probably pass the buck to tenants and small businesses, and that any tax raise would ultimately raise the cost of living in the state. Prop 16 - Allows Diversity as a Factor in Public Employment, Education, and Contracting Decisions. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. Prop 16, if passed, would remove California’s ban on affirmative action, which was put in place with Prop 209 in 1996. Repealing the ban on affirmative action would allow state agencies and institutions, including colleges and universities, to consider race, ethnicity and gender for employment, admissions and contracting decisions. Proponents of Prop 16 argue that it would create targeted opportunities for Black and Latino communities and help to correct centuries of economic exclusion and institutional racism. They also argue that the measure is a way to address the racial wealth gap in California, a state where White Californians make up 60% of high earners though they’re only 37% of the state population. Opponents of Prop 16 argue that the change would make race more important than merit in college admissions and employment processes, a form of reverse discrimination. Prop 17 - Restores Right to Vote After Completion of Prison Term. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. Prop 17 concerns voting rights for parolees. If passed, previously incarcerated people will be able to vote while on parole, instead of having to wait until the parole term is over. This would enfranchise over 50,000 parolees, who are disproportionately African American and Latino. California is currently one of three states that require incarcerated persons to finish their prison and parole terms before they can vote. Nineteen states allow parolees to vote. Those in favor of Prop 17 argue that parolees have paid their debt to society and contribute to their communities through work and community service, so they should have a say in government. Also, they argue that banning parolees from voting disenfranchises a large portion of the Black and Latino vote. Opponents of the measure, primarily voter watchdog groups, argue that parole is a transition period and previously incarcerated persons have not paid their debt to society until after their parole is over. Prop 18 - Amends California Constitution to Permit 17-Year-Olds to Vote in Primary and Special Elections If They Will Turn 18 by the Next General Election and Be Otherwise Eligible to Vote. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. Prop 18 concerns the minimum voting age. If passed, young people who are 17-years-olds at the time of a primary or special election will be able to vote if they will turn 18 by the following general election and are otherwise eligible. This would allow these young adults to exercise their vote across a full election cycle.
Proponents of Prop 18 argue that 17-year-olds can make informed decisions about voting and should be allowed to participate in the full election cycle. They also argue that young people should have a say in issues that directly affect them, and that the change will inspire young people to get more engaged in politics. Opponents of the measure say that 17-year-olds are still legal minors and can be unduly influenced by parents and teachers. Prop 19 – Changes Certain Property Tax Rules. Legislative Constitutional Amendment. Prop 19 regards property tax code changes for older Californians and natural disaster victims. If passed, the proposition would give homeowners who are over 55, disabled, or victims of wildfires and other natural disasters a tax break, allowing them to transfer their primary home’s low property tax base to their new home when they move, up to three times. It would also change the inheritance tax break to require heirs to use the inherited home as their primary residence within a year, or else the property tax will be reassessed to market value. If passed, local governments and schools could gain tens of millions of dollars in new property tax revenue per year, and the initiative would also establish a fund for fire protection. Proponents argue that Prop 19 will provide tax relief for seniors who are stuck in houses that they can’t maintain or are too far from family or medical care. They also argue that narrowing the inheritance tax break would generate more revenue for local governments and schools, since people who use inherited property as rental units or second homes would be forced to pay more taxes. Opponents argue that the initiative would increase inequality by allowing homeowners to take the tax break, their initial home’s low property tax base, with them for up to three properties, instead of the current limit of one move. They say it would put people who are struggling to buy a home at a disadvantage, giving more purchasing power to existing homeowners. Prop 20 - Restricts Parole for Certain Offenses Currently Considered to Be Non-Violent. Authorizes Felony Sentences for Certain Offenses Currently Treated Only as Misdemeanors. Initiative Statute. Prop 20, if passed, would change procedures and standards for the state Board of Parole Hearings and community probation programs, and expand the list of offenses that disqualify an inmate from parole. It would change several theft-related crimes from misdemeanors to felonies and create two new crimes, serial theft and organized retail theft. It would also expand DNA testing to require samples from some people convicted of theft and domestic violence. Those who support Prop 20 argue that previous prison reforms, specifically propositions 47 in 2014 and 57 in 2016, led to an increase in crime by repeat offenders, and tougher parole standards are needed. Continued on page 15
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Charged In George Floyd’s Death Released on Bail Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in connection with the May 25 death of George Floyd, was released on bond on Wednesday. WCCO reported that 44-year-old Chauvin was being held at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Oak Park Heights. FOX9 reported that he posted a non-cash $1 million bond. Incarcerated since May, Chauvin’s trial is not until March 2021. While he is out on bail he cannot work as a police officer or security guard and he must surrender any firearms and gun permits. Further, he cannot have contact with Floyd’s family. His attorney declined to comment. Chauvin became the subject of national headlines when a video of Floyd, 46, being arrested by a group of Minneapolis officers went viral on social media, sparking horror and immediate protests across the country and eventually
Derek Chauvin
around the world. In the video, Floyd, a Black Minneapolis resident, was handcuffed and lying on his stomach next to a Minneapolis patrol car. While Chauvin placed his weight on Floyd’s neck with his left knee, the other officers held him down. Bystanders pleaded with the officers to let Floyd up once Floyd’s distress became apparent. In the video, Floyd asks for help, telling the police that he could not breathe and that everything hurt. The video showed that the restraint, particularly
by Chauvin who appeared to look directly at the camera, continued after Floyd was still. One officer took Floyd’s pulse but couldn’t find it. Chauvin refused to remove his knee from Floyd’s neck until paramedics requested it. Floyd was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead around 9:30 p.m. Once the news surfaced, all four officers were immediately fired. Three other officers -Thomas Lane, 37; Tou Thao, 34; and J. Alexander Kueng, 26 -- have been charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and abetting second degree manslaughter. They have since been released on bail as well For Keung, Floyd’s death occurred on just the third shift in his short career as a policeman. Chauvin was initially charged with third-degree murder. The charges were later upgraded to include second-degree unintentional murder and manslaughter.
BARBARA PARKER. CITY ATTORNEY. • Defending Civil Rights • Protecting Rights of Tenants, Homeowners and Workers • Prosecuting Polluters and Protecting Public Health
BLACK WOMEN ORGANIZED FOR POLITICAL ACTION
BLACK YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Paid for by Re-Elect City Attorney Barbara Parker 2020 | FPPC ID #1427469 • www.ParkerforOakland.com
We’ve fought hard for housing justice. Prop 21 will hurt homeowners of color who worked hard to purchase a family home while facing discrimination and unequal policies that still disenfranchise communities. ” Diane R., South Los Angeles Resident & Landlord
Californians are experiencing a severe housing affordability crisis in the most devastating economic and public health emergency of our lifetimes. The last thing we should do is pass an initiative like Prop 21 that will stop new housing from being built, cost jobs, and hurt the economic recovery. Not only will Prop 21 hurt homeowners, it allows landlords to raise rents by up to 15% even among the lowest-income renters, which could lead to mass evictions. Visit NoOnProp21.vote to learn more. Ad paid for by No on Prop 21: Californians for Responsible Housing, a coalition of seniors, veterans, affordable housing advocates, labor & social justice organizations, sponsored by California Apartment Association. Committee major funding from: Essex Property Trust and Affiliated Entities Equity Residential AvalonBay Communities Funding details at www.fppc.ca.gov.
THEPOST, POST,Oct. Oct.7-13, 7-13,2020, 2020,Page Page13 9 THE
postnewsgroup.com postnewsgroup.com
Generation Lost:
Newsom PicksNominee First Openly Man Gov. Newsom’s for StateGay Supreme to Serve on State Supreme Court Be Third Black Justice on High Court UC-Berkeley’s Missing Black Graduates Would Dr. Dr. Harry Harry Edwards Edwards
In In the the mid-1960s, mid-1960s, the the UniUniversity of California, Berkeley versity of California, Berkeley started started its its Educational Educational OpOpportunity Program portunity Program to to target target underrepresented underrepresented applicants applicants and combat this history and combat this history of of disdiscrimination. crimination. Unsurprisingly, Unsurprisingly, this this program program was was aa success success and and the number of Black the number of Black freshmen freshmen continued continued to to rise rise until until 1996. 1996. That year, Governor That year, Governor Pete Pete WilWilson son and and Black Black conservative conservative Ward Ward Connerly Connerly led led an an effort effort to to repeal these education gains by repeal these education gains by passing passing Proposition Proposition 209. 209. Prop. Prop. 209 209 prohibited prohibited public public universities universities from from considering considering race race and and ethnicity ethnicity in in admisadmissions decisions, which sions decisions, which has has closed closed Berkeley’s Berkeley’s doors doors to to countless countless minority minority students. students. But But Black Black students students were were hit hit esespecially pecially hard. hard. After After Prop. Prop. 209, 209, Black Black freshman freshman enrollment enrollment at at Berkeley dropped Berkeley dropped from from 258 258 to to 126. 126. The The numbers numbers at at proprofessional schools were fessional schools were even even more more troubling. troubling. For For example, example, there was only 1 Black there was only 1 Black student student among Berkeley Law’s among Berkeley Law’s 268 268 first-year first-year students. students. The The lack lack of of Black Black students students at at Berkeley Berkeley has has not not improved improved with with time. time. Since Prop. Since Prop. 209 209 passed, passed, the the percentage of Black percentage of Black enrollenrollees ees at at Berkeley Berkeley has has only only once once reached 4%, and the reached 4%, and the percentpercentage age has has hovered hovered around around 3% 3% since since 2007. 2007. Had Had the the percentpercentage age of of Black Black freshman freshman stayed stayed at pre-209 levels, at pre-209 levels, there there would would have have been been 4,061 4,061 more more Black Black enrollees enrollees since since 1998 1998 at at BerkeBerkeley. ley. This This has has also also led led to to declindeclining participation in ing participation in science, science, technology, technology, degree degree attainment, attainment, average average wages, wages, and and the the likelilikelihood of earning higher hood of earning higher wages wages throughout throughout to to the the Black Black comcommunity. munity. Meanwhile, Meanwhile, aa state state audiauditor found that UC tor found that UC Berkeley, Berkeley, UCLA, UCLA, UC UC Santa Santa Barbara, Barbara, and UC San Diego admitted and UC San Diego admitted dozens dozens unqualified unqualified students students based on based on their their connections connections to to staff staff and and donors donors since since 2013. 2013. Each Each one one of of those those admissions admissions came at the expense came at the expense of of other other qualified applicants, with qualified applicants, with most most of of the the freshmen freshmen spots spots going going to to
Over 3,600 Riders Participated in Bike io Work Day 2020 By Bay City News Service
More than 3,600 riders across the Bay Area participated in this year’s Bike to Work Day 2020, matching previous years’ numbers, organizers said. Originally planned for May 14, the event was rescheduled to Sept. 24 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in hopes that individuals would be resuming their normal work activities. Because of people’s inability to resume normal working schedules, the event was renamed Bike to Wherever Day, and was managed online, with riders tracking their miles, competing for prizes and more via the online Love to Ride platform. Prizes included plane tickets provided by Alaska Airlines, Timbuk2 bike bags, a Surly Pugsley bike frameset, gear and gift certificates from local bike shops, bicycle gear from Patagonia and Marin County Bicycle Coalition, laminated trail maps from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, and more. Riders were encouraged to ride their bicycles not only to work, but to parks, to run errands, or other activities. Despite the poor air quality due to fires in and around the Continued on page 16
Opinion Opinion
Dr. Dr. Harry Harry Edwards Edwards
White Whiteapplicants applicantsfrom fromfamilies families making at least $150,000 making at least $150,000 per per year. year. Specifically, Specifically, the the auditor auditor scolded scolded UC UC Berkeley Berkeley because because their admissions practices their admissions practices for for the the wealthy wealthy and and well-connectwell-connected ed “demonstrates “demonstrates that that campus campus leadership has failed leadership has failed to to esestablish a campus culture tablish a campus culture that that values values commitment commitment to to an an adadmissions process based on missions process based onfairfairness ness and and applicants’ applicants’merits merits and and achievements.” achievements.” While While Prop. Prop. 209 209 has has hamhamstrung strung Berkeley’s Berkeley’s ability ability to to recruit recruit Black Black students, students, pubpublic lic universities universities from from 41 41 other other states can still take race states can still take race into into account account when when making making college college admissions admissions decisions. decisions. This This is is also true of private universialso true of private universities ties that that still still consider consider race race and and ethnicity ethnicity in in their their admissions admissions policies policies to to create create avenues avenues for for Black applicants Black applicants to to access access higher highereducation. education.For Forexample, example, Stanford’s Fall 2019 Stanford’s Fall 2019 freshman freshman class class was was 8% 8% Black Black or or African African American. That percentage American. That percentage nearly nearly triples triples Berkeley’s Berkeley’s freshfreshman man class class for for last last year. year. Those Those numbers numbers are are even even worse worse when when omitting student-athletes. omitting student-athletes. California’s California’s ban ban on on affirmaaffirmative action perversely tive action perversely limits limits our our top top universities universities from from enenrolling rollingpromising promisingminority minoritystustudents dents and and forces forces those those that that do do enroll enroll to to jump jump through through hoops hoops just just to to get get there. there. At At the the same same time, it immeasurably time, it immeasurably strips strips the the Black Black community community of of ecoeconomic opportunity. nomic opportunity. Black Black taxpayers taxpayers have have concontinued supporting California’s tinued supporting California’s public public universities universities while while rere-
ceiving ceiving less less and and less less for for that that investment. The effect of investment. The effect of Prop. Prop. 209 209 is is that that Black Black students students that that have been able to have been able to succeed— succeed— often often at at under-resourced under-resourced K-12 K-12 schools—are schools—are then then penalized penalized in in the thecollege collegeadmissions admissionsprocess. process. This This further further compounds compounds on on the the negative impact of the inequinegative impact of the inequities ties these these students students are are forced forced to to confront and overcome confront and overcome just just to to graduate graduate high high school. school. According According to to the the EconoEconomist, mist, college college graduates graduates earn earn about about $17,500 $17,500 more more annually annually than than those those with with aa high high school school diploma. The economic diploma. The economic losses losses on on an an individual individual level level pale pale in in comparison comparison to to the the countless countless dollars dollars in in lost lost opportunities opportunities for Black businesses, for Black businesses, decadesdecadeslong long deficits deficits in in educational educational opopportunities portunities for for Black Black students, students, and and nearly nearly two two generations generations of of losses of Black business losses of Black business ownowners, ers,lawyers, lawyers,engineers, engineers,nurses, nurses, and doctors. and doctors. The The harm harm to to Black Black comcommunities in the Bay Area munities in the Bay Area will will be be felt felt for for decades decades as as CaliforCalifornia nia has has sent sent fewer fewer students students to to the state’s flagship the state’s flagship training training ground ground for for business business and and comcommunity leadership. munity leadership. Because Because of of Prop. Prop. 209, 209, the the wealthy wealthy and and well-connected in well-connected in California California continue continue to to control control access access to to lucrative lucrative careers careers that that are are only only accessibly accessibly to to alumni alumni from from top top universities, and they universities, and they keep keep cherry-picking cherry-picking successors successors that that look just like them. look just like them. Proposition Proposition16 16gives givesthe thenext next generation students a deserved generation students a deserved and and enhanced enhanced opportunity opportunity to to achieve achieve success success in in surmountsurmounting ing those those inequities—and inequities—and they, our they, our universities, universities, and and this this society would be much society would be much better better off off for for it. it. We We desperately desperately need need something new something new in in California. California. Prop. Prop. 16 16 will will begin begin to to prove prove that our lives matter by that our lives matter by taktaking ing back back our our hard-won hard-won rights rights to to equal equal opportunities opportunities in in jobs, jobs, business, housing, and college business, housing, and college admissions admissions for for Black Black CaliforCalifornians. Prop. 16 is nians. Prop. 16 is aa key key tool tool for for expanding opportunities expanding opportunities for for young young Black Black people, people, and and we we need your vote in November need your vote in November to to make makethat thatopportunity opportunityaareality. reality. Dr. Dr. Harry Harry Edwards Edwards is is aa ProProfessor Emeritus at U.C. fessor Emeritus at U.C. BerkeBerkeley ley and and founder founder of of the the Olympic Olympic Project for Human Project for Human Rights. Rights.
By Walsh ByEli Tanu Henry, Bay City News California Black Media Foundation
On Monday, Gov. Gavin Gov. Gavin Newsom Martin nomiNewsom nominated nated Bay Area native Martin Jenkins, a San Francisco naJenkins California Sutive, andtoa the former prosecutor preme Court toMonday, making and judge, the California him the first openly man to Supreme Court. If gay confirmed, serve on the in state history Jenkins, 66,court would be the third ifAfrican confirmed. American to serve on theNewsom state’s highest court. tapped Jenkins, governor 66,The to replace formernominated Associate Jenkins, whoChin, his peers Justice Ming 77, describe who anas a moderate Democrat, tothe renounced at the beginning of place Justice Ming W. Chen, year that he would retire from thea Republican court Aug. 31.Gov. Pete Wilson appointed in 1996. Chen reJenkins must be confirmed tired in August. to the court by the California “I am more Commission on excited Judicial about ApMartin Jenkins’ pointments, which appointment is composed thanAttorney I was forGeneral my own,” says of Xavier Judge Teri L. Jackson, who Becerra, Chief Justice Tani CanGov. Gavin Newsom appointtil-Sakauye and the most senior ed last year Associate Justice presiding judgeDistrict in the state’s of the First Courtapof pellate court system. Newsom Appeal, Division Three, in San said he expected Jenkins be Francisco. Jackson, whotoalso confirmed as soon as next month. grew up in San Francisco, has Jenkins, in addition being known Jenkins most oftoher life. the“Icourt’s first openly gay feel so lucky to havejusaltice, be just wayswillhad himtheasthird an Black older associate justice ever to serveand on brother, mentor, confidante the court, and the the whole first tostate be apfriend. Now, of pointed since thebe1981 California will luckyappointto have ment Allen Broussard. him --ofwe all can experience his brilliance together, com“I understand it hashis been 29 mitment justice, hisAmerisense years sinceto an African of fairness and his can man has served on collegial the high style. He always tries to seekI court,” Jenkins said. “And common ground and the comwould not be here today without mon good,” she said. “He the support and mentorshipwill of bringofpractical and intellectual both those men.” analysis our Supreme Court. Jenkinstoserved as a judge on And it will come with compasthe California Court of Appeal for sion, courage dedication.” the First Districtand from April 2008 When Gov. Newsom anto January 2019, when Newsom nounced Jenkins’ nomination, tapped Jenkins to be his judicial he hailed the jurist’s perforappointments secretary. mance, reputation, character Jenkins was born in San Franand temperament. cisco and, stint “Justicefollowing Jenkins a isbrief widely
Bay Bay Area Area native native Martin Martin Jenkins. Jenkins. Photo Photo courtesy courtesy of of www. www. yahoo.com yahoo.com
in the NFL as a defensive back for respected among lawyers the Seattle Seahawks, chose toand go jurists, active in his Oakland into the field of law. community and his faith, disand Jenkins served a deputy is a decent man to his core,” trict attorney and a prosecutor for Newsom said in a of statement. the U.S. Department Justice’s “As a critical member of bemy Civil Rights Division before senior leadership team, I’ve coming a judge in the Alameda seen firsthand that Justice JenCounty court system. kins possesses brilliance Bill and In 1997, then-President humility in equal measure. The Clinton appointed him to the U.S. people of California could not District Court for the Northern ask for a better jurist or kinder District of California, where he person to take on this imporserved before former Gov. Artant responsibility.” nold Schwarzenegger Jenkins currently appointed serves as him state appeals court sysGov.to the Newsom’s judicial aptem. pointments secretary. In that “(Jenkins a man of be inner role, Jenkins,is)who would the strength, grace first openly gayand mancompassion to serve on who knows thatSupreme despite what the the California Court, (Declaration Independence) worked with of Regional Judicial says, life, liberty and the pursuit Advisory Selection Commitof happiness aregovernor not simply intees to help the nomialienable; they must nate 45 judges acrossbetherelentstate lessly protected and defended,” from diverse backgrounds. On Monday, Jenkins reacted Newsom said. to California the news of Legislative his appointment. LG“I Caucus am truly and BTQ Chairhumbled and state Sen. honored to be asked by the Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, governor to continue serving lauded Newsom for addressing the under-representation people of CaliforniaofonLGthe the Supreme Court,” Jenkins said BTQ people in the court system, following at the particularly thegovernor’s higher levels.announcement. “If confirmed, “His distinguished legal ca-I will serve with the highest ethi-
reer, particularly as a justice on the Courthave of Appeal cal California standards that guided and United States district judge, me athroughout my career, informed the law will serveby him and all and of uswhat well,”I understand fair and just.” Wiener said to in be a joint statement Jenkins began his legal cawith Legislative LGBTQ Caucus reer Chair as a Todd prosecutor the Vice Gloria,for D-San Alameda County District AtDiego. torney office. as After that,gay he “Moreover, a Black held several in public man, Justice positions Jenkins brings an and private practice,toincluding important perspective the court trial attorney Pacific Bell’s during a periodfor of time when our legal department in San society is moving through a Franlongcisco; anreckoning attorney on appointed overdue race,” by President Ronald Reagan Wiener and Gloria said. with the Civil Rights Division Jenkins identified the greatest of the Department of Justice; challenge of his life being a gay and judgeships onasthe Oakland Black man, and conceded that it Municipal Court and the Alamhas been Superior easy identifying edanot County Court. as such. Before accepting his current Heinalso young people role theurged governor’s office, similarly struggling their Jenkins served as anwith associate identities to be true to themselves. justice on the California Court am notFirst hereAppellate in spite ofDisthe of“I Appeal, struggle, I am here because of the trict, from 2008 to 20019. Bestruggle,” Jenkins said. “It has fore that, he was a federal judge deepened my character, afforded for the U.S. District Court for me sensibilities about the the Northern District. world Presiand who appointed are not so dentabout Billpeople Clinton willing to accept that people can him to that position. loveJenkins differently than they do, completed his but unnevertheless sincerely, gendergraduatelove degree at Santa uinely effectively.” Clara and University and earned
them have direct experience with remote instruction for a prolonged period during the coming months. Levels of dissatisfaction related to the pandemic run so deep that one in four say they are considering moving their children to a private, parochial, or charter school. Just over half of parents (54%) feel that California schools, in general, are somewhat or very unprepared to offer distance learning, while 41% said they were prepared. That mirrors exactly the proportion of voters in general who held similar views. However, parents are slightly more positive than voters in general about the preparedness of their local schools. About half of parents (50%) say they feel their schools are prepared to offer high-quality distance learning, compared with 40% who feel they are unprepared. As they brace for most children being at home this fall, the majority of parents say it will be difficult for them to manage distance learning for their child this year. Well, over half (58%) say it will be difficult, while 39% say it will be easy. Over 70% worry about learning loss for all or most children, as well as the lack of social interaction with other children. Their greatest con-
cern (80%) is the impact of learning loss on vulnerable children, including those experiencing hunger, homelessness or upheaval at home. When asked to identify what they view as the major challenge their child or their family face in adjusting to a distance learning regimen, parents list a series of concerns all related to engaging students and keeping them motivated. The next biggest challenge (74%) is not getting enough instructional time with their teachers, followed by the difficulty of working on their own. Most have access to broadband and devices, but a significant minority don’t. A major concern in the state and nationally has been to ensure that students have both computers or other devices to access distance learning at home, along with adequate broadband access. There has been a massive push by the state as well as individual districts to provide parents and students with what they need to participate in distance learning. When asked about strategies they might use to help manage distance learning, for the most part, parents seem stumped as to what to do.
Continued on page 16
Voters, Including Parents, Have Deep Concerns About Distance Learning
By Louis Freedberg EdSource
Eli Ferran for City Attorney
As most public and private school students in California continue to study from home, distance learning gets a definite thumbs down from the state’s registered voters, including parents, according to a new EdSource poll. A majority of voters as well as parents feel that the state’s schools, in general, are not prepared to offer high-quality distance learning, although they are more positive about their own local schools. Parents worry that if children are at home for the rest of the year it will result in learning loss for all students, but especially for the most economically vulnerable who suffer from hunger or housing insecurity. Low-income parents in particular worry that prolonged distance learning will mean they won’t be able to get back to work. These are among the key findings of an EdSource survey of 834 registered voters. The representative poll was conducted online between Aug. 29 and Sept. 7 by the FM3 Research polling firm. The poll was conducted just as distance learning was getting underway, so parents’ views may change as more of
1/4 Page
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 14
postnewsgroup.com
Dee Johnson, founder and executive director of LAHF.
others. It is a bit overwhelming at times as LAHF seeks funds for both basic essentials and school supplies. “We purchased 500 additional backpacks with supplies for children,” said Dee Johnson, founder and executive director of LAHF. “We also procured many essential items for students as well.” Dee said, “I find it difficult to come to terms with the level
Share of Nobel Prize in Physics Goes to UC Berkeley Professor By Keith Burbank Bay City News Service
Experience • Leadership • Work Ethic I enthusiastically support Noel Gallo for reelection to the Oakland City Council. As your former California Assembly member, I have worked closely with him. There has been no stronger advocate for improving the educational opportunities for our children, more job creation, affordable housing for our families, neighborhood business growth and a safe environment for our community, than Councilmember Noel Gallo.
Sandre Swanson
A GANIZED OR
I
FE
55
RU
B
A share of the Nobel Prize in physics this year is going to University of California at Berkeley professor emeritus Reinhard Genzel, university officials announced Tuesday. Genzel and University of California at Los Angeles professor Andrea Ghez will share half of the prize for their work proving that a black hole exists at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The other half of the prize Berkeley professor emeri- was given to United Kingdom tus Reinhard Genzel. Pho- theoretical physicist Roger to courtesy of www.berke- Penrose “for the discovery that
black hole formation is a robust prediction of the general theory of relativity.” “With pride and gratitude, the UC community congratulates professors Andrea Ghez and Reinhard Genzel,” UC President Dr. Michael Drake said in a statement. “This Nobel Prize is a testament to their incredible work and research, which underscores the power of academic collaboration and scientific inquiry, propelled by continued wonder and discovery.” Genzel is a professor emeritus of physics and astronomy
DISTRICT 5
A
8
For 23 years, the Lend A Hand Foundation (LAHF) has carried out its mission “To enhance the quality of life for lowincome children, youth, and families by offering resources otherwise not available including educational, cultural, social, and sporting activities as well as basic needs.” Their motto is: “Lending A Hand Wherever We Can.” The Resiliency Relief Fund grant they received from the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) allowed them to continue helping so many in need. The past seven months have been strange and challenging for the organization. The needs of children, youth and families are greater than ever. Due to COVID-19 and its financial impact, LAHF is currently working in communities to address families living in unhoused situations as well as
of poverty that many children in America are currently living in. We see a world where the disparities between the rich and poor have grown, and the plight of the poor is not very high on the federal government’s agenda. Black and Brown children and their families lack the opportunities to rise above their impoverished circumstances. This concerns me greatly, frankly, it breaks my heart.” When asked what beautiful days ahead would look like for LAHF and other nonprofits that work continually to loosen the grip of poverty, Dee replied, “More businesses, corporations as well as professional sports teams coming together in the same spirit as the OAACC. Through their Resiliency Fund the OAACC provided much needed support to many Black-owned businesses and to nonprofits. Lend A Hand Foundation is a proud recipient.”
91
From OAACC
VOTE
LAHF Gets Resiliency Relief Fund Grant to Continue Helping So Many in Need
A R Y 28,
FL
F
1
-CIO
Latino Task Force Equity • Voice • Leadership
Continued on page 16
ley.ed
quarter_page_ad_4_FINAL.indd 1
10/7/20 8:58 AM
The money bail system is unfair, making it a crime to be poor.
SUPPORT BAIL REFORM FAIRER. LESS COSTLY. STRONGLY SUPPORTED BY: Congresswoman BARBARA LEE
CALIFORNIA NURSES ASSOCIATION
Stockton Mayor MICHAEL TUBBS
CALIFORNIANS FOR SAFETY & JUSTICE
Contra Costa County District Attorney DIANA BECTON
SEIU CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY
WESTERN CENTER ON LAW & POVERTY (Partial List)
VOTE by November 3! Now, more than ever, your participation in this election really matters. Visit ACCFB.org/vote today where you can: • Register to vote or check your voter registration status. • Find out how, where, and when to cast your vote, and learn your rights.
EndMoneyBailCA
@YesOnProp25
YesOnProp25/
To learn more please visit: yesoncaprop25.com
Ad paid for by Yes on Prop 25, a coalition of justice reform and labor organizations. Committee major funding from John Arnold Connie E. Ballmer and affiliated entities Steven A. Ballmer and affiliated entities Funding Details at fppc.ca.gov/transparency/top-contributors.html.
• Volunteer to help out the Food Bank during the election, even if you are not a voter! Alameda County Community Food Bank is a nonpartisan organization and does not endorse political candidates.
ACCFB.org/VOTE ACCFC Layout.indd 1
10/2/20 2:57 PM
postnewsgroup.com
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 15
Election 2020: Your Cheat Sheet for 12 Propositions to Know About Before Nov. 3 Continued from page 12
Opponents of Prop 20 argue that the measure is a prison spending scheme that will increase spending for prisons, money that should go to programs like schools, rehabilitation, mental health and homelessness. Prop 21 - Expands Local Governments’ Authority to Enact Rent Control on Residential Property. Initiative Statute. Prop 21 is the latest rent control proposition. If passed, it would amend state law to allow local governments to establish rent control for residential properties over 15 years old. Local rent-control limits can differ from the statewide limit, but local governments would be required to allow landlords to increase rents by 15 % after three years. Also, people who own no more than two housing units with separate titles, such as single-family homes and duplexes, are exempt from rent control. Currently, 64% of African Americans in California are renters. Those in favor of Prop 21 argue that putting a cap on California’s sky-high rents is a strategic move that will assist renters to stay in their homes and help prevent homelessness. Half of renter households in the state are overburdened and spend more than 30 % of their incomes on rent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Opponents, primarily developers, landlords and business owners, argue that rent control would discourage construction and take affordable units off the market. Prop 22 - Exempts App-
Based Transportation and Delivery Companies From Providing Employee Benefits to Certain Drivers. Initiative Statute Prop 22 is about employment classification for rideshare and delivery drivers, affecting the companies Uber, Lyft and DoorDash, among others. If it passes, these companies will be allowed to continue to classify their drivers as independent contractors with benefits from those app-based companies, including a base wage and healthcare subsidies. Currently, these drivers are legally classified as employees under AB-5. Proponents of the ballot measure argue it would allow gig drivers, who are majority African American and Latino, to keep their flexibility and continue earning income in a turbulent economy. Those against Prop 22 argue that it would allow the companies to underpay their drivers, and exempt gig companies from providing standard benefits that drivers need, like unemployment insurance, paid time off, and workers compensation.
Prop 23 - Authorizes State Regulation of Kidney Dialysis Clinics. Establishes Minimum Staffing and Other Requirements. Initiative Statute. Prop 23 regards state regulation of dialysis clinics. If Prop 23 passes, all dialysis clinics would require at least one licensed physician on site during treatment. It would also require clinics to report infection data to state health officials and require state approval for clinics to close or reduce services. State and local health care costs would increase due to increased dialysis treatment costs. Supporters of Prop 23 argue that the regulations are necessary to keep large dialysis corporations in line. Opponents of Prop 23 argue that many dialysis clinics would have to restrict hours or shut down if they had to pay a licensed physician, and that dialysis patients would have trouble affording increased treatment costs. They also note that the proposition does not require that the physicians have any specialized knowledge in dialysis or kidney function.
To place a Legal Ad contact Tonya Peacock: Phone: (510) 272-4747 Fax: (510) 743-4178 Email: tonya_peacock@dailyjournal. com All other classifieds contact the POST: Phone (510) 287-8200 Fax (510) 287-8247 Email: ads@postnewsgroup.com
East Oakland forward—for us
sole endorsement
Ad paid for by Treva Reid for Oakland City Council 2020 312 Clay Street, Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94607 | FPPC # 1366759
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 16
postnewsgroup.com
Share of Nobel Prize in Physics Goes to UC Berkeley Professor
Continued from page 14
Barbara Lee
CROWN Act Passages House of Representatives By Kiki H.R. 5309, also known as the CROWN (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) Act passed in the United States House of Representatives late last month. The CROWN Act, which has been law in the state of California since 2019, makes it illegal to discriminate against a person based on their hair texture or style if it’s commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. California was the first state to pass the CROWN Act. New York City and the state of New Jersey also passed the Crown Act. If ultimately passed by the U.S. Senate and signed by the president, H.R. 5309 would be federal law for all 50 states. Wearing a “Good Trouble” mask and thanking the late Congressman John Lewis, who coauthored the legislation, Rep. Barbara Lee, 13th District, spoke on the House floor about the importance of the Crown Act. White standards of beauty are often equated with professionalism, Lee said, and cited a study by Dove that proves that prevailing attitude. A public supporter of the CROWN Act, the soap and skin care company conducted a study with 1,000 white women and 1,000 black women and found that Black women’s hair was 3.4 times as likely to be perceived as “unprofessional” as white women’s hair. Additionally, according to the study, Black women were 50% more likely to be sent home because of their hair. This reality was something that Lee has lived through herself. Over the years, Lee has worn her hair in different ways, including its natural state. During those times, she was told she did not look like a member of Con-
Over 3,600 Riders Participated in Bike io Work Day 2020 Continued from page 13
Bay Area, participants from every Bay Area County participated in the event, with the number of participants on par with numbers from previous years. A friendly competition between the organizers of the event took place, based on distance and number of people encouraged to ride, with the Marin County Bicycle Coalition taking first place, Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition pedaling into second, and the board of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition riding into third. Overall, adjusted for population, Santa Clara County had the largest percentage of riders, followed by San Mateo, Marin, San Francisco and Alameda counties. “Even with the challenges, Bay Area residents got out and showed how important biking is, said Scott Hagerty, MTC chair and Alameda County supervisor. “It bodes well for biking as an everyday mode for people to get to destinations, which helps reduce greenhouses gases, while improving physical and mental health.”
gress because of her hair. She was also told that she looked “too militant.” But “Black is still beautiful,” she said and no one should be discriminated against or penalized because of their hair. Ultimately hair style/texture discrimination is akin to race/ national origin discrimination, she said. The CROWN Act legislation heads next to the United States Senate and if it passes, goes to the president for his signature before it is enacted into law.
at UC Berkeley, and the director of the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics in Germany. He was in Germany when he learned he had been given a portion of the Nobel Prize, announced Tuesday. Genzel credited the late Charles Townes, also a UC Berkeley Nobel laureate, for beginning the studies that led to the prize awarded to Genzel. Townes won the Nobel Prize in 1964 for the discovery of the laser. Genzel was a postdoctoral fellow at UC Berkeley when he worked with Townes and back then the pair presented observations that hinted there may be a large black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Evidence was limited back then, but Genzel worked to prove it, university officials said. “We are all very excited
about the Nobel Prize to Genzel,” physics chair James Analytis said in a statement. “It is a privilege to belong to a faculty of such distinction. “This honor shows how Berkeley physics leads the way in many of the most important discoveries in physics, and that
is as much a reflection of the caliber of our students as it is because of our faculty,” Analytis said. At UCLA, Ghez led a competing group that confirmed the existence of a massive black hole at the Milky Way’s center. The black hole is about
4 million times as large as the mass of the earth’s sun. UC Berkeley has nine Nobel Prize winners on its faculty. Twenty-four faculty members have received the Nobel Prize, according to university officials.
Continued from page 13
His father was a custodian and clerk at Coit Tower, a historical landmark in San Francisco. His mother was a nurse. The other two African American justices who have served on the California Supreme Court are Justice Leondra Reid Kruger, who former Gov. Jerry Brown appointed in 2014, and Justice Wiley William Manuel, who former Gov. Jerry Brown also appointed in 1977 during his first term.
Jenkins’ nomination is pending approval by the State Bar’s Commission on Judicial Nominees and confirmation by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. The members of that commission are California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra and senior Presiding Justice of the state Court of Appeal J. Anthony Kline. As a Supreme Court Justice, Jenkins would earn an annual salary of $261,949.
Gov. Newsom’s Nominee for State Supreme Would Be Third Black Justice on High Court
his Juris Doctor at the University of San Francisco School of Law. After college, he signed a contract to play in the NFL as a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks, but he decided to go to law school instead. Jenkins, a devout Catholic, says he remembers working with his father as a kid cleaning offices and churches around San Francisco for extra money.
Turn Your Old Mattress Into Something New
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore 9235 San Leandro Street Oakland, CA 94603 Now offering $3 cash or $5 in-store credit When you drop off your old mattress or box spring at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program recycles it. The steel, foam, fibers and wood become something new like carpet padding, construction rebar, insulation or mulch. In return, you can use your cash or in-store credit for something new to you and support Habitat’s mission to build affordable housing in the Bay Area. $3 cash or $5 ReStore store credit provided per mattress. Maximum 5 units per vehicle per day. Voucher provided upon drop-off and must be redeemed same day. Offer only valid at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Oakland, CA.
ByeByeMattress.com
BayAreaReStores.org
postnewsgroup.com
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 17
OUR PRIVACY MATTERS! "Everyday our race, gender, health status, and search history are weaponized against us. They decide where we live, if we get a job, what financial opportunities are available, and even if our vote will be suppressed and it Daraka Larimore Hall is all legal. We need Prop 24 as a stopgap to these Vice Chair, California discriminatory practices." Democratic Party "Prop 24, the California Privacy Rights Act, will limit the ability of realtors, banks, big tech and others to legally racial profile people online.
Sean Dugar Democratic Activist, DNC Member and social justice advocate
I hope you will join me, the California NAACP and advocates from around the state in voting YES on Prop 24 to put a stop to this legal form of discrimination."
For more info on Prop 24 visit www.caprivacy.org Ad paid for by Californians for Consumer Privacy Committee major funding from: Alastair Mactaggart
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE → Raised in the Acorn Housing Projects by a single mom, Derreck knows the struggles of our community firsthand. → Founder of the iconic Home of Chicken and Waffles Restaurant, Derreck has employed hundreds of Oaklanders including many formerly incarcerated people. → A non-profit and community leader in Oakland, Derreck has helped reduce violence, improve job training programs, and expand opportunity for low-income youth.
ENDORSED BY U.S. SENATOR
KAMALA HARRIS!
→
AND OTHERS FROM THE COMMUNITY! SUPERVISOR NATE MILEY
BART BOARD PRESIDENT LATEEFAH SIMON
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION CHAIR MALIA COHEN
STOCKTON MAYOR MICHAEL TUBBS
PASTOR BRONDON REEMS, CENTER OF HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
PASTOR JOSEPH SIMMONS, GREATER ST. PAUL CHURCH
JohnsonForOakland.com PAID FOR BY DERRECK JOHNSON FOR OAKLAND
Vote by November 3!
CITY COUNCIL 2020, FPPC #1426780
THE POST, Oct. 7-13, 2020, Page 18
postnewsgroup.com
PREPARING FOR A PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is a statewide effort to prevent wildfires by proactively turning off power to communities when severe winds and dry weather conditions are forecast. While turning off the power helps prevent wildfires, we also know it will disrupt lives and cause hardship for our customers. That’s why PG&E does not make this decision lightly and will only call a PSPS to help keep customers and communities safe.
HERE ARE 5 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR A PSPS: pge.com pge.com/mywildfirealerts
Make sure PG&E can reach you before a PSPS by updating your contact information at pge.com/ mywildfirealerts.
Pack or restock your family’s emergency kit including food, water, batteries, masks, radio and a first aid kit.
2
3
Practice manually opening your garage door (if you have a garage).
Ensure any backup power sources are ready and safe to operate.
For translated support in over 200 languages, please contact PG&E at 866-743-6589.
1
4
5
Make preparations for anyone in your family who depends on electricity for medical needs.
To learn more ways to prepare for a PSPS and any emergency, visit safetyactioncenter.pge.com
“PG&E” refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2020 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. Paid for by PG&E shareholders.
PSPS Updates