Oakland Post, week of August 12 - 18, 2026

Loop Capital Leader Reynolds Plans to Help AASEG Transform Coliseum District Area with Jobs and Businesses

Reynolds, who has handled multimillion dollar deals, was suprised at why so many people doubted their financial capacity. He said their investment could reach $3 to $5 billion for housing, hotels, restaurants, open space, entertainment, and local small businesses that benefit the East Oakland Community. “Oakland is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever been to with its lakes, mountains, shorelines, open space and

weather. Black and Brown contractors have often lacked the bonding, insurance, and equipment to become prime contractors. I want to give them a chance to become primes.” He said job training will be provided. “We want Oakland’s youth to be connected to jobs and career pathways.”

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At SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport, AASEG President Ray Bobbitt (left) with (left to right) Loop Capital Vice President Al Dinwiddie, OAACC President Cathy Adams, and Loop Capital President James “Jim” Reynolds Jr. Photo by Carla Thomas.

Oakland Post “Where there is no vision, the people perish...” Proverbs 29:18

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Four Candidates, Including Incumbent Barbara Lee, Qualify for Oakland Mayor Race

Four candidates, including incumbent Mayor Barbara Lee, filed their papers to run for office by last Friday’s deadline, and the City Clerk issued a list this week of those who are qualified to run Rendering courtesy JPMorganChase.

From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Tackling Affordable Housing in Oakland

By Post Staff

with local, state, and federal part-

The four mayoral candidates who will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot are:

ners to secure stricter gun control measures and investments in community violence intervention programs.

some major successes in dealing with some of the city’s major challenges, including balancing the city budget, decreasing crime dramatically and making significant inroads in homelessness and illegal dumping.

year’s special election and for the at-large council seat in 2024. She seeks to end Oakland’s police commission and MACRO and invest in more police while launching a new local war on drugs.

Mercy Housing California and JPMorganChase help neighborhoods—and residents—thrive Sponsored by JPMorganChase Finding an affordable place to live continues to be a challenge for many as widespread housing shortages persist across the U.S. Rising home prices and high interest rates have made homeownership inaccessible for a large portion of the population. Meanwhile, as rental demand increases, the number of renters facing affordability challenges is also on the rise.

The State of the Nation’s Housing 2025 by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies reveals that cost burdens for renters reached another record high in 2023. Similarly, the JPMorganChase Institute reports that renter affordability is declining forcing people to devote more of their take home pay to housing costs. There is a growing need for affordable housing across the U.S. and that rings true here in Oakland.

NPRC Scores First Advocacy Victory: David Shaw Finally Gets His Wish to ‘Go Home’

Beverly and David Shaw were separated by a hospital after Beverly took David there to treat his dehydration. The hospital determined Beverly was not caring for David properly and placed him under their guardianship. Courtesy photo. By Tanya Dennis For nearly four years, Beverly Shaw fought to bring her husband home. She watched as David Shaw moved through three nursing homes, became increasingly sedated and repeatedly expressed his desire to return to his wife. Last week, that finally happened. The National Probate Reform Coalition (NPRC), formed by the

Post Newspaper Group in January following years of reporting on alleged abuses within the probate court system, helped Beverly secure the return of her husband, along with the couple’s property and assets. For NPRC, the Shaw case represents its first major advocacy victory. For David, it means something much simpler: He finally got to go home. Continued on page 8

Essay: California Can Close Its Colorectal Cancer Gap ... see page 2

Brenda Grisham. Brenda Grisham A business owner in East Oakland and public safety advocate, Grisham is a longtime public safety advocate who led the successful recall campaign against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price. As part of her platform, She pledges to work

Barbara Lee. Barbara Lee A former congressional representative and state a=ssembly member, Lee was elected by voters in a special election last year for a two-year term. Now running for a four-year term, she points out that her administration achieved

First Vice President of Sacramento City Unified School District Taylor Kayatta and family. Courtesy photo.

Less Affluent School Districts, Including Sacramento City, Face Threat of State Takeover

By Post Staff

A recent show on radio station KPFA.94.1 featured a discussion about the racialized threats to less affluent urban public-school districts as state authorities pressure school leaders to take bailout loans to resolve budget shortfalls.

Preserving Heritage: The Legacy of the Hampton University Museum ... see page 6

These loans come with draconian terms that eliminate the authority of voter-selected school boards and institute extreme austerity, including the closure of many schools in poorer neighborhoods. A dozen mostly minority school districts have been forced under

Mindy Pehenuk.

Julius Robinson.

Mindy Pechenuk An educator and activist, Pechenuk is a registered Republican and supporter of Lyndon LaRouche, who has been described by observers as a conspiracy theorist and cult leader. She ran unsuccessfully for mayor in last

Julius Robinson While not much information is available so far about Robinson, he was quoted in a KTVU story about Thao’s recall stating that people in Oakland want to come together as a community, but there is a lack of infrastructure and leadership.

state control in the past 20 years, including the Oakland Unified School District. At present, Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD), an ethnically and racially diverse district of about 42,000 students, is the target, but the district’s school board and the community are fighting back. Speaking on the July 15 show, “Education Today,” hosted by education professor Kitty Kelly Epstein, Taylor Kayatta, a certificated public accountant (CPA) who serves as the first vice president of SCUSD, spoke about the ongoing struggle of their board and community to keep SCUSD from being taken over. “There’s been pressure on my school district for over a decade now; there’s a feeling (from the state) that we’re intrinsically broken, that we cannot manage our finances,” said Kayatta, who has two elementary students in SCUSD. “It reached a fever pitch a couple of years ago before COVID, I really felt it as a parent in the community that they were coming for us,” he said. “Within the past year, they’re back at it again,” he said. “The pres-

sure right now to accept a state loan is something I am not sure I could even describe.” He said that the outside authorities would not even allow the board to hire its own financial adviser to help find solutions; the state takeover is the only option they want. “We have a county superintendent in Sacramento County, (who) has been on the job for decades. It’s been his mission, in my opinion, that something is wrong with Sac City Unified, that we are the problem child; we need outside control, (and) we shouldn’t be running ourselves,” said Kayatta. In a district where enrollment is slightly declining and many students have complex educational needs, SCUSD does face financial difficulties, he continued. “There’s going to be challenges with the budget in the long term, but I think we need to address that in way that is community-driven, with the community understanding what it means rather than accepting some blanket (imposed) ‘best practice’ that often involves making dramatic harsh cuts, things like closing schools without plans. Continued on page 8

Returning to Its Roots, the Oakland Black-Eyed Pea Festival Bill Requiring Public Notices to Be Published in Newspapers’ Print Editions Heads to Gov. Newsom’s Desk ... see page 7 Partners with the Freedom Farmers Market Sept. 12 ... see page 7

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Essay: California Can Close Its Colorectal Cancer Gap

Assemblymember Alexandra “Ali” Macedo (R-Tulare) was elected to replace Heath Flora (R-Ripon) as leader of the Republican caucus in the State Assembly. Photo courtesy of Assemblymember Macedo’s office.

Dr. Gracie Ann Dinkins, left, and Sydney Y.K. Brown, MA.

By Gracie Ann E. Dinkins, MD, FACS and Sydney Y. K. Brown, MA, Special to California Black Media Partners

Every breakthrough in cancer care carries a promise: earlier detection, better treatment and longer life. California has helped deliver that promise through world-class cancer centers, a statewide cancer registry and major public-health investments. Yet colorectal cancer still exposes a painful divide: Black Californians are more likely to develop the disease and far more likely to die from it than their White neighbors. The numbers are stark. From 2014 through 2018, the ageadjusted colorectal cancer

incidence rate was 40.2 cases per 100,000 Black Californians, compared with 35.8 among nonHispanic White Californians. The mortality rate was 25.3 deaths per 100,000 among Black Californians and 17.7 among White Californians—a 43% difference. A later state analysis showed that the incidence gap remained in 2021, at 39.0 versus 35.0 cases per 100,000. These differences should not be treated as an inevitable consequence of biology. The more revealing explanation lies in what happens—or fails to happen—across the cancercare continuum: prevention, screening, diagnostic follow-up, treatment and surveillance after

Assembly Republicans Oust Flora, Elect Macedo as New Minority Leader

treatment. Colorectal cancer is one of the few cancers that screening can sometimes prevent. Colonoscopy can find and remove precancerous polyps, while stoolbased tests can identify people who need further evaluation. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for average-risk adults from ages 45 through 75, with several acceptable options. But a screening test saves no one if it is never offered, never completed or not followed by a timely colonoscopy after an abnormal result. California’s cancer-burden report shows both the urgency of the problem and a troubling data Continued on page 6

By Bo Tefu California Black Media

On Aug. 3, California Assembly Republicans abruptly voted during a closed-door meeting to remove Minority Leader Heath Flora (R-Ripon). The vote came as lawmakers returned to Sacramento following a monthlong summer recess. Assemblymember Alexandra “Ali” Macedo (R-Tulare) was elected to replace Flora as leader of the Republican caucus in the lower house. Flora had faced growing dissatisfaction among some caucus members over his leadership. Macedo was elected to the Assembly in November 2024 and took office Dec. 2, 2024. She represents Assembly District 33, which includes portions of Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties. She is seeking re-election in the Nov. 3 general election.

After being elected minority leader, Macedo told reporters at the Capitol, including California Black Media, that the Republican caucus would continue to “fight” for Californians despite Democratic supermajorities in both houses of the Legislature. “We are a strong group even though we are in the minority,” Macedo said. “We continue to fight for all Californians who are paying the price for the Democrat uni-party rule that has made California so unaffordable.” In February 2025, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) removed Macedo from the Assembly Budget Committee, Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy and Transportation, and the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. She was also removed as vice chair of the Assembly Governmental Organization Commit-

tee but appointed vice chair of the Assembly Elections Committee. Some Republican lawmakers characterized the changes as retaliation against Macedo, an outspoken critic of state spending and policies advanced by the Democratic supermajority. The 32-year-old first-term lawmaker has been described as a rising star in the Republican Party. “I am confident she will be a strong voice for Republican members and the Californians they represent,” California Republican Party Chairwoman Corrin Rankin said. “We congratulate Republican Assembly Leader Macedo and look forward to working with her and the entire caucus to win elections this November and advance Republican proposals in the Legislature.

‘A Free Press Is Essential to Free Society’: Gov. Newsom Blasts Trump Admin Decision to Remove Limits on U.S. TV Station Ownership 1111 Broadway, Suite 800, Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 208-7400 • www.alamedactc.org

Invitation For Bid for Construction of the San Pablo Avenue Parallel Bike Improvement Project (Bid No. I27-0013) The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is seeking bids for a construction contract as indicated in the IFB and/ or appropriate addenda. Key Dates: • -Optional In-Person Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for August 31, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) at Alameda CTC, 1111 Broadway, Suite 800, Oakland, CA 94607 • -Bid due date: September 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT via Bid Express • -Bidder inquiries due date: September 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT via Bid Express All bid documents are available at https://www.bidexpress.com/ solicitations/48576 . Submittals must be made in accordance with the instructions in the IFB. Any contract awarded must be in compliance with the local, state, and/or federal requirements.

iStock. By Bo Tefu California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom is sharply criticizing the Federal Communications Commission’s decision to eliminate a decades-old limit on television station ownership, warning the move could increase media consolidation and weaken independent local journalism. The FCC voted 2-1 on Aug. 6 to end the national ownership cap that barred a single television station group from reaching more than 39% of U.S. households. The commission also voted to allow companies to own more than two television stations in a single market, arguing the changes will help traditional broadcasters compete

with streaming services and other digital media platforms. Newsom said the decision threatens the diversity and independence of the nation’s media, accusing the Trump administration of dismantling safeguards intended to prevent excessive concentration of media ownership. “The Trump administration continues to chip away at the foundations of our democracy — one decision at a time — to pave the way for a propaganda machine for his MAGA agenda,” Newsom said. He added that removing the ownership limits would make it easier for Trump “to control what Americans see, hear, and read,” calling the decision “an attack on independent, local news.”

The ownership cap was first established in the 1980s to prevent a small number of companies from controlling too many local television stations. Under the new policy, the FCC will review ownership proposals exceeding the former cap on a case-by-case basis to determine whether they serve the public interest. Supporters of the rule change say that the restrictions no longer reflect today’s media landscape, where broadcasters compete with streaming platforms such as Netflix and YouTube for viewers and advertising revenue. They argue that larger station groups will have more resources to invest in Continued on page 6

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161574 The following person(s) is doing business as: Legacy Speech & Swallow Therapy, 2640 CENTER ROAD NOVATO, CA 94947, County of MARIN. Hakoupian Speech Therapy PC, 2640 CENTER ROAD NOVATO, CA 94947, CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ JOYCE HAKOUPIAN, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on JUL 28, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: A. OXLAJ AREVALO, Deputy 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2/26 CNS-4067377# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161562 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Olga’s House Cleaning, 337 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 337 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901 Olga Jimenez Pastrana, 337 Canal St, San Rafael, CA 94901 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Olga Jimenez Pastrana, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 07/27/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk Lobato, Deputy 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2/26 CNS-4067372# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161584 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Absolute Refrigeration Service, 11 Equestrian Ct, Novato, CA 94945 County of MARIN Erik Amundsen, 11 Equestrian Ct, Novato, CA 94945 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Erik Amundsen, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 07/28/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk A. Oxiaj Arevalo, Deputy 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2/26 CNS-4067223# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624832 Fictitious Business Name(s): 1. HAPPY FAM GAMES, 2. CODEGIRL GAMES, 5210 Collier Canyon Rd, Livermore, CA 94551 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): STEPHANIE GREDELL, 5210 Collier Canyon Road, Livermore, CA 94551 Business conducted by: an Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/21/2026. S/ STEPHANIE GREDELL, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/21/2026. Original Filing 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2/26 CNS-4066992# - OAKLAND POST

postnewsgroup.dbastore.com postnewsgroup.legaladstore.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624870 Fictitious Business Name(s): CLEAR PATH FIRE INSPECTION CONSULTING, 1500 PARK AVE #228, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): SOSEVEN LLC, 1500 PARK AVE. #228, EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 (CALIFORNIA) Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. S/ KHALIQ ADE HARRISON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JULY 22, 2026 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2/26 CNS-4066670# OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624872 Fictitious Business Name(s): S H E R R E L E G A N C E ENTERTAINMENT, 6873 HAWLEY ST #407, OAKLAND, CA 94621 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): DWAYNE MCCARTHER, 6873 HAWLEY ST #407, OAKLAND, CA 94621 Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. S/ DWAYNE MCCARTHER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JULY 22, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/26 CNS-4065411# OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 16/554 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: StruXure Marin, 247 Crescent Road, San Anselmo, CA 94960 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 2108 N St STE N, Sacramento, CA 95816 StruXure Designs LLC, 247 Crescent Road, San Anselmo, CA 94960 This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. StruXure Designs LLC S/ Tyler Woods, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 07/24/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk L. Vawter, Deputy 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/26 CNS-4065406# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624278 Fictitious Business Name(s): CARM QUANTUM REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, 438 MCAULEY STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94609 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): WARD ANDRE, TRUSTEE OF CARM QUANTUM REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, 438 MCAULEY STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94609 Business conducted by: A TRUST The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/5/2026. S/ ANDRE WARD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JUNE 25, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/26 CNS-4065043# OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624280 Fictitious Business Name(s): CARM INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, 438 MCAULEY STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94609 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): ANDRE WARD, 438 MCAULEY ST, OAKLAND, CA 94609 Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/5/2026. S/ ANDRE WARD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JUNE 25, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/26 CNS-4065042# OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624279 Fictitious Business Name(s): CARM REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, 438 MCAULEY ST, OAKLAND, CA 94609 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): ANDRE WARD TRUSTEE OF CARM REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST, 438 MCAULEY ST, OAKLAND, CA 94609 Business conducted by: A TRUST The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/5/2026. S/ ANDRE WARD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JUNE 25, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/26 CNS-4065041# OAKLAND POST

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624907 Fictitious Business Name(s): QSL BEAUTY, 1440 Broadway, Ste 200, Oakland, CA 94612 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): QSL HOLDINGS LLC, 1440 Broadway, Ste 200, Oakland, CA 94612 Business conducted by: a limited liability company The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/24/2026. QSL Holdings LLC S/ Lara Stuart, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/24/2026. Original Filing 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/26 CNS-4064791# - OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624821 Fictitious Business Name(s): SAMBAMIX WITH QUEEN MAWUTA, 2000 E. 30 STREET #1, OAKLAND, CA 94606 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): HALIMA MAHDEE, 2000 E 20TH STREET #1, OAKLAND, CA

94606 Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/15/2022. S/HALIMA MAHDEE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JULY 21, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/26 CNS-4064711# OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161379 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAMM LLC dba wpDuo, 109 Spring Grove Ave., San Anselmo, CA 94960 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 109 Spring Grove Ave., San Anselmo, CA 94960 MAMM LLC, 109 Spring Grove Ave., San Anselmo, CA 94960 This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 4/20/26. MAMM LLC S/ Maxwell Morse, Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 06/22/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk Maxwell Morse, Deputy 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/26 CNS-4064364# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161519 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Sage and Spicy, 450 Entrada Dr, Novato, CA 94949 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 448 Ignacio Blvd PMB 173, Novato, CA 94949 Teena Merlan, 450 Entrada Dr, Novato, CA 94949 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Teena Merlan, Owner, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 07/13/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk J Mannion, Deputy 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/26 CNS-4063895# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624822 Fictitious Business Name(s): 1. LESSTECH.WORKS, 2. BRIAN’S VERY SIMPLE WEBSITES, 620 Alcatraz Ave Apt B, Oakland, CA 94609 - 1069 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): BRIAN CONN, 620 Alcatraz Ave Apt B, Oakland, CA 94609 Business conducted by: an Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/21/2026. S/ BRIAN CONN, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/21/2026. Original Filing 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/26 CNS-4063640# - OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624713 Fictitious Business Name(s): ARDENT DEVELOPMENT LLC, 7770 PARDEE LANE, SUITE 200A, OAKLAND, CA 94621 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): ARDENT DEVELOPMENT LLC, 7770 PARDEE LANE, SUITE 200, OAKLAND, CA 94621 Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/23/2012. S/ WALTER ALLEN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JULY 15, 2026 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/26 CNS-4063444# OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161520 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Exploratory Scientific Group, 73 Birchwood Drive, Novato, CA 94947 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 73 Birchwood Drive, Novato, CA 94947 Nader K. Amirhosseini, 73 Birchwood Drive, Novato, CA 94947 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/27/2026. S/ Nader K. Amirhosseini Principal Researcher, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 07/15/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk Olga Lobato, Deputy 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/26 CNS-4063000# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624772 Fictitious Business Name(s): AI PRACTITIONER CIRCLE, 3518 Remco street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): FABRICE TALBOT, 3518 Remco street, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Business conducted by: an Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/17/2026. S/ FABRICE TALBOT, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/17/2026. Original Filing 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/26 CNS-4062996# - OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161467 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Automatic gates warriors, 4040 civic center dr #200, San Rafael, CA 94903 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 527 spruce st, Redwood City, CA 94063 automatic gates warriors, 4040 civic center dr #200, San Rafael, CA 94903 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the

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fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. dvir meshulami S/ dvir meshulami, owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 07/17/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk shelly scott, Deputy 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/26 CNS-4062347# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161444 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Wels Communications, 29 Bay Vista Drive, Mill Valley, CA 94941 County of MARIN Susan Rebecca Wels, 29 Bay Vista Drive, Mill Valley, CA 94941 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Susan Wels, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 07/01/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk J. Mannlon, Deputy 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/26 CNS-4062230# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624217 Fictitious Business Name(s): ETERLIZ, 25200 CARLOS BEE BLVD #177, HAYWARD, CA 94542 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: PO BOX 360114, MILPITAS, CA 95036 Registrant(s): PAUL OKOYE, PO BOX 360114, MILPITAS, CA 95036 Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. S/ PAUL OKOYE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JUNE 23, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/26 CNS-4061091# OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624312 Fictitious Business Name(s): JAZ48, 1085 43RD STREET #B, OAKLAND, CA 94608 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): ANTHONY WILLIAMS, 1085 43RD STREET #B, OAKLAND, CA 94608 Business conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/25/2026. S/ANTHONY WILLIAMS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JUNE 26, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/26 CNS-4060708# OAKLAND POST

GOVERNMENT NOTICE TO BIDDERS On August 4 th , 2026, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda approved this invitation for bids to provide all labor, material, equipment, mechanical workmanship, transportation, and services required for work to be performed on: PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ENHANCEMENTS FOR VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN UNINCORPORATED ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA GENERAL WORK DESCRIPTION: The project consists of providing construction area signs; providing and implementing a traffic control plan, providing and implementing a stormwater pollution prevention plan, constructing concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks, and curb ramps; installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons and associated electrical equipment, pavement reconstruction, installing striping, pavement markings, and signing, and cleaning of the site at the end of the job. The project and its construction activities must include Best Management Practices to protect the environment. ALLOTTED TIME FOR COMPLETION: 60 working days. LICENSE REQUIREMENT: The Contractor must have a Class A license at the time of bid submission. Licensing must be maintained throughout the Contract duration. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT: To be qualified to bid or to be listed in a bid proposal, all contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. BIDS DUE: Tuesday, September 8 th , 2026 by 2:00 p.m., at the Public Works Agency, 951 Turner Ct, Rm 100, Hayward, CA94545. Bids submitted after this deadline will be rejected. Submissions accepted prior will be publicly opened 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 mandatory pre-bid meeting required for all prime contractors. Interested sub-contractors are invited and encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting. The prebid meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, August 25 th at 10:00a.m. The Microsoft Teams link for the pre-bid meeting is https://bit.ly/acpwa-road. To participate via telephone, call locally +1 415-915-3950 or (888) 715-8170 (Toll-free); Phone Conference ID: 784 265 587 # Bid proposals from prime contractors that fail to attend one of these mandatory prebid meetings will be rejected . 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 information about the Alameda County Contractor Technical Assistance Program (CTAP), email: CTAP@imwis. com. WAGES: The Contractor and all subcontractors must pay not 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 14th Ave, Oakland, 510-261-2990 Central Blueprint, 17132 East

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14th St, Hayward, 510-2763375 Custom Blueprint, 1944 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, 925-932-3113 All bidders must comply with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation and must submit valid Certificates of Reported Compliance for a covered fleet and listed subcontractors, if applicable, no later than 2:00 p.m. on the second business day following bid opening. Submit bid questions as described in the Special Notices that accompany the Special Provisions. 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, AUGUST 4, 2026 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Alameda, State of California END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS 8/12, 8/19/26 CNS-4068065# OAKLAND POST

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 AUGUST 28, 2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: OJI SAMUEL BLACKSTON, 702 ANTOMIA COURT, PINOLE, CA 94564, Telephone: 510-685-2774

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GEORGE M. BOLTON III CASE NO. 26PR199931

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: GEORGE M. BOLTON III A Petition for Probate has been filed by AERRA J. BOLTON in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that AERRA J. BOLTON 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 SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: AERRA J BOLTON, 1316 UNION STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94607, Telephone: 510-9246298 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/26 CNS-4066671# OAKLAND POST

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EDWARD E. BLACKSTON CASE NO. 26PR200587

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: EDWARD E. BLACKSTON A Petition for Probate has been filed by OJI SAMUEL BLACKSTON in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that OJI SAMUEL BLACKSTON 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.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MADGE L. BLACKSTON CASE NO. 26PR200594

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MADGE L. BLACKSTON A Petition for Probate has been filed by OJI SAMUEL BLACKSTON in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that OJI SAMUEL BLACKSTON 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 AUGUST 28, 2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: OJI SAMUEL BLACKSTON, 702 ANTOMIA COURT, PINOLE, CA 94564,

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF AYESHA PEARL MARIE LOUIS CASE NO. 26PR200563

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: AYESHA PEARL MARIE LOUIS A Petition for Probate has been filed by TERICKA GRAY in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that TERICKA GRAY 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 9/4/2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Attorney for Petitioner: JON R. VAUGHT, 571 HARTZ AVENUE, DANVILLE, CA 94526, Telephone: 510-430-1518 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/26 CNS-4064704# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SUZANNE WITTENBERG CASE NO. 26PR200408

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SUZANNE WITTENBERG (MAIDEN NAME UNKNOWN) A Petition for Probate has been filed by MICHAEL C. FERGUSON in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that MICHAEL C. FERGUSON 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 9/2/2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should

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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. Petitioner: MICHAEL C. FERGUSON, 1816 5TH STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94710, Telephone: 510-5489005

GWINNETTA N. FOSTER in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GWINNETTA N. FOSTER 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 with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/21/26 at 9:45AM in Dept. 201 located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704 REMOTE APPEARANCE:The Court allows, but does not require, 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 MATTHEW C. YU ESQ. SBN 256235 THE LAW OFFICE OF MATTHEW C. YU 23001 HAWTHORNE BLVD. #210 TORRANCE CA 90505 Telephone (310) 891-0016

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROY JOSEPH FOSTER, JR. CASE NO. 26PR200428

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROY JOSEPH FOSTER, JR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by

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gap. Nearly six in 10 colorectal cancers were diagnosed at a regional or distant stage among both Black and White patients from 2009 through 2018. The racial difference in stage was not statistically significant. Yet, the registry report did not include screening information, so it could not show who was offered a test, who completed it or who received the necessary colonoscopy afterward. It also did not assess whether survivors completed recommended followup. California can count cancers and deaths, but it cannot yet see every missed opportunity that produced them. The disparities become clearer after diagnosis. A California Cancer Registry study of nearly 27,000 people with stage I through III colorectal cancer found that Black patients had 39% higher odds of receiving less than guideline-recommended treatment and 78% higher odds of waiting more than 60 days for treatment than White patients. Neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage explained part of the substandard treatment, but racial differences persisted even after researchers accounted for where patients lived. Survival reflects the accumulation of these missed opportunities. Among Californians diagnosed from 2009 through 2013, five-year relative survival was 58.8% for Black patients and 65.1% for White patients. After researchers adjusted for age, insurance, neighborhood income, stage, chronic illness and other factors, the survival difference was no longer statistically significant. That does not make the gap less serious. It identifies much of it as potentially preventable: when access, timing and health conditions are unequal, survival will be unequal too. California already has proof that a better system can work. Kaiser Permanente Northern California built an organized program that identified eligible patients, mailed annual home stool tests to those overdue, offered colonoscopy as an alternative, and tracked abnormal results through followup. Screening among Black members rose from about 40% in 2009 to 80% in 2019. Over the same period, their colorectal cancer death rate fell from 54.2 to 20.9 per 100,000, essentially

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AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JEFFREY DELLHEIM AKA JEFFREY I. DELLHEIM CASE NO. 26PR199747

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JEFFREY DELLHEIM

eliminating the Black-White mortality gap within that health system. The lesson is not that every Californian must join one health plan. It is that equity requires organized care rather than reliance on chance encounters. Mailed screening outreach, patient navigation and guaranteed follow-up colonoscopy should become standard across MediCal, county health systems and community clinics. Health systems should publicly report screening completion; time from a positive stool test to colonoscopy; time from diagnosis to treatment; receipt of guideline-concordant therapy; and completion of posttreatment surveillance — each stratified by race, insurance, and neighborhood. Transportation, paid time off, bowel-preparation costs, childcare and distrust are not side issues; they determine whether patients can complete care. Community organizations, churches, clinicians and public hospitals should help design outreach from the beginning, not merely deliver messages created elsewhere. Survivors should leave treatment with a clear surveillance plan, navigation support and reminders that do not disappear when active therapy ends. Closing California’s colorectal cancer gap is achievable. The state has the tests, specialists, data systems and proof of concept. What it needs is the will to connect them. Success should be measured not only by how many cancers we treat, but by how many we prevent, how quickly we act and whether every Californian has an equal opportunity to survive. About the Authors Gracie Ann E. Dinkins, MD, FACS, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery and Surgery Clerkship Director at the Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine, Department of Surgery. Her mission is to help realize the CDU vision: Excellent health and wellness for all in a world without health disparities. Sydney Y. K. Brown, MA, is a medical student at the Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine whose work focuses on clinical research, community engagement, and health equity. She is committed to advancing equitable access to highquality care and improving health outcomes in underserved communities.

postnewsgroup.dbastore.com postnewsgroup.legaladstore.com AKA JEFFREY I. DELLHEIM A Petition for Probate has been filed by CHARLES DELLHEIM in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that CHARLES DELLHEIM 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 8/19/2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal

representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: MICHAEL BLACKSBURG, ESQ., BLACKSBURG LAW, 769 CENTER BLVD, SUITE 301, FAIRFAX, CA 94930, Telephone: 415-508-5600 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/26 CNS-4063439# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TRACI MARILYN EDMUND CASE NO. 26PR199481

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: TRACI MARILYN EDMUND AKA TRACI M. EDMUND AKA TRACI MARILYN LONG A Petition for Probate has been filed by BENJAMIN LONG-TOMELDEN in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that BENJAMIN LONG-TOMELDEN 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 AUGUST 19, 2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account

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as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: BRIAN J. TROWBRIDGE, TROWBRIDGE LAW OFFICE, 1300 CLAY STREET, SUITE 600, OAKLAND, CA 94612, Telephone: 510-893-5300

OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1998 MARIN AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $618,962.21 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 148337-CA. 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. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 148337-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 313-3319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/26 CNS-4063151# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST

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TRUSTEE SALES T.S. No. 148337-CA APN: 612571-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/8/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 8/27/2026 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/25/2022 as Instrument No. 2022082000 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: PRZEMYSLAW JEZIORSKI AND KONSTANTINA MICHELIDAKI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; at the Fallon Street Steps Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED

Preserving Heritage: The Legacy of the Hampton University Museum By Tamara Shiloh Founded in 1868, the Hampton University Museum stands as a monumental pillar in American cultural history. Located on the historic campus of Hampton University in Virginia, it holds the dual distinction of being the oldest African American museum in the United States and the oldest continuously operating museum in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For over a century and a half, this pioneering institution has dedicated itself to documenting, celebrating, and elevating the rich heritage of African American, African, and Indigenous cultures. The museum’s origins trace back to the vision of General Samuel Chapman Armstrong, the founder of the university. Armstrong established the institution as a “Curiosity Room” during the same year the university itself was born. He believed deeply in an educational philosophy that nurtured “the head, the hand, and the heart,” viewing the museum as a vital instrument to connect students with their global and cultural heritage. What began as a modest room has since evolved into an internationally recognized treasure trove housing more than 9,000 global artifacts and artworks. At the core of its renown is its unparalleled fine arts collection, which represents the first institutional collection of works by African American artists. The foundation of this world-class gallery began in 1894 with the historic acquisition of two paintings by legendary artist Henry Ossawa Tan-

Committee Votes to Clear Sen. Akilah Weber’s Bill ...

Continued from page 4 The senator added that the legislation “does not create a CEQA exemption, eliminate environmental review, or change the authority of cities, counties, and local agencies to approve or deny projects.” She said project-specific concerns would continue to be evaluated through existing planning, permitting and environmental review processes. Some environmental advo-

Photo courtesy of Hampton University in Hampton, VA. ner. Among them was The Banjo Lesson, widely regarded as one of the most celebrated and admired masterpieces in African American art history. Today, the museum serves as a critical guardian of over 200 years of fine arts, safeguarding the largest existing collections of works by prominent figures such as Jacob Lawrence, Elizabeth Catlett, John Biggers, Richmond Barthé, and Samella

Lewis. Beyond fine arts, the museum’s comprehensive ethnic collections are among the most robust in the American South. Its traditional African art collection grew rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bolstered by significant acquisitions of traditional Kuba art from Zaire by Hampton alumnus William H. Sheppard. The museum also

holds profound historical depth through its Native American and Pacific Island artifacts, mirroring the diverse populations that have shaped the university’s student body over its long history. In February 2025, the institution celebrated a magnificent milestone with a major re-grand opening following an extensive $5 million revitalization project. Backed by support from the Mellon Foundation, the transformation introduced a refreshed layout across ten sprawling galleries on two floors, updated LED track lighting, and a brand-new wing to house the university’s Presidential Archives. The Hampton University Museum is more than a repository of the past; it remains a dynamic educational resource and a sanctuary for cultural reflection. By continuously showcasing the historical journey, struggles, and triumphs of marginalized voices, the nation’s oldest African American museum continues to be a benchmark for cultural preservation across the globe.

Enter the African American Fine arts galleries and you are in for a treat. Here you will encounter something unique — a collection representing the history of African American art from the earliest practitioners to contemporary artists. Photo courtesy of Hampton University in Hampton, VA. cates and community groups contend recent amendments expanded the bill’s reach beyond San Diego, raising concerns about how building height could be considered in environmental reviews for infill developments statewide. The Assembly Appropriations Committee’s vote moves SB 958 one step closer to a full Assembly vote. If approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the measure, supporters say, would become part of California’s ongoing efforts to address housing development while preserving environmental review under CEQA.

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Continued from page 2 local news. Critics, however, contend that the policy could accelerate corporate consolidation, reduce the number of independent news outlets and diminish local voices. Some also question whether the FCC has the authority to eliminate a limit established by Congress without legislative approval. Newsom said preserving an independent press is essential to protecting democratic institu-

tions. “A free press is essential to a free society,” he said. “Democracies depend on a diverse media landscape that isn’t polluted by political loyalty or ideological conformity.” The FCC’s decision is expected to face legal and political scrutiny as critics question whether the agency has the authority to eliminate a television ownership limit established by Congress. Supporters, meanwhile, say that the changes are necessary to help broadcasters compete in an increasingly digital media marketplace.

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Bill Requiring Public Notices to Be Published in Newspapers’ Print Editions Heads to Gov. Newsom’s Desk By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Assembly Bill (AB) 2323, legislation by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) that would modernize how newspapers publish legally mandated public notices is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom for consideration. AB 2323, co-authored by Assemblymember Diane Dixon (RNewport Beach), cleared the Legislature after the Assembly voted 75-0 on Aug. 7 to concur with Senate amendments. Newsom can sign or veto the measure. “For decades, legal notices have been published in independent newspapers, creating a trusted third-party record the public can rely on,” McKinnor said. “As more Californians access information online, this bill ensures our public notice systems evolve without compromising public access to important information. AB 2323 has received bipartisan support.”

California law requires certain public notices — including estate notices, foreclosure announcements and local government ordinances — to be published in adjudicated newspapers of general circulation. Sometimes called legal advertisements, public notices are intended to promote transparency, protect individual rights and formally inform communities about government and private actions that may affect them. AB 2323 would require those notices to appear in both a newspaper’s print edition and on its website or electronic newspaper. The measure is intended to expand digital access while preserving an independent, third-party record of public notices. The bill has received broad support from ethnic media organizations and local newspaper publishers, who say it will help the public notice system adapt as print readership declines.

Assembly Bill 2323, authored by Asm. Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), right, cleared a major hurdle after passing the Assembly on a 75-0 vote before being sent to the Governor for signature. The bipartisan bill modernizes California’s public legal notice system while safeguarding government transparency and due process. Seated to McKinnor’s left is Asm. Chris Ward (D-San Diego). CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey. “AB 2323 is really needed be-

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Districts Association raised concerns about increased costs for local governments and the required use of public funds to pay private newspaper companies. Under California law, special districts must publish certain legally required notices — including meeting announcements, public works bid solicitations and election deadlines — in newspapers of general circulation. Representing the association, Marcus Detwiler told the Assembly Judiciary Committee, chaired by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), on March 24 that the group “respectfully opposed (AB 2323) unless amended.” The association sought clarification that local agencies and special districts would not be required to pay additional fees or surcharges for publishing notices both in print and online. That concern was addressed through amendments adopted in June. Dr. John Warren, publisher of

Returning to Its Roots, the Oakland Black-Eyed Pea Festival Partners with the Freedom Farmers Market Sept. 12

Elaine Smith, executive director of Farms to Grow, Inc., holds T-shirt for Ki’Ara LaFitte, winner of the Freedom Farmers’ Market Watermelon-Eating Contest at the season opening on July 11. Courtesy photo. By Post Staff The Oakland Black-Eyed Pea Festival (BEPF), a celebration of African American traditional music, food and art will return to its roots through a partnership with Farms to Grow, Inc. the hosts of the Freedom Farmers’ Market on Sept. 12. Now in its 11th year, the downsized festival sponsored by Omnira Institute will open with presentations by Wakan Wiya Two-Spirit Drum, a drum invocation for the ancestors by Awon Ohun Omnira, a performance by Andre Thierry of Accordion Soul and most impor-

Omnira Institute Executive Director Wanda Ravernell, who produces the Oakland BlackEyed Pea Festival at an information booth at the Freedom Farmers Market’s opening day on July 11. Courtesy photo.

tantly, fresh black-eyed peas for sale. Freedom Farmers’ Market (FFM) vendors sell produce and promote wellness and nutrition through organic herbs, massage and other gift items from July through October on second and fourth Saturdays from a dozen canopies in the last block of Shattuck Avenue where it merges with Telegraph Avenue. Over the years, FFM vendors have appeared at the Black-Eyed Pea Festival and vice versa, so this collaboration is like a family reunion.

OAKBEPF.COM The Omnira Institute is bringing the energy of the Oakland Black-Eyed Pea Festival to a new location! Expect an intimate, authentic gathering, growing forward to focusing on what matters: Connection and Community.

Farms to Grow, Inc. Executive Director Elaine Smith said the collaboration with Omnira Institute was an opportunity she couldn’t refuse. “People talk about community and unity for Black people – I always want to be an example of what has to be done,” Smith said. “Anyway that we can partner with our people, we want to do that.” Charlotte Jackson, a longtime vendor with FFM and the festival, had been known for her jellies, jams and chow-chow through Pots n’ Jars. For the last several years she hasn’t been able to find a commercial kitchen she can afford, so she began to sell vegan soap and skin care products that her son produces with his partner called Lather and More. “It’s been a blessing,” said Jackson, who will tell her customers that although they can order the wares from the website, there’s no such thing as ‘smell-avision.’ From her table, she encourages passersby to come take a sniff of the soaps and then encourages them to go to the other booths nearby. Jackson functions as a sort of ‘town crier’ of ‘buying Black,’ never failing to encourage Black people to take their mule or Pontiac or Chevrolet and steer it toward Black businesses like Mandela Market. Likewise, the Black-Eyed Pea Festival was established to encourage Black entrepreneurship by providing a space for Black creatives to sell their hand-made or original designs and products without competing with commercially produced imports and items. It also served as a way to both commemorate and invigorate memory of the once-thriving Black community of West/North Oakland before it was divided by highways, BART and then ravaged by the crack cocaine epidemic. “For one day, I wanted to in-

voke the success of that community through the sound of music, the taste of soul food and black-eyed peas and the beauty of our art,” Omnira Institute Executive Director Wanda Ravernell said. Once deciding to follow through on an idea to hold a festival celebrating African American traditions, Ravernell settled on using the black-eyed pea as its symbol because of its pride of place in Black peoples’ consciousness on New Years’ Day and because the peas were originally cultivated in Africa. Learning that Fresno farmer Will Scott, former president of the California African American Farmers Association, grew blackeyed peas as well as other legacy crops that are the foundation of a soul food menu, Ravernell was intent on ensuring Scott’s presence at the first festival in 2014. Whenever he could, and whenever the weather yielded a bountiful crop, Scott would bring his black-eyed peas to the festival, shelled or on the pods. Originally cultivated in Africa, the black-eyed pea is believed to have been brought to the U.S. hidden in the hair of African captives brought to the Western Hemisphere during the holocaust of the Atlantic Slave Trade.

Known to grow plentifully even in poor soil, the pea was associated with abundance in Africa and later, in the U.S. with good luck. She also learned that blackeyed peas nourished poor soil, that they are a very good source of nutrition and probably contributed to the longevity of the enslaved. “I thought the black-eyed pea, its story and its significance for Black people made it a great symbol to represent Black culture,” she said. In spite of everything they endured, Black people emerged from slavery and Jim Crow as masters of making a lot from a little, creating a culture that would be emulated and imitated at home and abroad. Feeling that a lot of people only know the most recent iterations of Black music – hip-hop and R&B – she created the festival to promote the music of previous eras which represent the thoughts and feelings of Black people over time. That’s why the festival highlights straight-ahead jazz, gospel, zydeco and the Second Line of the New Orleans jazz funeral. “It’s not enough to remember,” Ravernell said. “We need to actively nourish the roots of our culture.”

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the San Diego Voice and Viewpoint, told California Black Media (CBM) that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature on AB 2323 would help to continue protecting press freedom and ensuring citizens receive essential government information. “The governor’s signing of AB 2323 would represent a major step toward upholding the First and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution, as well as protections guaranteed under the California Constitution,” Warren said. “The publishing of government public notices in independent newspapers and online “guarantees” transparency by keeping information accessible, archivable, and verifiable outside of direct government control,” Dr. Warren added. “The practice supports journalism financially and editorially by providing critical revenue and serving as an untapped source for local investigative reporting.”

Longtime BWOPA Member Brendalyn Goodall Appointed to California Workforce Development Board By Tanu Henry California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed longtime Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) member Brendalynn Goodall to the California Workforce Development Board. Goodall, an Oakland resident with decades of experience in public service, has held leadership positions focused on employment, aging services and assistance for underserved communities. BWOPA California celebrated the appointment, describing Goodall as a dedicated advocate for workers, families and older adults. “Her appointment reflects a lifetime of leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to strengthening California’s workforce and expanding opportunity for all,” the organization stated in a press release. Goodall served as summer jobs program coordinator in the Oakland Mayor’s Office from 2012 to 2014. In that position, she helped connect young people with employment opportunities and job experience. Before joining the Mayor’s Office, Goodall was division manager for Aging and Adult Services in the City of Oakland Human Services Department from 2002 to 2011. She previously served as senior services supervisor and program director for the city’s Department of Aging, Health and Human Services from 1990 to 2002. Goodall is also a member of the California Commission on Aging, which advises the governor and state officials on policies and programs affecting older Californians. The California Workforce Development Board works with the governor to shape workforce policies, programs and investments designed to strengthen the state’s economy. It collaborates with employers, workers, labor organizations, educational institutions, community groups and California’s 45 local workforce development boards to expand access to quality jobs and respond to regional employment needs. According to the board, its work includes coordinating state programs and guiding investments in workforce training and development. Goodall earned a Master of Social Work from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from California State University, East Bay. The board position does not require Senate confirmation and pays $100 per diem. Goodall is a Democrat.

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$5 Billion Coliseum Vision Puts Oakland Jobs, Businesses at Center

At SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport, Post News Group Publisher Paul Cobb, OAACC President Cathy Adams, and Loop Capital President James “Jim” Reynolds, Jr. Photo by Carla Thomas. By Carla Thomas

Loop Capital President James “Jim” Reynolds, Jr. and Carla Thomas. Photo by Gay Plair Cobb. A sweeping, multiphase redevelopment of the Oakland Coliseum site led by Ray Bobbitt, president of the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG), and businessman James “Jim” Reynolds Jr., could eventually attract between $3 billion and $5 billion in investment. Reynolds said the first phase, estimated at $1 billion to $1.5 billion, could include housing, hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, open space and opportunities for local small businesses. “We are going to transform the entire area with housing, hotels, with an infrastructure that benefits the community,” Reynolds said. He also wants to attract major entertainment partners and position Oakland to compete with venues in San Francisco and San Jose. Reynolds said the city already possesses natural assets that other cities spend fortunes trying to create. “One of the most naturally beautiful cities I’ve ever been to,” he said. “In Oakland, if you do nothing, it’s beautiful naturally: lakes, the mountains, the scenery, the open space, the weather.” Reynolds’ vision, however, extends beyond buildings and entertainment. He is also focused on which businesses receive contracts and which residents benefit from the jobs and economic opportunities the project creates. Reynolds said Black and Brown contractors have historically lacked the bonding, insurance, equipment and staffing required to compete for large contracts because they were denied opportunities to expand. “Why would you build a big business when you know no one was going to hire you to do the job?” Reynolds asked. He recalled working with longtime business partner Earvin “Magic” Johnson to encourage minority-owned firms to compete for larger contracts. About 1,000 businesses attended one outreach event after receiving assurances that opportunities to serve as prime contractors were real.

James “Jim” Reynolds, Jr., President Loop Capital.

Reynolds wants to bring the same approach to Oakland. “I don’t need goals and setasides to figure out how to give Black companies a chance to be a prime,” he said. He also wants Black businesses to move beyond seeking only small portions of projects or subcontracting roles. “When we run the concessions, we pick who has a concession,” Reynolds said, citing partnerships involving Johnson, LL Cool J and Stephen A. Smith. The same principle should apply to construction, entrepreneurship and workforce development, he said. “Job training and opportunities to have Blacks lead something like this matter,” Reynolds said. Reynolds also wants young Oakland residents connected to the jobs and career pathways created by the redevelopment. “They’re going to have jobs, job training, and opportunities to work,” Reynolds said. He rejects assumptions that Black youth and Black-owned companies cannot manage major responsibilities. “I’m not going to sit here like others who have been in positions like this and doubt that Black people can do certain things,” Reynolds said. For Reynolds and Bobbitt, the Coliseum redevelopment is an opportunity to create more than a replacement for the professional sports teams Oakland lost. Bobbitt contributes deep Oakland roots, community relationships and years of persistence, while Reynolds brings capital-market experience, global business relationships and a record of structuring enormous transactions. Together, they envision a destination that attracts visitors while creating jobs, businesses and ownership opportunities for Oakland residents. “Thank you, Jim, for believing in Oakland and investing,” Bobbitt said. CEO of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Cathy Adams, who wrote a letter of support for AASEG at a time when many doubted the feasibility of their goals, said the coliseum area development plan will become the example of how Blackowned businesses and contractors can help close the disparity gap in Oakland. Recently, Bobbitt and Reynolds met with Len Turner of the Construction Resource Center (CRC) and Mario Wagner, President of NAMC Northern California, to bring together Oakland business, construction, and community leaders to discuss how Black, Brown, minority-, women-owned, and small businesses can meaningfully participate in and benefit from the Coliseum’s future. Turner, who is also working with OAACC to get the city to reduce the contract disparity, said “This is more than a development project — it is an opportunity to redefine who benefits from major development in Oakland.” Next week, Part 2: Len Turner and local business owners can benefit.

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In a letter to the court, Beverly raised serious concerns about her husband’s care at Riverview at the Park Nursing Home. She alleged that David was frequently heavily sedated and questioned whether his medications were properly documented. She said an aide told her medications were sometimes administered without proper charting, although she acknowledged she had not independently verified that information. Shaw also said she was unable to obtain David’s medical records and questioned medications he was receiving despite previous medical instructions following his 2023 stroke. “I believe David has been subjected to abuse, neglect, and unnecessary chemical restraint,” Shaw wrote. The allegations are Shaw’s account and have not been independently established. But they raise questions central to NPRC’s mission: Who is watching when a vulnerable person becomes subject to guardianship? Who is accountable when family members say they are ignored? And who makes sure the person under guardianship, not the professionals surrounding them, remains the priority? ‘Please let me go home’ Perhaps the most compelling part of Shaw’s case was David’s own voice. Shaw told the court she possesses recordings in which David repeatedly expressed his desire to return home. After 45 years of marriage and

four years apart, Beverly argued that David deserved the opportunity to spend his remaining years at home with his wife, receiving individualized care. NPRC responded with a “Request for Compassion” letter-writing campaign to Judge Thomas Inman, Associate Circuit judge for Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. The coalition also helped Shaw pursue appropriate legal filings and engaged with her attorney to press for action. The court ultimately returned David to Beverly’s custody and restored the couple’s property and assets. “What we have here is the power of coalition,” said Alee Carrino, an NPRC planning committee member. “We applied pressure from all sides, and it worked.” The victory comes during NPRC’s eighth month of organizing for probate reform. The coalition advocates for greater judicial and governmental oversight, court ombudsmen, mandatory mediation, transparency in probate billing and stronger protections for elders and disabled people. The Shaw case sends a powerful message: Guardianship is supposed to protect vulnerable people, not permanently separate them from those who love and care for them. David Shaw asked to go home. His wife fought to bring him home. NPRC supported her every step of the way, and this time, the system listened.

Oakland Observes Black August with Block Parties, Film Showings, Workshops By Jana Lang Propel Youth Reporter Study. Train. Fast. Fight. These are the four tenets of Black August, a month dedicated to commemorating the sacrifices of political prisoners and Black revolutionaries in the struggle for Black liberation. Observers are urged to study the history of the Black struggle for freedom, train their bodies for health and self-defense, fast to cleanse the mind, body, and spirit, and fight ongoing oppression alongside their communities and local political organizations. Beginning in 1979 in San Quentin State Prison, the Black Guerrilla Family called for the remembrance of political prisoner George Jackson and his brother Jonathan Jackson who were assassinated in the early 1970s. George Jackson was considered a political prisoner in that it was the anti-Black justice system that led to his incarceration for armed robbery with a sentence of one year-to-life in 1960. While in prison, George befriended fellow prisoner W.L. Nolen, who introduced him to the works of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, Mao Zedong, and Frantz Fanon. This radicalization coupled with his experiences of violence while imprisoned led to him writing and publishing two books, “Soledad Brother” (1970), and “Blood in my Eye” (1972). In January of 1970, George and two other prisoners were charged with murdering a corrections officer at Soledad State Prison in Monterey County. On Aug. 7, 1970, Jonathan Jackson burst into a Marin County courtroom armed with a shotgun to demand the freedom of the Soledad Brothers. He, along with the inmates he freed, were shot and killed while driving away. This involved one of the Black Panther Party’s most notable associates, Angela Davis, as the shotgun was registered to her. She was later acquitted for charges of conspiracy, kidnapping, and murder in 1972. On Aug. 21, 1971, George Jackson was assassinated by a corrections officer after attempting to escape and free other inmates. As

a result, there were uprisings and protests within prisons all over the country that year, calling forth resistance against racial oppression and mass incarceration. Since its outset, Black August has evolved across the country to include a plethora of ways to honor this history and embody the four tenets. In Oakland, the upcoming Black August Experience hosted by Youth Alive! and the East Oakland Boxing Association (EOBA) is a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the legacy of Black August. Activities include free food and drinks, a kids activity zone, interactive workshops, live cooking and boxing demonstrations and more. Happening on Aug. 21 from 4-8 p.m. at the EOBA Patio, Carolyn Flynn, director of administration at EOBA, expressed how the event in its second year will be an opportunity to engage with people in person through food, shared space, and education. “We do regular classes in education, and those are ongoing programs that we offer, but we wanted to have [an opportunity] for our neighbors to utilize this space.” Combined with Youth Alive’s work in community violence prevention and youth leadership; this event surely aims to bring together the Oakland community to encapsulate what Black August means today. Here are additional Black August events happening in Oakland: Forum and Community Discussion hosted by the Oakland Liberation Center, 1499 Fruitvale Ave., Aug. 14, 7 p.m. “George Jackson/San Quentin” Screening hosted by Nostalgic for Nothing Cinema at Moments CoOp, 410 13th St., Aug. 16, doors at 6 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. (Masks required and scent-free) Commemorating the Struggle, Building the Altar for Liberation: Black August at Bandung Books, 2269 International Blvd., Aug. 23rd, 1-5 p.m. Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS), will host “Black August: The Arc of Liberation” at Oakland City Hall on Sat. Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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“If you need to make cuts, make them in a way that makes sense rather than just trying to save a dollar this school year,” he said. For example, closing a school may save a little money in the short run but almost always means loss of student enrollment as families move out of the district, which ends up costing a district more than it saves and can lead to a cycle of decline and demoralization. Closely allied with the County Superintendent is the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT), “which has been at the heels of this district as long as I’ve lived in the district,” he said. FCMAT is a state-funded nonprofit, based in Bakerfield, which has been granted sweeping authority under state law to pressure school districts to accept fiscal austerity. In theory, something like FCMAT would be a good thing, an agency that would help districts that face some financial difficulties, he said. “But my experience and the experience of people in Sacramento is that they’re an outside agency that has its own motivations.” “They are not about helping you save your budget and helping you get through temporary (issues). They’re more about taking control over a district that they think shouldn’t be running itself.” A school board is democratically elected and exists as “the people’s voice,” Kayatta said. Local schools need leadership that understands the problems and issues the community faces, “not an outside appointed group of people from Bakerfield who don’t really understand what Sacramento needs,” he said. Show host Kitty Kelly Epstein,

who actively opposed the state takeover of Oakland schools two decades ago, discussed the impact of the state takeover of Oakland schools in 2003, which formally lasted until OUSD’s bailout loan was repaid in June 2025. “When a district is taken over by the state, that means the school board loses all their power, which means that the electors, that’s the residents, lose all their power because they don’t get to elect anybody. There’s somebody put in charge, and they make all the decisions. “In the case of Oakland, Oakland’s debt could have been solved internally. That was not allowed by the state senator at the time, Don Perata,” she said. “The actual amount that the district needed was about $37 million, and they were not allowed to use their own money to cover the debt. The loan that was imposed without the will of the people of Oakland was a $100 million. They fired the superintendent, brought in a state receiver, and spent the $100 million on whatever they wanted because there was no participation by people in Oakland,” she said. “I know it sounds shocking. It was shocking, and Oakland was not the only district. There were others: Inglewood, Vallejo, Compton,” Epstein said. “The people who often have the least amount of input anyway, because of inequalities and racism in our system, get the little bit of participation that they have in schools, which is to elect a school board, taken away from them.”

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To close that gap, it’s essential that all Oakland residents share in its growth, with housing options that accommodate a range of needs and budgets. For Mercy Housing California this meant delivering a concrete solution to the local community, resulting in housing for individuals and families who otherwise might not have been able to live in the area. For older adults living on fixed or limited incomes—including seniors who had been without a stable place to call home—The Eliza offers something that can feel out of reach in today’s housing market: a place to belong in the Oakland community where they’ve put down roots. Developed by Mercy Housing California with support from J.P. Morgan, The Eliza brings 97 new homes to seniors aged 62 and older, with 20 of those homes set aside for seniors who were formerly homeless. Here, “affordable” means rents are tied to what residents can actually pay so that a home stays within reach rather than consuming a household’s entire budget. “As housing costs continue to rise across California, far too many older adults living on fixed incomes face the heartbreaking risk of displacement or homelessness, often for the first time later in life,” said Tiffany Bohee, President of Mercy Housing California. “Here, seniors can age in place independently, access onsite services tailored to their needs, and find a community where they can truly feel at home. Thanks to the commitment of partners like JPMorganChase, we’re helping ensure Oakland remains a place where seniors of all incomes can age with dignity, stability, and belonging.” “We’re proud of the far reaching impact this project will have. It reflects Mercy Housing California’s mission to uplift our commu-

nities and expands the supply of high quality, affordable homes,” said James Vossoughi, Community Development Banking, J.P. Morgan. “Every additional housing unit matters—and increasing the number that are affordable is critical.” A broader commitment to Oakland’s future While The Eliza is foundational, the vibrancy of a community depends on much more. In Oakland, the firm provides banking services to more than 675,000 customers and works across sectors to expand economic opportunity. Over the last five years, JPMorganChase has invested $35 million in local nonprofit organizations, supported 61,600 small business clients and delivered financial health education to thousands of residents to broaden access to banking, financial health resources, homeownership and other wealth building tools. “As we work with local stakeholders to expand housing options, JPMorganChase’s goal is to create inclusive economic opportunity for all,” said Dan Schrauth, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Private Bank and Chair, Bay Area Market Leadership Team, JPMorganChase. “When our communities thrive, we all thrive.” The journey to close the affordable housing gap continues, with industry leaders like Mercy Housing, Inc. finding a path forward to bring real solutions to the Oakland community. Locally and nationally, this project reflects JPMorganChase’s American Dream Initiative, a commitment to scaling local housing solutions across the country— learn more at www.jpmorganchase.com/America. You can also read more about what’s happening in the Bay Area at https://www.jpmorganchase. com/communities/sf-bay-area.