Loop Capital and AASEG’s Coliseum Area Development Plan Centers on Jobs, Youth and Local Contractors
“The project will connect young Oakland residents to paid internships, pre-apprenticeship programs, trade certifications, construction-management exposure and career pathways in hospitality, property management, technology and entrepreneurship,” said Loop Capital President James Reynolds Jr. The first phase will focus on arena upgrades, housing and retail. Later phases will include more housing, a hotel and local businesses. The plan projects 4,000 to 6,500 housing units, including an estimated 800 to 1,300 affordable homes.
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Loop Capital President James “Jim” Reynolds Jr. has transformative plans for the Oakland Coliseum site and its community. Photo courtesy of Loop Capital.
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Black Panther Museum Hosted Film on International Liberation Struggles for Freedom Prison Reform Activist and Community Advocate, Richard “Razor” Johnson, recognized for his community contributions at the first New Afrikan National Convention at De Fremery Park. Photo courtesy of RRJ.
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NPRC Elder Justice Symposium Invites Community to Join Effort to Protect Alameda County Elders
By Carla Thomas
The National Probate Reform Coalition (NPRC) will host an Elder Justice Symposium on Friday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oakland City Hall, bringing elders, families, advocates, policymakers and community leaders together to address elder abuse, financial exploitation and problems within probate and conservatorship systems. The symposium is designed to inform and empower the community while developing strategies and policies to better protect Alameda County’s vulnerable elders and disabled residents. “Two of our most vulnerable populations are elders and the disabled, and many times that combination resides in one individual,” said Tanya Dennis, lead facilitator of NPRC. “At our symposium,
An Oakland Black August observance took on an added focus on Saturday, Aug. 15, as the first New Afrikan National Convention under the theme, “Building Family & Community Through Unity and Action.” The event at De Fremery (Bobby Hutton) Park featured food, music, fellowship and solidarity, along with restoration program workshops, community development presentations, Black August programming and a New Afrikan national development forum. The convention brought together community members, organizers, artists, system-impacted people and allied organizations
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NPRC will bring decision makers and elders together in one space for a day to develop strategy and policy to protect and empower.” Dennis said NPRC has drafted proposed legislation intended to make conservatorship a true last resort by adding safeguards before and after a petition is filed. Proposals include mandatory private mediation before entering probate and placement of an ombudsman in probate proceedings to advocate for the rights and interests of prospective or current conservatees. The coalition also wants stronger protections for elders’ estates and assets, arguing that money accumulated over a lifetime should be preserved for elders, families and intended beneficiaries rather than unnecessarily depleted by courtContinued on page 8
Documentary film, “Seeds for Liberation,” highlights the Palestinian struggle and the shared fight for freedom and liberation in the United States and abroad. Graphic courtesy of www.seedsforliberationmovie. com By Carla Thomas On Saturday, August 15, community members gathered at the Black Panther Party Museum in downtown Oakland for a screening of “Seeds for Liberation,” an award-winning documentary examining the Palestinian liberation movement and its connections to Black, Chicano and other movements for collective liberation. The film presents the face of conflict and struggle and injustic-
es today and yesterday. It shows scenes of bombing in Gaza and a freed Nelson Mandela addressing thousands at the Oakland Coliseum at the end of the apartheid system in South Africa. The screening was hosted by the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America and the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation. Following the film, director Matthew Solomon joined local community leaders for a discusContinued on page 8
First 5 Alameda County Celebrates First Year of Measure C’s Implementation
Alameda County Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas (left) with Community Advisory Councilmember and childcare provider Nancy Harvey. Photo by Carla Thomas. By Carla Thomas First 5 Alameda County marked the first anniversary of the impact of Measure C with a community celebration Friday, Aug. 7, at Children’s Fairyland in Oakland, highlighting more than $135 million invested to strengthen early childhood education, families and caregivers across Alameda County. The celebration brought together families, educators, caregivers, advocates, elected officials and community leaders for an evening of music, cultural performances, and children’s activities. “Oakland is on the move,” said
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, commending all the advocates who helped win the victory for early childhood education and their providers. Measure C, a community-led and voter-approved half-cent sales tax, was designed to generate approximately $150 million annually for early care and education. During its first year, the initiative reached more than 20,000 children and supported more than 6,400 early educators and caregivers throughout the county. First 5 Alameda County CEO Kristin Spanos said, “In the first 10 Continued on page 8
for a day centered on political education, healing and collective action. Speakers included Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife, activists Mama Ayanna, Minister King X Pyeface, and Richard “Razor” Johnson among others. Awards were presented to activists including Johnson, an Oakland-based prison reform leader who served decades behind bars including nearly 20 years in solitary confinement in Pelican Bay State Prison. Johnson was confined under the California Three Strikes Law, until he received a medical release in 2021. “It’s an honor to be recognized,” said Johnson. “We will Continued on page 8
Oakland Protesters Rally to Defend Haitian Immigrants and TPS
The historic Fox Theater celebrates the renaming of a portion of Telegraph Avenue to “OSA Way” to honor The Oakland School for the Arts (OSA)’s 25th anniversary. The tuition-free public charter school for grades 6-12 has been permanently housed inside the theater since 2009. Photo by Carla Thomas.
Street Renamed to Honor Impact of Oakland School for the Arts Over 25 Years
By Carla Thomas
Oakland School for the Arts marked the beginning of its 25th anniversary celebration Wednesday, Aug. 19, as the City of Oakland commemoratively renamed a portion of Telegraph Avenue “OSA Way,” honoring the school’s nearly quarter-century impact on arts education and Oakland’s cultural landscape. City officials, community leaders, business owners, OSA stu-
dents, alumni, faculty and families gathered along Telegraph Avenue between 18th and 19th streets, adjacent to the historic Fox Theater, for the unveiling of the new street signs. District 3 Councilmember Carroll Fife joined representatives from Mayor Barbara Lee’s office, OSA Executive Director Mike Oz and other community leaders for the ceremony, which featured remarks, student voices and artistic Continued on page 8
Activists Gerald Smith and Romaine Charite at 14th and Broadway in Downtown Oakland near City Hall protest in support of Haitian immigrant rights. Photo by Carla Thomas. By Carla Thomas Protesters gathered in downtown Oakland near City Hall at 14th Street and Broadway on Thursday, Aug. 13, calling for protections for Haitian immigrants and an end to deportation policies affecting Haitian communities across the United States. Organized as a call to action by the Legalization for All Network and supported by the Haiti Action Committee and other community organizations, the demonstration carried a clear message: “Defend TPS! Legalization, Not Deportation!” Participants focused attention on the termination of Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Haiti and immigration policies protesters described as continuing attacks on Haitian immigrants under the Trump
administration. Haitian Romaine Charite of the Freedom Road Socialist Organization urged demonstrators to stand with Haitian families and led chants: “When Haitians are under attack, what do we do? We fight back.” “Injustice to one is an injustice to us all.” “Dump Trump!” Charite and other protesters condemned the federal government’s treatment of Haitian immigrants, describing the policies as an attack on a population already facing extraordinary hardship. Haiti’s TPS designation was terminated effective July 27, 2026, removing temporary deportation protections and work authorization for hundreds of thousands of Haitian
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At Sacramento Summit, Becerra Discusses Policy; Uses ‘Family’ Metaphor to Frame Case for National Political Unity
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By Bo Tefu California Black Media California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra. File photo.
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California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra is positioning himself as a resultsdriven Democrat willing to work across party lines, laying out an agenda focused on affordability, health care, housing, energy and technology at a Sacramento summit last week. In a conversation with POLITICO California Bureau Chief Melanie Mason, the former California attorney general and U.S. health secretary pushed back on Republican criticism that Democrats bear responsibility for California’s persistent housing, homelessness and affordability problems. “We’re a state. We’re a family. We all work together,” Becerra said, arguing that California’s challenges require cooperation rather than partisan blame. He
added that, as governor, he would have to work with lawmakers “whether they’ve got a D or an R behind their name.” The approach reflects Becerra’s broader campaign argument that voters are looking for results rather than ideological promises. He pointed to his experience handling crises and negotiating lower prescription drug prices as evidence that he can deliver, while rejecting what he called “pie in the sky, inflated promises.” That philosophy is reflected in his housing proposal. Becerra says he wants to accelerate construction by reducing regulatory delays and creating greater certainty for developers, but declined to promise three million new homes, calling that an “inflated promise.” He also pledged to expand programs that help Californians purchase their
first homes. Health care is another major component of his platform. With federal cuts threatening coverage for Californians, Becerra proposed making the state a “backstop” so residents do not lose insurance. His plan would seek savings from administrative waste and require insurers and providers to help reduce costs. On energy, Becerra unveiled his “Power Hour” concept: two hours of free electricity, initially aimed at lower-income households, during periods of excess solar generation. The proposal would encourage Californians to shift energy use to the afternoon, when solar production is high. Becerra also supports requiring larger employers to contribute more when workers rely on publicly funded Continued on page 6
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber is inviting young Californians committed to civic engagement, social justice and community service to apply for the 2026 John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. The award recognizes Californians ages 18 to 25 who are working to advance civil rights and improve life in their communities. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Sept. 14. “This award spotlights young people who display an unwavering dedication to civic engagement and a spirit of service to support all Californians—qualities that defined Congressman Lewis,” Weber said. “His legacy of courage and advocacy for the underrepresented continues to inspire, and this recognition is a
testament to the positive impact young leaders have on our society.” Established in 2021 by the National Association of Secretaries of State, the award honors the life and legacy of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights leader who spent decades advocating for racial equality, voting rights and social justice. Lewis became a prominent figure in the civil rights movement while still a young man. At 21, he participated in the Freedom Rides challenging segregation in interstate travel. He later helped organize the 1963 March on Washington and, in 1965, survived a violent attack by Alabama state troopers while leading voting rights demonstrators across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, on what became known as Bloody Sunday. Lewis later represented Geor-
gia in Congress for more than three decades, becoming widely known as a moral voice in national politics and an advocate of getting into “good trouble” to confront injustice. He died in 2020. To qualify for the award, applicants must be California residents and between 18 and 25 years old when the award is presented. They must also be recognized as civic-minded leaders who have improved the quality of life in a California community. Applicants
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strate a meaningful commitment to addressing civil rights issues and creating authentic, positive change in their communities. The Secretary of State’s office expects to announce California’s 2026 award recipient in December.
‘Sickle Cell Warriors’ Urge Gov. Newsom to Sustain Critical Patient-Care Funding
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Shown from left are Carolyn S. Mullins, Co-Chair of Public Policy, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Sacramento Chapter; Davon Tarriel, Sickle Cell Warrior; Terrina Strong, Caregiver and Community Health Worker Assistant, Cayenne Wellness Center; Dr. Carolyn Rowley, Executive Director, Cayenne Wellness Center; Dorian Archie, Sickle Cell Advocate and Community Organizer, Cayenne Wellness Center; Emerging Markets Manager, Southern California, Red Cross; Jennifer L. Willis, President, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Sacramento Chapter; Patrise Sterling, caregiver; and Sierra Williams, Esq., President-Elect, Wiley Manuel Bar Association, and Sacramento NCBW Public Policy Member. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey. By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media Representatives of the Cayenne Wellness Center, a leading advocate for California’s sickle cell community, delivered a petition with more than 1,000 signatures to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office on Aug. 14. The petition calls on state leaders to provide $15 million over the next three years to support care for people living with the genetic disorder. Dr. Carolyn Rowley, founder and executive director of the Cayenne Wellness Center and Children’s Foundation, said the in-
vestment would sustain and expand vital community-based wraparound services as previous state and federal grants expire. Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that causes red blood cells to become hard and sickle-shaped, potentially blocking blood flow and triggering severe pain. In the United States, the disease is most common among Black Americans, occurring in about 1 in every 365 Black births and an estimated 3% to 9% of Hispanic or Latino births, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “We touch upon 1,200 per-
sons living with sickle cell across the state,” Rowley told California Black Media (CBM). “That’s seven community health workers regionally, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Inland, and Orange counties. That includes Northern California and Central California. In July 2026, Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 109, the “Budget Act of 2026,” approving a five-year, $30 million commitment to support sickle cell care statewide. California initially awarded a $15 million grant in 2019 that was intended to last Continued on page 6
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Nelson at the A 110th annual branch greetsAct. tion Moratorium This imSince 1976, Safe Place victimization a pardisproportionately from ecoBrother munications Research. He belike a revelation. That’s the feeling cian; bring “Legacy,” and you’ll from practicing because of a testAll other classifieds conand Foreign Operations, issued this past year’sCDPH has also been far People ment,” Nava for So strengthening the operations far, CDPH has received nor’s office, has taken to know thecontinued. truth about vi- helped of the Executive Committee ofand the data, tracking how the disease prevention measures acvice positions today. don’t feel well. Not at ensures all. efforts ofAssociation their streetand minisries in 1978. 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(510) 287-8200 Patterson White, who represented North Car- retractable WarsWay lightsaber line, 20-bed shelJesusStar isPresents the Rooms for Rent Fax 11, marking one food, year since the Community ress against child poverty, food keypox vaccines — of which access to vaccinations and the feature music, spoken speaking at a press conference. across the state. lia Jackson, Moving On Up a Little said, before adding that Calialthough very little of it is new. Flexner Report led to low numbers Services’ corpoent holder receivedonly its highest nation be evicted from ing, where forcannot a few minutes orChurch maybe olina, was and the House’s Black that looks much like the glowing ter, asystems children’s comThe faith environment can sion thatprogram, carried informaand they need the financial The the 287-8247 forBlack each other. 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Millions of Ameriscattered inside a dualAccess biography higher riskathan mothers for fulfilling treatment options. to in January. The Emmett Till those victims, their loved ones, and gency.” ties. Symptoms of months, the disease Her career choice seemed like Sunday Detroit that Idifferpandemic which is why introOver the past 18 the people, organizations and Oakland, gov- where,CA New Hope Baptist Church, where Emmett Till lived, and in every way we can. Story of an Civilstrongest Rights. Courtesy ofthe Liveright. has led toAmerican one ofundermine the are tohow, put food on last of 2021. For the prescription drug On Aug. 4, the — lesions andhalf blisters — and can cans belongs. They show despite of herantiviral andstruggling her mother. 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Karen Bass New Baptist Church of Oakland, CAamid seeksrising a Senior Pastor who will provide Spirit-directed, periods of economic growth in a thousands 10619 McArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 510 689-9544 table from ofdelivery. families in our comBy Terri in aHope place called Stump, racism that deeply her enjoy thegreater stories affected of costs, Blackstock problems at Half of all the ciety’s shared administration of Gum the church) atorium Act, to humanity. prohibit evicting 14-year-old Chicago boy is a necessary step America must with a photo of Emmett Till achieve civility andperra- the same.” Uché Schlichenmeyer Blackstock and her twin foot visionary leadership forthe our church; and possesses excellent in thebyareas of preaching, century. the crisis toskills the munity, this money meant difThe Bookworm Sez which had once labor camp “We are allthis connected, and “Ascary church driven Christ lifebecoming plushousing a few health has made its been partnership with cialongoing harmony. women physicians and medical treatment in athe U.S. to- sonal renters during crisis. Famiwhose brutal Mis- take to heal from the racial- speaking before the House Earlier this murder year, thein Church sister, Oni, practically grew up in ference Many Americans had been recent spike in gas prices to the between having childcare should havecatalyze five plus teaching, counseling and congregational leadership development. Candidates we are have a God-given responfor enslaved. Thatand wasmany where thethe NAACP aanhigh priority. Last July, Elder Jack N. Gehonored the NAACP’s comlies hurting -they are worsissippi in 1955 helped the ized violence that has perme- passed the bill last month. issues, Jackson managed to plant focused on the kingdom” you’ll be dismayed at generational day happens in ER, of Authors: Timothy B. 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When Jackson was twenty Orleans lateBUYERS October ofwithout 1911, c.2024, $28.00, you’ll spend roughly fifteen min- media jects for individual experimentation, A Next Level Church Ministering Senior Pastor Prayer Service Thursday 6:00pm and 74,000 payments for relations office. we now have analyses showing The first piece of anti-lynching • PRIVATE and HARD MONEY…10 Day Closings always kept one of that years old,ARP Hannah her joy. www.24-7mtgloans.com pages utes face-to-face with your painkillers and without their perPhyllis Scott events to Post News in the Spirit Excellence aMahalia total ofJackson close to $160 million the resulted intook 4doctor milSunday 8:30 am her Aunt legislation was introduced by Rep. Rev. J. L. Porter, Group, Email at Senior Pastor/Teacher info@ ads@ 3601 Cutting Blvd, A Next Level Church Ministering postnewsgroup.com Richmond, 94804 in the Spirit ofCA Excellence Continued on on page Continued page88 Rev. J. L. Porter, 510-680-5031
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LEGALS CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. CV0009609 Superior Court of California, County of MARIN Petition of: RACHEL CHLOE PICARD for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner RACHEL CHLOE PICARD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: RACHEL CHLOE PICARD to RACHEL CHLOE BORDEN The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 9/24/2026, Time: 9:00 A.M., Dept.: H, Room: N/A The address of the court is 3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94913 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts. ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: MARIN COUNTY POST Date: 7/30/2026 ---Judge of the Superior Court 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/26 CNS-4069594# MARIN COUNTY POST ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. CV0010883 Superior Court of California, County of MARIN Petition of: MORGAN for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MORGAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MORGAN to CHAKA ALI GRAYSON, SR. The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, Time: 9:00 A.M., Dept.: H, Room: N/A The address of the court is 3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts. ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: MARIN COUNTY POST Date: 8/6/2026 --Judge of the Superior Court 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/26 CNS-4068703# MARIN COUNTY POST 2ND AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 26CV194686 Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA Petition of: BEZAWIT YOHANNES HEMECHA for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner BEZAWIT YOHANNES HEMECHA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: ACHSAH TEKLU ABEBE to MEKLIT TEKLU ABEBE The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. CV0010637 Superior Court of California, County of MARIN Petition of: AIDAN EDWARD KEELING for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner AIDAN EDWARD KEELING filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: AIDAN EDWARD KEELING to HANZ EDWARD KEELING The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 9/10/2026, Time: 9:00 A.M., Dept.: A, Room: A The address of the court is 3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94913 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts. ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: MARIN COUNTY POST Date: 6/2/2026 ----Judge of the Superior Court 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/26 CNS-4065018# MARIN COUNTY POST
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161577 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Effective Brushwork, 1286 Leafwood Heights Novato, CA 94947 County of Marin John Caponi, 1286 Leafwood Heights, 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 N/A. S/ John Caponi, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 07/28/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk A. Oxlaj Arevalo, Deputy 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/26 CNS-4069032# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 625146 Fictitious Business Name(s): TREE OF LIGHT BOOKSTORE, THE LIGHT INSTITUTE, 1505 SOLANO AVE, ALBANY, CA 94707 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): THE LIGHT INSTITUTE, INC., 1505 SOLANO AVE, ALBANY, CA 94707 (ARIZONA) Business conducted by: A CORPORTION The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. S/ OSMAN BIRGEOGLU This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on AUGUST 5, 2026 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2/26 CNS-4068701# OAKLAND POST
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624788 Fictitious Business Name(s): WEST OAKLAND CULTURAL ACTION NEWTORK (WOCAN), 1721 BROADWAY Suite 201, OAKLAND, CA 94612 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): ALKEBULAN FISCAL SPONSORS, 1721 BROADWAY Suite 201, OAKLAND, CA 94612 Business conducted by: a Corporation The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/20/2026. Alkebulan Fiscal Sponsors S/ David Peters, Executive Director This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/20/2026. Original Filing 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2/26 CNS-4068266# - OAKLAND POST 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 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
postnewsgroup.dbastore.com postnewsgroup.legaladstore.com 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 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 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
GOVERNMENT Ordinance No. O-2026-24 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE 2025 – 2026 COUNTY OF ALAMEDA SALARY ORDINANCE The Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda ordains as follows: SECTION I Article 1, Section 1-1, Subsection 1-1.1 of the County of Alameda Salary
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Ordinance is hereby amended thereto of the following job codes, titles, and salaries, effective on the dates as listed below: Item MC Title Eff. Date Step 01 Step 02 Step 03 Step 04 Step 05 8620 SM Lieutenant 1/4/2026 8082.40 8487.20 8905.60 8625 SM Captain 1/4/2026 8431.20 8851.20 9288.80 9759.20 10240.00 8635 SM Division Commander 1/4/2026 9703.20 10180.00 10684.00 11229.60 11775.20 SECTION II Article 3, Section 3-17 (Sheriff’s Department), applicable subsections of the County of Alameda Salary Ordinance are hereby amended to read as follows: 3-17.3 – Employees occupying positions under Job Codes 8620SM, 8625SM or 8635SM, shall be compensated an additional five percent per biweekly pay period, when assigned to the Special Operations Group, as defined below (BOS approved 6/29/10 ): Not to exceed two (2) positions in charge in the Special Response Unit (SRU) Not to exceed two (2) positions in charge in the Crisis Intervention Unit (CIU) Not to exceed two (2) positions in charge in the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) No one employee shall receive more than one five percent per bi-weekly pay period increase under this subsection. Employees who are compensated under this subsection 3-17.3 shall not receive any additional compensation under subsections 3-17.16, 3-17.44 or 3-17.45. 3-17.4 – Any person occupying a position under Job Codes 0053EM, 0055EM, 8620SM, 8625SM, or 8635SM shall receive additional compensation as follows: Possession of an Associate of Arts degree from a recognized college or university or POST Intermediate Certificate – two and one-half percent (2.5%); Possession of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university or POST Advanced Certificate – six percent (6%); Possession of a Master of Arts or Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university or a POST Management Certificate – eight and one-half percent (8.5%). Effective September 13, 2026, the education incentive provided in this subsection shall be increased by two percent (2.0%) as follows: Possession of an Associate of Arts degree from a recognized college or university or POST Intermediate Certification – four and one-half percent (4.5%) of the base pay; Possession of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university or POST Advanced Certificate – eight percent (8.0%) of the base pay; or Possession of a Master of Arts or Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university or POST Management Certificate – ten and one-half percent (10.5%) of the base pay. In addition, such persons shall be compensated an additional two and one-half percent (2.5%) for a one-year period upon the completion of 30 hours or three (3) units of seminars or courses, respectively, as approved by the Department Head. This additional two and one-half percent (2.5%) shall be renewable on an annual basis if the educational requirements are met. Under no circumstances will the amount of compensation pursuant to the provisions of this footnote exceed eight and one-half percent (8.5%). Effective September 13, 2026, the total amount of compensation shall not exceed ten and one-half (10.5%).317.16 – Effective September 19, 2021, persons employed under Job Codes 8620SM (Lieutenant), 8625SM (Captain) or 8635SM (Division Commander)assigned to work an alternate biweekly work schedule in the Sheriff’s Office shall be compensated an additional five percent. Employees who are compensated under this subsection 3-17.16 shall not receive any additional compensation under subsections 3-17.3, 3-17.44 or 3-17.45. Effective January 1, 2021, the alternate biweekly work schedule (84 hours) shall be one of three (five-day) weekly schedules authorized by the Auditor-Controller and approved by the Sheriff, except for the positions designated as 12-hour shifts by the Sheriff. 3-17.44 – No more than three (3) positions in Job Code 8620SM (Lieutenant) assigned to the Eden Township Substation, shall be compensated an additional five percent compensation per biweekly period, as defined below:One position assigned to the Investigative Unit, One position assigned to the D.U.I., Tri-Valley Substation, SRO Unit, COPPS Unit, Parking Enforcement Unit, and One position assigned to function as the Administrative Lieutenant Employees who are compensated under this subsection 3-17.44 shall not receive any additional compensation under subsections 3-17.3, 3-17.16 or 3-17.45. 3-17.45 – Effective June 27, 2010, employees occupying positions under Job Codes 8620SM, 8625SM or 8635SM, when assigned to the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team, shall be compensated an additional five percent. Employees who are compensated under this subsection 3-17.45 shall not receive additional compensation under subsections 3-17.3, 3-17.16 or 3-17.44. SECTION III Article 6, Section 6-6 (Longevity Pay) of the County of Alameda Salary Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: In addition to the compensation specified in this Ordinance, employees shall also be entitled to service awards granted by the Board of Supervisors. A. Unrepresented non-management: Effective December 24, 2023, unrepresented non-management employees in classifications related to the Service Employees International Union, Local 1021, except for those in classifications designated as Services-AsNeeded (“SAN”) or Temporary Assignment Pool (“TAP”), or in Representation Unit 043, are eligible for Longevity Pay as follows: 1. 10-Years of Service: Employees completing ten (10) or more years of continuous service (equivalent to or at least 20,800 and 19,500 total service hours for 80- and 75- hour classifications, respectively) shall receive an additional one percent (1.0%) compensation which shall apply to all hours in a paid status. 2. 20-Years of Service: Employees completing 20 or more years of continuous service (equivalent to or at least 41,600 and 39,000 total service hours for 80- and 75- hour classifications, respectively) shall receive an additional one percent (1.0%) compensation for a total of two percent (2.0%) which shall apply to all hours in a paid status. B. Unrepresented management: Effective May 12, 2024,
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unrepresented management employees in Representation Units U15, U44, U45, U49, U50, U65, 043, 046, 051, 066, 068, 071, except for those in Job Codes 0053 and 0055 and classifications designated as SAN or TAP; and effective September 13, 2026, Job Codes 0053 and 0055, are eligible for Longevity Pay as follows: 10-Years of Service: Employees completing ten (10) or more years of continuous service (equivalent to or at least 20,800 and 19,500 total service hours for 80- and 75- hour classifications, respectively) shall receive an additional one percent (1.0%) compensation which shall apply to all hours in a paid status. 20-Years of Service: Employees completing 20 or more years of continuous service (equivalent to or at least 41,600 and 39,000 total service hours for 80- and 75- hour classifications, respectively) shall receive an additional one percent (1.0%) compensation for a total of two percent (2.0%) which shall apply to all hours in a paid status. SECTION IV This ordinance shall take effect immediately, and before the expiration of fifteen days after its passage, shall be published once with the names of the members voting for and against the same in the Inter-City Express, a newspaper published in the said County of Alameda. Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda on the 4th day of August, 2026, by the following called vote: Ayes: Supervisors Fortunato Bas, Márquez, Miley, Tam & President Haubert – 5 Noes: None Excused: None BY: DAVID HAUBERT PRESIDENT, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ATTEST: BY: BRITNEY DAVIS CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVED AS TO FORM: ANDREA L. WEDDLE, INTERIM COUNTY COUNSEL By: KRISTY VAN HERICK, ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSEL 8/19/26 CNS-4070627# OAKLAND POST
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 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
Ordinance No. O-2026-23 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FEBRUARY 15, 2026 THROUGH FEBRUARY 24, 2029 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ALAMEDA COUNTY MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION SHERIFF’S SWORN UNITS 026, 027, and 028 The Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda ordains as follows: SECTION I The February 15, 2026 through February 24, 2029 Memorandum of Understanding, between the County negotiators and the Alameda County Management Employees Association Sheriff’s Sworn Units applicable to employees in Representation Units 026, 027, and 028 are hereby approved and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION II This ordinance shall take effect immediately, and before the expiration of fifteen days after its passage, shall be published once with the names of the members voting for and against the same in the Inter-City Express, a newspaper published in the said County of Alameda. Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda on the 4th day of August, 2026, by the following called vote: Ayes: Supervisors Fortunato Bas, Márquez, Miley, Tam & President Haubert – 5 Noes: None Excused: None BY: DAVID HAUBERT PRESIDENT, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ATTEST: BY: BRITNEY DAVIS CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPROVED AS TO FORM: ANDREA L. WEDDLE, INTERIM COUNTY COUNSEL By: KRISTY VAN HERICK, ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSEL . 8/19/26 CNS-4070622# OAKLAND POST
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JURGEN AUST AKA JURGEN RUDOLF AUST A Petition for Probate has been filed by CHRISTIAN AUST in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that CHRISTIAN AUST 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 9/9/2026 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 C. FERGUSON, 1816 5TH STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94710, Telephone: 510-548-9005
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
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.
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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.
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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. 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
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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
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: 510-685-2773
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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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
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PUBLIC AUCTION/SALES Lien Sale Auction Advertisement Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California SelfService Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. seq.) Auction to be held at 10:00AM On September 9 , 2026 at www.storagetreasures. com. The property is stored at: Corte Madera Mini Storage, 5776B Paradise Dr., Corte Madera, CA 94925 NAME OF TENANT Spencer Reiser Sale date is September 9, 2026 8/19, 8/26/26 CNS-4070358# MARIN COUNTY POST Lien Sale Auction Advertisement Notice is hereby given that Pursuant to the California SelfService Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et. seq.) Auction to be held at 10:00AM on September 9, 2026 at www.storagetreasures. com. The property is stored at: Stow-A-Way Mini Storage, 616 Canal St., San Rafael, CA 94901 NAME OF TENANT Ea Kasander Sale date is September 9 , 2026 8/19, 8/26/26 CNS-4070324# MARIN COUNTY POST
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 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
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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.
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In Wisconsin, a Black Man Bails Out the Timid Democrats
By Emil Amok Guillermo
Think of a successful Black male politician and Barack Obama comes to mind. You know he’s not a leftist. For some liberals, he’s a bit too centrist. But he wins. And everyone is happy — sort of. At least he’s better than the Republican. Or a Democratic Socialist, they might say. That’s what Democrats were looking for in Wisconsin in their gubernatorial primary last week. Someone who could beat back a Democratic Socialist leading all the Democrats, Wisconsin legislator Francesca Hong. The whisper campaign began: Too progressive. Too socialist. Too many old tweets. Too much ammunition for Republicans. This is where “electability” becomes a racist dog whistle. It’s not neutral political calculus— it’s a gatekeeping mechanism that decides which candidates are allowed to become “inevitable.” The establishment’s logic was crystal clear: “Hong might win a primary, but she can’t beat Republican Tom Tiffany in November.” Says who? Based on what? So, they settled on an Obamatype like David Crowley, Milwaukee’s County Executive. Crowley’s campaign was literally dead. He was so far behind,
Courtesy of David Crowley’s campaign. he gave up his quest, a quiet loser. But then Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez—his endorsed successor— imploded in a campaign finance scandal. Suddenly the Democratic establishment looked around and realized Hong, the Asian Socialist might actually WIN. We’ll never know now, will we? With a month left, Dems propped up Crowley’s cadaver hoping it would come alive. Dems feared how Republican Tiffany—a MAGA extremist who tried to overturn Wisconsin’s 2020 election—was attacking Hong’s progressive record. Her 2020 comments about police reform. Her hot takes calling for a ban on Thanksgiving. But it was enough to breathe life into David Crowley.
Never mind that voters were rejecting establishment picks and gravitating toward her authenticity. Hong talked about affordability because she’d lived it. She spoke for the working class because she WAS working class. A legislator, single mom, parttime bartender. She wasn’t focusgrouped and poll-tested in some consultant’s lab. She came “pre-lived.” And apparently, that was terrifying. So, Evers and the party establishment made their calculation: They didn’t trust their own voters. Crowley was “safer.” More “familiar.” More “electable.” Translation: More acceptable to White comfort levels.
The Democrats and Republicans essentially “tag-teamed” Hong into submission. Crowley won by less than 4,000 votes. Here’s my warning for Democrats: You cannot spend YEARS begging young people, working people, and people of color to “get involved in politics” —then have a collective nervous breakdown when they do it so well they threaten your precious order. Crowley played the good, safe minority. The acceptable choice. Hong? Apparently, she forgot her place and got too close to winning. Hong exposed the ugly truth about who gets to be “electable” in America. The establishment got their scare. They pulled their strings. They got their acceptable outcome. It reveals the system’s naked racism. The party that lectures about diversity and inclusion just showed its true colors when an Asian American woman got within striking distance of real power. Thank goodness for Crowley’s revival. He’s a Black man to the rescue that makes the Democratic mainstream look progressive enough for now. About the Author Emil Amok Guillermo is a veteran journalist, commentator, and comic monologist.Check out his micro-talk show on YouTube. com/@emilamok1
Gov. Newsom Announces New AI Tools to Track Extreme Heat and Simplify Tax Filing and State Hiring By Bo Tefu California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom is highlighting new technology and efficiency initiatives designed to modernize California government, including artificial intelligence tools for state employees, an extreme heat tracking system, faster hiring and simplified tax filing for small businesses. The initiatives come one year since Newsom signed an executive order directing state agencies to identify new ways to improve government operations. The administration is presenting the efforts as an alternative to broad
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health programs, arguing that taxpayers should not subsidize companies that fail to provide affordable coverage. On climate policy, he said California’s 2035 goal for phasing out new gaspowered cars is achievable if the state invests in charging infrastructure. He also wants stronger guardrails for artificial intelligence, particularly to protect children and workers, while keeping California at
ing it more efficient, more effective, and more engaged,” said Newsom. “We’re not just changing the way government operates — we’re changing the way Californians experience their govern-
ment, with better services, more innovation, and more voice.” Under a new partnership with Anthropic, California state agencies can access Claude as an AI productivity tool at a 50% discounted rate, along with workforce training and technical assistance. The Department of Motor Vehicles is using Claude to improve customer service and reduce wait times, while other agencies are applying it to health care workflows and cybersecurity. The state is also expanding CalHeatScore, which translates extreme temperatures into risk inContinued on page 7
Continued from page 2 three years. Rowley, who also lives with sickle cell disease, said Cayenne Wellness Center has received federal funding since 2015, but that support ends Aug. 31. Three years ago, the center received $10 million from the state to expand its services. That funding also will soon expire. Mary E. Brown, president and CEO of the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation (SCDF), is a partner in the fight advocating for sustained state funding for specialized medical care and community support networks. In a recent commentary, Brown warned that grant funding for a specialized 12-clinic network was ending, threatening continuity of care for more than 1,100 adults. “Sickle cell disease is chronic, painful, and complex. Effective management often requires coordination among hematologists, primary care providers, pain specialists, behavioral health professionals, and social services,” Brown wrote. An estimated 9,000 to 11,000
Californians have the disease. Data from organizations such as the Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of California and other public health trackers show that Black or African American patients account for 83% to 85% of all cases in the state. Dorian Archie, spokesperson and assistant program manager at the center, helped deliver the petitions to the governor’s office. Community advocates, attorneys and Devon Tarriel, a sickle cell patient from Davis, joined him. Archie was diagnosed with the disease at birth and has endured excruciating pain, inadequate medical care and life-threatening shortages of compatible blood. A prominent community activist who describes himself as a “sickle cell warrior,” Archie has worked with organizations including the American Red Cross. “Cayenne was literally a hand in the darkness that pulled me out during a time when I was struggling greatly with the disease,” Archie told CBM. “Sickle cell can be like a revolving door. A revolving door that becomes a cycle of pain, drugs, hospital visits and doctors. It becomes your life. That’s not really living…it’s surviving.”
iStock. cuts, arguing that technology and innovation can make government more efficient while improving services for Californians. “Government should work for the people, and that means makferent directions while remaining safely in one area. The technology may support virtual-reality experiences, theatrical performances, and moving stage scenery. With more than 100 patents, Smoot was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2024. He became only the second person from The Walt Disney Company to receive that honor, following Walt Disney. Smoot moved from New York to California as part of his work with Walt Disney Imagineering. Details about his personal life are not widely available to the public.
the center of the technology industry. The candidate also addressed the proposed ParamountSkydance merger, saying the state should consider whether the deal would keep Hollywood’s entertainment industry vibrant and protect working families. On taxes, Becerra opposes the specific billionaires tax proposal on the ballot but maintains that wealthy Californians should pay their fair share. He also rejected the idea that Democrats face an “existential crisis,” arguing that different ideological factions can strengthen the party if they focus on delivering results.
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Oakland Observes Black August with Block Parties, Film Showings, Workshops
iStock. By Jana Lang Post Youth Writer 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. In Oakland, Black August cel-
ebrations are being held all month long. It has particular significance here because of the links between the Black Panthers’ organizing activities that highlighted both the social conditions and over-policing of the Black community leading to the high incarceration rates and disproportionately long prison sentences. 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
Two Republican Assemblymembers Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Make Secretary of State a ‘Nonpartisan Office’ By Bo Tefu California Black Media California Assemblymembers Natasha Johnson (R-Lake Elsinore) and Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) are proposing a constitutional amendment to make the secretary of state a nonpartisan office, arguing that partisan election oversight has eroded voter confidence and should be removed from California’s electoral system. Johnson and Hoover introduced the legislation on Aug. 10. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 23 (ACA 23) would require candidates for secretary of state to run without a party label and prevent political parties from nominating candidates for the office. The measure would place the secretary of state alongside judges, school boards, county and city offices and the state superintendent of public instruction as nonpartisan positions. “Allowing partisan offices to oversee our elections is a recipe for disaster,” Johnson said. She argued that the official responsible for over-
seeing elections should not be elected through a partisan process. Hoover said ACA 23 would give voters the opportunity to decide whether California’s chief election officer should be separated from party politics. “We believe the individual administering our election system should represent the people of California, not a specific political party or perspective,” Hoover said. The lawmakers are also urging passage of Senate Constitutional Amendment 3, introduced by Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks). SCA 3 would transfer responsibility for writing titles and summaries for statewide initiatives and referendums from the attorney general to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO). “This is really all about giving Californians information to make up their own mind without other influence,” Niello said, accusing the attorney general’s office of using ballot language to influence voters. He cited
past measures involving high-speed rail, Proposition 47 and voter identification as examples. Former Assemblymember Don Wagner, who is running for secretary of state, said he has heard concerns about election fairness from voters across the political spectrum. He said Californians want to know that the official overseeing elections is a “fair umpire.” Carl DeMaio (R-San Diego), who helped qualify a voter ID initiative, framed the issue as broader than partisan politics, calling declining confidence in elections a “democracy problem.” He announced that Reform California will collect the signatures needed to place a combined ACA 23 and SCA 3 initiative on the 2028 ballot if lawmakers fail to act. The proposals would require two-thirds approval in both legislative chambers before reaching voters. DeMaio urged lawmakers from both parties to advance the measures before the Legislature leaves Sacramento.
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 pro-
grams 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 Co-Op, 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. 23, 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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iStock. By Austin Gage California Black Media This November, California voters will decide whether to establish a second-mortgage program to help eligible middle-income homebuyers purchase qualifying homes. Proposition (Prop 37), the Second Mortgage Homebuyer Program and Revenue Bond Initiative, would create the program to expand homeownership opportunities for middle-income Californians. It would be financed through $25 million in bonds issued by the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA). Buyers would be required to have been California residents for at least one year, agree to occupy and state the home as their primary residence within 60 days of closing, hold an income that is at or below 200% of the area’s median income for a similar-sized family in the city or county where the qualified home is located and provide a down payment that is at least 3% of the total purchase price of the qualified home. The program would also require the borrower to be the property’s first purchaser. Supporters say Prop 37, also known as the Middle-Class Homeownership and Family Home Construction Act, would make homeownership more attainable for middle-income families while encouraging the construction of new housing Prop 37 would cap secondmortgage loans at 17% of a home’s purchase price. Buyers would be required to finance the remaining cost from a first mortgage. CalHFA would oversee the repayment of the bonds used to fund the second mortgages. The agen-
cy would set loan interest rates and terms sufficient to cover bond interest and the program’s administrative costs. CalHFA would establish lending standards, including loan limits, minimum credit scores or other methods of verifying creditworthiness, and debt-to-income requirements. Prop 37 qualified for the ballot as a voter-initiated state statute, meaning supporters drafted the proposal and collected enough voter signatures to place it before voters. Supporters include state Controller Malia Cohen, Treasurer Fiona Ma and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Xavier Becerra. Former gubernatorial candidates Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tony Thurmond and Antonio Villaraigosa also back the measure. Other supporters include the California Democratic Party, Northern California Carpenters Regional Council, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Western States Regional Council of Carpenters and
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Continued from page 6 formation that agencies and community organizations can use for emergency planning, alerts and public communications. The Office of Emergency Services now incorporates live CalHeatScore data into its statewide dashboard. For small businesses, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration’s Quick File tool allows eligible taxpayers to complete annual sales tax returns in less than two minutes. The administration said 15,000 taxpayers
California Association of Realtors. Reform California opposes Prop 37, citing concerns about taxpayer risk, government subsidies, housing costs, expensive developments and potential political favoritism. “Prop 37 makes the State of California one of the biggest mortgage lenders in America overnight and taxpayers are left holding the bag for any losses,” the organization said. The California Budget & Policy Center, a nonpartisan research organization that does not endorse or oppose ballot measures, has raised concerns about the proposal. One concern is the second mortgage itself. Unlike some existing CalHFA programs that use deferred loans, Proposition 37 assistance would likely require homeowners to make monthly payments. The Budget Center says those payments could reduce the benefit of reaching a 20% down payment and avoiding private mortgage insurance. A “yes” vote would establish the second-mortgage homebuyer program for homes that meet CalHFA’s eligibility standards and authorize the agency to issue up to $25 million in bonds to finance it. A “no” vote would reject the proposed second-mortgage homebuyer program. Note: Edward Henderson contributed research used in this article. used the tool during its first peak filing period, resulting in 70% faster filing and 900 hours saved. California is also expanding a “pooled hiring” model that combines vacancies across agencies into a single job posting. A pilot involving four agencies reduced the time spent screening and interviewing applicants by 75%, according to the administration. The initiatives are part of Newsom’s broader push to use technology, data and innovation to improve government services while maintaining safeguards for privacy, safety and civil liberties, according to the governor’s office.
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Loop Capital President James “Jim” Reynolds Jr. and Carla Thomas. Photo by Gay Plair Cobb. are presenting the redevelopment of the Oakland Coliseum complex as more than a real estate proposal: it is a workforce and economic-development strategy aimed at East Oakland residents, young people and local contractors. The plan envisions transforming the nearly 130 acre Coliseum site into a mixed-use district with housing, retail, neighborhood services, public spaces, hospitality, entertainment and upgraded arena facilities. Its scale and transit access, anchored by BART, Amtrak, AC Transit, nearby highways and Oakland International Airport, could position the area as a yearround tourist destination rather than a site dependent solely on major events. For Reynolds, the opportunity is especially urgent in an area identified as a jobs desert. The redevelopment presentation cites an 8.2% unemployment rate in East Oakland zip codes around the Coliseum, compared with 4.8% citywide in Oakland. The plan projects as many as 15,000 jobs across the district, including up to 8,000 construction jobs and up to 7,000 permanent positions. “We’re looking forward to transforming the area and creating long-term employment,” said Reynolds. According to AASEG President Ray Bobbitt, construction work would create demand for skilled trades and specialty subcontractors, while the finished
district would require workers in building operations, maintenance, security, retail, hospitality, professional services and management. Cathy Adams, CEO of the Oakland Black Chamber of Commerce met with Reynolds, Bobbitt and community supporters of AASEG said she will help mobilize support and outreach to make sure that contractors and non-profit groups who’ve been excluded in the past will get a chance to participate. The development is expected to unfold in three phases. The first phase will focus on early activation, arena upgrades, initial housing and retail, and public-realm improvements; later phases would expand housing, add a hotel and neighborhood services, and generate longer-term public revenue and regional economic activity. The plan projects 4,000 to 6,500 housing units, including an estimated 800 to 1,300 affordable homes. For Reynolds and Oakland Acquisition Group, the Coliseum’s future will be judged not simply by new buildings, but by who gets hired, who wins contracts and whether East Oakland youth can see a lasting career path in the redevelopment happening in their own community. Paul Cobb, publisher of the Oakland Post, said this approach to community redevelopment could be adopted by the city, county, EBMUD, Bart and ACTransit as a way to provide opportunities for our youth. During a special session Last Thursday, Aug. 13, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to amend their term Sheet with AASEG/OAC to approve an Environmental Carveout for the Oakland Arena. The Environmental Carve-out cleared the way for AASEG/OAC to sell the Arena to its selected Arena buyer. This part of the transaction would generate $100 Million to be split between the City and the County. The supervisors expressed their strong support for the project and were encouraged by the patience and perseverance of the organization. Next Week Part 3: Local Contractors can gain support to become Prime Contractors.
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continue to fight for prisoners inhumanely treated. We will fight for the elders.” Johnson is an original member of the Black August Organizing Committee (BAOC) and the executive director of Formerly Incarcerated Giving Back (FIGB) based in Oakland. Two activists, currently serving decades in prison and 30-plus years in solitary confinement, addressed the audience via cell phone. The joy and positivity in their voices shed light on their resilience, despite the inhumane treatment they endure daily. Attendees also had opportunities to meet local leaders, reinforcing the event’s focus on building
local leadership and community involvement, while commemorating the history of Black freedom struggles, prison resistance and the ongoing work to challenge racial injustice. Vendors exhibited pamphlets, books, and other paraphernalia on Black August as a time to remember the sacrifices of freedom fighters and to recognize the contributions and courage of people incarcerated in California and across the country. For California communities, the observance carries particular meaning in the aftermath of the 2011–2013 California prisoners’ hunger strikes. Those actions brought national and international scrutiny to prolonged solitary
adopted the 5-year plan, we’ve had over $135 million put directly into the community supporting children and providers with emergency grants, investments, and stipends.” First 5 Alameda County, the public agency responsible for administering Measure C, focused on quickly moving voter-approved dollars into local communities while developing partnerships, accountability measures and infrastructure intended to create longterm impact. “We’re celebrating the first year of getting money into family’s pockets and childcare providers’ pockets. This is about deploying very vital resources over the course of fiveyears. It’s a billion-dollar impact,” said Alameda County District 5 Supervisor Nikki Fortunato Bas. Community Advisory Council member Nancy Harvey said, “We are totally excited. It was a 10-year fight, and we fought tooth and nail. We had so much support from County Supervisors Nate Miley and Nikki Fortunato Bas, the unions, and the late Supervisor Wilma Chan. This is a historic event – people are watching Measure C all over the nation.” Harvey explained that small childcare providers received a $40,000 grant, and larger providers
“When I got my emergency funds, I was about to close. The stipend allowed me to continue through 2026 and get all the babies on my wait list.” In business for 27 years, Zarodney said she is now caring for the children of past clients. “I couldn’t continue my legacy, my dream, and my passion without the funding from Measure C.” Harvey emphasized that the next leg of the fight is to ensure workers have a sustainable wage. “We are now pushing to raise the wage of workers to $25 to keep doors open and people employed,” she said. First 5 Alameda County vision is to build an integrated and equitycentered early childhood system supporting children, families, and communities regardless of race, income, or neighborhood. As administrator of Measure C, the agency has worked to expand access to early care and education, strengthen family stability, and support the providers and caregivers families rely upon. Through Measure C and partnerships with initiatives including the Oakland Children’s Initiative, First 5 Alameda County has sought to reduce fragmented services and better coordinate public resources.
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sion about solidarity, resistance and the historical connections explored throughout the documentary. Directed by Solomon and produced by Donna Hadjikhani and Alana Hadid, “Seeds for Liberation” placed Palestinian experiences within a broader history of anti-imperialist and decolonial movements. Through interviews with historians, legal scholars, activists and organizers, the documentary examined Palestinian resistance. Its also detailed the role of social media in shaping the public’s understanding of the impact of Palestine’s 77-year occupation by Israeli forces. It also examined relationships between liberation movements across generations and geographic boundaries. The film included perspectives from people connected to the Black Liberation Army, La Raza Unida and the Stop Cop City movement. Those featured discussed colonialism, U.S. foreign policy, policing, racial justice and their views of what solidarity with Palestinians has meant. Solomon developed the documentary following his previous film, “Reimagining Safety,” which explored alternatives to traditional policing. “I use film as a medium to connect personal testimony with larger social and political questions,” said filmmaker Matthew Solomon who is currently touring the film across the nation and Canada among other countries.
Executive producer Hadjikhani brought a personal connection to the project. An Iranian American designer and social justice advocate, she traveled to Gaza and the West Bank as a college student in 1993. Hadid has since focused on Palestinian stories and other underrepresented voices. The Oakland screening carried added historical significance because of its setting inside the Black Panther Party Museum, where the history of Black resistance and community organizing provided a backdrop for the film’s examination of interconnected struggles. Activist Cat Brooks passionately spoke about the fight for the freedom of all people. “No one is free until everyone is free,” she said. Brooks played a key role in the struggle for justice for Oscar Grant, who was gunned down by a BART police officer and she is the co-founder of the Anti PoliceTerror Project (APTP) whose mission is to rapidly respond to and ultimately eradicate state violence in communities of color. Rather than treating liberation movements as isolated chapters, “Seeds for Liberation” asks audiences to consider how movements separated by time, race and geography have influenced one another and how solidarity has continued to evolve across generations. “The film was very well done and spoke many truths,” said activist Gerald Smith.
confinement, collective punishment and other inhumane prison conditions. The movement also helped elevate the “Agreement to End Hostilities,” a call for people inside prisons to overcome racial and regional divisions in the interest of dignity, safety and unity. Minister King X Pyeface, a formerly incarcerated New Afrikan human rights advocate, has been among the leaders helping carry that message into community spaces. He serves as a director with California Prison Focus and is the founder of K.A.G.E. Universal and Kadre an activist/artist program. Together, those organizations connect prison advocacy with reentry, restorative justice, cultural work and independent media. Organizers said Black August
events remind the community that liberation cannot be defined solely as release from a jail or prison, but as the restoration of family, purpose, opportunity and power for people affected by incarceration. That commitment is reflected in the organizing theme, “Cell Block 2 City Block,” which calls on communities to extend the principles of the Agreement to End Hostilities beyond prison walls. “When we come together, we can restore and rebuild our community, purchase land, redesign our schools, and continue to fight against the industrial prison complex,” said Minister X. “We have all the knowledge and resources within our own community to create solutions for generations to come.”
Oz proudly praised the student body for upholding high standards. “The OSA Way is like an internal contract of positivity where we understand that we get out what we put in,” said Oz. “Today is such an inspiring day.” The celebration reached its most striking moment when more than 800 OSA students marched beneath the newly unveiled OSA Way signs toward Cloud Park. At the park, the celebration continued as students met with a jazz quartet of OSA students jamming on stage. Onlookers sat in the grass and mingled about as the musicians performed contemporary songs. Founded in 2002 by then-Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown, OSA began in the basement of the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts before moving through temporary locations and eventually establishing its home in the Fox Theater Building. The tuition-free public charter school serves more than 800 students in grades six through 12, combining academics with immersive study across 10 artistic pathways. Its students spend their school years performing, composing, writing, designing and collaborating while developing creative and critical-thinking skills. “OSA Way” carries meaning beyond the street designation. Within the school community, the
munity and honor the spaces they share. OSA also remains a significant presence in Uptown Oakland, bringing more than 1,000 students, faculty and staff into the neighborhood each school day, in addition to families and visitors. The street dedication officially launched OSA25, a year-long celebration recognizing the thousands of students, educators, artists, donors and community partners who helped shape the school. Theatre Department Chair Tavia Percia, a 2011 alumnus of OSA, was happy to see the school recognized for its impact. Percia attended OSA from 2005 to 2011. “This celebration was a long time coming,” said Percia. “I’d like to think that it was my generation’s sacrifices that laid the foundation for the school’s success.” With the Fox Theater rising behind them, students marching along OSA Way created both a celebration of the school’s history and a vivid symbol of Oakland’s next generation of artists stepping forward. Renowned OSA alumni include Grammy Award-winning singer Kehlani, actors Zendaya and Angus Cloud, and Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu who was honored by the City of Oakland earlier in the year.
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legislation strengthening elder protections and increasing accountability within the conservatorship process. The symposium follows Supervisor Nate Miley’s 23rd Annual Healthy Living Festival on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Oakland Zoo. The free event for adults 55 and older will feature health screenings, vaccinations, nearly 100 community resource booths, lunch, entertainment and complimentary zoo admission for eligible attendees. Dennis said the two events offer a comprehensive two-day focus on elder well-being. “The health fair will cover the physical care of our elders, and the next day NPRC’s symposium will cover the mental and social health,” Dennis said. “Together, we are offering a comprehensive two days of care for Alameda County elders.” Both events are free, and advance registration is recommended because space is limited. Community members, elders, families, advocates and public officials are encouraged to participate. Breakfast and lunch will be served at both events. For registration: Sign-up is required via Supervisor Nate Miley’s Eventbrite page NPRC registration is https://www.eventbrite. com/e/elder-justice-symposiumtickets-1998385423597?aff=oddtd tcreator
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related expenses. NPRC meets monthly through Zoom and has expanded into a national coalition because elder abuse, financial exploitation and guardianship and conservatorship concerns extend well beyond Alameda County. “Members share horror stories of being isolated from their parents and children, many times physically abused and overmedicated; seeing estates drained for court costs, and assets that parents spent decades saving to leave a legacy depleted instead and going to strangers,” said Venus Gist, an NPRC cofacilitator and former victim of the probate system. Gist said she spent more than $80,000 trying to protect her parents’ estate. “Eighty thousand dollars is nothing compared to the people in our group losing millions and having to sell their businesses and homes to pay court fees,” she said. The symposium will also examine forms of elder exploitation including telephone scams, bank fraud, identity theft, family financial abuse and exploitation by trusted individuals. Participants will learn to recognize warning signs involving caregivers, financial professionals, health and social service workers, attorneys and guardians. NPRC is seeking a California lawmaker willing to champion
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beneficiaries who did not have another legal basis to remain in the United States. Gerald Smith, a protester and former member of the Black Panther Party during the 1970s, said Haitians were being unfairly targeted and warned that ending TPS would have a devastating impact on Haitian families and communities. “These policies are racially motivated and unfair,” Smith said. “Everyone deserves the right to selfdetermination and protection from persecution.” The Haiti Action Committee cited the continuing political, economic and humanitarian crisis in Haiti as evidence that returning large numbers of immigrants to the country could place already vulnerable people at greater risk. The Oakland gathering, which drew about 20 participants, reflected a decades-long history of Bay Area activism surrounding Haitian democracy, refugee rights and U.S. immigration policy. The Haiti Action Committee traces its roots to the international movement that emerged following Haiti’s 1991 military coup, which overthrew the nation’s first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Political violence sent thousands of
Haitians fleeing the country, while U.S. policies resulted in refugees being intercepted at sea, repatriated or detained at Guantanamo Bay. Those policies sparked protests involving Haitian communities, Black activists, artists, college students, churches, labor organizations and human rights advocates. Prominent figures including dancer and activist Katherine Dunham, tennis champion Arthur Ashe and TransAfrica leader Randall Robinson joined campaigns challenging the treatment of Haitian refugees. In 1992, Haiti Action Committee joined other Bay Area organizations in a dramatic demonstration on San Francisco Bay. Boats carrying Haitian participants were intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard while supporters gathered along the waterfront and reportedly chanted, “Let Them Land!” More than three decades later, protesters have returned to the streets of Oakland, centering on protecting Haitian immigrants, opposing deportation and pressing for immigration policies that provide families with a pathway toward permanent legal residency. For more information, visit Haitisolidarity.net.