Oakland Post, week of August 5 - 11, 2026

City Institutes Mayor Lee’s Proposals to Strengthen Accountability and Improve Transparency

NPRC Calls for Review of Alameda County Local Court Rule to Protect Seniors’ Rights

City Council authorizes independent audits of the City’s contracting practices and technology uses OUSD classroom. Photo courtesy of the Oakland Unified School District.

Oakland Students Return to School Monday, Aug. 10

By Post Staff Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and Erica Astrella, the mayor’s director of Data and Technology. Photo courtesy City of Oakland. By Post Staff The Oakland City Council approved two major independent audits this week that fulfill one of Mayor Barbara Lee’s key commitments to strengthen accountability, improve transparency, and ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent effectively.

The approved legislation authorizes an independent forensic audit of the City’s contracting practices and a comprehensive independent technology audit of City operations. Together, these efforts represent one of the most significant reviews of critical areas of Oakland’s internal operations and reinforce the Continued on page 8

The first day of the 2026-27 school year is coming up fast, Monday, Aug. 10. Continuing a tradition at Oakland Unified School District, Superintendent Dr. Denise Saddler will tour the district to share in the excitement of the first day of school, greet students, staff, and families, and witness the return to teaching and learning.

Saddler and her team will stop at one comprehensive high school, one 6-12 school, one middle school, one K-8 school, three elementary schools, and the Special Education Young Adult Program. Throughout the day, Saddler will be joined by various members of her leadership team, directors from the Board of Education, city leaders, and other partners and supporters.

Katherine Carter, center, with her husband, Credell Carter, left, and her daughter Venus Gist, right, defied a ruling when they left a hospice care facility in 2018. Photo by Venus Gist. By Tanya Dennis The National Probate Reform Coalition (NPRC) is recommending a public review to learn whether a rule that assigns attorneys in probate proceedings complies with California’s conservatorship reforms and adequately

protects the rights of seniors and other conservatees. Alameda County Superior Court Local Rule 7.820 governs the appointment of legal counsel for conservatees and proposed conservatees in probate proceedings based on an individual’s circumstances and financial status. In 2021, following heightened public concern over conservatorship practices, including the widely publicized Britney Spears case, the California Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 1194, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2022. The legislation strengthened oversight of conservatorships, reduced potential conflicts of interest, and reinforced the rights of conservatees. Among its key principles is that conservatees are entitled to legal counsel who serve as independent, zealous advocates for their expressed wishes. The law Continued on page 8

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63nd Year, No. 31

Weekly Edition August 5 - 11, 2026

Port of Oakland Appoints Sharla Sullivan as Director of Social Responsibility

Author Monica Faith Walker signs a copy of her book, “Gimme My Joy Back: A Collection of Faith- full Victories,” at a reading in Berkeley. Photo by Carla Thomas.

Local Author of ‘Gimme My Joy Back’ Testifies on Spiritual Sharla Sullivan, a Bay Area native and mother of three, has decades Restoration in Memoir of experience in community engagement, workforce development.

By Carla Thomas

On Sunday, July 19, Bay Area author Monica Faith Walker welcomed readers and community members to Covenant Church in Berkeley for an intimate and inspiring book-signing centered on her memoir, “Gimme My Joy Back: A Collection of Faith-full Victories.” The event drew approximately 40 attendees, creating a warm and attentive atmosphere for reflection and connection. Facilitated by her bestie, Joy Worthington, the conversation offered a deeper look into the heart of Walker’s book. “Gimme My Joy Back,” Walker’s reflective and faith-centered memoir, gave voice to her personal journey through life’s challenges while emphasizing resilience, healing, and spiritual restoration.

Through candid storytelling, she shared moments of loss, growth, and rediscovery, ultimately pointing readers toward reclaiming joy through faith and perseverance. During the discussion, Walker spoke openly about the emotional and spiritual experiences that shaped the book. “There came a time when I was super frustrated, broken, depressed, angry, financial challenged, and my husband’s health was declining,” said Walker. “Everything was happening all at once. I felt like I was praying miracles and healing for others, but my prayers went unanswered.” Her transparency resonated strongly with the audience, many of whom nodded in recognition as she described navigating difficult seasons and finding purpose Continued on page 8

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Special to The Post The Port of Oakland haas announced the appointment of Sharla Sullivan as its new director of Social Responsibility, effective Aug. 4. Sullivan will lead the agency’s priorities to expand contracting and business opportunities for small and local businesses, promote workforce development, and advance the Port’s community engagement initiatives. “Sharla is a well-known champion in our community with a strong passion and expertise in de-

veloping economic growth for all residents, from all backgrounds,” said Kristi McKenney, the Port of Oakland’s executive director. “Under Sharla’s leadership, we’re looking forward to continuing to expand the Port’s impact to provide more jobs and careers for local residents, and more opportunities for our small businesses in Oakland.” “Sharla brings a unique combination of community credibility, strategic vision, and proven leadership to the Port of Oakland,” said Matt Davis, the Port’s chief public Continued on page 8

Regina Harris, owner of Prideful Patches at her studio in Oakland. Photo by Carla Thomas.

Oakland’s Prideful Patchez Turns Fashion into Cultural Expression

By Carla Thomas

Small business owner Regina Harris has served the city of Oakland for more than 30 years. Today, she is serving the culture in full fashion through her company,

Prideful Patchez. Located near the intersection of 60th Street and Shattuck Avenue, Harris’ storefront, now in its third year, is filled with bold, vibrant, and eye-catching patches, along Continued on page 8

Bay Cities Baptist Ministers Union Holds City-Wide Revival

Oakland Holds Symposium to Aid Outdoor Vendors

Geared towards food truck,

push-cart, other mobile vendors, and Temporary Food Facility operators; this all-day event offers education, technical assistance, permitting and licensing services from City of Oakland and Alameda County agencies – all in one place. The clinic will take place on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 2-6 p.m. at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts at 10 10th St. Live music will kick off the event at 2 p.m. and continue throughout the event. Those who complete registration will receive a voucher for food and beverage provided at the event

by local Oakland-based operators. Advance registration is encouraged, and translation services will be available. In general, non-motorizedpushcart roaming vendors can vend on any city sidewalk as long as they comply with sidewalk clearances, buffer distances and special permissions. Stationary Vendors can vend on parking lanes, sidewalks, private property or city owned property in commercial or industrial zones. As long as they comply with sidewalk clearances, buffer distances, parking requirements, and special permissions. Continued on page 8

Participants at the 60-year anniversary of the Chicago fair housing march include Common, left, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, right) holding an umbrella for Dr. Bernice A. King, center. Photo credit: Inner-city Muslim Action Network (IMAN).

Sixty Years Later, Chicago Courtesy image. Bay Cities Baptist Minis- sionary Baptist Church, located at Marchers Retrace Dr. King’s tersTheUnion is proud to present its 5717 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, CA 38th Annual City Wide Revival, 94605. Services will commence Path Through Marquette Park an event that will feature two of the promptly at 6:30 p.m.each evening.

By Brandon Patterson

CHICAGO — Six decades after the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was struck by a rock while marching against housing segregation on Chicago’s Southwest Side, a new generation re-

turned to Marquette Park over the weekend to carry forward his unfinished work. The Aug. 1 gathering, “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” retraced the route King and about 700 Chicago Freedom Movement Continued on page 8

nation’s most prominent expository gospel preachers. This revival is being conducted under the distinguished leadership of President Joe L. Smith. Dr. Frank E. Ray is scheduled to deliver sermons over three consecutive evenings at God Hope Mis-

Dr. Tellis J. Chapman will be preaching for three days at the historic Star Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, situated at 5800 San Pablo Ave., Oakland/Emeryville. Services are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. daily.

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Closing the Gap:

What the Data and Frontline Experiences Reveal About Cancer in Black California

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, president of the African American Mayors Association. Courtesy Black Press USA

Climate Change Among America’s Top 5 Crucial Issues, Black Mayors Say By Hazel Trice Edney Trice Edney Newswire

Kris Benz, a disabled Black veteran, was diagnosed with salivary duct carcinoma, a rare cancer that strikes only about 1 in a million people each year. Photo courtesy of Kris Benz.

By Charlene Muhammad California Black Media

Kris Benz, a disabled Black veteran, is no stranger to cancer. In 2012, he was diagnosed with salivary duct carcinoma, a cancer so rare it strikes only about 1 in a million people each year.” But he beat it after six weeks of radiation and removal of his right salivary gland. “I was cancer-free after six months,” he said. Now, a new concerning mass has appeared in his neck despite months of scans. His doctor

suspects it is cancerous, but Benz,

who lives near Palm Springs,

will not know for certain until a biopsy.

Compounding

that

uncertainty is a gap in his coverage. Benz is two work

credits short of qualifying for Medicare, but returning to work

could jeopardize his Department of

Veterans

Affairs

(VA)

disability status and funding.

Buying Medicare Part A would

cost $568 a month, leaving him “winging it.”

Benz is also frustrated that the

VA will not schedule his scan and biopsy before his consultation, requiring another round of appointments afterward. “It’s about money,” he said. “Doctor’s appointments, they get the money. There’s no preventive medicine here anymore.” Although he calls the VA “a great organization,” he believes it is hampered by bureaucracy. For now, he remains “in limbo” waiting to complete his appointments. His experience reflects one of the most persistent health Continued on page 6

As the Trump administration continues to deny the reality and community impact of climate change, Black mayors have united to protect African Americans and other people of color, who are increasingly and disparately in danger across the nation. “Even though we have an administration that doesn’t even believe that climate change is real, we’re smart and we know that it is real,” says Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, president of the African American Mayors Association (AAMA), in an interview with Trice Edney News Wire. “People can see these storms that are causing flooding in areas that have never been flooded. People

know it’s hotter. They can see that. What we’re doing now is just allowing ourselves to be prepared for the world that we know that we want.” Baltimore mayor since 2020, Scott has earned a reputation for using his power to actively prepare for the world that he envisions. For example, three years into his administration, he signed into law City Council Bill 210159, sponsored by Councilman Mark Conway. “Under the law, by 2030, all procurements for the City’s administrative fleet – comprised of light-duty, standard-occupancy vehicles, including sedans, small pickups, and SUVs – will be required to be zero emission vehicles, mostly likely all electric,”

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according to a press release describing the bill. This action followed the 2022 announcement of Scott’s vision for a goal of 100% carbon neutrality by 2045. Among his earliest legislative actions, Scott also signed a bill requiring the city’s three pension funds to divest from the fossil fuel industry. “My administration knows the critical importance of ensuring our city is able to confront the climate crisis head-on and do everything in our power to ensure Baltimore is leading the way in sustainability and climate resilience,” he said in a press statement. “Doing so requires us to look at the steps city government Continued on page 6

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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. 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

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

postnewsgroup.dbastore.com postnewsgroup.legaladstore.com 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/26 CNS-4060708# OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161474 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kagin’s Auctions, 1550G Tiburon Blvd. Ste 201, Tiburon, CA 94920 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 1550G Tiburon Blvd. Ste 201, Tiburon, CA 94920 KAGIN’S Inc., 1550G Tiburon Blvd. Ste 201, Tiburon, CA 94920 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. KAGIN’S Inc. S/ Donald H Kagin, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 07/07/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk A. Oxlaj Arevalo, Deputy 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/26 CNS-4060530# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161453 The following person(s) is doing business as: GROW AND DISCOVER, 77 MITCHELL DR FAIRFAX, CA 94930, County of MARIN. YULIA N CORNWELL, 77 MITCHELL DR FAIRFAX, CA 94930 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ YULIA N CORNWELL, OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on JUL 02, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. MANNION, Deputy 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/26 CNS-4060147# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624170 Fictitious Business Name(s): FURIOUS JAMES & COMPANY, 447 17th St #3301, Oakland, CA 94612 County of CA Mailing Address: 447 17th St #3301, Oakland, CA 94612 Registrant(s): LINDA BERNARD-GILLIAM, 447 17th St #3301, Oakland, CA 94612 Business conducted by: an Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/18/2026. S/ LINDA BERNARD-GILLIAM, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/18/2026. Original Filing 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/26 CNS-4059726# - OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624527 Fictitious Business Name(s): PEEL-A-ROOF CONTRACTORS, 244 Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 244 Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544 Registrant(s): TOP2 BUILDERS CORPORATION, 244 Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544 Business conducted by: a Corporation The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/07/2026. PEEL-A-ROOF CONTRACTORS S/ Florentino Guerrereo, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/07/2026. Original Filing 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/26 CNS-4059570# - OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 623911 Fictitious Business Name(s): SOBRANTE PARK RAC INC, 520 CAPISTRANO DR., OAKLAND, CA 94603 County of ALAMEDA Registrant(s): SOBRANTE PARK RAC INC., 520 CAPISTRANO DR., OAKLAND, CA 94603 (CALIFORNIA) Business conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/13/2026. S/ KAREN CHANEY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on JUNE 8, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/26 CNS-4059352# OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161470 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Two Chicks Jerky, 41 Clark St, San Rafael, CA 94901 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 41 Clark St, San Rafael, CA 94901 Shannon Lea Ronan, 41 Clark 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 05/12/2026. S/ Shannon Ronan / Owner, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 07/06/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk J. Mannion, Deputy 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/26 CNS-4059220# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624122 Fictitious Business Name(s): YAYA AND TATA, 408 GHORMLEY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 408 GHORMLEY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603 Registrant(s): DAVID NUNEZ, 408 GHORMLEY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603 Business conducted by: an Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/16/2026. S/ DAVID NUNEZ, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/16/2026. Original Filing 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/26 CNS-4058845# - OAKLAND POST

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 624121 Fictitious Business Name(s): 1. THE LIVING ROOM, 2. THE LIVING ROOM AT LAKE MERRITT, 408 GHORMLEY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 408 GHORMLEY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603 Registrant(s): DAVID NUNEZ, 408 GHORMLEY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603 Business conducted by: an Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/16/2026. S/ DAVID NUNEZ, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 06/16/2026. Original Filing 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/26 CNS-4058840# - OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161459 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. WizTek, 2. Liv Tools, 6 Drakes Cove Road, Larkspur, CA 94939 County of MARIN Xsani Corporation, 369-B THIRD ST. #410, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 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. Xsani Corporation S/ Shaman Ajmani, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 07/02/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk A. Chagnon, Deputy 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5/26 CNS-4058793# MARIN COUNTY POST

GOVERNMENT SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT (BART) NOTICE TO PROPOSERS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR BOND UNDERWRITING SERVICES RFP NO. 6M2125 BART is now accepting proposals from breath and urine collection contractors. Interested firms must register on BART’s Procurement Portal at https://suppliers.bart.gov All solicitation documents, including the RFP, must be downloaded directly from the Portal. A Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on Monday, August 17 at 11:00AM, local time via Zoom. Registration is required and instructions are included within the RFP. The District’s Equity Program(s) will be explained, and participants can share contact details to network with other firms. The due date for submission of proposals for this RFP is 2:00 PM local time on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Proposals shall be submitted to the following address: Attn: District Secretary’s Office San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District 2150 Webster Street, 10th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 8/5/26 CNS-4065628# OAKLAND POST

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

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: GEORGE M. BOLTON III A Petition for Probate has been filed by AERRA J. BOLTON in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that AERRA J. BOLTON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days

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from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: AERRA J BOLTON, 1316 UNION STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94607, Telephone: 510-9246298 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/26 CNS-4066671# OAKLAND POST

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

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: EDWARD E. BLACKSTON A Petition for Probate has been filed by OJI SAMUEL BLACKSTON in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that OJI SAMUEL BLACKSTON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on AUGUST 28, 2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: OJI SAMUEL BLACKSTON, 702 ANTOMIA COURT, PINOLE, CA 94564, Telephone: 510-685-2774 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/26 CNS-4065040# OAKLAND POST

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

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to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on AUGUST 28, 2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: OJI SAMUEL BLACKSTON, 702 ANTOMIA COURT, PINOLE, CA 94564, Telephone: 510-685-2773

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

the above date and time, including those who wish to state objections, to appear by audio or video technology. The parties should consult the court’s website for the specific telephonic and video applications available. The parties may also contact the probate clerk in the respective department for information concerning remote appearances. Parties must be present at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled hearing time. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner MATTHEW C. YU ESQ. SBN 256235 THE LAW OFFICE OF MATTHEW C. YU 23001 HAWTHORNE BLVD. #210 TORRANCE CA 90505 Telephone (310) 891-0016

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

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: AYESHA PEARL MARIE LOUIS A Petition for Probate has been filed by TERICKA GRAY in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that TERICKA GRAY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 9/4/2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Attorney for Petitioner: JON R. VAUGHT, 571 HARTZ AVENUE, DANVILLE, CA 94526, Telephone: 510-430-1518

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, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/26 the personal representative CNS-4064704# will be required to give notice BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: SUZANNE WITTENBERG (MAIDEN NAME UNKNOWN) A Petition for Probate has been filed by MICHAEL C. FERGUSON in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that MICHAEL C. FERGUSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 9/2/2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: MICHAEL C. FERGUSON, 1816 5TH STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94710, Telephone: 510-5489005 7/29, 8/5, 8/12/26 CNS-4064703# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST

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

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROY JOSEPH FOSTER, JR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GWINNETTA N. FOSTER in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GWINNETTA N. FOSTER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/21/26 at 9:45AM in Dept. 201 located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704 REMOTE APPEARANCE:The Court allows, but does not require, all parties who wish to attend the hearing on

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

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JEFFREY DELLHEIM AKA JEFFREY I. DELLHEIM A Petition for Probate has been filed by CHARLES DELLHEIM in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that CHARLES DELLHEIM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 8/19/2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and

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appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: MICHAEL BLACKSBURG, ESQ., BLACKSBURG LAW, 769 CENTER BLVD, SUITE 301, FAIRFAX, CA 94930, Telephone: 415-508-5600

attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: BRIAN J. TROWBRIDGE, TROWBRIDGE LAW OFFICE, 1300 CLAY STREET, SUITE 600, OAKLAND, CA 94612, Telephone: 510-893-5300

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: JOHN V. DIANA / DEBORAH TAYLOR, 2875 SPRING CREEK LANE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598, Telephone: 925-953-2024

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

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: TRACI MARILYN EDMUND AKA TRACI M. EDMUND AKA TRACI MARILYN LONG A Petition for Probate has been filed by BENJAMIN LONG-TOMELDEN in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that BENJAMIN LONG-TOMELDEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on AUGUST 19, 2026 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 201 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ALAN DAVID GLENDENNING AKA ALAN D. GLENDENNING AKA ALAN GLENDENNING CASE NO. 26PR198582

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ALAN DAVID GLENDENNING AKA ALAN D. GLENDENNING AKA ALAN GLENDENNING A Petition for Probate has been filed by ELKE M. GLENDENNING in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that ELKE M. GLENDENNING 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 8/19/2026 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

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Continued from page 2 equity challenges facing Black communities: access to care. According to a UC Davis study, “The Burden of Cancer Among Black/African Americans in California,” Black cancer patients were more likely than White patients to be diagnosed at a later stage and to have multiple health conditions, making treatment more difficult. They were also far more likely to live in lowincome communities and rely on public insurance—evidence that economic inequality and barriers to care are helping drive disparities in the state’s cancer crisis. That same study reports that between 2014 and 2018, the ten cancers most frequently diagnosed among Black/ African American women in California were, from one to ten, breast, lung, colorectal, uterine, pancreatic, kidney, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, thyroid, myeloma, and ovarian cancers. During the same period, the ten most commonly occurring cancers among Black/African American men in California were, from one to ten, prostate, lung, colorectal, kidney, bladder, liver, nonHodgkin lymphoma, pancreatic, myeloma, and oropharyngeal cancers. Researchers attribute the gaps not to biology but to social and economic inequality connected to structural racism.

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postnewsgroup.dbastore.com postnewsgroup.legaladstore.com title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $618,962.21 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or

may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 148337-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective

January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 148337-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 313-3319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/26 CNS-4063151# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST

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

An American Cancer Society analysis found educational attainment was a stronger predictor of the mortality gap than race alone. “These disparities are not because Black people are inherently less healthy,” said Rhonda Smith, executive director of the California Black Health Network. “They are the result of decades of inequitable policies, structural racism, unequal access to quality care, and chronic underinvestment in our communities.” Dr. Flojaune Cofer, an epidemiologist and public health policy expert, said health outcomes are shaped as much by circumstances as by biology. She traced her understanding of disparities to her father’s death from heart disease at age 47. He began smoking as a child when tobacco companies marketed cigarettes aggressively and disproportionately to Black communities. “My father's story is not about individual choices,” Cofer said. “My father's story speaks to institutional and systemic harm.” “Health is not just what happens in the doctor’s office,” she added. Social determinants include neighborhood conditions, housing stability, nutritious food, transportation, and the ability to take time off work for care. At federally qualified health centers, tight appointment schedules can make it difficult for medical providers to detect cancer early and earn the trust patients need to discuss troubling symptoms. “We have only 15 minutes when you are working in a

Continued from page 4 ing them in a fire, flood, or accident could create serious problems. For families, businesses, and professionals, protecting papers was more than a matter of convenience—it could mean protecting property, money, family history, and legal rights. Brown’s invention was made of forged metal, giving it strength and durability. It could be sealed with a lock and key, which helped protect the contents from theft or unauthorized access. But what made his container especially useful was not only that it was strong and secure, but it was also designed to keep papers separated and organized. The patent described a container that could hold papers, letters, and documents of many kinds while keeping them accessible for reference. This combination of safety and organization made Brown’s

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Continued from page 2 can take to change the way it operates, and work to modernize our systems to be more climate conscious.” In the interview, he said he wants Baltimore to lead the nation by example. “When you look at the milestones that we’re setting for ourselves, that’s how we’re holding ourselves accountable.” He said he hopes this vision will spread around the nation to mayors of AAMA as effects of

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helpful, but a box that allowed people to separate, classify, and retrieve documents was even better. Brown seemed to understand that people did not just need protection for their records—they needed a system. In that way, his invention anticipated later filing systems, safety deposit boxes, and secure document storage used in homes, offices, banks, and businesses. Brown may not be as widely known as some other inventors, but his work deserves recognition. His 1886 patent reminds us that invention is often born from ordinary problems. By creating a secure, organized, fire-safe container for important documents, Brown helped shape the way people think about preservation, protection, and access. His invention was more than a box—it was a tool for safeguarding people’s records, rights, and peace of mind. an interview, he agreed with observers that Flint suffered the inattention that led to the crisis largely because the community was poor and Black. “We would not have had to experience the things that we are still currently experiencing had we been a community of not so many minority members of our society,” he said. Environmental racism doesn’t just impact physical health. The continued fear and mistrust of the government also impact mental health. “When we talk about the psychological and social impact that we’ve had, you know, there’s a

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federally qualified health center — you have 15 minutes to assess, diagnose, treat, and write your note per patient,” said Jamie Garcia, a registered nurse who has been certified in oncology nursing for more than a decade and works at AdventHealth White Memorial in East Los Angeles. Garcia said the rushed pace, driven partly by billing requirements tied to federal funding, leaves little time for providers to build relationships with patients. It can also allow health care professionals’ implicit biases to go unrecognized and unchallenged. For Garcia’s patients, who are predominantly Black and Latino residents of surrounding communities, the consequences can be immediate and alarming. Many arrive with visibly advanced tumors after going without insurance, adequate coverage, a primary care physician or routine screenings. Garcia recalled treating one patient whose tumor had grown large enough to be visible through the skin. “The fact that I even got to see that is a failure and an atrocity,” she said. Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City) sought to reduce another barrier through Assembly Bill 1570, which would have eliminated outof-pocket costs for medically necessary diagnostic and supplemental breast imaging. It passed the Assembly Health Committee 16-0 but died in the Appropriations Committee. Wilson plans to reintroduce it during the next legislative session

without biopsy coverage.

Wilson announced her breast

cancer diagnosis in April 2023. She received timely, quality care but “saw others with

similar diagnoses face different outcomes.” “Some

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projected to cause 1.1 million Californians to lose coverage by 2029-30. “Health equity is no

longer simply about improving outcomes,” she said. “It's about protecting access.”

Californians seeking low-cost

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Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley. Courtesy Black Press USA. climate change – including global warming, pandemics and other health crisis – have historically affected Black and other people of color disparately. Scott represents the 641 African American mayors of the AAMA, an organization that grew out of the 50-year-old National Conference of Black Mayors, which merged with the AAMA in 2016. Black mayors represent 48 million citizens across the country. Among America’s worst recent environmental crisis was the Flint, Michigan, water crisis from 2014-2019. Between 6,000-12,000 Flint children were exposed to high levels of lead in Flint’s drinking water after residents complained about the taste, smell and appearance of the water for years. Lead affects the brain and central nervous system when consumed. Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley, mayor since 2019, is still dealing with the aftermath of the crisis. In

crisis of confidence, especially in government,” Neeley said. “Definitely the psychological impact is something that we cannot see and we have to really understand what that is. And so, segments of our community still believe that we’re still in crisis.” Neeley says climate change is among the top five most important issues America currently faces. That is why the AAMA now partners with organizations studying and advocating issues pertaining to climate change. AAMA, a non-partisan organization, works alongside climate organizations, such as the Climate Action Campaign (CAC), which has kept a sharp eye on moves made by the Trump administration against climate change issues. CAC pushes for “equitable federal action to tackle the climate crisis.” This report from Trice Edney newswire was received through Black Press USA

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Opinion:

Nolan Wells and Alex Eala Show Why Identity Still Matters

By Emil Amok Guillermo

Alex Eala became the first Filipina to win a Women’s Tennis Association title when the 21-yearold defeated Jessica Pegula, America’s No. 1-ranked woman, at the Mubadala DC Open held July 25 through Aug. 2, in Washington, D.C. Filipino fans erupted in celebration. Eala’s fearless, aggressive game overwhelmed Pegula, whose mother is Korean American. Watching the celebration, I couldn’t help wondering whether those same Filipino fans would have rallied for Nolan Wells. His death has left a nation asking what happened—and whether race shaped not only the investigation, but the response. People say they want a colorblind society where race no longer matters. But the stories of Eala and Wells remind us that identity still matters.

Once you know who someone is, the story changes. Often, so does the truth. The Eala victory was the happy story of the weekend. The Wells story was not. Wells, an 18-year-old college student, disappeared July 4, while vacationing with friends on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. He had attended a large party with three White college friends. According to reports, they left, but Wells stayed behind with a young woman—without his phone. His mother, Christine Wonsley, who is Black and Filipino American, says that explanation doesn’t make sense. When Wells’ body was found, authorities said there was no indication of foul play. They’re not talking now. And Wells’ three friends have started a defense fund for themselves. Wells’ family just wants the truth as they await official autopsy results.

Photo courtesy Courtsmith. But another story unfolded alongside the tragedy. Who claimed Nolan Wells? America largely saw him as Black. The Black community re-

sponded. Last Friday, Urban League leaders demanded answers. A Black sorority in Cincinnati amplified his story over the weekend. Community organizations rallied

around the family to make sure Wells wasn’t forgotten. That’s what solidarity looks like. The Filipino American response was quieter. The National Federation of Filipino American Associations acknowledged Wells as Filipino American. A handful of others did, too. But the response never approached the level of organized support from Black America. Why? Do Filipino Americans lack the same instinct for advocacy? Or was Wells simply not seen as Filipino enough? Or too dark? Filipinos, like many Asians have a thing for skin whitening creams. They have no problem embracing athletes with Filipino blood when they’re winning championships. Mixed-race families are no longer the exception. They are America.

They are Filipino America. Every interracial marriage expands our community. Every child born into those families belongs to all of us. If we celebrate Filipino athletes when they lift trophies, shouldn’t we also stand with Filipino families when they’re searching for justice? Eala’s victory shows how powerful representation can be for a community too often overlooked. Wells’ death reminds us that representation matters even more when a family is searching for answers. If we claim our people in moments of glory, we should not forget to claim them in moments of grief. About the Author Emil Guillermo has written a column on diversity, equity and inclusion issues since 1991. A former NPR host, he is also a stage monologist. See his micro-talk show on YouTube.com/@emilamok1

Michelle Obama’s Legacy California Lawmakers and Advocates Push Voter Celebrated at Domini Hoskins Protection Measures Ahead of November Election Black History Museum California ballot. ing the California Police Chiefs As- nancial and logistical burdens on By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media

The Rev. Pamela Spencer of New Beginnings Community Church in Redwood City, left, joins museum founder Carolyn Hoskins during a July 26 celebration honoring Michelle Obama at the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum and Learning Center in downtown Redwood City. Photo by Carla Thomas. By Carla Thomas The Domini Hoskins Black History Museum and Learning Center in downtown Redwood City celebrated the life and legacy of Michelle Obama on July 26, honoring the former first lady’s historic influence, public service and enduring example of Black excellence. The program invited community members to reflect on Obama’s journey from Chicago’s South Side to the White House, where she served as the nation’s first Black first lady from 2009 to 2017. Throughout her years in public life, Obama championed education, healthy families, military families and opportunities for young people. Her intelligence, confidence and commitment to service made her a powerful role model for women and girls around the world. The celebration recognized not only Obama’s achievements but also the cultural significance of seeing a Black woman occupy one of the nation’s most visible roles with grace and purpose. About 75 guests enjoyed lunch, gift bags and entertainment. Each guest seated at the colorfully decorated tables received a fan bearing Obama’s image and her well-known quote, “When they go low, we go high.” Several gift baskets were raffled with assistance from Hoskins’ family, friends and volunteers. Brenda, a volunteer with Bjeanee Luxury Brand Cosmetics, said it was an honor to celebrate Obama and support the work of her dear friend, Carolyn Hoskins. “Preserving our culture and sharing our history is Carolyn’s passion and this museum is a testament to her resilience and commitment to our community,” she said. The keynote speaker, the Rev. Pamela Spencer of New Beginnings Community Church in Redwood City, delivered a passionate speech about Obama’s spirited grace in office and beyond. “Michelle Obama showed us

true resilience while in office,” said Spencer. “She stood on her faith and the strong family foundation rooted in her community.” “Today is such a special day. I love bringing the community together to honor our people and our culture,” said Carolyn Hoskins, curator and founder of the museum. Hoskins also received an award from the city of Daly City recognizing her achievements. “This is such an honor,” said Hoskins as she encouraged guests to take pride in Black history. The program aligned with the museum’s mission to preserve and share the achievements of African Americans through exhibits, artifacts, artwork, books, recordings and memorabilia. Hoskins began building the collection after her grandson, Domini, asked why Black History Month lessons seemed to focus almost exclusively on the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. His question inspired Hoskins to create a broader educational experience highlighting generations of Black leaders, inventors, artists, athletes, activists and public servants. What began as a traveling collection and series of pop-up exhibits later grew into a permanent Redwood City museum featuring more than 22,000 square feet of exhibits. The celebration continued the museum’s work of connecting history with living examples of leadership. It also gave families an opportunity to discuss representation, civic engagement, perseverance and the importance of preserving Black stories. Hoskins, an Illinois native and longtime Peninsula resident, has received numerous honors for her community service and historic preservation work. The museum bearing her grandson’s name has become an important cultural and educational destination in San Mateo County. For more information, visit hoskinsblackhistorymuseum.org

With less than three months until the general election, Darius Kemp, executive director of California Common Cause, says California must protect both election security and voter access for the state’s approximately 23 million eligible voters. Kemp delivered that message during a June news conference at the State Capitol promoting Senate Bill (SB) 46 and SB 884, two measures that are part of the voter protection effort some lawmakers and advocates have dubbed the “Hands Off Our Elections” initiative. “It’s important that California continues to move forward. We have to progress and not regress,” Kemp said. “Regression is going back in time, back to the 1950s and 1960s when Black people had to show extra identification, count jellybeans in a jar, and guess the number of clouds in the sky.” SB 46, the “No Kings Act,” authored by Sen. Tom Umberg (DSanta Ana), would prohibit the California Secretary of State from placing a presidential candidate on the ballot if that candidate does not meet constitutional eligibility requirements, including the two-term limit for presidents. SB 884, the “Protect Our Polls Act,” was co-authored by Umberg and Sen. Sabrina Cervantes (DRiverside). The bill would expand access to early-voting and ballot drop-off locations. It would also prohibit law enforcement officers — including federal immigration agents — from enforcing immigration laws or making arrests within 200 feet of a polling place while voting is underway. Supporters say the bills respond to national rhetoric and policies aimed at restricting voting rights, which they compare to the votersuppression tactics Black Americans faced after Reconstruction. “I know my family history and my family lived that history, of voter suppression and intimidation,” Kemp said. “The reason why the Ku Klux Klan existed was partially to intimidate Black people from expressing their rights.”. Both measures have drawn opposition. The Peace and Freedom Party of California opposes SB 46, arguing that it would create an unnecessary bureaucratic burden for thirdparty, independent and left-wing candidates seeking to appear on the

The party also argues that a candidate’s constitutional eligibility may sometimes be legally unclear. Requiring candidates to affirm their eligibility under penalty of perjury could therefore expose them to legal risk, it says. The California State Sheriffs’ Association and other law enforcement groups oppose SB 884, primarily because it would restrict officers’ authority to make arrests and enforce laws near polling locations. Jonathan Feldman, represent-

sociation, told the Assembly Public Safety Committee on June 30 that SB 884 could create a temporary safe zone in which officers would be unable to make arrests for offenses such as driving under the influence, selling drugs or engaging in disorderly conduct. The California Association of Clerks and Election Officials also opposes SB 884. The organization says the requirement to expand vote-by-mail ballot drop-off locations would impose significant fi-

local election agencies. As of July 31, SB 46 and SB 884 were under review by the Assembly Appropriations Committee. “These bills that (Umberg and Cervantes) have put forward are important in maintaining California’s leadership as one of the fairest states where it is the easiest to vote, where we are constantly checking and verifying votes, and making sure the enfranchised have the right to vote,” Kemp said.

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Continued from page 1 mayor’s commitment to building a city government that is transparent, effective, and worthy of the public’s trust. Since taking office, Lee has worked to make good governance a central priority – to improve oversight of public spending, modernize city operations, and restore confidence in City Hall by ensuring government works effectively for Oakland residents. These audits follow Lee’s recent Good Governance Charter Reform measure that passed in June. “Oaklanders deserve a government that is accountable, transparent, and focused on delivering results,” she said in a press statement. “I promised that we would take a hard look at how City Hall operates and ensure every public dollar is spent responsibly,” she said. “These independent audits address some of the largest problems at City Hall and are an important step toward strengthening public trust, identifying opportunities to improve, and making sure our government is working as efficiently and effectively as possible.” The first piece of legislation will launch a comprehensive independent audit of Oakland’s technology systems. The assessment will establish a complete inventory of software and technology platforms, evaluate how systems interact across departments, and identify opportunities to modernize operations that have historically relied on disconnected or manual processes. The technology audit will initially focus on two of the City’s most critical operational functions – hiring and contracting. It will also assess other technology areas before producing a decision matrix that will help guide future technology investments and operational improvements. The second piece of legislation

will authorize an independent forensic audit of the City’s contracting processes for capital improvement projects and Human Services Department contracts conducted by an outside forensic auditing firm. The review will examine every phase of the contracting process – from contract development and procurement through payment and closeout – to identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve consistency, and enhance oversight of public funds. The audit will also evaluate financial compliance, transaction records, procurement practices, and organizational performance, ultimately providing City leadership with a roadmap to improve contracting procedures and implement best practices across departments. “Strong organizations are willing to evaluate themselves honestly and continuously improve,” said Interim City Administrator Betsy Lake. “These independent audits will provide valuable insight into where our systems are working well and where we can strengthen them,” she said. “The findings will help us improve accountability, streamline operations, and better serve Oakland residents while ensuring we remain responsible stewards of public resources.” Since taking office, Lee has made strengthening public trust in government a priority. From advancing structural reforms to improving oversight of public spending and modernizing City operations, she has prioritized building a more effective and transparent City Hall. These independent audits continue that work and, alongside the mayor’s Good Governance Charter Reform measure approved by the City Council in June, reflect a broader effort to make Oakland government more transparent, accountable, and better equipped to serve residents.

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Continued from page 1 through her relationship with God. One guest who had read parts of the book, broke into tears, as she tried to express the value of the book and Walker’s impact on her life. The conversation struck a balance between testimony and encouragement, making the themes of the book accessible to both faith-based readers and those simply seeking inspiration. Several audience members said the book spoke directly to them as a spouse, and parent juggling each role despite daily obstacles and issues. Walker’s son, Darien Frazier, owner of west Oakland’s Hyphy Burger, dropped in mid-event. Together they testified on how the Holy Spirit steered them from tragedy. “It’s about having a relationship with God and not religion,” she said. Walker referred to chapters in the books as rounds, like a box-

ing match. The book’s cover features a candy-apple red boxing glove indicating the author’s fierce approach to life and at times, ‘battle’ with God. “Always remember when you’re at your lowest, never forget your score card; all the times you were down and God picked you up.” During the book-signing portion of the event, guests engaged with Walker one-on-one, offering a more personal extension of the dialogue. Walker took the time to not only sign her name but wrote paragraphs of sentiment. The event provided a space of interaction that reinforced the book’s core intention to create space for healing, honesty, and renewed joy. “I want people to be transparent with God, see God in a different light,” said Walker. “I hope to help others get their joy back.”

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Special to The Post The High Street Coalition is a community of neighbors working together across East Oakland’s Laurel, Allendale, and Maxwell Park neighborhoods. It began in 2020 by organizing twice-monthly trash cleanups along High Street. Today, it also supports neighborhood beautification projects that help make the community cleaner, safer, and more welcoming. The High Street Coalition is a

nonprofit organization under the Laurel District Association. The members welcome new and returning volunteers to participate in bi-monthly cleanups. Garbage bags and sanitized vests, gloves and trash pickers are provided. When: Saturday, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22 from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Where: Dick’s Donuts at the corner of High and Quigley Streets. For more info, please email: highstreetcoalition@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram.

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Continued from page 1 demonstrators walked on Aug. 5, 1966. The original march challenged redlining, discriminatory real estate practices and the exclusion of Black families from white neighborhoods. King later said the Chicago mob was more hostile and hate-filled than crowds he had encountered in Mississippi and Alabama. Saturday’s rain-soaked commemoration began near 63rd Street and Kedzie Avenue and moved south into Marquette Park. Muslim, Christian, Jewish and other faith leaders joined civic leaders, organizers, artists and young people to lead the multifaith procession. Organizers projected approximately 2,000 attendees, with delegations traveling from eight cities, including Atlanta, Detroit, Charlotte and New York, among others. Dr. Bernice A. King, the civil rights leader’s youngest daughter and CEO of The King Center, stood near the ground where her father had faced violence. “We gather together today at a moment of trembling, when the cry for justice has become too loud to ignore,” King said. She continued: “We’re living in a time when human dignity is being dismissed … when democracy is being deliberately undermined.” King also warned that what her father referred to as the “triple evils” — racism, poverty and militarism — remain active in

modern policies and institutions. She called nonviolence the discipline that keeps movements from becoming what they oppose. Political analyst Joy Reid also joined the Chicago observance. In her speech, Reid summarized her view of King’s singular place in American history: “We only acknowledge one American king, and it’s Dr. King,” an apparent dig at President Trump. The main program featured King, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, executive director of Live Free Illinois; and Dr. Rami Nashashibi, founder and executive director of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network. The original 1966 marchers, elected officials and community organizers also participated. Chicago-born rapper and actor Common performed with Grammy-nominated singer Mumu Fresh and backing vocalists, bringing music and gospelinflected energy to the gathering. The peaceful procession offered a sharp contrast to 1966. But its message was not simply commemorative: speakers connected the fight for fair housing to present battles over voting rights, immigration enforcement, economic inequality and human dignity in Gaza and beyond — issues with consequences far beyond Chicago, including in Black communities across Oakland and the Bay Area.

Continued from page 1 engagement officer. “She has built a career connecting residents, small businesses, labor, educators, and industry partners to opportunities that strengthen our local economy. “As director of Social Responsibility, she’ll play a critical role in advancing the Port’s commitment to inclusive economic development and ensuring our investments create lasting benefits for the communities we serve.” A Bay Area native and mother of three, Sullivan has decades of experience in community engagement, workforce development, and advancing supplier diversity. She previously served as Outreach and Partnerships manager at Webcor, delivering world-class public and private construction projects across California. As a passionate advocate for empowering future generations, she has dedicated over a decade to the Architecture Construction Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate Oakland Team and serves on the board for the Rising Sun Center for Opportunity and Junior Center of Art and Science. Sullivan is a past recipient of

the Associated General Contractors of CA Education Friend award, Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council Supplier Diversity Award, and a 2024 ENR-ACE Outstanding Mentor, recognized for expanding pre-apprenticeship pathways and shaping the future of construction. About the Port of Oakland The Port of Oakland generates vital economic activity, community benefits, and environmental innovation as it decarbonizes its operations for a cleaner and greener future. Along with its partners, the Port supports more than 98,000 regional jobs and $174 billion in annual economic activity. The Port oversees the Oakland Seaport, the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), and nearly 20 miles of waterfront, including Jack London Square, and a publicly owned utility. The Port of Oakland is Everyone’s Port! Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport through Facebook and Twitter or with the Port on LinkedIn, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com This story is sourced from the communications department at the Port of Oakland.

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Continued from page 1 also recognizes that, absent a conflict of interest or inability to provide effective representation, courts should generally honor a conservatee’s choice of attorney. NPRC questions whether these statutory protections are being fully realized in practice. They believe the current system relies too heavily on court-appointed counsel and referral networks, making it difficult for conservatees to exercise the right to choose independent legal representation as envisioned by California law. The Carter and Gist family made front-page news in The Post after successfully fighting to bring Katherine Carter home from hospice on Feb. 14, 2018. A court ruling had given Legal Assistance for Seniors Guardianship authority to keep Mrs. Carter in hospice care. Credell Carter, Gist and elder justice advocates defied the ruling by going to the facility and taking Katherine home after a walk. She lived for four more years at home with her family, a case that became a powerful example in the movement for seniors’ rights and family-directed care. The conservatorship involving Andre Tixier is another example cited when raising concerns about emergency conservatorships, ongoing court supervision, attorney appointments, and mounting legal fees. Tixier, a victim of Nazi concentration camps, was never taught to read or write but learned the construction trade. Once the war was over Tixier moved from France to the U.S., married and accumulated wealth with his wife. When she died, he had a nervous breakdown and strangers took advantage. Strangers stole his home, and when he was placed in court conservatorship, he was not allowed to choose his guardian. Legal Assistance for

Seniors was appointed, and once he signed over his estate to their care, the guardian drained his bank account. These concerns, like others raised by NPRC members throughout the county, deserve careful examination by the courts and public officials. Conservatorships can be essential for protecting vulnerable adults. However, they should not become unnecessarily permanent because individuals face barriers to restoring their rights. Every conservatee should have meaningful access to independent legal counsel, periodic judicial review, and a genuine opportunity to petition for termination when the legal standards for a conservatorship no longer exist. NPRC Co-Chair Venus Gist points to concerns her family experienced while seeking assistance through Legal Assistance for Seniors, an organization that receives direct referrals from the Alameda County Probate Court. “When families repeatedly report barriers to obtaining independent legal representation and restoring the rights of their loved ones, those concerns deserve a transparent public review. “California’s conservatorship reforms were intended to expand the rights of conservatees, not limit them. Alameda County should carefully examine whether its local rules and practices fully comply with those reforms.” NPRC urges Alameda County to publicly evaluate Local Rule 7.820 to determine whether it is fully consistent with California Probate Code and the protections established under AB 1194. If any provision limits a conservatee’s statutory right to independent legal representation or conflicts with state law, the rule should be amended or repealed.

Continued from page 1 with clothing, gifts, and accessories that celebrate identity and expression. Taking wearable art to another level, Prideful Patchez transforms everyday fashion into statements of culture, pride, and social justice. Each design tells a story that is unapologetic, expressive, and rooted in community. Harris’ journey began in Oakland, where she built a distinguished career with the Oakland Police Department’s 911 Communications Center, retiring as its first Black female lieutenant commander. After retirement, she worked as a booking agent for comedian Paul Mooney. “After retiring, I worked a few years as comedian Paul Mooney’s booking agent, until he retired,” Harris said. “Soon after, I began making patches as a hobby, and people liked them.” As demand grew, Harris began to see the potential for something more. “While researching the market, I noticed there weren’t many patches representing Black women or Black culture,” she said. “So, I decided to start Prideful Patchez.” Launched in 2020 during the pandemic, the business started in her home. Within three years, she opened a storefront in her childhood neighborhood. “It became overwhelming with so much inventory and boxes, so I chose to open a store,” she said. Now celebrating three years in business, Prideful Patchez employs three people, with all designs created on site. The patches worn on jackets, hoodies, jeans, and bags, serve as both fashion accents and declarations of culture.

From Congressman John Lewis’ call for “good trouble” to affirmations like “Blessed,” the collection centers culturally inspired, social justice-driven messages that turn clothing into personal canvases. “(Dominant political leaders) are trying to erase our history, so Prideful Patchez is here to represent our history and culture,” Harris said. Prideful Patchez products have been carried in the bookstores of 27 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, with corporate clients including Intuit, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, and Next Insurance. Harris has also donated patches to community organizations. Beyond the storefront, Harris brings her designs to festivals and events nationwide, including stops in Atlanta, Colorado, and Indiana. “Justin Pearson came to our booth at the Indiana Black Expo and bought a lot of patches,” she said of the 31-year-old Tennessee state representative. “That was both exciting and humbling. I really respect his work.” The boutique’s walls are lined with colorful artwork celebrating Black beauty and creativity. Surrounded by racks of clothing and displays of patches, a pair of blinged-out jeans adorned with words like “diva,” “sassy,” and “bold” captures the spirit of the brand. Harris also offers private events, hosting parties both instore and off-site. Prideful Patchez is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.pridefulpatchez. com.

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