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Mayor Lee Delivers 2026 State of the City Address: ‘Oakland Continues to Be on the Move’

By Ken Epstein Mayor Barbara Lee, speaking this week to Oakland residents and elected leaders in City Council chambers, delivered the annual mayoral State of the City Address, highlighting the city’s accomplishments as well as the challenges Oakland is facing going forward. Lee began her remarks praising city workers, who picketed outside City Hall before the meeting, and are currently negotiating with the city for a wage increase and ending understaffing that leaves many departments shorthanded.

“We are working very hard (not) just to get a contract, but to get a fair contract,” she said. “I know that our City Council and myself are working constantly toward that end.” The mayor also praised Councilmember Carroll Fife for her legislation for a 45-day moratorium on data center construction, which passed unanimously at the council meeting Tuesday following Lee’s presentation. Speaking bluntly, she said, “Oakland continues to be a city on the move, (but) I want to tell you the

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Weekly Edition - October 7 - 13, 2026 truth about the state of our city.” “We have made real progress, and we still face real challenges.” She said the city has balanced its budget but has a structural deficit, which is decreasing, and must operate within the context of federal funding cuts. “Too many Oaklanders are unhoused, too many families are struggling with the cost of living, and too many neighborhoods still need basic services that they deserve, and too many people are living in fear,” Lee said. “We’re not sweeping these realities under the rug,” she continued. “We are being intentional and transparent about how we must face these challenges, but we will not ignore our progress.” Substantial progress includes: • Bringing crime down; • Building affordable and deeply affordable housing; • Cleaning the streets and fixing the roads; • Helping small businesses. “We are bringing new investment to Oakland,” she said. “We’re making City Hall work better. There’s more to do, but make no mistake, Oakland is on the move.” Speaking broadly about the city’s public safety initiatives, she said that crime continues to decline. Burglaries fell by 26%, and violent crime fell by 17%. In recent years, homicides and shootings have fallen by double Continued on page 12

Oakland Awarded More than $14 Million in State Funding

Money will support small businesses, public safety, transitional housing, and community partners

had, they would have seen Jendayi Arrest Raises Community ifthethey truth,” Jendayi said. Accompanied by Alameda Concerns Regarding Sheriff’s Couty Sheriff’s Department Chain of Command deputies, Campbell arrived un-

Supporters continue to gather outside the home of Zakiya Jendayi a week after sheriff’s deputies boarded up doors and windows, changed the locks and fenced off the property. Photo by Lindsay Imai Hong. By Tanya Dennis Last Thursday, Zakiya Jendayi parked on the side of the René C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland to file an emergency stay request in what Jendayi asserts was the “legal” theft of her home of 13 years by a court administrator in her ongoing battle for her rightful inheritance in a probate battle. But before she could fully emerge from the car at 12th and Oak streets, she was arrested by Alameda County Sheriffs for disobeying a court order and obstruction. According to observers who have read the transcripts, the Hamlin v. Jendayi case, now in its sixth year, has resulted in what they describe as a gross miscarriage of justice. Judge Sandra K. Bean ordered a legally inherited home to be taken from beneficiary Jendayi, citing “undue influence,” and gave

it to Court Administrator Phillip Campbell, who Jendayi believes will quickly sell the house and pay himself more than $600,000 in court fees. The disinherited sisters will get the remainder of the proceeds of the sale. Dr. Laura Dean Head named Jendayi as the beneficiary and executor over her estate after Jendayi took care of her during the last months of her life. Head’s disinherited sisters, Della Hamlin and Helaine Head, challenged the validity of Head’s will and trust, despite not being able to recognize Head in a photo during the trial, and Della stating she hadn’t spoken to her sister since 1997 or 1998 and would not have taken care of her during her hospice. The appellate court upheld Bean’s ruling, which Jendayi asserts was based on a failure to fully consider the transcripts. “They never read the transcripts because

Barbara Lee, Jesse Arreguin, Mia Bonta. File photos. By Post Staff Mayor Barbara Lee recently announced that the City of Oakland and local community partners will receive more than $14 million in direct investments from California’s new 2026-27 state budget. Securing $4.25 million for city programs and $10 million for local

community organizations, these state funds were backed by state Senator Jesse Arreguin and Assemblymembers Mia Bonta and Buffy Wicks, with support from Governor Gavin Newsom. The goal of securing state and federal funding and bringing in outside resources to address the city’s most pressing needs contin-

ues to be a top priority for Lee. Direct state investments in city programs can revitalize Oakland’s commercial corridors and foster economic growth, strengthen community violence prevention strategies, and expand transitional housing, while supporting cherished community spaces, according to a Continued on page 12

Measure EE would reform Oakland’s hybrid governance system by establishing a strong-mayor structure, making the mayor the city’s chief executive, responsible for delivering effective, efficient services. The measure would also reform and expand responsibilities of City Councilmembers. Measure EE would create clearer lines of responsibility for the performance of city government, allowing voters to evaluate the mayor based on how effectively the city delivers services and produces results. Along with clearer executive responsibility, the Charter reform would also create new checks and balances, including an independent Budget and Legislative Analyst office, City Council confirmation of key appointments, expanded council hearing and subpoena authority, and give the council the ability to override a mayoral veto with six votes.

“Oakland voters deserve a City Hall where they know exactly who’s responsible when something goes wrong and exactly who to credit when it gets fixed. Measure EE puts that responsibility squarely with the mayor, backed by real checks and balances, so Oakland can finally move as fast as its problems demand. That’s why the Alameda County Democratic Party is proud to stand behind it,” said Igor Tregub, chair of the Alameda County Democratic Party. Oakland Rising Action, a collaboration of racial, economic, and environmental justice organizations, has also issued a press statement explaining its support for Measure EE. Measure EE “represents a critical opportunity for residents to clarify the governance role of the Oakland Mayor and City Council, so we, as residents, know who to Continued on page 12

Democrats, Community Groups Back Measure EE to Change How Oakland Is Governed

By Post Staff

The Alameda County Democratic Party has voted to endorse Measure EE, the Oakland Charter reform measure on the November 2026 ballot. The party’s endorsement is announced alongside a broad coalition of organizations spanning labor, business, faith, and community advocacy, including Oakland Rising Action that are also supporting the measure. Those supporters include: • League of Women Voters of Oakland • AFSCME Council 57 • SPUR • Bay Area Council • Black Women Organized for Political Action • Faith in Action East Bay • Oakland Chamber of Commerce • Oakland Rising Action • Revitalize East Bay • Empower Oakland

Joel Young with bus union workers. Courtesy photo.

AC Transit Labor Unions Back Director Joel Young By Oakland Post Staff

In the AC Transit Ward 3 election, AC Transit’s labor organizations have recently expressed their endorsement for Director Joel Young, recognizing his longstanding commitment to public transportation, workforce invest-

ment, and the employees who keep AC Transit moving every day. Those unions include the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 192, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245, and the American Federa-

announced at Jendayi’s home on Oct. 1 – at the same time Jendayi was being arrested – to change the locks, board up the windows, and place a fence around the property. Neither Jendayi, nor her supporters who had been in touch with Alameda County leadership and the Sheriff’s Department and been given the impression that nothing would happen without warning had been told Campbell was coming. “I went to the courthouse to file an emergency stay document, and while getting out of the car, a sheriff immediately approached me and put handcuffs on me before I could stand up,” Jendayi said in recounting the events of Oct. 1. “I asked him if he had a warrant. He said ‘yes,’ and seven other officers immediately approached and surrounded me, with an additional three sheriffs standing back observing. “I asked why it was necessary to have 10 officers to arrest me. They would not answer. I asked if the sergeant was there and asked if I could speak to him, but the sergeant refused to approach while another officer started taunting me over and over, stating, ‘I was at your house. I was at your house when you refused to surrender. We got you now.’ “The officer put the handcuffs on tight. I asked him to please loosen them. He refused and said they weren’t too tight. Then a Black, female deputy named Lewis, came over and asked him to loosen the handcuffs. Three times the white male officers were overly aggressive with me, and each time DepContinued on page 12 tion of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3916. ATU Local 192 Vice President Nathaniel Arnold stated “our support reflects confidence in Young’s leadership and experience as the longest-serving member of AC Transit’s current Board of Directors. His experience is particularly important as AC Transit confronts serious fiscal challenges while working to preserve and strengthen service. “At a time when difficult decisions lie ahead, Young brings institutional knowledge, longstanding relationships, and a demonstrated commitment to public transportation. “Since joining the board in 2009, Young has served in key leadership roles, including president and vice president, helping guide AC Transit through periods of growth, innovation, and change. Continued on page 12

Faces Around the Bay

We Ride, We Vote

Riding along were (left to right) Ka Selah Crockett, Samantha Wise, Jay Walker and LaWana Stewart. Photo by Jonathan ‘Fitness’ Jones.

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Four Tips to Help You Plan a Holiday ‘Staycation’

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William Jackson, President of Global Electric. Courtesy photo.

Who Gets to Build California? Small Contractors Seek a Bigger Share of the Infrastructure Boom

By Edward Henderson California Black Media

William Jackson knows that ability alone is not enough for a small contractor to secure public infrastructure work. “You’ve got to know where to go,” said Jackson, president of Global Electric, a Southern California electrical company. “Then, you have to have the resources to participate because a lot of these public works jobs require bonding.” Since 2006, Global Electric has focused exclusively on public works, completing projects in-

volving LA Metro, Los Angeles International Airport, solar systems and electric-vehicle chargers. Jackson’s experience reflects the challenge the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) is working to address nationally: ensuring that small and historically underutilized businesses have meaningful opportunities to compete for public infrastructure contracts. EIP co-founder and co-chair Phillip Washington said the organization aims to move small businesses beyond primarily serving as subcontractors to large firms

and position them to compete directly for major public contracts. “We need to try to help position these historically underutilized businesses to compete at a higher level as primes themselves,” Washington said. For small contractors, however, accessing those opportunities often requires navigating complex procurement systems, securing financing and bonding, identifying projects and building relationships with public agencies and larger contractors. Jackson said bonding is one of the most significant barriers. A Continued on page 6

Holiday travel can be exciting, but between costs, crowded airports and packed schedules, sometimes the idea of staying home can be much more appealing. If you still want to get away without the hassle of an actual getaway, consider a holiday staycation. By remaining close to home, you can experience your city from a fresh perspective without the stress of a long trip. Whether you book a night at a local hotel, check out a new neighborhood or just finally get around to seeing that landmark attraction that’s been on your to-do list — you can make staying at home feel like a real getaway. Here are four tips you can use to create an amazing holiday at home this season: 1. Treat your hometown like a destination One common theme surrounding area attractions is that they’re more likely to be packed with tourists than locals. If that popular museum, tour or other institution is always “there,” it can be easy to avoid it and say you’ll get there eventually. A staycation provides a great opportunity to approach those kinds of places like a tourist. Start by making a short list of places or experiences you’ve always wanted to try but never seem to prioritize. You might include a museum, holiday market, historic site, restaurant or neighborhood, or you might attend a holiday-related performance that’s an annual late fall or winter tradition in your area. “A great staycation starts when

Photo by andreswd/E+, Getty Images. you treat your hometown like a destination - book one ‘anchor’ experience, stay somewhere that changes your scenery, and leave room for a little spontaneity,” said Steve Orens, President of FROSCH by Chase Travel, a leading travel agency. “My favorite staycation tip is to make it easy on yourself: choose a walkable area, plan one highlight each day, and let the hotel do the heavy lifting warm beds, quick breaks, and fewer logistics.” 2. Spend the night away A hotel stay can provide a change of scenery that makes you feel like you’re enjoying a getaway. Consider a traditional hotel, bed and breakfast or rental property where you can walk to restaurants, shopping, entertainment or holiday activities. An upscale hotel can also be the centerpiece of your staycation, allowing you to enjoy fine dining, a fitness center, spa services or other on-site experiences. If you want a quieter, more relaxed experience, find a hotel “off the beaten path,” but still close to

home, to enjoy the rhythms and sounds of nature. 3. Be flexible If your schedule allows, plan your staycation for a weekday or less crowded period — like the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve — rather than a peak weekend. Hotel rates in the middle of the week tend to be cheaper, and it might be easier to grab a restaurant reservation or performance tickets. Locations might be less crowded as well during the week, making it easier to get around. Book some experiences in advance to save money but stay open to spontaneous opportunities once you arrive. You might find some great last-minute deals. 4. Try something new Even if you think you’ve seen everything your hometown has to offer, there’s always something new to explore or discover. Check out a neighborhood you usually drive through and visit the local shops and other businesses. You can also try a new cuisine at a neighborhood restaurant or kitchen. Continued on page 6

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LEGALS CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 26CV211950 Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA Petition of: BLANCA OSTORGA SOSA for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner BLANCA OSTORGA SOSA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: BRYAN ALEJANDRO OSTORGA SOSA to BRYAN ALEJANDRO ROBLES OSTORGA The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161735 The following person(s) is doing business as: PEDRITO’S BARBER SHOP, 88 BELVEDERE ST. SUITE 208, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, County of MARIN. PEDRO N. RALAC CHIGUIL, 88 BELVEDERE ST. SUITE 208, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 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/ PEDRO N. RALAC CHIGUIL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on AUGUST 27, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: A. CHAGNON, Deputy 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/26 CNS-4081275# MARIN COUNTY POST

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161802 The following person(s) is doing business as: COLDBOXRENTS INC., 11 EQUESTRIAN CT., NOVATO, CA 94945, County of MARIN. COLD BOX RENTS INC., 11 EQUESTRIAN CT., NOVATO CA 94945 This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ GEORGE SARIBALIS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 11, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: L. VAWTER, Deputy 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/26 CNS-4078953# MARIN COUNTY POST

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161860 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Holistic Body Shop, 130 Greenfield Ave, Suite D, San Anselmo, CA 94960 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 4935 San Pablo Dam Rd #607, El Sobrante, CA 94803 JLMG Global Holdings LLC, 4935 San Pablo Dam Rd, #607, El Sobrante, CA 94803 This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. JLMG Global Holdings LLC S/ Jose Luis Medina, Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 09/23/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk J. Mannion, Deputy 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/26 CNS-4083036# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161849 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Leilatee, 39 Orchard Way, Novato, CA 94947 - 3071 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 39 Orchard Way, Novato, CA 94947 - 3071 HINA GUEZMIR, 39 Orchard Way, Novato, CA 94947 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ HINA GUEZMIR, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 09/21/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk A. Chagnon, Deputy 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/26 CNS-4081847# MARIN COUNTY POST

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161727 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EverStrongHER Wellness & Nurse Coaching, 1900 Lincoln Village Circle, 2116, Larkspur, CA 94939 County of MARIN Tiffiny-Jen Cohen, 1900 Lincoln Village Circle, #2116, Larkspur, CA 94939 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/31/2026. S/ Tiffiny-Jen Cohen, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 08/26/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk A. OXLAJ AREVALO, Deputy 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/26 CNS-4080760# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 626139 Fictitious Business Name(s): Little Mui, 821 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: PO Box 13182, Oakland, CA 94661 Registrant(s): Lani Ann Mei Ong Reed, 821 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577 Business conducted by: an Individual The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. S/ Lani Reed, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 09/17/2026. Original Filing 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/26 CNS-4080230# - OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161759 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Hands of Hope Independent Living Services, 4040 Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, San Rafael, CA 94903 County of MARIN Hands of Hope Agency, LLC, 4040 Civic Center Drive, Suite 200, San Rafael, CA 94903 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 08/07/2026. Hands of Hope Agency, LLC S/ Stephane Pelissier, Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 09/02/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk J. Mannion, Deputy 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/26 CNS-4079754# MARIN COUNTY POST

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161828 The following person(s) is doing business as: LAYLINE ELECTRICAL, 632 COMMERCE COURT, MANTECA, CA 94520, County of MARIN. LAYLINE AUTOMATION, INC. (CA), 1005 NORTHGATE DR. #134, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903 This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/21/2013 /s/ HAL MCCORMACK, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on SEPTEMBER 16, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: A. CHANNON, Deputy 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/26 CNS-4081836# MARIN COUNTY POST

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161731 The following person(s) is doing business as: FOMA PUBLISHING, 9100 WILSHIRE BLVD, #725E, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212, County of MARIN. KEITH LANGEVIN, PO BOX 228, WOODACRE, CA 94973 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/ KEITH LANDGEVIN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on AUGUST 26, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. MANNION, Deputy 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/26 CNS-4079330# MARIN COUNTY POST

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161694 The following person(s) is doing business as: THERAVIE / THERAVIE HEALING / THE’RAVIE / THE’RAVIE HEALING, 25 EVERGREEN AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941, County of MARIN. VERONICA NAZAROVA, 185 MORNING SUN AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ VERONICA NAZAROVA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on AUGUST 18, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: L. VAWTER, Deputy 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/26 CNS-4081829# MARIN COUNTY POST

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161857 The following person(s) is doing business as: SAN RAFAEL SMILED DENTISTRY, 470A LAS CALINAS AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903, County of MARIN. SAN RAFAEL SMILES DENTISTRY, PROF, CORP., 17000 RED HILL AVENUE, IRVINE, CA 92614 This business is conducted by Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ AMHAD MOKBIL, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 09/22/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: L VAWTER, Deputy 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/26 CNS-4079196# MARIN COUNTY POST

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161847 The following person(s) is doing business as: LOLO BAKES, 538 MARIN AVE, MILL VALLEY, CA 94941, County of MARIN. LAUREN MBAE LLC, (CA), 538 MARIN AVE., MILL VALLEY, CA 94941 This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on SEPTEMBER 2025 /s/ LAUREN MBAE This statement was filed with the

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161786 The following person(s) is doing business as: SS GROUP SERVICES CORPORATION, 6 CORTE LENOSA, GREENBRAE, CA 94904, County of MARIN. SS GROUP SERVICES CORPORATION, 6 CORTE LENOSA, GREENBRAE, CA 94904 This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ ITAMAR SAMPAIO

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161748 The following person(s) is doing business as: DR Fish Co., 50 Buena Vista Ave, Fairfax, CA 94930, County of Marin. Daniel Ruiz, 50 Buena Vista Ave, 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/ Daniel Ruiz, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 08/31/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: A. Oxlaj Arevalo, Deputy 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/26 CNS-4078297# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161764 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lee Lewis, LAc., 151 Greenwood Way, Mill Valley, CA 94941 - 1187 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 151 Greenwood Way, Mill Valley, CA 94941 - 1187 Jade Path Studio LLC, 151 Greenwood Way, Mill Valley, CA 94941 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Partnership The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Lisa Lewis-Matthews, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 09/03/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk J. Mannion, Deputy 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/26 CNS-4078156# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161745 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Miss Nicky’s Preschool, 360 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 360 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael, CA 94903 Miss Nicky’s Preschool, 360 Nova Albion Way, 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 8-28-2026. Miss Nicky’s Preschool S/ Nicole Fletcher, Administration/ ED This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 08/28/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk L.Vawter, Deputy 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/26 CNS-4077700# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 625688 Fictitious Business Name(s): FRIENDS OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE - BILIN, 2022 BLAKE STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94704 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 405 VISTA HEIGHTS RD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530 Registrant(s): ASSOCIATION FOR INVESTMENT IN POPULAR ACTION COMMITTEES, 405 VISTA HEIGHTS RD, EL CERRITO, CA 94530 (CALIFORNIA) Business conducted by: A CORPORATION The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on N/A. S/ PAUL LARUDEE, TREASURER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on AUGUST 31, 2026 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/26 CNS-4077357# OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161680 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Strika, 8 Latham St, San Rafael, CA 94901 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 8 Latham St, San Rafael, CA 94901 Pose Me LLC, 8 Latham St, San Rafael, CA 94901 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 March 2026. Pose Me LLC S/ Natalie Beaulieu, Owner/CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 08/14/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk A CHAGNON, Deputy 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/26 CNS-4077331# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161714 The following person(s) is doing business as: CERNO INSTITUTE, 85 OAKMONT AVE., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, County of MARIN. AIXHI INSTITUTE, 369B THIRD ST, #527, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 CALIFORNIA B2026028 This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. The registrant commenced to transact business under the

fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ CHISOO LYONS, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on AUGUST 24, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. MANNION, Deputy 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7/26 CNS-4076183# MARIN COUNTY POST

GOVERNMENT Ordinance No. O-2026-26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE 2025-2026 COUNTY OF ALAMEDA SALARY ORDINANCE The Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda ordains as follows: SECTION I Article 3, Section 3-12 (Alameda County Health), subsection 3-12.94 of the County of Alameda Salary Ordinance is hereby reinstated to read as follows: 3-12.94 – Effective January 23, 2022September 27, 2026, not to exceed one (1) employee occupying a position underin Job Code 5143SM who oversees critical operations for psychiatric care operations in the Criminal Justice Mental Health Services at the Santa Rita Jail shall receive an additional twentyfive percent (25%) compensation of the base pay. This footnote shall sunset effective December 31, 20252028 and shall be deleted from the Salary Ordinance upon the sunset date. SECTION II Article 3, Section 3-21 (Miscellaneous), subsection 3-21.5 of the County of Alameda Salary Ordinance is hereby deleted effective September 27, 2026: 3-21.5 – One person occupying a position under Job Code 0495CA in the Board of Supervisors’ Department, shall receive an additional 7.5 percent compensation. SECTION III Article 6, Section 6-6 (Longevity Pay) of the County of Alameda Salary Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: … B. Unrepresented management: Effective May 12, 2024, unrepresented management employees in Representation Units U15, U44, U45, U49, U50, U65, 043, 046, 051, 066, 068, 071, andexcept classifications designated as SAN or TAP; and effective September 13, 2026, Job Codes 0053 and 0055, are eligible for Longevity Pay as follows: 10-Years of Service: Employees completing ten (10) or more years of continuous service (equivalent to or at least 20,800 and 19,500 total service hours for 80- and 75- hour classifications, respectively) shall receive an additional one percent (1.0%) compensation which shall apply to all hours in a paid status. 20-Years of Service: Employees completing 20 or more years of continuous service (equivalent to or at least 41,600 and 39,000 total service hours for 80- and 75hour classifications, respectively) shall receive an additional one percent (1.0%) compensation for a total of two percent (2.0%) which shall apply to all hours in a paid status. SECTION IV This ordinance shall take effect immediately, and before the expiration of fifteen days after its passage, shall be published once with the names of the members voting for and against it in the Inter-City Express, a newspaper published in the County of Alameda. Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda on the 22nd day of September, 2026, by the following called vote: Ayes: Supervisors Fortunato Bas, Márquez, Miley, Tam & President Haubert – 5 Noes: None Excused: None By: DAVID HAUBERT PRESIDENT, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ATTEST: CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS By: Deputy APPROVED AS TO FORM: ANDREA L. WEDDLE, INTERIM COUNTY COUNSEL By: Kristy van Herick, Assistant County Counsel 10/7/26 CNS-4084143# OAKLAND POST NOTICE TO BIDDERS On September 22, 2026 , the Board of Supervisors of the County of Alameda approved the following project for advertisement and hereby invites all qualified contractors to submit bid proposals for all labor, material, equipment, mechanical workmanship, transportation, and services required for the work to be performed on: The Installation of a Full Trash Capture Device on Castro Valley Boulevard near Lake Chabot Road in Castro Valley, Alameda County, California GENERAL WORK DESCRIPTION: The work to be done consists, in general, of furnishing and updating progress schedule; implementing water pollution control and job site management; designing and implementing trench and excavation shoring plan; furnishing and implementing traffic control measures; providing and implementing de-watering system, temporary underground pipe bypass and temporary flow diversion cofferdam; demolition and removal of asphalt concrete, aggregate base; demolition and removal of reinforced concrete pipe and arch culvert wall; off-haul and disposal of excavated material; furnishing and installation of reinforced concrete pipe; constructing new underground cast-in-place diversion structure; constructing new pipe connection to existing buried arch culvert structure; furnishing and installation of trash capture device; furnishing, placing, and compacting structure backfill, Class 2 aggregate base, and asphalt concrete; other miscellaneous related work ; furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, equipment, mechanical workmanship, transportation and services necessary to complete said project. This project is subject to all Local, State, and Federal laws, rules, and guidelines contained in the plans and specifications, including but not limited to payment of prevailing wages. These wage rates are available at the Alameda County Public Works Agency’s office at 951 Turner Court, Room 100, Hayward, Alameda County. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5, with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a). The contractor for this project must possess a Class A license at the time this contract is awarded and throughout the construction contract duration.

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Contractor must also be properly licensed at the time the bid is submitted, except as provided for in Section 7029.1 of the Business and Profession Code for joint ventures or by Section 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code for federally-funded projects. BID OPENING: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 , 2:00 p.m., Public Works Agency, 951 Turner Court, Room 100, Hayward, CA 94545. A mandatory pre-bid networking/ contractor conference will be held virtually for all prime contractors. Interested sub-contractors are invited and encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting. The virtual pre-bid networking/ contractor conference has been scheduled for October 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM . The Microsoft Teams link for the mandatory pre-bid meeting is https://bit.ly/ ac-floodcontrol, to participate via telephone call locally +1 415915-3950 or (888) 715-8170 (Toll-free). Phone Conference ID: 653 944 644#. Bid Proposals from prime contractors that fail to attend this mandatory pre-bid networking/contractor conference will be rejected. The County of Alameda (County) strongly encourages the participation of disadvantaged/minority/womenowned business enterprises in all County capital improvement construction projects. The County also strongly encourages the hiring of apprentices who reside within the County of Alameda. For more information about the Alameda County Contractor Technical Assistance Program (CTAP), please contact Conor Hanna, Business Development Manager, at (415) 217-6572 or via email at channa@imwis. com or CTAP@imwis.com . All bidders must comply with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) In-Use Off-Road DieselFueled Fleets Regulation and must submit valid Certificates of Reported Compliance for a covered fleet and listed subcontractors, if applicable, no later than 2:00 p.m. on the second business day following bid opening. Bidders shall either submit valid Certificates of Reported Compliance in hard copies to 951 Turner Court, Room 100, Hayward, CA, or e-mail complete digital PDF copies to jami@acpwa.org. Plans and specifications may be viewed and purchased by any prospective bidder online at www.ipdservices. com/clients/eastbay?ALCO or by contacting Central Blue Print at 17132 E. 14 th Street, Hayward, CA 94541 (510-276-3375), East Bay Blue Print and Supply at 1745 14 th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606 (510-261-2990), or Custom Blue Print, 1944 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925-932-3113). All questions should be directed to the Contract Administration Office at (510)670-5450. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids and any or all items of such bids. {INSERT A G E N D A / A D V E RT I S E M E N T DATE IN NEXT PARAGRAPH. } BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County of Alameda, State of California END OF NOTICE TO BIDDERS 9/30, 10/7/26 CNS-4082026# OAKLAND POST

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES CHESTER YOUNG CASE NO. 26PR210097

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: JAMES CHESTER YOUNG A Petition for Probate has been filed by KARESE YOUNG in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate requests that KARESE YOUNG 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 OCTOBER 14, 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

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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: ROBERT R. OUTIS, 400 EVELYN AVENUE, SUITE 101, ALBANY, CA 947061350, Telephone: 510-5249664

Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto). The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $11,153,056.78 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The Property offered for sale excludes al! funds held on account by the Property receiver, if applicable. DATE: September 24, 2026 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 2500040-2FNT 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 130 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 916-636-0114 Lindsay Lopez, Authorized Signor SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www. servicelinkasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 1.866.684.2727 25-00040-2FNT EXHIBIT “A” THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1: Portion of Block 97, as said Block is shown on the “Map of the Sisterna Tract, Berkeley”, filed May 15, 1880, in Book 7 of Maps, Page 43, in the Office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, and on the “Map of Tract B of the Berkeley, L.T.I. Association”, filed February 4, 1876, in Book 19 of Maps, Page 79, in the Office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Western line of 8th Street, distant thereon 100 feet Southerly from the Southern line of University Avenue; running thence along said line of 8th Street, Southerly 200 feet to a point distant thereon Northerly, 100 feet from the Northern line of Addison Street; thence at right angles Westerly, 135 feet, thence at right angles Northerly 150 feet; thence at right angles Easterly, 40.21 feet to the Western line of the Parcel of land described in the Deed from Charles Schnelle to Manuel Joseph, dated January 4, 1883, recorded January 4, 1883, in Book 244 of Deeds, Page 477, Alameda County Records; thence along the last named line Northerly, 50 feet, more or less, to the Northern line of the last named parcel of land; and thence along the last named line Easterly 87 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. PARCEL 2: Portion of Block 97, as said Block is shown on the “Map of the Sisterna Tract, Berkeley”, filed May 15, 1880, in Book 7 of Maps, Page 43, in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, and on the “Map of Tract B of the Berkeley L.T.I. Association”, filed February 4, 1876, in Book 19 of Maps, Page 79, in the Office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the Southern line of University Avenue, with the Eastern line of 7th Street, as shown on said Map; running thence along the last named line Southerly, 150 feet; thence at right angles Easterly, 173 feet, more or less, to the Western line of Parcel of land described in the Deed from Charles Schnelle to Manuel Joseph, dated January 4,1883, Recorded January 4,1883, in Book 244 of Deeds, Page 477, Alameda County Records; thence along the last named line Northerly 50 feet more or less, to the Northern line of the last named Parcel of Land; thence along the last named line Easterly, 86 Feet 11 inches, to the Western line of 8th Street; thence along the last named line Northerly, 100 feet to said line of University Avenue; and thence along the last named line Westerly, 270 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL 3: Lot 19 in Block 97, as said lot and block are shown on the “Map of the Sisterna Tract, Berkeley,” filed May 15, 1880 in Book 7 of Maps, Page 43, in the Office of the County Recorder of Alameda County. APN: 56-1967-16-01 25-000402FNT EXHIBIT “B” All rights, interests and estates now owned, or hereafter acquired by Trustor (collectively, the “Property”): (a) Land. The real property described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “Land”); (b) Additional Land. All additional lands, estates and development rights hereafter acquired by Trustor for use in connection with the Land and the development of the Land and all additional lands and estates therein which may, from time to time, by supplemental mortgage or otherwise be expressly made subject to the lien of the Deed of Trust; (c) Improvements. The buildings, structures, fixtures, additions, enlargements, extensions, modifications, repairs, replacements and improvements now or hereafter erected or located on the Land (collectively, the “Improvements”); (d) Easements. All easements, rightsof-way or use, rights, strips and gores of land, streets, ways, alleys, passages, sewer rights, water, water courses, water rights and powers, air rights and development rights, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, servitudes, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances of any nature whatsoever, in any way now or hereafter belonging, relating or pertaining to the Land and the Improvements and the reversion and reversions and remainders, and all land lying in the bed of any street, road or avenue, opened or proposed, in front of or adjoining the Land, to the center line thereof and all the estates, rights, titles, interests, dower and rights of dower, curtesy and rights of curtesy, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity, of Trustor of, in and to the Land and the Improvements and every part

and parcel thereof, with the appurtenances thereto; (e) Equipment. All “goods” and “equipment,” as such terms are defined in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (as hereinafter defined), now owned or hereafter acquired by Trustor, which are used at or in connection with the Improvements or the Land or are located thereon or therein (including, but not limited to, all machinery, equipment, furnishings, and electronic dataprocessing and other office equipment now owned or hereafter acquired by Trustor and any and all additions, substitutions and replacements of any of the foregoing), together with all attachments, components, parts, equipment and accessories installed thereon or affixed thereto (collectively, the “Equipment”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Equipment shall not include any property belonging to tenants under leases except to the extent that Trustor shall have any right or interest therein; (f) Fixtures. All Equipment now owned, or the ownership of which is hereafter acquired, by Trustor which is so related to the Land and Improvements forming part of the Property that it is deemed fixtures or real property under the law of the particular state in which the Equipment is located, including, without limitation, all building or construction materials intended for construction, reconstruction, alteration or repair of or installation on the Property, construction equipment, appliances, machinery, plant equipment, fittings, apparatuses, fixtures and other items now or hereafter attached to, installed in or used in connection with (temporarily or permanently) any of the Improvements or the Land, including, but not limited to, engines, devices for the operation of pumps, pipes, plumbing, cleaning, call and sprinkler systems, fire extinguishing apparatuses and equipment, heating, ventilating, laundry, incinerating, electrical, air conditioning and air cooling equipment and systems, gas and electric machinery, appurtenances and equipment, pollution control equipment, security systems, disposals, dishwashers, refrigerators and ranges, recreational equipment and facilities of all kinds, and water, gas, electrical, storm and sanitary sewer facilities, utility lines and equipment (whether owned individually or jointly with others, and, if owned jointly, to the extent of Trustor’s interest therein) and all other utilities whether or not situated in easements, all water tanks, water supply, water power sites, fuel stations, fuel tanks, fuel supply, and all other structures, together with all accessions, appurtenances, additions, replacements, betterments and substitutions for any of the foregoing and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Fixtures”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Fixtures” shall not include any property which tenants are entitled to remove pursuant to leases except to the extent that Trustor shall have any right or interest therein; (g) Personal Property, All furniture, furnishings, objects of art, machinery, goods, tools, supplies, appliances, general intangibles, contract rights, accounts, accounts receivable, franchises, licenses, certificates and permits, and all other personal property of any kind or character whatsoever as defined in and subject to the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, other than Fixtures, which are now or hereafter owned by Trustor and which are located within or about the Land and the Improvements, together with all accessories, replacements and substitutions thereto or therefor and the proceeds thereof (collectively, the “Personal Property”), and the right, title and interest of Trustor in and to any of the Personal Property which may be subject to any security interests, as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code - Secured Transactions, as adopted and enacted by the state or states where any of the Property is located (the “Uniform Commercial Code”), superior in lien to the lien of the Deed of Trust and all proceeds and products of the above; (h) Leases and Rents. All leases, subleases or subsubleases, lettings, licenses, concessions or other agreements (whether written or oral) pursuant to which any Person is granted a possessory interest in, or right to use or occupy all or any portion of the Land and the Improvements, and every modification, amendment or other agreement relating to such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements entered into in connection with such leases, subleases, subsubleases, or other agreements and every guarantee of the performance and observance of the covenants, conditions and agreements to be performed and observed by the other party thereto, heretofore or hereafter entered into (collectively, the “Leases”), whettier before or after the filing by or against Trustor of any petition for relief under 11 U.S.C. Section101 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time (the “Bankruptcy Code”) and all right, title and interest of Trustor, its successors and assigns therein and thereunder, including, without limitation, securities deposited thereunder to secure the performance by the lessees of their obligations thereunder and all rents, rent equivalents, moneys payable as damages or in lieu of rent or rent equivalents, royalties (including, without limitation, all oil and gas or other mineral royalties and bonuses), income, receivables, receipts, revenues, deposits (including, without limitation, security, utility and other deposits), accounts, issues, profits, charges for services rendered and other consideration of whatever form or nature received by or paid to or for the account of or benefit of Trustor or its agents or employees from any and all sources arising from or attributable to the Land and the Improvements, and proceeds, if any, from business interruption or other loss of income insurance, including, without limitation, all hotel receipts, revenues and credit card receipts collected from guest rooms, restaurants, bars, meeting rooms, banquet rooms and recreational facilities, all receivables, customer obligations, installment payment obligations and other obligations now existing or hereafter arising or created out of the sale, lease, sublease, license, concession or other grant of the right of the use and occupancy of property or rendering of services by Trustor or any operator or manager of the hotel or the commercial space located in the Improvements or acquired from others (including, without limitation, from the rental

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TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 25-00040-2FNT Loan No: *******033/KUBERA HOTEL PROPERTIES, LP APN 056-1967-016-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING DATED JANUARY 9, 2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM, at the Fallon Street emergency exit of the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee (the “Trustee”), under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FIXTURE FILING recorded on January 9, 2019, as Instrument No. 2019003874 of official records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, CA, executed by: KUBERA HOTEL PROPERTIES, LP, a California limited partnership, as Trustor (the “Trustor”), in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as Beneficiary, and any modifications thereto are collectively referred to herein from time to time as the “Deed of Trust”, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF (THE “LAND”). 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. Racing 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 1.866.684.2727 or visit this Internet Website www. servicelinkasap.com. using the file number assigned to this case 25-00040-2FNT. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Beneficiary has elected and hereby elects to conduct a unified foreclosure sale pursuant to the provisions of California Commercial Code Section 9604(a)(1 )(B) and to include in the nonjudicial foreclosure of the estate described in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale all of the personal property and fixtures described in the Deed of Trust and in any other instruments in favor of Beneficiary, which property is more particularly described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and made a part hereof. Beneficiary reserves the right to revoke its election as to some or all of said personal property and/ or fixtures, or to add additional personal property and/or fixtures to the election herein expressed, at Beneficiary’s sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of the trustee’s sale to be conducted pursuant to the Deed of Trust and this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. No warranty is made that any or all of the personal property still exists or is available for the successful bidder and no warranty is made as to the condition of any of the personal property, which shall be sold “as is”, “where is”. The real Property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real Property described above is purported to be: 920 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

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of any office space, retail space, guest rooms or other space, halls, stores, and offices, and deposits securing reservations of such space), license, lease, sublease and concession fees and rentals, health club membership fees, food and beverage wholesale and retail sales, service charges, vending machine sales and proceeds, if any, from business interruption or other loss of income insurance from the Land and the Improvements whether paid or accruing before or after the filing by or against Trustor of any petition for relief under the Bankruptcy Code (collectively, the “Rents”) and all proceeds from the sale or other disposition of the Leases and the right to receive and apply the Rents to the payment of the Debt; (i) Condemnation Awards. All awards or payments, including interest thereon, which may heretofore and hereafter be made with respect to the Property, whether from the exercise of the right of eminent domain (including, but not limited to, any transfer made in lieu of or in anticipation of the exercise of the right), or for a change of grade, or for any other injury to or decrease in the value of the Property; (j) Insurance Proceeds. All proceeds in respect of the Property under any insurance policies covering the Property, including, without limitation, the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof, for damage to the Property; (k) Tax Certiorari. All refunds, rebates or credits in connection with reduction in real estate taxes and assessments charged against the Property as a result of tax certiorari or any applications or

proceedings for reduction; (l) Conversion. All proceeds of the conversion, voluntary or involuntary, of any of the foregoing including, without limitation, proceeds of insurance and condemnation awards, into liquidation claims; (m) Rights. The right, in the name and on behalf of Trustor, to appear in and defend any action or proceeding brought with respect to the Property and to commence any action or proceeding to protect the interest of Beneficiary in the Property; (n) Agreements. All agreements, contracts, certificates, instruments, franchises, permits, licenses, plans, specifications and other documents, including, without limitation, the Franchise Agreement, now or hereafter entered into, and all rights therein and thereto, respecting or pertaining to the use, occupation, construction, management or operation of the Land and any part thereof and any Improvements or respecting or pertaining to any business or activity conducted on the Land and any part thereof and all right, title and interest of Trustor therein and thereunder, including, without limitation, the right, upon the happening of any default hereunder, to receive and collect any sums payable to Trustor thereunder; (o) Trademarks. All tradenames, trademarks, servicemarks, logos, copyrights, goodwill, books and records and all other general intangibles relating to or used in connection with the operation of the Property; (p) Accounts. All reserves, escrows and deposit accounts maintained by Trustor with respect to the Property, including, without limitation, the Lockbox Account and the Cash Management Account, together with all deposits

or wire transfers made to such accounts, checks, drafts, certificates, securities, investment property, financial assets, instruments and other property held therein from time to time and all proceeds, products, distributions or dividends or substitutions thereon and thereof; (q) Letter of Credit. All letter-ofcredit rights (whether or not the letter of credit is evidenced by a writing) Trustor now has or hereafter acquires relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referred to herein; (r) Tort Claims. All commercial tort claims Trustor now has or hereafter acquires relating to the properties, rights, titles and interests referred to herein; (s) Liquor License. All licenses, permits, approvals and consents which are required for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages on the Property heretofore or hereafter obtained from applicable state and local authorities; and (t) Other Rights. Any and all other rights of Trustor in and to the items set forth in Subsections (a) through (s) above. Notwithstanding anything described above, the personal property subject to this Notice of Trustee’s Sale does not include any cash, cash funds, deposit accounts or cash reserves held by or on behalf of the secured party. CAPITALIZED TERMS NOT DEFINED HEREIN SHALL HAVE THE SAME MEANING AS THOSE IN THE NOTE, SECURED OBLIGATIONS, THE DEED OF TRUST AND ANY/OR ANY OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS. A-4888991 10/07/2026, 10/14/2026, 10/21/2026 10/7, 10/14, 10/21/26 CNS-4083733# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST

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Continued from page 4 needed to withstand repeated use. Parker identified opportunities to improve its operation. On Sept. 2, 1884, he received U.S. Patent No. 304,552 for an improved follower screw for tobacco presses. The follower was the plate that pressed down on the material. Parker’s design included a deep groove along the screw and a removable locking key connecting it to the lever-operated nut. This arrangement directed the key’s force into the solid body of the screw, helping prevent its threads from chipping or suffering other damage. It also allowed workers to reposition the operating lever when the tobacco container obstructed its movement. Instead of inserting additional blocks and interrupting the

task, the operator could adjust the mechanism and continue pressing. His invention addressed both durability and delays. Parker also patented a portable screw press in 1885. Made from wood and iron, it could be moved between locations to pack tobacco into hogsheads. These were practical contributions from someone who understood machinery through years of hands-on experience. Parker died on Jan. 30, 1900, leaving a legacy that reaches beyond the workshop. His life brings together skilled craftsmanship, business ownership, invention, and resistance to slavery. He improved equipment used to prepare a crop for market while helping people escape a system that treated human beings as merchandise. Both achievements belong in the telling of his remarkable story.

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this group. Today, his net approval stands at 42 points. And where are Black voters? The Economist reports that Blacks now say they are likely to support Democrats in November. That includes the 10% of Trump voters who are Black. Will it be enough to flip the House and the Senate? It’s so close. Democrats need to gain at least four seats in the Senate including three states Trump won in 2024. Republicans have given up on North Carolina, but can the Democrats win in Alaska, Iowa and Ohio? Those are the states where a Black flip may make a difference.

And let’s not forget Texas, where the Republican candidate John Paxton, is running against Democrat James Talarico. Talarico is ahead in some polls for now. But Republican money can change things fast. Imagine on Monday night when Trump said what he’s willing to do for Iran to stop the war. Now, Black voters have an opportunity to exert real power in these midterms. In the recent past, Blacks used to vote 90% with the Democrats in traditional times. The number has drifted to as little at 60-70% in Trump times. With the regretful drifting back, a 90% Black vote for Democrats would help anchor a winning coalition crying for a new direction for America. About the Author Emil Amok Guillermo is an award-winning journalist, commentator, and comic monologist. See him at the Marsh in San Francisco on Oct. 19, and at the Black Repertory Group Theatre in “The Amanuensis,” starting Oct. 9 in Berkeley. See him online at YouTube.com/@emilamok1

Black Voters Have the Power to Anchor the Democrats’ Midterm Coalition

By Emil Amok Guillermo

You know the guy from high school: the contrarian who must always stick out. Today he says, “Oh, Donald Trump? He’s not so bad.” But this is not a personality contest. It’s a fight for the future of American Democracy. So, what’s your friend really getting for his loyalty to Trump– besides your ire? We’re less than a month away. Will Democrats win both houses in Congress to provide the check desperately needed on this runaway Trump presidency? It’s the administration that has given us $8 diesel in California and $6 gas. It’s what causing food prices to go higher, 10-20-30 percent. It’s all due to the tariffs Trump loves which are paid for by consumers like us. And let’s not forget the forever war he promised he wouldn’t start, then did. Trump acts like he’s on the ballot. But he’s not. He thinks the voting equation is if you like Trump, you’ll vote for the Republican— anyone. Keep power and control. Vote Trump is the message. It’s that way because Republicans in Congress do as he says

iStock. and have ceded all power to him, leaving the Democrats helpless to fight. In the last presidential election, Trump had a 1.5% victory against Kamala Harris. That was enough to squeak in a win. And a lot of it was because enough people like your aforementioned friend, along with Latinos and Asians, and young whites deserted the Democrats and voted for Trump. But now, Latino voters appear to be swinging back. New polling shows a sharp shift among noncollege-educated Latinos. In 2024, Trump had a net approval rating of plus 1 percentage point with

California Enacts New Anti-Hate Training Requirements for State Officials, Private Sector Employees By Edward Henderson California Black Media

From right, Asm. Dr. Corey Jackson, D-Moreno Valley; then-Asm. Kevin McCarty, D-Sacramento; and Asm. Mia Bonta, D-Alameda, participate in a State of Black California listening session in Sacramento on Sept. 14, 2024. McCarty is now mayor of Sacramento. CBM file photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.

California is adding new anti-hate training requirements for elected officials and some private sector employees after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills aimed at strengthening how government agencies and employers respond to hate speech and bias. Assembly Bill (AB) 1578, authored by Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley), requires state elected officials and certain elected local agency officials to complete training on responding to hate, de-escalation tactics and confronting hate speech

beginning Jan. 1, 2028. AB 1803, authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach) and co-authored by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (DHollywood), requires employers with five or more employees to incorporate anti-hate speech training into existing workplace sexual-harassment prevention training. Newsom signed both measures Sept. 27. The new legislation comes as California continues to record thousands of reported hate-related offenses and bias incidents each year. According to the California Continued on page 7

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Continued from page 6 Department of Justice’s (DOJ) most recent Hate Crime in California report, 1,955 hate crime events were reported statewide in 2025, a 3.4% decrease from 2,023 and 2024. However, reported hate crime events involving racial or ethnic bias increased 6.2%, from 1,011 to 1,074. Anti-Black bias remains the most frequently reported category. The number of reported anti-Black or African American bias events increased from 494 in 2024 to 508 in 2025, a 2.8% increase. The state also reported 2,402 victims of hate crimes in 2025. “Confronting hate requires more than words. It requires turning what we hear from our communities into meaningful policy,” Jackson told California Black Media (CBM). “I’m proud that two bills from our anti-hate legislative package, AB 1578 and AB 1803, were signed into law, and grateful to Assemblymembers Josh Lowenthal and Patrick Ahrens for their partnership and leadership.” Jackson’s work on the legislation followed a year of investigation by the Assembly Select Committee on Racism, Hate and Xenophobia, which he chairs.

THE POST, October 7 - 13, 2026 Page 7 AB 1578 establishes anti-hate training requirements for public officials. Beginning in 2028, state elected officials must complete at least one hour of training on responding to hate within six months of taking office and every two years thereafter. Elected local agency officials will receive antihate speech training through existing sexual-harassment prevention training requirements. “There’s no ambiguity in hate speech, so there should be no ambiguity in its prevention,” Lowenthal said. “That is why AB 1803 draws a clear line that intolerant speech will not be tolerated in California’s workplaces.” AB 1803 applies to employers with five or more employees and requires anti-hate speech training to be incorporated into the state’s existing workplace sexual-harassment prevention framework. The training is intended to help employees and supervisors recognize, report and confront workplace speech that vilifies, humiliates or incites hatred based on protected characteristics. Zbur, who was also a lead author of AB 1803, said the measure is intended to provide workers and employers with practical tools for responding to hate. “Hate has no place in California’s workplaces, and every worker deserves to feel safe and respected,” Zbur said.

Gov. Newsom Approves Tax Credits for Newsrooms — Despite Eligibility, Cost Concerns

By Tanu Henry California Black Media

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Sept. 30, aimed at strengthening California’s struggling local news industry, saying journalists are essential to exposing wrongdoing and protecting democracy. “It’s journalists that need to report those stories and local journalists that need to uncover and sort of peel back the facade if democracy is going to survive, let alone thrive,” Newsom said before signing Assembly Bill 2222 at his Sacramento office. By state law, Sept. 30 is the last day the governor can sign or veto bills. Authored by Assemblymembers Chris Ward (D-San Diego) and Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), AB 2222 creates refundable tax credits for qualifying local news organizations based on the number of journalists they employ. The measure is also known as the Community NEWS Act. Under the law, eligible news organizations can receive a jobretention credit of $20,000 per journalist for their first five positions and $15,000 for each additional journalist. Part-time positions qualify for $7,500 credits. Publishers can also receive an additional $15,000 credit for each new journalist hired. Supporters say the law could

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said. “We’ve had talented fellows come through the Bakersfield News Observer and the Los Angeles News Observer and when the fellowship ends, we’re left doing the math on whether we can afford to keep them.” Luckey added, “As a thirdgeneration publisher, we haven’t missed a week in 50 years. This bill is the state saying it wants papers like ours to still be here for the next 50. I’m grateful to Assemblymembers Ward and Wicks, and California Black Media, and the coalition, and the governor for getting it done.” Business organizations, including the California Chamber of Commerce and California Taxpayers Association, opposed the measure, arguing that it would raise employer costs that could be passed on to consumers. Newsom’s finance office also raised concerns that the bill does not cap the credits, potentially creating an unlimited financial obligation for the state. “We should not be subsidizing hedge funds,” Newsom said. “We should be focused on where the need is the greatest.” Despite those concerns, Newsom said the benefits of supporting local journalism ultimately outweighed the bill’s potential liabilities.

provide a lifeline to local news outlets that have struggled with declining advertising revenue, newsroom layoffs and closures. California has lost more than 12,000 local journalists since 2002, according to Rebuild Local News, a nonprofit advocacy organization. Regina Brown Wilson, executive director of California Black Media, said the governor’s action recognizes journalism’s critical public-service role. “I am extremely grateful that Governor Newsom stood up for a free press at a time when journalism is under attack, including at the federal level,” Wilson said. “His signing of AB 2222 sends a powerful message that California understands the essential role of the

Fourth Estate in our democracy. Today, California demonstrated that protecting journalism is protecting democracy.” Gov. Newsom emphasized that the program benefits all media outlets, including hedge fundowned media chains and outlets. “This bill that I’ll sign today will benefit even those propaganda outlets because that’s what the 1st Amendment demands. There’s no censorship. There’s no bias, and I think that’s a healthy thing,” Newsom said. James Luckey, Publisher of the Observer News Group in Southern California, said, for small newsrooms across California, finding good journalists is not the problem. “It’s keeping them,” Luckey

ity or repair looks like is that we don’t know the extent to which that wealth has been generated. We know anecdotally, but the data hasn’t been disclosed publicly.” The Alliance for Reparations, Reconciliation and Truth, or ARRT, and its coalition partners praised Newsom for signing the Truth in Disclosure Act into law. About 44 organizations rallied behind ARRT’s campaign for the bill’s passage, including the California Black Power Network, Equal Justice Society, LA Voice, Faith in the Valley and Faith in Action East Bay. In an Oct. 1 statement to CBM, ARRT said “Corporations have a moral and ethical responsibility Continued on page 8

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Truth in Disclosure Act (Assembly Bill 2599), authored by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, left, on Sept. 30. The new law makes California the first state in the nation to require qualifying companies with more than $100 million in annual worldwide gross receipts to examine their records and disclose historical financial ties to slavery. Bryan is shown being interviewed by ARRT social media manager Jai Battle following the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the bill June 23 at the State Capitol Annex Swing Space. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Requiring Large Corporations to Disclose Profits From Chattel Slavery

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California Voters Aged 18 to 24 Are Most Likely to Have Their Ballots Rejected for Being Late

By Bo Tefu California Black Media

California voters ages 18 to 24 are more likely than older voters to have their mail ballots rejected for arriving late, according to a new report compiled by Public Policy Institute of California. The report found that 3.1% of ballots mailed by voters ages 18 to 24 were rejected for being late during the 2025 Proposition (Prop) 50 special election. That compared with no more than 0.5% among voters ages 65 and older across the 2022, 2024, and 2025 elections studied. The gap was also evident in previous elections. Among voters ages 18 to 24, 3.9% of mailed ballots were rejected and marked ‘as late’ in 2022 and 1.7% in 2024. Researchers found that age was by far the strongest demographic factor associated with late-ballot rejection, even after accounting for other voter characteristics. The report also found that voters with less recent voting experience were more likely to return their ballots late. In the elections studied, voters who had not participated in the previous general election had late-ballot rejection rates of 2.6%, 1.2%, and 2.6%, compared with 1.1%, 0.3%, and 1.2% among voters who had voted previously.

Overall, late ballots accounted for 0.7% of all mail ballots received by California election officials during the 2025 Prop 50 election, up from 0.6% in 2022 and 0.3% in 2024. The rate rose to 1.1% in the 2026 statewide primary. The researchers also examined whether changes by the U.S. Postal Service contributed to the increase. They found that late-ballot rejection rates in ZIP codes affected by the USPS Regional Transportation Optimization program increased 0.6 percentage points more than in comparable ZIP codes between 2024 and 2025. However, the report found that the USPS changes accounted for only about 19% of the overall statewide increase in rejected late ballots because the affected ZIP codes represented about onequarter of mailed ballots. The researchers said the remaining increase requires further investigation. They recommended stronger outreach encouraging voters, particularly younger voters and those in affected ZIP codes, to return ballots early or use in-person drop-off options. The report also urged state officials to continue pressing the USPS for election-period accommodations, including evening pickup in areas affected by the changes.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2599, the Truth in Disclosure Act, authored by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights), was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, making California the first state in the nation to require large corporations to disclose historical and financial ties to chattel slavery. Qualifying businesses must submit findings to the California Civil Rights Department via an affidavit under penalty of perjury. The first filings are due by Jan. 15, 2029. Bryan told California Black Media (CBM) that Newsom waited until Sept. 30, the constitutional deadline, to sign AB 2599. But Bryan said, once he knew the bill would become law, his anticipation eased. “Yes, he waited until the last day because it’s a big bill, an important bill. It went down to the wire, but I think ultimately, we put a lot of pressure on him, and the governor knew it was the right thing to do,” Bryan said. Under AB 2599, companies with annual worldwide gross receipts exceeding $100 million that existed — or whose predecessor entities existed — on or before Dec. 31, 1964, and historically profited from the slave trade must search their records for evidence of slavery-era commerce. The California Civil Rights Department will compile those disclosures into a searchable public digital database, allowing academics, journalists, advocates and others to trace how corporate participation in the slave economy contributed to modern-day wealth. “This is really important because we’ve had a lot of conversation about what public repair or redress should look like, but we haven’t had a lot of conversation about what private repair should look like,” Bryan said. “Part of the reason we haven’t had a conversation about what accountabil-

NOTICE AND DIGEST INTERIM ORDINANCE, ADOPTED AS AN URGENCY MEASURE PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF ANY LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS AND/OR AGREEMENTS TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OR OPERATION OF DATA CENTERS IN THE CITY OF OAKLAND, TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION The is an interim ordinance, adopted as an urgency measure pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 and Section 213 of the City Charter, establishing a temporary moratorium on the approval of any land use entitlements, permits, or agreements for the development or operation of data centers in the City of Oakland (“City”), effective immediately upon adoption and supported by the necessary findings. The Ordinance prohibits the City from issuing or approving any building permit, occupancy permit, conditional use permit, variance, subdivision map, zone change, General Plan or Specific Plan amendment, or other land use entitlement, agreement, or regulatory license for the construction, development, or operation of a data center by any private or public entity on any property within the City. The moratorium is based on City Council findings that data center development poses a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, and welfare due to significant electricity and water consumption, reliance on fossil-fueled backup generators, and persistent noise, heat, and vibration, while the City studies appropriate regulatory controls through revisions to the Oakland General Plan, Municipal Code, and Planning Code. The Ordinance exempts accessory server rooms and information technology facilities that are incidental and subordinate to a permitted principal use on the same property and that rely solely on existing electrical supply. The Ordinance will remain in effect for forty-five (45) days from adoption unless extended by the City Council in accordance with Government Code Section 65858 and requires seven or more affirmative votes to take effect immediately. Notice of Publication This Interim Ordinance was introduced and adopted at the City Council meeting, Tuesday evening, October 6, 2026, and passed to print 7 Ayes; 1 Excused - Houston. Final adoption occurred at the City Council meeting Tuesday evening, October 6, 2026, at One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Council Chamber, 3rd floor, Oakland, California and via Teleconference. Three full copies are available for use and examination by the public in the Office of the City Clerk at One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 1st floor, Oakland, California. ASHA REED, City Clerk Publication Date: Friday, October 9, 2026. (One Time)

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nia’s Task Task Force Force to to Study Study and and DeDenia’s velop Reparation Reparation Proposals Proposals for for velop African Americans, also supports African Americans, also supports AB 2599. 2599. AB Tamaki, who is is Japanese Japanese Tamaki, who American, said said the the legislation legislation rereAmerican, flects specific recommendations flects specific recommendations in the the task task force’s force’s final final report. report. in “The final (reparations) re“The final (reparations) report recites recites that that though though slavery slavery port ‘was our nation’s original sin,’ the ‘was our nation’s original sin,’ the Emancipation Proclamation Proclamation did did Emancipation not bring an end to the atrocities not bring an end to the atrocities and deprivation deprivation visited visited upon upon AfAfand rican Americans,” Tamaki said. rican Americans,” Tamaki said. “Our report report tells tells the the truth truth about about “Our history. AB 2599 tells corporahistory. AB 2599 tells corporations they they also also have have to to tell tell the the tions truth.” truth.”

Becerra vs Hilton: California Gubernatorial Hopefuls Spar in Only Debate

Democrat Xavier Becerra (left) and Republican Steve Hilton (right) are running to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom. By Bo Tefu California Black Media Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton clashed over affordability, immigration, artificial intelligence, homelessness, and California’s political direction on Sept. 30, in their only gubernatorial debate before the November election. The candidates seeking to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom also traded attacks over their ties to national politics, with Becerra repeatedly linking Hilton to President Donald Trump and Hilton arguing that California needs a break from decades of Democratic leadership. “All you ever say is Trump, Trump, Trump,” Hilton told Becerra during the debate, as he argued that the state’s problems were the result of 16 years of Democratic leadership. Hilton said Becerra would represent a continuation of the status quo. Becerra, meanwhile, criticized the Trump administration’s administration’s imimthe Trump migration policies and questioned migration policies and questioned how Hilton Hilton would would respond respond to to federfederhow al immigration enforcement. Hilton al immigration enforcement. Hilton said he he would would follow follow the the law law when when said asked whether whether he he would would direct direct CalCalasked ifornia law law enforcement enforcement to to coopercooperifornia ate with with the the administration’s administration’s mass mass ate deportation efforts. deportation efforts. The candidates candidates also also differed differed on on The artificial intelligence. Becerra said artificial intelligence. Becerra said he would would consider consider whether whether proprohe posed data data centers centers would would benefit benefit posed their surrounding communities betheir surrounding communities be-

fore determining where they could be built. Hilton said AI companies may require regulation and legislation and called for an immediate pause on AI technology in classrooms. On homelessness, Becerra defended his record as California attorney general, saying he had demanded accountability. He said he would clear housing encampments while addressing mental health and addiction. The candidates found common ground in opposing a proposed onetime wealth tax on billionaires, although Becerra said he did not believe the measure was the right approach despite its support from the state Democratic Party. Hilton warned the tax could drive revenue out of California. The debate ended with both candidates reflecting on California’s history and what they believe the state needs from its next governor. Hilton praised California’s “rebel spirit” and its history of building, inventing, and creating, but argued that bureaucracy was holding the state back. Becerra pointed pointed to to California’s California’s Becerra economic strength and its history of of economic strength and its history opportunity for for immigrants. immigrants. opportunity “I started by saying that that my my parpar“I started by saying ents came came to to California California with with $12 $12 in in ents their pocket. They lived the Califortheir pocket. They lived the California dream. dream. We We need need to to make make sure sure nia we don’t don’t forget forget that,” that,” Becerra Becerra said. said. we

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Gov. Newsom Signs Laws Protecting California Workers From AI Abuses

By Bo Bo Tefu Tefu By California Black Media Media California Black

Assembly Bill Bill (AB) (AB) 1331, 1331, auauAssembly thored by by Assemblymember Assemblymember Sade Sade thored

Gov. Gavin Gavin Newsom Newsom has has Gov. signed a package of bills estabsigned a package of bills establishing new new protections protections for for CaliCalilishing fornia workers as artificial intellifornia workers as artificial intelligence and and automated automated surveillance surveillance gence systems become more common in in systems become more common the workplace. workplace. the The four measures, measures, signed signed The four Sept. 30, 30, limit limit employers’ employers’ use use of of Sept. AI in disciplinary decisions, reAI in disciplinary decisions, require disclosure disclosure when when automation automation quire contributes to mass layoffs and rerecontributes to mass layoffs and strict invasive invasive workplace workplace surveilsurveilstrict lance. lance. “AI should should expand expand opportuopportu“AI nity — not come at the expense nity — not come at the expense of workers workers and and families,” families,” NewNewof som said in his signing statement. som said in his signing statement. “As this this technology technology reshapes reshapes the the “As workplace, California is putting workplace, California is putting people at at the the center, center, ensuring ensuring we we people all have a voice in the decisions all have a voice in the decisions shaping their their future.” future.” shaping Senate Bill (SB) 947, 947, authored authored Senate Bill (SB) by Sen. Sen. Jerry Jerry McNerney McNerney (D(Dby Pleasanton), prohibits employers Pleasanton), prohibits employers from relying relying solely solely on on automated automated from decision-making systems to disdisdecision-making systems to cipline or or fire fire workers. workers. EmployEmploycipline ers must provide human oversight ers must provide human oversight and independently independently verify verify an an autoautoand mated system’s findings. Workers mated system’s findings. Workers

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Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Protecting Parents’ Rights in Youth Football

By Bo Bo Tefu Tefu By California Black Media Media California Black Gov. Gavin Gavin Newsom Newsom has has Gov. signed legislation giving Califorsigned legislation giving California parents parents greater greater control control over over nia the safety equipment their chilthe safety equipment their children can can use use while while playing playing youth youth dren tackle football. tackle football. Assembly Bill Bill (AB) (AB) 708, 708, auauAssembly thored by by Assemblymember Assemblymember thored Avelino Valencia Valencia (D-Anaheim) (D-Anaheim) Avelino requires youth tackle football requires youth tackle football leagues to allow players to use use leagues to allow players to additional safety safety equipment, equipment, ininadditional cluding soft-shell helmet add-ons, cluding soft-shell helmet add-ons, when requested requested by by their their parents. parents. when The law law addresses addresses concerns concerns The about concussions concussions and and repeatrepeatabout ed head impacts in youth footed head impacts in youth football while ensuring families can ball while ensuring families can choose additional additional protective protective choose equipment for their children. equipment for their children. “One of of the the things things we we all all are are “One concerned about as parents, parconcerned about as parents, particularly when when our our kids kids say, say, ‘Dad, ‘Dad, ticularly Mom, I really want to play tackMom, I really want to play tackle football,’ is their safety, particle football,’ is their safety, particularly concussions, concussions, head head to to head, head, ularly helmet to helmet,” Newsom said. helmet to helmet,” Newsom said. Newsom said soft-shell helNewsom said soft-shell helmet covers offer an additional met covers offer an additional safety option option but but noted noted that that not not safety every community, school district, every community, school district, club or or football football team team in in California California club previously allowed allowed their their use. use. previously “Well, that’s no longer the case case “Well, that’s no longer the because I just signed a bill requirbecause I just signed a bill requiring that that safety safety feature feature if if requestrequesting ed,” Newsom Newsom said. said. ed,” Valencia, former football football Valencia, aa former player and coach, said he ununplayer and coach, said he derstands the the physical physical demands demands derstands of the the sport sport and and the the potential potential efefof fects of repeated head impacts on fects of repeated head impacts on young athletes. young athletes. “Parents should should have have the the abilabil“Parents ity to choose this technology for ity to choose this technology for their children, regardless of where their children, regardless of where they play, play, especially especially during during these these they critical years years of of cognitive cognitive develdevelcritical opment,” Valencia Valencia said. said. opment,” AB 708 builds on California’s AB 708 builds on California’s existing youth youth football football safety safety rereexisting quirements. In 2019, Newsom quirements. In 2019, Newsom signed AB AB 1, 1, the the California California Youth Youth signed Football Act, Act, which which established established Football minimum safety safety standards standards for for minimum youth tackle football leagues. youth tackle football leagues. Newsom also also convened convened aa Newsom youth football football safety safety summit summit in in youth 2024 that brought together health 2024 that brought together health care providers, providers, football football adminisadminiscare trators, parents, parents, youth youth football football orortrators, ganizations, and and current current and and forforganizations, mer players players to to discuss discuss safety safety and and mer support for young athletes. support for young athletes.

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Black Women Tech Company Advances Responsible AI Through Valkyree at Dreamforce

Black-owned and women-led tech company Valkyree team, Chief Product Innovation Officer Rebe de la Paz, CEO and founder Shonnah Hughes, Chief Growth Officer Rakia Finley Photo courtesy of Valkyree. By Carla Thomas Black-owned and womenfounded technology company Valkyree showcased its readiness-first approach to artificial intelligence at Dreamforce held Sept. 15–17 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. Salesforce’s flagship conference brought together technology leaders, developers, entrepreneurs and organizations from around the world to explore artificial intelligence, automation and customer relationship management. Amid the excitement surrounding emerging technologies, Valkyree delivered a timely message: Before investing in AI, organizations must determine whether they are prepared to use it responsibly. Led by CEO and founder Shonnah Hughes, Valkyree is a Salesforce-native, AI readiness advisory firm that identifies weaknesses in data, architecture, security, internal processes and governance. With a mission to accelerate human potential through intelligent, ethical systems, Hughes hopes to close the gap between an organization’s ambitions and its actual capabilities. “I’ve spent years in tech ecosystem leadership,” Hughes said. “When I founded Valkyree, I brought all of that experience with me, not to walk away from it, but to put it to work on a problem I kept seeing play out the same way.” Hughes said companies are sometimes sold rapid Agentforce implementation plans without first establishing whether their Salesforce environments can sup-

port them. “That’s the whole reason Valkyree exists,” she said. “Not to sell you AI, but to tell you the truth about whether you’re ready for it before you spend the money finding out the hard way.” Valkyree’s primary offering is the Verified AI Launchpad Assessment, known as VALA. The methodology evaluates an organization’s Salesforce environment before implementation and explains what must be corrected and in what order. The assessment examines data quality and accessibility, automation and process health, Salesforce architecture, security and permissions, human oversight, governance and organizational preparedness. “At Valkyree nothing gets built until you know what’s broken. We run the diagnostic first, and then we price a phased engagement around actually fixing. We provide what’s wrong, the fix, and what it will cost without a surprise invoice, like those that bill by the hour ahead of time.” Chief Product Innovation Officer Rebe de la Paz, who brings more than 30 years of coding expertise and over 15 years of Salesforce experience, helps ensure Valkyree’s solutions integrate effectively into Salesforce environments. Speaking about leadership during rapid technological change, de la Paz acknowledged the uncertainty facing organizations. “AI moved the floor under all of us mid-walk,” de la Paz said. The challenge, she explained, is determining how to lead through a transformation that no one com-

pletely understands without waiting for “permission or a perfect playbook.” Chief Growth Officer Rakia Finley brings more than two decades of experience developing technology products, building Salesforce practices, forming partnerships and generating revenue. Her work supports the company’s goal of translating technical readiness into measurable business value. “We have to connect AI ambition to business outcomes,” Finley said. “Growth should not come at the expense of trust, accountability or the people the technology is intended to support.” Following a VALA assessment, organizations receive a readiness baseline and an explanation of their most significant risks. For companies becoming clients, paid services include prioritized recommendations, a returnon-investment model and an executive roadmap aligned with Salesforce and Agentforce. Valkyree reported that while many mid-market companies have adopted AI, far fewer have established enterprise-wide governance. “That disconnect can expose organizations to security incidents, biased outcomes, wasted investments and stalled deployments,” said de la Paz. “With an assessment, a company can make determinations more efficiently.” During the Dreamforce convention, Valkyree’s founders met with attendees for practical conversations about Agentforce, AI readiness and Salesforce health. Visit Valkyree.com

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Allen Temple Baptist Church Hosts Free Prostate Cancer Screenings on Oct. 17

The Prostate Cancer 2500™ Care Summit brings together health systems, community organizations, and survivors to put early detection within reach By Rev. Charlotte Y. Williams Special to The Post Black men in America are diagnosed with prostate cancer more often than other men and are about twice as likely to die from it. Early detection changes that outcome. On Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Allen Temple Baptist Church will host the Prostate Cancer 2500™ Care Summit (#PC2500), a free event open to the entire community. . Attendees can receive prostate cancer screenings and health consultations on site, learn about prevention and nutrition, ask medical experts questions in an interactive Q&A, and hear from survivors who will share their stories and offer support. Screening is recommended beginning at age 45, and at age 40 for Black men with a family history of prostate cancer. All men are welcome, and families are encouraged to attend. The summit’s mission is to re-

duce the impact of prostate cancer through education, early detection, research, and support. It is presented in partnership with The Oakland Institute of Health, Inc., SCAN, Brotherhood of Elders Network, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, Alameda County Public Health Department, Stanford Medicine Cancer Center, Impact Oakland Now, Bay Area Umoja Health, Bay Area Black Nurses Association, Inc., and 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Inc. For more information prior to the event, reach out to Rev. Charlotte Y. Williams at (510) 6045242 | cwilliams@allen-temple. org For more information on the day of the event, reach out to Deacon Dwight Williams (510) 5011650 dwight.williams@allentemple.org. The church is located at 8501 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621 The service is free and free parking and refreshments will be provided. The site is ac-

cessible to persons with disabilities. To pre-register, go to AllenTemple.org Allen Temple Baptist Church was organized in 1919 in Oakland. For 107 years, ATBC has served as a bright beacon of faith, hope, and love beyond its’ four walls. Allen Temple is committed to sharing the love of God and the message of Good News throughout the world. We welcome people of all ages and cultural backgrounds as we joyfully celebrate worship and fellowship, and carry out ministries of evangelism, discipleship, education, community outreach, and global missions. Allen Temple’s holistic, prophetic and social justice ministries address the needs of the whole person as well as the whole community. Dr. Jacqueline A. Thompson. Rev. Charlotte Y. Williams is the minister and director of Communications at Allen Temple Baptist Church.

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➤ Fireside conversation with Mayor Lee and 40x40 Council leaders. the power of partnership, neighborhood investment, and our shared ➤ Celebrate commitment to an East Oakland where families can afford to stay, want to stay, and cannot be displaced.

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‘We Ride, We Vote’ cyclists gathered outside of Apt C bar Lounge and Restaurant at 8916 International Blvd. in Oakland. Photo by Jonathan ‘Fitness’ Jones.

‘We Ride, We Vote’ Connects Oakland Through Community and Civic Engagement

Special to the Post On Sept. 20, ‘We Ride, We Vote’ brought community members together for a bicycle ride covering more than 20 miles across all seven Oakland districts. Starting at Oakland Technical High School at 4351 Broadway, riders took to the streets to raise awareness about voter participation, strengthen community con-

nections and encourage support for local Black-owned businesses. We Ride, We Vote is a community organization that brings residents, local businesses and community partners together around a shared purpose: increasing voter registration and turnout while supporting Oakland’s Blackowned businesses. Through community rides and

Oakland Awarded More Than $14 Million ...

Continued from page 1 city media statement. “Thank you so much to Senator Jesse Arreguin, Assemblymember Mia Bonta, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, and Gov. Gavin Newsom for investing in Oakland,” Lee said. “We are fortunate to have strong, dedicated leaders representing Oakland in Sacramento who consistently deliver for our residents and businesses,” she said. “This critical funding directly addresses some of our most pressing challenges, including supporting our small businesses, building vibrant neighborhood corridors, advancing violence intervention, and housing our unsheltered neighbors.” How the $4.25 million will be spent for city projects: • $2.5 million will be used for the Facade and Tenant Improvement Grant Program to support small businesses; • $1 million for the Department of Violence Prevention to enhance staffing and program capacity; and • $750,000 for the Holland transitional housing facility, providing resources to help unhoused residents. How the $10 million for Oakland community groups will be spent: • $5 million for Children’s Fairyland for essential infrastructure, accessibility, and facility upgrades.; • $3 million for the Juntos Fruitvale Cultural Arts Center to create a multi-use space for

performances, exhibitions, workshops, neighborhood meetings in the Fruitvale neighborhood; and • $2 million for Samuel Merritt University to grow its nationally recognized Human Trafficking Prevention and Response Initiative. “State investments in Oakland’s nonprofit and educational organizations highlight their deep value not just to our city, but their importance to the entire state,” said Lee. “Oakland has long served as a hub for inclusive arts and culture and as a community that protects its most vulnerable members.” Said Arreguin, “This investment is a commitment to Oakland’s health, safety, and future. In partnership with my state colleagues, Mayor Lee, and our community partners, we are strengthening our response to human trafficking and gun violence, to create safer neighborhoods, and improve the quality of life of all Oakland residents.” “Investing in Oakland means investing in California’s future. I’m proud to be a voice for the beautiful people of Oakland in the State Capitol and to deliver real funding wins that ensure our shared safety, expand housing opportunities, and preserve the artistic and cultural legacy of Oakland,” said Bonta.

Community Groups Back Measue EE ...

Continued from page 1 hold accountable for the execution of voter-approved and budgeted services within city departments,” the statement said. Measure EE would reform Oakland’s Charter, which is the city’s Constitution, strengthening “the role of the mayor as the CEO of Oakland, with the city administrator being hired and managed by the mayor explicitly.” The measure would also strengthen oversight of city departments by mandating reporting directly to the City Council and provide the mayor with veto power in approving policies and the budget. Measure EE was placed on the ballot by the Oakland City Council in June 2026. For more than half a year, the mayor’s working group on Charter reform engaged residents and elected officials on the options

for governance of Oakland, which led to Measure EE. “Oaklanders need clarity about who is responsible for the management of our city departments, our tax dollars, and our voter-approved ballot measures,” said Pecolia Manigo, executive director of Oakland Rising. “The average resident believes that we already have a strong mayor system,” she continued. “However, this is simply not the truth in our City Charter. It is time for us to stop talking about the Charter changes Oakland needs. This is the first of many Charter reforms that are needed to improve conditions in Oakland, especially the flatlands. It’s time all voters start paying attention to who is making decisions for Oakland. This election allows us to say how we believe Oakland should be governed.”

voter education events, the group encourages residents to get active, stay informed and make their voices heard. The ride’s hosts and organizing partners included 100 Black Men of the Bay Area, Inc.; Apt C Bar Lounge & Restaurant; Black Church Freedom Fund; Deeply Rooted; Kacierge; Makin’ Moves, MC; Moods Beauty Bar; Tip Top

Shape; Trafikboyz; Tyehimba & Associates; and We Ride, We Vote. The next event, “Breaking Down the Ballot,” will take place Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at Everett & Jones BBQ, Que’s Lounge, 126 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607. This free community forum will explore regional, state and

2026 State of the City Address ...

Continued from page 1 digits, and gun violence has dropped by more than 50% in the last 33 months. “These aren’t just statistics: these are lives. These are families. These are people who never made it home,” Lee said. She talked about what to expect now that federal court oversight of the Oakland Police Department ended last week after 23 years. “Ending federal oversight does not mean ending accountability; quite the opposite,” she said. “Accountability and civilian oversight must remain our standard. Community trust must be our standard.” Lee also emphasized that Oakland remains a city of refuge. “We do not work with ICE; we do not cooperate with ICE; our police do not cooperate with ICE; we will not be militarized,” she said. The mayor also emphasized that investing in youth is a top priority of her administration and should be considered a public safety strategy. “We advocated for almost $2 million to restore the mayor’s youth summer employment program,” she said. “We connected youth with Oakland businesses to develop skills that will support them for years to come, and that’s a big deal.” To create a police force that better serves and protects Oakland, the city is working toward the goal of reaching 700 sworn police officers, she said. These steps include recruiting from Oakland, holding academies, reinstituting a cadet program, and increasing foot patrols. The city also is strengthening other programs, including the Department of Violence Prevention and Ceasefire, she said. “We must have this comprehensive public safety strategy, because we must also prevent violence before it hap-

pens.” Continuing, Lee said public safety is connected to unsanitary conditions in city neighborhoods. “Illegal dumping is unacceptable, and it’s a moral disgrace,” she said. “No child should have to walk past piles of garbage on their way to school; no senior should have to live next to it; no small business should have to clean it up outside its door.” She said the city is changing the way it fights illegal dumping, securing a $9.2 million investment to develop a new strategy. “We’re not just cleaning it up; we’re working to stop it before it starts. We have the three E’s – Eradication, enforcement, and education,” she said. Focusing on the continuing crisis of Oakland’s unhoused residents, she said, “We consider housing a basic human right, and homelessness remains one of Okland’s greatest challenges.” “There are two things we must do: keep people from becoming unsheltered and help people who are unsheltered get back into housing with services that they need,” Lee said. Since 2024, homelessness in Oakland has fallen by 20%, she said. In the past year prevention programs helped keep 1,000 families in their homes, and over 1,300 affordable homes opened over the past two years. Addressing community tensions over encampments, she said, “We should never have to choose between compassion for people experiencing homelessness and the health and safety of our neighborhoods.” “A strong city has to deliver both,” she said. “That’s the work we’re advancing through Oakland’s new homelessness strategic action plan.”

AC Transit Labor Unions ...

Continued from page 1 During his tenure, he helped AC Transit secure more than $600 million in funding to support critical transportation investments. Young has also helped advance workforce development initiatives, support transit technology improvements, expand AC Transit’s zero-emission bus fleet, and strengthen the District’s national presence on transportation policy

issues. His leadership has extended beyond the Bay Area. Young has represented AC Transit on the national stage, including participation in the White House Roundtable on Clean Bus Manufacturing, where transit leaders and policymakers discussed the future of clean transportation and domestic manufacturing.

local elected positions and propositions, helping residents understand what is on the ballot and why it matters. The program will include a moderator and special guest panelists. The event does not endorse any candidate or ballot item. The forum’s hosts and community partners include Deeply Rooted, Moods Beauty Bar, Tye-

himba & Associates, We Ride, We Vote, Samantha Wise of Tip Top Shape, the League of Women Voters, Ka Selah and other community partners. Together, they are creating space for residents to ask questions, understand their ballots and prepare to make informed voting decisions. Space is limited; register at weridewevote.com.

Jendayi Arrest Raises Community Concerns ...

Continued from page 1 uty Lewis would step up and they would fall back. They said I was under arrest for refusing to surrender the house on Aug. 25. “I asked them if I could file my paperwork, and they said, ‘No.’ Several officers asked me if I was on drugs. I felt like my life was in danger. I asked to speak to Deputy Lewis, and she came. I said, ‘Please tell my mother and Joyce Gordon that I would never kill myself.’ I did not want to end up like Sandra Bland, who was murdered by police officers in a Texas jail.” Zendayi said they then took her to a section in the basement of the courthouse, placed her in a holding cell, and confiscated her belongings around 3 p.m. “They went through everything, took both cell phones, and asked if they could turn off my phones. I said ‘no,’ so they placed them in airplane mode.” Then she was taken in a van to Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, which, because of traffic took almost two hours. “They asked me if I was on drugs and asked me to give a urine sample. I refused. They took a mug shot, and I was told it would be Monday before I could go to court. They put me in a cell with feces on the wall. An hour after being detained, a deputy asked Jendayi if she knew someone who worked for the county and then asked if knew someone from the Sheriff’s Office and answered ‘no’ to both questions. He said, “You must know someone because we received orders to release you immediately. You’ll be out of here in about 40 minutes.” “Rev. Raymond Langford of the Oakland Private Industry Council has been helping me to negotiate for more time to stay in my home,” Jendayi said. “I have an appeal with the Northern District Court of Appeals, where I’ve been promised they will review my case based on its merits. I was hoping to stay (in my home) until they reached a determination. Rev. Langford reached out to Alameda County Supervisor Nikki Fortunata Bas and Chief Administrator David Brown, and they’ve been in contact with Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez. “They weren’t going to give me the time I requested, but they did say that I would have time to move

my belongings and would also be notified when they were coming,” Jendayi said. “None of that occurred.” Langford said he spoke to Brown, Fortunato Bas and Sanchez right after the first attempt to evict Jendayi on Aug. 25 as well as the Alameda County Counsel and others to negotiate a time for Jendayi to move her belongings. “There is no truth to the statement that there was no contact [with court and law enforcement officials.] There was an obvious miscommunication between Sanchez and her officers. They don’t have to inform the public of their actions, I understand that, but Zakiya and the community were concerned after they confiscated her guns.” (Jendayi relinquished her weapons on Aug. 25 when sheriff’s deputies came to forcibly evict her while her petition for bankruptcy was still pending and should have interrupted the eviction process.) “The Sheriffs have their own trust issues, and they need to work on that. They are not following the chain of command. David Brown, Fortunato Bas’s chief of staff, was puzzled also. He was told they would be informed when they would be returning. He was also blindsided like all of us.” “(The Sheriffs’ Department) can come to the supervisors and get millions of dollars, but they can’t exhibit the courtesy to inform a citizen when she needs to move.” “We, our group, ‘Friends of Zakiya,’ took a letter to Sanchez’s office citing Zakiya’s health issues, asking for more time just last week. Sanchez was a person who ran on the platform that she would not run the Sheriff’s Department on a military strategy, which they did on an African American senior in a comfortable, safe community. “We understand they have to do their job, but we don’t want them targeting and profiling seniors. There has to be some accountability to the community,” Lankford said. Supervisor Nikki Bas, deeply concerned with what has occurred, is joining with Supervisor Nate Miley to request a meeting with Attorney General Rob Bonta to request an independent investigation.