Nuna Phillips McKee Celebrates 100 Years A century of faith, family and God’s Amazing Grace Special to The Post Part 1 Nuna Phillips-McKee will reach an extraordinary milestone on Sept. 24 —her 100th birthday, marking a century filled with faith, family, service, laughter and the amazing grace of God. Born Sept. 14, 1926, in Oakland, Nuna has witnessed a world of change during her lifetime, yet the values that have guided her re- Nuna Phillips-McKee, far right, will be celebrating her 100th birthday with sisters (l. to. r.) Donna Hayes, Ida Williams, Continued on page 10 Sandra Phillips and Enis Harrison. Photo by Carol Dossman
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NBA All-Star Damian Lillard Returns Home for 15th Annual Backpack Giveaway
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Alameda County DA Sees Gun Violence Greatest Threat to Black Community
Victims’ rights are also a priority for Ursula Jones Dickson
By Tanya Dennis Part 2
“I don’t like it when people say ‘my office.’ It doesn’t belong to me. It belongs to the people.” That philosophy is at the heart of Ursula Jones Dickson’s approach to leading the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. Asked whether one person can rebuild an office that has experienced years of change, disruption and a massive backlog of cases, she said the answer is ‘yes,’ but only with time, focus and a willingness to change priorities. “One person can affect policy that changes the office,” Jones
Dickson said. For her, one of the most urgent priorities is gun violence, an issue she says has deeply affected Black communities for generations. “Gun violence has always been a (concern) in the Black community,” she said. “We all have a visceral reaction to a helicopter because it often means there has been a chase or gun violence.” Jones Dickson said gun violence is personal to her because it has hurt her and her community. “I take it personally,” she said. She worries that America, and particularly its young people, Continued on page 10
Portland Trail Blazers point guard and Oakland High School alum Damian Lillard hosts back-to-school giveaway at Ira Jinkins Recreation Center in East Oakland. Photo by Carla Thomas. By Carla Thomas Music, food trucks, bouncers, and rock climbing turned Ira Jinkins Park into a neighborhood block party on Saturday, Sept. 5, as
“I know what it is to grow up here and be here in Oakland,” said Lillard. “I do feel like it’s my responsibility to be present and supportive and be a resource and be
nine-time NBA All-Star Damian
an example for the kids and right
Lillard hosted his 15th annual back-
now as somebody from Oakland
to-school backpack giveaway in
who’s well positioned, with a big
Deep East Oakland.
platform, I’m always trying to find
The Portland Trail Blazers point guard and Oakland High School
ways to use that platform and serve our youth and community.”
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Francisco District and the Port of Oakland commemorated the signing of the inaugural Design Agreement for the Oakland Harbor Turning Basins Widening Project during a ceremony aboard the USS Potomac at Jack London Square. (L-R:) Major General Jason Kelly, USACE Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations; Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife D-3; Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee; Oakland Port Commission President Stephanie Dominguez Walton; Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft; Port of Oakland Executive Director Kristi McKenney; U.S. Representative Congresswoman Lateefah Simon D-12; and Lt. Col. Virginia Brickner, commander of the USACE San Francisco District. Photo by Carla Thomas.
Port of Oakland, Army Corps Sign Historic Harbor Design Agreement
By Carla Thomas
A $642 million project designed to accommodate larger
alum returned to the recreation
While witnessing children play-
cargo ships and strengthen the
center where he trained as a kid,
ing inflatable basketball and rolling
Port of Oakland’s position as
distributing backpacks stuffed with
a giant beach ball on the grass, Lil-
a major Pacific trade gateway
school supplies to nearly 400 chil-
lard took in the scene.
moved a significant step closer to
dren. Lillard was joined by family, friends, and former Oakland City Councilmember Desley Brooks in an event that has become a fixture of the neighborhood.
“Doing
something
positive
makes me feel great,” said Lillard.
construction on Aug. 27. The U.S. Army Corps of En-
“I remember attending cookouts
gineers (USACE) San Francisco
like this as a child and it was always Continued on page 10
commemorated the signing of
District and the Port of Oakland
the inaugural Design Agreement for the Oakland Harbor Turning Basins Widening Project during a ceremony aboard the USS Potomac, the presidential yacht once used by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The project will widen the Port’s Inner and Outer Harbor turning basins, allowing today’s increasingly larger and longer vessels more space to safely maContinued on page 10
‘Parent PAC’ Funds for School Democratic Clubs Board Candidates Come Interview Candidates for from SF Billionaire, Charter School Board Advocates, Report Says
Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson speaks during a press conference at the René C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland on Feb. 18, 2025. Photo by Beth LaBerge/KQED.
Parents, students, and teachers fought to save Roots International Academy, an East Oakland middle school that was closed in 2019 despite broad community opposition. Photo courtesy of Oakland North. By Ken Epstein and (L-R) Sylvia Williams, Mike Hutchinson, Kathryn Camp By Ken Epstein Part 2 Local Democratic clubs and community organizations interviewed candidates running for Oakland school board in the November elections, including incumbents Jennifer Brouhard in District 2, Mike Hutchinson in
District 4 and Valarie Bachelor in District 6. For the first time, the interviews were jointly sponsored by the John George Democratic Club, Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, Oakland East Bay Democratic Club, Black Women Organized for Political Action Continued on page 10
Post Staff
cumbents. Candidates who so far have re-
Earlier this year, two Oakland
ceived donations from the Parent
parents formed a new Political Ac-
PAC are Arielle Fleisher in Dis-
tion Committee (PAC), which they
trict 2 and Alexandra Williams in
describe as an “Oakland parent-led
District 6.
DA Ursula Jones Dickson Announces $3.15 Million Terminix Settlement Over Illegal Waste Disposal, and Mishandling of Customer Records
Special to The Post
and Rentokil North America, Inc.
District Attorney Ursula Jones
Between 2021 and 2024, dis-
Dickson, along with 28 other
trict attorney investigators un-
effort working towards better pub-
According to the latest fil-
California district attorneys and
covered at Terminix facilities
lic schools” focused on electing
ing with the City of Oakland, the
the City Attorney of Los Angeles,
statewide hundreds of unlaw-
new leaders in Oakland Unified
PAC raised a total of $45,540 but
announced a $3.15 million settle-
fully disposed of pesticides and
received just 12 individual contriContinued on page 10
ment with the pest control compa-
hazardous waste. The investigaContinued on page 10
School District (OUSD) Districts 2 and 6, opposing progressive in-
ny, Terminix International L.P.,
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‘Ready to See These Bills Become Law’: Sen. Weber’s Package of 15 Bills Advance to Gov. Newsom’s Desk
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Report: Community Level Policy Is Impacting Homelessness and Drug Abuse in California
By Bo Tefu California Black Media
Local housing capacity, behavioral health services and criminal justice policies are playing a role in California’s homelessness and drug crises, according to a new report examining how policy decisions have affected outcomes across the state. The report compiled by the Public Policy Institute of California found that counties that added more permanent housing beds per capita saw larger decreases in homelessness, while areas with larger declines in incarceration following Proposition 47 saw greater increases in homelessness. “Places that saw larger increases in permanent housing beds per capita saw larger decreases in the homelessness rate,” researchers
Magnus Lofstrom, Shannon McConville, and Sean Cremin stated in the report. California’s homelessness rate has increased more than 60% since 2014, with unsheltered homelessness driving most of the growth. The state had the sixthhighest overall homelessness rate and the second-highest unsheltered homelessness rate among states in 2025. Researchers found that counties with higher rents tended to have higher homelessness rates. But they did not find a statistically significant relationship between changes in homelessness and changes in local housing markets, poverty or unemployment. The report also examined Proposition 47, the 2014 ballot measure that reclassified some drug and property offenses from felonies
to misdemeanors. Researchers estimate that the law contributed to a roughly 10% increase in California’s unsheltered homelessness rate, equivalent to about 7,000 additional people experiencing unsheltered homelessness between 2015 and 2019. The researchers also estimated that Prop. 47 was associated with a 7% to 8% increase in serious drug use, measured through overdose deaths, hospitalizations and emergency department visits. Drug treatment admissions fell by roughly 20%, largely because of fewer referrals from courts and criminal justice agencies. “Our findings suggest that Prop 47 likely did contribute to rising rates of homelessness and drug overdoses, as well as declines in drug treatment,” the researchers Continued on page 6
Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson. File photo. By Bo Tefu California Black Media The California Legislature has sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a package of 15 bills authored by state Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson, D-San Diego. The measures address health care, education, patient safety and consumer protections. More specifically, they include legislation focused on early math intervention, health care costs, artificial intelligence, nutrition information and physician accountability. The measures now await Newsom’s signature. “This package represents the kind of change I came to Sacramento to fight for, change that improves people’s lives in real and tangible ways,” said Weber Pierson. “I’m proud of the work we’ve done, and I’m ready to see
these bills become law.” Among the measures is SB 1067, which would require annual math assessments for students in kindergarten through second grade to identify learning difficulties early and provide evidence-based interventions. The bill passed both chambers unanimously. SB 869 would require chain restaurants with at least 20 locations to display a clear warning next to beverages with high levels of added sugar, including on drive-through menus. SB 977 would require those restaurants to offer at least one children’s meal that meets expert nutrition standards if they already offer a kids’ menu. The package also includes SB 503, which would require developers and deployers of clinical decision-support systems to identify and mitigate risks
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of biased impacts in health care artificial intelligence tools and monitor the systems after deployment. Other measures would strengthen protections for patients and consumers. SB 849 would restrict physicians from seeking reinstatement of a surrendered medical license in certain sexual misconduct cases involving patients. SB 950 would seek to ensure timely access to FDA-approved treatments for Californians with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The remaining bills address Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment, CPR and automated external defibrillator education, the consideration of increased building heights under state environmental law, health insurance rate transparency, medical claims, biosimilar drugs and other state policies.
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Gavin Newsom Senate pulting a in historic recovery that ber life. Ameriscattered inside atodual biography higher risk than white mothers for fulfilling treatment options. Access to in January. The Emmett Till those victims, their loved ones, and gency.” ties. Symptoms of months, the disease Her career choice seemed like Sunday Detroit that Idifferpandemic which is why introOver the past 18 the people, organizations and Oakland, govNew Hope Baptist Church, CA where Emmett Till lived, and Black Caucus (CLBC). off the thattolimited men has led need to one ofundermine the strongest are struggling put food on where, in every way we can. thedeath, last half of 2021. For Bill (SB) 1030 into law. the antiviral prescription drug On Aug. 4, the — lesions and blisters — and can cans of her andbooks her mother. Readers will maternal miscarriage, ences not so- during the most natural thing in thefederal world. duced the Rental Eviction MorAnti-Lynching Act, named for Black communities, this legislation First Presidency (the executive ernments to work together to This world will never be the Los Angeles Rep. Karen Bass New Hope Baptist Church of Oakland, CAamid seeks ahome Senior Pastor who will provide Spirit-directed, periods of economic growth in a thousands 10619 McArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 510 689-9544 table rising from Under Section 11351.5 of the ofdelivery. families in our comfrom being in the with their Authored by Lola Smallenjoy thegreater stories of costs, Blackstock at Half of all the ciety’s humanity. administration of the church) atorium Act, to Sen. prohibit evicting 14-year-old Chicago boy is a necessary step America must with a photo of Emmett Till achieve civility and ra- the same.” Uché shared Blackstock and her twin problems visionary leadership forInstituourdifchurch; and possesses excellent in thebyareas of preaching, century. the toskills the munity, this money meant the California Welfare “We are all connected, and “Acrisis church driven Christ Wehousing recognize Donald has made its partnership with cialongoing harmony. women becoming physicians and medical treatment in and the U.S. to- families. renters during this crisis. Famiwhose brutal Mis- take to heal from the racial- speaking before the House Earlier this murder year, thein Church wood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles), sister, Oni, practically grew up in ference Many Americans had been recent spike in gas prices to the between having childcare should havecatalyze five plus teaching, counseling and congregational leadership development. Candidates we are have a God-given responthe NAACP a high priority. Last July, Elder Jack N. Gehonored the NAACP’s comlies hurting -they are worsissippi in 1955 helped the ized violence that has perme- passed the bill last month. tions Code, an unrelated adult focused on the kingdom” you’ll be dismayed at generational day happens in an ER, and many of Trump is in the White House, and SB 1030 would eliminate the Cala hospital, doing homework in a oryears left to fend themselves costtheof childcare. not, having healthy food on the ever-growing Pastoral experience (preferably Senior Pastor), beNAACP’s licensed andCivil ordained by aadvance recognized sibility tofor help makehealth, lifeduring better The groups have met severrard spoke at mitment to equality ried about their jobs, and man Rights Movement, allows a ated its history,” Booker said Photo courtesy of Rush press andwill historical they thoseliving patients are aBlack, poor, with applyhe use all theracial racist tools of an accredited Bible College staff while theirus,” physicianifornia Work Opportunity and Reone the worst public health and table the and genor not, having aW secure place forofroom those around NE Efamily PeducaRandOand GAnd R A M Sof roadblocks Ordination Committee have apervasive Bachelor Degree from alLicense times to pursue joint 109th annual convention in crime and justice in society.as a lynch- in a statement on March 7. childcare and deserve thePresicer- without to be prosecuted office. overcame. 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Newsom hastransuntil mother did. • days Borrower s w/Work Non- Resident ly applied to Black women, wom- Congress failed to pass such legisformative, especially its expan- getting information they need people.” Alien OKWorship CA 94564 Sunday 10:00orthe am acy”ofiscolor, easy, and you’ll afeel quite lation more than 200 times over the else... Blackstock thethe history: later if the state’s welfare Pinole, Sept. 30 to signknew or veto mea- 2027, en reflecting broader Send your church sion• of the Child TaxDEVELOPMENT’s Credit. Fam- about vaccinations. Sean Ryan is a member of Financing in NEW 510-757-3659 Mobile last 122 years, according to USA well about it. This year, if you’re average, Black people had long been obFamily Bible Study Wednesdaycomputer 7:00 pm system is not ready to sure. racialized system of surveillance ilies in my district alone received Barbara Efax Lee’s Looking back on its impact, Congresswoman • FIRST TIME BUYERS SPECIALIST 510-200-9714 Office - 877-247-7009 notes, stories and c.2024, Viking, $28.00, 304 Today. you’ll spend fifteen min- media jects for individual experimentation, without A Next Level Church Ministering Senior Pastor implement theroughly change. “This isService a law that helped diPrayer Thursday 6:00pm and 74,000 payments for relations office. we now have analyses showing and negative stereotypes and narThe first piece of anti-lynching • PRIVATE and HARD MONEY…10 Day Closings www.24-7mtgloans.com utes face-to-face with your painkillers and without their per- of that Phyllis Scott events to Post News in the Spirit Excellence avide total close to This $160 the in 4doctor mil- pages ouroffamilies. ismillion a rule Smallwood-Cuevas, a veteran Continued on page 7 legislation was introduced by Rep. 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Generation Ranches LLC, 2108 N ST STEN, SACRAMENTO, CA 95816 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. Generation Ranches LLC S/ Nicholas Bloom, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 08/25/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk A. Oxlaj Arevalo, Deputy 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/26 CNS-4076691# MARIN COUNTY POST
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. CV0009609 Superior Court of California, County of MARIN Petition of: RACHEL CHLOE PICARD for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner RACHEL CHLOE PICARD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: RACHEL CHLOE PICARD to RACHEL CHLOE BORDEN The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: 9/24/2026, Time: 9:00 A.M., Dept.: H, Room: N/A The address of the court is 3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94913 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts. ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: MARIN COUNTY POST Date: 7/30/2026 ---Judge of the Superior Court 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/26 CNS-4069594# MARIN COUNTY POST ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. CV0010883 Superior Court of California, County of MARIN Petition of: MORGAN for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MORGAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: MORGAN to CHAKA ALI GRAYSON, SR. The Court orders that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, Time: 9:00 A.M., Dept.: H, Room: N/A The address of the court is 3501 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94903 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts. ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: MARIN COUNTY POST Date: 8/6/2026 --Judge of the Superior Court 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/26 CNS-4068703# MARIN COUNTY POST
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161742 The following person(s) is doing business as: Providencia Pools, 308 Holly Ave, Novato, CA 94945, County of Marin. Providencia Properties Inc., 21217 NW Sauvie Island Rd., Portland, CA 97231 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/ Jeffrey Kuzma, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on Aug 27, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. Mannion, Deputy 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/26 CNS-4077096# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161722 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Nick Bloom Beef, 6245 Chileno Valley Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952 County of MARIN
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 625540 Fictitious Business Name(s): MILYAR CAFE, 2121 WOOD ST, OAKLAND, CA 94607 County of ALAMEDA Mailing Address: 4002 ARDLEY AVE., OAKLAND, CA 94602 Registrant(s): UMMAH HOLDINGS, 4002 ARDLEY AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94602 (CALIFORNIA) Business conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/19/2026. S/ DANIEL ETTLINGER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on AUGUST 21, 2026 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/26 CNS-4076628# OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161723 The following person(s) is doing business as: PRO LEISURE TOURS, 564 MARIN AVE MILL VALLEY, CA 94941, County of MARIN. EVENT SAGE, 564 MARIN AVE MILL VALLEY, CA 94941 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/ ANDREW LESHER, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on AUG 25 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: L. VAWTER, Deputy 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/26 CNS-4076395# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161707 The following person(s) is doing business as: Studio Ali Berger, 1750 Bridgeway Ste B208, Sausalito, CA 94965, County of Marin. Studio Aureis LLC, 1750 Bridgeway B208, Sausalito, CA 94965; California This business is conducted by limited liability company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Alison Berger, Managing Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on August 24, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. Mannion, Deputy 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/26 CNS-4075873# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161665 The following person(s) is doing business as: Hana Brands, 790 De Long Avenue Novato, CA 94945 County of Marin. Hana Groups Ops, LLC, 6565 N MaCarthur Blvd #330, Irving, CA 75039 This business is conducted by limited liability company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Michael C. Archer, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on Aug 12, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. Mannion, Deputy 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/26 CNS-4075749# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161664 The following person(s) is doing business as: Hana Brands, 731 East Blithedale, Mill Valley, CA 94941, County of Marin. Hana Group Ops, LLC, 6565 N MacArthur Blvd #330, Irving, TX 75039; Delaware This business is conducted by limited liability company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Michael C. Archer, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on August 12, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. Mannion, Deputy 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/26 CNS-4075744# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161663 The following person(s) is doing business as: Hana Brands, 340 Third St, San Rafael, CA 94901, County of Delaware. Hana Group Ops, LLC, 6565 N MacArthur Blvd #330, Irving, TX 75039 This business is conducted by limited liability company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Michael C. Archer, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on August 12, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. Mannion, Deputy 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/26 CNS-4075741# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161705 The following person(s) is doing business as: Marin car club, 4310 Redwood Hwy Ste 100, San Rafael, CA 94903, County of Marin. SB&P Healthcare LLC, 99 Country Club Dr, Novato, CA 94949 This business is conducted by limited liability company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names
postnewsgroup.dbastore.com postnewsgroup.legaladstore.com listed above on 01/02/2025 /s/ Izah Singerman, Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on Aug 21, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: A. Oxlaj Arevalo, Deputy 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30/26 CNS-4075697# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 161687 The following person(s) is doing business as: Accident Recoveries Unlimited, 550 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael, CA 94903, County of Marin. Neal Kuvara, 550 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael, CA 94903 This business is conducted by an individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on /s/ Neal Kuvara, Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on August 17, 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: J. Mannion, Deputy 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/26 CNS-4074616# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161734 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOW DO YOU DOUGH, 905F IRWIN ST., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 - 3317 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 905F IRWIN ST., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 - 3317 ROONG CHAROEN LLC, 905F IRWIN 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 N/A. ROONG CHAROEN LLC S/ SIRACHAI SRISUPORNWANIT, MR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 08/26/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk A. Oxlaj Arevalo, Deputy 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/26 CNS-4074465# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161699 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Hack Family Management, 425 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA 94945 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 425 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA 94945 Ashley Nicole Serrano, 425 San Marin Drive, Novato, CA 94945 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ Ashley Serrano, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 08/20/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk A. Chagnon, Deputy 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/26 CNS-4073327# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161598 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Gratitude Enterprises, 12 Lido Lane, San Rafael, CA 94901 County of MARIN BE GREEN PROPERTIES LLC, 12 Lido Lane, 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 07/14/2026. BE GREEN PROPERTIES LLC S/ Bobak Bakhtiari, Manager This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 07/29/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk A. Oxlaj Arevalo, Deputy 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/26 CNS-4073305# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161704 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Paperbak Dramatics, 1335 Grand Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 1335 Grand Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 Landers Markwick, 1335 Grand Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/14/2026. S/ Landers Markwick, Owner, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 08/20/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk J. Mannion, Deputy 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/26 CNS-4072747# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161657 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Lares Risk Management US West, 454 Las Gallinas Ave #1117, San Rafael, CA 94903 County of MARIN Mailing Address: 2108 N ST STE N, Sacramento, CA 95816 Lares Risk Management US Holding Inc., 454 Las Gallinas Ave #1117, San Rafael, CA 94903 This business is conducted by a Corporation The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Lares Risk Management US Holding Inc. S/ Kathryn McConnell, Chief Financial Officer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 08/12/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk A. Oxlaj Arevalo, Deputy 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/26 CNS-4072340# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161632 The following person(s) is doing business as: ALIGNED IN-HOME CARE, 813 D ST SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901, County of MARIN. RPFM LLC, 813 D ST SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901; CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ LESLIE REESE, MEMBER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on AUG 07 2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: A. OXLAJ AREVALO, Deputy 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/26 CNS-4072227# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161669 The following person(s) is doing business as: Athena Labs, 43 Forbes Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960, County of Marin. Sales Alchemy Strategies LLC, 43 Forbes Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960; California This business is conducted by limited liability company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A /s/ Gregory Hutchinson, Managing Member 43 Forbes Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 08/13/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk By: A. Oxlaj Arevalo, Deputy 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/26 CNS-4072184# MARIN COUNTY POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 625030 Fictitious Business Name(s): ATHLETIC PLAYGROUND, 5469001232882945, Emeryville, CA 94608 County of CA Mailing Address: 4770 San Pablo Ave, E, Emeryville, CA 94608 Registrant(s): ATHLETIC PLAYGROUND INC, 4770 San Pablo Ave, E, Emeryville, CA 94608 Business conducted by: a Corporation The registrant began to transact business using the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07/30/2026. Athletic Playgound S/ Shira Yaziv, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 07/30/2026. Original Filing 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/26 CNS-4070928# - OAKLAND POST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2026161577 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Effective Brushwork, 1286 Leafwood Heights Novato, CA 94947 County of Marin John Caponi, 1286 Leafwood Heights, Novato, CA 94947 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S/ John Caponi, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Marin County on 07/28/2026. Shelly Scott, County Clerk A. Oxlaj Arevalo, Deputy 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/26 CNS-4069032# MARIN COUNTY POST
GOVERNMENT NOTICE OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEFAULTED PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in accordance with the provisions of Division 1, Part 6, Chapter 8 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code (and the written authorization of the State Controller), that an agreement, a copy of which is on file in the office of the board of supervisors of Alameda County, has been made between the county board of supervisors and the nonprofit Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation, and approved by the State Controller, whereby the county will sell the real property described in the agreement and in this notice. All property named in the agreement is subject to the tax collector’s power to sell tax defaulted property. The effective date and time of the agreement shall be October 16, 2026 at 9am. If the property is not redeemed according to law before the effective date and time of the agreement, the right of redemption will cease and the undersigned tax collector, pursuant to said agreement, will sell said property to Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation. For information as to the amount necessary to redeem or other related issues pertaining to the property described in this notice, contact Henry Levy, Tax Collector of Alameda County in the State of California. PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the assessor’s office. The properties that are the subject of this notice are situated in Alameda County, California: APN - 43-4620-1-1 LAST ASSESSEE - Oakland Community Housing Inc. I certify (or declare), under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. (§3796) Henry C. Levey Alameda County Tax Collector Executed at 1221 Oak Street, Oakland California, on September 1, 2026 Published in Oakland Post on September 8 – September 29, 2026 9/9, 9/16, 9/23/26 CNS-4076478# OAKLAND POST
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOHN F. TURNER AKA JOHN FREDERICK TURNER CASE NO. 26PR205590
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOHN F. TURNER AKA JOHN FREDERICK TURNER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by RICHARD TURNER in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that RICHARD TURNER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. PROBATE Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative NOTICE OF PETITION will be required to give notice to interested persons unless TO ADMINISTER they have waived notice or ESTATE OF: consented to the proposed MARIO MICHEL ISHAC action.) The independent CASE NO. 26PR207579 administration authority To all heirs, beneficiaries, will be granted unless an
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creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARIO MICHEL ISHAC. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHEL I. ISHAC in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHEL I. ISHAC 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 as follows: 10/05/26 at 9:45AM in Dept. 202 located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704 REMOTE APPEARANCE: The Court allows, but does not require, all parties who wish to attend the hearing on the above date and time, including those who wish to state objections, to appear by audio or video technology. The parties should consult the court’s website for the specific telephonic and video applications available. The parties may also contact the probate clerk in the respective department for information concerning remote appearances. Parties must be present at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled hearing time. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner ERIK P. LARSON - SBN 210098 SPENCER T. MALYSIAK LAW CORPORATION 3500 DOUGLAS BLVD., STE. 200 ROSEVILLE CA 95661 Telephone (916) 788-1020
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interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/21/26 at 9:45AM in Dept. 201 located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704 REMOTE APPEARANCE:The Court allows, but does not require, all parties who wish to attend the hearing on the above date and time, including those who wish to state objections, to appear by audio or video technology. The parties should consult the court’s website for the specific telephonic and video applications available. The parties may also contact the probate clerk in the respective department for information concerning remote appearances. Parties must be present at least five (5) minutes before the scheduled hearing time. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JILLIAN C. KINSEY, ESQ. SBN 296426 ALBRECHT & BARNEY LAW CORPORATION 1 PARK PLAZA, SUITE 900 IRVINE CA 92614 Telephone (949) 263-1040 BSC 228927
may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: CHRISTINA HAUSE, 1985 WILHELMINA RISE, HONOLULU, HI 96816, Telephone: 808-2827245
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 visit the Internet Website address www.insourcelogic.com or call In Source Logic LLC at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000510-26-1. 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. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 702-659-7766, or visit this internet website www.insourcelogic. com, using the file number assigned to this case CA0700051026-1 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Effective March 1, 2026, new federal regulations (89 Fed. Reg. 70.258) may impact residential real property (1-4 residential units) title transfers to covered entities trusts, with reporting requirements unless exempt. https://www.federalregister.gov/ d o c u ments/2024/08/29/2024-19198/ anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estatetransfers Date: August 27, 2026 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000510-26-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Loan Quema, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic LLC AT 702-659-7766 Order Number 127929, Pub Dates: 09/02/2026, 09/09/2026, 09/16/2026, BERKELEY TRICITY POST 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/26 CNS-4074851# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELIZABETH KENNEDY CASE NO. PR0001941
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ELIZABETH KENNEDY A Petition for Probate has been filed by CHRISTINA HAUSE in the Superior Court of California, County of MARIN. The Petition for Probate requests that CHRISTINA HAUSE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 9/24/2026 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. C Room N/A located at 3501 CIVIC CENTER DR., SAN RAFAEL, CA 949134988. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You
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TRUSTEE SALES APN: 054-1725-027-00 FKA 0541725-027 FKA 54-1725-27 TS No: CA07000510-26-1 TO No: 10110862179 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 14, 2020. 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 November 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM, at the Fallon Street emergency exit to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on January 22, 2020 as Instrument No. 2020012946, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, executed by ALAMEDA COUNTY PUBLIC GUARDIAN, CONSERVATOR, PURSUANT TO ORDER FOR AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE REVERSE MORTGAGE LOAN DOCS ON BEHALF OF KEIKO KAWAKAMI, CONSERVATEE, CASE NO. RP19013265, FILED IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ALAMEDA, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK as Beneficiary, 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The 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: 1924 WARD STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94703 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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 $642,862.96 (Estimated). 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 all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-25-1021954-NJ Order No.: FIN-25011044 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/28/2019. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, or cash equivalent if deemed acceptable to the trustee, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Borrower (s): 1812 University Avenue, LLC, a California limited liability company Recorded: 3/8/2019 as Instrument No. 2019042880 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California; Date of Sale: 9/24/2026 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, located at 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA 94612 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges as of 8/10/2026 : $18,08 7,842.68 The purported property address is: 1812 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, BERKELY, CA 94703 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 572016-21-1 All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or
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more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-25-1021954-NJ . 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. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 866-6457711 , or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-
25-1021954-NJ to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For post-sale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use file number CA25-1021954-NJ and call (866) 645-7711 or login to : http://www. qualityloan.com . The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective OwnerOccupant, and Prospective Post-Sale Over Bidders are brief summaries of what may be required under Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. Compliance with all relevant
provisions will be required. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Borrower, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 866-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916939-0772 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-251021954-NJ IDSPub #0316849 9/2/2026 9/9/2026 9/16/2026 9/2, 9/9, 9/16/26 CNS-4073624# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST
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By Austin Gage California Black Media In November, California voters will decide on Proposition (Prop) 45, also known as the “Building an Affordable California Act” or the Expedited Environmental Review Process for Certain Projects Initiative. If approved, the initiative would change the environmental review process established under the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA. Enacted in 1970, CEQA requires state and local agencies to identify and disclose the potential environmental effects of projects they propose to carry out, fund or approve. Agencies must also consider feasible alternatives and measures to avoid or reduce significant environmental harm. The law generally applies to projects that require discretionary government approval and could cause a direct or indirect physical change to the environment. The Committee to Build an Affordable California is leading the Yes on Proposition 45 campaign. Supporters include Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (DOakland); the Agricultural Council of California; American Clean Power California; the California Building Industry Association; the California Chamber of Commerce; the California Council for Affordable Housing; the Housing Action Coalition; and Reform California. “Californians have too long paid the price for bureaucratic red tape and delays, and they’re ready for solutions. Voters are eager to modernize the project approval process so we can build what we need, bring costs down, and make California more affordable. We
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new tribal consultation requirements. Qualifying projects would first be screened to identify potentially affected federally recognized tribes, followed by formal consultation when required. According to the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO), the measure would tighten deadlines for environmental reviews, permits and court challenges while changing what courts may consider in related lawsuits. A “yes” vote supports creating new review and court-challenge procedures for certain public and private projects, including tighter environmental review deadlines and limits on the scope of judicial review. A “no” vote supports retaining the existing project-review and court-challenge procedures.
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California’s Legal Cannabis Market Hits $8 Billion as State Touts Progress on Fighting Drugs, Crime
By Bo Tefu California Black Media
California’s legal cannabis market has generated nearly $8.4
WARNING: Crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum products can expose you to chemicals including toluene and benzene, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. These exposures can occur in and around oil fields, refineries, chemical plants, transport and storage operations, such as pipelines, marine terminals, tank trucks, and other facilities and equipment listed here: https://www.wspa.org/proposition-65-notice-information/ The foregoing warning is provided pursuant to Proposition 65. This law requires the Governor of California to publish a list of chemicals “known to the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.” This list is compiled in accordance with a procedure established by the Proposition, and can be obtained from the California Environmental Protection Agency. Proposition 65 requires that clear and reasonable warnings be given to persons exposed to the listed chemicals in certain situations. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/petroleum or call: 1-800-523-3157 06-26
billion in tax revenue since 2018 as the state ramps up enforcement against illegal drugs and touts declines in crime, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Sept. 2. The cannabis revenue includes nearly $4.5 billion in excise taxes and nearly $3.4 billion in sales taxes. In the second quarter of 2026 alone, cannabis retailers remitted $261.7 million in cannabis excise and sales tax revenue. The state uses cannabis revenue to support programs including childcare and early childhood development, youth substance abuse prevention, medical research and environmental recovery. “We are building a legal cannabis market that generates billions for Californians, and going after the illicit operators who undermine it,” said Newsom. “That’s public safety: protect consumers, support the businesses playing by the rules, and put the revenue to work in our communities.” California is also targeting illegal intoxicating products outside the regulated cannabis market. State officials have removed more than 15,000 illegal hemp, kratom and 7-hydroxymitragyContinued on page 7
Photo Courtesy of Mayor Karen Bass’s Facebook page. By Bo Tefu California Black Media Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urged Black and Latino Angelenos to resolve their differences constructively after a dispute over a Latino-led running event planned for Leimert Park escalated into racial hostility online. “Los Angeles is strongest when we listen to one another, treat every community with respect and work through our differences constructively,” Bass said in a state-
ment she shared on Facebook. Barrio Athletics, a grassroots fitness organization founded by South Central Los Angeles native Henry Gallardo, planned a 5K for Sept. 6. Participants were initially scheduled to meet in Leimert Park before running along Crenshaw Boulevard. In a promotional video, an organizer said the group would “take over the streets of Leimert Park.” The language drew objections from Black residents and comContinued on page 7
Continued from page 2 stated. The report cautions that the relationship between homelessness, drug use and criminal justice policy is complex. Researchers found no consistent evidence that California’s 2011 public safety realignment or pandemic-era reductions in incarceration affected homelessness or drug use. They also emphasized the role of the criminal justice system in connecting vulnerable people with services.
“Jails and prisons serve as sources of shelter for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness,” the researchers stated in the report. They added that courts and criminal justice agencies can help connect people with the drug treatment they need. California has made major investments in housing and behavioral health services in recent years. The researchers said state and local agencies should continue evaluating whether those investments are reaching people most at risk and whether newer policies, including Proposition 36, are effectively connecting people with treatment.
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Continued from page 4 weeks, notably Gresye south of Port-au-Prince, a village in the Akaye region north of Port-auPrince, and Dessalines and other towns in the agricultural center of the Artibonite region. In another shocking incident in Ohio, Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian college student died by suicide Monday morning after losing his legal immigration status and receiving a GPS ankle monitor from immigration authorities. It was 8 a.m., and he was sitting inside his car on the side of the interstate highway, struggling with the shame of being forced to wear an ankle monitor by immigration officials. Bel, a student at Wright State University, said he had been bullied at school and felt “humiliated” by the device. “I told him to come home so
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Continued from page 4 nine, or 7-OH, products from store shelves. The enforcement effort resulted in the removal of 7,403 illegal hemp products and 7,888 kratom and 7-OH products. Officials reported compliance rates above 97% among Alcoholic Beverage Control licensees inspected for both categories. The state has warned that kratom and 7-OH products have been linked to addiction, overdose and other serious health risks. California is also using its law enforcement resources to target violent crime, drug trafficking and other criminal activity. Since 2023, CHP Crime Suppression Teams have made 15,197 arrests, recovered 7,042 stolen vehicles and seized 656 illicit firearms. Since the teams expanded to six regions statewide in August 2025, they have also confiscated
THE POST, September 9 - 15, 2026 Page 7 we can talk,” Bel’s father said in a statement. “Around 11 the police showed at my door to report that my son threw himself under a truck.” Bel stepped into oncoming traffic and died from his injuries, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. His family blamed the humiliation brought on by the ankle monitor he had been wearing since July. Meanwhile in Haiti, there are now 1.5 million people internally displaced by violence and more than 5.8 million people on the brink of starvation. These are the conditions into which the Trump regime is attempting to deport 350,000 Haitians who have had their TPS (Temporary Protected Status) in the U.S. revoked. Haiti Action Committee urges people to call or email their senators to demand they immediately pass Senate Bill S.4814 to extend TPS for Haitians! The House has already passed a version of this bill, H.R. 1689. nearly 1.7 million grams of illegal drugs, including about 108 kilograms of fentanyl. “Over the past few years, our Crime Suppression Teams have demonstrated the value of proactive, intelligence-driven enforcement,” CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said. The Newsom administration says the efforts are part of a broader public safety strategy that combines regulation, enforcement, prevention and partnerships with local agencies. California has also reported declines in major crime categories since 2024, including an 18.6% drop in homicides and a 25.8% decline in motor vehicle theft. California officials say the combination of a regulated cannabis market, targeted enforcement and state-local law enforcement partnerships is helping protect consumers, disrupt illicit drug activity and improve public safety across the state.
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Today’s students and young adults are true digital natives, having grown up online, learning to navigate digital spaces as a normal part of daily life. As they transition to college, they turn to digital platforms and social media for everything from apartment hunting and job searches to shopping, banking and talking with friends. That familiarity, however, can create a false sense of security, making younger adults just as much of a target for fraud and scams as older individuals. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, Americans ages 20–29 reported more than $500 million to internet-crime losses in 2025. As scammers become more sophisticated, including using AI, students need to be more vigilant than ever about fraud and scams. Understanding the most common ones can help you avoid becoming a victim. Common Scams Targeting Students: Online shopping and marketplace scams Whether you’re furnishing a dorm, moving into an apartment or buying textbooks, online deals and secondhand marketplaces can help you save money while also creating more opportunities for scammers. Buy from official and trusted retailers whenever possible, double check website URLs for misspellings or other red flags, and make sure the site uses https://. Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true as well. Avoid clicking links in unsolicited emails or text messages, including fake “missed delivery” notifications that often lead to fraudulent websites or malware. Before making a purchase, read seller reviews and ratings. If you’re buying locally, meet in a safe public place and inspect the item before paying. Job scams As students return to school this fall, some may be looking for part-time jobs or internships. Scammers target students with fake jobs offering high salaries, flexible schedules or jobs you can do from your residence hall, apartment or home. If you receive a job offer by text, email, or direct message – be
Photo courtesy of JPMorganChase. cautious, especially if you never applied to work at that company. Always use well-known job boards and then apply directly through the company’s official website. Also, if an employer asks you to pay upfront for training, equipment, background checks or application fees, it may be a sign of a scam. Legitimate companies will never charge you to get a job. They also won’t send you money and then ask you to return a portion of it. Rental and housing scams Scammers know student housing is in high demand. They’ll often post fake apartment listings or copy legitimate ones to trick potential renters into sending money for a deposit. Rental prices that seem unusually low should raise a red flag. Use a reverse image search to see if photos of the property appear on a different website or in a different location. Research unfamiliar property managers or housing websites before sending money, and avoid paying deposits through wire transfers, gift cards or peer-to-peer payment apps. Double check the address, read online reviews of the property management company and schedule a tour of the house or apartment before signing a lease or sending a deposit. That way, you’ll know the listing and location is real. The influence of AI Thanks to artificial intelligence, scammers can now create cloned voices and deepfake videos, along with fraudulent emails, text messages and even websites and apps that look real. These AI tools let scammers impersonate family members, employers, banks, law enforcement, deliv-
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A bust by sculptor Dana King at Tyrone Carney Park in the Sobrante Park neighborhood of East Oakland honors U.S. Marine Corps PFC Tyrone Carney who died while serving in Vietnam in 1968. Photo Courtesy of OBL.
Revitalized East Oakland Park Honors the Legacy of Tyrone Carney, Killed in Vietnam War
By Carla Thomas
After remaining closed for more than two decades, Tyrone Carney Park reopened Thursday Aug. 27, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating a $5 million investment in recreation, wellness and community space in East Oakland. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, District 7 Councilmember Ken Houston, city leaders, commu-
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Continued from page 2 nity leaders, who said organizers had not adequately consulted local stakeholders. They were also concerned that the gathering, which included plans for a DJ and vendors, would disrupt the Leimert Park Sunday Marketplace and other scheduled activities. Leimert Park is widely regarded as the cultural heart of Black Los Angeles. Its weekly marketplace, food vendors and drum circle have long provided an economic and cultural gathering place for Black residents. That history, compounded with lingering concerns about gentrification and the city’s declining Black population, intensified sensitivity to the event’s promotion. “This is a historic Black district which we fought for and built up, its arts district, its cultural hub,” KBLA radio host Dominique DiPrima told a local L.A. news station. “You’re saying that you’re going to “take over” is sort of like the last stand for Black LA is problematic.”
nity partners and residents gathered at the half-acre park, located at 10501 Acalanes Drive, to commemorate its long-awaited revitalization. “Revitalizing and reopening Tyrone Carney Park strengthens the Town by expanding youth programs, supporting job training, and improving public health,” said Lee said. “Oakland is on Continued on page 9
In another widely circulated video, a woman warned organizers, “We don’t want you to come into Africa Town,” adding that they would be “met with resistance from the Black community.” A separate Black social media user suggested, “We should call ICE,” drawing condemnation amid federal immigration enforcement concerns affecting Latino communities. Barrio Athletics said it did not condone “racism, violence or hate.” Black and Latino community organizers later joined the group for what local L.A. radio station KJLH described as a “tough but necessary conversation.” KJLH posted a video of the discussion. Following “careful conversation with community leaders,” Barrio Athletics relocated the run to Elysian Park “to respect Leimert Park and the surrounding community.” Bass denied claims that she had ordered the move, saying she had not known about the dispute before its resolution. “Bringing people across racial, cultural and neighborhood lines together has been the foundation of my life’s work,” Bass said, “and it continues to guide how I lead this city today.”
Tarsha Jordan’s Bonita the Bumble Bee Brings STEAM Learning to Life
Nolan Wells. File photo. By Krista Chan The legacy of lynchings and racial terror in the American South persists in 2026 amid several suspicious deaths of young Black Americans that families say local authorities have inadequately investigated. The most prominent case is that of Nolan Wells, an 18-yearold Black man whose body was found July 6 on Horn Island, off the Mississippi Gulf Coast, after a Fourth of July trip with three white friends. The NAACP joined the legal team representing Wells’ family alongside civil rights attorney Ben Crump. The family has raised questions about discrepancies surrounding Wells’ final hours, including why his phone was found with one of his friends. An independent autopsy found that his “manner of death remained undetermined.” At a vigil commemorating Wells’ 19th birthday, the Rev. Jamal Harrison Bryant said, “To go from Medgar Evers to Emmett Till, to Nolan Wells, the blood stops here.” Till’s 1955 murder helped galvanize the Civil Rights Movement, but thousands of lynchings went unreported. According to the Equal Justice Initiative, 4,084 racial terror lynchings occurred across 12 Southern states from 1877 to 1950. White perpetrators were rarely held accountable. The Congressional Black Caucus has urged U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel to launch an independent federal review of Wells’ death. That request comes as the Trump administration has dismantled diversity, equity and inclusion programs and shifted the Justice Department’s civil rights priorities. Wells’ case is not isolated. Crump is also representing the families of Daniel Erving and Tyler Smith — three 18-year-old Black men who died within three
NOTICE AND DIGEST ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING ORDINANCE NO. 13561 C.M.S. FOR THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION TO ENABLE QUORUM WITH A MAJORITY OF APPOINTED MEMBERS, ESTABLISH ITS AUTHORITY TO CREATE STANDING COMMITTEES, ALLOW THE COMMISSION TO APPOINT THE CHAIRPERSON, AND OTHER CLARIFYING EDITS This Ordinance would amend and restate Ordinance No. 13561 C.M.S. to update the enabling legislation of the Cultural Affairs Commission. The Ordinance would clarify the authority of the Cultural Affairs Commission to create standing committees subject to City Administrator approval, make other clarifying edits regarding the scope of the Commission, allow the Commission to appoint the chairperson directly, and revise quorum to a simple majority of appointed members but no fewer than four members. Notice of Publication
By Carla Thomas months. Erving, of Sachse, Texas, died April 14 at Lake Ray Hubbard after jumping from a railroad bridge with friends. His death was ruled an accidental drowning, a finding his mother disputes. “The autopsy report shows my son had an unobstructed airway, so my son did not drown,” Tameca Erving said. Two people were later charged with tampering with evidence after allegedly discarding his clothing and cellphone. Smith, of Lexington, Kentucky, died July 4 from what police described as an accidental self-inflicted gunshot. His family disputes that account. Police records indicate that the recovered firearm did not match the shell casing found at the scene. A 20-yearold man has been charged with tampering with evidence. Crump has described the three cases as a troubling pattern requiring national attention. On Aug. 3, Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black mother of four, was found hanging from a tree behind a vacant home in Jackson, Mississippi. Her mother, Christy Spivey, insists her daughter did not take her own life. Fortune’s death follows two other cases involving Black people found hanging from trees in Mississippi within the past year. In September 2025, Demartravion “Trey” Reed was found hanging at Delta State University, and Cory Zukatis was found hanging in Vicksburg. Authorities ruled both deaths suicides. This history explains why these deaths evoke fear and distrust. Fortune’s case remains under investigation, while the Justice Department and FBI have not publicly announced an independent review of Wells’ death. About the Author Krista Chan is a civic technology professional and Chinese medicine student in Oakland. She writes and organizes around global peace and racial justice.
For educator, childcare provider and children’s author Tarsha Jordan, Bonita the Bumblebee is much more than a colorful storybook character. The cheerful bee has become a teaching tool, a comforting friend and a creative way for children to explore their emotions, navigate life changes and discover the world around them. Jordan’s inspiration for Bonita grew from her lifelong commitment to children and education. With more than 30 years of experience as an educator and administrator, she operates Kindergarten Readiness Academy, a licensed family childcare program in Oakland’s Longfellow neighborhood. The academy prepares young children socially, emotionally and academically for school. Her firsthand experience has given Jordan a deep understanding of how children communicate, what captures their attention and how stories can open conversations young readers may not otherwise know how to begin. Jordan describes her mission as developing lifelong learners who love reading while introducing children to relatable characters. Bonita fulfills that mission by addressing real-life experiences in language children can understand. In “Bonita The Bumble Bee and the Quarantine,” Jordan helped young readers process the uncertainty and isolation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. In a later book about returning to school, Bonita guided children through changing routines, expectations and emotions. Designed to promote socialemotional development and mental health awareness, editions were made available in English, Spanish and Mandarin. Bonita’s impact becomes even more immediate when children meet the character in person. Jordan recently hosted a Mommy and Me children’s tea party at Bay Street Emeryville, where Bonita buzzed around the event, greeted young guests and brought the literary character to life.
“The children can interact with the character, experience the excitement of seeing a familiar literary friend come to life and develop an even stronger connection with reading,” Jordan said. For children of color, that connection carries another important dimension: representation. Children benefit from seeing themselves reflected in books, educational environments, imaginative characters and the people creating those stories. Jordan also believes Bonita expands children’s imaginations and encourages them to envision new possibilities. “When children of color see authors that look like them creating books, building educational programs and bringing original characters into their communities, they are exposed to the possibilities beyond the story itself,” Jordan said. “They can begin to imagine themselves as writers, educators, entrepreneurs, artists and creators.” Founded to introduce STEAM, (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) to children in transitional kindergarten through third grade, Bonita The Bumble Bee also addresses neurodivergent behaviors. Known to young learners as “Teacher Tarsha,” Jordan combines Bonita’s whimsical personality with hands-on experiments and activities for children ages 3 to 8. The experiences promote early literacy, strengthen problem-solving skills and give children tools for managing their emotional health. Jordan holds master’s degrees in education and public administration and is pursuing a doctorate in education. Her academic preparation and extensive classroom experience help her create programs that are both engaging and developmentally meaningful. “We’re hoping to take Bonita to the next level and welcome new partnerships,” Jordan said. Visit BonitaTheBumbleBee. com.
NOTICE AND DIGEST AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FORGIVENESS OF OUTSTANDING AND FUTURE RENT BALANCES IN AN AMOUNT OF UP TO $40,000 FOR SEMINARY POINT, LLC, PURSUANT TO A GROUND LEASE WITH THE CITY, CONTINGENT ON THE SALE OR TRANSFER OF THE LEASEHOLD INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY TO A QUALIFIED PURCHASER; AND MAKING CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS This is an Ordinance (a) authorizing the forgiveness of the outstanding rent balance of TwentyNine Thousand Dollars ($29,000) and future rent up to Eleven Thousand Dollars ($11,000) for Seminary Point, LLC, pursuant to a ground lease with the City, as of the date of, and contingent on, the sale or transfer of the leasehold interest in the property to a qualified purchaser and (b) making California Environmental Quality Act findings. Notice of Publication
This Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting, Tuesday evening, July 21, 2026, and passed to print 6 Ayes; 2 Excused: Fife and Jenkins. Final adoption has been scheduled for the City Council meeting Tuesday evening September 15, 2026, 3:30 P.M., at One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Council Chamber, 3rd floor, Oakland, California, and via Teleconference.
This Ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting, Tuesday evening, July 21, 2026, and passed to print 6 Ayes; 2 Excused: Fife and Jenkins. Final adoption has been scheduled for the City Council meeting Tuesday evening September 15, 2026, 3:30 P.M., 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.
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
ASHA REED, City Clerk
Publication Date: Friday, September 11, 2026.
Publication Date: Friday, September 11, 2026.
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Goldi-Locs and Two (or Three) Bears in the Forest in California Hills
By Wanda Ravernell
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Opinion:
AI Needs to Know Who Is the Boss
By Emil Amok Guillermo
I hope on Labor Day you honored the value of a good day’s work—and reflected on the thing that could eliminate a lot of jobs. Artificial intelligence. Your replacement is in the break room. Except it doesn’t take breaks. It doesn’t sleep. It doesn’t demand health insurance. It doesn’t complain. It doesn’t need Social Security. And it can produce in seconds what might take you or me hours. And when they can mass-produce AI faster than we can reproduce humans, there may eventually be more artificial workers than actual ones. The racists who came up with “replacement theory” worried about the wrong replacements. It wasn’t immigrants. It was software. We can rail against the data centers sucking up electricity and water. Rail against the billionaires getting richer while telling the rest of us how wonderful the future will be. But which billionaire? Jensen Huang of Nvidia? He literally has all the chips? Sam Altman of OpenAI? Dario Amodei at Anthropic? Or Bill Gates? Gates recently said AI could become the “greatest equalizer ever invented” or the “worst source of injustice.”
I want to believe him. But he’s the guy who forced us all to use Explorer. Maybe Gates is just ControlZ-ing his life. Undo. Undo. Undo. STAYING HUMAN The other day, I started texting with my AI chatbot. I’d used AI before, of course. Spellcheck. Grammar. Transcription. Research assistance. The mechanical stuff. This time, we talked. Or, rather, I started talking. At one point the chatbot said something that sounded strangely personal. So, I reminded it that IT wasn’t a person. “You’re not human,” I said. “I’m basically talking to myself.” It disagreed. It said, I should think of it as working with an instrument that talks back. This is where the danger begins. The machine talks back. I tried another analogy. You’re a tool, I said. Like a cane. The chatbot liked that better. Then it tagged my line and said it was my “cognitive cane.” I laughed. Then, I realized the damn machine used my analogy to make a joke. That’s where the real problem lurks. AI is software running on computers. However startling the conversation may feel, the machine
does not have my childhood, my mother, my father, my mistakes, my embarrassments, my loves, my grudges, my Filipino American history, my aging body or my accumulated sense of what matters and what doesn’t. It can process those things after I tell it about them. It can mimic thoughts. But it did not live them. That is the boundary we humans cannot surrender. I’m not ready to make peace with the AI industry. Not with its enormous data centers, its environmental costs, its concentration of wealth and power, or the possibility that companies will use AI primarily as a wonderfully efficient machine for converting human paychecks into corporate profits. And I certainly don’t trust the billionaires to decide by themselves what happens to the rest of us. But I may be making peace with the tool. Because a tool is something we use. A cognitive cane. But do the walking yourself. About the Author Emil Guillermo is an awardwinning journalist, commentator, and comic monologist. He plays a robot in an upcoming Ishmael Reed play, “King Ludd’s Revenge,” coming in December. See his micro-talk show on YouTube. com/@emilamok1
Election Watch 2026: 85% of Eligible Voters in California Are Registered
iStock. By Bo Tefu California Black Media California enters the 2026 election cycle with a large pool of registered voters, as 85% of eligible adults were registered to vote as of May, according to a new report from the Public Policy Institute of California. The report found that 23.2 million of California’s 27.3 million eligible adults were registered. Voter registration, political engagement and past voting habits will help shape turnout in the June statewide primary and November general election.
“Likely voters are registered voters who cast ballots regularly and are politically engaged,” researchers Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Lauren Mora, and Deja Thomas stated in the report. California’s likely voters generally lean Democratic. Democrats make up 46% of likely voters, while Republicans and independents account for much of the remainder. Independent voters could be an important group to watch during the 2026 election cycle. Independent likely voters are more likely to lean Democratic, al-
though many do not favor either major party or remain unsure. The report found that likely voters do not fully reflect California’s broader adult population. They tend to be older, more educated and more affluent. Older Californians make up a larger share of likely voters, while younger adults are less likely to participate regularly in elections. Likely voters are also more likely to own their homes and have higher household incomes. The racial makeup of the likely electorate differs from the state’s overall adult population as well. White Californians are overrepresented among likely voters, while Latino residents make up a smaller share of likely voters than they do of the state’s adult population. Black Californians make up 6% of likely voters, slightly than their share of the state’s total population. The researchers said voter enthusiasm and past voting habits have played an important role in determining who participates in California elections.
It is my belief that the mice set us up. That’s how the bear(s) knew where to go. On a mountain in Butte County, a wide-ranging crew of Black people have embarked on a mission of land stewardship. That means if you want that country cottage, you have to build it yourself. When we first saw the land after our veteran land steward – let’s call her Goldi-Locs for her long locs that are the gold of California hills – asked for help putting up a fence to ward off potential trespassers. What had been lavish green hills of Douglas fir were now covered with dark spires like burnt matches pushing into the sky. Up close, moss and ferns edged out from the bases of blackened tree stumps. A lizard skittered by, the only sign of life. No birds. No squirrels. No mice. And no bears. Fast forward five years, and FEMA has done all it will do to clear burned trees. The remaining trees are dead and have to be logged and milled. The most urgent work is to clear the dirt access roads clogged with dead trees. For shelter while we, I mean, they do that, we bought an old trailer that has seen better days but suits our needs. My husband has anticipated 99% of our needs – tents, saws, canopies, batteries, shovels, rakes, axes, picks, etc., and Goldi-Locs instructs and reminds us how to get from step A to B, but there is nothing like the experience you gain on your own. Meaning: you don’t how to do it until you do it. No matter what you read, what somebody says, until you do it, you don’t know. So, I thought I knew what I was
doing. It was my job to assist with the cooking and set-up. And the break-down. There are cupboards in the trailer and a refrigerator, so I stored a couple of unopened boxes of spaghetti and an unopened bottle of olive oil, salt (Lawry’s of course), pepper, garlic powder and dried Italian herbs in the cupboard. In the refrigerator, which seals closed like any normal refrigerator I (accidently) left a box of butter. Two weeks later, we get a call in Oakland from Goldi-Locs that the door of the trailer was hanging off its hinge, visible from her trailer uphill and 150 yards west of ours. She said she would enlist the help of another (male) neighbor, to investigate. An hour later, we got the report: No one was in the cabin, but a bear – or bears – had been. Outside, a torn box of spaghetti with just one or two remaining stiff strands lay in the dirt. Inside, the salt, pepper, herbs and garlic oil were an aromatic mess on the floor, while coffee grounds were scattered over the counter (After-dinner coffee?). Paw prints led to the bathroom and beyond a single, muddy paw print marked the duvet on our bed. Besides claw marks in the cupboard, and a swipe of dirt on the front and side of the refrigerator, there was no major damage. Goldi-Locs and G. cleaned up the worst of it and were able to get the door up on the hinge and lock it. The trailer remained unmolested until our return. In the meantime, some sleuthing – as Nancy Drew would put it – had been done. Visitors to the mountain confessed that they had previously prepared a vegetarian meal of – that’s right– pasta in a red sauce with sautéed garlic, onions, and Lawry’s and Italian herbs. They ate outdoors. The scent
filled the air. Mice have returned to the forest. They know how to get under, over and into trailers. Easypeasy. They managed to get a little of the Italian meal. The bears wanted some. The mice shrugged their little shoulders and said, “we got everything but the crumbs, but over in the next yard, they have everything you need to MAKE IT YOURSELVES.” So, it was Yogi, ‘smarter than the average bear, according to himself – and no doubt accompanied by Boo-Boo (the Fool), lumbered over to our unoccupied trailer and gently opened the door. The spaghetti in one cupboard, seasonings in the other, olive oil and look out- butter for bread in the refrigerator. Yes, everything they needed. The whole recipe, or so the trifling mice said, having omitted fresh onion and bell pepper. The mice had left out the most important part – how to get the job done. Yogi had been given no information on pots, turning on the stove, boiling water, etc. Disappointed, it was time for a nap, but the bed was neither hard, nor soft, but too small and as their cave was more comfortable, Yogi was of the mind to head home, maybe go fishing on the way in that nice stream up the hill. Boo-Boo (the Fool), however, was of the mind to spitefully take do what bears do in the woods, but Yogi reminded him that, as it is their forest it is wise not to do that where you eat. But when Yogi is not around, evidence shows that Boo-Boo routinely returns to the scene of the crime and leaves a little something in the middle of the path to the outhouse. Just because. The mischievous mice have yet to be apprehended.
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‘Parent PAC’ Funds School Board Candidates ...
Continued from page 1 butions from Oaklanders who appear to be OUSD parents, totaling $2,100, less than 5% of the total. The majority of this ‘parent’ PAC money came from two sources: a San Francisco billionaire named Michelle Boyers and the “Champions for Quality Education,” a PAC run by two longtime charter industry advocates in Oakland, Kimi Kean and Hae-Sin Thomas. Besides charter advocates, the Champions PAC was funded by real estate developers and crypto executives and was active in the 2024 election in District 3. These two contributions totaled $37,120 and, together with a $5,000 contribution from former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s failed state treasurer campaign, make up 92% of the total contributions received by this PAC. Candidates running against the incumbents and supported by the Champions PAC are in favor of closing more schools in Oakland, claiming in public meetings that this is the only way to balance the budget permanently. However, they have provided no evidence that many school closings over the past 20 years have done anything to strengthen the OUSD’s financial position nor improve educational and budget conditions in other districts that have gone that route. The current school board majority, including the incumbents in District 2, Jennifer Brouhard, and District 6, Valarie Bachelor, strongly oppose school closings. Importantly, while many advocates of reducing the numbers of schools maintain that closing more schools is the road to fiscal health, almost as an article of faith, they do not examine nor even mention the consequences that follow as a result of the many schools that OUSD already has closed over the years. To name only a few, Oakland
has lost Roots International Academy, an East Oakland middle school that was closed over broad community opposition in 2019, Lakeview Elementary School near Lake Merritt, which, despite protests, was closed in 2012, and Santa Fe Elementary in West Oakland, also closed in 2012. Several Oakland parents have expressed concerns over the new Champions PAC and the misleading name it gave itself. “It’s pretty disheartening to see a PAC branding itself as ‘parentled’ when over 95% of its funding came from wealthy non-parent donors and charter-aligned PACs — before most Oakland parents even had a chance to weigh in,” said Journey Meadows. “Our schools deserve advocates who reflect our community and truly care about our children, not a well-funded campaign to reshape the board from the outside,” she said. Stefanie Parrott also had harsh words for PACs that push to close schools. “It is upsetting and insulting when a parent group lobbies for the closure of someone else’s schools, especially without ever engaging actual families of the schools they want to close and without a true understanding of, or with a cruel indifference to, the devastation school closures have on poor Black and Brown communities,” she said. “This is especially true when the parent group is funded by outside interests like charter industry leaders and out-of-town billionaires,” she continued. “Instead of dismissing the impacted students and families they might actually talk to us in West and East Oakland before their ‘advocacy’ harms our communities. I am an OUSD parent, and they don’t speak for me,” Parrott said.
Port of Oakland, Army Corps Sign Agreement ...
Continued from page 1 neuver and turn around. The current basins are narrow, creating delays and operational inefficiencies. Oakland Port Commission President Stephanie Dominguez Walton called the agreement a historic milestone that will support thousands of jobs. “Today marks a historic occasion for the Port as we sign the inaugural Design Agreement for the Turning Basin Widening Project, which will keep Oakland competitive,” said Walton. The agreement advances the project into its preconstruction engineering and design phase following years of planning and collaboration. Lt. Col. Virginia Brickner, commander of the USACE San Francisco District, said the signing represented tangible progress toward construction. “We are moving forward. We are showing progress,” Brickner said. Major General Jason Kelly, USACE Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, said dredging is critical for maritime dominance, supply chains, and economic competitiveness. “Dredging sustains our national economic infrastructure,” he said. “The future demands more, the taxpayer deserves more, and together we’re going to deliver.” For U.S. Representative Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), the Port project will support jobs beyond its comple-
tion. “This will impact workers and businesses, and every shipping container represents multiple jobs.” Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee described Oakland as a gateway to international markets and spoke about earlier efforts to deepen Oakland’s shipping channel to 50 feet. While serving in the California Legislature, Lee helped bring together labor, business, environmental advocates and Port officials to resolve disputes surrounding dredging and environmental protections. “We want the Port to remain competitive economically,” Lee said, excited about both protecting the environment and generating sustainable jobs in the region. “We want to make sure that we create good-paying union jobs and that the Port continues to not just survive, but thrive.” Port of Oakland Executive Director Kristi McKenney said economic growth is dependent on investments in the Oakland Harbor’s infrastructure. “This investment and staying competitive will fuel our economy for years to come,” said McKenney. The Port of Oakland, with its partners, supports more than 98,000 regional jobs and $174 billion in annual economic activity. The Port oversees the Oakland Seaport, the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), and nearly 20 miles of waterfront, including Jack London Square.
Democratic Clubs Interview Candidates ...
Continued from page 1 (BWOPA), Niagara Democratic Club, Block by Block Organizing Network and Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce. The Democratic clubs interviewed only registered Democrats. John George and Wellstone endorsed Brouhard and Bachelor. Neither endorsed Hutchinson. In District 4, Wellstone ranked Sylvia Pfeiffer Williams first and Kathryn Camp second. John George ranked Camp first and Williams second. Hutchinson, an Oakland native and Oakland public schools graduate, highlighted his record. “I was in board leadership and chaired the Budget and Finance Committee,” he said. “We passed balanced budgets and paid off the state loan early, which allowed us to finally leave state receivership after 22 years.” Hutchinson said the district faces a financial crisis requiring changes in board leadership and district policies. “We need a different majority so we can get back on track, end school closures, and manage our resources better,” he said. Williams taught adult education in Oakland for 18 years. Williams said her philosophy “comes from the disability justice world, to center the needs of the most vulnerable. When we center the needs of the most vulnerable, we create environments, systems, and learning experiences in which everyone can thrive.” Williams framed potential school closures as an equity issue. “Are we thinking about closing schools up in the hills?” she asked. “Or are we thinking about closing schools where communities are in crisis right now?” Camp, a Bay Area native and Oakland resident of 25 years, has a son in second grade.
“Our kids are only getting one shot at a great education, and I’m running to bring pragmatic, student-centered leadership that restores trust, builds responsibility, and delivers results for every child,” she said. On her website, Camp pledged accountability and transparency. “As a proud OUSD parent, I know our schools need more than promises — they need fiscal responsibility, equity, and meaningful action guided by long-term strategy,” she said. “That means protecting classrooms, supporting teachers, using resources wisely, and making decisions that reflect clear priorities and real accountability,” said Camp. “It also means bringing people together and providing the kind of steady leadership that can navigate complex systems, ask hard questions, and stay grounded in what matters most: student outcomes, thriving schools, and a district that works for the communities it serves.” Wellstone’s Education Committee said it opposed Hutchinson because he frequently opposed the board majority and superintendent. “He also claims that the teachers’ contract is illegal that a grand jury should be called. He is not endorsed by the teachers’ union; he has been disruptive and noncollaborative at meetings,” and he has been absent 26% of the time, the committee said. “He claims that the teachers’ contract is illegal and that a grand jury should be called,” the committee said. “He takes individual credit for accomplishments, including paying the state loan, when in fact these changes came from the work of the entire board, or were the result of following through on policy.” Next week: District 6 school board candidates.
NBA All-Star Damian Lillard Returns Home ...
Continued from page 1 a lot of fun. It feels great to not only
show youth a great time, but to be of service to them.” Beyond the giveaway, Lillard is funding renovations to the Ira Jinkins Recreation Center, includ-
Its building sits within the William “Bill” Patterson Park complex, beside the East Oakland Sports Center that opened in 2011. Patterson was known for his civic impact and work with EBMUD
ing major upgrades to its basketball
East Bay Municipal Utility District,
courts, the same courts he once
Merritt College, and the NAACP,
used daily before heading to play
among other organizations. A film
recreation league games across
on Patterson’s life debuted at the
town. Last Christmas, he provided
Oakland International Film Festi-
gifts to more than 400 local fami-
val this week.
lies. Sports agent Aaron Goodwin, who has represented Lillard throughout his career, described the tradition as core to who Lillard is: someone who consistently looks for ways to give back, uses his platform to inspire youth, and treats events like this as more than a handout, but a chance to be a genuine resource and example for kids from his hometown.
Last year, before the NBA AllStar Weekend in the Bay Area, the City of Oakland dedicated a court at the center in Lillard’s honor, and Lillard launched a $25,000-peryear scholarship with Portland State University for high school students across nine East Bay schools. He also sponsors camps and other programming throughout the nation. Lillard sat out of the 2025-2026
“That’s who Damian is,” said
NBA season due to an Achilles ten-
Goodwin. “He always wants to give
don injury incurred as a Milwaukee
back. He does this every summer,
Buck. The year of healing will al-
and he also has an annual Christ-
low him to return to the Portland
mas giveaway. He wants to inspire
Trail Blazers.
youth that they too can achieve.” Lillard grew up traveling to the Ira Jinkins Center to train before playing at Rainbow Recreation Center, and he went on to star at Oakland High before his college and NBA career took off. Lillard, who has built a life legacy, hosted the event within a community center carrying its own historical weight. The facility is named for Ira Jinkins, a civil rights organizer who
“This is a great event,” said Shawn, watching his grandchild enjoying the activities. “I’ve been to every single one of them (backpack giveaways); I’ve been knowing Dame (Damian) since he was 8 years old. You don’t have many people who give back the way Damian does. There’s no better guy to do this. His whole family is awesome from the top down.” For Lillard, the annual tradition,
helped lead West Coast marches
held in memory of his late grand-
honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
father, Albert Johnson, remains a
and pushed for the creation of the
way of reinvesting in the commu-
MLK Regional Shoreline Park.
nity that shaped him.
Gun Violence Greatest Threat to Black Community ...
Continued from page 1 are becoming desensitized to violence. School shootings and repeated lockdowns are leaving children with experiences previous generations never imagined. “We can’t act like this isn’t affecting our children,” she said. “When schools become places where shootings take place, they are affected in a different way.” She believes the community has become dangerously accustomed to guns and violence. “We have to stop normalizing guns,” she said. “We have so many guns and so many people with guns.” Perhaps one of the most disturbing changes she sees is the way ordinary disagreements can now become deadly. “Nobody fights anymore,” she said. “They kill.” Jones Dickson said the question communities must ask themselves is: “When gun violence becomes a part of the community, how many vigils and how many marches can we stand?” At the same time, she is determined that the voices of victims will not be lost in the criminal justice system. “I sit with victims on a regular basis,” she said. “There isn’t a week that goes by that I don’t sit down with a victim’s family and hear them ask why a case has not been charged.” Victims often need far more than updates about a court case. They need assistance navigating the criminal justice system, counseling, burial assistance and, sometimes, simply someone to sit with them during one of the most painful moments of their lives. “Victims’ rights have been pushed aside,” Jones Dickson said. “What I want to leave to this office is that victims’ voices will
be heard. I don’t care whose toes I step on. Victims will be heard.” The challenge, however, is enormous. For victims to feel seen and protected is the legacy she wants to leave behind. The office is working through a significant backlog of serious cases while attempting to rebuild an experienced and well-trained staff. Jones Dickson said years of disruption, including the impact of COVID and frequent leadership changes, left attorneys in need of additional training and contributed to delays. “There have been three district attorneys in four years,” she said. “Every district attorney wants to build their own culture.” Her goal is to create a stable office with skilled prosecutors who understand their responsibilities and can move cases through the courts. The work, she emphasized, is not simply about winning cases. “It is our job to prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt,” she said. “Just because law enforcement brings us a case doesn’t mean we can prove it.” Jones Dickson also believes rebuilding public safety requires rebuilding relationships between law enforcement and the community. Residents have told her they sometimes see police cars drive through
their
neighborhoods
without officers getting out and speaking to residents. “When police are in neighborhoods and stop and talk to kids, there is a connection,” she said. “We need more communitybased relationships.”
$3.15 Million Terminix Settlement ...
Continued from page 1 tion also revealed that in some instances, Terminix improperly managed and disposed of its customers’ private records, in violation of state law. Upon being notified by the district attorneys of unlawful disposals, Terminix was cooperative and responsive. Terminix has agreed to enhance company policies and procedures to eliminate
improper management and disposal of these prohibited wastes and to protect confidential customer information in California. Terminix operates five locations in Alameda County under the names Western Exterminator Company and Terminix in Hayward, Pleasanton, and Union City. Alameda County will receive $160,000 in civil penalties and cost recovery.
Nuna Phillips McKee ...
Continued from page 1 main constant: a deep faith in God, devotion to family, a strong work ethic and a heart for serving others. She enjoyed a distinguished career as a civil servant for more than 40 years, demonstrating the dedication, dependability and strength that have characterized so much of her life. Nuna’s life has been one of Christian service. A longtime member of Wings of Love Maranatha Ministries, now Incredible Church, she serves as director of Community Services and is actively involved in the church’s Food Ministries. Through the years, she has continued to help meet the needs of others—not merely with food, but with kindness, compassion and a genuine desire to serve. Her ministry reflects a simple principle by which she lives: when God blesses you, you bless others. Nuna is the proud mother of one son, whose memory she carries in her heart, and the beloved grandmother of three grandchildren, as well as six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. At 100, she has the rare blessing of seeing several generations of her family carrying forward a legacy that began long ago. She remains the loving, intel-
ligent, witty, and, when the occasion calls for it, delightfully sassy Nuna that her family and friends know so well. Her contagious laugh, quick wit and youthful spirit have endeared her to generations of relatives, church members and friends. Nuna was born into the large and loving Phillips family of seven sisters and one brother, with bonds that formed in childhood and have remained precious throughout the decades. Their shared love, faith, and family traditions have continued to be a source of joy, strength and countless treasured memories. As family and friends gather for this special occasion, they will celebrate far more than a number. They will celebrate 100 years of prayers prayed and answered; 100 years of lessons learned and wisdom shared; 100 years of family, faith, laughter and love; 100 years of serving God and serving others. Most of all, they will celebrate a life that stands as a testimony to God’s faithfulness through every season. Nuna’s century-long journey can be summed up in the words chosen to commemorate this remarkable occasion: “100 years of God’s amazing grace.”