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December 23, 2021 Thursday Edition

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Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what people will submit to and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them and these will continue till they have resisted either with words or blows or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance those of whom they suppress. —Fredrick Douglass (1849)

Congress Passes Measure to Raise Debt Ceiling, Avoiding Government Default

SBCUSD Mourns Passing Of Board Of Education Member, Dr. Margaret Hill

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Obituary News

One Republican and all Democrats in the House voted to approve the hike, which passed in the chamber by a 221-209 vote. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) Congress has approved legislation to raise the debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion, a move that preempts any threat of a federal default until at least 2023.

The federal government has never defaulted on debt payments.

One Republican and all Democrats in the House voted to approve the hike, which passed in the chamber by a 221-209 vote.

In the Senate, the measure passed strictly along party lines with a final vote tally of 50-49.

President Joe Biden expects to immediately sign the bill, which gained traction only after using a so-called special pathway that allowed for a simple majority vote.

Lawmakers had to use the special pathway before the middle of January, or it could have faced a filibuster and other hurdles that would have allowed Republicans to block the measure.

“The debt limit amount has been modified 98 times since

1945, including for increases and suspensions. It was necessary to modify it once again to maintain a healthy economy, as well as our country’s reputation as a trustworthy borrower,” Texas Democratic Congressman Al Green stated.

“At stake were the livelihoods of working families, who would have had to suffer drastically higher borrowing costs for financial obligations such as mortgages, student loans, credit card bills, and car loans,” Congressman Green remarked.

“Now more than ever is the time to strengthen the American economy, not make decisions that will cripple it. Moreover, emerging technologies and geopolitical forces demand our nation’s stability and preparedness so we can overcome any challenges that may head our way.”

Using the special pathway to pass the debt ceiling bill also

raised questions about creating exceptions to the filibuster to push through significant voting rights legislation and President Biden’s Build Back Better bill.

Grassroots leaders of the West Virginia Poor People’s Campaign marched in a picket line outside Joe Manchin’s office in Washington, D.C., demanding that their senator meet with them about his refusal to support Build Back Better and voting rights protections.

Sen. Manchin (D-WV) has refused any changes to the filibuster and effectively has blocked critical legislation that the President and most of Manchin’s constituents wish to see passage.

On Tuesday, December 14, the Poor People’s Campaign demanded answers from the senator.

“Everybody knows ours is one of the poorest states in the country. So, it’s a shame that the senior senator, a Democrat, cannot support his state and the people in

his state,” said Stewart Acuff from Jefferson County, West Virginia.

The state leaders marched in a picket line outside the Hart Building, the location of Sen. Manchin’s office. After several people spoke, police officers warned that their voices were too loud, so they continued with the silent picketing.

“We’re here today because we know that Sen. Manchin not only lied to West Virginians. He lied to the nation,” Bishop William J. Barber II, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, explained.

“He not only lied to West Virginians. He lied to the nation,” Bishop Barber said. “And I’m using that word intentionally because it’s provable. And his inaction and his lies about scarcity – he’s saying he’s taking these positions because we don’t have enough – that’s a lie.”

The Bishop called Manchin’s action a “form of political violence against the 140 million poor and low-wealth people in this country and especially to people who have suffered during COVID, regardless of their color or their geography.”

“He has engaged in a form of political policy violence. As a result, people will stay sick, people will die, people will not be able to recover,” Bishop Barber continued.

“He also never asks these questions about scarcity when it comes to the military or corporate America. He’s never seen a corporate tax break he didn’t want to pass or a military budget he wouldn’t fund.”

Actors Jaleel White, Akbar Gbajabiamila Share COVID-19 Vaccine Experiences and encourage Black and African Americans to Protect Themselves by Getting Vaccinated Community/ Education News SACRAMENTO – Actor and producer Jaleel White and former NFL player and host of “The Talk” and “American Ninja Warrior” Akbar Gbajabiamila, are partnering with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The well-known celebrities are sharing their COVID-19 vaccine experiences through candid conversations to help reduce hesitancy in Black and African American communities across the state.

The partnership is part of the state’s Vaccinate ALL 58 campaign, which aims to provide safe, effective and free COVID-19 vaccines to all Californians, regardless of immigration or insurance status.

“We must acknowledge the

Actor and producer Jaleel White

Former NFL player and host of “The Talk” and “American Ninja Warrior” Akbar Gbajabiamila

distrust and skepticism that exists between many African Americans and people of color and the medical community due to historic injustices,” said Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer. “It is important to create a safe space

for the community to discuss and address concerns they have around COVID-19 vaccines.

We are so grateful to Jaleel and Akbar for their commitment to honest conversations about what it personally has felt like to overcome long-held fears around

vaccines, and finally making the decision to get vaccinated. These candid discussions help get to the heart of the matter in a thoughtful way while reducing vaccine hesitancy in their community.”

When White and Gbajabiamial first heard about vaccinations for COVID-19, they were admittedly hesitant. Now, both are fully vaccinated and feel safer knowing they have protection against COVID-19. In their conversation, both men share their reasons for hesitation, why they chose to receive the vaccine, and the steps taken to become vaccinated with the hopes of encouraging those who have not yet received the vaccine to do so, specifically in continued on page 6

Dr. Margaret Hill Dr. Margaret Hill, current member and past president of the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, passed away Sunday, December 19. She was 81 years old.

Dr. Hill was a passionate advocate for children and a dedicated educational leader, having served on the Board of Education faithfully since she was elected in 2011. She led the District as Board President in 2015-2017.

Prior to her election, Dr. Hill served as an assistant super intendent with the San Ber nardino Cou nt y Superintendent of Schools. She started her local education career in 1971 as a teacher before serving as vice principal at San Bernardino High School. Dr. Hill retired from SBCUSD in 2003 after serving 16 years as the principal of San Andreas High School.

Dr. Hill returned to work at the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools office in 2006, where she was assistant superintendent of Administrative Services until her second retirement July 2, 2012.

“Dr. Hill was loved for her warm heart and frequently encouraged educators to motivate kids with ’more hugs than tugs.’” said SBCUSD Board President Dr. Scott Wyatt. “We are better because she led with strength, love, and compassion for everyone.

We will miss her everyday.”

The District honored Dr. Hill by naming its boardroom, the Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room in 2019. She also received accolades from a multitude of organizations, which recognized her strength as a leader and her character as an example to others.

“Dr. Hill’s tireless, kind, and cheerful presence made her arguably the most admired leader in San Bernardino and among the greats statewide throughout the education community,” said SBCUSD Superintendent Doc Ervin. “She inspired me and I am thankful to have worked with her here.”

No details are known yet about memorial services but these will be shared when information becomes available.

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Alabama’s Bryce Young Becomes First Quarterback in Team History to Win the Heisman

Online Applications Now Available to Attend Chavez, Richardson, or Rodriguez in 2022–2023

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Community/Education News

Bryce Young broke the single game passing record, 559 yards against No. 22 Arkansas, and shattered the SEC Championship record for total offense and passing yards after going 26 of 44 for 421 yards and three touchdowns during his first year as a starter. (Photo: rolltide.com) Bryce Young isn’t even eligible for the 2022 NFL Draft, but his gridiron achievements certainly are pro-worthy.

The Alabama quarterback became the fifth sophomore to win the Heisman Trophy, col lege footbal l’s most outstanding player award.

Young, 20, also becomes the first Crimson Tide quarterback to win the Heisman, and it marks the second consecutive year an Alabama player has won the award.

“I’ve always been labeled as someone who’s not the prototype, being an African American quarterback and

being quote-unquote undersized and not being that prototype, I’ve always been ruled out and counted out,” Young stated during his acceptance speech.

The six feet and 194-pound field general has thrown for more than 4,300 yards this season with a 68 percent completion rate.

During the 2021 season, Young has passed for 43 touchdowns with just four interceptions, and he enjoys a 175.5 passer rating.

“People a lot of times have told me that I wasn’t going to be able to make it,” Young exclaimed.

“And for me, it’s always been about not really proving them

wrong but proving to myself what I can accomplish. So, I’ve always pushed myself to work the hardest, and I try my best to do all I can to maximize all that I can do. And thanks to the people around me and through the grace of God, I’ve been able to make it here, and I’m truly grateful for that.”

Young led the Crimson Tide to a 12-1 record, including an explosive 41-24 victory over then No. 1 ranked Georgia in the SEC Championship.

Young broke the single game passing record, 559 yards against No. 22 Arkansas, and shattered the SEC Championship record

for total offense and passing yards after going 26 of 44 for 421 yards and three touchdowns during his first year as a starter.

Bryce is the 8th African A mer ican quar terback to win the award.

Andre Ward was the first in 1989. Since 2010, 6 of the 10 quarterbacks selected to win the Heisman are African American.

Tim Tebow (Florida 2007), Sam Bradford (Oklahoma 2008), Mark Ingram Jr. (Alabama 2009), and Lamar Jackson (Louisville 2016) are the only other sophomores to win the Heisman in the award’s 86-year history.

Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M 2012), and Jameis Winston (Florida State 2013), are the only freshmen to win the award.

“The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) profoundly cong rat ulates Bryce Young, the African American star quarterback of the University of Alabama, for winning the Heisman Trophy,” NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., stated. “ Yo u n g’s o u t s t a n d i n g achievement on the football field epitomizes the genius and excellent talent of African American athletes in all sports,” Dr. Chavis declared.

“Reclaiming My Time”: Ed Chief Thurmond Weighs Successes, Setbacks Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media

When Tony Thurmond, State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) was elected in 2018, he became the second African American in the office since the 1849 California Constitution established it.

Wilson Riles was California’s and the nation’s first Black SSPI. In 1970, he also was the first African American voted to hold any statewide office in California.

Recently, Thurmond spoke to California Black Media (CBM) about his experience as the state’s highest elected Education official.

He says the COVID-19 pandemic has been the defining challenge of his tenure. It affected everything -- from requiring him to suddenly draft a revised strategy for supporting schools to keeping students and staff safe. He did this while taking steps to improve the overall quality of public education.

“March 13, 2020. March 13, I’ll never forget it,” Thurmond told CBM. He was in his office when he started to receive calls “asking ‘what are we going to do?’” as school districts announced that they were closing to mitigate the spread of the virus.

Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic forced Thurmond to delay action on the initiatives he identified as priorities when

he entered office. Opening schools safely and dealing with the specific systemic inequities, particularly experienced by students of color, had to be tackled first. The California Department of Education’s (CDE) action plan included securing two million masks for schools and working with the governor’s office to obtain five million rapid COVID tests. While schools were closed, the state’s education department supplied over 500 million meals to students and families.

When vaccinations became available, CDE developed a campaign that encouraged staff and students to get vaccinated.

While it was up to each school district to decide how it would deal with the COVID-19 crisis, Thurmond hosted weekly meetings with all county superintendents to talk through plans for reopening schools safely.

As distance learning became necessary, inequities in access to technology were exposed.

One-fifth of California students lacked the resources to continue their education from home, either due to no internet connectivity or not owning a computer at home -- or both. To find a solution to the problem, Thurmond assembled a committee he named “Closing

the Digital Divide Task Force.”

“We put legislators on that committee by design. We knew that in order to get the attention of the internet providers, they need to see legislators,” Thurmond said.

As a result, the state was able to provide computers and hotspots, enhancing internet connectivity to over 400 school districts across nearly all of California’s 58 counties.

According to Thurmond, “There is about $6 billion for building out broadband in this year’s state budget. The task force helped to lay the foundation for that.”

Thurmond points out that state law grants the SSPI limited authority over California’s public education policies, funding and infrastructure. But despite his restricted power, Thurmond views the SSPI role as much more than being a figurehead. As one of only eight statewide elected officials, voters have given him a prominent bully pulpit from which he can influence education policy.

“They said the office doesn’t have a lot of tools to get things done directly, but I felt very confident using my relationships with the legislature and the governor that I could find way to put a spotlight on big problems and find ways to influence them even

though it would have to happen in an indirect way,” Thurmond said.

The gover nor and the legislature determine state funding for education and set policy direction. The State Board of Education determines academic standards, curriculum, i n s t r u c t ion a l m at e r ia l s , assessments, and accountability.

The SSPI has no legal authority over the 1,000 local school districts in the state. Each of the state’s 58 county offices of education -- not the SSPI -- approve school districts budgets and provide assistance and instruction on how they can improve their educational programs.

Thurmond’s main job is to run the day-to-day operations of the CDE, which has about 2,600 employees and enforces California’s education laws and regulations. It also administers federal and state education programs and oversees federal education grant compliance.

In addition, it performs certain administrative tasks, such as collecting and compiling statewide data on district spending and student performance.

In 2018, Thurmond decided to not to seek another Assembly term and run to be SSPI instead. That continued on page 7

San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) students who will be attending middle school during the 2022–2023 school year have several options. They may decide to get a high-quality education at their home school, apply for a school transfer, or apply to attend Richardson PREP HI, Rodriguez PREP Academy, or the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) program at Chavez Middle School.

Applications for all three schools will only be processed and accepted online at https://www.sbcusd.com/cms/One. aspx?portalId=59953&pageId=36516698. The application deadline is December 31, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.

Students must meet all of the eligibility criteria to apply, which includes, but is not limited to, being enrolled in and living within the SBCUSD school attendance boundaries at the time of the application and during enrollment in the program; maintaining acceptable behavior during the current school year as reported by their school site and as evidenced by no more than two off-campus suspensions; no more than 15 unexcused absences during the current and prior school years; and meeting standardized testing scores. Full eligibility requirements are available at https://www. sbcusd.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=59953&pageId=36516698.

Richardson PREP HI’s award-winning Academic Intervention and Monitoring (AIM) program is a highly individualized academic program that provides interventions to support student achievement, social-emotional growth, and leadership. Richardson offers the Design and Modeling, Robotics, and Tiger TV programs, as well as jazz band, musical theater, guitar, piano, rock band, a fully functional recording studio, percussion ensemble, academic teams, tutoring, and a variety of other enrichment classes..

The instructional program at Rodriguez PREP Academy ensures that all students are held to high expectations and receive rigorous standardsbased instruction. Rodriguez PREP Academy School of Engineering and Design provides all students an opportunity to engage in hands-on elective classes where students learn the necessary skills and knowledge required for the workforce of the future, including robotics, coding, plant science, and computer science. Rodriguez also offers visual and performing arts electives and a variety of extra-curricular activities.

Chavez Middle School offers the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) program, which showcases a world-renowned education. Students who successfully complete the I.B. Middle Years Program at Chavez will be better prepared to enroll in the I.B. Diploma Program offered at Cajon and Arroyo Valley High Schools. The I.B. Diploma is recognized by colleges and universities across the country and around the world.

Parents of eligible students may submit online applications for their child to participate in the lottery. Admission will be determined by a drawing of all qualified applicants. Once a student’s name is drawn and assigned a lottery number, the student will be placed according to their school preference(s) and space availability. If space is not available at any of their choices, the student will be added to a waitlist. Each student will only be accepted into one school.

The lottery drawing will be held on January 21, 2022, and premier on the District’s YouTube channel at http://www. youtube.com/SanBdoCitySchools. The drawing will begin at 5 p.m. for all three schools. Students and parents are not required to tune in during the drawing. Families will receive official letters with their student’s lottery number in February 2022.

Actors Jaleel White, Akbar Gbajabiamila Share COVID-19 Vaccine Experiences and encourage Black and African Americans to Protect Themselves by Getting Vaccinated... continued from page 1 the African American community.

“Growing up in Los Angeles, there was this belief that society didn’t care about what happened to Black people medically,” said Gbajabiamial.

“Now that I’m vaccinated, I want to keep it real with my community and encourage everyone to protect themselves.”

The four-part conversation details their vaccination jour neys, including their experiences with mild side effects, getting a booster, and why getting the facts is important for someone to make their decision on getting vaccinated.

“No one should be shamed or condemned for being hesitant and this is exactly why I want to share the story of how I came to be vaccinated,” said White. “None of us have ever had to navigate through a pandemic before. So, helping people get the facts, with

understanding for their personal experiences, and doing that with grace, is how we are going to get through this together. I hope my story will inspire and help others get to a place where they feel good about getting vaccinated.”

All videos will be shared on the digital and social media platforms found below: Califor n ia Depa r t ment of Public Health (CDPH)IG: @capublichealth; Twit ter: @capublichealth Jaleel W h ite - IG: @ jaleelwhite; Twitter: @jaleelwhite A kba r Gbajabiam ilaIG: @akbar_ gbaja; Tw i t t e r : @ a k b a r_ g b a j a Please visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255 to find a vaccine nearby and to learn more about COVID-19 vaccine safety and effectiveness.

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Malia Cohen Elected BOE Chair – for the Second Time Tanu Henry | California Black Media

Last week, the California Board of Equalization (BOE) elected Malia M. Cohen its chair.

She is the first African American woman to serve on the Board.

It is the second time in four years, Cohen -- a San Francisco native -- has been elected chair of the five-member body responsible for representing taxpayer interests and “equalizing” county-by-county tax assessments across the state.

BOE is comprised of four members that are elected to represent a region of the state, and California’s Controller Betty Yee. “It is a privilege and honor to serve again as Chair of the California State Board of Equalization,” she said. “In these unprecedented times, with the daily challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic, we must remember that our first duty is to the People of California

who deserve our continuing dedication, resolve, and service.”

Besides, providing “direct representation” to Californians on their property assessments and other tax-related issues, the BOE directs an estimated $75 billion in annual revenue to the state’s schools and local governments in all 58 counties.

Before her election to the BOE in 2018, Cohen served as President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. From 2011 to 2019, she was a member of the board, representing the city’s second district, which includes neighborhoods along the southeastern shore of the Bay like Hunters Point-Bayview, the Central Waterfront and Sunnydale.

On the BOE, Cohen represents the Second District. It spans 23 coastal counties from Santa Barbara County (about 95 miles north of Los Angeles) to Del Norte County on the Oregon border.

As chair of the BOE, Cohen says remaining accessible is her priority.

“For Califor nians who have struggled during these most difficult times, please know that my door is always open to you,” she says.

Cohen has an nou nced she is a candidate for State Controller in the 2022 election.

Coca-Cola Recalling Thousands of Popular Beverages State/Government/Business News

A Climate Change Solution Direct from the Congo... continued

The Coca-Cola and Sprite products were distributed i n sout he a st e r n st at e s.

Customers who do have the affected drinks at home are encouraged to return it to the store where they purchased it for an exchange or refund. They can also contact Coca-Cola’s Consumer Interaction Center at 1-800 GET-COKE (800-438-2653).

This is the second beveragerelated recall in the past month.

solution that is working today.

Author, Oliver Griff ith said “There’s little debate that tropical forests must be protected. Deforestation and forest degradation are some of the leading causes of global warming, responsible for about 15% of greenhouse gas emissions.

At COP 26, over 140 world leaders promised to end deforestation by 2030, pledging over $19 billion to do so. However, it is not clear how the funds will be used or how countries will achieve the goal.

Fortunately, REDD+ is a proven model that can make this happen.”

The REDD+ model described in the account works as a replicable and scalable product that can raise substantial funding from corporations which buy Verified Emission Reductions (VERs) also known as carbon credits. It depends on detailed, science-based carbon accounting under the internationally recognized Verified Carbon Standard, and the buy-in via Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) of local communities.

Remarking on the importance of this account was Dr. Jean-Robert Bwangoy Bankanza Bolambee, Wildlife Works DRC Country Director who said: “The DRC is

a UPC code of 025000047732.

The FDA is classifying this as a Class II recall. This indicates one of two things: that the products in question “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences” (as opposed to the risk of serious adverse health consequences or death associated with a Class I recall), or that the likelihood of serious negative health effects is “remote,” per the FDA. No illness or injury in connection with the products has been reported at this time.

“This product did not meet our high-quality standards due to the potential presence of foreign matter,” Coca-Cola spokesperson Ann L. Moore told People. “We took this voluntary action because nothing is more important to us than providing safe, high-quality products to the people who drink our beverages.”

Certain Coca-Cola and Sprite 12-ounce cans are also subject to recall due to the possible presence of foreign matter, according to Commissaries.

The following Coca-Cola and Sprite products with their batch codes are subject to recall: Coca-Cola 12 ounce cans: Date Code: AUG 1522 WM B Coca-Cola 12 ounce cans: Date Code: AUG 1522 WM C Sprite 12 ounce cans: Date Code: AUG 1522 WM B continued in next 2 columns

In late November, Kraft Heinz recalled some packages of its powdered Country Time Lemonade, Country Time Pink Lemonade, Tang, and Arizona Tea. along with some of its powdered Kool-Aid drinks due to the potential for them to contain “very small pieces of metal or glass.” The affected packages are marked with “Best When Used By” dates between May 10, 2023 and November 1, 2023.

Governor Newsom Announces Rewards for Four Unsolved Crimes State/Government/Business News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced four $50,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators of unsolved murders in Fresno, San Pablo, Visalia and unincorporated Butte County.

California law authorizes the Governor to offer rewards in certain unsolved cases for information leading to apprehension of the perpetrators.

Law enforcement agencies may ask the Governor to issue rewards in certain unsolved cases where they have exhausted all investigative leads to encourage individuals with information about the crimes to come forward.

Public assistance is vital to law enforcement, and rewards may encourage public cooperation essential to apprehend those who have committed serious offenses.

Today’s rewards issued by the Governor involve the following cases:

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The Coca-Cola Company announced a voluntary recall on nearly 7,500 cases of Minute Maid products in eight states due to potential foreign matter contamination. Specifically, the Coca-Cola recall is being initiated because metal bolts or washers could be present in the affected beverages, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

According to a spokesperson for the beverage brand’s parent company, the Coca-Cola Company, the recall affected the following three refrigerated Minute Maid drinks in 59 oz. cartons — Berry Punch, Strawberry Lemonade and Fruit Punch. The drinks were distributed in eight states across the country, including Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, New Hampshire and North Carolina.

The Coca-Cola Company recently completed the voluntary recall of the products from stores where it was delivered, but customers who previously purchased the drinks might not have opened them yet.

Wonder if your beverages are affected? The following date codes were part of the recall: berry punch with the dates of Jan. 4, 2022 and Jan. 5, 2022 and a UPC code of 025000047671; strawberry lemonade with the date of Jan. 3, 2022 and a UPC code of 025000019760; and fruit punch with the date of Jan. 5 and

Coca-Cola Recalling Thousands of Popular Beverages... continued

Butte County: A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the murder of Marc Thompson. On September 3, 2014, the 25-year-old was fatally shot while parked in a remote and wooded location. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office has exhausted numerous investigative leads and requested that a reward be offered to encourage any individuals with information about this murder to contact Butte County Sheriff’s Sergeant Patrick McNelis or Detective Tristian Harper at 530-538-7671.

Fresno: A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the murder of Jacqueline Flores.

On July 27, 2021, the 25-year-old

mother was in her vehicle with her six-year-old daughter when she was fatally shot. The Fresno Police Department has exhausted all investigative leads and requested that a reward be offered to encourage any individuals with information about this murder to contact Fresno Police Department Detective Miguel Alvarez at 559621-2441, miguel.alvarez@fresno. gov or Detective Ben Barnes at 559-621-2421, ben.barnes@fresno. gov.

San Pablo: A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the murder of Shawn Tillis.

On June 12, 2020, the 27-yearold father was fatally shot in his vehicle outside of an apartment complex. The San Pablo Police Department has exhausted all investigative leads and requested that a reward be offered to encourage any individuals with information about this murder to contact San Pablo Police Department Sergeant Robert Brady at 510-215-3295, RobertB@ sanpabloca.gov or Detective Anthony Biama at 510-215-3133, AnthonyB@sanpabloca.gov.

Visalia: A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the murders of Jose Hernandez, Blake Medeiros and Isaiah Rule.

On May 5, 2020, 19-year-old Hernandez, 19-year-old Medeiros and 18-year-old Rule were fatally shot in their vehicle outside of a high school. The Visalia Police Department has exhausted all investigative leads and requested that a reward be offered to encourage any individuals with information about these murders to contact Visalia Police Department Detective Robert Meier at 559713-4211.

A Climate Change Solution Direct from the Congo Former US Diplomat finds scalable climate change solution from the people on the frontline State/Government/Business News NEW YORK, USA - A landmark account published by Business Green and authored by former US Diplomat and World Bank Group (IFC) official Oliver Griffith provides a compelling perspective on a scalable solution for climate change. Investigating the impact of UN backed projects that work to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+), Griffith makes his case for listening to the people on the

front line of the climate crisis.

The account researched by Griffith saw him visit nine of the most remote villages within the Mai Ndombe REDD+ Project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Speaking directly with community members, community leaders, civil society and regional and national government officials Griffith witnesses first-hand a science based climate change continued in next 2 columns

the largest country in sub-Saharan Africa and has exceptional natural resources. Nonetheless, it regularly finishes near the bottom in the UN’s global human development index, and two thirds of Congolese live in poverty. There is a tremendous pressure to exploit natural resources, by the poor depending on them to survive, by the government looking for tax revenues, and by international firms feeding their supply chains.”

Griffith’s thesis relies on the notion that the resources depended on by those in the Forest are found in the forests, and therefore the solutions must also be found there. They must be practical, scalable, and easy to implement, and they will only be successful if they can protect the forests while meeting the economic needs of those who might cut them down.

Mike Korchinsky, founder of the project in the Congo visited by Griffith said, “This important account highlights that it isn’t practical to wait for the world to become enlightened enough to leave the forests alone. REDD+ puts a practical value on standing forests to give communities an economic alternative to deforestation.”

California’s Nation-Leading Mortgage Relief Program Receives Federal Approval The California Mortgage Relief Program will be the largest in the nation $1 billion in funds to help tens of thousands of homeowners save their homes State/Government/Business News SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California’s plan to provide $1 billion in mortgage relief grants to tens of thousands of homeowners who have fallen behind on housing payments or reverse mortgage arrearages during the COVID-19 pandemic has been approved by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, clearing the way for a full program launch in the coming weeks. Under Governor Newsom’s plan, the California Mortgage Relief Program will help an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 struggling homeowners, with funds reserved for homeowners in socially disadvantaged and underserved communities often hit hardest by the pandemic.

"We are com mit ted to supporting those hit hardest by the pandemic, and that includes homeowners who have fallen behind on their housing payments," said Governor Newsom. "No one should have to live in fear of losing the roof over their head, so we’re stepping up to support struggling homeowners to get them the resources they need to cover past due mortgage payments. Our Housing is Key program has already provided renters and landlords with the assistance and resources they need to stay afloat. Now, with our California Mortgage Relief Program, we are extending that relief to homeowners."

Through the mortgage relief program, past due housing payments will be covered in full – up to a maximum of $80,000 per household – with a direct payment to qualified homeowners’ mortgage servicers. The financial support is provided as a one-time grant that qualified homeowners will not have to repay, so that they can get caught up and have a fresh start. Funding for the program is allocated through President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act’s

Homeowner Assistance Fund.

“During this pandemic, Californians have lost their jobs or had their paychecks cut, leading many to wonder how they can keep up with their housing payments,” said Lourdes M. Castro Ramírez, Secretary of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. “This program will help families keep their homes and provide the stability they need to recover from the financial, physical and emotional toll caused by the pandemic.”

The California Mortgage Relief Program will be a part of California’s Housing is Key program and is designed to work in tandem with several existing state and federal initiatives and programs to support residents facing difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Homeowners who have had their mortgage payments paused during the pandemic are now facing the end of those forbearance periods," said Tiena Johnson Hall, Executive Director of the California Housing Finance Agency, "The California Mortgage Relief Program will alleviate some of that anxiety and give eligible homeowners a chance to get caught up on those housing payments and regain that sense of security."

Californians at or below 100 percent of their county’s Area Median Income, who own a single-family home, condo or manufactured home (permanently affixed) and faced a pandemicrelated financial hardship after January 21, 2020, may be eligible.

The California Mortgage Relief Program will begin accepting applications in the coming weeks through an online portal at CaMortgageRelief.org. Interested applicants can visit the website to review program and eligibility information leading up to the launch of the application portal.

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Roe v. Wade and acronyms ROE & WADE Photo: Allied troops at Normandy invasion; sperm invading female reproduction system There has been much ado about abortion and Roe v.

Wade with the passing of the unpopular and dangerous Texas law that prohibits the practice and enables citizens to become bounty hunters for offenders. Is there any difference in abortion and homicide? There are two sides to the coin of taking someone’s life. People are being killed with legal and illegal guns every day in America, but the outcry for gun control is falling on deaf ears.

The Bible calls murder sin. It does not specify born or unborn, so why can’t some church leaders and lawmakers who are bent on overturning Roe v. Wade have the same vigor for stemming the epidemic of gun violence?

The world is hostile to life in general. Consider the outcry of pro-choice women, and the outcry

of mothers who have lost children to senseless gun violence: What’s the difference? To that, I would like to employ two acronyms – ROE (Rules of Engagement), and WADE (Women Against Dictatorial Edicts [no play on words intended]) to illustrate the operational birthing processes in both seen (the born) and unseen (the unborn) terms. Either way, women are being “cheated” (synonym for the slang word)!

Code-named “Operation Overlord,” on June 6, 1944, allied forces launched the largest air and amphibious invasion in the history of warfare. On “D-Day” as it is commonly referred to, allied landings on the beaches of Normandy (France) marked the start of a long, arduous, and costly campaign to liberate parts of Europe from

Germany’s Nazi occupation.

The challenge: Get as many of the thousands of allied soldiers as possible via land, air and sea operations to penetrate the Nazi’s fortified beaches and establish a beachhead with intent to get a foothold into the European campaign. Despite warnings to Allied Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower to abort the plan because “casualties would be too great,” he forged ahead after weighing all the pros and cons and stayed focused on the greater good of liberating the oppressed and bringing about a new birth of freedom. Following orders and Rules of Engagement (ROE), if enough troops could get through, the allies would be able to carry out their strategic plans.

As the invasion unfolded, history records that many allied troops were killed by the enemy before their parachutes even hit the ground, while others were killed before they could either get off the transport boats or while wading in the water towards the beaches. Yes, casualties were high in a very hostile environment, but enough did get through victoriously to help pave the way towards reaching the goal.

In much the same way, during conception, a woman’s body can also be a hostile environment.

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understanding of the process: By design it takes only one sperm to fertilize a female’s egg, but for each sperm that reaches the egg, science discovered there are millions more that don’t. Studies show that within minutes of coitus (sexual intercourse), some “pioneer” sperm have been found in the upper reaches of the uterine tubes; likely swept up the female reproductive tract during muscular contractions.

While the function of the pioneer sperm is not known (militarily they could be referred to as the first wave), there is indication that these sperm have been damaged (heavy casualties) and are unable to fertilize an egg. Sperm that is successfully transported through the cervix – the lower, narrow end of the uterus that forms a canal between the uterus and the vagina – stand a better chance with factors that may or may not favor their transport towards the opening of the uterine tube that contains the ovulated egg.

Those that make it are victorious!

Now, the Overlord D-Day campaign in cooperation with allied forces, formulated initial and contingency plans with Rules of Engagement (ROE) in place. Disagreements, doubts, and fears abounding in all camps had to be negotiated and ironed continued on page 7

The Shadow Pandemic: Teen Suicides And Depression Rates Spike, With Few Remains of Former O’Jays Member Identified after 40 Years Resources For Help

by Sunita Sohrabji

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

From left to right: Michelle Doty Cabrera, Executive Director, County Behavioral Health Directors Association. Lori Turk-Bicakci, Ph.D., Senior Program Director for KidsData, an initiative of the Population Research Bureau. LaTonya Wood, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Training – Psy.D. Program, Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University. Ulash Thakore-Dunlap, MS, Marriage and Family therapist and past board member, My Sahana. Gabii LeGate, Director of Operations, Blossoming Minds.

Teen suicide and depression rates amid the pandemic are as alarming as deaths from Covid-19, but few mental health resources are available to address this shadow pandemic, especially within communities of color.

Suicide is the leading cause of death for Asian American children between the ages of 15 and 24.

Black children between the ages of 5 and 12 are twice as likely to die by suicide than White children of the same age. Amid the pandemic, 42% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered or attempted suicide, including more than half of transgender and non-binary youth.

Children as young as 8 have attempted suicide.

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Dec. 7 highlighting the need to address the youth mental health crisis.

Early estimates in 2020 show 6,600 youth suicide deaths in 2020, a 57 percent jump over the previous decade. 40 percent of children ages 10-24 expressed feelings of sadness and hopelessness.

The Surgeon General noted that disabled, low-income, and homeless youth, along with minorities and LGBTQ youth had suffered from greater rates of depression.

Dr. Lori Turk-Bicakci, Senior Program Director for KidsData — an initiative of the Population

Resource Bureau — noted at a Dec. 11 news briefing organized

by Ethnic Media Services that emergency room visits for attempted suicide by girls increased by 51 percent, and 40 percent for boys, beginning in May of 2020.

“This really feels like a crisis,” stated Turk-Bicakci. She noted that even before the pandemic, not all youth were able to get the services they needed for their mental health conditions. “And now the need is even greater.

Mental health providers have been inundated with referrals.”

Typically, there is a threemonth wait to get a spot into treatment programs.

Other speakers at the briefing included: Michelle Doty Cabrera, Executive Director, County Behavioral Health Directors Association; Dr. LaTonya Wood, Director of Clinical Training – Psy.D. Program, Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University; Ulash Thakore-Dunlap, a marriage and family therapist and past board member of MySahana; and Gabii LeGate, Director of Operations at Blossoming Minds.

“In addition to grappling with the grief and loss of loved ones, Black youth, rightfully, are also experiencing and increased fear and anxiety about their own continued on page 6

Police are continuing to investigate the case to determine what happened to Little. After that, authorities will turn his remains over to relatives for burial.

He was raised in relative obscurity in Cleveland, Ohio, but his unique talent with the guitar helped the R&B supergroup, The O’Jays, ultimately make it to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

But Frankie Little Jr. didn’t live long enough to see fellow bandmates Eddie Levert, Bobby Massey, Sammy Strain, Walter Williams, and William Powell leap into music immortality.

But whatever happened to Little had remained a mystery for nearly 40 years.

On Wednesday, December 15, Ohio authorities have identif ied par tial human remains found in a garbage bag in 1982 as belonging to Little.

The Twinsbu rg Police Department released a statement noting that a worker discovered a skull inside a bag discarded behind a now-closed business.

Investigators said the bones found with the skull showed signs of blunt force trauma and have ruled Little’s death a homicide.

“The remains belonged to an African-American male, 20 to 35 years of age, approximately 5’6” tall, and that he may have had adolescent kyphosis, a curvature of the spine,” read the statement.

The DNA Doe Project, which provided names of potential

relatives, gave police Little’s name and a DNA sample.

That sample was analyzed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation crime lab, and Little’s identity was then confirmed by Dr. Lisa Kohler of the Summit County Medical Examiner Office.

“It’s definitely nice that we can give some answers to the family, and hopefully, they have some sense of closure,” Twinsburg Detective Eric Hendershott told WEWS. “He had a life, and ultimately he ended up here in Twinsburg, with his life taken by another.”

Little was last known to be alive in the mid-1970s, according to police.

He resided in Cleveland, about 24 miles away from where his remains were discovered.”

Police are continuing to investigate the case to determine what happened to Little. After that, authorities will turn his remains over to relatives for burial.

In a statement, The O’Jays said they hadn’t heard from Little long before his death.

“He came with us when we first ventured out of Cleveland and traveled to Los Angeles, but he also was in love with a woman in Cleveland that he continued in next 2 columns

Remains of Former O’Jays Member Identified after 40 Years...continued missed so much that he soon returned back to Cleveland after a short amount of time,” the group wrote in the statement.

“We wish his family and friends closure to what appears to be a very sad story.”

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reports about Little’s life, he served two years in the US Army, including deployment during the Vietnam War. He had a daughter who passed away in 2012, and he has a son who has not yet been located or identified.

2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission Completes and Approves Final Maps for State Districts Sports/Entertainment/Local News SACRAMENTO, CA—Today, the 2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) completed and approved final maps for the state’s Congressional, Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization districts.

The California Constitution states that public comment shall be taken for at least three days from the date of public display of any final statewide maps. Additionally, the Commission shall not display any other map for public comment during that period.

“We have reached the finish line for the people’s redistricting process in California. When voters approved the Voters FIRST Act, it created a monumental shift in this decennial process,” stated Commission Chair Alicia Fernandez. “As Californians, my colleagues on this Commission and I answered the call to serve for this great state we honor and love. We conclude our map drawing responsibilities with pride in our final product. We started this process leaving politics out of the equation in hopes of achieving fairer and more equitable maps. I think I speak for my colleagues when I say mission accomplished! Thank you to all that participated in this process.”

The Commission drew 4 Board of Equalization districts, 52 Congressional districts, 40 Senatorial districts, and 80 Assembly districts. All districts were drawn within the permissible population deviation.

Shape Files/Equivalency Files/ Stats and Map Viewer: https://www. wedrawthelinesca.org/final_maps In accordance with the California Constitution, the Commission followed these criteria, in this order, to draw district maps: 1.Districts must be of equal population to comply with the U.S. Constitution.

2.Districts must comply with the Voting Rights Act

to ensure that minoritieshave an equal opportunity to elect representatives of their choice.

3.Districts must be drawn contiguously, so that all parts of the district areconnected to each other.

4.Districts must minimize the division of cities, counties, neighborhoods andcommunities of interest to the extent possible.

5.Dist r ict s shou ld be geographically compact: such that nearby areas ofpopulation are not bypassed for a more distant population. This requirementrefers to density, not shape. Census blocks can not be split.

6.Where practicable each Senate District should be comprised of two completeand adjacent Assembly Districts, and Board of Equalization districts shouldbe comprised of 10 complete and adjacent State Senate Districts.

In addition, the place of residence of any incumbent or political candidate may not be considered in the creation of a map, and districts may not be drawn for the purpose of favoring or discriminating against an incumbent, political candidate, or political party.

Every 10 years, after the federal government publishes updated census information, California must redraw the boundaries of its electoral districts so that the state’s population is evenly allocated among the new districts.

In 2008, California voters passed the Voters First Act, authorizing the creation of the independent California Citizens Redistricting Commission to draw new State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization district lines. In 2010, the Voters First Act for Congress gave the Commission the responsibility of drawing new Congressional districts following every census.

For more information, please visit www.WeDrawTheLinesCA.org.

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012298 Date Filed 12/15/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/15/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): REGAL TERMITE SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 56816 ZUNI TRAIL YUCCA VALLEY, CA 92284 Number of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: ADAN D. MENDOZA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 56816 ZUNI TRAIL YUCCA VALLEY, CA 92284 Name of Individual Registrant: ALFREDO MENDOZA Residence Street Address: 7718 VICTOR VISTA AVE. YUCCA VALLEY, CA 92284 This business is/was conducted by: Copartners Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jun 03, 2021 Adan D. Mendoza, CoPartner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012203 Date Filed 12/10/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/10/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): REVOLVETECH County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 10310 REGIS COURT RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Number of Employees: 10 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: R.J. VALADEZ ENTERPRISES, INC. State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C2880318 Residence Street Address: 10310 REGIS COURT RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 01, 2020 Robert J. Valadez Sr., CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012290 Date Filed 12/14/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/14/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): INFUSION FOR HEALTH County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 440 N. MOUNTAIN AVE. SUITE 103 UPLAND, CA 91786 Mailing Address: 135 S. STATE COLLEGE BLVD. SUITE 350 BREA, CA 92821 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: INFUSION MANAGEMENT INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: C3731180 Residence Street Address: 135 S. STATE COLLEGE BLVD. SUITE 350 BREA, CA 92821 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 05, 2021 Dan McCarty, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011773 Date Filed 11/23/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/23/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CALIFORNIA COSTOM PAINTING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14635 COOL GLEN DR. HELENDALE, CA 92342 Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 236 HELENDALE, CA 92342 Name of Individual Registrant: KI HWAN OH Number of Employees: 0 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 14635 COOL GLEN DR. HELENDALE, CA 92342 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Aug 30, 2011 Ki Hwan Oh, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011946 Date Filed 12/01/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): DISABILITY VALLEY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12992 WHISPERING CREEK WAY VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: VICTORIA L. PRECIADO Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 12992 WHISPERING CREEK WAY VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 21, 2021 Victoria L. Preciado, Owner, declares that all

information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011943 Date Filed 12/01/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): UPLAND DENTAL AND IMPLANTS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 121 W. FOOTHILL BLVD., STE #E UPLAND, CA 91786 Mailing Address: 121 W. FOOTHILL BLVD., STE #E UPLAND, CA 91786 Number of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: VIKAS SIKKA DMD INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: C4807564 Residence Street Address: 22201 VENTURA BLVD. STE 205 WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Vikas Sikka, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011869 Date Filed 11/29/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/29/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ARTE BEAUTY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15370 BEAR VALLEY RD. SUITE 5 VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: FLORICEL CORRAL Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1900 DILL RD. APT. 56 BARSTOW, CA 92311 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Floricel Corral, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011458 Date Filed 11/15/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/15/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): AUTONATION CAR SALES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 148 E. BASELINE STREET SUITE 101 C-24 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Mailing Address: 1128 EAST 28TH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90011 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: JOHNNIE M. SAMPSON Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1128 EAST 28TH STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90011 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Johnnie M. Sampson, Owner/CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011956 Date Filed 12/01/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SP GIFT AND VABE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 444 S. WATERMAN AVE. SUITE C SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Mailing Address: Name of Individual Registrant: JOHN JR AMESCUA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 444 S. WATERMAN AVE. SUITE C SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 22, 2021 John JR Amescua, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012227 Date Filed 12/13/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/13/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): AA AFFORDABLE AUTO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3998 MT. VIEW AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: AARON V. IBARRA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 619 E. 40TH ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 Name of individual Registrant: DARLENE BURNEY Residence Street Address: 619 E. 4OTH ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 This business is/was conducted by: A Joint Venture Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 26, 2016 Darlene Burney, Partner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210012261 Date Filed 12/13/2021 Filing Expires On: 12/13/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CROSSFIT N20 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9565 C AVENUE UNIT E HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: TIMOTHY VISOSKY Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 9565 C AVENUE UNIT E HESPERIA, CA 92345 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 08, 2021 Timothy Visosky, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011741 Date Filed 11/22/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/22/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): VICTOR VALLEY SMOG CENTER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14810 SEVENTH ST VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address:15252 TAWNEY RIDGE LN VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: MARSHALL PENA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 14810 SEVENTH ST. UNIT A VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 16, 2021 Marshall Pena, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011770 Date Filed 11/23/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/23/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ELITE CARDIOLOGY GROUP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 5450 JEFFERSON AVE. SUITE 2 CHINO, CA 91710 Mailing Address: 5150 E. PACIFIC COAST HWY STE 500 LONG BEACH, CA 90804 Number of Employees: 3 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: PROHEALTH PARTNERS, A MEDICAL GROUP, INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C1914948 Residence Street Address: 5150 E. PACIFIC COAST HWY STE 500 LONG BEACH, CA 90804 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 04, 2021 Barry Allswang, M.D., President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011842 Date Filed 11/24/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/24/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BARBONI’S PIZZA County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9792 19TH STREET RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 Number of Employees: 12 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: BARBONI PIZZA INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4126008 Residence Street Address: 17 SAN GARAIN IRVINE, CA 92606 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 01, 2018 Hossein Darabi, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE

COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 2, Correction 9, 16, 23, 2021.

PETITION/PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICIA S. LILES aka PATRICIA SMALLWOOD LILES aka PATRICIA LILES CASE NO: PROSB 2101078

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

S. LILES aka PATRICIA SMALLWOOD LILES aka PATRICIA LILES A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MARQUIS SMALLWOOD in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: MARQUIS SMALLWOOD 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: Date: Jan 24, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center 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: Bryan C. Hartnell HARTNELL LAW GROUP, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 25757 REDLANDS BOULEVARD REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BETTY LOUISE LENT CASE NO: PROSB 2100983

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

LOUISE LENT

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: SANDRA LEE LENT in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: SANDRA LEE LENT 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 as follows: Date: Jan 12, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S35P SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 W. Third Street

San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino District-Probate Division 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: Edward G. Operini EDWARD G. OPERINI 16820 Ivy Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 (909)822-5041 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, 16, 23, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY L. JONES aka MARY LYNN JONES aka MARY JONES CASE NO: PROSB 2100889 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MARY L.

JONES aka MARY LYNN JONES aka MARY JONES

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RUTH L. HENRICKS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: RUTH L. HENRICKS 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: Date: Jan 20, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center 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: Bryan C. Hartnell HARTNELL LAW GROUP, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 25757 REDLANDS BOULEVARD REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DORIS A. TORRES aka DORIS TORRES CASE NO: PROSB 2100782

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

TORRES aka DORIS TORRES

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: WILLIAM M. NASSAR in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: WILLIAM M. NASSAR 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: Date: January 18, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino District-Probate Division 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: William M. Nassar Law Offices Of William M. Nassar 1461 Ford Street, Suite 203 Redlands, CA 92373 (909)307-2000 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, 23, 30, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2128690 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: IVAN SANDOVAL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a.

DALEYZA L’YVETTE ZUNIGA Proposed name: to: DALEZA SANDOVAL THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 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: Jan 18, 2022 Time 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Nov 12, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 2022.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2126862 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: NIELA HARRIS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MICHAEL TIMOTHY DAVID HARRIS Proposed name: to: MICHAEL TIMOTHY DAVID MCGUIGAN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 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: Feb 09, 2022 Time 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Dec 02, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 16, correction 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2127596 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JESSICA HENRY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. JULIA JENE STROUSE Proposed name: to: JULIA JENE HENRY THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 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: April 14, 2022 Time 8:30 a.m.

Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Dec 15, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 13, 2022.

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Date: Dec 03, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 9, correction 16, 23, 30, 2021.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2130160 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CHARLES EDWARD MCCRAY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. CHARLES EDWARD MCCRAY Proposed name: to: CHARLES EDWARD MINGO SR. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 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: Jan 18, 2022 Time 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393

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“When

I

Think

Upon

Christmas!”

Issue #1078

By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah Oh, I can’t help but respond with an offering of praise. You see, the Father gave His son. The Son gave His life as a ransom for me and you. [Galatians 1:4]. “God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him” [John 3:17].

God sent His Son to be born of a virgin and to be born into human flesh, to live a perfect life and to have Him give His own life so that we might be saved and not fall under condemnation but rather, be saved by the free gift of grace [Ephesians 2:8-9].

Thank You, Lord for Your Indescribable Gift of Jesus. The invaluable, unspeakable gift You have given us! No thoughts, words, or songs can begin to convey the greatness of Who Jesus is, nor of the love You lavish on us by sacrificing Your beloved Son! I thoroughly delight in the incomparable benefits [current and eternal] that I have received

through life in Him [His glorious strength, peace, hope, mercy, pardon, righteousness, love, wisdom, joy, deliverance, light and infinitely more]. Thank You that I have everything in Your Indescribable Gift! I repent for how I have often not treated Him as Your Indescribable Gift, and I pray that I, my family members, and all other believers will, from now on, Exult in Him. Experience Him as Your Pleasure. Know Him as Your Treasure. Love Him, Honor Him, Cherish Him, Worship Him, Abandon ourselves to Him, Abide in Him and speak continually about Him as Your blessed Indescribable Gift.

What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the LORD. I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.” [Psalm 116: 12-14]. Yes, I will proclaim Your greatness…I will thank You forever. Because my Hallelujah belongs to You. All of the glory belongs to You. I will praise you Oh Lord, because You deserve it. You deserve my love, my adoration, my devotion, my praise, my worship, my obedience, my everything… for you have clothed

me with the garments of salvation.

You have covered me with the robe of righteousness [Isaiah 61:10]. Oh, When I think upon Christmas!

Thank You Lord!

If God has been good to you, you ought to say so. [Psalm 107:2].

If God has delivered you, you ought to say so. If God has saved your soul, you ought to say so. If God has blessed you, you ought to say so. If God woke you up this morning, you ought to say so. If God has brought you from a might long way, you ought to say so. The King of Kings is still alive. Therefore, celebrate Him! Because He is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. He is your doctor in the sick room. He is your lawyer in the court room.

He is your bread when you are hungry. He is your water when you are thirsty. He is a wonderful counselor when you are confused.

He is your peace in the midst of the storm. He is your joy when you are sad. Our Great Redeemer, Great Jehovah, the Open Door, the Great Shepard, the Resurrection and the Life, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. The Giver of the Holy Spirit.

The True Vine, Jesus I can’t forget what you have done for me. I can’t forget how you set me free. I can’t forget, No Never. For Grace and

Mercy, so freely given, I cannot forget. For Faith that says, my sins are forgiven, I cannot forget. For your sons precious blood, which covers my faults, I cannot forget.

Thanks be to You Oh Lord, for your inexpressible gift!” [2 Corinthians 9:15].

Singing ̶ “Because of Who you are, I give you glory. Because of Who you are, I give you praise.

Because of Who you are, I will lift my voice and say: Lord, I worship you because of Who you are. Jehovah Jireh [My provider] Jehovah Nissi [You reign in victory]. Jehovah Shaloh [My prince of peace] I worship you because of Who you are.” [Vicky Yohe – Because I Sing].

“Grateful, Grateful, Grateful, Grateful - Grateful, Grateful, Grateful, Grateful - Grateful, Grateful, Grateful, Gratefulness - is flowing from my heart. Are you grateful for what the Lord has done, why want you give Him glory?” [Hezekiah WalkerGrateful].

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." [Luke 2:814].

Celebrate Jesus!

LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID EUGENE LANGILLE CASE NO: PROSB 2101104 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DAVID EUGENE LANGILLE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: JAMES MICHAEL LANGILLE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: JAMES MICHAEL LANGILLE 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: Date: January 20, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S36 SUPERIO R COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino District-Probate 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

Witness For Justice

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: RENE S. ABRAHAM Dolen, Tucker, Tierney & Abraham 1710 Plum Lane, Suite A Redlands, CA 92374 (951)683-6014 Published in T he San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RUDOLPH SEVARO ESTRADA aka RUDOLPH S. ESTRADA aka RUDOLPH ESTRADA CASE NO: PROSB 2101072 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: RUDOLPH SEVARO ESTRADA aka RUDOLPH S. ESTRADA aka RUDOLPH ESTRADA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LEE E. ESTRADA in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: LEE E. ESTRADA 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: Date: 01/19/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S-35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 W. Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino District-Probate Division 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: WILLIAM M. NASSAR, ESQ. 1461 FORD STREET, STE. 203 REDLANDS, CA 92373 (909)307-2000 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 23, 30, 2021, January 6, 2022.

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Jesus was a Refugee Rebekah Choate Now after they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” – Matthew 2:13 In this season of Advent, we tell the story of the birth of Jesus and then of the visits from the Magi at Epiphany. Part of that story is the warning from an angel to Mary and Joseph telling them to flee their home and go to Egypt because King Herod was searching for Jesus to kill him. They became refugees.

We are in the midst of an unprecedented refugee resettlement project that we haven’t seen since the end of the Vietnam War. There are more displaced people today than at any time since the end of World War II, among them our many Afghan neighbors seeking refuge in the United States. Most of those who are forcibly displaced are in countries that neighbor their home countries, which are mostly developing countries.

Under the Tr u m p Administration, the US refugee resettlement program was effectively dismantled in just a few short years. Building that program back up will take time, money, and energy. But our Afghan neighbors need help now. Many are still waiting for processing at American military bases in the US or overseas. Our asylum system has long been backlogged and asylum seekers aren’t even allowed to wait in safety for their claims to be processed.

This week on December 18 is International Migrants Day. We can all live our call to welcome the stranger and love our neighbor by supporting those f leeing their homes,

like Mary, Joseph, and Jesus.

You can work with other churches or faith groups in your community to support the refugees and migrants in your community in a variety of ways.

Resettlement offices are overwhelmed, so determining what you can provide before you reach out is helpful. Learn more about the resettlement process and ways you can help.

If you want to help Afghans in particular, Church World Service has some opportunities.

If you have or know of safe, welcoming housing in your community, let your local refugee resettlement office know (list of resettlement offices ).

Support global partners working with refugees and internally displaced people.

Use your voice on behalf of refugees and migrants by advocating for a better immigration system.

Tell your members of Congress to support the Afghan Adjustment Act, a bill that would allow Afghans who arrive with humanitarian parole, a temporary status, to have an opportunity to apply to become lawful permanent residents – the same legal status they would have received had they been admitted as refugees.

Tell President Biden to end Title 42 and the Migrant Protection Protocols (“Remain in Mexico”) that force asylum seekers to wait in unsafe border camps while their claims are processed.

We can all take one action this week to support our new neighbors and work towards a just world for all.

Rebekah Choate is the Associate for Global Advocacy a nd E d ucat ion , Globa l Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ.

The Shadow Pandemic: Teen Suicides And Depression Rates Spike, With Few Resources For Help...continued from page 4 health and well-being,” said Wood. She noted that loss of household income, increased food insecurity, school closures, and the racial unrest during the summer of 2020 all contributed to heightened anxiety, depression, and suicide among Black youth.

Moreover, traditional safety nets of church, school, and peers largely disappeared amid the pandemic.

Wood noted there were few culturally-appropriate mental health resources: less than 4 percent of mental health practitioners identify as Black.

A spike of racially motivated attacks targeted at Asian Americans, along with being blamed by former President Donald Trump for the spread of Covid-19, has created hyperanxiety and depression among Asian American teens, said Thakore-Dunlap, noting that many youth witnessed their parents and grandparents being verbally or physically abused, and also worried for their own safety.

Many youth may want to access mental health services, but they have to struggle with their parents for parents, who may not understand the importance of counseling and mental health for their well-being, said Thakore-Dunlap, noting that AAPIs have the lowest rate of

accessing mental health services.

Immigrant youth, who are struggling with conflicts as they navigating to a different culture, are also at high risk for attempting suicide, she said.

Thakore-Dunlap advocated for graduate degree programs to become more accessible for lowincome students, and broadening the pipeline of students enrolled in peer certification programs.

In 2020, 73 percent of LGBTQ youth stated that their mental health was poor, said LeGate, drawing upon data released by The Trevor Project. “Most of us have struggled with depression or anxiety, or a general feeling of helplessness, dealing with something that we know nothing about,” she said.

Almost half of youth surveyed

by The Trevor Project said they had sought out professional help but were unable to obtain it.

Health insurance can be a barrier to accessing mental health, said LeGate, noting that most children under 18 are covered by their parent’s insurance. “Not everyone feels comfortable or safe telling their family that they need therapy or mental health services,” she said.

Doty Cabrera said that amid the pandemic, children were often in continued on page 7

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The California Legislative Black Caucus War Against the Born and the Unborn...continued Statement on the Passing of the Honorable from page 4 Willard H. Murray, Jr. out leading up to the invasion. are doomed for failure. Life is World/Lifestyle/Health News

1988-1996 | California State Assembly SACRAMENTO – It is with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to our former Chair and colleague, the Honorable Willard H. Murray, Jr., who passed away yesterday afternoon. Willard Murray, Jr. was an exceptional man and public servant dedicating more than 25 years to government service, working for Congressman Mervyn Dymally, the Los Angeles City Council, and the Los Angeles Mayor, Sam Yorty.

He was elected to the State Assembly in 1988. He chaired the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on State Administration.

Murray’s legislative agenda focused on addressing education, criminal justice, economic development and healthcare.

Willard Murray and his son, Kevin Murray, were the first father and son duo to serve in the Assembly at the same time. Willard Murray

served in the Assembly until 1996. in public service. We are saddened to learn of his passing, and yet we celebrate his life and his extraordinary accomplishments i n gover n ment polit ics.

Prior to his tenure in the Assembly, Murray, Jr. was a brilliant engineer who worked in the Aerospace Division of TRW and later earned a Bachelor’s in Science from Northridge State College, Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School, and MBA from Loyola Marymount Universit y. His political involvement began through his active participation in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.

We mourn with the friends and loved ones of Willard H. Murray, Jr. and celebrate his life and tremendous legacy as a public servant. May he rest in peace.

“Reclaiming My Time”: Ed Chief Thurmond Weighs Successes, Setbacks...continued from page 2 way, he could work full time on education issues. At the time, he was a two-term Assemblymember representing the 51st Assembly District in the Bay Area.

A popular politician among his constituents, Thurmond received 90% of the vote during his last Assembly election.

For Thurmond, education is the great equalizer. He says it allows children to overcome challenging circumstances and it provides paths to opportunities for all of California's kids. He started his term as SSPI by proposing an ambitious eightyear plan to significantly boost school funding and expand early childhood education.

Beginning with his first month in office, Thurmond formed 13 transition teams with over 1000 people. Those teams focused on his top priority: closing racial and economic achievement and opportunity gaps in a state where African American and Latino kids score below statewide standards on achievement tests.

Town halls and webinars focused on Black and Brown student achievement became the genesis for his initiative supporting funding to diversify t he t e a che r work force.

Now that school districts have adopted the safety protocols like masking, vaccinations, and testing necessary to stay open for inperson learning, Thurmond says he has again turned his attention to pursuing pre-pandemic initiatives. In September, he launched a literacy goal to make sure all third graders are able to read by 2026. He also appointed the Task Force to Improve Black Student Achievement.

Thurmond told CBM, “I feel like I’m in a place now where like Maxine Waters says, ‘I’m reclaiming my time.’ I came to the department thinking I’d have eight years to work on third grade literacy, and that got undercut

because of the pandemic.”

Funding from the state and federal government for California’s public education is at a historic high. As a result, money is available for initiatives advocated

by Thurmond like universal Pre-K and universal meals, community schools, family engagement and mental health services for students.

At his inauguration, Thurmond told the audience, “This job is the type of job where you get all the blame for what goes wrong, but you don’t have the resources to fix what needs to be fixed.”

Although at the time Thurmond was speaking generally, his observation could apply to recent criticisms leveled at him in the media about the high turnover of his senior staff.

Thurmond thinks that CDE is underfunded and insufficiently staffed to be able to handle its bureaucratic responsibilities and support the initiatives that he sees as public education priorities. He says, “I’ve taken some time to think about how to structure the organization and how to restructure it.”

Regarding commentary about his public visibility during the COVID-19 crisis, Thurmond’s view is, “The way this job works, there’s a piece of it that people will never see. But I’d like to think that we have been the glue between school leaders, legislators and the governor. In my role, we’ve had to be that glue between those entities, and that interplays on how decision making happens.”

Thurmond does not have a button he can push to make something happen in California public schools. But he does have a microphone to broadcast where problems are and the good news is because he has the relationships he is in a position to influence education policy for the benefit of California’s public education students.

With all the consideration and preparation, there were no guarantees of success for what was to become the greatest invasion in human warfare history, only faith and trust in God. Just as the allied forces gathered and prepared for the invasion of hostile territory, I’ll take license to say that God equipped the man with an army (sperm) to be able to penetrate various barriers in a woman’s reproductive system, as described by science, to increase chances for a successful outcome.

To execute the invasion of a foreign land, there should be a declaration of war (unlike the Vietnam conflict); to execute sexual relations, there should be a declaration of marriage (unlike single parenting). The absence of rules of engagement (ROE) brings about anger, despair, confusion, chaos, and crimes against humanity. As we saw with the Nazi’s, dictatorial edicts

about choices, and God has given us all freewill to make choices even to the extent of us either accepting or rejecting His gift to the world, Jesus! (John 3:16) True democracy invites all parties, pro and con, to the table to reason and try to reach a consensus that everyone can live with.

Bor n or unbor n, t r ue democracy invites all parties, pro and con, to the table to reason and try to reach a consensus that everyone can live with.

Larry Buford is a Los Angelesbased contributing writer.

Author of “Things Are Gettin’ Outta Hand” and “Book To The Future” (Amazon); two insightful books that speak to our moral conscience in times like these.

Email: LBuford8101@hotmail. com You may also want to read “Roe v. Wade and Pandora’s Box” by the author. Related article: “America’s Forgotten Mass Imprisonment of Women.”

The Shadow Pandemic: Teen Suicides And Depression Rates Spike, With Few Resources For Help...continued from page 6 homes where there is neglect or domestic violence. “We did not have mandated reporters able to connect those children and youth with help during the pandemic.

We didn’t know that they were in trouble unless they somehow figured out a way to reach us.”

“The flip side is when children and youth go to school, they experience social pressure or other kinds of bullying and

adults who may treat them unfairly, discrimination, and bullying, which may also result in crisis,” said Doty Cabrera.

“People with behavioral health conditions, it’s as normal a thing as experiencing a broken arm or having any other health condition.

And so I would just encourage us all to really support young people, listening to them about what they need,” said Doty Cabrera.

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Doctor Approved No-Pill Pain Remedies That Really Work!

National//Health News When you feel pain, the first thing you may do is reach for a bottle of pills, but as it turns out, there are multiple ways to reduce pain without the use of medication.

Most of them involve natural means of conditioning your body or finding ways to take pressure off of pained body parts.

Prescription opioid painkillers such as Oxycontin, morphine, and codeine are potential gateway drugs. Chronic use of aspirin, ibuprofen, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause gastrointestinal ulceration and bleeding, and are responsible for as many as 16,500 deaths per year in this country alone.

What you need is a solution

that gets rid of the pain and, even better, has beneficial side effects that promote wellness throughout your body.

To achieve successful pain relief, symptoms should continue to be treated. Pain is distracting, and you need to feel well enough so that you’ll be able to focus on a strategy to resolve the underlying cause and either lessen or eliminate it altogether.

Natural pain remedies These are natural pain relief measures you can use to help relieve symptoms of pain that have just occurred: Injury: continued in next 2 columns

Doctor Approved No-Pill Pain Remedies That Really Work!...continued You should ice your injury for the first couple of days to reduce inflammation then use moist heat after the first to second day, which will boost blood circulation and promote tissue healing.

Strained muscles: Add magnesium (such as Epsom salts) or sodium bicarbonate to a hot bath to help relieve inflammation and soothe muscle strains.

To work on managing pain that is chronic or intermittent, there are a variety of options from which to choose.

Relaxation: When in pain, we tend to take shorter breaths. Be conscious of how you’re breathing and whether it’s shallow. Draw out your breath, as it will help relax your body. That dispersal of tension will also help disperse pain symptoms. Think of childbirth and how breathing methods have been used for years – It’s a way to work through the pain and relax.

peppers hot, and is found in overthe-counter topical creams. By depleting some of the chemicals in nerves that transmit pain, it can offer temporary relief.

Nutritional treatment: You can help relieve your pain symptoms through what you eat. There are foods that contribute to an inflammatory state, such as the over-processed, sugary, highfat foods that line grocery store shelves.

Eat an anti-inflammatory diet, which can take the fire out of chronic pain. Your meals should revolve around whole foods as close to their natural state as possible. Focus on getting the following nutrients, which have anti-inflammatory effects.

1) Omega-3′s: This healthful fatty acid can be found in fatty fish, such as salmon and mackerel, krill oil and flaxseed. One study found that eating broiled or baked fish a couple of times per week cut the risk of rheumatoid arthritis almost in half.

Supplements: 1) Glucosamine and chondroitin: These natural, proactive options can be used for… … aching joints. Glucosamine sulfate, which has been found effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis and chondroitin sulfate goes hand in hand with halting the degenerative process, and in some cases – reversing it altogether.

2) White willow bark: Willow is one of the natural sources of aspirin. The extract can be used to treat arthritis, backaches and joint pain. Studies have shown that it outpaces placebo in treating low back pain.

Topical treatments: Capsaicin: It’s what makes hot

2) Antioxidants: These vitamins and minerals, which include vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin E and selenium, clean up free radicals that can lead to inflammation and tissue damage.

In the produce section and at the farmer’s market, go for the rainbow effect: choose from a wide, colorful variety of fruits and vegetables.

Exercise: It may seem like the last thing you should do, but exercise can actually help alleviate pain. “Feel good” endorphins are released through exercise and flood the body. Strengthened muscles can also help support bones and cartilage. And better flexibility will help keep your body from freezing within a limited range of motion.

Health officials in Riverside County report first case of Omicron variant National//Health News Riverside County health officials are reporting the first confirmed case of the Omicron variant in a 41-year-old fully vaccinated man from the western portion of the county.

Officials received confirmation this week. The individual is not being identified because of confidentiality guidelines.

“The reporting of this case reminds us of the importance of taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in all its forms,” said Dr. Geoffrey Leung, Riverside County public health officer. “The most critical of these steps is to get your first vaccine dose if you haven’t already, and then complete the vaccination series and booster to reduce the spread and prevent severe complications from COVID-19.”

The variant was first reported outside the United States recently and health officials indicated then it was likely the variant would be found in other countries. State health officials on Dec. 1 reported the first case in California from a traveler who had returned to San Francisco from South Africa late last month. The patient had what was described as mild symptoms.

In Riverside County, health officials are investigating whether the individual had traveled before being tested in Los Angeles County Dec. 8 for COVID-19. The

sample tested positive and was sent to a laboratory for genome sequencing, which showed positive for the Omicron variant.

“We knew that it was likely the variant would eventually arrive in Riverside County, so this is no surprise or cause for widespread concern,” said Kim Saruwatari, director of Public Health. “The same steps that helped protect us against the virus in the past remain in place.”

In addition to vaccination, officials are encouraging residents to continue to wear facemasks, avoid large public gatherings and wash their hands frequently.

COVID-19 vaccines have been available in Riverside County since December 2020, and more than 3.4 million doses have been administered between Public Health clinics and those operated by community partners, such as pharmacies, hospitals, private health providers and private clinics.

Vaccines are available for anyone 5 years and older and boosters are available for anyone 16 and older.

Those seeking information about locations for clinics or to make an appointment can use https://myturn.ca.gov or call 951-358-5000. For more information about the vaccine or COVID-19, click www. r ivc o p h .o r g /c o r o n av i r u s .

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