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California Connects: How the Governor’s

Office Is Bringing Collaboration and Service to Communities

Washington, D.C., is shutting down, and California is stepping up. We’re going to make sure that our communities know about resources for those who are food insecure,” Fryday told California Black Media (CBM). “It’s also a place where we need volunteers and community members to step up.”

Fryday continued, “Our office is working closely with food banks around the state of California to make sure that they have the support that they need when we see the increase and need of the results that are coming down from D.C.”

Fryday led the COVID-19 Task Force to support food insecure communities and food banks across the state and launched the nation’s first statewide Climate Action Corps.

essence of the series and what it offers.

“It’s a perfect example of how

The OCPSC is the official entity coordinating California's most important public awareness and community engagement initiatives. It is housed within the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and is part of the GO-Serve.

About $80 million has been allocated by the state as part of a coordinated effort involving GOServe and California Volunteers, which includes mobilizing the California National Guard to assist food banks in managing the expected surge in demand.

The goal of the California Connects series is to strengthen regional networks, foster collaboration, and provide organizations with the tools and resources to better serve their communities.

The stop in Sacramento included comprehensive interactive workshops and discussions focused on building partnerships, accessing funding, and creating a more connected California. Sen. Angelique Ashby (D-Sacramento) was one of the guest speakers.

“Strong, connected communities don’t happen by accident, they’re built through partnerships like the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications, which bring state resources and trusted local voices together to make real change where it

matters most,” Ashby said.

The series featured components are the individual, day-long regional events held across California to connect community organizations, state agencies, local leaders, and philanthropic partners.

Within hours, participants learned to create connections across their regions, link communities to resources, raise awareness about the California Service Corps, and invest in the power of storytelling to strengthen public presence.

“The key element is that we are making a concerted effort to break down silos, to engage people differently, and bring people together,” Fryday said. “We are living in a disconnected and isolated society right now. Now, the state of California is working hard to address that. That’s what people are responding to, and we’ve had great turnout across the state.

The cities selected by GoServe are chosen to ensure OCPSC can work with a diverse set of organizations to reach “historically underserved populations and gather insights unique to those regions,” said Aubrie Fong, OCPSC’s executive director.

The series has made stops in Los Angeles, Anaheim, Riverside, Oxnard, and San Diego, and will conclude on Nov. 18 in Fresno. Sacramento City Councilmember Karina Talamantes welcomed partners to the gathering in her city.

Talamantes, who was raised in rural Glenn County, has an extensive background in and knowledge of volunteering and community service. California Connects is essential to the Sacramento region and across the state because of the multiple languages spoken by the state’s residents, she said.

“Having information, resources, and programs available in different languages is important to live up to our values of a state that values diversity, equity, and inclusion,” Talamantes said. “It’s all about action, how we move forward, and implementation of our values in California. This is a convening of community leaders that are saying, ‘I want to be a part of the solution.’”

GO-Serve is a new California state government agency established in July 2024. For more information about California Connects Regional convenings, visit https://ocpsc. ca.gov/regional-convenings/

Halfway to Chains: What’s Already Been Enforced Under Project 2025

They said it would never happen here. Yet here we are.

Forty-eight percent of Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s fascist playbook for dismantling American democracy, has already been put into motion. Nearly half of this regime’s roadmap to erase civil rights, gut public programs, and reimpose racial hierarchy has been realized, with Black America once again standing at the edge of the abyss.

Project 2025 was never just a “policy plan.” It was a declaration of war on pluralism itself. A promise by Donald Trump, Russell Vought, and Stephen Miller to chain the machinery of government to white nationalism, Christian dominance, and patriarchal control. The American Civil Liberties Union warned that it would replace the rule of law with right-wing ideals, reviving 19th-century bans on abortion, dismantling civil rights enforcement, and weaponizing federal agencies against immigrants and protestors. Now, the chains are tightening. The Center for Progressive Reform reports that 251 of the 532 Project 2025 actions have been executed. Entire agencies that were once meant to serve and protect have been hollowed out, their missions

inverted. Within the Department of Justice, Trump’s appointees have revived the death penalty, reinstated the racist China Initiative, and authorized aggressive prosecutions of local officials who refuse to enforce his version of “law and order.” Civil rights enforcement has been stripped bare; instead of protecting citizens from discrimination, the DOJ now protects power from dissent. At the Department of Education, Title IX protections for women and LGBTQ students have been rolled back, and the Office for Civil Rights dismantled. Public education is being replaced with privatized indoctrination, pushing “parental rights” that serve as a Trojan horse for white Christian control. Even special education programs have been gutted, leaving millions of disabled children abandoned in the name of “efficiency.” The Department of Health and Human Services, which was once a guardian of public welfare, has been turned into a moral police force. Abortion access is being criminalized, Planned Parenthood defunded, and data on gender identity erased from health surveys.

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday stands with Sacramento Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes while speaking to reporters during a session hosted by California Volunteers and the Governor’s Office of Community Engagement. Photo by Antonio Ray Harvey CBM photo.

Attendees collaborate during a skills-mapping exercise focused on identifying community strengths and needs at a statewide engagement workshop. Photo by Antonio Ray Harvey CBM photo

Republican Project 2025 (Photo by Douglas Rissing)

SBCUSD Honors Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley as October Outstanding Community Partner

The Outstanding Achievement

Awards Recognize District Students, Parents and Staff

Certified Humane Education Specialist Katherine Skinner accepted the Outstanding Community Partner Award from SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano and the Board of Education on behalf of the entire Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley. (Photo by Corina Borsuk and provided courtesy of SBCUSD)

SAN BERNARDINO, CA—

On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education presented its October Outstanding Community Partner Award to the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley for providing engaging classroom presentations and hands-on programs that teach kindness, empathy and responsibility toward animals.

Certified Humane Education Specialist Katherine Skinner accepted the award on behalf of the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley.

“I love to go into classrooms and teach students about how to be responsible pet owners,” Skinner told the Board of Education. “I like to spread awareness, kindness and compassion to students. I take a lot of pride in that work.”

The SBCUSD Board also presented the Outstanding Achievement Awards to students, parents and staff of Marshall Elementary School, E. Neal Roberts Elementary School, Golden Valley Middle School and Indian Springs High School (ISHS).

The Board recognizes Outstanding Student Award winners to honor excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, citizenship and most improvement. The Board also presents the Outstanding Parent/ Grandparent/Volunteer Award and Outstanding Employee Award to individuals who embody the District’s dedication to student achievement and wellbeing.

Marshall Elementary School, Principal Deborah Grant-Davari: Alessandra Navarrete is a fifth-

grader and Outstanding Student. Navarrete is always diligent in completing assignments and seeks help when necessary. She leads by example by modeling Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) skills for her peers. She is also extremely talented and very outgoing, especially when it comes to music.

Alan Robayo Rodriguez is an Outstanding sixth-grader. Robayo Rodriguez is extremely kind to everyone. He always has a smile and a positive attitude. He enjoys school and puts forth his best effort. Robayo Rodriguez is a great example of a Marvelous Marshall Mustang. He implements all PBIS expectations throughout the school day.

Outstanding Parent Award winner Vanessa Gonzalez is now in her fifth year serving on Marshall’s School Site Council. She supports the Marshall community with her involvement in school events, the District Advisory Council and the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council, as well as by communicating with other parents. Gonzalez is truly dedicated to the success of her children Oliver, Sebastian and Benjamin.

Maria Lopez is an Outstanding Bilingual Secretary II. She exemplifies the District's Operational Values through her collaboration with the Marshall community and by helping to support the daily needs of staff and families, as well as the needs of the EXL program. Lopez’s professionalism and pride shine through her daily interactions and event planning.

Outstanding Resource Teacher

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Mindy Miller helps Marshall SHINE through her daily interaction with students, families and staff. She is supportive of all needs, big or small, at any time and location on campus. Miller diligently works alongside staff and families to support students without skipping a beat. She is a champion, caring for the needs of all and ensuring everyone has what they need to be successful.

E. Neal Roberts Elementary School, Principal Yosan Hailemariam:

Qiara Collins is a secondgrader and Outstanding Student. Collins is an exceptional student who demonstrates excellence in academics and citizenship, setting a positive example for her peers. She approaches every challenge with determination and a smile. Her leadership, kindness and commitment to learning shine in everything she does.

Rosely Perez is a sixthgrader and Outstanding Student. Perez is a model scholar, as demonstrated by her positive attitude, responsibility and kindness. Always willing to help and encourage her peers, Perez leads by example and embodies the values of respect, perseverance and compassion.

Outstanding Parent Award winner Teniya Collins makes a difference in the lives of her children and the school community, but what stands out is her unwavering belief in the potential of every child. With a heart full of love and compassion, Collins makes Roberts’ scholars feel valued, supported and capable of achieving great things.

Secretary II Brenda Morales is an Outstanding Classified Employee. Morales demonstrates exceptional dedication and

professionalism. Her attention to detail and calm, welcoming presence make everyone feel valued and supported. Her positive attitude, reliability and genuine compassion make a lasting difference in the lives of those she serves.

Sandra Edu is an outstanding teacher and coach. She exemplifies dedication, excellence and heart in all she does. As a long-time Roberts Elementary educator, she has devoted her career to ensuring every student achieves at the highest levels. She deeply believes in the human potential of all learners and announces it proudly on her classroom wall that “Reading is a civil right.” Edu lives that truth daily through her advocacy for literacy for all.

Golden Valley Middle School, Principal Gabriel Diaz: Outstanding seventh-grader Melany Hernandez Garcia excels academically, maintaining a 4.0 GPA. As an active member of the Associated Student Body (ASB), she leads by example and is known for being responsible, respectful and focused. Hernandez Garcia’s dedication and positive attitude make her a role model and a source of pride for her school community.

Itzel Vicuna is an Outstanding eighth-grader. Vicuna excels academically, consistently earning A’s and B’s. A dedicated athlete, she has played volleyball, softball, basketball and soccer throughout middle school. Vicuna also demonstrates leadership as the ASB President. Her hard work, talent and school spirit make her a shining example of student excellence.

The Legacy of Slavery Still Breathes—And This Book Refuses to Let It Sleep

The Legacy of Slavery Still Breathes—And This Book Refuses to Let It Sleep...continued

His co-author has spent decades chronicling America’s racial truths, giving the story its pulse and precision. Together they lay bare the bloodstained architecture of a nation built on bondage and denial. This is not a book of comfort. It is a reckoning. It pulls no punches as it exposes the threads connecting the slave ship to the prison cell, the plantation to the paycheck, the overseer’s whip to the officer’s gun. It names what America still refuses to name. “We need this book because too many still don’t get it,” Chuck D wrote. “Too many still turn a blind eye to the realities of our past and present. Too many still refuse to connect the dots between slavery and today’s racial injustices.”

A year ago, those words called for awareness. Today, they demand survival. The rollback of civil

rights, the erasure of Black voices, and the glorification of hate all prove that the ghosts of the Middle Passage never left. They only changed their clothes. NBA legend Isiah Thomas said, “This book, co-authored by Dr. Ben Chavis, with his distinguished civil rights legacy, provides us with a unique perspective on how slavery’s legacy still affects us today.” What was written as a history of the past has become the story of now. As the walls of democracy tremble under the weight of lies, as racism once again hides behind law and policy, the Transatlantic Slave Trade stands as both record and resistance. “Failure is not an option. Victory is a must,” wrote Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao. And that, a year later, is the charge this book still carries.

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Maricela Nunez is an Outstanding Parent. Nunez has served as the English Learner Advisory Council President and is a valued member of the School Site Council. She is involved in the education of her children, Ivan, Isaac and Izel, and she inspires other families to get involved. Her passion and advocacy truly make a difference.

Martha Duran is an Outstanding Classified Employee. She began her career in Maintenance and Operations and now serves in Golden Valley’s front office. Duran has gone above and beyond by filling in as both Registrar and Bilingual Clerk II. Her strong work ethic speaks volumes. Duran’s dedication and commitment make her an invaluable member of the Golden Valley family.

Tara Castro and Ana Cervantes are an Outstanding SH/SDC teaching duo. Castro and Cervantes are exceptional educators who work with moderate to severe special needs scholars, providing individualized instruction and unwavering support. They embody SBCUSD’s values of professionalism and the shared belief that, together, teachers can positively impact student outcomes. Through collaboration, high expectations and compassion, they help each student reach their fullest potential and discover their own path to success.

Indian Springs High School, Principal Jacob Rosario: Outstanding ISHS senior Claudia Hernandez exemplifies the potential that is held by our students and community. She has shown grit and determination. Currently she holds a 4.29 GPA and has completed 380 units. Included in the credits is the successful completion of 17

college courses. There is no doubt that Claudia will achieve great things.

Outstanding junior Christian Smith exemplifies the Indian Springs’ value of resilience. He has worked with staff through the tiered intervention process to overcome multiple challenges. His determination and grit has led him to improved grades, and he is currently participating in the Coyote athletics program.

Wendy Catalan is an Outstanding Parent. Since her daughter enrolled at Indian Springs last year, Catalan has fully engaged with the school. She immediately began attending coffee with the principal, parent workshops and the English Learners Advisory Council, where she was nominated as an officer. She has continued to be involved at the school’s annual Back the Pack event to help advocate for deeper family engagement.

Rachel Alvarado is an Outstanding Secretary I, but her pride in the school and willingness to collaborate led her to step up to work out of class as the principal’s secretary. She works exceptionally well with all educational partners and is dedicated to the success of the school. Without Alvarado’s strength, skills and can-do attitude the site would be at a loss.

Career-Technical Teacher Shannon Rogers is an Outstanding Certificated Employee. Rogers demonstrates the belief that all students have potential to do amazing things. She has helped students from all backgrounds develop both socially and academically through theater. Her unwavering belief in students has led many to believe in and work toward their own potential.

By Stacy M. Brown

A year after its release, The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy stands not only as a record of history but as a warning to the present. When Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and this writer published their searing exploration of slavery’s enduring impact, they were documenting centuries of pain and resistance. Today, under the Trump administration, the book feels like a mirror held up to an America slipping backward into the shadows it once pretended to escape. The nation is again at war with truth. White supremacy no longer hides—it marches. Schools are banning books, censoring history, and rewriting the story of Black struggle. Statues of traitors return to public squares. Diversity is recast as division. Freedom of thought is hunted down under the guise of patriotism. Yet through it all, the Transatlantic Slave Trade remains a flame that refuses to die, its words echoing through classrooms, churches, and homes. It is sold at the Smithsonian

National Museum of African American History and Culture, a testament to its power and necessity in a country desperate to forget. Chuck D, the revolutionary voice of Public Enemy, saw it coming. “Dr. Chavis shows us that the fight against the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade is not just about seeking justice for past wrongs but about dismantling the present systems of oppression that have evolved from it.” His words read now like prophecy.

Dr. Chavis, who once stood beside Dr. King and later became a political prisoner as leader of the Wilmington Ten, writes not from abstraction but from experience.

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Roberts Elementary School’s Outstanding Student Award winner Qiara Collins; her mother, Outstanding Parent Award winner Teniya Collins; and Qiara’s sister pose with SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano and members of the Board of Education, including Student Board members.

(Photo by Corina Borsuk and provided courtesy of SBCUSD)

The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-year Legacy

Thursday, November 6, 2025

How Black Caucus Members Are Standing Up – and Speaking Out -- for CalFresh Recipients

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

Before the federal government shutdown became imminent -- and before the risk of a hunger crisis was clear --

Assemblymember LaShae SharpCollins (D-La Mesa) introduced a bill aimed at preventing any reduction in CalFresh benefits, if federal funding were ever cut.

Assembly Bill (AB 1211), “CalFresh Eligibility,” would’ve required the State Department of Social Services to ensure CalFresh benefits remain at least at the level in effect on Jan. 20, 2025, if Washington decides to reduce spending on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) –known as CalFresh in California.

The bill, which mandated a feasibility study on increasing CalFresh eligibility and benefits, was held in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on May 23 and did not advance to the Assembly floor for a vote. AB 1211 is part of Sharp-Collins’ Working for Families Legislative Package.

Before Nov. 1, the ongoing federal government shutdown had put SNAP benefits at risk of suspension for the month of November. On Oct. 31, just one day before the payments were set to stop, two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to continue funding the program. In response to the uncertainty, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that California is fast-tracking $80 million in state funds to bolster food banks around the state.

“Last year, I introduced legislation for a scenario exactly like this. We are now staring into the consequences of letting vital programs collapse. Destroying CalFresh would cause irreversible damage to our communities,” Sharp-Collins stated. “The last thing any Californian should have to worry about is where their next meal will come from. Children, seniors, veterans, and families living in poverty depend on CalFresh.”

Like Sharp-Collins, Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson, chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), had similar foresight on protecting CalFresh. In March, Weber Pierson coauthored Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 3 with Sen. Jesse Arreguín (D-Berkeley) urging the United States Government to avoid any cuts to the federal nutrition program.

The Senate approved the resolution on July 15 with a unanimous vote before it was chaptered by the Secretary of State three days later.

“Twenty two percent of households in California are food

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insecure, and 27% of households with children in the state are food insecure,” said Weber Pierson at a SJR hearing in May. “Rates of food insecurity are higher than the statewide average for Black and Hispanic, or Latino, households.”

Weber Pierson said CalFresh is California’s primary anti-poverty program.

AB 1211 is currently a twoyear bill in the Legislature. It did not move forward in the 2025 legislative session, but remains active for consideration in the second year of the 2025-2026 legislative session.

Both Sharp-Collins and Mia Bonta (D-Alameda), who is also a member of the CLBC, are the co-chairs of the Assembly’s Select Committee on CalFresh Enrollment and Nutrition. Both played key roles in the state’s response to the looming federal cuts.

Instituted by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) in April, the Select Committee on CalFresh Enrollment and Nutrition is a legislative faction focused on addressing food insecurity in the state by improving the CalFresh program.

“We are leading the charge. We are taking urgent, decisive action to protect our communities, safeguard access to food, and stand up for children, seniors, veterans, and families in need,” Sharp-Collins stated. “This is what leadership looks like, and this is exactly what I and my Assembly colleagues, along with our Speaker, will be delivering for every Californian who depends on CalFresh.”

The goals of the committee include modernizing program

Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

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Gov. Newsom: USDA Needs to Release All Available SNAP Funds

Gov. Gavin Newsom applauded two federal court rulings that found the Trump Administration illegally withheld Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds amid the ongoing government shutdown, calling the decisions a “major win for all Americans.”

“I’m proud to see courts agree that the Trump Administration has a legal responsibility to support the SNAP program. The USDA needs to release all available funding for this critical program immediately, said Newsom. “We’re not going to sit idly by while families go hungry.

systems, strengthening enrollment protections, and ensuring a stable food supply for Californians, according to a press release from the Assembly Speaker's office.

Rivas’s office had already estimated that over a million eligible Californians experience hunger and face daily food insecurity while billions in federal dollars are left on the table. The committee plans on boosting CalFresh enrollment, improving access to fresh food, and ensuring every family can afford to eat with dignity.

Bonta, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, U.S. Representative Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), and other elected officials announced on Oct. 31 that another $1.5 million in food assistance was raised for CalFresh recipients.

In Alameda County, the Board of Supervisors has already agreed to give about $10 million to local organizations that feed residents.

“I grew up watching my mother's hard work to put food on the table, and I know parents across the state are working two or three jobs to afford basic needs like a healthy meal,” Bonta stated. The federal administration is poised only to make this worse as they target essential programs to fund tax cuts for their billionaire buddies.”

Assemblymember Sade Elhawary (D-Los Angeles), serves on the Human Services Committee, which has primary jurisdiction over nutrition programs, including CalFresh.

Ashley Anderson, Elhawary’s field representative and communications director, told California Black Media (CBM) that “Elhawary recognizes how

stressful this federal government shutdown has been for families,” especially those “relying on programs like SNAP and food bank assistance.”

Elhawary’s office has been in direct contact with constituents who are experiencing hardship with food distribution and resources in her district.

“While this is a federal issue, she’s doing everything within her power at the state level to ensure families in our district continue to receive the support they need,” Anderson said. “Assemblymember Elhawary remains focused on making sure families know where to turn for help and that no one is left behind during this difficult time.”

Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom (D-Stockton) and her office have been working with county and city officials, as well as food banks, to provide emergency food assistance and resources to affected families in her district, which covers parts of San Joaquin County in the Central Valley.

Ransom serves as the Chair of the Assembly Emergency Management Committee. Her focus is on managing the local and state-level impacts of the federal government shutdown.

“With changes to CalFresh benefits creating new challenges for families, I want you to know that help is on the way,” Ransom stated on Instagram. “California set aside $80 million to support food banks, and the Governor has announced those funds will be fast-tracked to meet the growing need. Our local food banks do amazing work, and they need our support now more than ever.”

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California Moves to Reclaim Control of State National Guard ...continued we are confident that when we make our case, we will prevail.”

In June, Trump’s order transferred 4,000 members of California’s Guard—one-third of its active force—to federal control for domestic law enforcement in Los Angeles and other areas, despite the state’s objections. A federal judge ruled in August 2025 that the move violated federal law, but that ruling remains on hold pending appeal.

“President Trump turned the National Guard against the communities they swore to serve.

This is unlawful and immoral,” said Newsom. “The National Guard deserves better than being

treated like Trump’s toy soldiers – and when they’re returned to California command, we’ll get them back to doing the real work they signed up to do.” Newsom’s office says the federalization has pulled Guard members from key state missions like wildfire management, fentanyl interdiction, and food distribution efforts amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

California’s challenge is part of a broader coalition of states — including Oregon and Illinois — pushing back against Trump’s expansion of federal control over state National Guards.

Newsom Will Consider Presidential Run After 2026 Midterm Elections

Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will consider a presidential run after the 2026 midterm elections, signaling a potential entry into the 2028 presidential race. Newsom, a two-term Democrat whose current governorship ends in January 2027, made the remarks in an interview with CBS News Sunday Morning.

Asked whether he would give “serious thought” to a White House bid once next year’s midterms are over. Newsom responded by saying, “Yeah, I’d be lying otherwise. I’d just be lying. And I’m not — I can’t do that.”

The governor cautioned that any decision remains years away. “Fate will determine that,” he said. “Who the hell knows? I’m looking forward to who presents themselves in 2028 and who meets that moment.” Newsom has raised his national profile through his

advocacy for Proposition 50, a California ballot measure set for a Nov. 4 special election. The measure would temporarily change congressional district maps in response to partisan redistricting in Republican-led states. “I think it’s about our democracy. It’s about the future of this republic… the rule of law, and not the rule of Don,” said Newsom.

Tensions ahead of the vote are high, and Newsom has criticized what he calls federal efforts to intimidate Democratic voters. “We’ve got hundreds and hundreds, ICE and Border Patrol,” he told supporters. “Don’t think for a second we’re not going to be seeing more of that through Election Day. These guys are not screwing around.” For now, Newsom says his focus is on California and the upcoming election.

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Halfway to Chains: What’s Already Been Enforced Under Project 2025...continued from page 1

The new public health priorities are “fertility awareness” and “family discipline,” language straight from the Heritage Foundation’s patriarchal gospel. In housing, Trump’s HUD has repealed fair housing protections and reintroduced policies that penalize single mothers while rewarding “marriage stability.”

The echoes of Jim Crow are unmistakable. Homes and neighborhoods once opened through decades of civil rights struggle are being closed again under the pretext of “local control.”

prosecution. Nearly half of the Project 2025 vision has already been achieved, and it is remaking America into a parody of its democratic promise. The Environmental Protection Agency has reversed greenhouse gas regulations, the Department of Agriculture has reinstated draconian work requirements for food aid, and the White House itself now dictates loyalty tests for every federal employee. This is not governance, it is occupation.

In separate cases brought by coalitions of states, nonprofits, and local governments, federal judges in Rhode Island and Massachusetts ruled that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must use previously appropriated contingency and reserve funds to continue SNAP operations. The courts affirmed that the federal government has both the authority and obligation to release billions of dollars in available funds, including $6 billion in SNAP contingency reserves and an additional $23 billion in Section 32 funds.

Although the rulings do not

It’s cruel, it’s immoral, and it’s beneath us as a nation. California will keep fighting to make sure people get the food assistance they need and deserve.”

immediately restore benefits, they mark the first step toward requiring the federal government to resume payments for the program that supports over 42 million Americans — including 5.5 million Californians — who rely on SNAP/CalFresh to avoid hunger.

California joined 22 other states in suing the Trump

Administration for refusing to fund SNAP despite available reserves. In the meantime, Newsom has fast-tracked $80 million in state funds to strengthen food banks and mobilized the California National Guard and California Volunteers to distribute food to families in need.

California Moves to Reclaim Control of State National Guard

California is escalating its legal battle against President Donald Trump’s federalization of the state’s National Guard.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a motion this week asking a federal judge to lift a stay and return the federally controlled California National Guard to the Governor’s command.

“The Trump Administration

believes it can keep California’s National Guard federalized and deployed wherever, forever, and for any purpose—no further justification necessary,” said Bonta. “That is simply not true, and we’re asking the court to issue a ruling that says as much without delay. The Ninth Circuit’s recent order made clear that this remains a live issue, and continued in next 2 columns

Project 2025’s architects have already unleashed the machinery of cruelty on immigrants and communities of color. Thousands have been rounded up under ICE raids that blur the line between citizen and foreigner. It’s a calculated terror tactic meant to normalize the surveillance and detention of Black and brown bodies. Families have been separated again. Birthright citizenship is under attack. ICE, that iron emblem of modern slavery, now casts a shadow over the same soil where slave patrols once hunted the enslaved. This is not accidental. It is the vision of Russell Vought, who co-authored the 900-page “Mandate for Leadership,” the Project 2025 manifesto. As Trump’s budget director and now his ideological enforcer, Vought believes in purging the federal government of “unfaithful” employees, which means anyone who resists his religious and racial orthodoxy.

Stephen Miller, the same architect of family separation and Muslim bans, is back to oversee deportations, surveillance, and the silencing of dissent. Their fingerprints are everywhere, from the federal hiring purges to the empowerment of police forces granted immunity from

The Center for Progressive Reform notes that Trump’s government shutdown in October 2025 was not a failure of management but a strategy. A deliberate effort to dismantle public programs while blaming “big government” for their collapse. He used the shutdown, as the report states, “as an excuse to advance his goals of slashing programs that benefit millions of Americans.” In this America, cruelty has become the operating principle. The poor are starved to feed the rich, the immigrant is caged to comfort the fearful, and truth itself is outlawed. He once warned that if we do not confront the truth of who we are, we will be consumed by it. Project 2025 is the truth of America unmasked. A nation willing to trade freedom for dominance, justice for vengeance, and compassion for control. Nearly half of the chains have already been forged. They rattle in our schools, our hospitals, our courts, our homes. And while they may not yet bind every wrist, they are ready. The architects of Project 2025 have made their intention plain. To enslave the will of a free people through law, bureaucracy, and fear.

We are halfway to chains.

Members of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) have been working to help their constituents access food and resources during the government shutdown. Shown left to right are Assemblymember Sade Elhawary (D–Los Angeles), Assemblymember Cory Jackson (D–Moreno Valley), Senator Laura Richardson (D–Inglewood), Senator Akilah Weber Pierson (D–San Diego), Assemblymember Lashae Sharp-Collins (D–La Mesa) at the podium, Assemblymember Isaac Bryan (D–Ladera Heights), and Assemblymember

Wilson (D–Suisun City). CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey file photo.

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Flavor Flav: Why the People’s Timekeeper Should Get TIME Magazine’s Biggest Honor

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent

There comes a time when a nation needs reminding that joy is not the enemy of justice, that laughter and love can exist alongside the deepest wounds of history. In this fractured America, this cold, suspicious place where one man’s color still shapes another man’s fear, there walks a small man with a giant clock. Flavor Flav, the timekeeper of hip-hop, the eternal hype man of Public Enemy, is now the hype man of the world.

He’s not Roosevelt, nor Eisenhower, nor Clinton, Bush, or Obama. He’s not Churchill or Gandhi or Malcolm or Martin. But perhaps that’s the point. In a world oversaturated with icons and polished politicians, the truest reflection of our times might just be a man whose greatest weapon is joy. Public Enemy’s “The Hits Just Keep on Comin’” dropped recently, a

rhythmic reminder that history, like that beat, never really stops. But Flavor Flav doesn’t just echo history; he bends it toward light. In 2025, while much of the world wrestles with hatred, division, and the ugly decay of empathy, Flav stands as a bridge linking people not by politics but by pulse, by laughter, by love.

He helped raise funds for Black families devastated by the Los Angeles fires, working with GoFundMe and the Black Music Action Coalition to bring relief to Pasadena and Altadena. He reminded a weary world that the struggle of one community belongs to us all. Then, he turned around and rescued Red Lobster, not for fame or fortune, but because it’s a place where Black folks have celebrated birthdays, graduations, and Sunday dinners for generations. “You gotta get to Red Lobster and give it a try,”

he said, “because this signature meal is hype, boy!” It’s easy to laugh, but that’s precisely the miracle of Flavor Flav. He gives the world permission to smile again. He doesn’t greet you with a handshake. He embraces you. He doesn’t perform joy; he lives it.

When others hoard wealth, Flav gives himself. He became the official hype man for the U.S. women’s water polo team, then extended that love to the bobsleigh and skeleton teams ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. There he was in Utah, stars-and-stripes helmet gleaming, hurling down the track at sixty-seven miles per hour, shouting, “I did it! This was so awesome!” Athletes who had nothing in common but the ice beneath them left that track with high-fives and hugs, all because of his spirit. He’s funded athletes, cheered for them, and even helped connect Taylor Swift fans and Olympians through kindness and curiosity. He calls himself “King Swiftie,” insisting that Taylor Swift “causes earthquakes” with her music. And who can deny it? If there’s a natural phenomenon to describe the magnitude of unity, perhaps it is an earthquake—shaking, breaking, reshaping the ground beneath us.

When most of America scrolls through hate, Flav’s Twitter

timeline is an oasis of kindness. Trolls call him names, and his answer is simple: “I’m just a nice guy.” It’s that humility, that quiet insistence on decency, that makes him not just relevant but revolutionary. He’s served pretzels on a plane, lifted strangers in airports, reminded us to turn our clocks back, and proved that celebrity doesn’t have to mean separation. The world Flav inhabits isn’t divided by race or class or creed. It’s stitched together by rhythm and generosity. He’s the unlikely statesman of this broken union, uniting Black and white, young and old, the fans of Chuck D and the disciples of Taylor Swift. So when TIME Magazine sits to decide who among us defines this year, and selects their Person of the Year, they would do well to remember that power doesn’t always wear a tie. Sometimes, it wears a clock. Sometimes, it walks with a bounce, speaks in exclamation points, and loves with no preconditions. Flavor Flav isn’t just the ultimate hype man. He’s the people’s timekeeper, a man reminding us that joy, in times like these, is an act of resistance. As one fan wrote, “Flavor Flav is a national treasure.” And maybe, just maybe, the treasure we’ve been waiting for has been keeping time all along.

Amyloidosis: 3 Warning Signs Doctors Don’t Warn Patients About

Heart failure is a serious condition — but sometimes, what looks like ordinary heart failure is actually something else entirely. One condition that often flies under the radar is amyloidosis.

Amyloidosis happens when an abnormal protein called amyloid builds up in the body’s tissues and organs. When this protein collects in the heart, it’s called cardiac amyloidosis. Over time, those protein deposits make the heart walls thick and stiff, making it harder for the heart to pump blood the way it should.

The problem is that amyloidosis can look just like other heart conditions. Many people go through standard heart tests for years before anyone realizes what’s really going on. But if doctors — and patients — know what to look for, the signs are often there.

Let’s walk through some of the clues that can help spot amyloidosis earlier.

Why Amyloidosis Is So Hard to Diagnose

Most people with heart failure get the usual tests: an echocardiogram (echo) to look at how the heart moves and an electrocardiogram (ECG) to check the heart’s electrical signals. These are important, but in amyloidosis, they can be confusing.

For example, the echo might show that the heart walls are thicker than normal — which often looks like high blood pressure or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (a thickened heart muscle). But in amyloidosis, that thickening comes from protein buildup, not muscle growth. Meanwhile, the ECG might show low voltage (weaker electrical signals) even though the walls look thick. That mismatch is a major clue.

There’s another big hint on imaging called “apical sparing.”

When doctors measure how different parts of the heart squeeze, the base and middle areas of the heart often look weak — but the tip (apex) still looks strong. This pattern can be one of

the earliest signs of amyloidosis.

Everyday Clues That Might Point to Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis doesn’t just affect the heart. It can show up in surprising ways all over the body — sometimes years before heart symptoms begin. Here are a few things to look out for or mention to your doctor if they apply to you:

A history of bicep tendon rupture. If you’ve ever torn your bicep without a major injury, amyloid buildup could be the reason.

A diagnosis of “thick heart” or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. If you’ve been told you have this but your blood pressure is normal or low, amyloidosis could be behind it.

Heart rhythm problems. Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) is common, and some people even need a pacemaker. These can be signs that amyloid is affecting the heart’s electrical system.

Aortic stenosis. In older adults, amyloidosis sometimes occurs alongside a tight aortic valve — especially if it’s a “low-flow, low-gradient” type.

Joint or tendon issues. Many people with amyloidosis have had hip or knee replacements, or carpal tunnel surgery, before heart problems show up.

Each of these symptoms might seem harmless or unrelated, but together they paint a picture that can help uncover the true cause.

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The Signs We Don’t Talk About Enough

Some lesser-known symptoms don’t get nearly enough attention but are just as important in spotting amyloidosis early.

1. Heart Failure with a Normal Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

If you’ve been told your heart failure is “with preserved ejection fraction,” meaning your heart’s pumping strength looks normal, amyloidosis might be part of the reason. In this form of amyloidosis — called

ATTR-CM — the heart’s walls become stiff, so it can’t relax and fill properly. That leads to shortness of breath, swelling, and fatigue, even though the “ejection fraction” (the number doctors use to describe pumping strength) looks fine.

People over 60 who have heart failure with thickened heart walls but normal blood pressure deserve a closer look for amyloidosis. Newer imaging tests can pick up these subtle signs long before the disease advances.

2. Trouble Tolerating Common Heart Medications

This is another red flag many people — and even some doctors — miss.

If you’ve tried medicines like ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or beta blockers and they made you feel worse — dizzy, weak, or with very low blood pressure — it could be a clue. In amyloidosis, the heart already struggles to pump blood, and some of these drugs can drop your blood pressure too much. If that’s happened to you, it’s worth mentioning to your cardiologist.

3. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Spinal Stenosis

One of the most surprising links to amyloidosis is carpal tunnel syndrome — especially if it happens in both hands. That numbness, tingling, or pain in your fingers is caused by amyloid proteins building up and pressing on the nerves in your wrist.

Many people have carpal tunnel surgery in their 50s or 60s, then develop heart problems years later — only to learn the two were connected all along. Similarly, lumbar spinal stenosis (pressure on the spinal nerves that causes back or leg pain) can also result from amyloid buildup. These early clues are often the first hints of ATTR-CM, years before heart failure symptoms appear.

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Why Awareness Matters

Amyloidosis used to be considered rare, but doctors now realize it’s more common than they thought — especially in older adults and in Black men, who have higher rates of certain genetic forms of the disease.

The good news is that there are now treatments available that can slow the disease down and improve quality of life. That’s why early detection matters so much. The sooner amyloidosis is diagnosed, the better the chances of preserving heart function and avoiding serious complications.

What You Can Do

If you or a loved one has:

Heart failure with normal pumping strength

Thickened heart walls without high blood pressure

A history of carpal tunnel, spinal stenosis, or tendon ruptures

Or trouble tolerating standard heart medications

…it’s worth asking your doctor whether amyloidosis could be part of the picture.

Simple noninvasive tests — including blood work, imaging, or a special heart scan — can help doctors figure out if amyloid is affecting your heart. And if it is, getting a diagnosis early means you can access therapies that truly make a difference.

The Bottom Line

Amyloidosis is tricky, but it’s no longer a mystery. With growing awareness, better imaging, and new treatment options, there’s real hope for patients.

So don’t ignore the signs, and don’t be afraid to speak up. What might look like “just another heart problem” could actually be something far more specific — and treatable.

By Derrick Lane | Published

Buys T.D.s and Buys/Lends on Partial Interests Protest as Sacrament Shari Prestemon

It was May of 2020. The COVID pandemic gripped the world and forced us into isolation. Grief, loneliness, and worry consumed our days. We kept our distance in the interest of public health, our love of neighbor made real. And then George Floyd was murdered by a white police officer outside a convenience store in Minneapolis. For 9 minutes and 29 seconds the officer pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck, literally squeezing the life out of him. The blatant cruelty and injustice of George Floyd’s murder ignited outrage across the United States and world, chants of “black lives matter” demanding a reckoning. Cloistered at home, I watched it in dismay. As the Minnesota Conference Minister then, I was desperate to take to the streets, and to invite our clergy and churches to do the same. I weighed the risks of gathering people during a pandemic with the risks of staying silent. A clergy friend and I quietly shared our plans to meet at the site of George Floyd’s death. People came: masked but resolute, distanced but joined in stubborn solidarity. We prayed. We protested. We proclaimed God’s love and pleaded for God’s justice to roll down. We showed up for one another, for our community, and for the more loving and just world we envisioned.

Protesting on that Minneapolis street, a pandemic pressing in on us and George Floyd’s brutal murder haunting us, something holy broke through. It felt like sacrament.

St. Augustine described sacrament as “an outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible grace.” A sacrament is a vessel for the holy. It’s a way to convey the persistent gifts of God’s boundless grace and love amid the everyday brokenness of

life. It pierces the veil between human experience and sacred mystery, invites us to come in all humility to experience the wonder and mercy of God. When we protest, we push back against the evil and injustice that destroys God’s vision for the peaceable kin-dom and harms God’s people. Our uplifted voices and our hastily scrawled posters declare that love is still present. We signal that something within us still believes a better future is possible, that God’s goodness can carve its way through the mess. We boldly gather in beloved community to “pray with our feet,” to make our faith visible.

Last week, outside a Coast Guard base near Oakland, California, hundreds gathered in the early morning to protest the Trump Administration’s deportation efforts and the militarization of American cities. Among them stood Rev. Jorge Bautista, a United Church of Christ minister, wearing his clergy collar and carrying a protest sign. A masked federal agent stood mere feet in front of him and shot Rev. Bautista squarely in the face with a pepper round. The video taken of the scene is horrifying to watch, the callousness of the agent chilling. This incident, and many more like it taking place across this country, tell us something about the character of these days we are living in and about an administration hell-bent on erasing freedom of speech. They also tell us something about the cost of discipleship and the sometimes risky requirements of faith. When we speak truth to power and show up for justice and peace, it is holy and sacrificial work.

Protest is sacrament. An outward and visible sign of God’s holy hope and limitless love.

Flavor Flav,

COACHELLA

NOTICE

and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time in the CVUSD Board Room.

The bid documents are available for free download at the District Bid Manager Portal: https://cloud.astihosted.com/CVUSD/dbm/ Vendor/Ven_Default.asp. All vendors interested in the project must be registered users and download/print their own set of bidding documents. There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at 9:00 am on November 12, 2025 at Westside Elementary School located at 82225 Airport Blvd. Thermal, CA 92274, Please report to Admin Building. Any Contractor bidding on the Project who fails to attend the entire mandatory job walk and conference will be deemed a non-responsive bidder and will have its bid returned unopened. Scope of work to include but not limited to, fence removal and installation of new fence, installation of new concrete track

any of the additive or deductive alternates from the Contract after the lowest responsible responsive bidder has been determined.

Prequalification of Bidders

As a condition of bidding for this Project, and in accordance with California Public Contract Code section 20111.5, prospective bidders are required to submit to the District a completed set of prequalification documents on forms provided by the District. These documents will be the basis for determining which bidders are qualified to bid on this Project. Bids will not be accepted if a Contractor has not been prequalified where prequalification is required. Prequalification documents are available from the Coachella Valley Unified School District Website at https://pqbids.com/coachella-valley-usd/ . Prequalification documents must be submitted no less than (10) ten business days prior to bid opening. Contractors will be notified by telephone, fax or by email of their prequalification rating within a reasonable period of time after submission of their prequalification documents, but not less than one day prior to the bid opening date. If this Project includes work that will be performed by mechanical, electrical or plumbing (“MEP”) subcontractors (contractors that hold C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 or C-46 licenses), such MEP contractors must also be prequalified. A list of prequalified MEP subcontractors will be made available by the District to all bidders at least five business days prior to the bid opening date. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that all MEP subcontractors holding any of the licenses listed above are properly prequalified before submitting a bid.

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No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Separate payment and performance bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the total Contract amount, are required, and shall be provided to the District prior to execution of the Contract and shall be in the form set forth in the Contract Documents.

All bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment) must be issued by a California admitted surety as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120.

Where applicable, bidders must meet the requirements set forth in Public Contract Code section 10115 et seq., Military and Veterans Code section 999 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 1896.60 et seq. regarding Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (“DVBE”) Programs. Forms are included in this Bid Package.

Any request for substitutions pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400 must be made at the time of Bid on the Substitution Request Form set forth in the Contract Documents and included with the bid.

No telephone or facsimile machine will be available to bidders on the District premises at any time.

It is each bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure its bid is timely delivered and received at the location designated as specified above.

Any bid received at the designated location after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids shall be returned to the bidder unopened.

LETICIA C. TORRES

COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED DISTRICT

Leticia C. Torres, Director of Facilities, Planning and Development

Publication Dates: October 30, 2025

November 6, 2025

Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference: November 12, 2025

Bid Submittal/Opening: November 21, 2025

Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper October 30, November 6, 2025.

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Coachella Valley Unified District, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as “District”, will receive prior to 2:30 pm on November 21, 2025, online bids for the award of a Contract for the following: BID NO. 175-2025FB PETER PENDLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPORTSFIELD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

All bids shall be made and presented only on the forms presented by the District. Bids shall be received at the following website https:// pqbids.com/coachella-valley-usd/ and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at 2:30 pm on November 21, 2025 at the Coachella Valley Unified District, Board Room located at 87-225 Church Street, Thermal, CA 92274. Any bids received after the time specified above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be disqualified and unopened. Miscellaneous Information

Bids shall be received in the place identified above, and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time in the CVUSD Board Room. The bid documents are available for free download at the District Bid Manager Portal: https://cloud.astihosted.com/CVUSD/dbm/ Vendor/Ven_Default.asp. All vendors interested in the project must be registered users and download/print their own set of bidding documents.

There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at 11:00 am on November 12, 2025 at Peter Pendleton Elementary School located at 84-750 Calle Rojo, Coachella, CA 92236, Please report to Admin Building. Any Contractor bidding on the Project who fails to attend the entire mandatory job walk and conference will be deemed a non-responsive bidder and will have its bid returned unopened.

Scope of work to include but not limited to installation of new concrete track pathway and natural grass field, irrigation improvements, new athletic site furnishing, grading, asphalt, new fire hydrant, etc. Project time of completion: 120 days

**Note: Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20103.8, the selection process selected does not preclude the District from using any of the additive or deductive alternates from the Contract after the lowest responsible responsive bidder has been determined.

Prequalification of Bidders

As a condition of bidding for this Project, and in accordance with California Public Contract Code section 20111.5, prospective bidders are required to submit to the District a completed set of prequalification documents on forms provided by the District. These documents will be the basis for determining which bidders are qualified to bid on this Project.

Bids will not be accepted if a Contractor has not been prequalified where prequalification is required. Prequalification documents are available from the Coachella Valley Unified School District Website at https://pqbids.com/coachella-valley-usd/ . Prequalification documents must be submitted no less than (10) ten business days prior to bid opening. Contractors will be notified by telephone, fax or by email of their prequalification rating within a reasonable period of time after submission of their prequalification documents, but not less than one day prior to the bid opening date.

If this Project includes work that will be performed by mechanical, electrical or plumbing (“MEP”) subcontractors (contractors that hold C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 or C-46 licenses), such MEP contractors must also be prequalified. A list of prequalified MEP subcontractors will be made available by the District to all bidders at least five business days prior to the bid opening date. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that all MEP subcontractors holding any of the licenses listed above are properly prequalified before submitting a bid. Additive/ Deductive Bid Alternates (See Section 13 of Instruction to Bidders) If the District has included additive/

These per diem rates, including holiday and overtime work, as well as employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, are on file at the District, and are also available from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1720 et seq., it shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under such Contractor, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract.

A Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in the Labor Code, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

The Contractor and all subcontractors shall furnish certified payroll records as required pursuant Labor Code section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner in accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4 on at least on a monthly basis (or more frequently if required by the District or the Labor Commissioner) and in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner. Monitoring and enforcement of the prevailing wage laws and related requirements will be performed by the Labor Commissioner/ Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).

No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids. Separate payment and performance bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the total Contract amount, are required, and shall be provided to the District prior to execution of the Contract and shall be in the form set forth in the Contract Documents.

All bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment) must be issued by a California admitted surety as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120.

Where applicable, bidders must meet the requirements set forth in Public Contract Code section 10115 et seq., Military and Veterans Code section 999 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 1896.60 et seq. regarding Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (“DVBE”) Programs. Forms are included in this Bid Package.

Any request for substitutions pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400 must be made at the time of Bid on the Substitution Request Form set forth in the Contract Documents and included with the bid. No telephone or facsimile machine will be available to bidders on the District premises at any time.

It is each bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure its bid is timely delivered and received at the location designated as specified above.

Any bid received at the designated location after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids shall be returned to the bidder unopened.

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Fishing Derby, Nighttime Drone Show, Swimming Pool

Reopening and More Scheduled at Lake Cahuilla Saturday

LA QUINTA – The Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District, in partnership with Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and KYA, will host a milestone event on Saturday, November 8 celebrating the revitalization of Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park.

The full day extravaganza features a catfish derby in the morning, a ribbon cutting to dedicate major changes to the park, and a drone show spectacular for everyone to see over the lake and mountains at sunset.

Entry to the park, which is normally $6 per person, will

roads, built new restrooms, and brought more greenery and trees and shade. This beautiful place is part of our history, part of our culture, and part of the fabric of the Coachella Valley and the County of Riverside, and it’s now even greater!”

Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park underwent a major transformation, utilizing $15 million in county investment allocated by Supervisor Perez. Visitors will discover new and improved amenities, including a new amphitheater, repaired swimming pool, new pickleball, basketball and sand volleyball courts, new shelters along the lake fishing areas, and extensive park beautification.

be free the whole day, allowing everyone to experience the park and all the activities such as fishing and the swimming pool, which was repaired in the project and will finally be open again after a 10-year closure.

“We welcome all to this special celebration at Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park,” said Supervisor Perez. “With our lease being extended another 30 years, we have dedicated significant investment and made major improvements to have more features for people of all ages to enjoy here. We are so proud to fix up and reopen the pool for our families, re-do the

Black Women for Wellness Action Project Pushes ‘Yes on Prop 50’ as California Decides Its Future

By Niele Anderson, BPUSA Contributor Multimedia Journalist / Culture Curator

Black women are disproportionately impacted by healthcare due to systemic inequities, resulting in higher maternal mortality rates, disparities in accessing care, and negative experiences with providers.

This is why the Californiabased Black Women for Wellness Action Project (BWWAP) exists. The organization’s commitment to understanding and elevating the health needs of Black women has earned it a reputation as a policy expert in California. Each year, they sponsor several pieces of state legislation and collaborate with activists and elected allies to secure the passage of these bills into law. They hold elected leaders accountable for addressing the health needs of Black women while also advocating for equity and representation.

The organization’s website states, “Systemic racism and sexism have deep roots, showing up in the policies that influence Black women’s health. BWWAP challenges these systems of oppression by shifting the power dynamics that routinely disadvantage women and Black people.”

BWWAP’s goal is simple, to use policy, electoral advocacy, and the power of narrative to reimagine a just new future where Black women and girls thrive.

This is why BWWAP supports California Governor Gavin Newsom’s endorsement of ‘yes’ on Prop 50. The proposition is a response to what the state

claims is Donald Trump and Texas Republicans’ attempt at an unprecedented power grab to steal congressional seats and rig the 2026 election before voting even begins.

“California is acting in a moment of urgency,” according to BWWAP leadership. “A time when the rules of engagement have changed and our court systems are compromised by lawsuits that should never have been our only recourse. The United States is in a moment where the federal government is being dismantled from public health, education, and justice departments to experienced public servants being sidelined in favor of loyalists to a person who has not earned that loyalty.”

Prop 50 proposes new lines for many of California’s 52 congressional districts, which would negate the five Republican seats drawn by Texas. Democrats could gain up to five additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives under the proposed lines. With a majority in the House, Democrats can effectively oppose Trump and the MAGA agenda of the Republicans.

The current government shutdown is a direct result of Donald Trump and the Republican-led Congress. A major reason for the shutdown is the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Republicans aim to dismantle it, and Democrats seek to preserve what many affectionately call Obamacare.

The ACA is former President

Gates open at 6 a.m. and the celebration will start with RivCoParks’ Lake Cahuilla Catfish Derby. The tournament starts at 8 a.m. with the final weigh-in and prize ceremony at 11 a.m. The lake will be stocked with 4,800 pounds of catfish, the largest catfish stock in the Coachella Valley to date, donated in part by Yellow Mart Bait and Tackle in Indio.

The ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m. The community celebration throughout the day will have a classic car show, vendor marketplace, family fun zone with bounce houses and games, and food trucks. Lastly,

a little after 6 p.m., the skies will light up with a spectacular drone light show sponsored by KYA, the contractor for the park improvement project.

The day’s events honor both the park’s rich legacy and promising future. In addition, RivCoParks has extended day-use hours until 10 p.m. on weekends, creating more opportunities for evening recreation, community events and tourism-driven programming.

“Lake Cahuilla has always been a special place for families, veterans, and visitors,” said Kyla Brown, general manager of RivCoParks. “By refurbishing the pool, adding new amenities like the pickleball and basketball courts, and extending the hours, the park will remain a vibrant destination that will serve our community for generations to come. We extend our sincere appreciation to the many partners who are investing in the park’s future. Thank you to Supervisor Perez for his leadership in securing funding, thank you to KYA for transforming this vision into reality, and to Desert Recreation District who will be bringing new recreational programming to the park, including operating the pool.”

For more information or to register for the Catfish Derby, visit RivCoParks.org

Black Women for Wellness Action Project Pushes ‘Yes on Prop 50’ as California Decides Its Future...continued

Obama’s historic legislation, and it helps Black women by expanding insurance coverage, increasing access to no-cost preventive services, and protecting against pre-existing conditions.

It has led to a significant decrease in the uninsured rate for Black women, a reduction in cost-related barriers to care, and improved access to essential

Meharry and

Novartis

services like cancer screenings and contraception. Between 2010 and 2014, the uninsured rate for Black women dropped by 36 percent.

This is why BWWAP says yes on Prop 50. Over the weekend, the organization is intensifying its efforts to educate and engage voters to ensure that California is fully informed about the measure and has a voting plan for Nov 4.

Partner on HEART Initiative for Healthier Communities

Five years, three cities and one mission to address cardiovascular disease, the nation’s leading cause of death

Theresa Morrison/Breaking News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 3, 2025) – The School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College, in partnership with Novartis, today announced the launch of Health Assessments and Rapid Transformation (HEART), a five-year initiative that aims to improve heart health in three US cities through population health approaches addressing clinical and non-clinical determinants of health.

Guided by community voices and powered by research, policy, and technology, HEART seeks to reduce cardiovascular health disparities and create scalable models that can be applied nationwide.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. On average, one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease, accounting for nearly one in every three deaths nationwide. A person’s cardiovascular risk and outcomes can be compounded by socio-economic status and where they live. A recent study found that Medicare beneficiaries who are food insecure, socially vulnerable, and whose income is close to or below the poverty line are more likely to have heart disease. Beyond the devastating human toll, heart disease also places a massive economic burden on the country, costing an estimated $417.9 billion between 2020 and 2021 in health care services, medicines, and lost productivity.

“In the United States, life expectancy can differ by decades between neighboring communities,

Meharry and Novartis Partner on HEART Initiative for Healthier Communities...continued

Initiative will work to confront these risks through prevention, education, and community-driven care strategies.

“The HEART Initiative builds upon our longstanding commitment to improving health in communities by uniting community voices, health systems, and policy leaders to drive systemic changes that remove barriers to care,” said Binta Beard, Head of US Social Impact at Novartis. “Most deaths from cardiovascular disease can be prevented. Through this partnership, we are furthering our mission to ensure no heart is lost too soon by building scalable and sustainable community-centered approaches to effective risk factor management and treatment.”

Novartis, an innovative medicines company, is supporting HEART as the lead founding partner. By combining local knowledge with academic expertise, the HEART Initiative underscores the importance of advancing and improving health through partnerships, innovation, and evidence-based strategies. This partnership between the Meharry School of Global Health and Novartis demonstrates how institutions and communities can work side-by-side to create lasting change.

School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College

The School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is rooted in Meharry’s 150-year legacy of leading in health and health equity. As the nation’s first and only School of Global Health we are committed to preparing the next generation of health learners and leaders to find solutions and respond to our

communities’ complex and evolving health challenges with a global perspective. The School is a hub for research and academic innovation in global health, health policy, mental and behavioral health, population health, public health, environmental health, health communications, social and political determinants of health, and health administration. As a trusted resource and leader, the School approaches complex health issues with actionable solutions to the problems affecting everyone, especially our most vulnerable, under-resourced, and marginalized communities.

Novartis Commitment to Community Health Solutions in Cardiovascular Disease

Novartis is on a mission to ensure no heart is lost too soon. With approximately 80% of premature cardiovascular deaths being preventable, the company envisions a world where these losses are no longer part of our lives. For over 40 years, Novartis has pioneered breakthrough cardiovascular medicines while recognizing that lasting change requires going beyond medicine alone. Through its Community Health Solutions approach, Novartis partners with trusted organizations to address the health factors that matter most—from early detection and clinical care to the social and systemic barriers that prevent communities from accessing the care they deserve. By uniting community voices, healthcare systems, and policy leaders, these partnerships create scalable initiatives that empower people with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to take charge of their cardiovascular health.

Food Forward - Emergency Produce Distribution in Response to SNAP Cuts in Partnership with YMCA, LA Care

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reflecting deep structural divides. At the same time, our nation has made the least progress among developed countries in reducing preventable deaths, with cardiovascular disease leading those deaths,” said Daniel E. Dawes, JD, SVP of Global Health and Founding Dean, School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College. “This initiative provides us with the opportunity to truly address the root causes of cardiovascular disease and get to the heart of the matter by leveraging the upstream determinants of health.”

The HEART Initiative will focus its efforts in three geographically diverse US cities: Nashville, TN, Detroit, MI, and San Bernardino, CA. These cities were chosen because they have disproportionately higher rates of cardiovascular disease and social vulnerability. The Meharry School of Global Health will work with community stakeholders (e.g., community members, health systems, nonprofits, local government) in each city to cocreate, implement, and measure innovative clinical and non-clinical interventions addressing specific drivers of adverse cardiovascular health outcomes. Just as importantly, the initiative emphasizes early detection and effective management of cardiovascular risk factors. The CDC identifies high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking as the leading contributors to heart disease, as well as acknowledging Lp(a) as a genetically inherited and independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The HEART

LOS ANGELES (Nov. 3) Food Forward, in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles and L.A. Care Health Plan, announces an emergency expansion of its community produce distribution network to respond to unprecedented hunger and instability caused by the suspension of essential federal nutrition funding and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This rapid-response expansion will scale up Food Forward’s fresh produce distributions by an additional 2.4 million servings of fruits and vegetables (600,000 pounds) in November alone, sending even more fresh fruits and vegetables directly into neighborhoods across Los Angeles County. This represents a historic increase in scope and urgency: Food Forward and the YMCA have worked together for five years to provide fresh produce through 13 YMCA sites. Beginning in November, that work will surge to between 25 to 29 YMCA sites countywide. While some courts have issued orders that the federal government must in fact fund SNAP, this funding will not come in time to close the gap that millions of people are already seeing as a result of the halt in spending. Partially funded is partially fed, and Food Forward is filling this crucial gap during a time when high need for food continues.

“This is not business as usual. We are mobilizing at a speed and scale we have never mobilized before,” said Rick Nahmias, Founder and CEO of Food Forward. “When safety net programs are cut or frozen, families don’t just lose food, but they lose access to nutrition and dignity. We believe food is a human right, and are stepping up alongside our partners to protect that right in this moment of crisis.”

Across the region, families are already bracing for a gap in benefits caused by the halting of federal nutrition program funding and the impact of

SNAP cuts. For many workers, including federal workers now going without pay, this sudden loss of benefits means empty refrigerators and mounting fear. Traditional emergency food options often focus on shelfstable and processed goods. This partnership is designed to fill a different and critical need: getting fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables directly to people who need them most in every district of the county.

“At a time when so many Los Angeles County residents are being asked to survive without the basic food support they rely on, it’s not enough to distribute calories,” said Nahmias. “Food Forward is picking up where SNAP left off, helping to ensure that nutrition is a priority in the food made available during this crisis.”

Distributions of fresh produce will begin immediately and continue throughout November, with ongoing work anticipated beyond November as federal support remains uncertain and community need remains high. The YMCA, Food Forward, and L.A. Care are aligned in their shared belief that food security is not temporary relief work, but essential to nutritional infrastructure.

About Food Forward: Food Forward, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit on a mission to fight hunger and prevent food waste by rescuing surplus produce and redirecting it to people in need. Since 2009, Food Forward has recovered and distributed more than half a billion pounds (2.8 billion+ servings) of fresh fruits and vegetables to 250+ hunger relief partners across Southern California and beyond.

Media Availability: Food Forward Founder and CEO Rick Nahmias is available for interviews and further comment.

Additional spokespeople from Food Forward, the YMCA, and L.A. Care Health Plan are also available for comment.

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Toyota Arena and Soboba Casino Resort unveil new Soboba VIP Lounge in Ontario

Partnership ushers in a new era of premium hospitality for concert and sports fans

(ONTARIO, California, November 4, 2025) – Toyota Arena and Soboba Casino Resort on Monday officially

unveiled the new Soboba VIP Lounge, completing a $1.3 million transformation of one of Southern California’s premier live entertainment venues.

Located inside Toyota Arena, the newly branded Soboba VIP Lounge offers a stunning reimagining of the Arena’s

exclusive hospitality space –featuring contemporary design, an elegant built-in bar, modern lighting and flooring, upscale lounge furnishings, a state-ofthe-art sound system, multiple HD screens, and a refreshed outdoor patio.

“This collaboration represents the best of what makes the Inland Empire special – bold partnerships and a shared commitment to providing world-

Both Parties Lose Public Confidence as Americans Grow Angry and Disillusioned

By Stacy M. Brown

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With the 2026 midterm elections still a year away, Americans are growing increasingly weary of both major political parties. According to a new Pew Research Center survey, neither the Republican nor the Democratic Party is widely viewed as governing ethically or honestly.

The survey of 3,445 adults, conducted from September 22 to 28, just before the monthlong government shutdown, found that only 39 percent of Americans describe the Republican Party as governing honestly, while 42 percent say the same about the Democrats. Most Americans view both parties as too extreme, with 61 percent saying that about Republicans and 57 percent about Democrats. Frustration dominates the national mood. About half of Americans say both parties make them angry, and only 36 percent say the Republican Party makes them feel hopeful. Even fewer, 28 percent, say that about the Democrats. “Majorities continue to view both parties as too extreme in their positions,” Pew researchers wrote in the report released Thursday. “And both are viewed by majorities as not governing honestly and ethically.”

The discontent is particularly intense within the Democratic Party. Sixty-seven percent of Democrats say their own party makes them feel frustrated, a sharp increase from previous years. Among those who are

class experiences,” said Michael Krouse, President & CEO of Toyota Arena, the Ontario Convention Center, and Greater Ontario California (GOCAL).

“With Soboba Casino Resort, we’ve created a VIP experience that sets a new standard for comfort, design and excitement in live entertainment.”

“Partnering with Toyota Arena was the prefect opportunity to expand the Soboba brand in the Inland Empire,” said Jason Cozart, General Manager of Soboba Casino Resort. “Having the Soboba name associated with a world class facility like Toyota Arena expands our brand and footprint into a rapidly expanding market.”

The Soboba VIP Lounge will serve as the ultimate destination for concertgoers, suite guests and

VIP pass holders, combining the energy of live events with the luxury of a private club atmosphere. The partnership will also include special promotions, giveaways and exclusive guest experiences throughout the year. All suite ticketholders have access and any guest with an event ticket can purchase an add-on pass to gain access to the Soboba VIP Lounge.

Toyota Arena continues to rank among the top entertainment venues in California and worldwide. According to 2024 year-end data reported by Billboard Magazine, the 11,000-seat Arena placed #9 in California and #79 globally in gross ticket sales — further cementing its status as a premier destination for major concerts, sports, and special events.

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same about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The survey shows that confidence in democratic values is fading. A narrow majority of Americans, 53 percent, say the Democratic Party respects the nation’s democratic institutions and traditions, while only 44 percent say that about the GOP. Democrats are more often described as tolerant of different types of people, with 56 percent saying that applies to the party, compared with 40 percent who say that about Republicans.

frustrated, 41 percent say the main reason is that the party has not pushed back hard enough against the Trump administration. Others cite weak leadership, lack of a clear message, and an absence of unity. Republicans express far less frustration than Democrats, though they are not entirely satisfied either. Forty percent of Republicans and Republicanleaning independents say they are frustrated with their party, while nearly seven in ten say the GOP makes them feel hopeful. The study also found that Americans remain deeply divided on policy. The Republican Party continues to hold an edge on crime and immigration, while the Democrats lead on health care, abortion, environmental policy, and issues of race.

Forty-five percent of Americans say they agree with the GOP on crime policy compared with 28 percent who side with Democrats. Republicans also lead by nine points on immigration, but their advantage on the economy has nearly disappeared, falling to only three points. Democrats maintain a wide lead on health care, with 42 percent siding with them and 29 percent with Republicans. Even on foreign policy, large shares of Americans reject both parties. Forty-six percent say they agree with neither on the Israel-Hamas conflict, and 36 percent say the

Nearly a third of respondents, 31 percent, say both parties are too extreme, and one in four say neither governs honestly. About a quarter say neither represents their interests well.

Even when Americans agree, their expectations reveal the divide. Most people in both parties say it is important for the

opposing side to compromise, but fewer than half say their own party should do the same. Only 46 percent of Democrats and 39 percent of Republicans say it is very important for their party’s elected officials to reach across the aisle. According to Pew, “Most Americans are frustrated with both parties, and about half say each makes them angry.” The Center concluded that, “Neither the Republican nor Democratic Party is widely seen as having good ideas.” The survey’s margin of error is plus or minus 1.9 percentage points. But the deeper error may lie in how far the public’s faith has fallen in a system that no longer inspires hope. “All in all,” the authors concluded, “Americans don’t see many good ideas from either political party.”

AFGE President Everett Kelley Says Both The Shutdown And The Lockout Of Federal Employees Must End

The Rev. Dr. Everett Kelley, President of the over-800,000 member American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), joined Make It Plain with Rev. Mark Thompson on WPFW-FM 89.3 Pacifica Radio to call for an end to the 34-day government shutdown in the midst of Trump nullifying the AFGE collective bargaining agreement, effectively locking out federal employees, earlier this year.

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are people that make sure that, you know, while we’re sleeping at night criminals are not roaming the streets, but they’re not getting paid,” he added.

Kelley provided specific details of one service where the public is suffering because of the shutdown and the attack on the federal workforce.

“Whether it be through a shutdown or just firing a mass number of people that means that the meat that we are eating is not being inspected adequately,”

Kelley said.

“I represent those employees and what I already know is that only 50% of the meat that we were eating was being inspected prior to the shutdown,” he added.

So now if you start talking about laying off massive amounts of people, who’s gonna do that inspection? We’re gonna leave it up to the [meat-packing] plants to do that? That’s the fox guarding the hen house,” said Kelley.

Kelley said the impact of the shutdown, layoffs and furloughs on federal employees has been traumatic.

”Remember [OMB Director] Russell Vought was saying that he wanted federal employees to be traumatized,” Kelley said.

“More and more [federal employees] are standing in lines to get food than what I would’ve ever imagined,” he said.

Thompson asked Kelley about his perceived break with

Democrats and other unions over ending the shutdown being tied to Affordable Care Act (ACA) extended tax credits which expire at the end of the year and which lower monthly health insurance premiums for millions of Americans who buy coverage through the ACA marketplace.

Kelley said, ”You know, when you start talking about, uh, uh, um, medical, uh, benefits, you know, uh, I’m also a recipient of that. Okay?”

“I’m not saying that that’s not important, but what I am saying, though, is that the members that I represent. Have suffered enough,” he added.

Kelley also said, “The [majority of the] members that I represent are not getting paid. And they just like the rest of America, they live from paycheck to paycheck. Standing in line to get food, worrying about how they’re going to pay their mortgage. They’re worrying about how to provide medical care for ailing children, pregnant mothers calling me crying.” Kelley also discussed AFGE’s litigation against the Trump Administration.

”We got a preliminary injunction [preventing mass layoffs], and that injunction has been extended at this point,’ he said. “[The Courts] have determined that the action that [the Administration] is taking is completely illegal,” he said.

“ I have members of my union going to work and not getting paid, and another large majority of them just sitting at home on furlough,” said Kelley.

“These are people that provide a service for the American people. They make sure the air we breathe is good air, the food that we eat is inspected. These are people that make sure that the skies we travel in are safe. These

By April Ryan

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“A complex reality” is being overlooked by President Donald Trump, with his Friday proposal to send the U.S. military into Nigeria over alleged antiChristian behaviors, believes Congressman Greg Meeks of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

The president said last week in a post to social media that if Nigeria does not halt the persecution of Christians, he may send U.S. troops “guns-ablazing” to “completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.” Trump has directed the Department of War “to prepare for possible action,” he wrote (https://truthsocial. com/@realDonaldTrump/ posts/115476385101120405). “If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians!” Congressman Meeks responded in a written statement with, “I know President Tinubu recognizes the importance of interfaith harmony and is working to address this challenge.”

While chastising the president’s plans, Meeks said, “Providing security support is one thing; Trump’s threatening military intervention to ‘defend Christians’ is a reckless distortion

of the facts. And Trump’s aid cuts have blocked muchneeded emergency nutrition and livelihoods programs—the very tools essential to preventing the spread of insurgency.” “The Trump Administration’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern ignores the complex reality of violence there. Clashes between Christian farmers and Muslim herders are driven by resource scarcity and competition for land, not religion alone,” adds the New York federal lawmaker who went on to say, ” Terrorist groups have devastated communities, especially in the predominantly Muslim north, and all Nigerians deserve protection.” According to a 2019 Pew Research study, Nigeria ranked fifth among the world’s Christian populations and third among the world’s largest Muslim populations. Meeks also makes the distinction that Nigeria’s President Tinubu is Muslim while his wife is Christian. The last time President Trump met with a Nigerian president was in April 2018, when he hosted thenPresident Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria at the White House. The bilateral meeting focused on enhancing partnerships between the two countries, promoting economic growth, and fighting terrorism, including Boko Haram and ISIS in West Africa.nThere is no chance of ironing out this issue at the end of the month at the G-20 Summit in South Africa, as President Trump has declined to attend the world

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Congressman Meeks Chastises President Trump for Possible Invasion of Nigeria

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