SB American Week Ending 8/21

Vol. 50 No. 17

August 15, 2019 - August 21, 2019

Publisher’s Corner

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

—Fredrick Douglass (1849)

Mass shootings, widespread death, White hatred permeate America ByRhodesia Muhammad and Bryan 3X Crawford,Contributing Writers @TheFinalCall

Mourners gather at a vigil following a nearby mass shooting Aug. 4, in Dayton, Ohio. Multiple people in Ohio have been killed in the second mass shooting in the U.S. in less than 24 hours, and the suspected shooter is also deceased, police said. Photo: AP/Wide World Photos “Ya basta!” Estela Reyes-Lopez pleaded, which means “enough” in English.

“Twenty lives were taken from us because of some young man filled with so much hate, so much ignorance, so much hostility toward people he doesn’t even know,” said Ms. Lopez, the media and public information officer for Centro De Salud Familiar La Fe, the center for faith and family health, a non-profit social justice organization based in El Paso.

It was a hail of bullets that sent families who were back to school shopping, screaming and running for their lives, when a gunman opened fire at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, around 10 a.m.

Aug. 3, killing at least 22 people and wounding more than two dozen.

According to authorities, Patrick Crusius, the 21-year-old White male identified as the shooter, drove nearly 10 hours from his hometown of Allen, Texas, about 30 miles north of Dallas, to carry out an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime against the Hispanic community. Mr. Crusius surrendered to police shortly

after his reign of terror, leaving many baffled as to why he didn’t take his own life like many mass shooting suspects.

A manifesto apparently posted on social media by Mr. Crusius outlined his intentions and his racist and anti-immigration views, said authorities. Perhaps he surrendered that he wanted to be heard.

Just 12 hours later, another gunman opened fire in a crowded bar in Dayton, Ohio, early Sunday morning, on Aug. 4. Connor Betts, 24, killed nine people, including his own 22-year-old sister, in less than a minute, authorities reported. Thirty-one other people were reported injured. The suspect was eventually shot and killed by police. Authorities are saying the two shootings are not linked.

During an Aug. 5 press conference, President Trump said the nation must condemn racism, bigotry, and White supremacy.

“These sinister ideologies must be defeated,” he added. “Hate has no place in America. Hatred warps the mind, ravages the heart and devours the soul.”

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), the

chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said the shootings were clearly, at least in part, a result of Mr. Trump’s divisive, racist rhetoric and condemned the president’s proposed legislative fix for strong background checks for gun users and tougher immigration laws.

Many questioned why Mr. Trump connected the two issues, especially since the shooting suspects are U.S. citizens.

Many social media users’ disdain for the U.S. government, including the president for hesitancy and refusal to call these mass shootings what they really are hate crimes and domestic terror.

Student Minister Abel Muhammad, Latino representative of the Nation of Islam, said, “President Trump’s rhetoric has emboldened and lit fire to many extremist groups.

There is a hesitancy and a slowness in labeling this in what seems to be apparent to every one of us. So many of our Black and Brown brothers and sisters are being killed for far less. Yet, somehow these extremists who take the life of our people

somehow always makes it safely to be arrested without incidence.

But our people unarmed can’t seem to make it out of a traffic stop.”

“It’s absolutely a sign of the times as the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan has been warning the American people for years now, that the injustices within the country create an imbalance and if not addressed the results of ignoring and not trying to create a remedy would be acted out in acts of violence.

We see that coming into existence more and more as the times are getting darker,” Student Minister Muhammad said.

“After a tragedy like this, there is a time to be sad and there’s a time to mourn. But this situation that we are living right now in our community, this has been building for a long time,” said Ms. ReyesLopez, who shops at that same El Paso Walmart with her family.

“These clouds have been circling. This thunder has been building and this lightening have struck. And we’re very angry about it. Many of the people I’ve (continued on page 3)

Community Gathers to Remember Darrell Allen

By Guest Writer, Eliz Coleman Dowdy

Dennis Rodman and his girlfriend Misty, who had a run-in with Victorville police in the past

Dennis Rodman with Pastor Hines at the event..

Victorville, CA-Wednesday evening at 5 pm, just three days short of the thirty day marker of the end of his life, the Community Action Committee, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, pastors, family, and community

activists gathered at Adelanto City Hall park to share their concerns and strategize for ways of ending the flow of bullets into the bodies of unarmed citizens of color by law enforcement.

The first speaker was his Pastor,

Reverend Israel Riley, Christ the Solid Rock church in Apple Valley, Reverend Riley also served as master of ceremonies, and he delivered the eulogy for Allen at Second Baptist church in Santa Ana on July 26th.

Clifton Harris, is a retired Sheriff Deputy who worked with San Bernardino and Riverside County Sheriff departments. He was one of the first African American Americans to serve in that capacity, Harris stated that laws already in place for actions involving interactions between law enforcement and individuals were not used, there is no record of tasering, as a matter of fact; witnesses state that when Allen was commanded to come out of the laundry room where he had gone after the deputies had been called during an altercation with his partner. He came out with hands in air, walking backwards.

However according to his sister Jessica Powell, she watched the

deputies collect at least twenty one (21) shell casings after the execution. It was during this phase that when children ran towards the deputies they were threatened to be shot, this included Powell’s fifteen year old son, who was very close to his uncle.

Former NBA star, Dennis Rodman, came to the gathering and spoke, his girlfriend had been struck by deputies from the Victorville station in the past.

Another surprise speaker to most was the Mayor of Adelanto, Gabriel Reyes, who is married to Allen’s cousin, he stated that when something like this happens your whole world changes, he acknowledged that he had known Allen for a long time. Mayor ProTem, Stevevonna Evans also addressed the gathering, she stated that this behavior is out of control, and changes must be (continued on page2)

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Alleged Death Threats Made Over Allegations of Payoffs at West Valley Water District Gail Fry Contributor According to documents obtained by San Bernardino American News, on July 29, West Valley Water District Public Affairs Manager Naseem Farooqi issued a press release announcing an upcoming audit by the State Controller’s Office and then went directly to the San Bernardino Superior Court to file a temporary restraining order alleging director Greg Young had threatened to kill him.

In the press release issued by West Valley Water District (WVWD) Public Affairs Manager Naseem Farooqi (Farooqi) quoted WVWD President Dr. Michael Taylor (Taylor) welcoming the State Controller’s Office audit while pointing the finger at WVWD Director Dr. Clifford O. Young, Sr. (Young, Sr.) It appears accusations of allegations of misappropriation of funds and unethical hiring practices directed toward Young Sr. have resulted in the State Controller’s Office arriving at WVWD the week of July 29, to conduct an audit of the water district.

Those following the unrest occurring at the WVWD as exhibited by over the top turnover of its management personnel over the past five years and a whistleblower lawsuit filed in February 2019 by Plaintiffs WVWD Director Dr. Clifford Young, Chief Financial Officer Naisha Davis and Assistant Board Secretary Patricia Romero against Defendants WVWD General Counsel Robert Tafoya, also city attorney for the City of Baldwin Park, Tafoya’s law firm Tafoya and Garcia, WVWD Special Counsel Clifton Albright and his law firm, Albright Yee and Schmit, WVWD Special Counsel Martin Kaufman and his law firm Kaufman Law Firm and WVWD consultant Robert Katherman.

Also named in the whistleblower complaint as coconspirators are WVWD President Dr. Michael Taylor, former police chief for the City of Baldwin Park, Vice President Kyle Crowther, General Manager Clarence C. Mansell, Jr., former Assistant General Manager Ricardo Pacheco, current Baldwin Park City Councilman, and Human Resources and Risk Manager Deborah Martinez.

The whistleblower lawsuit unsealed in June 2019, alleges corruption including illegal hiring practices involving Pacheco and Mansell, violations of the Brown Act, misappropriation of public funds, numerous contracts under $25,000 not approved by the board to favored contractors from Baldwin Park and corrupt practices and payoffs from Tafoya, law firm Tafoya and

Garcia, Albright, law firm Albright Yee and Schmit, Kaufman, Kaufman Law Firm and WVWD consultant Robert Katherman.

The whistleblower complaint alleges Tafoya, law firm Tafoya and Garcia, Albright, law firm Albright Yee and Schmit, Kaufman, Kaufman Law Firm have been holding fundraisers and directing substantial campaign contributions to Taylor and Crowther while paying for their travel, hotel and meal expenses to such places as Las Vegas, Mexico, Glendale Arizona for an Arizona Cardinal’s NFL game, Miami, Florida twice for Miami Dolphin games, entertainment including numerous golf outings, and Rams football games.

WVWD consultant Robert Katherman (Katherman) has been accused of invoicing for consulting services without a contract or board approval while having his conferences, meals and travel arrangements paid by the district. In exchange Katherman paid for entertainment, expensive wines, gifts, meals and made campaign contributions to Taylor.

The whistleblower complaint was filed at the Los Angeles Superior Court as case number 19STCV05677 where a hearing has been scheduled for August 13, at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse to hear the Defendants’ special motion to strike the complaint alleging the lawsuit was a strategic lawsuit against public participation commonly known as a SLAPP or in other words a lawsuit brought to silence a whistleblower.

In the meantime, Farooqi alleged in court documents that WVWD Director Greg Young threatened to kill him at a July 11, meeting in response to WVWD’s July 29, press release where WVWD President Michael Taylor welcomed the audit by the State Controller’s Office while alleging credible misconduct by WVWD Director Young, Sr. describing Young, Sr’s leadership as a failure of responsibility and ethics and not fiscally prudent while promising to hold Young, Sr. to account.

As a result, Farooqi is seeking a restraining order be issued by the San Bernardino Superior Court in case number CIVDS1922450 against Greg Young claiming Greg Young had “read the press release and he was going to kill me.”

Farooqi declared he was so concerned about the threats that he feared for his life as well as the lives of his family members missing time from work and taking (continued on page 8)

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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING

School Lunch Could Be Slashed For Thousands of California Children Under Federal Proposal

By Zaidee Stavely

Thousands of children in California would no longer qualify for free school lunches if a federal proposal to cut the number of food stamp recipi-ents is finalized.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking for pub-lic comment on a proposal to restrict the number of families eligible for food stamps to only those with gross incomes of 130 percent of the federal pov-erty level (about $33,000 for a family of four) or less. Cur-rently many states, including California, allow families with higher incomes (up to about $50,000 for a family of four) to enroll in the food stamp pro-gram if their childcare, hous-ing and other eligible expenses bring their income down to about $25,000 or less.

Families who would no lon-ger qualify for food stamps under the new rule will also lose their automatic eligibil-ity for free school meals. Cur-rently, families enrolled in food stamps are automatically eligible for free lunch, so they do not have to apply separate-ly. If this change

is approved, many families that no longer qualify for food stamps could still qualify for reducedprice meals at school, but they would have to submit paperwork to apply.

Confusion is likely to ensue.

Jared Call, managing policy advocate for California Food Policy Advocates, said schools are supposed to notify families when students no longer quali-fy automatically, but often the notices are not sent, or families misunderstand them or do not apply.

“If they’re cut off and keep getting those meals, they may end up with a bill that their par-ents don’t understand why or where it’s coming from,” Call said.

It’s not clear yet how many children in California would be affected. The USDA estimates that 3.1 million people nation-wide would lose food stamps under the policy change.

Ac-cording to U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott(D-Va.), the USDA also

Sigma Beta Xi, ACLU Slow School Pipeline to Prison By Dianne Anderson

For what it’s worth, some good is coming out of the long winding school to prison pipeline, which just got a little shorter in Riverside County thanks to an American Civil Liberties Union lawsuit, and local education activist Corey Jackson Jackson, founder and CEO for Sigma Beta Xi, Inc., said he got involved with the lawsuit about a year ago after an ACLU inquiry about whether any teens in his mentoring program had been caught up in the county’s Youth Accountability Team (YAT) voluntary probation program.

He asked around and discovered that several students in his mentoring program had either served time in YAT in the past or were in YAT at the time.

Sigma Beta Xi partnered with the ACLU in the lawsuit against Riverside County’s YAT program to restore constitutional rights to teens who were wrongly criminalized.

Jackson said the so-called Voluntary Probation program is funded with state dollars. Instead of going to court, he said the county settled the case to eliminate what the ACLU and Sigma Beta Xi saw as several civil rights and civil liberties violations.

About 400 teens each year have been placed in the program as punishment for minor offenses, such as cussing, or being tardy.

All were middle and high schoolers, and many never broke a law, but were criminalized for childhood behavior, such as defiant in class.

Worse, he said most parents didn’t realize the YAT program was voluntary.

“All they knew was there is

some guy with a badge saying if you don’t give us a call and schedule a meeting, we might prosecute you,” he said.

In going through this process, Jackson said witnessing the extent of infringement on civil liberties shows the need for caring adults to advocate for young people in the community.

He said the community must stay vigilant and hold agencies to a higher level of accountability.

“People assume that because it’s a government agency program, it must be okay, when in fact, even government programs can be illegal. It can be detrimental to the health of people. The African American community knows that very well,” he said.

Through YAT, parents forfeited their civil liberties as well as legal representation, fearing the alternative — that their kids would be incarcerated.

The Youth Accountability Teams Complaint describes how the probation office targeted and discriminated against the teens, taking away their constitutional rights, and treating them like criminals.

“As former Senior Probation Officer Debbie Waddell stated when describing the YAT program, “what we’re really doing is using this program to get them into the system by fingerprinting and photographing them. We can search their homes any time we want and work to obtain evidence against them so that when we can get ‘em, we can really get ‘em!”

Former Riverside County Deputy District Attorney Anthony Villalobos followed these statements, explaining, “We can (continued in next 2 columns)

estimates about 500,000 chil-dren would lose automatic eli-gibility for free school lunches, though the department did not include this estimate in the pro-posal.

About 2 million children in California are in families that receive food stamps. There are no estimates yet of how many of those might lose eligibility if the new rule is approved.

The administration says the change is necessary to prevent fraudulent applications for food assistance.

“Too often, states have mis-used this flexibility without re-straint,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue in a press release announcing the proposal. “The American peo-ple expect their government to be fair, efficient and to have in-tegrity — just as they do in their own homes, businesses and communities.

That is why we are changing the rules, prevent-ing abuse of a critical safety net system, so those who need food assistance the most are the only ones who

receive it.”

Education experts and advo-cates for low-income families are concerned about how the change could affect children.

“The California Department of Education is very concerned about the Trump administra-tion’s proposal,” wrote Scott Roark, a spokesman for the department, adding that the de-partment is still analyzing the impact.

The proposal would also affect students at schools that serve free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of their household income. Those are schools in which 40 percent or more of students qualify for free lunch either because they are enrolled in a program like food stamps or because they are homeless, foster or migrant children. There are more than 3,000 schools in California that offer free meals to all students.

Call, of California Food Policy Advocates, also is con-cerned about what he called a “cascading effect” that could affect school funding if a large number of children lose their free lunch eligibility. Under the Local Control Funding Formula, schools receive extra funding for each student who qualifies for free or reduced-price school meals, as well as English learners, homeless stu-dents and foster children.

The Trump administration proposal is the latest in a series of attempts to reduce federal benefits for low-income peo-ple.

For the complete article, go to https://bit.ly/2yHFlbI This article originally appeared in the Oakland Post.

Five SBCUSD Schools Named to Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll ...continued Academy Middle Schools, and Middle College High School.

“Once again, I have the privilege of acknowledging the entire Richardson staff for their dedication and tireless efforts to ensure student success and providing the support needed for students to excel,” said Richardson PREP HI Principal Jenny Paige. “We are one team with one goal and that is to enrich and enhance the lives of our students so they may achieve their goals and feel confident in their path to college and career readiness.”

ERP is a non-profit organization that uses public school achievement data to help improve student outcomes and career readiness. ERP Honor Roll schools have demonstrated consistently high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement levels over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among student populations. For high schools, the ERP Honor Roll recognition also considers college readiness.

“I am so thankful that ERP recognized the hard work we are doing at Hillside to make sure all

Community Gathers to Remember Darrell Allen...continued from page 1

photos are courtesy of Pastor Karin Foster Ruffin.

Sigma Beta Xi, ACLU Slow School Pipeline to Prison...continued do all kinds of surveillance, including wire taps on phones, without having to get permission from a judge,” the Youth Accountability Teams complaint stated.

Parents signed contracts basically giving permission for surprise house searches and allowing the program to tell the youth who to associate with.

Originally, the idea of the voluntary probation program was developed as an intervention program in 2001 supposedly to help prevent kids from getting deeper into trouble.

But it ended up as a faster path on the school to prison pipeline.

The ACLU complaint also raises serious questions about how widespread these types of voluntary probation programs reach, statewide and national.

“That’s why they wanted to settle rather than go to court to try to defend something that they would probably lose,” Jackson said.

He said Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted and agreed to the settlement and filed with the court last week. Once everything is certified by the judge, he said every young person in the program that never committed a crime will be removed from YAT. Their records will be destroyed.

Restorative justice also comes in the form of more money. One outcome of the settlement is that millions of dollars will come down to support community-based organizations through an RFP process to create good diversionary programs.

“That’s $1.4 million every year

for five years, minimum of $7 million by the end of five years,” said Jackson, whose nonprofit Sigma Beta Xi, Inc. is a partner in the Positive Youth Justice Initiative, a statewide philanthropic initiative managed

by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation.

Another positive outcome from the settlement is that if a teen is now alleged to have committed a crime and referred to voluntary probation, the public defender must provide a lawyer in every meeting so the youth and parents fully understand their rights.

“Being supplied with a lawyer in every meeting with probation from the time they’re referred, this could be first in the nation when it comes to legal representation like that,” Jackson said.

Currently, California ACLU affiliates have also teamed up to co-sponsor Assembly Bill 901, which limits voluntary probation, and seeks to stop criminalizing adolescent behavior that mostly impacts Black and Brown students.

“In Riverside County alone, over 3,000 young people were placed on probation between 2005-2016 for behavior like being late to class, having poor attendance, and being “easily persuaded by peers.” Black and Latinx students were disproportionately referred to probation for this normal adolescent behavior,” the ACLU of Southern California states on their website.

This article originally appeared in The Precinct Reporter News Group.

Five SBCUSD Schools Named to Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll Educational News

Educational Results Partnership (ERP) Honor Roll School logo

The Educational Results Partnership (ERP) named five San

Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) campuses to its 2018–2019 Honor Roll for being high-performing schools that improve student outcomes.

The award-winning schools are Hillside and North Verdemont Elementary Schools, Richardson PREP HI and Rodriguez PREP (continued in next 2 columns)

of our scholars are achieving at high levels,” said Hillside Principal Tommie Archuleta.

“More importantly, it’s proof that we’re continuing to Make Hope Happen for our Hillside scholars!”

The recognition came as a surprise to everyone since, unlike other awards, schools cannot apply to be on the Honor Roll.

“The Honor Roll is the only school recognition program in California based solely on objective achievement data,” said Marilyn Reznick, ERP’s board chair. “Schools don’t even know they’ve earned the honor until we tell them. Our goal is to guide other educators to data-informed best practices for raising student achievement.”

In California, the ERP Honor Roll is supported by numerous businesses and organizations, including the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE), Macy’s, Enterprise Holding Inc., the Auto Club of Southern California, and Wells Fargo.

To access the ERP Honor Roll, visit www.edresults.org and scroll to the bottom.

Pastor Israel Riley with a side view of Paul Marsh made, laws adhered to and accountability for their actions.

The peaceful gathering brought approximately 300 individuals to the park on an early Wednesday evening, not because they had nothing better to do, but because for communities of color this type of shootings of unarmed men and women happens with amazing frequency, people are tired, afraid, and angry, however there was no display of anger, oral or physical expressed, but rather a call for justice. If mass murderers can be taken alive, why can’t these same principles be applies to all citizens of the United States wherever they reside.

According to attorneys working on the case, they were told to “tone it down”; and some members of the committee had their devices infiltrated.

A very prominent sign read: We are not anti-police, but we are antipolice brutality!

Darrel’s grandfather was one of the speakers, and he stated that one of the older sons, though

Speaking Mayor Pro-Tem of Adelanto: Stevevonna Evans troubled, wants to be a policeman when he grows up to treat people right, and not kill them unnecessarily.

Southern Christian Leadership Conference president, Paul Marsh, spoke about the need for change, the culture of cover-up, and lack of accountability when citizen violence is questionable.

The organization grew out of the sixties civil rights movement with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Reverend Ralph Abernathy. The high desert branch was originally started in 1997 under the tutelage of National President, Martin Luther King III. He opened branches in Victorville, San Bernardino, and Riverside, all these areas were wrought with questions that needed answers.

Marsh was involved with the organization then, and reestablished it later to continue the work of representing and investigating cases of brutality by those in uniform.

The group plans to keep moving forward to change the culture of abusive behavior that seemingly exists in communities of color. Hands up! Does not guarantee a long life!

Darrell’s sister stated she wants justice for her brother! His mother did not speak at the event. As the sun set in the western hemisphere, the attendees slowly began to disperse. A very peaceful occasion was had taken place and organizers stated they were pleased and ready to keep the momentum going.

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WORLD GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS/ADVERTISING

California’s new Public Utilities Commission president must lead us to a gas-free future

Debra Lee Named to AT&T Board of Directors By WI Web Staff

By Gladys Limón and V. John White

Former BET Networks Chair and CEO Debra Lee has been named to the AT&T board of directors.

Lee, who worked for more than 30 years at BET Networks, was previously named to both Billboard’s Power 100 list and The Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful Women in Entertainment. She was appointed in 2011 to the White House Management Advisory Board by President Barack Obama and currently serves on the boards of Marriott and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

“Debra’s outstanding leadership, deep expertise and strong track record in the entertainment and media industry will be terrific additions to our board of directors,” said AT&T Chair and CEO Randall Stephenson. “Her unique perspective as a media industry leader and operations executive, and her lifetime commitment to

Everywhere you turn in California, clean energy technologies are winning out over gas.

From Oxnard to Los Angeles and Glendale, to the Inland Empire and Bay Area, proposed and existing gas-fired plants are being scrapped in favor of cleaner options.

Clean energy is winning because it’s a safer and more affordable option.

This is critical for the communities who have been forced to live with gas plants in their backyard—often lowincome communities of color who have disproportionately shouldered the pollution burdens of our state’s dependence on fossil fuels. For them, the shift to cleaner energy sources comes not a moment too soon.

As solar and wind costs plunge, energy storage technology such as batteries and large scale, pumped water, compressed air, and thermal energy storage are proving they can cost-effectively reduce our reliance on gas to meet local capacity and reliability needs.

Battery storage projects are now slated to replace gas-fired plants in Moorpark, Oakland and San Jose, to provide reliable energy when the sun is down and the wind isn’t blowing.

But getting to 100% clean and affordable energy is about more than closing gas plants.

It’s about enabling an entire suite of clean resources, from distributed generation, to local solar power that recharges energy storage systems, to demand response, time-of-use rates, and targeted energy efficiency to work together to balance the energy grid.

This is the hard work facing Marybel Batjer, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s newly appointed president of the California Public Utilities Commission.

Bringing these zero-emission resources on to the grid requires innovation, new ways of thinking and a strong dose of political will.

The Public Utilities Commission has shown a commitment to prioritizing communities bearing the highest pollution and socioeconomic burdens in the state.

In the California Environmental Justice Alliance’s annual agency scorecard assessing how California regulators have honored the principles of environmental justice in 2018, the Public Utilities Commission scored a B+.

Now, we must ensure that these communities gain access to the clean energy technologies they have been promised.

This is where we need visionary leadership from Batjer, because when we scratch beneath the surface, we find the Public Utilities Commission is in danger of moving in the opposite

Equifax May Owe You a $125 Payment.

But, Let’s Be Real, You’ll Get Much, Much Less By Manny Otiko | California Black Media On June 22, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the outcome of a settlement with Equifax, one of the three major credit monitoring firms in the United States.

The settlement requires Equifax to pay somewhere between $500 and $700 million in restitution for a 2017 data breach that affected about 147 million people across the United States, according to Jacqueline Connor, a privacy attorney with the FTC. The amount of the settlement is the highest in U.S. history for a data breach and the number of people impacted represents almost half the United States’ population.

That’s nearly every adult in the country who has credit.

In California alone, Hackers were able to access and expose the personal information of about 15 million people.

“Our credit status impacts nearly every aspect of our lives from purchasing a home or a car to finding a job,” said California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.

“The same Americans who had to immediately protect themselves from fraudsters or identify thieves will have to be vigilant for the rest of their lives.

We encourage every eligible person to apply for the relief they are entitled to as part of our settlement.”

About $300 million of the settlement amount will go to making payments to Americans affected by the breach. Equifax will pay another $275 million in fines to close the investigation by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and to end legal action by states who filed lawsuits against the company.

The hackers, who have not yet been identified, penetrated Equifax’s data files and were able to steal social security numbers, credit card numbers, addresses and other personal data. The breach affected all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.

To compensate victims, Equifax has set up a website (EquifaxBreachSettlement.com)

where you can first check to see if you were affected by the breach. Then, you can apply for a check payment of “up to” $125, or you can choose free credit monitoring with all three major credit bureaus for up to four years, a value of a little over $950.

When that period is over, you can choose to opt in for free credit monitoring by Equifax for another six years.

Because “millions of people” affected have filed claims for the $125 payment option since the settlement announcement, the FTC, which is responsible for consumer protection across the country, says applying for a cash payment is not the best way to go. So, as an alternative, Equifax is primarily now offering free credit monitoring to its customers affected by the data breach. If you’re already signed up for a free credit monitoring service and intend to keep it for the next six months, then you can apply for the $125 payment.

“The pot of money that pays for that part of the settlement is $31 million,” the FTC said in a statement. “A large number of claims for cash instead of credit monitoring means only one thing: Each person who takes the money option will wind up only getting a small amount of money.

Nowhere near the $125 they could have gotten if there hadn’t been such an enormous number of claims filed.”

For Equifax to have paid out the full $125 to each person affected, a number of no more than 248,000 people would have needed to apply. If all 147 million people end up filing a claim, individual payouts would shrivel down to around .22 cents per person.

The cost for Equifax’s credit monitoring service is $19.99 a month, according to the company’s website. If every victim of the breach signs up, it could cost Equifax up to $2 billion to cover the costs.

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direction.

The commission must redesign its processes to allow clean energy technology to compete with gas, by being bundled together and strategically dispatched, so that they can provide the same services under the same contract terms as gas plants.

They must reform and update accounting rules to enable cost effective, zero carbon resources to compete to provide grid reliability services. The technology is available and cost effective, but is left out because of outdated requirements.

Instead, the commission is preparing to award multi-year contracts to gas plants and is failing to prepare and expand California’s portfolio of clean resources to meet our “resource adequacy” requirement.

Despite the direction of the Legislature to adopt a plan to acquire new large-scale storage projects, the Public Utilities Commission has stalled. Even more alarming, the commission is allowing Southern California Gas Company to pull more gas from the dangerous Aliso Canyon storage facility, instead of looking for strategies to honor Gov. Newsom’s promise to close the facility that poisoned thousands of people.

This business-as-usual thinking is a luxury we simply do not have.

We’re encouraged by Gov. Newsom’s appointment of Marybel Batjer. By appointing a leader who is not afraid of blazing new trails, Gov. Newsom is exhibiting his own bold leadership. As Batjer takes the reins, we look forward to seeing her exercise her expertise to seize the incredible opportunity before her.

Under her watch, the agency must prepare California to move beyond gas. Achieving that goal will require much greater integration within the agency, and dedicated coordination with other agencies and power providers.

Creating an equitable, safe and secure phase-out of gas in coming decades will be no small feat. That transition must be undertaken with a commitment to protecting working families, improving energy affordability, and avoiding saddling Californians with increasingly expensive gas energy.

Ms. Batjer has demonstrated she is not afraid of taking courageous action and shaking things up. This is exactly what the Public Utilities Commission needs.

The Public Utilities Commission’s power to help California’s communities thrive is undeniable. With Batjer exhibiting people-centered leadership that combines technical expertise and innovation, she can play a major role in leading California into a healthy and prosperous 100 percent clean energy future.

Gladys Limón is executive director of the California Environmental Justice Alliance, glimon@caleja.org. V. John White is the executive director of the Center for Energy Efficient and Renewable Technologies, vjw@ceert.org. They wrote this commentary for CALMatters.

The author wrote this for CALmatters, a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s Capitol works and why it matters.

This article originally appeared in Black Voice News.

Equifax May Owe You a $125 Payment. But, Let’s Be Real, You’ll Get Much, Much Less...continued breach who have documentation to back up their claim, will receive compensation of $25 an hour (for up to 20 hours) of the time they took to resolve the problem. They will be eligible for up to another 10 hours of $25-an-hour payments for the time they took to research or purchase protection services, including freezing their credit, after the fraud happened.

Those who incurred legal expenses or spent money on credit monitoring, notaries and other approved fines as a result of the hack, are eligible for up to $20,000 per person in reimbursements. They will also be required to show proof that their claims are valid.

The deadline to file all claims is Jan. 22, 2020.

For people who have already requested a $125 payment and would now like to opt for free credit monitoring instead, look out for an email from Equifax. The company will allow you to change your choice.

Some consumer advocates and legislators around the country

say the settlement didn’t go far enough.

"Equifax's data breach put over 100 million Americans at risk by exposing their Social Security numbers and other personal information," said Rep. Frank Pallone (D-New Jersey), chair of the House Energy and Commerce committee, in a press release.

"This settlement does not come close to making consumers whole and, once again, shows the limitations on the FTC's ability to seek strong penalties and effective redress for consumers."

News of data breaches of financial institutions and credit monitoring agencies is becoming an increasingly common occurrence.

Paige Thompson, a Seattlebased hacker, was arrested by the FBI last Monday after she bragged on social media about hacking Capital One and leaking 100 million consumers’ data.

Thompson, who previously worked for Amazon Web Services, bragged about her hacking exploits on Twitter under the username “Erratic.”

Mass shootings, widespread death, White hatred permeate America...continued from page 1 spoken to in the last 24 hours have told me, friends, activists, people that have had their feet on the ground for a long time, said, we are talking about voting, we’re talking about legislation, and gun control.”

These mass shootings are happening more often. On February 14, 2018, 17 people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a high school in Parkland, Florida. On May 18, 2018, 10 people were killed at a high school in Santa Fe, Texas. On November 5, 2017, 25 people were killed at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. On October 1, 2017, 58 people were killed when a mass shooter opened fire from a hotel room at the Harvest Music Festival, at a Las Vegas strip in Nevada. On June 12, 2016, 49 people were killed at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.

On June 17, 2015, 9 people were killed at Emanuel African

Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

Dr. Abdul Haleem Muhammad, southwest regional student minister of the Nation of Islam in Houston said, God loved us so much, he set up a military structure and security apparatus for his servants, the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad and Minister Farrakhan, and the Nation of Islam in anticipation of the current dark days. “If we love our people as much as Allah (God) loves us, we will be found teaching and training our people to make our neighborhoods and institutions safe places to live, work, play, learn, and pray.

Offering thoughts and prayers or finger pointing is not sufficient today,” Dr. Haleem Muhammad stressed. “Love is a verb. We must show and prove the unequaled wisdom Allah has taught us through his Christ and Messiah.” (continued in next 2 columns)

community service give her valuable insights I look forward to having on our board.”

Lee worked at BET, beginning as its first in-house counsel in 1986 and eventually ascending to chair and CEO, a role she held from 2006 to her retirement last year.

Under her leadership, the network launched such hit series as “Being Mary Jane,” “Black Girls Rock!” and “The New Edition Story,” and as well as the BET Awards and BET Honors ceremonies.

This post originally appeared in The Washington Informer.

Board of Supervisors to recognize Vision4Safety Heroes SB County News WHAT: Thirty-one people and organizations who engaged in or promoted community safety and emergency preparedness throughout San Bernardino County will be recognized by the Board of Supervisors as part of the Vision4Safety campaign.

WHY: The Vision4Safety campaign asked the public to nominate Safety Heroes throughout the county who have made an impact on community safety by participating in emergency preparedness programs, neighborhood watches or who saved another person’s life.

WHERE: The special ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14 in the San Bernardino County Government Center Rotunda, 385 N. Arrowhead Avenue in San

Bernardino.

WHO: The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson, San Bernardino County Undersheriff Shannon Dicus and San Bernardino County Interim Fire Chief Don Trapp will be in attendance and others.

Vision4Safety, is an initiative of the Countywide Vision project, which aims to bring people together to create safer neighborhoods, schools and workplaces in San Bernardino County by joining a neighborhood watch group, supporting after-school activities for kids and learning how to prepare for emergencies.

For more information, visit Vision4Safety.com.

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Mass shootings, widespread death, White hatred permeate America...continued Student Minister Abel Muhammad agreed that this is not the time for finger pointing. “This is what has angered me, the response has been politicized, where Democrats are pointing at Republicans now trying to win the Latino votes by saying, ‘oh look what they’ve done, they’ve allowed this to happen because of their gun laws’ when for eight years the Democrats had charge of the Congress and the presidential office and they were not able to fix anything in terms of immigration or in terms of those things which ill-affect our people.”

Dee Woo, operations manager of KTEP FM, El Paso, a public radio station, commended the residents of El Paso for being a strong community that bands together in times of need. She believes parents are the root of the hatred that leads to mass shootings. “Parents need to stop teaching racism and hatred at home. And, they need to address it with their children as early as two and three years old, because as we’ve seen, children will play with other children because they want to play with other children and for no other reason but to have fun. And it doesn’t matter who it is or the color of their skin.

So, stop teaching the children racism and prejudice and instead start teaching them universal love, which is respect for one another and being able to help one another,” she told The Final Call.

Others say separation is the only solution. That there are already two Americas, one White and one non-White.

Jay Hernandez, a resident of El Paso, noted, “Some in the Latino community in El Paso may have been injured but didn’t seek treatment because of their lack of

citizenship and I think that’s hurtful and disgraceful. This is America, yet we don’t have the freedom to shop for school supplies for our children.”

“I think it’s a wakeup call,” added Student Minister Abel Muhammad. “I hope ultimately, the only good that can come of this is that perhaps our people will awaken to the fact that these people do not see us as their brothers, they do not see us as their equals. They have no desire for truth, or fairness, or equity or justice with us if they’re not in a position of superiority, not based on truth or goodness, but simply on their Whiteness and we as subordinate and subservient to them. They don’t even want us alive in their presence. Hopefully, as harsh as that may be, I think it’s waking up people to understand and to look at what is it that the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan are offering, which is the best and only solution, separation from these people.”

There has been an average of one mass shooting every 12 days in 2019, with the total so far being 18.

All told, as many as 102 people have been killed this year in mass shootings, with many of them being committed by White men; all of whom adhere to and embrace the ideology of White nationalism.

Compounding the issue is the reluctance to paint these men as what they are: domestic terrorists.

The emergence of Donald Trump on the political scene in America has brought feelings of White pride mixed with concern about Whites acting out in public (continued on page 6)

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HEALTH/FITNESS/SENIOR NEWS

Study explores genetics of PTSD in more than 165,000 veterans By The Florida Courier

Preventing Aging Loved-Ones from Suffering Heat-Related Illnesses...continued stay away from heavy cotton or thicker fabrics. The result is a summer style that is comfortable and helps keep the body cool all season long.

Stay Busy with Indoor Activities If outside, stick to the shade.

However, a better option is spending the day inside. That doesn’t mean staying home.

Malls and movie theaters are options that keep the air conditioning running. Or visit a

SAN DIEGO — A new genetic study uses information from an unprecedented number of U.S. veterans to probe a particularly vexing question: Why does posttraumatic stress disorder affect some, but not others?

It is a particularly urgent question given that suicide rates are higher among veterans suffering from PTSD, which is estimated to affect between 11% and 20% of those who served in the military.

Recently published in the journal Nature Science by collaborating investigators at the University of California, San Diego and Yale University, the study is the first PTSD analysis to draw upon genetic information collected by the Million Veteran Program.

Voluntary initiative Created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the voluntary initiative seeks to create a medical database large enough that researchers can see patterns of genetic variation capable of providing indispensable road maps for the future treatment of many diseases.

Though the program does not yet have its full sampling of 1 million records available, there is already enough data in place to allow the research team to study more than 165,000 veterans.

Using sophisticated computer modeling techniques, they were able to compare the genomes of those who experienced a key symptom of post-traumatic stress to those who did not.

Common genetic differences were observed at eight different DNA locations among veterans who reported “re-experiencing” a PTSD symptom associated with nightmares and flashbacks that are sometimes triggered by events similar to those that were present when trauma first occurred.

Differences at three different chromosome locations were deemed to be most statistically significant and are thought to potentially affect the body’s hormone response to stress and, perhaps, to the function or structure of certain types of neurons in the brain.

Though mutations in these genes have previously been suspected to have something to do with PTSD susceptibility, science is increasingly finding it necessary to compare the genetic fingerprints of many, many real people in order to tease out which changes, among many possibilities, drive complex disorders such as PTSD. Dr. Murray B. Stein, a UC San Diego psychiatry and family medicine professor who led the study with Dr. Joel Gelernter, a professor of genetics and neuroscience at Yale, was quick to note that this type of association study offers suggestions rather than clear answers.

But correlating genetic information on such a large scale, he said, provides the kind of signal in the noise that can help guide deeper investigations in the future.

This article originally appeared in the Florida Courier.

neighbor. Bring your favorite water-based beverage and keep hydrated alongside a friend or loved one.

The warm summer months are here. Understanding the symptoms of dehydration, while proactively managing the threats of heat-induced illnesses, are important to the well-being of our aging loved-ones.

Jeffrey McManus, MD, is California Medical Director for Humana.

When Drug Prices Mean More Than Sick Patients By Merrill Matthews The Department of Health and Human Services has a new plan to cut drug spending. But it's not a change for the better.

To lower spending in Medicare Part B -- the component of Medicare that covers advanced, physician-administered medicines -- the agency plans to tie U.S. drug prices to the artificially low prices paid in other countries.

This would harm patients. Price controls may save the government money in the short term, but they would slow the rate of medical progress.

In most developed countries, the government dictates the price of prescription drugs.

Governments use this power to pinch pennies, often at the expense of providing access to the newest breakthrough medicines.

Creating just a single new medicine costs an average of $1.7 billion and can take more than a decade. And only a handful of drugs sell enough to cover their research and development costs -- much less subsidize ongoing research into new medicines.

If the government decides drug

prices, drug developers will have a harder time recouping those investments -- making investment less appealing. Progress towards therapies for illnesses like Alzheimer's and cancer would slow. New drug launches would become rare.

U.S. patients currently have better access to the newest drugs than any other country. Consider that 89 percent of 290 new drugs released between 2011 and 2018 were available in the United States at the time of their initial launch.

By contrast, German patients had access to only 62 percent of these medicines.

Delayed access to new drugs is the unfortunate reality for too many people around the world. If we import their policies, we will import their diminished access to new drugs as well.

HHS's reform puts the financial interests of the federal government before the well-being of actual patients.

Merrill Matthews is a resident scholar with the Institute for Policy Innovation in Dallas, Texas. Follow him on Twitter @MerrillMatthews.

Fighter Dies After Fight Card At MGM By Mark F. Gray

It’s recommended that healthy individuals drink at least four to six glasses of water a day. But plain water isn’t the only option.

A refreshing summer drink can be enjoyable and keep the body hydrated. Unsweetened iced tea is a great choice. Or, mix a favorite fruit in a pitcher of water and leave it in the fridge overnight for a cool, fruity drink the following day. Caffeine and alcoholic drinks don’t count. In fact, try cutting those options from the daily diet, particularly when the summer temperatures rise.

It’s helpful to treat proper hydration like a daily routine.

Take steps to keep a drinking schedule that spreads fluid intake evenly throughout the day. Fill and stage multiple water bottles in convenient spots throughout the home.

Wear Loose Fitting Clothes Baggier clothes keep the body cooler than tight-fitting options.

Light-colored clothing, such as white or light blue, are a smart alternative to dark colors. Also, (continued in next 2 columns)

At

“It just makes you realize what type of sport we’re in, man,” McGirt told ESPN. “He did everything right in training. No problems, no nothing.”

“Great, great guy. He was a trainer’s dream. If I had two more guys like him, I wouldn’t need anybody else because he was truly dedicated to the sport.”

This article originally appeared in The Afro.

Erectile Dysfunction – Not Just a Sign of Getting Older

By Jeffrey McManus, MD, California Medical Director for Humana Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common reason for men to visit the doctor, affecting millions every year. While ED alone is no cause for alarm, it can be an early sign of other, more serious, health conditions including cardiovascular disease (heart disease and stroke) and peripheral artery disease.

A brief anatomy lesson will show you that ED is often (or most commonly) a vascular, or blood flow, issue. When a man has ED, he may have other vascular issues throughout his body, the most common being peripheral artery disease, or PAD. Peripheral artery disease occurs when blood flow is obstructed to your limbs. This happens when fatty deposits, or plaques, build up on the walls of your arteries.

Over time, arteries start to harden and narrow limiting circulation and blood supply throughout your entire body.

Many people with PAD may experience no or mild symptoms until the disease has significantly progressed. Aside from complications like ED, you may experience symptoms like pain when walking, leg numbness, and sores on your feet and legs that do not heal. More serious complications include stroke and heart attack, which is why early detection and treatment is so important.

Initial screening is noninvasive – comparing the blood pressure of your ankle and arm – and takes less than five minutes. If the test signals a problem, more

evaluations may be needed to identify where your arteries are clogged.

While you can’t cure PAD, it is a very manageable condition when detected early, treated mostly with lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, adding in exercise and not smoking. Your physician may also recommend an appropriate medication if needed.

If you have ED with no symptoms of heart or other blood vessel disease, you should also be screened for heart disease before getting treated for ED as there are potential risks associated with sexual activity in patients with heart disease. If you are found to be at high risk for heart disease, your doctor will recommend next steps for treatment and further evaluation.

While millions of men visit their doctor for ED, so many more go unseen. At Humana, we are proactively identifying Medicare Advantage members who suffer from ED to get screened for PAD and other health issues.

Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing common symptoms or if you have other risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or are a smoker. And the next time you or someone in your life talks about experiencing ED, don’t overlook the potential, more serious issues.

Jeffrey McManus, MD, is California Medical Director for Humana. He lives in Ojai, California.

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Visiting Angels Introduces Artificial Intelligence to Keep Older Adults Safe and Independent at Home

Preventing Aging Loved-Ones from Suffering Heat-Related Illnesses serious concern for seniors and their caregivers. Remaining conscious of outside temperatures and taking a preventative approach is the best way to avoid dehydration and other heat-related illnesses. The following tips can help your aging loved ones reduce their risk of dehydration:

Dadashev was taken to University of Maryland at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly, Maryland. He underwent surgery to relieve pressure from his brain. However, two days later he passed away.

McGirt, a former two-time world champion himself, was commended for stopping the fight when he did. Nonetheless, the loss of Dadashev was a painful loss.

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Early signs of dehydration can be difficult for family members and caregivers to notice in their aging loved ones. General symptoms include confusion, fatigue, decreased urination and warmth to the touch. These symptoms can be misidentified as other health issues, but dehydration and other heatrelated illnesses, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke are particularly dangerous for older adults.

According to the American Journal of Physiology, the body’s thermoregulation capacity, or ability to control body temperature,naturally decreases with age. Think of the thermoregulation system as the body’s internal heating and cooling system. Natural responses to warm temperatures, like sweating to cool the body, become less efficient over time.

As the body becomes less capable of cooling itself, dehydration becomes an increasing concern.

Dehydration is the depletion of fluids or electrolytes in the body.

Failure to adequately respond to dehydration can quickly lead to heat exhaustion – the body’s inability to control its own temperature. As the internal body temperature surpasses 103 degrees, the person enters a lifethreatening condition. Heat stroke occurs when the sweat mechanism fails. If the body is unable to control its own temperature, heat stroke victims can suffer death or permanent disability without immediate emergency treatment.

Hot summer temperatures are a

Fighter Dies After MGM...continued

A damaging blow may have been dealt to major boxing matches coming to Maryland after the death of a fighter during a nationally televised card at MGM National Harbor.

Junior welterweight Maxim Dadashev died July 23 as a result of brain injuries suffered during an 11th-round knockout loss to Subriel Matias on an ESPN/Top Rank event in Oxon Hill. Dadashev was a 28-year old rising welterweight prospect who was reportedly “fighting for his green card” in hopes of bringing his family from Russia to the United States. This was a 140-pound world title elimination fight for the right to become the mandatory challenger for the belt, which is currently held by Josh Taylor.

Most ring observers don’t believe the fight could have been stopped any sooner. Matias was dominating and Dadashev wasn’t showing much resistance before the end of the 11th round. He had been nailed by a series of consistent head blows and relentless body shots throughout the fight, but showed enough defense the referee was reluctant to stop the fight.

His trainer, Buddy McGirt, was seen during the live broadcast between the 10th and 11th rounds asking if he could continue for a final round defend himself during the continuous onslaught.

Dadashev offered little response and McGirt then had the ring doctor stop the fight. The late

Russian boxer was losing on all three judges scores by the fight’s conclusion.

ESPN boxing analyst and multiple world champion Timothy Bradley was emotional when analyzing the series of events in the fight’s aftermath regarding the immediate attention in the ring before Dadashev collapsed on his way back to the dressing room.

Bradley held the WBC light welterweight title twice between 2008 and 2011, the WBO light welterweight title from 2009 to 2012, and the WBO welterweight title twice between 2012 and 2016.

During an appearance on SportsCenter Bradley questioned why it took so long for adequate treatment to reach after Dadashev was seen “stumbling” and “vomiting” while leaving the ring.

“Buddy McGirt stopped the fight at the right time,” Bradley said. “After that where was the care? That’s the only problem I have. I feel they dropped the ball right there.”

A source speaking on the condition of anonymity told the AFRO that this wasn’t the first time a severely injured fighter was inhibited from getting immediate treatment during a fight card at the venue. In April, first responders experienced difficulty as they tried to get a stretcher to the ring. However, the unnamed boxer – for privacy reasons – survived. (continued in last 2 columns)

(August 13, 2019) – Anyone living alone can now get access to a personal voice assistant that calls for help if you fall, reminds you to take your meds, plays your favorite music and interactive games, and connects you with family and friends without needing Wi-Fi or even a telephone.

Visiting Angels, the nation’s leading provider of in-home care, is the first to install voice activated artificial intelligence from Amazon’s Alexa into the homes of clients. The technology helps keep older adults safe with a round-the-clock voice assistant, with a fun personality, that keeps them connected with family, friends and caregivers. All you have to say is “Alexa, call for help!” or “Alexa, call my daughter Karen” or “Alexa, let’s play Jeopardy!”

Your A-I Companion This purpose-built solution is called Constant Companion, a first-of-its-kind personal emergency and companion system that works hands-free with Amazon’s Alexa. We invite you to experience how this voiceactivated virtual assistant works.

It’s a revolutionary gamechanger for the caregiving industry and for families who need to monitor and communicate with loved ones that might be more vulnerable.

“We are very excited to join forces with the voice technology experts at Constant Companion to put this amazing product in the homes of seniors across the country,” says Larry Meigs, President and CEO of Visiting Angels. “The team at Constant Companion invented a system

that puts a modernized spin on the ‘Help, I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up’ medical alert technology.

They’ve created a companion tool for Alexa that provides services specifically tailored to seniors that they can use without technical skills of any type or even home Wi-Fi. By adding this device to our list of caregiving tools, we are enhancing the services we already provide to thousands of American families, especially when it comes to emergency calls for help and keeping relatives informed and involved in the lives of their elderly loved ones.”

“We are honored and humbled to be invited into the homes of the families who Visiting Angels serves across the nation,” says Mark Gray, the founder and President of Constant Companion. “We hope our platform, specifically designed for those living alone, creates a safer environment and moments of joy. Constant Companion helps seniors respond to Alexa in a physical and emotional way, by exercising their mind, body and spirit, each and every day. Our system is really making an impact on their quality of life.”

How Constant Companion Works Visiting Angels caregivers are trained to help families program the system with their clients’ favorite activities and teach them how it can improve their daily life.

Plug and Play: Constant Companion is programmed to work on any Amazon Alexa enabled device including with Echo Dot speakers. The speakers look just like what millions of other people have in their homes (continued on page 8)

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BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190008797 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 7/26/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 7/26/2024 Business is Conducted By: A General Partnership Fictitious Business Name(s): PINCH LINER Business Address: 14190 SUMAC CT. VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: OGOCHUKWU N. IWUORIE 2203 GRAND AVE. CLAREMONT, CA 91711 CHIZOBA N. MCSHAN 14190 SUMAC CT. VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 URENNA O. IWUORIE 2203 GRAND AVE. CLAREMONT, CA 91711 Signature/Officer Title: Chizoba McShan, General Partner

BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190008870 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 7/29/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 7/29/2024 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): BUSTAMANTE CARRIERS Business Address: 17155 BASELINE AVE.

FONTANA, CA 92336 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: JOSE R. BUSTAMANTE 17155 BASELINE AVE. FONTANA, CA 92336 Signature/Officer Title: Jose R. Bustamante

BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20190008392 Date Filed: 7/17/2019 Filing Expires On: 7/17/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): HUIYE LAW FIRM County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 400 N. MOUNTAIN AVENUE, SUITE 212 UPLAND, CA 91786 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: MATRIX LAW FIRM, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C3870726 Residence Street Address: 400 N. MOUNTAIN AVENUE, SUITE 212 UPLAND, CA 91786 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Fei Zhong, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190009167 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 8/05/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 8/05/2024 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): 1. QHR REAL ESTATE SCHOOL 2. QHR ESCROW Business Address: 222 N. MOUNTAIN AVE. SUITE 202 UPLAND, CA 91786 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Phone Number: 626-664-8204 Registrant(s)Address: ANNETTE P. SEGURA 6154 SARD ST. ALTA LOMA, CA 91701 Signature/Officer Title: Annette Segura, Owner

BY SIGNING, I DECLARE THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) NOTICE - IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper August 8, 15, 22, 29, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 1922840 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner:THUY-VI GENEVIEVE LUU NGUYEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. THUY-VI GENEVIEVE LUU NGUYEN to Proposed name: GENEVIEVE THUY-VI NGUYEN LUU THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9/12/19 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: S16 Superior Court Of California County Of San Bernardino 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino Justice Center A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: 8/01/19 Michael A. Sachs Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 2019

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 1900400 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner:STANLEY LEE TAYLOR filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a.

STANLEY LEE TAYLOR to Proposed name: TAMIR ELIEZER ISRAEL THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9/13/19 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: V15 Superior Court Of California County Of San Bernardino SUPERIOR COURT 14455

Civic Drive Victorville, CA 92392 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: 7/30/19 Carlos M. Cabrera Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2019

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE (Probate-Decedents’ Estates) Notice Of Petition to Administer Estate Of: LUZ ELENA MACIAS

aka LUZ E. MACIAS and LUZ MACIAS Case Number: PROPS 1900985 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: LUZ ELENA

MACIAS, LUZ E. MACIAS and LUZ MACIAS A Petition for Probate has been filed by: ROSALIO MACIAS in the Superior Court of California, County of: SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that ROSALIO MACIAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: September 18, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: S36: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 WEST THIRD STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 PROBATE If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: William M. Nassar 1461 Ford Street, Suite 203 Redlands, CA 92373 Telephone: (909)307-2000 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper August 8, 15, 22, 2019.

SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1904518 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JEFF STALIANS AKA JEFFREY STALIANS YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service.

If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su

respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West Third St, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Shiv Samtani, Esq., (Bar #320822), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/8425850 (File No. 560121) DATE (Fecha): FEB 07 2019 Clerk (Secretario), by Sabrina Jamison, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual defendant.

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 CNS-3281183# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1810117 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): FRANK F CARSON IV YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service.

If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la

corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West Third St, San Diego, CA 924150210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is(El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Golnaz Heidari, Esq., (Bar #317574), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/8425850 (File No. 554679) DATE (Fecha): APR 24 2018 Clerk (Secretario), by Amanda Vice, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual defendant.

8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29/19 CNS-3280346# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER: (Numero del Caso) CIVDS1828988 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JARED ISAAC LARA, ROGELIO J RO BLES AND DOES 1 TO 10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service.

If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesza por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumpilmiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, pueda llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpia con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/) o poniendose en cantacto con la corte o el colegio de abagados locales The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino CA 92415-0210 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Breanne L. Reese, Esq., Bar #314663, 3168 Lionshead Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92010 (File No. 283530) Telephone: 760/8425850 Date (Fecha): March 29 2019

by Karina Venegas, Deputy (Delegado) SEAL NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) To: JARED ISAAC LARA Plaintiff: MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: 1. General damages AMOUNT Pain, suffering, and inconvenience....$500.00 2. Special damages Property damage....$6,382.24 Date: July 23 2019 /s/ Breanne L. Reese, Esq. 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/19 CNS-3278272# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1902134 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): DERALD L WEEKS YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must

be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service.

If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

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Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

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LEGALS/ LOCAL/NATIONAL NEWS

S.B. SBCUSD New School Initiatives

By Dianne Anderson

Laptops available with free internet for local students to take home is not a secret, but it might as well be.

Many parents are still not aware that they can get Chromebooks and free hotspot hookup for their students at San Bernardino City Unified School District just for the asking.

It’s one of several ways the district is helping parents help their students make the grade this coming school year. Parents can also look forward to two new initiatives, one for literacy, and the other for free breakfast and lunch to give kids the energy they need to focus.

Tasha Doizan, SBCUSD director of Elementary Instruction, said the district’s literacy community task force starts this Fall to build momentum around reading, and outreach to the community.

“We offer many ways to get books in the hands of our students through the schools, community partners and our district Chromebook initiative in which many schools have digital libraries,” she said.

Doizan said they want to especially reach students by third grade, a critical time when young minds are at risk of falling behind.

The good news is that students of all ages easily embrace technology, she said. The district’s literacy and Chromebook initiative use the love of apps to help students with the love of reading.

With laptops, they can download fun educational apps, and all the free books they can read online.

“Families in the district can come and get a Chromebook with no charge, and they also get wi-fi access,” Doizan said. “Our families can take advantage of that, and have a Chromebook checked out so students can do their homework.”

Some students still enjoy turning actual pages, and parents are also welcome to start accounts to check out books at their school libraries, which is important for families that lack transportation to get to larger libraries.

Doizan, a past principal at Arrowhead Elementary School and Emmerton Elementary, said she is excited to bring the community together around literacy.

Kindergarten through third grade also represents an

A national crisis: Surging hate crimes and white supremacists

By Charlene Crowell

A Saturday morning shooting rampage in El Paso, Texas on August 3 took the lives of 22 people, and seriously injured more than two dozen others.

Reportedly, the alleged shooter wanted to kill as many Mexicans as he could. Armed with safety glasses, ear coverings and an assault-style rifle, the shooter entered a Walmart store during a back-to-school sale.

“Saturday’s attack on El Paso was an attack on the Mexican heritage of millions of Americans – and also part of a history of white supremacist and nativist acts in Texas across three centuries,” wrote Hector Tobar, in a recent New York Times op-ed.

Tobar, an associate professor at the University of California at Irvine is also a published author.

Later that day during evening hours and nearly 1,600 miles away in Dayton, Ohio, another gunman’s attack left 9 people dead and 27 injured in that city’s Oregon district. Like the Texas shooter, Ohio’s shooter was heavily armed but was shot by police before he could enter a nightclub where he could have killed far more. The victims of this shooting reflected the city’s diversity and included Blacks, Latinos, and whites.

How in a span of only 24-hours, could two cities in different states and regions suffer mass shootings – one in a city only a few miles from the nation’s southern border, and the other, a former Midwestern manufacturing hub?

Despite the shock of two unprovoked attacks, family and community members in both cities must somehow cope through their grief while preparing funeral arrangements.

These two communities are also challenging governmental officials at both the

state and federal levels to take actions to prevent further fatalities.

Nationally, a profusion of prayers and condolences from the nation together signaled that a tragic moment may yet be transformed into a groundswell movement that reckons with the American conscience. The profusion of assault weapons combined with easy access is a gripping issue that confronts us all.

In response to these and other tragedies, a rainbow coalition of leaders held a noon rally on August 6 in the nation’s capital.

In a joint statement, the Leadership Conference for Civil and Human Rights was joined by key partners including but not limited to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Voto Latino, the Center for Community Self-Help and the Center for Responsible Lending.

“None of this is acceptable,” said the leaders in a written statement. “None of this is normal. Our organizations are united in saying that Members of Congress can no longer look away as communities of color are murdered with impunity. We must all unite and demand accountability.”

The NAACP is additionally calling for the passage of the bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019. Passed on a bipartisan House vote of 240-190 on February 27, the bill has yet to be taken up by the Senate. The bill would address both background check requirements for firearms, and firearm transfers between private individuals.

Beyond congressional actions, however, other spheres of influence can also take an active (continued in last 2 columns)

important time to get parents involved in reading with their children. “We have a district-wide back to school night in August, but you can never get the word out too much,” she said. “We want parents to know that resources are available to them.”

Also new this school year is free breakfast, lunch, snack and sometimes dinner for all students.

Jason Evylnn, assistant director of SBCUSD Nutrition Services, said 92% of the district’s students qualify under free or reduced status, which means that they exceed the required 62.5 threshold, and all the district’s students now eat for free.

When they first started four years ago, he said 50 school sites qualified, and last year, 67 schools qualified. For 2019, every school at their 84 locations qualifies for breakfast, lunch and free snack.

Initially, they had six previous snack sites that are now converted to 22 supper sites.

Students enrolled at select school sites and enrolled in the after school program can get a full dinner meal. Some sites have up to 200 participating students, and he said getting food to students is a major part of learning.

Over the years, he’s attended several seminars showing the link between nutrition and brain activity. He said lack of concentration leads to behavioral issues. “Kids that don’t eat breakfast start getting hungry and they can’t focus,” he said.

“There have been cases where some kids were labeled as bad kids. They weren’t bad, they were just hungry kids.”

The district was dealing with a

high level of classroom disruption, and decided to step up nutrition services and trainings. At all of their staff trainings, Evlynn highlights the need to get all students sufficiently fed so they can concentrate on their studies instead of their next meal.

“The one kid you think is misbehaving, even if you pull him aside and feed him, you’re going to see a behavior change,” he said Students can also look forward to a somewhat sophisticated menu under Evylnn, a certified classically trained chef, who studied at Le Cordon Bleu. He takes pride that about 65 percent of their menu is scratch-made.

“We make all of our sauces, chili, spaghetti turkey gravy that we make here are from scratch, he said, adding that to his knowledge, the district has the only kitchen with a central chill facility in the Inland Empire. Their building is 63,000 square feet.

While the kids always love packaged foods, like pizza and chicken nuggets, he said the district’s packaged food is better than anything off the shelf.

“We get the same name brands as the grocery store, but we’re like 400% healthier, when it comes to calorie sodium level and sugar,” he said.

For many of the kids, he said the only real meal they get in a day is from school.

“On nights and weekends, they’re struggling to find food.

That’s why we try to feed everyone we can,” he said.

This article originally appeared in The Precinct Reporter News Group.

A national crisis: Surging hate crimes and white supremacists...continued role in curbing violence. For example, corporate leaders could publicly condemn efforts to demonize immigrants, minorities or other groups targeted for hate crimes and violence. In pulpits across the country, pastors should preach about the moral dilemma the nation faces and call upon congregants to live their faith every day. Communitybased organizations can call upon state and local officials to also speak out against senseless acts of violence and white supremacists.

Now is also a time to remember that regardless of race or ethnicity, our history chronicles the range of hate crimes that have taken the lives of Latinos as well as Native Americans, Blacks, Jews, and the LGBTQ community.

The terror now facing America’s Latinos resurrects these horrors, particularly how Blacks encountered racial hatred for more than a century during Jim Crow era and later during the civil rights struggles of the 1950s and 1960s.

Too many times in recent years, our unique Black American experience we remain at risk as a people. In 1998 the body of James Byrd, a black, 49-year old Jasper, Texas man was ripped to pieces as it was drug over a mile and a half by whites driving a pick-up truck. Other and more recent heinous hate crimes remind us of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and Tamir Rice – just to name a few.

According to Rutgers University, Black men today are 2.5 times more likely than white men to be victims of violence.

From 2013 to 2017, 11,456 fatal encounters with police and members of the public were reported.

At the same time, the emergence

of hate groups has been on the rise, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).

“The total number of hate groups rose to 1,020 in 2018, up about 7 percent from 2017,” wrote Heidi Beirich, who leads SPLC’s Intelligence Project and its awardwinning publication, The Intelligence Report.

Its report released this February found that white nationalist groups grew from 100 in 2017 to 148 the following year, 2018 – a 50% growth. Other hate groups – anti-Semitic, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-Muslim -- also grew during these same years from 233 to 264.

While the Ku Klux Klan dominated hate groups in the Jim Crow and civil rights eras, its presence across the country now appears to have been eclipsed by the growth of neo-Nazis, white nationalists, and skin head organizations.

SPLC’s Hate Map by State shows that the largest number of statewide hate groups are located in California (83), Florida (75), and Texas (73). At the local level, additional hate organizations currently operate in Dallas, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Tallahassee. Beyond these three states, hate groups can also be found in 45 other states and in more metropolitan areas such as Atlanta, Chicago, New York City, Sacramento, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Just as the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. prompted the enactment of major civil rights legislation, now is another time for our nation to stand up to the many forms of domestic terrorism that plague the nation. People of conscience and principle have a duty to stand up, speak out for the fullness of our “inalienable rights”.

Community Action Partnership seeks applicants for a seat on CAP commission Local/National News

Community Action Partnership of Riverside County is seeking applicants for a position on its Commission that will serve as the “low-income” representative for District 1.

The low-income representative will be chosen by election of voters in District 1 on

September 16, 2019.

Those interested for the position must submit their application by 9 a.m. August 26, 2019.

Those interested in the lowincome seat must live in District (continued in next 2 columns)

Community Action Partnership seeks applicants for a seat on CAP commission...continued 1 and should be members of the low-income community (candidates need not themselves be low-income; however, preference in selection shall be given to low income individuals). District 1 includes the cities of Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake and most of the City of Riverside.

The district also includes the unincorporated communities of DeLuz, Gavilan Hills, Good Hope, Lake Hills, Lake Mathews, LaCresta, Mead Valley, Meadowbrook, Spring Hills, Temescal Valley, Tenaja, Warm Springs, and Woodcrest.

Applicants cannot be a member or family member of the Community Action Partnership Riverside staff, the Community Action Commission or the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.

For additional information, or

to receive an application, call Patricia Sanchez at (951) 9553217. The application is also available in English and Spanish at www.capriverside.org .

Completed applications can be mailed or dropped off at the Community Action Partnership Riverside office, 2038 Iowa Ave., Suite B-102, Riverside, CA 92507.

Community Action Commission meets on the third Thursday of every month (no meetings in August and December). Representatives/ Commissioners are volunteers who are dedicated to the mission of community action and are willing to participate on various committees and Commission activities to serve low-income people. Community Action Partnership is part of Riverside University Health System-Public Health.

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ACLU SoCal Applauds Halt of Massive, Ineffective ‘Mental Health Jail’ Plan Local/National News LOS ANGELES – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to halt development of a massive “mental health jail” that would have cost billions of dollars and been doomed to failure. The ACLU of Southern California has opposed the project since it was first proposed nearly a decade ago, and has stood with other advocacy and community groups such as Justice LA in calling for its cancelation. https:// www.aclusocal.org/cancelmccarthy-contract/.

Please attribute the following statement to Peter J. Eliasberg, chief counsel of the ACLU SoCal: “Jails — even new ones with

supposed state-of-the-art treatment spaces — make people with mental illness sicker.

Incarceration hurts them and their families, and does nothing to protect public safety because the rate of recidivism for people with mental illness coming out of jails is horrific. It is an enormous victory that the Board of Supervisors has, after years of senseless development, halted the plan, especially at a time when studies are ongoing that could point to a way to treat people who are mentally ill in a humane, effective, and secure way that would be a benefit to not only them but also the entire community.”

Mass shootings, widespread death, White hatred permeate America...continued from page 3 spaces every day. Videos capture White men and women berating, harassing, insulting and even calling the police on Blacks and other non-White people. Social media is flooded with clips showing the differences in the way law enforcement treats White perpetrators of crime, versus treatment of non-White people who don’t have to be committing a crime to be forcibly attacked—or even killed at the hands of police officers.

All of this could, and should, be very easily categorized as acts of terrorism. But in a society where the thought appears to be only Muslims can be terrorists, White domestic terrorism gets softened to “mental illness.”

“No one is safe. And the days of thinking something like this can never happen to me are pretty much over,” political commentator and activist Mark Thompson, told The Final Call. “[White people’s] fear of genetic annihilation, as Dr. Frances Cress Welsing described it, is enabled

by Donald Trump. He can dismiss these mass shootings as mental illness. But White supremacy is a mental illness. To believe that you are a superior race that is supposed to be separate and distinct above every other race, is a form of mental illness.”

“In America, the dangerous are seen as endangered,” Ibram X. Kendi, director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University, wrote in an op-ed for The Atlantic. “Leaders treat white-nationalist terror, not as a broad social ill, but as a fringe problem that will become extinct on its own. To portray white terrorism as an outlier is to ignore America’s entire racial history, not to mention its present.”

Technology and media are part of the phenomenon with White terrorists able to amplify their views through mainstream and social media. And on these platforms, the idea that only Black

and Brown people are dangerous can spread like wildfire.

An FBI bulletin disseminated through the agency’s office in Phoenix, Arizona, found conspiracy theories, like people from South America are invading the United States, can contribute to domestic terrorist threats.

“The FBI assesses these conspiracy theories very likely will emerge, spread, and evolve in the modern information marketplace, occasionally driving both groups and individual extremists to carry out criminal or violent acts,” the memo read in part.

“White folks are upholding a slavery amendment—the 2nd Amendment—that was meant to use violence to keep Black and Brown folks in check. But the 2nd Amendment is now being used in the killing of White folks themselves,” Mr. Thompson explained, adding, “Firearms are an instrument of White supremacy and the enforcement of racist oppression.”

In May, testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee, officials from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department, that there are more than 850 open cases of domestic terrorism in the United States; 40 percent of them have involved racially motivated violence. However, there is no law on the books in America against domestic terrorism. Perpetrators of these crimes, who are labeled as homegrown terrorists, are often prosecuted using other statutes.

This makes it extremely difficult to even prosecute someone as a domestic terrorist in this country.

Thus, charges can be left to the whims of prosecutors dealing with those who commit acts of extreme violence.

After the most recent tragedies, the possibility of making mass shootings, which authorities describe as shootings with four or more victims, capital crimes was raised.

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LIFESTYLE NEWS/ADVERTISING/RELIGION

Lifeline-Music of the Underground Railroad

“This Far and No More!

By: Lou Yeboah

By Clifton Harris

Lou Yeboah

Quinton, Walter, Michelle & Mike Michelle Maynes Graves The Lifeline Quartet recently released their debut album with Yarlung Records on June 14th entitled,”Lifeline - Music of the Underground Railroad”.The Lifeline Quartet is comprised of three members along side Michelle Maynes Graves, who is the primary solo performer.

Quinton Fitzgerald, Walter Penniman, and Mike Fitzgerald complete the quartet along side Michelle. Michelle has made appearances on America’s Got Talent and has been performing live for many years now. The Quartet’s Lifeline album comes at a challenging time in America for African Americans, especially with the Trump administration and the dangerous rhetoric that has incited racially charged violence all over the country

since his election in 2016. This album covers Negro spirituals from the mid 1800’s to the early 1900’s and reminds us of the spirit we needed to be free as a people.

Although challenges still stand in our way, Michelle’s Lifeline album pays homage to the creators that made this music that quite possibly kept their spirits high enough to keep fighting.

Lifeline covers Negro spirituals arranged by Graves and dedicated to Harriett Tubman and the thousands of unsung heroes who escaped slavery in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Canada from the mid 1800’s to the early 1900’s and reminds us of the spirit we needed to be free as a people.

Although challenges still stand in our way, Michelle’s Lifeline

album pays homage to the creators that made this music that quite possibly kept their spirits high enough to keep fighting.

One of the most popular tracks on the album is track 4, entitled, “Wade in the water”, which is known to be originally composed

by John Wesley Work and his brother, Fredrick Work, sung by the Fisk Jubilee Singers in 1901.

Although the history of this song could very well date back to Harriett Tubman herself before 1901. The Fisk Jubilee Singers were a a cappella ensemble at Fisk University, their early repertoire consisted of traditional spirituals and they toured the path of the underground railroad and they also performed in England and Europe. The quartet did a excellent job with their rendition with impeccable harmonies and

very powerful solo’s by Michelle.

Some of the highlights of Lifeline are “Steal away to Jesus”, “Motherless Child”, and we hear more of Quinton, Walter and Mike on the concluding track, “Saints Medley”.

Michelle’s range appears to be limitless on this 12 track album and another thing to remember is that this album was recorded live in front of a audience. So when you take a moment to listen to this album remember there were no do overs or 2nd chances which really displays the talent of The Lifeline Quartet. This album was produced by Bob Attiyeh at Yarlung Records in Beverly Hills, CA. Feel free to stream or purchase or stream Lifeline at https:// w w w. y a r l u n g r e c o r d s . c o m / product/lifeline-quartet/

ROUTE 66 CRUISIN’ REUNION® Tito Jackson Steps Out on Vocals celebrates 7 years! with New Single “One Way Street” Classic Cars, Family Friendly, Live Music

Continuing The Jackson Legacy Lifestyle/Entertainment News

Lifestyle/Entertainment News

ONTARIO, California (Tuesday, August 13, 2019) – Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion®, powered by the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, is prepared to welcome thousands of people for the 7th annual classic car show.

The public is invited to attend Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion®, a two-day Cruisin’ Classic Car Show September 20-21, 2019.

This annual event, held on the third weekend in September, is free to the public and encompasses approximately twenty-two city blocks with cars and hot rods parking and cruisin’ for two days along the streets of historic downtown Ontario, California. This family friendly event is located on Euclid Avenue, near the Ontario Town Square, Ovitt Family Community Library, and Ontario City Hall located at 303 East “B” Street, Ontario, CA 91764. Last year Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion proved to be a huge success with over 200,000 car enthusiasts and spectators. Get ready to rumble Southern California – the Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion will be coming to town soon!

Median Stage near “G” Street will feature several bands from Rockstars of Tomorrow!

The line-up of live music entertainment includes

A kid’s zone with rides, plenty of food and beverage locations, plus retail vendors will provide a fun day for the entire family while enjoying the beauty of classic cars!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Euclid Avenue

“This far and no more,” means the enemy can only come but so far and then he must stop. For He said, “thus far and no father will you come.” I don’t know about you, but that an “Aah” moment for me!

You see, when God got behind Israel, He put a separation between them and the enemy. The Egyptians, who sought to attack them from behind, were neutralized. God blocked the attack. I want you to know that, you don’t have to run away from the enemy, be intimidated, or fearful, because God got your back. He is your defense. That’s why what the devil tries won’t work!

As Exodus 14:14 says, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”Place your hope, confidence and trust in the Lord who

6:00pm – 10:30pm: Ontario Town Square will feature

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, God preserve my life, He stretch out His hands against the wrath of my enemies, and His right hand delivered me….[Psalms 138:1-8].

As David said, “We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield...”

[Psalm 33:20-22]

Surf City All Stars

Witness For Justice #955

Susie and the Cruisers

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Headline entertainment – Elvis My Way starring Brandon Bennett

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 10:00am – 7:00pm: Euclid Avenue Median Stage near “G” Street will feature several bands from Rockstars of Tomorrow!

5:30pm – 11:00pm: Ontario Town Square will feature Lil Elmo and the Cosmos US 99 Band Headline entertainment – Foghat

Montclair Place Invites The Public To Its Free Family Movie Night Featuring The New ‘Dumbo’ On August 28th Lifestyle/Entertainment News

WHAT: Montclair Place invites the community to the last movie in its Family Movie Night featuring the 2019 version of “Dumbo.” Held at the shopping center Wednesday, August 28th, the movie is FREE and open to the public. There will also be entertainment 15 minutes before the movie as well as gift bags filled with valuable coupons.

Participating Montclair Place eateries will feature family packs

I don’t know about you, but when I think about that phrase, “This far and no more!” it becomes an “Aah” moment for me! You see, knowing that God watches over you, working things out for you, and blocking the assault of the enemy against you, can’t be but an “Aah” moment!

defends you. Don’t panic!

Don’t fear. God has you covered and has the enemy blocked. Know that He’s blocking the attack on your family. He’s blocking the attack in every area of your life where Satan has tried to stop you from possessing the promises of God. I tell you, when the devil and his imps are waging war in your life, don’t worry, be happy! Because the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil. God got your back! The same God who showed Himself strong on Hezekiah’s behalf is showing Himself strong on your behalf. Top of FormBottom of FormNo weapon formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord. [Isaiah 54:17]

and other special offers. For more information, visit www.montclairplace.com.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 28th 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

WHERE: Montclair Place At the Video Wall, Near Macy’s 5060 East Montclair Plaza Lane Montclair, CA 91763 www.montclairplace.com

Los Angeles, CA — Legendary guitarist, Tito Jackson, considered the quieter member of perhaps the greatest musical family in the history of music – The Jacksons, has stepped out on vocals with the release of his new single “One Way Street.”

In just one week, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s cut was the second most added song at radio stations across the country.

“One Way Street” features the remix from hot producer Gregg Pagani, who also worked with hitmakers Charlie Wilson (“Uncle Charlie,” “Just Charlie,” “In It To Win It”) and Johnny Gill (“Game Changer,” “Soul Of A Woman”), and is considered one of the hottest producers today. The track is the tale of a bad romance, with finger pops and a haunting background leading into a memorable hook, and Tito’s lead.

“Performing beside my brothers on stage has been a wonderful blessing for me, for decades.

Introducing “One Way Street” at this time, in my career, is an ideal platform for me to share my solo project with our loyal fans, and hopefully gain new ones along the way,” stated Tito.

On working with Gregg Pagani, Tito says, “It was an honor working with Gregg. I thanked him for his magical touch on “One Way Street.” It takes a special talent to take the music of seasoned, veteran artists like me, Charlie and Johnny and make the song relevant and popular to a new generation.”

“One Way Street,” distributed

by Beat Root Music, on Tito’s independent label Play It Right Entertainment, is now available on iTunes and all digital music platforms.

“One Way Street” (Gregg Pagani Mix) https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1 w J l U k 9 U U c r oLpQrZq1k9FsVBwcRcJNyn/ view Fresh off the leg of The Jacksons European concert, fans will get the chance to see Tito perform “One Way Street,” along with performances of megaclassics by The Jacksons, as they experience the magic of these legends live on stage during their U.S. shows in Morganton, NC at Municipal Auditorium on September 5, and Atlanta, GA at Wolf Creek Amphitheater on September 7, 2019.

Tito’s initial success with recording masterpieces, “I Want You Back,” “Never Can Say Goodbye,” “I’ll Be There,” and other mega-hits is the genesis of an untiring trek into modern musical immortality. His musical arrow is aimed in the direction of diverse genres, R&B, blues and pop. He has also collaborated with his sons Taj, Taryll, and TJ, of the group 3T. A renown international artist, Tito’s modest and reserved persona, and as an astounding guitarist, has garnered enormous respect from his peers and fans worldwide. His emphasis on fairness and loyalty in the music business community is a hallmark of his cool and selfless style.

Tito’s mark on music history and the rich legacy that he has established is one that has stood the test of time.

The Jacksons are inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, have five #1 albums, 18 #1 hits, 17 top 10 albums, 17 top 40 singles, which include their most notable songs.

In July, the U.S. President reacted to four U.S. Congresswomen’s critiques of certain administration policies, tweeting, “Why don’t they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came”—a statement conveying a racist worldview and xenophobic attitude.

The phrase “go back” is often used to make a claim about who belongs and who doesn’t, with little to no interest in the histories and realities of forced migration. Today, according to the United Nations, more than 70 million people have been forcibly displaced, the largest number in recorded history.

Causes include war, violence, persecution, climate change, drought and famine, impoverishment, exploitation, and the legacies of colonialism.

All people share a preference to remain safe and secure in their homes and communities, if that were an option. For victims of these circumstances, it most often is not.

Every region of the world— and many of our UCC and Disciples’ global partners— faces the impact of global forced migration daily, whether by experiencing the influx of people who have been forced from their homes, responding to their needs, or advocating for policies to improve the ways that nations address the issues of migration. We must ask why people are fleeing home; how temporary is their condition as they wonder what their future will hold; and what are their real options?

Migration, displacement, and exile are permanent realities in human history. Biblical texts are replete with stories of people,

families, and communities that have been forced from their place of residence, including Jesus and the Holy Family. The theologian and scholar of world Christianity, Jehu Hanciles, has said that if you remove migration stories from the Bible, there wouldn’t be much left.

Walls, exclusion, and paying off other countries to contain forcibly displaced people are not viable solutions. As the Church, we have a different understanding of how we ought to care for each other as human beings, and we must make our voice heard to hold countries— including our own— accountable to higher standards of policy and practice.

This summer, the UCC General Synod and Disciples General Assembly addressed the issue of global forced migration by affirming a vision of God’s family that is inclusive, accepting and welcoming; by committing to support global partners’ responses to the needs of displaced people and advocating for the rights of refugees; by agreeing to counter all forms of racism, discrimination, bigotry, and xenophobia and to work on issues of economic, climate, and immigration justice; and affirming the call upon our government to implement international agreements on migration.

Responsible, comprehensive, and collective responses to global forced migration are urgent, and available. Rather than blaming and vilifying with the question, “Why don’t they go back?” we are called to ask and answer, “How can we work together to welcome our neighbor?”

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Beware of Impostors Posing as SCE Employees Raise your scam awareness IQ to protect yourself and your family

By Susan Cox

Asiya with her grandparents and sister. The grand parents are residents of Victorville Dan and Mela Gomez. Mela is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Family of Asiya that came to Los Angeles for the pageant Asiya Gomez Mettler, (tiara & trophy) was a contestant in the Little Miss African American pageant recently. the pageant is for African American girls ages six to twelve. She was named, "Miss Congeniality", in a field of nineteen girls from six to twelve. The pageant was started by former actress, Lisa Ruffin, twenty-six years ago to empower African American girls with confidence, awareness and pride. Preparing them for the leaders of tomorrow. don't despair, those girls are ready to soar

Your New Personal Assistant Visiting Angels Introduces Artificial Intelligence to Keep Older Adults Safe and Independent at Home...continued from page 4 today. The difference is that Constant Companion’s technology team provides a concierge experience; customizing every system to fit the unique needs of each senior.

The speakers work just like other Alexa devices, you can play games, get weather reports, listen to music, with one exception: you cannot shop online. High-speed, Wi-Fi service and battery backup is included from Constant Companion.

Concerned about Privacy?

Constant Companion operates on an independent, secure network, totally separate than what Amazon uses for its operations.

Each user is 100% anonymized, and your identity locked down behind HIPAA compliant encryption and security.

Companion further protects its users with a one million dollar cybersecurity, privacy protection guarantee, backed by Lloyds of London.

Lightning Fast: When you say “Alexa, call for help,” you’re connected to a Constant Companion emergency response operator within ten seconds.

That’s three times faster than competitors on average.

Operators are located at Constant Companion’s 5 Diamond rated, US-based, urgent response centers. They immediately recognize you and your address and can alert local first responders if you need help.

Daily Care Calls: You can schedule a daily check in call with Constant Companion. A live operator will contact you at a certain time to make sure you are okay and to see if there is anything you need.

Customized Calling: The team at Constant Companion adds family telephone numbers to the system ahead of time, so you can just speak up when you want to call your son or grandchild, simply by saying, “Alexa, call John” or “Alexa, call Susie.”

Never forget: You can tell Alexa when you need to take medication, and she will speak out and remind you at that time. A few minutes later, she will even ask, “Did you take your medicine?” just to make sure.

R o o m - t o - R o o m Communication: You can use the speakers as an intercom system inside your home. It’s a great way for caregivers and seniors to talk to each other if they are in

separate rooms, like the kitchen and bedroom.

Engage and Entertain: Alexa will never leave you bored or lonely.

You can ask her to play music from your favorite genre, ask her the day’s news or even to play interactive games such as Jeopardy and Who Wants to be A Millionaire?

Constant Companion in Action Visiting Angels franchisee Connie Nelson was one of the first to test Constant Companion for the company. “We installed our first Constant Companion caregiving system in the home of a man who is confined to his bed, so his daily activities are quite limited,” Nelson explained. “We knew about his love for music, and we programmed the system to play his favorite barbershop quartets. When we said ‘Alexa, play a barbershop quartet,’ and it played his favorite song, his face lit up like a toddler opening a Christmas gift! it was one of the most amazing reactions I have ever seen during my time working with seniors.”

More than one hundred Visiting Angels agencies across the nation are now using Constant Companion in the homes of seniors and caregivers are seeing benefits, too.

Constant Companion. Visiting Angels is the first in-home care company in the nation to launch the system nationwide.

We invite you to come along as we introduce Constant Companion to seniors and their families to show how it improves their quality of life.

Interview our senior-care experts and seniors about the many benefits of living with a Constant Companion, including a step-by-step demonstration.

About Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services: Visiting Angels began franchising in 1998 in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area.

Today, Visiting Angels has more than 600 private duty agencies throughout the United States.

Visiting Angels agencies employ only experienced caregivers and conduct the most comprehensive background screenings to ensure that their caregivers meet or exceed the company’s high standards. For companion care, Alzheimer’s care, dementia care and the country’s best palliative care program, make Visiting Angels your choice in senior home care. For more information on Visiting Angels or to find a location near you, please visit www.visitingangels.com.

About Constant Companion:

Birth of New Technology for the Senior Tsunami The U.S. has 50 million seniors, age 65 and up, 16 percent of the population. 12 million of these seniors live at home alone.

Mark Gray, a veteran federal government cybersecurity expert, recognized the need for a better senior monitoring solution after caring for his own mother. When asked to wear one of those pushbutton medical alert necklaces, and like many people, she said, “I love you son, but I am never going to wear one of those things. “explains Gray. “After doing a little digging, I found out that the majority of seniors who subscribe to these alert buttons forget or refuse to wear them, making them useless when they need them most, so I started searching for an alternative.”

Gray’s search guided him to a platform that combined artificial intelligence, voice technology and automation that he named

Constant Companion provides unique, cost-effective solutions that empower older adults, or anyone living alone, with Voice First solutions, powered by artificial intelligence, across a nationwide, private, encrypted, 4G LTE data network. The proprietary programming, network and cybersecurity allows users to make and receive phone calls, or call for help with just their voice (no wearable medical alert devices, landline, cellphone or Wi-Fi are required) with this fully self-contained, “plug-and-play” pre-programmed solution that arrives ready for use out of the box - making subscribers “anonymous and unlisted” for their privacy - except to friends, family and the company’s urgent response operators 24/7.

Headquartered in Sarasota, FL, Constant Companion may be reached at www.ConstantCompanion.com

Beware.

Southern California Edison continues to warn customers that scam artists have gotten more aggressive and creative in their attempts to trick you out of your money and personal information.

“We have seen a spike in reports of people showing up at customers’ residences and businesses claiming to be from Southern California Edison,” said Kari Gardner, senior manager, SCE Consumer Affairs.

“Our employees always have their SCE ID badge on display for customers to see. And you can always call our Customer Service Department to verify unscheduled visits.”

Recently, a man falsely claiming to be an SCE employee appeared at a customer’s home and said he needed to read the meter. When access to the property was denied, the stranger threatened to shut off the resident’s electricity. In another instance, a woman lost $500 after being told by a telephone caller she had one hour to pay up on a supposedly late bill before her electricity would be disconnected.

Since January, SCE customers have been scammed out of nearly $200,000. Edison takes every fraud complaint received seriously and investigates them.

So far this year, the utility has helped phone carriers disconnect more than 600 scam numbers.

“It’s really important to educate yourself so you can recognize red flags that are clear signs of a scam,” said Gardner.

“Education and awareness are the key to prevention and the best way to protect yourself, your family, your home and your business.”

If you suspect fraudulent activity, hang up and report it to local police and to SCE at 1800-655-4555. To learn how to stay safe, visit on.sce.com/ ScamAlert.

Raise your scam awareness IQ with these tips: · Never let anyone inside your home or business that you don’t know or who has not scheduled an appointment with you in advance. · Never make a payment over the telephone in re-

sponse to an unsolicited call threatening to disconnect your service if you don’t pay immediately. SCE does not have a Disconnection Department. · To check your account, visit your SCE online account or call the number on your SCE bill. Never use the call-back number provided by the caller. · SCE does not accept prepaid debit cards, bitcoins or gift cards for bill payment. SCE employees never ask for, or collect, money out in the field. · Never give your personal information to anyone, including your billing account information, Social Security number, ATM pin number, etc. · Don’t trust caller ID, even if it says Southern California Edison. Criminals routinely use a caller ID “spoofing” scam to fool customers into thinking they’re talking to a real Edison employee.

Susan Cox writes for Southern California Edison.

Alleged Death Threats Made Over Allegations of Payoffs at West Valley Water District...continued from page 1 his family out of town followed by filing a complaint with the district on July 16. Farooqi excused the delay in filing his complaint because he was out of the office.

Court records show after hearing testimony from Farooqi at the July 29, hearing, the Court found “no emergency” at this time and continued the hearing until July 31. After hearing testimony from Greg Young and witness WVWD Public Affairs Specialist Socorro Pantaleon at the July 31, hearing, the court denied Farooqi’s emergency restraining order determining no existing emergency and scheduled a hearing for August 27 at the San Bernardino Court, Civil Division.

Court records reveal at the July 31, hearing a Farooqi associate, Christopher Dustin Duarte, was excluded from the proceeding after he illegally took a “photograph of counsel table.”

In an interview with San Bernardino American News, WVWD Director Greg Young explained that he was “overjoyed” that a superior court judge twice “rejected Mr. Farooqi’s restraining order against me.”

Greg Young also expressed his pleasure that “the judge forcibly removed Mr. Farooqi’s political associate, Christopher Dustin Duarte” for an improperly attempting to take photographs in the courtroom and “lying to the judge” and that the judge criticized Mr. Farooqi and his associate for “turning the proceedings into a political circus.”

The latest dustup between a divided board was the May 16, hiring of Jeremiah Brosowske, a City Councilman for the City of Hesperia, as its assistant general manager, where WVWD President Dr. Michael Taylor motioned to approve Brosowke’s appointment with director Kyle Crowther seconding the motion over director Greg Young’s objections that Brosowske did not meet the district’s qualifications.

Brosowske’s contract was approved in a three to two vote with Taylor, Crowther, and director Don Olinger voting yes with Young, Sr. and Greg Young voting no.

In an interview with The San Bernardino American News, director Greg Young described its recent vote to appoint Jeremiah Brosowske as its assistant general manager was a “corrupt political deal.”

WVWD’s job description for general manager describes its minimum qualifications as a combination of education, training and experience that includes “a bachelor’s degree

from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, civil engineering or a closely related field” and “a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in progressively responsible professional water utility administration at the managerial level” where a candidate can substitute eight (8) years of additional qualifying experience for the required education, on a “two for one” basis.

Colleges or universities are accredited by accreditation agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education for postsecondary institutions and programs. More information can be found at: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/ agency-list According to public records obtained by The San Bernardino American News, WVWD provided five resumes submitted by individuals competing to fill the open position of its assistant general manager.

Three of the applicants had bachelor’s degrees from an accredited college or university in “business administration, public administration, civil engineering or a closely related field,” one applicant had a bachelor ’s degree from an unaccredited college, while Brosowske had a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Science, Policy & Economics, not a qualified major.

Four applicants had over ten years’ experience at the managerial level at a responsible professional water utility administration as well as state licenses in drinking water or wastewater.

Brosowske’s resume indicated no managerial experience at a responsible professional water utility administration, no experience in the water industry, and no state licenses related to water only indicating he had previously worked for San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman as a policy advisor from December 2014 until February 2018.

Yet at its May 16, regular meeting WVWD President Dr. Michael Taylor, Vice President Kyle Crowther, and Director Don Olinger, voted in favor of approving Brosowske’s employment contract to be its assistant general manager at an annual base salary of $189,592 and $62,500 in benefits – totaling more than a quarter million dollars per year.

Yet, the appointment of Brosowske has continued to embroil WVWD in a controversy that won’t go away. After review of the candidate’s resumes, San Bernardino American News

requested an explanation from each WVWD director as to their justification for their vote in Brosowske’s appointment as its assistant general manager.

WVWD Director Greg Young shared that he voted against Brosowske “because he completely lacked the required experience for the job.” Greg Young was also skeptical of the process in that only Taylor and Crowther “supposedly” interviewed the candidates and the board only met with Brosowske.

Greg Young opined, “Mr. Brosowske’s appointment is the ultimate in political paybacks designed to appease Councilman Jesse Armendarez from Fontana, who is the main financial benefactor of Mr. Crowther and a close personal friend of Mr. Brosowske.”

An anonymous source close to WVWD described a similar scenario to The San Bernardino American News that the favorable vote for Brosowske’s employment contract was in exchange for future campaign contributions to Crowther.

WVWD Director Don Olinger explained that in retrospect he has more reservations about his vote and that his vote was “based on the positive information presented by the independent consultant and the interview team” and concerns expressed by Greg Young “may have been motivated by a rift between two solid Republicans.”

Olinger explained that negative reports about “political cronyism” came to light after the hiring that he is trying to “factcheck that information” and that while Brosowske’s salary package is “excessive for the skill, experience background” it is in line with salaries for other general managers in the water industry.

Olinger said he would continue to closely monitor Brosowske, an at-will employee.

Additionally, San Bernardino American News spoke to one of the other candidates who described being recruited by a headhunter, rudely interviewed

by WVWD President Dr. Michael Taylor and Director Kyle Crowther, developing a belief that “they knew who they wanted” to hire, and not receiving a courtesy call when not chosen for the position.

WVWD President Dr. Michael Taylor, Vice President Kyle Crowther, or Director Dr. Clifford O. Young, Sr. did not respond to San Bernardino American News ’ request for comment.

Additionally, San Bernardino American News requested comment from Fontana City Councilman Jesse Armendarez without response before publication.