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The Black Women Jailed for ‘Stealing’ an Education

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

Tanya McDowell/everipedia.org Actress Lori Loughlin was taken into custody by the FBI Wednesday in Los Angeles after she, fellow movie star Felicity Huffman and 48 others were charged in a $25 million college admissions scam that ABC News said has prompted repercussions from Hollywood to the boardrooms of major corporations.

A former cast member on the ABC sitcom “Full House,” Loughlin and Oscar-nominated actress Huffman, are among 33 parents charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud in the nationwide scam to get their children into elite colleges, including Yale, Stanford, Georgetown and the University of Southern California.

Social media is abuzz over this case, and many are wondering whether anyone will spend time

in jail for their crimes.

For some, it’s another example of the difference between when the white “elite” are charged with crimes compared to poor people of color.

“Kelley Williams-Bolar and Tanya McDowell enrolled their children into Public School Districts in which they did not reside,” one Twitter user with the handle @dlnodots wrote.

“They were both jailed for these crimes. Should Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin be held to that same standard?” the user wrote.

Others on social media concurred with @dlnodots.

In 2011, Williams-Bolar, a black woman, was sentenced to 10 days in county jail, three years of probation and $30,000 in restitution for lying about her residency to get her daughters into a better

school district in Ohio.

For McDowell, the punishment was worse. “[McDowell] got 12 years for sending her six-year-old son to Norwalk, Connecticut’s Brookside Elementary School while she ‘lived’ in Bridgeport, even though she was homeless,” said Bishop Talbert Swan, an activist and pastor.

“She was convicted of 1st degree larceny for ‘stealing’ an education,” Swan said.

When McDowell was sentenced in 2012, she vowed to continue to fight for a better education and life for her young son.

Authorities said that her charges were compounded by the fact that she twice sold drugs to an undercover police officer. The convoluted case left some scratching their heads, while oth-

ers who had previously supported McDowell began to step away when the drug charges surfaced.

Some observers suspected that because of the “stealing” education case, the homeless woman was targeted and set up by authorities, including a relentless cold-hearted prosecutor.

“Who would have thought that wanting a good education for my son would put me in this predicament,” McDowell, 34, said at her sentencing where she received 12 years in prison with seven years suspended.

“I have no regrets seeking a better education for him, I do regret my participation in this drug case,” she said.

Norm Pattis, a trial lawyer who said he’s fighting for freedom “one client at a time,” recently wrote a sobering blog about the McDowell case.

Pattis, who practices law in Connecticut, said the system owes McDowell.

“I hope Tanya McDowell will forgive us, someday, for our hypocrisy and cruelty. I hope her son will as well. But first she will have to serve her prison term. Her son will have to learn to get along without her,” Pattis said.

Experienced criminal defense lawyers know the charges faced

by McDowell often go hand-inhand with life circumstances: “An addict has to steal, often, to support their habit,” Pattis said.

However, McDowell was no ordinary drug user, he said. “She did not steal to support her habit.

She stole an education from the

Publisher’s Corner Email: sbamericannews@gmail.com Clifton Harris Editor in Chief Publisher of The San Bernardino AMERICAN News

White privilege leads to racketeering charges in national college scandal

By Mo Barnes The federal government unsealed court documents in Boston this morning, March 12, 2019, that exposed a startling tale of privilege, elitism and bribery. It all hinged on admission to the top schools in the country and bribes for admission of children of the elite. According to the FBI, those indicted “robbed students of their fair shot at a chance to attend some of the country’s top schools.”

Mo Barnes According to the U.S. Justice Department, at least 50 people have been indicted in a nationwide cheating scandal that saw payouts of up to $6 million to get their children into elite schools.

Among those indicted are actress Lori Loughlin, who played Aunt Becky on the ABC sitcom “Full House,” and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli. ABC News reports that the couple “agreed to pay bribes totaling $500,000 in exchange for having their two daughters designated as recruits to the USC crew team — despite the fact that they did not participate in crew — thereby facilitating their admission to USC.” The 200-page charging document included testimony from a cooperating witness, email records and secret recordings. According to federal prosecutors:

“Beginning in or about 2011, and continuing through the present, the defendants — principally individuals whose high-school-age children were applying to college — conspired with others to use bribery and other forms of fraud to facilitate their children’s admission to colleges and universities in the District of Massachusetts and elsewhere, including Yale University, Stanford University, the University of Texas, the University of Southern California, and the University of Southern California – Los Angeles.”

Also indicted was actress Felicity Huffman who prosecutors state “made a purported charitable contribution of $15,000 … to participate in the college entrance exam cheating scheme on behalf of her eldest daughter.”

According to CNN, the alleged crimes committed by those indicted also include cheating on college admissions exams. Prosecutors allege that third parties took critical exams in place of the students. In addition, it is alleged that records and profiles of ineligible student-athletes were altered in the admissions scheme.

This is a developing story and rolling out will update with new information.

This article originally appeared in Rollingout.com.

Passing of Former NOBLE Executive Board Member Police Chief David Wynn Local/National News

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California Endowment's Beatriz Solis to New Memoir Out April 16 By Prince’s receive the Melinda Gates Inspiration Longtime Hairstylist Kim Berry Award at TFCF Gala Community News "Diamonds and Curlz" to Debut in Minneapolis During 2019 Los Angeles, CA March 13, 2019- Time for Change Foundation's (TFCF) 2019 honors members of the Inland Empire who go above and beyond to help care for our community, and contribute to both the health, and happiness of its members.

Dr. Beatriz Maria Solís is leading efforts by the Building Healthy Communities initiative to ensure that California's health policy is inclusive of residents regardless of race, gender and immigration status. Her work is guided by the principle that system that excludes anyone, hurts everyone.

As the director of Healthy Communities, South Region, Solís is working to transform health outcomes in underserved communities by emboldening residents to take control of policies that affect them. Recognizing that health disparities are created when communities are absent from the decision-making table, Solís has focused her career on energizing youth, including immigrants and empowering women.

This inclusive model of public health derives from Solís' belief that policies and healthcare systems must be reflective of the communities they are intended to benefit. To work toward a more reflective system, Solís spearheaded the Endowment's 21st Century Pathways to Health Careers initiative, aiming to diversify California's health care workforce

Celebration Weekend.

Police Chief David Wynn

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Dr. Beatriz Maria Solis through programs that create career pathways for youth in grades 7-16. She has also spearhead the strategy on girls and women of color that addresses the power inequities of women and girls in leadership.

"As a Latina woman, Beatriz is paving the way for health, equity, and philanthropy for all women of color," said Vanessa Perez, "she understands what our communities need and is leading efforts to support those needs!"

Knowing that our health care system works best when everyone participates, Solís also colead the Endowment's #Health4All campaign to expand access to health coverage and care to all Californians-regardless of immigration status. She also leads TCE's work on vulnerable populations which examines the nexus of federal policies changes on immigration, family separation, and the humanitarian crisis at the California and Mexico border. Her work has helped undocumented children throughout the state gain access to the care they need.

Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) -- Longtime Prince hairstylist and first-time author, Kim Berry will release her new book, Diamonds and Curlz 29 Years Rolling With Rock Royalty Prince, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The memoir will be issued as an e-book and print edition on Amazon.com.

The elite LA based celebrity hairstylist is excited to add "Author" to her long list of accomplishments. Taking a page from Prince's playbook, the new memoir was conceptualized, written and self-published by Berry (KimBOnSet Publishing).

Through fabulously told personal accounts of tour life experiences and other shared moments with Prince, Berry brings this labor of love to the masses. A captivating, heartfelt recollection of her journey alongside one of music's most prolific artists.

Berry's desire for the book is to serve as a healing agent for peace to all who have never truly received closure after his death, nearly three years later.

"I want them to know he was a human being... special yes... but perfectly imperfect just like the rest of us. He made mistakes but incredible strides at the same time.

Prince laughed, cried and brought beautiful music to the world. I want fans to feel proud that we

Kim Berry Photo credit: Randee St. Nicolas lived during an era of GREAT music. 'Prince was the soundtrack of our lives.' We know what to expect from the realm of music because the bar was so high. Live and live now, on or off stage. You only get one shot at this thing called life. Your greatest disadvantage is to miss your mark," says Berry.

Kim was the non-musical entity in his life. Uniquely blessed, she occupied the space between his life and art. Her story takes readers behind the purple curtain to give them a glimpse of the MAN, not the rock star. She respectfully reflects on Prince, the brother, friend, husband and father. The human side of Prince Rogers Nelson few were privy to experience. (continued on page 6)

Former NOBLE Executive Board Member, David Wynn, law enforcement career spanned over 30 years and included posts with the Starkville Police Department, the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol, the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy, the Hattiesburg Police Department, and Transportation Security Administration. He was well-known and well-respected in the law enforcement community.

Some of Wynn's accomplishments during his distinguished career included: the first African-American Police Chief of Hattiesburg, MS; overseeing the first accreditation of a Mississippi police department by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies; managing the counter-drug training of law enforcement officers from Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee; commanding officers with responsibility for all federal and state highways in southern Mississippi; instructing officers on criminal justice at the Interna-

tional Law Enforcement Academy in Botswana, Africa; and Federal Security Director, Transportation Security Administration, for Jackson-Evers (Miss.) International Airport.

These are the arrangements for Police Chief David Wynn: Viewing - Thursday, March 21, 2019, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Sweet Pilgrim Baptist Church, 510 Dumas Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 601-583-2405.

Funeral Services - Friday, March 22, 2019, 11:00 am, Shady Grove Baptist Church, 101 Warren Mott Parkway, Hattiesburg, MS, 601-583-9243.

The Internment - Friday, March 22, 2019, Highland Cemetery, 3401 West 7th Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.

Services entrusted to Forrest Funeral Home, 1258 Richburg Road, Hattiesburg, MS 601-264-1816.

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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING

Emmanuel Temple CME Church Rev. Dr. James E. Markham, Pastor

Lay Council Ministry Celebrates the 30th Annual Prayer Breakfast 2019

Millennial money: Don’t freak out about your emergency fund...continued fined financial insecurity as the “inability to come up with a small amount of money to buffer negative economic shocks or to pay his or her credit card or non-mortgage loan.”

Lamb suggests working toward one month’s fixed expenses, which includes rent, groceries, transportation and insurance.

“Don’t worry about your eatingout money or shopping money,” she says. “If you are in an emergency or a transition, the whole idea is you would cut back on your spending.”

A savings account that pays a high interest rate is a smart place to keep your fund, both planners say, so it can grow.

MAKE USE OF WINDFALLS An easy way to kick-start your fund is to use windfalls – part of a tax refund or even birthday money from relatives. Young professionals typically get tax refunds instead of owing money, Gabor says. The IRS allows you to direct deposit your refund in up to three accounts, so you can send part directly to your emergency fund.

If no windfall is imminent, check your checking account. Leave a small buffer so that you aren’t at risk of overdrawing and put anything else in the emergency fund to earn interest, Lamb says.

There’s no ideal amount to keep in your checking account. But both financial planners warn that having a lot of extra “cushion” in a checking account carries the temptation to spend it.

The Emmanuel Temple Church Choir

Rev. Bernard Jackson from Phillips Temple CME Church in Los Angeles, CA and Pastor James E. Markham from Emmanuel Temple CME Church.

VICTORVILLE, CAEmmanuel Temple CME Church held its’ 30th Annual Prayer Breakfast Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Confer-

Emmanuel Temple CME Church congregants enjoying a meal and fellowshipping.

ence Center at 12603 Mariposa Rd. in Victorville.

This years theme was “Why Pray” and scriptural references were (Old Testament) 2Chronicles 7:14,

San Bernardino City Unified Recognized as a State Model for Biliteracy Educational News

Jeremiah 32:17,27 and Jeremiah 33:3. Additional scriptural references were from (New Testament) Luke 18:1-8, Luke 11:113, 1Thessalonians 5:16-

18 and James 5:13-18.

Rev. Bernard Jackson from Phillips Temple CME Church in Los Angeles, CA, was the guest speaker.

San Bernardino City Unified Recognized as a State Model for Biliteracy...continued guage is almost an expectation in our multilingual society,” Applegate said. “It makes our students competitive when they enter the workforce, and it opens them up to a whole new world.”

Every year, the English Learners department honors students

who are making progress toward English proficiency and those who are working toward bilingualism and biliteracy. The department also supports students’ efforts to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy upon high school graduation.

PLAN FOR NON-EMERGENCIES If you’re building the habit of saving for emergencies, use that muscle to plan for other expenses.

Financial experts often use the terms “irregular expenses” and “unplanned expenses.” An unplanned expense is something you don’t foresee, such as an illness or car repair. Irregular expenses are predictable costs that come up during the year – think of car registration fees or holiday season spending.

Ideally, an emergency fund shouldn’t be used for irregular expenses, Lamb says. Instead, build a separate pool of money for them.

“Sit down and look at last year’s worth of spending and look at the things that popped up periodically”’ she says. “Think about the coming year and how that might change. Figure out the annual amount and divide by 12. That dollar amount is what you set aside every month in an irregular expense account.”

USE THE MONEY WHEN YOU NEED IT Don’t be afraid to use your emergency fund when you need it. Knowing the difference between unplanned and irregular expenses can help you decide when to tap it.

If the alternative is maxing out your credit cards or taking a highinterest loan, it’s cheaper over the long term to use your cash, then immediately start rebuilding the fund.

This article originally appeared in the South Florida Times.

The 19th Annual Riverside Juneteenth Celebration Community News Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Bordwell Park-Stratton Community Center, 2008 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Riverside, CA, from 12 to 6:00 pm.

This year marks the 400th Year 1619-2019 since the first enslaved Africans were brought to Jamestown, Virginia, on August 20, 1619.

The Riverside Juneteenth Committee will present a Free Family Festival featuring live entertainment, music, dance a mini- museum, free health in-

formation and screenings, historical presentations, workshops, along with great food and merchandise vendors.

FREE to ALL Bring the children; activities and fun for the entire family.

Our School Supply Drive continues for our local students in need.

For more information please call: 888-752-1619 visit our website:www.juneteenthsocal.org e m a i l : info@juneteenthsocal.org

Millennial money: Don’t freak out about your emergency fund

By Amrita Jayakumar A Belvedere student in the Dual Immersion (Spanish/English) program also learns some Vietnamese as part of a pilot trilingual program.

The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), a longstanding leader in dual language immersion, has earned statewide recognition for its commitment to bilingualism.

The group Californians Together will honor the District with the prestigious Multiple Pathway to Biliteracy District Recognition Award on March 22. The award will be presented during the California Association for Bilingual Education’s Seal of Excellence banquet in Long Beach.

SBCUSD’s long history of valuing biliteracy and multilingualism, including the establishment of the successful Dual Immersion Program 19 years ago, are among the reasons for its selection. In addition, Californians Together highlighted the District’s launch of the Multilingual Initiative as a “bold plan to engage all students in high-level multilingual learning opportunities.” The state group also commended the introduction of the innovative, new Trilingual Immersion Program as evidence of the District’s pledge to encourage all students to reach high levels of proficiency in two or more languages.

The trilingual program will fully launch at Belvedere Elementary School in August, promoting English, Spanish, and Vietnam-

ese starting in kindergarten.

The community’s rich linguistic diversity is one of our greatest assets because speaking a language other than English is vital in a multilingual workforce, said Superintendent Dr. Dale Marsden.

“In San Bernardino City Unified, we have long recognized that bilingualism and biliteracy are strengths that will help our students in college and the workforce,” Marsden said. “We recognize that a child’s home language is an asset that should be cultivated. We have an amazing opportunity to capitalize on our community’s linguistic and cultural strengths and position ourselves as leaders in preparing our students for careers in the global economy.”

Marsden lauded the District’s English Learner Programs Department for its work to serve students who have not yet mastered the English language and those who want to learn a second or third language. Lead by Director Ana Applegate, the department is behind the thriving Dual Immersion Program, which is offered at 20 District schools. In fact, 6,500 District students are enrolled in the District’s 26 biliteracy programs.

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Photo by: Pixabay | Pexles.com Let’s be real: For millennials, having an emergency fund is way down on the financial worry list, behind student loan debt, medical bills or saving for a down payment. Some weeks, it can feel like you barely have enough money to get by, let alone put some away for a rainy day. But that cash stash can be crucial in preventing a debt spiral or keeping you afloat if you lose your job. Regardless of income, building your emergency fund doesn’t have to be intimidating.

START SMALL, BUILD A HABIT First, pick an amount you can put away on a regular basis, no matter how small. Then, commit to it.

“It can be as little as $10 a week into a separate savings account,” says Lara Lamb, a certified financial planner at Abacus Wealth Partners in Los Angeles. Making a small contribution every week is less painful than shooting for an ideal final sum, she says. Au-

tomatically transferring the money to a separate account helps you succeed at saving. The saving habit – even if it’s small – is valuable for your finances in the long term, says Eric Gabor, a certified financial planner at Eagle Grove Advisors in Jersey City, New Jersey.

A family with at least $250 in savings is less likely to face financial turmoil such as a missed utility payment or eviction, according to a 2016 study by the Urban Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. Any amount above that – $400, $500 – improves your chances of navigating a setback.

Getting started is especially important for younger adults. An Urban Institute study released this year found 35.6 percent of adults ages 18-34 surveyed in December 2017 had experienced “financial insecurity” in the previous 12 months. That was the highest among the study’s three age groups of adults under 65. It de(continued in next 2 columns)

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CNN Ignores ‘Moral’ Issue in Refusing to Meet with NABJ

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

NABJ President Sarah Glover said she’s stunned that CNN canceled a planned meeting to discuss the importance of diversity and Black representation within the ranks of the network’s executive news managers and those who report directly to the cable channel’s president Jeff Zucker.

“It’s a moral issue,” Glover told NNPA Newswire in an interview on Tuesday, March 12.

“The diversity discussion is not a buzz word, it’s really serious discussions we are seeking to have with major media companies,” she said.

After AT&T agreed to a deal last summer to acquire Time Warner and CNN, NABJ officials reached out to AT&T CEO Randall L. Stephenson who responded in a positive manner, Glover said.

The plan was to then meet with CNN and Zucker – a meeting was scheduled for Jan. 22.

A pre-meeting between CNN and NABJ officials was held two weeks earlier to discuss the Jan. 22 agenda.

In the pre-meeting, NABJ shared who would be present at the Jan. 22 meeting, which included news personality and NABJ Executive Board Member Roland Martin as part of a four-person NABJ delegation.

At that time, CNN did not express any concerns, Glover said.

“It was not until the business day before the Jan. 22 meeting that CNN expressed their desire to not have Roland Martin present,” she said.

NABJ President Sarah Glover/Crusader Newspapers Photo

‘As the meeting approached and after five months of preparations, CNN canceled the session only hours before the scheduled time of the meeting.’

Glover and NABJ said that was insulting and they would not dis-invite anyone from their delegation, particularly a longtime board member like Martin.

As the meeting approached and after five months of preparations, CNN canceled the session only hours before the scheduled time of the meeting.

“We’ve had discussions with other broadcasting companies as well as print and digital companies and we’ll continue to have those discussions,” Glover said.

She said CNN likely doesn’t understand that the meetings

are part of NABJ’s three-year Strategic Plan, which includes bringing advocacy issues front and center.

“We’re implementing the strategic plan which is very thoughtful and it’s important to our mission,” Glover said.

Other networks like Fox, CBS, ABC, and NBC all have complied with NABJ requests for meetings, Glover said.

Other organizations like the National Newspaper Publishers Association, the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Push, and Color of Change have reached out to NABJ offering their support, Glover said.

The recent headlines about the refusal by Zucker, who has declined comment, has made public what was meant to remain private, Glover said.

“The majority of our meetings, no one hears about, but it is highly unusual that a news organization would place constraints upon how they will engage us,” she said.

Color of Change, a national online force driven by more than 1.4 million members, joined NABJ’s call for a civil rights audit at CNN and more black representation among its news leadership.

“When there’s more of us in

The Black Women Jailed for ‘Stealing’ an Education...continued from page 1

Jeffrey Epstein prosecutor was previously rebuked for handling of a child sex case...continued

City of Norwalk. Yeah, that’s right. We now send people to prison for theft of an education,” Pattis said.

McDowell was living by her wits with her kindergarten-age son, spending time where she could, most often in Bridgeport at homeless shelters.

Simply put, she wanted a better life for her son, so she enrolled him in the Norwalk public schools despite having no real ties to the city. “When the city found out that it was spending its money educating her boy, it demanded that Ms. McDowell be charged with a crime,” Pattis said.

“Norwalk prosecutors, known statewide for an unreasoning mean-streak, obliged. She was charged with first-degree larceny,” he said.

At that point, McDowell had become something of a folk heroine and public support rallied behind her.

Then the undercover cops moved in.

“Just who sent them and why they targeted her is as yet unclear.

She bought some narcotics, and was then charged as a drug user.

Public support for her vanished,” Pattis said.

abused nearly three dozen teenage girls at his mansion in Palm Beach. The deal, a federal judge ruled last month, was intentionally kept from his victims in violation of the Crime Victims’ Rights Act. While the two cases are unrelated, it shows that both Acosta and Villafaña had been warned about the importance of victim disclosure in sex crimes cases before the Epstein agreement.

They nevertheless forged ahead with a pact with Epstein that violated the law.

U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth A. Marra wrote: “When the Government gives information to

“Why, the woman self-medicates? A homeless shelter isn’t good enough for her? She struggles being a single mom?

Maybe she’s got mental health issues? And what’s this about wanting a better life for her son?

Let’s warehouse her,” he said.

Pattis added that McDowell needed help, not a prison bed.

“But Norwalk prosecutors piled on. They would not negotiate a resolution of her separate and distinct cases. No, not these ministers of justice,” Pattis said.

“A woman is sent to prison for wanting a better life for her children. She is doing time for using an illegal drug. Had she drunk herself to death it would be no crime. Or had she smoked four packs of cigarettes a day to sooth her jangled nerves, no one would care. But the wrong people are profiting from the drugs McDowell used,” he said.

Pattis continued: “We imprison the sick and call it justice. Now we imprison the homeless looking for something better for their kids.

“Class war? You bet. Ms. McDowell just go sacrificed on the front lines.”

Jeffrey Epstein prosecutor was previously rebuked for handling of a child sex case By: Emily Michot & Julie K. Brown Nine months before cutting a covert plea deal with sex trafficking suspect Jeffrey Epstein, Miami U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta was notified that the lead prosecutor in Epstein’s case had concealed victim information in another underage sex crimes case, the Miami Herald has learned.

The prosecutor, A. Marie Villafaña, was harshly rebuked by a federal judge in January 2007 for what he called her “intentional and/or serious lapse in judgment’’ when she failed to explicitly inform him that the defendant, a Texas man who traveled to Florida to have sex with a 14-year-old girl, had a prior history of predatory behavior with minors, court records show.

Acosta, her boss at the time, not only knew about Villafaña’s breach — records show that he

subsequently defended it. Acosta assigned another prosecutor in his office to write a treatise for the judge in an unsuccessful attempt to persuade him to soften the stinging language in his order.

Senior U.S. District Court Judge William J. Zloch copied Acosta on his order, noting, “The court is at a total loss as to why the Office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, as well as the Assistant United States Attorney assigned to the above-styled cause, found it appropriate to intentionally withhold ... information from the court.’’

Later that year, Acosta and Villafaña put together a plea bargain for Epstein, a multimillionaire money manager who sexually (continued in next 2 columns)

victims, it cannot be misleading.

While the Government spent untold hours negotiating the terms and implications of the [agreement] with Epstein’s attorneys, scant information was shared with victims.’’

This comes as Acosta, who is now the U.S. secretary of labor, is facing mounting scrutiny for his oversight of the Epstein case. On Monday, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders declined to say whether President Trump has full confidence in Acosta, noting that Acosta’s involvement in the Epstein case is “currently under review.’’

County veterans receive the most benefits in the state SB County News San Bernardino County veterans received more than $50 million in benefits, the most awarded to veterans by any county in the state, according to the California Association of County Veterans Services Officers.

The $50 million in benefits awarded to San Bernardino County’s veterans was part of nearly a half-billion dollars collected by California’s county veterans service offices in fiscal year 2017-2018. San Bernardino County served more than 100,000 veterans in 2017-2018. Los Angeles County, which provides services to more than 281,000 veterans, followed San Bernardino in providing more than $41 million in benefits to veterans.

“Our military service veterans devoted their lives to ensuring that Americans can continue to live in freedom,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “The least we can do for them is to make sure they are taken care of when they return from service. Our staff is here to help every veteran we can, and we will bring all the resources we have available as a county government to assist them. There is no higher priority in the County of San Bernardino.”

Frank Guevara, Director of San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs, credits his staff of 25 with their commitment to providing excellent service to veterans. The staff works closely with each veteran to ensure that each form is

completed accurately to ensure veterans receive their needed benefits. The department also has a number of internal processes to ensure claims are approved as quickly as possible.

“Our department works each day to ensure that those who have served our country receive the best customer service possible,” said Guevara. “Our job is to ensure that each veteran will receive the benefits that can improve their quality of life.”

San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs is dedicated to helping the county’s veterans and their families obtain veteran’s benefits from federal, state and local agencies. The department is the oldest veterans’ service office in California and one of the oldest in the nation. With three offices, San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs is the initial point of contact for veterans who seek benefits earned through their military service. Staff works diligently for veterans and their families to secure a variety of benefits, such as disability compensation claims, pension for wartime veterans and college tuition/fee waivers.

Veterans Affairs is doing its part to help the community achieve the Countywide Vision by ensuring residents have the resources they need to provide the necessities of life to their families. Information on the Countywide Vision can be found at www.sbcounty.gov

the room fighting for our stories to be told, and raising awareness about the issues impacting our communities, we have an even better chance of creating change and ending the practices that unfairly hold us back,” Color of Change officials said in a statement.

“We support NABJ as they call for a civil rights audit and put pressure on CNN President Jeff Zucker to make diversity and inclusion improvements at the network.”

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., with more than 120,000 members, has also joined the fight.

In a statement, the organization said it “shares the concern of the National Association of Black Journalists about the lack of black representation within the ranks of CNN’s executive news managers and direct reports to CNN President Jeff Zucker.

“As an organization specifically concerned with the issues affecting the African-American community, we lend our voices to those who would encourage constructive dialogue regarding creating an inclusive workplace at CNN,” Alpha Phi Alpha officials said.

The Rev. Jackson tweeted that CNN has no African American executive producers, vice presidents on the news side, or senior vice presidents.

“Don’t crush the darkness.

Fight back with shifting eyes,” Jackson said.

In a tweet, NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F.

Chavis Jr., wrote, “NNPA Supports the NABJ and NAACP.” Chavis used the hashtags, diversity and inclusion and end racism.

NNPA’s Chairman and Chicago Crusader Publisher Dorothy Leavell, also spoke out.

“The National Newspaper Publishers Association is in full support of equal and fair treatment of blacks in the media and stands solidly behind NABJ’s efforts to diversify CNN,” Leavell said.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) added that, “the people of this country depend on our news organizations to deliver unbiased & fair reporting. That is impossible without equal representation. I stand behind NABJ’s investigation into the lack of diversity within CNN’s leadership.”

And, in its statement, the NAACP said, “CNN’s lack of black representation in leadership roles is troubling and another example of the media industry’s reluctance to address an issue that continues to plague newsrooms across the country.”

Meanwhile, Glover said the NABJ will continue to focus on diversity and inclusion issues.

“The meeting will be up to CNN now,” she said. “My focus is on improving diversity in the newsroom and seeing measurable improvement at CNN. That’s why CNN is on our special monitoring list and they will remain on there until there’s improvement.”

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Presents Free Small Business Tax Seminar in Apple Valley State/Government News Sacramento – The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) invites business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend a free Small Business Tax Seminar in Apple Valley on Thursday, March 21, 2019.

This seminar will deliver informative presentations for those looking for assistance with state and federal tax issues, as well as those who want to expand their business knowledge. Topics will include sales and use tax basics, employee versus independent contractor work status, and forms of ownership. Representatives from the CDTFA, Employment Development Department, and the Franchise Tax Board will conduct presentations and answer questions.

Event: Small Business Tax

Seminar Date: 2019

Thursday, March 21,

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.)

Place: 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, Room 200 Apple Valley, CA 92307

Parking is free.

Registration: Online. Persons requiring special accommodations should call 1-909-257-2944.

Learn more about a variety of other in-person classes and online seminars.

HUD Approves Plan To Support California In Its Recovery From 2017 Wildfires And Mudslides $124 million in federal recovery funds to rebuild damaged homes, businesses and infrastructure Government News

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced its approval of the State of California’s disaster action plan, which will invest $124 million to support the state in its recovery from the effects of deadly wildfires and mudslides that occurred in December 2017. Read California’s recovery plan (en español).

These funds are provided through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBGDR) Program and will address lingering unmet needs in impacted Southern California counties, including seriously damaged housing, businesses and infrastructure.

“Today, we are taking an

important step to help California recover from these disasters,” said HUD Secretary Ben Carson. “HUD will remain steadfast partners to support Californians as they rebuild their homes, restore their businesses and repair their critical infrastructure.”

HUD requires that these recovery dollars be targeted to local communities that experienced the greatest impact and that all disaster relief funds will be spent in a manner that helps disaster victims. As a result, HUD will impose strict conditions and financial controls on the use of these funds.

Learn more about CDBGDR and the State’s role in long-term disaster recovery (en español).

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HEALTH/FITNESS/SENIOR NEWS

Major Prostate Cancer Research Targeting African Americans Set to Begin

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

African American men are twice as likely to die of prostate cancer than any other ethnic group. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) For African American men, prostate cancer is real.

Health statistics paint disturbing trends, including that 60 percent of Black males are more likely to develop prostate cancer than any other race.

Just as unsettling, African American men are twice as likely to die of prostate cancer than any other ethnic group.

The seriousness of this disparity isn’t lost on a national network of prostate cancer researchers and experts who have joined forces to study prostate cancer in African American men.

The team has received a $26 million grant as part of former Vice President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Initiative to conduct the largest study ever to look at the underlying factors and reasons that put African American men at higher risk for developing and dying from prostate cancer.

The initiative is called the RE-

SPOND study – Research on Prostate Cancer in Men of African Ancestry: Defining the Roles of Genetics, Tumor Markers, and Social Stress.

Over the next four years, 10,000 African American men with prostate cancer will be recruited from Cancer Registries in seven states – California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Texas and throughout the Detroit Metropolitan area in Michigan.

Cancer registries are located in each of the 50 United States.

“Lots of people don’t know about cancer registries so when we contact people that we’ve identified through the registry sometimes they are angry,” said Denise Modjeski, the study coordinator for RESPOND at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California Department of Preventive Medicine.

“We tell them it is very compli-

Local Community Organizations in Riverside Partner to Honor Eastside HEAL Zone for the Work They’ve Done Throughout the Eastside Community!

Health/Fitness News

(Riverside, CA) - March 15, 2019 – Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF) in partnership with the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Healthy Living Project Youth Club, Residents Active in Leadership (REAL) Group and Eastside Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) Zone (EHZ) will host the Eastside Glow Up Celebration to honor the community-led transformation happening in the Eastside.

The event on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 5pm – 9pm at Patterson Park (1846 Linden Street, Riverside, CA 92507) will include a multicultural lineup of live performances, dancing, painting, food for purchase and the "Reimagining Patterson Park" (Prop 68) workshop.

Lime-S and the Inland Empire Bike Alliance will sponsor guided tours with electric scooters to showcase the improved alleyways and various art features. In addition, the Riverside Art Museum will facilitate community art workshops and Riverside Coras, the semi-professional soccer league will demonstrate a mini soccer clinic at the park.

The EHZ is one of several Kaiser Permanente funded HEAL initiatives in California designed to help make healthy choices more accessible to people in underserved communities. The initiative is resident-driven, focused specifically on the Eastside neighborhood within the city of Riverside, and facilitated by RCHF. EHZ exists to create a culture of unity, health, hope and leadership among community members and stakeholders.

“This would not have been possible without the dedication from RCHF," said Cecilia Arias, MPH, MCHES, Community Benefit Health Manager for Kaiser Permanente, “Kaiser Permanente supports partners and programs that teach, inspire, and encourage healthy communities for the people and by the people who live there... Through collaboration we can achieve improved community health.”

The EHZ initiative came to RCHF in December 2012 when they were asked to take on the facilitation of the HEAL Zone Community Action Plan (CAP) for Eastside Riverside. In 2018,

EHZ had over 2,700 encounters, revamped utility poles in the Eastside neighborhood (between Dwight Ave. and Ottawa Ave.) and recently completed the mural, “Grandma’s Quilt” located on the wall of Eastside Health Center, Building A. In December 2018, the corner store market in Eastside, Olympic Market (3072 Cridge St., Riverside,CA 92507), received a makeover that reflects healthy eating practices on the exterior and now offers healthy options internally.

“It takes a collaborative effort among a wide range of partners to create an environment where the healthy choice is the easy choice,” said Mario Lara, Deputy Director for the City of Riverside, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department.

The EHZ team works with other entities to empower adult and youth residents through leadership programs and assists residents in making lasting changes in their community through resident-driven community improvement projects (CIP's). Youth and adult residents have led many CIP's impact health and safety in their environment.

One of the most influential and resident-driven programs apart of EHZ is the Resident Leadership Academy (RLA). This is a 10week comprehensive curriculum that empowers community residents to reduce inequalities and health disparities by encouraging healthy eating, physical activity and public safety in their communities. To date, RLA has successfully graduated over 40 residents to be leaders and address public health concerns within their community. As a result of RLA, residents created the REAL Group.

This group is made up of RLA alumni and was formed as an extension of the positive work being done during RLA, throughout the community.

“The REAL group has given me and my teammates the opportunity to learn and build confidence,” said Griselda Martinez, spokesperson for the REAL group, “We feel secure enough to facilitate change in our community and we are proud of the improvements and achievements being made by the residents [and] (continued in next 2 columns)

cated process that grants access to the contact data, and it’s all for the greater good,” Modjeski said.

“But, of course we honor people’s wishes and if they tell us they don’t want to participate in any study ever, we never contact them again,” she said.

However, the RESPOND study counts as a little different.

“Most cancer registries like this only send out ‘letters of invitation’ to people from the study’s local cancer registry,” Modjeski said.

“RESPOND will also include volunteers, which means they can hear about us and either contact us through the website or through our toll free number,” she said.

Volunteers can reach out from all over the country with the only requirement being they identify as African American or Black and have been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States from January 1, 2010 or later.

Participants will answer a 12page survey, and if they’re willing, do additional parts of the study which include providing a saliva sample and, or signing a HIPAA form to allow researchers to get a piece of tissue that has been removed and stored at their medical facility.

The study isn’t a clinical trial, as researchers aren’t testing any new drug, device, procedure, or protocol. There are no doctor visits required and participants can complete the survey on paper or online.

“To bring credibility to this important initiative, we are [also]

looking for partners willing to lead the way in advocating for this study and cause,” Modjeski said.

“With one in five African American men developing prostate cancer in their lifetime, we hope this is an issue that resonates with the African American community and advocacy groups. With your help we can make a difference with research that will have life changing consequences for future generations of African American men,” she said.

RESPOND officials say they’re not being restrictive with volunteers who reach out, however individuals the team is identifying through the cancer registries will have an upper age limit of 79 at the age of diagnosis.

For the participants identified through the registries, researchers are concentrating on diagnosis years of 2015 through 2018.

Recruitment is scheduled to begin in April.

“We recruit the people identified through the registries in batches since we can’t handle everyone at one time. We’ll send out about 100 to 200 letters of invitation including the printed survey every couple of months,” Modjeski said.

“We hope that many of the people who receive these letters and surveys from us over the next few years will have already heard about the study.”

For more information about the study or to sign up, visit www.respondstudy.org or call 1888-425-0521.

Local Community Organizations in Riverside Partner to Honor Eastside HEAL Zone for the Work They’ve Done Throughout the Eastside Community!...continued for the residents.”

The grant initiative ends March 31, but the work in the community will continue through the efforts of RCHF staff and partnerships.

The “Glow Up” event aimed to unify, celebrate and empower the health, well-being and safety of the community for generations to come and will have a glow-in-the-

dark theme and guests are encouraged to wear white shirts or glowin-the-dark painted costumes. For more information about the event, please contact Noell Avila-Garcia at (951) 788-3471 or noell@rchf.org. The event on Saturday, March 30 will be held at Patterson Park (1846 Linden Street, Riverside, CA 92507) from 5pm – 9pm.

Military Doctors in crosshairs of a budget battle By Jordan Rau

(U.S. Army photo/Dwayne Snader) The U.S. military is devising major reductions in its medical corps, unnerving the system’s advocates who fear the cuts will hobble the armed forces’ ability to adequately care for health problems of military personnel at home and abroad.

The move inside the military coincides with efforts by the Trump administration to privatize care for veterans.

The Department of Veterans Affairs last month proposed rules that would allow veterans to use private hospitals and clinics if government primary care facilities are not nearby or if they have to wait too long for an appointment.

Shrinking the medical corps within the armed forces is proving more contentious and complex. In 2017, a Republican-controlled Congress mandated changes in what a Senate Armed Services Committee report described as “an under-performing, disjointed health system” with “bloated medical headquarters staffs” and “inevitable turf wars.” The directive sought a greater emphasis for military doctors on combat-related needs while transferring other care to civilian providers.

Details of reductions have yet to be finalized, a military spokeswoman said.

But within the system and among alumni, trepidation has increased since Military.com, an online military and veterans organization, reported in January that the Department of Defense had drafted proposals to convert more than 17,000 medical positions into fighting and support positions — a 13 percent reduction in medical personnel.

“That would be a drastic first cut,” said Dr. David Lane, a retired rear admiral and former director of the Walter Reed National Military Medical

Center in Bethesda, Md. At most risk in the current planning are positions that aren’t considered essential to troops overseas, such as training spots for new doctors and jobs that can be outsourced to private physicians and hospitals — obstetricians and primary care doctors, for example. The reductions may also limit the military’s medical humanitarian assistance and relief for foreign natural disasters and disease outbreaks.

Even in war zones, Lane warned, it would be a mistake to downplay the importance of contributions by doctors who do not specialize in trauma. In the 1991 invasion of Kuwait, for instance, cases of diseases and non-battle injuries rather than combat injuries created the most medical work, he said.

Doctors who train in the military’s highly regarded medical school — who have committed to serve in the armed forces after training— and those who do military residencies account for much of the staff serving troops overseas. A major deployment could leave the military flatfooted, said Dr. John Prescott, a former Army physician.

“The majority of folks in the military don’t stay in for their whole career, they stay in for a few years,” Prescott said.

“I’m concerned there will be a very small cohort that will be available for deployment in the future.”

The military health system is responsible for more than 1.4 million activeduty and 331,000 reserve personnel, with 54 hospitals and 377 military clinics around the world. Split among the Navy, Army and Air Force, each with its own doctors and hospitals, the service has been targeted for years for overhaul to reduce redundancies and save costs.

The department has already started moving administrative functions under one bureaucracy, called the Defense Health Agency, which is slated to take over the service branch hospitals in 2021. (continued in next 2 columns)

Military Doctors in crosshairs of a budget battle...continued The budget for the next fiscal year is still being developed and final decisions have not yet been made, a Department of Defense spokeswoman, Lt. Col. Carla Gleason, said in an email.

“Any reforms that do result will be driven by the Department’s efforts to ensure our medical personnel are ready to provide battlefield care in support of our forces, and to provide the outstanding medical benefits that Service members, retirees and their families deserve,” she said.

For years, critics of the broad role of the military health services have argued that many medical corps services — such as maternity care and pediatrics on bases — could be provided more effectively by civilian doctors and hospitals.

But Lane said there is too much focus on the high-profile trauma cases on the battlefield “that at the end of the day are a small portion” of medical care. “When we’re trying to put things back together that got broken during a war,” he said, “that’s what you need the most of — pediatricians, public health doctors, primary care doctors.”

Some studies commissioned by the department have concluded private hospitals could deliver less costly care, in part because doctors at hospitals take care of more patients. But the Congressional Budget Office said savings were not at all certain and that military hospitals might be less expensive if the government arranged for greater use of them.

Brad Carson and Morgan Plummer, who held senior jobs in the Department of Defense during President Barack Obama’s administration, argued in a 2016 essay that the military isn’t the best training for surgeons because it doesn’t provide them with a sufficient number of cases to develop expertise.

The military health system “has too much infrastructure, the wrong mix of providers, and predominantly serves the needs of beneficiaries who could easily have their health care needs satisfied by civilian providers at far less cost and with equal or better quality,” they wrote.

The government this year is spending $50 billion on the military health system, including Tricare insurance for

more than 9 million active-duty service members, veterans, families and survivors, according to Congress’ budget office. That is roughly a tenth of the military budget. The CBO projected costs are on track to increase to $63 billion in 2033.

Defenders of the system reject the idea that non-wartime jobs can be eliminated without it hurting that core mission.

“Military health care providers between deployments maintain their clinical skills by treating service members and millions of beneficiaries,” Dr. Arthur Kellermann, dean of the school of medicine at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, wrote in a 2017 Health Affairs article. “Military hospitals provide valuable platforms for teaching the next generation of uniformed health care professionals and standby capacity for combat casualties.”

Prescott, the former Army doctor, said that the military may have trouble turning to civilian doctors in some regions given physician shortages, which he said the military cuts would exacerbate.

“Most hospitals are already pretty full, most health care providers are pretty busy,” said Prescott, now chief academic officer at the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Doctor shortages would increase if the military cut the slots it now has to train doctors, because there wouldn’t be new civilian residencies created to compensate. “Those positions basically disappear,” he said.

Kathryn Beasley, a retired Navy captain who is director of government relations for health affairs at the Military Officers Association of America, said she was also concerned with unforeseen consequences of dramatic cuts.

“Everything’s tied together, there’s a lot of interdependencies in these things,” she said. “You pull a string on one and you might feel it in an area you don’t expect.”

Jordan Rau: jrau@kff.org, @JordanRau This story was produced by Kaiser Health News, an editorially independent program of the Kaiser Family Foundation.

This article originally appeared in the Chicago Crusader.

Study: Hospital Payment Program Not Linked to Higher African-American Death Rate Health/Fitness News LOS ANGELES (MARCH 15, 2019) -- Healthcare policymakers have long worried that value-based payment programs unfairly penalize hospitals treating many African-American patients, which could worsen health outcomes for this group. But a new study found that one major program was not associated with an increase in death rates for African-American patients 30 days after they were discharged.

The study, published today in JAMA Network Open, analyzed data from the Medicare Hospital Readmission Reduction Program, which penalizes hospitals with high numbers of Medicare patients being readmitted within 30 days after discharge with a heart attack, heart failure or pneumonia.

Policy experts have suspected that this program unevenly punishes institutions caring for more vulnerable populations, including racial minorities.

They've also feared that hospitals might be incentivized to not give patients the care they need to avoid readmissions.

Investigators wanted to determine whether death rates following discharges increased among AfricanAmerican and white patients 65 years and older after the payment program started.

"Policies like these can unintentionally take resources away from hospitals that treat patients with more complex needs, but such hospitals face the most challenges getting adequate funding to provide care," said senior author Teryl Nuckols, MD, MSHS, director of the Division of General Internal Medicine in the Cedars-Sinai Department of Medicine. "We were expecting to see some level of harm to African-American patients. The actual results were very surprising."

The investigators looked at data from more than 6 million Medicare patient discharges and mortality rates from 3,263 U.S. hospitals for the first two years after the payment program started (October 2012 to November 2014). They compared that data with projections for mortality rates based on trends prior to the program's start (from January 2007 to March 2010). In addition to measuring how often patients died within 30 days after discharge, investigators also tracked 30-day readmissions during these time periods.

The investigators found no evidence

that 30-day post-discharge mortality worsened among African-American patients after implementation of the Medicare Hospital Readmission Reduction Program.

In fact, the study showed that heart attack mortality trends improved among African-American patients.

Heart failure mortality trends remained stable for this population despite a significant decline in readmissions. But the study actually saw a small increase in mortality for white heart failure patients.

While investigators did not determine a cause for these unexpected changes in mortality trends, their published study reviews some possibilities. For example, many hospitals have reported enhancing transitional care for discharged patients after the payment program was enacted. Because African-American adults 65 and older often face greater challenges navigating discharge transitions than their white peers, the study points out that quality-improvement interventions at hospitals may have been more effective for African-Americans.

Nuckols suggested that future research could assess the actual interventions hospitals are using to reduce readmissions.

"We don't really know how practices have changed nationwide and whether they differ between patient populations and hospitals," Nuckols said. "But our research is a step forward in establishing whether or not these policies are harming patients."

The study was co-led by José J. Escarce, MD, PhD, at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and Peter Huckfeldt, PhD, at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Additional co-authors included investigators from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Sol Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. Funding came from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

DOI: 10.1001/ jamanetworkopen.2019.0634 URL : http://www.cedars-sinai.org/ newsroom/study-hospital-paymentprogram-not-linked-to-higher-africanamerican-death-rate/

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March 21, 2019

LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS HESPERIA, CA 92345 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 401735 HESPERIA, CA 92340 Registrant(s)Address: ALTHEA PARKER-ARTIS 18070 VALENCIA ST. HESPERIA, CA 92345 Signature/Officer Title: Althea Parker-Artis,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 March 7, Correction 14, 21, 28, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190002391 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 2/26/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 2/26/2024 Business is Conducted By: A Limited Liability Company Fictitious Business Name(s): GROCERY OUTLET OF UPLAND Business Address: 176 S. MOUNTAIN AVE. UPLAND, CA 91786 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: TB2J LLC 1820 N. PLACENTIA AVE. SUITE B PLACENTIA, CA 92870 A1#: 201818710111 State: CA Signature/Officer Title: Tommy Lee, President

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 March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20190001752 Date Filed: 2/08/2019 Filing Expires On: 2/08/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): FALLAS PAREDES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12480 AMARGOSA RD. #A VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Mailing Address: 15001 S. FIGUEROA ST. GARDENA, CA 90248 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: PEGASUS TRUCKING, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DELAWARE Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 5819327 Residence Street Address: 15001 S. FIGUEROA ST. GARDENA, CA 90248 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/19/2018 Michael Fallas,Manager, 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 February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20190002600 Date Filed: 3/01/2019 Filing Expires On: 3/01/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): KATHERINE FAY MILLER-BRUMFIELD OR KATHERINE FAY BRUMFIELD OR KATHERINE FAY MILLER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1470 ORCHID DRIVE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 Name of Individual Registrant: MILLERBRUMFIELD KATHERINE-FAY Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1470 ORCHID DRIVE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2/13/2019 Miller-Brumfield Katherine-Fay,General Excutor, 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 March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20190001754 Date Filed: 2/08/2019 Filing Expires On: 2/08/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): FALLAS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14598 7TH ST. VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address: 15001 S. FIGUEROA ST. GARDENA, CA 90248 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: PEGASUS TRUCKING, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DELAWARE Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 5819327 Residence Street Address: 15001 S. FIGUEROA ST. GARDENA, CA 90248 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/19/2018 Michael Fallas, Manager, 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 February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190002927 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 3/11/2019 Began Transacting Business: 1/04/2016 Filing Expires On: 3/11/2024 Business is Conducted By: A Corporation Fictitious Business Name(s): 1. US UNITED COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN ASSOCIATION 2.

INTERCONTINETAL CHAPLAINCY THEOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY 3. UNITED THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE 4. UNITED STATES COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN ASSOCIATION 5.

ARISEN ESTHER’S MINISTRIES 6. YOUTH CHAPLAINCY ACADEMY Business Address: 12555 MARIPOSA RD. SUITE 1 VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing Address: 16303 SALINAS ST. VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 Registrant(s)Address: U.S. UNITED COMMUNITY CHAPLAIN ASSOCIATION 12555 MARIPOSA RD. SUITE B VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 A1#: C3749604 State: CA Signature/Officer Title: Edward A. Caballo Sibrian, CEO President

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 March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190002985 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 3/12/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 3/12/2024 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): SHEARVEGAN Business Address: 8298 W. FOOTHILL BLVD. STUDIO 27 UPLAND, CA 91786 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: BROOK S. FABELA 249 GRAYSON WAY #C UPLAND, CA 91786 Signature/Officer Title: Brook S. Fabela

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 March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN Number: 20190003256 Filing Type: FBN Filing Date Filed: 3/18/2019 Began Transacting Business: N/A Filing Expires On: 3/18/2024 Business is Conducted By: An Individual Fictitious Business Name(s): NARJES ENTERPRISES Business Address: 2060 N. RIVERSIDE AVE. STE C277 RIALTO, CA 92377 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Registrant(s)Address: AFAQ ALI 2064 W. SUMMERSET DR. RIALTO, CA 92377 Signature/Officer Title: Afaq Ali

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 March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2019.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVMS 1900033 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: TAMMY AMBER COOK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a.

TAMMY AMBER COOK to Proposed name: IRELAND AMBER COOK 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: 04-26-19 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: M4 SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, JOSHUA TREE DISTRICT 6527 WHITE FEATHER ROAD P.O. BOX 6602 JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252 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: March 8, 2019 John W. Burdick Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVVS 1900120 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner:GENA RAMIREZ HERNANDEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. GENA RAMIREZ HERNANDEZ to Proposed name: MARIA EUGENIA VASQUEZ HERNANDEZ 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: 5/10/19 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: V15 SUPERIOR COURT VICTORVILLE DISTRICT 14455 Civic Drive Ste 100 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: 3/11/19 Judge Lisa Rogan Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 1906934 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CONNIE REGINA GEPHARI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. SIBYLLA LIANE TARKINGTON to Proposed name: SIBYLLA FURLINE ANDERSON 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: 4/17/2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: S16 Superior Court Of California County Of San Bernardino San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: March 5, 2019 Michael A. Sachs Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVDS 1907636 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a.

STEVEN DANIEL YOUNG IV to Proposed name: DANIEL RODRIGUEZ 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: 04/23/19 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: S17 SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 W. 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino District 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: March 12, 2019 Michael A. Sachs Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2019

SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1823563 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ANGEL JAUREGUI, 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, Golnaz Heidari, Esq., (Bar #317574), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/8425850 (File No. 557692) DATE (Fecha): SEP 06 2018 Clerk (Secretario), by Danielle Paris, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual defendant.

2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/19 CNS-3224880# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1830339 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ANTHONY VENTURA 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, Harlan M. Reese, (Bar #118226), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010 760/842-5850 (File No. 558663) DATE (Fecha): Nov. 19, 2018 Clerk (Secretario), by JACQUELINE HARNESS, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 CNS-3231499# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVDS1830399 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): PAUL RODAS AKA PAUL OSWALDO RODAS-HERRERA 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, Harlan M. Reese, (Bar #118226), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010 760/842-5850 (File No. 558761) DATE (Fecha): Nov. 19, 2018 Clerk (Secretario), by Karina Venegas, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/19 CNS-3231505# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL. DEMANDADO): TINA LOUISE ALLEN, an individual, and Does 1-10, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE): MANUEL DE JESUS GUEVARA, an individual; MARCELINO REVELES, an individual; and JOSE ROBERTO GUEVARA, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without you 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 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS 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 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 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 incumplimiento 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, puede llamar a un servicio de remision 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 poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley la corte tiene derecho a reclamar los coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion 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.

CASE NUMBER: CIVDS 1821500 (Numero del Caso) The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 WEST 3RD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 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): H.G. Long, Esq. SBN: 127735, 474 W. Orange Show Road, San Bernardino, CA 90012 Phone: 909-889-5151 DATE: August 16, 2018 (Fecha) (Secretario)Clerk, by Daniela Vargas, Deputy (Adjunto) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2019.

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Inside 100 million police traffic stops: New evidence of racial bias Stanford researchers found that black and Latino drivers were stopped more often than white drivers, based on less evidence of wrongdoing.

By Erik Ortiz

Three years ago, an unmarked police car tailed Richard Jackson into an alley behind his home on Chicago’s West Side and pulled him over. Jackson, a black Navy veteran, had become used to being stopped by police for what he believed was no reason since returning to Illinois from the military in 2012.

But this time was different. After an officer ran his driver’s license, then said he was free to go, Jackson pointedly asked what he had done wrong. The officer, who is white, said Jackson had cut him off, which Jackson denied. The officer then issued Jackson citations for failing to yield at a left turn and stop sign, which Jackson also denied.

Although the officer did not allude to Jackson’s race, the veteran believed that was why he was stopped. He successfully fought the two citations and filed a complaint with the Chicago police.

“With this racial profiling — I’m not just going to roll over,” Jackson, 36, said.

The Chicago police did not respond to a request for comment.

Jackson’s encounter with the Chicago police reflects the experiences of people of color across the country, who describe being stopped and searched by officers without a good reason. Like Jackson, many believe their race played a role.

Now, Stanford University researchers have compiled the most comprehensive evidence to date suggesting there is a pattern of racial disparities in traffic stops.

The researchers provided NBC News with the traffic-stop data — the largest such dataset ever collected — which points to pervasive inequality in how police decide to stop and search white and minority drivers.

Using information obtained through public record requests, the Stanford Open Policing

Project examined almost 100 million traffic stops conducted from 2011 to 2017 across 21 state patrol agencies, including California, Illinois, New York and Texas, and 29 municipal police departments, including New Orleans, Philadelphia, San Francisco and St. Paul, Minnesota.

The results show that police stopped and searched black and Latino drivers on the basis of less evidence than used in stopping white drivers, who are searched less often but are more likely to be found with illegal items. The study does not set out to conclude whether officers knowingly engaged in racial discrimination, but uses a more nuanced analysis of traffic stop data to infer that race is a factor when people are pulled over — and that it’s occurring across the country.

“Because of this analysis, we’re able to get to that anecdotal story to say this is really happening,” said Sharad Goel, an assistant professor in management science and engineering at Stanford and a co-author of the study.

Police pull over about 20 million drivers across the United States each year, according to researchers. And while the extreme cases grab the spotlight, such as the fatal police shootings after traffic stops of Walter Scott in South Carolina, Samuel DuBose in Cincinnati and Philando Castile in suburban Minneapolis — all black men — most end without anyone getting hurt. Still, for drivers of color who are stopped by police, the suspicion that racial bias played a role can linger.

“There’s no longer the idea of Officer Friendly, who might help you understand why they pulled you over. Now, it’s about using racial profiling to control people and place fear in them,” said David Lowery, founder of the Living & Driving While Black Foundation in Chicago, an advocacy group calling for an end to racial

The Leniency Shown to Paul Manafort Should Be the Norm for Everyone — Not Just Rich White Men

By Udi Ofer Last week, Americans got a front row seat to the two systems of justice we have in America, one reserved for rich white men and the other for communities of color. Unfortunately, though, many people may have drawn the wrong lessons from these examples.

On Thursday, Paul Manafort, a white man, got a 47-month sentence for massive tax and bank fraud, far less than the 24 years recommended by prosecutors.

People were outraged, rightfully pointing out that every day in America, Black people face harsher sentences for less serious offenses. Many even called for Manafort to receive more prison time as a way to address this inequity.

One day later, another high profile case hit the news, just in time to pour salt on the Manafort-sentencing wound. Jussie Smollett, a Black man, got indicted on 16 felonies for lying to the police, meaning that he could face up to 64 years in prison if convicted.

So here in plain sight was the double standard so many of us decry. A rich white man gets leniency, while a Black man, an actor notwithstanding, gets the book thrown at him.

The outrage over these two systems of justice is entirely justified. There is systemic racism in our nation’s criminal legal system, where Black people are incarcerated at six times and Latinos at threes time the rate of non-Latino whites. One in three young Black

men can expect to serve time in prison if current trends continue.

To put this in context, the United States imprisons a larger percentage of its Black population than South Africa did at the height of apartheid.

These disparities are not explained by offenses committed, but are a product of the extraordinary discretion afforded to the police, prosecutors, and judges.

Manafort receiving a lenient sentence while Smollett faces harsh treatment exemplifies the discretion afforded to law enforcement and the judicial system. In one, a judge exercised discretion to show leniency, while in the other, a prosecutor exercised discretion to seek harsh punishment.

But the solution to this inequity is not harsher sentences for people like Paul Manafort. If we want to end our nation’s addiction to mass incarceration, then we must wean ourselves off long prison sentences as a default solution to punishing crime. To end mass incarceration, in other words, the criminal legal system should start treating everyone the way it currently treats rich white men.

Sentences should go down, and prosecutors should stop overcharging. We must end the status quo, which assumes that incarceration is the solution to lying to the police or that a fouryear prison sentence for fraud is somehow light punishment. (continued in next 2 columns)

profiling.

“Then, you’ve got money tied up into this,” he added. “Who can write the most tickets? Who can put the most people in jail and into the court system? It’s no longer about a simple traffic stop for safety.”

The Stanford study sliced the data in three distinct ways to search for evidence of racial bias: · Police stops: A “veil of darkness” test was done to analyze whether black drivers are being pulled over at a higher rate during the day than at night, when officers would have a harder time distinguishing race from a distance. After adjusting for the variation in sunset times across the year, researchers found a 5 to 10 percent drop in the share of stopped drivers after sunset who are black, suggesting black drivers are being racially profiled during the day. · Police searches: Researchers reviewed the rate at which drivers were searched and the likelihood that those searches turned up illegal drugs and guns.

There was evidence that the bar for searching black and Latino drivers is lower than that for white drivers, even though white drivers were more likely to have contraband. Across states, contraband was found in 36 percent of searches of white drivers, compared to 32 percent for black drivers and 26 percent for Latinos. · Impact of marijuana legalization: After the legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado and Washington state, there has been a reduction in searches of both white and minority drivers. But the search rate remains twice as high for minorities, a trend also noted in a 2017 Stanford study.

Stanford’s research is based on numbers provided by state and city agencies, but not all police departments track that data or are willing to release it. While the majority of states responded to the Stanford group’s public records requests and offered at least some traffic stop data, four states said they didn’t have information on drivers’ race and 15 failed to say whether they collect any data at all.

Cheryl Phillips, who launched the Stanford Open Policing Project in 2014, said the patchwork of responses highlights how government agencies “don’t

make this a priority.”

Illinois, which requires officers to document every traffic stop, has been at the forefront of the practice since it began doing so in 2004. Rachel Murphy, a staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, said the effort has been effective in drawing attention to the need for more police accountability.

“Not only does it provide transparency for the public, but it also is a tool for departments to show the public that they’re committed to eradicating racial disparities and ensure their own policies aren’t contributing to these racial disparities,” she said.

In response to a January report by the ACLU of Illinois that found racial disparities in police stops, Chicago police said the numbers failed to note the high volume of crime and calls for service made in the predominantly minority neighborhoods where police also conducted the most stops.

James Pasco, executive director of the Fraternal Order of Police, the largest police organization in the country, said police officers are trained to stop drivers based on behaviors and not what a person looks like. Often, when a driver is pulled over from behind, his or her race is obscured, he said.

While Pasco hadn’t seen the latest Stanford study, he said racial-bias-related studies in general might not consider whether minorities do more driving in some areas compared to white drivers, and that police officers patrol higher-crime areas that also have larger minority populations, and therefore, more minority drivers.

“We’re conscious of that potential bias, to train against it, recruit against it, and promote against it,” Pasco said. “Very few of the researchers have ever been out in a patrol car in the middle of the night and know what it’s like.”

The states that shared police stop data with Stanford The Stanford Open Policing Project analyzed data from nearly 100 million traffic stops provided by 21 states and 29 municipalities. · States that shared enough police stop data for Stanford to use Cities that shared enough police stop data for Stanford to use Source: Stanford Open Policing Project

The Leniency Shown to Paul Manafort Should Be the Norm for Everyone — Not Just Rich White Men...continued In response to the Manafort sentencing, presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar tweeted, “Crimes committed in an office building should be treated as seriously as crimes committed on a street corner.”

She is right that both should be treated the same, but if she meant that the solution is longer sentences for people like Manafort,

then she is wrong. The solution is to lower sentences, and to treat all people, including people arrested on the “street corner,” with less prison and more alternatives to incarceration.

Udi Ofer is the Deputy National Political Director of the ACLU and Director of the ACLU’s Campaign for Smart Justice.

Black Activists Ask NAACP to Drop Jussie Smollett Nomination from Image Awards Actor Does Not Deserve Honor After Arrest for Hate Crimes Hoax Local/National News

Washington, DC - After Jussie Smollett's indictment on felony charges for lying to law enforcement about an alleged hate crime, members of the Project 21 black leadership network are asking the NAACP to rescind Smollett's nomination for an upcoming Image Award.

"Everyone has a reason to be disappointed with Jussie Smollett right now, and these accumulated reasons justify the NAACP taking swift and appropriate action to remove him from consideration for its Image Award," said Project 21 Co-Chairman Council Nedd II. "Smollett is charged with perpetrating a hate crime hoax that wasted valuable police resources and stoked racial tensions nationwide. It hurt our nation's ability to heal its racial wounds and made the NAACP's civil rights goals harder to achieve. The NAACP needs to make it clear that his behavior is not OK by removing him from contention for an Image Award."

Smollett was nominated for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series." Smollett's nomination was announced before the actor was charged in the hoax, and Project 21 members say rescinding it now would allow the NAACP to preserve the intent of the Image Awards to honor "individuals or groups who promote social justice through creative endeavors." The NAACP Image Awards are scheduled to be held on March 30 in Hollywood.

"Jussie Smollett was charged with 16 counts of disorderly misconduct for allegedly lying to the Chicago police, who said the actor orchestrated a racist and homophobic hate crime against himself," said Project 21 member Jerome Hudson. "The NAACP was founded to help move America beyond our deeply racist past. Generations of men and women - both black and white have dedicated their lives to that (continued in next 2 columns)

Black Activists Ask NAACP to Drop Jussie Smollett Nomination from Image Awards...continued noble cause. It would be nothing short of a slap in the face to those civil rights heroes for the NAACP to now honor Smollett with an Image Award while he's suspected of using symbols of racial barbarism - including a noose - to shamelessly advance and promote his career."

Smollett, an actor on the Fox Network show "Empire," claimed to have been attacked on a Chicago street on January 29, alleging that two men targeted him because he is black and gay. After a thorough investigation, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson reported that Smollett colluded with others to stage the attack and "took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career," adding that "[t]his stunt was orchestrated by Smollett because he was dissatisfied with his salary."

"More than enough time has passed for the NAACP to revoke Jussie Smollett's Image Award nomination, and yet it hasn't.

Why?" asked Project 21 member Derryck Green. "That the socalled civil rights organization hasn't rescinded Smollett's nomination in light of the evidence released by the Chicago Police Department, the lie-filled interview with Robin Roberts and a grand jury's decision to indict him on 16 counts of felonious disorderly conduct leads many to believe the NAACP has once again chosen racial solidarity over truth and integrity. Smollett embarrassed himself. He's a fraud. The NAACP should distance itself from Smollett and not continue to damage what's left of its reputation."

This is the second time Project 21 has criticized the selection process of the NAACP Image Awards. In 2004, Project 21 took issue with the nomination of R&B singer R. Kelly being nominated for "Outstanding Album" while he was under indictment for alleged child pornography violations. At that time, NAACP's then-President Kweisi Mfume said the NAACP's board would reconsider the selection process

for the Image Awards to ensure no nominee "fails to meet the high standards for positive, constructive images on which the program was originally created."

After Smollett's Image Award nomination in February, and before Smollett's hate-crime allegations began to unravel, NAACP President Derrick Johnson told The Wrap: "We need to aggressively pursue a course of action that if, in fact, individuals committed these crimes they are held accountable, as well as pursue a course of action in the media to allow people to understand that we must have more tolerance and acceptance of all citizens."

Project 21 members hope the NAACP will now similarly hold Smollett accountable and pursue a course of action that will help heal the damage Smollett's apparent hoax has done to racial reconciliation. To not do so, they contend, puts the group's reputation at risk.

"Why would the NAACP want to nominate a hate crime hoaxer for an Image Award? It would only do so to perpetuate the image of hatred and bigotry that keeps the antiquated organization relevant in the 21st century," said Project 21 member Richard Holt. "Since it can't seem to legitimize its continued existence by fighting for real black issues – such as black entrepreneurial access to capital, judicial reform and the black genocide conducted by Planned Parenthood – it will follow the typical leftist racism trope.

Maybe the NAACP should get back to its roots so we can all imagine a version of the organization that seeks to help people of color get to the mountain's peak that is within arm's length."

To schedule an interview with a member of Project 21, contact Judy Kent at (703) 759-0269.

To be alerted to upcoming media appearances by Project 21 members, follow our media appearances Twitter account at @NCPPRMedia .

2019’s Most & Least Federally Dependent States – WalletHub Study Local /National News With the tax deadline drawing near, the personal-finance website WalletHub followed up on its 2019 Tax Rates by State report with an indepth analysis of 2019’s Most & Least Federally Dependent States as well as accompanying videos to determine how much those with the lowest tax rates lean on Uncle Sam compared with those paying the highest.

In order to identify which states most and least depend on federal support, WalletHub compared the 50 states across three key metrics: return on taxes paid to the federal government; federal funding as a share of state revenue; and share of federal jobs.

Most Federally Dependent States Least Federally Dependent States 1 New Mexico 41 Connecticut 2 Mississippi 42 Nebraska 3 Kentucky 43 Virginia 4 West Virginia 44 Massachusetts 5 Alabama 45 Minnesota 6 Arizona 46 Illinois 7 Alaska 47 Utah 8 Montana 48 New Jersey 9 South Carolina 49 Delaware 10 Indiana 50 Kansas Key Stats With an average dependency rank of 20.55, Red States are altogether more reliant on federal funding than Blue States, which rank 33.25 on average. (The lower the rank, the more dependent the state.)

There is a 57.7 percent correlation between a state’s federal dependency and its per-capita GDP. That means the least wealthy states tend to receive the most federal support.

Illinois is the fifth least federally dependent state, which helps explain the fact that it has the highest tax rates in the nation. On the flip side, Alaska is the seventh most federally dependent state and has the lowest tax rates.

To view the full report and your state’s rank, please visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/states-most-least-dependent-on-the-federal-government/2700/

New Memoir Out April 16 By Prince’s Longtime Hairstylist Kim Berry...continued from page 1 As Prince's personal hairstylist for almost three decades, Berry traveled extensively and primped him for stages all over the world.

She also collaborated on what would become iconic looks for countless appearances, photo and video shoots. According to Celebrity MUA, Yolande' Denise, "Prince has always been the artist of our time who best reflects life and creativity. My girl Kim B. (as she is known in the industry) was a part of this magical crown...

Kim has been a trendsetter for so many years and we always looked forward to what Prince was going to do next."

Kim's book will be debuted in

Minneapolis April 24-28, during the Celebration of Prince 2019.

Book signings and other events are posted in the news and events section of her website.

Preorders for Diamonds and Curlz - 29 Years Rolling With Rock Royalty Prince are underway now on DiamondsnCurlz.com.

To learn more about Kim Berry, click here to visit her official website at www.kimbonset.com.

Stay connected with Kim by following her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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March 21, 2019

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FILM REVIEW: Captain Marvel

By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic

Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL..Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) ..Photo: Film Frame..©Marvel Studios 2019

Brie Larson in Captain Marvel It’s hard to launch an action hero franchise based on a comic book character when you can’t deliver dazzling special effects, innovative super powers, imaginative action scenes, uncanny makeup, vibrant costumes or a consistently affecting storyline.

Those essential elements are missing in this feeble origin tale about a superhero who deserves better.

Far off in another galaxy opening scenes depict Yon-Rogg (Jude Law), commander of the Kree civilization’s militia called Starforce. He’s training a soldier named Vers (Brie Larson, Oscarwinner for Room) in martial arts combat. The characters/actors don’t seem particularly convincing. The Kree are at war with the Skrulls, led by Talos (Ben Mendelsohn, Bloodline); they’re green shape-shifters with elf ears who can turn themselves into anyone they see. It’s hard to spot the Skrulls; they’re difficult to track and can sneak up on you quicker than a heart attack.

The battle between the Kree and the Skrulls shifts to the 1990s on earth, aka Planet C-53. Vers’ trip to the planet triggers memories.

Was she there before? Did she have a pivotal role in a crucial event? Why do people call her Carol? Her voyage of self-discovery may be more fascinating than her mission.

Marvel Studios' CAPTAIN MARVEL..Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) ..Photo: Film Frame..©Marvel Studios 2019

Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL..Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) ..Photo: Film Frame..©Marvel Studios 2019 First views of the footage are disappointing. The costumes (Sanja Milkovic Hays) are dull and lack eye-catching colors and designs (Oscar-winner Ruth Carter’s clothes in Black Panther made a statement as important as any aspect of that film). The makeup (Erica Akin) is uninspired; especially on the Skrulls who look like they’re wearing green Halloween masks from Toys R Us. Set decoration (Lauri Gaffin), art direction (Elena Albanese), production design (Andy Nicholson) and cinematography (Ben Davis) all look rehashed from other nondescript action hero/sci-fi movies. Add in the dullest of special effects (once you’ve seen Larson shoot power waves out her fists, it loses its shimmer) and visually everything is humdrum.

With nothing to look at, attention gets focused on the story, direction, pacing and acting: One civilization fighting another civilization is not exactly an earthshattering premise. When the ohtoo-conventional script by writers/directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Half Nelson) and cowriter Geneva Robertson-Dworet concentrates on fighting green plastic looking beings, it shoots blanks. A subplot that centers on Vers’ personal hurdles and discovering her previous life hits its target.

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Reflections Of Women In The Era Of Me Too Towne Street Theatre Presents IN RESPONSE: Year of the Woman (Still) Lifestyle News

Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL..L to R: Maria Rambeau (Lashana Lynch) and Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) ..Photo: Film Frame..©Marvel Studios 2019 MARVEL..L to R: Maria Rambeau (Lashana Lynch) and Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) ..Photo: Film Frame..©Marvel Studios 2019 Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL..L to R: Maria Rambeau (Lashana Lynch) and Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) ..Photo: Film Frame..©Marvel Studios 2019 Adding in funny moments about the ineptitude of ‘90s technology, compared with today’s high tech causes several smirks (remember floppy discs and pay phone booths?). Plus, the characters on earth, like the smartmouthed Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), who works with an organization called S.H.I.E.L.D, fellow pilot friend Maria (Lashana Lynch) and the enigmatic Supreme Intelligence being (Annette Bening) provide needed diversions.

Hopefully, if Boden and Fleck go on to direct more Marvel films, they’ll keep these standards in mind: Rivalries between warring factions have to be vicious, not polite. Fight scenes should be thrilling. Battles in space need to be spectacular. Airplane chases should be riveting. Fistfights

have to be imaginatively staged and choreographed. Chase scenes where heroes run after enemies must be an adrenaline rush. If you can’t hit those marks, why bother?

Editors Debbie Berman and Elliot Graham do the best they can with the footage they were given.

What’s on view has a rhythm. It’s not like you’re squirming in your seat for 2h and 4m. Boredom is not the overwhelming takeaway.

Neither is excitement.

Marvel Studios’ CAPTAIN MARVEL..Captain Marvel (Brie Larson)..Photo: Chuck Zlotnick..©Marvel Studios 2019 Brie Larson, an excellent dramatic actress, injects humanity, doubt and imperfection into her Vers. It’s just enough to make what could have been a cliché character somewhat intriguing.

Not much more. Jackson as Fury buddy’s up to the lead and adds comic relief. Jude Law is miscast and too British and reserved for his mentor role. Mendelsohn fares slightly better as the green monster Talos. Other supporting actors don’t get enough screen time to show their real talent: Gemma Chan, Algenis Perez Soto and Djimon Hounsou.

The perfectly written, directed, acted and produced Wonder Woman should have been nominated for an Oscar. It paved the way for Captain Marvel to succeed as an art form, at the box office and with a female protagonist in a predominantly male genre. WW casts a shadow so big that any similar film that follows will have to bring its A game to equal it and an A+ game to beat it. Captain Marvel rates a C. In the least, thanks to this prequel, audiences will know how Captain Marvel got her ultrapowerful mojo and how the S.H.I.E.L.D. got its start. Many will wish that the film aimed higher than that.

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The DL Hughley Show Premieres on TV One By Jacksonville Free Press

Comedian DL Hughley March 15, 2019 – LOS ANGELES, CA. - - - In its 26th year, Towne Street Theatre, Los Angeles’ premiere African American theatre company, continues to produce work that is relevant and reflects the state of the union, whatever that state may be. TST’s latest production, “IN RESPONSE: Year of the Woman . . . Still,” is a collection of dramatic, humorous and thought-provoking scenes, monologues, poetry and dance that explore the experiences of women, both past and present, including the current era #MeToo movement.

“As artists, we feel compelled to respond when there is political or human injustice that affects us and our community deeply,” said TST Artistic Director and co-founder Cheryl Davis.

Year of the Woman . . . Still is TST’s second installment of the IN RESPONSE: Year of the Woman series.

The first production premiered in the fall of 2018. Over one hundred scenes were submitted for consideration and the production team settled on nineteen works from nine multi-cultural female playwrights ranging in age from 29 to 65.

For the latest production of IN RESPONSE: Year of the Woman. . . Still, Davis and TST co-founders Nancy Renee revised and enhanced material from the original production.

“We felt that, if anything, the material was more relevant than it was in the original production and that in the present climate, it is still year of the woman and will continue to be for some time.”

Renee said the goal was to present a cross section of issues that affect all

women. “A big part of the selection process was to show the commonality and the universality of the issues that women deal with.”

Davis and Renee directed the entire production which is comprised of a full spectrum of subjects, including relationships, romance, infidelity, pregnancy, motherhood, politics, and growing older.

“It’s not all one thing. The scenes mirrors the complexity of being a woman,” Davis noted.

Actress and Playwright Starina Johnson wrote several of the scenes that are in IN RESPONSE: Year of the Woman. . . Still. Johnson feels that the country is at a critical juncture and it’s important to hear the voices of women and consider how individuals affect each other.

“A lot of times people don’t realize how things really are for another person who is outside of their demographic,” Johnson said. “My hope is that seeing IN RESPONSE will be a bit of an eye opener for them.”

Renee, who directed many of Johnson’s works agreed. “Even if it doesn’t pertain to you, specifically, it makes you think and has the power to make you more empathic,” she said.

“That’s the biggest thing that this piece and theatre in general can do. It awakens your mind.”

Performances for IN RESPONSE: Year of the Woman . . . Still are April 6 through April 28, Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 4:00 p.m. at the Stella Adler Theatre, 6773 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. There will be a (continued in next 2 columns)

Noted comedian, actor and REACH Media Syndicated Radio host, DL Hughley is bringing his own brand of comedy and commentary to TV One with his new nighttime talk show THE DL HUGHLEY SHOW, premiering Monday, March 18 at 11/10C PM. The show will air four nights a week, Monday through Thursday.

Hughley is one of the most unapologetic voices of our time and does not shy away from controversy. THE DL HUGHLEY SHOW dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what’s trending in social media.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to expand my radio show and bring it to a late night television audience,” said DL Hughley. “I want to talk about things that matter to our community and this show will mirror what everyone is talking about every day.”

Always insightful and informative, Hughley and his co-host Jasmine Sanders use humor to deliver everything from hard news to lighter fare.

Featuring stories relevant to a rapidly evolving African American community, the one-hour show, which is a hybrid of Hughley’s existing radio show and fresh content created specifically for a nighttime audience, will offer everything from covering the day’s major headlines and roundtable discussions to celebrity guest interviews and comedy bits.

“We are excited to grow our partnership with an amazing talent like DL Hughley, who’s already a part of our Urban One family,” said Michelle Rice, TV One General Manager. “DL will courageously shine a light on the issues facing black America with his unique brand of humor, intelligence and thought-provoking perspective.”

Shot in a stylized studio, the look and feel of THE DL HUGHLEY SHOW is patterned after a traditional radio show, adapted for television and will be taped in-studio four days a week from Burbank, CA. @4everVaughn This article originally appeared in the Jacksonville Free Press.

“You Ought to Tell Them like Celie (Whoopi Goldberg) Told Albert (Danny Glover) in the Movie ‘Color Purple’…! By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah “What you’ve done to me is already done back to you….Celie: [holding a knife to Albert’s throat] I curse you. Until you do

right by me; everything you think about is gonna crumble! [Sofia]: Don’t do it Miss Celie. Don’t trade places with what I been through. [Shug]: Come on Miss Celie let’s go to the car. [Sofia]: He ain’t worth it, he ain’t worth it. [Albert]: Who you think you is? You can’t curse nobody…

[Celie]: Until you do right by me, everything you even think about (continued in next 2 columns)

“You Ought to Tell Them like Celie (Whoopi Goldberg) Told Albert (Danny Glover) in the Movie ‘Color Purple’…!...continued gonna fail! The jail you planned for me is the one you gonna rot in! Time for me to get away from you, and enter into Creation. And your dead body’d be just the welcome mat I need. [Grady]: It’s been a pleasure meeting all of you. Good-bye.”

“You reap what you sow” is a well-known idiom, but this principle is also Biblical. The Lord gives principles in Scripture to serve as warnings and as an encouragement. In [Galatians 6:7], His Word states, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” The principle applies to everyone, both Christians and non-Christians.

This principle is irrevocable; there is no escape, either for the believer or for the unbeliever. It is a law of life. But herein lies the root cause of the careless and indulgent lifestyle of many people. They are deceived. They either do not believe the truth, or they think they will somehow be the exceptions to God’s laws.

But as [2 Corinthians 5:10] reveals: “We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.”

The fact that we reap what we sow is good news for those who sow good habits, but a frightening thought for those currently involved in ungodly activities such as promiscuity, drug and alcohol abuse, neglect of family, or mistreatment of others in order to climb the ladder of success. We cannot sow crabgrass and expect to reap pineapples. We cannot sow disobedience to God and expect to reap His blessing.

What we sow, we reap. Let us not deceive ourselves: We will reap the harvest of our lives.

I don’t know who this is for, but spitting out a bunch of hostile, angry, mean, resentful words at someone is not going to help. It is not going to make you a better person, it is not going to make them a better person, and it won’t improve your relationship. Just because you feel something doesn’t mean you have to say it. And you don’t have to let your feelings control your actions. Much of living the Christian life comes down to how well we get along with other people. Scripture makes it plain that God places tremendous value on unity.

As you go through life you’re going to find some people who simply rub you the wrong way.

Maybe they don’t do anything

specific—but there’s something about them that gets under your skin. Also, there will be times when you find that you rub someone else the wrong way.

You might not have anything against this person, but they’ve got something against you. No matter how hard you try, they’ve decided in advance not to like you. I tell you, take the high road.

Your actions are more important than your feelings. Sometimes you have to cover your feelings by “putting on” the right behavior. Your feelings may be sending you in one direction emotionally, but you can clothe yourself with attitudes and behavior that move you in the right direction. Paul said, “Put on compassion...put on kindness...put on gentleness.”

You may not feel these things, but you can “put them on”—at least temporarily. Some people say, “ That seems hypocritical,” but it’s not. If you feel dislike for another person, and you show them kindness, you’re not being hypocritical, you’re being holy! Besides, the Bible never tells us that we will be judged according to our feelings. It says again and again we are judged according to our actions. You can’t always control the way you feel, but you can control the way you dress. So, dress for success!

Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. When you deal with conflict you put your feelings aside and you put a layer of holiness between you and the other person.

As [Matthew 7:12] says, “In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” It is written in Proverbs to “ponder the path of your feet, and … remove your foot from evil.”

[Proverbs 4:26-27]. We need to think about our choices and what the consequences of our choices are. They can lead to corruption, or to eternal life. “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

Everything in life goes exactly according to what is written in God’s Word. There are no exceptions. This is a law of life that affects everyone, whether a believer or a non-believer.

As [Celie] said: Dis life be ova soon. Heaven last always.

The Color Purple – a film based on Alice Walker ’s novel, directed by Steven Spielberg

Witness For Justice #936

Holding Hope Katie Adams Advocate for Policy & Domestic Issues There have been so many vigils lately. Vigils where we mourn the hundreds and thousands whose lives are senselessly cut short by gun violence. Vigils to stand in support of brave persons who are speaking the truth about sexual assault. Vigils to welcome the sojourner and stand alongside migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees. Vigils to ensure that LGBTQIA communities are protected and celebrated. We march and pray and hold candles close against the wind.

Recently I was at a vigil for victims of another mass shooting. As the names of those killed by hate and senseless gun violence were read, the chime of children’s laughter rang like a beacon of hope on the periphery. In our midst, local community members shared water and snacks. Even as we mourned our deep sadness was tempered by the sounds and signs of hope around us. Because one thing I’ve learned after actions of great injustice is: faith shows up. Hope shows up.

Each of us in our turn finds and loses hope, again and again, ebbing and flowing like the tide. But only in community and only in solidarity can we sustain perpetual hope. When one person’s hope is at low tide, they can be bolstered by the hope of others.

We are at our strongest, most creative, and most effective when we choose to work in concert, building coalitions and taking collective action. So often these days as it feels like the threads of our society and ecosystem are –pulling apart, we need to be prepared

as it is happening to re-weave our society to truly uphold the dignity and value of each and every person, knowing all of us bear the Imago Dei. Showing up and participating in vigils is where the work starts, but not where it ends. Coming together as a physical witness to atrocity is a launching point to action and community organizing.

We must be galvanized to hold our leaders accountable and elect new ones, making space for marginalized communities and standing in solidarity. Grief cannot be the only garment we wear as a community. As Colossians 3:12-14 says, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

On many days I feel bereft of hope. I certainly did as I walked out of my door to go to yet another vigil for lives shattered and ended because of gun violence.

But we find hope in our communities and in coming together. We find it in the ways we care for one another. And snacks—where there is a community there are snacks. And that gives me hope too.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Katie Adams is Advocate for Policy & Domestic Issues for of the United Church of Christ.

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Safety Issues and Lax Oversight Plague Immigration Detention Centers in California State investigations raise concerns about human rights abuses in federal detention facilities.

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By Robin Urevich Unsafe suicide watch and solitary confinement practices were discovered.

Contact with family members is sometimes difficult because of financial or geographic barriers.

California’s auditor discovered the following:

Adelanto detention center (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images) Stonewalling by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement prevented California’s attorney general from fully investigating immigration detention in the state as a 2017 law now requires, but it didn’t prevent the state auditor from slamming California cities for lax oversight of detention and for subsidizing federal detention in the state. On February 26 both the AG and the state auditor released investigative reports that raised concerns about human rights abuses in federal detention facilities in California. The state holds some 4,500 immigrant detainees for ICE, more than any other state except Texas.

The state auditor recommended the legislature pass a bill that would take effect immediately and require California cities that contract with ICE to ensure that detention centers meet federal standards.

Orange County lost $1.7 million last year because it neglected to charge ICE the full cost of jailing immigrants in two lock-ups Both reports flagged conditions at the Adelanto detention center, where a detainee hanged himself and three others recently attempted suicide.

A surprise federal inspection revealed that braided bedsheets, like the ones used in the suicide and two of the

attempts, were hanging in 15 cells in the facility in violation of detention standards. Both guards and detainees referred to them as nooses.

“When you have suicides and attempted suicides, that raises red flags,” said Assemblyman Rob Bonta. Bonta said he’d like to include the auditor’s recommendation in a budget bill or possibly in private prison legislation he’s introduced this year.

The AG wrote short reports on seven facilities while providing in-depth investigations of three county jails that also house ICE detainees — Theo Lacy in Orange County, Yolo County Juvenile Detention Facility and West County Detention Facility in Contra Costa County, which has since terminated its ICE contract. The AG failed to break new ground in its probe of the state’s four private facilities where 80 percent of immigrant detainees are held; its report described the limited access ICE provided to those lock-ups.

Among the attorney general’s findings: Some detainees are locked in cells for 22 hours a day.

Language barriers lead to arbitrary or abusive discipline or treatment of detainees by staff.

Medical care has been delayed or denied.

Orange County lost $1.7 million last year because it neglected to charge ICE the full cost of jailing immigrants in two lock-ups. Orange County disputes the finding, arguing that it would have incurred the extra costs even if had not jailed ICE detainees.

Yolo County spent an estimated $700,000 more than it was paid by the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, failing to recoup its costs for holding immigrant youth in its juvenile detention facility.

The cities of Adelanto, McFarland and Holtville failed to adequately oversee the detention centers they contract with ICE to operate, despite serious health and safety issues raised

by ICE’s own inspectors. * * * The federal government opposed the state attorney general’s investigation and waged a court battle to invalidate AB 103, the state law that mandates the AG’s probe. The government argued that the inspections would preempt federal authority over immigration; however, a federal judge disagreed and dismissed the government’s case against AB 103. The government continues a court fight against provisions of one other state sanctuary law.

Still, even after Assembly Bill 103 survived its court challenge, ICE stymied the AG’s inspections. For instance, investigators from the attorney general’s office had requested a two-week site visit to the 1,940-bed Adelanto Detention Facility in San Bernardino

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County, but its report noted that ICE provided only a “limited tour and did not permit us to speak with detainees or facility staff informally, or to conduct formal detainee or staff interviews.”

AG inspectors took similar daylong tours of the three other private facilities in the state but were only permitted to talk to detainees at two of them.

City officials couldn’t answer basic questions about the detainee population in their facilities.

However, ICE’s lack of cooperation didn’t hinder the state auditor, whose findings were based on reporting by California cities and counties. The auditor was sharply critical of Adelanto, Holtville and McFarland, which have contracted with ICE to run detention centers, but which neither operate the facilities nor adequately oversee the for-profit firms that do. The ICE contracts, known as Intergovernmental Service Agreements, allow the agency to bypass federal contracting rules that require competitive bidding and transparency.

The auditor noted that city officials couldn’t answer basic questions about the detainee population in their facilities.

They didn’t demand reports or accountability from the forprofit prison firms with which they subcontract and rarely set foot in the detention centers, although they have a right to do so.

In addition to its recommendation to the legislature, the auditor recommended that counties avoid spending county monies on immigration detention, and instead recover the full cost of detention from federal agencies.

The attorney general’s office stressed that its investigation continues. It has $1 million dollars to report on immigration detention in California over 10 years.

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Ferguson protesters (Photo credit: Steed Media Service) The death of unarmed Black teen Michael Brown was a watershed moment in race relations in America. Brown was shot dead by former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson while his arms were raised. It led to the rallying cry from supporters of “Hands up, don’t shoot.”

Mo Barnes Now more than four years later, Ferguson, Missouri, is back in the news after several young Black male activists in the city are dead.

According to The New York Times and Associated Press as well as previous reports in rolling out, at least six young men have died in the Ferguson area.

— In 2014, the body of Deandre Joshua, 20, was found. He had been shot once in the head and then burned inside his car. The

incident occurred on the same night protests erupted over the grand jury’s decision not to indict Wilson in Brown’s death.

Police have no leads in Joshua’s death.

— In September 2016, Darren Seals, 29, was found dead in a burning car. He was shot multiple times, and police have no leads in his death.

— In February 2016, MarShawn McCarrel of Columbus, Ohio, was found dead outside the entrance to the Ohio state capitol building.

Police have stated that his death was a suicide. He was an activist in the Ferguson protests.

— In May 2017, Edward Crawford Jr., 27, who famously was seen throwing a tear gas canister back at police during protests, allegedly committed suicide. A photograph of Crawford won a Pulitzer Prize for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

— On Oct. 17, 2018, Danye Jones, 24, was found hanging from a tree. His mother, Melissa

McKinnies, was a member of the grassroots organization Lost Voices that protested Brown’s death. McKinnies claims her son was lynched after a series of death threats. When rolling out interviewed Sgt. Shawn McGuire, the public information supervisor with the St. Louis County Police Department, about Jones’ death, he said all indications pointed to a suicide.

— In November 2018, Bassem Masri, a 31-year-old Palestinian American who live-streamed video of Ferguson protests, collapsed on a bus and could not be resuscitated. Police said that he died of an apparent fentanyl overdose in February 2019, according to a toxicology report.

All six deaths have raised the specter of an ongoing conspiracy in perhaps one of the most heated racial events in recent American history.

This article originally appeared in Rollingout.com.

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