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Lawmakers work to prevent artificial intelligence from harming marginalized communities

By Ashlee Banks Special to the AFRO U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.4) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.-8) received a comprehensive report from the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, which outlines key findings and forwardlooking recommendations for advancing America’s leadership in AI innovation responsibly.

The 253-page report presents guiding principles aimed at fostering innovation while ensuring the protection of civil liberties. The report emphasizes the importance of establishing a framework for responsible AI development. It highlights the potential benefits of AI technologies while also addressing the risks associated with them.

In a statement, Jeffries said the safe adoption of artificial intelligence holds great promise.

“The development and safe adoption of artificial intelligence holds great promise to make a positive difference in the lives of the American people, and Congress has an important role in bringing these benefits to fruition,” said the House Democratic leader.

“At the same time, we must ensure that appropriate guardrails are in place to prevent bad actors from exploiting this transformative technology,” added Jeffries.

Democratic lawmakers aim to make AI technology beneficial for everyone including Black and Brown Americans who are at risk of being harmed. (Photo by Igor Omilaev on Unsplash) Johnson said that AI has the ability to “rapidly transform” the nation’s economy and national security.

“Leader Jeffries and I established the Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence to ensure America continues leading in this strategic arena,” he said in a statement. Johnson added, “Developing a bipartisan vision for AI adoption, innovation, and governance is no easy task, but a necessary one as we look

to the future of AI and ensure Americans see real benefits from this technology.”

The bipartisan effort was underscored by U.S. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.-9), who has been a vocal advocate for addressing the potential harms of AI. Clarke expressed satisfaction with the report’s findings, emphasizing the importance of civil rights and civil liberties within the AI landscape.

“As one of the first members of

Congress to call out the potential harms of artificial intelligence, I’ve worked diligently to sound the alarm and introduced legislation on deepfakes and algorithmic bias,” said Clarke.

“It’s imperative that Congress establishes a clear standard for identifying deepfakes and provides prosecutors, regulators, and especially victims with the necessary tools to combat fake or manipulated content,” she added.

The Democratic lawmaker

further highlighted the ongoing challenges posed by algorithmic biases that disproportionately affect marginalized groups.

“When corporations with vast resources continue to allow their AI systems to carry biases against vulnerable groups, countless individuals face prejudice in digital spaces,” she remarked. “This report is a step forward in working across the aisle to ensure our AI resiliency and lays a good foundation as we

head into the 119th Congress.”

U.S. Rep. Jay Obernolte (D-Calif.-23), chairman of the task force, expressed pride in the report’s comprehensive nature.

“It has been my honor to lead the House AI Task Force in producing this detailed, forwardthinking, and bipartisan report,” Obernolte said in a statement.

“Our hope is that this report will inform Congress and the American people on the advantages, complexities, and risks of artificial intelligence.”

C o - C h a i r Te d L i e u (D-Calif.-36), stressed the importance of collaboration in addressing the complexities of AI. “Despite the wide spectrum of political views of Members on our Task Force, we created a report that reflects our shared vision for a future where we protect people and champion American innovation,” Lieu said in a statement. “This initial report is only the first step, and I am grateful to work alongside my friend, Jay Obernolte, on this important effort.”

The task force was established in February, with both Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries appointing 12 members from key committees of jurisdiction. The collaboration aims to ensure that America leads in AI innovation while safeguarding against emerging threats.

Sapphire Marketing/Chase Host Pre-Launch Event for Sistah Soul Fest 2025 Honoring Black Women in Business San Bernardino Community News San Bernardino, CA — Sapphire Marketing Inc recently held its highly anticipated Pre-launch lunch and information event for the upcoming Sistah Soul Fest slated for Summer 2025. The Pre-launch event, held at the Rezek Center on the campus of St. Bernardine Medical Center in partnership with JPMorgan Chase and media partner the Precinct Reporter Group, brought together a dynamic group of 50 plus Women of Color business owners for an inspiring afternoon filed with business and financial information.

Attendees were treated to a nice lunch and left with exclusive VIP tote bags filled with a Sistah Soul Fest 2025 notebook and literature highlighting JPMorgan Chase business and financial information. The Sistah Soul Fest promises to feature unparalleled financial literacy and business education present by JPMorgan Chase. The fest will culminate with a music festival featuring some of the music industry!s most iconic Black female acts, setting the stage for a cultural celebration unlike any other.

The pre-launch event featured

Sapphire Marketing Inc and JPMorgan Chase recently hosted the Sistah Soul Fest Pre-Launch lunch and information event recognizing Black women owned businesses in the Inland Empire. The event was well attended with over 50 plus women of color business owners in attendance. Shown above are representatives of JPMorgan Chase, Sapphire Marketing Inc. and the Women’s Inspiration Network (WIN). Photo: James

The Sistah Soul Fest Pre-Launch lunch featured a number of dynamic speakers. Shown above from left to right are Dee Thomas; Founder of the Dee Thomas Agency; Lisa Dixon-Stevens, Vice President, Senior Business Consultant JPMorgan Chase; Che’ Wright, Founder of the Women’s Inspiration Network (WIN); Andrea Ellison, Chief Strategic Officer of Sapphire Marketing Inc. and Willie Ellison, Chief Executive Officer of Sapphire Marketing Inc. photo: James

five distinguished speakers, including Lisa Dixon-Stevens, Vice President, Senior Business Consultant with JPMorgan Chase, whose insights deeply resonated with the audience. Dixon-Stevens underscored the importance of partnerships like those between Sapphire Marketing and Chase in fostering community and business growth.

home, with many in attendance.

Also included on the speakers panel was Denise McCarthy of Sapphire Marketing Inc., Che’ Wright of the Women’s Inspiration Network (W.I.N.) and Christian Starks, Director of Community Health with Dignity Health.

"This event was three years in

In addition to Dixon-Stevens, other speakers included Dee Thomas, founder and broker of the Dee Thomas Agency, who delivered an insightful presentation focusing on the importance of diversifying and having multiple revenue streams.

She touched on a few personal experiences that hit close to

the making, and it was worth every moment,” said Andrea Ellison of Sapphire Marketing Inc. Ellison was the event emcee. She touched on why the Sistah Soul Fest is such a meaningful event for women business owners of color, and the impact it will have on the community.

Representatives from Chase expressed their enthusiasm about the collaboration, underscoring the potential for positive community impact.

The afternoon concluded with an engaging Q&A session, led by Sapphire!s Kristen McCarthy and Ellison alongside Dixon-Stevens.

The session provided attendees with actionable information and strengthened the bridge between Chase and local communities.

Attendee Monet Hamilton summed up the event!s impact, sharing, "I am so full with inspiration and all the information. This was so needed for our community. I have a business account with Chase and I wasn!t even aware of all they offered for their customers.”

Sapphire Marketing Inc continues to serve as a vital liaison between JPMorgan Chase and the community, fostering partnerships that uplift and empower. The excitement surrounding Sistah Soul Fest 2025 is building, and this Prelaunch set the tone for an unforgettable summer event.

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Homelessness hits unprecedented high in 2024

By AFRO Staff

(Left) Housing advocates and experts say the record number of unhoused Americans can be largely attributed to the high cost of housing and the lack of affordable housing units. (Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash) (Right): Housing advocates and experts say the record number of unhoused Americans can be largely attributed to the high cost of housing and the lack of affordable housing units. (Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash)

More than 770,000 people were homeless in 2024, an 18 percent increase from 2023 and the highest number ever recorded, according to a new report released Dec. 27 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The devastating numbers were driven by a lack of affordable housing, a surge in migration to some areas and devastating natural disasters, in addition to rising inflation, stagnating wages among middle- and lower-income households, and the persisting effects of systemic racism, officials stated.

“Increased homelessness is the tragic, yet predictable, consequence of underinvesting in the resources and protections that help people find and maintain safe, affordable housing,” said Renee Willis, incoming interim CEO of the National Low

Income Housing Coalition, in a statement. “As advocates, researchers, and people with lived experience have warned, the number of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase as more people struggle to afford skyhigh housing costs.”

The figures compounded an already record-setting 12 percent increase in the U.S. homeless population in 2023, which HUD attributed to the end of pandemic-era assistance programs, skyrocketing rents and a record number of people experiencing homelessness for the first time.

The federal housing agency captured its annual snapshot of homelessness across the country by tallying the number of individuals in shelters, temporary housing and unsheltered settings

on one night in January 2024.

However, the numbers are likely higher as they do not account for the unhoused who sought shelter at the homes of family and friends.

The record level of homelessness was evident across varied groups, including families with children–which demonstrated a disturbing estimated 40 percent increase– and unaccompanied youth. About 150,000 children experienced homelessness on a single night in 2024, reflecting a 33 percent from the previous year. “ latest report illustrates something the country already knows: More people than ever need help paying rent. More people than ever are becoming homeless for the first time.

Homelessness is up because our leaders haven’t addressed that,”

wrote The National Alliance to End Homelessness, a nonprofit focused on preventing and ending homelessness, in a social media post about the HUD report.

But the Biden administration did point out some positive trends as a result of its campaign against homelessness.

For instance, Blacks–not unexpectedly–represented a disproportionate segment of the homeless population: Blacks comprise 12 percent of the total U.S. population and 21 percent of the U.S. population living in poverty but accounted for 32 percent of all people experiencing homelessness.

However, that figure was down from 37 percent in 2023.

More encouragingly, the population of homeless veterans continued its decline, dropping by 8 percent or 2,692 fewer veterans, from 2023 to 2024.

In total, the number of veterans experiencing homelessness has declined by 55 percent since data collection among that group began in 2009.

“No American should face homelessness, and the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring every family has access to the affordable, safe, and quality housing they deserve,” said Adrianne Todman, acting secretary of HUD, in a statement.

“While this data is nearly a year old, and no longer reflects the situation we are seeing, it is critical that we focus on evidence-based efforts to prevent and end homelessness. We know what works and our success in reducing veteran homelessness by 55.2% since 2010 shows that.”

A Party With A Purpose: Beverly Hills West (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Hosts Sold-Out Second Annual Green & White Reception Community News

Beverly Hills West (CA) Chapter Members gather at the Green & White Reception; President Zna Portlock Houston is pictured front row, center.

Beverly Hills West (CA) Chapter Green & White Reception Tri-Chairs Victoria Beeks, La-Doris McClaney, and Adell Walker celebrate the success of the evening.

(Black PR Wire) The Beverly Hills West (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated (BHW) hosted its sold-out second annual Green & White Reception under the theme “A

Party With A Purpose”. Held in the iconic AMG Showroom courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Beverly Hills, this highly anticipated event brought together members, supporters,

and community leaders for an evening of elegance, purpose, and celebration. The Green & White Reception continues to be a signature event that reflects BHW’s commitment to transforming communities and empowering lives, particularly among African Americans and individuals of African ancestry.

Guests were deeply moved as a past participant of the Chapter’s GEMS (Girls Empowered Motivated & Strong) Program and her father shared how the initiative had changed their lives. Adding to the evening’s significance, a past four-year scholarship recipient inspired attendees with his story of academic success, made possible through BHW’s unwavering support.

In the spirit of National Friendship Month and in celebration of National Founders Day, the evening’s program highlighted the enduring power of sisterhood and service.

BHW proudly announced the awarding of over $150,000 in four-year college scholarships to deserving students, reinforcing its dedication to educational excellence and its mission to empower future leaders. The evening was led by Chapter President Zna Portlock Houston and championed by Tri-Chairs Adell Walker, La-Doris McClaney, and Victoria Beeks.

Guests delighted in passed hors d'oeuvres and appetizers, skillfully crafted by Chef Char from Food Décor, while BlackStorm provided refreshing and expertly curated libations that perfectly complemented the culinary offerings.

The venue came alive with energy as DJ Printz provided lively sounds that inspired guests to dance and celebrate the season. The sophisticated AMG Showroom offered a stunning backdrop, creating an atmosphere where networking blossomed into meaningful connections, and the holiday spirit shone brightly throughout the night. As a sold-out event, the Green & White Reception showcased the incredible enthusiasm and support for BHW’s mission. Funds raised during the evening will directly fuel the Chapter’s transformative community programming across five key areas: The Arts, International Trends & Services, Health & Human Services, National Trends & Services, and Services to Youth. Additionally, these funds will help provide critical college scholarships to deserving students, continuing BHW’s legacy of advancing educational opportunity.

This second annual reception was more than a gathering—it continued in next 2 columns

A Party With A Purpose: Beverly Hills West (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Hosts Sold-Out Second Annual Green & White Reception...continued was a celebration of friendship, a renewal of purpose, and a reaffirmation of BHW’s legacy of service. As attendees raised their glasses to “A Party With A Purpose,” the evening embodied the enduring power of collective action and sisterhood to create meaningful change.

For more information on the Beverly Hills West (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and its transformative work, please visit www.beverlyhillswestlinks.com or contact BHW Press Secretary Ms. Jasmine C. Houston at comm@beverlyhillswestlinks. com.

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New in 2025: Building more homes, faster What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed important changes into law that take effect in 2025 – including expanding housing access and spurring the development of more homes, faster.

Community News SACRAMENTO — As the new year soon begins, California continues its forward momentum with a new set of laws signed by Governor Newsom that improve the health, safety, and well-being of all Californians.

“California's new laws tackle today's biggest emerging challenges head-on. Through partnership with the Legislature, we’re strengthening public safety, building more housing, and providing more resources for our communities. These practical reforms protect what matters most while creating more opportunities for all Californians.”

Governor Gavin Newsom 🏘️ Building more homes, faster Here are just some of the laws taking effect in 2025 that will create more housing for all Californians: More housing in more communities: SB 1037 by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) cracks down on local governments that block or delay approved housing, imposing penalties up to $50,000 per month — funds that go right back into supporting affordable housing in those same areas. Meanwhile, AB 3093 by Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) updates the rules so cities and

counties must plan for everyone’s housing needs — especially folks at the lowest income levels — so that all Californians can have a place to live.

Expanding emergency shelter options: SB 1395 by Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) makes it easier to develop and operate interim housing, including emergency shelters and navigation centers. These facilities provide more than a place to stay – they connect people with housing assistance, health care, and other services to help them get back on their feet.

Expanding farmworker housing: Every day, California's farmworkers put food on tables of residents across the state, yet many struggle to find homes near the fields where they work. AB 3035 by Assemblymember Gail Pellerin (D-Santa Cruz) makes it easier to build new farmworker housing in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties, helping agricultural workers live closer to their jobs and spend more time with their families. 🏠 Why it matters: By streamlining processes and holding local governments accountable, these changes will create more housing available for Californians across all income levels.

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Jimmy Carter Dies at 100 The New York Times

2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Equality California Political Director Shay Franco-Clausen...continued preserving endangered open spaces, and championing the restoration of voting rights for individuals on parole.

Shay has spent the last 14 years serving on many local, county and state boards, political action committees and commissions, centered on criminal justice, LGBTQ and reproductive rights, gender-based violence and environmental protections.

California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Franco-Clausen about her successes, frustrations and future plans heading into 2025.

Looking back at 2024, what stands out to you as your most important achievement and why?

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The former president, a peanut farmer and Democrat from Georgia, was known as much for his charity and diplomatic work later in life as he was for his single presidential term, which ended in 1981.

He lived longer than any other U.S. president. Here’s the latest.

Former President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at his home in Plains, Ga., after deciding nearly two years ago to forgo further medical care following a series of medical crises, according to two people close to the family and The Carter Center, the nonprofit he and his wife founded.

At 100, he was the longestlived president in American history and became known as much for his post-presidential diplomacy and charitable works as for his single, economically turbulent term in office.

Tributes poured in on Sunday from his White House successors, including President Biden, who said in a statement that “America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian.”

President-elect Donald J. Trump said in a statement that Mr. Carter “did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude.”

Mr. Carter, a peanut farmer and former Naval officer who served aboard submarines and studied nuclear physics, was elected governor of Georgia as a Democrat in 1970. With a promise never to lie to the American public, Mr. Carter positioned himself as the reformist antidote to an era of deep political mistrust after Watergate and the Vietnam War and won the presidency in 1976.

He presided over four tumultuous years plagued by long gas lines, high inflation and the Iran hostage crisis. But he also signed a strategic arms limitation agreement with the Soviet Union and helped forge the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel. Mr. Carter cemented his legacy with a deeper engagement in public affairs than any other former president of modern times and was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize.

Chip Carter, the former president’s son, said in a statement his father was a hero to

“everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.” He added, “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.”

Here is what to know: Memorial services for Mr. Carter will play out over the next eight days, according to plans that have been in the works for years. The plans call for Mr. Carter to be taken by motorcade to Atlanta, where he will lie in repose for 36 hours at the Carter Center. He then will be flown to Washington and lie in state at the United States Capitol for a day and a half before a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral.

After that service, Mr. Carter will be flown back to Georgia and taken by motorcade to Plains, where he will be buried in the family compound.

Mr. Carter — who survived a series of health crises in recent years, including a bout with melanoma that spread to his liver and brain — entered hospice care in February 2023.

As Mr. Carter’s health declined, a former Texas politician came forward claiming that he took part in a 1980 tour of the Middle East with a clandestine agenda to sabotage Mr. Carter’s re-election campaign.

In November 2023, Mr. Carter’s wife, Rosalynn Carter, died at age 96, two days after the Carter Center, the nonprofit they founded in Atlanta in 1982, said she had entered hospice care at home. Theirs was one of the great love stories in American politics — they were married for nearly eight decades and weathered the coronavirus pandemic together in the modest house they built in Plains, his hometown.

Mr. Carter’s funeral will be the first for a former U.S. president since that of George H.W. Bush in 2018, which Mr. Carter attended alongside four of his successors: George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Donald J. Trump.

Anushka Patil contributed reporting.

2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Equality California Political Director Shay Franco-Clausen Edward Henderson | California Black Media

Shay Franco-Clausen is Political Director for Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights

organization.

A resident of the Bay Area, Franco-Clausen is an awardwinning public advocate, speaker, political strategist and former elected official.

She has contributed her thought leadership to drafting seventeen pieces of legislation in California. Notable among these accomplishments is her role in extending the statute of limitations for felony domestic violence survivors, advocating for the rights of foster youth, continued in next 2 columns

In the role that I sit in as the political director for Equality California, we endorsed 216 candidates. I think the one achievement after this election that I'm proud of is that we overturned Prop 8 to protect same-sex marriages here because they're about to attack our rights on the federal level, come 2025.

I'm glad at least we changed our California constitution to reflect and protect my marriage.

How did your leadership and investments contribute to improving the lives of Black Californians?

I contribute through my lived experience. I may have achieved a lot, but I come from those same communities that are marginalized, East Oakland, East San Jose, Watts. It gives me a different perspective. I am a formerly incarcerated youth who was in foster care.

I think I contribute that bit of understanding, and I operate from an equity lens. I'm willing to push people to make them recognize that hey, you cannot

forget about Black people. We are the most marginalized.

What frustrated you the most over the last year?

What frustrates me is our inability to recognize that we forget people. I was tapped to work on the Harris campaign from Equality California. And through that, being at that table, I was frustrated that they weren't listening to Americans and not looking at the data.

The reason Trump won is because he had consistent messaging, and we didn't debunk it. I think I'm more frustrated that we don't fully listen to people all the time when they're critiquing us.

So, I'm frustrated that people at the top don't always know what's happening to people at the bottom and their messaging doesn't reflect our issues.

What inspired you the most over the last year?

All those people that came out to support Kamala Harris. I was really proud that people came out. I was pretty proud that my son voted for the first time for a Black woman for President.

What is one lesson you learned in 2024 that will inform your decision-making next year?

Be fearless. Sometimes I second-guess myself. I push back, but I could push more because I'm qualified. I have the education, I have the experience, and I know what I'm talking about in all the rooms that I go in.

And I must be confident in that.

In one word, what is the biggest challenge Black Californians face? continued on page 4

Federal Government Announces Significant Efforts to Reduce Homelessness New partnerships and funding aim to expand housing resources, improve services, and end veteran homelessness County/Government News WASHINGTON - The BidenHarris Administration announced a series of measures to address homelessness across the country, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to ensuring all Americans have access to safe, stable housing. This includes updating regulations that streamline the repurposing of surplus federal properties for affordable housing and homelessness services, making resources available to a select number of states under the second cohort of the Housing and Services Partnership Accelerator with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and awarding approximately $39.8 million to support veterans through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program.

“These announcements reflect HUD’s unwavering commitment to addressing the root causes of homelessness and advancing innovative solutions,” said HUD Agency Head, The Honorable Adrianne Todman.

“By expanding partnerships, repurposing federal properties, and investing in programs like HUD-VASH, we are making meaningful progress toward our shared goal of ending homelessness and building stronger, more equitable communities.”

In collaboration with HHS, HUD announced an opportunity for states to apply to participate in a second cohort of the Housing and Services Partnership Accelerator. The program will provide individualized technical assistance to help states reduce

homelessness by addressing health-related social needs, such as services that connect older adults and people with disabilities to affordable, accessible housing. The Accelerator also will facilitate sharing of lessons learned and promising practices for improving collaboration and coordination across the housing and healthcare sectors to optimize resources and close resource gaps, align state and local policies, deliver more integrated and seamless services, and ultimately help more people secure and maintain stable housing.

“Homeless people need more than temporary shelter.

They must have access to a comprehensive set of services that connects them to housing they can afford and maintain over the long term. Title V will allow the federal government to use empty federal properties to house homeless people and provide these vital services.

The Housing and Services Partnership Accelerator will help local program administrators better serve older adults and people with disabilities by providing technical assistance and sharing lessons learned across sectors,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. “As USICH’s chair, I am proud of these groundbreaking efforts to use excess federal properties to help those who have lost it all get back on their feet.”

In partnership with the General Services Administration (GSA) and HHS, HUD streamlined the use of surplus, unutilized, and continued in next 2 columns

Federal Government Announces Significant Efforts to Reduce Homelessness...continued underutilized federal properties in support of people experiencing homelessness. Currently, over 140 properties across the country have been repurposed, and today’s announcement will increase the number of properties that can be used to assist Americans facing homelessness.

These modernization efforts demonstrate the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing work to address homelessness by connecting individuals to safe, accessible, and affordable housing, alongside the wraparound services needed to maintain stable housing.

“This rule streamlines the assessment of federal properties for potential use in addressing homelessness and makes it easier for these properties to get into the hands of state and local governments and nonprofits that are working to address this challenge,” said Katy Kale, GSA Deputy Administrator and U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness representative.

“GSA looks forward to implementing this rule in partnership with HHS and HUD and contributing to this important effort to improve the overall well-being of communities by connecting people experiencing homelessness with housing.”

Lastly, HUD will award approximately $39.8 million in additional funding through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-

VASH) program, which offers rental assistance and supportive services to veterans experiencing homelessness. As of the end of Fiscal Year 2024, HUD has connected nearly 90,000 veteran households to stable, rental homes and services through VA health centers. This funding is a key step in the Administration’s goal of ending veteran homelessness by ensuring that those who have served our country have access to stable housing and essential services. Earlier this year, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that veteran homelessness has dropped to its lowest level on record.

Since day one, the BidenHarris Administration has tackled the nation’s homelessness crisis with the urgency it demands, prioritizing resources and programs that help communities reconnect individuals to housing, while maintaining a long-term focus on increasing the availability of affordable housing. Over the past year, the Administration has announcement major funding opportunities to address homelessness, including the $3.5 billion Continuum of Care Competition and the $175 million CoCBuilds grant program. These newest announcements reflect the Administration’s commitment to ending homelessness across the country– and to supporting people who are at risk.

Latino Wall Street Responds to Recent Mass Layoffs in the Traditional Media and Television Industry Government/Business News

MIAMI, Dec. 28, 2024 / PRNewswire/ -- From the heart of Latino Wall Street @latinowallst, we want to express our support and extend our deepest condolences to the employees affected by the recent mass layoffs at Univisión, Telemundo, CNN, and other national news networks. We recognize that receiving such devastating news during the holiday season is an immense blow.

Latino Wallstreet News However, we firmly believe that every adversity carries with it a seed of opportunity. To all those navigating this difficult time, we want you to know that 2025 can mark a fresh start.

While 2024, and the past four years since the COVID pandemic, have been incredibly challenging, we remain confident that the coming year will bring a new era of peace and prosperity for all. We believe each of you possesses unique talents and a special purpose, and we are certain you will find the path God has prepared for you.

At Latino Wall Street, we stand firmly against censorship and any limitations on human potential. We believe in freedom of expression, capitalism, prosperity, and, above all, financial freedom as a powerful tool to empower our families and communities. These core principles have guided our journey as the leading platform for financial education within the Hispanic community in the United States.

Despite the challenges faced by many companies this year, Latino Wall Street has achieved a record-breaking year in both sales and outreach, impacting the lives of more than 30 million people in the past 90 days alone. For this reason, we are not conducting any layoffs. On the contrary, in 2025, we will create new job opportunities to strengthen and expand our team.

While we understand we cannot employ everyone affected by the recent layoffs, we would like to invite the most talented

individuals from Telemundo, Univisión, CNN, and other networks to apply and become part of our growing team.

We are specifically looking for: Hosts and journalists to cover topics in Miami and Washington, D.C. Videographers and social media content creators Producers, influencers, and visionaries who can help take Latino Wall Street to the next level If you are interested in starting a new project under the Latino Wall Street umbrella or joining one of our existing programs, we would love to meet you. This is a moment of transformation, and we believe that together we can build something extraordinary and become the voice of democracy for Latinos around the world.

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THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN NEWS - HEALTH/LIFESTYLE/RELIGION

How to handle grief during the holidays

by Rev. Dorothy Boulware in waves. They may appear fine one moment and devastated the next. Their behavior might regress (bedwetting, clinginess) or change in unusual ways (withdrawal, aggression). They process grief differently at different developmental stages.

WIB: How can family members best support children who are going through this?

“The first year around the holidays tends to be extremely hard,” says licensed counselor Dr. Jesaira Glover-Dulin. (Photo by Claudia Wolff on Unsplash) Grief is something everyone identifies with. The scientific definition might not emerge at the moment, but everyone can immediately identify with loss on some level. To have had something valuable in one moment and in the next, to have it taken away. A loved one. A relationship. A precious pet. Or maybe a job. Or a house. Some of us have even experienced the loss of youth or a dream.

No matter the loss, it’s exponentially difficult to endure during a holiday season — a time when the best of our humanity surfaces; a time when we try to ensure everyone is filled with joy; a time when we try to ensure everyone’s needs are met. Not only do we feel the loss, we feel guilty for our feelings and fear we’re diminishing others’ happiness.

Time to consult a professional.

Dr. Jesaira Glover-Dulin, a licensed counselor, professional coach, and corporate trainer, said, “The grief relationship is a complicated one. While the grieving process is not a cookie cutter journey, typically the first year around the holidays tends to be extremely hard.”

So, we continued to pose more questions: Word In Black: Should people expect specific feelings? Or lack thereof?

Jesaira Glover-Dulin: Some

might feel sadness, anger, guilt, numbness or relief. Because the presence of grief can feel like a tumultuous wave, I encourage my clients to “ride the wave.”

Sometimes, this includes allowing yourself to feel sad or angry. A great strategy to manage these types of emotions is to visualize the emotion as a wave at its beginning, peak, and end. Taking deep breaths while riding out this emotion can help.

Grief is often intrusive, so it can be helpful to know that grief can catch you off guard. I also suggest my clients create a plan of action to support them along the way. It might be helpful to commemorate the deceased loved one by cooking their favorite dish so that they feel “close” to them.

I encourage clients to trust their instincts in these moments even when it is uncomfortable because the presence of grief does pass.

WIB: Is there a common reaction? For women? For men?

For children.

JGD: Women often feel pressure to hold everything together, especially during the holidays. This can lead to burnout or feeling resentful. Some may find themselves overly reflective or deeply emotional. Men may feel compelled to “stay strong” or avoid openly grieving, focusing instead on problem-solving or distractions. This doesn’t mean they aren’t grieving deeply.

Children’s grief often surfaces

JGD: When it comes to helping a child through grief, creative expression is always a good strategy to support them. Parents can encourage their children to paint, color, draw, and play.

Also, I would encourage parents to cultivate an environment that normalizes talking about the deceased loved one. You can ask questions like, what do you miss about —-? If the child wants to talk…it’s always best to let them.

When children grieve, the key is communication and consistency.

Additional tips: Be Honest But AgeAppropriate: Explain the loss using clear, simple language.

Avoid euphemisms like “passed away,” as they can confuse younger kids.

Invite Questions: Let children express their thoughts, even if their questions are difficult to answer. It’s OK not to have all the answers.

Create Routines: Familiar holiday traditions can offer comfort, but adjust them to reflect the absence of the loved one. Invite children to participate in new rituals to honor their memory.

Validate Their Emotions: Let them know it’s OK to cry, laugh, or feel angry. Share your feelings, too, so they see it’s natural to grieve WIB: How do we know when to help a loved one or to back off?

JGD: It’s always best to observe body language and to check in with your family members. If your family member does not want to talk about nor engage in any activity about the deceased loved one, respect their space and request. Do not enforce

or impose your ideas upon them.

WIB: Do you have other specific suggestions to help get through unscathed, or at least, to survive?

JGD: The holidays don’t have to be “perfect.” Focus on what feels nourishing and supportive.

Create a Memory Ritual: Light a candle, share stories or make a favorite dish in honor of your loved one.

Simplify: If the usual traditions feel overwhelming, scale back.

Choose a few meaningful activities instead of trying to do everything.

Practice Self-Care: Carve out moments to rest, meditate or enjoy a comforting activity.

Set Boundaries: Politely decline invitations or traditions that feel too heavy this year.

Find a Support Network: Lean on trusted friends, family or grief support groups to share your feelings.

WIB: When is it time to seek professional help? Signs or symptoms?

JGD: I seek to normalize the grieving process and death as a part of the life cycle. As such, I believe any person who is navigating the loss or physical transition of a loved one would benefit from grief counseling in particular. And to answer your question from a clinical lens, there are signs or symptoms typically after six to 12 months of the deceased loved one’s passing that might signal the need for professional help.

Prolonged inability to function daily.

Intense guilt or anger that feels unmanageable.

Withdrawal from social interactions or refusal to engage in meaningful activities.

Persistent numbness or emotional disconnection.

Substance abuse or selfharming behaviors.

Physical symptoms like chronic pain, headaches, or insomnia without clear cause.

This article was originally published by WordinBlack.com.

A Drug to Regrow Teeth is Headed to 2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Equality California Political Director Shay FrancoClinical Trials Clausen...continued from page 3

by Taylyn Harmon

The groundbreaking development of a Japanese drug aimed at regrowing teeth has launched worldwide excitement.

This innovative approach, currently entering clinical trials, has the potential to revolutionize dental care, offering a solution to tooth loss that goes beyond traditional methods like dentures and implants. While this advancement promises to benefit people worldwide, it holds particular significance for communities that face disparities in oral health care, including Black Americans.

How can a drug regrow teeth?

The drug in question targets a protein called USAG-1, which suppresses tooth growth.

By blocking the action of this protein, the drug can stimulate the growth of new teeth. This approach has shown promising results in mice and ferrets, leading to an investigation into how it could work for humans.

How can Black Americans benefit?

Black Americans experience a

disproportionate burden of oral health problems compared to other populations in the United States. This disparity is rooted in various socioeconomic and systemic factors that contribute to limited access to dental care.

Untreated dental issues can have far-reaching consequences, affecting not only oral health but also overall well-being. Poor oral health has been linked to various systemic conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections.

These health problems can further diminish the quality of life and contribute to economic hardships.

This drug’s potential to regrow teeth could be a game-changer for Black Americans facing tooth loss. By offering a less invasive and potentially more affordable alternative to traditional tooth replacement methods, this drug could improve access to quality dental care.

The widespread availability of this drug could significantly reduce the burden of tooth loss and its associated health problems within the Black community. This could lead to improved oral health outcomes, enhanced quality of life, and a reduction in overall healthcare costs.

The importance of clinical trial continued on page 6

Prioritization.

We're still not seen as a priority, but everyone likes to add us to their talking points. Even though we have Black people in office, it doesn't matter if we are not part of the budget. A budget is a statement of our values. If we're not a part of the budget, but we're a part of the talking points, there's something missing.

What is the goal you want to achieve most in 2025?

Writing a book. I think it's important for us to tell our stories, not let other people tell them. And as I look forward to all the things that I've achieved, knowing where I came from, I think it's important and powerful to tell those stories so other people can see themselves in not only the pain, but the power.

I am also kicking off my campaign for Hayward City Council.

WITNESS FOR JUSTICE Issue #1236

Advent Invitation Rev. Melanie Oommen

The Advent season is an invitation to those of us in the northern hemisphere to wait in darkness for Emmanuel, Godwith-Us. Long nights wrapped in shadow challenge us to embrace a time of reflection and deep rest.

Slowing our relentless pace of anxious activity is a political act of resistance to the grind of consumerism, which would have us believe that our value as creatures of the Creator is rooted in production and productivity.

God-with-Us is a sacred sign of the innate value of human life,

all human life. Not only those, by age, ability or association, who are deemed of value by the world in which we live. This barren time invites us to soul rest not as an escape but as an opportunity to reorder what is worthy of our prayers, our work, our resources, both material and spiritual. Advent is a fallow and necessary time.

Especially because there are signs all around us that the sacredness of human life is not continued in next 2 columns

Advent Invitation...continued a commonly held value. Though I grew up in a rural community where many were struggling financially and certainly inhabited substandard housing, I did not see an unhoused human until I was in middle school and visited a big US city. Now I live in a small Oregon city where unhoused humans number in the thousands. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness State of Homelessness: 2024 Edition, in my county 79 out of every 100,000 people are considered homeless, an increasing number of whom are unsheltered. The lack of safe and affordable housing for humans has touched every corner of the United States.

Somehow, we have decided collectively that some humans are worthy of the necessities of survival, and some are not. Our current housing catastrophe is certainly an economic and political failure. It is also a spiritual crisis. At the heart of this dehumanizing reality is the belief that God is not with all of us. That some humans are not valued and are not worthy even of the essential needs to sustain life, let alone well-being and dignity. We observe widespread

and persistent blaming of the poor for their dire circumstances while opportunity and resource hoarding by the wealthy is encouraged and celebrated by our society.

Our collective assent to the disregard of human suffering and basic support of human life calls us all to account in this Season of Waiting. I see signs of hope and am encouraged by the creativity of local efforts in my community such as Square One Villages and Community Supported Shelters.

These impactful communitybased movements remind me that the power of collective action for mutual aid and care is possible.

The Holy One has not abandoned us. In this season, oh that we might still ourselves to remember and know again that the inherent dignity and worth of each person is an indelible mark from a Creator who will not rest until all creation thrives. A grounding spiritual practice in this season is to rest our bodies and renew our souls. To understand anew that human worth is not something to be earned but is innate and sacred. That I need only look into the face of my neighbor to meet Christ, Emmanuel, God-with-Us.

“Thank You Lord, Thank You Lord, Thank You Lord!”

By: Lou K Coleman

Lou K Coleman

Blessed, to see a New Year– 2025.

Oh, bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits. [Psalm 103:1-5].

[2 Corinthians 9:15].

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is [his] faithfulness. [Lamentations 3:22-23].

Lord, I just wanna praise you forever and ever for all you’ve done for me Lord. Blessings and glory and honor they all belong to you. Thank you, Jesus, for blessing me. [ I Just Want to Praise You – Maurette Brown Clark].

I tell you; Grace gives us a lot to celebrate! It is a gift from God! It changes everything!

Grace makes all things new!

So, as you step into this New Year, know that God is inviting you to experience His renewal.

Release the burdens of the past and walk forward with hope, knowing that His plans are good, and His mercies are new every morning. Let this year be one of transformation, renewal, and abundant faith in the God who makes all things new. Receive the new things He wants to do in your life this year. For as [Ecclesiastes 3:1] says: To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.

The old year ends, a new begins with pages clean and new; and what is written on each page will now depend on you. You can't relive the year that's past, erasing every wrong; For once a year or day - is spent, it is forever gone. But don't give up in dark despair if you have failed some test; Seek God's forgiveness and resolve henceforth to do your best. Resolve each precious day to do things good and kind and pure; though days and years may pass away, these things shall still endure. You know not where your path may lead nor what's beyond the hill. But know that God walks at your side, if you will do His will. All things are possible with God, though days be bright or dim; so, do your best and know that you can leave the

rest to Him. [Author Unknown].

Give this whole year to God, let God set the agenda, let God decide what you need to do and when to do it, where you need to be, who you need to talk to, and what to say. For the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. [Psalm 37:23]. For Jesus declares in [Jeremiah 29:11] - I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. [Psalms 32:8].

Commit your way to Me; trust Me and I will do this. [Psalm 37:5; Proverbs 16:3; Proverbs 16:9; Matthew 6:33]. Also, he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

[Revelation 21:5].

O Lord, the voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude. All that I am and ever hope to be, I owe it all to Thee.

[Andrae Crouch – To God Be The Glory].

Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift! The chance to wake up to a new day, a new year.

Thank you, Lord, for your love, grace, and mercy. Into Your hands, O Lord, I commit this New Year to you. I surrender all to you Lord, my plans, dreams, possessions, relationships, everything, even my life itself.

[Matthew 6:24-25]. I surrender it all to your plans and purposes.

[Proverbs 16:3]. Total surrender Lord, letting go of my wants, rights, and expectations and fully embracing Your perfect plan for my life. Laying it all down at the feet of the One who gave it all for me. Knowing that your plans for my life are much better than anything I could come up with myself. [Isaiah 55: 9]. Father, not my will, but Yours be done.

[Luke 22:42].

I give myself away. Here I am, here I stand Lord, my life is in your hands Lord, I'm longing to see Your desires revealed in me. I give myself away. Take my heart, take my life as a living sacrifice. All my dreams, all my plans Lord, I place them in your hands. [I Give Myself Away William McDowell Lyrics].

May the Lord bless you and keep you, make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.

[Numbers 6:24-26].

Happy New Year!

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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 A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 12, 19, 26, 2024, January 2, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20240010640 Date Filed: 11/19/2024 Filing Expires On: 11/19/2029 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./ Org./Reg.): SILVER STAR AUTO INC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 1057 W HIGHLAND AVE STE A SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Business Mailing Address: 1057 W HIGHLAND AVE STE A SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 # of Employees: Name of Individual Registrant (First Name): (Middle Initial only): (Last Name): Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./ Org./Reg: SILVER STAR AUTO INC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No: (Optional) Corporation or LLC Street Address: 1057 W HIGHLAND AVE STE A SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: (If registrant has not yet commenced to transact business, insert statement “Not Applicable.): Not Applicable /s/: Fadi Yehia, CEO, DECLARES THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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 FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 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 November 28, December 5, 12, 19, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20240011469 Date Filed: 12/16/2024 Filing Expires On: 12/16/2029 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CORNERSTONE CAREGIVING OF ONTARIO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 600 NORTH MOUNTAIN AVENURE, SUITE D106 UPLAND, CA 91786 Business Mailing Address: 2612 WASHINGTON AVE., STE 1 WACO, TX 76710 Employees: 5 Name of Individual Registrant (First Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./ Org./Reg: ONTARIO CA CAREGIVING, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: TX Inc./Org./Reg. No: (Optional) 202464119903 Corporation or LLC Street Address: 2612 WASHINGTON AVE., STE 1 WACO, TX 76710 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: (If registrant has not yet commenced to transact business, insert statement “Not Applicable.): Nov 20, 2024 /s/: Michael T. Hillman, Manager, DECLARES THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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 FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 19, 26, 2024, January 2, 9, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20240010686 Date Filed: 11/20/2024 Filing Expires On:11/20/2029 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./ Org./Reg.): TEE’S CONSULTING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 15542 COLEEN ST FONTANA, CA 92337 Business Mailing Address: 15542 COLEEN ST FONTANA, CA 92337 # of Employees: TENIQUE (Middle Initial only): (Last Name):

SILCOTT 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: (Optional Corporation or LLC Street Address: This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: (If registrant has not yet commenced to transact business, insert statement “Not Applicable.): Not Applicable /s/: Tenique Silcott, DECLARES THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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 FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 19, 26, 2024, January 2, 9, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20240011639 Date Filed: 12/19/2024 Filing Expires On: 12/19/2029 ABANDONMENT County of Current Filing SAN BERNARDINO Date of Current Filing. 09/06/2023 File No.: FBN20230009014 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./ Org./Reg.): HAPPY DISTRO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 3142 E PERENNIAL DR ONTARIO, CA 91762 Business Mailing Address: 17589 RAILROAD ST, 17589 RAILROAD ST. CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFO 91748 # of Employees: Name of Individual Registrant (First Name): (Middle Initial only): (Last Name): Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./ Org./Reg: FT CHANNEL INC. State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No: (Optional) 5641237 Corporation or LLC Street Address: 17589 RAILROAD ST CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: (If registrant has not yet commenced to transact business, insert statement “Not Applicable.): Not Applicable /s/: Carol Zhang, President, DECLARES THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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 FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 26, 2024, January 2, 9, 16, 2025.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20240010838 Date Filed: 12/02/2024 Filing Expires On: 12/02/2029 LIST FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BELOW (as shown in the Articles of Inc./ Org./Reg.): SILVER STAR AUTO 2 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business (P.O. Box or PMB address NOT acceptable): 224 E 40TH ST SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 Business Mailing Address: 1057 W HIGHLAND AVE STE A SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 # of Employees: Name of Individual Registrant (First Name): (Middle Initial only): (Last Name): Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./ Org./Reg: SILVER STAR AUTO INC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No: (Optional) 6228819 Corporation or LLC Street Address: 1057 W HIGHLAND AVE STE A SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: (If registrant has not yet commenced to transact business, insert statement “Not Applicable.): Not Applicable /s/: Fadi Yehia, CEO, DECLARES THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the 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 FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 19, 26, 2024, January 2, 9, 2025.

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CECILIA GONZALEZ LEDEZMA DECEDENT CASE NO: PROVV2400530 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: CECILIA GONZALEZ LEDEZMA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by J. GUADALUPE GOMAR SERRATO in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: J. GUADALUPE GOMAR SERRATO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 02/06/2025 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: V12 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County Of San Bernardino 14455 Civic Drive Victorville, CA 92392 Probate IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: Elder Law Center, P.C. 3600 Lime Street, #4-412 Riverside, CA 92501 (951)684-5608 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper January 2, 9, 16, 2025.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2429312 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: AVASHAE RENE WINDING filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. AVASHAE RENE WINDING to Proposed name: AVASHAE RENE HOLT 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: Nov 25, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept.: S-17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY 247 West Third St. San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 San Bernardino District-Civil Division 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: Oct 10, 2024 Gilbert G. Ochoa Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 12, 19, 26, 2024, January 2, 2025.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2433822 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DANIEL LEE GARCIA JR. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. DANIEL LEE GARCIA JR. to Proposed name: b. DANIEL LEE PATTON 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: 1/14/25 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S23 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY 247 W. 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 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: 12/3/24 Gilbert G. Ochoa Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 12, 19, 26, 2024, January 2, 2025.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2429312 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: AVASHAE RENE WINDING filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. AVASHAE RENE WINDING to Proposed name: AVASHAE RENE HOLT 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: Nov 25, 2024 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept.: S-17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY 247 West Third St. San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 San Bernardino District-Civil Division 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: Oct 10, 2024 Gilbert G. Ochoa Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 12, 19, 26, 2024, January 2, 2025.

SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. dba ATHENS SERVICES, CHARLES WHITFIELD WHITE, and DOES 1 TO 50, Inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): JUAN CARLOS TORRES 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 SelfHelp 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.

CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVSB2327653 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 Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): John Ksajikian, Esq. Megeredchian Law, APC 350 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Floor 3 Burbank, California 91502 (818) 530-1300 DATE (Fecha): 11/15/2023 Clerk of Court (Secretario), Mirna Moreno, by Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 28, December 5, 12, 19, 2024.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MICHAEL C. MBOGGO YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): SIMON R. SHOO 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 SelfHelp 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.

CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): 23STLC05005 The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF LOS ANGELES, STANLEY MOSK COURTHOUSE 111 NORTH HILL STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 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): JAMES P. GUTIERREZ 240439 GUTIERREZ LAW FIRM 301 W. Mission Blvd., Ste. 8 Pomona, CA 91766 (909)791-1313 DATE (Fecha): 08/09/2023 David W. Slayton, Executive Officer/ Clerk of Court Clerk, by (Secretario), F. Ochoa, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 12, 19, 26, 2024, January 2, 2025.

AMENDED COMPLAINT AMENDED SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 111 NORTH HILL STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 CENTRAL DISTRICT PLAINTIFF: SIMON R. SHOO DEFENDANT: MICHAEL C. MBOGGO CONTRACT C O M P L A I N T. AMENDED COMPLAINT (Number): 1 Jurisdiction: ACTION IS AN UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE (exceeds $25,000) ACTION IS RECLASSIFIED by this amended complaint or crosscomplaint From limited to unlimited CASE NUMBER: 23STLC05005 Plaintiff: SIMON R. SHOO alleges causes of action against defendant*: MICHAEL C. MBOGGO 2.This pleading, including attachments and exhibits, consists of the following number of pages: 3. a. Each plaintiff named above is a competent adult 7. This court is the proper court because a. a defendant entered into the contract here.

8.

The following causes of action are attached and the statements above apply to each: Breach of Contract 10. Plaintiff prays for judgment for costs of suit, such relief as is fair, just, and equitable; and for a. damages of: $19,150 b. interest on the damages at the rate February 1, 2015 c. attorney’s fees (1) of: $5,000 (2) according to proof Date: 07/12/2024 James Gutierrez Signature Of Attorney Or Plaintiff Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 12, 19, 26, 2024, January 2, 2025.

MISSING Seeking Information on Briana Beasley We are looking for any information regarding Briana Beasley. She was last seen on 5/13/2022 in the area of Fontana.

Briana is an African American woman, 5'2" tall, with black hair and black eyes.

If you have any information about Briana's whereabouts or recent activities, please contact us at 720-885-8121. Any assistance or leads would be greatly appreciated.

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Gina Merritt, an African American woman affordable housing developer from Washington, DC, is shaking up the real estate industry while already having raised $310 million since 2021. Her firm, NREUV, leads innovative projects across the U.S., creating 1,200 housing units with amenities and a focus on community needs.

Merritt, a former single mother who grew up in affordable housing in the Bronx, struggled early in her career to secure funding for her projects. For 20 years, she built projects for white-run companies until a breakthrough came after George Floyd's murder in 2020. Since then, NREUV has raised $310M, including $124M in 2024 alone, with plans to secure $114M more for 2025.

Currently, Merritt’s firm has 17 buildings in the works across Ohio, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., with 1,200 affordable housing units in progress. These projects focus on community needs, with added amenities like workforce development and healthcare. In 2023, NREUV was ranked among America’s fastestgrowing private companies, with a 659% revenue growth.

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Launched in 2002, NREUV now has a $470 million portfolio and annual revenue of over $6.6 million. Notable projects include Mary's House for Older Adults in D.C., the first affordable communal housing for LGBTQ+ seniors, and 9410 Hough in Cleveland, a $47 million redevelopment for lowincome households.

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Update: New Locations For Brightline West Field Investigation Work In Southern California Socal News LAS VEGAS (December 30, 2024) – Brightline West announces updates to field investigation work in Southern California within the rail corridor that is located along the Interstate 15 right-of-way. No field investigation work is scheduled for the week in Nevada.

Field investigation work includes geotechnical borings and samplings, utility potholing, and land surveying. Work will take place primarily during daytime hours with some work at night to minimize disruption to traffic. In some instances, short-term closures of freeway shoulders will be required. All work will be done in compliance with applicable environmental regulations and coordination with Caltrans.

Updated project areas are listed below. Motorists should proceed with extra caution through work zones and adhere to posted detour signs, speed limits, and other signage.

California Near Roy Rogers Dr (I-15) Potholing will take place near Roy Rogers Dr, outside the northbound and southbound I-15 freeway limits, inside and outside of Caltrans's right of way, on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, from 8 am through 5 pm.

Near Luna Road (I-15) Potholing will take place near Luna Road, near the southbound I-15 freeway limits, on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, from 8 am to 5 pm.

Near Ranchero Road (I-15) Potholing will take place near Ranchero Road, outside of the northbound and southbound I-15 freeway limits. This will occur on

Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, from 8 am through 5 pm.

Near Duncan Canyon (I-15): Potholing will take place near Duncan Canyon. This will occur on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, from 8 am through 5 pm.

Near Cajon Junction (I-15) Potholing will take place near Cajon Junction, outside of the northbound and southbound I-15 freeway limits, inside and outside of Caltrans’s right of way.

This will occur on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, from 8 am through 5 pm.

On I-15 in Lytle Creek and in Cajon Creek Geotechnical and hydraulic borings will be performed in the Cajon Creek bed, west of the SR215/I-15 interchange in Devore, and in the creek bed under the Lytle Creek Bridge, Thursday, Jan. 2 through Friday, Jan. 3, from 7 am until 4 pm.

Note: Dates and times are subject to change. These operations are weatherdependent.

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Clinical trials are crucial for ensuring new medical treatments are safe and effective for diverse populations, especially for groups like Black Americans who have historically been underrepresented in research.

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Furthermore, participation helps build trust between the medical community and historically marginalized groups who may have valid reasons for distrust due to past injustices in research. Increased representation in trials leads to more equitable healthcare outcomes and ensures that advancements in medicine benefit everyone.

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2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Former Ranking Member Maxine Waters Sounds California/National Alarm on 18% Increase in Homelessness Tax loopholes cost California and its cities $107 billion but Assemblymember Chris Holden Edward Henderson | California Black Media

Hon. Chris Holden In 2012, Assemblymember Chris Holden was first elected to the California State Assembly representing the 41st District in the San Gabriel Valley.

He was re-elected to that position for the following four terms.

While in office, Holden championed efforts to improve education outcomes for students and advocated for social and racial justice. Legislation he wrote or sponsored also focused on, innovation in transportation, protecting developmental disability service providers and improving public health, more broadly.

Holden, a graduate of San Diego State University, lives in Pasadena with his wife, Melanie, and children Nicholas, Alexander, Austin, Mariah and Noah. Holden is the son of former State Senator and LA City Councilmember Nate Holden.

Before he closed out his final year of service in the Assembly, California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Holden. He reflected on his accomplishments this year and his goals moving forward.

Looking back at 2024, what stands out to you as your most

important achievement and why?

I’m really blessed to be at a particular point right now where I can say that a project I’ve been working on for well over 36 years — the light rail system — made its way into Pasadena from downtown LA. Now it’s making its way through the San Gabriel Valley to Pomona.

We didn’t have the money to complete it through from Pomona through Claremont to Montclair. We were able to get the money in this year’s budget.

I’m glad that I was able to be a part of the Legislature at that time, to be able to do the hard work to put those resources into place, along with my colleagues.

How did your leadership and investments contribute to improving the lives of Black Californians?

I’m the first African American to be elected to the legislature from the San Gabriel Valley, representing the 41st Assembly District, where African Americans make up about 7% of the population.

For me to have an opportunity to represent a multi-ethnic and diverse district is exciting, but to be able to bring a voice for a lived African American experience from the San Gabriel valley is very important.

What frustrated you the most over the last year?

I still am frustrated that we aren’t seeing the kind of progress on affordable housing to allow underrepresented communities to be able to afford to live in the community that they grew continued in next 2 columns

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World News WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement following the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Annual Homelessness Assessment Report estimating that the United States saw an 18.1% increase in homelessness in 2024, driven by the worsening affordable housing crisis.

“I am deeply disappointed to learn that more than 770,000 people are experiencing homelessness on any given night in the United States – an alarming increase of 120,000 since 2023.

Sadly, we know exactly how we got here. For decades, a lack of investment in affordable housing has forced countless families out of their homes and onto the streets. This is a crisis in every county and city across America, whether they be rural, urban, or suburban communities.

“During the height of the pandemic, Committee Democrats secured an unprecedented federal eviction moratorium through the CARES Act and over $60 billion in historic housing investments through the American Rescue Plan Act and other pandemic relief legislation. Unfortunately, these funds have now run out, leaving many families with less support even as the affordable housing crisis rages on. Despite rising homelessness, the report shows an 8% decrease in veteran homelessness, thanks to Congress’ allocation of $73 million to support veterans in need. This is proof of what we can get done when we invest in

evidence-based solutions.

“Unfortunately, after spending two years trying to defund critical housing programs, Republicans are set to kick off the next Congress by cutting taxes for the rich – likely at the expense of housing and other critical programs. Meanwhile, co-President Elon Musk, who has relentlessly dehumanized people experiencing homelessness, is already plotting to slash government programs through the incoming Department of Government Efficiency initiative, with housing likely at the top of the list. As usual, Republicans have spent more time blaming people experiencing homelessness than working to find solutions.

Democrats, however, have real solutions.

“That’s why I am calling on Congress to immediately pass my housing bills, including the ‘Housing Crisis Response Act,’ the ‘Ending Homelessness Act,’ and the ‘Downpayment Toward Equity Act.’ Together, these bills would create nearly 1.4 million affordable homes, reduce housing costs, end homelessness, and revive the dream of homeownership for all.

Without stable and affordable housing, children cannot thrive, families are forced to choose between food on the table and a roof over their heads, and communities suffer. Democrats in Congress are ready to return to Washington to get these bills across the finish line as quickly as possible. We cannot wait any longer to make safe, fair, and affordable housing a reality for all.”

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Approximately 80 percent of reproductive-aged women have uterine fibroids, which are noncancerous tumors that form in the uterus, but the source is typically unknown Scientists have long assumed that genetics, hormones, food, and major life stressors all have a role.

According to new research from Northwestern University, substances we are exposed to in our daily lives may also contribute to the formation of uterine fibroids in many women.

According to the paper, these compounds are found in plastics used in food packaging, medical products (such as IV bags), and cosmetics, alter the endocrine function, and can contribute to the growth of hormone-sensitive tumors such as uterine fibroids.

Despite the fact that these chemicals are hazardous and can cause direct injury to human tissue when consumed or inhaled, they are legal in the United States and are widely utilized.

Previous studies have found a link between endocrinedisrupting chemicals and uterine fibroids, as well as other hormone-sensitive health issues such as breast cancer and endometriosis.

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National Academy of Sciences, is one of the first to show how these pollutants disrupt hormone function.

The researchers tested the level of DEHP, the most commonly used endocrine-disrupting phthalate, in the urine of 712 individuals for the study.

According to the paper, we are regularly exposed to DEHP through medical items, food, beverages, and airborne dust.

The researchers discovered that those who had higher amounts of DEHP traces in their urine were more likely to have a symptomatic uterine fibroid.

Each 10% increase in phthalate levels was associated with a 6% increase in the risk of fibroid formation.

The researchers also investigated whether phthalates affect fibroid growth by exposing cells from some of the patients’ fibroid tumors to different types of phthalate metabolites or molecules left behind after phthalates are metabolized in the body.

They discovered that high phthalate levels stimulated a hormone pathway that enabled fibroid cells to survive and grow.

What We Know About Endocrine Disruptors and Our Health Previous studies have linked endocrine-disrupting chemicals to uterine fibroids, leading to the conclusion that the higher the phthalate concentration in the body, the greater the risk of uterine fibroids.

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Are these Household Products Causing Fibroids?... continued and function.

Scientists have believed that phthalates promote fibroid cell growth by mimicking or preventing the production of estrogen and progesterone, two chemicals that increase fibroid growth during people’s reproductive years, but evidence has been lacking.

These new findings provide some light on how environmental pollutants alter certain of our hormonal processes and lead to the development of uterine fibroids and other reproductive health issues.

Because the development and growth of uterine fibroids are poorly understood, this new study is crucial in revealing how a woman’s environmental exposures may raise her risk for uterine fibroids.

Unfortunately, while routinely used chemicals are assessed for toxicity, their propensity to disrupt endocrine function is not thoroughly investigated, mostly because the health implications can be difficult to assess.

The effects aren’t usually dose-related, and sometimes large effects are noticed at low or high levels, and the effects of endocrine disruptors aren’t

always obvious.

Should We Stay Away from Specific Products?

It’s something to think about.

Some scientists advise against using plastic bottles and food packaging; instead, use glass containers whenever possible and avoid polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-containing products that include phthalates.

Because phthalates are ubiquitous, it is more difficult to avoid them totally. These chemicals are found in hundreds of items, yet in most cases, they are not stated on the product packaging labels.

Check the components of any foods, makeup, or home products you use. Look for phthalatefree labels on microwave-safe containers, toys, and consumer products.

Because phthalates are included in so many medical goods, it may be worth asking your healthcare practitioner whether they have any phthalatefree options.

This study is an important step in laying the groundwork for future research into how phthalate exposure affects health and illness risk, allowing women to advocate for safer products.

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Among the hundreds of bills introduced in every session of the California Legislature, a few deal with what state officials term “tax expenditures,” which requires some explanation. The term refers to provisions in personal and corporate income taxes and sales taxes that exempt specific financial transactions from levies that otherwise would be applied. They have exactly the same fiscal effect as direct appropriations in the budget, which is why they are dubbed “expenditures.”

CalMatters Crime, housing, workplace rules and more. New California laws to know in 2025 On Jan. 1, 2025, many new laws will be going into effect in California. They range from a ban on legacy admissions to a ban on octopus farming. Here is a list of significant bills signed in 2024 and some of the laws going into effect this upcoming year. Click on the bill number to learn more.

NBC 4 CFPB sues JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo for allowing fraud to fester on Zelle Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued the operator of Zelle and three of the nation’s largest banks for failing to protect consumers from widespread fraud on America’s most widely available peer-to-peer payment network. Early Warning Services, which operates Zelle, along with three of its owner banks - Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo - rushed the network to market to compete against growing payment apps such as Venmo and CashApp, without implementing effective consumer safeguards.

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What inspired you the most over the last year?

There has been a lot of movement around reparations through community engagement.

Dr. Shirley Weber put forth the bill to establish a reparations task force and that task force met for a number of years. Two members of our caucus served on it, Sen. Steven Bradford and Assemblymember Reggie JonesSawyer. A thousand-page report and a hundred recommendations or more came out of that. And now we’re in the process of finding ways to implement some of those recommendations. It’s going to be a longer process, but I’m hopeful because California, once again, is on the front end of taking on a really challenging issue.

What is one lesson you learned in 2024 that will inform your decision-making next year?

Always be mindful how quickly the winds can change.

We’ve gone from 10 years of having budget surpluses to this year having a $45 billion deficit.

Being able to go from having resources that you can put in a

budget to address some of the community’s needs to this year — not having the ability to do as much of that. We must always be mindful of the fact that in public policy, you have to be mindful of how to prepare for times that may not be as fruitful.

In one word, what is the biggest challenge Black Californians face?

Inequality.

What is the goal you want to achieve most in 2025?

Well, I won’t be in the legislature in 2025, but I love public policy. I’d like to find myself in a position where I’m continuing to have an influence on how public policy is shaped and formed. Term limits have a way of weeding out a lot of institutional knowledge. And so, I’d like to be in a position where priorities I stood for don’t get lost in the public discourse in terms of helping to shape some of the things. I would have loved to have been able to continue on as a legislator, if I had more time on the board. But I’m just looking forward to being a vital voice going into next year in a different role. It will also be an opportunity to lay a foundation to take another run, possibly for a seat on the LA County Board of Supervisors in 2028.

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2024 in Review: 7 Questions for California Black Chamber New in 2025: Protecting consumers...continued someone’s account balance is too renters: Starting next year, new of Commerce CEO Jay King low, they won't face additional laws strengthen tenant protections penalties that make financial challenges even harder.

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Jay King, president of CEO if the California Black Chamber of Commerce Grammy Award winning singer and record label executive, Jay King, was elected CEO/ President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) in June of 2019.

The CBCC is the largest African American nonprofit business organization, representing thousands of small and emerging businesses, affiliates and chambers of commerce throughout California.

King is also a member of the popular 1980s R&B group Club Nouveau. In his role as an artist and activist, he has stood up for issues affecting underrepresented Californians for over three decades.

As the President of the CBCC, King says he is determined to put his mark on developing and expanding the capacity of

African American businessmen and women.

California Black Media (CBM) spoke with King recently. He reflected on the Chamber’s accomplishments, disappointments, lessons learned this year and goals moving forward.

Looking back at 2024, what stands out to you as your most important achievement and why?

Making the voice of micro and mini-micro businesses loud, forcing policymakers and other decisionmakers across the state to start paying attention to them. With legislation in place now — AB 1574 and AB 2019 – that mandates that the state and agencies affiliated with the state extend opportunities to micro and mini business owners and give them a chance to participate in government contracting in a real way.

How did your leadership and investments contribute to improving the lives of Black Californians?

I really want to contribute to the world and the state of Black businesses because of the systemic inequities in the past.

Small business, micro businesses and mini businesses are too often overlooked.

I think it would be egotistical to believe that I make any significant impact on my own.

Whether it’ s the Asian Chamber, Hispanic Chamber and other

organizations that are fighting the same fight. I think it’ s a collective, so I’ m proud to be part of the collective.

What frustrated you the most over the last year?

We say we want to give access to capital to small businesses, and yet we continue to create barriers that deny them access to capital.

And even if we get them access to capital, we don’ t create pathways for that success — whether it’ s through education or resources, or through language – providing support in a language that they understand because, maybe, they’ re from another country Or, we don’t even provide cultural-specific resources for people who are from this country.

We ignore and negate the systemic racism, bigotry, prejudice, and bias that African American and other ethnic businesspeople and communities have experienced.

What inspired you the most over the last year?

Watching some of the small business owners that we worked with — these micro businesses — and seeing the potential and the power that is in front of us.

If we equip them the right way, if we train them the right way, if we develop them the right way,

they can not only flourish, but they can scale and start hiring people in their communities.

What is one lesson you learned in 2024 that will inform your decision-making next year?

We have to fight for Black businessowners, but they also have to be prepared. Just because we want to push them through, because we want them to have a contract, we have to be very careful about who we get in the game, and make sure that they’ re ready. Because if they’ re not, it affects us all down the line.

In one word, what is the biggest challenge Black Californians face?

Self-belief. I think we have been conditioned on victimization and victimhood.

We think that if we don’ t get the help we need that we will falter.

We must have real belief that we have made it this far despite every barrier, every obstacle, every disillusionment that has ever come our way. And we are still standing.

What is the goal you want to achieve most in 2025?

I want to change the trajectory of micro and mini business owners.

By The Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center

Joyful kid in winterwear looking at camera in natural environment in winter

Children are more vulnerable than adults to the effects of cold weather. The Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center developed these tips to help families and staff keep children safe, healthy, and warm in the winter.

Bundle up!

Children are at greater risk for frostbite than adults. The best way to prevent frostbite is to make sure children dress warmly and don’t spend too much time outside in extreme weather.

Dress children in layers of warm clothing. If the top layer gets wet, they will still have a dry layer underneath.

Tuck scarves inside coats and jackets to prevent them from becoming strangulation hazards.

Car seats and winter coats don’t mix. Bulky coats can compress in a crash and create a loose car seat harness. Instead, lay the jacket or a blanket over the children once you’ve safely strapped them into their car seat.

Keeping Healthy Outdoors There’s no set amount of time for children to play outside safely when the weather is cold. Use your best judgment. When the cold becomes unpleasant, it’s time to go inside.

If you are unsure if weather conditions are safe for outdoor

play, check the Child Care Weather Watch Chart.

Have children come indoors periodically to prevent hypothermia or frostbite.

A temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit and a wind speed of 15 mph creates a wind chill temperature of -19 F. Under these conditions, frostbite can occur in just 30 minutes.

Frostnip is an early warning sign of frostbite. The skin may feel numb or tingly or appear red (on lighter skin).

To prevent frostbite, check that mittens and socks are dry and warm. Frostbite occurs mostly on fingers, toes, ears, noses, and cheeks. The affected area becomes very cold, firm, and, depending on the color of the skin, turns white, yellowish-gray, or gray.

Even though it’s cold outside, it’s important to use sunscreen and stay hydrated. Children are more likely than adults to become dehydrated.

Staying Safe Indoors and in Vehicles Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, including furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves, and portable space heaters.

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heaters.

Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room.

Test smoke alarms at least once a month.

Vent all fuel-burning equipment to the outside to avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

Install and maintain CO alarms. Keep alarms at least 15 feet away from fuel-burning appliances.

If you need to warm up your vehicle, remove it from the garage as soon as you start it to avoid the risk of CO poisoning.

Don’t leave a vehicle running inside a garage.

If vehicles are parked outside, check to make sure the tailpipe is not blocked with snow, which can also cause problems with CO. Sleeping Safely in Any Season Keep babies’ cribs free of stuffed animals and blankets.

A firm mattress covered with a tight-fitting crib sheet is all that an infant needs to sleep safely.

If you are worried about keeping babies warm, dress

them in a wearable blanket, also known as a sleep sack.

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Infection Control Cold weather does not cause colds or flu. However, viruses that cause a cold and the flu are more common in the winter when children spend more time indoors.

Keeping everyone’s hands clean is one of the most important ways to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.

Wash hands with soap and clean running water and rub them together for at least 20 seconds.

Teach children to cough or sneeze into their upper sleeve or elbow, not their hands. Adults should model this behavior.

Review program policies on handwashing; cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting; and excluding children and caregivers who are sick.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that all children 6 months and older receive the seasonal flu vaccine every year.

All early care and education program staff should also get vaccinated for the flu.

New in 2025: Protecting consumers What you need to know: These laws taking effect in 2025 will strengthen consumer protections.

SACRAMENTO — As the new year soon begins, California continues its forward momentum with a new set of laws signed by Governor Newsom that improve the health, safety, and well-being of all Californians.

“California's new laws tackle today's biggest emerging challenges head-on. Through partnership with the Legislature, we’re strengthening public safety, building more housing, and providing more resources for our communities. These practical reforms protect what matters most while creating more opportunities for all Californians.”

Click to cancel – no more subscription traps: AB 2863 by Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo (D-Santa Clarita Valley) will strengthen consumer rights around subscription services and free trials. Starting July 1, 2025, companies must get clear consent before charging customers after a free trial ends, send annual reminders about recurring charges, and make cancellation just as simple as signing up.

Customers will receive advance notice of any price changes, allowing time to decide whether to continue the subscription.

Fairer deals for restaurants and consumers: SB 1490 by Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) ensures food delivery platforms can’t misrepresent fees or keep a restaurant on their app without permission. It also requires a straightforward way for a restaurant to be removed from the platform if they choose.

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by Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) makes sure Californians’ credit scores aren’t harmed by medical debt.

This law stops credit agencies from including medical debt on an individual’s credit report and prevents lenders from considering it in credit decisions, ensuring no one’s credit suffers simply because they needed health care.

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