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

San Bernardino County fails to ensure school spending gets to its neediest students, state says The headquarters for the San Bernardino City Unified School District

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San Bernardino County school officials failed to provide proper oversight of millions of dollars meant for the neediest students, including English learners, students from lowincome families and foster students, according to a finding by the California Department of Education that advocates hope will lead to an infusion of muchneeded help for these children.

The finding came in response to a complaint filed last year by the ACLU of Southern California and Public Advocates Inc. on behalf of two community groups.

The advocates — Inland Congregations United for Change and Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement — said they hoped the decision would pressure county school officials across the state to improve their oversight of the billions of dollars that the state allocates every year to school districts for the neediest students.

Parents and organizers are also hopeful the findings will lead to increased spending on enrichment programs, counselors, tutoring

and social-emotional learning for students who need it most.

“COVID-19 has highlighted the disparities that have shown themselves to be ever present in our school system,” said Jewel Patterson, a youth organizer with Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement.

Victor Leung, an ACLU of Southern California attorney, said “unfortunately, many counties don’t do their jobs effectively of holding districts accountable and in many cases just rubber-stamp the reports.” The American Civil Liberties Union hopes the finding “will put all counties on notice that they really need to do their duty and make sure it’s transparent and goes to the high-needs students it needs to go to,” he said.

State officials found merit with two of three allegations in the complaint. First, county officials failed to ensure that districts were identifying and justifying how funds allocated for high-needs students were spent. The complaint alleged that the failure resulted in a shortfall

of more than $150 million in services for the county’s neediest students. County education officials dispute this finding.

The state also said the county should not have allowed districts to use money intended for highneeds students to pay for law enforcement and other security services without showing how such a use benefits them.

Jenny Owen, a spokeswoman for the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, said the decision “validates there was no misuse or misappropriation of the funds” by their office or the school districts involved.

She added that the decision does not require the education office “to take any additional actions other than comply with its oversight responsibilities . . . m o v i n g f o r w a r d .”

The state formula for funding schools was meant to help fix educational inequities by allotting extra money to school districts based on the number of highneeds students in the district — including low-income children,

foster youth and English learners.

Districts must use the increased funding to improve services for these students and show how the money was used to do this.

Oversight of the spending plans falls on county school officials.

But advocates say there have been numerous loopholes that have allowed school districts to use the money for general spending rather than for high-needs students.

In 2019, a state audit found that the state’s approach to the formula did not ensure that the extra money was getting to the intended beneficiaries.

In 2017, the Los Angeles Unified School District settled a lawsuit over how the school system was spending money intended for its neediest students by agreeing to allocate $151 million to 50 schools.

Sergio Lu na, di rector of organizing with Inland Congregations Unified for Change, said parents in San Bernardino County have often asked their districts for things such as music, wellness and parent engagement programs, along with teacher training, only to be told there aren’t sufficient funds.

“What came to light recently was that districts were not being 100% transparent with parents,” he said.

Patterson, the youth organizer, said the decision “gives the community a moment of ‘we hear you’ and a moment where we are able to take those funds that were already earmarked for high-needs students and use them for things that will actually benefit high-needs students.”

The cou nt y off ice of education, meanwhile, plans to appeal the decision, Owen said.

Infrastructure investments help grow small and minority owned businesses

By Congressman Kweisi Mfume

Congressman Kweisi Mfume (Courtesy Photo) The American Jobs Plan can rebuild our nation’s physical infrastructure while creating opportunities for small and minority owned businesses to employ more people As each day passes, we feel closer to the moment when we can finally say this pandemic is behind us. While we are not there yet, the sacrifice and fortitude it has taken

us to make it this far should not go unrecognized or go unappreciated.

As we prepare to build back a better America after the pandemic, I convened a

congressional hearing this week as Chair of the Contracting and Infrastructure Subcommittee for the U.S. House Small Business Committee to discuss the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on small businesses and to examine how federal investments in A mer ica n i n f rast r uct u re networks can help small and minority owned businesses.

People across America rely on our infrastructure networks to commute to work, access clean water, communicate with each other, light their homes, transport items by rail, and more. Despite the importance of our national infrastructure, it arguably has become an afterthought to some

policymakers over the past several decades in many respects.

Fortunately, there is a growing understanding that our existing infrastructure networks and their limited lifecycles require immediate attention. That is one reason why President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris, and many members of the U.S. House of Representatives plan to revitalize the American infrastructure networks through major federal investments over the next decade. The investments would modernize 20,000 miles of highways and roads, repair 10,000 bridges, improve airports continued on page 3

The bill to make Juneteenth a national holiday was signed into law by President Joe Biden.

Ironically, it was in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 that the last enslaved people in America were "freed", thus the term Juneteenth.

Freedom means no longer having to constantly fight for basic civil and human rights that are supposedly guaranteed to all citizens of this country - yet since Juneteenth, slavery has been replaced by various forms of Jim Crow/Apartheid. Unfortunately even today, one hundred and fifty six years since Juneteenth, over 45 states have introduced voter suppression bills that would make it more difficult for Black people to vote; there are constant challenges to Affirmative Action, schools for the most part are still segregated, there is growing discrimination in housing, Blacks are experiencing growing health and wealth disparities, police brutality is still a problem and there is a lack of meaningful diversity in all sectors of this society.

The bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday was approved unanimously by the Senate and overwhelmingly by the House of Representative, however at least half of both the House and Senate are willing to deny Black

Americans real citizenship; to those legislators and their supporters, you get no prize for supporting a Juneteenth holiday because that vote does not require you to support comprehensive changes that would end the systemic racism that is still imbedded in the fabric of this country.

To those who support the bill, we cannot get caught up in the pomp and circumstance that usually accompany such occasions and forget that there is still work to be done. There are those in this country who want to take Black people back to pre-Civil War America.

Make no mistake, Juneteenth, the Emancipation Proclamation, the 13th 14th and 15th Amendments, the Civil Rights Bill and the Voting Rights Bill are all instruments that did not free Black people; they only helped move the formerly enslaved and their descendants toward that goal.

Edward "Jerry" Pennick has had over forty years' experience in community organizing and program development including extensive experience in policy analysis, development and expertise in African-American land retention and land-based rural economic development.

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Trona Residents, in Fear of Losing their Jobs, contact Gubernatorial Candidate Diego Martinez for Help State/Government News Event Location date was Monday, June 21, 2021 at Elks Lodge, 82750 Trona Road, Trona, Califor nia 93562.

Trona is located in San Bernardino County and is an unincorporated community. In 2015, it had a population of 1,900.

Diego Martinez, California Gubernatorial candidate, was contacted by residents of Trona who are concerned with the government's over taxation of their water. Located in Trona is a coal mining company which

employs approximately 700 people. The residents are in fear that because of the high water taxation, the coal mining company will be forced to close its doors leaving its employees jobless.

Diego Martinez met with the residents of Trona at the Elks Lodge, 82750 Trona Road, Trona, Califor nia 93562 at 1:00 p.m on Monday, June 21, 2021. 714-615-0615 For more infor mation, contact: jo.reit kopp@ diegomartinezforgovernor.com

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San Bernardino Builds Groundbreaking Partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities By S. E. Williams | Black Voice News

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools recognizes the important potential additional teachers of color can have in an area with a growing minority populace and is launching a groundbreaking strategy—the creation of recruitment partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in hopes of drawing more Black teachers to the area.(source: give.uncf.org) Research has shown again and again that teachers of color not only help close the achievement gaps of students of color but they are also highly rated by students of all races, noted the Learning Policy Institute.

The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools recognizes the important potential additional teachers of color can have in an area with a growing minority populace and is launching a groundbreaking strategy— the creation of recruitment partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in hopes of drawing more Black teachers to the area.

Hiring a diverse group of teachers can help students academically and provide role models for their future. “Students of color generally have higher test scores, are more likely to graduate

from college and to succeed in college when they have teachers of color in the classroom they can look to as role models,” according to a 2019 Ed Source report.

The benefits for minority students are clear, yet only four percent of the state’s teachers were Black and 20.7 percent were Latino compared to a student population that was 5.4 percent Black and 54.2 percent Latino in 2017-18.

San Bernardino is hoping to change the paradigm. The County’s Superintendent of Schools Human Resources Manager, Sandra Khodadadi, spoke with IE Voice and Black Voice News about the district’s new efforts in this area focused on recruiting teachers from HBCUs. Although the groundwork for the new recruitment strategy was laid before she took on her new role in February she

Brandon Miller, 2nd grade teacher, “The need for Black male teachers is the greatest it has ever been.” (source: facebook.com) explained, “When I learned about it, I realized the value of it. We need to tap into all of our highly qualified candidates and resources and working with the HBCU’s will give us that opportunity.”

Khodadadi, who comes from a long line of educators and has a myriad of extended family members who are engaged in this field continued, “Working with the HBCUs, we feel like we are going to be able to tap into more [of the] highly qualified and diverse candidates we are working to try to recruit.”

Khodadadi believes it is important in education to embrace diversity so that you can touch the lives of children from every cultural aspect, from all the different groups. “I think when you have educators that can do that, that can reach out and connect with these kids, we are able to really get the kids at a time that is important in their lives.”

Khodadadi said she buys into the HBCU recruitment program because it reaches a group of candidates, “We haven’t typically been able to connect with.”

A current teachers’ shortage in the state also makes the need to expand the pool of qualified teacher candidates an important strategic move.

Brandon Miller, 2nd grade teacher, “The need for Black male teachers is the greatest it has ever been.” (source: facebook.com) Recruiting teachers from HBCUs might be considered as a progressive move for San Bernardino by some and yet there is buy-in in the district for the program, according to Khodadadi.

“When I came here that was advantageous for me [that] there was already buy-in here. There is interest in the program and the organization is excited about this.” continued in next 2 columns

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San Bernardino Builds Groundbreaking Partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities...continued She continued, “Mr. Hardy Brown [a trustee on the San Bernardino County Board of Education] had spoken with William Roberts, our Assistant Superintendent of HR. He is encouraging us to participate in the program. Both gentlemen are encouraging it,” K hodadadi stressed.

“They’re advocating for it.”

W he n a ske d whet he r she had encountered any resistance to the program’s implementation from others on her team she quickly noted she had not encountered any at all.

According to Khodadadi, the district is in the process of reaching out to HBCUs to establish these new partnerships.

“We partner with other colleges and universities so we’re going to be mirroring those relationships and expanding our partnerships with the HBCUs.”Admittedly, according to Khodadadi, outreach has been a bit difficult due to restrictions in doing normal business owed to COVID-19. “It put a little bit of a hindrance on making those contacts because people were working in different work settings and so forth.

You don’t have as many people physically at the organizations.”

They have, however, been successful in building relationships with the outreach attempts they made so far and are continuing to contact other HBCUs. “I am familiarizing myself with all [HBCUS] that are out there. One of the things that we’re doing is working with Handshake. It’s a platform that connects the organization to the university and then the university is able to share job postings.”

Handshake enables students to find jobs, internships, and connect with employers hiring at individual schools. “If you have a vacant position, it gets posted and then everybody at that university using that

software or platform has access to the information,” she explained.

Khodadadi was unaware of other K-12 school districts in the region or state with similar outreach efforts to HBCUs. But, said when she discovers any, “I’m going to tap into that because it’s so much better if you can collaborate, when you can work in tandem with others.”

San Bernardino is currently working with Bowie State University, Delaware State University, Florida A&M, Howard University, North Carolina A&T State University, Winston-Salem State University, Morehouse College, and the list of HBCU partners continues to grow.

Since this is a new recruitment program for the district, its goal is to enhance the teacher recruitment program already in place for other universities they work with like the University of Redlands, Cal State San Bernardino, or Cal Poly Pomona, for example.

“We’re expanding them to include and incorporate the HBCUs. As far as having goals, the biggest goal we have is to recruit and hire highly qualified teachers— that is our goal with any of our partners,” stressed Khodadadi.

She also encouraged readers to share information about this program with anyone that would be a great candidate. “We are here and willing to answer questions.

If they are a recent HBCU graduate and want to reach out or maybe someone who graduated previously, or even if they have not yet graduated, are still [earning their degree] and are local and want to seek employment, I encourage them to go online at edjoin.org.

S. E. Williams is executive editor of the IE Voice and Black Voice News.

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For the third time during the pandemic, California legislators have pushed off a huge, looming question to the last minute: Will the state shield tenants from eviction?

The answer, most likely, is yes, but for how long and under what terms is still up in the air. Several lawmakers told CalMatters a decision could come late this week — only days before current protections are set to expire, after June 30.

Rental assistance is the key here: The state has been doling out $2.6 billion it’s sitting on at a snail’s pace, while figuring out what to do with an additional $2.6 billion from the federal government.

Since Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature passed the last round of eviction protections in late January, the state has distributed only about $50 million of its $1.4 billion pot, and received applications for only about half of that money. While centralized data is unavailable for the cities’ and counties’ $1.2 billion share, there are similar reports of a slow rollout.

Key legislators are concerned about ending eviction protections before the bulk of those dollars have entered the pockets of the Californians who need it most, so they’re mostly hammering out new rules on eligibility and applications to make sure more

rent relief gets out quicker.

“It doesn’t make sense to allow evictions, when there are still billions of dollars available that could prevent those very evictions,” said Assemblymember David Chiu, a Democrat from San Francisco who leads the Assembly Housing Committee and helped craft the original eviction moratorium last year.

But the deal-making to extend the eviction moratorium has been slow and secretive.

Tenant and landlord groups told CalMatters they have been shut out of negotiations, which are taking place between Assembly and Senate leaders and the governor’s office — similar to the last two rounds of negotiations.

“Policymakers have been pulled in many directions, but I’m hopeful that the right

conversations are happening, and we’re going to make progress before June 30,” Chiu said.

A deal could be unveiled as soon as today. Lawmakers will have to wait 72 hours from the time they get a bill on paper before taking a vote and getting something to the governor, which means Thursday is the earliest an extension could be finalized.

Here are some key decision points that will determine the fate of thousands and thousands of California renters: How long will n e w p r o t e c t io n s l a s t ?

That question is at the heart of the debate. Tenant advocates want to extend protections for as long as possible, while landlord groups want the opposite. continued on page 4

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STATE/LOCAL/BUSINESS

Deputy under investigation after video shows Promontory MortgagePath Adds Industrial Bank, Optus him kicking pursuit suspect in head in Victorville Bank as First MDIs, CDFIs in Its Minority-Owned Financial Institution Initiative

By BRIAN ROKOS | brokos@scng.com | The Press-Enterprise

A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy is under criminal investigation after a videotape of an arrest in Victorville showed him twice kicking a pursuit suspect in the head as the suspect appeared to be surrendering.

“This incident raises concerns.

I expect my deputies to remain professional while engaging the public,” Sheriff John McMahon said in a written statement.

The deputy was placed on paid a d m i n ist r at ive le ave. T he de pa r t me nt declined to identify him.

The incident began at about 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday, when a deputy attempted to pull over a motorcycle rider for committing traffic violations in the area of 7th and Lincoln streets. The driver, later identified as Willie C. Jones, 33, did not stop, prompting a pursuit, a sheriff’s news release said.

Jones ran several stoplights before driving north in the southbound lanes of the 15 Freeway, almost causing headon collisions, the release said.

Jones left the freeway at La Paz Drive and ditched the bike near a car dealership.

The video, obtained by the website TMZ, shows a man emerging from a hiding place

underneath a car. He looks around and, bent over, slinks for several feet before standing up and walking several more feet. Soon after, a deputy approaches in a shooting stance, shining a flashlight at the man. It was unclear whether the deputy was also holding a gun.

The man walks toward the deputy and puts his hands up.

The man then gets down on his knees and prepares to lay prone, bracing his upper body with his arms. His left arm is out in front of him and his right arm, on the far side of his body from the deputy, is folded beneath him.

The deputy slowly approaches but then takes two quick steps like a football player kicking off and kicks the man in the head. The man rolls over slightly and both arms are visible. The deputy then kicks the man in the head a second time.

Five seconds later, a second deputy runs into view and assists in handcuffing the man.

A sheriff’s supervisor later arrived, and the security company that monitors the dealership’s surveillance video told him that the arrest was recorded, the Sheriff’s Department said.

“The watch commander reviewed the video and immediately determined the deputy’s actions were disturbing,”

said Undersheriff Shannon Dicus, speaking in a video attached to the news release.

“The watch commander notified the commander of the station.

It is unfortunate when incidents like these occur because it causes turmoil within our communities and equally amongst our deputies who pride themselves on providing professional service.”

It was unclear Saturday whether the second deputy to arrive witnessed the kicking and reported it to supervisors, as department policy requires in cases of suspected use of inappropriate force.

“Due to this being an active investigation, no further details are being released about the incident,” sheriff’s spokeswoman Jodi Miller said Saturday.

The department’s report on the criminal investigation will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for consideration of charges, Dicus said. Then an internal investigation will take place to determine whether the deputy violated any department policies.

Jones was treated at the scene for injuries before being booked into jail on suspicion of felony evading.

He was released after posting bail, county jail records show.

Jones could not be reached for c om me nt Sat u rd ay.

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Danbury, Conn., June 21, 2021 — Promontory MortgagePath LLC, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage fulfillment services, announced Industrial Bank and Optus Bank as the first participants in its initiative to support community development f i na ncial institutions (CDFIs) and minority depository institutions (MDIs).

The initiative is focused on expanding mortgage credit access in underserved communities.

Washington D.C.-based Industrial Bank, a U.S. Treasury-certified CDFI and the oldest Blackowned commercial bank in the Mid-Atlantic region, is fully onboarded and began offering mortgages via Promontory MortgagePath’s platform in April.

South Carolina-based Optus Bank, a federally-designated MDI and U.S. Treasury-certified CDFI, is in implementation.

“Industrial Bank has been committed to helping families in our communities purchase homes, grow small businesses, and build wealth since 1934,” said Industrial Bank President and CEO Doyle Mitchell. “Our partnership with Promontory MortgagePath will mean more people in our community will be able to purchase homes — the most important pillar to closing the wealth gap.”

“For more than 100 years, Optus Bank has been fighting to counter racial disparities.

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customers, with a special focus on those impacted by the 400-year legacy of exploitation and racism,” said Optus Bank President and CEO Dominik Mjartan. “Together with Promontory MortgagePath, our goal to create $100 million in Black wealth over the next 10 years is more attainable.”

Promontory MortgagePath’s program offers exclusive pricing, resources, and joint marketing opportunities to participating institutions. These services help lower the barriers to entry into mortgage lending and allow these institutions to participate in the mortgage market profitably, with the overall goal of helping build long-term wealth in communities through increased homeownership. Participating institutions also gain access to Promontory MortgagePath’s point-of-sale platform Borrower Wallet®, technology-driven, U.S.-based mortgage fulfillment services and compliance support to accelerate their entry into the market and delivery of mortgage services. As a Community Development Bankers Association (CDBA) endorsed solution, Promontory MortgagePath is working with the CDBA to identify strategic partners to participate in the initiative.

Promontory MortgagePath founder and CEO and former Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig has been focused throughout his career on access to responsible

credit and other mechanisms to give families a hand up.

“We are proud to support Industrial and Optus banks in driving homeownership in their communities,” Ludwig said.

“These community-focused financial institutions are the lifeblood of wealth-building opportunities for the customers they serve. CDFIs and MDIs are a critical component to addressing big societal issues — from unemployment to wage stagnation — facing so many communities.

These problems are more acute for Americans of color. And, this is why Promontory MortgagePath is such a supporter of these banks.”

Ludwig is also the chair of The Ludwig Institute for Economic Prosperity, which is focused on the plight of lower- and middle-income Americans. Part of this effort is to shine a light on economic indicators, like unemployment and wages, that do not give an accurate view into the real economic situation of these Americans.

MDIs or CDFIs interested in lear ning more about becoming strategic partners in this initiative should contact Promontory MortgagePath Managing Director and Head of Bank Relations Paul Katz at paul.katz@mortgagepath.com.

For public information about this initiative, contact Paul C. Katz, managing director, Promontory MortgagePath, pau l.k at z@ mor tgage pat h. c o m , (2 0 2) 2 57-29 2 7.

Infrastructure investments help grow small and minority owned businesses...continued from page 1 and ports, and expand transit and rail into new communities.

The investments would also eliminate lead pipes in drinking water systems, provide high-speed broadband, upgrade schools and federal buildings, replace buses and rail cars, and so much more.

By all accounts, these efforts represent a new vision for America that will be good for the environment and make our nation’s infrastructure more equitable community by community.

Investing in America’s i n f r a st r uc t u r e net work s will also benefit the nation’s small businesses because small businesses rely on our infrastructure systems to access customers and suppliers, boost business operations, and create new demand for goods and services. Beyond that, investing in America’s infrastructure networks will mean new business opportunities for many small businesses that directly and indirectly support the development, modernization, and maintenance of the infrastructure networks in question. In the construction industry for example, it is estimated that there are 3 million small businesses which employ over 82 percent of all employees in this sector.

Put simply, a federal investment

in infrastructure is an investment in small businesses. That’s true because there are a number federal safeguards in place to ensure small businesses participate in the competitive procurement processes for federal contracts and earn their fair share of federal contracting dollars. For instance, there is a government-wide goal requiring that 23 percent of all eligible prime contracting dollars be spent with small businesses, and the Small Business Association (SBA) works to ensure that this goal is met or surpassed. Other goals exist for specific subsets of small contractors at the prime and subcontracting level. We seek 5 percent participation by small and disadvantaged businesses, 5 percent by women-owned small businesses, 3 percent by service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and 3 percent in Historically Under-utilized Business Zones. Once again, the SBA is responsible for making sure these goals are met or surpassed.

The current infrastructure plan would also create contracting programs, administered by the SBA, that reserve contracts for underserved small businesses through dedicated opportunities and sole-source opportunities.

Additionally, there are reserved contracting programs in place at

the state and local levels whenever federal dollars are involved with infrastructure spending. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program is designed to enable women and minority-owned small firms to compete for federally funded contracts led by state and local agencies. It is the U.S. Department of Transportation’s most important tool for remedying the effects of discrimination and leveling the playing field in transportation-related projects.

These programs are vital to the wellbeing of the small business community and will help to guarantee that small businesses have a seat at the table when it comes to infrastructure spending and contracting opportunities using federal dollars. The American Jobs Plan will create thousands of these contracting opportunities. I want to use this opportunity and use my oversight role in Congress to take a closer look at the small business programs and ensure we are maximizing small business participation in contracting at the federal, state, and local levels. This week’s hearing was just a part of that process.

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COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave is now available for workplaces with 26 or more employees and is just one of many leave rights for workers in California. If you or a family member are sick or have been exposed to COVID-19, supplemental paid sick leave can cover: • Up to 80 hours of leave in addition to permanent paid sick leave • Care for yourself or a family member with COVID-19 • Getting tested, vaccinated or recovering from vaccine side effects Ask your employer what rights are available to you.

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“A Concert In The Parking Lot”, sponsored by Hillside & Hope, featuring band “In The Mixx” Lifestyle News

Sierra Village tenants enjoyed music by the band “In The Mixx”.

Fontana, CA-On Saturday, June 5, 2021, the Sierra Village tenants enjoyed “A Concert in the Parking Lot” of music from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, along with a lunch menu of turkey or ham & white cheddar crossiant sandwiches,

chips, potato salad & parfait.

While they enjoyed their lunch, they grooved to the sounds of the band, “In The Mixx”. The event was hosted by Hillside & Hope at the Village at Sierra located at 8684 Sierra Ave. Fontana, CA.

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to link protections to an improved economy with lower u nemploy ment.

“The concept is: Do people have their jobs back? Because if people don’t have their jobs back, they’re not going to be able to pay rent,” said Shanti Singh, communications and legislative director for Tenants Together, a statewide advocacy coalition. “It’s not rocket science.”

While the state has now reopened and life in California is returning to normal for many, many employees in lower-wage sectors are still out of work. Last month, CalMatters reported California still has the nation’s second-highest unemployment rate and has regained only 48% of jobs lost amid the pandemic.

“While the economy is coming back, there are still millions of struggling families, and we need to make sure that they’re not going to be evicted while there’s still money available to help them,” Chiu said.

How much will rent relief cover?

The most recent round of rent relief allowed landlords to collect aid totaling 80% of unpaid rent through March 2021, as long as they forgave the rest. If a landlord turned down that deal, the tenant could collect 25% of the rent owed and have the rest of the debt relegated to small claims court.

Tenants have argued that the formula gave them the short end of the stick, should landlords choose to turn down the money. The 25% payment guaranteed only that a renter wouldn’t be evicted, but could still saddle them with debt.

In his May budget proposal,

but not by human power.

I’m convinced that all the fearful things we see coming upon the earth right now — hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes, drastic weather changes, terrorism, nuclear threats, wars and rumors of wars — all have to do with the coming of Christ. Beyond all the war clouds gathering, beyond the gross darkness covering the earth, a cloud is being formed in heaven. And one day soon Christ is going to enter that cloud and reveal himself to the whole world. [1 Thessalonians 21:31].

I tell you, this is a very important revelation in the hour we are living in. To illustrate this point think about the war spoken of in [Ezekiel 38 and 39].

It references a war between Israel and their foes; Moscow, Persia [Iran], Tubal [Turkey], Ethiopia [which would consist of Sudan and Somalia from biblical times], and Libya, among others. The pieces of the puzzle are coming together as these nations are starting to align their mutual interests. It is particularly astonishing that we see Russia starting to align its interests with Iran [Persia]. Turkey is coming into co-operation with Iran as well. I tell you; it is a time for us to lift up our head for our redemption is drawing nigh.

Bible prophecy says that when commentators begin to trumpet man’s successful peace initiatives, watch out! Sudden destruction is

which legislators are now hashing out, Newsom called for state dollars to cover the full amount of missed rent — a proposal both the tenant and landlord groups have welcomed.

Newsom also suggested that money could go directly to tenants — as opposed to waiting until landlords accept the aid.

That’s something the landlord groups are less than thrilled about.

“We think there will be huge abuse,” said Carlton, from the Apartments Association.

Chiu said the money could only be used to pay rental debt: “The two implications from that are: The landlord would not have to forgive any of that debt, and the tenant would receive coverage for everything that they owe.”

Under the current protections, tenants who had moved out to save on rent were ineligible for relief, because it was designed only to keep current tenants housed. Advocates are hopeful that will change in the new bill.

Another gaping loophole: Will people who took out loans from friends, banks, or payday lenders qualify for the money, as it isn’t a direct debt to the landlord? That remains to be seen.

Why has it taken so long to distribute rental assistance?

The existing moratorium laid out several ways the $2.6 billion would reach residents: The state would distribute it; cities or counties could do it themselves using the state’s rules; or the jurisdiction could distribute its share of federal dollars with its own rules, and let the state distribute the rest.

“Just When Men Begin to Think They Have a Handle on Society’s Problems…!”

By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah

Will California’s eviction moratorium be extended beyond June 30?...continued from page 2 “In my mind, it would be a travesty to end these eviction protections before we get every dollar out the door.”

Brian Augusta, legislative advocate for the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, said the tenant side has asked the state to tie the end date to distribution of all available rental relief funds — which at the current pace would take several months, at least.

“In my mind, it would be a travesty to end these eviction protections before we get every dollar out the door,” Augusta said.

Landlord advocates are concerned about the same issue, but want protections t o e nd by Se pt e mbe r.

“We’d rather not have an extension at all, but we need to get the money out,” said Debra Carlton, executive vice president of the California Apartment

Association. “That’s our number one focus. If that means a short, short-term extension, so be it. But the focus has to be on getting the money out.”

Another point of contention: The association wants the law to protect from eviction only those who have applied and are eligible for funds, while tenant advocates want blanket protections that also cover those who have struggled to learn about and apply for the program.

Augusta, on the tenants’ side, is fearful that sunsetting the protections while the Legislature is out of session — between Sept.

10 and Jan. 3 — would mean no one will be around to reassess and fix the rent relief program.

Another timeline tenant advocates are pushing is continued in next 2 columns

Total chaos and destruction will erupt, says the Lord.

[1 T he s s a lon ia n s 5:3].

“The sound grew, and I even heard crashing sounds. Seconds later, I saw people running from the tsunami wave shouting ‘Tsunami Waves! It took only seconds, not minutes, after hearing the thunderous sounds and then the waves hit us. It was literally a matter of seconds. Moments later, there was devastation. It came out of nowhere.” [Bapua Suwarna survivor of Indonesia’s Tsunami].

Yet, to repeat, the Bible says that this will happen again in much greater fashion and on a much grander scale. Listen, my purpose is not to scare you, but to let the Word of God sound a trumpet blast to awaken you from your sleep, because the order of things as they are now is about to change dramatically! When Scripture tells us that a day of destruction is coming you can count on it. When it tells us that heaven and earth will pass away, you can be sure that this world as we know it will definitely end.

I tell you; the tempest is preparing; the lightning will soon cast abroad its flames of fire. Earth will rock with thunder blasts;

granite peaks will be dissolved; all nature will tremble beneath the fury of the storm. For the hurricane of wrath is coming, the whirlwind and the tribulation. “For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape,” [I Thessalonians 5:3].

“Rumors of wars, nations against nations, kingdom against kingdoms,” [Matthew 24] evidenced by a number of prophetical developments that have been fulfilling right before our very eyes. And in the midst of all of this, there will be agreements, ceasefires, truces of sorts, but one thing you can be sure of, it will not last for long, because “Peace and Safety” are the seductive and demonic doctrines of Antichrist [1 Timothy 4:1] in which Daniel warned of a coming king of "fierce countenance" espousing peace, but intent on destruction: [Daniel 8].

People ignoring the signs of the times. Lulled into a sense of false security. Caught up with the spirit of the world, enjoying their lives, focusing on themselves, oblivious to God and His demands, but that's not the end of the story. When the Man of Sin, the Son of Perdition confirms the peace treaty between Israel and the many. Then he will destroy many by this so-called ‘peace’. He will cause deceit to prosper, and he will consider himself superior. But, when you feel secure, he will destroy you and take his stand against the prince of princes. Yet he will be destroyed, continued in next 2 columns

just around the corner. It will be so bad that even ambassadors of peace will weep bitterly [Isaiah 33:7]. Do not buy into the false propaganda. It will be a short-lived peace and safety-with terrible repercussions. [Luke 17:27].

A message has come - repent and turn back to Christ the only place of safety. For the Lord is about to vent His wrath against the nations. He will give them up to slaughter and destruction and many will die. [Isaiah 34:1-5]. “I shall send fire to consume Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Arabia and Israel. [Amos 1:1-15; 2:1-5].

On that day, I will destroy your armed forces and burn your cities.

[Micah 5:10-11]. I will pour My wrath onto nations and kingdoms.

My burning anger will consume the whole earth. [Zephaniah 3:8].

But they said, we will not hearken” [Jeremiah 6:9–10, 17].

God instructed Jeremiah to give his people this warning: “Therefore thou shalt speak all these words unto them; This is a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the Lord their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth” [Jeremiah 7:27–28]. Because of it, the day of destruction is going to come suddenly. In just one hour.

Just when men begin to think they have a handle on society’s problems, total chaos and destruction will erupt!

Witness For Justice#1052

What Are These Cheers of Freedom to Me? Traci Blackmon

On December 31, 1862, both enslaved and free Blacks Americans gathered together in churches, and homes across the country to await the turning of midnight to another day, a new day when the Emancipation Proclamation became the law of the land. That evening wait is still commemorated in many Black Churches annually in a “Watch Night Service.”

The Emancipation Proclamation was a negotiation tool of the Civil War. It was not a manifestation of repentant hearts or transformed minds, but rather a war measure used to weaken the rebellious states of the Confederacy. By the end of the war, over 200,000 Blacks would serve in the Union army and navy. Those newly emancipated people joined the Union and fought not only for this country that did not love them or their freedom; they fought to free themselves. The Emancipation Proclamation granted some enslaved people of African descent the ability to fight for their freedom, but it was not freedom itself.

The Emancipation Proclamation, a presidential act, could not be effectively implemented in states under Confederate control. For this reason, people of African descent in Texas continued to live under the evil of slavery until June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, to announce the emancipation of the 250,000 people still enslaved in that state.

Signing such a proclamation cost neither President Lincoln, who maintained opposition of equal rights for those emancipated, nor his cabinet anything. In fact, slave

holders who voluntarily obeyed this executive order received $300 reparations for each freed slave. Yet enslaved Blacks received nothing for their generations of stolen bodies, snatched children, and expropriated labor other than their mere release from legal bondage.

I am mindful of this history as some celebrate Congress establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. I am mindful that such feigned acts of solidarity ring hollow in light of the 389 bills introduced in 48 states that include provisions that would restrict voting access. I am mindful of lawmakers who unanimously vote to celebrate Juneteenth but refuse to enact the John Lewis Voting Rights Bill (H. R. 4) or the For the People Act (S.1) to protect the voting rights of the descendants of those freed on the day the nation now cheers. I am mindful that while announcements flood the headlines of this new federal holiday, governors are using state power to ban accurate teaching of American history in this country and thwart the intellectual engagement of Critical Race Theory in institutions of higher learning. I am mindful that we celebrate Juneteenth as a holiday in a country that, since 1900, has repeatedly failed to pass anti- lynching legislation.

Jesus said: “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32) What are your cheers for Juneteenth to me but yet another reminder freedom is not free?

Traci Blackmon is Associate General Minister, Justice and Local Church Ministries for the United Church of Christ.

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005546 Date Filed: 05/24/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/24/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): FRONTIER PONTOONS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:10641 MULBERRY AVE. SUITE A FONTANA, CA 92337 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: GREEN TRUCKING SOLUTIONS LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 201325510180 Residence Street Address: 10641 MULBERRY AVE. SUITE A FONTANA, CA 92337 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Amir Delvarani, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005890 Date Filed: 06/02/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/02/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): REAL EFFICIENT DRIVING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 16222 TEJON ST. VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: JOSHUA S. PAREDES Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 16222 TEJON ST. VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Joshua S. Paredes, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005792 Date Filed: 05/28/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/28/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CSA AUTOMOTIVE & MUFFLER County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 291 E. 5TH ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CSA AUTOMOTIVE & MUFFLER State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4734670 Residence Street Address: 291 E. 5TH ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Amal Fakhoury, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 3, Correction 10, 17, 24, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210006083 Date Filed: 06/09/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/09/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SKYN BY CYN County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:11875 LOYOLA CT. FONTANA, CA 92337 Name of Individual Registrant: CYNTHIA I. RHODIUS Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 11875 LOYOLA CT. FONTANA, CA 92337 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Cynthia I. Rhodius, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005236 Date Filed: 05/18/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/18/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PANDORA ACCOUNTANCY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 6943 GENEVA ST. CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: MUQADDAS

PULOTOVA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 6943 GENEVA ST. CHINO, CA 91710 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 01, 2020 Muqaddas Pulotova, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005096 Date Filed: 05/12/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/12/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): DSH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9030 ARCHIBALD AVE. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name of Individual Registrant: NADINE ZUNIGA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 9030 ARCHIBALD AVE. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 29, 2021 Nadine Zuniga, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 3, 10, 17, 24 , 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005619 Date Filed: 05/25/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/25/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): COLE’S HAIR GROW County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 11611 VILLA ST. ADELANTO, CA 92301 Name of Individual Registrant: NICOLE JOHNSON Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 11611 VILLA STREET ADELANTO, CA 92301 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 19, 2021 Nicole Johnson, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005866 Date Filed: 06/01/021 Filing Expires On: 06/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): HIGHLAND SMOKE DEPOT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 28940 GREENSPOT RD. HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Mailing Address: 26930 THE OLD RD. VALENCIA, CA 91381 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: HIGHLAND SMOKE DEPOT State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.:C4179881 Residence Street Address: 28940 GREENSPOT RD. HIGHLAND, CA 92346 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 02, 2021 Salem Hatwik, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005574 Date Filed: 05/24/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/24/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ULTRA LANDSCAPERS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14200 RODEO DR. APT. 102 VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: JESUS NARANJO HERRERA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 14200 RODEO DR. APT. 102 VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 24, 2015 Jesus Naranjo Herrera, Owner, declares that all

information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005845 Date Filed: 06/01/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): KING DAVID FITNESS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3473 N. MAYFIELD AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Mailing Address: 3473 N. MAYFIELD AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 Name of Individual Registrant: DAVID L. MCELROY JR. Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 3473 N. MAYFIELD AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 20, 2021 David L. McElroy Jr., Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, Correction 17, 24, July 1, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005989 Date Filed: 06/07/2021 Filing Expires On: 06/07/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BIG BEAR ON DEMAND County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 501 VALLEY BLVD., SUITE A4 BIG BEAR, CA 92314 Mailing Address: 2604 WADSWORTH CARLSBAD, CA 92010 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: BIG BEAR ON DEMAND LLC State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202106210063 Residence Street Address: 1177 GOLD MOUNTAIN DRIVE BIG BEAR CITY, CA 92314 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 27, 2021 John Yakubik, Managing Member, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 2021.

petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 08/02/2021 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO Civil Division of the San Bernardino District 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: April 29, 2021 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 10, 17, 24, July 01, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2111386 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JEFFREY ANDRE FERNANDEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. JEFFREY ANDRE FERNANDEZ Proposed name: to: JEFFREY ANDRE CENTTY 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: 6/24/21 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino Justice Center 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2116646 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: BRIAN ALAN TAPPIN JR. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. BRIAN ALAN TAPPIN, JR. to Proposed name: JEH-SUN ALAN SMALL b. ALANIS CARREON to ALANA LALISA JANINA SMALL 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: 7/28/21 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: June 03, 2021

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210005622 Date Filed: 05/25/2021 Filing Expires On: 05/25/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TRUROU MANAGEMENT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2741 E. BLACKHORSE DR. ONTARIO, CA 91761 Name of Individual Registrant: PHILLIP ROUZAN Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 2741 E. BLACKHORSE DR. ONTARIO, CA 91761 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 01, 2021 Phillip Rouzan, Self, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 24, July 1, 8, 15 , 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2114643 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DIANA RODRIGUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. SAILE ISAIAH VILLATORO to Proposed name: SAILE ISAIAH RODRIGUEZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the

Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2021.

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GLENN HOWARD LOWNEY aka GLENN H. LOWNEY aka GLENN LOWNEY CASE NO : PROPS 2100514 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of:

GLENN HOWARD LOWNEY aka GLENN H. LOWNEY aka GLENN LOWNEY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: BRYAN C. LOWNEY in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: BRYAN C. LOWNEY 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: July 13, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S-36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance

may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: Bryan C. Hartnell, Esq. HARTNELL LAW GROUP 25757 Redlands Boulevard, Redlands, CA 92373-8453 (909) 796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper June 17, 24, July 1, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHUKWUNWIKE OBIORA NWOKIKE CASE NO : PROPS 2100535 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of

CHUKWUNWIKE OBIORA NWOKIKE

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: IVANA NWOKIKE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: IVANA NWOKIKE 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: July 8, 2021 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept: S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Justice Center IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

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Little-known illnesses turning up in Covid long-haulers

By Cindy Loose, Contributing Writer

The day Dr. Elizabeth Dawson was diagnosed with covid-19 in October, she awoke feeling as if she had a bad hangover. Four months later she tested negative for the virus, but her symptoms have only worsened. (khn.org) — The day Dr. Elizabeth Dawson was diagnosed with covid-19 in October, she awoke feeling as if she had a bad hangover. Four months later she tested negative for the virus, but her symptoms have only worsened.

Dawson is among what one doctor called “waves and waves” of “long-haul” COVID patients who remain sick long after retesting negative for the virus.

A significant percentage are suffering from syndromes that few doctors understand or treat.

In fact, a yearlong wait to see a specialist for these syndromes was common even before the ranks of patients were swelled by postCOVID newcomers. For some, the consequences are life altering.

Before fall, Dawson, 44, a dermatologist from Portland, Oregon, routinely saw 25 to 30 patients a day, cared for her 3-yearold daughter and ran long distances.

Today, her heart races when she tries to stand. She has severe headaches, constant nausea and brain fog so extreme that, she said, it “feels like I have dementia.”

Her fatigue is severe: “It’s as if all the energy has been sucked from my soul and my bones.”

She can’t stand for more than 10 minutes without feeling dizzy.

Through her own research, Dawson recognized she had typical symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS. It is a disorder of the

autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary functions such as heart rate, blood pressure and vein contractions that assist blood flow. It is a serious condition — not merely feeling lightheaded on rising suddenly, which affects many patients who have been confined to bed a long time with illnesses like COVID as their nervous system readjusts to greater activity.

POTS sometimes overlaps with autoimmune problems, which involve the immune system attacking healthy cells. Before COVID, an estimated three million Americans had POTS. Many POTS patients report it took them years to even find a diagnosis. With her own suspected diagnosis in hand, Dawson soon discovered there were no specialists in autonomic disorders in Portland — in fact, there are only 75 board-certified autonomic disorder doctors in the U.S. Other doctors, however, have studied and treat POTS and similar syndromes. The nonprofit organization Dysautonomia International provides a list of a handful of clinics and about 150 U.S. doctors who have been recommended by patients and agreed to be on the list.

In January, Dawson called a neurologist at a Portland medical center where her father had worked and was given an appointment

for September. She then called Stanford University Medical Center’s autonomic clinic in California, and again was offered an appointment nine months later.

Using contacts in the medical community, Dawson wrangled an appointment with the Portland neurologist within a week and was diagnosed with POTS and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The two syndromes have overlapping symptoms, often including severe fatigue.

Dr. Peter Rowe of Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, a prominent researcher who has treated POTS and CFS patients for 25 years, said every doctor with expertise in POTS is seeing long-haul COVID patients with POTS, and every long- COVID patient he has seen with CFS also had POTS. He expects the lack of medical treatment to worsen.

“Decades of neglect of POTS and CFS have set us up to fail miserably,” said Rowe, one of the authors of a recent paper on CFS triggered by COVID. The prevalence of POTS was documented in an international survey of 3,762 long- COVID patients, leading researchers to conclude that all COVID patients who have rapid heartbeat, dizziness, brain fog or fatigue “should be screened for POTS.” A “significant infusion of health care resources and a

significant additional research investment” will be needed to address the growing caseload, the American Autonomic Society said in a recent statement.

Lauren Stiles, who founded Dysautonomia International in 2012 after being diagnosed with POTS, said patients who have suffered for decades worry about “the growth of people who need testing and treating but the lack of growth in doctors skilled in autonomic nervous system disorders.”

On the other hand, she hopes increasing awareness among physicians will at least get patients with dysautonomia diagnosed quickly, rather than years later.

Congress has allocated $1.5 billion to the National Institutes of Health over the next four years to study post- COVID conditions. Requests for proposals have already been issued.

“There is hope that this miserable experience with COVID will be valuable,” said Dr. David Goldstein, head of NIH’s Autonomic Medicine Section.

A unique opportunity for advances in treatment, he said, exists because researchers can study a large sample of people who got the same virus at roughly the same time, yet some recovered and some did not.

Long-term symptoms are common. A University of Washington study published in February in the Journal of the American Medical Association’s Network Open found that 27 percent of COVID survivors ages 18-39 had persistent symptoms three to nine months after testing negative for COVID. The percentage was slightly higher for middle-aged patients, and 43 percent for patients 65 and over.

The most common complaint: persistent fatigue. A Mayo Clinic study published last month found that 80 percent of long-haulers complained of fatigue and nearly half of “brain

fog.” Less common symptoms are inflamed heart muscles, lung function abnormalities and acute kidney problems.

Larger studies remain to be conducted. However, “even if only a tiny percentage of the millions who contracted COVID suffer long-term consequences,” said Rowe, “we’re talking a huge influx of patients, and we don’t have the clinical capacity to take care of them.”

Symptoms of autonomic dysfunction are showing up in patients who had mild, moderate or severe COVID symptoms.

Yet even today, some physicians discount conditions like POTS and CFS, both much more common in women than men. With no biomarkers, these syndromes are sometimes considered psychological.

The experience of POTS patient Jaclyn Cinnamon, 31, is typical.

She became ill in college 13 years ago. The Illinois resident, now on the patient advisory board of Dysautonomia International, saw dozens of doctors seeking an explanation for her racing heart, severe fatigue, frequent vomiting, fever and other symptoms. For years, without results, she saw specialists in infectious disease, cardiology, allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, endocrinology and alternative medicine — and a psychiatrist, “because some doctors clearly thought I was simply a hysterical woman.”

It took three years for her to be diagnosed with POTS. The test is simple: Patients lie down for five minutes and have their blood pressure and heart rate taken.

They then either stand or are tilted to 70-80 degrees and their vital signs are retaken. The heart rate of those with POTS will increase by at least 30 beats per minute, and often as much as 120 beats per minute within 10 minutes.

POTS and CFS symptoms range from mild to debilitating.

The doctor who diagnosed

Cinnamon told her he didn’t have the expertise to treat POTS. Nine years after the onset of the illness, she finally received treatment that alleviated her symptoms.

Although there are no federally approved drugs for POTS or CFS, experienced physicians use a variety of medicines including f ludrocortisone, commonly prescribed for Addison’s disease, that can improve symptoms.

Some patients are also helped by specialized physical therapy that first involves a therapist assisting with exercises while the patient is lying down, then later the use of machines that don’t require standing, such as rowing machines and recumbent exercise bicycles. Some recover over time; some do not.

Dawson said she can’t imagine the “darkness” experienced by patients who lack her access to a network of health care professionals. A retired endocrinologist urged her to have her adrenal function checked. Dawson discovered that her glands were barely producing cortisol, a hormone critical to vital body functions.

Medical prog ress, she added, is everyone’s best hope.

Stiles, whose organization funds research and provides physician and patient resources, is optimistic.

“Never in history has every major medical center in the world been studying the same disease at the same time with such urgency and collaboration,” she said. “I’m hoping we’ll understand COVID and postCOVID syndrome in record time.”

Kaiser Health News is a nonprofit news service covering health issues. It is an editorially independent program of the Kaiser Family Foundation, which is not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente.

This story also ran in Time.

This article originally published in the June 7, 2021 print edition of The Louisiana Weekly newspaper.

Surprising Factors That Could Be Spiking Your Blood Pressure

County /Government/HealthNews An alarming percentage of African Americans have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. In fact, data shows that Black people are almost twice as likely to have this condition as those of other ethnicities. While some risk factors for developing high blood pressure are obvious cush as genetics or a poor diet, there are other factors that might surprise you.

There Are Issues With Your Thyroid Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can affect your blood pressure. In the former, low production of thyroid hormones will make your arteries more rigid, raise the bad cholesterol, and slow your heart rate. When all these issues are combined, the end result is high blood pressure.

Since an improperly working thyroid can affect a lot more than your heart, it’s important to check assessed if you have any of the symptoms.

You Have A Sleeping Disorder Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that throws several of the body’s systems out of whack because you don’t sleep well.

It shouldn’t be surprising then that persons with sleep apnea also have a high likelihood of being diagnosed with high blood

pressure. It’s estimated that disrupted sleep releases chemicals that raise your blood pressure.

In the long run, the lack of sleep can also weaken important blood vessels. Fortunately, sleep apnea can be treated so if you’re having trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor quickly.

You’re Missing Human Interaction Social interaction has been found to be an important pillar in maintaining overall wellness.

Without it, persons often battle with depression, anxiety, and heart issues. That includes having high blood pressure. If this sounds like you, it’s best to find social activities that suit you while getting the benefits you need.

There’s Too Much Added Sugar In Your Diet When it comes to high blood

pressure, persons are usually on high alert for salt. However, added sugar should be on your radar too.

Sugar can raise both the diastolic and systolic numbers of your blood pressure, especially if it’s in the form of high fructose corn syrup. In this case, keeping your sugar intake in check can work wonders. You Take NSAIDs Regularly The effect of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can vary from one person to the other.

However, the drugs can cause raised blood pressure levels even in those who are fairly healthy. If you take them regularly, ask your doctor about alternatives.

You Use Decongestants All The Time Many decongestants contain pseudoephedrine and

phenylephrine, which narrow the blood vessels. This narrowing can contribute to having high blood pressure. When choosing a decongestant, ask your pharmacist for options that won’t affect your blood pressure.

You Have Chronic Pain As you might expect, experiencing acute pain can cause a temporary spike in your blood pressure. Persons who have chronic pain, on the other hand, may have a more permanent spike to deal with. The best route to relief is managing your pain as well as possible.

Your Diet Is Lacking Potassium Maintaining healthy blood pressure requires a balance between sodium and potassium.

Even if you’ve cut down on your salt intake, not getting enough potassium will make it hard to get your blood pressure down.

Foods like bananas, broccoli, and spinach are excellent sources of potassium.

You Take Certain Herbal Supplements While herbal supplements can have health benefits, there are a few that will raise your blood pressure and interfere with how your medications work. If you’re taking ginkgo, ginseng, guarana, ephedra, bitter orange, or St.

John’s wort, talk to your doctor about how they might be affecting your health.

You Take A Hormonal Birth Control Hormone-based contraceptives are known to cause narrowing in the blood vessels, which in turn raises your blood pressure. The risk is higher for women who are over the age of 35, overweight, or who smoke regularly. In this case, asking your doctor for birth control that has lower estrogen levels can help.

It’s important to note that persons of any age can be diagnosed with high blood pressure. Worse yet, the condition does not always cause any symptoms until it starts to affect other systems or organs in the body. Doctors recommend getting an annual check-up and possibly more often if you have any risk factors in your family that are associated with high blood pressure.

You Use Decongestants All The Time Many decongestants contain pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine, which narrow the blood vessels. This narrowing can contribute to having high blood pressure. When choosing a decongestant, ask your pharmacist for options that won’t affect your

blood pressure.

You Have Chronic Pain As you might expect, experiencing acute pain can cause a temporary spike in your blood pressure. Persons who have chronic pain, on the other hand, may have a more permanent spike to deal with. The best route to relief is managing your pain as well as possible.

Your Diet Is Lacking Potassium Maintaining healthy blood pressure requires a balance between sodium and potassium.

Even if you’ve cut down on your salt intake, not getting enough potassium will make it hard to get your blood pressure down.

Foods like bananas, broccoli, and spinach are excellent sources of potassium.

You Take Certain Herbal Supplements While herbal supplements can have health benefits, there are a few that will raise your blood pressure and interfere with how your medications work. If you’re taking ginkgo, ginseng, guarana, ephedra, bitter orange, or St. John’s wort, talk to your doctor about how they might be affecting your health.

You Take A Hormonal Birth continued on page 7

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Pharrell Williams to open private school for low-income Virginia families

By Michael “Ice-Blue” Harris

Pharrell Williams (Photo credit: Bang Media Pharrell Williams is creating an equal playing field for children in the Norfolk, Virginia, community and will be opening a private school in the Ghent neighborhood there this fall. The super producer and his nonprofit YELLOW are making the school available for low-income families and have christened the building Yellowhab.

The name is contrived from the name of his nonprofit and “hab,” which is the name of the Mars habitat in the movie The Martian.

Yellowhab will be open for students in third through fifth grades, and they also plan to open more throughout Virginia in the future. The first year of tuition will be free for all students and covered by philanthropic gifts.

“If the system is fixed and unfair, then it needs to be broken.

We don’t want lockstep learning where so many kids fall behind; we want bespoke learning designed for each child, where the things that make a child different are the same things that will make a child rise up and take flight,” Williams told The Virginian-Pilot newspaper.The school currently

is hosting a lottery to select 40 to 50 students for the opportunity and will be grouping students by skill level instead of grades, which is different from public schools.

“The challenge is that if you’re progressing too slow relative to some benchmark, then you’re tagged with that title ‘remedial’ or something like it,” Yellowhab Executive Director Mike McGalliard told The Virginian-Pilot. “And that’s detrimental to your evolving selfconcept, to your sense of what you can achieve. It’s oppressive, and it’s a weight kids carry.”

Parents have until July 1, 2021, to apply for the school, and more information can be found at www.yellowhab.com.

Yellowhab also plans to expand around the country within the next five years. Williams states on the website that Yellowhab will be the first of a network of micro-schools offering individualized learning aligned to the future of work.

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NATIONAL NEWS/ADVERTISING Surprising Factors That Could Be Spiking Your Blood Pressure...continued from page 6 Control Hormone-based contraceptives are known to cause narrowing in the blood vessels, which in turn raises your blood pressure. The risk is higher for women who are over the age of 35, overweight, or who smoke regularly. In this case, asking your doctor for birth control that has lower estrogen levels can help.

It’s important to note that persons of any age can be diagnosed with high blood pressure. Worse yet, the condition does not always cause any symptoms until it starts to affect other systems or organs in the body. Doctors recommend getting an annual check-up and possibly more often if you have any risk factors in your family that are associated with high blood pressure.

You Use Decongestants All The Time Many decongestants contain pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine, which narrow the blood vessels. This narrowing can contribute to having high blood pressure. When choosing a decongestant, ask your pharmacist for options that won’t affect your blood pressure.

You Have Chronic Pain As you might expect, experiencing acute pain can cause a temporary spike in your blood pressure. Persons who have chronic pain, on the other hand, may have a more permanent spike to deal with. The best route to relief is managing your pain as well as possible.

Your Diet Is Lacking Potassium Maintaining healthy blood

pressure requires a balance between sodium and potassium.

Even if you’ve cut down on your salt intake, not getting enough potassium will make it hard to get your blood pressure down.

Foods like bananas, broccoli, and spinach are excellent sources of potassium.

You Take Certain Herbal Supplements While herbal supplements can have health benefits, there are a few that will raise your blood pressure and interfere with how your medications work. If you’re taking ginkgo, ginseng, guarana, ephedra, bitter orange, or St. John’s wort, talk to your doctor about how they might be affecting your health.

You Take A Hormonal Birth Control Hormone-based contraceptives are known to cause narrowing in the blood vessels, which in turn raises your blood pressure. The risk is higher for women who are over the age of 35, overweight, or who smoke regularly. In this case, asking your doctor for birth control that has lower estrogen levels can help.

It’s important to note that persons of any age can be diagnosed with high blood pressure. Worse yet, the condition does not always cause any symptoms until it starts to affect other systems or organs in the body. Doctors recommend getting an annual check-up and possibly more often if you have any risk factors in your family that are associated with high blood pressure.

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Not surprisingly, Perry’s announcement of a Madea sighting set off unadulterated jubilation among his vast fanbase.

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10 Things A Man Should Never (Ever) Say to a Woman National/Health News As a man, there are a lot of things you should say to a woman if you like her, want to honor her and care for her. But if you do care for a woman, there are certain things you should never say.

10. “You’re not like the other girls.”

It sounds so flattering on the outside, but it’s really just a way of saying, “Hey, most girls are lame and you’re not. Good for you!”

Most women don’t like putting other women down. A nice twist on this instead would be to say, “You’re not like anyone I’ve ever met before.”

9. “Are you done getting dressed yet?”

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Women take getting dressed very seriously. Unless you want to hear constant nagging for the rest of your evening, simply accept that

her getting ready will take a while.

Find something to do with your time that can be ended the moment she is done, because heaven forbid, you are playing a video game or something, and the instant she is done, you guys have to leave.

Even though you just waited 30 minutes for her, she will not wait 5 minutes for you to save your game.

That’s just how these things work, unfortunately…

8. “I didn’t know you were that smart.”

Once again, outside looking in, it sounds like a backwards compliment. Almost like, “you’re much smarter than I thought.” But even that is bad. Well, if you didn’t think she was smart to begin with, then what are you doing here with her? Unless you were looking to be with a woman dumber than you (which some men are). Is she supposed to be flattered that you continued on page 8

SoCal Vaccination Clinics Participating In $4.5 Million Giveaway Of Six Flags Tickets National/Health News As part of California’s historic Vax for the Win incentive program, 50,000 Californians aged 12+ will get a free ticket to Six Flags upon receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine dose at local clinics operated by community organizations. Organizations selected for the giveaway have demonstrated success in reaching the communities hardest hit by the pandemic and are in close proximity to the Six Flags theme parks. For a list of participating local clinics and their remaining available tickets, click here. https:// drive.google.com/file/d/12aMGo laUMZocyMsulP2MB8apcPu5 eReM/view Tickets are valid through September 6 at any of the four Six Flags parks in California,

including: Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, or either of the Six Flags water parks: Hurricane Harbor Concord or Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles.

As of June 15, the state has eliminated pandemic-related restrictions that have been in place over the past year, including physical distancing, capacity limits, county tier systems and mask requirements for vaccinated Californians in just about all settings.

Californians who have not yet gotten vaccinated are encouraged to go to myturn.ca.gov or call (833) 422-4255 to schedule their appointment, or go to myturn. ca.gov/clinic to find a walk-in clinic in their county.

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Center for Rural Affairs pleased with USDA’s investment in small meat processors World/Political News

LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs applauds the launch of a new grant program aimed at building capacity and increasing economic opportunity for small and mid-sized meat and poultry processors.

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will provide $55.2 million in competitive grant funding through the new Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant (MPIRG) program.

The program is funded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

“Demand for local foods has grown steadily over the past 16 months, and producers have risen to meet the challenge,” said Johnathan Hladik, policy director for the Center for Rural Affairs.

“Our processors are our partners, and they have done all they can to keep up. This program will help them make the efficiency and capacity improvements needed

to keep this important piece of our rural economy growing.”

Under the MPIRG program, small and mid sized meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities can cover the costs for necessary improvements to achieve a Federal Grant of Inspection or to operate under a state’s Cooperative Interstate Shipment program.

Activities eligible for funding i nclude moder nizi ng or expanding an existing facility; new construction of buildings at an existing facility; modernizing processing, packaging, and labeling equipment; meeting occupational and food safety standards; and any costs associated with becoming a federally inspected facility.

However, some restrictions may make it difficult for otherwise eligible businesses to fully utilize the program, Hladik said.

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10 Things A Man Should Never (Ever) Say to a Woman... continued save yourself the embarrassment.

entirely unavailable to businesses that are already USDA inspected, which leaves out many processors that are otherwise prime candidates for expansion,” he said.

“For those interested in becoming inspected, costs associated with purchasing land and building a new facility are also ineligible, which will limit processors that are unable to expand at their current location.”

Grant applications will be accepted electronically through grants.gov until Aug. 2. Commercial businesses, cooperatives, and tribal enterprises are eligible to apply. The USDA encourages applications aimed at

increasing access to slaughter or processing facilities for smaller farms and ranches, new and beginning farmers and ranchers, socially disadvantaged producers, and veteran producers.

U S DA’s A g r i c u l t u r a l Marketing Service is offering webinars for applicants to help walk them through the Request for Application. Additionally, grants management specialists are available to answer questions during regular business hours.

For more information about grant eligibility and program requirements, visit the ams.usda. gov/services/grants/mpirg, or email mpirg@usda.gov.

10 Things A Man Should Never (Ever) Say to a Woman...continued from page 7 were only interested in me for her looks or do you only date women who you don’t think have any substance at all? Either way, that comment is off.

7. “How are you still single?”

Women don’t like that question.

There are so many reasons why women are single. If you’re saying this, then you might be buying into the extremely sexist idea that if a woman is single it’s because no man wants her. If she’s so beautiful/ smart/amazing, then there must be something wrong with her, right? WRONG. But it is okay to make the logical assumption that she is single because she’s

picky, because she can afford to be, and because she has choices.

6. “Are you pregnant?”

Whew! This has been said before many, many times to a woman and trust me, it’s not worth it. We could talk about the social, personal, or medical realities of childbirth. Women make complicated and introspective assessments of whether and when to reveal that they are pregnant, but we don’t have to.

Whether a woman is pregnant or not is none of your business.

If she mentions it, then and only then comment it on it. Otherwise,

5. “ W h e n a r e y o u going to have children?”

This is a loaded question on many fronts. What if she can’t have children? There are a number of women who suffer from infertility issues. Some women simply don’t want to have children. Not to mention issues of their past, like rape, sexual abuse, etc. This question also supports the sexist assumption that a woman’s worth is tied to motherhood, all women should want to have children.

Having a child of your own is truly amazing, but you should never ask a woman when she plans on having one.

If a woman wants to share her reproductive plans with you, she will do so when she chooses.

4. “It mu st t i m e of t h e

be t hat m o n t h! ”

Ovulation, menopause, and menstrual cycles affect women differently. It can be insulting, juvenile, and ignorant to assume that any time a woman is having a bad day, is in a bad mood, or is having strong emotions it’s because of her period. News flash: men also experience shifts and changes in their hormones every month, and sometimes they’re not that great at expressing their emotions either.

Just think about it like this: would you want people to dismiss your feelings based on just your hor mones?

3. “You should smile more.”

This particular suggestion is commonly also used as a pickup line. So, not only is it sexist but it’s also unsolicited advice, it creates unfair expectations about a woman’s public appearance, and it implies a man knows what’s best for a woman.

A woman does not owe you a smile, nor does she exist to provide anyone something beautiful to look at. How about first smiling then maybe giving her something to make her smile instead of making her head hurt and roll her eyes.

2.

“You

look

t i red.”

Chances are she probably is and your pointing it doesn’t help at all. Most of the time, when a guy is saying this, he’s setting something up for his own personal gain. For example, if she’s tired, then he could come and “swoop” in to give her “rest” (rest is a code word for sex).

Telling a woman that she’s tired is not helping, bro. Leave it alone.

1. “Relax! You should just calm down!”

Whether you know it or not, you just set up a ticking time bomb waiting to explode with that simple phrase. While it might seem like the right thing to say to diffuse a situation, NEVER ever, and we mean ever, tell your girlfriend or wife to relax or calm down. You might not pay for it instantly, but without a doubt, she will make you regret you ever muttered those words.