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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)

NAACP Demands Investigation Into San Bernardino City Council Meeting Hate Incident

Jazz In The Spirit Is Back!!

By Lisa D. Kelly

Manny Otiko | California Black Media

Screenshot of Amy Malone at the San Bernardino City Council meeting on October 23.

The San Bernardino Branch of the NAACP is calling on the City of San Bernardino to investigate a racial incident that occurred last week.

During the public comments section of a council meeting on Oct. 18, Amy Malone, a Black resident of San Bernardino was interrupted by racial slurs from a commenter who was viewing the meeting remotely.

The anonymous commenter told Malone to “go back to Africa” and called her the N-word. She was also called a “bitch.”

Malone was shocked by the comments and insisted that they be addressed immediately.

“You should apologize for what just happened,” said Malone to the city council members present.

The local branch of the NAACP also reacted to the incident, calling it “disgusting.”

“It is with a heavy heart that we must deal with racial insults being tossed at the Black community on 10/18/23 as they cautioned the mayor and council not to hire Mr. Charles Montoya as City Manager because of his public legal issues cause from being

fired by the Mayor and Council from Avondale, Arizona,” wrote Chache Wright, NAACP San Bernardino Branch President.

“A letter signed by Mayor Kenneth N. Weise (Avondale, AZ) lists these five alleged reasons for Montoya termination. 1.

Montoya did not live in Avondale as required by his employment contract. 2. Demanding funds from the city he was not entitled to according to his contract. 3.

Failing to make timely payment on a loan he had borrowed against his retirement account. 4.

Receiving tuition reimbursement payments beyond what his contract allowed. 5. Refusing to repay vehicle reimbursement funds that he was paid in error,” the NAACP statement continued.

Before she was interrupted, Malone was expressing her objections to the hiring of Montoya because of past misconduct and his questionable professional past. She was one of several residents who opposed his hiring because of his checkered employment history. According to some of the protestors, Montoya also has a history of

filing lawsuits against previous employers.

According to news reports, Montoya clashed with Avondale board members and raised concerns about nepotism prior to his dismissal. He was terminated for not living within the city limits. However, his attorney argues that the city unlawfully terminated him without giving him adequate time to address the problem.

Montoya said he was fired out of spite. During an appearance at the meeting, he said he had no regrets about his decision. The case is currently proceeding to federal court.

Despite these concerns, the city council approved Montoya’s hiring. Montoya has previously worked as a city manager in California and Arizona.

A statement posted on the city’s website says that the official recording of the meeting has been edited to remove the offensive language.

“The racist comments made during the October 18, 2023, City Council meeting by individuals

connected remotely through Zoom were offensive and unacceptable, and the City of San Bernardino condemns what happened in no uncertain terms,” according to the statement.

“The city apologizes to anyone who heard what was said. Our community will not tolerate this type of hateful language in our public meetings, or anywhere.

The city is working to identify the individuals who made the comments. The City Clerk and her staff, along with our IT department, are working with the San Bernardino Police Department on this. We have identified all the IP addresses that were in the queue at the time and are working to identify those that were involved. SBPD is investigating this as a violation of California Penal Code 403.”

The offensive comments are part of a phenomenon known as Zoom bombing, which gained prominence during the coronavirus pandemic when many groups and businesses were forced to conduct most meetings via the videoconferencing platform. When these meetings were not properly secured, unauthorized individuals could join the chat and make inappropriate comments.

The San Bernardino NAACP says it plans to file a formal request for an investigation into the hate incident and the hiring of the city manager with the city. It will also share that request with State Attorney General Rob Bonta and the U.S. Department of Justice.

“The NAACP Legal Redress Committee is currently in the process of compiling relevant information and plans to transmit this information to the appropriate authorities next week, accompanied by their official request,” Wright concluded.

Commentary: No Valid Reason for Failing to Condemn Hamas’ Act of Terrorism Joe W. Bowers Jr | California Black Media Oct 7, 2023, will be known as Israel’s 9/11.

Hamas terrorists crossed the Israel-Gaza border and indiscriminately slaughtered Israeli civilians in their homes and apartments. They killed nearly 300 young people at a music festival and took at least 200 hostages including 30 children. The atrocities they committed included massacres of entire families, the abduction of the elderly and young children, burning babies and rapes of women.

The horrific surprise attack

by Hamas deserves universal and unequivocal condemnation.

President Joe Biden called what Hamas did an act of sheer evil and pledged to defend the lives

of Israelis and Jewish Americans.

He said, “Let there be no doubt.

The United States has Israel’s back. We’ll make sure the Jewish and democratic state of Israel can defend itself today, tomorrow as we always have.”

Hamas killed approximately1400 people including 32 Americans. Citizens from 40 different countries including the United Kingdom, France, Mexico, and Thailand were killed or reported missing.

Hamas fighters breached Israel’s border defenses on the final day of Sukkot while soldiers were away due to the holiday and launched attacks on 22 towns outside the Gaza Strip. This security lapse has been described as a catastrophic failure of Israel's intelligence agencies, including Aman, Mossad and Shin Bet. Hamas is an extremist Islamist militant organization that has governed the Gaza Strip since 2007. It is recognized as an Iranian backed terrorist group by the US and European Union and has a long history of violence against Jews and Palestinians, the latter of whom they often continued on page 3

Jazz in the Spirit 2022 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland, California was such a great success, they decided to do it again this year! What’s all the excitement about? What is Jazz in the Spirit 2023? It’s a smooth jazz and gospel music outreach concert whose main goal is to unite people from diverse cultural backgrounds for a night of worship, fellowship, and fun! Doors open at 6:00 pm, Friday, October 27, 2023.

The concert begins at 6:30 pm, and admission is FREE! What a great way to end the week!

You’ll want to get there early because they are expecting a packed house!

Charles A. Kelly is one of the featured artists at the concert. You may know him in the neighborhood as Manager/ Coach/Assistant Coach for the local Little League teams. Or, you may have seen him, his wife, and their children serving in ministry at church for many years. Charles and the Praise and Worship Team opened up concerts for Christian artists, CeCe Winans, Israel Houghton, Jeremy Camp, the Katinas, Mary Mary, Salvador, Selah, and Tommy Walker.

When asked how he had learned to play multiple keyboards at a time, Charles credits much of his musical experience to the time he spent in the music studio working with Stevie Wonder and his time on the road as Musical Director touring with Sister Sledge (best known for the song We Are Family). So, with all that experience, why go into music ministry for the Church? Charles says, “I got into Christian music initially because I felt it was a healthy environment to resume my music career, while helping

out at the church as a volunteer.

However, as time went on, I realized that volunteering to play keyboards in the church services was bringing me into a muchneeded personal relationship with Christ. As I began to be filled with the Holy Spirit, I soon realized that God has a purpose for me playing Christian music.

It had become an integral part of my life, and still is. Now, after many years of playing keyboards, Charles, for the first time, has fused his love or Christ with his musical experience in his first album as a solo artist titled, You’re Not Alone. Each song, though instrumental, tells a unique story about personal relationships.

Also featured at the Jazz in the Spirit concert is renown electric guitar player, Blake Aaron. “I started playing at Immanuel Baptist Church because of my long relationship with Bob Barrett. He and I played together at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest for eight years before Bob Barrett became the musical Director over at Immanuel. Soon after, about 11 years ago, Bob called me and asked if I would like to join him at Immanuel, and I have been there ever since.”

Even though Blake has topped the Smooth Jazz charts, has several #1 Billboard singles, and has recorded and/or performed with such musical greats as Philip Bailey, Sheila E., Frank Stallone, Bobby Womack, Carlos Santana, and many others, Blake still plays his guitar regularly at the Immanuel Baptist Church Sunday morning services. Blake will also be sharing his musical genius with you at the Jazz in the Spirit concert. If you close your eyes for just a moment while continued on page 2

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Safe Streets, Spooky Treats: OTS and OP-ED: Dr. Henry Louis Gates’ Black History Podcast Wins Deserved Caltrans Promote Pedestrian Safety 2023 Webby Award Essential Safety Tips for Pedestrians and Drivers this Halloween Community/ Education News

ELK GROVE, Calif. — October is widely anticipated for its Halloween festivities, but it also marks National Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to emphasize the importance of pedestrian and driver awareness. With upcoming Halloween celebrations and increased foot traffic, the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Caltrans encourage Californians to be extra cautious and vigilant to help reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities.

In recent years, the streets have become more dangerous for pedestrians, with a concerning rise in the number of people being struck and killed while on foot. In 2021, the United States experienced the highest pedestrian fatality rates since 1981, with 7,388 pedestrian deaths, including 1,108 in California. These incidents also made up 17 percent of all trafficrelated deaths and 2 percent of all traffic injuries that year.

A 2022 report by Smart Growth America highlighted the disproportionate impact of these tragic incidents on people of color, especially Black and Native American pedestrians, who are more likely to die while walking than any other race or ethnic group. Older adults and residents in low-income neighborhoods are also at greater risk due to limited sidewalks and parks, along with an increase of roads lacking controlled access, enabling high-speed local traffic.

These factors support the need for a heightened focus on road safety for residents who rely on walking or public transportation.

Road safety is a shared responsibility between drivers and pedestrians. Both must actively cooperate to demonstrate behaviors that safeguard not only themselves, but also those around them. As Halloween approaches, OTS and Caltrans offer the following tips for pedestrians and drivers to stay safe on the roads: Safety tips for pedestrians:  Make yourself visible: wear

bright-colored clothes and carry a flashlight if you are walking at night.  Avoid dangerous behaviors: always walk on the sidewalk (don’t cross mid-block), stay sober, and make eye contact with drivers – don’t assume the driver can see you.  Stay off your phone: talking and especially texting distract you from paying attention to your surroundings.  Look before you step: cross streets at marked crosswalks/ intersections, obey traffic signals, and watch for turning vehicles.  To prevent stumbling or tripping, make sure that costumes don’t drag on the ground.  Look left-right-left before crossing a street.

By A. Peter Bailey Even though some elected officials attempt to rewrite history and remove from school curriculums painful chapters ranging from slavery to George Floyd, there has been a renewed interest in the stories and figures that shaped the Black community and, in turn, the nation.

One of the few retrospectives that has so thoughtfully, yet succinctly, explored the history, culture, and contributions of Black America is “Black History in Two Minutes (or so),” a digital video podcast series written and narrated by noted historian Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. Recently, the series took home another Webby Award, bringing the series’ total to six Webby Awards, while underscoring its impact with the public.

The series, which explores significant historical events and people who have shaped Black culture and history, has already won two Webby Awards for Best Podcast: Documentary (2020, 2021), along with three for Best Video Series: Education & Discovery (2020, 2021, 2022).

“Open discussion and debate

will enable us to find solutions to the racial inequality that persists in the nation today,” said Gates, the Director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University. “Part of that discussion requires a fuller understanding of Black history, and this series opens the door for Americans of all ages— regardless of color—to witness the contributions of Black Americans to the nation’s story.”

Gates added, “I’m honored to see that ‘Black History in Two Minutes (or so)’ was honored with a Webby Award.

It’s a testament to the hard and important work everyone who helped make it possible is doing.”

The podcast was initiated in 2019 by Executive Producer and philanthropist Robert F. Smith,

watching as some of our country’s elected officials try to erase or forget parts of our history. If schools cannot teach real history, then it must be up to us to educate the next generation so we can end this cycle of discrimination and hate.”

Along with the podcast, the series also features teaching guides, giving educators a convenient way to incorporate information from the episodes.

Among the topics and figures discussed on the digital podcast are jazz great Billie Holiday, school integration, the Civil War, Jackie Robinson, the birth of the Hip-Hop movement and the 2008 election that saw Barack Obama become the U.S.’s first Black president.

Episodes of “Black History in Two Minutes (or so)” can be found here.

Author and Journalist A. Peter Bailey, a former associate editor of Ebony Magazine, is a founding member of the C. Delores Tucker Chapter of the Assocation for the Study of African American Life and History. He can be reached at Alfonzo.Bailey@gmail.com.

The Museum of Redlands Celebrates $2 Riverside University Health System Million in State Funding Obtained by Underscores Commitment to Equitable Health Care with Participation in the Racial Assemblymember Reyes Equity Community of Practice

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Safety tips for drivers:  Don’t speed! Obey the speed limit, never use your phone, and always be cautious of your surroundings.  Never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.  Look out for pedestrians, especially in hard-to-see conditions such as at night or in bad weather.  Pedestrians have the right of way at any crosswalk or intersection, so slow down and be prepared to stop.  Stop at the crosswalk stop line to give drivers in other lanes an opportunity to see and yield to pedestrians too.  Be cautious when backing up – pedestrians, especially young children, can move into your path suddenly.

National Pedestrian Safety Month is a reminder to prioritize safe behaviors on the road to help protect our children, parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, and co-workers. Let’s work together to make our streets safer for all this Halloween and beyond!

To share your thoughts on traffic safety concerns and learn more about ways to stay safe, visit www.gosafelyca.org.

Caption: CoP members from Riverside University Health System: Sabreen White, program director for HeRCARe; Callisha Mays, director of ambulatory quality; and Brandon Jacobs, deputy director for quality management in behavioral health.

Riverside, CA – Riverside University Health System (RUHS) today released lessons learned from its participation in a groundbreaking racial equity program led by the California

is to help others to be seen and to experience the freedom that comes through the gospel, the Good News, of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Skip Cain, known to some as a jazz and blues soul singer and crooner, doesn’t mind doing a little preaching every once in a while, as he’s singing. Skip says, “The Church brings me joy! Even though I started off as a front man in a teenage garage band singing at various events, I was drawn to sing for the Lord at church. The patience of the Lord has been a blessing to me.

A lot of my inspiration comes from my beautiful 91-year-old mother who still sings at church every Sunday faithfully. Psalm 100 says: ‘Make a joyful noise unto the Lord...’ That’s where I am. I love to sing praises to the Lord.” Please come to the Jazz in the Spirit 2023 concert and let the gospel music and smooth jazz flavors rejuvenate your soul! We hope to see you there!!

Health Care Safety Net Institute (SNI) and the National Equity Project (NEP). The 18-month effort convened leaders from continued on page7

Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector Announces Important Dates for Property Tax Payments Property Tax Owners Should Submit the First Installment of Their Property Taxes Prior To Due Date to Avoid Penalties Community/ Education News

Jazz In The Spirit Is Back!! ...continued from page 1 Blake is playing, you might actually think Jimi Hendrix came back to life as a smooth jazz artist. You are going to love hearing Blake shred his guitar!

And if you’re lucky, he just might come over to you and give you your own private performance.

Last, but not least, Skip Cain and Jessica Lund will lead everyone into worship with their unique gospel singing styles.

Jessica Lund brings her soul to every gospel and country music song. When she sings there isn’t a dry eye in the building. Jessica says it is “such a blessing to be used by the Lord to bless others and bring them into a place of worship and reflection of who He is. My heart is never to have my voice showcased or for me to be the center of any song. My heart is to bring fun and an energetic spirit to the gospel through song collectively with others.” There is profound purpose in serving and glorifying the Lord through song. For Jessica, that purpose

who decided to launch the series to educate Americans about Black history during a time when the Black community continued to face numerous threats.

“The series is a way to make Black history more accessible and digestible, not just for Black Americans, but for all Americans,” said Smith.

“Because to truly address racial injustice today and move forward as a nation, we must first look to our past and understand the sacrifices made by Black Americans and their roles in shaping both Black culture and U.S. culture.”

The podcast comes amid the backdrop against the police killings of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Michael Brown, and other young Black men, and just months after the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a critical tool for diversity in our colleges and universities and the fight to keep Black history a part of school curriculums.

“This podcast is now more important than ever before,” Smith said. “We are literally

Photos provided courtesy of the Assembly Democratic Caucus.

San Bernardino – The Redlands Historical Museum Association, along with the City of Redlands, gathered to celebrate $2 million in state funding for the completion of the construction of the Museum of Redlands (MOR), thanks to the advocacy of Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes. The funding was allocated to the City of Redlands as a part of the 2023 California State Budget.

The MOR promises to be a first class museum capable of hosting exhibits from across the country. Its mission will be to preserve and celebrate Redland’s heritage while seeking to deepen understanding through interactive education. Education will include contextualizing past choices, present circumstances, and future possibilities in order to strengthen the bonds of Redland’s

diverse community. Construction of the MOR is expected to be completed in 2024.

“Arts and culture are critical to the fabric of any community, including ours here in Redlands” said Reyes. “Finding the funding for the completion of the MOR has been a dream for many over the last few years, and I am glad that funding from the state will now support making this dream a reality.”

“Now that the state funding has been secured, the Museum of Redlands is within 1.5% of full funding,” said Steve Stockton, President of MOR. “It was rewarding to talk to, and receive encouragement from, Assemblymember Reyes about our project. More than 1000 donors have made the museum possible. Thank you, again, to our Assemblymember.”

RIVERSIDE, CA – The Riverside County TreasurerTax Collector (TTC) Matthew Jennings is reminding residents and property owners of the upcoming deadlines for property tax payments. The first installment of property taxes is due on November 1, 2023, and the last day to make in person payments without incurring penalties is December 11, 2023, by 5:00 PM. “Property taxes play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our communities by supporting essential services such as education, public safety, infrastructure development, and various public programs,” stated TTC Jennings. “It is important for all property owners to ensure they meet the deadlines to avoid any unnecessary penalties.”

Residents and property owners have several convenient options to submit payment: Online Payments: Property owners can make secure online payments via countytreasurer. org. This option allows for 24/7 access and the ability to pay from the comfort of your home.

In-Person Payments: The

Treasurer-Tax Collectors Office, located at 4080 Lemon St, 4th Floor Riverside, CA 92501; 38-686 El Cerrito Road, Palm Desert, CA 92211; 40935 County Center Dr, Suite C., Temecula, CA 92591, will be open to receive payments during regular business hours. Please check the official website for operating hours.

Mail-In Payments: Property owners can mail their payment to Riverside County TreasurerTax Collector, PO BOX 12005, Riverside, CA 92502-2205, ensuring that the payment is postmarked on or before December 11, 2023, to avoid penalties.

Automated Payment Line: Consider calling (951)955-3900 or toll free from 951 and 760 area codes only, 877-RIVCOTX (1-877-748-2689) to pay using a credit or debit card.

The Treasurer – Tax Collector’s offices are closed on all weekends and legal holidays. If the payment due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, no penalty will be charged if payment is made by 5:00 PM the next business day. Please visit our website or contact us for the most up to date information.

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COUNTY/GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS/ADVERTISING No Valid Reason for Failing to Condemn The Nasty Fight among Republicans for House Speaker Gets Nastier Commentary: Hamas’ Act of Terrorism...continued

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

In the high-stakes Speaker of the House race, nine Republican candidates have stepped forward to vie for the gavel. Ohio GOP Rep. Jim Jordan’s withdrawal ignited a contest that brought new and familiar faces to the forefront, while all 212 Democrats continue to support House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, a path forward to electing someone to lead the chamber remains unclear. The competition among the candidates remains fierce, with each aspiring to secure the elusive 217 votes needed from the House Republicans to claim the top spot in the House of Representatives. Here’s a look at the contenders: Tom Emmer: The House majority whip from Minnesota has positioned himself as a candidate committed to delivering “historic change.”

His bid received early support from Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who praised Emmer’s experience and ability to step into the role on day one.

Kevin Hern: The Oklahoma Republican, chair of the influential Republican Study Committee, is working hard to gather support. His earlier

nomination by the House Freedom Caucus in a previous race indicates his conservative solid credentials.

Jack Bergman: A 40-year veteran of the US Marines, Bergman has a unique background. His military service and experience on the House Armed Services Committee have bolstered his qualifications for the Speaker’s position.

Austin Scott: The seven-term congressman from Georgia is a vocal ally of McCarthy and is making another run for Speaker.

He emphasizes his long career in business and his dedication to conservative principles.

Byron Donalds: A Florida Republican and Freedom Caucus member, Donalds seeks the speakership to promote a conservative vision for the House and the American people. His alignment with far-right members was evident in previous protests McCarthy.

Mike Johnson: The Louisiana Republican, who serves as the House Republican Conference vice chairman, has also thrown his hat into the ring. He emphasizes his experience and dedication to the conservative cause.

Here’s What to Do If Your Wallet Is Lost or Stolen Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase

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Try Not to Panic This is much easier said than done. Most of us need our wallets to get by on a day-today basis, not to mention the amount of personal information that lives in a wallet that can be used nefariously. Unfortunately, you’re in for a long few days and weeks, with many phone calls ahead of you, so take a deep breath, grab that phone charger, and get dialing.

Let the Bank Know Once you realize that your wallet is missing, call your various banks and let them

know. This means calling every bank where you have a debit or credit card and telling them your wallet has been stolen, and you need to freeze your accounts immediately. Depending on how long it takes you to realize your wallet is missing, your bank may find out first and call you. Most banks have policies that require them to flag suspicious spending and contact the cardholder to determine if the spending was legitimate. Either way, tell them the truth and get a freeze placed on your account.

Let the Police Know Even if you think it’s unlikely that the police will be able to help you recover your wallet once it’s been stolen, you should still file a police report. Doing so will help you fight back against identity fraud. A police report proves that you were a victim of a crime and will help you convince banks that you are continued in next 2 columns

McClintock responded to an earlier letter that Gaetz and his far-right extremist wing of the Republican Party sent to their colleagues. Those who opposed Jordan’s speakership indicated that if it required something to persuade them to “vote with the team,” those lawmakers were “prepared to accept censure, suspension, or removal” from the conference. Although he claimed it was an error, Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado, the eighth votegetter who supported McCarthy’s removal, was also mentioned in the letter.

“Dear wayward colleagues,” McClintock’s letter began. “Your letter of October 20, in which you graciously offer to martyr yourselves as long as you can get your way, is perhaps the most selfless act in American history.” He continued, “I was certain that your stirring example of party discipline and loyalty to ‘vote with the team,’ as you so eloquently phrased it, would have inspired our Republican colleagues’ who refuse to vote’ with the Republican majority.”

“We truly don’t deserve you,” he wrote.

McClintock suggested that his colleagues “plan your martyrdom in the only way that truly matters: to have the wisdom to see the damage you have done to our country and to have the courage to set things right before it is too late.” He said he had included a proposed resolution “that perhaps one of you can offer as we begin the fourth week of national paralysis and as the world burns around us.” He signed off: “Your secret admirer, Tom McClintock.”

Here’s What to Do If Your Wallet Is Lost or Stolen... continued not responsible for charges. In severe cases, thieves will use the information in wallets to take out a loan in your name, for which you will be responsible for repaying. The best way — and sometimes the only way — to fight back against this is with a police report verifying that you were a victim of a crime. Be specific when making the report and describe what was lost, the wallet itself, and its contents as accurately as possible. Get a copy of the case number and a hard copy of the file, as you’ll probably be referring to it.

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You hope it never happens to you, that heart-pounding realization that you don’t know where your purse or wallet is. That little sachet holds all of your most important stuff, from money and credit cards to identifying documents. Losing it is frightening, but don’t panic.

There are steps you can take to minimize the damage.

Pete Sessions: Hailing from Texas, Sessions describes himself as a “conservative leader who can unite the conference.”

His past leadership roles in the National Republican Congressional Committee and House Rules Committee bolster his credentials.

Dan Meuser: Announced as a candidate by House GOP conference chair Elise Stefanik, Meuser brings business and political experience. His position on the Financial Services and Small Business Committees adds to his qualifications.

Gary Palmer: The Alabama Republican and chairman of the Republican Policy Committee is in the running. Palmer has advocated for conservative values and has experience on various House committees.

On Tuesday, Oct. 24, House Republicans plan to hold a candidate forum to assess the contenders, and it remains to be seen who will emerge as the top choice to lead the party in the House of Representatives. In the background, the recent removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) continues to cast a shadow, particularly as the Nov. 17 government shutdown date approaches and war rages in the Middle East and in the North between Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) sent a scathing letter to Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and the other seven MAGA Republicans who supported the vote to remove McCarthy.

Multiple congressional journalists posted the sarcastic but damning message online.

Replace Your Identification Your driver’s license or other government-issued ID was probably in your wallet, so you’ll have trouble proving you’re you until you get a replacement. Every state has different regulations, but many require a police report to issue a replacement ID, so bring that paperwork with you when you go.

Call Your Health Insurance Company

Sure, a thief is much more likely to go on a shopping spree than head out for a root canal and charge it to your dental insurance, but you never know, and you don’t want to be on the hook for anything.

Think About Other Risks If you carry a purse and the whole thing was stolen, think about what else a thief might have that could compromise you.

For example, your phone was probably in your purse. Call your cell phone provider and have it shut off as soon as possible to keep the thief from finding out any more sensitive information about you. What about your keys? Play it safe and get your locks replaced to make sure no one’s letting themselves in with what they’ve pilfered.

Realizing that your wallet or purse has been stolen is terrifying, but with the right action, it doesn’t have to be a disaster. Place a few phone calls, be polite and diligent, and plan to keep that wallet out of reach of others once you buy a new one.

Commentary: No Valid Reason for Failing to Condemn Hamas’ Act of Terrorism...continued from page 1 use as human shields.

While there have been plenty of groups who have unequivocally condemned the massacres, sadly, there are a number who haven’t including organizations such as the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Black Alliance for Peace, Red Nation, and independent Black Lives Matters (BLM) chapters (excluding the national Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation).

The DSA San Francisco chapter put out a statement on Oct. 9 that said, “Socialists support the Palestinian people’s, and all people’s, right to resist and fight for their own liberation.

This weekend’s events are no different.”

Student organizations at a number of universities and colleges in California signed a solidarity statement titled “Resistance Uprising in Gaza” from Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). The statement avoids condemning Hamas for massacring innocent civilians.

Instead, it attributes the violence of the Hamas attack to what it refers to as Israeli apartheid and occupation.

The SJP statement written

by Bears for Palestine at UC continued in next 2 columns

Berkeley says, “We support the resistance, we support the liberation movement, and we indisputably support the Uprising.” Essentially, these students are indirectly associating themselves with Hamas’ barbaric acts under the guise of “resistance.”

Signing the statement were 51 student organizations including those from Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Davis, UC San Diego, CSU Sacramento, and USC. N a t i o n a l l y, student organizations at Harvard, Columbia, the University of Michigan Law School and Northwestern issued similar statements that either directly or indirectly endorse or justify the actions of Hamas.

A statement signed by 34 Harvard student organizations said, “We, the undersigned student organizations, hold the Israeli regime entirely responsible for all unfolding violence.”

Many university leaders, where these students are enrolled, have been guilty of failing to unequivocally condemn Hamas and for inadequately addressing their students’ expressed support for Hamas.

Several Stanford faculty members, including three Nobel laureates, condemned Stanford’s administrators’ weak response to acts of terrorism and the expression of proHamas sentiments by students on campus.

Harvard’s leaders have been criticized by faculty and alumni for their failure to denounce the statement endorsed by student organizations declaring “the Israeli regime entirely responsible for all unfolding violence.”

Both Stanford and Harvard Presidents have since issued more forceful statements condemning all forms of terrorism, mass atrocities, and antisemitism and have demonstrated the moral leadership that their students need to look up to.

Israel unilaterally withdrew from Gaza in 2005. It dismantled 21 Israeli settlements in the territory and handed them over to the Palestinian Authority.

The assault by Hamas on Oct. 7 was not an ordinary clash with Israel. Hamas’ actions resulted in the deadliest single day for Jews since the Holocaust.

While there are valid

reasons for protesting Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and a real reckoning with the Israeli government on its policies is long overdue, but nothing justifies Hamas’ Oct. 7 indecent attack on civilians. Israelis who were killed largely had nothing to do with the conditions of Palestinians in Gaza. Some of the victims weren’t even Israeli — they were just tourists.

The students blaming Israel for the atrocities committed by Hamas have faced criticism.

Some of the student groups have withdrawn their endorsements because of the backlash aimed at them. Other groups have doubled down on their anti-Israel activism. SJP held a “National Day of Resistance” on several campuses.

At Harvard, student names have been posted on websites and several CEOs have asked Harvard to disclose a list of members from the organizations that issued the letter assigning sole responsibility for “Hamas’ heinous acts” on Israel” to insure they do not hire any of their members. A Berkeley law professor has also urged firms not to hire his students who have publicly blamed Israel for the war.

BLM Chicago has removed a controversial post on X featuring a paragliding activist carrying a Palestinian flag, acknowledging its regret over the post in response to the backlash it created.

Any entity or individual, public or private, who fails to unequivocally condemn the atrocities committed by Hamas is condoning the murder of innocent civilians, including children, as well as acts of rape, hostage-taking, and terrorism.

This is intolerable in a civilized society. Such insensitivity and lack of a moral compass are not only disgusting but also profoundly misguided (stupid) and deserving of any resulting criticism and backlash.

About the Author Joe W. Bowers Jr. is a contributing editor to California Black Media. He is a graduate of Stanford University.

This California Black Media report was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.”

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STATE/HEALTH//LIFESTYLE NEWS

The business of self-care and how to budget for it

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer

Submission Deadline is Mondays By 5pm American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Association of Clinicians for the Underserved announce partnership to address lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities

Joel Gamble is the Baltimore community manager for JPMorgan Chase. He advises people to set aside money for self-care activities as part of their entertainment funds in their monthly budget. Credit: Photo Courtesy of Joel Gamble

Nik Sweeney is the CEO of Amani Nicol Wellness in Pikesville, Md. She explained that self-care is an intentional effort to better your mental, physical and emotional health in the long-term. Photo Courtesy of Nik Sweeney Although reducing stress and promoting well-being go hand in hand for many, it’s easy to confuse the act of “self-soothing” with what is called “self-care.”

The former is typically reactive and occurs when a person engages in an activity to provide instant relief for emotional, mental or physical distress. The latter is a proactive and long-term practice to build resilience and meet your wellness needs.

“There’s self-soothing and self-care. Self-soothing is when we naturally feel good doing things, like getting our hair done.

Emotionally, it helps us for that moment,” said Nik Sweeney,

CEO of Amani Nicol Wellness.

“Self-care is an intentional effort to better yourself, whether it’s physically, emotionally or mentally.”

Much of self-care is being able to step away from life’s responsibilities and take a moment for yourself. Engaging in self-care can look like attending therapy, eating healthy, exercising and wellness treatments.

“In Black and Brown communities, we face more systemic stressors that keep our bodies in fight or flight all the time. We can only give ourselves permission to enjoy life and thrive by pausing for self-care.”

Its ability to reduce stress

furthers positive health outcomes.

“Stress affects us metabolically, lead to heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes,” said Sweeney. “In Black and Brown communities, we face more systemic stressors that keep our bodies in fight or flight all the time. We can only give ourselves permission to enjoy life and thrive by pausing for self-care.”

While many self-care activities, like walking, mindfulness and breath work are free, some come with a price tag. This makes it critical for people to plan selfcare into their budgets.

Joel Gamble, Baltimore community manager for JPMorgan Chase, said selfcare can be a part of a person’s entertainment fund in their budget.

“A lot of times individuals might not have a budget,” said Gamble. “You want to make sure that you’re not just trying to budget in your head but that you’re writing it down on paper or using technology, like an Excel spreadsheet or apps.”

A budget is simply a strategy for managing your money. But, if it’s not documented, it can be

easy to forget or miscalculate certain expenses. Gamble said a budget should be created around a person’s income after taxes.

Once a person takes account of their monthly expenses, which can include housing, transportation and utilities, they can then set self-care goals and determine how much money they have to spend on them.

For those who like to travel for self-care, Gamble recommended saving to afford trips rather than using buy-now, pay-later services. He also suggested getting credit cards that have travel rewards, which allow people to rack up points for hotels and flights when using the card.

If a person stays disciplined and sticks to their budget, Gamble said they shouldn’t feel guilt for spending money on their self-care or entertainment.

“You have to realize that you worked hard and put your money aside,” said Gamble. “All of your other goals and expenses are taken care of because you’ve actually created a budget for yourself.

Megan Sayles is a Report for America corps member.

A time to balance: The importance of love, play, work and health

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political Writer

Americans are reporting significant stress levels due to their jobs, leading to emotional burnout and decreased productivity, according to the 2023 Work In America Survey. Photo credit: Photo Courtesy of Nappy.co The pace of life is only picking up in today’s society, with technological advancements and increased productivity expectations. Many are finding that they need balance in their lives.

“Gone are the days, for most people, where you have a nineto-five job. You went to work, came back home, then carried on ,” Raffi Bilek, director of the Baltimore Therapy Center, told the AFRO. “It’s now so easy to – always be working, on call, reachable.”

“Paying attention to having a work-life balance – enjoying your life outside of work – is important. Otherwise, you run aground.”

According to the 2023 Work In America Survey, 77 percent of workers experienced workrelated stress. About 57 percent of workers said they experienced negative impacts from workplace stress, such as emotional exhaustion, a desire to quit and decreased productivity.

“Paying attention to worklife balance – enjoying your

life outside of work – is important,” said Bilek. “Despite all the amenities, comforts and conveniences we have these days – people aren’t happy and are not taking care of themselves.”

For those wanting to have a more balanced life, Bilek suggests making sure you are in a working environment that suits you and being conscious of how you spend your time.

“Sit down with a piece of paper or in front of a computer, and write out, ‘what are my goals and my values?’” said Bilek. “Just being aware of where your time is going and then comparing that to where you want your time to go – is a great place to start rebalancing that schedule into something you want.”

Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter (D-District 10) and Joshua Harris, vice president of the NAACP Baltimore Branch, shared what helps them balance work and life.

“Some of the challenges with work-life balance as a city council person is making sure that you are opening all your emails in

Phylicia Porter PhotoCredit: Courtesy photo

have a good self-care routine, which includes seeing my therapist once a week. I have set hours on my weekends so that I’m able to spend it with my family and friends. I also do a 15-20 minute meditation every morning.”

Harris said exercise is crucial for his work-life balance.

“For me, consistently making time for exercise is key. Also, making sure that family time is blocked off,” said Harris.

Joshua Harris is the vice president for NAACP Baltimore chapter and founder of Hollins Creative Placemaking. Both roles have taught him about time management and how to find harmony in his work and personal life. Credit: Courtesy of Maryland.gov a timely manner and balancing all of the issues that come across your desk on a minute-by-minute basis,” said Porter. “Council members represent more than 41,000 people within each of our legislative districts. Having our staff and learning how to delegate is really important.”

“I’ve been able to use coping mechanisms and meditation techniques, to ensure that I’ve balanced ,” continued Porter. “I

“There’s always going to be more work to do and the work will continue if you have to take a few hours away from it.”

Bilek says it is important not to feel ashamed about slow progress on the journey to a more balanced life.

“Life is not about being perfect or where you want to be now.

It’s about moving in the right direction,” said Bilek. “Do one small thing at a time.”

Both organizations will collaborate to advance strategic initiatives that diversify the medical workforce and support FQHC primary care providers serving historically medically underserved communities World/Health News ST. LOUIS, Oct. 19, 2023 / PRNewswire/ -- The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), a 10,000-member medical professional association, and the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved (ACU), which serves more than 26,000 medical professionals, organizations, and health care advocates nationwide, today announced a partnership that will equip hundreds of thousands of physicians with education and training to further their practice and better treat chronic disease among historically medically underserved patients.

The partnership will help clinicians treat, prevent, and even reverse lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities that have a disproportionate impact on communities of color, while advancing each organization's mission to diversify the medical workforce.

ACLM and ACU partner to advance health equity and diversify the medical workforce.

With the majority of ACU's membership consisting of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) clinicians, a major component of the partnership includes ACLM's National Training Initiative, providing scholarships to at least one primary care provider at each of the nation's more than 1,400 FQHCs to support training and certification in lifestyle medicine, the medical specialty that uses evidence-based therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.

The National Training Initiative and ACLM's complimentary 5.5-hour CME/CE-accredited "Lifestyle Medicine and Food as Medicine Essentials" online course are part of ACLM's continuing commitment to last fall's White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health.

The Essentials course will support this ACLM-ACU partnership and benefit tens of thousands of other clinicians across the U.S. ACU is a uniquely transdisciplinary membership network uniting clinicians, advocates, and organizations in advocacy and clinical, operational and equity excellence to support clinicians caring for America's underserved communities.

According to research, underrepresented in medicine (UIM) clinicians are more likely to practice in and treat patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods.

New research found that Black patients have better health outcomes when their medical provider is also Black. Therefore, the need to develop and support UIM medical professionals is critical to ensuring that patients from historically medically underserved communities have quality health care.

ACLM's Health Equity Achieved through Lifestyle Medicine (HEAL) Initiative Scholarship Program, which opens each year in January, will be available to ACU members who are UIM clinicians doing

innovative lifestyle medicine work that is impacting communities in need. The HEAL Initiative Scholarship Program, prepares participants to sit for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM) Certification Exam.

Since launching the scholarship in 2020, nearly 60 UIM medical professionals have been awarded the $3,500 scholarship and nearly 70 percent of them passed the board exam.

"The synergy between ACLM and ACU is unmatched," said ACLM Executive Director Susan Benigas. "More importantly, though, ACU's strategic focus on health equity makes this partnership paramount in advancing ACLM's HEAL Initiative, our commitment to address lifestyle-related chronic disease health disparities, and to diversify the lifestyle medicine workforce with UIM clinicians who are on the front lines of delivering care to some of our nation's most underserved patients."

Earlier this year, ACLM's HEAL Initiative expanded its priorities to develop a FQHC outreach strategy. This ACU partnership, leveraging its Centers of Excellence and other initiatives to improve outcomes for health center patients, is a key strategy component. The Centers of Excellence program aims to identify and develop a framework of standards and create supportive resources to help health centers develop their capacity and excellence in critical areas to improve health equity. Thus, ACU and ACLM will collaborate to raise awareness about emerging issues and opportunities, best practices, case studies, and new research and data that can impact health centers across the country. In addition, to ensure that health center clinicians have the tools and resources they need to practice lifestyle medicine, ACU will co-construct a strategy for incorporating lifestyle medicine training into Teaching Health Center graduate medical education (GME) and other synergistic opportunities serving health center medical professionals.

"This strategic collaboration is a natural evolution of ACU and ACLM's shared commitment to advancing whole-person, accessible, and equitable care for all," said ACU Executive Director Amanda Pears Kelly.

"Through the HEAL Initiative and beyond, this vital partnership will allow us to further support our FQHC community's clinical, operational, and equity excellence to reduce health inequities in and improve care for America's historically medically underserved communities."

ACU is the leading voice for the National Health Service Corps and a national advocate for the health center workforce and health equity. Given both organizations' role in advancing policy and supporting legislation, the partnership will continue to explore alignment and potential collaboration on advocacy and public policy positions and initiatives.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230009559 Date Filed: 09/20/2023 Filing Expires On: 09/20/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 760 LOCKSMITH County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9373 E AVE HESPERIA, CA 92345 Mailing Address: 16471 YUCCA ST HESPERIA, CA 92345 #of Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant: SAEB S ABUNAJA Residence Street Address: 16471 YUCCA ST HESPERIA, CA 92345 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 Saeb S. Abunaja, 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 October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230009860 Date Filed: 09/27/2023 Filing Expires On: 09/27/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): MAX CONCRETE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12223 HIGHLAND AVE STE 106 #570 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 Name of Individual Registrant: JAIME VASQUEZ Residence Street Address: 11491 TIOGA PEEK CT RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 Name of Individual Registrant: OVIDIO DE LA CRUZ GONZALEZ Residence Street Address: 518 S. SULLIVAN ST SPC 70 SANTA ANA, CA 92704 This business is/was conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jul 28, 2023 Ovidio De La Cruz Gonzalez, General Partner, 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 October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230010287 Date Filed: 10/10/2023 Filing Expires On: 10/10/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): AXLE SURGEONS OF VICTORVILLE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12455 SUNNY VISTA AVE VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address: 13425 RODEO RD OAK HILLS, CA 92344 #of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: MARTHA A BARRON Residence Street Address: 12455 SUNNY VISTA AVE VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: REFUGIO ELIZARRARAS Residence Street Address: 12455 SUNNY VISTA AVE VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 01, 2018 Refugio Elizarraras, General Partner , 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 October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230009417 Date Filed: 09/15/2023 Filing Expires On: 09/15/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LAS CHAVELAS . OFICIAL County of Principal Place of Business: OAK HILLS Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12426 WHITEHAVEN ST OAK HILLS, CA 92344 #of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: MIRIAM TOBON CARMONA Residence Street Address: 12426 WHITEHAVEN ST OAK HILLS, CA 92344 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 Miriam Tobon Carmona, 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 October 5, 12, 19, 26 , 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230010529 Date Filed: 10/18/2023 Filing Expires On: 10/18/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PRESTIGE BARBERSHOP County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14845 MONARCH BLVD STE D VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 #of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: KLAY E RIVERA Residence Street Address: 14845 MONARCH BLVD STE D 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 Klay E. Rivera , 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 October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBNAB 20230010437 Date Filed: 10/17/2023 Filing Expires On: 10/17/2028 ABANDONMENT County of Current Filing SAN BERNARDINO Date of Current Filing 06/21/2023 File No. FBN20230006263 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ONE STOP LIQUOR County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 26916 BASELINE ST HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Name of Individual Registrant: ELIAS N SADER Residence Street Address: 26916 BASELINE ST HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Name of Individual Registrant: MARY HELOU Residence Street Address: 26916 BASELINE ST HIGHLAND, CA 92346 This business is/was conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Elias N. Sader, 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 October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 2023.

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LYDIA E. MADRID DECEDENT CASE NO: PROVV 2300046

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of LYDIA E.

MADRID

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SHANNON MADRID in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: SHANNON MADRID 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: 11/07/2023 Time: 9:00 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Elder Law Center, P.C. 3600 Lime Street, #4-412 Riverside, CA 92501 (951)684-5606 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper October 19, 26, November 2, 2023.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GENE F. DARROW aka GENE FRANCIS DARROW aka GENE DARROW DECEDENT CASE NO: PROSB 2301029

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: GENE F.

DARROW aka GENE FRANCIS DARROW aka GENE DARROW

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: GUY E. DARROW in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: GUY E. DARROW 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: 12/18/2023 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: F1 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 17780 Arrow Boulevard Fontana, CA 92335 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 October 19, 26, November 2, 2023.

AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO A D M I N I S T E R E S TAT E OF: SHIRLEY JEAN COX DECEDENT CASE NO: PROVV 2300003

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: SHIRLEY

JEAN COX

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: CONSTANCE FRANKS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: CONSTANCE FRANKS 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: 11/06/2023 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: V12 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 14455 Civic Drive Victorville, CA 92392 Probate Division 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.

Petitioner: Constance Franks 317 W. Hyde Park Blvd. Apt. 1 Inglewood, CA 90302 (310)908-4069 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper October19, 26, November 2, 2023.

SUMMONS

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVSB 2213885 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): RODNEY WEIBLE, YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): WELLS FARGO BANK, N. A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado,

es): Harlan M. Reese, Esq. (CA Bar No.: 118226), REESE LAW GROUP, 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/842-5850 (File No. 565783). DATE (Fecha): JUL 14, 2022, Clerk (Secretario),

by CHARISSE NAVARRO, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL). NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served .

10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/23 CNS-3743570# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVSB2220685 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): HSUNCHIH LEE, YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

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

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case.

The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

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

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

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

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

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): HARLAN M. REESE, ESQ. (CA BAR NO.: 118226), REESE LAW GROUP, 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/842-5850 (File No. 568374) DATE (Fecha): OCT 21 2022 Clerk (Secretario), by STEPHANIE GARCIA, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/23 CNS-3747570# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIVSB 2323528 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: KIKIOWO OLAYINKA EVAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. KIKIOWO OLAYINKA EVAN toevan Proposed name: b. AKINLEMINU

OLAYINKA KIKIOWO 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: 11/09/2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: S23 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 San Bernardino District-Civil Division A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: September 28, 2023 Gilbert G. Ochoa Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper October 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIVSB 2325364 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: SOFIA EATON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a.

SOFIA DANIELLA EATON to Proposed name: SOFIA SALMA EATON SANDOVAL 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:11/30/23 Time 8:30 a.m. Dept.: S30 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 W. 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino Branch 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: Gilbert G. Ochoa Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 2023

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Senator Laphonza Butler Opts Out of 2024 Senate Race

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Explaining why she decided not to run for the Senate in 2024, Senator Laphonza Butler stated on X (formerly Twitter) “It may not be the decision people expected but it's the right one for me.” Credit: senate.gov Recently appointed Senator Laphonza Butler (D-CA) will not seek election in 2024 to fill the Senate seat for a full term.

The only Black Senator currently serving in the U.S. Senate, Butler was recently appointed to the seat by CA Governor Gavin Newsom to complete the term left open with the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein on September 29, 2023.

The first openly LGBTQ, the second Black Senator to represent the state of CA and only the third Black woman to serve in the U.S. senate in the nation’s 247 year history, Butler’s appointment was celebrated by a cross-section of communities across the state and around the nation.

Newsom had previously committed to appoint a Black

woman should Feinstein be unable to complete her term and Butler proved a worthy choice with her long history as a Democratic strategist, union leader and further political experienced gained having served as an advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign.

Her decision not to enter the race may be viewed as prudent by some considering the field is already crowded with a slate of well-known and popular Democratic candidates including, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, a member of the House Democratic leadership team and former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus; Congressman Adam Schiff, former chair of the House Intelligence Committee; and Congresswoman Katie

White House Designates Birmingham, AL as One of 31 ‘Tech Hubs’ Across the Nation

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Josh Carpenter, Southern Research CEO (center), provides details of the city’s Tech Hub designation by the White House, along with Mayor Randall Woodfin (left) and Dr. Ray Watts, president of UAB. (Keisa Sharp-Jefferson)

Alabama News Center The Biden Administration on Monday designated Birmingham as one of 31 Tech Hubs across the country as part of a new program to bolster regional innovation and job creation.

Birmingham was among nearly 400 regional consortia that filed an application for the highly competitive program.

The designation “is an endorsement of the region’s plans to supercharge their respective technological industries to create jobs, strengthen U.S. competitiveness, and protect national security,” said a news release from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announcing the Tech Hubs.

Birmingham’s Tech Hub will focus on biotechnology and is being led by Southern Research.

The Birmingham Biotechnology Hub “aims to become a global leader in drug, vaccine and diagnostics development by applying Artificial Intelligence (AI)driven biotechnology to increase representation in clinical genomic data and clinical trials,” the announcement said.

“This Tech Hub will leverage

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the region’s existing assets – including the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s worldleading data bank from patients of racially diverse populations – to increase representation in clinical genomic data and clinical trials and accelerate drug discovery and development.

“By applying the power of AI-trained with inclusive patient data, the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub seeks to shorten the drug development pipeline and deliver affordable drugs, vaccines and diagnostics that treat a diverse global patient population.”

Birmingham’s consortium of partners now advances to a second round of selections.

Five to 10 hubs will ultimately be chosen by EDA to receive significant investment aimed at bolstering innovation and creating jobs.

“Just to make it to this stage is a huge honor,” said Josh Carpenter, Southern Research CEO. “It’s a recognition of the great work that is already being done in Birmingham and the strength of our public-private partners that are working together to expand our biotech footprint and continued in next 2 columns

Porter, who represents parts of Orange County and is the former deputy chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. These, however, are just some of the Democrats who have already entered the field. Some of these candidates have already secured millions of dollars in campaign donations according to reports.

Laphonza Butler sworn in by VP Kamala Harris, 2023 (source: Wikipedia.org) On the Republican side, at least two candidates have declared their intention to enter the Senate race including Steve Garvey a retired professional baseball player and attorney Eric Early. Some of these candidates have already added millions of dollars to their campaign coffers.

Butler’s Decision

Explaining her reasons for choosing not to enter the race on X Butler offered, “I’ve spent the past 16 days pursuing my clarity – what kind of life I want to have, what kind of service I want to offer and what kind of voice I want to bring forward,” she began. “After considering those questions I’ve decided not to run for Senate in the upcoming election. Knowing you can win a campaign doesn’t always mean you should run a campaign. It may not be the decision people expected but it’s the right one for me. “ Butler also cited concerns for family during an interview with FOX last week, where she highlighted the reality of harassment. “My mother is 70 years old, she didn’t sign up for this. My daughter is 9, she didn’t sign up for this and so I’m thinking about my family and my family’s safety,” she opined. “I have already gotten my first piece of hate mail and a stranger has shown up at my door and so that is a real contemplation for me.”

As Butler made her future plans clear regarding CA’s 2024 Senate bid, the race was already being highlighted as one of the highest profile contests to watch in the coming year. On November 5, 2024, there will be two ballot items for the same Senate seat—a special election to fulfill the final weeks of Feinstein’s seat in the 118th Congress that ends January 3, 2025 and a general election for a full term Senate seat in the 119th Congress that begins January 3, 2025.

White House Designates Birmingham, AL as One of 31 ‘Tech Hubs’ Across the Nation...continued maximize our economic impact for the state as a whole.”

In all, 23 partners were involved in the Birmingham Tech Hub application, including UAB, Tuskegee University, Miles College, Lawson State Community College, the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham and AIDT. Alabama Power is a longtime supporter of EDPA and the state’s historically Black colleges and universities.

“This designation is a recognition of what Birmingham has become and what it has the chance to become in the years and decades ahead,” Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin said.

“We live in a great city, and we are fortunate to have great leaders who have the foresight to see opportunities and the determination to make the most

of them.”

He said Tech Hub designation is an example of how the city is leveraging its strengths to attract new investment, create economic growth and expand opportunity.

“The Tech Hubs program is … investing in regional consortia that will boost U.S. manufacturing, create more, good-paying jobs and bolster U.S. global competitiveness,” said U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves. He said the designees “reflect the diverse technological industries growing here at home and are symbols of American innovation and opportunity. The Tech Hubs program will provide them tools and resources to drive economic growth across the nation, which Americans will feel for generations to come.”

Learn more about the Tech Hubs program at TechHubs.gov.

Barger Statement on Hollywood Bowl Keeping Seats Affordable as Part of New 2024 Ticket Schedule World /Political News

Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today in response to the new 2024 ticket prices presented to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for approval by leaders from the County’s Department of Parks and Recreation and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association: “I’m very pleased to hear that the Hollywood Bowl will remain affordable and accessible to families and residents in our County. One dollar seats will still be offered and the quantity of one dollar seats will be increased this year. Our L.A. County residents are feeling a financial crunch on many fronts, so keeping the Hollywood Bowl affordable is

very important. We are doing right by the community by keeping this historic entertainment venue accessible with 40% of all tickets $37 or less.”

During today’s Public Hearing on the 2024 Hollywood Bowl Season Ticket Price Schedule, the director of Los Angeles County’s Department of Parks and Recreation, Norma GarciaGonzalez, further clarified that price increases will only impact the most expensive seating areas.

In response to Supervisor Barger’s question regarding how many free tickets are distributed annually, the Department of Parks and Recreation said they offered 1,000 free tickets to seniors and teenagers.

Additionally, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association’s Director of Government and Community Engagement, Carlos Singer, replied that more than 70,000 free tickets were given away this year.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Governor Newsom’s weeklong trip to China continued Tuesday with a tour of the world’s first zero-emission municipal bus fleet and a new climate partnership with the Province of Guangdong.

GUANGZHOU – Governor Gavin Newsom spent Tuesday in a region known as China’s Greater Bay Area – a megalopolis of millions of people consisting of Hong Kong, Macao and nine major cities – where he visited the world’s first zero-emission

city bus fleet and California signed a new climate partnership with the Guangdong Province.

Joined by government officials and business leaders, Governor Newsom began his day in Shenzhen – a city of 12.5 million people – and toured an electric bus depot to see the city’s successful electric vehicle transition.

In 2018, following years of collaboration with California via an existing partnership focused on zero emission vehicles (ZEVs), Shenzhen became the first city in the world to transition to an all-electric bus fleet with 16,000 buses as well as 22,000 taxis. The city has built 40,000 charging stations and has implemented

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Overcharging car buyers based on how Health officials urge awareness of childhood lead poisoning they look? That’s illegal Inland Empire News

By Gema de las Heras Consumer Education Specialist, FTC October 24, 2023

It’s unfair and illegal to increase the amount someone ends up paying to buy or lease a car based on their race or how they look. But that’s how the FTC says a group of three auto dealerships in Rhinelander, Wisconsin allegedly overcharged some of their customers. Read on to learn more about the case — and what you can do to get a fair deal when buying a car.

According to the FTC and the State of Wisconsin, the Rhinelander dealerships unfairly and illegally charged American Indians hundreds or even thousands more in costs than non-Latino White customers. The dealerships also piled on charges for add-ons like optional gap insurance policies and service plans that were spread over time, making it hard for customers to spot. And in some cases, the FTC says the Rhinelander dealerships falsely told their buyers that the add-ons were required to buy or finance the car.

Now the Rhinelander dealerships and their general manager will have to stop these allegedly discriminatory and illegal practices and pay $1.1

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Some illegal tactics are hard to spot, but here’s how to avoid overpaying for a car.

Shop around for financing.

Dealership financing often comes with marked-up interest rates.

It’s not your only option. Start with banks, credit unions, and other financing companies. Get pre-approved and use that offer to negotiate with the dealer.

Read the sales contract and financing agreement carefully.

Make sure the terms you agreed on match what is in the contract.

Get answers about any extra fees you don’t recognize or want.

Walk away if you’re not getting what was promised.

You don’t have to take the deal if you’re not satisfied.

Learn more about your rights when buying or financing at ftc.gov/cars. If you believe a dealership discriminated against you or charged hidden fees, please file a report at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

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Riverside University Health System Underscores Commitment to Equitable Health Care with Participation in the Racial Equity Community of Practice...continued from page 2 12 California public health systems to share ideas and new approaches to advance equitable health care – including RUHS’s HeRCARe Program Director Sabreen White, who shared her personal journey in this video.

Sabreen White, HeRCARe Program Director for Riverside University Health System said: “Before SNI, I didn't know that there was anyone trying to make an effort to bring systemic change. Now? I have people to call. I have email addresses from all these different health systems throughout the entire state. You have the same barriers and the same challenges, and if another health system is doing a better job of overcoming that challenge, it’s nice that I can reach out.”

Launched in 2022, the Racial Equity Community of Practice (CoP) is a collaboration between the SNI and the NEP, with funding from the California Health Care Foundation. The program has been instrumental in fostering public health care system collaboration and driving progress in the realm of health equity through a systemic approach.

RUHS proudly participated in this transformative program alongside nearly 70 equity leaders from public health care systems. Through learning exchanges, peer consultancies,

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be exposed to lead by coming in contact with dust containing lead, chipping lead-based paint and lead-contaminated soil. If families live or spend time near airports, they may be exposed to lead air pollution from gas in small airplanes. Other sources of lead poisoning include lead dust brought home on parents' work clothes, certain ceramic pottery, painted objects, traditional home remedies, some cosmetics, and imported spices, candies, and other food products.

Additionally, activities that involve lead products such as welding, making stained glass, and handling bullets or fishing sinkers can put children at risk.

Parents and caregivers of young children are invited to learn how to protect their children from this serious environmental disease by visiting the RUHS-Public Health webpage at Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program | Riverside University Health System (ruhealth.org).

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and tailored coaching, RUHS and equity leaders worked together to model and implement effective and systemic change. The skills learned from this leading program will ultimately benefit patients, staff, and communities.

"We are proud to have collaborated in the Community of Practice program," said Jennifer Cruikshank, CEO of Riverside University Health System. "Equitable healthcare is central to our public health care system’s mission. SNI's Racial Equity Community of Practice has not only influenced our efforts but also serves as a guide to help advance equity in other healthcare organizations."

RUHS stands at the forefront of progress in California’s public healthcare system landscape, having engaged in the Racial Equity Community of Practice program. The valuable lessons learned at individual, organizational, and system level will help other organizations advance health equity. RUHS remains dedicated in its commitment to championing a more equitable health care future in California.

Sabreen’s video, along with five others, case studies, and a final report that covers lessons from the CoP are available here. pra@rivco.org

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Governor Newsom Visits China’s Greater Bay Area...continued from page 6 innovative technologies like battery swapping to support a quick transition to ZEVs. “California has shown the world that making the transition to electric vehicles is not just good for the planet, it’s good for the economy – spurring innovation and competition.

The Greater Bay Area of China — a mega-region with millions of people — proves what can be done by moving from ambition to action: rapidly transitioning to an all-electric bus and taxi fleet with the infrastructure to support it. We’re proud to have a partner like Guangdong in our efforts to make the tailpipe a thing of the past.”

California leads the nation in electric vehicle adoption and is set to phase out the sale of new gas powered vehicles by 2035.

Earlier this year, California became the first jurisdiction in the world to set a date to end the sales of traditional combustion trucks, creating a path to 100% zero emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks on the roads in California by 2045. Yesterday, the Governor announced that California surpassed its ZEV truck sales goal two years ahead of schedule.

The Governor then traveled to Guangdong's Capital City of Guangzhou. Governor Newsom met with Governor Wang Weizhong of Guangdong and discussed years of successful climate collaboration between the two governments. California and Guangdong then signed a new MOU focused on carbon

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markets, industrial and power sector decarbonization, and climate adaptation. The text of the MOU is here.

This new MOU adds to a 2013 MOU between California’s Environmental Protection Agency and Guangdong under the leadership of Governor Jerry Brown. Since then, Guangdong’s Department of Ecology and Environment and the California Air Resources Board and California Energy Commission have had productive technical exchanges on carbon markets, energy planning and reducing methane in agricultural and waste sectors.

California’s cap and trade program has been a critical tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and has funded over $25 billion for the state’s climate programs. The MOU signed today will support Guangdong – the Chinese province with the biggest GDP – as it seeks to replicate California’s efforts to broaden the scope of its capand-trade market.

As part of efforts to decarbonize, Guangdong is currently building 200 hydrogen refueling stations to support a goal of 10,000 hydrogen vehicles on the road by 2025. California was recently selected as a national hydrogen hub and is set to receive up to $1.2 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate the development and deployment of clean renewable hydrogen, critical to cutting pollution and expanding the clean energy economy statewide.

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Hear what the Lord says.

Because they have failed to listen, I will surely bring calamity on them which they will not be able to escape; and though they cry out to Me, I will not listen to them. [Jeremiah 11:11]. I will pursue them with sword, famine, and plague. I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth—a curse, a desolation, and an object of scorn and reproach among all the nations. I will do this because they have not listened to My words, which I sent to them again and again through My servants. [Jeremiah 29:19].

Therefore, disaster and devastation shall be their portion.

For the days will come upon them, when their enemies will set up a barricade around them and surround them and hem them in on every side and tear them down to the ground, them, and their children. And they will not leave one stone upon another in them.

[Luke 19:41-46] because I have

spoken to them and they have not listened, I have called to them, and they have not answered” [Jeremiah 35:17]. Damnation and devastation will be their portion.

So, do not pray for these people or lift up a cry on their behalf, for I will not listen.

[Jeremiah 11:14] because they refused to listen when I called, and no one paid attention when I stretch out My hand. So, since they disregarded all My advice and did not accept My rebel, I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes them; I will mock when calamity overtakes them like a storm, when disaster sweeps over them like a whirlwind, when distress and trouble overwhelm them. Then they will call Me, but I will not answer; they will look for Me but will not find Me, since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes. For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. [Proverbs 1:2432].

I the Lord has spoken, and My Words shall not return void!

[Isaiah 55:11].

The Lord rebukes his people for their disbelief. [Isaiah 48:111].

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People over Profits Marissa Clark

Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. He told those who were selling the doves, “Take these things out of here!

Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!” – John 2:15-16 (NRSV) When Jesus drove the money changers out of the temple, he was angered because their focus was profits over people. The issues that we’re facing with our crumbling water infrastructure in thousands of US cities are similar: Those who have been slowly poisoning us care about profits more than people.

According to the New Lede, one in ten US residents are being exposed to water safety violations, with nearly 70% of those people belonging to socially vulnerable populations.

The United States has a long history of viewing the poor, BIPOC communities, and those with disabilities as disposable.

Zoning for industry alongside historically redlined communities was by design, exposing the residents to contaminants in the air, the ground, and the risk of it seeping into the water supply.

What active choice did Jesus make when he was confronted with the spirit of greed in the temple? He organized. It is a long-standing belief amongst community organizers that Moses and Jesus were exceptional community organizers of their time. The active choice that Jesus made was to fight to cast out greed and encourage people to return to the service of God that was in their hearts. It is our moral responsibility to do what Jesus would have decided upon in our current situation. All of us are organizers when we want to be. The basic handling of life tasks requires us to be so for our personal goals. What about our spiritual goals when we know that what is right is on the line?

One hundred and six years ago this month, civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer was born. In 1964, she addressed many of the same issues we’re

facing now. Police brutality and racism were part of the everyday life that she endured; voting rights, reproductive justice, and disability rights were just some of the things she fought for. In spite of and because of her hardships, she became and remains a beacon of light for many. In 1964, as a disabled, poor, black woman, she ran for Senate in the Jim Crow South.

Her ability to maintain a cheerful, yet determined disposition while singing hymns and pushing for progress was part of what gave her the inner strength. She was a normal person, but her faith and collaboration with others made her and those she worked with mighty. I’m telling you this because this can be the truth for each of us.

People often think that movements are driven primarily by one celebrity and then magic fixes all of the problems. That is the furthest thing from the truth.

The real magic happens when enough of us acknowledge that something isn’t right and that we should take action.

Each of our gifts and talents can create those magical movement moments. The collective “we” is going to need each of us to embrace our talents for the fights ahead. Whether you are a pastor in an impacted community, a marketing/customer service specialist in a neighborhood nearby, or a caring profession professional in the community, you can change the trajectory of our movement. The UCC has been a consistent voice in the battle against environmental racism since the term was coined

by UCC pastor Rev. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. nearly forty years ago. The question that I have for you is about your legacy. What is your legacy as a UCC member and as a person passionate about justice? If you want to join the fight to protect creation and our most vulnerable, get in touch with me. We have work to do.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Marissa Clark is the Environmental Justice Fellow/ Organizer for the United Church of Christ.

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18th Annual Taste of Soul Festival Celebrates Black Culture, Music, Food and Community Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media

U.S. State Senate Candidate Barbara Lee Engage with TOS Attendees at Her Booth. October 21, 2023 photo by (Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media)

From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. last Saturday, the 18th annual Taste of Soul family festival took place on Crenshaw Boulevard, known as the Mecca of Black culture and business in Los Angeles. This event is recognized as the largest one day ‘free’ street festival on the West Coast.

Founded in 2005 by civil rights activist and CEO/Executive Publisher of the Los Angeles Sentinel, Danny Bakewell Sr., the Taste of Soul festival has grown from attracting 15,000 attendees to drawing crowds of nearly 350,000 visitors annually, including families, politicians, and celebrities.

U.S. Senate candidate, Congressmember Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) was among the local and state politicians at the Taste of Soul either campaigning or attending to constituents.

Reflecting on the festival’s evolution, Bakewell said, “This has far outreached my wildest dreams. I wanted a place in our community where Black people could come out and share all the things our culture represents.”

Bakewell emphasizes that

while the event is rooted in the Black community, everyone is welcome.

The Taste of Soul festival has grown to be a significant economic catalyst for the local community, contributing to the revitalization of South Los Angeles by showcasing the very best the community has to offer.

This year’s Taste of Soul celebrity chair was the stand-up comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish. Joining her as event chairs were Mayor Karen Bass, LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, LA City Councilmembers Marqueece Harris Dawson (8th District), and Heather Hutt (10th District).

Festival Co-Chairs were Councilmember Curren Price (9th District), Assemblymembers Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles), Issac Bryan (D-Ladera Heights), and Mike Gipson (D-Carson), LAUSD Board Member George McKenna, CBS/ KCAL 9 Anchor Pat Harvey, and the Law firm of Ivie, McNeil, Wyatt, Purcell, and Diggs.

At the festival, Bass said, “This

The 18th Annual Taste of Soul in Los Angeles Saturday October 21, 2023 photo by (Maxim Elramsisy | California Black Media)

is the best block party in town. It was a wonderful gathering and celebration of the community.

It is peaceful. Everybody has a good time. We’re supporting local businesses, especially restaurants. So, it’s a boon to the economy.”

Food is a major attraction of the festival. Out of the 300 local, ethnic, and international vendors that took part in the festival, over 100 were food vendors. These included some of the finest chefs in the world, with soul food being the main attraction among the dishes being offered.

The event offered live performances on four stages dedicated to Gospel, R&B, Jazz, Dance, and local artists.

Among featured musical acts were the Whispers, the Delfonics

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Experience, and Switch. A new addition to the festival was Tiffany Haddish’s ‘She Ready’ Comedy Lounge & Beer Garden.

The proceeds from ticket sales go to Haddish’s ‘She Ready’ foundation for youth impacted by foster care and to sponsor Mother’s in Action to support their initiatives.

Additionally, the festival provided a platform for social & healthcare resources, fun pavilions promoting social awareness, exhibits showcasing local and international visual artists, and curated events for children.

The Taste of Soul festival stands as a vibrant celebration of Black culture in Los Angeles that brings people together from all walks of life.

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