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Asm. James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino), center, the chairperson of the Native American Legislative Caucus, authored AB 338, which authorized the California Native American Monument. Ramos is pictured with tribal chairpersons Jesus Tarango, right, from the Wilton Rancheria tribe, and Sara Dutschke, left, from the Ione Band of Miwok Indians. The monument pays tribute to six tribes in the Sacramento Region. Nov. 7, 2023. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.

The family of Miwok leader and cultural preservationist William “Bill” Franklin stands in front of the California Native American Monument in Capitol Park. The monument, created in the likeness of Franklin, is the first to honor Native American people on the grounds of the State Capitol. Nov. 7, 2023. CBM photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.

VICTORVILLE, CANovember 11, 2023 -On Saturday November 11, 2023, Emmanuel Temple Church celebrated Veteran's Day honoring local veterans. A group of black veterans and

church members gathered as they shared their stories.

Each one had a unique journey of courage, resilience and triumph.

From the struggles of segregation to breaking

barriers, they reflected on their service with pride.

Their camaraderie served as a testament to the strength that diversity brings to the military. As they raised a toast to their

shared experiences, they also honored those who paved the way and those who continue to serve, embodying the spirit of Veterans Day.

California has erected an eight-foot statue honoring Miwok elder William “Bill” Franklin, and 338 Native American tribes. Located on the grounds of the State Capitol in Sacramento, it is the first official monument honoring Native American heritage at the historic building where the Legislature convenes and where Gov. Gavin Newsom has his primary office.

Over 500 tribal members, dignitaries and students witnessed the unveiling of the statue last week.

“On this historic day, here on Nov. 7, the California people will have a monument on the Capitol grounds for all those visiting to see that we are still here,” said Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino), who presided over the event.

“We’re still here against great odds, odds we’ve seen our people go through, many historical challenges in the state of California. We’re still here because of the resilience of our elders and ancestors,” continued Ramos, chairperson of the California Native American

Legislative Caucus.

Ramos said the monument is representative “resilency” of the indigenous people and how they are still “much ingrained in the thread of the state of California.”

In 2020, on the Fourth of July, about 200 protestors gathered at the State Capitol to denounce the death of George Floyd and demand racial justice, police reform and equality for Black people. During that demonstration, protestors toppled a statue of Saint Junípero Serra (Miguel Jose Serra), a Spanish Franciscan Catholic priest, which was installed in 1967 and stood on the northeast side of the building.

The new bronze statue of Franklin celebrating California’s indigenous heritage replaces Serra’s on land that was once owned by Native American tribes. The monument is the 10th addition to a park that memorializes California’s firefighters, veterans, and public safety officers.

In 2021, Ramos authored Assembly Bill (AB) 338 in 2021, continued on page 2

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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/FINANCIAL/ADVERTISING Nutrition Incentives Improve Access to Healthy SBCUSD Board of Education Honors Outstanding Individuals USDA Food...continued Community/ Education News

Del Vallejo Leadership & STEAM Academy Outstanding Student Kimberly Nguyen (center) with her family, SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano and the Board of Education.

(Photo by Corina Borsuk and provided courtesy of SBCUSD)

Ramona-Alessandro Elementary's Outstanding Student Award Winner Jason Johnson (center) with his family, Superintendent Mauricio Arellano and the Board of Education.

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SAN BERNARDINO, CA—On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the Board of Education presented the Outstanding Achievement Awards to students, parents and staff of Ramona-Alessandro and Lankershim Elementary Schools, Del Vallejo Leadership & STEAM Academy and Middle College High School (MCHS).

The Board recognizes Outstanding Student Award winners to honor excellence in academics, athletics, fine arts, citizenship and most improvement. The Board also presents the Outstanding Parent/ Grandparent/Volunteer Award and Outstanding Employee Award to individuals who embody the District’s dedication to student achievement and wellbeing.

Ramona-Alessandro Elementary School, Principal Teresa Hopkins:

School, Principal Evette Peters:

Vivionna Hamilton is a fifthgrader and Outstanding Student.

Hamilton is a driven scholar who excels in whatever she sets her mind to. She does well academically, plays saxophone in the advanced band and plays on the after-school softball team.

Hamilton also works well with others and is very helpful, even representing her classmates as a student council member.

Hamilton aspires to become a nurse.

Jason Johnson is a sixthgrader and Outstanding Student.

Johnson has a good attitude, is in school every day and is helpful to others. He doesn’t give up easily and is quick to correct any mistakes. He currently plays on Alessandro's soccer team and promotes leadership on

the field. Johnson wants to play college basketball or football while studying architecture and engineering in college.

Outstanding Parent Award winner Cathlene Botello is dedicated to RamonaAlessandro’s School Site Council, providing suggestions and feedback to improve the school. She is a member of Alessandro’s Tiger University, which empowers families to build healthy relationships and college and career readiness for scholars. Botello plays a pivotal role in the lives of her children and makes a positive difference in the lives of others.

Secretary Ashley Dorsey is an Outstanding Classified Employee. Dorsey has an unwavering commitment to Ramona-Alessandro and the community. She has a collaborative spirit and the ability to work with others.

Her participation with the PBIS team and family nights and other events contributes to Alessandro's positive culture and success. Dorsey inspires others through her positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Demonstration teacher Shannan Usher is an Outstanding Certificated Employee. Usher prioritizes the academic and personal growth of her scholars above all else. She holds the belief that every scholar can succeed and tailors the instruction to meet their diverse learning needs. Usher views each day as an opportunity to ignite scholar's curiosity, inspire critical thinking, and foster a love of learning.

Lankershim Elementary

Veronnika Palmer is a fourthgrader and Outstanding Student.

Palmer is very kind and helpful.

She helps her classmates if she sees they are struggling. She is always on task, has a very positive attitude and tries to excel at all she does! Palmer plans to study Environmental Science in college to help protect plants because they are a valued food source, and she wants them to still be around.

Diego Ramirez is a sixthgrader and Outstanding Student.

Ramirez’s enthusiasm for learning is not only obvious from his exceptional grades but also in the way he inspires his classmates to reach for new heights. His leadership in group projects and his willingness to help others in need have enriched the classroom environment. Ramirez wants to attend college and join a Major League Baseball team.

Outstanding Parent Award winner Samantha Liotta has been actively involved at Lankershim since her oldest child was in kindergarten, and he is now a high school senior. She has volunteered in numerous classes over the years, and she continues to help teachers long after her own children have moved on to other classes. School staff are proud to call her a Lankershim Lion.

Bilingual Attendance Assistant Susie Vazquez is an Outstanding Classified Employee. Vazquez goes beyond just marking attendance. Her commitment, skills, professionalism and genuine passion for her role have not only strengthened Lankershim’s attendance

system, but also built invaluable connections with the diverse scholar and parent community.

K i n d e rg a r t e n Te a c h e r Gail Shaw is an Outstanding Certificated Employee. Shaw has been a beacon of commitment and excellence in education for more than 30 years. Gail consistently goes the extra mile for her students and their parents, ensuring they receive the utmost support for academic achievement. She works tirelessly to ensure that she is aligned to site and District goals and focuses on results together as she leads her kindergarten team.

Del Vallejo Leadership & STEAM Academy, Principal Jackie Maner: Eighth-grader Tyree Hollins is an Outstanding Student.

Hollins is a kind and extremely respectful young man. He always gives 110% to the task at hand.

He is a role model on campus and is always the first scholar to volunteer to help others. Hollins doesn’t know which college he wants to attend, but he knows he wants to make friends and enjoy life.

Kimberly Nguyen is an eighthgrader and Outstanding Student.

Nguyen’s drive to learn pushes those around her to reach higher in an effort to keep up. She is also compassionate, going out of her way to help her peers and staff. Nguyen’s favorite class is STEAM, and she credits her teacher Nicholas Destasio for helping her to express her creativity in a meaningful way.

Her career goal is to become an animatronics designer. continued on page 4

CalFresh Households Can Receive USDA Nutrition Incentives Improve Replacement Benefits for Food Lost due Access to Healthy Food to Highland Fire Community /Education News Impacted Riverside County residents have until Nov.28 to report food loss Community News RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. —CalFresh households in the communities of Anza and Aguanga, which experienced food losses due to the Highland Fire and used benefits to purchase that food have until Nov. 28 to report the losses and request replacement benefits. The state recently approved extending the normal reporting period for food loss from 10 to 30 days.

The additional time allows impacted CalFresh households in Riverside County to assess their losses and recover as much as possible.

State officials estimate approximately 22,868 households in the affected areas received an estimated $14.6 million in CalFresh benefits, some of which may have been used to purchase food subsequently destroyed due to the recent wildfire that began on Oct. 30 in the southern region of the county.

“We want our customers to know that we’re here to help recover losses as quickly as possible,” said Allison Gonzalez, assistant director at the county’s Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) who oversees

the Self Sufficiency Division.

“We encourage our customers impacted by the recent fire and related power outages to reach out in person, by phone or online to request replacement benefits.”

To report loss of CalFresh purchased food as a result of the Highland Fire, customers may call 1-877-410-8827, visit their nearest DPSS office or request online at BenefitsCal.com by Nov. 28.

When completing the form, customers should include their contact information, a short description of how the food was lost, and the time and date when the loss occurred.

CalFresh is the state’s largest food program that issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy groceries at many stores, farmers markets, and online through certain retailers such as Amazon, Ralph’s, and Walmart.

Riverside County residents in need of food assistance and not currently receiving CalFresh benefits are encouraged to apply by calling 1-877-410-8827, visiting their nearest DPSS office or online at BenefitsCal.com.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced an investment of more than $52 million to improve dietary health and access to fresh fruits and vegetables for eligible families.

The funds support efforts across three National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) competitive grant programs that make up the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP). The program is named in honor of the former USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (1997 to 2001).

“USDA is delivering on its promise to bolster food and nutrition security for underserved communities,” said USDA Chief Scientist and Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young. “Investments like this enable people to afford and eat healthy fresh fruits and vegetables so they don’t have to make a choice between healthy eating and cheaper less healthier options.”

GusNIP’s three grant programs include Nutrition Incentive, Produce Prescription and the Nutrition Incentive Program Training, Technical Assistance,

Evaluation and Information (NTAE) Center. By bringing together stakeholders from various parts of the food and health care systems, GusNIP projects help foster understanding to improve the health and nutritional status of participating households, facilitate growth in underrepresented communities and geographies, and aggregate data to identify and improve best practices on a broad scale.

“GusNIP has provided over $270 million in funding to nearly 200 projects throughout the U.S. since its 2019 launch and participants are consistently reporting increased fruit and vegetable intake as a result,” said NIFA Director Dr. Manjit Misra. “This latest round of funding only strengthens the impacts these programs are having nationwide.”

Nineteen awardees are receiving GusNIP Nutrition Incentive (NI) funding totaling $41.8 million. NI projects increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by providing incentives at the point of purchase among income-eligible households participating in the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). continued in next 2 columns

Produce Prescription awards account for $5.2 million to 11 awardees. These projects demonstrate and evaluate the impact of fresh fruit and vegetable prescriptions. The goals of the program are to increase procurement and consumption of fruits and vegetables, reduce individual and household food insecurity and reduce health care use and associated costs.

One awardee is receiving $7 million through the NTAE Center program. NTAE projects offer training, technical assistance, evaluation and informational support services.

USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. In the Biden-

Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean-energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.

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LAPETSALIVE.ORG California Unveils Historic Monument Honoring Native American History...continued from page 1 which authorized the monument.

Ramos is the first Native American Californian elected to the legislature since California obtained statehood in 1850. AB 338 was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September 2021. In November 2022, a groundbreaking ceremony for the installation of Franklin’s likeness was held at the same location.

“This unveiling signifies the start of a new era at the California State Capitol,” said Jesus Tarango, chairman of Wilton Rancheria, a federally recognized tribe in Northern California.

“Every tribe across the state has their own Bill Franklin, a leader who fought to keep our cultures and traditions alive during a time where it was dangerous to do so.

This monument serves to thank and honor each one of them,” Six tribes from northern California supported Ramos’s legislation. Members of the Ione Band of Miwok Indians, Chicken Ranch Rancheria, Barona Bandof Mission Indian, Wilton Rancheria, Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians, Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, and Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians made the monument and dedication possible.

Newsom says the construction of the statue action sends a powerful message from the grounds of Capitol Park to people across California. It underscores “the state’s commitment to reckoning with our past and working to advance a California for All built on our values of inclusion and equity,” Newsom stated.

Franklin was a Miwok Indian leader and cultural preservationist whose efforts conserved the history and promoted the Miwok and other Native American cultures, most notably, the traditional dances.

He was born on Sept. 12, 1912, in Nashville, a town in El Dorado County. Franklin passed away on May 2, 2000.

The Miwok skirt dancer portrayed in the monument created by artist Ronnie Frostad is modeled after Franklin. The Miwok leader was responsible for building three “roundhouses” that are dedicated spaces for Native American ceremonies, songs, dances, and gatherings.

During the ceremony, cultural presentations by the Kalte Crew of Wilton Rancheria, Shingle Springs Traditional Dancers, and Tuolumne Me-Wuk Dancers were intermittently performed.

“This sort of recognition for our people is long overdue and represents an important step toward telling the true history of California,” stated Sara Dutschke, chairperson of Ione Band of Miwok Indians.

Efforts to replace Serra’s statue predated its unceremonious toppling during the Floyd protests. For years, various monuments commemorating the priest around the state had been the target of advocates, historians and activists, who said missions led by the priest beatified by Pope John II on Sept. 25, 1988, contributed to the displacement and destruction of Native American tribes in California.

“As Native Americans, we have been invisible, romanticized, minimized, or disparaged for centuries,” Ramos stated. “That is not easily or quickly undone. But I am proud to be Native American and proud to be a Californian.”

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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For one young adoptee, this week's APEC conference offers the chance to call attention to the ongoing suspension of international adoptions between the US and China.

US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the sidelines of this week’s APEC conference in San Francisco. (Image via Rawpixel) For months, I’ve anticipated leaders from around the world – and specifically my own birthplace, China – converging on San Francisco for the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation summit. For me, there is a very personal side to this gathering, one that reveals the human stories behind international relations.

I was adopted and brought to the United States at the age of 11 months, a few years after international adoptions had reached their peak in 2004. They have since plummeted.

From 1999 to 2016, over 72,000 Chinese children found their way into the hearts and homes of US parents. Even my own adoption must have appeared relatively straightforward compared to

my younger sister who was adopted just a few years later, when it became significantly more difficult to meet eligibility requirements.

Today, the situation is even worse, and the reality is that the door to international adoptions, especially from China, remains shut.

According to the US State Department, intercountry adoptions between the People’s Republic of China and the United States remain in a state of suspension. Against the backdrop of heightened tensions between these two global superpowers, I’m concerned that children, like me, may face even greater challenges finding loving and supportive families in the future

or never find them at all.

That’s why from a young age, I’ve been involved in volunteer work with children awaiting adoption as a way of expressing gratitude for the care I received before embarking on my journey to my “forever” family. Through this experience, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the potential within these children, reminding me of the hidden strength I once discovered within myself.

Like all things, the history of international adoptions is complex. But with an anticipated meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the APEC summit, the question of international adoptions is an

avenue for dialogue where the two countries might find some common ground.

The love for children and their families is universal, transcending borders and geopolitical boundaries. For me, personally, being an adoptee has instilled in me a drive to make the most of every moment, pushing me to learn, grow, seize opportunities, and take pride in my dual Chinese and American background.

My hope is that the global leaders convening at APEC will find ways to break down borders and assist orphans in finding loving families. I’m fortunate to have been given the opportunity to attend the summit as a volunteer with the Asia Society Northern California.

Attending the conference holds significance for me as it provides an opportunity to deepen my understanding of US-China relations and have my voice heard by lawmakers and officials from both nations.

But I also want to get out the message that behind all of the policy, ultimately, there’s a real human side as adoptees, like me, hang in the balance of it all. In sharing my story and advocating for adoptees, I hope to inspire collective action and support for initiatives that ensure every child, regardless of borders, finds the loving “forever” family they deserve.

Justin Ma is a high school junior. He will be attending this year’s APEC conference in San Francisco as a volunteer with the Asia Society Northern California.

UCLA Project Explores Solutions, Responses for Addressing Hate McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media

(Photo: UCLA website) Aaron Ellis, 43, has personally experienced the pain and animosity victims of hate incidents suffer.

On Jan. 30, Ellis, an editor for a press release service and a Black resident of San Dimas, was dressed in his workout clothes and wearing a backpack filled with bricks to increase the intensity of his workout when as he started to walk around his Charter Oak neighborhood in the San Gabriel Valley, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department cruiser pulled up and directed him to halt.

Within moments, Ellis reported that the officer aggressively slammed him against the cruiser hood, frisked and handcuffed him, and tossed him in the backseat of the patrol car. Someone had accused Ellis of peeking into parked vehicles.

Ellis, barely 10 minutes into his 45-minute workout, said he was dumbfounded and terrified.

“The deputy said they got a call that someone matching my description was trying to break into cars,” Ellis recalled. “I said that was absurd because I just started walking. I was on the street so short of a time I didn’t have a chance to come around cars.”

The officer, Ellis remembered, acted like everything about him was suspicious. Not having his ID with him didn’t help. Two

additional police cars arrived, and the deputy who detained Ellis said they would release him if they could verify that no crimes had occurred.

Ultimately, Ellis was released.

After a tense exchange with the deputy, he walked home and told his wife what occurred.

Ellis’ dad filed a complaint at a sheriff’s station.

The actions and presumed biases of the person who called 911 and the Latino deputy who detained Ellis were rooted in hate, Ellis believed.

“I can’t think of any other reason someone would call the police on me and say some heinous, straight-up lies unless it was race based,” he said. “As far as the actions of the police, they were just responding to a call.

How I was treated though — they didn’t give me a certain benefit of the doubt they would have given other people.” UCLA’s Initiative to Study Hate aims to understand and mitigate the kind of hate Ellis experienced at the hands of law enforcement and other forms this societal issue takes. For example, how hate shows up in groups, institutions and even organizations that form to fight against it.

The three-year social impact project, launched in October 2022 with the support of a $3 million unanimous donation,

brings together scholars from various specialties to explore topics such as the impact of social media hate speech on youths, racial bias in health care settings, the neurobiology underlying hate, and the unexpected areas where hate appears in daily life.

The initiative’s director, David Myers, the UCLA Sady and Ludwig Kahn Professor of Jewish History, recently said in a press release that hate is pervasive and vexing.

“But in just one year, we have gained important new insights into how it functions and how we might better address it,” he said.

During the study’s first year, researchers investigated topics including the treatment of Black youth experiencing suicidal thoughts, the roles of Black and Latinx youth in gun prevention programs, the hypersexualization of Asian women and the crimes in the U.S. motivated by race and gender, and how partisan media has spurred right-wing extremism.

Researchers discovered that hate speech on social media affected 80% of fifth to 12th graders with 47% cyberbullied. Additionally, 75% of unhoused peoples experienced discrimination within a month, with over half stating they had been harassed or threatened.

The project will launch a podcast series within the next year and work in partnership with the California Commission on the State of Hate to develop resources and guidance for governments and communities to reduce and respond to hate activity. Another partnership with UCLA’s Alan D. Leve Center for Jewish Studies will put a spotlight on antisemitism in the U.S. and across the globe.

The research is set to continue.

A team will explore historical approaches to combat hate and how its definition can hinder its

mitigation. Another group will broaden its study of hate and cyberbullying on social media to include college students. Other researchers will analyze hate’s impact on youth and the media and information landscape, racism in childbirth, and antiBlack hate.

In an email to California Black Media (CBM), Meyers said future initiatives to study hate will examine Islamophobia and Antisemitism in response to the headline-grabbing news pouring out of the conflicts in Israel and Palestinian lands.

Initiative fellow and social scientist Kevin Gatter said the project brings scholars together to push through challenges.

“This initiative is a testament to the importance of drawing from other fields in order to produce research that will have a greater impact,” he said.

Hate crimes and incidents are on the rise in California – and they continue to impact Blacks more than any other race. According to the California Department of Justice, in 2022 hate crimes involving racism, anti-Semitism and homophobia increased by more than 20%.

Ellis said, overall, most of his experiences with people in his area are friendly. Now, he is concerned about the source of the hate he experienced.

“The ones who lurk in the shadows are who I worry about,” Ellis said. “The person who called the police on me, I still don’t know who that is. That is why I don’t go down that street.”

Myers said the UCLA initiative is more than a school project.

“We don’t want to simply to know how hate works,” he said.

“We want to eradicate it.”

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.

Living on minimum wage can be challenging, especially when trying to save money. Yet, putting money aside for emergencies and large expenses is one of the most critical pieces of creating financial well-being. A few thousand dollars in savings can protect you from going into debt or other consequences, such as eviction, if a significant expected or unexpected expense comes your way.

Here are practical tips on how to live frugally and save money if you’re making minimum wage.

Create a Budget Understanding where your money is going is the first step towards saving money, regardless of your income. List all your monthly income sources and categorize your expenses into necessities (rent, utilities, groceries) and discretionary spending (entertainment, dining out). Prioritize your needs and allocate a specific amount to each category, including savings.

Identify Areas for Reducing Spending on Necessities You need to eat, pay your bills, have transportation, and have a place to live. However, if your current income doesn’t cover these expenses or leaves you with little money left for saving, it may be necessary to make cuts here. Some ideas include: Rent. Can you find a less expensive place to live, move in with a relative, or share rent with a roommate while building up your savings?

Bills. Take a look at your bills for cost-saving opportunities.

Turning your A/C up or heat down a few degrees can save money on your utility bills.

Switching wireless plans may also lower your bills.

Groceries. This is often an area where we can cut spending costs. Some tips to save in this area include making a meal plan, only shopping from your list, shopping at lower-priced stores, buying generic brands, utilizing coupons and sales, and avoiding waste.

Transportation. Consider using public transportation if available instead of owning a car. Car ownership has many expenses like gas, insurance, maintenance, and monthly payments. You can significantly reduce your transportation costs by using public transportation or carpooling.

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Cut Unnecessary Expenses Look closely at your discretionary spending and identify areas to cut back. Try skipping that daily coffee shop visit, cooking at home more often, or canceling unused subscriptions. It is challenging to maintain a budget with no room for fun spending. Practice making wise and conscious choices that prioritize saving and the activities that mean the most to you.

Set Realistic Savings Goals Setting achievable savings goals is crucial, especially with a limited income. Start small by saving a fixed percentage of your income, say 5%, and gradually increase it as your financial situation improves. Having a visual tracker can keep you motivated to stay on track.

Part-Time Jobs. Taking on a part-time job such as retail, food service, cleaning, or providing childcare or pet sitting in addition to your full-time job is a straightforward way to earn extra income.

Freelancing. Use skills like writing, graphic design, web development, social media management, or consulting to provide services as a freelancer to people you know or through platforms like Upwork or Fiverr.

Gig Economy. Offer services like ridesharing (Uber, Lyft) or food delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash).

Sell Unused Items. Sell items you no longer need on platforms like eBay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, or through garage sales.

Rent Out Your Property, Car, or Assets. Consider renting a room in your home as a short or long-term rental. Platforms like Turo allow you to rent out your car, while others like Fat Llama let you rent out equipment, electronics, or other assets.

Saving money while making minimum wage can be challenging, but staying focused and patient is essential. With small, consistent efforts, you can build a safety net over time and create financial stability for the long term.

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STATE/HEALTH//LIFESTYLE NEWS Preventing Diabetes Should be a Priority at All Black veterans and the inaccessibility to mental health New Ways to Prevent RSV Why Ages...continued resources...continued Infections State/Health /Lifestyle News

“RSV is a cold-like virus that is usually mild but can put some people in the hospital,” says Dr. Cheryl Emoto, Medical Director of LaSalle Medical Associates. “For the first time this fall, young infants and seniors (those with the highest risk for severe disease) now have a way to prevent it.”

SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. – A new monoclonal antibody and anti-viral vaccines are coming for the first time to protect against RSV, Respiratory Syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) Virus.

LaSalle Medical Associates clinics will be providing these breakthroughs to patients this fall.

“RSV is a cold-like virus that is usually mild but can put some people in the hospital,” says Dr. Cheryl Emoto, Medical Director of LaSalle Medical Associates.

“For the first time this fall, young infants and seniors (those with the highest risk for severe disease) now have a way to prevent it.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that “Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization.

Vaccines are available to protect older adults from severe RSV. Monoclonal antibodies are available to protect infants.”

The CDC goes on to note that RSV is “one of the most common causes of childhood illness and is the most common cause of hospitalization among infants [emphasis ours].” It usually starts in the fall and peaks in the winter, but this can vary.

Monoclonal antibodies and vaccines may now prevent RSV. A monoclonal antibody is a clone of a unique white blood cell (white blood cells are the body’s own infection fighters) given to augment and reinforce the body’s natural defenses. It’s the option available for infants who are entering their first RSV season. They are not used when someone already has RSV. Up until now, almost all children have contracted RSV by the time they reach 24 months, so the new prevention regimen has the potential to prevent illness

and potential complications such as bronchitis and pneumonia, making life easier for both infants and their parents or caretakers.

For older adults, the CDC estimates that between 60 to 100 thousand are hospitalized every year. resulting in 6,000 to 10,000 deaths. The most at-risk cohorts are older adults, adults with chronic heart or lung disease, those with weakened immune systems or certain underlying medical conditions, and residents in nursing homes or long-term care facilities.

Complications may include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD, a chronic disease of the lungs that makes it hard to breathe), and congestive heart failure—when the heart can’t pump enough blood and oxygen through the body.

Additionally, this year, there is now a regimen for pregnant women that keeps the developing fetus safe from infection. Now is the time to contact your healthcare provider to schedule an appointment for preventive care, especially if you are pregnant, have an infant under 8 months of age, or are 60 years of age or older.

LaSalle Medical Associates serves more than 350,000 patients in their clinics and statewide Independent Physicians Association Group (IPA) who are covered by Medi-Cal, Medicare, and Covered California, as well as those covered by Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Brand New Day, Molina, Care 1st, Health Net and Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP).

LaSalle staff also help people who come into a clinic without any insurance to become enrolled for a variety of state and federal health coverage.

For more information call (909) 890-0407 or go online to LaSalleMedical.com.

Why Preventing Diabetes Should be a Priority at All Ages

By Dr. Archana Dubey, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California

More than 96 million Americans live with a potentially life-altering condition – yet many of them are unaware they even have it.

That condition is prediabetes, which in up to 70% of cases develops into diabetes. Today, more than 37 million Americans already live with diabetes, which if left untreated can contribute to a host of health issues. In California, 9.9% of adults over age 18 have been diagnosed with

diabetes.

Diabetes alters the body’s ability to create energy from the food you eat and can develop in several forms. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce insulin on its own, typically due to genetic factors, and accounts for approximately 5% of all diabetes cases. Type 2 diabetes accounts for up to 95% of all cases and develops when the body can’t use the insulin it produces, typically due to inactivity and poor nutrition.

Taking steps to avoid or more effectively manage this condition should be a priority for people of all ages. For November’s American Diabetes Month, here is important information to consider.

Diabetes in children: While continued in next 2 columns

type 1 diabetes was historically known as juvenile diabetes, that term is no longer truly applicable due to the surging prevalence of type 2 diabetes among children.

Type 2 diabetes in children can lead to health issues in the short- and long-term, including depression, eating disorders, eye damage, heart disease and more. To help young people reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, make activity a priority. Whenever possible, go for a 15-minute walk after meals, which can help the body move sugar from the blood into the muscle cells to help avoid blood sugar spikes.

Diabetes in adults: The number of adults with diabetes has more than doubled during the last two decades. Living with prediabetes, being overweight, not getting enough physical exercise and being over age 45 all put people at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. For workingage adults with this condition, it’s critical to consistently track blood sugar levels, ideally with a continuous glucose monitor.

In fact, a growing number of health plans are starting to cover this type of technology, which uses a sensor, often worn on the

abdomen, to continuously read glucose levels and transmit the data to a smartphone.

Diabetes in older adults: Nearly 30% of adults 65 and older live with diabetes, which increases the risk for certain cancers and cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Staying active and eating a balanced diet is crucial, including a focus on consuming healthy proteins (chicken, fish or turkey), nonstarchy fibrous vegetables (broccoli, green beans or carrots) and a moderate amount of carbohydrates (brown rice, sweet potato and whole-grain breads or pasta). Interval eating may also be a strategy to consider, including waiting at least an hour after waking up to eat breakfast and avoiding food within three hours of sleep.

For many people, type 2 diabetes is largely preventable with lifestyle modifications, such as a nutritious diet, consistent exercise and maintaining a healthy weight. Understanding your risk factors and staying on top of your health – starting during childhood and as you age – may help you prevent or better manage type 2 diabetes.

Black veterans and the inaccessibility to mental health resources

By Sam Judy, The Dallas Weekly News

Despite taking the same risk of death and costly sacrifice to their mental well-being, Black Veterans continue to suffer as mental health services are statistically less accessible for the demographic than their White counterparts according to the National Institute for Health.

(Photo courtesy of Dallas Weekly / Sam Judy) Despite taking the same risk of death and costly sacrifice to their mental well-being, Black veterans continue to suffer as mental health services are statistically less accessible for the demographic than their White counterparts.

Institutional racism continues to persist through channels of assistance for Black veterans as the Department of Veterans Affairs has acknowledged that discrimination has likely played a major role in major discrepancies in assistance.

“We recognize that in the past there has been institutional discrimination that may have played a role in the adjudication of benefits,” VA press secretary Terrence Hayes told Axios News last month, following an announcement that the department has taken on an initiative to address disparities.

Documents released through an open records request filed earlier this year by the Black veterans Project in Baltimore showed proof of racial discrimination in the accessibility of mental health and disability benefits offered to veterans.

Data retrieved from the fiscal year of 2023 showed that 15.52 percent of all Black veterans who applied for physical or mental health benefits were denied assistance by the VA, compared to 10.6 percent of White veterans.

This is consistent with reports from 2017, showing that Black veterans seeking disability benefits for PTSD were denied 57 percent of the time, compared to a 43 percent rate of denial for White counterparts.

From 2017 to 2023, White

veterans enjoyed a consistently higher grant rate than Black veterans every year. Despite seeking and applying for services at a higher rate (43 percent compared to 31.7 percent for White veterans), Black veterans have received significantly less assistance than Whites.

Even among those receiving services, Black veterans often have worse outcomes, according to a study featured in Psychiatric Services, Volume 73 in 2022.

Of the 2,870 veterans treated nationally in VA Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs in fiscal year 2017, Black veterans receiving services from the VA experienced a higher rate of depression symptom recurrence 4 months after discharge compared to White veterans. While services were proven to improve conditions across demographics, Black veterans still experienced markedly poorer outcomes.

The effects of these institutional failures are apparent and run deep, contributing to the framework of larger social issues with devastating repercussions.

According to a study by the National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans, Black veterans are substantially prevalent in the homeless population compared to other veterans, comprising 39 percent of the total homeless veteran population despite making up only 11 percent of the total veteran population.

Outcomes in PTSD and depression are typically worse, and likewise, Black veterans are more likely to fall into alcoholism even with similar levels of consumption to their White counterparts, according to the American Journal of Psychiatry.

Additionally, a study conducted by the nonprofit research group Rand Corp. showed there were 1.76 suicide attempts among Black troops for each by a White service member. As services falter, so does the quality of life for Black veterans compared to White former service members, resulting in higher documented rates of homelessness, alcohol use disorder, and suicide.

Texas is home to over 1.6 million veterans, with onefourth of all veterans statewide residing in the DFW area. continued in next 2 columns

Dallas previously made the news in 2016 when on July 7, Black veteran Micah Xavier Johnson killed five officers and wounded seven others before being slain in a stand-off with police Downtown.

Reflecting disillusionment, pain, and a documented resentment of a deeply flawed system exacerbated by increasing violence against Black Americans by law enforcement, the incident illustrated the result of the systemic failures of the Department of Veterans Affairs as much as it did the institutional racism present throughout American life.

As an Army Reserve Afghan War veteran, Johnson showed warning signs of potential violence prior to the calculated attack on White law enforcement.

He was previously recommended for mental health counseling by a fellow soldier who accused him of sexual harassment. Stating that they were platonic friends of over four years, she recalled an event when Johnson punched out a car window during an outburst, severing an artery and requiring medical treatment. Following an inspection, Johnson was deemed a threat to others and disarmed by his commanding officer.

After a period of high stress and ostracization, Johnson was mistakenly honorably discharged according to the Army and never was provided counseling. This and other details were released following his death.

Other veterans, such as Paul, 72, a former Army sergeant living in South Dallas that served in the Vietnam War, have suffered lifelong cases of PTSD while continuing to work and

seek out services from the VA. Paul was willing to speak about his experiences, but did not want to give his full, real name.

“I still have nightmares from what we did,” Paul said, explaining that insomnia brought on by PTSD has left him sleepless most nights.

“When I go in to get help, I have to stand in line behind a hundred other people. They expect you to smile and be polite.

I fought for this country. I bled for this country,” Paul said. “All of my guys came back. Nobody was dead, nobody with one leg or one arm, everybody came back.

And all they did was whatever I told them to.”

Suffering night terrors, high anxiety and depression, Paul recently secured compensation for false denials of repeated disability claims. “I sued their asses and won,” Paul said. “And the money’s great but look at how long it took. Forty years for me to get what I should’ve already got. I’m over 70 years old. They already robbed me.”

Almost 80 years after the GI Bill was rendered largely inaccessible for Black veterans, the group continues to suffer due to institutional patterns of discrimination. As the demographic receives lesser treatment than White former service members, the figurative cracks in our society turn to fissures as they become more firmly integrated within our institutions. Despite the VA’s promise to right institutional wrongs, lasting effects have left the lives of Black veterans at greater risk of debasement.

This article was originally published by the Dallas Weekly.

SBCUSD Board of Education Honors Outstanding Individuals ...continued from page 2 Marisol Delgado is an Outstanding Parent Award winner. Delgado is a constant presence on the Del Vallejo campus. She is more than an advocate for her son. She is his champion. Whether it's volunteering to attend field trips, participating on parent advisory councils or serving as a liaison between the District and school, Delgado is all in. She helps to make Del Vallejo a great place to learn and grow.

Outstanding Custodian I Marcelle Baber is an Outstanding Classified Employee. Baber has been essential in the maintenance of a safe and positive environment at Del Vallejo by way of the cleanliness of the campus and the pride and enthusiasm he takes in performing his daily tasks. His productivity and outcomes reflect his dedication to SBCUSD and the community at large. And as an employee and a human being impacting the lives of children, Baber is a testament to the true spirit of Basics of Excellence.

Elizabeth Thomas is an Outstanding Certificated Employee and Middle School Science Teacher. She approaches her work and customer service with positivity and optimism. Her approach to education is deeply rooted in doing what's best for every person she encounters.

And Thomas’s actions and work habits are guided by her sense of purpose, positive passion and emotional commitment to her students.

Middle College High School, Principal James Espinoza: Senior Anthony A. Lopez is an Outstanding Student. Lopez works hard in all of his classes, both high school and college, and currently has a 4.82 G.P.A. As an exemplary Peer Leader, he goes out of his way to help his classmates and the MCHS staff. During a recent Peer Leader event, Lopez worked behind the scenes supporting others and problem-solving. Lopez plans to continue his college education

at UCLA before serving others through a career in medicine.

Nishia McCain is a senior and an Outstanding Student.

She started Middle College’s first Mock Trial team and scored perfect 10s as a defense or prosecution lead attorney in every match. As ASB president, she's demonstrated her passionate, creative, risktaking and totally collaborative leadership style that has inspired every grade level and club this year. McCain plans to become a civil rights attorney, where she will serve our community and close equity gaps.

Hardy Brown, Jr. is an Outstanding Parent. Brown is an amazing advocate for MCHS, promoting the dual enrollment site as a means for closing equity and college completion gaps. He's influenced many students and their families in their decision to apply to and attend MCHS, not just his own children, Peyton, a current 10thgrade student, and Jordan, a 2016 alumnus. And Hardy Brown, Jr.’s speech at the school’s 10-year anniversary was truly inspiring.

Custodian I Silvia Hernandez is an Outstanding Classified Employee.

Hernandez demonstrates love for the MCHS Wolverine family by working tirelessly to make sure the site is clean and ready to provide a welcoming and accommodating place for students and visitors.

Hernandez goes above and beyond in all she does, including picking up all trash on the perimeter of the school each morning before the school day starts.

Math Teacher, Dept. Chair, Math/Tech Coach Axel Olson is an Outstanding Certificated Employee. Olson is known for his positive passion and has a sense of purpose, seeking to close student equity gaps and meet Middle College goals. During distance learning, he served by helping the entire MCHS staff become experts in Google Classroom.

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011333 Date Filed: 11/13/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/13/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CARNITAS Y TAQUITOS CISNEROS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 18108 MAIN ST HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: PEDRO CISNEROS Residence Street Address: 18108 MAIN ST HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: LIDIA ISELA ESCOBEDO Residence Street Address: 18108 MAIN ST HESPERIA, CA 92345 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: Jul 31, 2023 Pedro Cisneros, 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 November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230010894 Date Filed: 10/27/2023 Filing Expires On: 10/27/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ORACLE LAW FIRM - ACCIDENT & INJURY ATTORNEYS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3200 E GUASTI RD SUITE 100 ONTARIO, CA 91761 Name of Individual Registrant: IMAN REZA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 15204 COLUMBUS SQ TUSTIN, CA 92782 Name of Individual Registrant: FARSHID GHAMARI Residence Street Address: 17 ROCKINGHAM DR NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 01, 2023 Iman Reza, 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 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011160 Date Filed: 11/03/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/03/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TIMELESS MEMORIES BOOTH County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 525 N CENTRAL AVE 6A UPLAND, CA 91786 #of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CALI AUTO DIRECT LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202354516754 Residence Street Address: 525 N CENTRAL AVE 6A UPLAND, CA 91786 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 29, 2023 John Anthony Stevenson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230009956 Date Filed: 09/29/2023 Filing Expires On: 09/29/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ONE STOP SOURCE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 6123 GROVEWOOD PL RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: ONE STOP REMODEL, INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 2983379 Residence Street Address: 6123 GROVEWOOD PL RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 11, 2015 Roman Gonzalez, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 2, 9, 16, 23, 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 FBN 20230011100 Date Filed: 11/02/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/02/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ALBERTOS MEXICAN FOOD/ONTARIO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 850 N MOUNTAIN AVE ONTARIO, CA 91762 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: MARTINEZ FOOD INC State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 13160 TELEGRAPH RD SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 01, 2023 Sandra Moreno, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230010085 Date Filed: 10/04/2023 Filing Expires On: 10/04/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PEACOCK SYSTEMS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15320 FAIRFIELD RANCH ROAD SUITE C CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 #of Employees: 4 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: PEACOCK ENTERPRISES, INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 2099785 Residence Street Address: 15320 FAIRFIELD RANCH ROAD SUITE C CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Sep 25, 2023 Krupesh Desai, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230009512 Date Filed: 09/19/2023 Filing Expires On: 09/19/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PARKER UNLIMITED County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO

Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1132 W ROSEWOOD ST RIALTO, CA 92376 #of Employees: 4 Name of Individual Registrant: MARCUS D PARKER Residence Street Address: 1132 W ROSEWOOD ST RIALTO, CA 92376 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jul 28, 2021 Marcus D. Parker, 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.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230010488 Date Filed: 10/18/2023 Filing Expires On: 10/18/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MANAGEMENT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9220 HAVEN AVE. SUITE 260 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Mailing Address: PO BOX 69 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91729 # of Employees: 3 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MANAGEMENT INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 3856207 Residence Street Address: 9220 HAVEN AVE. SUITE 260 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 01, 2016 Danny Schmitz, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 2023.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIVBA 2300553 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CELINA URIBE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. JOSIAH LAXUS URIBEGREEN to Proposed name: JOSIAH ANTONIO URIBE 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: December 19, 2023 Time: 1:30 p.m. Dept.: B1 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY 235 E. Mt. View Barstow, CA 92311 Barstow District A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Oct 30, 2023 James R. Baxter Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: CIVSB 2325127 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ROSALBA JAZMIN PATINO RODRIGUEZ & JOSE ERNESTO GARCIA HERRERA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a.

AARON ERNESTO GARCIA HERRERA to Proposed name: AARON ERNESTO GARCIA PATINO 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: 12/08/2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: S22 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino District-Civil Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Oct 13, 2023 Gilbert G. Ochoa Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: S TA N L E Y R O S H WA L D AKA STANLEY MAURICE ROSHWALD DECEDENT CASE NO: PROVA 2300146

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

ROSHWALD AKA STANLEY MAURICE ROSHWALD A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HILLEL COHN in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: HILLEL COHN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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: November 28, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: F-3 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 17780 Arrow Boulevard Fontana, CA 92335 Fontana District Probate IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Paul Shimoff (State Bar #(054548) Shimoff Law Corporation, APC PO Box 9116 Redlands, CA 92375 (909(792-8919 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 2, 9, 16, 2023.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DELFIN ANGEL PEREZRODRIGUEZ DECEDENT CASE NO:

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: SAMMY PEREZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: SAMMY PEREZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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: December 5, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: F1 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 17780 Arrow Boulevard Fontana, CA 92335 San Bernardino-Fontana District (Probate) IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in

section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

Petitioner: Sammy Perez 2859 Campo Raso San Clemente CA 92 673 (949)280-3149 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 16, 23, 30, 2023.

SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ELIZABETH MEDINA, an Individual, CRISTINA GARCIA ALVEZ. an Individual, BREYANNA RONEY ANAYA, an Individual and Does 1-25, Inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): HERMOGENES MALAGUIT an Individual, SHARON LIZ ESCARA MALAGUIT, an Individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

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

There are other legal requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVSB 2108333 The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SAN BERNARDINO SUPERIOR COURT 247 W. Third St. San Bernardino, CA 92415 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): Fernando D. Vargas Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas

8647 Haven Ave., Ste. 200 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 982-0707 DATE (Fecha): Jun 28, 2021 Clerk of Court (Secretario), by Alma Vallejo Garcia, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 2023.

COMPLAINT-Personal Injury, Property Damage, Wrongful Death SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 W. Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino Justice Center PLAINTIFF: HERMOGENES MALAGUIT an Individual, SHARON LIZ ESCARA MALAGUIT, an Individual DEFENDANT: ELIZABETH MEDINA, an Individual, CHRISTINA GARCIA an Individual, BREYANNA RONEY ANAYA an Individual and DOES 1 to 25, Inclusive CASE NUMBER: CIVSB 2108333 COMPLAINT-Personal Injury, Property Damage, Wrongful Death Type: MOTOR VEHICLE Personal Injury ACTION IS AN UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE (exceeds $25,000) 1.

P l a i n t i f f : HERMOGENES MALAGUIT an Individual, SHARON LIZ ESCARA MALAGUIT, an Individual alleges causes of action against defendant: ELIZABETH MEDINA, an Individual CRISTINA GARCIA ALVEZ, an Individual, BREYANNA RONEY ANAYA, an Individual and DOES 1-25, Inclusive 6. The true names of defendants sued as Does are unknown to plaintiff. a. Doe defendants 1-25, Inclusive were the agents or employees of other named defendants and acted within the scope of that agency or employment. b. Doe defendants 1-25, Inclusive are persons whose capacities are unknown to plaintiff.

8.This court is the proper court because: c. Injury to person or damage to personal property occurred in its jurisdictional area.

10. The following causes of action are attached and the statements above apply to each : a. Motor Vehicle b. General Negligence 11. Plaintiff has suffered a. wage loss b. loss of use of property c. hospital and medical expenses d. general damage e. property damage f. loss of earning capacity g. other damage: Costs of suit herein and any other Court may deem just and proper.

14. Plaintiff prays for judgment for costs of suit, for such relief as is fair, just and equitable; and for a. (1) compensatory damages The amount of damages is: (1) according to proof Date: 03/30/2021 Donald W. Matejka SIGNATURE OF PLAINTIFF OR ATTORNEY

FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION--Motor Vehicle ATTACHMENT TO Complaint. Cross – Complaint Plaintiff: HERMOGENES MALAGUIT an Individual, SHARON LIZ ESCARA MALAGUIT. an Individual MV- 1. Plaintiff alleges the acts of defendants were negligent, the acts were the legal(proximate) cause of injuries and damages to plaintiff; the acts occurred on: 04/05/2019 at Orange St. at or near Union Ave. in the City of Redlands, CA 92374 MV-2 DEFENDANTS a.

The defendants who operated a motor vehicle are: ELIZABETH MEDINA , an Individual, BREYANNA RONEY ANAYA. an Individual and Does 1 to b.

The defendants who employed the persons who operated a motor vehicle in the course of their employment are: Does 1 to c.

The defendants who owned the motor vehicle which was operated with their permission are: Costs of suit herein and any other the Court may deem just and proper.

Does 1 to d.

The defendants who entrusted the motor vehicle are: Does 1 to e.

The defendants who ere the agents and employees of the other defendants and acted within the scope of the agency were: Does 03/30/2021 f.

The defendants who are liable to plaintiffs for other reasons and the reasons for the liability are: Does 1 to 25, Inclusive ATTACHMENT TO Complaint GN-1 Plaintiff: HERMOGENES MALAGUIT an Individual, SHARON LIZ ESCARA MALAGUIT, an Individual alleges that defendant: ELIZABETH MEDINA, an Individual, CRISTINA GARCIA ALVEZ, an Individual, BREYANNA RONEY ANAYA, an Individual and Does 1 to 25, Inclusive Was the legal (proximate) cause of damages to plaintiff. By the following acts or omissions to act, defendant negligently caused the damage to plaintiff on 04/05/2019 at Orange St. at or near Union Ave. in the City of Redlands, CA 92374 (description of reasons for liability) Plaintiffs, HERMOGENES MALAGUIT an Individual, SHARON LIZ ESCARA MALAGUIT, an Individual, suffered serious bodily injuries and related damages when ELIZABETH MEDINA, an Individual, CRISTINA GARCIA ALVEZ, an Individual, BREYANNA RONEY ANAYA, an Individual and Does 1-25, Inclusive while operating the vehicle in a reckless, negligent and unlawful manner cause a violent collision with Plaintiffs’ vehicle.

Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper. November 16, 23, 30, December 7, 2023

Complaint for Damages SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO MIKE AMARO, Plaintiff KAILEE VANDERLINDEN; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive Defendants, Case No.: CIVSB 2211874 COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES & DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL 1) NEGLIGENCE PLAINTIFF alleges: GENERAL ALLEGATIONS 1. Plaintiff is ignorant of the true names and capacities of defendants sued herein as DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, and therefore sue said defendants by such fictitious names.

Plaintiff will amend this Complaint to allege their true names and capacities when ascertained. Plaintiff is informed and believe, and thereon allege, that fictitiously named defendants is legally responsible in some manner for the occurrences, injuries and damages hereinafter alleged.

2. Plaintiff is informed and believe, and on the basis of that information and belief alleges, that at all times herein mentioned in this complaint, defendants were the agents and employees of their codefendants, and in doing the things alleged in this complaint were acting within the course and scope of that agency and employment. In the alternative, each defendant authorized, consented to and/or ratified the conduct of the remaining defendants, and each of them.

3. At all relevant times herein mentioned, plaintiff MIKE AMARO, was driving a 2020 Hyundai which was involved and damaged in the accident as described below.

4. At all relevant times mentioned, Defendant KAILEE VANDERLINDEN was driving a 2011 GMC Terrain.

5. At all relevant times, plaintiff MIKE AMARO was traveling northbound on the I-15 Interstate in the number four lane in the County of San Bernardino, State of California.

6. At all relevant times herein mentioned, defendants KAILEE VANDERLINDEN and DOES 1 through 25 (hereafter cumulatively referred to as VANDERLINDEN) were operating a 2020 GMC Terrain a vehicle owned by and registered to defendants VANDERLINDEN and DOES 26 through 50 (hereafter cumulatively referred to as OWNER).

Defendants and each of them, were traveling northbound on I-15 in San Bernardino, California.

7. On July 28, 2020 Plaintiff MIKE AMARO was traveling northbound on I-15 in the number four lane when defendants VANDERLINDEN, OWNER, and Does 1-50 negligently struck his vehicle from behind.

8. At the time and place as aforesaid, defendants, and each of them, negligently and carelessly owned, operated, controlled, maintained, repaired and entrusted their motor vehicle so as to cause it to collide with plaintiff and his vehicle, thereby legally causing plaintiff to suffer personal injuries and property damages, in a sum in excess of the jurisdictional minimum of this court and according to proof at the time of trial.

9. Does 1-50 were careless and negligent and otherwise caused and were the legal cause of the injuries to plaintiff.

FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION (Negligence) 10. Plaintiff repeats and realleges Paragraphs 1 through 9 of the General Allegations as though fully set forth herein 11. Defendant, VANDERLINDEN and Does 1-50 were negligent per se, and plaintiff will be entitled to evidentiary presumptions consistent therewith, by virtue of his violation of several California statutes designed to protect persons such as plaintiff, including but not limited to California Vehicle Code section 22350 which provides, “No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event as a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property” Defendants, VANDERLINDEN, OWNER and Does 1-50, violated California Vehicle Code Section 22350 by failing to operate their vehicle at a safe speed. Thus, by striking the vehicle in which plaintiff was a driver defendant violated the California Vehicle Code and was negligent per se.

12. As a direct result of the negligent acts and omissions of defendant, OWNER, VANDERLINDEN, and Does 1-50 and each of their failure to exercise due care, plaintiff’ was injured and has incurred and will incur costs of suit.

13. As a legal result of defendants’ tortious misconduct, as aforesaid, plaintiff had to employ the services of hospitals, physicians, surgeons, nurses and other professional services; and plaintiff was compelled to incur expense for ambulance, medicines, x-rays and other medical supplies and services. Plaintiff is informed and believes and thereon alleges that further services of that nature will be required by plaintiff for an unpredictable period in the future, all to plaintiff’s damage, in a sum according to proof at the time of trial.

14. As a further result of the tortious misconduct of defendants, plaintiff’s property was damaged and destroyed, and plaintiff lost the use of same, all to plaintiff’s damage, in a sum according to proof at the time of trial.

15. As a further legal result of the tortious misconduct of defendants, and each of them, plaintiff has suffered loss of earnings and earning capacity, in the past, present and future, in an amount that will be demonstrated at trial according to proof.

16. Upon compliance with Code of Civil Procedure section 998, plaintiff

will seek an award of prejudgment interest and costs, pursuant to California Civil Code section 3291. in a sum according to proof.

17. As a further legal result of the foregoing, plaintiff suffered and continues to suffer pain, anxiety, emotional distress and other general damages, in a sum within the jurisdiction of this court and according to proof at the time of trial.

PRAYER WHEREFORE, plaintiff prays for judgment against the defendants, and each of them, as follows: 1. For past and future economic damages, all in an amount to be proven at the time of trial; 2. For past and future noneconomic damages, all in an amount to be proven at the time of trial; 3. Prejudgment interest; 4. For costs of suit incurred herein; and 5. For such other and further relief as this court may deem just and proper.

DATED: June 9, 2022 RIZIO LIPINSKY LAW FIRM PC By: DARREN PIROZZI Attorneys for Plaintiff MIKE AMARO DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL Plaintiff hereby demands a jury trial.

DATED: June 9, 2022 RIZIO LIPINSKY LAW FIRM PC By: DARREN PIROZZI Attorney for Plaintiff MIKE AMARO Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023

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Homekey Awards $156.4 Million to Expand Homeless Housing SACRAMENTO – 11/07/23-Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California is awarding $156.4 million in Homekey grants to help rapidly expand the availability of housing for individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

These grants will finance 12 projects across six California counties: Alameda, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, San Francisco, and Riverside. Collectively, the awards approved by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) bring the total of units funded by Homekey to 14,040.

“Homekey continues to demonstrate that we can build quickly, and at a fraction of the usual cost, to deliver muchneeded affordable homes for Californians struggling to find a place to live. There’s still more work ahead, but the state is confronting this housing crisis head on.”

Governor Gavin Newsom Originally launched just months into the COVID-19 pandemic as an extension of Project Roomkey – to eliminate the need for congregate shelters among a particularly vulnerable group of Californians – Homekey funds additional building types and supports a broader population of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This includes young people transitioning to adulthood from foster care or an unsafe environment.

“It has been greatly rewarding to see the growth and impact of Homekey on California’s most vulnerable residents,” said HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez. “To me, those 14,000 homes—while exciting—represent more than just buildings. They represent real people, and the opportunity for housing stability to greatly improve their quality of life.”

Approximately $400 million remains to be awarded from the current round of funding. HCD continues its review of applications, and grants will be announced on a rolling basis until all funds are exhausted.

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WORLD/POLITICAL NEWS/LEGAL/CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING NOTICE INVITING BIDS COACHELLA VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Coachella Valley Unified School District, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as “District”, will receive prior to 2:00 p.m. on December 08, 2023 sealed bids for the award of a Contract for the following: BID NO. 168-2024FB CDBG PROJECT 4.266.21 JOHN KELLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAY STRUCTURE ADDITION All bids shall be made and presented only on the forms presented by the District.

Place of Bid Receipt: If by U.S.P.S: Coachella Valley Unified School District Superintendent’s Office P.O. Box 847, Thermal, CA 92274 If by Overnight Carrier or

by Walk-in to: Coachella Valley Unified School District Superintendent’s Office 87-225 Church Street, Thermal, CA 92274 Bids shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above state time and place. Any bids received after the time specified above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be returned unopened.

Time of completion for project is 156 days.

Estimated Project Cost is $150,000 Scope or Work: Site Work: Demo/ remove existing swings (Main structure under shade canopy to remain). Demo/remove existing sand for 1,300 sqft at 8” depth. Provide/install CMB materials, compacted to 90% for 1,300 sqft at 4”depth.

Remove and dispose spoils.

Play Equipment: Purchase and installation of (1) Playworld Structure #C22229CHR, footings excavation and concrete, equipment assembly, removal of spoils.

CONTRACTOR should consult the General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and General Requirements regarding Milestones and Liquidated Damages.

Miscellaneous Information Bids shall be received in the place identified above, and shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the above-stated time and place.

Front End Documents/Project Specifications/Plans Available for free download from CVUSD Bid Manager at https://cloud.astihosted.com/CVUSD/dbm/Vendor/ Ven_Default.asp ALL CONTRACTORS BIDDING THE PROJECT ARE REQUIRED TO BE REGISTERED USERS Cost of Plans (Non-Ref.) $0.00. Contractor is responsible for downloading and printing documents.

There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference at 10:00 a.m. NOVEMBER 28, 2023 at John Kelley Elementary School, located at 87-163 Center Street Thermal, California, 92274. Any Contractor bidding on the Project who fails to attend the entire mandatory job walk and conference will be deemed a non-responsive bidder and will have its bid returned unopened.

Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code, and be licensed to perform the work called for in the Contract Documents. The successful bidder must possess a valid and active <Class “B” License, or C-61D34 > at the time of award and throughout the duration of this Contract. The Contractor’s California State License number shall be clearly stated on the bidder’s proposal Subcontractors shall be licensed pursuant to California law for the trades necessary to perform the Work called for in the Contract Documents.

Each bid must strictly conform with and be responsive to the Contract Documents as defined in the General Conditions.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding.

Each bidder shall submit with its bid — on the form furnished with the Contract Documents — a list of the designated subcontractors on this Project as required by the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, California Public Contract Code section 4100 et seq.

In accordance with California Public Contract Code section 22300, the District will permit the substitution of securities for any moneys withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract. At the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall be deposited with the District, or with a state or federally chartered bank as the escrow agent, who shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Contract, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor.

Each bidder’s bid must be accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder’s security: (1) cash; (2) a cashier’s check made payable to the District; (3) a certified check made payable to the District; or (4) a bidder’s bond executed by a California admitted surety as defined in Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120, made payable to the District in the form set forth in the Contract Documents. Such bidder’s security must be in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the maximum amount of bid as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the proposed Contract, if the same is awarded to such bidder, and will provide the required Performance and Payment Bonds, insurance certificates and any other required documents. In the event of failure to enter into said Contract or provide the necessary documents, said security will be forfeited.

The Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the Labor Code. The District has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate

of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which this work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Contract. These per diem rates, including holiday and overtime work, as well as employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, are on file at the District, and are also available from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations. Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1720 et seq., it shall be mandatory upon the Contractor to whom the Contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractor under such Contractor, to pay not less than the said specified rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract.

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in the Labor Code, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

The Contractor and all subcontractors shall furnish certified payroll records as required pursuant Labor Code section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner in accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4 on at least on a monthly basis (or more frequently if required by the District or the Labor Commissioner) and in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner. Monitoring and enforcement of the prevailing wage laws and related requirements will be performed by the Labor Commissioner/ Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).

No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Separate payment and performance bonds, each in an amount equal to 100% of the total Contract amount, are required, and shall be provided to the District prior to execution of the Contract and shall be in the form set forth in the Contract Documents.

All bonds (Bid, Performance, and Payment) must be issued by a California admitted surety as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure section 995.120.

Where applicable, bidders must meet the requirements set forth in Public Contract Code section 10115 et seq., Military and Veterans Code section 999 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 1896.60 et seq. regarding Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (“DVBE”) Programs.

Forms are included in this Bid Package.

Any request for substitutions pursuant to Public Contract Code section 3400 must be made at the time of Bid on the Substitution Request Form set forth in the Contract Documents and included with the bid.

No telephone or facsimile machine will be available to bidders on the District premises at any time.

It is each bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure its bid is timely delivered and received at the location designated as specified above. Any bid received at the designated location after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids shall be returned to the bidder unopened.

FEDERAL FUNDING This project is being financed with Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR Part 570) and subject to certain requirements including: compliance with Section 3 (24 CFR Part 75) Economic Opportunities requirements; payment of Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages; Federal Labor Standards Provisions (HUD 4010); Executive Order #11246; and others.

Information pertaining to the Federal requirements is on file with the County of Riverside Economic Development Agency.

The Federal minimum wage rate requirements, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor, are set forth in the books issued for bidding purposes, referred to herein as Project Bid Documents (Special Federal Provisions), and in copies of this book which may be examined at the office described above where the project plans, special provisions, and proposal forms may be seen. Addenda to modify the minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of the Project Bid Documents.

PREVAILING WAGES Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates, including the per diem wages applicable to the work, and for holiday and overtime work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, in the County of Riverside in which the work is to be done, have been determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California.

These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at www.dir.ca.gov.

Future effective prevailing wage rates which have been predetermined, and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations, are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates.

The Federal minimum wage rate requirements, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor, are set forth in the books issued for bidding purposes, referred to herein as Project Bid Documents (Special Federal Provisions), and in copies of this book which may be examined at the office described above where the project plans, special provisions, and proposal forms may be seen. Addenda to modify the minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of the Project Bid Documents.

David Baucom, Director of Facilities Coachella Valley Unified School District 87-225 Church Street, Thermal, California 92274 Advertised: November 16, 2023 November 23, 2023 MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference: November 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

Bid Opening:

December 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.

SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVSB 2220684 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Shannay D Johnson, 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.: 11826), REESE LAW GROUP, 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/842-5850 (File No. 568362) DATE (Fecha): OCT 21 2022, Clerk (Secretario), by Stephanie Garcia, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served .

11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30/23 CNS-3754544# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS OR CITATION CASE NUMBER: CIVSB2211874 Upon reading and filing evidence consisting of a declaration as provided in Section 415.50 CCP by Counsel for Plaintiff, Darren M. Pirozzi, and it satisfactorily appearing therefrom that the defendant, respondent, or citee Kailee Vanderlinden, cannot be served with reasonable diligence in any manner or specified in Article 3, Chapter 4, Title 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and it also appearing from the verified complaint or petition that a good cause of action exists in this action in favor of the plaintiff, petitioner, or citee therein and against the defendant, respondent, or citee and that the said defendant, respondent, or citee is a necessary and proper party to the action or that the party to be served has or claims an interest in, real or personal property in this state that is subject

to the jurisdiction of the Court or the relief demanded in the action consists wholly or in part in excluding such party from any interest in such property: NOW, on motion of Rizio Lipinsky Law Firm PC Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff(s), Petitioner(s), or contestant(s). IT IS ORDERED that the service of said summons or citation in this action be made upon said defendant, respondent, or citee by publication thereof in American (The San Bernardino) a newspaper of general circulation published at San Bernardino, California, hereby designated as the newspaper most likely to give notice to said defendant; that said publication be made at least once a week for four successive weeks, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of said summons or citation and of said complaint or petition in this action be forthwith deposited in the United States Post Office, postpaid, directed to said defendant, respondent, or citee if this address is ascertained before expiration of the time prescribed for the publication of this summons or citation and a declaration of this mailing or of the fact that the address was not ascertained be filed at the expiration of the time prescribed for the publication.

Dated: 9/13/23 John M. Pacheco Judge of the Superior Court Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Kailee Vanderlinden: DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED

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

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

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

There are other legal requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVSB 2211874 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 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): Darren M. Pirozzi (Bar #156890) Rizio Lipinsky Law Firm PC 2677 North Main Street, Suite 225 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Fax No. (714)547-1245 Phone No. (714)505-2468 DATE (Fecha): 6/21/22 Clerk (Secretario) by Stephanie Paniaqua Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023.

STATEMENT OF DAMAGES SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

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Tanu Henry, Antonio Ray Harvey and Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media Gov. Newsom, Mayor Bass Respond to Los Angeles Freeway Fire On Nov. 11, Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency after a fire at two nearby wooden pallet storage yards – covering an area of nearly eight acres -- engulfed the Interstate 10 freeway in downtown Los Angeles, shutting down the busy throughfare where an estimated 300,000 vehicles traverse daily.

The blaze downed power lines, compromised the underside of freeway 10, damaged several vehicles and affected a section of the highway from Alameda St. to the downtown interchange, including an overpass. Highway guardrails and support columns sustained significant damage.

“I have directed all city departments to immediately plan for how to address increased traffic due to this closure to best mitigate the impact on Angelenos and we will continue to urgently coordinate with our state partners to resolve this issue for not only the millions who use this freeway, but also for those who live and work in the surrounding areas,” Bass said in a statement.

Authorities have closed traffic in both directions on the route that connects the coastal city of Santa Monica with other parts of Los Angeles before running inland into San Bernadino and Palm Springs. It continues into Arizona and across the United States, terminating in Jacksonville, Fla. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to Mayor Karen Bass’ office. There have been no reports of injuries or deaths.

On Nov. 12, Newsom and Bass along with state and local officials held a press conference to update Californians on the investigation into the cause and origins of the fire; the extent, nature and cost of the damage; and how the state and city are responding with the help of the

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, and other federal authorities. Before the briefing, Newsom, Bass and California Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin toured the damage.

Newsom said he’s “sober and mindful” about the urgency to reopen the freeway.

“The President of the United States will be in California within 48 hours. That’s encouraging as well.” Newsom added. “The White House has appropriately taken this seriously because of the economic consequences.”

Angelenos can get or sign up for emergency alerts and information on alternative routes here.

For Veterans Day, Rep. Barbara Lee Stresses Health Care

Republicans account for 23.9% (5.2 million voters) followed by voters with no party preference at 22.2% (4.9 million voters).

Californians who are registered to vote can also check or change their pollical party and vote-bymail preferences on the Secretary of State’s website.

The Report of Registration includes: Voter registration by political party, county, city, congressional district, state senate district, state assembly district, state board of equalization district, county supervisorial district, and political subdivision Statewide voter registration by age group and by county Historical comparisons to previous reports in oddnumbered year Voter registration by political bodies attempting to qualify as political parties (by county) Californians who are not yet registered to vote can do so or update their voter registration online as well.

California Is Celebrating Its Sixth Annual “United Against Hate Week”

In recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 12, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) urged military veterans to submit claims for burn pit exposure, which research has shown is linked to several illnesses, including some cancers.

“This Veterans Day, let us recognize the courageous servicemembers and their families who have sacrificed so much on behalf of our nation,” stated Lee, whose father was also a servicemember.

According to Lee, funds for treating veterans affected by ailments linked to burn pit exposure was made possible by the Honoring Our PACT Act,

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Betty Bash (center) with First 5 Riverside County Commission and Executive Director Tammi Graham (third from left) and Senior Field Representative Melanie Bonilla (third from right) for Riverside County Second District Supervisor Karen Spiegel.

The First 5 Riverside County Children & Families Commission has named Betty Bash, founder of Town and Country Day School in Norco, as its 2023 Champion for Children based on recommendations by the Advisory Committee.

Ms. Bash founded Town and Country Day School in 1961, emphasizing quality education for young children, not just supervision. Her focus on fostering growth and development during children’s earliest years was ahead of its time, predating even California’s Head Start program when quality education in child care settings began to receive statewide attention. Ms. Bash’s founding of the school was also groundbreaking in an era where banking practices often served as

federal legislation President Biden signed into law in 2022.

“It delivered more than $2.46 billion dollars in PACT Act benefits to veterans,” the statement from Lee’s office read.

“Additionally, 1,103,860 total PACT Act-related claims have been submitted, more than 4.6 million veterans have received new toxic exposure screenings, and more than 426,000 new veterans have enrolled in VA health care,” Lee’s statement continued.

Lee is currently in the race for California U.S. Senator.

According to a Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll conducted in October, at 9%, Lee is trailing three frontrunners: Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA-47) at 17%; Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA30) at 16%; and Republican Steve Garvey, a former professional baseball player at 10%.

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a barrier against women starting their own businesses.

Ms. Bash continues to work at Town and Country Day School today and remains an advocate for advancing early education throughout Riverside County.

She is also the founder the Inland Empire Preschool Association which assists fledgling childcare centers in gaining their licenses and opening their doors. She further supports these new centers by designing preschool programs as well as playgrounds and outdoor classrooms to support active learning and healthy activity.

Ms. Bash was honored at the First 5 Riverside County Commission Meeting on October 25. She shared, “One continued in next 2 columns

On Nov 6., California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber released her department’s latest voter Report of Registration in anticipation of the March 2024 primary elections.

The report, which covers a 154-day period ending Oct. 3, 2024, provides a running count of California voter registrations with data gathered from elections offices in the state’s 58 counties.

About 22.1 million people or 82.91% of eligible voters in the state have registered to vote.

Among registered voters, Democrats outnumber Republicans by nearly 50% with 46.82% or 10.3 million voters.

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) is joining local governments, advocates, and other partners to launch the United Against Hate Week (UAHW) in Berkeley on Nov. 13.

The initiative was started by local government leaders and elected officials in the Bay Area after several hate groups held rallies in San Francisco and Berkeley.

UAHW activities organized to raise awareness about hate and promote cross-racial and ethnic unity will run from Nov. 12 to 18.

“The week is marked by individuals and community organizations coming together to host events and take action continued on page 8

First 5 Riverside County Children And Families Commission Names Child Care Pioneer As Its 2023 Champion For Children...continued of the things I learned a long time ago was the importance of community partnerships.” She cited F5RC’s partnership with Town and Country Day School through supports including staff training, conference inclusion, and the various opportunities to meet and collaborate with other child care business owners. She concluded, “Anything that we have achieved is shared with First 5. You’ve always been there for us. From not only myself but everyone at Town and County, thank you very much.”

Second Supervisorial District Field Representative Melanie Bonilla attended to present Ms. Bash with a certificate, saying “On behalf of Supervisor Karen Spiegel, we thank you for being an exemplary leader within the city of Norco and in the county of Riverside. Thank you for providing for our children. We appreciate you!”

As this year’s Champion for Children, $1,000 will be awarded in Mrs. Bash’s name to sponsor a community event of her choice.

Black Americans Need Better Immigration Policy

By Andre Barnes Growing up on the rural farms of Halifax, Virginia, I pulled tobacco just like my great-grandfather Roosevelt, a sharecropper who provided for his family until he died in his late 80s. Just a generation before him, his father was a slave.

In the late 1990s, as I edged closer to high school graduation, I noticed a shift in the farm workforce. My fellow laborers were increasingly immigrants, rather than Black Americans like me.

It wasn't until later that I realized that the labor market changes I'd witnessed in my hometown were lower-wage immigrant workers displacing Black Americans, a nationwide phenomenon that had occurred several times throughout

American history.

Reducing immigration is not a cure-all for the plights of Black Americans. But it's an immediate, tangible action that Congress could take -- one that, over the last 200 years, has been repeatedly proven to tighten labor markets and improve workers' bargaining power.

Since the end of the Civil War, African Americans have repeatedly made progress in closing racial wealth and income gaps -- only to see that progress reversed by waves of immigration crashing onto U.S. shores to supply businesses with cheap labor.

This is not the fault of the immigrants themselves. Rather, the fault lies squarely with those continued in next 2 columns

Lou K. Coleman

“Everybody talkin’ ’bout heaven ain’t goin’ there.” O my Lord!

[I Corinthians 6:9-11] says, “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.” [Revelation 9:21; Revelation 21:27; Revelation 22:15; Galatians 5:19-21].

As in [Proverbs chapter 30 verse 12] it says, “There is a kind of generation who is pure in their own eyes, yet not washed from their filthiness,” “They

have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge.”

[Romans 10:2]. I tell you, “Everybody talkin’ ‘bout heaven ain’t goin’ there.”

The Word of God is quite clear that many will be excluded from Heaven. [Matthew 7:13-14].

Jesus warned, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness” [Matthew 7:21-23].

Your soul is being weighed in the balances. Mene, Mene,Tekel, Peres [Daniel 5:7]. Depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.

[Matthew 7:21-23].

Everybody talkin’ ‘bout heaven ain’t goin’ there.” Oh my Lord!

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Black Americans Need Better Immigration Policy... continued elected officials who've allied themselves with Big Business, allowing the dilution of Black workers' bargaining power by importing cheap, desperate laborers by the tens of millions.

The problem won't be fixed until Black voters hold those policymakers accountable at the ballot box.

In the decades after emancipation, Black Americans became essential workers in the factories of a rapidly industrializing nation. Their standard of living improved, despite pervasive racism.

But towards the end of the 19th century, the flow of legal immigrants -- increasingly from southern and eastern Europe -- turned into a torrent. These desperate arrivals, who were willing to accept virtually any job at any wage, pushed Black workers out of many jobs.

Many of the Black leaders of the time, from Booker T. Washington to W. E. B. Du Bois to A. Philip Randolph, pleaded with policymakers to restrict immigration -- a historical fact that's little known today, but amply demonstrated in Back of the Hiring Line, a book by Roy Beck, the founder of my organization.

In the 1920s, a multiracial coalition of Americans succeeded in pressuring Congress to scale back immigration.

The slowdown in foreign migration enabled Black workers to reclaim the gains they'd lost. Between 1940 and

1980, Black wages quadrupled.

The percentage of Black men considered middle class skyrocketed from 22% to 71%.

Unfortunately, Black workers lost ground after Congress reopened the cheap labor spigot with the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 and turned it full throttle with subsequent legislation throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Between 1979 and 2019, the median wage of Black workers rose only 5.2%, while white workers' earnings swelled by 20%.

Economists have pointed to the increased immigration between 1980 and 2000 as the cause of 60% of the relative wage decline, while 25% of the decline was in employment, and 10% of the rise was in incarceration rates among less-educated Blacks.

Immigration's crowding-out effect continues. The Economist recently covered the replacement of African American agricultural workers in Mississippi -- in a county that's 70% Black -- by white South Africans brought here on H-2A guestworker visas.

Scaling back immigration would help the African American descendants of slaves, who have all too often been consigned to the back of the hiring line by businesses seeking the cheapest and most pliable labor allowed by elected officials who make and enforce immigration policy.

Andre Barnes is HBCU Engagement Director for NumbersUSA. This piece originally ran in the AFRO News

Thursday, November 16, 2023

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Civil Rights Department, Local Government and Community Partners FIX THE 10: Governor Newsom Announces the 10 Freeway On Track to Reopen to Join Together for Launch of Sixth Annual United Against Hate Week Highlight dozens of anti-hate events planned across California, from poetry slams to rallies and more Share new preliminary statistics showing approximately 513 reports of hate to state’s anti-hate hotline and resource network in first six months since official launch Local/National News

Courtesy Photo: Becky Monroe, deputy director for Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs, California Civil Rights Department speaks Nov 13, at the kick-off to for CA vs Hate United Against Hate Week.

BERKELEY – The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) — in partnership with the City of Berkeley, Not In Our Town, and LA vs Hate — Nov. 14 joined government and community leaders for the launch of the sixth annual United Against Hate Week (UAHW).

The week is part of a call for local civic action to help put a stop to the spread of hate and discrimination, which remains a threat to our neighborhoods, towns, and cities. Throughout UAHW, local government and community partners will host dozens of anti-hate events across California — from poetry slams to rallies and more. In addition, CRD today also announced the release of new preliminary statistics showing approximately

513 reports of hate to California vs Hate, the state’s anti-hate hotline and resource network, in the first six months since its official launch.

“California continues to lead the charge in pushing back against hate,” said CRD Acting Director Mary Wheat.

“From civic engagement at the grassroots level to historic statewide investments, the Civil Rights Department is proud to be part of a new generation of leaders in the fight for greater inclusion and equity for all. During United Against Hate Week, we encourage all Californians to take advantage of existing resources — like California vs Hate — to push for change from the ground up for all our communities. Whether it’s

because of conflict abroad or here at home, it takes real strength to stand in solidarity in the face of bias and discrimination.

Together, we’re united against hate.”

“With hate crimes increasing in California and different views spurring debate that sometimes turns hostile, movements like United Against Hate Week become more vital,” said Assemblymember Phil Ting, Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee. “It is my hope that providing awareness about nonprofit services available to victims or other resources, such as the Civil Rights Department hate crime reporting hotline, we can spread the message that hate is not okay and that there is support available for those who need it.”

“Berkeley is proud to have a founding role in United Against Hate Week,” said Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín. “Over the last few years, we have seen this event grow exponentially, yet there is still so much work to be done. Now more than ever, in the face of growing hate crimes, we must take a stand to bring our communities together against hatred.”

“We’re honored to stand with this coalition of organizers and leaders who are committed to pushing back against hate for the safety of all residents,” said Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission President

Ilan Davidson. “When we founded LA vs Hate in 2019, it was in direct response to the rise of hate our communities were enduring, and we knew that we could not do this work alone. Through community partnerships, organizing, and activism, we have created a unique, holistic program and an expanding system that is working to ensure peace and safety for all of our communities. We hope that all who are targeted for hate know that we are here for you, there are services for you, and together we can stop the spread of hate in California and beyond.”

“Black people are disproportionately impacted by hate crimes in California, which is why the NAACP California Hawaii State Conference is proud to participate in the sixth annual United Against Hate Week,” said Rick L. Callender, ESQ., CA/HI NAACP President. “The NAACP CA/HI State Conference, in conjunction with our 57 branches across California, is dedicated and committed to eradicating hate within our state through community action and by supporting bills such as AB 449 (Ting), the CA vs Hate Hotline, and our collaborative efforts with the CDSS Stop the Hate grant. It is through these comprehensive measures that we will make a positive difference in continued in last 2 columns

California Black Media Political Playback: News You Might Have Missed...continued from page 7 to help combat a national and statewide increase in hate,” reads a press release from the CRD. “In California, reported hate crimes have reached their highest levels since 2001 -- jumping more than 20% from 2021 to 2022.

As part of the state’s response to hate, the California Civil Rights Department recently launched CA vs Hate, a non-emergency, multilingual hate crime and incident reporting hotline and online portal,” the press release continues.

Held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center in Berkeley, the Nov. 13 launch ceremony featured several prominent speakers, including Becky Monroe, Deputy Director, Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs at the California Civil Rights Department; Rick Callender, President of the California and Hawaii State Conference, NAACP; Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco); Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín.

Ilan Davidson, President, L.A. County Commission on Human Relations; Patrice O’Neill, Founder and Co-Director, Not In Our Town; Pardeep Singh Kaleka, Senior Strategic Advisor, Not In Our Town.

Sen. Steven Bradford: Former San Jose Cop Accused of Sending Racist Text Messages Should Be Decertified Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Inglewood) reaffirmed his support for Senate Bill (SB) 2, state law he authored last week that bans police officers convicted of felonies anywhere in the United States from serving in law enforcement in California.

The law revokes the certification of peace officers following a conviction of serious crimes or termination from employment due to misconduct.

Bradford, who is vice chair of the California Black Legislative Caucus CLBC, expressed that opinion in a statement he released about San Jose police officer Mark McNamara.

McNamara resigned after an investigation found that he sent racist text messages after being involved in a 2022 shooting of Black a man outside of a San Jose taqueria.

Bradford said McNamara is the “poster child” for police decertification and an example of why the law is necessary.

“Individuals who harbor such racist and hateful views must never wear a badge and uniform in any city or state,” wrote Bradford. “Allowing Officer McNamara to resign is disgracefully inadequate.

Racist cops like him should be fired and investigated for civil rights violations under the color of law. I strongly doubt his hatred and bias were limited to text messages, but likely, were displayed in his official capacity on the San Jose police force.”

Community groups, including the NAACP San Jose branch, Black Leadership Kitchen Cabinet and Silicon Valley DeBug, share Bradford’s perspective on McNamara and have stated their opposition to him returning to local law enforcement.

In a Nov. 9 statement, San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata responded to the Silicon Valley/ San Jose branch of the NAACP’s concern.

“I fully agree with the Silicon Valley/San Jose branch of the NAACP that former officer McNamara should not be a police officer in any other community.

As a result, we reached out to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) last week and submitted documentation earlier this week so they may begin the decertification process,” he said.

The department is committed to ensuring Mr. McNamara cannot serve as a police officer elsewhere and will work with POST to ensure that decertification happens as soon as possible,” Mata stated.

Monica Montgomery-Steppe Is on Pace to Be San Diego County’s First Black County

Supervisor From all indications last week, San Diego City Councilmember and former California Reparations Task Force member Monica Montgomery-Steppe will be elected the county’s Fourth District Supervisor.

Early results in the special election for San Diego County Supervisor show that Montgomery-Steppe holds a commanding 22% margin over private investigator Amy Reichert as of Nov. 9.

District 4 has 700,000 residents.

Montgomery-Steppe, who has declared victory in the race, is a Democrat. She won the Aug. 15 primary with 41.7% of the vote while Reichert, a Republican, came in second with 28.8%.

Montgomery-Steppe would be the first Black woman to serve on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors should those figures hold.

County District 4 covers parts of central San Diego, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Spring Valley “The Board of Supervisors serves over 3.2 million San Diegans – this is not a task I take lightly. As your Supervisor, I look forward to teaming up with you to tackle homelessness, promote holistic public safety, and invest in our County. Together, we can move the People’s Country forward,” Montgomery-Steppe said in a Nov. 7 statement.

African American students.

The chronic absenteeism rate measures the number of students who missed 10% of the days they were expected to attend for any reason.

In addition, the average number of days absent decreased to 14.6 from a high of 16.7 in the 2021–22 school year. The total Chronic Absenteeism Eligible Enrollment was 301,921.

African American students accounted for 110,537 or 36.6%.

The results include data for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC).

Compared with other states that have released chronic absenteeism data for the 2022–23 school year. California’s current rate is lower than states including Colorado, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, and Ohio.

“These results suggest that California’s public schools are beginning to turn the corner on pandemic recovery, with gains on most assessments and a substantial reduction in chronic absenteeism, especially for our most vulnerable groups of students,” California State Board of Education President Linda Darling-Hammond said in a statement.

Chronic Absenteeism Rates in California Schools Are Improving Last week, the California Department of Education (CDE), officially released its assessment of student absenteeism in the context of the state’s recovery effort from the COVID-19 pandemic.

All student groups showed improved chronic absenteeism rates, with the largest declines demonstrated by American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, Pacific Islander, and

“Our Governor and Legislature have substantially increased funding for schools to enable educators to invest in effective strategies like highdose tutoring, after school and summer learning, mental health supports, and universal preschool to accelerate learning and engage students,” Darling-Hammond added.

Traffic in 3 to 5 Weeks Local News LOS ANGELES – Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles is on track to at least partially reopen to traffic in three to five weeks. The major artery that serves 300,000 vehicles daily closed in both directions this weekend after a fire caused significant damage to up to 100 support pillars.

After testing samples and assessing damage from the site, state transportation officials currently believe the damage can be repaired without demolishing and rebuilding the 450-foot span of the 10 Freeway, which could have taken upwards of 6 months. Union crews are working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to finish removing the extensive debris and shore up the pillars. These efforts are aimed at making the necessary repairs to safely reopen the freeway to moving traffic as soon as possible. Additionally, on-site environmental monitoring is in place to fortify drains and ensure that every precaution is in place to contain area run-off due to incoming storms. An earlier evaluation of the site identified no highly toxic chemicals in the aftermath of the fire.

Critical materials for the repairs are already on-site and no supply challenges are anticipated at this time.

The Governor also announced that by the end of the week, the state will have a livestream of the

construction work so the public can see the progress firsthand.

Californians can visit Fixthe10. ca.gov for real-time project updates, alternate routes and public transit options.

“Thanks to the fast work of our first responders, workers and engineers, we now expect to be able to reopen the 10 Freeway to traffic in three to five weeks.

California will continue working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get the job done and get Los Angeles moving again.”

Yesterday, Governor Newsom announced the cause of the fire was deemed suspicious by CAL FIRE investigators, and their team continues to investigate the fire as arson. The Governor also shared that the state took legal action months ago to eject the lessee of the site, Apex Development, Inc., for failing to pay rent and violating the lease agreement by subletting the property without state and federal approval. A court date is scheduled for February; however, the state is seeking options to expedite legal proceedings.

Over the weekend, Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles County to support the state’s response. The proclamation facilitates clean-up and repair work and directs Caltrans to formally request assistance through the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program, if appropriate.

Civil Rights Department, Local Government and Community Partners Join Together for Launch of Sixth Annual United Against Hate Week ...continued the statistics we have seen persist for far too long.”

Initially created by local government and community leaders in the Bay Area in response to white supremacist rallies in Berkeley and San Francisco, UAHW is an opportunity for local residents to take action in their communities under the simple, yet powerful principle that, when cities and their residents work together against hate, we can restore respect and discourse, embrace the strength of our diversity, and build inclusive and equitable communities for all. Through local events, sharing stories, holding rallies, and connecting with local institutions, UAHW, which runs from November 12 to November 18, is about working together to help combat a national and statewide increase in reports of hate. In California, reported hate crimes have continued to rise in recent years, reaching their highest levels since 2001 — jumping more than 20% from 2021 to 2022.

More broadly, California has continued to be at the forefront of efforts to combat hate, whether through civic engagement, nation-leading investments in local anti-hate programs, and the first statewide commission working to track hate crimes and recommend policy. A key component of the state’s antihate initiatives includes the recent launch of CA vs Hate, a new multilingual statewide hotline and resource network that provides a safe, anonymous reporting option for victims and witnesses of hate. CA vs Hate aims to help overcome barriers to reporting by offering people targeted for hate — and their communities — additional resources to report acts of hate through a community-centered approach that does not require engagement with the criminal legal system. Whether individuals report to CA vs Hate online or by phone, they are eligible to receive care coordination to ensure they can access resources and support, including legal, financial, mental health, and mediation services.

In the first six months since its official launch, CA vs Hate

has been contacted by hundreds of individuals. Key preliminary statistics from May through October include: ● CA vs Hate received 513 reports of hate acts across California. Of those reports, 233 were made over the phone and 280 were made via the online portal. ● More than 60% of all individuals who reported an act of hate accepted care coordination services, including direct and ongoing support accessing legal aid or counseling. ● More than 75% of California’s counties were represented in the preliminary data, up from approximately 40% in the first month following the official launch. ● Among the reasons cited for the report of hate, race (27%) and ethnicity (18%) continued to be the most reported bias motivations, followed by religion (13%) and sexual orientation (11%). ● Approximately one in six reports were made by a witness or advocate. Most reports were made by an individual who reported being targeted for an act of hate.

CA vs Hate is a non-emergency, multilingual hate crime and incident reporting hotline and online portal. Reports can be made anonymously by calling (833) 866-4283, or 833-8-NOHATE, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT or online at any time. Hate acts can be reported in 15 different languages through the online portal and in over 200 languages when calling the hotline. For individuals who want to report a hate crime to law enforcement immediately or who are in imminent danger, please call 911. For more information on CA vs Hate, please visit CAvsHate.org.

You can find more information on UAHW, upcoming events, and ways to help drive change in your community online at https:// www.unitedagainsthateweek.org