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November 18, 2021 Thursday Edition

Volume 52 No. 31 Mailing: P.O. Box 837, Victorville, CA 92393

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

Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Tackles Holiday Hunger Through 15K lbs of Turkey Distribution throughout the Inland Empire

Get Ready to Safely Celebrate the Holidays, Get the Booster By, Assemblymember Akilah Weber, M.D.

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Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) will tackle holiday hunger as the nonprofit prepares for a surge in demand and price.

(Riverside, CA – November 15, 2021) – A combination of inflated food prices and an expected seasonal demand made the 2021 holiday season unlike any other for food banks throughout the Riverside and San Bernardino counties. In its 41st year of donating food for the holidays, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) will tackle holiday hunger as the nonprofit prepares for a surge in demand and price.

The U.S. Department of

Agriculture determined that food-at-home prices are expected to increase between 2.5 and 3.5 percent, making meals expensive this season. “We are anticipating a higher need for holiday meals.

With prices skyrocketing, this has greatly affected families who are finding themselves unable to afford holiday meals, as well as those who already struggle to afford a meal. In an effort to assist struggling families, we will be providing over 1,400 turkeys throughout the community,” stated

FARSB CEO, Stephanie Otero.

As part of these efforts, FARSB is prepared to distribute 400 turkeys and fixings to preregistered guests during their Thanksgiving Drive Thru event on November 19th 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at their distribution center located at 2950-B Jefferson St, Riverside, CA 92504. Families experiencing food insecurity can reserve their spot by visiting www.FeedingIE.org/turkey.

Over 15,000 pounds of turkey is projected to be distributed to families in need of a holiday meal this November.

Volunteers and donations are encouraged during this seasonal time. Monetary donations can specifically make a difference as funds can be utilized to tackle the most urgent and pressing needs.

Holiday meal distributions will be available throughout the Inland Empire, to find a local food bank or to donate visit www.feedingIE.org.

Commentary: Vaccination Protects Children From the Dangers of COVID-19 Nadine Burke Harris, MD, MPH | Special to California Black Media Partner

Our state experienced the most devastating point of the pandemic last winter. More than 21,000 Californians were hospitalized with COVID-19 in the last week of December, and we lost 18,518 mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers to this deadly virus in January. The light at the end of the tunnel felt out of reach.

Today, we have the tools to help protect against another winter surge and avoid preventable

hospitalizations and deaths: vaccines. More than 87 % of eligible Californians have received at least one dose, and the FDA's recent authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11 is a game changer. For the first time, whole families, from our young kids to our grandparents, can have protection against COVID-19.

As California’s first Surgeon General, I am committed to making vaccination available

to every eligible Californian.

And as a mom of four boys, I am reassured that by having my children vaccinated, I am doing everything I can to keep them, our family and our community safe.

The number of infections is increasing, largely in unvaccinated people, who are 9.5 times more likely to be hospitalized and 18.2 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than fully vaccinated people. People of color are being hardest hit. We need all eligible Californians to get vaccinated or complete their vaccination series and get a booster as soon as they are eligible to help bring this pandemic to an end.

As a pediatrician, I know how crucial vaccination is in protecting children against other preventable diseases like measles, mumps, and chicken pox. The COVID-19 vaccine, which is specially dosed for children ages 5-11, offers an essential layer of protection against this deadly virus. More than 700,000 children and adolescents in California have been infected with COVID-19.

There have been more than 6,500 pediatric hospitalizations in our

state since July of last year, and we have lost 37 young lives since the start of the pandemic.

Children can experience “long COVID” and the virus can also cause Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), in which a hyperactive immune system attacks the child’s body.

Our state alone has seen 660 of these cases, half of whom had to be hospitalized in intensive care units.

Vaccination not only helps prevent these troubling outcomes, but also reduces spread of the virus to our loved ones, such as grandparents and others with more vulnerable immune systems.

And as the state’s leader in efforts to train providers to identify and mitigate Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma, I know that the pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on our young people. They’ve struggled with social isolation, attending school virtually, as well as family stressors like job loss, food or housing insecurity, COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and continued on page3

The holiday season is here. As you make plans to celebrate and gather with friends and family, keep COVID-19 in mind and take steps to prevent its spread.

It is important that we continue to protect our families and communities – especially those 65+, those with compromised immune systems and others at high risk. If you or someone in your home has a medical condition or works around other people, get a booster.

Recently, the CDC authorized boosters for the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. Public health experts recommend boosters for eligible individuals who meet a certain criterion, and California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly recently recommended that anyone 18 years or older should get a booster if they feel they would benefit from one, especially with holiday gatherings coming.

The most important thing we

need to continue to do during the holidays is get vaccinated.

The highly effective and safe vaccines remain our best weapon against spreading COVID-19.

Naturally, there will still be questions about the boosters.

Here’s what you need to know: What is the booster vaccine and why do you need it?

The booster is an additional dose of the coronavirus vaccine intended to improve the response of the initial vaccine series.

COVID-19 vaccines are very effective in lowering the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death. Boosters help maintain your immunity and help keep you from getting COVID-19.

Who is eligible for a booster?

Fully vaccinated individuals 18 years and older are recommended continued on page 6

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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING

YOU CAN HELP DRAW MAPS THAT REPRESENT ALL CALIFORNIANS

District boundaries that determine your elected representatives are only created every ten years. Right now, California is redrawing these lines, and speaking up for your community is critical to making your interests heard in government. Your participation in this process helps ensure that your voice is heard by elected leaders when making decisions on funding for children’s education and determining tax rates.

A free-to-use, online tool is now available to all California residents to provide feedback during this process. Fair maps are drawn when people like you participate.

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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! to Perform at The Orpheum Theatre on Saturday, March 26, 2022 for 2 Shows!

Community /Education News

Los Angeles, CA. November 16, 2021 – Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Live! to perform on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at The Orpheum Theatre located at 842 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90055. These shows are all ages and begin at 2:00 PM & 5:30 PM with doors opening at 1:00 PM & 4:30PM. Tickets are $25, $35, $45, $55 & $75* in advance (*VIP Meet & Greet). Tickets increase by $5.50 day of show. Please note that ages 2 & up require a ticket. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 19th and are available at Ticketmaster.com.

“Won’t you ride along with me?”

Daniel Tiger and all his friends from the beloved Emmy Awardwinning PBS KIDS television series are hopping back aboard Trolley for DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! In this whimsical, familyfriendly theatrical event, Daniel Tiger and his family and friends take audiences on an interactive and exciting adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others, and celebrating new experiences. The live show features new songs as well as fan-favorites from the series,

including the beloved “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” The live theatrical production is filled with music, dancing, and wonderful surprises that will warm the hearts of preschoolers, parents, and grandparents alike.

Mills Entertainment is pleased to bring you this theatrical production with enhanced safety protocols in place. In addition to the safety measures put in place by our venue partners, Mills Entertainment requests all attendees over the age of two to wear a face covering, regardless of vaccination status, except for the VIP meet and greet where masks will be required. Additionally, our flexible refund policy empowers a patron experiencing a fever or who is not feeling well to stay home.

While the show must go on, we are committed to bringing live entertainment back safely and creating an environment for our audience members, crew and cast members to enjoy this experience with an enhanced level of protection.

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New Roads School hosts conversation about cancel culture with Professor Loretta J. Ross The Santa Monica school speaker series is sponsored

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SANTA MONICA, California (Nov. 16, 2021) — We are excited to announce New Roads’ first Critical Conversations event of the school year taking place on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m., "Calling In the Calling Out Culture: Conversations Instead of Conf licts" sponsored by Amazon. The online event will feature Loretta J. Ross, a professor at Smith College in the Program for the Study of Women and Gender and the co-creator of the theory of Reproductive Justice.

The New York Times has called Ross, a Black feminist and nationally recognized activist, an “unlikely figure in the culture wars.” This critical conversation will explore Ross’s philosophy that “calling in” people of different views to engage in productive dialogue helps drive meaningful progress on social justice issues.

New Roads, an independent preparatory K-12 school based in Santa Monica, was established as a model for education in the ethnically, racially, culturally, and socio-economically diverse community of Los Angeles.

Inclusivity and access are at the school’s core and students are challenged daily to question their own worldview, assumptions, and perspectives. The school’s Critical Conversations Speaker Series engages historians, scientists, scholars, activists, politicians, authors, and researchers in the most critical issues of today.

This year, New Roads has expanded its Critical Conversations series nationally to a partner network of 44 public, private and charter schools. Participating schools in the Los Angeles area include Cassidy Preschool, Citizens of the World Charter School, Echo Horizon School, Evergreen Community School, Hollywood Schoolhouse, LAPP (LA Preschool Partnership), Los Encinos School, Mirman School, Ocean Charter School, SMMUSD, Turning Point School, UCLA Lab School and Untitled No. 1.

Media outlets are invited to join the conversation by registering at https://newroads-org.zoom. u s /webi n a r/r eg i s t e r/ W N _ gHrBsHNTT0-SKKEpkH1sxg.

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STATE/GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS

Black Pastors and Churches Challenged, Mobilize to Brunswick, GA Ahmaud Arbery Trial

Angel City Football Club Announces Yaamava’ Resort & Casino At San Manuel As The Team’s Official Casino Partner...continued

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Local pastors across Georgia and Florida and the nation are mobilizing to attend the trial. (Photo: Defense attorney Kevin Gough asked for a mistrial on Nov. 15 on the grounds that the Rev. Jesse Jackson's presence in the courtroom could influence the jury. [AP] / Screen capture)

By Pat Bryant A modern-day lynching is what Civil Rights and Freedom Movement leaders are calling the death of Ahmaud Arbery and the trial of three White men accused of his murder.

Black pastors, churches, and communities across the United States have been summoned to Brunswick, GA. by Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jamal Bryant, and Benjamin Crump after statements in court made by Attorney Kevin Gough. Gough, a defense lawyer for one of three White men accused of killing the Black jogger, asked the Georgia judge to limit the number of high-profile Black pastors allowed to attend the proceedings.

Three men, William “Rody” Bryan, Gregory and Travis McMichael — all of whom are White — are accused of hunting down and killing 25-year-old Black jogger, Ahmaud Arbery. The trial began with a 5-minute video of Arbery’s shooting and death.

Eleven Whites and one Black sit on the jury. Judge Timothy Walmsley said he thinks exclusion of Black jurors was racially discriminatory but did nothing to correct it. All jurors must agree on the defendant’s guilt or innocence for conviction or acquittal. The three men are charged with nine

felonies including murder and aggravated assault. Ahmaud, who was fitness conscious and a former high school athlete, dreamed of building houses and frequently stopped in to check on construction progress on a house in the Satilla Shores subdivision where he was killed.

Prosecutors have presented a shocking story. After leaving the construction site, Arbery jogged by two armed White men in trucks and a third man operating a video camera. The description in court had the feel of a scene in a movie set. Five minutes of chasing Arbery back and forth in a residential block between two trucks. The chase ends with one defendant, Travis Michael, stepping from the truck with a shotgun pointed at Arbery. A struggle ensued and Arbery was fatally shot. Police, summoned by the killers, did nothing to try to save Arbery’s life as he lay dying on ground.

After 74 days of Black community protests, the video of the confrontation and shooting surfaced and was published widely in national media. Only then were Bryan and the Michaels charged.

Gregory Michael is a retired Glyn County Sheriff’s office investigator and court investigator.

In their opening statement, the

Defendants’ lawyers said the men thought Arbery may have been guilty of an uncertain crime, maybe burglary of the construction site.

Video from the site showed Arbery walking through, looking, but taking nothing. Lawyers claim the men were making a citizen’s arrest, Arbery resisted, and the White men were defending themselves.

“We don’t want any more Black pastors in here,” said Kevin Gough, a defense attorney representing one of the accused killers. Gough asked Judge Timothy Walmsley to limit the number of Black preachers in the court. Rev. Al Sharpton of the National Action Network had been in court the previous day. “My concern is that it’s one thing for the family (of Ahmaud Arbery) to be present but (allowing) high-profile members of the African American community into the courtroom to sit with the family during trial in the presence of the jury, I believe that’s intimidating — and it is an attempt to pressure or influence the jury.

In response to Attorney Gough’s demands, Atty. Barbara Arnwine, president of the Transformative Justice Coalition, is calling on pastors from around the country to attend the trial in Brunswick, GA. Local pastors across Georgia and Florida and the nation are mobilizing to attend the trial.

Besides Jamal Bryant in Atlanta, pastor Jeffrey Dove of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Ocala, Fla. and Florida AME Bishop Frank Reid, Jr. are inviting pastors and members to Brunswick.

Brunswick, Georgia is close to the Florida line and Jacksonville, Florida, a city with one million people, is the closest big city.

“The Black Church is uniquely positioned to lift a moral voice, moral vision, and expose some of the fundamental contradictions that exist in American public life,” says Rev. Jeffrey Dove of Jacksonville.

Also calling on pastors and church leaders to join the trial on November 18, 11 am. at the Brunswick GA courthouse is Rev. Gregory Moss, a former Charlotte, North Carolina pastor and former executive director of the Lott Carey Missionary Society.

“We must stand against this overt, racist attempt to prejudice the jury and further deny and diminish our rights as citizens to attend public proceedings.

Brunswick’s population is home to 16,122 people of which 56 percent are Black. The largest industries are Sea Island Company that markets its beaches and resorts, Southeast Georgia Health System, and Brunswick Cellouse (Georgia Pacific), a polluting paper company that spoils this area’s natural beauty, especially the air and water. Brunswick is the County seat of Glyn County which has a population of 69 percent White, 26 percent Black, and 6 percent Latino.

The courthouse has a small hearing room that accommodate less than forty spectators with an overflow room generally not filled. A large contingent of family and friends gather under tents outside the courthouse.

Ahmaud Abery’s mother and father are present in the courthouse each day flanked by lawyers and sometimes continued in last 2 columns

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ACFC’s community coaches will run a soccer clinic for 150 youth players, ages 7-14, in San Bernardino. With a focus on the local schools in which most children qualify for free or reduced lunches, ACFC and Yaamava’ will deliver a unique combination of soccer training and personal development for all participants.

In addition to the clinic itself, ACFC will donate new soccer equipment, including balls and pinnies, to a local sports program.

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District Attorney’s Office Turns Down Commentary: Vaccination Protects Children From the Dangers of COVID-19...continued from page 1 Unemployment Insurance Fraud Compliant Against Victorville Councilmember Blanca even the death of people they the activities they love. Thanks Black Pastors and Churches Challenged, Mobilize hold dear. Getting vaccinated to the safety measures in place, Gomez to Brunswick, GA Ahmaud Arbery Trial...continued State/Government/Business News N o v e m b e r 15, 2 0 21 SAN BERNARDINO Calif.

–The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has turned down a complaint made by the City of Victorville a g a i n s t C ou n ci l me mb e r Blanca Gomez, alleging unemployment insurance fraud.

Our Office has investigated the complaint and based on

the information available, there is insufficient evidence of a criminal law violation to justify further action.

The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office is committed to prosecuting criminal cases, based on facts, and the ability to prove a compliant beyond reasonable doubt.

Angel City Football Club Announces Yaamava’ Resort & Casino At San Manuel As The Team’s Official Casino Partner ACFC and Yaamava’ Join Forces to Promote Youth Soccer in Los Angeles State/Government/Business News LOS ANGELES (November 16, 2021) ‒ Today, Angel City Football Club (ACFC) announced Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel as the team’s official casino partner. With this sponsorship,

Yaamava’ and ACFC will support the youth of the Inland Empire region of Southern California through a series of soccer camps that will help promote continued in next 2 columns

provides kids a sense of security knowing they’re better protected and that they are protecting others from becoming infected, as well.

It’s understandable that some parents still have concerns. I can assure them that the COVID-19 vaccine was demonstrated to be safe and highly effective in comprehensive clinical trials with more than 4,500 children ages 5-11, and is held to the same rigorous safety and effectiveness standard as all other vaccines in the U.S. In fact, the COVID-19 vaccines have gone through the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. vaccine histor y.

Millions of youth ages 12-18 have already received the vaccine with only mild side effects.

Serious side effects are rare, and the benefits of vaccination are shown to far outweigh the risks.

There is no evidence, either in clinical trial data or among the millions of women who have already received the vaccine, that it causes any fertility loss.

In contrast, vaccination is allowing more of our state’s population to safely get back to

combined with high vaccination rates, our schools are safer than ever. Vaccinations have allowed kids 12-17 to rejoin sports teams, drama clubs and other activities – programs that provide enrichment and help them grow into healthy adults.

Our younger children deserve the same opportunities. These valiant little ones want to fully participate in life again. With the holiday gatherings and festivities approaching, this vaccine could not come at a better time.

Protect your family. Call your pediatrician or a local health clinic to schedule your child’s vaccination appointment. You can also visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255 to find a vaccination site near you.

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Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is the Surgeon General of California. A pediatrician, she is at the forefront of the statewide campaign to reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress by half in one generation.

commenting with reporters gathered outside on matters at trial. As details of the evidence unfolds, like the video camera footage from the first officer on the scene, the Arbery family were visibly shaken. Ahmaud was visibly still alive when officers first arrived on the scene.

Among a network of community leaders fighting for conviction is Dana Roberts Beckham, founder and leader of Genoa Martin Friends of Historic Selden Park Association. A recent graduate of College of Coastal Georgia with a BS in psychology and community organizational leadership, Dana tirelessly battles racism and environmental destruction in this sleepy town that mirrors many other towns in America.

“The majority of the Black community is not involved in social justice (struggles) in our city because our town lacks the kind of leadership to raise up warriors (to battle) social injustices …such as environmental racism, medical racism, housing racism,

educational racism, mass incarceration, food desserts and other facets of racism,” said Ms. Roberts Beckham.

Rabi Rachael Bergman of Temple Beth Tefilloh in Brunswich, is co-founder Glyn Clergy for Equity, an ecumenical group founded after the Ahmaud Abery killing. The ministerial group has agitated law enforcement and the courts for justice. The group trains clergy to engage in dialogue about racism through its equity dinners. Clegry have been outside the courthouse during hearings. Whites and Blacks gather outside the courthouse daily supporting the many members of the Arbery family.

Rabi Bergman said this case is important. “This case is going to be a referendum on what is acceptable in the South. The case will mark a turning point in history in which a Black man can get a fair trial.” *Pat Bryant is a longtime journalist who covers events in the Southern United States.

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LIFESTYLE/SPORTS/ENTERTAINMENT/RELIGION

Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park to be Reimagined with New Experiences and More Play and Interactivity for Young Families in 2023 Lifestyle/Sports/Entertainment News

(CenTOONial Park rendering) CenTOONial Park, one of the New Experiences Coming to Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park in 2023 One of the new areas coming to Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park in early 2023 will be CenTOONial Park, the first space guests will see when they enter. This natural space will be anchored by two interactive play experiences. At the center of CenTOONial Park will be a fountain, designed for play, which will also become a center icon for Mickey’s Toontown. As its base, water tables will invite guests to play with the water and have a sensory experience. At night, the fountain will be brought to life in a unique spectacle. A nearby dreaming tree will be inspired by the tree a young Walt Disney would daydream under in his hometown. Sculpted tree roots will provide an opportunity for children to play, crawl and explore, and undulating topography will offer rolling hills and a place to sit and dream. Read more on the Disney Parks Blog.

(Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort) Greetings from the Disneyland Resort, Just in time for the birthdays of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse this week, we have some exciting news to share about the Disneyland Resort!

An ambitious reimagining of Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland park will debut in early 2023 with

new experiences and more play and interactivity for young families.

This news was shared today at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo by Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Josh D’Amaro.

Building on the legacy of Mickey’s Toontown, Imagineers

Cal Reparations Task Force Looks at Long History of Racism in American Agriculture Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

Last month, Lawrence Lucas, founder of the United States Department of Agriculture Coalition of Minority Employees (USDA-CME), testified before the California Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.

Lucas said racism is the prime reason there are just a little over 400 Black farmers in California.

“The income of Black Farmers has been drastically reduced and the amount of wealth that has been taken from Black farmers is tremendous,” Lucas said. “What you would call reparations, we call justice. It is why you must do what you have to do in California to right the wrongs suffered by Black people.”

Lucas is not the only one concerned about mounting evidence that documents a long histor y of racebased discr imination in A mer ican ag r icult u re.

The United States Department of Agriculture recently created the Equity Commission (EC) to study racial discrimination and government policies that have disempowered Black

farmers, depleted their wealth and nearly wiped out their presence for over 100 years.

EC will advise the Secretary of Agriculture by identifying USDA programs, policies, systems, structures, and practices that created barriers to inclusion or perpetuated racial, economic, health and social disparities.

USDA-CME was founded in 1994 to address discrimination within the USDA, which Lucas referred to as the “Last Plantation” during his testimony.

The coalition also focuses its work on the historical loss of Black land and how government policies deprived African Americans of generational wealth.

The EC is expected to issue a preliminary report and provide “actionable recommendations” within the next 12 months, and a final report to be finished within two years.

“The Equity Commission is taking important steps to dismantle barriers historically underser ved communities have faced in accessing USDA continued in last 2 columns

(Bird’s Eye Rendering) Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park to be Reimagined with New Experiences in 2023 An ambitious reimagining of Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, will debut in early 2023, alongside the new attraction, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Building on the legacy of Mickey’s Toontown, Imagineers are working to create some all-new experiences so families and young children can have more opportunities to play together in Disneyland park. Read more on the Disney Parks Blog. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort) are working to create some allnew experiences so families and young children can have more opportunities to play together inside Disneyland park. The beloved Mickey’s Toontown will transform into a vibrant symphony of sights, sounds, and sensations.

Focusing on today’s families with young children, Mickey’s Toontown will feature new play experiences, as well as open, grassy play spaces for everyone to unplug. The land will have landscaping for both spontaneous family play and parental relaxation.

One of the new areas coming to Mickey’s Toontown will be CenTOONial Park. Mickey’s Toontown will still be home to many beloved characters including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and more!

As we previously announced, the new attraction Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway also opens in 2023 at Mickey’s Toontown.

More details about today’s announcement are on the Disney Parks Blog. Stay TOONED to the Disney Parks Blog for future updates, too!

Cal Reparations Task Force Looks at Long History of Racism in American Agriculture...continued programs and services,” said U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a Sept. 24 statement.

Lucas said despite the USDA’s efforts to address decades-old discrimination practices, he does not see it “getting any better” for Black farmers. Non-Black farm producers are fighting back in the courts, Lucas said.

“You have White farmers, who own most of the land and get all the benefits from the land; they are the ones now bringing court cases around the country. They are saying that it’s discriminatory to have debt-relief for Black farmers,” Lucas said.

T h e C M E’s b i g g e s t accomplishment is its involvement in securing debt relief for Black farmers as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

The ARP package included a multi-billion-dollar fund for socially disadvantaged farmers throughout the United States.

The coalition has worked alongside U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) to create the Justice for Black Farmers Act, which will provide even more aid to

socially disadvantaged farmers.

Of the approximately 70,000 farms in California, more than 90% are White-owned or White-managed and fewer than 1% are Black-owned or Blackmanaged, according to the 2017 federal agriculture census.

The 2012 census reported that California had 722 Black farmers. By 2017, that number had decreased to 429. Nationally, there are 45,508 Black farmers or 1.3% of all farmers according to the 2017 agriculture census.

Their properties account for 0.5% of the country’s farmlands.

In contrast, about 14% of all U.S. farmers in 1920 were Black, according to that year’s agriculture census. At the time, there were 925,708 Black farmers. Nearly all of them farmed in Deep South states. Lucas blames the USDA for the depletion of Black farmlands over the last century.

However, the USDA says it is in the process of reversing harmful policies and taking restorative action for programs that affected the progress, financial stability, and productive continued on page 6

Don’t Nobody Want to Hear All This Talk About Repentance!”

By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah Yeah, I know! But while very few people may want to hear this message that does not mean

it is a message no one needs to hear. Repentance is difficult. No one wants to think about it. No one wants to contemplate it. No one wants to do it very often, and certainly no one wants to hear about it all the time. But the Word must be in season and out of season, reproving, rebuking, and exhorting with continued in last 2 columns

Don’t Nobody Want to Hear All This Talk About Repentance!”...continued great patience and instruction.

All throughout the Bible we see people being called to repentance.

God, Jesus, Paul, Peter, John the Baptist, Prophet Isaiah, and many others, all were involved in clearly communicating to others to repent. Jesus came on the scene saying “Repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand. [Matthew 4:17]. The fact that you may have a problem with “Repenting” messages, speaks volume.

I write this not to condemn anyone, but this is the urgency we face. The Kingdom of God is at hand! [Matthew 3:2]. The wicked must forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts and seek the Lord while he may be found. There is no time to waste, no excuses to be made. Now is the acceptable time. Now is the day of salvation. [2 Corinthians 6:2].

Because, Jesus, whose way John was preparing, has come. He has accomplished his mission of salvation. He took our place under God’s law and lived a life of perfect obedience. He demonstrated perfect love for everyone, friends, and foes alike, by not telling them what they wanted to hear, but what they needed to hear. He endured rejection from the very people he came to save. He did not complain when the rulers of Israel unjustly convicted and condemned him to death. He willingly took our place on a cursed cross and endured the hell our sins deserved.

He demonstrated his power by

crushing Satan’s skull under his foot and ripped the heart out of death by stepping out of the tomb. Everything that Jesus came to do – he did. And all that’s left now is to clear the threshing floor of this world; to separate penitent believers from stubborn, impenitent unbelievers. Wherever God’s Word – his Law and Gospel – are proclaimed, that separation is taking place. Right here, right now, Jesus is busy gathering his wheat and burning up the chaff.

“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing. Behold, your house is left to you desolate. For I tell you that you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”

I tell you, there are some warnings that we can afford to ignore, some at which we can even laugh, but this is not one of them. Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand! There’s no time to waste. Life or death. Eternal glory or eternal shame. Heaven or Hell." Whatcha gonna do?

On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?”

From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. [John 6:60, 66].

Repentance - A message No One Likes to Hear!

Witness For Justice#1073

Capitalism Or Community Amy Johnson Minister for Sexuality Education and Justice What do the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, and Tonga all have in common with the United States?

We are the only countries i n t he world w it h no national paid family leave.

Paid family leave is a reproductive justice issue.

Reproductive justice includes the ability to choose to have children and to adequately care for them after they are born. While the United States did institute a policy for 12-weeks of unpaid leave in 1993 (Family Medical Leave Act), which includes parents caring for children under the age of 1 year, we continue to fail to provide a national policy that ensures at least some pay for families caring for infants.

Whether individual, family, chu rch, cor porat ion, or government, a budget reflects what is most valuable to the entity creating it by showing where available resources will be allocated. A budget is a moral document. Being one of the few countries in the world with no national paid family leave policy demonstrates the U.S. government’s value of profits over families and capitalism over the well-being of communities.

Research clearly shows that paid family leave is not only good for babies and parents; it is good for communities. The benefits of having paid parental leave go far beyond time to bond with a new baby. Paid family leave is associated with reduced risk of health problems, including fewer hospitalizations for infectious diseases for newborns. And, by allowing enough time for post-

partum recovery, the mental health of new mothers increases, thereby benefiting the entire family—whether that family consists of a mother and baby, a spouse and more children, and/or other family members.

As many as 95% of the lowestwage earners in the U.S. are women or people of color or both—and have no paid leave at all, let alone paid family leave.

By including paid family leave in the President’s social safety net legislation, our government acknowledges the value of women, children, and families, especially those who cannot afford to take unpaid leave. Passing legislation with national paid family leave is a tangible statement for justice. If our legislators refuse to fund national paid family leave, they are making a strong statement about devaluing women, children, and families— most especially low-income people with these identities.

While the proposed legislation at the forefront of the president's agenda includes a proposal for only four weeks of paid family leave, it's a beginning, and would show that we are willing to use at least some of our country’s wealth to strengthen families and communities. We are long overdue for this type of national policy. When we care for women and children, we are caring for our communities with an eye and heart toward the future. We are doing the work of the gospel.

Will you join your voice to insist we value justice for all?

Amy Johnson is the Minister for Sexuality Education and Justice for the United Church of Christ.

Thursday, November 18, 2021

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011099 Date Filed 11/02/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/02/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): THE LIGHTROOM BARBER STUDIO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 5533 PHILADELPHIA STREET SUITE #143 CHINO, CA 91710 Mailing Address: 5533 PHILADELPHIA STREET SUITE #143 CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: CLAUDIO AMANCIO 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: 2492 LOVEJOY STREET POMONA, CA 91767 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 16, 2021 Claudio Amancio, 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 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210010845 Date Filed 1026/2021 Filing Expires On:10/26/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. HEM MOTORSPORTS 2. SGP RACING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 71638 FLORIDA CT. TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277 Name of Individual Registrant: JAMIE BONALEWICZ 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: 71638 FLORIDA CT. TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Sep 26, 2021 Jamie Bonalewicz, 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 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210010492 Date Filed 10/15/2021 Filing Expires On: 10/15/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): U.S. FREEDOM IMMIGRATION SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 10343 SHANGRI LA AVE. HESPERIA, CA 92345 Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 3104 VICTORVILLE, CA 92393 Name of Individual Registrant: BERNARDINA URENA 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: 10343 SHANGRI LA AVE. HESPERIA, CA 92345 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 06, 2021 Bernardina Urena, 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 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011300 Date Filed 11/08/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/08/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): D 1 AUTO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2705 DEL ROSA AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 Name of Individual Registrant: DEJUAN M. MCNEAL 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: 567 LINDEN 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: N/A Dejuan M. McNeal, 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 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210010479 Date Filed:10/15/2021 Filing Expires On:10/15/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): YOUNGNSELFISH LLC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 16567 MANNING CT. VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: YOUNGNSELFISH, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address:16567 MANNING CT. VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 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: 07/22/21 Rickey L. Jones, 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 October 28, November 4, 11,18, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210010445 Date Filed: 10/14/2021 Filing Expires On: 10/14/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TRINITY, MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 7868 MILLIKEN AVE. #529 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name of Individual Registrant: GAGE J. HENDERSON 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: 7868 MILLIKEN AVE. #529 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name of Individual Registrant: KIMBERLY Y. MURPHY Residence Street Address: 7868 MILLIKEN AVE. #529 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 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: Oct 08, 2021 Gage Henderson, 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 28, November 4,11,18, 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210010737 Date Filed: 10/22/2021 Filing Expires On: 10/22/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): FACCIOVA County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3406 HONEYBROOK WAY ONTARIO, CA 91761 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: FACCIOVA LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202128810897 Residence Street Address: 3406 HONEYBROOK WAY ONTARIO, CA 91761 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Simon Kostyak, Manager, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920.

WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper October 28, November 4, 11, 18 , 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011216 Date Filed 11/04/2021 Filing Expires On: 11/04/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. HOUSE OF GOD THE TRUTH 2. CASA DE DIOS LA VERDAD County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2219 W. 3RD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Mailing Address: Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: HOUSE OF GOD THE TRUTH State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 2219 W. 3RD ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Julio Oropeza, 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 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210011136 Date Filed 11/03//2021 Filing Expires On: 11/03/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): MG PAINTING CO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 11969 GARRET LANE VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Name of Individual Registrant: MARK R. GUERTIN 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: 11969 GARRET LANE VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 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 12, 2012 Mark R. Guertin, 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 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2124543 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MARIE YVONNE TILUS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a.

MARIE YVONNE TILUS Proposed name: to: MARIE YVONNE MUGAMBI 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: Feb 07, 2022 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Aug 23, 2021 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 11, 18, 25, December 2, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2125061 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ CARLOS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. SUNNY LOVE AGUILAR Proposed name to: SUNNYLOVE AGUILAR THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 11/29/21 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino Superior Court Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Oct 15, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2021.

PETITION/PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELMER LEE FRUIT CASE NO: PROSB 2100683

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

ELMER FRUIT, BUTCH FRUIT or ELMER LEE FRUIT A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: MARY E. FRUIT in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: MARY E. FRUIT 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.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 28, 2022 Time: 9 a.m.

Dept: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Probate Division

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Petitioner: Mary E. Fruit 4850 Gross Road Phelan, CA 92329 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 4, 11, 18, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BARRY ALEXANDER CASE NO: PROSB 2100623

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

ALEXANDER

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RUTH L. HENRICKS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: RUTH L. HENRICKS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 12/15/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino Main Courthouse IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for petitioner: Bryan C. Hartnell, Esq. HARTNELL LAW GROUP, APC 25757 Redlands Blvd.

Redlands, California 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 11, Correction 18, 25, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FRANCISCO ZARAGOZA CASE NO: PROSB 2100843

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

ZARAGOZA

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: RAMONA ZARAGOZA in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 12/15/2021 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino Main Courthouse IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account

as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: Bryan C. Hartnell, Esq. HARTNELL LAW GROUP, APC 25757 Redlands Blvd.

Redlands, California 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 11, Correction 18, 25, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BRUCE KEMP CASE NO: PROSB 2100080

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 01/19/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 San Bernardino -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: Oscar Rodriguez 57492 29 Palms Hwy. Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (760)820-2236 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 11, 18, 25, 2021.

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Will California’s plan for clearing homeless camps work?

William Brown, right, and Josh Lowe with his dog near the encampment where they both were staying before it was cleared by Caltrans in San Clemente. Photo by Ariana Drehsler for CalMatters The first time William Joseph Brown filled out a survey to try to get into permanent housing, he was living beside a highway.

That was December 2019.

In late August this year, when California’s transportation agency cleared him from the same strip of land tucked behind the San Clemente off-ramp on the northbound Interstate 5, he still had nowhere to live.

Caltrans removed Brown and about 20 other campers due to the “immediate safety threat of fire,” as they were “using open flames to cook near dry vegetation,” a spokesperson told CalMatters.

The agency said six of those people were matched to permanent housing. Brown said he got a voucher for a hotel room for about a week, and then another, which recently expired.

But he’s still waiting on the permanent housing voucher he was promised two years ago. Brown said none of his friends exited homelessness since they were removed from the camp, either: “They’re just in a different place.”

“We were on the off-ramp because we were out of the way,” he said. “People don’t want to see homeless people.

A lot of us were there because that was the last place to go.”

California is spending more than ever before on homelessness — $12 billion between 2021 and 2023 — which also means there’s more pressure to make an impact. The bulk of that money will go to creating more living spaces and providing mental health resources for people who are now on the streets.

But some of the money is being used by Caltrans in a rampedup effort to move people like Brown off the state’s bustling freeways in the name of safety.

“We’ve got to deal with homelessness,” Gov. Gavin

Newsom said at the 2021 California Economic Summit in Monterey on Nov. 9. “We’ve got to deal with cleaning the state, the streets, cleaning up our thoroughfares, our underpasses, our overpasses, removing graffiti, dealing with encampments.”

Reducing homelessness is top of mind for many voters.

And it’s likely to be a big campaign issue in 2022, as it was for the Sept. 14 election on whether to recall Newsom.

But while it may be good politics to move homeless people out of visible public locations, experts say it’s just moving the problem somewhere else.

“Spending state money on harassing people who are struggling under the impacts of local, state and federal policy failures is counterproductive,” said Margot Kushel, director of the Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative at the University of California, San Francisco.

“I would present the radical idea of taking the perspective of the people living there.”

There aren’t enough beds The last time volunteers and local officials counted the number of people experiencing homelessness in California was on a January night in 2020. They came across more than 161,000 people, in and out of shelters.

That is the largest number in the nation, but the tally is widely considered an underestimate, and it doesn’t take into account the economic devastation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic that started two months later.

About 36% of those people had been homeless for at least a year, which means the other two-thirds were newly homeless, according to federal data.

Meanwhile, cities and counties across California reported last year a little more than 53,000 beds

in either an emergency shelter or transitional housing — or fewer than one bed for every three people.

In some areas, the ratio is as high as five people per bed; no county has at least one full bed per person.

There are, however, some shelter beds — in churches for example — that aren’t counted in these official statistics because they don’t receive any money from the federal government.

A lot more beds became available in California during the pandemic in hotel and motel rooms leased or bought by the state at a record clip. Project Roomkey has provided temporary shelter to more than 48,000 people during the pandemic, and Project Homekey temporarily sheltered thousands more across 94 hotels that created about 6,000 permanent housing units.

Funding for the latter program was tripled in the most recent budget, from $846 million to $2.75 billion. Another $2.2 billion over the next three years will go to create behavioral health facilities.

In Los Angeles, officials found that between the loss in warehouse-style shelter capacity brought on by COVID safety measures, and the gain mostly in motel rooms made available by the state, total shelter capacity in the city didn’t vary significantly between 2020 and 2021.

But advocates say achieving a one-to-one ratio on shelter beds for people shouldn’t be the ultimate goal. Running shelters can be very expensive, and while it treats the problem temporarily, it can be a dead end when there’s no permanent housing on the other side. The Los Angeles Housing Authority, for example, found it needed more than triple the existing permanent supportive housing supply to match demand.

Besides, many people say they don’t want to go into congregate shelters, where they often are not only exposed to substandard living conditions, but potential assault.

“If you offer traumatized people to be in a huge shelter where there can be violence, where there can be no end in sight, where your things will get stolen, or could get stolen, that's not really an offer,” Kushel said.

At Brown’s camp by I-5, he said he and two other campers were offered a shelter bed, but turned it down. He suffers from a degenerative eye condition

It’s Time For Health Awareness For Men It’s no secret. Men simply don’t like to go to the doctor - They either believe they can take care of their health better on their own and don’t want to bother the doctor or have a hard time sharing their personal health information even with their doctor.

Studies show women are 33% more likely to see their doctor then men. Yet, compared to women men’s lack of seeking routine medical care is one of the reasons women live longer than men.

There really shouldn’t be an excuse to not to want to go to the doctor. Telehealth is making it easier and more convenient. For some, the most convenient part of a telehealth visit is being able to stay right at their desk and attend a same-day appointment. During the virtual exam, at times, a doctor can spot something that needs immediate attention. And, that could help your health issue get worse or possibly save your life.

If you’re in good health, you may only need to see your doctor

once a year for your yearly physical. Lots of important things happen during that time with your doctor, like blood tests, a digital rectal exam, blood pressure check and more. Just that one simple visit can help you get and stay on the path to good health.

Thanks to new advancements in screenings and recommendations, technology is helping prevent certain conditions and is keeping more men healthy longer. Here are a few of the top health issues effecting men that you should know about: Heart Disease in Men: There are different types of heart disease, but coronary heart disease is the most common — and the leading cause of heart attacks in the United States. Coronary heart disease happens when plaque builds up in the walls of your arteries, making them hard and narrow. This could lead to a blockage and prevent blood from flowing through your arteries like it should. Eventually,

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that blocks his peripheral vision, and said he had his belongings stolen multiple times at shelters.

What’s in the budget for Caltrans?

The budget includes $1.1 billion for a project called Clean California, with most of the money going to litter pickup and beautification. Newsom has said it will add about 11,000 jobs over three years, with at-risk youth and people who were formerly homeless or incarcerated getting priority. Caltrans is also using a small portion of the funding to clear homeless encampments.

“T he sit u at ion with encampments in California is unacceptable,” Newsom said in a recent statement. “I refuse to accept the status quo — our fellow Californians suffering in tents, under highway overpasses, exposed to the elements, and living in unsanitary conditions.”

D u r i ng t he econom ic summit, the governor said that his office had identified 100 encampments as top priorities and was working with Caltrans to clear them “in a thoughtful and strategic way” — a promise he has made multiple times.

But so far his office and Caltrans have declined to identify the locations, citing privacy and security concerns for the campers.

“How are we supposed to know what's happening with these resources?” asked Christopher Martin, policy director at Housing California, a nonprofit advocacy group. “It's very behind closed doors, and I think that's a little bit frightening because we need some accountability.”

Caltrans also got an additional $2.7 million this fiscal year for homeless coordinators to mitigate safety risks at encampments, clean trash and debris, and connect people living in these camps to support services and housing.

In a statement to CalMatters, Caltrans said it spent more than $15 million in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30 and projects to spend nearly $36 million in the next year specifically on homeless camp cleanups. It conducted just 19 encampment relocations in all of 2020, when federal health officials advised against them during the pandemic. This year, Caltrans has completed 347 through mid-October.

When asked how the agency continued on page 8

By Dr. Frederick Kuo, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare

it can cause heart attack, stroke and other vascular conditions.

Knowing your risk factors and the lifestyle changes you can make to help prevent heart disease could keep you in the clear..

Cancer in Men. There are certain cancers to keep in mind as you plan your preventive health checks. Lung, colorectal (colon), prostate and testicular cancer are especially common among men. And, while there are ways to catch some of them early, the warning signs might not always be that clear. Self-checks, selfcare and regular visits to your doctor are three things you can do to stay healthy — or catch something suspicious before it becomes a serious problem.

Knowing the basics about these cancers can help you know when it’s time to take action.

Kidney Stones in Men. Did you know men are more likely to get kidney stones compared to women? These little stones

form when certain substances don’t make it out of your body the way they should. Calcium and other waste products can get stuck in your ureter and cause all sorts of symptoms.

In case you haven’t heard, they can be incredibly painful. Learn the different ways these stones crystalize, their risk factors and how you may prevent them.

Men’s Preventive Care and Health Tips. As a man, you may be at greater risk for certain health conditions. It’s important to know their risk factors and what you can do to help avoid them. Things like cholesterol, blood pressure, diet, stress and exercise each play a part in helping to prevent some of the conditions you may be most at risk for. Luckily, regular checkups and preventive screenings can help spot early signs when something isn’t quite right. Learn the risk factors of each condition and lifestyle changes you can make to keep your body and mind healthy.

Aguilar Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Veterans’ Benefits Claims National/Local News Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that he has introduced the Wounded Warriors Access Act, a bipartisan bill to streamline the process for veterans to submit a claim for benefits to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). When a veteran files a claim with the VA, a claims file, or a C-file, is created.

These C-files contain a veteran’s service records, results of VA exams, additional information submitted by the veteran, and any material the VA deems necessary to decide the claim. The Wounded Warriors Access Act would make it easier for veterans to access their C-Files by allowing them to request access via an online portal and receive a PDF copy of their C-file. Currently, veterans must travel to regional VA locations or mail a form to request a paper or CD copy of their C-file, slowing down the process for them to receive benefits.

“Our veterans put their lives on the line for this country, and we need to make sure they have access to the best possible benefits and health care when they return from service. To ensure they can access those benefits, veterans need easy access to their information during the claims process, and should not have to jump through hoops or travel long distances to get that information.

My bill provides a commonsense solution by updating an antiquated system to make life a little easier for veterans in the Inland Empire and throughout the country,” said Aguilar.

“When I filed a claim with the VA, the outdated process made it difficult for me to access my information and track the status of my claim. Congressman Aguilar’s bill would make it easier for veterans like me to access important records and keep track of our claims with the VA,” said Thomas Reid, a Redlands resident and Vietnam Veteran.

“When a veteran submits a claim to the Department of Veterans Affairs, it is perfectly reasonable for them to request a copy of the documents that VA used to reach its decision. The current process that requires them to fax the request or travel to a VA facility to view these records is outdated and inconvenient. The Wounded Warrior Access Act would simplify and modernize the process by allowing veterans to easily and securely request and receive these documents electronically. Wounded Warrior Project strongly supports this bill and we thank Rep. Aguilar for introducing it in conjunction with Veterans Day, 2021,” said Jose Ramos, Wounded Warriors Project Vice President, Government and Community Relations.

The Wounded Warriors Access Act has bipartisan support and includes Rep. Chip Roy (RTX) as an original cosponsor.

Rep. Aguilar serves as Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, and is a Member of the House Appropriations Committee and the Committee on House Administration.

Cal Reparations Task Force Looks at Long History of Racism in American Agriculture...continued from page 4 livelihood of Black farmers.

“We are serious about our efforts to end discrimination across all areas of the Department and to improve access to services for key stakeholders,” said USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh in a statement.

In March, the U.S. Congress passed a $4 billion debt relief program for farmers of color to address past discrimination in U S DA programs.

The debt relief program was passed as part of the ARP. It includes funding to pay off USDA loans held by 16,000 Black, Native American, Alaskan Native, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic and Latino farmers.

Claiming discrimination, a group of White farmers have filed a dozen lawsuits against the program including one class action suit. Preliminary injunctions by three courts have momentarily blocked the program from issuing funds from the program.

According to Khubaka Michael Harris of the California Black Farmers and Agriculturalists A s s o c i a t i o n (C B FA A) , “The debt relief was written in a way to help Black folks, but it is not just for Black folks. That’s why it’s in the courts. It was written where anybody who is a farmer can say, ‘Hey, I’ve been affected

by COVID, too.’ Then, you are going to say that this money is just earmarked for Black folks? Now, the legislators have to go back to write in a language that targets underserved communities.”

Based in Sacramento, CBFAA advocates for socially disadvantaged California Black farmers, and agriculturalists of color nat ionw ide.

Lucas said it is actions such as the lawsuits that “deny Black farmers their dignity,” “a right to farm,” and deny Black farmers the “right to the same programs and services that White farmers get in this country.”

In Califor nia, far ming is classified under the term “a g r i c u l t u r a l a c t i v i t y.”

The state defines it as “the harvesting of any agricultural commodity, including timber, viticulture, apiculture, or horticulture, the raising of livestock, fur bearing animals, fish, or poultry, and any practices performed by a farmer or on a farm are also agricultural activities.”

“That goes for licensed cannabis farmers too,” Harris said. “If you cultivate cannabis you are a farmer in this state.”

Assembly Bill (AB) 3121, titled “The Task Force to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans,” was a law created to investigate the history of slavery in the United States, the extent of California’s involvement in slavery, segregation, and the denial of Black citizens their constitutional rights.

The nine-member task force is expected to hear more testimonies from Black farmers in California, including producers from the Central Valley.

“I see what all of you in California are doing is what needs to be done across this country,” Lucas said during his testimony. “It is the courage of your governor and the courage of the people on this reparation committee to take on this daunting task of talking to other people about their pain and suffering.

Black farmers are suffering.”

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WORLD/HEALTH NEWS

Black Babies Awareness Month campaign shines a spotlight on the health and wellbeing of Black children Campaign highlights national policy agenda and research exploring long-standing inequities and the effects of COVID-19; national Twitter discussion set for this week World/Health News

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Babies Awareness Month, a campaign to promote and center the needs of Black infants and toddlers, is well underway and driving much-needed public awareness as the holiday season fast approaches. The initiative is timed to coincide with the earlier release of the first-ever Black Child National Agenda.

Dr. Iheoma U. Iruka, founder, Equit y Research Action

Coalition (PRNewsfoto/Equity Research Action Coalition) Led by the Equity Research Action Coalition at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, the new campaign calls for protecting, promoting and preserving the wellbeing of Black families and babies. There are 11.5 million Black babies in the United States. Over 60 percent of Black babies live in families with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level,

which is more than double the rate for White babies (29 percent).

The Equity Research Action Coalition unveiled the Black Child National Agenda, an ambitious plan that calls for concerted actions to dismantle structural racism and systemic inequities that have negative effects on Black children's school and life success. The agenda was co-developed with research and child development experts from the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI), the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute and POINTS of ACCESS, LLC. The agenda asserts that Black families are better supported when there is a strategic focus on designing systems, and implementing programs and interventions which build upon the cultural assets and strengths of Black families. It calls for promoting Black children and their families' economic security, health and access to quality early learning opportunities, while also preserving their cultural identity and heritage.

Black families and babies experience multiple adversities prior to, and after birth, but the cultural wealth of Black families has proven to be transformative in navigating against structural racism and other negative experiences. The Black Babies Awareness Month campaign will include an open virtual roundtable with key experts who'll share recent research, the national policy agenda for Black children, a social media toolkit and calls-to-action for the public to get involved.

This Wednesday, November 17th beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET, the public is invited to join the Equity Research Action Coalition for the Twitter chat, "Black Babies Awareness Month: Centering a Black Child National Agenda," where they'll hear from Equity Research Action Coalition Founder Dr. Iheoma U. Iruka, National Black Child Development Institute CEO and President Dr. Leah Austin and Cheri Reaves, Principal Consultant and Executive Director, POINTS continued in next 2 columns

Get Ready to Safely Celebrate the Holidays, Get Lung Association Report: California Ranks the Booster...continued from page 1 Among Best States for New Lung Cancer to get their booster dose if they feel at risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19. Additionally, people 65 and older, those with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease should get your booster to strengthen protection against COVID-19 as soon as you can. If you received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, you should get your booster dose two months after your initial dose.

I recommend contacting your primary health care provider if you are unsure of your eligibility.

In addition, if you live or work in high-risk settings you are eligible. This includes first responders, teachers and school support staff, daycare workers, food and agriculture workers, manufacturing workers, correction workers, U.S. postal workers, public transit workers and grocery store workers. And if someone in your home is at increased risk for COVID-19 due to health or job, then all members of the household over 18 should get a booster, too.

Do you need to get the same brand of vaccine as your original vaccination?

No, it is safe to get any vaccine brand for your booster.

It’s your choice to get Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson.

Do boosters contain the same makeup as the existing vaccines Absolutely. The booster shots have the same formulation as the current COVID-19 vaccines with one exception. The Moderna booster is half the dose of the vaccine people received for their initial series. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson contain the same dose as the initial vaccine.

What are the side effects of get t i ng a b o ost e r?

We have seen similar side effects to that of the initial series. This

includes fever, headache, fatigue and pain at the injection site, and overall, are mild and moderate.

Since boosters are being recommended, should you assume the vaccines are not working?

It’s common with many vaccines to get boosters to help strengthen your immunity. As time passes and more information is gathered, health experts are starting to see reduced protection, especially among certain populations, against mild and moderate disease. But it is important to remember that the COVID-19 vaccine continues to be safe and effective in preventing severe disease and death and is our path out of the pandemic.

Are you still considered f ully vaccinated if you don’t get t he booster?

Yes, everyone is still fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna or two weeks after a single dose of Johnson & Johnson. Consider the booster as an extra layer of protection.

W h e n w i l l e ve r yo n e be eligible for a booster?

Experts continue to look at data to understand how well the vaccines are working for different populations, particularly when considering new variants, like the Delta. We do think additional populations may be recommended to receive the booster.

Where can people get more information about the booster and make an appointment?

Visit the state’s websites at www.vaccinateall58.com or www.myturn.ca.gov for more information on the safety and effectiveness and make a vaccination appointment.

Cases, Though Health Disparities Persist

“State of Lung Cancer” report examines toll of lung cancer in California, identifies opportunities to save lives World/Health News SACRAMENTO, CA – (November 16, 2021) – The 2021 “State of Lung Cancer” report shows that people of color who are diagnosed with lung cancer face worse outcomes compared to whites, and that California ranks among best in the nation for new lung cancer diagnoses.

T h e A m e r ic a n Lu n g Association’s 4th annual report, released today, highlights how the toll of lung cancer varies by state and examines key indicators throughout the U.S. including: new cases, survival, early diagnosis, surgical treatment, lack of treatment and screening rates. This is the second year that the “State of Lung Cancer” report explores the lung cancer burden among racial and ethnic minority groups at the national and state levels.

The report reveals that the lung cancer five-year survival rate increased 14.5% nationally to 23.7% yet remains significantly lower among communities of color. In fact, while the national lung cancer survival rate increased, it remains at only 20% for communities of color and 18% for Black Americans. Here in California, the report found that Black Americans are the least likely group to receive surgical treatment for lung cancer.

“While we celebrate that more Americans are surviving lung cancer, too many people are being left behind, and the disease remains the leading cause of cancer deaths,” said Erica Costa, director of advocacy for the American Lung Association in California. “Much more can and must be done in California to prevent the disease and support those facing the disease.”

The report found that California ranked: 3rd in the nation for lung cancer incidence at 40.6 per 100,000.

Incidence refers to the number of new cases of lung cancer in each state. The national lung cancer incidence is 57.7 per 100,000.

18th in the nation for survival at 24.1%. The national average of people alive five years after a lung cancer diagnosis is 23.7%.

28th in the nation for early diagnosis at only 24.1%.

Nationally, 24.5% of cases are diagnosed at an early stage when the five-year survival rate is much higher.

50th in the nation for lung cancer screening at just 1%. Lung cancer screening with annual low-dose CT scans for those at high risk can reduce the lung cancer death rate by up to 20%.

Nationally, only 5.7% of those at high risk were screened.

15th in the nation for surgery at 21.5%. Lung cancer can often be treated with surgery if it is diagnosed at an early stage and has not spread. Nationally, 20.7% of cases underwent surgery.

46 in the nation for lack of treatment at 27%. Nationally, 21.1% of cases receive no treatment.

In California, Black Americans are least likely to receive surgery as treatment for lung cancer.

While the “State of Lung Cancer” report findings show significant work to be done, there is hope. In March of 2021, the United States Preventive Services Task Force expanded its recommendation for screening continued in next 2 columns

Black Babies Awareness Month campaign shines a spotlight on the health and wellbeing of Black children... continued of ACCESS® LLC, a social innovation agency. The group of subject matter experts will engage in a strengths-based conversation that lifts up Black babies, their brilliance and cultural assets.

Additional speakers on the program include: Dr. Bisa Batten Lewis, President, Black Child Development Institute (BCDI) -Atlanta; Renée Boynton-Jarrett, MD, Sc.D., Associate Professor, Boston University School of Medicine/ Boston Medical Center; Cassandra Johnson, Affiliate President, Black Child Development Institute (BCDI) -Denver; Chrishana Lloyd, Senior Research Scientist, Child Trends and Joy Spencer, Executive Director, Equity Before Birth. Follow @iheomairuka to tune in and join the conversation live on Twitter Spaces.

"For every parent, our precious Black babies are our pride and joy and they are more than deserving of the warm, safe and nurturing caregiving that will contribute to their health and long-term brain development," states Equity Research Action Coalition Founder Dr. Iheoma U. Iruka. "We hope that Black Babies Awareness Month and the National Black Child Agenda together will build national public awareness around the issues that impact them the most, and lead to a concerted push for inclusive policies that will improve their life outcomes."

"When you think about it, our children exist in a duality of 'the land of opportunity,' and 'the home of racism and debilitating inequities,'" said NBCDI CEO and President Dr. Leah Austin.

"This ground-breaking agenda reflects a post-2020 America, and serves as a launchpad for empowering advocates and communities everywhere to better serve the needs of the 21st century Black child," she continued.

The resource identifies ten pressing policies of focus such as child tax credits, universal access to early childhood education and culturally responsive training.

Ten Policies of the National Bl a c k C h i l d A g e n d a : Maintain child tax credits

and income suppor ts Address racial disparities in wages and career advancement opportunities Invest in Black-owned and Black-led businesses, organizations and institutions E x p a n d t h e Fa m i l y and Medical Leave Act Expand health insurance Expand universal access to early care and education Address harsh discipline practices Ensure equity in early intervention and special education Ensure culturally responsive curriculum and practices through workforce development and training Pass reparations Research on Black B a b i e s a n d Fa m i l i e s: The Equity Research Action Coalition also recently released the report "Black Parents and Their Babies: Attending to the First 1,000 Days." The research explores quality of life, racial trauma and socio-economic issues in greater detail. It includes first-hand accounts and action items from Black families. The report surveyed Black parents on a weekly basis from May through December of 2020, and incorporates data from the RAPIDEC project at the University of Oregon. The report provides three essential recommendations: Protecting Black babies and their families from racism, discrimination and material hardship is necessary to ensure babies th rive throughout their life course Promoting economic security, health and access to early learning opportunities is essential to mitigate against the biological and social vulnerability Black babies and their families face due to racism, discrimination and bias Preserving Black babies' cultural identities in the early years is as essential as the "three Rs" of reading, writing and 'rithmetic To read the full report and learn more about Black Babies Awareness Month, visit the Equity Research Action Coalition's website.

Lung Association Report: California Ranks Among Best States for New Lung Cancer Cases, Though Health Disparities Persist...continued to include a larger age range and more current or former smokers.

This dramatically increased the number of women and Black Americans who are eligible for lung cancer screening.

The Lung Association encourages everyone to join the effort to end lung cancer. Go to Lung.org/solc to learn more about lung cancer in your state and sign our petition to increase funding for

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect our nation’s health from disease, including lung cancer.

For current and former smokers, there are lifesaving resources available. Find out if you are eligible for lung cancer screening at SavedByTheScan.org, and then talk to your doctor about getting screened.

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(San Bernardino, Calif.,) The Annual Free Share and Care Day will be held at St. Paul AME Church in San Bernardino. on Saturday November 20 from 10-2, the Health Expo is a CoSponsored by IEHP will include SAC Health, dental exams, Covid Vaccinations for all age group appointments are still available.

Livestream Blood Bank will take blood donations, Arrowhead United Way is a sponsor of the church’s Medical Supply Ministry.

Boxed food giveaways are provided for the Young Visionaries.

The Aqua Caliente Clippers will be signing autographs.

The NAACP will give away cards for a major grocery store.

There will be television give a way throughout the day. The event is a project of the Social Action and the Health Committees.

On Sunday the church will celebrate Family Caregivers at a recognition service that will be celebrated in morning worship at 9:30, both in

person and on Facebook Live.

Special guests will include Assemblyman James Ramos, Councilmember Kimberly Calvin, and Eva Zamora, representing the Inland Empire Caregiver Resource Center. Rev. Betty Hanna Witherspoon will bring the morning message.

One thousand people a day are turning 65 in California and Caregivers are needed more than ever. Not only are Americans growing older it is important that they are able to grow older in their own home, rather than an institution.

Caregivers don’t always realize they are Caregivers; they just know their family member needs their help and many will do what it takes to care for them.

“Recognizing Family Caregivers is important,” said Cheryl Brown, a member of California Commission on Aging, and Chair of the Social Action Committee at St. Paul AME. Rev. Steven Shepard is the Pastor of St. Paul.

and housing units, Caltrans officials said they “coordinate with cities and social service providers, which can connect people experiencing homelessness with services. However, on high priority encampments where an immediate threat to safety or to essential infrastructure has been identified, the department must proceed with the encampment clearing.”

At the same time, there’s $50 million in new grants to help local governments deal with encampments. The applications opened recently, and the money will be distributed next summer.

None of that money will fund encampment clearings, according to Russ Heimerich, a spokesman for the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. Instead, he said, grantees will get funds to provide services tailored to the needs of people in those camps.

Heimerich directed any questions about the Caltrans cleanups to the transportation agency, wh ile Calt r a n s directed questions about the encampment service programs to the California Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council. Both declined multiple requests for phone interviews.

Martin said the apparent lack of coordination between the programs was “a little concerning.”

California’s state auditor in February raised concerns about a lack of coordination between the multiple agencies dealing with homelessness in California: “At least nine state agencies administer

that provide funding to mitigate homelessness, yet no single entity oversees the State’s efforts or is responsible for developing a statewide strategic plan.”

The new programs raise a bigger question for Josh Barocas, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Colorado who studies homelessness and substance use: Why is transportation money going toward clearing homeless camps?

“It doesn’t actually take into account the long-term health effects of those being displaced and doing the displacement, and their future needs,” he said.

Through a computer modeling study that did not undergo peer review, Barocas found that in Boston, disbanding a homeless camp was more likely to drive up overdoses, hospitalizations and mortality.

“It’s what I would call social theater,” he said. “It's showing your neighborhood that you are trying to do something by literally sweeping the problem away....The only way to actually fix this problem is to get at the social and structural issues that are perpetuating poverty, perpetuating homelessness in the city.”

While Barocas doesn’t believe in clearing encampments, he said there is value in continued community outreach, even when the housing isn’t there yet. “Bringing resources to where people are, and literally meeting them where they're at, never loses utility,” he said.

Eve Garrow, a homelessness

ACLU of Southern California, said many of the people now camping alongside California’s highways were originally in safer spots such as parks and restrooms. But they’ve moved into the fringes because of law enforcement harassment, often brought on by calls to service made by their housed neighbors.

“The answer is simple,” she said. “Stop criminalizing people.”

In a recent report, Garrow and her colleagues argue housing status should be a protected social group, a policy Martin’s group and the Western Center on Law and Poverty hope to advance in the Legislature’s next session.

Seeking stable shelter Brown, who is 42, said he had worked with several county health workers to get on the waitlist for a permanent housing voucher, but all of them had since quit. “It just seems like nobody can even give me an answer as to why it's not moving forward,” he said.

The voucher would subsidize Brown’s housing so he has to spend only a third of his disability check on rent. But he’ll still need to find a landlord willing to rent to a man who’s been homeless for more than five years.

Eventually, he wants to be able to host his grandmother, which he couldn’t do on the side of a freeway. He also wants a cure for his vision; he learned about a clinical trial when he was living in the camp, but said it was very difficult for him to consider the option if

would likely get stolen. And he wants to stop worrying about getting his stuff stolen every night, when he can barely see.

Josh Lowe, 32, made a raft out of longboards and wood to cross the San Mateo Creek and reach where he has been staying in San Clemente. Lowe moved to the woods with his dog after an encampment on Caltrans property was removed on Aug. 27. Photo by Ariana Drehsler for CalMatters Josh Lowe, 32, made a raft out of longboards and wood to cross the San Mateo Creek and reach where he has been staying in San Clemente. Lowe moved to the woods with his dog after an encampment on Caltrans property was removed on Aug. 27. Photo by Ariana Drehsler for CalMatters Since getting kicked out of the camp, Brown connected with another service provider who’s scheduled to call him to sort out his case. Staying in a hotel with his friend, Megan, provided some much-needed stability. “I got very used to that, and then we were told we had to leave.”

Brown and three of his fellow campers wrote a letter urging elected leaders, public officials, and service providers involved in the camp clearing to be honest about the plight of many homeless people: “Admit that the process of getting assistance is lengthy, that there is not enough housing for everyone who qualifies for it, and that there are people on the street who do want help and are doing what they’re supposed to do to receive it."