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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)

Department Secures Landmark Agreement Sixth Ward -Kimberly Calvin Councilmember Justice with City and Police Department Ending “CrimeRental Housing Program in Hesperia, Goes Above And Beyond To Bring Tri-State Free” California...continued To Communities Creating A Thriving Society Where Equality Prevails in our society,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Demetria L. McCain of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. “This agreement sends a strong message that HUD and DOJ will continue to work together to vigorously enforce our nation’s fair housing laws.”

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United States’ Lawsuit The department’s lawsuit, filed in 2019 based on an investigation by HUD, alleged that the City of Hesperia, with substantial support from the Sheriff’s Department, enacted a “crime-free” program with the intent of addressing what one City Councilmember called a “demographical problem:” Hesperia’s increasing Black and Latinx population.

Frank Gomez Reyes, Eloise Gomez Reyes, Kimberly Calvin (a.k.a Mama Kim) and Eugene Weems SAN BERNARDINO, CaliSo, it is rather easy to forget that humanity and optimism still exist in the world. If you can't singlehandedly solve global problems, it doesn't mean you can't make a difference in the world.

Kimberly Calvin (a.k.a Mama Kim) believes in equality for all people and has brought Tri-state Community Healthcare to San Bernardino County. Tri-state is a Mobile Medical Clinic that offers a variety of healthcare services in underserved neighborhoods and remote areas of San Bernardino County. Each mobile medical unit is equipped with fullservice exam rooms to provide primary care, such as vaccines and medications, urgent care procedures, ultrasounds, blood work, cervical cancer screening.

Other services include same day lab results, behavioral health care and enhanced care management.

Those without health insurance are welcome and will be eligible for all medical services at no cost.

Patients with insurance are also welcome.

Kimberly Calvin has been a tireless advocate for the people of San Bernardino County serving as a homeless Community Liaison, Executive Director of the Akoma Unity Center, Unified School District and previously served as the President of the Shirrell's neighborhood Association.

She successfully initiated the first housing development in more than 30 years, including a 94 multifamily and 170 affordable housing community in District 6.

She established San Bernardino's first-ever Youth Council, providing young voices with a platform to participate in local decision-making.

She made significant investments in projects such as the Pepper Street paving and the University Parkway/State Street widening project, which have improved transportation and connectivity in the city.

She secured $9.5 million in funding for the revitalization of Nicholson Park, further enhancing the quality of life in

The program required all rental property owners to evict tenants upon notice by the Sheriff’s Department that the tenants had engaged in any alleged “criminal activity” on or near the property — regardless of whether those allegations

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the community.

She collaborated with the San Bernardino Police Department to improve public safety in the community and working on combatting homelessness a major problem in San Bernardino County. Her actions speak volumes.

“People get ready change is here, I fight for you” Calvin

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“The Justice Department is committed to ensuring housing policies do not discriminate against individuals based on their race, including so-called ‘crimefree’ programs,” said Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta.

“In addition to promoting fair access to housing, today’s resolution will protect individuals who call for emergency or law enforcement assistance from retaliation.”

“So-called ‘crime-free’ ordinances are often fueled by racially discriminatory objectives, destabilize communities and promote modern-day racial segregation,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke

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OTS and Caltrans Encourage You to Plan Ahead for Safer Holiday Travels

Consent Order Resolves Allegations of Race and National Origin Discrimination, Requires Complete Repeal of “Crime-Free” Program and Ordinance, and Creates Settlement Fund for Individuals Harmed by Program

program.

The department’s complaint relied in part on analysis conducted by HUD, which showed that Black renters were almost four times more likely, and Latinx renters 29% more likely, to be evicted under the program than white renters.

HUD’s analysis also showed that over 96% of individuals and households evicted under

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Justice Department Secures Landmark Agreement with City and Police Department Ending “Crime-Free” Rental Housing Program in Hesperia, California

12/14/23-The Justice Department announced today it has secured a landmark agreement to resolve a race and national origin discrimination lawsuit against the City of Hesperia, California, and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The department’s lawsuit alleged that the City and Sheriff’s Department engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination against Black and Latinx individuals and communities in Hesperia, in violation of the Fair Housing Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, through the adoption and enforcement of a socalled “crime-free” rental housing program. This is the Justice Department’s first resolution requiring the complete end of a “crime-free” rental housing

resulted in an arrest, charge, or conviction. In addition, the program encouraged housing providers to evict entire families when only one household member engaged in purported criminal activity and even notified landlords to evict survivors of domestic violence.

It also required all landlords to screen potential tenants through the Sheriff’s Department, which would notify landlords whether the applicant had “violated” the rules of the program in the past.

The City of Hesperia also later passed an ordinance relating to business licenses for rental housing properties that made registration in the “crimefree” program mandatory and imposed excessive fees.

of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “These ordinances can uproot lives, force families into homelessness and result in loss of jobs, schooling and opportunities for people who are disproportionately low-income people of color.

‘Crime-free’ ordinances may also constitute a discriminatory solution in search of a problem and run afoul of the core goals underlying the Fair Housing Act. As this settlement makes clear, the Justice Department will continue to fight discriminatory and unlawful ‘crime-free’ ordinances across the country and work to ensure that everyone has fair and equal access to housing.”

fundamental and should not be infringed,” said U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada for the Central District of California. “This important settlement with Hesperia prevents the so-called ‘crime-free’ program from devastating individuals and families with the emotional upheaval and financial hardship that accompanies evictions that occur with little notice. Today’s agreement and consent order will bring real change to Hesperia and beyond.”

“The right to fair housing is

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“Discriminatory housing policies based on race and national origin, including those sanctioned and implemented by local governments, have no place

ELK GROVE, Calif. — With the holiday season just around the corner, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are committed to raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving so that Californians travel safely during this festive time. As celebrations ramp up, it’s crucial to remain vigilant on the roads, particularly when it comes to preventing driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications. By emphasizing the importance of sober driving and encouraging drivers to follow the rules of the road, the OTS and Caltrans aim to make this holiday season joyful, memorable, and above all, safe for everyone on California’s roads.

Being responsible and driving sober are the most valuable gifts drivers can give. Drunk driving remains a chronic issue and represents a major threat to the safety and well-being of the public, especially during the holidays. In December 2021 alone, 1,013 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-impaireddriving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A total of 13,384 people died in alcohol-

impaired driving traffic deaths in 2021 — a 14% increase from 2020.

Additionally, the use of any impairing drug, whether it’s marijuana, prescription medication, over-the-counter drugs, or illegal substances while driving is illegal. Most drugs taken for colds, allergies, and muscle or nerve relaxers can cause drowsiness and impair the ability to drive safely. Combining medicine with alcohol or other drugs increases impairment, making it necessary to stay informed and alert. Any drug that “may cause drowsiness or dizziness” or with a “do not operate heavy machinery” warning label should not be taken before driving. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect your driving ability.

To help create safer streets and encourage Californians to take a proactive role in preventing impaired driving, the OTS and Caltrans offer the following tips to celebrate the holiday season responsibly:  Plan ahead for a sober driver if you plan to drink alcohol or use an impairing drug.  Don’t let your friends drive impaired.  If you have been drinking, call a taxi or ride-sharing service.  If hosting a gathering with alcohol or other substances, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver.  Know your limit. Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is affected by factors like height, continued on page 2

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SBCUSD Board Of Education Honors Outstanding Community Partner The Gift of Sober Driving: Tips to Celebrate Pure Land Foundation Recognized for Fighting Food Insecurity Community/Education News

The SBCUSD Board of Education and Superintendent Mauricio Arellano present the Pure Land Foundation with the October Outstanding Community Partner Award.

(Photo by Corina Borsuk and provided courtesy of SBCUSD)

Pure Land Foundation food distribution at Pacific High School in October 2023. (Photo provided courtesy of Pure Land Foundation)

SAN BERNARDINO, CA— On Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education presented the Outstanding Community Partner Award to Pure Land Foundation for their remarkable efforts in distributing free food and vegetables to thousands of families in the San Bernardino and Highland communities through their Mobile Food Pantry.

Pure Land has been partnering with SBCUSD since it was founded in July 2018. Pure Land’s first Mobile Food Pantry was held at Lincoln Elementary School in December 2018. Since that time, Pure Land has served just under 50,000 families more than 2.4 million pounds of food at an estimated cost of $2.5 million.

“Through these numbers,

pressing issue for so many families, and it is an obstacle to success in school and life,” SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano said. “It is impossible to measure the profound impact that Pure Land Foundation has had on our students, their families and our entire community by providing not just food, but good nutrition.”

But the Pure Land Foundation's impact goes beyond simply distributing food. Their work extends to building strong partnerships with local farmers, businesses and volunteers. These collaborations have allowed them to maximize their reach and efficiency, ensuring that they can serve as many families as possible. Their commitment to forging these community connections is a testament to their belief in the power of collective action and the importance of

you may think that we are a very large organization,” Pure Land CEO Michael Tsai said.

“Well, the organization has about 15 people. We have no corporate sponsorship. We have no government funding. Every dime that comes to us is through personal donations, and every cent goes toward helping the families, especially the families based around the school district.”

By distributing free food and vegetables to deserving families at locations like Pacific and Arroyo Valley High Schools, Pure Land has provided not only sustenance but also a sense of dignity and empowerment.

They have given these families the ability to feed themselves and nurture their loved ones, creating a ripple effect of stability and well-being within our community.

“Food insecurity is such a

working together towards a common goal.

“We have no facilities, believe it or not. When we have to move 30 metric tons of food every month, we borrow warehouses, and we had to borrow a warehouse from a kind business owner all the way out in Arcadia,” Tsai said. “So all of our food has to travel back and forth just to make sure that all the families out here receive the food that they need and they never go hungry.”

SBCUSD launched the Outstanding Community Partner Award in 2022 as a way to recognize the contributions of its many educational partners.

The award is presented during select months to organizations that have worked with SBCUSD to make a positive impact for students and families.

Workforce Dev Board Chair Wants to Extend More Opportunity to California’s Youth Max Elramsisy | California Black Media

Dr. Angelo Farooq, California Workforce Development chair Advocates in California committed to improving the skills of individuals to meet the human resource needs of the state want to see more diversity among young people joining the workforce.

Dr. Angelo Farooq, Chair of the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB), says he’s proud of the work his office has done to connect young people from diverse backgrounds to opportunities in various fields -- but more needs to be done.

The CWDB is a board reporting to the Governor that is charged with overseeing and strengthening the state’s workforce development system, governing all federal workforce funds coming into to the state, and developing a common policy framework for related programs.

“The CWDB partners with other governmental entities such as the Department of Rehabilitation, Department of Education, and Department of Social Services to leverage funding to facilitate access to work experience opportunities for youth, including paid state internship programs,” Farooq told California Black Media (CBM).

Farooq, who was appointed Chair of the National Association of State Workforce Board Chairs (NASWBC) in August, says the CWDB also partners with nonprofit organizations to open pathways to careers for young Californians.

“The CWDB received approval from the federal Department of Labor on a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) waiver that targets systems involved youth – that is homeless or housing insecure, foster care, and justice involved youth,” Farooq added. “This waiver allows Local Workforce Development Boards additional flexibility in the way they use their youth funding to specifically target systems involved youth before they disconnect from the school system.”

In August the Legislature passed ACR 16, a resolution that requires the state to “develop a statewide plan that will reduce persistent economic inequities endured by California’s youth,” according to the bill’s language.

The 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) of the United States Census reported that 572,756 youth in California 16 to 24 years of age were neither

in school nor at work.

For Black and other minority youth, the statistics are more dire. At 22.3%, the rate of Black teens and young adults,16 to 24 years old, who are disconnected from the educational system and workforce was more than two times higher the number for their White peers, which was 10.9% Farooq said CWDB is currently working to expand its youth portfolio; after passed this year, the CWDB will deepen the partnership work in order to develop a statewide plan that will aim to reduce persistent economic inequities for “opportunity youth.”

Although, addressing youth unemployment is a top priority for the CWDB, the board does not limit its programs and advocacy to young people.

The agency develops initiatives designed to create work pipelines for targeted disadvantaged groups, including formerly incarcerated and justice-involved individuals, as well as pathways to employment in growing industries like construction and infrastructure.

In September, The U.S. Department of Labor awarded a $5 million grant to the CWDB under the Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program, the largest amount awarded to an agency of its kind in the country. In Farooq’s role as chair of the NASWBC, it is the first time California has lead workforce development initiatives on the national level.

“I am honored to have the trust and confidence of my colleagues across the nation,” said Farooq, after he was elected. “In my five years serving as Chair of the CWDB, we have expanded high road partnerships to new sectors, established construction partnerships in every corner of our state, and much more. I look forward to working with my fellow workforce development board chairs to share what has worked here in California and

how we can extend economic opportunity to more Americans.”

The NASWBC is an affiliate of the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices, which supports administration and meetings for the Association. Members of the association are the chairs of Governor-appointed state workforce development boards.

The Association provides a vehicle for state workforce board chairs and staff directors to learn from the experiences of their peers, share best practices and find common ground on national policy issues.

“Dr. Farooq has been instrumental in building a highroad economy here in California,” said Secretary Stewart Knox of California’s Labor & Workforce Development Agency.

“Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, Dr. Farooq and the CWDB have over $1 billion in workforce investments in the field today and are leading the way in creating good jobs and meeting the workforce needs of California businesses,” Knox added, praising his colleague who is also President of the Board of Education for Riverside Unified School District (RUSD).

After Farooq’s election to the NASWBC, United States Secretary of Labor Julie Su sent her congratulations.

“Congratulations to my friend, former colleague, and fellow Californian Angelo Farooq on his election today,” she said.

“The National Association of State Workforce Board Chairs is in the hands of a committed and creative leader.”

“Angelo knows that the workforce system plays an important role in connecting employers with the diverse, skilled workforce they need and workers with the high-quality jobs they deserve, including workers from historically underserved communities or those facing significant barriers to employment,” she added.

Responsibly...continued from page 1 weight, food intake, drug, and medication use.  If you can safely do so, protect others by taking their keys if they attempt to drive after consuming alcohol.

Taking proactive steps such as planning for a sober driver, choosing designated drivers, and making sure guests leave with sober drivers are simple yet effective measures. By understanding the devastating consequences of impaired driving and following the tips provided by the OTS and Caltrans to celebrate responsibly, you can help save lives. Let’s embrace the spirit of the holidays by looking out for one another, making responsible choices, and

ensuring that the magic of this season is paired with the gift of safety on our roads.

In 2021, the OTS and Caltrans introduced the "Go Safely" game plan to discourage impaired driving and promote the use of designated sober drivers when attending sporting events, concerts or functions where alcohol is served. Additionally, the OTS grant programs provide funding to agencies and non-profit organizations across the state to address alcohol and drugimpaired driving issues.

For more information and resources on DUI prevention, please visit www.gosafelyca. org or email ContactOTS@ots. ca.gov.

CalSTRS earns best place to work in money management honor for ninth time Community/Education News

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (December 11, 2023) – For the ninth year, Pensions & Investments magazine has named the California State Teachers’ Retirement System one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management.

Pensions & Investments recently unveiled the results of its 12th annual survey and recognition program, which is dedicated to identifying and honoring the top employers in the money management industry.

“As their employees attest, the companies named to this year’s Best Places to Work list demonstrate a commitment to building and maintaining a strong workplace culture,’’ Pensions & Investments Executive Editor Julie Tatge said. “Even as firms grappled with volatile markets and ongoing stresses from the pandemic, their employees said they felt strong support from their managers, enabling them

to do their best work.’’

The Best Places to Work award-winners are chosen based on workplace policies, practices, philosophy and demographics, as well as an employee survey.

“Our culture of empowerment and collaboration has helped guide us through difficult economic times,” CalSTRS Chief Investment Officer Christopher J. Ailman said. “That’s how we’ve been able to consistently outperform peers and match or beat many benchmarks. We’re always humbled and motivated

by Pensions & Investments’ recognition.”

“Thanks to the support of our board, we’ve been able to provide significant growth opportunities to both retain our talented team and recruit external talent to complement our expertise,” Deputy Chief Investment Officer Scott Chan said. “This is part of our strategy to manage more assets in-house and to leverage our external partners, which to the credit of our team, has saved more than $1.6 billion in estimated costs over the past six years.”

The 2023 Best Places to Work in Money Management award winners are posted online. https://www.pionline.com/bestplaces-to-work/2023

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Who Are America’s New Ethnic Voters?

By Selen Ozturk

As the U.S. grows more diverse, so do its voters.

Justice Department Secures Landmark Agreement with City and Police Department Ending “CrimeFree” Rental Housing Program in Hesperia, California...continued from page 1 the “crime-free” ordinance lived in majority-minority Census blocks, even though only 79% of rental households in Hesperia live in such blocks.

The department’s lawsuit alleged that hundreds of people were targeted under Hesperia’s “crime-free” ordinance.

The program had real and devastating impacts on families across the City of Hesperia:

As the U.S. grows more diverse, so do its voters.

At a Fri., December 9 Ethnic Media Services briefing, voting, public policy and political science experts discussed who these new ethnic voters are, what motivates them, and how their affiliations compare to their white counterparts.

AAPI party preference “When it comes to candidates, voters’ party identification shapes their opinions on issues more than the other way around,” said Karthick Ramakrishnan, public policy professor at UC Riverside, AAPI Data founder and California 100 co-founder.

“For example,” he continued, “no matter your opinions on taxes or environmental protection, your Republican, Democratic or Independent identity will likely shape them over time.”

Among AAPI voters, he found that Vietnamese Americans tend to identify as most strongly Republican, while Japanese and Indian Americans tend to identify as most strongly Democratic — “so it’s interesting that Indian Americans like Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley have risen to such prominence/ in Republican leadership, far from Indian American voter opinion.”

Nevertheless, Ramakrishnan added, the 2016 election and the subsequent four years caused a divergence in these trends, with both Indian and Chinese Americans moving toward the Republican party under President Trump.

Latino voters, youth Latinos are the country’s fastest-growing racial and ethnic group in our electorate. Against common views of new Latino voters as older adults newly naturalized, U.S.-born and -raised Latinos “are the ones truly changing America’s political landscape” with each election,

said Claudia Sandoval, assistant professor of political science and international relations at Loyola Marymount University.

22% of Latinos eligible to vote in next year’s presidential election, for instance, will be newly eligible to vote in 2024, while “38% of the Latino electorate is new to the political sphere since 2016.” Compared to the median age of 50 for all eligible U.S. voters, the median age of eligible Latino voters is 39. In this electorate, she continued, gender gaps exist: while Latinos as a whole lean leftward, Latino men are more likely than Latino women to support Republican candidates — diverging respectively as much as 48% and 24% in Nevada.

These numbers, however, don’t necessarily mark a rightward exodus: over 35% of Latinos voted Republican in 2000, while 40% did in 2004 — much due, Sandoval suggested, to “George W. Bush’s bipartisan positions on immigration reform … and while Trump isn’t seen as a supporter of progressive immigration reform, voters do tend to see him as an independent from the Republican Party, which is quite partisan now.”

“These numbers show us the complicated nature of Latino political preferences, attitudes, and potentially identification, political identification,” she added: “While only 4% of young Latino voters now believe that the Democratic Party is hostile to the Latino community, 37% of those voters believe that the Democratic Party doesn’t necessarily care about the Latino community. While 22% believe that the Republican Party is hostile to the Latino community, a third of young Latino voters believe the Republican Party cares a great deal about Latinos.”

Black voter participation Party response likewise

motivates the question of Black voter participation, said Jamil Scott, assistant professor of government at Georgetown University: “In 2024, I think we’re facing less of a question of whether Black voters will change their partisanship, and more of a question of how many Black voters will show up on Election Day at all.”

“There’s an excitement issue here,” she continued: “What has Biden done? He hasn’t kept his promises to Black voters on issues like student loan forgiveness and voting rights … although he’s created record low unemployment among black Americans; new opportunities for small businesses; appointed many Black judges including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Jackson, many of these things which are visible are not necessarily tangible.”

Black voters “can’t hang their hat on legislation like they can on loan burdens and rising costs of goods due to inflation,” Scott continued. “People are pocketbook voters, while Black people are largely not going to change their partisanship, many may wonder whether to show for their party at all if the state of their pocketbooks is not giving them a compelling reason to, especially given challenges to voting like longer wait times in communities of color.”

For Black voters — particularly those younger and more liberal-leaning — “there’s dissatisfaction more broadly with the Democratic Party’s ‘holdyour-nose-and-vote’ offerings.

The question for Black voters in 2024,” she suggested, “is not how differently they vote but whether they see it as a moment in which they need to show up for democracy, or whether they’re tired of showing up again and again, and not seeing the policy benefits that they want to see.”

Gen Z voters of color

Young voters are decisive among new U.S. ethnic voters, given that 45% of the 40 million members of Gen Z eligible to vote in 2024 will be people of color — including 8.8 million Latinos, 5.7 million Black youth, 1.7 million Asian Americans and 1.8 million multiracial youth.

As a more racially and ethnically diverse generation than any other before, this voting block is nevertheless “characterized by our left-leaning political unity,” said Jessica Siles, deputy press secretary of Gen Z political advocacy nonprofit Voters of Tomorrow. “We’ve been marching in the streets for change, and our political activity owes to our shared experiences growing up — especially when it comes to gun violence and climate change.”

In 2022, for instance, youth voted Democrat for the House of Representatives by a 28-point margin over Republican voters.

“Many people like to point to low youth voter turnout.

However, although you may see a low percentage of Gen Z voting,” it’s on the rise; in 2022, the first midterm election where this generation comprised the entire 18 to 22 age cohort, Gen Z voted at 28.4% — a higher rate than Millennials, Gen X and Boomers did” in their respective generations’ first midterm elections, Siles explained, the next-highest rate being the 23.5% of Gen Xers who voted in 1990.

Gen Z is emblematic of America’s new ethnic voters wholly in that “it’s not that young people are just very loyal to the Democratic Party,” she added.

“It’s that we continue to vote on the behalf of a few core issues we most care about, number one being the economy. As voters, we’re workers and taxpayers concerned about our ability to find a good job or pay for a house … the future of these voting blocs depends on who can best engage them on these issues.”

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Riverside County Veterans Court Team joins the Veterans Advisory Committee at their monthly Legislative Breakfast.

The Riverside County Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC) hosted its monthly Legislative Breakfast to discuss veterans involved in the justice system. The breakfast, held at the American Legion Post 79,

The program also impacted a Latina woman living in Hesperia who called the police to get assistance for her boyfriend, who was experiencing a mental health crisis at her home.

When the Sheriff’s Department arrived before the paramedics, her boyfriend was arrested. The woman then received a notice to vacate based on the supposed violation of the ordinance, and she was forced to temporarily move into a motel.

One Black family was torn apart after a mother’s call to the police for help got them kicked out of their home and placed on the violators list, making it impossible to find another rental in Hesperia. The parents moved away and made the impossible decision to leave their teenage daughter behind to finish high school.

Consent Order As part of the resolution of this case, Hesperia already has repealed its “crime-free” ordinance, modified the rental housing business license ordinance, and reduced the fees associated with rental housing business licenses. The Sheriff’s Department also has agreed to stop enforcement of Hesperia’s

Individuals who believe they were harmed by Hesperia’s “crime-free” program may be entitled to compensation under the settlement fund and should contact the Justice Department at Hesperia.Investigation@usdoj. gov or 1-833-223-1571.

The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin and disability. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the ground of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.

More information about the Civil Rights Division and the civil rights laws it enforces is available online at https://www. justice.gov/crt. Individuals may report housing discrimination by submitting a report online at https://civilrights.justice.gov, calling the Justice Department at 1-833-591-0291, or emailing f a i r h o u s i n g @ u s d o j . g o v.

Individuals may also report discrimination by contacting HUD at 1-800-669-9777, or by filing a complaint online at https://www.hud.gov/program_ offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/ online-complaint

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Legislative Breakfast brings together leaders to find support, solutions for veterans in the justice system brought together community leaders, law enforcement, public officials, and service organizations to support justiceinvolved veterans.

This month’s Legislative Breakfast served as a pivotal platform for fostering open dialogue and collaboration among attendees, with a focus on addressing resources for justice-involved veterans and their families. The event featured sessions aimed at shaping initiatives to enhance the well-being and support systems available to the veteran community ranging from prevention to intervention to recovery.

"Today's Legislative Breakfast was a tremendous success, and

For example, a Black woman living in Hesperia called the police repeatedly to come to her home because she did not feel safe with her boyfriend. The Sheriff’s Department notified her landlord about the numerous domestic disturbance calls and threatened the landlord with a misdemeanor. The landlord then forced the woman and her children out of their home. With nowhere to go, the family moved into a motel and attempted to rent another home in Hesperia, but the applications were repeatedly denied. Unable to rent another home for her family in Hesperia, she was forced to uproot her life, leave a house full of furniture behind and move across the country.

“crime-free” program.

Under the proposed consent order, which still must be approved by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the defendants will spend $950,000 and commit to significant injunctive relief to remedy the effects of the “crime-free” and business license programs, including: a settlement fund of $670,000 to compensate individuals harmed by the program; the payment of $100,000 in civil penalties; funding of $95,000 for affirmative marketing to promote fair housing in Hesperia; funding of $85,000 for partnerships with community-based organizations; notifications to property managers, landlords and owners of the changes to the ordinances and fee schedule; submission of certain policies, procedures and ordinances for the United States’ review and approval prior to adoption; adoption of non-discrimination policies and complaint procedures; designation of civil rights coordinators; anti-discrimination training; a fair housing needs assessment; and regular reporting to the court and the United States during the order’s five-year term.

we are deeply encouraged by the level of engagement and commitment demonstrated by our community,” said Chuck Washington, Third District Supervisor. “This event served as a testament to the unity we can achieve when working together to address the challenges faced by our veterans.”

The enthusiasm and engagement demonstrated by the attendees underscore the community's commitment to championing the rights and needs of veterans. The diverse representation from various sectors – including government, business, nonprofit organizations, and veterans– highlights the collaborative spirit, setting the stage for ongoing efforts to

ensure that the needs of veterans are met.

“The Riverside County Veterans Advisory Committee is a leading force in advocating for veterans' rights and wellbeing,” said VAC Chair Artie Allen. “We are energized by the outcomes of today's discussions and look forward to continue raising awareness and providing resources that will positively impact the lives of our veterans.”

For more information about the Riverside County Veterans Advisory Committee and its initiatives, please visit: rivcoveterans.org/veteransadvisory-committee. To stay up to date with current events please visit: Veterans Services Dept. Facebook.

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STATE/HEALTH//LIFESTYLE NEWS

6 Things You Didn’t Know In Your Home That Can Cause Cancer State/Health News

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Could you be using, or even consuming, cancer-causing chemicals?

Consumer health groups have studied many household products and warned that they contain carcinogens, or ingredients known to cause cancer.

Here are the prime products to send packing, along with safer replacements to substitute: 1. Nonstick Cookware Pots, pans, and other cookware made with a nonstick coating (Teflon) have been controversial for many years. The main chemical in nonstick coatings is perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which is known to cause cancer.

The question has been whether enough PFOA gets into the human body from pans to pose a risk. Some experts believe that PFOA and as many as 15 other chemicals can be released when cooking with these coatings, particularly at high heat. Other concerns involve whether the chemicals can get into food once the surface becomes scratched and nicked over time.

The EPA has called on manufacturers to phase out PFOA, but it hasn’t happened yet.

The takeaway: Don’t use nonstick pans to cook foods over 300 degrees, and toss them when the coating gets scratched.

Safer substitute: Glass, cast iron, copper, and ceramic or porcelain-coated pans are all safe. There are also lines of

nonstick cookware made with other surface coatings (often ceramic, titanium, or both) that are PFOA-free.

2. Cosmetics Your makeup bag and medicine cabinet may be hazardous to your health, containing chemicals that are known carcinogens. Philip Landrigan, Dean of Global Health at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, advises avoiding the “dirty dozen” toxic chemicals in skincare listed in National Geographic’s Green Guide, including: Antibacterials Formaldehyde Hydroquinone Mercury Lead Parabens Phenylenediamine Coal tar Diethanolamine 1,4-Dioxane Nanoparticles Petroleum distillates According to Landrigan, chemicals belonging to a class called phthalates are among the biggest culprits in beauty products because they mimic the action of our natural hormones.

Phthalates such as dibutyl phthalate (DBP), dimethyl phthalate (DMP), and diethyl phthalate (DEP) are used in beauty products as “plasticizers,” to harden nail polish, help hair spray adhere to the hair, and fix scent in perfumes. Phthalates are also found in the flexible plastic

Holiday Season Contributes to December being the Top Month for U.S. Home Fires State/Lifestyle News

December 12, 2023 – Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires.

“December is a leading month for home fires, which is largely due to the activities we engage in during the holiday season,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. “Additionally, an increase in the use of heating equipment, driven by colder temperatures across most of the country, contributes to this heightened risk.”

Fortunately, Carli notes, many winter fires can be averted with added awareness and planning.

“By knowing where potential fire hazards exist and taking basic precautions to prevent them, people can enjoy a festive, firefree holiday season,” said Carli.

NFPA’s winter holiday resources include tips and guidelines for helping reduce the risk of fires, while the association’s latest statistics underscore the increased risk of fire during the holiday season and beyond: Christmas trees

An annual average of 150 home fires involving Christmas trees were reported by the US fire departments between 2017-2021.

Electrical distribution or lighting equipment, such as decorative lights, were involved in more than two of five (44 percent) home Christmas tree fires.

Nearly one in five Christmas tree fires (19 percent) were started by decorative lights. Eight percent were started by candles.

As Christmas trees dry out, they become more flammable.

Thirty percent of Christmas Tree fires occur in January.

Decorations An estimated average of 790 home fires began when decorations (excluding Christmas trees) caught fire. These fires caused an annual average of 4 civilian fire deaths, 33 civilian fire injuries, and $14 million in direct property damage between 2017-2021.

17 percent of home decoration fires occurred in December.

In 48 percent of fires involving decorations, the decoration was too close to a heat source such as candles or operating equipment.

Candles An estimated average of 5,700 home fires (2 percent) started by candles caused an average of 80 civilian deaths (3 percent), 560 civilian injuries (5 percent), and $247 million (3 percent) in direct property damage per year continued in next 2 columns

bottles in which shampoo, lotion, and other beauty products are stored, and they can leach into the contents.

Another of the worst offenders is lipstick, which may contain lead and is known to cause numerous health problems, including cancer. In response to a public health effort by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, the FDA recently conducted two separate investigations testing lipsticks for lead, and the results were pretty scary. Lead was detected in every single one of the lipsticks tested, and not in small amounts. The first FDA test revealed lead levels up to 3.06 ppm (parts per million), and the second test found lead levels up to 7.19 ppm.

Lastly, be aware that beauty labels are not always honest.

In one recent study, keratinbased hair straighteners labeled “formaldehyde-free” were found to contain formaldehyde. While the levels found were fairly low, stylists are at risk because of repeated exposure.

Safer substitute: The generic term “fragrance” can cover a lot of chemical additives; choose fragrance-free products or fragrances made from botanical ingredients. Natural skincare and beauty companies sell natural and organic skincare lines that list their ingredients transparently and are free of phthalates, heavy metals such as lead, and other toxic chemicals.

3. Plastic BPA, or bisphenol A, has been in the headlines endlessly over the past couple of years, but that doesn’t mean we know what to do about it, since the news has been both alarmist and confusing. Here’s the lowdown: BPA is a phthalate and a synthetic estrogen linked to cancer, reproductive problems, and heart disease.

In 2010, the President’s Cancer Panel recommended that consumers not use water bottles and other containers made with BPA and urged that

the ingredient be removed from commercial production, but that has happened in only a handful of states. Still, BPA-free bottles are now manufactured by all of the major bottle manufacturers, and BPA-free bottles are fast becoming the norm, at least where they are available.

Unfortunately, BPA has been much slower to phase out in other products, such as the lining of cans. Because BPA can react with the metal of the cans, and cans are heated as they’re sterilized, canned food is “high risk” for BPA. Another ingredient used to make plastics more pliable is diethylhexyl adipate (DEHA), which is also classified as a possible carcinogen. DEHA is in almost all plastic wraps and has properties similar to phthalates, like BPA. Unlike BPA, it has yet to be phased out of most products.

Heating plastic does make it more likely that any chemicals contained in it will be released into food, so do not microwave food in any plastic container, and don’t cover bowls and other containers with plastic wrap when heating.

Safer substitute: Look for “BPA-free” on labels. Use metal water bottles when you’re out, and a filtered water pitcher when you’re home. Or get a built-in filter attachment for your faucet.

Microwave food in glass or ceramic containers.

4. Garden & Lawn Chemicals Several common ingredients in pesticides and weed killers have been linked with cancer and Parkinson’s. A 2009 study found a higher incidence of brain cancer in children whose parents had extensive prior exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, either at home or at work.

The researchers identified the pesticides and herbicides classified by the EPA as probable continued in next 2 columns

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Year-round, 33 percent of fires began with candles; in December, the number jumped to 46 percent.

Christmas is the peak day for candle fires, at an average of 35 fires, roughly 2.5 times the daily average; Christmas Eve ranked second. New Year’s Day is ranked third, with 30 fires per day.

In three of every five candle fires, the candle was too close to something that could catch fire.

Falling asleep without extinguishing the flame was a factor in 10 percent of home candle fires and 12 percent of the associated deaths.

Cooking Cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires (49 percent) and home fire injuries and the second-leading cause of home fire deaths.

Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home cooking

fires.

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed

by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. Know what you can do cook safely.

In addition, home fires caused by heating equipment peak during the winter months, with nearly half (49 percent) of home heating fires occurring in December, January, and February. Put a Freeze on Winter Fires, an annual NFPA campaign with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), works to educate the public about ways to stay safe during the colder months, offering tip sheets and other resources to help reduce the risk of heating fires and other winter hazards.

For more information, visit www.nfpa.org. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa.org/ freeaccess.

6 Tips On How To Discuss Your Mental Health With Others By: Stan Popovich It can be frustrating to struggle with your mental health and to get your family and friends to understand where you are coming from.

Although most people may be understanding, there is usually one or two people who will make things more challenging for you.

As a result, here are six suggestions on how to deal with the people you know regarding your mental health situation.

1. Listen to the professionals: Your friends may mean well, but when it comes down to it, the professionals are aware of your circumstances more than anyone.

It is important that you listen and follow the advice from your doctor or medical professional rather than following the advice from your friends and other people you may know.

2. Don’t argue with others: It is important that you do not get into arguments with those who are giving you a tough time. It is not your job to worry about how others may view your circumstances. Focus on managing your mental health rather than trying to get everyone’s approval.

3. Choose your friends wisely: Distance yourself from those who won’t make an effort to help understand what you are going through. You need to surround yourself with positive and supportive people. If you

have problems or issues with a particular person, then its best to keep your distance and hang out with those people are more supportive.

4. Attend a mental health support group: There are many mental health awareness support groups in any given area. Many hospitals, churches, and counselors in your area will be able to provide you with a list of these organizations.

These groups will be aware of your situation and can give you additional advice regarding your concerns.

5. You are not alone: There are millions of people around the world who struggle with their fears, anxieties, and depression.

Many of your relatives and friends more than likely struggled with anxiety and stress sometime in their life. Do not feel that you are alone when it comes to your mental health situation because there all kinds of people around you who can relate.

6. Your goal is to get better: Focus on how you can handle the anxieties and stresses in your life rather than arguing with others who are giving you a difficult time. This isn’t a public relations event where you need to get approval from everyone. This is your life, and you need to be more concerned about getting your life back on track rather than pleasing everyone else.

6 Things You Didn’t Know In Your Home That Can Cause Cancer...continued or possible human carcinogens (including chlordane, heptachlor, tetrachlorvinphos, carbaryl, propoxur, lindane, dichlorvos, phosmet, and permethrin) as the likely toxins responsible the children’s cancer.

Parkinson’s is also being studied for links to pesticide exposure. One study found that people diagnosed with Parkinson’s are more than twice as likely to report pesticide exposure than people not diagnosed with the disease. Inhome insecticides have also been studied for links to cancer.

One study found that elevated levels of two chemicals used in pest bombs, known as “total release foggers” or TRFs, were detected at high levels in the urine of children with leukemia.

The EPA now tracks illnesses and deaths associated with foggers, and many states are working to get them reclassified as limiteduse products.

Safer substitute: Learn to garden organically, and pull weeds by hand. If you have a pest problem in the house, do your best to control it with natural repellents, or at least without airborne sprays. If you have to spray or bomb, send everyone away and air the house out for a day before coming back in.

5. VOC Paint According to the EPA, paints, varnishes, waxes, and some cleaning supplies contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are known to cause cancer.

“VOCs are emitted by a wide array of products numbering in the thousands; examples include paints and lacquers, paint strippers, cleaning supplies, pesticides, and building materials and furnishings. . . .”

VOCs release organic compounds into the air while you’re using them, and to some degree afterward, at least while drying. Probably the worst of these chemicals is methylene chloride, which is a documented carcinogen in animals, and benzene, which is documented for cancer in humans. Methylene chloride is in most paint strippers,

adhesive removers, and aerosol spray paints.

Another danger of this chemical is that it is converted to carbon monoxide in the body and can therefore cause the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Benzene is in stored paint supplies and fuels.

Safer substitute: Paints labeled “low-VOC” are safer than regular paints. But one brand of paint, Mythic, contains no toxins, carcinogens, or VOCs; it’s so safe that it meets LEED green building standards. If you must use paints and other products containing VOCs, work outdoors or in the garage when possible (such as when refinishing a piece of furniture).

Adequate ventilation is key, so when painting indoors, open all the windows and doors and turn on fans. Tip:Paint in the spring and summer, when it’s warm and you can air out the house.

6. Radon An odorless, radioactive gas that’s produced by the natural decay of uranium, radon is more common than you might think. After smoking, it’s the leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, which has found that nearly one in three homes checked in seven states had radon levels over 4 pCi/L, the EPA’s recommended action level for radon exposure.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from rock and soil; well water can also be a source of radon, as it’s water-soluble.

The only way to find out if there’s radon in your home is to test for it. Call the National Safety Council’s National Radon Hotline at (800) 767-7236 and they’ll send you a low-cost radon detector; inexpensive models are also available at most hardware stores.

Safer substitute: There’s no safe substitute for radon; you don’t want it in your home.

Getting rid of it once you detect it is a job for professional radon mitigators.

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011992 Date Filed: 12/04/2023 Filing Expires On: 12/04/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SILVERWOOD RANCH HOUSE RESTAURANT County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 13910 HIGHWAY 138 HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: JIM J KIM Residence Street Address: 5191 US HIGHWAY 138 PHELAN, CA 92371 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 26, 2006 Jim J. Kim, 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 December 14, 21, 28, 2023, January 4, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011560 Date Filed: 11/20/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/20/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg APLUS CARPET County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 11561 FOOTHILL BLVD STE 103. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 #of Employees: 1 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: PRIMO FLOORING AND MORE State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4711052 Residence Street Address: 11561 FOOTHILL BLVD STE 103 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 02, 2021 Bilal Bechara, 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 December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011470 Date Filed: 11/16/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/16/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ANN’S CUPBOARD County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14742 BUTTERFLY CT VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 Mailing Address: 15437 ANACAPA RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 #of Employees: 1 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: ANNS CUPBOARD LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202358014083 Residence Street Address: 15437 ANACAPA RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 01, 2023 Laura A. Mathews, 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 30, December 7, 14, 21, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011622 Date Filed: 11/20/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/20/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): IT’S A BERRY DESIGN & PRINTING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 46850 NATIONAL TRAILS HWY NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CA 92365 Mailing Address: PO BOX 398 NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CA 92365 #of Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant: THERESA A BERRY Residence Street Address: 46850 NATIONAL TRAILS HWY NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CA 92365 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 06, 1990 Theresa A. Berry, 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 30, December 7, 14, 21, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230010823 Date Filed: 10/25/2023 Filing Expires On: 10/25/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BUSY BEEZ CRAFTS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 19195 SADDLE LN APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308

Name of Individual Registrant: SAMANTHA N SNAPE Residence Street Address: 19195 SADDLE LN APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Samantha N. Snape, 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 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011764 Date Filed: 11/27/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/27/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ALL AROUND SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15055 BEAR VALLEY ROAD SUITE #F HESPERIA, CA 92345 Mailing Address: 7850 KENYON AVENUE HESPERIA, CA 92345 #of Employees: 3 Name of Individual Registrant: RITA L. CAMARGO Residence Street Address: 7850 KENYON AVENUE 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: Nov 27, 2023 Rita L. Camargo, 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 December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011314 Date Filed: 11/13/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/13/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): CCL DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9033 BASELINE ROAD SUITE C RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 #of Employees: 2 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: CINDERELLA’S CLOSET YOUR SPECIALTY LINGERIE BOUTIQUE State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 4327008 Residence Street Address: 9033 BASELINE ROAD, SUITE C RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 19, 2020 Dana Shartia Walker, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011258 Date Filed: 11/09/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/09/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ELECTRICAL INNOVATIONS OF CALIFORNIA County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12524 GOLD DUST WAY VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg INNOVATIONS OF CALIFORNIA State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No: 4570301 Residence Street Address: 12524 GOLD DUST WAY VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 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 Emmanuel Tshuma, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011400 Date Filed: 11/15/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/15/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. CALIFORNIA SURGICAL SPECIALISTS MEDICAL GROUP 2. CALIFORNIA SURGICAL SPECIALISTS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 500 NORTH EUCLID AVENUE UPLAND, CA 91786 #of Employees: 1 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: ALI ABIDALI DO PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 5902279 Residence Street Address: 500 NORTH EUCLID AVENUE UPLAND, CA 91786 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 Ali Abidali, 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 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011323 Date Filed: 11/13/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/13/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LONG DOG LOCALE LLC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 5151A CRACKER JACK LANE FORT IRWIN, CA 92310 # of Employees: 1 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: LONG DOG LOCALE LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: AR Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202359118417 Residence Street Address: 737 TOWN AND COUNTRY DRIVE BOONEVILLE, AR 72927 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: Sep 08, 2023 Ivy Nicole Gonzalez, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011182 Date Filed: 11/06/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/06/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LISAS MARKET County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 600 E D STREET ONTARIO, CA 91764 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SHIV DADA CORPORATION State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 600 E D STREET ONTARIO, CA 91764 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 28, 2019 Bhavi Patel, 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 December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011776 Date Filed: 11/27/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/27/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): JOSHUA TREE RV & CAMPGROUND County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 6225 SUNBURST AVE JOSHUA TREE, CA 92252 #of Employees: 3 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg. : JT SUNBURST HOLDINGS, LLC State of Inc./Org./ Reg: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202110510312 Residence Street Address: 7190 WEST SUNSET BLVD. #90E LOS ANGELES, CA 90046 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: April 12, 2021 Christopher Haydon, Managing Member, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011499 Date Filed: 11/16/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/16/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): INLAND EMPIRE PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15632 BEAR VALLEY RD SUITE 106 VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address: 6086 LOS ALTOS CT RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 #of Employees: 3 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: INLAND EMPIRE PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 5853026 Residence Street Address: 15632 BEAR VALLEY RD SUITE 106 VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 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 Hani Ghawi, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT

TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011926 Date Filed: 12/01/2023 Filing Expires On: 12/01/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): AUTO KINGS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1697 N. 2ND AVE UPLAND, CA 91784 #of Employees: 1 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: ANETICA INTERNATIONAL LLC State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reb No.: Residence Street Address: 1697 N 2ND AVE UPLAND, CA 91784 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: Nov 30, 2023 Amir Jafari, 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 December 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011404 Date Filed: 11/15/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/15/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): PIRTEK OF VICTORVILLE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 13425 RODEO RD OAK HILLS, CA 92344 # of Employees: 0 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: MR UNITED INC. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: 5678183 Residence Street Address: 13425 RODEO ST OAK HILLS, CA 92344 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 Martha A. Barron Carrillo, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 30, December 7, 14, 21, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230010030 Date Filed: 10/02/2023 Filing Expires On: 10/02/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): E&C AUTO BODY AND PAINT SOLUTIONS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14543 HESPERIA RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 #of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: E&C AUTO BODY AND PAINT SOLUTIONS State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.:5885617 Residence Street Address: 14543 HESPERIA RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 02, 2023 Cesar Arreola Gonzalez, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230010959 Date Filed: 10/30/2023 Filing Expires On: 10/30/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SCOUT FRAGRANCE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1381 NORTH PICO AVE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SCOUT BRAND CO LLC State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202358118047 Residence Street Address: 1381 NORTH PICO AVE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 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 Eric Green, Managing Member, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper November 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230012030 Date Filed: 12/06/2023 Filing Expires On: 12/06/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LOXROXX County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 2999 KENDALL DRIVE SUITE 204 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Name of Individual Registrant: LORENA RODRIGUEZ Residence Street Address: 2999 KENDALL DRIVE SUITE #204. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Name of Individual Registrant: MARK A TORRES Residence Street Address: 2999 KENDALL DRIVE SUITE #204. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 This business is/was conducted by: Copartners Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Lorena Rodriguez, General Partner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper December 14, 21, 28, 2023, January 4, 2024.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN 20230011146 Date Filed: 11/03/2023 Filing Expires On: 11/03/2028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): HI-TECH COMPUTERS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 15247 ALEXANDRIA ST ADELANTO, CA 92301 #of Employees: 0 Name of Individual: BREANN BUNDA Residence Street Address: 15247 ALEXANDRIA ST ADELANTO, CA 92301 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 01, 2016 Breann Bunda. 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 December 14, 21, 28, 2023, January 4, 2024.

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PHEBE

ANN SULLIVAN DECEDENT CASE NO: PROVA2300299

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

SULLIVAN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BRIAN EDWARD SULLIVAN in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: BRIAN EDWARD SULLIVAN 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: Jan 11, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: F1 FONTANA SUPERIOR COURT 17780 Arrow Blvd.

Fontana, CA 92335 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Christina Ferrante, Attorney At Law 10700 Civic Center Dr., Suite 200 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909)989-9923 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 7, 14, 21, 2023.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DAVID EUGENE KEITH COBB DECEDENT CASE NO: PROVA 2300298 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: DAVID

EUGENE KEITH COBB

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by FREDDA COBB in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: FREDDA COBB 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: Jan 03, 2024 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: F1 FONTANA SUPERIOR COURT 17780 Arrow Blvd.

Fontana, CA 92335 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Edward G. Operini SB#130541 Law Offices of Edward G. Operini 16820 Ivy Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 (909)822-5044 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 14, 21, 28, 2023.

SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Shirley Byrd YOU ARE BEING SUED

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

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

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

There are other legal requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino 247 W. Third St. San Bernardino, CA 92415 CASE NUMBER (Numero de Caso): CIVSB 2318953 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Bryant C. MacDonald Esq. 300 E. State Street, Suite 450 Redlands, CA 92373 (909) 793-7995 DATE (Fecha): Aug 11, 2023 Clerk of Court (Secretario) by Abrianna Rodriguez, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served Published In The San Bernardino American Newspaper November 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2023.

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVSB2216020 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MANOACH SHULMAN, YOU ARE BEING SUED

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

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

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

There are other legal requirements.

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

selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino CA 92415-0210 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Angelika Sidoruk Esq., (CA Bar No.: 338048), REESE LAW GROUP, 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/842-5850 (File No. 568055). DATE (Fecha): Aug 18, 2022, Clerk (Secretario), by Robert Miranda, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served .

12/14, 12/21, 12/28/23, 1/4/24 CNS-3762194# THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on the said property pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and Provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell online at storagetreasures.com by competitive bidding on or after October 13, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. on the premise where said property has been stored and which are located at 540 W. Avenue L, Calimesa, CA 92320.

Property will be sold as follows, Misc., Household, Personal items, electronics, furniture, and clothing belonging to the following: CHristopher Underwood Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement between owner and obligatory party.

Publish Dates: 12/9//23 and 12/18//23 Published in The San Bernardino American News December 14, 21, 2023

LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071, 3072, (CVC) the undersigned will sell at public auctions at the respective said addresses at 10 A.M. on 12/21/2023 the following vehicles, property to wit: 10 ISU VN JALC4W162A7001987 00573J2 CA RUSH TRUCK CENTER 1 5 4 6 3 VA L L E Y B L FONTANA, CA Said sales are for the purpose of satisfying liens for the undersigned for towing, storage, labor, material and lien charges together with advertising and expense of sales dated this 12/15/23BY: GRANT LIEN SALES562-865-8394 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 14, 2023.

Thursday, December 14, 2023

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WORLD/POLITICAL NEWS/LEGAL/CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Women of color executives push to diversify newsrooms and news coverage

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DAVID EDWARD HUGHES DECEDENT CASE NO: PROVA2300284

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

World /Political News

A new Women’s Media Center report spotlights 20 history-making women of color news executives, their landmark achievements and workplace inclusion strategies at a time when diversity in the journalism industry faces resistance.

WMC’s “Women of Color in U.S. News Leadership 2023” focuses on women in legacy print and broadcast news as well as the fast-growing digital news sphere and details their approaches for creating more inclusive newsrooms, expanding definitions of news, attracting new audiences, and, consequently, increasing the bottom line.

Many of these women leaders have been promoted since 2020, during a period when their news organizations covered the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements, which amplified, among other issues, longstanding disparities in pay, promotions and other areas of U.S. workplaces, including the news media.

“These dynamic women now occupy a seat at the table in an industry long dominated by White men,” says Women’s Media Center President and CEO Julie Burton.

“Even as some of them have faced their own battles with racism, sexism and other barriers, they’ve persevered. We are immensely proud and honored to celebrate their achievements.”

While these women leaders are making big strides in the industry, collectively, their numbers fall short of parity. There are no comprehensive data on the race and gender of news executives across all platforms. The latest count from the News Leaders Association (NLA) shows that in 2019 roughly 9% of newsroom leaders in traditional print and online newsrooms were women of color. Gender nonbinary people were among the top three leaders at 2.3% of newsrooms. The Radio Television Digital News Association/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey found

that a record-high of 40.5% of local TV stations had news directors who were women and 17.5% had news directors who were people of color.

Meanwhile, women represent more than 51% of the U.S. population and people of color 40%, a reality cited in this latest WMC report, building on WMC’s 2018 report, “The Status of Women of Color in the U.S. News Media.”

Andrea Parquet-Taylor, CBS News’ vice president of CW and its independent stations news director, is clear about one of her executive goals: “Our job is to open the window as wide as we can.”

She and other leaders profiled in this report say they are determined to ensure that the voices, experiences and stories of everyone — especially women and people of color, but also those marginalized by gender, region, income, disability and other key markers — are expansively and fully included in news coverage.

“It’s critical to lead in a way that leverages the opportunity and lived experience of everyone in the room while we’re going after accuracy, authenticity, and the truth,” says Catherine Kim, senior vice president of NBC News’ editorial division.

Adds Sara Kehaulani Goo, Axios’ editor-in-chief: “It’s my duty to not only give that back but to model something different. It’s my duty to create some different expectations, where diverse representation is the norm, not the exception.”

From inside their C-suite offices and as they circulate throughout their news organizations, these influential women of color executives and role models say they strive, also, to build a more diverse pipeline of journalists. They are embracing their newfound power to transform news organizations.

Daisy Veerasingham, AP’s president and CEO — the first woman and person of color to head the 180-year-old global news wire — has spent much of her career as the only woman or person of color in the room. “I started to understand how being the only actually can be a change agent,” she says.

Erika Aguilar, executive producer of NPR’s flagship Morning Edition, says her presence is appreciated in the newsroom.

continued on page 7

Keeping it Real: Sheriff Chad Bianco, Says “Yes” to Handcuffing Children With Disabilities

By S.E. Williams

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco discusses a 2019 incident involving the handcuffing of an 11 year old Black child with disabilities by Moreno Valley Unified School District Resource Officers (school police) during an interview with KCAL News. Credit: YouTube.com via KCAL News

By any standard for an 11-yearold Black child (or any child for that matter) with disabilities to be tackled and handcuffed by school police is alarming.

But, that is exactly what happened in the Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) during 2019, not once, not twice, but on four separate occasions to the same student.

Watching a video of one of the incidents that occurred in early October 2019, tears at the fabric of human decency and our shared sense of humanity and compassion for children.

In the video you see the child

sitting at his desk with his head down as the officers question him, give him commands and then within 30 seconds, grab him by his arms and shoulders, before proceeding to drag him from his desk, force him to the ground and place him in handcuffs. Even worse, you can see one of the officers use his knee to pin the child to the ground.

As might be expected, a federal lawsuit was filed against MVUSD, former District Superintendent Martinrex Kedziora, Riverside County, the Riverside County Sheriff’s continued on page 7

L E G A L S & C L A S S I F I E D S

EDWARD HUGHES

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOEL HUGHES in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: JOEL HUGHES 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: 01/04/2024 Time: 09:00 a.m.

Dept: FS-Fontana Room: F3 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 17780 Arrow Blvd.

Fontana, CA 92335 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Don M. Ross II, Esq. 57382 29 Palms Hwy Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (760)999-2095 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 14, 21, 28, 2023.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR LEGALS & PRESS RELEASES IS MONDAY BY 5PM SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): VICTORIA HUNTER, DOES 1 through 50, Inclusive, and ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, a Delaware corporation NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service.

If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services

Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

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

Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca.

Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas.

Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

CASE NUMBER (Número del Caso): CIVSB 2306278 The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 247 W. Third St. San Bernardino, CA 92415 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Robin L. Thornton (SBN 255736)/ Matthew C. Maler (SBN 343580) Fennemore Wendel 1111 Broadway, 24th Floor Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 834-6600 DATE (Fecha): May 24, 2023 Clerk of Court (Secretario),

by Leanne Landeros, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 14, 21, 28, 2023 January 4, 2024.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION PARCEL NO. 1 PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF SAID LAND ON FILE IN THE DISTRICT LAND OFFICE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SAID FRACTION LINE 390 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG THE SAID FRACTION LINE 270 FEET; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, A DISTANCE OF 300 FEET; THENCE SOUTH EASTERLY IN A DIRECT LINE TO A POINT WHICH IS WESTERLY AND PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 34, A DISTANCE OF 60 FEET FROM THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EASTERLY 60 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. APN: 421041-41-0-000 PARCEL NO. 2: THAT PORTION NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF SAID LAND ON FILE IN THE DISTRICT LAND OFFICE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 , OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN,

IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF SAID LAND ON FILE IN THE DISTRICT LAND OFFICE; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4, OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, 390 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTHERLY 270 FEET ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION, 270 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY 20 FEET ALONG A LINE WHICH IS AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE S O U T H E A S T E R LY 2 0 0 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS NORTHEASTERLY AND 200 FEET DISTANT FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY 200 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. APN: 421041-38-0-000 PARCEL NO. 3: ALL THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT OF SAID LAND ON FILE IN THE DISTRICT LAND OFFICE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY CONVEYED TO HERBERT C. JOHNSTON, ET UX., BY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 8, 1960, IN BOOK 5207, PAGE 182, OFFICIAL RECORDS, SAID POINT BEING IN THE NORTHERLY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 66; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID JOHNSTON PROPERTY TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY CONVEYED TO STANLEY H. HALL, ET UX., BY DEED RECORDED JUNE 30, 1960, IN BOOK 5175, PAGE 242, OFFICIAL RECORDS; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID HALL PROPERTY TO THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTHERLY ON A DIAGONAL LINE ACROSS SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 TO BISECT SAID U.S. HIGHWAY 66, AT A POINT HALFWAY BETWEEN WHERE THE EAST LINE AND THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OP THE NORTHWEST A OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 ACROSS SAID HIGHWAY; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. APN: 0421-041-40-0-000 PARCEL 4: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34, DISTANT 20 FEET EASTERLY OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34; THENCE CONTINUING EASTERLY A DISTANCE OF 289.55 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO A POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF STATE HIGHWAY, U.S. NO. 66, 80 FEET WIDE, SAID POINT LYING 66 MINUTES SOUTHWESTERLY FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 34 AND THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY NO. 66; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY NO. 66 TO A POINT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE POINT WHERE SAID HIGHWAY CROSSES SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 (116 FEET, MORE OR LESS); THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 738.05 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. APN: 0421-04133-0-000.

Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper December 14, 21, 28, 2023, January 4, 2024.

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OP-ED: Remembering Our Past… Keeping it Real: Sheriff Chad Bianco, Says “Yes” “Ain’t No Need of You Crying Redefining Our Present…Reaffirming to Handcuffing Children With Disabilities... Now!”

By Lou K. Coleman Our Future: “The Teaching Our Own continued In other words, Bianco is “Yes.” History” Task Force Bianco then added with a challenging us with the old adage, Now if you are reading this First in a Series)

By Reverend Dr. RB Holmes, Jr., Chairman NNPA NEWSWIRE — We have launched a statewide task force in conjunction with the Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc., Reverend Dr. Carl Johnson, President, to demand that the governor of Florida and the State Department of Education, teach Black history accurately, factually and forthrightly.

Over the next several weeks, selected members of “The Teaching Our Own History” Task Force will publish articles for dissemination through The National Black Press, addressing the critical components for teaching our own history.Over the next several weeks, selected members of “The Teaching Our Own History” Task Force will publish articles for dissemination through The National Black Press, addressing the critical components for teaching our own history.

“I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I’m a human being, first and foremost, and as such I’m for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.”

Malcolm X We have launched a statewide task force in conjunction with the Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc., Reverend Dr. Carl Johnson, President, to demand that the governor of Florida and the State Department of Education, teach Black history accurately, factually and forthrightly. In the spirit of Dr. King, in the State of Florida, we organized a task force labeled, “Teaching Our Own History.” Carter G. Woodson, the founder of Negro History Week, encouraged us to not sit idly by and allow this system to “mis”-educate Black people.

Our Task Force will present to the government, a comprehensive curriculum that correctly and effectively teaches Africa and African American history to students in Florida’s public schools. Moreover, we will develop forty (40) plus “Freedom Schools” by 2025. We will not sit idly by and allow any governor

to erase the accurate teaching of Black history.

The Objectives of “The Teaching Our Own History” Task Force are as follows: To encourage the accurate and unbiased teaching of African American history, culture, experiences and invaluable contributions in the state of Florida and this nation To develop strategies and solutions to support and strengthen public education in marginalized communities To develop and adequately support 40 Freedom Academies across the state of Florida To create significant after school programs for students in Title One schools in marginalized communities across the state of Florida, using an ageappropriate African American History Curriculum to strengthen continued on page 8

Keeping it Real: Sheriff Chad Bianco, Says “Yes” to Handcuffing Children With Disabilities... continued from page 6 Department, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco for harm caused to the student.

We subsequently learned that MVUSD officials did everything in their power to obfuscate and delay discovery for nearly two years, in essence impeding the progress of the case, until a federal judge stepped in and ordered compliance. It is believed they did so based on an abundance of fear related to the possible impact it could have when the information became public.

It is so unseemly that these officials would work so hard to protect themselves but they gave little, if any consideration, to the mental health and wellbeing of this disabled child who suffered the abuse and potential impact it could have on him in the future.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reported that nearly 72 percent of children in this country will have experienced at least one major stressful event — such as witnessing violence, experiencing abuse, etc. before the age of 18. As a nation, however, we invest more in school policing than in mental health services in our schools.

“Judging a child who has special needs doesn’t define who they are…it defines who you are.”

A Very Special Needs Resource According to a report by the ACLU, funding for police in schools has been on the rise,

while public schools face a critical shortage of counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers. The recommended Student-to-Counselor Ratio is 250:1. Here in California however, the ratio is 682.1.

I agree with advocates calling for the redirection of funds away from school police to mental health services. Data shows the presence of school-based mental health providers not only improves outcomes for students, but can also improve overall school safety.

By contrast, there is no evidence that increased police presence in schools improves school safety.

In the meantime, you can almost take it to the bank that as with any issue involving Riverside County deputies, Sheriff extraordinaire, Chad Bianco, will find his way to a camera for an opportunity to comment. The fiasco in the Moreno Valley Unified School District is no exception.

Last week, during an interview with KCAL News related to this issue Bianco was asked by the news host, “Does any child that small need to be handcuffed?” At the time of the four incidents that occurred in 2019, the child was only four feet, eight inches tall and weighed about 70 pounds.

After pausing and nodding his head up and down silently for several awkward seconds, Bianco finally responded with a one word definitive answer, continued in next 2 columns

straight face, “On that video I saw nothing that would cause me, as the sheriff or leader of deputies, that could have been handling that, that would have caused me to say ‘Oh my gosh, What did he do?”

As is sometimes the case, in the interview it seems Bianco strives to have it both ways. On the one hand he’s purportedly said previously as paraphrased by the news host, ‘you can’t go by what one sees in a video… that no one can fairly assess that need with one piece of video, one snapshot, one perspective.’

And yet, in this instance Bianco asserts that what he sees in this video is enough to make a judgment. That what he viewed in the video was enough to state that nothing he saw would cause him concern as sheriff.

Is Bianco the only one who gets to have an opinion?

“Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?” Here is a clip from Bianco’s interview. I encourage you to watch it.

YouTube video: https://youtu. be/GskkUvRkKN8 After reviewing the interview clip I also encourage you to then take a moment to read this week’s feature where you will find a link to a video of the incident involving the 11 year old child with disabilities described above and learn why the federal court just made a landmark ruling that the Moreno Valley Unified School District broke the law and violated the American With Disabilities Act. You be the judge.

Of course, this is just my opinion. I’m keeping it real.

Women of color executives push to diversify newsrooms and news coverage...continued from page 6 “Some young Latinas at NPR have said to me, ‘It’s so great to have you, even if you’re not my direct boss. It’s cool. Maybe I can do what you do someday.’”

“The news media can’t be fair, accurate or viable if they are not inclusive,” says WMC co-founder Gloria Steinem. “We are indebted to these amazing women, and to the fortitude and talent necessary to attain their high-powered jobs. They have demonstrated excellence and determination despite the inherent racism and sexism most encounter on their career journeys.”

Janet Dewart Bell, WMC board chair, lauded the achievements of these women of color news executives, while noting that the industry must do more to attain parity.

“These women of color leaders show us what can be if we as a nation invest in real, impactful change,” she said. “The Women's Media Center aggressively advocates for diverse women's voices up and down the pipeline.

Remedies include diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Having women of color in decision-making positions is critical in reaching the goals of a robust, informed, fair and free press.”

“If U.S. news corporations want to survive in an age where the volume of information sources is increasing, then they need leaders who can help expand audiences, and teams that know those audiences,” says Erica González Martínez, WMC board vice chair.

“The Women’s Media Center will continue to exert public pressure on U.S. news corporations to recruit,

promote and support women of color executive leadership as a standard.”

The report consists of interviews with: Andrea Parquet-Taylor, CBS News’ vice president of CW and its independent stations news director; Janelle Rodriguez, executive vice president of NBC News and head of its NBC News Now online streaming newscast; Karen Lincoln Michel, president and CEO of IndiJ Public Media and president, ICT (formerly Indian Country Today); Leona Allen Ford, deputy publisher and chief talent and diversity officer, DallasNews Corp.; Swati Sharma, publisher, editor-in-chief, Vox; Michel Martin, host, Morning Edition, NPR’s news magazine; Danielle Belton, editor-in-chief, HuffPost; Daisy Veerasingham, AP’s president and CEO; Kristen Go, editor, CalMatters; Charo Henríquez, editor, newsroom development and support, The New York Times; Jourdan Bennett-Begaye, editor, ICT; Amanda Zamora, co-founder and publisher, The 19th; Yvette Cabrera, senior reporter, Center for Public Integrity and president, National Association of Hispanic Journalists; Emma Carrasco, NBC News Group Corporate Affairs senior vice president; Michelle Genece Patterson, senior producer, CNN; Catherine Kim, senior vice president of NBC News’ editorial division; Sara Kehaulani Goo, editor-in-chief, Axios; S. Mitra Kalita, co-founder/CEO of URL Media; Yolanda Lopez, former acting director, Voice of America; and Erika Aguilar, executive producer, Morning Edition.

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Lou K. Coleman

Too late! You should have nipped in the bud. Over and over again, God gave you opportunity after opportunity to get it together. But Naw, you thought that you would have time, just like the people whom God invited to the Banquet. He sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, come for everything is now ready! But they all began to make excuses.

The first said I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it please excuse me. Another said I just bought five yolk of oxen and I am on my way to try them out, please excuse me. Still another said, I just got married so I can’t come. Then God said, those who were invited will not get a taste of my banquet, it was too late for them to come and partake of the banquet. Stop your crying!

and you are putting off salvation, you better think about the consequences of your delay. For in [2 Corinthians 6:2] Jesus says, “In the time of my favor I heard you. Don’t wait until it’s too late!

Now is the acceptable time. Now is the day of salvation. Don't waste the moment. Remember in [John 8:12-21] Jesus responded to a charge and a question from the Pharisees telling them that if they miss the opportunity, it will never be afforded to them again.

I tell you wisdom is the principal thing, but in all your getting get an understanding. How shall you escape if you neglect so great salvation? [Hebrews 2:3].

Remember, Jesus told the Pharisees that after He was gone, they would realize what they had missed. They would then try to search for Him but would be unable to find Him. Don’t you wait until it’s too late! Failure to take advantage of the opportunity which God affords you means that you will die in your sin. Take advantage of the opportunities God’s grace provides.

WITNESS FOR JUSTICE Issue #1181

Zero Hunger Joshua Baird Chief of Staff Throughout the holiday season—from Thanksgiving, through Advent and Christmas, to the New Year—I find myself reflecting on a few consistent themes. Gratitude and giving are tops among them. In the busyness of the season, with so many seasonal distractions and obligations, practicing gratitude and giving provide a healthy check against cultural influences toward excess. They help me answer the question, what does it mean to have enough? And they widen my perspective by enabling me to recognize opportunities I have for supporting others who clearly do not have enough.

Around the world, more than 700 million people experience hunger every day. Two-thirds of them live in Asia. In India, 40% of children are stunted due to malnutrition. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to a quarter of those who experience hunger daily. In the Middle East, Syria has seen the destruction of vast amounts of farmland during its civil war; four million people receive food assistance each month. Hunger has also increased in recent years in Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, where the impact of climate change has exacerbated poverty and violence. In the United States, more than 40 million people, including 12 million children (that’s 1 in 6 kids), struggle with food insecurity. The problem isn’t a lack of food: there is enough for everyone. Poverty, distribution, and social and political will create barriers to access. And the challenges from hunger don’t end in the household. Along with the negative impacts on personal health and well-being, widespread hunger can lead to social disruption, political turmoil, mass migration, and more.

The United Church of Christ recognizes that food security is a basic human right and a critical need. Expenditures from the One Great Hour of Sharing offering prioritize sustainable development for the selfempowerment of communities and individuals struggling against hunger, poverty, and systemic injustice. Among the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals, “Zero Hunger” is a focus of our work and support.

The UCC has partners

all over the world, through relationships held by Global Ministries, who provide emergency and sustainable food assistance, increasing access and addressing barriers in their local communities. The Evangelical Congregational Church in Angola, for example, supports agricultural development.

Through Emanuel do Dondi Seminary, pastoral training includes equipping seminarians with agricultural skills and horticultural best practices. Other partners provide vocational training, developing job skills and supporting small enterprises, which in turn create household stability. One such program is run by the Department of Service for Palestinian Refugees of the Middle East Council of Churches. Another of their services is providing medical clinics for pre-natal and neo-natal care, which includes addressing child hunger with a community that even under pre-war times experienced systemic barriers to good nutrition.

Other partners provide a mix of services and advocacy work.

The World Council of Churches, Church World Service, Growing Hope Globally, and Bread for the World are among those who work with and amplify the voice of those vulnerable to hunger and food insecurity. Their advocacy works alongside the work of the UCC Washington D.C. office, which presses for global engagement and domestic needs.

Their current focus is calling for more robust funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Currently facing a funding shortfall for the first time in decades, it’s estimated that 600,000 eligible women and children will be turned away from WIC. The challenges are real, but they are not insurmountable.

This holiday season, as I reflect on gratitude and giving, I give thanks for good partners all over the world who, like the United Church of Christ, believe in and work for a just world for all. And I give thanks for you, church, for your gifts and your work which make a difference in the lives of many. May our efforts continue, in growing relationship with those experiencing hunger and food insecurity, until all people know what it is to have enough.

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Brenda Dowdy Retires...continued High Desert Pearls, an Official Interest Group of Alpha Kappa daily and she understands the Bernardino County Children’s Alpha Sorority, Inc., Celebrate Service Award Honorees challenges in education, one Fund, local business, community Local News

Photo courtesy of McMurray Media House During the spectacular fundraiser hosted by the High Desert Pearls, an Official Interest Group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., A Night Under The Stars, A Black Tie Sneaker Gala, nearly 250 supporters gathered to honor community “Stars” who aid the socio-economic, educational and other needs of High Desert individuals, families, and businesses. In addition to the HDP awards, local officials acknowledged the six community servants with certificates of accomplishment. Pictured in the front row are Senator Scott Wilk Field Representative Thomas Moreno; Assemblyman Juan Carrillo Field Representative

Resa Barillas; honorees for Uplift our Local Community—Apple Valley School Board Member Maria Okpara; Enhance our Environment—Victorville Lion’s Club President Linda Titus; Empower Our Families— Divine Interventions Founder and President James Campbell and LaKeisha Kidd-Campbell, NAACP president and vice president, respectively; Advocate for Social Justice—Barstow Mayor Pro Tem James Noble; and Build Our Economic Wealth— Millionaire Mind Kids Founder Delores Williams. Pictured in the back row are HDP members Adrienne Shepherd, Jacqueline Wright, Vice President and

Fundraising Chair Janis P. Pressley, President Dr. Lakieta Emanuel, Tynesia Evans, Annette Streeter, Shandreka Rankin and Nichole Barnes.

“Each honoree exemplifies the best of servanthood and care for their community and fellow man,” said Pressley. “We appreciate their commitment to uplifting others, which aligns with our mission.”

Guests danced the night away after bidding on beautiful and useful silent auction items and participating in sneaker contest.

Monies raised during the gala benefit HDP initiatives that assist High Desert stakeholders, including the homeless

population, and the Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack which provides meals for 25 Lime Street Elementary School students and their families during school holiday breaks throughout the academic year.

To assist the HDP by making food donations please contact highdesertpearls1908@gmail. com or for monetary donations please mail checks to High Desert Pearls, 19201-A Bear Valley Road, Apple Valley, Ca 92308 or send electronic donations to Zelle & PayPal: payhdpprograms@ gmail.com The HDP are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., an international service organization established in 1908 which is the first sorority established by African American women. The HDP members are committed to serving the economic, educational, environmental, and social needs of stakeholders in the fivecity area of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Hesperia, and Victorville. For more information about the HDP, you may follow them at www.facebook.com/ highdesertpearls or on Instagram @highdesertpearls.

They may also be reached via email at highdesertpearls1908@ gmail.com. Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., you may visit www.aka1908.com

Action By Biden Will Help Frontline Communities New Action By Biden Will Help New ...continued Frontline Communities already federal funding available after climate-fueled floods or

By Libero Della Piana

Libero Della Piana The climate crisis is not coming; it is here now. We see it all around our communities on a daily basis. And we know it hits frontline and Black and Brown communities first and worst.

It is impacting our economy and nearly every aspect of our daily lives. And while Congress has passed and the President has signed into law historic climate crisis legislation, a new action by the Biden administration—that many may not have noticed—can have a powerful and meaningful impact on frontline communities.

And examples like what we saw this year in Isle de Jean Charles, Louisiana, are just a preview of what is to come.

The majority of the residents of the island—most of whom are indigenous members of the Biloxi-Chitimacha-Choctaw tribe—were forced to relocate due to rising water levels.

Meanwhile, Louisiana is one of the biggest per capita carbon polluters in the country.

On top of that, a recent EPA study found Black people are 41 percent to 59 percent more likely to die as a result of poor air quality and that Black children 17 and younger are 34 percent to 40 percent more likely to be diagnosed with asthma.

Our communities are already

being hit the hardest.

R e c e n t l y, t h e B i d e n administration’s Department of Transportation finalized an important rule that will give us a tool to protect our environment, limit greenhouse gas emissions, and advocate for public transit.

The rule mandates states to measure the Greenhouse Gas impact of transportation. It will unify a hodgepodge of incomplete data from across the country by creating a standardized measure This will enable cities, states, and the federal government to make informed decisions about which transportation projects to invest taxpayer dollars in to reduce climate emissions.

This vital rule could not have come at a more critical time for both our planet and transit in our community.

The transportation sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.—and with record amounts of federal funds already flowing to states thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, there is no time to waste to ensure that the projects being built reduce harmful carbon emissions, rather than increase them.

The good news is that there is continued in next 2 columns

for all communities to implement the rule.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed last year, is a historic bill, and this new action by the US Department of Transportation will ensure it can not only create jobs, rebuild the nation’s crumbling infrastructure, and invest in transit but also live up to its promise of helping to combat climate change.

The USDOT’s latest action will undo some of the harm of the previous administration and will help meet the climate crisis with the urgency needed.

But this is not only a critical time for the climate crisis, it is also a critical time for our communities.

As the Climate Reality Project has made clear, “Frontline communities experience the impacts of climate change ‘first and worst.’ Overwhelmingly and disproportionately, people of color individuals in these communities have endured the incredible physical, economic, and mental burdens of climate change. They’ve been forced to rebuild their homes and lives

wildfires take everything they’ve worked for. They’ve lived through heatwave after heatwave or watched endless droughts turn crops into dust.”

That is why this new rule is so critical. We can’t tackle the climate crisis on a scale that meets the challenge unless we measure the size of the problem.

And that is what the Biden Administration is doing.

The pandemic and ongoing climate catastrophes have changed how our communities function, work, socialize, and commute. We need to use this moment and the opportunities provided by the increased federal funds to reimagine our community and invest in sustainable transit.

This new rule will allow frontline communities across the country to do just that.

Libero Della Piana is the Managing Director of Organizing and Strategic Partnership at the Drug Policy Alliance. He previously worked for the National Campaign for Transit Justice.

being equity and inclusion being absent for students experiencing homelessness. Brenda’s mission was to change the minds and hearts of those who viewed homeless children and youth as forgotten, giveaway, thrown away, and run-away youth so that there could be a better understanding on how to best serve and support our most vulnerable youth in our county.

In partnership with local shelters Brenda implemented monthly parent resource meetings to parents experiencing homelessness community resources such as health care, medical insurance, employment, housing, and education. She also assisted parents with obtaining housing, employment, GED’s, and enrollment into continuing education classes and college.

Tutoring services are also provided to children and youth so that they won’t fall behind in their studies.

Brenda loves surprising the families and youth who reside in and who have transitioned out of the shelters with field trips to Knotts Berry Farm, California Science Center, Museums, and Zoo’s. Thanksgiving Baskets are given to San Bernardino families who have transitioned out of the shelters and to families in San Bernardino County school districts. An annual Holiday Celebration is hosted for children and youth in local shelters.

Having close relationships and partnerships with San Bernardino County Behavioral Health – Transitional Age Youth Department, The Family Assistance Program, school districts and charters, Brenda created a youth ambassadors’ youth program where she and community partners meet with homeless, foster, and at-promise youth on a quarterly basis to have lunch and to talk with youth.

This youth-based mentoring program was designed for youth so that there could be a better understanding of the needs of the most vulnerable youth in San Bernardino County through youth voice and self-advocacy.

With the support of our Superintendent of Schools, Ted Alejandre, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Houston, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, and San Bernardino County Children’s Fund, Brenda was able to take youth ambassadors to Sacramento annually to attend the California Coalition for Youth Summit where youth met and spoke with legislators and representatives to self-advocate on the needs of homeless and foster youth in San Bernardino County.

Having a very small McKinney-Vento budget, Brenda works closely with San Bernardino County Sheriffs, Probation, District Attorney, State Senators, Assemblymembers, Giveback foundation, San

agencies, and private donors in San Bernardino County to ensure youth experiencing homeless receive scholarships, laptops, printers, employment, housing, and food security while attending college.

Serving on several boards in the community such as the San Bernardino Countywide Gangs & Drugs Taskforce, the San Bernardino County Homeless Youth Taskforce, San Bernardino County Inter-Agency Counsel on Homelessness, and speaking at the county, state, and national level to advocate for homeless youth and to bring awareness on how SBCSS and the community at large are providing supportive services for homeless youth in the county. Brenda Dowdy’s effective message has been instrumental in changing one’s perspective on homelessness while opening minds and hearts of many. SBCSS - CDS now has 5 mentoring programs in 25 school districts serving 1,878 homeless and foster youth students in San Bernardino County, peer support associates, youth ambassadors, and full ride scholarships sponsorships.

Brenda has built strong lasting partnerships with local and State legislators, Assemblymembers and Representatives educators, law enforcement, district attorney, the housing authority, interagency counsel on homelessness, health providers, employment development all dedicated to ensuring vulnerable children and youth in San Bernardino County have housing and food security, access to employment, healthcare, higher education, and scholarship opportunities, so that they too can thrive and have the same opportunities as their peers.

With 17 years’ experience in education as the McKinneyVento Homeless Education Project Manager, Brenda’s knowledge of state, legislative, school districts, and the local policies that impacts MVK children and youth is beyond compare. Brenda is considered an expert in her field. She is highly respected by her colleagues, coworkers, and peer’s. Working alongside Brenda is a testament to her knowledge dedication, compassion, and love for the children, and youth, and the community of San Bernardino County.

It has been a joy to share with you this amazing warrior who started her journey with SBCSS in 1999 and is now retiring after 24 years of service to San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and the children and families of San Bernardino County.

Thank you, Shonie Perry San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Homeless Education Program Specialist Manager shonie. perry@sbcss.net - 909-386-2914

San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools CDS Homeless Project Manager OP-ED: Remembering Our Past…Redefining Our Brenda Dowdy Retires Present…Reaffirming Our Future: “The Teaching Local /National News Greetings: It is an honor to introduce you to Mrs. Brenda Dowdy. Mrs. Dowdy is the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) Children Deserve Success (CDS) Homeless Education Project Manager.

Brenda began managing the SBCSS School Linked Programs and Partnerships (SLPP) Homeless Education Department in 2006 with a small state grant of $25,000.00 which did not support her position, her position was paid for by general funds, she had no staff to help manage the department, she was a party of one.

In 2006 the county had over 12,000 homeless youth, those numbers increased over the

years. In 2015-2016 school year the county had 36,491 homeless youth, and in 2020-2021 school year, 25, 673 homeless youth.

This decline is due to being disconnected from school during Covid. Homeless students were not being identified and the need for supportive services increased.

As the SBCSS McKinney-Vento (MVK) Homeless Education Project Manager Brenda works closely with MVK liaisons across the county to ensure homeless students were getting the support they need to be successful in school. We have 33 districts and 54 charter schools in our county and our county is the largest county in the nation geographically.

Brenda addresses the adversities homeless youth face continued in next 2 columns

Our Own History” Task Force...continued from page 7 reading, writing and mathematics skills To create summer “Freedom Schools” to teach youth the importance of African American contributions, self-respect, and personal responsibility To empower and encourage the three private HBCUs in Florida to develop laboratory schools on their respective campuses by 2025 To cultivate and create partnerships with foundations, businesses and philanthropists to support programs and events that consistently celebrate the contributions of African American history, culture, literature, faith and heritage We all must redouble our

efforts to fight for social justice, voting rights, civil rights, diversity, equity and inclusion.

The dismantling of programs of diversity, equity and inclusion is shameful and insulting.

Over the next several weeks, selected members of “The Teaching Our Own History” Task Force will publish articles for dissemination through The National Black Press, addressing the critical components for teaching our own history.

I encourage our readers to enthusiastically engage in meaningful discussions in their various constituent groups and organizations as we “speak truth to power.”