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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)

“Let It Be Known” NNPA Rolls Out Live Daily Breaking News Broadcast Black Press USA — The new program, which kicked off earlier this month, features an interactive rundown of the hot topics of the day – providing news and information to an audience that demands Black inclusion.

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

For 194 years, the Black Press of America has remained the voice of the African American community and the soul of the nation.

With more than 230 Blackowned newspapers and media companies comprising the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the Black Press’s contributions have remained indelibly associated with the fearlessness, determination, and the striving for excellence of the African American community across the nation.

Wholly embracing the print, social, and digital worlds, the NNPA finished 2020, having broadcast hundreds of live streams over its many social media channels and on its primary news site, http://www.BlackPressUSA.com.

The NNPA’s latest initiative into live broadcasts in 2021 is the new daily morning

breaking news program, “Let it Be Known,” hosted by NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Stacy Brown.

NNPA President & CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr, emphasized, “We are the only national trade association of Black-owned newspapers, digital and social media companies in America. As such, we begin 2021 committed to publishing, distributing, and broadcasting the essential news not only for Black Americans, but also for the entire nation and the international community. These are trying times. But this is also the time to reassert the value, impact, engagement, and commitment of the Black Press to speak truth to power. Let It Be Known: We break the news. We distribute the news. We advocate for freedom, justice and equality.”

The new program, which kicked off earlier this month, features an interactive rundown of the hot topics of the day – providing news and information to an audience that demands Black inclusion.

Special guests will include NNPA publishers, reporters, photographers, and members of both chambers of Congress.

It w i l l a l so i nclude global inf luencers, changemakers, and celebr ities.

The program builds upon NNPA’s loaded vault of live streams that have attracted such superstars as Ice Cube, Chuck D, Ziggy Marley, Kurtis Blow, Stephanie Mills, Mary Wilson, Sinbad, LL Cool J, and many others.

Previous guests include former ESPN anchor Jemele Hill, Meharry Medical College President Dr. James Hildreth, New York Democratic Congresswoman

In Dr. King’s Honor, California Black Doctors Call for Urgent Action During COVID-19 Crisis “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Community/ Education News

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Infectious Disease Leader Dr. Anthony Fauci, Temptations Legend Otis Williams, Democratic Majority Whip Congressman Jim Clyburn, New York Billionaire Michael Bloomberg, Presidentelect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

The program lends to the long list of contributions of the Black Press of America, which includes the celebrated works of our founders and predecessors like John Russwurm, Samuel Cornish, Frederick Douglass, WEB DuBois, Ida B. Wells, Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah, Robert Abbott, John Sengstacke, and other former N NPA Chairmen such as Dr. Carlton Goodlett and Garth Reeves Sr. Tune in to NNPA’s “Let It Be Known” weekdays at 7:30 a.m. EST at Facebook.com/BlackPressUSA.

California Officials Respond to Trump Supporters’ Attack on U.S. Capitol Tanu Henry | California Black Media Last week, after a violent mob of President Trump’s supporters attacked and invaded the United States Capitol while protesting President-elect Joe Biden’s win of the 2020 election, Capitol Police officers evacuated members of Congress to an undisclosed area nearby.

“I am safe in a secure location,” Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA-37) posted on Facebook shortly after. “The President of the United States is inciting a coup.

We will not be intimidated.

We will not be deterred.”

That night, after the breach of the Capitol – and hours after rioters broke windows, defaced art, stole items, broke furniture, set small fires in the building, among other crimes -- the United States Senate reconvened to certify Presidentelect Biden’s win. Leaders from

both parties said they hoped the move to complete the work they began that morning would project resilience and inspire confidence, reassuring Americans and the world that the country’s system of democracy, regarded by many as the standard throughout the world, was strong and unshaken.

The next day, Bass, who represents a Southern California district that covers parts of Los Angeles, Inglewood and Culver City, called for the immediate removal of the president.

“Donald Trump should be removed from office today,” Bass posted on Facebook. “That can happen one of two ways.

First, Vice President Pence can step up and get the President’s Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment. Unfortunately, I believe members of the Cabinet

are as corrupt and unpatriotic as the president and, though the president is clearly unfit for office, they lack both the courage and the commitment to our Constitution.”

Under the 25th Amendment, if the President of the United States dies, resigns or is unable to carry out the duties of his job, the Vice President will assume the presidency.

If the Cabinet does not invoke the 25th Amendment, Bass urged her congressional colleagues to impeach the President “for the second time.”

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who represents California’s 12th congressional district, an area that spans parts of southwestern San Francisco down to – and across – parts of San Mateo County to the south, has called on President Trump to resign. Last

week, Pelosi also reached out to Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joints Chief of Staff to walk through precautions that would prevent President Trump from launching nuclear weapons or taking unilateral and unapproved m ilit a r y act ion abroad.

This weekend, Pelosi followed up with a letter to members of the House of Representatives. She told them to be prepared to return to Washington this week to possibly begin impeachment proceedings.

“When we take our oath of office, we promise to the American people our seriousness in protecting our democracy,” she wrote. “For that reason, it is absolutely essential that those who perpetrated the assault on our democracy be held continued on page 3

Three African American health leaders — advocates for expanded health care who are on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19 raging across California — took a moment to reflect on the state of health care as the holiday honoring civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. approaches on Jan. 18.

Doctors David Carlisle, Elaine Batchlor and Adrian James are admirers of King and find his words of injustice in health care even more profound as hospitals and clinics are overflowing with COVID-19 patients — many of them African Americans and other people of color.

“On the day that we celebrate the great civil rights icon’s birthday, Dr. King’s sentiment has never been more relevant than today,

as the pandemic has laid bare the great health inequities that remain in this country,” said Dr. Carlisle, president and CEO of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles.

“COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on communities of color makes it more important than ever that African Americans, Latinos and other people of color seek out affordable health care coverage, such as through Covered California, and also get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.”

Carlisle, Batchlor and James recently teamed up with Covered California to address vaccine confidence and encourage Black Californians to get the COVID-19 continued on page 2

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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING

I Got A Reason To Cry Before I Sleep At Night Community/Education News

Through it ALL I made it!!!

I was born in San Bernardino, California on July 13, 2000. My mother lost custody of me when I was one years old due to her addiction to drugs. I was blessed to have my paternal grandmother take me into her home. However, an unfortunate situation happened to my grandmother and I found myself in the foster care system at the age of 6. I was blessed again to be in a home with my cousin and her husband at the age of seven.

I attended church every Sunday and found a love for Christ. I lived in the home until the age of seventeen. That was when I began to feel I wanted to make my own decisions. I felt like I was at an age where I should be able to go hang out with my friends and go places without asking permission from my cousin who was my legal guardian. Well, I learned the hard way and I was put out of the home because I wanted to follow my own agenda. This was my senior year in high school and I found myself homeless. While sleeping in my car for three months, I pressed forward and managed to graduate. This is when I decided to pick up a camera and make a Youtube Channel.

My life changed instantly.

Who would have known you can make so much happen with a camera! I enjoy giving back to the community. Even though some may think three months without a home is a short time, I must say one day is too long without a home to sleep in. I will continue to help support those in need. In order to BE BLESSED you must BE A BLESSING!!! “I love it, I love helping the community and seeing people who notice me in public”.

“I’ll never deny a fan a picture.’’

“I feel like I'm the nicest person in the city you know. If you ever see me don't be afraid to approach me.’’ “I am a YouTuber and you can subscribe to my channel MikeMike WRLD.’’ “This is for all the things I went through but wished I didn't.”

-Mikemikewrld Mom drug addict lost Move with grandma at the age 6 to seven in foster care Lived with cousin until 17 Homeless 3 months Blowing up off Youtube Giving back to community Michaelalderson3909@gmail. com

In Dr. King’s Honor, California Black Doctors Call for Urgent Action During COVID-19 Crisis ...continued from page 1 vaccine when it becomes available, and to sign up for quality health insurance coverage through Covered California or Medi-Cal. "Eve r y d ay at M LK Community Hospital in South Los Angeles, we see high rates of unmanaged chronic disease that lead to poorer health outcomes,” said Dr. Batchlor, the hospital’s CEO. “This is illuminated by the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on the African American community. We must change our country's separate and unequal system of care, which is perpetuated by a payment system that disincentivizes doctors to serve in lowincome communities like ours.

“I believe access to high-quality health care is a basic human right, and providing universal quality care to everyone, regardless of income level, race or political beliefs is a fundamental act of social justice,” Dr. Batchlor said.

Dr. Adrian James of the West Oakland Health Council in the San Francisco Bay Area said he and his colleagues are fighting misinformation circulating in the African American community about the vaccines to fight COVID-19.

Underlying medical conditions caused by inequality make people of color more susceptible to illness caused by COVID-19, Dr. James said. Other challenges Black people face include the inability to work from home and social distance.

“The quote from Dr. King

that ‘Of all forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman’ is true because it may lead to death, which is the worst possible outcome. In California, the pandemic has had a devastating impact on the African American community,” Dr. James said.

The pandemic has also highlighted the importance of quality health care coverage. Right now, an estimated 1.2 million Californians are uninsured — including an estimated 67,000 African Americans — even though they are eligible for financial help through Covered California, or they qualify for low-cost or nocost coverage through Medi-Cal. “Roughly nine out of every 10 consumers who enroll through Covered California receive financial assistance — in the form of federal tax credits, state subsidies, or both — which helps make health care more affordable,” Covered California Executive Director Peter V. Lee said.

Covered California’s current open-enrollment period lasts until Jan. 31. Consumers interested in learning more about their coverage options can: • V i s i t w w w.

C o v e r e d CA . c o m .

• Get free and confidential in-person assistance, in a variety of languages, from a certified enroller.

• Have a cer tif ied enroller call them and help them for free. Call Covered California at (800) 300-1506.

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Hip-Hop Radio Personality Skyy Hook to be Visiting Scholar at CSUN in the Spring carmen.chandler@csun.edu

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Skyy Hook on air at SiriusXM Shade45. Photo courtesy of Skyy Hook.

Hip-hop journalist, radio personality and show producer Skyy Hook will be offering an inside look at the music, culture and generational disconnect in the world of hip-hop as a visiting scholar next semester in at California State University, Northridge’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Hook is scheduled to teach “Anthropology 232: Expressive Culture,” which offers an intensive examination of a specific form of expressive culture. She will be tapping into her extensive knowledge of, and connections in, the world of hip-hop, as she helps students explore a culture that is not solely defined by music.

“Anthropology is the study of human beings and the human experience,” said Yan Searcy, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. “Hip-hop is the most listened to type of music on the planet, and it influences all aspects of life. Skyy will give our students a critical understanding of hip-hop, and how it has influenced global culture. It may have started out as urban street music, but hip-hop has since grown into a culture that touches fashion, politics and has generated multimillion-dollar businesses.”

Searcy said Hook is just the first of what he hopes will be a series

of visiting scholars who are part of the college’s proposed Center for the Interdisciplinary Pursuit of Hip-Hop Evolution & Research.

“The center, and Skyy’s class, are just one way to decrease the distance between the university and the community,” Searcy said.

Hook, who co-hosts “The World Famous Wake Up Show” on Shade 45/SiriusXM with King Tech, Sway and DJ Revolution, said she was honored to be asked to teach the class, and is looking to forward to sharing her extensive knowledge about hiphop culture with CSUN’s students.

“There is a misunderstanding that hip-hop and rap music are the same thing. But they are not. Hip Hop is a culture whereas rap is a category of music. This must be discussed.

There are elements of the Hip Hop culture that I’m absolutely delighted to share with the students. My goal is to bridge the generations of Hip Hop for them.

Hook noted that there is a disconnect between today’s generation of hip-hop enthusiasts and their parents.

“I am hoping to bridge that gap, and explain to the students why their parents may not like what they listen to now, and how all aspects continued on page 4

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STATE/GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS

Senator Leyva Reintroduces “Protect School Employees on Medical Leave Act” While on Extended Sick Leave, School Employees Would Receive Full Pay State/Government News

SACRAMENTO – Building on her commitment to continue supporting California teachers and other school employees, Senator Connie M. Leyva (D-Chino) today introduced legislation that would repeal the 40-year-old California law requiring public school and community college employees— including teachers—to pay for the cost of their substitutes, known as “differential pay.”

Under SB 205, school employees would be entitled to continue receiving their full pay while on extended sick leave.

During the previous legislative session, Senator Leyva introduced similar legislation (SB 796) in January 2020, though she decided to stop consideration of that measure two months later as the Senator drastically scaled back her legislative package to allow the Legislature the ability to focus on the pressing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Added to California statute in 1976, the current differential pay law was widely and rightfully criticized in 2019 when a San Francisco Unified School District elementary public school teacher was required to pay for her substitute teacher while she underwent breast cancer treatment. Once it became public, the situation received national attention as parents requested GoFundMe donations for the teacher.

“It is absolutely unacceptable that a public school or community college employee would lose the majority of their salary while they are fighting for their life,” Senator Leyva said.

“SB 205 will right this wrong by ensuring that teachers and school employees can focus on their health, instead of having to worry how they will provide for their family during treatment and recovery. These employees should certainly not have to pay for their own replacement—out of their very own paycheck—or have to rely on donations as they

undergo cancer treatment or any other urgent and vital medical care. One of the many things that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us is the critical need to protect access to quality and affordable health care, while also reinforcing the economic safety net for all Californians— including public school and community college employees.”

Full-time California public school teachers and classified school employees earn 10 and 12 days of paid sick leave each year, respectively. If an employee needs more time after exhausting all paid sick leave, they may be placed on extended leave for up to five months. During this period, the employee’s pay is deducted by the cost of a substitute—even if a substitute was not actually hired by the school district.

While teachers in some districts set up sick leave banks where teachers can draw from a pool of donated sick days, California law only allows teachers to access these banks after they have experienced financial hardship due to fully exhausting their sick and other paid time off.

Though it is relatively uncommon for employees to go on extended leave after exhausting all sick leave, the policy of providing only differential pay does not affect all teachers equally. Since employees can roll over their sick days from year to year, earlycareer employees that do not have a large amount of leave stored are more likely to feel the potentially devastating impact of the current policy. Moreover, female employees that have previously used their sick leave during or after pregnancy are far more likely to exhaust what little sick leave they may have remaining.

Following introduction, the “Protect School Employees on Medical Leave Act” will be considered by the appropriate Senate committee(s) later this spring.

SoCalGas Supports Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning with $150,000 in Grants to Local Governments The cities of Anaheim, Palmdale and Compton will receive grants to help plan, prepare and recover from climate change risks Business News LOS ANGELES, January 11, 2021 – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that the City of Compton, the City of Anaheim and the City of Palmdale have been selected as recipients of the utility’s 2020 Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning Grant program. Each of the three local governments will receive a $50,000 grant to support local planning efforts to help prepare for and recover from climate change risks such as extreme heat, wildfires, drought, subsidence, sea level rise, flooding and mudslides

The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning Grant Program is a shareholder-funded initiative that has awarded $400,000 over the past three years. An advisory panel of planning and sustainability experts from the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC) and the American Planning Association-California Chapter (APA-Califor nia) reviewed the project submissions and selected the recipients. continued in next 2 columns

SoCalGas Supports Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Planning with $150,000 in Grants to Local Governments... continued “Our infrastructure continues to support the growth of renewables like wind and solar, as well as renewable gas to help reach the states’ climate goals,” said Jawaad Malik, vice president of strategy, sustainability and chief environmental officer. “The climate resiliency and adaptation grants will help kickstart many new projects across Southern California, allowing local communities to prepare for risks from climate change.”

The City of Palmdale plans to use this grant to update the City’s FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) with a specific focus on climate risks.

“As our City moves forward to meet and comply with both State and Federal environmental regulations, this grant will help us identify and prioritize the concrete and innovative projects we will need as we grow,” said Palmdale Mayor Steve Hofbauer.

“Our Local Hazard Mitigation Plan will offer an up-to-date and comprehensive assessment of the risk and vulnerability from natural hazards to the City’s critical facilities, infrastructure, economy, and population, while helping to identify the projects needed to mitigate the identified hazards.”

These funds will allow for the City of Compton to update the safety element of its General Plan and LHMP to address current and projected climate change impacts. These changes will be reflective of the issues the population of Compton currently faces such as extreme heat and high levels of pollution.

“The City of Compton plans to use this grant to assist with our communities to better adapt and become further resilient towards climate change,” said Compton City Manager Craig J. Cornwell.

“With the help of this grant from SoCalGas, we are excited to begin implementing these funds to update our local hazard mitigation plan and the city’s safety element of the general plan.”

The City of Anaheim is committed to using this grant to address climate resiliency in a way that supports forecasted economic and population growth while recognizing the differing properties of its diverse

community. Their Climate Action Plan focuses on three challenges that the community is currently facing: wildfire, drought and extreme heat.

"As shapers of the built environment, planners recognize our critical role in helping the communities we serve prepare for the risks associated with climate change," said Ashley Atkinson, president-elect of the American Planning Association's California Chapter. "We're grateful to SoCalGas for helping local cities elevate climate adaptation among competing priorities by providing grant funding for essential plan updates."

"As LA's regional climate collaborative, LARC supports cross-jurisdictional collaboration and facilitates the exchange of information, best practices, and cutting-edge research" said Erin Coutts, LARC's executive director. "We are excited to advise a grant program that encourages partnerships and will help our cities address climate vulnerabilities in disadvantaged communities."

Recipients were judged based on their proposal's emphasis on addressing vulnerabilities in disadvantaged communities; collaboration among various agencies; and benefits beyond resiliency, such as public health, air quality, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, and the economy.

SoCalGas is a leader in researching and developing new technologies that improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate change. The utility is working to increase the production and use of renewable natural gas, which turns waste from dairies, farms, wastewater and landfills, into a source of clean and renewable energy to fuel homes and businesses. Research into other renewable gases, like hydrogen, is also part of SoCalGas’ mission to be the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America. SoCalGas recently announced multiple hydrogen projects, including its hydrogen blending demonstration program.

Learn more about SoCalGas’ mission here. https://www. socalgas.com /clean-energy

Gov. Newsom’s $227 Billion Spending Plan Includes Stimulus Cash, Rental Relief, Job Training, and More Tanu Henry | California Black Media Gov. Gavin Newsom sounded upbeat when he announced at a press briefing Friday afternoon that he has submitted a $227 billion budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year to the State Legislature for approval.

The spending plan reflects a brighter picture than the gloomier one Newsom presented last summer when he projected a steep budget shortfall of more than $50 billion. In this proposal, the governor’s office is estimating that there will be a budget surplus of about $15 billion over the 2020-21 fiscal year, with nearly $3 billion stashed in the state’s operating reserve.

“In these darkest moments of the COVID-19 pandemic, this budget will help Californians with urgent action to address our immediate challenges and build towards our recovery,” said Newsom.

“As always, our Budget is built on our core California values of inclusion, economic growth and a brighter future for all.”

The proposal includes significant investments intended to shore up and revive the state economy battered by the COVID-19 global pandemic.

It proposes $2.4 billion for a one-time payout of $600 per individual from the “Golden State Stimulus” fund for the lowest earning Californians, many of them essential workers, who have been hit hardest by the global health crisis and the economic dip it caused. The majority of workers that have been affected are African American, Hispanic or from other ethnic groups in California and across the country.

To ensure a swift economic recovery, the governor has allocated $372 million to facilitate the distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines across the state.

Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Los Angeles), chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus and the only African American lawmaker in the upper house of the California legislature, says he is pleased that the governor’s budget invests in equity. He told CBM that he will work with the governor’s office to make sure the

proposals in the plan, particularly the relief for businesses, benefit Black Californians.

“Governor Newsom’s 20212022 budget proposal reflects what we are all hoping: that things are getting back on track and in a better way. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate California, but thanks to the swift actions taken last year by the Legislature and the Governor, we are in a strong position to combat this crisis and rebuild our economy,” Bradford said “We do not want to go back to where we were. We want a more just economy moving forward,” the senator added.

Workers at hospitals, grocery store clerks, public transportation operators and more had to continue showing up to work through the most difficult and uncertain phases of the pandemic last year.

And entrepreneurs like barbers and beauticians and workers in retail, food and beverage service, hospitality and the leisure sectors suffered the most job losses. Newsom announced $777.5 billion in his budget for economic recovery, including assistance to businesses of all sizes – more than $500 million will go to small businesses -and money to support the state’s minimum wage increase to $14.

Bradford, who is also chair of the Senate Public Safety Committee, applauded Gov Newsom for including funding for improving prisons and criminal justice reform efforts.

“As Chair of the Senate Public Safety Committee, I am also pleased to see funding for the maintenance of California state prisons, Los Angeles County, use of force investigations by the Department of Justice, and rehabilitation and educational programs for our inmate population,” he said. “Following the work I began in 2018 with the California Cannabis Equity Act, I am delighted to see the permanent funding of the state’s local equity grant program, which is a momentous step toward a fair continued on page 6

California Officials Respond to Trump Supporters’ Attack on U.S. Capitol...continued from page 1 accountable. There must be a recognition that this desecration was instigated by the President.”

Then on Monday morning, the House of Representatives introduced an ar ticle of impeachment against President Trump for inciting the violence that erupted at the Capitol last week. But Republican members blocked Speaker Pelosi’s push to prompt Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment.

The mayhem at the Capitol began the afternoon of Jan. 6, when hundreds of President Trump’s supporters overpowered officers, broke through barriers and stormed the Capitol building.

Five Americans died during the riots, including a police officer.

So far, there has not been an official estimate of the damage but, according to several news reports, taxpayers will have to pick up the tab for repairs because the building that houses the United States Legislature is not insured.

This past weekend, U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-13), whose district

covers Oakland and other parts of Alameda County, announced that she joined another member of California’s congressional delegation, Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA-14), and 45 other colleagues to pen a letter to the Speaker. Speier represents an area covering parts of San Francisco and San Mateo counties.

The members of the House of Representatives called on Speaker Pelosi to conduct an in-depth investigation of the security breach.

“Despite promises made to Members of Congress that every precaution was being taken and that there was adequate manpower and coordination, hundreds of people were able to easily enter restricted parts of the Capitol grounds, including the steps, and break into the building itself,” the lawmakers wrote. “Even before yesterday’s events, it was clear that security at the Capitol was inadequate to address current security threats.”

From the same secret location that Rep. Bass posted Wednesday during the attack, Rep. Maxine

Waters (D-CA-43) also spoke by phone to her constituents.

“I know that I could be a target.

It was only a few days ago that another threat came in to kill me,” Waters, who represents parts of southern Los Angeles County, said to L.A. Magazine.

“I know that I should be careful as much as I possibly can,” Waters continued. “I’m a target. As a Black controversial woman, I have the White supremacists and others who are constantly after me, threatening me, saying terrible things about me, and lying about my stance on issues.

I live with this and so I’m not surprised that we have protesters.

But I am surprised that they have the support of the President of the United States of America.”

Republican California U.S. Congressmen Devin Nunes (DCA-22) and Kevin McCarthy (D-CA-23), who supported the pro-Trump public protests and legislative objections to Presidentelect Biden’s certification – were among the lawmakers in Washington that day that were

ushered away from the Capitol into hiding. Both men represent inland congressional districts in the San Joaquin Valley. Nunes’ district includes parts of Tulare and Fresno counties and McCarthy’s district covers parts of the foothills and elevations of the Tehachapi Mountains and the Sierra Nevada.

Gov. Newsom ordered the flags at the California State Capitol to fly at half-staff on Sunday. He said it was a salute to the U.S. Capitol Police officer who died as a result of wounds he suffered when a mob attacked him during the riots.

“Our democracy rests on our common civility. As we work to heal from the aggressions that occurred against our seat of democracy this past week, we honor U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who lost his life in defense of our democratic institutions,” the governor said.

“Our hearts are with his family and all of our fellow public servants, our Congressional delegation and the brave men and women in uniform who protect us.”

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RELIGION/LIFESTYLE

“Ignoring God’s Warnings ALWAYS Breeds Tragedy!”

By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah You better know that you know.

And if you didn’t know, now you know. He said, “Go, and tell this people: ‘Keep on listening, but do not perceive; Keep on looking, but do not understand.’ [Isaiah 6:9]. So I will choose their punishments and will bring on them what they dread. Because I called, but no one answered; I spoke, but they did not listen. And they did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight. [Isaiah 66:4].

Therefore, I say again, remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lamp-stand out of its place. [Revelation 2:5].

Take the gift – “Second Chance,” and use it wisely. Repent! For there are serious consequences that would result if My instructions are ignored and My laws are violated [see Deuteronomy 28].

Listen, God is patient, but God is just. In His mercy, He provides us time to repent. In His grace, He allows tragedy to be a warning about judgment

rather than executing wrath on us. Make no mistake; it is mercy for us to be warned in this way.

But, God will not be patient forever. For those who ignore His kind warnings, like the people in Noah’s day, they likewise will perish also. Don’t you wait until its too late! “For NOW is the acceptable time, for NOW is day of Salvation” [2 Corinthians 6:2].

As Joshua challenged the people to choose who they would serve!

The same choice stands before you today! Forsake the foolish, and live, and go in the way of understanding. For as [Hebrews 10:26; Isaiah 58: 1], says, “If you deliberately keep on sinning after you have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire...”

Do not receive the grace of God in vain. Do not ignore, neglect or cast aside God’s offer of mercy. Respond to it now, as it is offered to you. It is a mercy call. Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction...”[Matthew 7: 13-14].

“As I live! declares the Lord God, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways! Why then will you die?” [Ezekiel 33:11].

Witness For Justice#1029

Giving Our All to God Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.

They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” (Mark 12:43-44, NIV) This poor widow stamps history with her generosity. Jesus uses her as an example of what true giving looks like. Wealth and power, although an advantage, are not a requirement for kindness.

What is truly necessary is an open heart and a desire to give up a bit ourselves or what we treasure the most. In the patriarchal society this widow existed, her situation was dire and desperate.

Not having a male to represent her in this type of society, she lacked any visibility or ability to support herself. However, she didn’t hesitate to pour in the offering basket all her possessions.

The Covid-19 pandemic has many people facing poverty, hunger, and homelessness in the United States. Unemployment has hit historical highs, and thousands are facing living in the streets. USA Today states, “the unemployment rate in the United States stood at 11.1% as of June. While this is a marked improvement from the 14.7% jobless rate in April, it is still higher than at any time in at least the last 70 years.”

As can be expected in a country where racism still prevails, Blacks, Latinxs and Native Americans are impacted disproportionately by this crisis. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, “There is increasing evidence that some racial and ethnic minority groups are being disproportionately affected

by Covid-19. Inequities in the social determinants of health, such as poverty and healthcare

access, affecting these groups are interrelated and influence a wide range of health and qualityof-life outcomes and risks.”

These inequities are obvious in the news: long lines of people at food banks, and increases in the number of Covid-19 deaths.

The United States is a wealthy nation, but the government hasn’t responded effectively to the needs of its people. The way in which this presidential administration attacks the poor and the dispossessed is sinful and has cornered those already in the margins of this society. “Since Trump assumed the office of the presidency, he and his administration have made it clear that one of their primary policy goals consists of dismantling safety nets and laws meant to protect workers.” (Five Ways the Trump Administration’s Policy Failures Compounded the Coronavirus Economic Crisis) Like the widow, faith communities have stepped up their game to give beyond their own needs. They have become food banks, shelters, and service centers. Pastors have adapted to the virtual world to respond to an increase of pastoral care requests. My local ministry, Ministerio Latino, raised $30,000 to give cash donations to 85 families and individuals in need.

Churches are in the frontlines of response to a community desperately in need. We can only pray that the God of all creation, the God of all possessions, continues to move our hearts to give our all to their service.

Reverend Rhina Ramos is the National Coordinator for Proyecto Encuentros for the United Church of Christ and also serves as the pastor of Ministerio Latino in Oakland, CA.

FILM REVIEW: Sylvie’s Love NNPA NEWSWIRE — If this story doesn’t make your heart flutter, nothing will. If Sylvie and Robert don’t make you root for love, no one can. The dialogue is either so completely natural it’s invisible or so poetic it conveys deep feelings and profound thought. Says the career-orientated Sylvie to her very traditional husband: “I can’t be the woman of your dreams when I want to be the woman in mine.”

Husband: “I never wanted you to be the woman of my dreams—I wanted to be the man in yours.”

By Dwight Brown, NNPA Newswire Film Critic It’s love at first sight. That’s true for the couple in this romantic period film and for audiences who will be transfixed by the stunningly beautiful footage.

It’s the summer of ’57.

Sylvie (Tessa Thompson), a twentysomething, works in her dad’s (Lance Reddick, John Wick) small Harlem shop, Mr. Jay’s Records. Though she tries not to show it, she is smitten the day Robert (Nnamdi Asomugha) walks in looking for a job. They spar verbally. Flirt. She is bent on becoming a TV producer.

He, a tenor sax player in the jazz group the Dickie Brewster Quartet, wants a solo career.

They’re young and ambitious.

Sylvie is engaged to Lacy (Alano Miller), a well-to-do GI who is serving overseas. Her mom (Erica Gimpel) pushes her towards this potentially safe, secure marriage and away from the pauper musician, while her cousin Mona (Aja Naomi King, How To Get Away With Murder) champions the saxophonist. A romance ensues regardless; in bedrooms, on rooftops, in theaters.

They’re so in love. Lost in it.

As the ‘50s turn into the ‘60s, divergent career paths lead them away from each other, back together again, away, back…

Their yearning is best summed up by the lyrics to the jazz standard “The Nearness of You,” which chanteuse Nancy Wilson sings as the film opens: “If you would only grant me, The right, To hold you ever so tight, And to feel in the night, The nearness of you.”

Writer/director Eugene Ashe has a strong feel for this epoch,

the allure of jazz music and what it takes to make a charming, exquisite and completely irresistible love story. The characters he’s crafted, their obstacles, rivalries, m iscom mu n icat ion s a nd misunderstandings underline his ingenuity. The yo-yo effects love creates, which makes lost souls try and try again to mate, verify Ashe’s understanding of what undying devotion truly means.

If this story doesn’t make your heart flutter, nothing will.

If Sylvie and Robert don’t make you root for love, no one can. The dialogue is either so completely natural it’s invisible or so poetic it conveys deep feelings and profound thought. Says the careerorientated Sylvie to her very traditional husband: “I can’t be the woman of your dreams when I want to be the woman in mine.”

Husband: “I never wanted you to be the woman of my dreams—I wanted to be the man in yours.”

As a director, Ashe has some minor hiccups. There are scenes that are too stagey, where characters talk and do nothing. Also, sometimes he uses previous footage to reflect the past, which is an unnecessary

Bedding Industries Of America West Signs Lease For 80,000-Sq.-Ft. Plant In Southern California Lifestyle News NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – The flagship licensee of Eclipse International, Bedding Industries of America, will open a new 80,000-squarefoot manufacturing, showroom and distribution center at 1798 Linden Ave. in Rialto, California.

The factory will be called BIA WEST and is scheduled to open April 1st. It will employ 120 when fully operational and serve retailers in California, Nevada, and part of Arizona.

A multi-million dollar outfitting of the facility will include state-ofthe-art manufacturing equipment from Leggett & Platt’s Global Systems Group to showcase the latest in manufacturing innovation and design for the industry.

The plant will manufacture mattresses under Eclipse, Saatva, Eastman House, Natural Dreams Pure Talalay, as well as other brands from the company’s portfolio.

“With the industry landscape changing and demand for our products so strong, we saw the need for a facility in Southern California to better serve our clients. This does not represent a major shift in strategy for us regarding licensing as we have 20 members in our group that provide coast-to-coast capabilities in the U.S. We realize in certain parts of the country where our business is strong, we needed

additional manufacturing facilities that allow us to meet demand in a timely manner,” said Stuart Carlitz, president and chief executive of Eclipse International.

“This year, for the first time in our industry’s history, demand outpaced capacity and we expect strong demand to continue well into 2021 and beyond,” he added. “With the assistance of Leggett & Platt and their global systems group, we were able to design a state-of-theart lean manufacturing facility in Southern California. They have always been good partners and have always provided us with the latest innovation and technology, which allow us and our licensees the ability to be a low-cost producer which greatly benefits our customers.”

According to Carlitz, the part of San Bernardino County where the new plant is located has a rich history in bedding manufacturing, so there is an experienced work force they will be able to tap into immediately.

North Brunswick, N.J.-based Eclipse International has been making mattresses since 1866.

Known for its design innovation in creating advanced sleep products, the company has an extensive global licensing network that distributes mattresses under continued in next 2 columns

crutch. Those mild transgressions are counterbalanced by the pop culture icons he sprinkles throughout the movie: A drop of TV’s I Love Lucy, “The Chocolate Factory” episode; a pinch of Sam Cooke singing “You Send Me” and of course a dash of Nancy Wilson’s jazz inflections.

Many scenes are gorgeously crafted and as beautiful as paintings. Mayne Berke’s handsome production design— from NYC stoops, to apartments, houses, offices and TV production sets—artfully recreates Harlem and Bronx neighborhoods, and were surprisingly constructed on a Warner Bros. backlot. Her magical handiwork is captured by cinematographer Declan Quinn’s perceptive lens, which flatters the interiors and exteriors as much as the cast’s incandescent skin. In particular, his lighting of the Blue Morocco Night Club scenes, with the green, blue and black accents, is so mood-setting and vivid you’d expect Coltrane to take the stage.

The musical score, either filled with sumptuous string music or brooding jazz, comes from the mind and heart of composer Fabrice Lecomte.

While editor Dana Congdon (The Basketball Diaries) gives the footage a steady rhythm.

Together, the technical elements cast a visual and audio splendor that’s sustained for 110 minutes.

In her finest showcase ever, Tessa Thompson summons up the mid-century spirits of Lena Horne, Eartha Kitt and Diahann Carroll. She acts young and innocent, then mature and strong-willed and finally older and circumspect, seamlessly balancing frailty and unbridled ambition.

One moment your heart bleeds from her bad decisions, the next you’re exhilarated by her success.

Nnamdi Asomugha, a producer (Harriet, Beasts of No Nation) as well as an accomplished actor (Crown Heights), is 2020’s top romantic leading man. He exhibits the quiet pride of Sidney Poitier and the stoicism of Denzel. When Robert begs Sylvie to “Come with me to Paris,” women will swoon.

The two leads are surrounded and supported by vibrant performances: King, Reddick, Gimpel, Tone Bell, Alano Miller, Eva Longoria, Wendi McLendon- Covey, Regé Jean Page, Jemima Kirke…

Gorgeously crafted.

A swe et e mbr a ce. A s romantic as a first-night kiss.

Available on Prime Video.

Official Trailer: https:// yout u.be/Sbjak u JZg w w Visit NNPA News Wire Film Critic Dwight Brown at Dwig htBrow n I n k.com and Black PressUSA.com.

Bedding Industries Of America West Signs Lease For 80,000-Sq.-Ft. Plant In Southern California...continued six brands – Eclipse, Eastman House, Millbrook Beds, Natural Dreams Pure Talalay, Embrace Pure Talalay, Velika and BIA. A well-established leader in the bedding industry, Eclipse designs products crafted with high-quality components, including latex, memory foam,

gel and eco-friendly materials.

The company holds a number of patents that deliver superb support throughout the product line. Today, the company has 77 licensees worldwide. For additional information, visit www.EclipseMattress.com.

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Hip-Hop Radio Personality Skyy Hook to be Visiting Scholar at CSUN in the Spring...continued from page 2 of their lives that they take for granted have evolved and changed because of hip-hop,” she said.

In addition to her work on “The World Famous Wake Up Show,” Hook has a highly respected reputation for identifying and supporting emerging, underground and independent ar tists.

She said she plans to tap into her professional connections for her classes.

“I will be bringing in some special guests almost weekly to accomplish this. It’s going to be really fun. I specialize in Edutainment! So, I think CSUN is in for an informative good time!

“There is no better way for the students to learn than to give them

the opportunity to talk to people who created the music, the fashion, and the culture that is part of hiphop,” she said. “I also want them to learn about those in society who have helped shape the birth and evolution of this thing we love.”

Hook added that while she hopes her students enjoy her class, what is more important is that they learn something. Among the topics she intends to explore are music, fashion, poetry, the role of women, the duality of persona and the fact that hiphop crosses all ethnic lines, both in its audiences and its artists.

“It t r uly is a global c u l t u r e ,” she said.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011685 Date Filed: 12/23/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/23/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): U FIRST INCOME TAX & BUSINESS SOLUTIONS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1264 S. WATERMAN AVE. SUITE 18 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Mailing Address: 7473 CATALPA AVE. HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: THE RAGLAND GROUP LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 7473 CATALPA AVE. HIGHLAND, CA 92346 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. 10, 2017 Tanisha Mack, 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 January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011688 Date Filed: 12/23/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/23/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): DIRECT PALLET CONSULTANTS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 7473 CATALPA AVE. HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: THE RAGLAND GROUP LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 7473 CATALPA AVE. HIGHLAND, CA 92346 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: Dec 22, 2020 Tanisha Mack, 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 January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011286 Date Filed: 12/14/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/14/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): HANG LOOSE HONEY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 7080 NYACK RD. PHELAN, CA 92371 Mailing Address: PO BOX 294544 PHELAN, CA 92329 Name of Individual Registrant: EDWIN RODRIGUEZ Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 7080 NYACK RD. 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: Nov 10, 2020 Edwin Rodriguez, 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 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 14, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011593 Date Filed: 12/21/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/21/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LA CRYSTALERA County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 8282 SIERRA AVE #3902 FONTANA, CALIF 92335 Name of Individual Registrant: GLADYS M. OLIVA Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 5874 SEMINOLE WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 17, 2020 Gladys M. Oliva, 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 January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011662 Date Filed: 12/22/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/22/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TYKO INTERNATIONAL County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 4795 CLARENCE WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 Name of Individual Registrant: ARLETTE K. OGIAMIEN Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 4795 CLARENCE WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 Name of Individual Registrant: BRICE KEMLE Residence Street Address: 53094 MEMORIAL STR LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92532 Name of Individual Registrant: PATRICK T. TONGANBOU Residence Street Address: 38307 PINE CREEK MURRIETA, CA 92562 Name of Individual Registrant: NICAISE N. KETCHA Residence Street Address: 10179 25TH STR RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name of Individual Registrant: CORANTINE P. TCHOUANCHE Residence Street Address: 4795 CLARENCE WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 Name of Individual Registrant: BIBLANE D. KAMGANG Residence Street Address: HINDENBURGDAMM 62 BERLIN, GERMANY 12203 Name of Individual Registrant: CLARISSE T. YONZDI Residence Street Address: 77 RUE PRINCE BELL DOUALA, CAMEROON 4036 This business is/was conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Arlette Ogiamien, 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 January 7, 14, 21, 28 , 2021 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011503 Date Filed: 12/17/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/17/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): B.D. SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 864 N. J STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 Name of Individual Registrant: BENJAMIN DELGADILLO Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 864 N. J STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 01, 2020 Benjamin Delgadillo, 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 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 14, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011225 Date Filed: 12/10/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/10/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ISAIAH IMAGO DEI EXPRESS TRUST D/B/A ISAIAH BEY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:12403 CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 768 CHINO, CA 91710 Name of Individual Registrant: MALISSA A. SYLVAIN Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 12403 CENTRAL AVE. SUITE 768 CHINO, CA 91710 This business is/was conducted by: A Trust Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 10, 2017 Sylvain, Malissa A., Trustee, 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 17, 24, 31, 2020, January 7, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20200011439 Date Filed: 12/16/2020 Filing Expires On: 12/16/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): MUSCLE SUPPLY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 4013 KATSURA WAY SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Name of Individual Registrant: MATTHEW GOMEZ Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 4013 KATSURA WAY SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 14, 2020 Matthew Gomez, 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 January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 2021.

PETITION/PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHAEL A. MONTEPARA aka MICHAEL ALPHONS MONTEPARA aka MICHAEL MONTEPARA CASE NO. PROPS 2000904 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MICHAEL

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Superior Court Of California, County of San Bernardino 2nd Floor 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center Date: 2/18/21 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept. : S36 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

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

Redlands, CA 92373-8453 (909) 796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper January 14, 21, 28, 2021.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT W. HALL, III aka ROBERT WILLIAM HALL, III aka ROBERT HALL, III CASE NO : PROPS 2000205

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

HALL, III aka ROBERT WILLIAM HALL, III aka ROBERT HALL, III

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: BRANDON J. HALL in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: BRANDON J. HALL 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: January 27, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S36 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: BRYAN C. HARTNELL, Esq. 25757 REDLANDS BOULEVARD REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper January 7, 14, 21, 2021.

Submission Deadline For All Legals & Classifieds is 5pm Mondays

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KASSANDRA DAWN JARAMILLO CASE NO : PROPS 2100004

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

DAWN JARAMILLO

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: DONALD L. MADDOX in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: DONALD L. MADDOX 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: February 16, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: S36P 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Probate IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Petitioner: Donald L. Maddox 2235 Indigo Hills Drive, Unit 6 Corona, CA 92879 (951)858-1717 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper January 14, 21, 28, 2021.

SUMMONS

AMENDED SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ALBERTO ABEL CONDOR and Does 1 to 12 YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): NO KIM LAM 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

rates are on file with VVTA and available upon request. 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): CIVDS 1930847 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 STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): MICHAEL F. SMITH. ESQ., 1651 E. FOURTH STREET. SUITE 123, SANTA ANA, CA 92701 (714)558-0101 DATE (Fecha): 12/15/2020 Clerk of Court (Secretario), by Nicole Cartwright, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served PUBLISHED IN THE SAN BERNARDINO AMERICAN NEWSPAPER: January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021.

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS 2021-07 1. Purpose of the Procurement and Period of Performance VVTA is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to update its Security Camera System at its headquarters, the Victorville Transportation Center, and add new cameras to the recently completed facility in Barstow, CA. The period of performance for installation will be not to exceed 120 days.

The contract for service and maintenance will be for three years with two one-year options to extend.

2. Obtaining the Request for Proposal (RFP) Document RFP documents may be obtained from VVTA, in person at 17150 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA 92345-8305, electronically at www.vvta.org/Procurement or via www. publicpurchase.com. Documents are also available via email request to cplasting@vvta.org. RFP’s requested by courier or via USPS mail shall be packaged and sent only at the Proposers’ expense.

3. Proposal Due Date and Submittal Requirements Proposals must be received before 3:00 PM (PST), Thursday, February 18, 2021.

3.1. Sealed Proposal packages will be accepted at the following address: Victor Valley Transit Authority Attn: Christine Plasting, Procurement Manager 17150 Smoke Tree Street Hesperia, CA 92345-8305 (760) 995-3583 3.2. Envelopes, boxes, or electronic submissions via publicpurchase.com containing proposals shall be sealed and clearly labeled with VVTA’s RFP number and the solicitation title: “VVTA RFP 2021-07 SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM UPDATE.” 3.3. Proposers are to submit to VVTA either one (1) hard copy of the proposal and one (1) electronic copy via DVD/CD, thumb/ flash drive OR via www.publicpurchase.com. A Proposal is deemed to be late if VVTA receives it after the deadline stated above. Proposals received after the submission deadline shall be returned, unopened to the Proposer. It is the Proposer’s sole responsibility to ensure that the Proposals are received by the date and time stated above.

4. Bonds The awarded contractor may be required to provide a Performance Bond and Payment Bond after the notice of intent to award. A Bid Bond is not required for this solicitation.

5. Prevailing Wage The Secretary of Labor has predetermined minimum wage rates for this project. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the prevailing wage rates as determined by the State for similar classifications of labor, the contractor and his/her subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. In accordance with provisions of Section 1773.2 (amended 1977) of the California Labor Code copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the State Director of Industrial Relations and are available at the California Department of Industrial Relations' Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ oprl/DPreWageDetermination.htm. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed. Copies of the prevailing wage

6. Vendor Registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations California SB 854 Compliance -VVTA will not accept a Proposal from or enter the contract with a Proposer, without proof that the Proposer and its Subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. The Proposer shall enter DIR Registration Number on its proposal.

7. Validity of Proposals. Proposals and subsequent offers shall be valid for a period of ninety (90) days. An award may be made without further discussion. VVTA reserves the right to withdraw or cancel this RFP at any time without prior notice and VVTA makes no representation that any contract will be awarded to a Proposer responding to this RFP. 8. Pre-Proposal Conference/Job Walk There will be a non-mandatory Pre-proposal Conference/Job Walk on Wednesday, January 25, 2021, at 8:30 AM (PST). The deadline for questions is at 5:00 PM (PST), Friday, February 5, 2021. Prospective Proposers are requested to submit questions, in writing, to the Procurement Manager at cplasting@ vvta.org. Responses shall be shared with all known prospective proposers by written addenda only.

The successful Proposer shall be required to comply with all applicable Equal Opportunity Laws and Regulations.

Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper January 14, 2021.

California Assembly impeachment vote puts Republicans in bind

BY BEN CHRISTOPHER

That the California Assembly would spend its first day of the year calling for the removal of President Donald Trump — a week after he sicced a mob of white supremacists, conspiracy theorists and hooligans on Congress — is about as surprising as summer fog in San Francisco. Democrats hold a supermajority in both chambers of the Legislature.

But it was not a welcome first vote for California’s elected Republicans. The choice presented to them: Either castigate a president still wildly popular within their own party or take a vote that might be construed by moderate and independent voters as, if not pro-insurrection, then at least insurrection-tolerant.

In its first vote of the 2021-22 legislative session, the Assembly voted 51-to-6 on a nonbinding resolution calling for the president to resign — and absent that, for his removal by his Cabinet or Congress.

The results were partyline, with only Democrats voting “yes” and Republicans voting “no.” Leaving out excused absences, 11 lawmakers ducked voting either way — all of them Republican, including the GOP’s Assembly leader, Marie Waldron of Escondido.

“On this issue, when you take the party blinders off, this was a very simple question to answer and that is: Did the president of the United States incite a mob? Did he incite insurrectionists?”

ASSEMBLYMEMBER CHAD MAYES That the resolution was authored by Assemblymember Chad Mayes of Rancho Mirage only reinforced the tough dilemma facing the chamber’s remaining Republicans. Mayes, a former Republican Assembly leader, abandoned the GOP early last year citing what he called his colleagues’ blind loyalty to a dangerous president. In November, Mayes won reelection to the Legislature as a political independent — the first such victory in two decades.

“The president’s non-stop, unsubstantiated and false claims that the election was rigged and fraudulently stolen from him were the sparks that lit the fire that has now engulfed our nation,” Mayes said as he introduced the resolution.

Speaking after the Assembly recessed, Mayes said he had hoped his colleagues would have passed it unanimously.

“On this issue, when you take the party blinders off, this was a very simple question to answer and that is: Did the president of the United States incite a mob? Did he incite insurrectionists?” he said. “And if he did, what are we going to do about it?”

Assemblymember Waldron did not respond to a request for comment.

California Republicans have faced the political problem since Trump’s rise to power. Fealty to the president is a precondition for earning the support of much of the party’s base. But allegiance to him is disqualifying in the eyes of the majority of state voters, who disapprove of Trump’s job performance by a two-to-one margin.

Today’s vote shows that the bind will persist for California Republicans until the very end of Trump’s presidency — and perhaps long after.

Assemblymember Chad Mayes wears a mask on the floor on the last day of the 2019-20 session, Aug. 31, 2020. Photo

by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters Assemblymember Chad Mayes wears a mask on the floor on the last day of the 2019-20 session, Aug. 31, 2020. Mayes later said he had hoped his colleagues would have passed the resolution unanimously. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters Others who failed to vote on the Assembly resolution included Republicans from the state’s remaining purple districts: Jordan Cunningham of San Luis Obispo and Tom Lackey of Lancaster, for example, both represent districts where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans.

Newly elected members Kelly Seyarto of Murrieta, Janet Nguyen and Laurie Davies of Orange County and Suzette Valladares of Simi Valley also sidestepped voting.

In a statement, Valladares said that while she was “appalled by the actions of last week…Congress is already empowered to act. Californians have asked California legislators to resolve the problems we face specific to California.”

Devon Mathis of Visalia, one of the six Republicans to vote against the resolution and the only one to speak against it made a similar argument, condemning the violence but questioning the Legislature’s priorities.

“We have people dying of COVID, we have areas in our state where families still can’t put food on their tables, we have people in my district that still live in Third World condition and still don’t have running water,” Mathis said. “But instead, the first thing we do on the floor in California is throw a political punch at a lame duck. I think that’s lame.”

Yet another non-voting Assemblymember was GOP Republican Randy Voepel. This marked a step back from comments the reliably conservative member made to the San Diego Union-Tribune this weekend, in which he compared the violence at the U.S. Capitol last week to the “shot heard ‘round the world” at the battles at Lexington and Concord and warned of the coming “tyranny” under a Joe Biden administration.

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Hip Hop Pioneer Dr. Dre Hospitalized in Los Angeles After Suffering Brain Aneurysm

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Ervin Padgett Charged With Murder In Fort Irwin Local News The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has charged Ervin Padgett (Age 37 of Fort Irwin) with murder.

CASE SYNOPSIS

The mogul, whose real name is Andre Young, was hospitalized on Monday, January 4, 2021, at Los Angeles’ Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Hip Hop pioneer Dr. Dre, who first rose to fame in the 1980s with the rap group N.W.A. and later co-founded Death Row Records, has reportedly suffered a brain aneurysm.

The mogul, whose real name is Andre Young, was hospitalized on Monday, January 4, 2021, at Los Angeles’ Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

The celebrity website, T.M.Z., was the first to report the icon’s hospitalization. T.M.Z. cited

sources close to Dr. Dre and those with direct knowledge, noting that he was taken directly to I.C.U., where he remained on Tuesday.

Dr. Dre, 55, reportedly is stable and lucid, but doctors haven’t determined what caused his internal bleeding. His physicians are reportedly performing a battery of tests and continue to treat the multiple Grammy Award winner.

Teaming up with Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Yella, MC Ren, the Arabian Prince, and the D.O.C.,

Gov. Newsom’s $227 Billion Spending Plan Includes Stimulus Cash, Rental Relief, Job Training, and More...continued from page 3 and equitable cannabis market.”

The money for COVID economic recovery comes at a time when there looms the threat of another economic downturn.

According to numbers released by the U.S. Department of Labor Friday, payrolls across the country decreased by 140,000 jobs in December. It is the sharpest drop in jobs since last April. The economy has not fully bounced back since the beginning of the pandemic last march when it lost 22.2 million jobs. Only 12.4 million jobs have been recovered so far.

Although the governor’s budget projects optimism, and it provides substantial funding for critical ongoing government priorities like education, transportation public safety, higher education, health care and green initiatives, it is short on details. It does however include a clear high-level breakdown of where the money will be spent – if not exactly how. For example, Gov. Newsom calls for $2 billion to help schools across the state to reopen in the next couple of months. The budget also allots $85.8 billion for schools, which includes teacher training, early childhood education programs, teacher recruitment and money to extend learning into the summer.

The governor is also proposing that the state invests $500 million in low-cost housing tax credits; $1.75 billion to continue purchasing motels to house the homeless under “Project Room Key;” and $353 million for job training and creation programs.

Over the next 5 months, Gov. Newsom says he and the Legislature will be working to hash out, distill and define budget priorities. Through the process, they will determine how and at which level of government –

state, county or municipal – the monies will be spent. Then in May, he will present his revised, and more detailed, budget to the legislature for final approval before the fiscal year begins in July.

Senate Republicans say over 19,000 small businesses in the state have had to shutter since the pandemic began. Therefore, they are urging the governor to increase funding for them.

“Over the past ten months, the Governor’s shutdowns and COVID-19 challenges have made it difficult for millions of Californians,” said Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama) in a statement responding to the governor’s budget.

Some environmental groups complained that the budget redirects cash to emergency preparedness, “short-changing” programs that provide funding to underserved communities, some of them places where Black Califor nians live.

“The G reen house Gas Reduction Fund is meant to cut pollution in our most impacted communities,” said CEO Debra Gore-Mann, president of the Greenlighting Institute, a public policy and research organization based in Oakland. “Funding for wildfires should come from the utilities whose recklessness led to so many problems.

Gov. Newsom says now that he has presented his budget, the hard work begins.

“The Budget makes progress towards the goal I set when taking office to harness California’s spirit of innovation and resilience and put the California Dream within reach of more Californians,” Gov. Newsom said.

Dr. Dre formed N.W.A. in 1985.

The group quickly earned a reputation for relaying the reality of South Central Los Angeles’s hard-scrabble streets.

Their sophomore album, “Straight Outta Compton,” went double platinum and cemented N.W.A.’s legacy as gangsta rap’s originators. N.W.A. shined a spotlight on police brutality in the Black community by releasing the famous and controversial song, “F—T ha Pol ice.”

In 1991, Dr. Dre teamed with Marion “Suge” Knight to form Death Row Records, a label where Dre released his seminal album, “The Chronic,” which featured “Nuthin But a ‘G’ Thang with rising star Snoop Dogg.

The icon has become even more famous with his Beats Electronics business, including the popular “Beats

By Dre” wireless headphones.

In 2014, Apple purchased Beats Electronics for $3 billion.

Special guests announced for 50th anniversary gala of Woodie King, Jr.'s New Federal Theatre, to be held January 17 Entertainment News

NEW YORK -- At New Federal Theatre's 50th Anniversary Gala Sunday January 17, special guests will include Debbie Allen, Trazana Beverly, Mya Carter, Patrice Johnson Cevannes, Debbi Blackwell Cook, D.K. Dyson, Joseph Edwards, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Ted Lange, Pauletta Washington, Kevin Maynor, S. Epatha Merskerson, Barbara Montgomery, Ademola Olugebefola, Phylicia Rashad, Glynn Turman and Richard Wesley. The event, to be held virtually from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, will celebrate the esteemed organization, founded by Woodie King, Jr. in 1970, for its 50 years of theatrical excellence.

To-date, New Federal Theatre (NFT) has produced over 450 mainstage plays, an astonishing and inf luential record of achievement, sending multiple plays to Broadway and launching numerous minority and women playwrights and actors into prominent careers. Its alumni are an honor roll of artists of color from the 1970s through today.

This vir tual gala will be accessible f rom the theater's website, w w w. newfederaltheat re.com.

Co-hosts of the event will be Ted Lange, DeWanda Wise and Alano Miller. Honorees will include Cliff Frazier, Ron Himes, S. Epatha Merkerson, Ed Pitt, Phylicia Rashad, Oz Scott, Beth Turner, Glynn Turman and Douglas Turner Ward.

The celebration is written by Bill Harris and directed by Dean Irby.

Honorary Committee for the event includes Debbie Allen, Harry

Belafonte, Vin Diesel, Toni Fay, Danny Glover, Samuel L. Jackson, La Tanya Richardson Jackson, Sidney Poitier, Issa Rae, Phylicia Rashad, Lamman Rucker, Glynn Turman, Mfundi Vundla and Lynn Whitfield. Major sponsor of the event is All Stars Project, Inc. New Federal Theatre has had national prominence since "Black Girl" by J.e. Franklin, won a Drama Desk Award (1971) and "The Taking of Miss Janie" by Ed Bullins (1975) moved from NFT to Lincoln Center and won the Drama Critics Circle Award. Among its most salient successes is "For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" by Ntozake Shange, which NFT produced for its New York debut and subsequently and coproduced for Broadway with the late Joseph Papp in 1976. It was the second play by a black woman to reach Broadway, preceded by Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun in 1959.

Among the performers who have benefited from early successes on NFT’s stage are the late Chadwick Boseman, Debbie Allen, Morgan Freeman, Phylicia Rashad, Denzel Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Issa Rae, and many more.

For more info, including an expanded list of the compa ny's dist i ng uished alumni, see: http://www.jsnyc. com/season/about_NFT.html.

The gala will be streamed live January 17 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Admission is free and donations will be gratefully continued in next 2 columns

On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department conducted a death investigation at Fort Irwin. During their investigation, Ervin Padgett was arrested.

After reviewing this case, our office has charged Mr. Padgett

with violating the following section of the California Penal Code: Penal Code Section 187(a) – Murder (Felony) Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being, or a fetus, with malice aforethought.

CASE INFORMATION DA Case Number: 2020-000055683 C ou r t C a se Nu mb e r: FVI20003505

Mose Marquelius Thomas Charged With Multiple Firearm Violations in Fontana Local News

The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has charged Mose Marquelius Thomas (Age 34 of Rialto) with multiple firearms charges.

CASE SYNOPSIS On Monday, December 21, 2020, the Fontana Police Department completed a shooting investigation in the 16900 block of San Bernardino Avenue, in Fontana. During the investigation, Mose Marquelius Thomas was arrested.

After reviewing this case, our office has charged Mr. Thomas with violating the following sections of the California Penal Code: Penal Code Section 246.3(a) – Discharge of Firearm With Gross Negligence (Felony) Except as otherwise authorized by law, any person who willfully discharges a firearm in a grossly negligent manner which could result in injury or death to a person is guilty of a public offense and shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.

Penal Code Section 29800(a)

(1) – Possession of A Firearm By A Felon (Felony) Any person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the United States, the State of California, or any other state, government, or country, or of an offense enumerated in subdivision (a), (b), or (d) of Section 23515, or who is addicted to the use of any narcotic drug, and who owns, purchases, receives, or has in possession or under custody or control any firearm is guilty of a felony.

Penal Code Section 30305(a) (1) – Unlawful Possession of Ammunition (Felony) No person prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 29800) or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 29900) of Division 9 of this title, or Section 8100 or 8103 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, shall own, possess, or have under custody or control, any ammunition or reloaded ammunition.

CASE INFORMATION DA Case Number: 2020-000058996 C ou r t C a se Nu mb e r: FWV20004573

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13 Foods For An Instant Detox

What are the best detox foods?

It can be tough to figure out just which foods will help with a successful cleanse.

The trick is to understand the benefits of different choices, as well as the goals you’re trying to obtain.

For example, vegetables are a good source of glutathione, which is essential for the detoxification of the liver pathway, and an excellent source of insoluble fiber, which is essential for colon health.

Here’s an easy A-Z guide that can help get you started: Artichokes Artichokes contain antioxidant plant compou nds called caffeoylquinic acids, which are used to treat hepatic (liver) disorders because they stimulate bile flow.

Bile helps the body to digest fats, and efficient bile flow clears the system of potentially inf lam mator y substances

contained in fatty foods. avocados This fruit provides hearthealthy monounsaturated fatty acids and glutathione, a compound that blocks the absorption of certain fats by the intestines that cause oxidative damage AND is essential for liver pathway cleansing.

Beets These are among the few edible plants that contain betalains, plant pigments that give some beets their deep red color and have powerful anti-inflammatory and fungicidal properties.

Betalains promote cell structure, repair and regeneration, especially in the liver—the body’s primary detox center. raw broccoli Broccoli is one of the cruciferous vegetables, which are named for

their cross-shaped flowers and known for powerful antioxidant properties.

Science has shown that a diet rich in cruciferous veggies reduces the risk of certain cancers.

Other cruciferous vegetables include cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale.

Collard These greens increase bile acid binding, which makes it easier for bile to bind to large lipid molecules and pull them apart.

Leftover bile acids are then excreted from the GI tract normally, taking leftover lipid molecules with them.

Dandelion root Dandelion root acts as a diuretic by increasing urine production.

Dill and fennel These are plants rich in vitamins and anti-inflammatory chemicals.

Dill contains chemicals that help with the activation of glutathione,

a liver antioxidant that attaches to free radical molecules and disarms them.

Fennel is rich in Vitamin C, which has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

Fennel is also high in fiber but low in calories—an ideal cleanse food.

Green tea This tea is richer in antioxidants than white, black, and oolong teas, even though they all come from the same plant.

The caffeine in green tea also gives this energizing drink a diuretic effect, which helps to alleviate bloating by counteracting water retention.

Lemon Lemons, like all citrus fruits, is rich in antioxidant Vitamin C. Milk thistle This is one of the frequently researched plants in association

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with promoting detoxification.

liver

While more scientific inquiry is needed for firm recommendations, Milk thistle contains a mixture of polyphenolic compounds (plant protectors) that assist liver cells in removing toxins from healthy blood cells.

Onion and garlic They are both members of the allium family of vegetables, which provide pungent flavors to foods.

These plants contain flavonoids that stimulate the production of glutathione, one of the liver’s strongest antioxidants.

As a result, onion and garlic have powerful anti-bacterial and immune-boosting properties.

Wheatgrass

It is a vitamin and mineral-rich grass commonly served in powder or juice form.

One Scoop of this Drink Gives You All the Veggies Wheatgrass contains vitamins such as A, B, C, and E and the minerals calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron.

It also contains chlorophyll, which helps stimulate red blood cell production.

Yogurt W hen yog ur t contains probiotics, which supplies healthy bacteria that fortify the GI tract’s natural flora, aiding digestion and boosting the body’s natural immunity.

August 30, 2016 by Keith Carlson, Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, BDO Contributing Writer

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