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April 28, 2022 Thursday Edition

Volume 53 No. 2 Mailing: P.O. Box 837, Victorville, CA 92393

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

Hardy Brown Sr. Endorses Clifton L. Harris for

San Bernardino County Sheriff and Other Election Candidates

State Ed Chief Thurmond Is Piecing Together the Future of California’s Post-Pandemic Education Joe W. Bowers Jr. | California Black Media

San Bernardino County News

Hardy Brown, Publisher Emeritus Black Voice News and Clifton L. Harris candidate for San Bernardino County Sheriff Election Endorsements recommendations for June 7 2022 (partial) I have many people who follow me, that have requested my thoughts and recommendations of the upcoming election on June 7th.. I did reach out to some for interviews by Zoom and some contacted me back while those I know personally, I did not contact them. Having limited space I will shorten my thoughts and comments in the best interest of you my friends.

For the statewide office(s) seekers Governor Gavin Newsom has already overcome his distracters by beating a large field of Republicans in a recall election and Dr. Shirley Weber has proven her skills and ability to oversee a very complicated election that was fair and secure for all voting citizens. This she did in the face of a Republican Party claiming all elections are stacked with voter fraud. Even some of the California Republican candidates making voter fraud clams did not object to the election after they lost, to Gov. Newsom.

I am proud of the fact that I have a diversity (racially and gender) of candidates to make a selection for office, believe me race and gender does matters in policy making, I’ve been in closed session meeting and sitting at the table, with people discussing issues before making a policy.

I want to highlight a few of the candidates because they deserve my comments for the

public record. Pete Aguilar has done a wonderful job in brining over a Billion dollars into his district while representing our democracy and by serving on the Congressional Select Committee to find out what happen on the January 6th Insurrection led by members in the Republican Party.

Alex Padilla has represented us well by serving on the Senate Judiciary Committee and standing up for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the first African American woman to be nominated by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate to sit on the United States Supreme Court.

James Ramos has done a great job in his old Assembly District and he will continue to do a great job as the first Native American Indian to serve in our state legislative body. I am proud to know him and his family long before they had the gaming casino and it has not changed his values.

I know Ted Alejandre, Bob Dutton, Jason Anderson, Clifton Harris and they deserve your votes. I have known Ted and his wife’s family for a long time and they have represented us well in the education of our children. I have known Clifton and his family even longer going back into the 70’s. It is time to break the cycle of the outgoing sheriff appointing who become sheriff, plus Cliff would do a good job.

I have been going or observing the San Bernardino City Council Meetings since 2019 and they are

now beginning to respect each other and are working together, when mayor John Valdivia is absent from the meeting and not interfering, trying to divide the council members.

I have listen to Treasure Ortiz at council meetings and met with her by ZOOM. In my opinion she would be a “good choice” as our next mayor but after meeting and talking with Helen Tran, Helen would be the “best choice” as mayor in my opinion during this time. Tran knows the internal working of the city and understands the different roles and responsibility of the mayor, council and city manager. She explained to me her experience of working in another city government where things get done by elected officials working with each other and putting the citizens first.

Helen will bring a new sprective to our city from her background as a Human Recourses Manager.

I know from my personal experience that a Human Resources Manager has the experience to communicate with all sides to arrive at decisions that are in the best interest of the city.

These are a partial listing of my recommendations.

Newsom, Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor

Fiona Ma, Treasurer Ron Bonta, Attorney General Alex Padilla, United States Senator Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Pete Aguilar, Congressman District 33 Norma Torres, Congresswoman District 35 James Ramos, Assembly District 45 Ted Alejandre, County Superintendent of Schools Dejonae Shaw, Supervisor, District 2 Bob Dutton, Assessor/Recorder Jason Anderson, District Attorney Clifton Lee Harris, Sheriff SB County Helen Tran, Mayor SB Theodore Sanchez, Council Ward 1 Sandra Ibarra, Council Ward 2 Fred Shorett, Council Ward 4

Shirley N. Weber, Secretary of State

For Tony T hu r mond , California’s African American State Superintendent of Public Instruction, American public education will never be the same after experiencing what it has over the last two years.

“The pandemic really did put a spotlight on places where there were big holes and gaps and inequities,” Thurmond told California Black Media (CBM).

“In a nation with the wealth we have, that there should be a digital divide, I think that’s just a big example of the kinds of inequities that have existed.”

But Thurmond is hopeful.

Working with lawmakers in both the California Senate and Assembly, he is sponsoring and supporting a range of focused legislation that, if approved, would increase access to education opportunities and improve learning for Black, Hispanic and other children who were most affected by the pandemic. Many of the children Thurmond’s programs target

are underperforming on the state’s standardized tests.

As a former Assemblymember representing the 15th District in Alameda County from 2014 to 2018, Thurmond is familiar with the sausage making that goes into creating policy. He is leveraging knowledge of that process, he says, to transform public education.

He told CBM, “Our number one bill is Senate Bill (SB) 1229.”

The bill authored by Sen. Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) offers incentives to recruit 10,000 professionals to help support the growing mental health needs of students. SB 1229 provides $25,000 grants to aspiring mental health clinicians who commit to serving a minimum of two years as a mental health professional either in a school district or youth-ser ving community organization in high need areas.

Approximately eight million Californians, most of them from communities of color, continued on page 7

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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING

Three In SBCUSD Honored As Administrators Of The Year SBCUSD Invites Families And Community To Weigh In On New Pre-Kindergarten Textbooks

Community/Education News

Community/ Education News

Dr. Marlene Bicondova, the Director of Positive Youth Development Each region of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) annually recognizes the outstanding performance and achievement of individual school administrators and classified managers in several categories.

This year, three San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) administrators were honored by ACSA Region 12 for their exceptional leadership in managing school programs, commitment to professional g row th, com mit ment to educational qualit y and student achievement, and creativity in addressing issues facing public education.

The Region 12 Student Services Administrator of the Year for 2022 is Dr. Marlene Bicondova, the Director of Positive Youth Development for SBCUSD. Dr. Bicondova has a proven track record of creating positive outcomes for youth.

Pacific High School Principal Dr. Natalie Raymundo

As a principal, she transformed Curtis Middle School from one of the lowest-performing middle schools in the county into a high-performing school by implementing a proactive approach to student success that focused on daily assessments that informed teacher instruction. For the past four years, Dr. Bicondova has worked at the District level to reduce chronic absenteeism and suspension rates. Her signature accomplishment has been the creation of the SBCUSD Bullying Intervention System, which uses restorative practices and Undercover Anti-Bullying Teams as the key components, which work to change school culture to stop bullying before it starts and stop bullying when it does happen.

Pacific High School Principal Dr. Natalie Raymundo is the ACSA Region 12 Secondary Principal of the Year. Raymundo has been a principal since 2009 when she

Shana Smith, Assistant Director of the Employee Development Department

took the helm of Richardson PREP HI Middle School. She believes that education can change lives and even entire communities, especially when educators demonstrate respect for students, families, and stakeholders. Her leadership has helped create a safe and welcoming environment for students and instilled in them a desire to become leaders in the community, as evidenced

by Pacific High winning the Civics Leadership Award in 2017, 2019, and 2020. She also implemented the fourth-period advisory program, which provides students with social-emotional learning activities, grade checks, goal setting sessions, and other academic and social development every Monday.

Shana Smith, Assistant Director of the Employee Development Department for SBCUSD, is Region 12’s Personnel Director

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of the Year. Smith began her SBCUSD career in 1995 teaching first grade. She began supporting teachers as a program specialist and new teacher mentor in 2000.

After 17 years leading the Teacher Induction Program, she earned her place as the assistant director of Employee Development. In that position, she can combine her love of teaching with her love of mentoring the next generation of educators as she helps develop programs and instruct new teachers so they can be successful SBCUSD educators.

ACSA, which is one of the largest organizations for school leaders in the nation, is dedicated to developing and supporting educational leaders who meet the diverse needs of California students. ACSA Region 12 specifically serves educational administrators working in San Ber nardino Count y.

SBCUSD prekindergarten students get a jump on their education (pre-COVID) (Photo by Corina Borsuk and provided courtesy of SBCUSD) As part of its process for selecting new textbooks for transitional kindergarten (TK), a pre-kindergarten program, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) invites all stakeholders to review the books under consideration and provide their input.

TK is an opportunity for students not old enough for kindergarten to access a quality, free education surrounded by our caring, school family that can help them: Build positive relationships with teachers and peers Become confident learners Develop social ly a nd emotionally Build a strong foundation for

school success Children who will turn 5 years old between September 2, 2022, and February 2, 2023, are eligible to enroll now in TK. For more information about transitional kindergarten or enrolling in TK or kindergarten for the 2022–2023 school year, call Enrollment and Placement Services at (909) 8897576.

The TK textbooks are available for review now through April 29, 2022, at the Professional Development Center (PDC), 4030 Georgia Blvd. in San Bernardino.

For more information about the textbook adoption, please call Elementary Instruction at (909) 473-2090.

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STATE/GOVERNMENT/CONSUMER NEWS

Cantu Beauty Taps The Curly Hair Community For Brand Refresh Award-winning beauty brand evolves its brand identity to commemorate the evolution of its consumer Consumer News

So-called ‘free credit’ offers come with costly catches: ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ plans drain consumer accounts like Payday Loans

By Charlene Crowell April 21, 2022

STAMFORD, Conn., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantu unveils its new brand identity designed in partnership with its community of curlfriends to differentiate one of the world's leading textured hair care brands on shelf and screen.

New look! Cantu's AwardWinning Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Repair Cream Cantu reached out to a vast collective of consumers and asked them directly what they wanted to see reflected in its new imagery, typography, structure and color palette. This collaborative exercise comes shortly after the reformulation of the brand's best-selling Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioner, prompted by the request for more moisture voiced by the natural hair community. The transformation was conducted in partnership with Cosmetic Chemist & Beauty Industry Expert, Erica Douglas, also known as Sister Scientist.

"When the team at Cantu heard that there were a few consumers that wanted to make

some changes to the awardwinning Shea Butter leave-in conditioner, they listened," Sister Scientist shared. "We immediately started strategizing through the reformulation to remove alcohols and silicones to ensure that people who have sensitivities or objections to these ingredients can also enjoy the benefits of Cantu's most popular leave-in conditioner.

We also ramped up moisturizing and conditioning properties and worked on improving absorption especially for type 4 curls."

Additional results from customer feedback also led Cantu to design and build more customer-centric artwork and visuals tailored to consumers' desired style, hair type, and texture. Led by Design Bridge's Creative Director, Jessica Marie, the core product packaging updates include a color-code that indicates the specific product type i.e. style products (maroon bar), conditioning (green bar), and detailed information on the best uses of each product. Bolder colors and contemporary structures have

also been introduced for better impact and findability in retail stores, both online and offline.

"Cantu hair care is synonymous with orange. We wanted to embrace this vibrant color, and confidently own it for the new modernized look," Jessica shares.

"The product formulas are curated for all curl types, and we highlight this with an energetic graphic representation of coils, curls and waves that can be used on and off the packaging. The design refresh makes Cantu a beacon in the hair care aisle - the go-to brand that celebrates all curls."

The brand's new packaging will make its debut in the new omni-channel campaign "As You Are", produced by awardwinning culture and lifestyle agency, Cashmere, which champions women and men with

all curl types to embrace every stage of their style evolution.

Whether a big chop or blowout, Cantu is declaring beauty is freedom to rock any style they want - in any way - as celebrated in the campaign that aims to redefine standard beauty norms.

"Our goal is always to evolve our brand just as our consumers evolve but in a way that still remains true to our core identity that our loyal consumer base knows and loves," says Dametria Kinsley, Vice President of Global Marketing at Cantu.

Watch the full As You Are campaign video and Cantu's celebration of showing up as your authentic self and stay connected with Cantu Beauty on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit them at cantubeauty.com.

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) plans increasingly are being offered as a convenient credit alternative that enables purchases to be made in installments, typically four payments over six weeks. The so-called “fintech” (financial technology) companies offering these plans often advertise them as providing consumers interest-free payments with no impact to credit scores.

But consumer groups and economic justice organizations point out that these financial products that already affect 8.42 million consumers may be just another explosive form of predatory lending that exploits unsuspecting consumers through a lack of transparency that usually leads to confusion about the true terms and consequences that come with the product. Without effective regulation, millions of more consumers could be financially duped by BNPL. Consumers can use BNPL offerings from firms such as Affirm, Klarna, PayPal Pay in 4, Sizzle and others at brick-and-mortar stores like Macy’s, Footlocker, Target, and Walmart, as well as online retailers like Amazon.

BNPL purchases require direct payment deductions from either

credit or debit cards. Because each BNPL purchase comes with its own set of payment due dates-unlike the fixed payment date for a credit card bill – these ongoing deductions can easily lead to consumers incurring additional bank fees assessed for insufficient funds and overdrafts. And many BNPL transactions do not automatically come with product return and/or fraud protections that credit cards offer. Instead, these credit terms are currently at the discretion of BNPL providers.

As a result, consumers can end up with no merchandise, while their money still is being taken from debit or credit card accounts.

Complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Better Business Bureau have noted several consumer issues including lack of information about initiating disputes, delays in receiving refunds, and continued demand for repayment from BNPL lenders.

This past November, Marisabel Torres, the Center for Responsible Lending’s Director of California Policy testified to Congress that BNPL loans typically are designed to avoid coverage under continued on page 4

States Only Black Female D.A. Announces Decades-Old Cold Case Solved Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

Last week, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton, California’s only Black D.A., joined the state’s Attorney General Rob Bonta and Acting Richmond Police Chief Louie Tirona to announce that they have identified the man who killed 28-yearold Meekiah Wadley in 1999.

During an emotional news conference a representative of the three agencies said Jerry Lee Henderson murdered the Contra Costa Community College student inside her Richmond home.

Tirona, said Henderson died 11 days after the killing.

He was identified through DNA left at the scene.

“I know it’s been a long 22 years since this heinous crime was committed, and justice doesn’t always come swiftly,” said Becton. “Today’s announcement is a major testament to the determination of our law enforcement partners, forensic scientists, and investigators who continued to work on this case for over 20 years and who never gave up the search for the truth.”

Investigators solved the murder using California’s familial DNA search program.

Becton, who is on the ballot for the June 7 primary election, joins former Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley and Sacramento County District Attorney Ann Marie Schubert as California D.A.s

who have used this technique.

Becton, 70, was in the fourth year of a 22-year run as a Contra Costa Superior Court judge at the time of Wadley’s death.

On Sept. 17, 2017, the county’s Board of Supervisors appointed her Contra Costa’s 25th district attorney, the first African American female to hold the position. In June 2018, the graduate of San Francisco State University and Golden Gate University School of Law was elected to a full term.

Becton said her priority is keeping the streets of Contra Costa County safe from dangerous and violent criminals. She says she is committed to safeguarding communities from crimes that threaten health, well-being, and livelihood, and protecting seniors from financial abuse. She is also committed to providing positive outcomes for youth.

The legal eagle f rom Oakland wants to serve Contra Costa’s 1.1 million residents for four more years. To “effect change” and ensure a “fair” judicial system, she told California Black Media (CBM).

“What I’ve come to realize, though what seems like a short time some days, we’ve gotten a lot done. But the truth is that there’s so much more work to do,” Becton told CBM. ‘This truly is, in terms of building sustainable change that is going to last, is a blueprint.

It’s just not something that is going to happen in a short haul.

I am running for reelection to continue the important work that we have started.”

Becton removed juvenile justice fees that severely affected low-income families of color, created the Reimagine Youth

Justice Task Force to discover alternative solutions to juvenile justice, and established “Clean Slate Day” to allow former offenders opportunities to clear their criminal records.

In addition, Becton set up the first Human Trafficking Unit to fight the exploits of the sex trade, addressed racial disparities, advanced youth justice by establishing the county’s first diversion program, and held law enforcement and public officials accountable.

In April 2021, Becton announced felony voluntary manslaughter and felony assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and unreasonable force charges against Danville police officer and deputy Andrew Hall in the shooting of Laudemer Arboleda in 2018.

Becton said the cop killed Arboleda, who was reportedly driving six miles per hour, “without lawful excuse of justification.” Becton nailed a conviction in that case.

In October 2021, Hall, who is White, was convicted by a jury of assault with a firearm and sentenced to six years in prison on March 4.

Six weeks before Hall was charged for killing Arboleda, shooting him 10 times, he fatally shot a Black unhoused and mentally ill man. The killing of Tyrell Wilson by Hall is still under investigation.

“Deputy Hall’s actions were not only a crime, but they tarnished the badge, and they harmed the reputation of all the good, hard-working police officers that work for our community,” Becton said in a statement.

Months after a jury convicted a former Minnesota police officer

of killing George Floyd. It was the first time a Contra Costa cop was charged and convicted in a police-involved shooting.

Becton gets flak for easing the court’s burden by not prosecuting every low-level, non-violent crime, including offenders arrested with small amounts of drugs that come across her desk in an effort to reduce the “footprint” of mass incarceration.

“It’s quite interesting now that I have a historic conviction of an officer in Contra Costa County.

But I would say, all and all, that we have mutual respect. I have 25 law enforcement agencies in 19 cities that I work with,” Becton told CBM. “It’s a loud opposition from the Sheriff who may not like the fact that one of his got convicted. But I am not deterred by that. It won’t stop me from being collaborative with these agencies when it is important to bring their voices to the table.”

As District Attorney Becton leads a prosecutorial office of approximately 200 lawyers, investigators, and staff.

Becton was raised in East Oakland by her self-employed beautician mother and her airplane mechanic father. Her journey to be an attorney, judge, and elected official was inspired by a civil rights movement she was able to personally witness in the late 1950s and 1960s.

“My commitment is to keep our community safe but also make this a fair system for everyone. That’s my priority,” Becton said. “I’ve made it a point that not only our traditional justice partners are at the table but people in the community are at the table as well. They (all) help us in problem-solving.”

San Manuel Recruitment Center To Celebrate One Year Anniversary With A Massive Hiring Event To Fill Hundreds Of Positions On April 29 & 30 State/Government News After a successful year of filling over 3,000 jobs, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel aims to hire even more talent at the hiring event with onsite job recommendations, interviews, workshops, and giveaways

· On-site interviews with hiring managers · Learning Workshops: o Interview Tips – 12:00 pm o Best In Class – 2:00 pm · Giveaways throughout the day

WHAT: Yaamava’ Resort & Casino will host a massive hiring event on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, to celebrate the first anniversary of the San Manuel Recruitment Center opening at Ontario Mills.

The resort casino is looking to hire hundreds of talented hospitality employees within Hotel Operations and Casino Operations, including Culinary, Food & Beverage, Environmental Services, and more.

Since the opening of the San Manuel Recruitment Center in April 2021, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino has filled more than 3,000 positions as result of its new philosophy, “Recruit to Include.” The new approach has helped more job seekers find ideal positions based on their soft skills, interests, and, most importantly, their lifestyle. Recruiters and hiring managers invite job seekers from all backgrounds and skill levels to visit the center for a personalized hiring experience.

Additionally, all applicants who complete an onsite interview will receive a $25 voucher to dine at any Yaamava’ Resort & Casino restaurant. Anyone who receives a job offer onsite will receive a $25 gas card (while supplies last). Those who complete both will walk away with the dining voucher and gas gift card.

New team members can earn $1,000 welcome bonuses and up to $300 in perks for certain roles.

Onsite one-on-one interview opportunities will also be available upon request.

Festivities at the one-year anniversary hiring event includes: · Pre-screening (with or without a resume) · Realistic job previews (experiential displays)

WHEN: Friday, April 29 & Saturday, April 30 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: San Manuel Recruitment Center at Ontario Mills 1 Mills Circle Ontario, California 91764 Bonuses: San Manuel offers welcome bonuses for certain positions, an exceptional benefits package, incentive programs, educational assistance, 401k matching, and more. For more information, visit www.sanmanuelcareers.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT/ LOCAL/BUSINESS/ADVERTISING

The Northman

Nonprofit to honor Jennifer Hudson at 20th Anniversary Gala, Taraji P. Henson ...continued helped more than 2,600 homeless women reach self-sufficiency.

TFCF lifts women out of poverty by leading them into economic prosperity through entrepreneurship opportunities that promote generational wealth.

Time for Change Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Awards Gala

By Dwight Brown NNPA News Wire Film Critic

will be held virtually on April 28th, 2022, at 6:00 pm. To register for the gala call Time for Change Foundation at 909886-2994, visit our registration page at https://conta.cc/3ISrG4d.

To make a donation, visit www.

TimeForChangeFoundation.org or text LOVETFCF to 243725.

Riverside County health officials looking for cause of sickness for dozens of people after meal Local News Alexander Skarsgård in The Northman Hell hath no fury like a Nordic prince wronged.

That’s the premise of this 10th century Scandinavian revenge allegory. Deceit, murder and vengeance rain down in torrents.

Once upon a time, King Rørik of Denmark appointed two brothers, Horwedil and Fengo, as the rulers of the peninsula of Jutland. Horwedil slayed the King of Norway, he married Rørik’s daughter Gerthua and the couple had a son named Amleth. That’s according to the Icelandic legend of Prince Amleth, an old Norse tale that inspired Shakespeare’s Hamlet. That folklore inspired the very well researched and written script by director/writer Robert Eggers (The Lighthouse) and Icelandic poet, novelist, lyricist and screenwriter Sjón (Lamb, Dancer in the Dark). Their saga starts as two brothers reunite…

King Aurvandil War-Raven (Ethan Hawke, Training Day) has just returned from war to his wife Queen Gudrún (Nicole Kidman, Being the Ricardos) and tween son Amleth (Oscar Novak). As the father prepares his son the prince to transition into adulthood, the king’s sibling Fjölnir The Brotherless (Claes Bang, The Square) comes home too. In short order, the jealous Fjölnir kills Aurvandil, steals his wife and tries to murder the son, who escapes.

Years later, in exile, the adult Amleth (Alexander Skarsgärd, Passing) is a Viking warrior, and

alongside his lover Olga (Anya Taylor-Joy, The Queen’s Gambit), he hunts down his venomous uncle, who now lives in Iceland.

The boy turned man seethes: “I will avenge you, father. I will save you, mother. I will kill you, Fjölnir.” His lover Olga pledges her allegiance: “Your strength breaks men’s bones. I have the cunning to break their minds.”

This ultra-cruel parable is of biblical proportions. Hard not to want to see Amleth complete his mission. Tough to watch a young man waste his life filled with so much hate. Yet that is the fuel he and the narrative burns. Inbetween heads getting chopped off (an over-used device), men being speared, women abused and enough debauchery to shame Game of Thrones, some viewers may wonder who the hell directed this. There is nothing cheesy, generic, B-movie or lackluster in the entire production, from a technical or artistic standpoint. How did a Viking story become a work of art?

Director Eggers evidenced his exquisite style in the gorgeous, haunting B&W film The Lighthouse. So, no wonder his take on an historic medieval ode is an amazing spectacle.

Cinematographer Jarin Blaschke’s fluid camerawork captures battle scenes, assassinations, brawls, lovemaking and sea voyages in perfectly composed shots with impeccable lighting. Craig

Oscar Novak, Ethan Hawke and Nicole costar in The Northman Lathrop’s production design, Robert Cowper’s art direction and Pancho Chamorro’s set decoration recreate the period and places as if they’d lived through the times.

Dark chambers, dingy colors, worn furniture and tarnished jewelry.

Costume designer Linda Muir should applaud herself for making the clothes look filthy dirty. The score (Robin Carolan and Sebastian Gainsborough), with loud pounding drums, crescendos at the right times and the only musical hiccup are two eccentric Björk performances. For 2h and 16m, scenes are cut with exacting precision (editor Louise Ford). Lots of Egger’s tech crew worked on The Lighthouse, and he should keep them in his employ indefinitely—even if he has to give them pension plans to do so.

Egger forgoes a completely literal adaptation, and instead adds supernatural images of mythology, sorcery and witchery. Bodies float in air, a mysterious seeress foretells the future and wild dogs howl in unison. Yet you never question this extra dimension, even with its Native American-like overtones, because it elevates the storytelling.

This ethereal, spiritual realm counteracts the dark realistic savagery on earth. Violence is power. Instincts are primal. The language is gruff. All that comes across in the battles, interactions, threats, perils and animalistic behavior. Through it all, Egger

pulls excellent performances from his cast, maintains a steady forceful tone and drives the storylines to a cataclysmic ending. Try as you may, you can’t take your eyes off the screen.

It's like Hawke, Kidman, Bang, Skarsgärd and Taylor-Joy showed up to do Hamlet at the Old Vic and were kidnapped and cast into this movie instead. Their acting is very theatrical, of the highest standards and permeates their characters, making this searing act/ad/dra epic stick to your gut. But even this impressive quintet must render star billing to Iceland’s beautiful scenestealing geography. Panoramas of verdant valleys, ash gray volcanos, bright orange lava and white glaciers are so photogenic, it’s like they’re movie stars.

The brutal, aggressive rage is real. It’s a wrath that will propel the aggrieved prince and conniving uncle to the fiery gates of hell. A futile place where audiences will do the postmortem. Was the legend that spawned Hamlet worthy? Hell yes.

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Nonprofit to honor Jennifer Hudson at 20th So-called ‘free credit’ offers come with costly catches: Anniversary Gala, Taraji P. Henson Singer-Actress Jennifer Hudson and Actress-Director Taraji P Henson will join Time for Change Foundation gala, celebrating 20 years Entertainment News

Singer-Actress Jennifer Hudson

Actress-Director Taraji P Henson

San Francisco, CA – (April 25) Time for Change Foundation (TFCF) invites you to join them for a night of celebration, philanthropy, and entertainment as they commemorate their 20th anniversary with a star-studded virtual awards gala on April 28th at 6 p.m.

TFCF is excited to announce that actress Jennifer Hudson will be receiving the foundation’s Humanitarian Award this year.

Additionally, Taraji P Henson will attend the 20th anniversary event to help commemorate the nonprofit’s milestones over the last two decades.

“We are excited to be honoring the princess of soul, Miss Jennifer Hudson for making a difference

in so many lives,” said, Kim Carter, Founder/Ambassador of Time for Change Foundation.

Other honorees include Susan Burton of A New Way of Life Reentry Project with the Harriet Tubman Legacy Award, Patty Favela with the Ramos Family Spirit of Compassion Award, Vickie Lobo of Knock Knock Angels with the Nancy Varner Angel Award.

Time for Change Foundation assists homeless women and children in achieving selfsufficiency by providing housing and necessary supportive services.

To date, the organization has reunited 311 children in foster care with their mothers and have continued in last 2 columns

‘Buy Now Pay Later’ plans drain consumer accounts like Payday Loans...continued from page 3 the Truth in Lending Act (TILA. “That law excludes from the definition of “creditor” one who extends credit that doesn’t require a finance charge and is repayable in four or fewer installments…

The fact that this appears to be a “free credit” product raises the question: What’s the catch?”

“It turns out there are a number of catches – some demonstrable, some potential – which require regulatory attention and response,” added Torres.

Advocates say many adverse effects could be avoided if BNPL lenders were required to verify a consumer’s ability to repay before the first loan was made. Instead, like payday loans, each billing cycle tends to worsen, rather than improve, the borrower’s financial position, dragging them deeper into the debt trap.

Just a month later, in December 2021, consumer and economic justice advocates applauded the CFPB when it announced that it would open an inquiry into large BNPL lenders.

“In opening this inquiry, the Consumer Bureau is taking a great first step in

learning about this industry and toward preventing harm to consumers,” said CRL’s Torres.

Without vigilant monitoring and appropriate regulation, Torres and other advocates warn that products promising to promote financial inclusion may instead exacerbate financial exclusion.

This March, a coalition of 77 organizations representing national consumer organizations and advocates in 16 states and the District of Columbia, sent a letter urging CFPB to treat BNPL as a form of credit, and to subject lenders offering the products to regulation under appropriate consumer financial protection laws such as TILA , This law requires responsible underwriting, fee disclosures, and the ability to dispute charged items.

Without regulation, the rising use of BNPL could bring new financial harms to consumers, especially those with the fewest financial resources.

Charlene Crowell is a senior fellow with the Center for Responsible Lending. She can be reached at Charlene. crowell@responsiblelending.org.

Riverside County health officials are trying to find out why dozens of employees of a shuttle bus company became ill after eating a catered meal for hundreds of people.

More than 40 people were taken to three hospitals in the Coachella Valley early Monday after they complained of various symptoms, including stomach cramps, dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea, after eating dinner that was catered for employees of a transportation company that provided shuttle service for the Coachella Music Festival. A handful of patients were admitted to hospitals Monday.

Investigators with the Riverside County departments of public health and environmental health are collaborating to determine what caused people to become ill and find out how many people were affected. They hope to quickly speak to as many people as possible who attended the dinner – those who got sick and those who didn’t – to narrow down the cause.

Many of those who got sick live outside Riverside County and may have sought medical care from a hospital or medical provider in another jurisdiction.

Riverside County officials have alerted local health jurisdictions throughout Southern California and the California Department of Public Health about the incident so potential patients can be interviewed.

“This could involve hundreds of interviews, but it is important to gather as much information as possible so that we can determine what happened and try to prevent it from happening again,” said Kim Saruwatari, director of Riverside County Public Health.

Officials emphasized that it does not appear any attendees of the music festival were affected.

Those who attended the dinner, whether they became ill or not, can call a Public Health representative for an interview at 951-358-5107.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002814 Date Filed 03/31/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/31/2027 ABANDONMENT County of Current Filing: SAN BERNARDINO Date of Current Filing: 02/28/2018 File No.: FBN20180002342 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. PEREZ PET SERVICES 2. ABC ANIMAL HOSPITAL County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1238 E. MAIN ST. BARSTOW, CA 92311 Number of Employees: 9 Name of Individual Registrant: OKSANA P. PEREZ 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: 14030 SNOWBIRD LANE VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 Name of Individual Registrant: JEUDYEL M. PEREZ Residence Street Address: 14030 SNOWBIRD LANE VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 This business is/was conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Dec 13, 2017 Oksana Perez, 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 April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003423 Date Filed 04/13/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/13/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ABC ANIMAL HOSPITAL County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1238 EAST MAIN STREET BARSTOW, C 92311 Number of Employees: 8 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: PEREZ PET SERVICES LLC State of Inc./ Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 1238 EAST MAIN STREET BARSTOW, CA 92311 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Oksana Shimko, Chief Executive Officer, 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 April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003529 Date Filed 04/15/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/15/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): THEE BUTTERCUPP COLLECTION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 3694 28TH STREET HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: CHARRA M. EDWARDS 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: 3694 28TH STREET HIGHLAND, CA 92346 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Charra M. Edwards, 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 April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003558 Date Filed 04/15/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/15/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): KINGDOM SOLUTIONS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12011 ASPEN CIRCLE APT E GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313 Name of Individual Registrant: VANESSA A. AGUILLARD 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:12011 ASPEN CIRCLE APT E GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313 This business is/was conducted by: A Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Vanessa A. Aguillard, 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 April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003465 Date Filed 04/14/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/14/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ALL ASPECTS CONSTRUCTION LLC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9434 WOLF DR PHELAN, CA 92371 Mailing Address: 4450 PHELAN RD PHELAN, CA 92371 Number of Employees: 1 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: ALL ASPECTS CONSTRUCTION LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202205610857 Residence Street Address: 9434 WOLF DR PHELAN, CA 92371 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: Feb 23, 2022 James Rodriguez, CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003359 Date Filed 04/12/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/12/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): GM GARAGE DOORS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 7254 NEW MEXICO CT FONTANA, CA 92336 Number Of Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant: GABRIEL J NAVARRO 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: 16603 ZENDA ST VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: MICHAEL A RAMOS Residence Street Address: 7254 NEW MEXICO CT FONTANA, CA 92336 This business is/was conducted by: Copartners Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Gabriel J Navarro, Owner/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 April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002670 Date Filed 03/25/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/25/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SOLAMONTE APARTMENTS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9200 MILLIKEN AVE. RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Mailing Address: 8 EXECUTIVE CIRCLE IRVINE, CALIF 92614 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: SOLAMONTE OWNER, LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE Inc./ Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE, SUITE 1300W BETHESDA, MD 20814 Name of Individual Registrant: Residence Street Address: This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Sep 01, 2021 Rex Delong, Manager, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002878 Date Filed 04/01/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/01/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): TWO MEN AND A TRUCK 0636 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 30 S VISTA PL UPLAND, CA 91786 Mailing Address: 995 NASHPORT STREET LA VERNE, CA 91750 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: MILLER TRANSPORT LLC State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 30 S VISTA PL UPLAND, CA 91786 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 10, 2022 Aaron Miller, Owner/Manager, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002026 Date Filed 03/07/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/07/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LUNAPIC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1334 WEST FOOTHILL BLVD., APT. 10B UPLAND, CA 91786 Mailing Address: 1334 WEST FOOTHILL BLVD., APT. 10B UPLAND, CA 91786 Number of Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant: LUIS E. VIVAR 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: 1334 WEST FOOTHILL BLVD., APT. 10B UPLAND, CA 91786 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jun 01, 2019 Luis E. Vivar, 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 April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003110 Date Filed 04/06/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/06/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): QUALITY HOME REALTY County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 222 N MOUNTAIN AVE SUITE 202 UPLAND, CA 91786 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: ANNETTE P. SEGURA 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: 6154 SARD ST RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91701 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 06, 2017 Annette Segura, Broker/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 April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002565 Date Filed 03/24/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/24/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): EDUCATIONAL TUTORING SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1468 ORANGE AVENUE #66 REDLANDS, CA 92373 Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 10704 HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: LAZARO L. SERNA 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: 1468 ORANGE AVENUE #66 REDLANDS, CA 92373 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 10, 2022 Lazaro L. Serna, 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 April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003621 Date Filed 04/18/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/18/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): WESTMADE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 13178 AURORA AVE VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Name of Individual Registrant: JUSTIN NGUYEN 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: 13178 AURORA AVE VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 12, 2022 Justin Nguyen, 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 April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002714 Date Filed 03/28/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/28/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ROUTE 66 VAPE AND SMOKE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO

Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 640 W. MAIN STREET BARSTOW, CA 92311 Mailing Address: 10449 VIA APOLINA MORENO VALLEY, CA 92557 Number of Employees: 3 Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: FLY HIGH 14TH LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202120810495 Residence Street Address: 540 EAST VIRGINIA WAY SUITE 102 BARSTOW, CA 92311 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Massab Hamzeh Abbas, 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 April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003628 Date Filed 04/19/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/19/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): GULNAZ CUISINE INC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1624 E. WASHINGTON STREET COLTON, CA 92324 Mailing Address: 1624 E. WASHINGTON STREET COLTON, CA 92324 Number of Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: GULNAZ CUISINE INC State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 4008695 Residence Street Address: 1624 E. WASHINGTON STREET COLTON, CA 92324 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 27, 2017 Bibi H. Shenghur, Owner/CEO, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002893 Date Filed 04/01/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/01/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LEYNA’S SALON County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 108 #B E. MAIN ST. BARSTOW, CA 92311 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: LEYNA TRAN CORPORATION State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.:C4843167 Residence Street Address: 7743 12TH ST WESTMINSTER, CA 92683 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 22, 2022 Leyna L. Tran, President, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002940 Date Filed 04/04/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/04/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SYDNI SAGULL County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14298 WOODLAND DR VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: CYNTHIA E. HARRIS 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: 14298 WOODLAND DR VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Mar 23, 2022 Cynthia E. Harris, 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 April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220002884 Date Filed 04/01/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/01/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ALOHA SOBER LIVING HOME County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 11932 CHAMBERLAINE WAY ADELANTO, CA 92301 Number of Employees: 1 Name of Individual Registrant: STEVE L. SELKE 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: 11932

CHAMBERLAINE WAY ADELANTO, CA 92301 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Steve L. Selke, 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 April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003698 Date Filed 04/20/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/20/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): WEBU PUPUSAS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1543 N LASSEN AVE ONTARIO, CA 91764 Number of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: ERNESTO UDAVE 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: 1543 N LASSEN AVE ONTARIO, CA 91731 Name of Individual Registrant: WENDY BARCENAS Residence Street Address: 1543 N LASSEN AVE ONTARIO, CA 91731 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 Ernesto Udave, Owner/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 April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003635 Date Filed 04/19/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/19/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): STRONG EXHAUST CLEANING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNADINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14139 ESTERO RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Name of Individual Registrant: ROSIO PEREZ 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: 14139 ESTERO RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Name of Individual Registrant: MARIA DR PEREZ ORTIZ Residence Street Address: 14139 ESTERO RD VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 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: Mar 21, 2022 Rosio Perez, 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 April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220003636 Date Filed 04/19/2022 Filing Expires On: 04/19/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ACE MASSAGE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1264 W FOOTHILL BLVD UPLAND, CA 91786 Number of Employees: 2 Name of Individual Registrant: HONG SUN 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: 1246 OAK ST UPLAND, CA 91784 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Hong Sun, 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 April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVBA 2200177 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: GARY SMITH MYREE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. GARY SMITH MYREE to Proposed name: GARY MYREE MIDDLETON SR. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Jun 13, 2022 Time 1:30 p.m.

Dept.: B2 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY Barstow District 235 E. Mt. View Barstow, CA 92311 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Apr 12, 2022 James R. Baxter Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2022.

SUMMONS SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACION (Derecho Familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Edward Keeton AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page.

Lo han demandado. Lea la informacion a continuacion yen la pagina siguiente.

Petitioner's name is: Tia Keeton Nombre del demandante: CASE NUMBER (N0MERO DE CASO): FAMBA 2200331 You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website {www.lawhelpca.org, or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE-RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

Tiene 30 dias de calendario despues de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citacion y Petici6n para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante.

Una carta o 1lamada telefonica o una audiencia de la carte no basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la carte puede dar 6rdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambien le puede ordenar que pague manutencion, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, pongase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaci6n para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca,org) o poniendose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

AV I S O - L A S O R D E N E S DE RESTRICCION SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PAGINA 2: Las ordenes de restriccion estan en vigencia en cuanto a ambos conyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticion, se emita un fallo o la corte de otras ordenes. Cualquier agencia del orden publico que haya recibido o vista una copia de estas ordenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

EXENCION DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario un formulario de exencion de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petici6n de usted o de la otra parte.

The name and address of the court are (El nombre y direcci6n de la carte son): San Bernardino County Superior Court

Barstow District 235 East Mountain View Ave. Barstow, CA 92311 NOTICE THIS CASE IS ASSIGNED TO DEPT. B4 FOR ALL PURPOSES & SUBJECT TO CCP 170.6(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direcci6n y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o deldemandante si no tiene abogado, son): Tia Keeton 811 Keith Street Barstow, CA 92311 (760)620-7613 Date (Fecha): 2/2/22 Clerk , by (Secretario, por) Jennifer --Garner , Deputy (Asistente) Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2022.

PETITION/PROBATE

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHAEL R. WILKE aka MICHAEL ROBERT WILKE aka MICHAEL WILKE CASE NO : PROSB 2200236

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

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 06/08/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S36 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 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.

Petitioner: Bryan C. Hartnell Hartnell Law Group 25757 Redlands Blvd.

Redlands, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper April 21, 28, May 5, 2021.

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“Grid Your Loins!”

By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah Because the “Final Antichrist” is about to announce himself!

The world stage has already been prepared. They have everything already planned so that in the midst of the chaos, the crisis that the world is now experiencing, the Antichrist may appear as peacemaker and savior of humanity. Do not be deceived! He is already among us; He is waiting in the wings.

Be alert and be vigilant! You will recognize his appearance when he makes his world declaration “My children, I bring you, my Peace.”

“And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s mouth. And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority.

One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled as they followed the beast. And they worshiped the dragon, for he had given his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast, and who can fight against it?” [Revelation 13:1-4]. He will be strong-willed and reckless in his determination to have his way. He will boast non-stop about himself [ Daniel 7:8]. He will be “given a mouth speaking arrogant words and blasphemies” [Revelation 13:5]. He will show contempt for human traditions and will, and he will speak great words against the Most High and shall wear out the saints of the Most High and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time [Daniel 7:25; 11:36]. He will be possessed

by Satan, just as Judas was [Luke 22:3]. His power will be mighty, “but not by his own power” [Daniel 8:24]. His coming will be “in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and signs and false wonders” [2 Thessalonians 2:9]. He will be a “worker of deceit. [Psalm 52:2]. His speech will be “smoother than butter” but his heart will be filled with war. [Psalms 55:21]. He will be “a man of bloodshed and deceit.”

[Psalms 5:6]. He will confirm the

covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week, he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.” [Daniel 9:27].

Be Alert! Be Vigilant! For the Antichrist energized by Satan [Daniel 8:24] will seem to have all the answers to the world’s problems. He will take over the European Union through skillful intrigue [Daniel 8:23] and will establish his headquarters in Rome [Revelation 17:3,9,18]. “The Final Antichrist” who will be proud, arrogant, lawless, evil, powerful, a blasphemer, a slanderer, a destroyer, a deceiver, an impostor, a truth-hater, a liar, a persecutor, a murderer, a devilish man, a Satanist, is waiting in the wings.

Keep your eyes wide open because he, the “Final Antichrist” will be a key instrument, a critical player in the time before Christ’s return.

God will allow him to make himself known only after the Warning… Urgent call from Jesus the Good Shepherd to His Flock.

Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, the coming Antichrist, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666.

“He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God’s temple, proclaiming himself to be God. Don’t you remember that when I was with you, I used to tell you these things? And now you know what is holding him back, so that he may be revealed at the proper time. For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming. The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie, and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason, God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness.

[2 Thessalonians 2:3-11].

Might you be awake. Might you be alert. [Romans 13:11].

WITNESS FOR JUSTICE #1096

Poison Pill Sekinah Hamlin I like drugs. Let me explain.

I am not one who dismisses pain or relies on tea and honey sans Theraflu or Dayquil. Thus, during allergy season in North Carolina, a neti pot will not do. I need something stronger.

This year, however, I found myself in a dilemma. My usual anti-sneeze-and-itchy-eyes meds failed. An increase of the dosage of my trusted pink pill proved useless, and even dangerous, as I realized that my allergy meds did not play well with a new set of pharmaceuticals I introduced

to my body. Amazingly, my onceproductive pill became a poisonous pill that neutralized the other needed medicines in my body.

Yikes! I should have consulted with my pharmacist before ingesting those allergy pills. Of course, the pharmacist would later confirm my realization. As the seasoned saints would say, “God looks out for babies and fools.”

The economic concept of a poison pill has been in the news lately, as multibillionaire Elon continued in next 2 columns

Bank of America, Citigroup Slammed for Discriminatory Policies Shareholder Proposals Criticize Diversity Policies That Favor Certain Groups Financial/National News Washington, D.C. -(4/26/22) The Free Enterprise Project (FEP) presented proposals at both the Bank of America and Citigroup annual shareholder meetings, each criticizing "equity" policies that give preference to members of certain racial, ethnic and sexual identity groups over others.

"Diversity - including diversity of viewpoint and background - is great. Active discrimination on the basis of race, sex and orientation is illegal and wrong, whomever it's aimed at," said FEP Director Scott Shepard. "Everyone not only has civil rights, but has the same civil rights as everyone else."

At today's Bank of America (BoA) meeting, Shepard put forward Proposal 5 to request what he called “a report that focuses on whether, in its myriad diversity, inclusion and equity efforts, the company is discriminating against employees that it has not honored with the label 'diverse.'"

He criticized BoA’s embrace of "racial equity," which he said "means current discrimination now to make up for other discrimination against other people by other people in the past."

Shepard also called out BoA CEO Brian Moynihan specifically for promoting these policies: [I]t is appalling for racial spoils to be embraced by a too-big-to-

fail bank, which is ultimately backstopped by all American taxpayers, not just "diverse" ones. And it is ludicrous that a billionaire CEO - white, male and straight - connives in this endorsement while keeping all his riches and power. Because the inevitable consequences of that combination are - it's just math - that he is happily consigning millions of poor white people to penury and powerlessness so the spoils can be redistributed while he keeps such an immense portion of the white share.

Shepard's remarks, as prepared for delivery, can be read here.

The audio of his presentation can be heard here. Proposal 5, and BoA's response to it, can be found on page 87-93 of the company's proxy statement.

At Cit ig roup's an nu al shareholder meeting, FEP Program Coordinator Sarah Rehberg presented Proposal 9, which likewise requested an audit of the company's so-called nondiscrimination policies.

These policies, especially in the company’s evaluation of managers and its lending policies, "inevitably promote discriminatory behavior in the name of 'anti-racism,'" she said.

Rehberg said that by focusing on race and sex in its hiring

and assessment of managers, …the company places more value on whether an employee is a woman or a "traditionally underrepresented minority" than whether that individual has an objective amount of experience or educational qualifications. And it necessarily discriminates against groups that Citigroup doesn't recognize as "traditionally underrepresented," who are held to higher standards on the basis of race and sex.

This dangerous type of mentality is grounded in principles such as Critical Race Theory, which reduces human existence to surface elements that no one can control - like skin tone or sex.

Rehberg's remarks, as prepared for delivery, can be read here.

The audio of her presentation can be heard here. Proposal 9, and Citigroup’s response to it, can be found on pages 126-128 of the Citigroup proxy statement.

FEP also posed a question to Coca-Cola this morning about the company’s sponsorship of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), but the company refused to answer the question.

Investors wishing to oppose race-based discrimination and other "woke" policies infiltrating Corporate America should download FEP's 2022 editions of

the "Investor Value Voter Guide" and the "Balancing the Boardroom" guide. Other action items for investors and non-investors alike can be found on FEP’s website.

To schedule an interview with a member of the Free Enterprise Project on this or other issues, contact Judy Kent at (703) 477-7476.

Launched in 2007, the National Center's Free Enterprise Project focuses on shareholder activism, the preservation of free markets that respect shareholder and other property rights, and the confluence of big government and big business. Over the past four years alone, FEP representatives have participated in over 100 shareholder meetings - advancing free-market ideals about health care, energy, taxes, subsidies, regulations, religious freedom, food policies, media bias, gun rights, workers' rights and other important public policy issues. As the leading voice for conservativeminded investors, it annually files more than 90 percent of all rightof-center shareholder resolutions.

Dozens of liberal organizations, however, annually file more than 95 percent of all policy-oriented shareholder resolutions and continue to exert undue influence over corporate America. FEP continued on page 7

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Poison Pill...continued Musk has attempted to take control of social media giant Twitter. It is officially called a shareholder rights plan, a mechanism designed to thwart unwelcomed corporate takeovers. In the case of Twitter, it happened quite suddenly. The news went from Musk acquiring a larger stake in the company, to Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal offering Musk a seat on Twitter’s board—which Musk declined—to Musk offering to buy the entire company, to the Twitter board using the poison pill tactic to block or at least slow down Musk’s takeover attempt, and finally to war waged by Musk to seize control over Twitter while simultaneously damaging its board and reputation.

An article featured in Forbes details how Musk’s hostile takeover bid has weaponized the Twitter platform and other social media outlets, including the TED stage. In the article, Carliss Chatman, a professor of corporate law at Washington and Lee, remarks, “This is totally weird and unusual.”

Chatman continues, “this is some rich megalomaniac trying to buy something and treating it all like playing with a toy.”

Many have become enamored with economic systems based on debt that produce extreme wealth inequality, while forgetting the working families at the bottom of the economic ladder, people who are being trampled as multibillionaires experience takeover tantr ums while attempting to increase their toys of wealth and power. We forget that: - The working class pays more taxes than the top 400 billionaires,

courtesy of the Trump tax cuts; - As of 2020, workers are paid 351 times less than CEOs; - The wealth gap widened in 2020, with the top one percent having fifteen times more wealth than the bottom fifty percent of families combined; - Two-thirds of low wage workers do not have paid sick leave and thus cannot properly care for themselves or their families; - Mine workers of Warrior Met Coal have been on strike for more than one year while the company continues to prioritize executive staff pay increases over pay raises and adequate leave for workers; and - Wendy’s remains the only major fast food chain that has not joined the Fair Food Program, thus leaving workers to be subjected to economic and health abuses in the fields.

James 5:4 states, “Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts.”

As you read this article, there will probably be unfolding developments in the Musk-Twitter saga. However, let us see past these distractions and remember the workers whose pay is withheld due to ungodly economic systems.

Their cries have reached the ears of the Lord. Let us respond by creating a just economy for all.

Reverend Sekinah Hamlin is the Minister for Economic Justice for the United Church of Christ.

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What the pandemic has taught businesses about the collection of health information

By Megan Cox, Attorney, FTC Division of Privacy & Identity Protection April 25, 2022 As businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits reopen and employees return to in‑person offices, many pandemic safety measures are being modified.

If your company checked employees’ or customers’ vaccine status or collected other COVID-related information, have you considered what to do with the data now? Businesses that maintain that information or that developed apps or other products to facilitate its collection can pass along an important pointer to others planning to enter the burgeoning health app marketplace: Sensitive health information should come with a “Caution: Handle with Care” label.

Does your business develop vaccine verification apps?

Some vaccine verification “passport” apps store a digital copy of a person’s vaccination card. Others give the user a digital record to save in other apps or in a mobile wallet. In addition to a person’s vaccine status and possibly their test results, some apps collect other information to verify the person’s identity – for example, their name, date of birth, zip code, email address, and phone number. Some apps even tap into state or pharmacy vaccination records. Once verified, apps may keep the data on the phone, others may access data from the cloud, and still other may create a digital credential

(often a QR code) that other apps can scan. If your company creates vaccine verification apps or if you’re developing other health-related apps, here are some key considerations.

Make accurate representations.

Clearly explain how people’s information will be used and shared and then live up to those promises. If your company has deployed apps to read credentials at storefronts, ensure that those businesses understand your practices and the limits on how they may use the data you share.

Keep your app updated and your customers in the loop. If your app needs to be updated to protect against new security vulnerabilities, follow through and do just that. And if a customer needs to update information on file to continue to use your app, communicate that clearly.

Review and update your privacy claims. Companies are creating apps that may evolve over time to share new or different information, particularly as they relate to public health developments. If your privacy claims don’t keep pace with changes to your data practices, consumers could be misled.

Minimize the data that is shared.

When verifying a consumer’s vaccination status, it may be sufficient to communicate their status to another entity without sharing the person’s name, date

of birth, email address, type of vaccine, etc. That principle applies equally to other health-related apps.

Protect the data you use for verification. If your app transmits sensitive data to verify a person’s status, use transit encryption.

People using those apps (or other health apps) commonly rely on open Wi-Fi access points at coffee shops, airports, and other locations where it’s easy for info thieves to intercept data. If your app stores information on a phone, consider protecting or obscuring the data. This helps protect users in the event of viruses (the digital kind), malware, or a lost device.

Apply the lessons of the pandemic as you develop new health-related apps. Health apps are here to stay. But before your company rushes to market with a new product, train your team to prioritize best practices for secure development. If you Start with Security – and keep it Job #1 as you design, develop, and test – you can reduce the risk of rolling out a product with a fatal flaw. Another important resource: NIST’s Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF).

Before your product goes live, verify that it works as advertised and that security measures are operational. One unskippable step: testing your product to ensure it’s not susceptible to common security vulnerabilities.

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data or kids’ data, understand applicable standards and regulations. Additional legal provisions may apply when health information and kids’ information is involved. Seek guidance on the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and the COPPA Rule, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Breach Notification Rule, and other relevant laws.

D o e s you r bu si n e s s , nonprofit, or other group check people’s vaccine status?

If your company verifies the vaccine status of employees, customers, or others – whether by using an app, checking vaccine cards in person, getting scans of cards via email, etc. – here is some advice to keep in mind. These principles will remain relevant as new health apps enter the market.

Consider your objective.

When checking the status of customers or employees, are you doing that to ensure they’re vaccinated – or do you need more information to comply with legal obligations or possibly conduct contact tracing? Identifying your goal can be an important step to figuring out how to best achieve it.

When checking someone’s vaccination status, less is usually more. Consider whether you continued in next 2 columns

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What the pandemic has taught businesses about the collection of health information...continued can simply confirm a person is vaccinated by viewing their vaccination card or a digital credential. If you don’t need more detailed information, don’t ask for it and don’t collect it in the first place. You don’t have to protect data you never had Research the marketplace.

If you decide to use an app or other technology to assist in checking vaccination status or performing other health-related

functions, exercise the utmost care in selecting service providers Investigate the companies, learn more about their software, and ask questions about their privacy and data security practices. What information will they be sharing with you? What information will an app be collecting from you, your customers, or your employees?

Are the representations you continued on page 8

State Ed Chief Thurmond Is Piecing Together the Future of California’s Post-Pandemic Education...continued from page 1 live in areas with a shortage of behavioral health professionals.

“There's no question that our students need all kinds of support for academic recovery, but our students and families need to really heal from the trauma that is this pandemic.”

Thurmond said. “We've seen a spike in suicide for Black students; we've seen an increase in hospitalizations for young people.”

Addressing childhood literacy and biliteracy, is another of Thurmond’s priorities. Last year, he announced his vision that by 2026 all California students will be literate by third grade. He pulled together a Statewide Literacy Task Force of experts and community partners to design a strategy for reaching that goal. Also, to support the initiative, Thurmond pledged to secure one million book donations for students in need and he exceeded his goal with more than five million free online books downloaded.

Thurmond is sponsoring three bills focused on literacy expansion working with two legislators: Sen. Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) and Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Alameda).

The first is Senate Bill (SB) 952 (Limón), written to help existing schools convert to duallanguage immersion programs.

The second, Assembly Bill (AB) 2498 (Bonta), would expand Freedom School programs -evidence-based Afrocentric literacy programs that have been shown to help students improve their reading by one to two grade levels in as little as six weeks.

The third is AB 2465 (Bonta), which would expand literacy programs to fund home visits.

Accord i ng t o Li mon , “Dual language schools have de mon st r at e d cog n it ive, social, cultural, economic and

educational benefits for students.

They are effective in closing the achievement gap and test results show that most dual language schools outperform other demographically similar schools.”

Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Alameda), who is a member of the Statewide Literacy Task Force, says, “AB 2465 was inspired by recommendations from the state superintendent’s Task Force to improve reading by third grade.”

There are several other game-changing education bills Thurmond is sponsoring.

Among them are SB 830, which Sen. A nthony J. Portantino (D-Thousand Oaks) introduced. The legislation calls for funding schools based on school district enrollment instead of attendance. It would also finance efforts to address chronic absenteeism and truancy.

Then there’s AB1614, legislation introduced by Assemblymembers Al Muratsuchi (D-Rolling Hills Estates) and Patrick O’Donnell (D-Long Beach), who serves as chair of the Assembly Education Committee. That bill would increase the school funding base to provide greater flexibility to all school districts throughout the state.

According to Thurmond, “SB 830 gives districts predictability on how they receive funding and gives them important resources to address what has been one of our most perplexing challenges: dealing with chronic absenteeism in ways we have not yet seen before.

It will put students and schools on a better path to further close opportunity and education gaps.”

Thurmond has thrown his support behind AB 2806, legislation that would help reduce suspensions of preschool children. This bill was introduced

by Assemblymember Blanca

Rubio (D-Baldwin Park). He is a sponsor of AB 2088 introduced

by Assemblymember Jim Cooper (D- Elk Grove) that would provide paid internships to students within their Career Technical Education courses or pathways. Another bill Thurmond feels will help work through the challenges ahead is, AB 2794 that would fund the School De-escalation Specialist Pilot Program under the administration of the California Department of Education (CDE) to provide onetime grants to local educational agencies for the creation or expansion of non-police school safety programs. The bill was introduced by Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson).

Thurmond notes there appears to be no opposition to any of the bills he is supporting.

“I think the biggest challenge is that these bills have a cost, and they ask for money,” Thurmond told CBM. “I happen to think that while all of them are important if you invest in mental health, if you invest in programs like literacy, and dual language programs, these programs will have a high return of investment for California schools.”

With the funds included by Gov. Gavin Newsom in the state budget and passed by the Legislature, Thurmond’s’ Department of Education is implementing a Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Planning & Implementation Grant program. The initiative will expand prekindergarten for every four-year-old. The budget is covering a program serving two meals free of charge (breakfast and lunch) during each school day to students in grades K–12. Also budgeted is $3 Billion to establish community schools across the state that offer additional services to students and families.

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Vice President Harris and Husband Test Positive for Covid

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Vice President Kamala Harris

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “She has exhibited no symptoms, will isolate and continue to work from the Vice President’s residence. She has not been in close contact with the President or First Lady due to their respective recent travel schedules,” said Harris’ press secretary Kirsten Allen.

Vice President Kamala Harris has tested positive for Covid.

Harris and First Gentleman Doug Emhoff returned this week from traveling across the country.

They attended a fundraiser hosted by Walt Disney Television’s Dana Walden and producer Matt Walden.

Held at the Walden’s home, officials said about 30 people attended.

“Today, Vice President Harris

tested positive for COVID-19 on rapid and PCR tests,” said Harris’ press secretary Kirsten Allen.

“She has exhibited no symptoms, will isolate and continue to work from the Vice President’s residence. She has not been in close contact with the President or First Lady due to their respective recent travel schedules.”

Allen said Harris and her husband would follow guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The couple also plan to follow the advice of their doctors, Allen stated.

The Vice President is fully vaccinated and boosted. Harris completed her two dose regiment of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine in January of last year and has received two boosters. The first in late October and a second just a few weeks ago on April 1.

“The Vice President will return to the White House when she tests negative,” she said.

San Diego votes 7-2 to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products County/Political News SANTA ANA, CA - After more than a year of community engagement and advocacy by the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC) and our partner organizations, the Santa Diego City Council voted 7-2 to end the sale of

menthol and all flavored tobacco products, including flavored cigars and flavored e-cigarettes.

For decades, Big Tobacco has used menthol flavored tobacco products to target African Americans. 85% of all African continued in next 2 columns

San Diego votes 7-2 to end the sale of all flavored tobacco products...continued

Black Kansas City Police Sergeant Sues Fellow Officers For Racial Profiling During a Traffic Stop...continued

American smokers smoke menthol cigarettes compared to 29% of White smokers. Menthol cigarettes increase addiction and make it harder to quit.

"San Diego displayed strong leadership to save Black lives and put the health of future generations ahead of the profits of Big Tobacco," explained AATCLC Co-Chair Carol McGruder. "This fight is not over until the products used by Big Tobacco to hook Black Americans are off the market in San Diego, across California, and in every part of our country.

Together, we will bring upon the day where no Black people die

him to experience fear, anxiety, hostility, intimidation, mental anguish and emotional distress.

The lawsuit, which seeks a jury trial and monetary damages, names Modeer, Olivas and members of the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners, which oversees the force.

“If they treat one of their own this way, I’m afraid to see how they are treating minorities who are not cops,” Gerald Gray, an attorney representing Robinson, said Thursday.

“Cer tainly unacceptable.”

Dashcam video from the officer’s police car shows the entire interaction between Robinson and Officers Modeer and Olivas during the 2021 traffic stop.

Both of the officers can be heard calling Robinson a “dumbass” and “retard” once they let him go.

avoidable deaths due to tobacco."

Formed in 2008, the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council is one of our country’s leading public health education and advocacy organization taking on Big Tobacco to save Black lives. The AATCLC works at the intersection of social injustice and public health policy. Working with health jurisdictions, elected officials, community-based organizations, tobacco researchers, activists, and the media, the AATCLC is leading the fight to end the sale of menthol and all flavored tobacco products.

Black Kansas City Police Sergeant Sues Fellow Officers For Racial Profiling During a Traffic Stop The officer claims he was targeted by two colleagues during a traffic stop in 2021

By Noah A. McGee In a civil lawsuit, a Black Kansas City police sergeant is alleging that two officers racially profiled him during a traffic stop in 2021 in which they conspired about what happened and falsely accused him of misconduct, according to The Kansas City Star.

Herb Robinson is a 30-year veteran with the Kansas City Police Department and was actually wearing his police uniform and driving a police vehicle when he was pulled over. The two officers, Cole Modeer, who is white, and Marco Olivas, who is Hispanic, are accused of giving

inaccurate statements about what occurred during the traffic stop, according to the Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City Star: Robinson, 59, a detective at the time in the police department’s violent crimes intelligence squad, was heading to an offduty job and was southbound on Blue Ridge Boulevard, on the outskirts of Kansas City into Raytown. Robinson is still employed by the department.

His petition alleges the traffic stop was unlawful and caused continued in next 2 columns

More from the Kansas City Star: Modeer and Olivas lacked any justification, reasonable suspicion or probable cause to detain or arrest Robinson, the lawsuit said.

T he of f ic e r s clo s ely followed Robinson for just over a mile as he drove from Kansas City into Raytown.

The men made racially hostile and derogatory remarks toward Robinson, according to the lawsuit. Furthermore, Robinson never posed any threat to Modeer and Olivas, who had no justification for their actions, according to the lawsuit.

Robinson reported the traffic stop to those above him at the Kansas City Police Department, but they did nothing about it.

No interviews, investigations or questioning, according to the Kansas City Star.

What the pandemic has taught businesses about the collection of health information...continued from page 7 make to others consistent with your service provider’s practices?

Provide a secure environment.

If you do use technology to collect personal information, do you have a secure network through which the information is transmitted? And if you must maintain information, can you store it securely?

If you need to maintain information about a person’s vaccine status, consider how long you have to retain it. Once you no longer have a legitimate need for someone’s vaccine status or other health-related information, dispose of it securely.

Use the return to the in-person

workplace – or the transition to a more permanent remote office – as a chance to take stock of the data you collect and retain. If you don’t have an ongoing need for a consumer’s date of birth to verify their status, don’t store it. Or if you use an app at a storefront to verify vaccination status of customers, think critically about how long data related to any one customer visit needs to be stored. But don’t stop there.

Look beyond COVID-related circumstances to take a fresh look at your information collection and retention practices. Why collect or keep data you don’t need?