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By Stacy M. Brown

“African Americans have stories to tell and we’re not monolithic people, we come from different backgrounds,”

NNPA Newswire Correspondent

The latest report from the U.S. Labor Department has provided still another answer to the infamous question of “What the hell do [African Americans] have to lose?”

That question, of course, was posed

by Donald Trump during his successful run for president in 2016.

With racial tensions, prejudice and bigotry ever increasing and among the responses to Trump’s question, another answer for Black America is jobs.

said Michelle Rice, the general manager at Cleo TV. Michelle Rice (NNPA) Photo: SDCCD

By Stacy M. Brown

See BULGER page 2

Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA

See JOBS page 2

NNPA Newswire Correspondent

During a star-studded evening complete with a Red Carpet entry at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., Comcast formally announced the addition of two television networks that highlights the company’s commitment to diversity.

distribution on Comcast’s cable systems.

TV One’s Cleo TV and Afrotainment’s Afro are the latest independent channels to receive broad

“I’m excited that this is by us, for us and there’s going to be a lot of great content that reflects

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“African Americans have stories to tell and we’re not monolithic people, we come from different backgrounds,” said Michelle Rice, the general manager at Cleo TV.

NJ Middle School Teacher Calls Students ‘N Word’

Voter

Suppression a Lasting Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has launched a global news feature series on the history, contemporary realities and implications of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. This is Part 12 - Installment 1 in the series.

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

“Presidential elections and the voter experience have long been fraught for black people. From racist poll taxes to made-up literacy tests to the egregious rollback of voting rights over the past 50 years, American democracy has, at times, felt like a weird and failed social experiment.” — Patrisse Cullors

Bruce Bassetti was suspended last week after heatedly reprimanding students at Penns Grove Middle School in Southern New Jersey.

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

A science teacher at a New Jersey School has been suspended with pay after allegedly calling students the “N-word.”

Bruce Bassetti was suspended last week after heatedly

New U.S. Census data projects that in 2045 the United States will be “minority white,” and with several factors considered, The Progressive succinctly noted the implications: In thirty years, more potential voters will be non-white.

reprimanding students at Penns Grove Middle School in Southern New Jersey.

“I’m tired of these n—–s,” he allegedly said.

The incident has left parents fuming mostly because the school district officials refused to address the matter See TEACHER page 2

Photo:

Donald Trump continues to prime audiences with his racial fear-mongering and rhetoric of

white nationalism and, nationwide, Republicans have gone out of their way to prevent nonwhite people from voting, as also noted in The Progressive.

According to the Pew Research Center fewer than 3 percent of black people are registered as Republican and fewer than 15 percent of Latinos register Republican.

Voter suppression, it’s totally clear, is about racial politics more than party politics.

It’s also clear that voter suppression is one of the many lingering and lasting effects of the 500-year-old Transatlantic Slave Trade.

See VOTER page 12

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION SDCCD’S STEPHANIE BULGER

Bulger:

HONORED FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO 79TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT

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The Salute to Women Leaders – Community Recognition Ceremony was held at the George Stevens Senior Center. Dr. Bulger, SDCCD’s Miramar College Professor Laura T. Gonzalez, and other honorees were celebrated by state Assemblywoman Shirley Weber for their significant contributions in making the 79th District a better place to work and live.

Photo: SDCCD

Staff Writer Voice & Viewpoint

San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) Vice Chancellor Stephanie Bulger and was among those honored at the 79th State Assembly District’s Salute to Women Leaders – Community Recognition Ceremony on March 17 for her contributions to education.

Teacher:

It’s diversity score of 0.67 means there’s little chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group.

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with them and guidance counselors haven’t offered any services to the students in the wake of the incident.

“We want our babies to be able to come to school in a safe and productive space, and get an education,” said Walter Hudson, the chairman of the National Awareness Alliance and former Penns Grove (N.J.) school board member.

Attempts to unsuccessful.

reach

The tradition began in the California State Capitol in 1987. While the Annual Salute to Women Leaders recognition ceremony is held every year in Sacramento, Assemblywoman Weber continues the celebration here in San Diego to recognize outstanding women who represent the District in a variety of fields: from journalism to law enforcement, arts to education, health to environmental conservation. Weber annually invites community members to nominate women leaders who have made significant contributions to the community and who live, work or attend school in the 79th Assembly District.

Bassetti

were

District Superintendent Zenaida Cobian said the incident was “a personnel matter.”

“School districts in New Jersey must abide

by NJ Law, board policies and teacher negotiated agreements when dealing with personnel matters,” Cobian said.

When pressed as to why she won’t take a meeting with concerned parents, Cobian said she’d schedule a meeting, but the incident would not be discussed.

With approximately 450 students in grades 6 to 8, the middle school’s minority enrollment is more than 70 percent, much higher than the state average of 54 percent.

Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.

At a subsequent school board meeting, solicitor Mark Toscano told parents that board members were aware of the situation involving Bassetti but could not discuss personnel matters.

Hudson said the district should do a better job of vetting personnel.

“At the end of the day, the kids are affected,” Hudson said.

“This is why the issues exist in our community because of leadership like yours.”

Later, Hudson continued, even writing an open letter to the District. “We send our children to school to get an education and learn to be future leaders in the world. We put our tax dollars into public schools, trusting that the institutions will make sure expectations are carried out in a safe environment,” Hudson said. “It’s obvious expectations are not being met in the Penns Grove-Carneys Point School District.”

Among the many concerns raised by Hudson were whether there was any outreach

Honoree Bulger is the SDCCD’s Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services. She is the chief instructional officer at one of California’s largest community college districts. Bulger’s resume includes serving on the Executive Committee of the San Diego County College and Career Readiness Consortium and the Regional Oversight Committee of the state’s Strong Workforce Program, in addition to being the SDCCD’s representative to the League for Innovation in the Community College.

Bulger also played an integral role in SDCCD’s funding efforts to increase student matriculation to UC San Diego, has been instrumental in reducing student textbook costs, and actively engages the region’s business and industry leaders on workforce education and training.

Jobs: continued from page 1

The latest jobs report from the U.S. Labor Department revealed that the unemployment rate for Black workers moved in the wrong direction for the third consecutive month.

The report shows that unemployment increased from 6.8 percent in January to 7 percent in February.

Overall the country’s unemployment rate declined to 3.8 percent in February, but only 20,000 jobs were created.

President Trump tweeted a quote attributed to Stuart Varney, who said on Fox & Friends there is no better time to be an American worker and that “we have the strongest economy in the world.” Trump added, “So true!”

But his tweet ignored the fact that analysts expected the economy to add 180,000 new jobs.

Among the major worker groups, the unemployment rates for adult men (3.5 percent), Whites (3.3 percent), and Hispanics (4.3 percent) decreased in February.

The jobless rates for adult women (3.4 percent), teenagers (13.4 percent), Blacks (7.0 percent), and Asians (3.1 percent) did little to move the needle and analysts said the unemployment rate for Hispanics has never been this low.

See PAGE 16 for Women of the 79th Winners.

“Now would be the time for the Federal Reserve to worry,” said William Spriggs, a chief economist at the AFL-CIO and professor in the department of Economics at Howard University.

from the guidance department in terms of providing counseling to all students involved and did the principal or superintendent contact parents to make them aware of the alleged matter that took place.

“Three straight months of increases in the Black unemployment rate from three straight increases in unemployed workers. They better listen to Neel Kashkari [president of the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis],” Spriggs said.

“Parents in the community say such outreach did not happen,” Hudson said.

“You can reach out to students who were impacted and inform their parents without giving compromising details,” he said.

Double standards and a lack of transparency from school leadership is very disappointing and it’s disconcerting that when teachers make accusations against black and brown students, there are often no investigations – students are automatically suspended, or police are called in, Hudson stressed.

“When black and brown students say a teacher has used a racial slur, district leadership loves to fall back on policies that undermine the safety and welfare of students, making it seem like those students are wrong for standing up for themselves — as if they are lying,” he said.

“We pay $109,147 to a principal who gives good evaluations to some bad teachers,” Hudson said. “If this teacher comes back, civil unrest will follow.”

Recognizing the tension between the Federal Reserve’s focus on asset prices and the real economy, Kashkari recently pointed out that, “If the U.S. economy is creating 200,000 jobs a month, month-after-month, we’re not at maximum employment.”

“For the three years since I’ve been at the Fed, we have been surprised by the labor market. We keep thinking we’re at maximum employment. And then wage growth is tepid. And the headline unemployment rate drops further. Inf lation has been well under control,” Kashkari said.

Spriggs said since reaching a low of 6 percent in November, the Black unemployment rate has climbed three straight months. “Given the relationship of the Black community to predatory sub-prime auto loans this is not good,” he said.While the budget increases spending on the Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Program by $15 million (10% increase), this fails to meet the existing apprenticeship needs of American workers and pales in comparison to the drastic cuts of over $1.2 billion.

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Black People In San Diego Live Millennials must

Beyond the Fourth District answer ‘How will you lead?’

By Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

While everyone is excited about the efforts of the new San Diego City Council member for the Fourth District, this is a good time to remind everyone that it takes more than one vote to change or make policy at the city council. This means that Council member Montgomery is going to need at least 4 other votes on any given issue that she wants past to help her district.

But it also means that members of the Fourth Council District will need to network with like minded people in the other City Council Districts to help Council Member Montgomery in both her committee and the council body.

We can expect the San Diego Police Officers Association (POA) to be actively against any effort to change

police conduct or policies affecting them in San Diego.

The community must not forget that between being President of the San Diego City Council and President of the Metropolitan Transit System Board (MTS) Georgette Gomez has considerable power in San Diego County. The community needs to court that power on behalf of votes for its interest, like getting rid of the Police Chokehold, racial profiling and police use of force procedures.

There needs to be an increased Black presence in City Council meetings and that presence does not always have to come from just the Fourth District.

We must be very careful that we not allow the perception that all Black and African People in San Diego live in the Fourth Council District nor the Fourth District for the San

Diego County Board of Supervisors, which overlaps with the Fourth District City Council boundaries.

Africans among us, don’t forget that you are considered Black First, no matter what country you come from. Our collective numbers in San Diego County might be small, but at a time when all votes count, we are as important as we choose to be and that starts with our vote, our voter registration and our willingness to get involved in the issues confronting all of us.

The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint is here to stand with you, even though we might not always be in agreement with each other. Where do you stand?

The Black Women Jailed for

‘Stealing’ an Education

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

Actress Lori Loughlin was taken into custody by the FBI Wednesday in Los Angeles after she, fellow movie star Felicity Huffman and 48 others were charged in a $25 million college admissions scam that ABC News said has prompted repercussions from Hollywood to the boardrooms of major corporations.

A former cast member on the ABC sitcom “Full House,” Loughlin and Oscar-nominated actress Huffman, are among 33 parents charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud in the nationwide scam to get their children into elite colleges, including Yale, Stanford, Georgetown and the University of Southern California.

Social media is abuzz over this case, and many are wondering whether anyone will spend time in jail for their crimes.

For some, it’s another example of the difference between when the white “elite” are charged with crimes compared to poor people of color.

“Kelley Williams-Bolar and Tanya McDowell enrolled their children into Public School Districts in which they did not reside,” one Twitter user with the handle @ dlnodots wrote.

“They were both jailed for these crimes. Should Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin be held to that same standard?” the user wrote.

Others on social media concurred with @dlnodots.

In 2011, Williams-Bolar, a black woman, was sentenced to 10 days in county jail, three years of probation and $30,000 in restitution for lying about her residency to get her daughters into a better school district in Ohio.

For McDowell, the punishment was worse. “[McDowell] got 12 years for sending her six-year-old son to Norwalk, Connecticut’s Brookside Elementary School while she ‘lived’ in Bridgeport, even though she was homeless,” said Bishop Talbert Swan, an activist and pastor.

“She was convicted of 1st degree larceny for ‘stealing’ an education,” Swan said.

When McDowell was sentenced in 2012, she vowed to continue to fight for a better education and life for her young son.

Authorities said that her charges were compounded by the fact that she twice sold drugs to an undercover police officer. The convoluted case left some scratching their heads, while others who had

previously supported McDowell began to step away when the drug charges surfaced.

Some observers suspected that because of the “stealing” education case, the homeless woman was targeted and set up by authorities, including a relentless cold-hearted prosecutor.

“Who would have thought that wanting a good education for my son would put me in this predicament,” McDowell, 34, said at her sentencing where she received 12 years in prison with seven years suspended.

“I have no regrets seeking a better education for him, I do regret my participation in this drug case,” she said.

Norm Pattis, a trial lawyer who said he’s fighting for freedom “one client at a time,” recently wrote a sobering blog about the McDowell case.

Pattis, who practices law in Connecticut, said the system owes McDowell.

“I hope Tanya McDowell will forgive us, someday, for our hypocrisy and cruelty. I hope her son will as well.

But first she will have to serve her prison term. Her son will have to learn to get along without her,” Pattis said.

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By John Semien Special to the New Tri-State Defender

“Nobody can do this for us but us.”

To Dr. Wes Bellamy, a city councilman from Charlottsville, Va., that statement by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is the rendezvous point for picking up where King left off in the fight for social justice for all.

“We are in very serious times,” Bellamy said, speaking at the Tennessee Regional Black Millennial Convention’s “Black Millennials Unbossed & Unapologetic Summit” at the National Civil Rights Museum.

Calling King “one of the most thought-provoking people to walk the earth,” the 32-year-old Bellamy – the youngest council member in Charlottesville’s history – drew upon King to put his comments to the group in context.

“Believe in yourself and believe that you are somebody … nobody can do this for us. No document can do this for us…If the Negro is to be freed, he or she must reach down into the inner resources of his own soul and sign with the pen and ink of self-assertive manhood their own emancipation proclamation. Don’t let anybody take your manhood or womanhood for that matter. Be proud of your heritage. We don’t have anything to be ashamed of.”

Bellamy, the summit’s keynote speaker, was thrust into the spotlight in 2017 when he led efforts to remove a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from a city park. A deadly encounter involving white supremacist protesters and counterprotesters ensued, with three people killed and more than 30 injured.

The summit in Memphis built upon the first such gathering held in Washington, DC, last year. Bellamy told about 100 attendees that he wanted to get the language right today. …I want to get the language so right that everyone will say, ‘yes I’m black and I am proud and beautiful.’”

King, said Bellamy, was “about the message that we are good enough.”

Acknowledging that some older folks say millennials “don’t want to do nothing,” Bellamy said, “we’re here, we’re leading, we’re standing and we’re acting because we are good enough. …The old adage ‘wait your turn’ is one I often have a problem with.”

Some considered leaders of the community seem bent on maintaining the status quo to maintain a position or a title, he said. Zeroing in on millennials, Bellamy said, “If we want to break the mold of how leadership should be or how it is conducted, then we have to be the ones who lead.

“How will you lead is now the question. That is a question that only you can answer for yourself.”

Bellamy said he is disappointed that Memphis, a predominantly black city

that had black leadership for many years, now has someone who “doesn’t look like us.”

Not calling Mayor Jim Strickland by name, Bellamy said, “I don’t know your mayor. I can’t say if he’s a good man or a bad man. But I know he doesn’t look like any of the folks in this room and I wonder why.

“I wonder what will we do, but more importantly what will you do? Is it enough to have leadership that looks like us? Or should the next step be to have them push for policies that change things in our communities?”

Black leaders in the limelight need help and support from community leaders and organizers to go to the school board and council meetings and do the day-to-day unglamorous work that is necessary for meaningful change, he said. “That kind of stuff is what changes the landscape of our communities.”

After Bellamy’s address, summit attendees separated for panel discussions that included state Sen. Raumesh Akbari, state Rep. London Lamar, Shelby County Commissioner Tami Sawyer and others.

Topics included “Modern Education and the new Jim Crow,” “The Dos and Don’ts of Running for Political Office” and “Sparking Revolutionary Movements Through Intersectional Organizing.”

The Equity Alliance in Nashville co-sponsored of the convention.

Charlane Oliver said she founded the organization two years ago along with other black women frustrated about blacks not “having a seat at the table” when it comes to making decisions that determine the course of the city.

Challenging the status quo,” the group organized and registered over 8,000 voters before the last election, she said.

“But this year we are championing a new cause. We are digging deeper because there are 421,000 Tennesseans who are impacted by not getting their political rights restored,” Oliver said,” emphasizing that these are ex-felons working and paying their taxes and not allowed to vote.

Oliver asked the conference attendees to support legislation that would make it easier for ex-felons to have their voting rights restored.

Akbari described the convention as awesome.

“We have a lot of young African Americans who want to be engaged in the political process,” she said. “I am really happy that they chose Memphis as their first breakout city.”

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210 South Euclid Avenue San Diego, CA 92114

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3085 K Street San Diego, CA 92102

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Sunday Morning Service 10 : 00 a.m.

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4995 A Street San Diego, CA 92102

1962 N. Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105

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Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m.

Morning Service 10 : 45 a.m.

New Membership Orientation BTU 6 : 00 p.m.

Wednesday Eve Prayer Service 6 : 00 p.m.

Dr. John W. Ringgold, Sr. Pastor

Sunday Morning Prayer 6 : 00 & Worship 7: 30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

Morning Worship Youth & Children’s Church 11: 00 a.m.

Community Prayer (Hemera) Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat . 7: 30 a.m.

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 7: 30 p.m.

Mid Week Prayer Wednesday 12 : 00 noon and 7: 00 p.m.

District Elder Thomas J. Graham, Sr

“We Invite You To Our Services”

Phillips Temple CME Church

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

3094 L Street San Diego, CA 92102

5333 Geneva Ave. San Diego, CA 92114

1728 S. 39th Street San Diego, CA 92113

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Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10 : 00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 10 : 00 a.m. & 6: 30 p.m.

Thursday Food Pantry 1: 30 pm to 3 : 30 pm.

Pastor Jerry Webb

Sunday School 8 : 30 a.m.

Morning Worship 9 : 45 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 10 : 00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6: 00 p.m.

Pastor Jared B. Moten

Lively Stones Missionary Baptist Church

Total Deliverance Worship Center

Linda Vista Second Baptist Church

605 S. 45th Street San Diego, CA 92113-1905

2774 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.

Spring Valley, CA 91977

2706 Korink Ave. San Diego, CA 92111

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Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10 : 30 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer 11: 00 a.m. - 12 : 00 noon Wednesday Bible Study 7: 00 p.m.

Suffragan Bishop Dr. William A. Benson, Pastor & Dr. Rachelle Y. Benson, First Lady

Sunday Early Morning Worship Service 8 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Christian Education (Sunday School) 9 : 30 a.m.

Wednesday Noon Day Bible Study 12 : 00 p.m.

Wednesday W.O.W. • Worship on Wednesday (Bible Study) 7: 00 p.m.

Dr. David C. Greene

“Welcome to Praise City”

Mesa View Baptist Church

New Assurance Church Ministries

13230 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064

36 South 35th Street San Diego, Ca 92113

7024 Amherst Street San Diego, CA 92115

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“A new Hope, A new Life, A new Way through Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 A change is coming”

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Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church

2205 Harrison Avenue San Diego, CA 92113

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Eagles Nest

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Mount Olive Baptist Church

“Loving God, Serving Others, Living by Faith”

Pastor Milton Chambers, Sr. & First Lady Alice Chambers

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“Come Worship With Us”

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“To Serve this present age” Matt: 28:19-20

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OBITUARIES Barbara Diane Fronek

Juanita Langston

George Bell, Jr.

SUNRISE May 5, 1958

SUNRISE February 28, 1930

SUNRISE March 30, 1959

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Barbara Diane Fronek, age 60, passed away at her home in Jacksonville, North Carolina, formally from Buena Park, California, on March 2, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Wilbur Fronek, brother Steve Getter of Lake Havasu, Arizona, and brother William Getter of Timberon, New Mexico.

On Thursday, February 28, 1930 in Covington County Mississippi a beautiful daughter was born to the Lillie and Lovelace Dawson. Juanita was the first born of nine siblings.

George Bell, Jr. was born March 30, 1959 in Greenwood, Mississippi. He was the first son born to the union of Adastine Williams and George Bell, Sr. The family moved to Rochester, New York and George attended local schools graduating from James Madison High School.

Raymond Leon Taylor SUNRISE March 20, 1942 SUNSET February 26, 2019

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A 1961 graduate of Dunbar High School, Raymond moved to Kansas City Mo. for a short term, then to California were over the years he became the proud father of two loving son’s, Raymond Taylor Jr. and Aaron Ray Taylor.

At an early age Raymond accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. God sent his angels to relieve him from his suffering and bade his weary soul to come home and rest. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Charity and brothers Charles and Ted Taylor.

Raymond leaves to cherish his memory, brother John Henry Taylor of NV, Four sisters, Evelyn Walker of, MO, Wilma Cain and Mollie Brown of AZ. and Darlene Cooper of CA and a host of Nieces & Nephews and Great Nieces & Nephews and a host of cousins and friends.

He will be truly missed.

Juanita loved The Lord and at an early age she joined the Old Hopewell Baptist Church. She was baptized and a faithful member until she graduated high school from the Covington County School System.

Juanita had a soft quiet spirit. She was steadfast, strong, faithful, and decisive when making choices concerning Christ, life, and love.

Upon moving to San Diego in 1957 Juanita joined Calvary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Dr. S.M. Lockridge. She grew as a mature Christian and learned to love the Lord even more. She understood that we are saved by the Blood of the Lamb. She loved praise and worship. After being at Calvary for more than thirty years she moved her membership to the New Paradise Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor James Moore, Jr. She remained a faithful member until her death.

In pursuing her life choices, she moved to San Diego, California in 1957 along with the love of her life, Leroy Langston. The two were married on May 31, 1957. She was a loving wife, devoted mother to their children George Edward Langston and Belinda Victoria Langston.

Juanita and Leroy were married and shared more than forty-two years of joy and happiness. Her beloved husband preceded her in death on November 4, 1999.

Juanita pursued nursing as her life long career. She provided excellent patient care as a Surgical LVN at UC San Diego Hospital for more than forty-five years until she retired.

Juanita loved to eat and loved good food. Fresh food from the south made her feel so happy. While enjoying her food she would have a big smile of joy on her face. She would fold clothes just like they came out of the packages from the department store. Juanita knew how to make things around her beautiful and make you feel beautiful as well. She was always kind and generous to all she met. Juanita would often say she had a love or boyfriend and we all knew it was Jesus.

Preceding her in death were; children George and Belinda; five brothers and two sisters James Dawson, Oliver Dawson, LC Dawson, LV Dawson, Joe Dawson, Eula Kirkland, and Naomi Langston.

Juanita leaves to cherish her memories; two brothers George L. Dawson of Collins, MS and Simon Dawson of Los Angles, CA; two sistersin-law Bessie Dawson of Los Angles and Ann Dawson of Victorville, CA; one uncle JC (Cindy) Dawson of Raleigh, MS; and one daughter-in-law Elma Langston of New York; three grandchildren Anthony Langston, Gregory Langston, both of California, and Nia Mya Langston of New York; a goddaughter Christine Epps who coordinated her care, along with a team of caregivers, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

George enlisted in the United States Navy after high school. After a decade of military, he decided the civilian life was for him.

Upon his mother becoming ill, he relocated back to Rochester.

Years later he made it to Phoenix, Arizona.

George was the life of the party. He lived his life to the fullest, no one was a stranger to him. He loved dominoes, listening to all types of music, except country, and was a great cook. You could find him at any time getting ready for the weekend, with or without The Rude Crew. In addition to having a great time, he loved his oldest baby Mikyo and his princess Tiffany, his two heart beats.

George accepted The Lord as his Savior. On Monday, February 25, 2019, George earned his wings into heaven and is now hanging out on the corner of Glory Blvd. and Hallejuah Avenue.

George was preceded in death by; mother Adastine; father George, Sr.; and brother Scotty Taylor.

George leaves to cherish his memory; daughters Tamikyo Bell of Atlanta, and Tiffany Bell of San Diego; one god-daughter Sade Bates; two brothers Michael (Lisa), and Napoleon Taylor of Rochester New York; a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and other relatives in Rochester, and all of his special friends from Arizona, Oregon, Los Angeles, San Diego, and all over that were dear to him, along with the RUDE CREW.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

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OBITUARIES Henry Fitzgerald Weaver, Jr.

Maymie B. Grissom

Mazetta Sinegal

SUNRISE May 24,1989

SUNRISE February 11, 1938

SUNRISE December 5, 1944

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Henry Fitzgerald Weaver, Jr., was born May 24, 1989 to his loving parents, Henry Fitzgerald Weaver Sr. and Roshauna Williams in San Diego, California.

Lady May, Mama May, Ms. May, Maymie or Mrs. Grissom, or by the Masonic family fondly and dearly by a title before the name Grissom or by her church family as sister Grissom.

Henry Jr. accepted Christ as his personal Savior at a young age. He was baptized by the late Rev. Anthony C. Frazier at New Paradise Baptist Church.

Maymie Burnell Grissom was born Maymie Burnell Taylor to Samuel Frank Taylor and Martha Penn Taylor in Somerset, Kentucky. She was the youngest of five siblings and attended Bourbon Elementary School and Paul Dunbar High School in Somerset, Kentucky.

Mazie excelled and made superior grades in grade school receiving various accolades and recognition by her teachers. She continued to thrive in academics even after relocating to San Diego, California with her mother and grandmother, Arlena Johnson (preceded in death). Once settled in California, Mazie became a big sister of four siblings, Denise, Benita, Anthony, and Chanelle whom she loved and cared for as her own, and became a young mother when she had her own three children Susie, Kevin, and Giselle “Gi Gi”. Mazie accepted Christ at an early age and had an undying love for the Lord.

He attended Valencia Park Elementary and Palm Middle School.

He graduated in 2007 at Morse High School. After high school he joined the United States Navy to serve his country. He worked as a "Sea bee" with the United States Navy. He served during in Kuwait and Afghanistan war. Upon completing his military service, he furthered his education at the University of Phoenix and UEI. Henry Jr. was a loving and caring father. Being with his children was the highlight of his life and he enjoyed being with them at all times. Henry Jr. loved his family especially his big sister Tiffany, they had a special brother and sister bond like no other.

Henry Jr. comes from a very close, loving and supportive family and was the family's heartbeat. He was and will always remain "Our Henry", a name that was endeared to him by his Uncle Bruce. He was blessed to have a loving and supportive family which really demonstrated the phrase "It takes a village".

Henry enjoyed life and people. He continued to remain close to his friends throughout his life with several of his middle school classmates. They were there for each other through the ups and downs, and were an example of true friendship. Henry Jr. infectious spirit, he was funny, laid back and outspoken at times. He loved to barbeque and hangout with family and friends. He was willing to share whatever he had with others.

On Saturday, March 9, 2019, Henry Fitzgerald Weaver, Jr. answered the call of His Master to rest. He is preceded in death by his Great Grandparents T.W. and Pearlie Williams, his uncle Damany Williams, Grandfather Otis Bush, and cousin, Mila Gloria.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his children son; Damoni Weaver and daughter Dyani Weaver, his father; Henry F. Weaver Sr. (Donna), San Diego, CA; his mother Roshauna McGhee, (Darius) of San Diego, CA; sister Tiffany Weaver, nieces Qi'Irie and Mikel Mckines, Las Vegas, NV; grandparents Lawrence Williams, Bernadine Bush, Robert Weaver Sr.; Cornelius Smith, San Diego and a host of Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends.

Henry's life was cut short, but was loved by many and will never be forgotten.

She met William Burkeen Grissom while at Dunbar High School, where she was a cheerleader. She also attended First Baptist Church of Somerset where she sang in the choir. Bill and May married and had four daughters over the course of 58 years of wedded bliss.

May worked for ten (10) years in Civil Service at North Island Naval Air Station. While working and raising a family, she also attended college. She graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelors, then a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 1978. She also pursued a doctoral degree at National University. May owned and operated an around-the-clock childcare facility for 20 years, servicing all families including those with special needs.

She joined Simon Peter Johnson #78 in April 1976 and served as Worthy Matron in 1990. Beginning on November 4,1977, Maymie Burnell joined the Daughters of Azeem Court No. 104, Oasis of San Diego, Desert of California, Daughters of the Imperial Court, an Auxiliary of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine of North America and South America and Its Jurisdictions, Inc., Prince Hall Affiliated. She participated for over 40 years until 2013 due to health issues. May (to her family and friends) was an active participant in Azeem Court #104. She served her Court well and for all of her accomplishments, she was given the title of Honorary Imperial Commandress for the Daughters Imperial Courts. She was a driving force on the Imperial Court level. She worked on local, regional and Imperial Committees. May served various stations throughout the Court and then established a “Crown” to serve as the Illustrious Commandress in 2001. She became a Lifetime Member of our Court in 2007.

She received honorary degrees in 1985 and 1992. May continued to attend Imperial Council until 2013.

May, alongside Bill as Grand Worthy Patron, served as Worthy Matron and was a member of Ada B. Cleveland Chapter 71 Order of the Eastern Star, PHRA and Golden Circle Silver Strand Assembly Chapter 91.

Marie, as she was affectionately known by her beloved friends and family was born Mazetta Jenkins on December 5, 1944 to Rozetta and Bassetta Jenkins in Tucson, Arizona. The only child born to this union.

In 1974, Mazie married a handsome young man named Horace Sinegal, and from this union they had two children Kisha and Jonathan. Mazie spent her days as a homemaker and wife. She enjoyed cooking delicious meals for her family, attending New Hope Friendship Baptist Church, where she and Horace had been avid members since the late 80’s. She spent most of her days caring for her own children and grandchildren, as well as children of family friends. When she wasn’t occupied with caring for others, Mazie loved watching her favorite television soap opera “Young & The Restless”, or singing along to her favorite gospel or soul tune as she was gifted with a beautiful voice.

Mazie was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother and father Mazetta McCoy and Bassetta Jenkins, daughter Susie Hanley, granddaughter Tanika Walker and great-granddaughter Layla Hernandez.

Marie leaves to cherish her memory husband Horace Sinegal; children Kevin Murphy, Gigi Hughes, Kisha Sinegal, and Jonathan Sinegal; siblings Denise Jackson, Benita Gates, Anthony Reed (wife Rita), and Chanelle Dyas (husband Damon); as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Mazie was deeply loved by all that knew her. She was loved by her husband like Christ loved the Church and a great mother and best friend to her youngest son.

She was a blessing to have as a mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and loved ones.

Both of her parents, as well as her two brothers and two sisters, preceded her in death. Maymie Grissom will be dearly missed by her beloved family, which includes her daughters: Lativia (Bruce) Stinshoff, Dameda (Malcolm) Elliott Scott, Byllie (Michael Sr.) Richardson, Marta (Jenny) Grissom, and her six grandchildren: Naomi (Amanda) Elliott, William Burkeen Grissom Alexander, Malcolm Elliott, Jr., Michael Richardson, Jr., Jordon Richardson, and Aaron Richardson; and extended family: Carmen (Robin) Sylva and Christie (Melanie) James; as well as her nieces, nephews, friends and fellow educators.

If Tomorrow Never Comes

If I knew it would be the last time that I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in the more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep .

If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would videotape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare and extra minute or two to stop and say, “I love you,” instead of assuming, you would know I do.

If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away. For surely there’s always tomorrow to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything right.

There will always be another day to say “I love you’s”, And certainly

there’s another chance to say our “Anything I can do’s?”

But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget,

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight. So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, you’ll surely regret the day, That you didn’t take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today, whispher in their ear, Tell them how much you love them and chat you’ll always hold them dear.

Take rime to say “I’m sorry,” “please forgive me, “thank you” or “It‘s okay” And if tomorrow never comes, you’ll have no regrets about today.

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Continuation from Cover: Networks our lifestyle,” said Rice, who joined cast members from various Cleo TV shows, executives from Comcast Afro and others to celebrate the launch of the new channels at the Newseum on Thursday, March 14.

Cleo TV is billed as a lifestyle and entertainment network that targets millennial and Gen X women of color.

Derived from the name Cleopatra, one of the most powerful, trendsetting, rule-breaking and iconic women in history, Rice said Cleo will offer quality content that “defies negative and cultural stereotypes of today’s modern women.”

Rice, a TV One veteran, has overseen and led all business, operational and creative aspects of the network and she’s also credited with green-lighting and premiering successful series like “Uncensored,” “We’re the Campbells,” and “ATL Homicide.”

Among the many duties at TV One, Rice handled domestic and international program sales and distribution for the network.

“We’ve put together upbuilding and aspiration entertainment for millennial and GEN X women of color. We all recognized that there were still more room for quality content for GEN X and women

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of color,” Rice said.

Meanwhile, Afro also offers a culturally diverse peek into the global black community, said Yves Bollanga, the CEO and founder of Afrotainment.

“Afro celebrates the richness and diversity of the black culture with original and exclusive content. It is important to recognize that the African-American community is not a homogeneous group. … They are Afro Caribbeans, Africans or Afro Hispanos who are young, educated, greatly underserved and represent substantial long-term revenue growth opportunities,” Bollanga said.

“We are excited to showcase all shades of the black culture to millions of Xfinity viewers both live and on demand,” he said.

When Bollanga moved to the United States from Cameroon in 2000, he said he turned on the television and immediately noticed a void for black viewers.

“There was nothing that really looked like us or captured our culture,” he said.

“I felt this unfulfilled demand for Black content and our vision was and continues to be to produce and broadcast Afro-centric original content to as many devices and households as we possibly can.”

“People Without a Voice

Staff Writer Yves Bollanga

“We remain committed to delivering a wide array of programming by partnering with independent networks, such as [Cleo and Afro], to better serve our increasingly diverse customer base,” said said Keesha Boyd, the Executive Director, Multicultural Products at Comcast Cable.

Attendees included Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes, Sister Circle hosts Rashan Ali and Syleena Johnson; singer Brave Williams; Project Runway winner Liris Crosse, Chef JJ and April Reign of “Cleo Speaks.”

After evaluating more than 50 proposals, Comcast said in choosing Cleo and Afro that its main criteria were the content of the network; whether the network was fully financed; and whether the network’s ownership and/or management group(s) are well established, have relevant experience, and are substantially owned by African-Americans.

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Thursday, March 28, 2019 6pm – 8pm 3619 College Avenue

Voice & Viewpoint

The San Diego Unified School District hosted another District Choral Honor Concert Friday, March 7. The well-attended event featured three choirs comprised of nearly 120 students in grades 4-12, from 35 schools in the district.

At the direction of some of the region’s top choral directors, each choir performed four songs, demonstrating variety in style, culture, language, and history - from African folk songs to American spirituals to Billy Joel to a song from the recent movie “Coco.”

The grand finale featured all 120 students and their choral teachers together on stage.

The concert showcased some of the best vocal talent from across the city. Admission was free with ample parking available in the school’s parking structure.

SDUSD’s commitment to arts education was

on display, as the middle and high school choral programs allow all students in grades 4-12 to participate in honor choir. Honor choir students have the opportunity to work with some of the region’s most esteemed musical directors. The uniquely artistic collaboration provides musical growth and professional development for both students and teachers.

Sponsored by BLACK MEN & WOMEN UNITED AND THE SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT A COMMUNITY FORUM AND DISCUSSION

When: Thursday, March 28, 2019 Time: 6pm ‘til 8pm Location: 3619 College Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115 Come out and share your views on issues of concern to you and, hopefully, the community. Topics presented for consideration have included: available and affordable housing and continued problems in school administrators’ handling of parents and students. This is also a good opportunity to hear from your neighbors.

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BAPAC Holds Monthly Meeting At ECC

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The Black American Political Action Council held its March meeting at the Educational Cultural Complex last Saturday for what was supposed to be a Celebration of Women’s Month. Fourth District City Council Member Monica Montgomery was the featured and main event outside of the President of ECC taking an hour of the two hour meeting to talk about the community college experience and the plans to renovate ECC and make it a historical site because of all the famous African Americans and others who have held events there.

An audience of about 50 people were on hand for the event with endless pizza available for all those who wanted a slice. The numerous committees of BAPAC were listed on the agenda, but few if any had an opportunity to make reports or statements since Council member Montgomery’s presentation was followed by a brief question and answer session. The council member used the occasion to announce her first 100 days report to take place this week at the Skyline Public Library on Wed March 20th.

She also talked about the importance of the District and how far behind it is because of neglect while others have been receiving their share of goods and services. She expressed concerned over the city’s contracting policies and vowed to follow up on a promise to require audits and accountability. She also spoke of the need to have the presence of the community at City Hall for hearings and council sessions to re-enforce that we really care.

For the BAPAC meeting, Monica Montgomery was the personification of Black Womanhood at work and the community is proud of it.

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CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Juanita Jackson Mitchell “It was fitting that she received recognition because [Juanita Jackson Mitchell] was always one of those unsung champions of the cause and one who needs to be celebrated during both Black History and Women’s History month,” said Shane Carter, a self-described “black history buff.”

Photo Credit: University of Maryland School of Law graduate Juanita Jackson Mitchell in cap and gown with her sons Clarence M. Mitchell III, Keiffer Mitchell, and Michael Bowen Mitchell. College Park, Maryland./Photo

By Paul Henderson, circa 1950. Maryland Historical Society, HEN.00.B1-043.

By Stacy M. Brown

NNPA Newswire Correspondent

When Juanita Jackson Mitchell died in 1992 at the age of 79, she was praised as the matriarch of a family whose name became synonymous with civil rights causes.

“It was fitting that she received recognition because she was always one of those unsung champions of the cause and one who needs to be celebrated during both Black History and Women’s History month,” said Shane Carter, a self-described “black history buff.”

Mitchell, the daughter of legendary NAACP leader Lillie Carroll Jackson, spent most of her life fighting against racism and segregation.

“I am an old freedom fighter. I came up in that tradition,” Mitchell once said in describing her upbringing.

Mitchell’s parents, who were living in Baltimore, Maryland at the time, were traveling in Hot Springs, Arkansas when Mitchell was born.

She’d later become one of the first black women to graduate from the University of Maryland Law School and the first black woman to practice law in the state of Maryland.

Her late husband, Clarence M. Mitchell Jr., was a nationally recognized Capitol Hill lobbyist for the NAACP and her children, Michael B.

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Mitchell and Clarence M. Mitchell III, went on to become state senators.

campaign resulted in 11,000 new voter registrations on the books.

Mitchell and her family frequently moved across the South as her father showed feature films in church basements, often the only facilities available to Black people while she was growing up. While her father changed movie reels, Mitchell would recite poetry to the moviegoers, according to BlackThen.com.

In 1958, Mitchell directed the NAACP’s “Register to Vote” campaign, which resulted in over 20,000 new registrations.

In 1937, Mitchell became the NAACP’s first national youth director and visited the Scottsboro Boys in prison. Under her leadership, the NAACP youth groups launched a letter-writing campaign to protest the conviction of the Scottsboro Boys.

Mitchell was also a member of various organizations that supported the well-being of African Americans, such as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the National Association of Negro Business, and the Black American Professional Women’s Club.

They also set up a fundraising drive to help support the young men.

In 1986, she was inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame.

She also led the key NAACP Baltimore branch during the same crucial period.

“Folks like Juanita Jackson Mitchell are the folks we often miss during Black History Month and during Women’s History Month because everyone wants to concentrate on celebrities and superstars,” Carter said. “But people should take a minute to look at the history of our real heroes,” he said.

Mitchell founded the Baltimore City-Wide Young People’s Forum in 1931 and the NAACP Youth Movement in 1935.

In 1942, she directed a march on Maryland’s Capitol with 2,000 citizens, as well as the first city-wide “Register and Vote” campaign. The

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IN OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS Southeast Little League

GET READY FOR NEW SEASON Photography by Darrel Wheeler

BAY TERRACES SENIOR CENTER

Breaks Ground in Southeastern San Diego Season Construction Begins On Community Center To Serve Seniors Following Decade-Long Push By Neighborhood Residents

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By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer

Baseball players, Coaches, Managers , Parents and Supporters of Southeastern Little League assembled at Willie Henderson Park to bring in the new season.

A host of community dignitaries including District 4 Council Woman Monica Montgomery , 9 Districts president Georgette Gomez and Rev James Moore were on deck in support of opening Day. Also in attendances making his 47th opening day Ceremony was Pastor J W Wells of Mt Erie Baptist Church.

The baseball diamond at Willie Henderson Park was full of inspiring young baseball players.

Their was plenty of returning Little Leaguers standing side by side with some first time players ready to learn the game and improve on their fundamental skills.

“I never played baseball before so this will be new for me, my parents want ed me to be more active so I

choice baseball it seems like a sport I can get used to.”

Eleven year old Porter Elementary student Camron May’s. shared.

After some announcements and words of inspiration by local politicians, and other Southeast supporters and blessings from the clergy it was time for the ceremony’s first Pitch.

Air Force Sargent Jose Mercado, Dr Edger Hodges of SDSU and Chairman of Young Black in Business Roosevelt Williams III were chosen to toss the first pitch to make season 63 official .

“We Live to give, I believe in service before self and I want to show and tell them to believe in them selves and be leaders and have a service mentality.” Roosevelt Williams III shared.

Southeastern Little league had to use Henderson park until their usual stomping grounds at Southcrest Park are available.

They are still excepting sign-ups.

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San Diego – Continuing record infrastructure investments in neighborhoods across the city, Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer was joined today by City Councilmembers Monica Montgomery and Chris Cate and more than a hundred residents to break ground on the long-awaited Bay Terraces Senior Center in southeastern San Diego.

“A decade ago, City leaders laid down a thin layer of gravel in preparation for a senior center in southeastern San Diego that was promised but never delivered,” Mayor Faulconer said. “Today we are making good on that promise and building a center that will be as great as the communities it will serve. This is the latest example of the historic investments we’re making in neighborhoods throughout the city to improve the quality of life for all San Diegans.”

Neighborhood residents have been pushing for the new senior center – also known as the Tooma Street Senior Center – for more than a decade. They joined Mayor Faulconer last year to announce his Fiscal Year 2019 Budget included the final $5 million needed to fully fund the project.

The 3,400-square-foot facility will include a multi-purpose room, commercial kitchen, office, restrooms and site work to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards. It will serve seniors and residents in the neighborhoods of Paradise Hills, Bay Terraces and Skyline.

“We are proud to break ground on the Bay Terraces Senior Center project. This project illustrates the hard work and power of our community to organize and hold elected officials accountable,” Councilmember Montgomery

said. “We are pleased to see the Bay Terraces Senior Center start construction and we look forward to the grand opening and visiting the center for many years to come.”

Located in Bay Terraces Community Park, the new senior center is designed to be the City’s first “Zero Net Energy” building. By utilizing the power captured from solar panels on the roof, the building will produce as much energy as it consumes.

Most of the funding for the $6 million project comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant Program.

“As a Filipino-American, it is an honor to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Bay Terraces Senior Center,” Councilmember Cate said. “Decades of dreams and hard work are becoming a reality. I applaud Mayor Faulconer, city staff, and my fellow councilmembers for helping our FilAm community have a senior center to call their own.”

Mayor Faulconer revived the dormant project in 2016 when he allocated $500,000 for design work for the center.

"As a RISE San Diego Urban Leadership Fellow from Generation 1, getting this senior center built was my community action project, and a way to fulfill the promises made to the community,” said community advocate Cynthia “CK” Suero-Gabler. “I’m proud of the way the Bay Terrace seniors, Fil-Am community and community at large worked together to advocate for this project, in the ‘Bayanihan’ spirit.”

The Bay Terraces Senior Center is scheduled to be completed in October 2020.

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MASSIVE CYCLONE BATTERS ZIMBABWE AND MOZAMBIQUE, HUNDREDS FEARED DEAD Global Information Network

A powerful cyclone moving at over 100 miles per hour unleashed deadly floods in southern Africa over the weekend, leaving a moonscape of mud where the bustling port city of Beira in Mozambique had been.

“The scale of devastation (in Beira) is enormous,” said Jamie LeSueur, leader of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) team there. “It seems that 90 per cent of the area is completely destroyed.”

Zimbabwean rescuers struggled to reach people whose homes were flattened by rock falls and mudslides or washed away by the strong rains.

In Beira, where Cyclone Idai first made landfall, a 14 foot storm surge severed communication with other villages along the coast. Beira is Mozambique’s second largest port where vital shipping to the central part of the country, including Zimbabwe and Malawi, takes place.

On Sunday, the last road to the city of about 530,000 people was cut off when a large dam burst, the IFRC reported.

Early Monday, rescuers launched dinghies onto chest-high waters, navigating through reeds and trees - where some people perched on branches to escape the water.

In Zimbabwe, the mountainous Chimanimani district was isolated by torrential rains and winds that swept away roads, homes and bridges and knocked out power and communication lines.

President Filipe Nyusi, speaking on Radio Mocambique, said he had flown over the affected region, where two rivers had overflowed.

Villages had disappeared, he said, and bodies were floating in the water.

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“Everything indicates that we can register more than one thousand deaths,” he said.

More than 1.5 million people have been affected across the three countries by Idai. Mozambique Red Cross volunteers are already on the ground as well as the IFRC’s international team,” said IFRC’s Euloge Ishimwe.

Ironically, Mozambique, like many other countries in southern Africa, suffered a major drought two years ago. Farmers lost their cattle and crops failed.

African populations are already suffering the increasing effects of climate change, said Kristalina Georgieva, acting president of the World Bank Group. “This is the case with Cyclone Idai, which has been sweeping through southern Africa since Mar. 16”.

It is not now known whether affected residents received warning of the impending storm.

However images of the tropical cyclone were captured on a NASA satellite on Mar. 12 and on Mar. 19 by Mozambique’s National Institute of Meteorology.

FRANCE AND U.S. STRIKING DIFFERENT NOTES IN AFRICA Global Information Network

There were smiles all around in Kenya as French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta shook hands over a series of infrastructure deals worth $3.3 billion.

It was the third stop on the French president’s East African charm offensive – and the firstever visit to Kenya by a French head of state.

France wants trade and commercial relationships that are “fair and profitable for the Kenyan people,” Macron said. Alluding to Africa’s many relationships with China often freighted with debt, French investments would be respectful of the receiving country’s sovereignty and sustainable, he pledged.

Among the newly signed deals is a contract for a railway line from Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a trip of about 12 miles that can take up to two hours by car.

Other signed deals include a 30-year concession for a French company to operate a highway linking the Kenyan capital and Mau Summit in western Kenya, a contract for a solar power plant and a contract for coastal and maritime surveillance.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta

J. Kabila (l) and F. Tshisekedi

Still, France faces an uphill battle to win more deals in Africa, where China, Turkey and others have moved in quickly and competition is fierce from African countries In 2017, French exports to Kenya, a former British colony, were about $200 million — about half Uganda’s exports to its neighbor.

China exported $3.8 billion, making it Kenya’s biggest trading partner.

Nonetheless, France made few missteps if any on its four nation African tour while U.S. Asst. Sec’y of State Tibor Nagy earned negative headlines while in Cameroon for chiding President Paul Biya over a list of human rights violations.

Pro-government groups were unhappy with his references to the detention of opposition leader Maurice Kamto and 150 of his supporters and to the violence in the western Anglophone separatist regions. Other countries on Tibor Nagy’s itinerary are Uganda, the DRC and Rwanda.

Coincidentally, the official visits come as both French and America governments are under fire at home over the erosion of civil liberties, income inequality, racism and the rise of white nationalism and neo-Nazism.

NEWLY-ELECTED LEADER OF CONGO RESISTS LATEST POWER GRAB BY EX-PRESIDENT

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Joseph Kabila, ex-president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, may have gone once too often to the cookie jar, taking back one by one all of the powers and rights earned by his successor from a recent election, Felix Tshisekedi.

The railway, President Kenyatta said, “will help completely transform the lives of millions of urban workers”. It should be operational by 2021.

The two leaders then shared a photo op seated in Uhuru’s new Peugeot 3008 SUV – assembled in Kenya.

of power via the ballot box since the country became independent in 1960.

Democracy and Social Progress party (UDPS) gained only three – the newly-named senators were blocked from taking office in a surprise move by President Tshisekedi.

President Tshisekedi may have have had enough.

Earlier, Kabila’s coalition claimed to have won about 70 percent of seats in the lower house of parliament and a clear majority of provincial assembly seats.

After a disputed vote that gave the former president’s allies an overwhelming majority in the upper house of parliament – 80 out of 100 seats - while the actual president’s Union for

The decision not to seat the parliamentarians could trigger a confrontation with ex-president Kabila’s camp two months after Tshisekedi succeeded him in the DRC’s first ever transfer

After an inter-ministerial meeting, acting interior minister Basile Olongo said Tshisekedi was “suspending the senators’ induction” and postponing elections for provincial governors, due on March 26, until further notice.

He also asked prosecutors to “open inquiries into ingrained corruption” among elected officials.

“Senators and provincial deputies, those who corrupt and those are corrupted... (must be) severely punished,” the president was quoted as saying.

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s upper house is elected indirectly by the country’s provincial assemblies -- a process that critics say is notorious for kickbacks.

Tshisekedi’s inauguration on Jan. 24 was also not without controversy. It followed elections that were marred by widespread irregularities and allegations by the country’s powerful clergy that another opposition candidate, Martin Fayulu, was the real winner.

Kabila’s camp has criticized the decision of President Tshisekedi, setting the stage for a bitter confrontation.

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HEALTHY LIVING

Major Prostate Cancer Research

Targets African Americans

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent

For African American men, prostate cancer is real.

Health statistics paint disturbing trends, including that 60 percent of Black males are more likely to develop prostate cancer than any other race.

Just as unsettling, African American men are twice as likely to die of prostate cancer than any other ethnic group.

The seriousness of this disparity isn’t lost on a national network of prostate cancer researchers and experts who have joined forces to study prostate cancer in African American men.

The team has received a $26 million grant as part of former Vice President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Initiative to conduct the largest study ever to look at the underlying factors and reasons that put African American men at higher risk for developing and dying from prostate cancer.

The initiative is called the RESPOND study – Research on Prostate Cancer in Men of African Ancestry: Defining the Roles of Genetics, Tumor Markers, and Social Stress.

contact data, and it’s all for the greater good,” Modjeski said.

Over the next four years, 10,000 African American men with prostate cancer will be recruited from Cancer Registries in seven states – California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Texas and throughout the Detroit Metropolitan area in Michigan.

if they tell us they don’t want to participate in any study ever, we never contact them again,” she said.

Cancer registries are located in each of the 50 United States.

“Lots of people don’t know about cancer registries so when we contact people that we’ve identified through the registry sometimes they are angry,” said Denise Modjeski, the study coordinator for RESPOND at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California Department of Preventive Medicine.

“We tell them it is a very complicated process that grants access to the

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Are you looking for tangible ways to improve your health? Not sure where to start? Consider the top recommendations from the American Medical Association (AMA).

“From time to time, it’s important to consider your personal goals, and how you can make positive health choices,” says AMA President Barbara L. McAneny, M.D. “Small lifestyle changes today can have a lasting effect in improving your health.”

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“The whole idea of the slave trade was the disenfranchisement of our human rights,” the Rev. Al Sharpton said in an interview with NNPA Newswire at the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s recent Rainbow Push Coalition Wall Street Project.

“Voter suppression is the disenfranchisement of our human and civil rights and that’s why our struggle must have continuity because we’re still fighting for justice and equality,” Sharpton said.

Jackson agreed.

“Clearly, disenfranchisement has been the theme from the time they brought our people over here on slave ships from Africa,” Jackson said.

“What you see with voter suppression and disenfranchisement is a product of the slave trade for sure,” he said.

During the 2018 midterm elections, voter participation was more than 10 percentage points higher than it was in the 2014 midterm elections, demonstrating Americans’ demand for change and increased enthusiasm for exercising their civic duty to vote.

To help you get start, Dr. McAneny and the experts at the AMA are offering 10 recommendations to help you determine where you can make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to your health.

“But, of course we honor people’s wishes and

However, the RESPOND study counts as a little different.

“Most cancer registries like this only send out ‘letters of invitation’ to people from the study’s local cancer registry,” Modjeski said.

“RESPOND will also include volunteers, which means they can hear about us and either contact us through the website or through our toll free number,” she said.

Volunteers can reach out from all over the country with the only requirement being they identify as African American or Black and have been diagnosed with prostate cancer in the

should do at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity.

3. Know your blood pressure numbers. Visit LowerYourHBP.org to better understand your numbers and take necessary steps to get your high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension -- under control. Doing so will reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.

4. Reduce your intake of processed foods, especially those with added sodium and sugar. Also reduce your consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and drink more water instead.

1. Learn your risk for type 2 diabetes by taking the self-screening test at DoIHavePrediabetes.org. Steps you take now can help prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

5. If your health care professional determines that you need antibiotics, take them exactly as prescribed.

Antibiotic resistance is a serious public health problem and antibiotics will not make you feel better if you have a virus, such as a cold or flu.

2. Be more physically active. Adults

6. If consuming alcohol, do so

That said, nearly 120 million eligible Americans did not participate in the November elections, according to a report from the Center for American Progress.

The report noted that widespread voter suppression – particularly against historically marginalized groups – is a reoccurring problem in the United States.

Each election cycle, untold numbers of eligible Americans are prevented from voting due to barriers in the voter registration process, restrictions on casting ballots, and discriminatory and partisan-rigged district maps.

The report described some of the voter suppression measures and other Election Day problems that potentially kept millions of eligible Americans from participating in the 2018 midterm elections.

•Voter intimidation and harassment • Poll closures and long lines • Malfunctioning voting equipment • Disenfranchisement of justice-involved individuals • Gerrymandering Many, like Sharpton and Jackson, said the actions of voter suppression and disenfranchisement are remnants of the transatlantic slave trade.

“Africans came here with nothing and with no rights to anything, not even their children. They had to learn an entirely new language,” said Janice Robinson-Celeste, a former nanny, early childhood specialist and one-time daycare owner who publishes SuccessfulBlackParenting. com.

• Strict voter ID and ballot requirements

“Today, too many red states have manipulated the system by redistricting voting areas, suppressing votes, using malfunctioning machines which create long lines and deter people, to requiring identification to vote,” Robinson-Celeste said.

• Voter confusion

“We owe it to our ancestors — from

Those included: • Voter registration problems • Voter purges

African American men are twice as likely to die of prostate cancer than any other ethnic group. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

United States from January 1, 2010 or later.

Participants will answer a 12-page survey, and if they’re willing, do additional parts of the study which include providing a saliva sample and, or signing a HIPAA form to allow researchers to get a piece of tissue that has been removed and stored at their medical facility.

The study isn’t a clinical trial, as researchers aren’t testing any new drug, device, procedure, or protocol.

There are no doctor visits required and participants can complete the survey on paper or online.

“With one in five African American men developing prostate cancer in their lifetime, we hope this is an

issue that resonates with the African American community and advocacy groups. With your help we can make a difference with research that will have life changing consequences for future generations of African American men,” she said.

For the participants identified through the registries, researchers are concentrating on diagnosis years of 2015 through 2018.

Recruitment is scheduled to begin in April.

For more information about the study or to sign up, visit www.respondstudy. orgor call 1-888-425-0521.

in moderation as defined by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans -up to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men, and only by adults of legal drinking age.

7. Talk with your doctor about tobacco and nicotine use and quit. Declare your home and car smokefree to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke.

8. Pain medication is personal. If you are taking prescription opioids, follow your doctor’s instructions, store them safely to prevent diversion or misuse, and properly dispose of any leftover medication.

9. Make sure your family is up-todate on their vaccines, including the annual influenza vaccine for everyone age six months or older.

slavery to the Civil Rights era — to vote in every election. The GOP wants to strip our rights away which is reminiscent of what the slave traders did when our people were kidnapped from Africa and at the least to the pre-civil rights movement. We have to fight for our rights, or we will gradually lose them in a slow boil,” she said.

Read Part 12, Installment 2 in next week’s issue.

10. Manage stress. A good diet and daily exercise are key ingredients to maintaining and improving your mental health, but don’t hesitate to ask for help from a friend or mental health professional when you need it.

The lifestyle choices you make now will have long-lasting impacts. So, prioritize your long-term health by forming great habits.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Alfred Liggins is the Other Half of Urban One’s Success Story

memories of school, recreation, and spending time with extended family.

a great journey. I don’t feel a need to build my own story separate and apart from hers.”

Contrary to popular belief, he didn’t enter or inherit the family business after it was already rolling. He was there from its fledgling start and helped make it a success. He’s since taken it to unimagined heights.

Before coming on full time at age 20 in 1985, Liggins worked at the station as a sportscaster and weekend talk-show host while a high school teenager.

But even he is in awe of his mom.

By Leo Adam Biga The Omaha Star

The oft-told entrepreneurial success narrative of Urban One founder and chair Cathy Hughes tends to leave out a crucial part of the story: her son and company CEO Alfred Liggins III is an equal partner in the journey of this black multimedia and entertainment enterprise.

By now, the tale of this single mother’s rise from Omaha dreamer to Washington, D.C. icon is the stuff of legend. But what gets lost in translation is that her son also came out of Omaha. He was only 7 when he moved with his mom to D.C., but he was there long enough to form fond

“Yeah, I marvel at her gumption and her fearlessness,” he said. “You have to remember, she’s only 17 years older than I am. The business was founded in 1980. I joined full time in 1985 when we had the one radio station, so I’ve had a front-row seat on the business journey from almost the beginning.

He doesn’t mind her getting most of the pub.

“Look, my mother has an amazing story from where she came, and she’s always been more of a forefront person. A lot of people tend to think this woman built this company and she made her son the CEO, but they don’t realize how long I’ve been at the company and that it was really a joint effort. They tend to think it’s a traditional family business.

“I’m grateful and happy that people are inspired by her story, our story, and it’s a great story and

Some years later he applied to the Wharton School of Business executive management master’s program. Despite not being a college graduate, he got in on the strength of managing a $25 million a year company and recommendations from the likes of the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

What was then known as Radio One consisted of a single station. Within a decade, the mother and son built the company into a nationwide network.

“I always had a talent for sales. I went into the sales department and started to be successful pretty early on,” Liggins said.

He’s arrived at a leadership style that suits him.

“I’m an information-gatherer. I ask a lot of questions of a lot of people and I throw a lot of ideas on the wall. Then I debate them with folks.

Even though I ask people a lot of questions I’m not necessarily a manager by consensus all the

time. I’ll take that info and chart the path. I’m a big believer in hiring people who know more than I do in certain areas and have skill sets I don’t.

“When we were building the radio company, I made a point of hiring people who had worked for larger radio companies. [They] taught us about research and disciplined programming and sales techniques. What happens in a family business when it’s the only place you’ve really worked at is that you don’t know what you don’t know. You have to import that knowledge in order to grow the business.”

He nurtures the team he’s cultivated around him.

“I try to be collegial in my style with folks even though like my mother I can be very direct.

Some people may say I’m aloof. I would say generally though the people who work with me like working with me. I nurture a positive relationship with those people.

“Sometimes when you have to ask people to do difficult things or you have to address negative issues or shortcomings it’s better if it’s coming from a place of constructive criticism in a joint goal as opposed to an ego-driven place where you’re trying to prove your smarter than that person.”

Prince’s Longtime Hairstylist Writes New Memoir Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Longtime Prince hairstylist and first-time author, Kim Berry will release her new book, Diamonds and Curlz - 29 Years Rolling With Rock Royalty Prince, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The memoir will be issued as an e-book and print edition on Amazon.com and will be debuted in Minneapolis during the Celebration of Prince 2019.

The elite LA based celebrity hairstylist is excited to add “Author” to her long list of accomplishments. Taking a page from

Prince’s playbook, the new memoir was conceptualized, written and self-published

by Berry (KimBOnSet Publishing). Through fabulously told personal accounts of tour life experiences and other shared moments with Prince, Berry brings this labor of love to the masses. A captivating, heartfelt recollection of her journey alongside one of music’s most prolific artists. Berry’s desire for the book is to serve as a healing agent for peace to all who have never truly received closure after his death, nearly three years later.

“I want them to know he was a human being... special yes... but perfectly imperfect just like the rest of us. He made mistakes but incredible strides at the same time.

Prince laughed, cried and brought beautiful music to the world. I want fans to feel proud that we lived during an era of GREAT music. ‘Prince was the soundtrack of our lives.’ We know what to expect

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from the realm of music because the bar was so high. Live and live now, on or off stage. You only get one shot at this thing called life. Your greatest disadvantage is to miss your mark,” says Berry.

Kim was the non-musical entity in his life.

Uniquely blessed, she occupied the space between his life and art. Her story takes readers behind the purple curtain to give them a glimpse of the MAN, not the rock star. She respectfully reflects on Prince, the brother, friend, husband and father. The human side of Prince Rogers Nelson few were privy to experience.

As Prince’s personal hairstylist for almost three decades, Berry traveled extensively and primped him for stages all over the world.

She also collaborated on what would become iconic looks for countless appearances, photo and video shoots. According to Celebrity MUA, Yolande’ Denise, “Prince has always been the artist of our time who best reflects life and creativity. My girl Kim B. (as she is known in the industry) was a part of this magical crown... Kim has been a trendsetter for so many years and we always looked forward to what Prince was going to do next.”

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Experienced criminal defense lawyers know the charges faced by McDowell often go hand-in-hand with life circumstances: “An addict has to steal, often, to support their habit,” Pattis said.

However, McDowell was no ordinary drug user, he said. “She did not steal to support her habit.

She stole an education from the City of Norwalk. Yeah, that’s right. We now send people to prison for theft of an education,” Pattis said.

McDowell was living by her wits with her kindergarten-age son, spending time where she could, most often in Bridgeport at homeless shelters.

Simply put, she wanted a better life for her son, so she enrolled him in the Norwalk public schools despite having no real ties to the city.

“When the city found out that it was

spending its money educating her boy, it demanded that Ms. McDowell be charged with a crime,” Pattis said. “Norwalk prosecutors, known statewide for an unreasoning meanstreak, obliged. She was charged with first-degree larceny,” he said.

At that point, McDowell had become something of a folk heroine and public support rallied behind her.

Then the undercover cops moved in.

“Just who sent them and why they targeted her is as yet unclear. She bought some narcotics, and was then charged as a drug user. Public support for her vanished,” Pattis said.

“Why, the woman self-medicates? A homeless shelter isn’t good enough for her? She struggles being a single mom? Maybe she’s got mental health issues? And what’s this about wanting a better life for her son?

Let’s warehouse her,” he said.

Photo is of Kim Berry Photo credit: Randee St. Nicolas

Pattis added that McDowell needed help, not a prison bed.

“But Norwalk prosecutors piled on. They would not negotiate a resolution of her separate and distinct cases. No, not these ministers of justice,” Pattis said.

“A woman is sent to prison for wanting a better life for her children.

She is doing time for using an illegal drug. Had she drunk herself to death it would be no crime. Or had she smoked four packs of cigarettes a day to sooth her jangled nerves, no one would care. But the wrong people are profiting from the drugs McDowell used,” he said.

Pattis continued: “We imprison the sick and call it justice. Now we imprison the homeless looking for something better for their kids.

“Class war? You bet. Ms. McDowell just go sacrificed on the front lines.”

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006981 Fictitious business name: JOURNEYS BY GERI Located at: 1633 Pentecost Way #5 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/18/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Geri Nicole Wade 1633 Pentecost Way #5 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 18, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 18, 2024 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006130 Fictitious business name: POSHED BLOOMS AND JEWELS Located at: 3984 Florence Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/8/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Le'Toya Ann Jackson 3984 Florence Street San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 8, 2024 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006659 Fictitious business name: RONS HOUSE Located at: 3505 Sparling St. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/13/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: William Ronald Adams 3505 Sparling St. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 13, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 13, 2024 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006048 Fictitious business name: BRADLEY'S COMPUTER WELLNESS SERVICES Located at: 4285 Altadena Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 9/18/98 This business is hereby registered by the following: Colleen Bradley 4285 Altadena Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 7, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 7, 2024 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9004134 Fictitious business name: ALDO BODY PARTS Located at: 7593 Woodbine Way San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual

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The first day of business was 2/14/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Eduardo Acuna Ortiz 7593 Woodbine Way San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 14, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on February 14, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006116 Fictitious business name: TRINI-D AUTO SALES CENTER Located at: 2776 Sweetwater Springs Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/8/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Troy Alan Richardson 2017 Pointe Parkway Spring Valley, CA 91978 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 8, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 8, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9005618 Fictitious business name: ONPOINT ENTERTAINMENT BLACKWELL ENTERTAINMENT Located at: 12540 Oak Knoll Rd. #B13 Poway, CA 92064 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/4/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Shadeed Smith 12540 Oak Knoll Rd. #B13 Poway, CA 92064 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 4, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 4, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006307 Fictitious business name: NOAM CLEANING Located at: 6115 Montezuma Road San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/11/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kfir Hazan 6115 Montezuma Road San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 11, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 11, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006144 Fictitious business name: THE AUDIO SOFA AUDIO SOFA Located at: 6544 College Grove Dr #71 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/8/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kevin Bernard Lane 6544 College Grove Dr #71 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 8, 2019 This fictitious business name

will expire on March 8, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9006036 Fictitious business name: BHH TRANSPORTATION Located at: 4631 62nd St San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/7/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Hassan Mohamed Bin Mohamed 4631 62nd St San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 7, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 7, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9003299 Fictitious business name: GODRADIO1 GOSPEL ON DEMAND RADIO 1 Located at: 8333 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 2/05/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records Inc. 8333 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 5, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on February 5, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ---------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9005689 Fictitious business name: BRIEZA Located at: 3960 West Point Loma Suite H 1007 San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 3/5/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Intertech Management Corporation 2477 Jefferson Street San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 5, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 5, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9005623 Fictitious business name: FORSEEABLEFUTURE PRODUCTIONS Located at: 5634 Dream Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/4/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Lloyd Frazier 5634 Dream Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 4, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 4, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9005798 Fictitious business name: ICONIC BLENDZ BARBERSHOP

ICONIC BLENDZ ICONIC BLENDZ SD ICONIC BLENDS Located at: 8127 1/2 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was 3/6/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Brandon Lee Hall Christopher Neil Ramirez Dye 8127 1/2 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 6, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 6, 2024 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 -----------------------------------

1/28/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Esmeralda Jimenez 3532 Ocean View Blvd San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 28, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on January 28, 2024 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9003458 Fictitious business name: GREEN MAGIK RAIN DROP Located at: 2552 Mulder Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was 2/6/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jacques Dejuan Lumpkin Kenisha Marie Shipley 2552 Mulder Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 6, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on February 6, 2024 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9004073 Fictitious business name: THE GROVE Located at: 8155 Center Street La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 2/14/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: The Grove La Mesa Inc. 8155 Center Street La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 14, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on February 14, 2024 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9003403 Fictitious business name: ROOTER ROOTER SD PLUMBING Located at: 1415 Diamond Lane El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 2/6/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Javier Abdon Soto Borjas 1415 Diamond Lane El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 6, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on February 6, 2024 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9004139 Fictitious business name: TERESA'S HOME DESIGN Located at: 8137 Cascio Ct. #201 Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 2/6/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Teresa Marie Tripp 8137 Cascio Ct. #201 Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 14, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on February 14, 2024

2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9004419 Fictitious business name: OASIS MEDICAL TRANSPORT Located at: 1913 Euclid Ave Suite #102 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: As A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 7/1/18 This business is hereby registered by the following: Oasis Medical Transportation LLC 1913 Euclid Ave Suite #102 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 19, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on February 19, 2024 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9004225 Fictitious business name: NATO MOTORS Located at: 935 Heritage Road San Diego, CA 92154 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 1/23/19 This business is hereby registered by the following:

Natalie Megerditch Erkolian 935 Heritage Road San Diego, CA 92154 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 15, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on February 15, 2024 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9004217 Fictitious business name: B-A STAR-CREATIONS FOLLOW MY STORY Located at: 4450 Alamo Way San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 2/10/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Barwanna Ann Starks 4450 Alamo Way San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 15, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on February 15, 2024 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 -----------------------------------

Civil Division 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00012901CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Rebecca Camacho TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9005430 Fictitious business name: CHANTRECE HANDCRAFTED Located at: 6342 Jeff Street San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 3/1/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Twila Chantrece Johnson 6342 Jeff Street San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 1, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on March 1, 2024 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9003819 Fictitious business name: PRESSUREWASH R US Located at: 2787 Treat Street San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 2/11/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Carlos Mauricio Lopez 2787 Treat Street San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 11, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on February 11, 2024 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9003782 Fictitious business name: COLIBRI MEDICAL CONCEPTS PINNACLE MEDICAL SOLUTIONS Located at: 311 F Street #105 Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was 2/11/19 This business is hereby registered by the following: Philanzo D. King Michelle R. King 55 Davidson Street Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 11, 2019 This fictitious business name will expire on February 11, 2024 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2019-9002470 Fictitious business name: CLEMENTINA'S SWEETS Located at: 3532 Ocean View Blvd San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego The business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was

NAME CHANGES California County of San Diego

PRESENT NAME: Brooklynn Isabella Montano PROPOSED NAME: Brooklynn Isabella Wilson THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 2, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. C-903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

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,Voice & Viewpoint.

3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 -------------------------------California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street

NOTICE OF BIDS Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: CONSTRUCT JOINT USE FIELD AT HORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – PHASE 2 A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on APRIL 2, 2019 in front of the main office of Horton Elementary School, 5050 Guymon Street, San Diego, CA 92102. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS (No.CZ19-0867-24).

GENERAL CONTRACTORS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO INVITE SUBCONTRACTORS TO SITE VISITS. All bids must be received at or before 1:00 p.m. on APRIL 16, 2019 at the Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department, 2351 Cardinal Lane, Bldg. M, San Diego, CA 92123, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Under Public Contract Code 3400, the District has made a finding that the following particular materials, products, things, or services are designated by specific brand or trade name in order to match other products in use on the particular public improvement either completed or in the course of completion: Specification Section 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation The project estimate is between $2.1 million – $2.4 million. This is a PSA project and requires prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: A All late bids shall be deemed non-responsive and not opened. Each bid shall be in accordance with all terms, conditions, plans, specifications and any other documents that comprise the bid package. The Bid and Contract Documents are available in three formats, hard copy, CD, or online from PlanWell. Hard copy bid documents are available at Crisp Imaging, 8375 Camino Santa Fe, Unit B., San Diego, CA 92121, phone number 858-535-0607, for a refundable payment of Two Hundred Dollars ($200) per set; CD’s are available for a non-refundable charge of $50. Payments shall be made by check payable to SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. If the payment for Bid and Contract Documents is refundable, refunds will be processed by the District only if the Bid and Contract Documents, including all addendums, are returned intact and in good order to Crisp Imaging within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Final Bid Tabulation. Online documents are available for download on PlanWell through Crisp Imaging. Go to www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD (Questions? 949-285-3171).

All bids shall be submitted on bid forms furnished by the District in the bid package beginning March 19, 2019. Bid packages will not be faxed.

SENATE BILL (SB) 854 REQUIREMENTS: Effective July 1, 2014, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal, or awarded a contract for a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code §1771.1(a)]. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Prime contractors must add the DIR Registration Number for each of their listed subcontractors to the Subcontractors List AND submit a certificate of registration for their own firm and those of their listed subcontractors upon request by the District. Failure of the bidding prime contractor to list their subcontractors DIR Registration Number on the Subcontractors List at time of bid may result in rejection of their bid as non-responsive.

Refer to the following DIR Website for further information: www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks. html PREVAILING WAGES: Prevailing wage requirements apply to all public works projects and must be followed per Article 17 of the General Conditions of this bid.

PROJECT STABILIZATION AGREEMENT (PSA): This project is subject to the Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA) adopted by the Board of Education on July 28, 2009. The complete agreement is available for viewing and downloading at www.sandi.net - Proposition S & Z. DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: Pursuant to Resolution In Support of Service Disabled Veterans Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) approved on May 10, 2011 by the Board of Education, the Bidder is required to satisfy a minimum DVBE participation percentage of at least three percent (3%) for this project. In compliance with this Program, the Bidder shall satisfy all requirements enumerated in the bid package. Each bid must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in the bid package and shall be accompanied by a satisfactory bid security in the form of either a bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company, or a certified or cashier's check in favor of the San Diego Unified School District, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their bid value. Said bid security shall be given to guarantee that the Bidder will execute the contract as specified, within five (5) working days of notification by the District.

The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 120 days after the date set for the opening of bids. For information regarding bidding, please call 858-522-5840.

PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: Pursuant to Public Contract Code (PCC) §20111.6, each contractor wishing to bid as a prime to the District for projects estimated at $1,000,000 or over, or any subcontractor performing the license classifications of A, B [if performing the work of] C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43 and/or C-46 wishing to submit a bid to a bidding prime contractor must be prequalified in order to bid. Projects estimated at 10 million or greater require audited financials.

Contact Construction Contract Assistant at gburbery@sandi.net to request a pre-qualification questionnaire.

Completed questionnaires must be submitted to the District no later than 10 BUSINESS DAYS before the bid opening due date. Any questionnaires submitted later than this deadline will not be processed for this Invitation for Bids. The District encourages all general contractors bidding as a prime contractor, and all MEP subcontractors to request a questionnaire, complete it and submit it as soon as possible.

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Andrea O’Hara, M.A. Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department

www.sdvoice.info LEGAL NOTICES San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00003270CU-PT-CT Petitioner or Attorney: Karen Rae Tong-Bregman TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Karen Rae Tong-Bregman PROPOSED NAME: Karen Rae Bregman THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 9, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept.

C-903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

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,Voice & Viewpoint.

3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 ---------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2018-00011855CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jazmin Abundia Nunez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Kimberly Jesseneya Arnold

The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint LEGAL NOTICES PROPOSED NAME: Kymberly Jesseneya Bryant

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 25, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept.

C-903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

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,Voice & Viewpoint.

3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ---------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2018-00055784CU-PT-CT Petitioner or Attorney: Jazmin Abundia Nunez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jazmin Abundia Nunez PROPOSED NAME: Carson Abundia Nunez THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING

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Date: April 11, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. C-903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

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,Voice & Viewpoint.

3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 ---------------------------------California County of San Diego 325 South Melrose Dr Vista, CA 92087 37-2019-00011920CU-PT-NC Petitioner or Attorney: Serena Katinka Kepler TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows:

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3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 ---------------------------------California County of San Diego 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 37-2018-00065473CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Tran Van Phong TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows:

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,Voice & Viewpoint.

2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 ----------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2018-00060919CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Lauren Rae Lippford TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Serena Katinka Kepler PROPOSED NAME: Katinka Anneliese Kepler THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 30, 2019 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept: 23 The address of the court is: 325 Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92087.

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

NOTICE OF BIDS ADDENDUM NO. 4 Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive sealed bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: HVAC 2000 CONTROLS INTEGRATION – 11 SITES NEW DATES: An additional mandatory site visit for bidders who did not attend the original site visits is for 2 days and is scheduled to begin Day 1 at 8:00 a.m. on APRIL 3, 2019 in front of the main office of Hage Elementary School, 9750 Galvin Avenue, San Diego, CA 92126 and upon completion will proceed to Foster Elementary School, 6550 51st Street, San Diego, CA 92120 and upon completion will proceed to Marvin Elementary School, 5720 Brunswick Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120 and upon completion will proceed to Hearst Elementary School, 6230 Del Cerro Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92120 and upon completion will proceed to Benchley Weinberger Elementary School, 629 Twin Lake Drive, San Diego, CA 92119 and upon completion will proceed to Gage Elementary, 6811 Bisby Lake, San Diego, CA 92119.

NEW DATES: Day 2 of the additional mandatory site visit for bidders who did not attend the original site visits is scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m. on APRIL 4, 2019 in front of the main office of Mann Middle School, 4345 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92115 and upon completion will proceed to Crawford High School, 4191 Colts Way, San Diego, CA 92115 and upon completion will proceed to Rolando Park Elementary School, 6620 Marlowe Drive, San Diego, CA 92115 and upon completion will proceed to Freese Elementary School, 8140 Green Lawn Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 and upon completion will proceed to Audubon Elementary School, 654 Bonsal Street, San Diego, CA 92114. Contractors must be present and sign-in at all eleven sites to be able to bid this project. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS (No.CP19-0706-52). A mandatory site visit is for 2 days and is scheduled to begin Day 1 at 8:00 a.m. on FEBRUARY 21, 2019 in front of the main office of Hage Elementary School, 9750 Galvin Avenue, San Diego, CA 92126 and upon completion will proceed to Foster Elementary School, 6550 51st Street, San Diego, CA 92120 and upon completion will proceed to Marvin Elementary School, 5720 Brunswick Avenue, San Diego, CA 92120 and upon completion will proceed to Hearst Elementary School, 6230 Del Cerro Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92120 and upon completion will proceed to Benchley Weinberger Elementary School, 629 Twin Lake Drive, San Diego, CA 92119 and upon completion will proceed to Gage Elementary, 6811 Bisby Lake, San Diego, CA 92119. Day 2 is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. on FEBRUARY 22, 2019 in front of the main office of Mann Middle School, 4345 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92115 and upon completion will proceed to Crawford High School, 4191 Colts Way, San Diego, CA 92115 and upon completion will proceed to Rolando Park Elementary School, 6620 Marlowe Drive, San Diego, CA 92115 and upon completion will proceed to Freese Elementary School, 8140 Green Lawn Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 and upon completion will proceed to Audubon Elementary School, 654 Bonsal Street, San Diego, CA 92114. Contractors must be present and sign-in at all eleven sites to be able to bid this project. PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS (No.CP19-0706-52). GENERAL CONTRACTORS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO INVITE SUBCONTRACTORS TO SITE VISITS. All bids must be received at or before 2:00 p.m. 1:00pm, on MARCH 14, 2019 APRIL 17, 2019, at the Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department, 2351 Cardinal Lane, Bldg. M, San Diego, CA 92123, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project estimate is between $680,000 and $750,000.

This is a not a PSA project and does not require prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: C-10 or C-20. All late bids shall be deemed non-responsive and not opened. Each bid shall be in accordance with all terms, conditions, plans, specifications and any other documents that comprise the bid package. The Bid and Contract Documents are available in three formats, hard copy, CD, or online from PlanWell. Hard copy bid documents are available at Crisp Imaging, 8375 Camino Santa Fe, Unit B., San Diego, CA 92121, phone number 858-535-0607, for a refundable payment of Two Hundred Dollars ($200) per set; CD’s are available for a non-refundable charge of $50. Payments shall be made by check payable to SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. If the payment for Bid and Contract Documents is refundable, refunds will be processed by the District only if the Bid and Contract Documents, including all addendums, are returned intact and in good order to Crisp Imaging within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Final Bid Tabulation. Online documents are available for download on PlanWell through Crisp Imaging. Go to www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD (Questions? 949-285-3171). All bids shall be submitted on bid forms furnished by the District in the bid package beginning February 12, 2019. Bid packages will not be faxed. SENATE BILL (SB) 854 REQUIREMENTS: Effective July 1, 2014, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal, or awarded a contract for a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code §1771.1(a)]. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Prime contractors must add the DIR Registration Number for each of their listed subcontractors to the Subcontractors List AND submit a certificate of registration for their own firm and those of their listed subcontractors upon request by the District. Failure of the bidding prime contractor to list their subcontractors DIR Registration Number on the Subcontractors List at time of bid may result in rejection of their bid as non-responsive. Refer to the following DIR Website for further information: www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html PREVAILING WAGES: Prevailing wage requirements apply to all public works projects and must be followed per Article 17 of the General Conditions of this bid. DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: Pursuant to Resolution In Support of Service Disabled Veterans Owned Businesses (SDVOB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) approved on May 10, 2011 by the Board of Education, the Bidder is required to satisfy a minimum DVBE participation percentage of at least three percent (3%) for this project. In compliance with this Program, the Bidder shall satisfy all requirements enumerated in the bid package. Each bid must be submitted on the Bid Form provided in the bid package and shall be accompanied by a satisfactory bid security in the form of either a bid bond executed by the bidder and Surety Company, or a certified or cashier's check in favor of the San Diego Unified School District, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of their bid value. Said bid security shall be given to guarantee that the Bidder will execute the contract as specified, within five (5) working days of notification by the District. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process. No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of 120 days after the date set for the opening of bids. For information regarding bidding, please call 858-522-5840.

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PROPOSED NAME: Peter Tran THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 4, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. C-903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

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,Voice & Viewpoint.

3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 ---------------------------------State of Arizona, County of Maricopa 101 W. Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85003 Case # CV2019-091271 Petitioner or Attorney: Sheala Lacangan TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jaydon Mateo Chenault

REVISED 3/13/2019

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Andrea O’Hara, M.A. Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department

PRESENT NAME: Tran Van Phong

PROPOSED NAME: Jayden Mateo Lacangan THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 27, 2019 Time: 2:30 PM. 3rd Floor Courtroom 303, The address of the court is: 101 W. Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85003

PRESENT NAME: Lauren Rae Lippford PROPOSED NAME: Lauren Rae Mallari THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 11, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept. C-903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

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,Voice & Viewpoint.

2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 ---------------------------------California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2019-00007904CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Angelica Maria Solorio Santa-Ana TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Angelica Maria Solorio Santa-Ana filed a petition with this court for decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Angelica Maria Solorio Santo-Ana PROPOSED NAME: Angelica Maria Santo Ana-Solorio

LEGAL NOTICES THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court hearing to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted: NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 11, 2019 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept.

C-903, The address of the court is: 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101.

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,Voice & Viewpoint.

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PROBATES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Ricarda Avila Case Number: 37-2018-00040019-PR-LACTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RICARDA AVILA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DAVID AVILA Petitioner, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DAVID AVILA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be

NOTICE OF BIDS ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS (RFQ/P) NO. CP19-086452 FOR JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC) FLOORING SERVICES The San Diego Unified School District (“District”) is requesting submission of: A Prequalification Application (“Prequalification Application(s)”), and A Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ(s)”), and A Proposal addressing an Adjustment Factor type contract based on the Unit Price Book (UPB) and provisions set forth in the RFQ/P, from qualified firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, persons, or professional organizations (“Contractor(s)” or “Firm(s)”) to perform selected Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services, on an As-Needed Basis, throughout the District.

The RFQ/P will be evaluated for a “Best Value” based selection resulting in a recommendation to the Board of Education to award Agreements to no more than (3) three Contractor(s). The Job Order Contract awarded under this solicitation will have a Maximum Job Order Contract amount of $500,000 for the initial one year term with two possible extensions not to exceed $10,000,000 over the subsequent two terms. Individual Job Order authorizations will range from $1,000 to $1,000,000. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on APRIL 4, 2019 at the Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department, 2351 Cardinal Lane, Building M, San Diego, CA 92123. PLEASE SEE RFQ/P FOR DETAILS (No. CP19-0864-52).

Contractors that intend to submit a Response must: • Hold a C-15 Contractors License, which is current, valid, and in good standing with the California Contractor's State License Board; and • Prequalify through the District’s prequalification yearly process (Public Contract Code section 20919.24); and • Have completed or have in progress a JOC or similar unit price based Task Order Construction Contract for the same type of work as required in the District’s JOC Prime Contractor Prequalification Application.

The District seeks to promote employment and business opportunities for local residents and firms on all contracts as such opportunities may occur and to the extent legally possible. All qualified providers of services described in the RFQ/P, including local entities and firms, are encouraged to submit their Responses. All late bids shall be deemed non-responsive and not opened. Each bid shall be in accordance with all terms, conditions, plans, specifications and any other documents that comprise the bid package. The Bid and Contract Documents are available in three formats, hard copy, CD, or online from PlanWell. Hard copy bid documents are available at Crisp Imaging, 8375 Camino Santa Fe, Unit B, San Diego, CA 92121, phone number 858-535-0607, for a refundable payment of Two Hundred Dollars ($200) per set; CD’s are available for a non-refundable charge of $50. Payments shall be made by check payable to SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. If the payment for Bid and Contract Documents is refundable, refunds will be processed by the District only if the Bid and Contract Documents, including all addendums, are returned intact and in good order to Crisp Imaging within ten (10) days of the issuance of the Final Bid Tabulation. Online documents are available for download on PlanWell through Crisp Imaging. Go to www. crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD (Questions? 949-285-3171). All bids shall be submitted on bid forms furnished by the District in the bid package beginning March 12, 2019.

Bid packages will not be faxed. SENATE BILL (SB) 854 REQUIREMENTS: Effective July 1, 2014, no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal, or awarded a contract for a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code §1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code §1771.1(a)]. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. Refer to the following DIR Website for further information: www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html PREVAILING WAGES: Prevailing wage requirements apply to all public works projects. All Projects are subject to the Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA), which was adopted by the Board of Education on July 28, 2009. The complete agreement is available for viewing and downloading at https://www.sandiegounified.org/node/1279. The RFQ/P will also be posted and available on DemandStar at www.demandstar.com. Responses to the RFQ/P must be submitted at or before 2:00 p.m. on April 17, 2019, and need to include one (1) clearly marked original, five (5) copies of requested materials as well as six (6) electronic copies on USB flash drives of all documents in PDF format with bookmarks. Deliver to: San Diego Unified School District, 2351 Cardinal Lane, Building M, San Diego, CA 92123, Attn: Jessica Imperial, Contract Specialist. Responses submitted after the above stated date and time will not be accepted. The Board of Education for the San Diego Unified School District reserves the right to reject any and all submissions and to waive any irregularities. PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: Pursuant to Public Contract Code (PCC) for Job Order Contracting for School Districts §20919.24 (b), only prequalified job order contractors will be invited to participate in the RFP process for a job order contract. Projects estimated at 10 million or greater require audited financials. The JOC Prime Prequalification package is included as an attachment (Attachment 14) to the RFQ/P. Completed questionnaires must be submitted to the District no later than the deadline specified in the RFQ/P. Any questionnaires submitted later than this deadline will not be processed for this Invitation for Bids. The District encourages all job order contractors to complete the questionnaire and submit it as soon as possible.

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Andrea O’Hara, M.A Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department CP19-0864-52

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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 shouldnot grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held at the following court on March 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Department 504 located in Superior Court of California 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101.

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 four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9052. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

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 filling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: David Avila 21858 Heliotrope Ln. Wildomar CA, 92595 (619)861-9166 3/14 , 3/21, 3/28 ----------------------------------

help), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or artbitation award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

SUMMONS Superior Court of California County of San Diego North County Division 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 Case Number: 37-2018-00037923-CU-FRNC NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Austin Lizarraga, an individual; Alyssa Lizarraga, an individual; and DOES 1-25 YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDDO EL DEMANDANTE): Miguel Angel Hernandez, an individual; and David Lopez, an individual PETITIONER: MIGUEL ANGEL HERNANDEZ DAVID LOPEZ RESPONDENT: AUSTIN LIZARRAGA ALYSSA LIZARRAGA NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decided against you without your being heard unless you respond with in 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written re-sponse must be in proper le-gal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the Californa Courts Online SelfHelp Center (ww.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on tiime, you may lose the case bydefault,and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an nattorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal ser-vices from a nonprofit legal services program. You can lo-cate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/self-

Filed July 31, 2018

By Deputy Clerk C. Salazar Attorney for petitioner Gregory J. Belnap esq.

2888 Loker Ave East Suite 309 Carlsbad, CA 92010 (760) 705-1334 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 ----------------------------------------

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Review and Comment – Draft 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Conformity Demonstration for San Diego Forward: The Regional Plan and the 2018 Regional Transportation Improvement Program The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is required to demonstrate conformity to the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standard by August 3, 2019. The draft conformity demonstration applies to the approved San Diego Forward: The Regional Plan (2015 Regional Plan) and the 2018 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP). The SANDAG Board of Directors will be asked to approve the air quality conformity demonstration for the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standards at its meeting on May 24, 2019. SANDAG is seeking comments related to this draft conformity demonstration.

The draft conformity demonstration will be released for a 30-day review and comment period on March 22, 2019. The deadline for comments is April 22, 2019.

Written comments on the draft conformity demonstration will be accepted via letter, fax, or email. Please submit comments to 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101; by fax at (619) 6991905; or via email at PIO@ sandag.org.

The Draft 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Conformity Demonstration can be viewed on the SANDAG Web site: sandag.org/publicnotices or by calling (619) 699-1900.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS Invitation for Bids San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) IFB# CS-19-20 Common Area Improvements at Hotel Sandford SDHC is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for project number IFB# CS-19-20 Common Area Improvements at Hotel Sandford Interested and qualified firms, including Section 3, Small, DisabledVeteran, Disadvantaged, Minority and Women-Owned businesses are invited to submit a proposal. The Invitation for Bid packet with complete instructions is available for download at the San Diego Housing Commission’s eBidding platform, PlanetBids, A series of mandatory pre-bid/ site visit conference will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 10:00am at Hotel Sandford 1301 5th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101. You must attend one meeting. Please submit all questions to the below email address: Sealed bids labeled “No.CS-19-20 Common Area Improvements at Hotel Sandford BID DOCUMENTS – DO NOT OPEN” will be received until Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. (PST) at the SDHC office above THIRD Floor.

No late bids will be accepted.

San Diego Housing Commission 1122 Broadway, Suite 300 San Diego, California 92101 Contact: Dave Tomaino, 619.578.7537, davidt@sdhc. org

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CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Women of the 79th Winners COMMUNITY ACTIVISM: Muriel King Student Leader: Talia Kieu

79th State Assembly District’s Salute to Women Leaders EDUCATION: K-12 System: Shannon Bussey Post-Secondary Education: Myesha Jackson, Trishana Norquist, Laura Gonzalez

GOVERNMENT/ PUBLIC SERVICE: Christine Antoine BUSINESS: Patricia Mooney, Alicia Graham ARTS: Makena Gargonnu, Honorable Mention: Eleanor Garner

SOCIAL SERVICES: Shearl Lambert

HEALTH SERVICES: Latisa Carson, MD

79th District Assembly Member Shirley Weber with Winners & Honorees .