Vol. 65 No 12 Thursday, March 20, 2025

By Stacy Brown

The Trump administration has taken its first steps in dismantling the Department of Education, slashing more than 1,300 jobs and closing regional offices in cities including New York, Boston, Chicago, and Cleveland. According to Rachel Oglesby, the department’s chief of staff, employees were informed via email last Tuesday that the Washington headquar-

ters and regional offices would be closed that Wednesday for unspecified “security reasons” before reopening the following Thursday.

“Today’s reduction in force reflects the Department of Education’s commitment to efficiency, accountability, and ensuring that resources are directed where they matter most: to students, parents, and teachers,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said.

See EDUCATION page 2

TRUMP TARGETS PUBLIC EDUCATION WITH MASS JOB CUTS FAILED

VILLAGE CHARTER SCHOOL

By Macy Meinhardt

When Robin Perry began to search for a new school for her daughter in March 2023, representation was a top priority. She did not want her child to be the only Black student in the classroom.

“She was in private school and was the only Black girl in her class,” Perry said. “She was struggling.”

Harriet Tubman Village Charter School, a kindergarten through eighth-grade school with a large African American and Somalian student body located in the family’s La Mesa neighborhood, seemed the perfect fit.

See PROMISES page 2

By Tihut Tamrat

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have long played a pivotal role in fostering opportunities for minority-owned businesses. However, in February 2025 the Trump administration issued executive orders to terminate all federal programs related to DEI and directed federal contractors to stop promoting diversity. The potential consequences of such a shift could be profound, for various sectors, but particularly for small businesses and minority entrepreneurs.

“What’s interesting about the rise of entrepreneurship is it happened disproportionately in communities of color,” said Dilawar Syed, former deputy administrator of the Small Business

Administration (SBA).

“These [DEI] programs make sure there’s access for capital through regional banks and community banks who actually bank with these communities. Unfortunately, with the [Administration] rolling back these programs, demands are unmet for services to build your business, to have in-language support, to have access to lenders in your communities that actually provide SBA loans. That is going to dry up,” he adds.

DEI policies help minority-owned businesses secure contracts with larger corporations through supplier diversity programs. Without them, economic disparities could widen.

See DEI page 2

REPORT STORM DAMAGE IN UNINCORPORATED COUNTY AREAS WITH THE TELL

Residents of San Diego County’s unincorporated areas can report non-emergency storm damage through the “Tell Us Now!” app.

Storm damage includes potholes, fallen trees, flooded roadways and downed powerlines. The free app makes it easy to report these issues and track the progress of your report on your smartphone. You can download

VOICE & VIEWPOINT STAFF

Harriet Tubman Village Charter School, located in La Mesa. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ Voice & Viewpoint

PHOTO: NNPA

PHOTO: Freepik

PHOTO: Courtesy of the County News Center

ARTICLE CONTINUATION

EDUCATION

The layoffs are part of a broader effort led by Trump and the Elon Musk-headed Department of Government Efficiency to shrink the federal government. The 1,300 affected employees will officially be terminated in 90 days, with severance packages based on their length of service. In addition, 63 probationary employees were dismissed last month under a White House directive, while more than 300 workers accepted buyouts of up to $25,000, and another 260 opted for deferred resignations. McMahon confirmed that the cuts are just the beginning. Trump has vowed to eliminate the Department of Education, a move that would require congressional approval.

Impact on Marginalized Communities

Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan, who served under the Obama administration, described the cuts as a direct threat to vulner-

PROMISES

Yet after a few months, Perry, along with other parents, began to spot some troubling trends at the school. Teachers of color were leaving one by one and test scores were dropping far below district standards. More recently, parents reported that thousands of dollars went missing from the school’s fundraising committee, and the school has not had a permanent principal since August 2024.

Then, in March 2023, the school made headlines after an active shooter school drill — involving gunshots and screams sounding through staff walkie-talkies — left some staff and students traumatized.

The sounds were simulated by an HTVCS employee. They were not, in fact, real.

Today, concerns over academic performance and school management persist, according to interviews by Voice & Viewpoint with parents, and former and current school staff.

“The school has the potential to be an amazing school,” said Perry, who now has two daughters at Tubman. However, she said, “when you really start digging, you realize the school is plagued with problems, and it goes back to them not putting the kids first.”

Officials at Harriet Tubman did not respond to multiple interview requests for this story. In an emailed statement, Deidre Walsh, director of San Diego Unified Charter School Office, acknowledged the district's role as the school’s authorizer but maintained that Harriet Tubman operates independently and is responsible for handling parents’ concerns.

“Each charter school has its own leadership and governing board that are responsible for the operations of the school,” Walsh wrote. “Every charter school has its own independent policies families

DEI

able students, particularly those in Black and Brown communities.

“It is our time to have courage and fight for kids,” Duncan previously said in a recently published interview. When asked about the impact of Trump’s proposed education cuts, he said there was a “chance to have an extraordinarily damaging and detrimental effect.”

The Department of Education plays a vital role in ensuring equal access to education, particularly for historically disadvantaged communities. It enforces civil rights protections under laws such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination in education based on race, sex, and disability. It also administers federal funding for Pell Grants, supports students with disabilities, and provides critical financial assistance to high-poverty schools.

The administration’s decision to gut the department aligns with Trump’s long-standing pledge to shift education entirely to state control. His 2024 campaign platform describes the agency as

and staff should utilize to report concerns.”

Harriet Tubman and the Rise of Charter Schools

In 1993, emerging with the charter school movement, Harriet Tubman Village Charter School was authorized to open by San Diego Unified School District and has served predominantly African American, Somali, and Latino students in Southeastern San Diego.

Driven by a push for school choice and educational reform, the charter school option resonated with many Black families who strived for better educational outcomes for their children. Serving as a tuition-free alternative, charter schools earned a reputation for promoting parental choice, a culturally responsive curriculum, and a focus on improving educational access and success rates in underserved areas.

Unlike public schools, which are managed by a regional school district, charter schools are authorized by a district or a county board of education, but are independently operated and can have more flexibility in their governance and curriculum choices.

This means the charter governing board has decision-making authority over the charter school’s academics, finances, governance, and operations, including charter school staff.

According to the California Department of Education, charter schools are provided a method to change from a “rules-based” accountability system to one measured by “pupil outcomes” and “performance-based” results. Charters must fulfill measured outcomes listed in their charter agreement; if found out of compliance, the charter can be revoked or rejected for renewal.

Over the past decade, Harriet Tubman has underperformed in math and reading scores compared to the district average. Parents at the school said they have been stymied when trying to hold the school’s leadership accountable for

“We recently saw that DOGE did 20% of layoffs at SBA. I’m a former tech entrepreneur turned public servant. I’ve been a turnaround CEO. Before you turn it on the company you go inside. You look under the hood to understand what’s going on. You talk to partners, you understand the needs and, of course, you streamline,” says Syed. “But the approach to, without even stepping afoot in these agencies, laying off 20% of the workforce, many of them are folks who are providing customer service. Now you have longer wait times to get your question answered. And it affects not only entrepreneurs of color, it would affect every single American who wants to work with SBA to start and grow a business,” he adds. If these initiatives are dismantled, minority business owners could find it even more challenging to compete in an already uneven financial landscape.

Elizabeth Barrutia, President and CEO of BARÚ, an independent women-owned agency, weighs in on how ending DEI disproportionately affects minority-owned businesses. “It’s challenging to navigate applying to be part of the SBA and be an approved women-owned small business (WOSB). There’s a lot of hurdles that you have to jump through. So the fact that they are closing down these local resources is going to make it even more difficult for entrepreneurs to become certified as an approved SBA vendor. And that SBA approval is really important when you’re trying to pitch federally approved contracts,” she says.

Barrutia continues, “For those of you who are not aware how the federal system works, they’ll put out a bid, which is called a request for proposal, and they offer set-asides for small businesses. And frankly, I’m very concerned that the services and programs for which we were bidding on are actually going to be eliminated now because they happened under the Department of Health and Human Services.”

a “woke” bureaucracy that interferes with local decisions. Far-right conservatives have taken issue with the department’s efforts to promote racial equity, diversify the teacher workforce, and protect LGBTQ+ students. However, the department’s biggest K-12 funding programs support the communities that stand to lose the most. The Biden administration had secured more than $300 million to increase school integration through programs like the Magnet Schools Assistance Program and the Fostering Diverse Schools initiative. These programs, funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and efforts to expand teacher diversity are now at risk.

Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, warned that eliminating the department would devastate public education. “If it became a reality, Trump’s power grab would steal resources for our most vulnerable students, explode class sizes, cut job training programs, make higher education more expensive and out of reach for middle-class families, take away special education services for students with disabilities, and gut

low test scores and other concerns.

“The ping-ponging of responsibility, frankly, leaves the parents disgusted, frustrated and confused. We have no idea who to go to with these grievances,” said one Harriet Tubman parent to board members during its meeting on Dec. 11.

In a statement to Voice & Viewpoint, the district spokesperson at first, was not aware of the district's association with the charter school. It was later clarified that the district is “primarily focused on compliance with California Education Code.”

‘Systems of Chaos’

In the months after the traumatic school shooting drill, parents started to notice high staff turnover, particularly among teachers and staff of color.

Voice & Viewpoint identified 80 teachers and staff who had left the school between 2021 and 2024, an alarming rate for a school with a current workforce of 71 employees. [The staff’s perspective on the school’s management is detailed in part two of this series.]

Then came the resignation of former principal Ryan Woodard in August, one month before the 2024 school year began.

“We couldn’t figure out why,” Perry said, referring to Woodward’s resignation. When we asked the interim principal and school leaders for answers, we were repeatedly shut down.”

Soon after, a group of eight parents formed a parent-run committee to advocate for greater transparency and parental involvement in the decisions made at the school, such as the recruitment of a new principal. The committee was given a school email address and the ability to host parent meetings.

Their group lasted three months, according to Kiaonno Bradley, another parent involved, before Interim Principal Laura Vivar revoked access to their school-run account, announcing

The removal of DEI programs could undermine the value of diversity in business, making it harder for marginalized entrepreneurs to overcome existing barriers. This may stifle innovation and weaken market competitiveness by limiting diverse perspectives and solutions.

“Media landscapes are also going to be affected,” Barrutia adds. “My diverse suppliers like Ethnic Media Services, like broadcast and television stations or print outlets, or digital publishers, or even content creators will be affected.”

This could negatively impact the media. Because of a lack of diversity, everyone in the industry will start to sound the same and over time, this uniformity could pave the way for propaganda-driven narratives to dominate.

Dr. Esther Zeledón, Founder of Be. Act. Change., a non-profit organization, speaks on the loss of 95% of her contracts. “It’s devastating for me personally. Even beyond just ending DEI programs, it’s the slander and the stigma that’s being put around it,” she says “Like the executive order, the language was radical and wasteful. Using “radical” politicizes it, and puts a mistrust into the people who have benefitted from the programs and also to people who work in those spheres or represents it.”

While debates over DEI programs continue, it is crucial to recognize their impact on fostering economic inclusion and business growth in America today. Minority-owned businesses, already facing systemic challenges, stand to lose valuable opportunities if these initiatives are dismantled.

“I had all the merit, and I got in because of merit alone. What it [DEI initiatives] did, it just gave me the in, the knock. It leveled the playing field,” emphasizes Dr. Zeledón.

As discussions on the future of DEI unfold, policymakers, business leaders, and communities must weigh the potential consequences and work toward solutions that ensure all businesses have a fair chance to thrive.

student civil rights protections,” Pringle said. The administration has also pushed a wave of directives that could further destabilize public education, including stripping schools of federal funding, promoting school voucher programs, and expanding funding for private charter operators with less oversight. Additionally, Trump’s policies have allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to conduct raids on public schools, further creating fear among immigrant families.

Ninety percent of U.S. students—and 95% of students with disabilities—attend public schools, which depend on the Department of Education for oversight and resources. Pringle described Trump’s education agenda as a “wrecking ball to public schools,” warning that marginalized students will bear the brunt of the fallout.

“Americans did not vote for, and do not support,” she said, “ending the federal government’s commitment to ensuring equal educational opportunities for every child.”

in an email that the committee was disbanded and would be replaced by a new parent-staff advisory group, called the “Tiger Team.”

Parents of the committee, including Amber Kirkpatrick, said the move was made in retaliation. The founding members had spoken out about several concerns, including $7,000 that allegedly went missing after a series of school fundraisers.

“Once we reported over $7,000 of fundraising money missing and then to find out, the next day, that our group had been dismantled, it's disheartening,” said Kirkpatrick, who has one daughter at the school.

“It is not fair to the parents of Tubman and it's not fair to the kids,” she said.

The money was to be set aside for field trips, transportation, and education programs. Despite a police report filed with the San Diego Police Department, the school has opted to do its own investigation.

In an emailed statement to parents, Vivar denies that the move to dismantle the group was retaliatory, but was instead made in “the best interests of the school” and rested within her right as interim principal.

Kiaonno Bradley, another involved parent on the committee, believes the move silenced “parents — particularly Black parents — from having an active and independent voice in shaping the school environment for their children.”

“These actions suggest a troubling trend of marginalizing the very families this school was designed to uplift,” said Bradley.

For Perry, her concern is a disruptive learning environment. “You cannot possibly expect these kids to learn what they need when there is all this mess going on,” said Perry.

Part Two of this series will appear in next week's edition of San Diego Voice & Viewpoint.

How to Submit a Report

To report storm-related damage in unincorporated areas, follow these steps:

• Download and open the Tell Us Now! app on your Apple or Android device.

• Select a category and the nature of the request.

• Attach a photo of the request if available.

• Provide the location and a description of the request.

• Enter your contact information.

• Submit the request.

When a report is submitted, the appropriate County departments will be quickly notified. If the complaint is not under the County’s jurisdiction, the app will notify you of the correct authority to contact to fix the problem.

In addition to storm-related issues, residents can also report:

• Air quality complaints, such as smoke, odors or dust.

• Vector control issues, like mosquito breeding areas, green pools or dead birds, which can be indicators of West Nile virus.

• Code compliance issues, like abandoned vehicles, graffiti or illegal dumping.

• Pricing and scale issues at businesses, including gas pumps and grocery stores.

• Non-emergency problems at a County-operated park or space.

• Other road service requests that are not storm related. The app is available in the app stores for iPhone and Android smartphones.

This article was originally reported by Sir Milo Loftin, County of San Diego Communications Office.

CONCERNING THE BAPAC CALL TO ACTION

By Dr. John E. Warren PUBLISHER, THE SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT

Last week, San Diego BAPAC held a very important meeting billed as “A Call To Action” on the number of issues facing all of us with the many actions of the Trump Administration. It was encouraging, but not surprising to have our own California Secretary of State, Assembly Member, a Member of Congress and representatives from the Board of Supervisors and City Council present to talk about the issues facing us and the need to plan a course of action. All of this was in line with the editorial positions this paper has taken since the inauguration of Trump calling for “A Response From Us To Project 2025”

It is important to point out that the Black Press and the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint, is actively engaged in making sure that you, our community, are kept informed of resources and solutions for addressing the crisis before us.

First, our newspapers and media outlets nationwide are engaged in supporting the national Selective Buying Campaign (SBC) now underway against Target, which so far, has lost over 15 billion dollars in revenue since this 40-day fast against that chain started as of February 28th.

Second, in addition to sharing the national articles on this effort, we have provided a list of those companies that have canceled their DEI commitments and related actions affecting people of color.

And Third, we have provided a list of the names and phone numbers of all elected officials that each of us should be in touch with concerning all the issues impacting both us and our communities. We invite you to share your views and comments with us so that we may put them online. We shall endeavor to be a part of all the discussions that follow.

THE FIGHT FOR EQUITY AND JUSTICE: A CALL TO ACTION

By Samuel Merrill CITY OF SAN DIEGO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER

I want to talk about the importance of engagement, commitment, and action in the ongoing fight for equity and justice. The struggle is not new, and the fight must be fought on all fronts.

Today, we find ourselves at a critical juncture. Across the country, we see a growing backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. There are attacks on Black and Brown communities through efforts of restrictive immigration and birthright policies, on the LGBTQ+ community through the erosion of transgender rights, and on hardworking individuals through layoffs of federal workers. These actions are not isolated; they are deliberate attempts to dismantle progress. And in moments like these, history reminds us of the importance of standing up, speaking out, and acting boldly.

Letters to the Editor

Leaders In State Must Take Bold Action To Protect Our Health & Future

Dear Editor at Voice & Viewpoint,

I am writing as a resident of 7354 Canton Drive, Lemon Grove, CA, US, 91945. I’m calling on (Representative Jacobs) to do more to prioritize our health, climate, and future. This includes:

• Stopping efforts to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act’s climate and clean energy policies that will put us on a path to cut climate pollution 40 percent by 2030, create 9 million jobs, and lower energy prices.

• Blocking the Trump administration and unelected billionaire Elon Musk from cutting vital government programs and staff to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. Resisting attempts to eliminate various environmental protection laws.

As a member of the Sierra Club and an environmental activist, these issues have a huge impact on me. We are in a dangerous drought and fire danger is high. Anything that mitigates climate change will help the environment and also create great jobs.

I urge Representative Sarah Jacobs to protect people in our community over corporate polluters. We need you to fight for us!

Sincerely,

Ellen Bunde Lemon Grove Resident

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the historical context of the Field Negro versus the House Negro. Enslaved people who worked in the fields endured the harshest conditions, extreme labor, brutal punishment, and unbearable hardship. The House Negro, while also enslaved, worked in closer proximity to the master and often experienced a different, though still oppressive, reality. The system used this DIVIDE to weaken resistance and maintain control. BUT what’s most important is this: no matter where they labored, they were still enslaved. Today, we face a modern version of these divisions—whether through class, access, or privilege—the truth remains: injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere. We must fight from every vantage point.

So, what does this mean for us today?

1. Each one, teach one. If you have knowledge, share it. If you have access, open doors. If you have power, use it to uplift others.

2. Put people UP on Game. We must be informed and edu-

Tuesday Morning - City Council Chambers

A reaction to Tuesday Morning [March 4th] Session — City Council Chambers — 202 C Street in San Diego, California:

Councilpersons Foster and then Elo Rivera said (crazy but it seems they really believe this), that people of color OWNING homes with large lots are keeping people of color from accessing generational wealth.

Neither Councilperson seems willing or able to address the harsh realities of District 4 San Diego these last 20 years.

20 years ago, Council District 4 had a percentage of Black Home Ownership twice as high as it is today. After 20 years of Predatory Development/Lending, minimization, and exclusion of community input to development (and perhaps those who live large off the generational wealth of their grandfathers/fathers who made huge gains through building, development, contracting, filling the council offices/staff positions), so it would seem, resulted in the loss of some 50% of all generational wealth held by families of color in District 4 as well as the working class communities across our city.

The policy changes put into place these last 20 years have resulted in the removal of single-family homeowners (CUBA / NOAH) and the transitioning of our Black and Latino Families from home ownership to apartment dwellers.

Out of Community and Out of Area developers/investment groups have crushed Families of Color in D4 and now we are being told by our elected officials we must give up our generational homes on large lots and move into rental boxes.

Our friendly Officials smile, tell me not to shake my head, and claim renting 1/2 the space at twice the cost is a mark of success.

cate others about the policies and actions that threaten our communities, workplace, and environment.

3. Stand up and say something, do something. Silence is complicity. Whether in the workplace, the voting booth, or the streets, we must advocate for justice.

4. Make a commitment to work together. The fight is not meant to be fought alone. Unity is our strength.

The call to action is clear: One person does not have to do everything, but everyone must do something. Change happens when we collectively take responsibility for justice, fairness, and progress.

So, I ask you: How will you contribute? What will you do to ensure that the fight for equity and justice continues?

HISTORY is WATCHING. The FUTURE is WAITING. BUT the time to ACT is NOW.

It is as if it is news to those council people, not just #Foster and #EloRivera, but others representing San Diego, rich and famous enough to protect developers from invading their exclusive neighborhoods (Mission Hills Torrey Pines, La Jolla....), that D4 was already affordable and accessible to people of color - that is why we live here.

San Diego has seen the effects of cascading economic failure as the homeless and poverty population increases with the jobless redevelopment and density we have 'enjoyed' in District 4 and across Southeast San Diego.

For 20 years we’ve watched and reported on conditions in San Diego. Density increases, but without jobs paying wages good enough for a woman or man to buy a home, are reducing and removing generational wealth for everyone except perhaps for our City Council, staffers, and those who seem to have been lucky enough to buy up cheap properties before secret changes are slipped into development codes/policies.

Now it is saying, “I gotz me mine”, not, “Let's empower you to go get you yours.” No ADU in the backyards of the family homes of our elected/senior staffers nor any Bonus ADU crowded properties in the right kind of San Diego. Are all those citizens and their Council persons racist too for not demanding that the wealthy, who own large lots, be referred to as racist for refusing to allow Bonus ADUs downsizing of lots near/of their homes?

*Watch and listen for yourselves to what #Foster and #EloRivera said — City Council Chambers, 202 C Street

Tuesday, March 4 in the AM (spend time to hear what they said all day long).

Gregory Morales Encanto Resident

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Freddie Calvin Annie Cornelia

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL

Service was held March 18, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Preferred Cremation and Burial.

Freddie Calvin Alexander was Born on August 20, 1935, in Norfolk, Virginia.

He was the fourth of five children born to Mike and Amanda Alexander. At an early age, Freddie, also known as “Alex”, accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Soon after high school, Freddie enlisted in the United States Navy and received an Honorable Discharge after four years of service. He met and married the love of his life Esther Nunn, whom he called his “Queen”. Immediately following his military service, Freddie was employed with the Zoological Society of San Diego, also known as the “World’s Famous San Diego Zoo”. His last position held at the zoo was Lead Keeper. One of his job assignments required extensive travel, transporting animals to and from other zoos in the United States. A special assignment required him to travel to Dakar, Senegal, spending six months to retrieve a special breed of Giant Eland. While working at the zoo, he continued his education earning two Associate of Arts Degrees, majoring in Social Welfare and Child Development.

Freddie was a head coach for East San Diego Pop Warner League. For many years he provided transportation for the neighborhood children to practices and games. For leisure activities, he was an avid runner and basketball player known by many for his left-hand reverse layup. As a sports fan of the San Diego Chargers, he held season tickets for 54 years and attended the only Super Bowl the Chargers appeared in.

Freddie was a devoted member and Deacon at Integrity Christian Fellowship in Spring Valley. He had a passion for the Outreach Ministry and a special place in his heart for the homeless.

On March 2, 2025, Freddie Alexander was called home from labor to eternal rest.

Freddie was preceded in death by his wife Esther Alexander, daughter Juanda Hall-Espina, sister Maria Alexander-Jiggettes, and brother Maurice Alexander. He leaves to cherish his memory five children; Brenda Lesane (Myers), Yolanda Regina Dawson (Larry), LaMar Alexander, Joslyn Partee (Reginald), and LaVel Alexander, all residing in California, seven grandchildren; Myron Lesane, Alvina Alexander, Alycia Williamson, Brandon Lesane, Janelle Alexander, Michael Partee, Jr., and Marcus Alexander, ten great-grandchildren, one sister Emma Kelly of Henderson, North Carolina, a host of nieces, nephews, and numerous church family and friends who loved him deeply and will miss him dearly.

T1852

Psalm 34:18 Alexander

he Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Watson

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON RAGSDALE MORTUARY

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, (5PM-7PM) at Anderson Ragsdale Memorial Chapel. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Bethel A.M.E. Church, with a burial following at Mount Hope Cemetery. ***************************************************************************

Reverend Annie C. Watson passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at home in San Diego, California. She was born on August 5, 1935, in Newton, Mississippi. Reverend Annie lived a life filled with faith, passion, and dedication to God, her family and friends, her church, and community. She was known for her unwavering kindness and deep love for her family and friends.

Faith played an important role in Reverend Annie’s life. She was an ordained Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, and was deeply involved in her church. Reverend Annie was the first African American female to plant an A.M.E. Church in the San Diego area. She served 30 years before retiring from the pulpit ministry; and was the first pastor of the church she planted, Paul E. Kidd A.M.E. Church in San Diego. She also served as pastor of Prince Chapel by the Sea A.M.E. Church in La Jolla, California. Reverend Annie volunteered her time in ministries to the homeless and to those in need. She was committed to uplifting others through mentorship and support.

Reverend Annie C. Watson leaves to cherish her memory two daughters; Donna J. Alexander and Reverend Denise L. Jackson, daughter-in-law Jill Arrington, granddaughters; Eugena Ann Wilkins (Eric) and Melanie Marie Arrington, great-grandchildren; Ajani Jack Wilkins, Kaya Wilkins, Vivian Johnson, and Ximena Campas, brother Reverend James Evans, lifelong friend Lois Hagood, a host of nieces, nephews, a large extended family of sons and daughters in the ministry, as well as many loving friends.

The family thankfully acknowledges the Hospice Care Team at Kaiser Permanente in San Diego for their devoted caregiving.

“ Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. ” †¢

BLACK HISTORY

1910

UNCLE TOM’S CABIN IS PUBLISHED

Harriet Beecher

Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published on March 20, 1852. The novel exposed the brutal realities of slavery, stirring national debate and fueling abolitionist movements. The novel follows Uncle Tom, a kind, faithful enslaved man who endures cruelty and sacrifice. Stowe’s vivid storytelling humanized enslaved people for Northern readers and provoked outrage in the South.

Selling over 300,000 copies its first year, the book became one of the most influential works in American history. President Lincoln reportedly called Stowe “the little lady who started this great war.” Its legacy endures as a powerful catalyst for social change and a milestone in American literature.

ALLAN ROHAN CRITE IS BORN

1915

SISTER ROSETTA THARPE IS BORN

Allan Rohan Crite, born on March 20, 1910 was raised in Boston and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts where he earned a BA from Harvard Extension School in 1968. He worked as an illustrator for the Boston Naval Shipyards until 1976, while also painting scenes of Boston’s African-American community. His early work portrayed daily life with authenticity, aiming to show the “real Negro” rather than stereotypes.

Later, Crite’s art took on religious themes, blending bright colors and magic-realist imagery, such as Black Madonnas floating above city streets. In the 1950s, he lectured on liturgical art and published illustrated theological books celebrating Black spirituality.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, born Rosetta Nubin on March 20, 1915, in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, was a groundbreaking guitarist, pianist, arranger, singer, and lyricist. Taught by her mother from age three, she toured with revival groups by six. In the 1930s, Tharpe moved to Harlem, signed with Decca Records, and performed with legends like Cab Calloway and Benny Goodman. Her 1944 hit “Strange Things Happening Every Day” became the first gospel song to chart on Billboard.

Tharpe married Russell Morrison in 1951, with 25,000 fans attending their concert-wedding. She toured Europe, performed at Newport Folk Festival, and died in 1973, later honored in both the Blues and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame.

IN MORE NEWS

A Call to Action

The purpose of the Saturday, March 15 meeting was to bring BAPACSD members and the community together to ‘bring your issues, bring your concerns” and discuss ‘resources and solutions’ related to the Trump Administration’s sweeping federal job cuts, tariffs leading to consumer price increases, federal cuts to Medicare, and the targeting of DEI programs and policies since the man currently occupying the White House took office. The meeting was held at the Neighborhood House Association at 841 S. 41st Street from 12 pm to 2 pm.

The two-hour meeting opened with a silent prayer for the late Honorable Leon L. Williams and his family, a quick round-theroom introduction of attendees who ranged from BAPAC members to community members, community leaders, and elected officials and their representatives, and then a brief overview of the history of BAPAC San Diego presented by BAPACSD Foundation board member Dr. Abena Bradford, founding member Ken Msemaji, and California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber.

Sharon Whitehurst-Payne each echoed Secy of State Weber’s call to action, pointing out the dangers ahead for the African American community at all levels of society in the wake of the Trump administration’s attacks on our institutions and Civil Rights.

“Fear is not something we’re born of. We are going to make it!” Whitehurst Payne said to applause.

Weber and Sharp-Collins warned that 50 years of progress are currently being dismantled. Cuts to Voting Rights, Black Studies curricula, housing assistance, medical coverage, Cal Fresh and Cal Works are all in danger and will be felt very soon.

As Dr. Bradford introduced BAPACSD’s founding members, she reminded those in attendance that “Our history is our roots, our rock”. Founding member Mr. Msemjai soon followed with some reflections on the legacy of the organization and its journey to today in fulfilling its mission to “reduce the misery index”.

“We have survived everything from slavery to Reconstruction to the Tulsa Massacre. Black people have survived all of it. We can not surrender,” Msemjai told the standingroom-only crowd.

Weber, whose husband, Judge Daniel Weber, was BAPACSD’s first president, took the audience through the group’s inception in San Francisco and Los Angeles and the local San Diego chapter’s formation in her and her husband’s living room in 1981. BAPAC’s main intent was to support Black elected officials in the newly formed California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the California Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) at the local level, as a means to mobilize people locally to get more Black people elected, to support worthy candidates via fundraising and political action to create change at the state and local levels.

It was a call to action that was repeated throughout the afternoon’s meeting.

Assemblymember LaShae Sharp-Collins (District 79) and SDUSD School Board member

“We have a lot of work to do,” Sharp-Collins said, as she emphasized her work to push for eligibility index increases for Cal Fresh and Cal Works funding with the AB785 bill, her work on the AB766 DEIA bill, and her plan to hold Governor Newsom accountable for continuing support for state DEI initiatives.

She handed out the CLBC’s Road to Repair 2025 Priority Bill Package flyer to educate all on upcoming Assembly and Senate bills.

About halfway through the meeting, U.S. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D–CA 51st District)) arrived. For her part, Jacobs answered questions and gave an overview of the House Democrats’ 4 pronged strategy to fight back against the Republican and Trump Administration’s Project 2025 agenda: Pushback, Oversight, Litigation, and Public Pressure to hold the Trump Administration accountable and on notice. She emphasized ‘showing up and telling your stories’, and ‘explaining to your neighbors’ who don’t follow politics closely what is being done by elected officials who are fighting on their behalf.

Time ran out before the very important BAPACSD agenda items related to Solutions and Resources were fully addressed, but the overall message was a call to action to have your voices heard by either writing your representatives or sending small delegations to the state capital. In our February 20, 2025 issue, this publication previously published all phone numbers and email addresses of San Diego’s state and local representatives to assist the public in doing just that.

Political Playback: California Capitol News You Might Have Missed

By Bo Tefu California Black Media

Trump Admin Shuts Down California Civil Rights Office

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the closure of seven of its 12 regional Office for Civil Rights (OCR) branches, including the San Francisco office that handles California’s federal civil rights complaints. The decision is part of a broader restructuring effort that will cut nearly half the department’s workforce, placing about 1,300 employees on administrative leave or voluntary resignation.

California currently has over 700 pending civil rights cases with the OCR, but the federal government has not provided details on how these cases will be handled. Advocates warn that, without a local federal presence, students facing discrimination may have fewer protections.

“There is no federal presence enforcing civil rights in schools in California,” said Catherine Lhamon, former assistant secretary for civil rights at the Department of Education. “Our country and California will effectively see an end to a federal backstop of harm in schools,” she said.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended the move, stating it was part of an effort to increase efficiency and accountability. However, critics argue the cuts will severely weaken enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, particularly for students with disabilities, English learners, and victims of racial or sexual harassment.

Educators and civil rights groups, including the ACLU, fear that certain complaints may be prioritized over others based on political agendas. The Los Angeles Unified School District condemned the cuts, with board member Kelly Gonez calling them “radical and cruel.”

With no clear plan for handling California’s backlog of cases, advocates worry the closures will lead to longer investigation times and reduced oversight, leaving vulnerable students without federal protection.

State’s $3.4 Million Request to Shore Up Medi-Cal Sparks Immigration Debate

California lawmakers have been notified that the state needs a $3.4 billion loan to keep Medi-Cal – the state’s Medicaid program which serves more than 15 million residents -- financially stable.

The funding gap has rekindled political debates, especially regarding the program’s expansion to include undocumented immigrants.

Bonta Secures Court Win Against Trump’s Grant Cuts

VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE

On March 10, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta secured a U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts decision temporarily blocking the Trump Administration’s termination of K-12 teacher preparation grants while states seek a preliminary injunction. Bonta led a coalition of eight attorneys general in filing a lawsuit two weeks ago.

“The Trump Administration recklessly and unlawfully terminated grants that had been

awarded and obligated to K-12 teacher preparation programs in California and across the country – without any regard for the teachers and students who would pay the price,” said Bonta. “This includes $8 million which California universities and colleges planned to use between now and September to make sure our schools have the teachers they need come fall. Today’s decision is a crucial early victory.”

In 2024, over 400,000 U.S. teaching positions were vacant or filled by uncertified teachers. To address this, Congress funded programs

to train and retain teachers. However, on February 7, 2025, the Department of Education abruptly terminated these grants, cutting at least $148 million in California alone.

Bonta is leading the lawsuit with Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell and New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin, joined by AGs from Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, New York, and Wisconsin.

Republican Assemblymember Carl DeMaio (R-San Diego) criticized the expansion, warning that it could push the system toward financial collapse. He urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to suspend coverage for undocumented people, arguing that taxpayer-funded healthcare for noncitizens is unsustainable.

“This is only the first of many loans that will have to be made if we continue to give free taxpayer-funded handouts for health care to illegal immigrants,” said DeMaio.

According to the Department of Finance, Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented immigrants is projected to cost $9.5 billion, surpassing the original $6 billion estimate.

Immigrant rights advocate Enrique Morones refuted claims that undocumented residents are to blame for the financial strain. He warned that eliminating coverage could deter individuals from seeking medical care, leading to costlier emergency treatments.

“Blaming immigrants is a distraction from the real issues: rising healthcare costs and an aging population. Denying coverage won’t save money; it will only shift the burden elsewhere,” said Morones.

Newsom’s office is emphasizing that Medicaid funding challenges are a nationwide issue, pointing to rising healthcare costs, an aging population, and post-pandemic enrollment spikes as key contributors. The administration noted that other states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Indiana are facing similar financial pressures.

While the federal government provides substantial Medicaid funding, it prohibits using those funds for undocumented immigrants, leaving California to cover the costs.

As lawmakers debate solutions, the future of Medi-Cal’s financial stability remains uncertain.

Bill Would Stop Dental Insurance Plans from “Scamming Their Customers”

A new bill introduced in the California Assembly aims to close loopholes that allow dental insurance companies to deny care or force patients to pay out-of-pocket for covered services. Assembly Bill (AB) 371, introduced by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), would also require insurers to provide access to in-network dentists within 15 miles of a patient’s home or workplace.

“Dental care should be affordable, accessible, and timely,” Haney said at a press conference on March 11, surrounded by dentists and dental students.

Read the full article online at www.sdvoice. info.

L to R: California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber and BAPACSD founding board member, Ken Msemaji at BAPAC San Diego’s first chapter meeting of the year, on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Neighborhood House Association. PHOTO: Voice & Viewpoint

PHOTO: Voice & Viewpoint

By Latanya West

Managing Editor, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint

PHOTO: justice.gov/crt

San Diego’s Kalahari Lewis-Campbell is Redefining the Future of Film

By Tihut Tamrat Voice & Viewpoint Staff

At just 15 years old, a native of Southeastern San Diego, Kalahari LewisCampbell is already making waves in the film industry.

Selected as one of ten young filmmakers for the prestigious Black Girls Film Camp (BGFC), Kalahari is not only bringing her creative vision to life but also working to close the representation gap for Black girls in media. With a production team dedicated to realizing her vision, she is turning her passion into a powerful narrative that speaks to the experiences and voices often overlooked in mainstream cinema.

Growing up in San Diego contributed to her passion for filmmaking.

“San Diego is a melting pot of everything. I grew up in the Spanish immersion program, so Spanish was the first language I learned. It allowed me to immerse myself in a different culture and definitely ignited my creativity. Film is about telling other people’s stories and examining how other parts of the world learn and think differently,” she says.

The Black Girls Film Camp is a nonprofit program dedicated to empowering Black girls. Each year, ten filmmakers are selected, providing them with mentorship, hands-on experience, filmmaking equipment, and production teams to bring their stories to life. The camp has become a launching pad for aspiring directors, screenwriters, and producers designed to empower and elevate Black girls with a passion for storytelling and ensure they have a space in film, both behind and in front of the camera. Kalahari was one of the ten selected.

Kalahari shared her journey of getting accepted into Black Girls Film Camp.

“So it actually happened a few days before Christmas. I was finishing up some school work and then I get a gmail notification on my phone that said ‘BGFC Acceptance Decision’,” she says. “Half of me told me not to click it because I know my mom wanted to be there and the other half wanted to open it in case I didn’t get accepted, and just get it over with. When I opened it I sped

ran through it, and when I saw it, I literally screamed! I was so excited,” she says.

Beyond directing, Kalahari is a standout AP student at California Online Public Schools, which serves over 9,000 TK-12 students statewide. Her flexible online education allows her to travel and hone her filmmaking craft, all while working towards her dream of attending USC’s prestigious film program.

“I’ve always been independent and self-motivated. That’s what my parents instilled in me, that education is also important. While the courses are advanced and rigorous I’m able to do my classes at my own pace which allows me to be able to create freely,” Kalahari shares.

Kalahari’s own film that she will be directing,

“Just As Poetic”, follows a teen poet who faces the dilemma of either silencing her voice and historical truth or embracing her controversial, authentic artistry while competing in the biggest poetry competition of her life.

“It will focus largely on the idea of cultural identity and being able to speak freely about your Blackness in a way that’s authentic and what feels right for you,” says Kalahari.

As she embarks on this journey with BGFC, Kalahari is more determined than ever to make a lasting impact in the world of filmmaking.

“Filmmaking is all about bridging that gap between fiction and reality and bringing it to a mass audience,” says Kalahari, “I think it’s important to have Black female filmmakers in the industry because they see so much, they’re so often the backbone of many systems and rarely get attention in the spotlight and the opportunity to tell the stories that they deserve,” emphasizes Kalahari.

“Black women have the ability to connect with people [facing] odds and struggles that other minorities and oppressed people go through. They are the perfect people because they have the most insight into these communities and will make the perfect filmmakers,” she adds.

Kalahari gives her thanks and appreciation to her production team.

“My alumni coach Precious Foreman, production coach Ricki Nelson, and editor Siani

BLACK FAMILY

WELLNESS EXPO DELIVERS IMPACT

By Denise L. Norris Communications Consultant

As attendees exited the Black Family Wellness Expo(BFWE) held on Saturday, March 8th, from 11 AM to 2 PM at KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy, were asked what they enjoyed most about the event. Was it the diverse vendors, delicious food, energizing DJ music, lively dancing, interactive exercise fitness breaks, inspiring keynote speakers, generous raffles, meaningful fellowship, or strong community engagement? Their unanimous response: 'All of the above!'

The San Diego (CA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated (https://www.sandiegolinks.org) is thrilled and deeply grateful for the overwhelming interest, support, and success of its inaugural BFWF. The event welcomed individuals of all ages for a day of health, wellness, and community engagement—all completely free of charge. President, Angela Hilliard, stated, “We had a vision of what we wanted, but we were wonderfully surprised, and very thankful about the huge amount of community engagement that occurred, and far beyond our vision.”

The BFWE was led by event chairs: Iris Savage Dargan, Dr. Rio Dickens-Celestin, Mireille White, and Valena Sibley. Reflecting on the event’s success, Iris Savage Dargan shared, “We prayed. and worked tremendously hard, on this endeavor- as a result, we are so thankful for God’s favor.” BFWE fea-

Johnson, are all phenomenal and incredible Black women. They’ve all been so helpful and wonderful just in the beginning points of the experience, I can’t even imagine how amazing they’re going to be the further we get into it,” she says.

She is currently undergoing the pre-production period and will be in production in Los Angeles in May. Her film is set to premiere in June in North Carolina at a special screening event, where all ten selected filmmakers will showcase their work.

tured over 90 volunteers and 50 vendors, exceeding initial expectations. Mireille White noted, “We initially set modest goals for vendor participation; however, interest quickly grew beyond our projections. Ultimately, we had to cap participation to ensure a professionally managed and high-quality experience for all” Dr. Rio Dickens-Celestin remarked, “We could not have been more pleased with the incredible range of professionals who participated, including distinguished doctors, dentists, attorneys, chiropractors, massage therapists, and estheticians.”

BFWE is a community-driven initiative that was created to address health and economic disparities while promoting wellness in the Black community across the US. Dr. Audra Meadows, representing the University of California San Diego School of Medicine emphasized the significance of the expo, stating, “The BFWE was a much-needed initiative for our community. We are so delighted to partner, as a sponsor, for this event. We look forward to serving the community again in the future and appreciate the collaboration with the San Diego Chapter of the Links Incorporated.”

If you would like to support Black Girls Film Camp, Kalahari, her production team, and other Black girls who have a passion for filmmaking but have not been given the chance, you can donate film equipment, supplies, sets, time, and money through blackgirlsfilmcamp.org. Follow Kalahari’s journey until her premiere on Instagram @blackgirlsfilmcamp.

One thing is certain: the future of filmmaking will be brighter with Kalahari LewisCampbell.

PHOTO: Courtesy of Kalahari Lewis-Campbell

PHOTOS: Courtesy of Denise L. Norris

By Charles Warren CONTRIBUTING WRITER

On the evening of March 15, 2025, Café X, the beloved community hub at 1835 Imperial Avenue in San Diego, held its final gathering, a heartfelt closing party that was both celebratory and bittersweet. Co-owners Khea Pollard and Cynthia Ajani, the inspiring daughter-andmother duo, hosted an evening filled with gratitude, reflection, and appreciation for the many lives Café X touched over the years.

Heartfelt Goodbye Shares a

For many, Café X was more than just a coffee shop, it was a refuge, a home away from home, where creativity, connection, and activism boomed. The closing event reflected this spirit, with finger foods, soulful conversations, and beautiful artwork that decorated the walls, capturing the heart of what made Café X so special.

Khea and Cynthia took the stage to deliver emotional thank-you speeches, expressing their deep appreciation for the unwavering support of their patrons, partners, and neighbors. With a mix of smiles and teary eyes, they spoke about the highs and lows of their journey and the friendships they formed. Their words resonated deeply, leaving many in the crowd reflecting on their own cherished memories of Café X.

Even after the speeches ended, people lingered, hesitant to say goodbye. They embraced, l aughed, and remi -

Though Café X will officially close its journey on March 31, 2025, its spirit will continue to thrive in the hearts of those who found comfort, inspiration, a nd belonging within its walls.

Khea and Cynthia

poured their souls into every corner of Café X, and that passion will carry forward, echoing in new endeavors, n ew dreams, and the countless lives they have touched.

nisced about the conversations shared over coffee, the art displayed on the walls, and the sense of belonging Café X provided. “We will be open for walk-in traffic, serving these two last weekends in March,” said Cynthia Ajani lovingly.

A Night of Faith, History, and Inspiration

By Charles Warren CONTRIBUTING WRITER

On March 14, 2025, REEL TEENS hosted another impactful Black Fridays (African-American History Documentaries), founded and directed by Pastor James Wiley Jr. at St. Stephens Cathedral Church of God in Christ. Despite the weather affecting attendance, the spirit and purpose of the night remained strong.

The evening featured Chida WarrenD arby, Director of Appointments/Boards and Commissions for Mayor Todd Gloria, as the special guest speaker. Families and teens gathered, enjoying nachos and drinks w hile listening intently to Warren-Darby’s powerful journey—from childhood to adulthood, highlighting family, faith, and career.

The most pivotal moment came as she spoke about the power of faith and words, drawing parallels between her own life and biblical stories familiar to the teens. She emphasized how words shape destiny, encouraging the audience to speak positive words into their futures. The teens engaged with thought-provoking questions, to which Warren-Darby responded with wisdom and clarity.

Robert Shannon, a seventh grader in attendance shared his experience at REEL Teens, which stands for Reaching Engaging Empowering Loving. When asked why he chose to come, he shared, “I wanted to learn more about God, Jesus, and the Bible.” Reflecting on the event, he said, “I think it was really good. I learned about how Jesus was born and how God created Himself.” What stood out most to him was the insight he gained from Warren-Darby’s

answers to his questions. “I really appreciated her response, and I’m leaving tonight feeling inspired,” he added.

The night was more than an event, it was a reminder of faith,

perseverance, and the importance of storytelling in shaping the next generation. Black Fridays continue to inspire, leaving a lasting impact on all who attend. Don’t miss Black Fridays, held every Friday at 6 PM at

(L to R) Co-owners Khea Pollard and Cynthia Ajani

PHOTOS: Charles Warren

Special guest speaker, Chida Warren-Darby, Director of Appointments/Boards and Commissions for San Diego Ma yor Todd Gloria, addressing the youth.

Pastor James Wiley Jr., Founder and President of Reel Teens.

PHOTOS: Charles Warren

24th Annual Women’s Day Celebration

By Darrel Wheeler CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The big Women’s Day celebration hosted by the Church of The Living God (COLG) was held on Sunday, March 9th. The non-denominational Church has been serving the underserved area of San Diego for over 25 years.

The special event was hosted by the esteemed Dr. Netreia Carroll, for the Church’s 24th Annual Women’s Day Celebration. Dr.Carroll not only hosted the event, she also

delivered a powerful message titled, “I’m That Woman.”

Local artists showcased their outstanding talents including 2017-2021 Prestige Rap Artist of The Year, Charles Egypt, The Douglas Family, Spirit and Truth Dance Ministry, and Pilgrims Own.

The theme for this year’s celebration was “Dressed in Favor,” where each member of the women’s group adorned in splendid yellow shared their experiences of how the Lord has blessed them with his favor.

“I think the attendees gain a deeper understanding of these remarkable women and how Christ’s favor enables them to navigate their Christian Journey,” member JoAnn Egypt shared.

CANCER vs OVARIAN CANCER

2 nd ANNUAL FLAG FOOTBALL GAME

By Darrel Wheeler CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Females young and not so young showed up and showed out at MLK Park last Saturday to help bring aware ness and support to stomp out cancer.

“Stronger together, we took to the field today for empowerment!” CEO of Cherished Moments non-profit and event coordi nator, Lady Sherell, shared.

ball it is often called powder-puff football. However, these ladies, including Samonah, Oriyana, Savannah and Michelle, Bridgette, Tianna, Shalonda, Yariah, Cursiyah, Keashonna, Takara, Melody, and Jayden — to name some of the ballers that played Saturday — were nobody’s powder-puffs. They could run, throw, catch, and look “kool” while they were showcasing their skills.

After the second annual All Flag Football Competition was complete, Dr. Kenny Perkins, an oncologist, reminded everyone about the event's reason for being as he spoke to the crowd

about the importance of health awareness. Cherished Moments is canceling cancer one football game at a time.

“Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Warriors united, showing the world that hope and strength can never be defeated.”

When the ladies are playing foot-

Families and friends cheered for their favorite flag-snatchers as they ran up and down the slightly muddy field.

Under the guidance of Coach Billy, aka “Billy the Kid”, and Latrell “Giving Hands” Brown the

and

PHOTOS: Darrel Wheeler

This year’s Woman of the Year honor went to Mrs. Veronica Jones for her hard work, dedication, and generosity.

ladies were able to compete, have some fun

entertain the curious crowd of spectators.

PHOTOS:

Darrel Wheeler

BUSINESS

Carol’s Daughter Founder

VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE

Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter, has reacquired the textured hair care brand from L’Oréal USA in a deal for an undisclosed amount.

Price is partnering with an unnamed independent beauty entrepreneur who, according to L’Oréal USA, has a proven track record of acquiring and expanding beauty brands. The new partner has experience with brands such as Ambi, AcneFree, Baxter of California, and Dermablend.

As part of the agreement, Price will assume the role of president and take an equity stake in the newly established business partnership.

L’Oréal USA ensures smooth transition

“We are proud of Carol’s Daughter’s long legacy and the transformative impact it has had on the beauty industry,” said David Greenberg, CEO of L’Oréal USA.

“At the heart of this legacy is Lisa Price, an entrepreneur who has always been ahead of her time and has built Carol’s

Daughter into a beloved brand that has honored and celebrated women of color for decades.”

L’Oréal USA will work alongside Price and her new partner to ensure a smooth transition as the brand enters this new phase.

A journey back to independence

Carol’s Daughter was founded in Brooklyn in 1993 and acquired by L’Oréal USA in 2014. The brand became known for its emphasis on natural ingredients

and products for textured hair.

“We are confident that, with Lisa Price as president and the support of its new partner, Carol’s Daughter will continue to thrive for years to come,” Greenberg added.

Broader industry shifts

The divestment follows L’Oréal USA’s recent decision to sell its skincare brands Decléor and Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc to the French brand builder Cospal.

As reported in Atlanta Daily World.

By Errin Haines THE 19TH

After a 15-year career as a staffer on the Appropriations Committee in the House of Representatives, Shalanda Young became President Joe Biden’s director of the Office of Management and Budget, the first Black woman to serve in this role. She formally took office in March 2022, after serving on an interim basis for a year. Young spoke to The 19th at the end of her historic tenure about her accomplishments, how she brought her lived experience to her leadership, and her departing concerns.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Errin Haines: As your pioneering term comes to an end, what are you most proud of accomplishing as director of the Office of Management and Budget?

Shalanda Young: First of all, Errin, I will still not get comfortable with words like “pioneering” and “historic” A lot of my career ended up with me being in the right place at the right time, and a lot of hard work and finding the niche where I felt like I contributed to this country. I found the Appropriations Committee and realized the impact budgets have on people’s lives. You know, it just heartens my soul to think some family got a Head Start slot. They’ve been on the list all year, and then Mom can go get a part-time job, contribute to the family, pay down a bill, or to hopefully start a college fund, get the bills under control. They will never know me, I will never meet them, but that is okay. So whatever contributions I was able to make by fighting back efforts to cut women and children’s nutrition programs, making sure we paid our Head Start teachers more, but also making sure we had enough slots for kids and families being involved from my time on the Appropriations Committee to here and doubling the child care Block Grant. Also, you know, OMB is one of those places I get to do domestic and international. Being able to secure Ukraine funding, to me, that’s no less than defending democracy. I’d been to Ukraine three times before Russia’s latest incursion, and I met kids there in child care centers like here. You see people and you realize people aren’t different. Doesn’t matter the country or the language,

something doesn’t sit right with your soul if you don’t do something to help defend the country and their children from hostilities.

And looking at what we do from a budget standpoint, through that value lens, I mean, I don’t think I stray too far from how I was raised in this job.

I remember in your nomination hearing this idea that a budget is a reflection of your values… a reflection of a healthy democracy is really what it sounds like your approach is, in part, and that a federal budget can and should help to make the promise of America real for families and communities. Can you talk more about how you brought that philosophy to this role?

We all come from different points of view. I come from a little small town in Louisiana. I know the rural experience when you talk about communities left behind, where we’re losing our young people like myself. We should have some minimums in this country, I think, about education. Communities who may not have a tax base — meaning people who may not have the best-paying jobs — their schools are going to suffer because of their tax base. The federal government should be that backstop so that every kid gets a basic education that can set them on their way to sit in chairs like this.

It still amazes me that I’m the first Black woman to sit in this chair and do budgets. I don’t want to be the last. And I think about these invest-

ments in education that ensure I won’t be the last.

I’m a product of public education. I’m a product of magnet schools, people thinking outside of the box of how we bring kids together from across communities — that’s what magnet schools do. So all of those decision points by people like me determine what little girls a generation later do and what seats they get to sit in.

Can you elaborate on how your lived experiences factored into how you did this work?

I’ve also tried to make a career out of finding commonalities amongst people; no matter race, no matter gender, no matter where you grew up, there are basic things people want for their kids and their families. I can take my ball and go home if I want perfection. I have chosen a career where I have had to work across the aisle.

It’s easy to stand behind the talking points. If you know somebody, you have to give them a chance to make their case. And I’ve enjoyed doing that work, and I’ve

Covered California Launches Population Health Investments Program

Black Students Are the Future of

By Quintessa Williams Word in Black

PHOTO: Freepik

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

South African Play Explores Black Women’s Wait for Absent Men

By Mogomotsi Magome Associated Press

An ew play about anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela seeks to highlight the struggles of Black women in South Africa who had to wait years for their husbands’ return from exile, prison or faraway work during decades of white minority rule.

The play about the late former wife of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first Black president, is adapted from the novel “The Cry of Winnie Mandela” by Njabulo Ndebele. It explores themes of loneliness, infidelity and betrayal.

At the height of apartheid, MadikizelaMandela was one of the most recognizable faces of South Africa’s liberation struggle while her husband and other freedom fighters spent decades in prison. That meant constant harassment by police.

At one point, she was banished from her home in Soweto on the outskirts of Johannesburg and forcefully relocated to Brandfort, a small rural town she had never visited nearly 350 kilometers (217 miles) away.

Even after she walked hand-in-hand with her newly freed husband in 1990 and raised her clenched fist, post-apartheid South Africa was tumultuous for her.

Madikizela-Mandela, who died in 2018 aged

81, was accused of kidnapping and murdering people she allegedly suspected of being police informants under apartheid. She also faced allegations of being unfaithful to Mandela during his 27 years in prison.

Those controversies ultimately led to her divorce from Mandela, while their African National Congress political party distanced itself from her.

The isolation and humiliation inspired Ndebele to write about Madikizela-Mandela for South Africa’s post-apartheid generations.

“How can they implicate Winnie in such horrendous events? She is the face of our struggle,” Ndebele’s character, played by South African actor Les Nkosi, wonders as he describes his thoughts upon hearing the news of the ANC distancing itself.

“The announcement invokes in me a moral anguish from which I’m unable to escape. Is she a savior or a betrayer to us?”

A key scene addresses Madikizela-Mandela’s appearance before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a body formed to investigate human rights abuses during apartheid. She denied murder and kidnapping allegations and declined a request to apologize to families of alleged victims.

“I will not be the instrument that validates the politics of reconciliation, because the politics of reconciliation demands my annihilation. All of you have to reconcile not with me, but the meaning of me. The meaning of

Army Surrounds South Sudan Vice President’s Home

By Deng Machol

Associated Press

South Sudanese soldiers surrounded Vice President Riek Machar’s home in the capital on Wednesday and several of his allies were arrested after an armed group allied to him overran an army base in the country’s north.

Machar, whose political rivalry with President Salva Kiir has in the past exploded into civil war, said last month that the firing of several of his allies from posts in the government threatened the 2018 peace deal between him and Kiir that ended a five-year civil war in which more than 400,000 people were killed.

Deputy army chief Gen. Gabriel Duop Lam, also loyal to Machar, was detained Tuesday over the fighting in the north, while Machar ally and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol was arrested Wednesday alongside

his bodyguards and family. No reason was given for the arrests.

Neither Machar nor his SPLM-IO party have commented about the fighting, but Water Minister Pal Mai Deng, who is also the party’s spokesperson, said Lam’s detention “puts the entire peace agreement at risk.”

Western envoys last week urged leaders to de-escalate the tension.

Ter Manyang Gatwich, Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy, has called for the immediate release of those detained to avert further escalation of violence and further bloodshed from degenerating into what he called a “full-scale war.”

South Sudan is yet to fully implement the 2018 peace agreement and elections that were scheduled for last year were postponed by two years due to a lack of funds.

me is the constant search for the right thing to do,” she says in a fictional monologue in the novel.

The play also reflects how the Mandelas’ divorce proceedings played out in public, with intimidate details of their marriage and rumors of her extramarital affair.

For the play’s director, Momo Matsunyane, it was important to reflect the role of Black women in the struggle against apartheid who also had to run their households and raise children, often in their husbands’ long absence.

“It’s also where we are seeing Black women be open, vulnerable, sexual and proud of it, not shying away. I think apartheid managed to dismantle the Black family home in a very terrible way. How can you raise other Black men and women when our household is not complete?” Matsunyane said.

In the play, one Black woman tells a group of friends how her husband ended their marriage when he returned home after 14 years abroad studying to be a doctor and found she had given birth to a child who was now 4 years old.

Another woman tells the same group — who call themselves “Ibandla Labafazi Abalindileyo” (Organization of Women in Waiting in the isiXhosa language) — that her husband returned from many years in prison but left her to start a new family with a white woman.

Madikizela-Mandela, played by Thembisa Mdoda, gets to answer questions about her life and the decisions she made during an encounter with the women.

The play, which also draws on the protest music of that period, opened at The Market Theatre in Johannesburg and will run until March 15.

Maasai Girls Learn SelfDefense to Resist Abuse

By Nicholas Komu And Zelipha Kirobi Associated Press

“I am worth defending!” a group of girls chant as they each take up a fighting stance.

They are about to practice combat techniques. And no, they are not part of a martial arts club. They are Maasai girls living at a boarding school in Transmara in western Kenya, which doubles up as a rescue center for teens who have escaped early marriage and female genital mutilation.

“We learn how to protect ourselves, how to protect our bodies,” said Grace Musheni, 14, who has been living and studying at the Enkakenya Centre for Excellence since 2023.

The center was set up in 2009 by Kakenya Ntaiya, a Maasai woman who was subjected to genital cutting herself. It doesn’t just offer a safe haven for girls at risk of early marriage: it also provides a free high school education as an incentive for parents to allow their daughters to stay in school instead of undergoing the cutting ritual that is still common for Maasai girls between the ages of 8 and 17. Once a girl is circumcised, she is considered an adult and ripe for marriage, meaning an abrupt end to childhood and education for many.

“Most child marriages are caused by poverty in families,” Musheni explains. “Because of this poverty, you can get that a parent can allow their daughter to be married by an old man — because the family can be paid.”

While Ntaiya was unable to escape genital mutilation herself, she convinced her father to allow her to continue her education, and she now holds a Ph.D. in education from the University of Pittsburgh and multiple awards for her work.

“I am a beneficiary of proper educa-

tion and I really wanted to show my community how important it is to empower women and girls,” she says.

Although Kenyan law prohibits genital mutilation and marriage below age 18, both are still practiced, especially in rural areas where education levels remain low. The 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey by the government found that 56.3% of women with no education had undergone genital mutilation, compared to 5.9% of women who had studied past secondary school.

Girls’ education apparently has an impact on gender-based violence too, with 34% of Kenyan women surveyed saying they were victims of physical violence, a figure that drops to 23% for women with education.

But that is still alarmingly high. So on top of providing education, the Enkakenya Centre partners with I’m Worth Defending to teach combative self-defense skills. It’s not so much so that they can physically fight potential abusers —- although they could — but it teaches them to be assertive in all areas of their lives.

“We train them with basic principles of assertiveness and boundary

setting, which includes verbal and physical techniques,” says Amelia Awuor from I’m Worth Defending. “These skills instill confidence to speak up against violations or fight off physical threats.”

The training gave 14-year-old Rahab Lepishoi power to speak up for other girls. During a recent visit to her older sister, she learned that the girls in the village were about to be circumcised, including an old childhood friend. “I told her about the dangers of FGM and to come with me to my home to avoid (it),” Lepishoi says.

The self-defense classes also offer some protection against sexual abuse, which can end up trapping many in violent marriages. “When a girl reports to her parents that she has been abused, it is common for the parents to force the girl to marry the man that abused her,” said Musheni.

Musheni meanwhile dreams of a career as a software engineer. She wants to come back here and use technology to uplift her community. “Girls can achieve great things,” she says. “I want to inspire others to chase their dreams.”

The cast members perform during a rehearsal of a theatre play called "The Cry of Winnie Mandela" at Market Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. PHOTO: Themba Hadebe/AP

PHOTO: Instagram via @voaafica

PHOTO: Instagram via @voaafrica

CLASSIFIEDS / LEGAL NOTICES

The County of San Diego, Owner, invites bids for 20222023 CDBG PEDESTRIAN FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. S. MAIN AVE AT W.AVIATION, FALLBROOK ORACLE PROJECT NO. 1025970 AND D STREET AT 11TH STREET, RAMONA ORACLE PROJECT NO.

This

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Request for Proposals (RFP) 4250464 - Organizational and Operational Assessment of Toll Operations

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking proposals from SANDAG is experienced consulting firms who possess the qualifications and expertise to conduct an organizational and operational assessment of SANDAG’s Toll Operations. The Project will include an assessment of the organizational and operational structure to include, but not limited to, assessing staffing levels, workloads and assignments, workflow of duties, operational procedures, data collection and management, and customer services business procedures and practices. SANDAG is seeking recommendations derived from the assessment that include, but are not limited to current, operational budget and program efficiencies, organizational structure and staffing levels , and organizational and business process improvements across vertical department functions and horizontal alignment across other agency department functions. A copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) and related informational documents can be accessed from the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts or by contacting: Gabriella LeRoy, SANDAG, 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101,

A consists of pavement rehabilitation and associated curb ramps, traffic signal modifications and other appurtenant work associated with rehabilitating the roadway along University Avenue.

The work will also include the procurement of all materials and performing all other work necessary to complete the work in accordance with the project plans and specifications.

This project is federally funded and has a DBE goal of 23%. The Engineer’s Estimate is $23,446,836.40. This project is subject to the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA). The Optional Pre-Bid Meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on March 18, 2025,

OF

AND URBAN

BID

Sealed bids will be received at the Department of Purchasing and Contracting, at 5560 Overland Avenue, Ste. 270, San Diego, 92123, until 2:00 PM on April 10, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents including Plans, Specifications and Bid Forms are available for download on the

This business is hereby registered by the following: Tinatin Mtchedlidze 8549 Glenhaven St, Apt. D San Diego, CA 92123

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 6, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on March 6, 2030 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

FICTITIOUS

Fictitious

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 24, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 24, 2030 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004493

Fictitious business name(s): Shannon Flaherty Creative Located at: 3368 Monroe Ave San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Shannon Paula Flaherty 3368 Monroe Ave San Diego, CA 92116

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San

FICTITIOUS

Fictitious

4901 Morena Blvd. Ste 804 San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Corporation

The first day of business was: 01/01/2017

This business is hereby registered by the following: Gciuffa Inc

4901 Morena Blvd. Ste 804

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004436

Fictitious business name(s): Stephanie MaxwellRobles Ministries International Located at: 421 Broadway #5133 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004678

Fictitious business name(s): Karim Cab Located at: 5005 Trojan Ave. #7 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual

first day of business was: 02/19/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: Abdelshafi Abdelkarim 5005 Trojan Ave. #7 San Diego, CA 92115

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003712

Fictitious

This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of

Fictitious business name(s): Auburnly Skin Located at: 1901 4th Ave. Ste 100-F San Diego, CA 92101

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 10/23/2024

This business is hereby registered by the following: Auburnly Skin LLC 1901 4th Ave. Ste 100-F San Diego, CA 92101 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 6, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on March 6, 2030 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003858

Fictitious business name(s): Spiffy Home Cleaning LLC Located at: 5202 Marigot Pl. San Diego, CA 92124 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following: Harvey Cuong Le 5202 Marigot Pl. San Diego, CA 92124

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 25, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 25, 2030 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004437

Fictitious business name(s): The Black Pastor Radio Station Located at: 421 Broadway #5141 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 03/04/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Stephanie Lanare Maxwell-Robles 421 Broadway #5141 San Diego, CA 92101

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 4, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on March 4, 2030 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

INVITE FOR BIDS

Fictitious

3645 Ruffin Rd. Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92123-1875 State of Incorporation/ Organization California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 27, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 27, 2030 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004092

Fictitious business name(s): GodRadio1 Gospel On Demand Radio

3645 Ruffin Rd. Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92123-1875 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Corporation

The first day of business was: 04/01/2000 This business is hereby registered by the following:

M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records, Inc.

3645 Ruffin Rd. Ste 200 San Diego, CA 92123-1875 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 27, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 27, 2030 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003641

Fictitious business name(s): Sprinter's Bay

Sprinter Mobile Repair Adu Dream Arch Gridline Located at: 13350

Fictitious

Sailing Charters Located at:

2180 B. Vista Way #1023

Oceanside, CA 92054 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 02/24/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Sail Oside LLC

2180 B Vista Way #1023

Oceanside, CA 92054

State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 24, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 24, 2030 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004008

Fictitious business name(s): Kneaded Cuts & Co LLC Located at: 6122 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

An Individual

The first day of business was: 02/25/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jessica Storey 6124 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92115-5719

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 26, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 26, 2030 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004007

Fictitious business name(s): Knots In Knead Located at: 6124 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92115-5719 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

An Individual

The first day of business was: 11/18/2018

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jessica Storey 6124 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115-5719

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 26, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 26, 2030 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003882

Fictitious business name(s): Noma Design and Build

Junky Monkey Noma

Noma Design & Build

Junky Monkey Trash Removal

Junky Monkey Demolition

Monkey Junk Removal Located at: 11363 Tribuna Ave San Diego, CA 92131 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

A Corporation

The first day of business was: 06/01/2017

This business is hereby registered by the following: YD Design 11363 Tribuna Ave San Diego, CA 92131 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 25, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 25, 2030 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003987

Fictitious business name(s): N.U.M.B.E.R.S. Located at: 404 Euclid Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego PO Box 122785 San Diego, CA 92112 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

A Corporation

The first day of business was: 07/29/2019

San Diego, CA 92112

State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 26, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 26, 2030 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003099

Fictitious business name(s): Centro Transport Located at: 9747 Businesspark Ave. Ste 243 San Diego, CA 92131

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 01/01/2012

This business is hereby registered by the following: Mohammed Abdulqadir Aways 9747 Businesspark Ave. Ste 243 San Diego, CA 92131

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 13, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 13, 2030 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9000786

Fictitious business name(s): ITG Property Investments LLC Located at: 3400 Cottage Way STE. G2 #27610 Sacramento, CA 95825

County of Sacramento PO Box 1304 Spring Valley, CA 91979

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following: Lenette Bradley Brown PO Box 1304 Spring Valley, CA 91979

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 13, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on January 13, 2030 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003798

Fictitious business name(s): Vista Graphics Located at: 2440 Sarbonne Dr. Oceanside, CA 92054

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 02/24/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: Joanne Lee Kissinger 2440 Sarbonne Dr. Oceanside, CA 92054

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 24, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 24, 2030 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003453

Fictitious business name(s): La CharQteria, LLC

Located at: 2547 Old Quarry Rd #935 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 02/14/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: La CharQteria, LLC

2547 Old Quarry Rd #935 San Diego, CA 92108 State of Incorporation/ Organization

California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 19, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 19, 2030 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003713

Fictitious business name(s): CPR Water Damage Remediation

Located at: 5459 Redwood St San Diego, CA 92105

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Corporation

The first day of business was: 02/23/2025

San Diego, CA 92105

State of Incorporation/ Organization

California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 24, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 24, 2030 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9001668

Fictitious business name(s): Page One Entertainment Located at: 5224 Caminito Mindy San Diego, CA 92105

County of San Diego

P.O. Box 153084 San Diego, CA 92195

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 01/01/2013

This business is hereby registered by the following: D'Wayne Albert Bullock

P.O. Box 153084 San Diego, CA 92195

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 24, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on January 24, 2030 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003488

Fictitious business name(s):

American Electric

Located at: 224 South Orange Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020

County of San Diego

P.O. Box 21 El Cajon, CA 92022

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

An Individual

The first day of business was: 02/18/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Michael Ames P.O. Box 21 El Cajon, CA 92022

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 19, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 19, 2030 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003523

Fictitious business name(s):

Safe Harbors Network

Christ United Methodist Ministry Center

Located at: 3295 Meade Ave. San Diego, CA 92116

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Corporation

The first day of business was: 01/01/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Christ United Methodist Ministry Center 3295 Meade Ave. San Diego CA 92116

State of Incorporation/ Organization California/ Christ United Methodist Ministry Center

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 20, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 20, 2030 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003247

Fictitious business name(s): Cardelissiani Located at: 13845 Davenport Ave. San Diego, CA 92129 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

A Limited Liability Company

Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

This business is hereby registered by the following: Cardelissiani LLC 13845 Davenport Ave. San Diego, CA 92129

State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 14, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 14, 2030 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003033

Fictitious business name(s):

This business is conducted by:

A Corporation

The first day of business was: 02/02/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: California Global Business Inc. 815 F St San Diego, CA 92101

State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 13, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 13, 2030 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9001788

Fictitious business name(s):

Heisman Factory Located at: 4349 Rosebud Ln. A La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 01/02/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Paul D Matthis 4349 Rosebud Ln. La Mesa, CA 91941

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 27, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on January 27, 2030 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003440

Fictitious business name(s): Lady Cheryl's Coiffeurs

Lady Cheryl's Located at: 18 N Euclid Ave. National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by:

An Individual

The first day of business was: 04/01/1979

This business is hereby registered by the following: Cheryl Brown-Johnson 18 N Euclid Ave. National City, CA 91950

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on February 19, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on February 19, 2030 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2025-9003639

Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: Reiki Energy Wave Located at: 7185 Navajo Road, Suite K San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego

6930 Hyde Park Dr. Unit 210 San Diego, CA 92119

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The Fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 11/02/2023 and assigned File no. 2023-9022404

The fictitious business name is being abandoned by: Teri Jean Green

6930 Hyde Park Dr. Unit 210 San Diego, CA 92119

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County February 21, 2025 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 25CU013372C

why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: May 6, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse

Case Number 25CU013366C

Maria Guadalupe Machado aka Maria G. Armenta de Machado

filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Maria Guadalupe Machado aka Maria G. Armenta de Machado

PROPOSED NAME: Maria G. Armenta de Machado

[first][middle][last][last][last]

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: May 6, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a

that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: April 25, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 25 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required. A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

This business is hereby registered by the following: National United Members Blacks Empowering Rights Sovereignty PO Box 122785

This business is hereby registered by the following: CPR Restoration and Flood Services 5459 Redwood St

Saffron Pizza Kitchen Located at: 815 F St San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego

Petitioner or Attorney: Maria Guadalupe Machado aka Maria G. Armenta de Machado

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is:

325 South Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Hall of Justice Courthouse

Case Number 25CU013168C

Petitioner or Attorney:

Agueda Pricila Gonzalez Gomez aka Agueda Pricila Gonzalez

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

Agueda Pricila Gonzalez Gomez aka Agueda Pricila Gonzalez

filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME:

Agueda Pricila Gonzalez Gomez aka Agueda Pricila Gonzalez

PROPOSED NAME: Pricila Machuca

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: May 5, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is:

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Hall of Justice

Case Number 25CU012654C

Petitioner or Attorney: Phillip Joshua Russell

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

Phillip Joshua Russell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Phillip Joshua Russell

PROPOSED NAME: Patrick Joshua Hardwick

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: May 1, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN

OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice

Case Number 25CU013154C

Petitioner or Attorney: Thanh Huyen Lam and Hoanh Thinh Nguyen on behalf of a minor

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Thanh Huyen Lam and Hoanh Thinh Nguyen on behalf of a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Lam Bao Nhi Nguyen

PROPOSED NAME: Jessica Nguyen

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 5, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification,

a certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN

OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is:

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice

Case Number 25CU013162C

Petitioner or Attorney:

Thi My Lan Nguyen and Minh Hai Nguyen on behalf of two minors

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

Thi My Lan Nguyen and Minh Hai Nguyen on behalf of two minors filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Minh Hai Yen Nguyen

PROPOSED NAME: Ivy Yen Nguyen ---

b. PRESENT NAME: Hai Nam Nguyen

PROPOSED NAME: Kevin Nam Nguyen

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: May 6, 2025

Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Central Courthouse Case Number 25CU012035C

Petitioner or Attorney: Elizabeth Grace Scanlon

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Elizabeth Grace Scanlon filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Elizabeth Grace Scanlon

PROPOSED NAME: Elizabeth Grace Scanlon Buck THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: April 30, 2025

Time: 8:30 A.M.

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice

Case Number 25CU008849C

Petitioner or Attorney: Mary Delaney O'Keefe

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Mary Delaney O'Keefe filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Mary Delaney O'Keefe

PROPOSED NAME: Delaney O'Keefe St. Thomas

the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: April 10, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice

Case Number 25CU008854C

Petitioner or Attorney: Caroline St. Thomas Beresford-Wood

PROPOSED NAME: Caroline O'Keefe St. Thomas THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 10, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties

The court will review the

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Caroline St. Thomas Beresford-Wood filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Caroline St. Thomas Beresford-Wood

Case Number

25CU009462C

Petitioner or Attorney:

Kristina Lisa Salerno Mantrop

aka Lisa Christine Salerno

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

Kristina Lisa Salerno Mantrop

aka Lisa Christine Salerno

filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME:

Kristina Lisa Salerno Mantrop

aka Lisa Christine Salerno

PROPOSED NAME:

Kristina Lisa Mantrop

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: April 8, 2025

Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate

(JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN

OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the

Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is:

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Case Number

25CU008727C

Petitioner or Attorney: Ismael Jr G Cazarez

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Ismael Jr G Cazarez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Ismael Jr G Cazarez

PROPOSED NAME: Ismael Cazarez

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: April 9, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN

OBJECTION AT LEAST

TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is:

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Case Number 25CU005719C

Petitioner or Attorney: Troy Lynoid Bloxon Jr.

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Troy Lynoid Bloxon Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Troy Lynoid Bloxon Jr.

PROPOSED NAME: Eliyeynay Ummah Yashar'el

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: March 24, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail

the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20

SUMMONS

(Citation Judicial)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (Aviso al demandado):

Ma Del Rosario Renteria Garcia

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF

(Lo esta demandado el demandante):

Vu Hoang Nguyen

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR

DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

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

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinto.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más

información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretano de la corte que le de un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de Calitornia Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 o más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

Case Number: 37-2023-00036547CL-PA-NC

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): San Diego Superior Court 325 S. Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff 's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): John P. Le Phong, ESQ. 7711 Summer Day Dr., Corona, CA 92883 (626) 536-0368

DATE (Fecha): 08/29/2023

Clerk By: Irma Ledesma Deputy Clerk 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Mark Walton Chandler, a.k.a. Mark W Chandler and Mark Chandler

Case Number: 25PE000570C

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Mark Walton Chandler, a.k.a. Mark W Chandler and Mark Chandler

A Petition for Probate has been filed by David Eric Chandler and Kristine Chandler Madera in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that David Eric Chandler and Kristine Chandler Madera be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 9, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. in Department 502 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Central Courthouse

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE FORM is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: David Eric Chandler and Kristine Chandler Madera 3598 Grovedale St., Corona, CA 92881

309 Woodfield Dr., Asheville, NC 28803 (951) 768-4783 (828) 699 3356 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Veronica Agnes Pereyra

Case Number: 25PE000532C

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

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Adriana Pereyra in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Adriana Pereyra be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 3, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. in Department 503 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the

decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court

If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE FORM is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner:

Adriana Pereyra 4379 Swift Ave., Apt. 5 San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 855-3040 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Daniel Rowan

Case Number: 25PE000582C

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

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Ashley Rowan and Blair Rowan in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Ashley Rowan and Blair Rowan be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 8, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. in Department 504 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Probate Division

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section