In spite of a number of people and locations who seek to take the credit, the first Memorial Day was held by former slaves in Charleston, South Carolina. During the Civil War, Union Army soldiers who were prisoners of war were held at the Charleston Race Course. It is reported that at least 257 Union prisoners died there and were quickly buried in unmarked graves. The bodies had been buried under the bleachers of the race track. After the war, a group of Black workmen dug up the bodies and reburied them to properly honor the fallen. See
MALCOLM X STILL SCARES AMERICA
May 19, 2025, would have been his 100th birthday
By Quintessa William WORD IN BLACK
Despite Malcolm X being one of the most influential figures in American history, his story is still largely missing — or misrepresented — in K-12 education. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), just 13 states explicitly mention Malcolm X in their K-12 social studies standards, compared to 37 states that mandate teaching about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“When young Black students don’t learn about Malcolm X,” Hagopian says, “they lose the opportunity to understand systemic oppression and their own power to challenge it. Malcolm’s brilliance was that he spoke plainly about injustice. He named it. And he made it clear that another world was possible.”
Flattening Malcolm’s Legacy
When Malcolm does appear, he’s reduced to
a foil — King’s “angry” counterpart. Teachers instruct students to compare and contrast the two. The standard classroom narrative goes like this: King was peaceful, and Malcolm was violent. King had a hopeful dream about integration, while Malcolm hated white people. And that’s been the case for decades.
A 1992 opinion piece in the Harvard Crimson noted that “Little is taught regarding Malcolm X and the limited amount said usually portrays him as Dr. King’s violent alternative who marginalized whites while contributing little to the movement’s success as a whole.”
“Failing to teach Malcolm X isn’t just a curricular oversight—it’s a deliberate act of erasure that robs Black students of their rightful legacy, “ said Jesse Hagopian, educator and director of the Teaching for Black Lives at the Zinn Education Project.
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‘MODEST’ RESTORATIONS TO SAN DIEGO BUDGET
Mayor Todd Gloria’s revised budget is out, and the difference from his draft budget proposal is minimal. While restorations have been given to police budgets and the humane society services, unpopular cuts to neighborhood services, including library and recreation center hours, remain.
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STUDENT LOAN COLLECTIONS HAVE RESUMED
“Later this summer, your employer may also be required to withhold a portion of your pay until you begin to repay your defaulted federal student loan,” the email continues.
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) announced that its Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) resumed collection of its defaulted federal student loan portfolio on May 5.
The department has not collected on defaulted loans since March 2020.
‘Collections on defaulted federal student loans are resuming. This means that your tax refund or other federal benefits may be withheld,” reads an email affected borrowers in California and around the country received from the DOE last week.
According to the DOE, 42.7 million borrowers owe more than $1.6 trillion in student debt. More than 5 million borrowers have not made a monthly payment in over 360 days and their loans have been declared “in default.” Another 4 million borrowers are in late-stage delinquency (91-180 days). As a result, there could be almost 10 million borrowers in default in a few months. If this happens, almost 25% of the federal student loan portfolio will be in default.
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By Macy Meinhardt
STAFF WRITER, CA
By Edward Henderson
Malcolm X speaks to reporters in Washington on May 16, 1963. PHOTO: AP Photo, File
Mayor Todd Gloria delivering the 2025 State of the City. PHOTO: City of San Diego
PHOTO: Courtesy of CBM
ARTICLE CONTINUATION
Memorial day
On May 1, 1865, over 10,000 people — recently freed slaves, Black schoolchildren, colored soldiers and their allies — held what was the first Memorial Day parade.
“They paraded around the racetrack, and then they gathered as many as could fit into the cemetery compound. About three or four black preachers read from script,” said David Blight, a professor of history at Yale University and director of the Gilder Lehrman Center for
restorations
“I’ll cut to the chase—San Diego’s financial picture has not improved since I released the draft budget last month, revenues are down, expenses are up and economic volatility that cities are facing across this country continues to intensify,” said Mayor Gloria during a May 14 press conference.
Staring down a $258 million budget deficit, Gloria proposes a series of service cuts, position eliminations, and new fee implementations to keep the city afloat in 2026.
Targeted revenue sources include a new monthly trash-collection fee of up to $47 for over 200,000 single-family households, as well as expanded paid-parking and enforcement. The parking plan would build on recent measures, such as doubling parking-meter rates citywide and eliminating free parking on Sundays, and could extend paid parking to public spaces like Balboa Park.
The trash fee and paid parking ordinance would need to be voted on by council in order to go into effect. Additionally, starting July 1, all city libraries are proposed to close on Sundays and Mondays, and recreation center hours will be reduced from 60 to 40 hours per week.
Mayor Gloria’s budget has drawn pushback from both the public and city councilmembers. This week, the revised budget will return to the council for a public hearing. While the mayor signs the final budget, the council can amend or override his proposals with a two-thirds vote, the mayor then will have the option to accept or veto before it is officially signed on June 10.
Reinforcing Public Safety
Above all else, the mayor contended that public safety will continue to be top priority for his administration.
the Study of Slavery. His research is responsible for bringing this little known history to light. It was observed by the historian that the white South controlled much of the nation’s narrative, which explains why this heroic story was practically erased.
At the May 1, 1865 celebration, it is reported that three thousand black children carried roses and sang “John Brown’s Body,” a tribute to the “fervent abolitionist”. It is reported that they also sang “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and that Black women followed with flowers, wreaths, and crosses. Black men and Union soldiers followed behind them. By the end of the procession the
graves were covered in rose petals.
It is suggested that the ex-slaves were paying tribute to the dead who gave their lives for the ex-slaves’ freedom. Writing in the New York Times, Blight the historian wrote of the ex-slaves, “by their labor, their words, their songs, and their solemn parade on their former owner’s racetrack, black Charlestonians created the Independence Day of a Second American Revolution.”
It has been suggested that the African American origins of the holiday were later suppressed by white Southerners who regained power in the South after the end of Reconstruction, and
“I recognize that some council members want to reduce public safety spending, but the second that they need someone to come to their door in a moment of emergency, and call 911, they’re gonna expect them to show up," said Gloria.
While the draft budget included a $29.3 million increase to SDPD budgets, it also proposed consolidating police patrols, including the closure of the Northwestern Police station located in Carmel Valley. Serving a 40-mile radius, the region would lose 22 sworn police officers, 3 supervisors, and 2 detectives. This prompted immense backlash from North County residents, who argued that closing the station would exacerbate slow response times and put the safety of families and civilians at risk. As a result, $773,529 in funding was restored in the May 14 budget revision.
The mayor also walked back on controversial cuts towards the Humane Society, restoring $1.5 million in what originally would be a $3.5 million reduction. Funding will go towards a new roof at the Linda Vista building.
Hagopian says this approach not only flattens Malcolm’s legacy but also distorts both leaders’ contributions.
“In far too many classrooms, Malcolm is portrayed as the angry counterpart to Dr. King,” he explains. They have to sanitize King — paint him as passive — and flatten Malcolm X into a caricature of violence and confrontation. They erase the fact that by the end of their lives, both leaders were calling for a multiracial movement against capitalism and systemic racism.”
The Miseducation of Malcolm X
The impact of ignoring or misrepresenting a figure like Malcolm X reflects an overall
repayment plan, or sign up for loan rehabilitation.
Later this summer, FSA will send required notices to begin administrative wage garnishment.
“American taxpayers will no longer be forced to serve as collateral for irresponsible student loan policies,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon in a release. “The Biden Administration misled borrowers: the executive branch does not have the constitutional authority to wipe debt away, nor do the loan balances simply disappear. Hundreds of billions have already been transferred to taxpayers. Going forward, the Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Treasury, will shepherd the student loan program responsibly and according to the law, which means helping borrowers return to repayment -- both for the sake of their own financial health and our nation’s economic outlook.”
The DOE is urging borrowers in default to contact the Default Resolution Group to make a monthly payment, enroll in an income-driven
Student loan debt statistics among racial and ethnic groups reflect dramatic differences in financial health, habits, and resource availability from one community to the next, according to the Education Data Initiative.
Black and African American college graduates owe an average of $25,000 more in student loan debt than White college graduates (Black and African American bachelor’s degree holders have an average of $52,726 in student loan debt).
Four years after graduation, Black students owe an average of 188% more than White students originally borrowed. Black and African American student borrowers are the most likely to struggle financially due to student loan debt making monthly payments of $258.
“The level of concern here really depends on the
then claimed Memorial Day as a holiday of reconciliation for white Americans.
In the North, a General John A. Logan proclaimed Decoration Day as a nationwide observance. He used his position to make a tradition which had started in the south three years earlier by some freed African Americans to start a process that led to the name “Memorial Day,” first used in 1882. “Memorial Day” was not declared the official name of the holiday until a Federal law was passed in 1967. A year later, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act which created a three day holiday which has evolved into a national time to honor fallen soldiers.
prioritize spending on a bloated communications budget and pet projects over essential neighborhood investments like library hours and recreation services is unacceptable,” said District 9 Councilmember Sean Elo Rivera in a response statement.
Many have argued that accessible spaces like libraries and recreation centers are the backbone of a healthy and equitable society. The San Diego Library has already faced the loss of federal and state funding for library programming. Per the revised budget, $8 million is proposed to be reduced for local libraries.
Push-Pull of Priorities
Gloria contends the budget adjustment was in response to feedback from the public and the city council during the budget review hearings.
However, with little adjustment made to services such as libraries and recreation hours, the revised budget continues to draw criticism for its lack of equity for residents in lower-income communities.
“Mayor Gloria’s revised budget continues a troubling trend of overlooking communities that have long been neglected. The choice to
unwillingness of the nation’s schools to teach the truth about U.S. history.
Results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, the nation’s report card, show that only 12% of U.S. high school seniors are proficient in U.S. history. And according to Education Week’s Research Center, 65% of teachers say their state has no Black history requirement at all — meaning students often leave school with a sanitized view of the civil rights movement, limited to only a few familiar figures, while truth-telling voices like Malcolm are sidelined or erased altogether.
Hagopian says the erasure isn’t accidental and argues that it’s a direct response to the power Malcolm’s ideas hold today.
Teaching Malcolm X, Hagopian says, doesn’t have to be complicated. His classroom suggestions include assigning “The Autobiography of Malcolm X,” showing clips of his speeches, such
reasons a borrower has not paid their federal student loans. If they don't have the capacity, they may be overstretched,” Michele Raneri, vice president and head of research at TransUnion, said in a statement. “They may not know they have to pay them, may not be able to find the information on how to do so, or may not have a willingness to pay for one reason or another,” she said.
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“We hoped to see the City support its Libraries rather than cut their hours,” said Patrick Stewart, CEO of the San Diego Library Foundation.
Moving forward, “We urge our city leaders to commit to building sustainable revenue streams that will safeguard the San Diego Public Library, a cornerstone of the City’s public services,” said The Library Foundation in an online statement.
Funding for the parks and recreation department is proposed to be reduced by $5.5 million. This is reported to eliminate 43 assistant rec director positions across the city, disrupting the ability to provide free programs like Parks after Dark and Come Play Outside. These programs were specifically targeted for lower-income districts, including Districts 3, 4, and 9.
“Equity means recognizing that some communities need more, not less,” said Rosa Olascoaga, Vice President of Community Development & Policy, City Heights CDC.
The revised budget will be presented to the council and the community during the week of May 19. City council modifications will be released on June 6, and the final adoption of the budget is scheduled for June 10.
as his powerful 1964 Oxford Union debate, and using new resources like Ibram X. Kendi’s forthcoming youth biography, “Malcolm Lives.”
“They know if students learn about Malcolm, they’ll organize—and that terrifies those who want to maintain the status quo,” said Jesse Hagopian.
“Malcolm has the ability to teach every young reader that no matter the challenges that they’re facing, the adversity that they’re facing in this moment, they have the potential and the capacity to become a great historical figure like Malcolm X,” Kendi recently told the Los Angeles Times
“To me, that’s one of the most interesting aspects of his story. With everything he endured as a young person, he still was able to navigate everything and become this pivotal and influential figure.”
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Peace & The Park Festival in Encanto Park, 2022. PHOTO: Darrel Wheeler
Oak Park Library, Dec. 2024. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ Voice & Viewpoint
By Dr. John E. Warren
PUBLISHER, THE SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT
As we have done elsewhere in this issue, it is important that we remember and celebrate the life of Malcolm X on the 100th anniversary of his birth. This publisher has fond memories of time spent with Minister Malcolm X, 61 years ago. It was while working for the late Congress-
By Stacy M. Brown
BLACK PRESS USA SENIOR
NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT
As Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a federal sex trafficking case and the slow unraveling of his once-untouchable legacy, a larger question looms: Is this the moment the music industry finally confronts its darkest secrets?
It started with a Reddit post that didn’t just speculate on Diddy’s fate but questioned the very foundations of the culture that made him: “How much damage could Diddy do to the state of hip hop?” the user asked. “Supposedly, he has incriminating evidence against those who attended his parties. The same parties that had a lot of bad things happen, to say the least.” The implication was chilling— if Diddy were to cooperate with federal authorities, the fallout might not stop at his feet. Names floated in the post—Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Usher,
REMEMBERING MALCOLM X AND MEMORIAL DAY
man Adam Clayton Powell of New York, who represented Harlem. He met the Minister, who often appeared at the Congressional Office early before opening time. It was during such times that this publisher, as a young man, would come early to open the office and find the Minister waiting at the door. We shared light conversations about a number of things, but what was always most memorable was the extent to which he would listen without judgment or criticism.
African Americans need to be reminded of this man, his life, legacy and sacrifices, today perhaps, more than when he was alive 61 years ago. We invite you to help us do so. Why? Because in the end, before his assassination, he was about all of us as children of God, and the need to live without racism while still being race-conscious.
And as we remember Malcolm, let us not forget that it was former slaves who created Memorial Day to honor Union soldiers who died as prisoners of war in Confederate captivity and were buried without recog-
nition. The story is told on our front page. The real issue here is to look at Memorial Day with respect and appreciation. I’m remembering that for more than 23 years, thousands of people have gathered in Anacostia Park in Southeast Washington, D. C., a District I represented from the inception of the event, to honor Minister Malcolm. These recognitions are more important than ever in a day when there are so many public efforts to erase our history and therefore our knowledge of who we are.
Memorial Day is more than time off from work and picnics. That first day, when former slaves came together in Charleston, South Carolina to rebury and honor the dead Union soldiers, brought out the Black community at all levels to celebrate those who had died unknown. The children brought flowers, the churches came out with song and praise and the community celebrated it all, right there on the burial grounds with respect for the fallen. What will you do?
SEX, COERCION, AND STARDOM: DIDDY CASE MIRRORS MUSIC’S UGLY HISTORY
Justin Bieber—aren’t confirmed in any court filings, but their inclusion highlights the breadth of Diddy’s influence and the potential reach of any revelations. If even a fraction of the speculation proves true, the reverberations wouldn’t stop at hiphop—they’d hit every corner of the music industry. For his part, Combs denies all allegations. His legal team has described the now-infamous “freak-offs” as consensual encounters, part of his non-monogamous lifestyle. But prosecutors allege something much more sinister: a criminal enterprise powered by the machinery of his music and business empire—one that trafficked women, coerced labor, obstructed justice, and used influence and intimidation to maintain control. Still, for all the headlines Combs generates, his alleged crimes do not exist in isolation. The music industry has long tolerated, enabled, and even glamorized behavior that would trigger career-ending consequences in other arenas. Diddy’s story might be shocking—but it’s not new.
Rock music has its own rogue’s gallery. Jerry Lee Lewis nearly destroyed his career in 1958 after marrying his 13-year-old cousin. Elvis Presley met 14-year-old
Letter to the Editor
Response to “Unlearning White Supremacy”
My name is pastor Dale Huntington of City Life Church in Mt Hope. I would like to respond to your opinion article “Unlearning White Supremacy” by Fawn Walker-Montgomery of the New Pittsburgh Courier.
was
and later moved her into his home in Memphis. In more recent years, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler faced (and ultimately evaded) a lawsuit from a woman who says he sexually assaulted her in the 1970s when she was 17. A judge dismissed the case due to the statute of limitations. Phil Spector, the genius producer behind the “Wall of Sound,” died in prison after being convicted of murdering actress Lana Clarkson. Gary Glitter was convicted of possessing child pornography and later child sex abuse. Kid Rock and Creed frontman Scott Stapp were filmed with strippers in a sex tape that leaked online in 2006. A new biography of the Rolling Stones claims Mick Jagger had sexual relationships with at least two of his male bandmates, raising further questions about the power dynamics inside even the most celebrated groups.
Journalist Ann Powers, writing for NPR, once noted that the “history of rock turns on moments in which women and young boys were exploited in myriad financial, emotional and sexual ways.” Powers added: “From the teen-scream 1950s onward, one of the music’s fundamental functions has been
to frame and express sexual feelings for and from the very young… relating to older men whose glamour and influence encourages trust, not caution.” This brings the spotlight back to Diddy—not just as an accused individual but as a symbol. He was once the archetype of success: Harlem-born mogul, founder of Bad Boy Records, and kingmaker behind artists like Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, Ma$e, 112, and French Montana. He transformed hip-hop into a global business and amassed influence far beyond the recording booth. He sold more than 500 m illion records, earned multiple Grammy Awards, and was honored by MTV, Howard University, and the City of New York—until those honors were swiftly revoked after a video surfaced showing him physically assaulting singer Cassie Ventura. Ventura, his longtime partner and protégé, has accused Combs of brutal physical abuse and psychological control. Her lawsuit and the video evidence ignited a wave of allegations from other women and men, describing similar patterns of coercion, manipulation, and fear. “This is not just about bad behavior. This is about systemic exploitation and abuse made possible by fame, money, and silence,” said one advo-
The article stated how Christianity was practiced “as survival,” as if Christian practice had forced itself upon African Americans within the last few hundred years.
While, regretably, people in power misused the text in order to oppress those they enslaved, I believe Ms Walker-Montgomery is leaving out a context most important: Christianity IS an African religion. Christianity was in Africa 1,000 years before the camel.
Many of our great theologians in the history of our faith hail from Africa. Tertullian, Origen and the revered Augustine of Hippo hailed from this great continent. The great Athanasius hailed from
cate for survivors in the entertainment industry.
While hip-hop has long been a target of criticism for misogyny and violence, what’s now being laid bare is a broader, genre-defying truth: from rock and pop to hiphop and beyond, the music industry has operated for decades without accountability for its biggest stars. “Sex isn’t the problem,” one Reddit user responded. “Coercion via job opportunities is.” Another added, “Zero [impact], just like R. Kelly and MJ did zero to R&B,” referencing the R&B superstar’s conviction and Michael Jackson’s controversial legacy. Others argued hip hop would endure, regardless of Combs’ fate. Maybe it will. But the Diddy scandal pulls back the curtain—not just on the parties, the rumors, or the headlines—but on an industry-wide culture that has, for too long, allowed power to shield predation. As one survivor put it outside a recent court appearance: “This isn’t just a hip hop problem. It’s not even just a music problem. It’s a power problem.” And now, the music industry has to decide: Will it finally tune in, or will it keep playing the same old song?
Alexandria and is one of the most influential voices in the History of Christianity. Our ideas of the Trinity and orthodox Christianity were worked out and defended by this brilliant African mind. He was not a tall man in stature and was dubbed the “black dwarf.” But despite his diminutive size, he still looms large over all Christian faith. Dismissing Christian faith because of the terrible white enslavers of early America is actually allowing them to control the history of Black Americans. Let us not forget the great African Christians who went before us 2,000 years ago!
Dale Huntington City Life Church, San Diego
Priscilla Beaulieu when he
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Blake
SUNRISE 09/09/1941
SUNSET 05/08/2025
Shirley Blake was born in Houston, Texas, on September 9, 1941, and was raised by her grandparents who owned their own farm. Shirley was a little rebel. She loved animals and had her own horse that followed her around and the cows followed her home. Shirley was sent to San Diego, CA, to be raised by her two aunts, Allee Smith and Modell Bailey, when her grandmother passed away. Both aunts were in the church, had full time jobs, and were rebels. Allee, the youngest, was a secretary and lead singer at her church. She raised money for the church by catching blue gill and took Shirley along. Allee and Shirley would fry and see the fish. If you ever had Shirley's fish sandwich, you would not have forgotten. Modell raised money for her church from baking. Shirley learned cooking skills from both of her aunts. They went to Delmar Fair, Mission Beach, the race track, fishing and church.
Shirley went to Memorial Junior High School and then graduated at San Diego High School. She liked to dance, listen to music, and go to Ocean View Park. Shirley had two children, Marlyn and Eugene. Both loved their mother and had a very strong bond with her. They did everything together from planning holiday cooking to keeping secrets until Marlyn's death in 2015. Eugene was her baby boy. She made him to be a fighter. She moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, in the 60's for better opportunities and began as a culinary union member for 30 years even after her husband's death. In 1983, she became a supervisor and moved back to San Diego where she rented rooms for 25 years. She was good at it until she started getting arthritis, then moved with her son after her husband's death in 2015. There, with her son, she taught her son how to cook family dishes. She would always say to everyone, "Let God handle your problems".
Shirley passed away on May 8, 2025, in Peace, with her son by her side.
Shirley leaves to mourn her late mother Earlee Benson, her grandfather James Bailey, her grandmother Josephine Bailey, her aunts; Allee B. Smith and Modell Wotten, her uncles; Archie Wotten and Frank Smith, her husband Essie Blake, her husband Albert Rushing, her daughter Marlyn Joyce Wotton, her son Eugen Johnson, and a host of other family members.
Garbutt
SUNRISE 10/30/1974
SUNSET 04/22/2025
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Leopole “Leo” Garbutt was born to Lloyd Stokes Barnaby, Jr. and Rosa Marie “Rosemary” Lights on October 30, 1974, in Brooklyn, New York. He relocated to San Diego at the young age of 3, being educated in San Diego Unified School District.
In 1993, Leo had his first son, Le’Zjohn Tyquese Garbutt (Sharamonda Fields). On January 23, 1998, Leo was married to Kyra Maddox-Garbutt. To this union were born 3 children: Cameron Tarique Garbutt, Tristan Garrett Garbutt, and Kaelynn Janae’ Garbutt. In 2018, Leo welcomed his last child, Tiana Marie Alexandria Henderson (Tiffany Henderson).
Leo had a passion for singing, especially gospel music. He loved R&B and Hip Hop and stayed up to date with all the celebrities. He enjoyed playing and watching basketball and was a huge Brooklyn Nets fan.
Leo’s work career included working in customer service for many years, up until his recent diagnosis in 2023, in which he became permanently disabled.
Leo was a kind-spirited person. He always made an effort to reach out to see how his friends and family were doing. Leo was always optimistic in every situation, even his late diagnosis. He naturally made a person laugh with his sense of humor. Leo enjoyed life to the fullest.
On April 22, 2025, Leo left time and entered into eternity.
Five months prior, Leo was preceded in death by his dear mother Rosemary. Left to cherish Leo’s memories are Kyra, Sharamonda, Tiffany, his mother-inlaw Yvonne Hall, his father Lloyd Stokes Barnaby Jr., his brothers Lloyd Stokes Cox and Lloyd Blake Barnaby, his sisters; Latoya Hendricks, Loylia Barnaby, Loylena Barnaby, and Loylexia Barnaby, his sons Le’Zjohn T. Garbutt, Cameron T. Garbutt, and Tristan G. Garbutt, daughters; Kaelynn J. Garbutt and Tianna M. Henderson, his granddaughter Le’AniMarie Nashelle Garbutt, as well as a host of other relatives and friends that will truly miss him.
“ Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. ”
Waddell
SUNRISE 08/20/1949
SUNSET 04/18/2025
Diane Waddell (Wright) was born in San Diego, California, on August 20, 1949, to Thomas Lee and Ever Lee Wright. She was the second oldest of six children. Diane attended Chollas Elementary School, Gompers Middle School, and graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1968. On June 1, 1974, she graduated from San Diego State University with a Master’s Degree in Education.
At an early age, Diane accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at Mount Sinai Baptist Church. On September 4,1971, she married Washington Waddell. Together they shared the joy of raising their two children, Washington Remawn Waddell and Diane Drishell Waddell. Diane was a pillar of support for her family. Family meant everything to Diane. She raised two children and three grandchildren. She devoted her life to supporting both children.
Diane devoted her life to being the best educator, friend and mother. She was employed with San Diego Unified School District for 50 plus years. She started teaching in San Diego Unified Schools at several elementary schools, most of her years at Holmes Elementary. She was so driven by her passion and dedication for children that throughout her career she not only became a classroom teacher, but also a Reading Recovery Teacher, Resource Teacher, PushIn Teacher and an Acting Principal. Retirement was not meant for Diane. Even though she formally retired in 2009 after 34 years of service, she continued substitute teaching until August of 2024. She poured her whole heart and soul into her teaching. She wanted every child to achieve their maximum potential. She invested tireless time to making a difference in our future generations. Diane went home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, April 18, 2025.
She leaves her daughter Diane (Dee Dee), grandsons; Noah and Jaceyon, granddaughter Jaslyn, four sisters; Thelma Wright, Brenda Campbell (Wright), Wanda Wright, and Marie Wright Travis, one brother Thomas Wright Jr., and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and many treasured friends.
Diane will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who were blessed to know her.
Friday, May 30, 2025
Funeral Service, at 10:00 a.m.
Torrey Pines Church 8320 La Jolla Scenic Dr. N San Diego, CA. 92037
Shirley Diane Leopole
Repast immediately to follow the funeral service at the same location. Final Resting Place at 2:00 p.m.
Mount Hope Cemetery 3751 Market Street San Diego, CA. 92102
Geraldine Melbeta
Edwards
SUNRISE 08/03/1944
SUNSET 04/28/2025
James Timothy
Williams, Sr.
SUNRISE 05/13/1959 SUNSET 04/23/2025
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Service was held May 13, 2025 at Bethel Baptist Church.
James Timothy Williams, Sr., affectionately known as “Big Timmy”, was born on May 13, 1959, in San Diego, California, to Lorraine Simpson and James Williams. He was the second oldest of eight children and the eldest son.
James met Sheila Denise Matthews in 1975. Following his graduation from Garfield High School in 1978, he and Sheila formed a devoted and enduring bond, one that was blessed with the birth of two beloved children: James Timothy Williams, Jr. and Tori Marie Williams.
James was known throughout his community as a hardworking and honest mechanic. From church vans to friend’s cars, he offered his skills generously, always with a warm smile and a helping hand. There wasn’t a car he couldn’t fix or a heart he couldn’t touch. His grizzly, infectious laugh left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He had a deep love for sports and looked forward to traveling to Las Vegas during football season. More than anything, he loved his family and took pride in being a father, grandfather, brother, and son. In late March of 2025, James fell ill and faced his battle with remarkable strength and determination.
On April 23, 2025, he peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love and generosity.
James was preceded in death by his father James Williams, and his brothers; Jimmy and Jeffrey Williams.
He is survived by his loving mother Lorraine Simpson, his children; James Williams Jr. and Tori Williams, his grandson Montre Canady II, siblings; LaWanna Douglas (Atlanta, GA), Jerry (Tina) Williams, Jason Williams, April Williams, and Laura Williams—all of San Diego, CA, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
His memory lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
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Mrs. Geraldine Melbeta Edwards, affectionately known as “Jerrie”, was born on August 3, 1944, in Jacksonville Florida.
A beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend.
Jerrie peacefully entered eternal rest at home on April 28, 2025, in San Diego, California.
Jerrie's warmth, determination, and loving spirit touched the lives of many.
Though she will be deeply missed, her legacy lives on through the many lives she enriched and the barriers she broke. We celebrate her remarkable life and the joy she brought to us all.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Celebration of Life:
Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary (FD-1329) 5050 Federal Boulevard San Diego, CA 92102 Thursday, May 29, 2025 11:30 AM
Committal Service: (Immediately follow services)
Mount Hope Cemetery 3751 Market Street San Diego, CA 92102 2:00PM
In times of doubt, love hopes… In times of sorrow, love heals... And in all times, love remembers. May time soften the pain Until all that remains Is the warmth of the memories And the love.
WWII Veteran, Floyd E. Greenlee, Celebrates 100th Birthday
By CW, The Freelancer CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Surrounded by generations of family, friends, and well-wishers, Floyd E. Greenlee marked a major milestone on May 1, 2025 — his 100th birthday, which was celebrated on May 4th.
Greenlee, a Black World War II veteran, was honored with a celebration filled with music, homemade food, and heartfelt memories at a gathering in Chula Vista. Regional attendees celebrated WWII veteran Floyd E.'s long life and deep impact as a family man and friend.
Tables were set with dishes prepared by family, laughter echoed throughout the venue, and music played as old photos were passed around. Snapshots taken that day captured the joy and deep respect felt for a man who served his country and spent a lifetime building community.
“He’s lived through so much history and always carried himself with dignity and
strength,” said one family member. “Today was about showing him how much he means to all of us.”
Born in 1925, Greenlee served during a time when both war and segregation tested the strength of men like him. A century later, his life continues to inspire.
AROUND TOWN
Happy 100th, Mr. Greenlee. Here’s to a life well lived.
PHOTOS: CW
On Saturday, May 10th, the Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Alumnae Chapter of San Diego honored Dr. Michelle R. Thompson, Vice President of local media powerhouse, M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records Inc., and Program Director of GODRadio1.com along with a host of 18 other San Diego mothers at their 34th Annual “Breakfast for Mi Lady” Mothers Day celebration. The annual event,
held this year at the Town & Country Hotel in Mission Valley, honors exceptional women who have dedicated their time and talents to meaningful community projects.
In addition to Dr. Michelle Thompson, the special Mother’s Day honorees included: Lisa Bullen Austin, Jennifer Barmer, Glynda Jones Davis, Jamaye Despaigne, Dr. Kellori Dower, Arisbet Dunn, Tori Hatch, Dona Fay Jackson, Brenda Jones, Leslie Lake, Geniese Ligon, Sharmaine Mosley, Christina Perry, Zykina Lafaye Stewart, Frances Story, Adena Varner, and District 39’s
California State Senator Dr. Akilah Weber who was accompanied by her mother, Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber.
For more details and an up-close look at all the 2025 honorees this year, visit the digital program link https:// bfmjournal.dstsandiego. org/books/atna/#p=1 .
By CW, The Freelancer
WRITER
In a powerful display of community, remembrance, and appreciation, more than 20 women gathered on May 10th at J Street Pier in Chula Vista for the “Mother’s Day Purse Bouquet” event hosted by Malika Hollins, founder and CEO of It Takes A Village Community Organization.
The event was more than just a celebration, it was a reflection. A space created to honor mothers who are still with us, remember those who’ve passed, and embrace mothers who have lost chil dren. As the sun glinted off the water and music floated through the air, women connected, shared stories, and created purse bouquets to take home and cherish along with an assortment of other goodies. Tamara Davis also provided a thoughtful spoken word that touched the hearts of all the mothers in attendance.
friendly demeanor. She later worked at a senior living facility, spreading love and compassion to all she served. Ursula also built video games for Gremlin Industries before transitioning to welding at the San Diego shipyards. But ever stylish, she eventually walked away from welding, famously saying she couldn’t deal with her clothes getting burned, Ursula always wanted to look her best.”
Hollins wasn’t alone in organizing the day. Lavigne and ShaNina helped bring the vision to life, “acting”, as they described it, “as a village,” fitting the organization’s name. Together, they brought soul food and care to the pier.
For Hollins, the event was deeply personal. It was the first Mother’s Day since losing her own mother, Ursula Douglas, on December 15, 2024. Hollins wanted to honor her life and legacy in a way that would bring others comfort, too. “She was the definition of strength and style,” Hollins shared.
Hollins provided background information about her mother. “Ursula’s early years were spent in San Diego, where she attended Balboa Elementary School, O’Farrell Middle School, and Lincoln High School. She began her career at the first Wendy’s in Point Loma, where she quickly became known for her work ethic and
Sisters Tiffany and Ashley curated an artfully arranged charcuterie table, offering a spread as thoughtful as the words shared throughout the day. Guests also enjoyed massages by the water provided by Whitney Turner, adding a peaceful pause to an emotionally rich afternoon.
Porsche Wingate, the organization’s President, summed it up in one word — “Love.”
When asked how the participants responded, Wingate didn’t hesitate. “Everyone enjoyed themselves. It was a beautiful day with beautiful women, good vibes, good music, good food, and great company.”
It wasn’t about grand gestures, but the small ones: a shared plate, a kind word, a memory spoken aloud, a flower handed to someone who needed it. That’s what Malika Hollins hoped to create. That’s what she delivered.
In a world that often forgets the everyday heroes among us, isn’t it time we all asked ourselves: Have we given the flowers to the mothers in our lives while they’re still here to hold them?
PHOTOS: Courtesy of Dr. Michelle R. Thompson
Honorees of the 34th Annual “Breakfast for Mi Lady” Mothers Day celebration on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Dr. Michelle R. Thompson with Ms. Kea Hagan, sponsor chosen to represent Dr. Michelle R. Thompson.
(Center) Dr. Michelle R. Thompson’s family: daughter, Kierra L.C. Thompson; granddaughter, Amari Michelle Bland; husband, Dr. Leonard J. Thompson III, on right, and sponsors, Oliver T. Jones, Board Member of the Urban League of San Diego County; Al Abdullah, President & CEO of the Urban League of San Diego County & Larry Reed, Chairman of the Boardof the Urban League of San Diego County, Ms. Kea Hagan, Chief Marketing & Community Impact Officer of the Urban League of San Diego County.
PHOTOS: CW
TS Jordan Foundation Myeisha and her mother (center) in attendance
CEO Malika Hollins and President Porsche Wingate
LOCAL NEWS
San Diego’s Landmark ECC Theatre Secures $50M Transformation
By Macy Meinhardt
V&V Staff, CA Local News Fellow
Th e Educational Cultural Complex (ECC) theatre, a cornerstone of arts, culture, and activism in San Diego’s Mt. Hope community since 1972, will undergo a transformative $50 million renovation to preserve its historic legacy while modernizing the space for future generations.
Diego Community College District, has also added funding towards this project.
“We want to continue to create a college-going culture throughout the entire county, and it's going to be the buildings that come out of Measure HH that will allow us to do that,” said Dr. Tina King.
The renovation will modernize the 275-seat theatre with new acoustic panels, upgraded sound and lighting systems and improved accessibility, including redesigned entries, foyers, and seating. Additional phases of the renovation will include a new community room for theatre overflow, and conversion of a classroom space into a “living museum” that honors ECC’s rich history of civil rights advocacy and diverse representation. Estimated project completion is slated for Dec. 2026.
“There is no better moment in our history than now to go through this renovation–a
space for ‘talent, truth, and change, ’ hosting legendary Black icons like Coretta Scott King, Maya Angelou, and Stevie Wonder.
“Let’s ensure ECC remains a home for education, empowerment and excellence. Let this groundbreaking mark t he beginning of a new era for ECC theater, one filled with opportunity, creativity and community,” said Yvette Porter Moore, who is on the Historic
“This theater is an investment in access, excellence and equity,” said San Diego Community College District Board President Geysil Arroyo during the groundbreaking ceremony on May 8.
Dr. Tina King, President of the ECC campus, spoke with pride as she emceed the event and introduced the list of individuals who helped champion the renovations into fruition. The multimillion-dollar project has been in the works since 2021, when California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins announced a $35 million renovation grant for the historic ECC theater. The local Measure HH bond, passed by voters in 2024 to target facility upgrades across the San
rebirth of such an important civil rights landmark and an important education space in Southeast San Diego,” said Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District.
For generations, the ECC stage has held
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Preservation Committee.
The ceremonial event, held on ECC’s West Lawn, concluded with a symbolic performance by local artist Khalil Bleux, followed by a dirt-shoveling photo op to mark the official groundbreaking of the theatre's renovation.
“Thank you all for being a part of history,” said ECC President Tina King as she concluded the event.
County Names New Public Health Officer
Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan has been named as the County of San Diego’s new Public Health Officer. Dr. Thihalolipavan most recently served as Public Health Medical Officer within the County’s Medical Care Services Department.
“We are excited to have Dr. Thihalolipavan accept this leadership position in the Public Health Services department,” said Kimberly Giardina, who leads the County’s Health and Human Services Agency as the deputy chief administrative officer. “He had a distinguished health career prior to joining the county and over the last decade has proven to be a leader in community engagement and collaboration on issues as diverse as the pandemic, opioid crisis and care coordination for vulnerable populations.”
Dr. Thihalolipavan (THIH-ha-lo-li-PA-van) replaces Dr. Ankita Kadakia, who had served as interim public health officer following the July 2024 retirement of Dr. Wilman Wooten. Dr. Kadakia will return to her previous position as deputy public health officer and the County is grateful for her leadership and contributions in the interim position.
“I am humbled and honored to have been trusted with this opportunity,” said Dr. Thihalolipavan who will lead the County’s Public Health Services department. “I’m truly looking forward to continuing to serve San Diegans from our more populated coastline to our rural areas along with my amazing County colleagues and the broader public health community.”
A board-certified physician in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Dr. Thihalolipavan started his career in New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as the Medical Director of Tobacco Control
and Chronic Disease Prevention. He joined the County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency in 2015 as the Deputy Public Health Officer in Public Health Services.
Community engagement is a key focus for Dr. Thihalolipavan. His efforts include focusing on a collective impact approach that brings stakeholders together to serve all San Diegans, including historically disenfranchised communities and populations.
Dr. Thihalolipavan played a pivotal role in multiple County public health responses, and these include the Covid-19 pandemic, Hepatitis A, meningococcal, Zika, and the opioid epidemic among others. During the Covid-19 pandemic, he drafted and reviewed health alerts, public communications and health orders, supported the reopening team, and routinely interfaced with various sectors. He led the development of the County’s first naloxone distribution program in 2018. He continues to actively support collaborative efforts with health and safety partners to end the opioid epidemic as an executive committee member on the County’s Substance Use and Overdose Prevention Task Force.
Dr. Thihalolipavan holds a Master’s in Public Health from Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and a Medical Degree from New York University School of Medicine. He has been recognized with distinguished awards, including the San Diego County Top Doctors award in 2022 and the Kresge Foundation Emerging Leaders in Public Health award in 2018 and has led or contributed to various peer-reviewed publications.
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Khalil Bleux performing.
PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt. V&V Staff
Dr. Tina King leading the ceremony.
PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt/ V&V Staff
PHOTO: Courtesy of the County News Center
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UC San Diego Health will be relocating senior behavioral health inpatient services to East Campus Medical Center in August 2025, integrating patients currently being c ared for at Hillcrest Medical Center into the growing East Campus behavioral health hub.
The relocation allows for current senior behavioral health resources to be c ongregated in a clinically appropriate medical-psychiatric inpatient unit on a UC San Diego Health c ampus that also offers expanded outpatient services, new partial hospital programs and home-based care.
•The transition aims to improve access, streamline c are delivery, and better meet the behavioral health needs of the region.
•Proposed Effective Date: No sooner than 120 days from the first date of this notice.
• The SBH Inpatient Unit, c onsisting of 14 beds, provided inpatient treatment for a variety of behavioral health c onditions commonly experienced by older adults, as c ategorized under Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups (MSDRGs); these included a broad mix of psychiatric conditions managed in an acute care setting
•The SBH inpatients served over the past five years have been c overed by Medicare, Medi-Cal, and c ommercial insurance plans.
Between July 1, 2019, and June 3 0, 2024, the SBH Inpatient Unit discharged over 1,100 patients, averaging approximately 244 discharges and 190 unique individuals per year. Patients were primarily aged 65 and older and represented a racially and ethnically diverse population, with the majority identifying as White/Caucasian and a portion of patients choosing not to disclose demographic information.
Aggregate demographic and service data will be shared with Medi-Cal managed c are plans in c ompliance with SB1300.
Potential impacts may occur to less than 50 employment positions which will be prioritized for re-deployment within UC San Diego Health where possible.
UC San Diego Health will c ontinue to provide inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services at Hillcrest Medical Center (age >18) and East Campus Medical Center (age >50).
The closest comparable facilities offering inpatient geriatric behavioral health services are: San
92110
Behavioral Health Campus (14 miles)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
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which will carefully consider existing planned projects and enhancements, while also exploring new, unplanned solutions to create a comprehensive set of recommendations that meets the needs of cross-border travelers and
commuters between the U.S.-Mexico border and Downtown San Diego.
study should identify and recommend a combination of rail solutions that integrate both the ongoing and potential future rail projects in San Diego while identifying and considering the demand and varied needs of existing and future transit users. (“Project”). This project is federally funded and has a DBE goal of 5.59%. The optional Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on May 27, 2025 from 9:30AM to 10:30 AM PDT. The deadline for electronic Proposal submittal is June 12, 2025, by 2:00 PM PDT unless otherwise stated in an addendum. A copy of the solicitation documents and any communications or addenda can be accessed via www.bidnetdirect.com/sandag.
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This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 28, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on April 28, 2030 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008818
Fictitious business name(s): Ledge
Munch & Balance
Located at: 773 Caminito Estrella Chula Vista, CA 91910 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: Sofia Aldrete 773 Caminito Estrella Chula Vista, CA 91910
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 05, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on May 05, 2030 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9009078
Fictitious business name(s): TW Notary Located at: 1450 Market St. Apt. 524 San Diego, CA 92101 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: Tammy LaNell Williams 1450 Market St. Apt. 524 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 08, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on May 08, 2030 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008233
Fictitious business name(s): The Good Fruit Initiative Located at: 8747 Navajo Road Unit 6 San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego
The first day of business was: 04/24/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: Arete Theological Ministries 8747 Navajo Road Unit 6 San Diego, CA 92119 State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 25, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on April 25, 2030 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008932
Fictitious business name(s): Golden State Total Cleaning Located at: 1110 A Grove Ave. Imperial Beach, CA 91932 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Corporation
The first day of business was: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Ramirez Total Construction Inc. 1110 A Grove Ave. Imperial Beach, CA 91932
State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 6, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on May 6, 2030 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008871
Fictitious business name(s):
The Munchie Machine Located at: 2829 Ulric Street San Diego, CA 92111
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Farhad Fredericks 2829 Ulric Street San Diego, CA 92111
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 6, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on May 6, 2030 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9009172
Fictitious business name(s): Connect IQs Life Scalers Located at: 14051 Carmel Ridge RdSan San Diego, CA 92128
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company
The first day of business was: 05/05/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Vista Resource Group LLC 14051 Carmel Ridge Rd San Diego, CA 92128 State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 9, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on May 9, 2030 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9007607
Fictitious business name(s): Magic Chest 619 Located at: 672 Robert Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 03/01/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: James Patrick McKeon 672 Robert Ave Chula Vista, CA 91910
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 17, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on April 17, 2030 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008988
Fictitious business name(s): Advanced Massage & Wellness Center
Advanced Massage & Wellness Located at: 6280 Jackson Dr, Suite 3 San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego
1003 Dimarino St San Diego, CA 92114
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Taylor Harris 1003 Dimarino St San Diego, CA 92114
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 7, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on May 7, 2030 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9009032
Fictitious business name(s): Parradise Delights Located at: 926 La Presa Avenue Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Edgar Parra 926 La Presa Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 7, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on May 7, 2030 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008665
Fictitious business name(s): Lanare Books Located at: 421 Broadway #5105 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 05/02/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Stephanie Lanare Maxwell-Robles 421 Broadway #5105 San Diego, CA 92101
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on May 2, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on May 2, 2030 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008664
Fictitious business name(s): Lanare Music Located at: 421 Broadway #5131 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 05/02/2025 This business is hereby
May 2, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on May 2, 2030 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008666
Fictitious business name(s): Stephanie Maxwell-Robles Films Located at: 421 Broadway #5139 San Diego, CA
5/22, 5/29, 6/5
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9008914
Fictitious business name(s): Thai Thae Cuisine Located at: 7028 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation
2231 Camino Del Rio S. Suite 308 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 12/29/2021
This business is hereby registered by the following: Alverdette Miller 2231 Camino Del Rio S. Suite 308 San Diego, CA 92108
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 21, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on April 21, 2030 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
FICTITIOUS
Fictitious
Suite G330 San Diego, CA 92124 This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 01/28/2020
business is hereby registered by the following: Flying Fish WUTC LLC 10601 Tierrasanta Blvd. Suite G330 San Diego, CA 92124
2025-9007332
Fictitious business name(s):
Severance Baking Co.
Severance Baking Company
Located at:
2520 Northside Drive, Apt 315 San Diego, CA 92108
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:
Sarah Jane Severance
2520 Northside Drive, Apt 315 San Diego, CA 92108
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 14, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on April 14, 2030 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
2025-9006007
Fictitious business name(s):
Student Hosting Services Located at: 1018 Woodlawn Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91911
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: Benjamin Ibarra 1018 Woodlawn Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91911
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 25, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on March 25, 2030 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2025-9007274
Fictitious business name(s): Men 4 Christ Located at: 3061 Manos Dr San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego
The following partner has withdrawn: Barry O'Neal Franklin 3061 Manos Dr San Diego, CA 92139
The statement of the Fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 01/19/2022 and assigned File no. 2022-9001472
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County April 11, 2025 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Case Number 25CU024237C
Petitioner or Attorney:
Dina Michelle Flores-Beebe
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner
Dina Michelle Flores-Beebe filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
a. PRESENT NAME:
Dina Michelle Flores-Beebe
PROPOSED NAME:
Dina Michelle Flores
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: July 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 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 25CU024435C
Petitioner or Attorney: Eddie Muhammad AKA
Eddie Anderson
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Eddie Muhammad AKA Eddie Anderson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
a. PRESENT NAME: Eddie Muhammad AKA
Eddie Anderson
PROPOSED NAME: Eddie Muhammad
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: July 8, 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 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Case Number 25CU024049C
Petitioner or Attorney: Teri Thy Tran
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Teri Thy Tran filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
a. PRESENT NAME: Teri Thy Tran
PROPOSED NAME: Teri Thy Lee
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: July 7, 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 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse
Case Number 25CU022763C
Petitioner or Attorney: Ojulu Damene on behalf of minors
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Ojulu Damene on behalf of minors filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
a. PRESENT NAME: Gwieth Gezahegn Ojulu [First] [Middle] [Last]
d. PRESENT NAME: Oman Gezahegn Ojulu [First] [Middle] [Last]
PROPOSED NAME: Oman Ojulu Gezahegn [First] [Middle] [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: June 30, 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 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice
Case Number 25CU022774C
Petitioner or Attorney: Ronald Wells and Connie Castillo Morales, on behalf of a minor
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Ronald Wells and Connie Castillo Morales, on behalf of a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Ronald Jaden Wells
PROPOSED NAME: Jaden Wells
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: June 26, 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
Petitioner or Attorney: Christine Lawson
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Christine Lawson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Christine Lawson
PROPOSED NAME: Christine Huntress Lawson 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.
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 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Central Division Hall of Justice Case Number
25CU020208C
Petitioner or Attorney: Randall Craig Dimond
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Randall filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Randall Craig Dimond
PROPOSED NAME: Craig Cicchetti
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: June 17, 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 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
SUMMONS (Citation Judicial)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (Aviso al demandado): Ofer Koren
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (Lo esta demandado el demandante): Victoria Ann Morgan
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: 25CL017018C
The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): San Diego Superior Court Hall of Justice, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
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): Victoria Ann Morgan, Pro Per 4815 33rd St. San Diego, CA 92116
DATE (Fecha): 04/03/2025
Clerk By: R. Stille
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Freddie Lee Cummings, Fred Lee Cummings
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Stephanie Harris in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.
The Petition for Probate requests that Stephanie Harris 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: June 11, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. in Department 1603 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.
1922
GEORGE RAWLES PASSES AWAY
George Rawles was born enslaved in South Carolina and later moved to Mississippi, where he was forced to serve his master’s son, Benjamin Rawles III, during the Civil War. Both were enlisted in the Confederate Army’s 7th Battalion Mississippi Infantry. Though present at key battles like Vicksburg and Atlanta, it's unclear if George fought. He and Benjamin survived the war; Benjamin later died in 1910.
Drawn by the 1880 mining boom, the family moved to Leadville, Colorado, where George worked as a hod carrier. He died in Tacoma, Washington, on May 22, 1922.
1967
LANGSTON HUGHES PASSES AWAY
Langston Hughes, born in 1902 in Missouri, was a poet, playwright, novelist, essayist, and key figure of the Harlem Renaissance. Raised mostly by his grandmother in Kansas, he later lived in Cleveland, New York, Africa, and Europe. Rejecting his father’s push toward engineering, Hughes pursued writing, publishing The Weary Blues (1926) and other celebrated works reflecting Black working-class life, jazz, and folk culture.
Politically engaged, Hughes reported from the Spanish Civil War and traveled to the Soviet Union. Though later caught in Cold War anti-communist scrutiny, he remained a prolific writer, earning major literary honors. Settling in Harlem in the 1940s, Hughes continued mentoring young artists until his death on May 22, 1967.
Deputy Clerk 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
PROBATE
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Freddie Lee Cummings
Case Number: 25PE001266C
You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: Colleen Robinson, Esq. 265414 Heritage Law Group 1615 S. Mission Road, Ste. A Fallbrook, CA 92028 (951) 200-3079 5/8, 5/15, 5/22
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SDCCE’s New Business Resource Center Grand Opening
By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
On Wednesday, April 9th, the San Diego Continuing College of Education (SDCCE) opened a business center on the Cesar Chavez campus located at 1901 Main St, CA 92103. The purpose of this new center is to uplift and provide a space for entrepreneurs, at any stage, to gain access to resources.
Dr. Tami Foy, Executive Director of the San Diego Continuing College of Education Foundation, welcomed everyone to the grand opening and spoke to how the idea started.
“When I first started, Dr. Tina King, President of the SDCCE said, ‘Tami, I want a Business Resource Center’”, said Dr. Foy. “I said, ‘Okay, I think I can make that happen’.”
Dr. Foy then began reaching out to the community, among them, Alex Waters who is Executive Director of The Program Labs, a non-profit organization located in the Jo & Vi Jacob’s Center. Program Labs helps foundations and nonprofits design and implement entrepreneurship and workforce training programs. Waters agreed to assist and lend a helping hand.
“The key thing for this space is for folks to be able to connect with one another to be able to grow and build not only just their businesses but be economically resilient,” shared
BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL
Waters.
The resources that will be offered are workshops for both new and seasoned business owners, 1-on-1 business coaching focused on the needs of individual business owners, small group sessions designed to connect the business community, and free business needs assessments and referrals to community business resources.
This new Business Resource Center is meant to replace and rebuild the previous business resource center at the Jo & Vi Jacobs Center, as they have donated all of their furniture to the new site at the Cesar Chavez Campus. Current individuals and students who have benefited from the previous center were in attendance, as were local officials, and interested and eager business owners and entrepreneurs excited to use the new resources. Tours of the new Business Center, located in room 107, were given featured podcast equipment, computers, and free informational resources for technological career training.
Dr. Tina King and Dr. Tami Foy acknowledged the community and the village it took to bring back a resource that was sold to San Ysidro Health last year. Community partners, implementers, and sponsors stood behind as Dr. King cut the Opening Day ribbon, signifying the start to a new chapter of opportunity, innovation, and community connection.
UN Agencies Slash Jobs, Cut Costs Worldwide
By Samy Magdy and Farnoush Amiri Associated Press
Several U.N. agencies that provide aid to children, refugees and other vulnerable people around the world are slashing jobs or cutting costs in other ways, with officials pointing to funding reductions mainly from the United States and warning that vital relief programs will be severely affected as a result.
The U.N. World Food Program(WFP) is expected to cut up to 30% of its staff. The head of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees said it would downsize its headquarters and regional offices to reduce costs by 30% and cut senior-level positions by 50%.
That’s according to internal memos obtained by The AP and verified by two U.N. officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the internal personnel decisions. Other agencies like UNICEF, the U.N. children’s agency, and OCHA, the U.N. humanitarian agency, have also announced or plan to make cuts.
One WFP official called the cuts “the most massive” seen by the agency in the past 25 years, and that as a result, operations will disappear or be downsized.
The U.N. agency cuts underscore the impact of President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. back from its position as the world’s single largest aid donor. Trump has given bil-
lionaire ally Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency power to redo the scale of the federal government, with a focus on slashing foreign assistance. Even before the administration’s move, many donor nations had reduced humanitarian spending, and U.N. agencies struggled to reach funding goals.
The WFP internal memo said personnel cuts will “impact all geographies, divisions and levels” in the agency. It suggested further downsizing may be needed and said the agency will review its “portfolio of programs.”
In early April, the Trump administration sent notices terminating funding for WFP emergency programs in more than a dozen countries. The terminations were reversed days later in several countries but maintained in Afghanistan and Yemen, two of the world’s poorest and most war-ravaged countries.
U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees
The U.N.'s top refugee agency provides help to some 43.7 million refugees worldwide, along with others among the 122 million people driven from their homes by conflicts and natural disasters.
UNICEF
The U.N. children’s agency projects that its funding will be at least 20% less in 2025 compared with 2024.
