Vol. 65 No 28 Thursday, July 10, 2025 by SD Voice & Viewpoint

A “NEW DIRECTION”: WEST COAST BLACK NEWS PUBLISHER, DR. JOHN WARREN, ELECTED BOARD CHAIR OF NNPA

By Tanu Henry CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA

Dr. John Warren of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint made his mark at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) annual convention in Savannah, Georgia when he became the third person from the West Coast to lead the 85-year-old organization, whose members are mostly from the East Coast, South and Midwest.

Warren says he has been preparing for the job for more than 20 years.

NNPA members elected Warren at the conference held from June 26 to June 28.

In his new leadership role, Warren plans to bring a “new direction” to the Washington, D.C.-based organization that represents more than 230 African American-owned newspapers and media companies across the United States.

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BLACK MAYORS SLASH CRIME DESPITE MEDIA SILENCE

By Stacy M. Brown

While cable news pundits and national newspapers often fixate on urban dysfunction, Black mayors across America are delivering measurable, record-breaking progress in public safety—and getting almost no credit for it. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin have overseen some of the steepest reductions in violent crime their cities have experienced in decades. But they are far from alone. From New York to Los Angeles to Chicago, Black mayors are proving that talent, vision, and a relentless focus on evidence-based policy—not tokenism— are transforming communities. Yet their achievements have largely been ignored by mainstream media outlets that rarely look past sensational headlines.

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CALIFORNIA CAPITOL NEWS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

By Bo Tefu and Antonio Ray Harvey

CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA

Black Caucus Chair WeberPierson’s Reparations Bills Move Forward Amid Criticisms From Advocates

On July 1, the Assembly Judiciary Committee voted to pass two reparative justice bills authored by Sen. Akilah Weber-Pierson (D-San Diego): Senate Bill (SB) 437 and SB 518. SB 518 and SB 437 were each approved by a 9-3 vote. The bills now advance to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations for review. The bills are part of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Road to Repair 2025 Priority Bill Package.

“This is a critical responsibility and muchneeded delayed step towards addressing enduring harms of slavery and systemic racism right here in California,” Weber-Pierson. SB 437 addresses the process of determining eligibility for reparations for the descendants of enslaved people in the United States and the decades of discrimination that followed it. It also directs the California State University (CSU) to develop a research-backed methodology for validating lineage and descent.

Designed to implement recommendations from the California Reparations Task Force establishes the Bureau for Descendants of

American Slavery within the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Pres. Trump Signs “Big Beautiful Bill” Into Law; Gov. Newsom Calls Spending Bill “Betrayal” of California Families

Speaking at the White House, President Donald Trump signed his “Big Beautiful” spending plan into law on the Fourth of July.

“It is the most popular bill ever signed in the history of our country,” according to Trump, predicting that the American economy will be a “rocket ship.”

“It includes the largest tax cut in American history. The largest spending cut — $1.7 trillion — and yet you won’t even notice it. It’s just waste, fraud and abuse.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom sharply criticized the Republican-led tax and spending law, calling it a “tragedy for the American people.”

“This bill is a tragedy for the American people, and a complete moral failure,” said Newsom in a statement on July 3. “With this measure, Donald J. Trump’s legacy is now forever cemented: he has created a more unequal, more indebted, and more dangerous America. Shame on him.”

The bill would cut $28.4 billion from federal Medicaid support to California, putting health coverage at risk for millions and threatening the financial stability of hospitals and health clinics statewide. Newsom’s office estimates that 686,000 California jobs could be lost due to the rollback of clean energy tax credits.

The Governor also warned the bill would hit middle-class families by raising childcare costs, limiting access to financial aid for college, and cutting food assistance for 3 million Americans.

More than 17 million people nationwide could lose health coverage by 2034 as a result of Medicaid and premium subsidy cuts.

See CAPITOL NEWS page 2

Amid ramped-up deportation efforts under President Trump’s second term, California has become ground zero for immigration raid standoffs. Los Angeles, America’s second-largest city, has particularly become a flashpoint as protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids led to a June 7 memorandum authorizing the deployment of National Guard and active-duty armed forces, including the Marines, anywhere ICE raids are happening or likely to occur.

See IMMIGRATION page 5

By Selen Ozturk

On July 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two landmark bills authored by Asm. Buffy Wicks

(D-Oakland) aimed at streamlining the construction of affordable housing in California. PHOTO: Antonio Ray Harvey/CBM

Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice and Viewpoint

PHOTO: NNPA

PHOTO: American Community Media

ARTICLE CONTINUATION

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“Now, I won’t telegraph all my plans,” Warren joked when California Black Media (CBM) asked him to share his vision for the organization founded in 1940 as the National Negro Publishers Association.

“I will say this: I will push to reinvigorate the NNPA, starting with each region,” said Warren, who is also an attorney, ordained minister, U.S. Army veteran and college professor. He has also served as a Washington, D.C. Board of Education member and U.S. congressional aide.

“I will bring people back — people who have pulled away over the years,” Warren continued.

“There is a whole new board of directors elected with me. We will organize major training sessions before we begin our work, taking a close look at the organization’s priorities and operations, everything — budget, finance, programs, etc.”

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Baltimore, long branded one of America’s most dangerous cities, released midyear crime data showing a 22% drop in homicides compared to the same period last year. Nonfatal shootings are down 19%, and juvenile homicide victims have declined by an astonishing 71%. Police are solving more crimes, with a homicide clearance rate of 64% and a nonfatal shooting clearance rate 20 percentage points above the department’s 10-year average. “These historic lows are the result of a comprehensive, evidence-based public safety strategy that we have implemented in partnership with residents,” Mayor Scott said. “But our work is far from over—68 lives lost to violence is 68 too many.”

The progress didn’t happen by chance. Under Scott’s leadership, the Baltimore Police Department has combined targeted enforcement with offers of help. Commissioner

Warren said there is a perception that the NNPA has been “a closed and selective network” serving the needs of only some members. He promises to change that, taking steps to “open the organization to all members.”

At the awards ceremony on June 27, the Sacramento Observer, received the conference’s top honor, the highest overall score across all awards categories with a cumulative total of 154 points.

The Observer earned first-place awards in Education Reporting, Business Reporting, Original Photography, Youth and Children Coverage, and Facebook Campaigns. It also ranked among the top three in several other areas, including Environment; Social and Criminal Justice; and Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle.

“Simply put: It feels really good to be honored in that way,” Larry Lee, publisher of the Sacramento Observer, told CBM. “Our team works really hard to present news and information in a

Richard Worley described how the Group Violence Reduction Strategy works: “We go out and give them a letter and basically say, ‘Listen, we know you were doing the shooting. We want you to put the guns down, or we will take you and your entire drug operation off the street. But here are the services—job training, education, relocation.’” Meanwhile, in Birmingham, Mayor Woodfin has led an aggressive, community-driven approach that’s paid off. The city’s homicide rate has fallen 52% compared to last year, and the clearance rate for homicides has surged to 79%, a level rarely seen in major cities.

“The Birmingham Police Department is extremely aggressive in what they’re doing and how they’re taking a different approach in policing our community,” Woodfin said. He credited a blend of new technology, such as the Real Time Crime Center, and grassroots cooperation.

“When you share information, it doesn’t allow the criminal element to be emboldened and hide behind fear of people,” Woodfin explained.

thoughtful and compelling way. Everyone in our newsroom strives for excellence. They are the winners — the people who take the time to create every story, every headline, every photo, every caption, every layout.”

Lee added, “I always tell our team that we don’t do what we do for awards, but it is always nice to be honored, to be recognized for our hard work.”

The Los Angeles Sentinel also received three honors at the NNPA Awards for Religion Section coverage (first place); Community Service Reporting (second place); and Video Campaign (third place).

Both Warren and Lee emphasized the “critical” need for the Black Press to continue covering and centering Black stories and engaging Black audiences in the historic tradition of the Black press. Freedom’s Journal, America’s first African American newspaper, was published in New York City almost 200 years ago in 1827.

“We inform and educate our readers. That’s

“Those who are killing people are not just walking our streets.” Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett said the city’s street outreach teams are also preventing retaliatory shootings before they happen. “We are really, really hammering at it,” Pickett told the City Council. “I am very appreciative of all the men and women in the Birmingham Police Department who are leading our fight.”

While total violent crime in Birmingham has edged up slightly, the plunge in homicides shows that sustained focus and coordination can work—even if major media don’t bother to cover it. State and federal partners in Maryland have also acknowledged Baltimore’s progress. “Baltimore City released a midyear report showing the fewest homicides ever recorded at this point in a single year,” Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s office said in a statement. Across the country, other Black mayors are driving similar results.

In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams has presided over a 24% drop in shootings and a 14% decline in murders so far in 2025, the fewest shooting incidents recorded in more than a decade. Robberies and burglaries are also down, with NYPD data showing consistent reductions across nearly every major crime category. On the West Coast, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass saw homicides fall 14% in 2024 and gang-related killings drop nearly 45% in areas targeted by community safety programs. Overall violent crime declined by 3%, and

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“This measure cements Trump’s legacy,” said Newsom. “He has created a more unequal, more indebted, and more dangerous America.”

what we do. That’s what I’ve always done. We are always teaching when we write stories,” said Warren, who first started working for the Black Press at 17. He is now 79.

Lee says he has confidence in Warren’s leadership.

“He is forward-thinking, smart, strategic and courageous,” said Lee. “He has tremendous knowledge on policy issues — and hopefully his experience and insights can help position the NNPA in a way that continues to empower the Black Press.”

For Warren, focusing on helping to steer NNPA members as they continue to transition from print to digital is paramount. Although, he reminds them, “print is not dead.”

“We have to figure out ways to bring more resources and dollars to our sector — by innovation, with public policy. How can we help ourselves to be more sustainable as we continue to do the important work that we do?”

property crimes like burglary and auto theft dropped by thousands of incidents compared to the prior year.

In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson has overseen a 22% decrease in murders and a 31% drop in shootings through early 2025, reaching the city’s lowest homicide totals in over a decade. Officials credit community-based outreach and investments in neighborhood violence prevention. And in Atlanta, Mayor Andre Dickens announced that violent crime was down nearly 16% in 2024, with homicides decreasing and property crime dropping as well. The city has invested in hiring more officers while expanding the At-Promise Centers that connect youth with educational and mental health resources.

In both large and mid-sized cities, the results are undeniable: fewer families burying loved ones, more cases solved, and more residents willing to engage with police. But to hear much of the national narrative, you’d never know it. As several social media users have pointed out, in Baltimore, Birmingham, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta, Black leadership is not a box to check or a headline to boast about. It’s what drives real, life-saving change—whether the national media notices or not. “While we acknowledge the historic lows we are experiencing, we must simultaneously acknowledge that there is much more work to do,” Scott stated. “And our success makes me commit even further to doing it.”

of the state’s population and Latinos make up 40.3%

“Transparency is key for understanding, preventing, and combatting crimes in our communities,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta during a press conference held on July 1.

“We Won’t Stand for It”: Tony Thurmond Blasts Trump Admin for Cutting $811 Million in Education Funds for California

California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, flanked by education leaders in the state, held a news conference on July 1 to push back on federal government budget cuts to California totaling about $811 million.

Announcing that California and other states are suing the federal government for the education cuts, Thurmond called the cuts an “illegal action.”

Thurmond said the cuts will affect students in all communities and impact after-school and teacher training programs as well as technological support and hiring.

Cal DOJ: Black Californians Disproportionately Impacted by Police Use of Force; 20% of Officers Involved Injured

Bonta encouraged the public to engage with the data to hold systems accountable and support informed policymaking.

The report also included data on “crime guns” and “juvenile justice.”

A Big Win for Newsom on Housing: Gov Pushes Lawmakers to Loosen CEQA Restrictions

Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a housing reform package that scales back California’s landmark environmental law, a move he says is critical to easing the state’s housing shortage and homelessness crisis.

The two-bill package — containing Assembly Bill (AB) 609, authored by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), and AB 306 authored by Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank) — reforms the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Until now, CEQA required environmental reviews for new development. Newsom and housing advocates say the law has delayed projects for years through costly lawsuits and reviews.

Black Californians remain disproportionately impacted by police use of force, according to new data released by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) in its 2024 criminal justice statistical reports.

The “Use of Force Incident Reporting 2024” report revealed that while Black residents make up just 5.7% of the state’s population, they accounted for 19.4% of civilians involved in use-of-force incidents that resulted in serious injury or death, or the discharge of a firearm.

In contrast, Hispanic individuals represented 50.2% of such incidents, and White individuals accounted for 25.8%. Whites account for 34.7%

According to the Governor’s office, the new law will speed up housing project approvals in dense urban areas and streamline reviews in an effort to lower construction costs and increase supply.

The housing overhaul comes as the state scales back other programs, including a health care expansion for undocumented immigrants, to close a $12 billion budget gap.

Newsom framed the move as a test of trust in government. “It’s about the reputation of the state of California,” he said.

SUPREME COURT RULINGS HIGHLIGHT THE

By Craig J. DeLuz SPECIAL TO CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA

In an era when the judiciary is often seen as a battleground for ideological warfare, the recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court deserve commendation for a principled defense of constitutional limits, individual rights, and the foundational tenets of American democracy. On the final day of this term, three pivotal cases emerged that, overwhelmingly, favored a conservative understanding of governance and personal freedom, particularly echoing the values once championed by President Trump.

First, we must address the landmark decision surrounding President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. The Court, in a 6-3 ruling led by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, rightly asserted that the practice of issuing universal injunctions by district court judges is not only unprecedented but also an encroachment on executive power. For too long, district judges have wielded their authority as if they were the arbiters of national policy — a dangerous precedent that threatens the checks and balances essential to our government. The Supreme Court’s decision underscores that judicial power must be confined to the boundar-

ies set forth in the Constitution and by Congress. Justice Barrett’s opinion starkly reminded us that the courts should not overstep their role, reinforcing the notion that the law should apply to particular cases without imposing nationwide decrees.

The second significant case concerning educational policy in Montgomery County, Maryland, further reflects the Court’s commitment to religious freedom. Parents rightly took issue with a local school board’s decision to enforce mandatory inclusion of LGBTQ+ themed materials in elementary classrooms without offering a means of opting out. Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the majority opinion, asserted that the state cannot condition access to public education on acceptance of ideologically charged materials that undermine parental authority and religious beliefs. This ruling is a profound affirmation of parental rights and a bulwark against the encroachment of government-mandated ideologies into the sanctity of the family. It is not merely a matter of educational content; it is a clarification that the exercise of religious freedom is paramount and must be respected within our public institutions.

Lastly, the decision regarding the Texas law mandating age verification for access to sexually explicit content online showcases the Court’s recognition of the government’s duty to protect

children from harm. Justice Clarence Thomas, in writing the court’s majority opinion, while contentious, emphasized the necessity of ensuring minors do not encounter such material freely. Contrary to the dissenting voices who might assert a violation of First Amendment rights, this decision rightly positions the protection of children not as an infringement of liberties but as a legitimate and necessary exercise of state power.

These three cases collectively illustrate the Supreme Court’s commitment to conservative jurisprudence — upholding individual liberties, promoting religious freedoms, and strengthening parental rights. Importantly, they signal a broader recognition of limits on judicial authority, ensuring that no one branch of government can unilaterally impose its will on the populace. Each ruling reaffirms the principles designed to maintain a balance of power and protect the rights of citizens against overreach, whether from the state or the judiciary itself.

As we reflect on these decisions, let us be grateful for a Supreme Court that dares to uphold constitutional values amidst societal currents that often seek to undermine them. In doing so, it has not only secured a victory for legal conservatism but has also provided a defense for fundamental liberties that are the hallmark of our national ethos.

BLACK FOLKS CAN’T AFFORD TO IGNORE IMMIGRATION ISSUES

By ReShonda Tate MANAGING EDITOR OF THE HOUSTON DEFENDER

Let me just say it plainly: Black folks can’t sit this immigration fight out. Not now. Not ever.

I know we’re tired. Tired of carrying movements, of being the moral compass of the country, of fighting for justice that never seems to swing our way. I get it. We’re tired of the headlines, the hashtags, the heartbreak. And maybe you’re tempted to sit this one out—to let others carry the load, to sit on the rooftop with your sweet tea while immigration battles rage on below.

But if we think we can watch from the sidelines while ICE raids snatch up our Brown neighbors, let me be clear: That same system is already coming for us, too.

It’s coming in the form of racial profiling, flawed facial recognition algorithms and government databases riddled with errors. It’s coming with militarized raids that don’t ask about citizenship

status before they knock down your door. It’s coming through the same systemic pipeline that has always criminalized Black and Brown bodies. Immigration enforcement may be the tip of the spear, but the whole sword is built on anti-Blackness.

According to the Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement, over a quarter of Black adult U.S. citizens do not have a driver’s license with their current name or address. Nearly one in five don’t have a license at all. And in a country where the line between “undocumented” and “unverified” is getting blurrier by the day, what do you think happens when a Black person can’t immediately prove their citizenship? They get detained. Deported. Disappeared.

There are documented cases—plural—of Black American citizens being held in ICE detention centers, some for weeks, some for months. Some had birth certificates in hand. It didn’t matter. Their skin, their names and their neighborhoods were deemed “suspicious.” And if we think that can’t happen to us or our loved ones, we’re already in danger.

CONCIERGE MEDICINE

Personalized Healthcare at a Premium Price

By Sylvia Powers SENIOR CORRESPONDENT

“I had been in family practice for 25 years, managing between 6,000 to 8,000 patients,” said Dr. Waggoner. “That’s too many people. After doing that for so long, I wanted to spend more time with my patients and provide a different kind of care.” As the demands of traditional practice took a toll, Dr. Waggoner transitioned to Concierge Medicine, a model that allowed her to slow down, foster deeper relationships with her patients, and offer a truly customized healthcare experience.

What is Concierge Medicine?

Concierge Medicine is a membership-based healthcare model where patients pay an annual or monthly fee in exchange for enhanced medical care and direct access to their physician. Unlike traditional healthcare settings— where doctors often juggle thousands of patients— concierge medicine limits patient loads, allowing for extended appointments, same-day visits, and a more tailored approach to treatment.

According to Dr. Waggoner, some concierge physicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth area cap their practice at just 50 patients, ensuring exceptional care and availability. Her practice, however, follows a hybrid concierge model, integrating insurance to reduce out-of-pocket costs for certain standard services. “We have a monthly fee, but we still use

patients’ insurance when possible,” Dr. Waggoner explained.

“This way, they don’t have to pay extra for covered services like Pap smears or preventive appointments, making it more affordable.” A report from Partner MD states that a typical concierge practice has a patient panel of 400-600 and sees about 6-10 patients per day.

While Concierge Medicine offers many benefits, it comes with a hefty price tag. Partner MD reports that membership fees generally range from $2,000 to $5,000 annually, with rates in larger markets reaching as high as $10,000 per year. These fees grant exclusive benefits such as:

• Same-day appointments

• Extended one-hour visits

• 24/7 direct access to a physician

Balancing Personal Care in an Insurance-Based System

While concierge medicine offers personalized attention, some traditional medical practices are striving to provide similar benefits within an insurance-based model. Dr. Chrisette Dharma, medical director of Southwest Family Medicine Associates (SFMA), believes her practice offers an affordable balance between concierge and traditional medicine.

The Future of Concierge Medicine

As the demand for personalized healthcare grows, Concierge medicine is expected to reshape the way medical care is delivered.

This is not just about immigrants. This is about state power and who it decides to target. The same ICE that terrorizes immigrant families will be the same force that justifies expanding surveillance in Black communities. The drones over the border don’t stop at the border. The same predictive policing that flags “highrisk” zip codes already patrols ours. And the normalization of kicking down doors in Brown neighborhoods? That’s rehearsal for Black neighborhoods, too.

It’s all connected.

So no, maybe you don’t go out to the protests. Maybe you don’t chant in the streets or call your senator. But you don’t sit and sip tea either. Not while the smoke rises. Not while state violence becomes more precise, more data-driven and more relentless. We have to show up—not just because it’s right, but because we’re already in the fight whether we admit it or not. Citizenship doesn’t protect us. Birthright doesn’t shield us. And silence won’t save us. If they can come for them, they can—and will—come for us.

Letter to the Editor

Tears From Sweet Memories

By Ernie McCray

I read “Remembering Mrs. Gerri Warren,” with tears slowly rolling down my cheeks from my aging eyes. Some of that came about because I’ll always remember her as a beautiful human being who appreciated and published my writing, my ideas, the bearing of my soul, and surely my tears fell just from her daughter’s words that captured her very essence: how deeply she loved, how compassionate she was, how she would, with her vast wisdom and relationship with her God, preach and teach and give to her community vigorously and unapologetically.

And my tears also came from remembering the summer San Diego lost this delightful human being

because like her husband, John, I grieved the passing away of a beloved wife that season too, one who, like his, was a wonderful woman, committed to our town as well, through and through.

Then my tears dried and I took a few moments to just reminisce and realize how blessed I was to have had these women in my life and how, in part, because of them, I went on to have a very good day. In their spirit I’ll keep plugging away forever trying to, when it comes to making a better world, save the day. Like them I’m just built that way.

And I can’t think of a better way to remember Mrs. Gerri Warren These days.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Reverend Julius Warren James

Roy Bennet

SUNRISE 04/17/1940

SUNSET

06/22/2025

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Service was held July 7, 2025 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

Julius Roy Bennett was born on April 17, 1940, in Weleetka, Oklahoma - the son of sharecroppers. His parents were of modest means and limited education, but instilled in him at an early age the values of hard work and a commitment to excellence. When Julius was ten years of age, his family moved to the Kansas City area, after his father’s occupation as a farmer became unsustainable. In December 1956, his family moved again, this time to San Diego where his father pursued work in the construction industry. His father encouraged Julius to pursue an education so that he would not have to live by the sweat of his brow.

In 1958, Julius graduated from San Diego High School, and within the next few years, commenced a four-year stint in the Air Force. Following his father’s advice, Julius matriculated at San Diego State University, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Subsequently, Julius obtained employment with the City of San Diego, which culminated in a worthwhile position as Public Information Supervisor for the Citizens’ Assistance Program, where he served with distinction for many years.

By the time he retired from the City of San Diego, his life had turned in a different direction as he had answered a higher call to become the Senior Pastor of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in San Diego. Prior to accepting this call, he had served as an Assistant Pastor at Macedonia, under the guidance and mentorship of his uncle, the late Revered H.V. Bennett. Julius served tirelessly and faithfully in this capacity from 1991 to 2023. During his pastoral tenure, he was able to serve as a mentor to his nephew, the Reverend Vernon Bennett, Jr. Julius Roy Bennett’s life was a sermon of its own—a message of hope, a life lived in service, and an example of Christ’s love in action. He left a legacy of love and service that will forever be cherished.

Julius was called home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2025.

Julius’ life was one of dedication to his family, his community, and his Lord. Julius leaves to cherish his memory devoted wife Yvonne, his loving brothers; Maurice A. Bennett of Mesa, AZ, and Judge Wilbert E. Bennett of Oakland, CA, and a host of relatives and friends, as well as his brothers and sons in the ministry.

Clewis, Jr.

SUNRISE 03/06/1963

SUNSET 06/18/2025

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Service was held July 2, 2025 at Greater Woodlawn Park Church of God in Christ.

May Time Soften Your Pain

Warren James Clewis, Jr. was born to Pastor/Superintendent Warren James Clewis, Sr. and Odessa Clewis on March 6, 1963, in Oakland, California. He attended San Diego Regional Center for a large portion of his life. There he learned some sign language and basic skills for people like him. Warren Jr. had a gift of running and won many awards coming in first and second place in the local Special Olympics.

Warren Jr. also had the gift of singing church songs such as, “Yes, Jesus Loves Me”, “This Little Light of Mine”, and the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) Sunday School song, just to name a few. Warren Jr. loved to laugh and just rock back and forth as a sign he was enjoying himself. As a toddler, he went through a lot of illnesses. Although he had many odds against him, Warren Jr. had the fight and determination within himself to keep living.

Warren Jr. passed on June 18, 2025, living sixty-two years when doctors did not expect him to live past the age of two or three. To God Be The Glory.

Warren Clewis Sr. and his younger brother Patrick O’Neil Clewis proceeded him in death.

He now leaves to mourn his mother Odessa Clewis and his three sisters; Karren Clewis-Lewis (David), Sharon Clewis -Wilson, and Margaret Clewis-Vann (Leon) aka Rainee. Warren Jr. also had many nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and a host of friends who truly loved him.

Warren James Clewis Jr. will be greatly missed.

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

ARTICLE CONTINUATION

Continuing protests nationwide culminated one week later, on June 14, in the “No Kings” protest — the largest single-day protest in U.S. history, drawing over 5 million participants to over 2,000 locations across the country.

From October 2024 through June 14, 2025, ICE detained 204,297 people.

Of those book-ins, 65% had no criminal convictions, while over 93% had no violent offenses. 53% of convictions involved immigration, traffic or nonviolent vice crimes.

“We should use the courts where we can,” said Antonio Villaraigosa, former LA Mayor and California gubernatorial hopeful, at a Friday, June 27 American Community Media briefing. “There is an opportunity for us to win the day on this issue if we fight back in a way that is looking to win, not to score points, not to be the most progressive, but to really challenge what these people are doing as un-American beyond the pale,” he added.

The 6-3 Supreme Court ruling granted the Trump administration’s request to limit nationwide injunctions by lower judges — in this case a district court injunction that had blocked a Trump executive order denying birthright citizenship to certain babies — so the injunctions only apply to the states, groups and people that sued.

Specifically, the January 20 birthright order denies U.S. citizenship to babies born to a mother who is either illegally present in the U.S. or has legal temporary status, and a father who is neither a citizen nor a legal permanent resident

“I wish that I and my fellow Democratic attorneys general never had to go to court because the president of the United States was breaking the law or violating the Constitution,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta. “We’ve done it 26 times in 23 weeks. That’s more than once a week. It’s double the speed

and amount of lawsuits in Trump 1.0, and it is all based on what he does. If he follows the law, we don’t go to court,” he continued.

The 26 cases involve, among other issues, pushbacks against Trump-led efforts to end birthright citizenship; restrict voting access; impose sweeping tariffs without Congressional authority; dismantle AmeriCorps; dismantle the Department of Education; pause $3 trillion in federal aid; end $11 billion in public health grants; and cut federal funds to states that refuse to comply with immigration enforcement.

Nationwide injunctions like the lower district birthright citizenship order are “sometimes appropriate, and we believe that they’re appropriate here when it’s a constitutional right that applies to everybody,” Bonta explained. “The difficulty and the administrative chaos and the financial cost to states of having a baby born in Texas have a different immigration status than a baby born in California … That creates harms to California that are deserving of a nationwide injunction.”

“The Trump administration is asking judges to dismiss cases for folks that have active cases in immigration court. In many instances, judges are complying … and once folks leave their court hearings, they’re being arrested right outside of the courthouse,” Jeannette Zanipatin, policy and advocacy director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), said.

In response, two bills aimed at increasing law enforcement transparency are currently under consideration in California.

SB 627, the “No Secret Police Act,” prohibits all law enforcement — local, state and federal, including ICE — from covering their faces during non-emergency operations; SB 805, the “No Vigilantes Act,” requires law enforcement to clearly display their name or badge number, prohibits bounty hunters from per-

In times of darkness, love sees… In times of silence, love hears... 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.

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

Psalm 34:18

forming immigration enforcement and lets officers verify the identification of anyone claiming to be law enforcement, under reasonable suspicion.

“The Trump administration is trying to portray LA as being violent, protesters as being Violent, the real violence is being waged against our communities,” said Zanipatin. “They are being waged by the FBI, DEA, ATF, DHS, CBP, HSI, and all of this is being fortified by the Marines and by the National Guard.”

The Bay Area Council Economic Institute estimates that removing all undocumented workers from California would reduce economic activity by about $275 billion, or roughly 9% of the state GDP.

As California continues to lead the nation’s resistance to these measures, “on a budgetary level, they’re going to hurt us,” he continued. “It’s going to cause us not to have people to do construction, to do health care, to do agriculture, and that’s going to hurt California’s economy … and the rest of the nation, too.”

The Medicaid and health care taxes changes proposed in the Big, Beautiful Bill alone would lose over $28 billion federal dollars, 217,000 jobs and up to 3.4 million out of the state’s 15 million Medi-Cal enrollees. Nationwide, the bill would impact $1.1 trillion in health care spending and lose health insurance for 11.8 million people. Read the full article online at www.sdvoice. info.

36th ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF AT ADMIRAL BAKER GOLD COURSE

By Samuel B. Knight, MBA

n Saturday, June 28, 2025, the San Diego (CA) Alumni Chapter (W) of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and its philanthropic arm the San Diego Education and Mentoring Fund 501(c)3 held the 36th Annual LtCol Clancy Davis, USMC (Ret) and Bobby Hatcher Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament at Admiral Baker Golf Course. This year, 116 golfers (our largest tournament to date) enjoyed a perfect day of golf and fellowship!

The chapter is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year; having been chartered on April 30, 1950! For seventy-five years, the men of the San Diego Alumni Chapter have supported the San Diego Community and that tradition of service continues today! In addition to scholarships, the chapter presents bikes during the Christmas season, such as the Raymond T. Robinson Holiday Bike Drive, and supports other local organizations and schools.

After the tournament and during the awards luncheon, the Scholarship Committee introduced this year’s Scholarship Recipients. Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors of San Diego County High Schools who will be continuing their education at four-year colleges and universities across the country. Additionally, at least one scholarship is awarded

By CW, The Freelancer

On Saturday night, the sound of laughter, classic R&B, and tiny dress shoes tapping across a polished floor f illed the Michael Brunker Gymnasium at the Jackie Robinson YMCA. The annual

Daddy Daughter Dance, held on June 28, brought together more than 30 young girls and the men who show up for them every day: fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, and cousins.

they might look for it in all the wrong places.”

Beyond giving girls a safe, joyful space to be celebrated, Dedmon had another goal. “I also created this event to uplift and recognize great fathers,” he said. “Too often, fathers are overlooked, especially in the media and public eye. Moms deserve all their flowers, but dads matter

Torrion Dedmon, a father of five and the founder of Leading Boys 2 Manhood(LB2M), is the man behind the magic. When asked why he created this event, Dedmon got real.

“This Father-Daughter Dance came from a very personal place,” he said. “When I had my first daughter, it made me take a hard look at myself and how I was living. I used to be a ladies’ man, the kind who didn’t fully understand the impact of his actions. But becoming a father shifted everything. I realized that if I didn’t show my daughters what love looks like,

By CW, The Freelancer

If you weren’t at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Park on Saturday, June 28th, you missed something special. The San Diego Black Arts and Culture District brought the city a full-on music festival that had the feel of a block party, family reunion, and backyard concert all rolled into one, and it was completely free.

From noon to 8 p.m., the air was filled with music, an array of food options, and the kind of joy that comes from people gathering with a purpose. This wasn’t just about entertainment. It was about community, cul ture, and celebration. And for a summer day in Southeast

San Diego, it hit every note.

The artist lineup included Miki Vale, C.C. Carter, Daneen Wilburn, Michael Mayo, Lenny "Fuzzy" Rankins, and Ben Williams.

tossing shoutouts and reminding folks to check out the vendors. And the crowd delivered. Dozens sprawled

out on lawn chairs and blankets under the shade, eating, dancing, and talking. Kids ran through the grass with snow cones. Couples swayed to the beat. On one side of the park, food vendors stayed busy all day. On the other hand, booths sold handmade jewelry, clothing, and books.

“I really enjoyed the music festival, the food and the people,” said David Boson, a local who was posted up under a tree with his friends. “I was

Dancing With Dad: Celebrating Joy, Love, A Day of Soul, Sound, and Shade in Southeast San Diego

chillin' in the shade with my friends enjoying the atmosphere.”

The park never emptied. People came and went, but there was always a steady rhythm of movement, some heading toward the stage, others toward the food, and plenty just soaking it all in.

So, if Southeast San Diego can throw a music festival like this on a Saturday in June, what else is possible when people show up and tune in?

You can find more information about their upcoming events on their website at www. sdblackacd.org.

Host Dominic Malone kept the crowd engaged and the transitions smooth. He kept the energy high between sets,

PHOTOS:

Darrel Wheeler

GOLF TOURNAMENT

to members of the Delta Epsilon Chapter at San Diego State University.

The Delta Epsilon Chapter is a citywide chapter and has members at UCSD, USD, and CSU San Marcos.

Over the past four years, the chapter has awarded over $100,000 in scholarships. This year’s recipients are Morghan Foster, a graduate of Westview High School who is

attending Hampton University. Morgan received the James O. Whaley and Jackie Mitchell Scholarships totaling $5,000.

Nailah Wyatt, a graduate of Patrick Henry High School, received the Bert Ritchey, Esq. scholarship in the amount of $5,000 and will attend UC Irvine. Derrick Shima, a member of the Delta Epsilon Chapter and a senior at UCSD, received the Honorable Napoleon A. Jones, Jr. Scholarship in the amount of $2,500. We wish these young people the very best as they continue their educational pursuits!

Love, and Legacy in Southeast

too. There are so many good, committed fathers out here who don’t get the recognition they deserve. We don’t do it for praise, but it does go a long way to feel seen and appreciated.”

The evening also served a purpose beyond the dance floor. Proceeds from the event support LB2M’s annual summer camping trip, which gives boys a weekend of learning, bonding, and personal growth. “Because sometimes, it’s not about what you give a child,” Dedmon added, “it’s about the time you spend and the memories you build. That’s what truly lasts.”

As in years past, Dedmon and his team paused the dancing to honor 10 to 15 standout

fathers in the community who lead in quiet, powerful ways. “From pastors to barbershop owners to teachers and mentors,” Dedmon said, “these are men who are doing the work, being present for

their kids, loving their families, and uplifting our neighborhoods. Especially in places like Southeastern San Diego, often labeled ‘the ghetto’, people assume greatness can’t come from here. This event proves otherwise.”

PHOTOS: Darrel Wheeler

PHOTOS: CW

LOCAL NEWS

Democratic Candidate Secures Seat in High-Stakes Supervisorial Election

Paloma Aguirre maintains a seven-point

By Macy Meinhardt

Staff Writer, CA

In a race poised to dramatically impact the political direction of San Diego County, Imperial Beach Mayor and Democratic candidate Paloma Aguirre has won the supervisorial seat, securing 53% of the votes.

“It’s a new day in the South Bay! Today belongs to the working-class families of South County, a nuestra gente trabajadora,” said Aguirre in a social media post uploaded on the evening of July 1.

The Democrat has positioned herself as a candidate who will “hold the line against the Trump administration.” Key issues she campaigned on include the cross-border sewage crisis and lowering the cost of living for working and mid-

dle-class families.

Aguirre will join the two current Democratic supervisors on the five-member board: Acting Chair Terra Lawson-Remer of District 3 and Monica Montgomery-Steppe of District 4. With the District 1 seat vacant for several months, the pair have struggled to pass any remotely partisan measures—ranging from immigration legal defense to Medicaid funding—due to opposition from their Republican colleagues on the board, Jim Desmond and Joel Anderson.

"County government has been deadlocked for months while families pay the price—from rents being too damn high to beaches being closed and contaminated. That inaction ends today,” said Aguirre in her election night statement.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors oversees an $8.5 bil -

lion annual budget, directing the flow of critical social services for county residents, such as public health, housing, law enforcement, and infrastructure.

Roughly 20% of the 370,000 ballots mailed to District 1 voters had been returned by Tuesday, July 1. Turnout was highest in Aguirre’s Imperial Beach precincts, where the average reached 37%. Her current edge reverses April’s primary results, when Republican Chula Vista Mayor John McCann led by 10 points.

The First Supervisorial District includes Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City, Barrio Logan, East Village, Golden Hill, and unincorporated areas such as Bonita, East Otay Mesa, Spring Valley, Lincoln Acres, Sunnyside, and La Presa.

Aguirre is a first-generation Mexi-

Get ready for a praise-filled evening unlike any other as the Bayside Gospel Concert Aboard the Midway returns to the flight deck! Location 910 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, Saturday, July 26th, at 7:30pm , come join us for an unmeasurable celebration of faith and music. This powerful event will take place aboard the historic U.S.S. Midway Museum on the flight deck, transforming the iconic aircraft carrier into a floating sanctuary of worship and gospel excellence.

This year’s headliners include award winning artists such as Gospel legend Vanessa Bell Armstrong, dynamic vocalist and wor-

ship leader Kelontae Gavin, and last but not least The Family- with groundbreaking sounds and timeless anthems. Plus, get ready for electrifying performances from Corey Thompson, Robert Earl Dean, and M.A.N.D.A.T.E.’s own recording artist, Palace, who are set to ignite the stage and move the crowd.

Join us for a night under the stars filled with unimaginable praise, stunning views, and a message that heals and uplifts. Whether you’re a longtime gospel fan or new to the experience, this is one summer night you won’t want to miss! Tickets are on sale now on Eventbrite. Stay connected for updates by visiting www.GODRadio1. com.

can and has served as the mayor of Imperial Beach since 2022. Before taking the mayoral seat, she served as a councilmember for Imperial Beach for one term.

Prior to her time in public office, she served as the Coastal and Marine Director for WildCoast, a community-based non-profit committed to conserving and sustaining coastal and marine ecosystems and wildlife.

In 2016, she was selected for the NOAA Sea Grant Knauss fellowship in Washington, D.C., where she worked for Sen. Cory Booker in developing legislation such as the Marine Debris Program Reauthorization Act.

“Whether you voted for me or not, I’m ready to work my heart out to bring down costs, protect our health, and deliver results—no matter your income, political party, or zip code.” Said Aguirre in a post-election statement.

By The Associated Press

Extreme heat makes it especially hard for your body to cool down, so you need to be extra careful if you exercise or play sports when it’s baking outside.

Tips For Staying Safe If You Exercise

In The Heat

• Time your exercise and outdoor activities for the coolest parts of the day.

• T ry to exercise in the shade as much as possible.

• Take frequent breaks.

• D rink lots of fluids, and limit drinks that are high in sugar, caffeine and alcohol. Don’t wait until your are thirsty to drink more.

• E xercise with someone so you can check on each other, or pair up with a teammate.

To see the full results from the San Diego County Registrar of Voters, visit: sdvote.com

HEALTHY LIVING INTERNATIONAL

How To Recognize That You May Be Overheating

If you start to feel any of these symptoms, stop exercising, get to a cool place and seek

• Muscle cramping or muscle weakness

• Shortness of breath

• Dizziness

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• Nausea

By Joshua Korber Hoffman

When Innocent James completed his chores after school, he would light a kerosene lamp and lay down to read his books. There was no electricity in James’ part of Arusha, a region in northern Tanzania, and so his family was forced to burn expensive oil for him to learn after dark.

Today, James is 33, and many parents in rural Tanzania – where all year round the sun sets at around 7pm – must still choose between saving money and allowing their children to read at night. But now, James’ company, Soma Bags, is providing a solution: backpacks equipped with solar panels that charge a reading light.

What started as a small-scale project with some discarded cement bags, a sewing machine, and a solar panel, has become a business

attracting charities and fashion brands from around the world. Last year, Soma Bags (“Reading Bags” in Swahili) sold 36,000 solar backpacks to people across Africa, providing an invaluable energy source for when the sun goes down.

Affordable light for rural households

James was brought up by his mother and grandmother, both schoolteachers, to love reading.

At university in Mwanza, James was shocked at the number of schoolchildren he noticed on the street skipping class to ask for money, largely to spend in local video game cafés. He wanted to help them find the taste for learning that he remembered from his childhood.

“I was frustrated,” James said, “I could see that the problem was much, much bigger than I thought.”

But for all his hard work, there was a problem: children would borrow books from him and then return them unread. James soon realized that while they were eager to read, they could not afford to do so.

Fewer than half of households in mainland Tanzania are con nected to electricity. This falls to just over a third in rural areas. Consequently, many families rely on kerosene lamps to provide light after dark.

These lamps produce dim light and are expensive to fill. They also pollute the air and carry the risk of burns. Parents often opt to send their children to bed, James explained, rath er than allowing them to use the lamp to read.

James’ solution – flexi -

ble solar panels sewn onto the outside of bags to power a reading light – was inspired by a university professor who carried around a solar charger for his phone, sewn into a fabric pouch. “It gave me the confidence that what I want is going to work,” said James. He started in 2016 by handmaking 80 backpacks per month, sewing on a solar panel sourced from China that charged during the children’s walk to and from school. By the time they returned home, they would have enough power for a reading light. A fully charged bag can power a light for six to eight hours, meaning that one day of bright weather can allow for multiple nights of reading, even if cloudy weather arrives.

James says the solar backpacks are more affordable than using an oil lamp. A solar bag costs between 12,000 and 22,500 Tanzanian shillings (approximately $4-8), with the reading light included – the same price as 12-22.5 days of using a kerosene lamp, according to an average cost estimated in a survey of Soma Bags customers.

Soma Bags has been recognized by numerous awards and institutions, including the UNDP and the British government.

As his company continues to expand, James is becoming increasingly busy, but he still finds time to run reading groups for children from his mobile cart twice a week. Now, kids arrive for his readings with his bags on their backs.

“Sometimes I see a kid with the bag, and I’m like, wow,” said James, smiling, “I can’t really believe it.”

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11893 Candy Rose Way San Diego, CA 92131

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Located at: 5441 S Macadam Ave Ste N Portland, OR 97239

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This business is hereby registered by the following: Sweat Consulting LLC 5441 S Macadam Ave Ste N Portland, OR 97239 State of Incorporation/ Organization

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Located at: 3433 Sweetwater Springs Blvd Spring Valley, CA 91978 County of San Diego

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The first day of business was: 06/17/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Daryna Omelchuk 3433 Sweetwater Springs Spring Valley, CA 91978

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This fictitious business name will expire on June 17, 2030 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17

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Located at: 485 North Citrus Ave Apt 30 Escondido, CA 92027 County of San Diego

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The first day of business was: 06/19/2025

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This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

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4475 Dale Ave #209

La Mesa, CA 91941

Shaleigh Smith

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Hall of Justice

Case Number

25CU033076C

Petitioner or Attorney: Winnie Mae Walker

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

Winnie Mae Walker

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

a. PRESENT NAME:

Winnie Mae Walker

PROPOSED NAME:

Winnie Faye Walker

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: August 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 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 7/10, 7/17, 7/26, 7/31

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

Case Number 25CU034577C

Petitioner or Attorney: Zoe Zuniga Morales

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Zoe Zuniga Morales filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Zoe Zuniga Morales

PROPOSED NAME: Zoe Morales

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: August 21, 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).

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/10, 7/17, 7/26, 7/31

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 25CU031941C

Petitioner or Attorney: Theresa Marie Nevills AKA Theresa Marie Nevills-Porter

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Theresa Marie Nevills AKA Theresa Marie Nevills-Porter filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Theresa Marie Nevills AKA Theresa Marie Nevills-Porter

PROPOSED NAME: Theresa Marie Nevills

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: August 11, 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).

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

The address of the court is:

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/3, 7/10, 7/17, 7/26

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 North County Division

Case Number

25CU031324N

Petitioner or Attorney: Marlene Zuelsdorf

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Marlene Zuelsdorf filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Marissa Facio

PROPOSED NAME: Marissa Zuelsdorf

b. PRESENT NAME: Melissa Facio

PROPOSED NAME: Melissa Zuelsdorf

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: August 01, 2025 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. N-25

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

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

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

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the

In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 1255.1,1255.5 and Senate Bill 1300 (SB1300), UC San Diego Health is providing public notice of a proposed change in service involving the closure and relocation of its Senior Behavioral Health (SBH) Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services located at 410 Dickinson Street, San Diego, CA 92103.

• Facility: UC San Diego Health, Hillcrest Medical Center.

• Service Affected: Senior Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).

• Proposed Effective Date: No sooner than 90 days from the date of this notice (May 29).

• The SBH IOP provided intensive outpatient group therapy services for older adults diagnosed with behavioral health conditions, with the majority of patients treated for major depressive disorders.

• Between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2024, the SBH IOP served 141 unique patients. Patients were primarily aged 65 and older and represented a racially and ethnically diverse population, with the majority identifying as White/Caucasian.

• The SBH IOP has served patients covered by Medicare and commercial insurance plans.

• Less than 5 personnel are expected to be impacted by the change in services.

• Aggregate demographic and service data will be shared with Medi-Cal managed care plans in compliance with SB1300.

• This change is part of a broader initiative to enhance behavioral health services at the UC San Diego Health East Campus Medical Center, including the expansion of higher levels of care such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), increased home-based care, and further integration of outpatient behavioral health programs.

• The transition is intended to improve access, streamline care delivery, and better meet the behavioral health needs of the region.

• UC San Diego Health will continue to provide inpatient psychiatric services at Hillcrest Medical Center (age >18) and East Campus Medical Center (age >50). UC San Diego Health will continue to provide outpatient psychiatric services at Outpatient Psychiatric Services Hillcrest, La Jolla, and Rancho Bernardo locations.

• Other known local intensive outpatient geriatric behavioral health service providers include Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital, Paradise Valley Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital, which accept Medicare and commercial insurance plans.

• Comments or questions may be submitted to: publiccomments@health.ucsd.edu

• UC San Diego Health may be reached at 858-657-7000.

The closest comparable facilities offering intensive outpatient geriatric behavioral health services are: Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital (5 miles) 7850 Vista Hill Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123

Paradise Valley Hospital – Bayview Behavioral Health Campus (14 miles) 330 Moss Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911

Sharp Grossmont Hospital – Senior Intensive Outpatient Program (12 miles) 5555 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

• The relocation allows for current senior

and home-based care.

• The transition aims to improve access, streamline care 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, consisting of 14 beds, provided inpatient treatment for a variety of behavioral health conditions commonly experienced by older adults, as categorized 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 covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal, and commercial insurance plans.

• Between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 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 care plans in compliance 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 continue 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 Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (3 miles)

3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110

Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital (5 miles)

7850 Vista Hill Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123

Paradise Valley Hospital Bayview Behavioral Health Campus (14 miles)

330 Moss Street, Chula Vista, CA 91911

The facilities are contracted with Medi-Cal, Medicare and various commercial insurance plans for inpatient behavioral health services.

• A public hearing will be scheduled within 60 days; details will be posted at https://health.ucsd.edu/policies-notices

• Comments may be submitted to: govtcomm@ucsd.edu

• UC San Diego Health may be reached at 858-657-7000

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

A certified copy of Decree

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

Changing Name and Order

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

The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081 6/26, 7/3, 7/10, 7/17

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Case Number 25CU030827C

Petitioner or Attorney:

Gregory Timothy Adams

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

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

a. PRESENT NAME: Gregory Timothy Adams

PROPOSED NAME: Gregory Timothy Anderson

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

NOTICE

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

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

The address of the court is:

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse

Case Number

25CU029009C

Petitioner or Attorney:

Freida Jean Jackson AKA Fredia Jenne Davis

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Freida Jean Jackson AKA Fredia Jenne Davis filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Freida Jean Jackson AKA Fredia Jenne Davis

PROPOSED NAME: Freida Jean Jackson [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.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: July 23, 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).

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

A certified copy of Decree

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

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

The address of the court is:

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Hall of Justice Courthouse

Case Number 25CU030424C

Petitioner or Attorney:

Margo Jone Curry AKA

Anika Jone Curry

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

Margo Jone Curry AKA

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

a. PRESENT NAME:

Margo Jone Curry AKA

Anika Jone Curry

PROPOSED NAME:

Anika Jone Curry [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.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: July 31, 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).

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10

SUMMONS (Citation Judicial)

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT

(Aviso al demandado): Michael Saulpaw, an individual; Abel Resendiz, and individual; Rocket Mortgage, LLC F/K/A Quicken Loans, LLC, a Michigan Limited Liability Company; Codie Konkle, an individual; Jose Resendiz, an individual; County of San Diego Child Support Services, a California government entity, and Does 1 through 100

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (Lo esta demandado el demandante): Cathy Saulpaw, an individual

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: 25CU002520N

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

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff 's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o

del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Gregory J. Belnap, Esq. & Heather N. Phillips, Esq.

400 S. Melrose Drive, Suite 111, Vista, CA 92081 (760) 705-1334

DATE (Fecha): 01/16/2025

Clerk By: N. Argamosa Deputy Clerk 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31

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.

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 Deputy Clerk 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10

1875

MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE IS BORN

Mary McLeod Bethune, born on July 10th, 1875 to formerly enslaved parents, was a visionary educator and activist. In 1904, she founded a school for Black girls in Florida with just $1.50, which later became BethuneCookman College.

Beyond education, Bethune shaped national policy as advisor to President Roosevelt and founder of the National Council of Negro Women. Her lifelong fight for racial justice and youth empowerment made her a key architect of 20th-century civil rights.

1941

FERDINAND “JELLY ROLL” MORTON PASSES AWAY

Ferdinand “Jelly Roll” Morton, born in 1885 in Gulfport, Mississippi, was a trailblazing jazz pianist and composer. Raised in a Creole family, he began performing in nightclubs as a teen and gained fame for early compositions like “King Porter Stomp.”

Leading his band, the Red Hot Peppers, Morton recorded extensively in the 1920s. Despite personal struggles and a fatal stabbing in 1939, he never fully recovered, which led to his passing on July 10th, 1941. His music lives on through Library of Congress recordings.

1943

ARTHUR ASHE IS BORN

Arthur Ashe, born on July 10th, 1943, was the first Black man to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon, breaking racial barriers in tennis while championing civil rights and youth education. He co-founded the USTA’s National Junior Tennis League and opposed apartheid globally.

After retiring, Ashe became a writer and AIDS activist following his HIV diagnosis. He died in 1993 and was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a stadium named in his memory.

You Just Retired (Or Are About To). Now What?

By Voice & Viewpoint Staff

New and soon-to-be retir-

ees face a major risk: market downturns early in retirement can reduce the longevity of their savings, a concept known as the “sequence-of-returns risk.” To help protect their portfolios, experts advise a combination of flexibility, planning, and strategy.

1.Adjust Spending Early

Cutting back spending during or after market declines can preserve your portfolio’s ability to recover. Avoid automatic inflation increases

after a downturn to help make your savings last over 30 years.

2.Spend Safely

Draw income from safer assets like cash or bonds during downturns rather than selling stocks at a loss. Reinvesting dividends or interest into undervalued securities can also support long-term growth.

3.Delay Social Security Wisely

Delaying Social Security, especially if you're the higher earner, can provide greater lifetime benefits— particularly for a surviving spouse.

BUSINESS NEWS COMMUNITY

If needed, you can file early and withdraw your claim within a year to reset your strategy.

TS JORDAN FOUNDATion AND YOU CHILL WE GRILL

By CW The Freelancer

protected bonds (TIPS). Consider allocating part of your fixed income to TIPS or creating a “ladder” of TIPS maturing each year to match living expenses.

5.Use Tax Opportunities

Market volatility can lower your taxable income, making early retirement a smart time to convert traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs. This reduces future tax burdens and maximizes retirement flexibility.

By planning ahead and staying flexible, retirees can better manage risks and help ensure their savings last throughout retirement.

n a hot Saturday afternoon in Spring Valley, the parking lot of Kenwood Liquor was buzzing with more than just traffic. The TS Jordan Foundation partnered with local food powerhouse You Chill We Grill for a pop-up fundraiser on June 28, drawing a steady stream of supporters from 2 p.m. until every plate was gone.

And they sold out.

People didn’t just come for the oxtails, ribs, hot links, baked beans or mac and cheese. They came to give back, support a cause, and enjoy a shared experience that felt more like a family cookout than a fundraiser.

“What an experience it was to see the community pull up and spend some money for something that matters,” said one attendee. “This wasn’t just about food, it was about showing love to a foundation that’s been showing up for us.”

The event helped raise funds and awareness for the TS Jordan Foundation, which is gearing up for its highly anticipated 3rd Annual TRE DAY on August 9, 2025, at JFK Park, behind Lincoln High School and next to Porter Elementary. This year’s TRE DAY is expected to be bigger than ever. The flyer says it best: Bring a chair and wear your favorite basket ball team jersey. From face painting and music to resource booths and a focus on youth, it’s not just a giveaway, it’s a vibe.

You Chill We Grill more than lived up to the hype. One customer shared, “The food options and prices were reasonable, and I understand why today is important. I really wish they were open more days because they really got the meat and the sides are to die for.”

If you missed the fundraiser, don’t worry. You can find You Chill We Grill online at www.youchillwegrill.com, and TS Jordan Foundation is always doing the work in the background.

The smell of smoked meat may be gone, but the message lingered: when food, purpose, and people come together like this, the impact hits differently.

So, what happens when the whole city shows up for each other? TRE DAY just might have the answer.

4.Fight Inflation with TIPS Retirees often overlook inflation-

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