TRUMP TURNS THE MILITARY INWARD, AND AMERICA CONFRONTS ITS OLDEST FEAR
By Stacy M. Brown
Posse Comitatus Act was born in 1878. It was short, a single sentence, but it carried a
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REKRE8 Universal recently hosted the “We Can Make It Fashion Show,” a remarkable event dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the youth of San Diego. This special day took place at the
beautiful Jacobs Amphitheater on Euclid Ave and was a heartfelt tribute to the legacy of Ruby Barnard, a local legend. The event proudly featured her uplifting song “We Can Make It,” written specifically for San Diego’s spe cial youth, setting the perfect tone for the day.
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UNITED FOR SAN
By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
With San Diego County facing historic cuts in federal assistance to critical programs and services, local foundations announced last week “United for San Diego,” a new fund and major coordinated philanthropic effort to help
safeguard access to food, housing and healthcare.
Prebys Foundation, Price Philanthropies, San Diego Foundation, together with the Price family, collectively pledged $70 million in increased philanthropic support for the new fund, with the intent
to galvanize other philanthropic organizations and leaders in the San Diego region to come together to support the larger San Diego community and fellow neighbors.
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A SALUTE TO OUR AFRICAN NATIONS
By Olivia Clark
The San Diego History Center, in partnership with the San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art (SDAAMFA) and with the help of UC San Diego History and Urban Studies students, is presenting a new exhibition. The immersive presentation sheds light on the displacement of predominantly Black communities in San Diego County as a result of discriminatory housing practices such as redlining, freeway construction, and other policies.
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fueled resistance to colonial rule and gave rise to leaders who demanded self-governance.
This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations. This acknowledges our respect and appreciation of our brothers and sisters among us as we work together to build better lives.
Nigeria’s Path to Independence: October 1, 1960
Nigeria’s road to independence was shaped by its rich cultural diversity and long history of powerful states, including the Sokoto Caliphate, the Oyo and Benin Empires, and decentralized societies in the east and south. British colonization formally began with the 1914 amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates into one colony. Over time, Western education, urbanization, and new political movements
Nationalists such as Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello mobilized their regions and formed parties like the NCNC and Action Group to push for independence. After World War II, reforms and mounting pressure made continued British rule unsustainable. On October 1, 1960, Nigeria achieved independence, with Azikiwe serving as the country’s first Governor-General and later its first President.
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By Voice & Viewpoint Staff
The "We Can Make It Fashion Show" celebrated and uplifted the youth of San Diego Saturday, September 13th, at the Jacobs Amphitheater on Euclid Ave. The event included a heartfelt tribute to local legend, Ruby Barnard.PHOTO: Courtesy of DeBrenna Glastervann
Gaidi Finnie, executive director of the SDAAMFA, offers remarks during the September 25 opening reception of the “San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods” exhibition at The San Diego History Center. PHOTO: Olivia Clark
62nd Nigerian Independence anniversary celebration, Oct. 1, 2022. PHOTO: Emmanuel Osodi/AP
Guinean armed forces, Oct. 2, 2022. PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons, CC-By 4.0
Pamela Gray Payton, vice president, Chief Impact and Partnerships Officer at San Diego Foundation announcing United for San Diego, a new $70 million fund with the Presby Foundation, San Diego Foundation, and Price Philanthropies. September 25, 2025 at the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. PHOTO: Courtesy of San Diego Foundation
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Donald Trump has ripped that vow. He sent California National Guard troops into Los Angeles, not with the governor’s consent but against it. He leaned on a statute written for rebellion when no rebellion existed. He placed armed men in neighborhoods where citizens protested his policies, and in doing so, he showed his intent: not to protect the people but to remind them of his power.
Gov. Gavin Newsom answered directly. “We didn’t have a problem until Trump got involved. This is a serious breach of state sovereignty, inflaming tensions while pulling resources from where they’re
The event kicked off with an exciting Red Carpet welcome by Regina Alamillo, Teen USA, drawing in a vibrant community eager to support our youth. The runway came alive with the amazing young models from REKRE8 Universal each showcasing their unique personalities and confidence, truly embodying the spirit of the event. The talented models from Princess Academy performed, displaying stunning Katrinainspired looks designed by Laura Palafox and Miguel Versace.
The stage was filled with heartwarming performances, including a touching rendition of “You Are My Sunshine” by Karla Ruiz and young queen Kenzie, which brought smiles to everyone’s faces. Kelly Greason and her son Frank energized the crowd with their lively performance of “La Bamba,” getting everyone up on their feet. The grace of Flamenco with roots was beautifully presented by Asya, Eliza, and Maylene, reminding all present of the rich cultural heritage San Diegans cherish. Deeply
“San Diego’s greatest strength is the way we come together when our neighbors are at risk. United for San Diego is a promise that no one will face this crisis alone,” said Grant Oliphant, President and CEO of the Prebys Foundation, during a press conference last Thursday announcing the fund. “The message of United San Diego is simple — we are in this together and we will face this crisis together. We are one community, and no one deserves to be excluded or harmed because they are in need of help.”
During the announcement, Pamela Gray Payton, vice president, Chief Impact and Partnerships Officer at San Diego Foundation, said one in eight San Diegans are at economic risk as a result of the more than $300 million in federal funding cuts in San Diego County. She noted more than 400,000 San Diegans are at risk of losing access to healthcare and 100,000 people face a loss of food assistance.
This is one of the largest philanthropic contributions in San Diego’s history,” Payton said.
actually needed,” Newsom wrote to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “Rescind the order. Return control to California.” California Attorney General Rob Bonta brought the charge into focus. “There is no rebellion,” Bonta stated. “The President is trying to manufacture chaos and crisis on the ground for his own political ends.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, too, rejected the claim of disorder. “This is not citywide civil unrest taking place in Los Angeles. A few streets downtown, it looks horrible,” Bass said. “Those found committing acts of vandalism will be arrested and prosecuted.” History knows the moments when presidents sent troops to face citizens. Eisenhower sent them to Little Rock. Kennedy sent them to Mississippi and Alabama. Johnson sent them to Selma. Each time, the aim
appreciated by all, the El Tesoro Del Folklore displayed their dedication to keeping the performing arts alive in our community.
The community group, “Everybody Dance,”
Grassroots Voices: Health, Food, and Equity in Funding
For Dr. Suzanne Afflalo, who leads a small nonprofit serving uninsured and underinsured residents with medical health screenings and food distribution services, the announcement was welcome news.
“If they truly are focused on the people that are doing the work, the smaller organizations that the community trusts, we’re going to make great strides with the funding that they’re going to provide,” said Dr. Affialo, a former Kaiser Permanente medical director with over 25 years as a primary care physician. “I’m hoping they really look at applications and target the people that have been doing the work. We don’t need the middleman.”
Youth and Families: Programs at Risk
Another grassroots leader serving youth and families said that the collaborative philanthropic effort offered hope at a time when so many families are struggling with fear and anxiety.
“Normally it’s the larger foundations up there, smaller nonprofits down here, and the community even further down. For them to unite
was to break segregation and open the door to justice. Trump’s act is not of that kind. He brings the military not to defend freedom, but to frighten those who demand it.
At Marine Corps Base Quantico, he assembled more than 800 generals and admirals. They flew in from across the world, ordered to sit and listen. “I’m thrilled to be here this morning to address the senior leadership of what is once again known around the world as the Department of War,” Trump told them. He mocked former President Joseph R. Biden Jr., praised tariffs and border walls, and declared, “We should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military.” Hegseth followed him, railing against what he called “woke garbage” in the armed forces and boast-
took the stage next, inviting everyone to join in the fun and share the joy of movement. Junkyard made an exciting appearance, showcasing their impactful projects aimed at uplifting local youth, while DJ Monterrosa kept the energy high throughout the event.
Outside the amphitheater, all were thrilled to see Kid Entrepreneurs showcasing their innovative ideas. Community supporters like Sharia’s Closet invited attendees to volunteer and support their amazing initiatives. The event was not just about fashion and performances; it also featured delicious food from El Sazon De Mi Prieta Linda and Delicioso, which added to the joyful atmosphere reminiscent of home-cooked meals.
Putting together an event of this magnitude is no small feat. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Princess Magazine for their support, as well as to Del Mar Solutions, especially Rocio, for her exceptional event planning skills that made it all possible,” said one REKRE8 teammember, commenting about the event.
At REKRE8 Universal, the importance of community collaboration is highlighted. The day was
together — that magnifies our voices in a way that’s never been done before.”
Families are feeling the pressure, he said. “With the lack of resources that are coming down, people are trying to bundle up, saving for the wintertime,” he explained. To them, his message is consistent: “Keep hope alive. It may feel like there’s no hope, but seeing San Diego’s biggest foundations come together actually gives me hope.”
Foundations: Equity and Access
Crystal Page, Director of Communications for the Prebys Foundation, said that ensuring equitable access to grantmaking and hearing from the community were central goals.
“United for San Diego and this collaboration are committed,” she said. “We want San Diego, as a county, to be a better, more vibrant place.”
Everyone can join in the effort, Page said, by volunteering, tutoring, delivering food to those stuck at home. “All those things will make a difference.”
Looking Ahead
Funds will be managed by the San Diego Foundation’s Unity Fund and through direct
ing of the officers he had already removed. “We’ve already done a lot in this area, but more changes are coming soon,” he said.
The gathering raised alarms. Lawmakers questioned its cost and its danger, packing the country’s senior military officers into one room. Critics saw a stage, not a strategy. Yet the silence of the commanders gave Trump what he wanted: the image of a military bent beneath his vision. The Posse Comitatus Act has loopholes. Congress cut them, presidents stretched them, courts blurred them. But the spirit of the law remains clear: a democracy collapses when its soldiers police its streets. Bonta named what is at stake. “The President is trying to manufacture chaos,” he said. “This is not about keeping the peace. This is about power.”
a true testament to how working together can create a positive impact, bringing joy and support to our youth. The overwhelming positive feedback from attendees reflected the happiness and gratitude shared among everyone involved.
REKRE8 Universal partners include: Lincoln High Media Department, Eb Of Course and the talented editor and photographer from Princess Magazine, Julie Rintoul. What an honor to bring this meaningful celebration to life. REKRE8 Universal eagerly anticipates future collaborations that will continue to foster positivity and unity within our community.
grantmaking by Prebys and Price. Leaders say the goal is not only to provide emergency relief but to inspire other philanthropic partners and the community to step forward. Individual donors can also contribute to the fund at the San Diego Community Foundation.
The fund’s grantmaking priorities include:
• Housing stability for neighbors on the edge of homelessness, helping families stay in their homes and avoid the trauma of displacement.
• Food security for families and seniors struggling to put nutritious meals on the table,
• Healthcare access support for vulnerable families, connecting those without reliable coverage to critical medical care and preventive services.
Grassroots leaders in the community say they are ready. As Dr. Afflalo put it, referring to the many grassroots organizations making daily efforts:
“There are so many small organizations that the people know and trust, so if the money truly goes there, then I think we have a winwin situation.”
The exhibition covers “gentrification, freeway development, and just plain racism,” s aid Gaidi Finnie, executive director of the SDAAMFA, as he explained the themes woven throughout the exhibition.
“San Diego’s Lost Neighborhoods” celebrated its unveiling in the heart of Balboa Park with a well-attended reception at the San Diego History Center on September 25. Oral histories, archival materials, and augmented reality are used to immerse visitors in an exploration of the colorful histories of Julian, City Heights, the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla, Chollas View, Southcrest, and MLK Way.
bury” said Finnie, one of the minds behind “Lost Neighborhoods.” “[It’s] about more than maps and photos. It’s about families torn apart, businesses bulldozed, culture erased, all in the name of progress.”
The exhibition will be available to the public for viewing at the San Diego History Center through May 2026.
The exhibition is meant “to shine a light on stories that the powers that be wanted to
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of Guinea, incorporating it into French West Africa and exploiting its rich natural resources, including bauxite and gold.
Guinea’s Path to Independence: October 2, 1958
Guinea’s path to independence was deeply influenced by centuries of empire, religion, and colonial resistance. Islam spread into the region in the 11th century through the Almoravid Empire, and Guinea later flourished under the Mali Empire in the 13th century. After the decline of the great West African empires, smaller kingdoms rose to power, including the Fulani-led Islamic state of the 18th century, which introduced an early written constitution and rotating leadership. By the 19th century, however, French colonizers secured control
Following World War II, anti-colonial sentiment grew across Africa, and Guinea emerged as a leader in the movement. In a historic 1958 referendum, Guineans voted overwhelmingly against continued association with France, making it the first French colony in subSaharan Africa to demand full independence. France reacted harshly to Guinea’s rejection by withdrawing their administration and destroying the infrastructure, such as medical supplies, and dismantling essential services. Led by Ahmed Sékou Touré, Guinea declared independence on October 2, 1958, charting a bold path toward self-rule.
(L to R): Regina Alamillo, Teen USA, and ReKr8 Unviversal Founder, DeBrenna Glastervann. PHOTO: Courtesy of DeBrenna Glastervann
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WITNESSING THE DESTRUCTION OF AMERICA: IT'S NOT TOO LATE
By Dr. John E. Warren
PUBLISHER, THE SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, NNPA
What happened to Rome and its destruction from within is now being experienced by Americans in Real Time. The meeting that the Secretary of Defense held with all the senior military leaders is a
prime example of the effort to not only force all senior military leaders to resign or quit out of protest and frustration, but to also undermine the position of women in the military, many of whom have earned their way to some of the highest ranks in our armed forces. President Trump’s added comments on deploying active duty military to the streets of our nation’s cities is another step in the direction of using the military to intimidate citizens at every level of our democracy.
The shutdown of the Federal government by the Republicans refusing to even consider or debate the Continuing Resolution provisions that the Democrats want in order to save crucial social service programs, is also a part of the plan to destroy America from within, from the firing of key personnel, destruction of the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services from within, with the insane actions of RFK, Jr. all represent a part of a plan which former Vice President Harris said in her new book “was decades in the making.”
“We must not go quietly in the night”. It’s not enough to just march and protest; We have already stated before and will continue to do so, we must pray and we must register people to vote at every protest site and now we must get out and support those Redistricting Proposals like Proposition 50 here in California and any similar measures in other states that
will redraw electoral boundaries so as to deny Republicans from adding more seats in their effort to retain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 Mid Term elections. Our prayers must be for the House of Representatives and the Democratically elected new members of Congress needed to take back control of the House of Representatives. That’s why in California and every state that’s redrawing its boundaries to add democratic members, we the people must register and vote. We outnumbered Trump and his MAGA supporters, but they were smart enough to rig state elections by drawing boundaries that put them in power. One only needs to look at what was just done in Texas, where the newly redrawn congressional districts eliminated two Black members of Congress. The difference is the MAGA people have stayed the course with their agenda. We have the numbers but lack the willingness to vote.
Again, I remind you, the reader, of Dr. King’s May 17, 1957 speech in which he said, “Give us the vote and we will elect the right people to our legislative halls.” Let’s move from talk and fear to action. We can change history by blocking the Destruction of America from within. Let’s hold on to every position any of us have and fight to keep those positions until we can retake our government. We can win if we pray and fight while protesting.
I T’S HARD TO ADMIT, BUT I WAS WRONG ABOUT DEMOCRACY
By Frances Murphy (Toni) Draper
I was wrong. Not about the dangers of speaking up — I knew early that raising your voice could make you a target. I was wrong to believe that democracy would live up to its promise of protecting every voice, when racism was and is alive and well in the United States of America.
As a child of the civil rights era, I saw what happened to people who resisted. Leaders were jailed. Children were hosed and beaten. Students were dragged from lunch counters — images carried on television and printed in the AFRO that seared themselves into my young mind. Those pictures shaped an early understanding of justice, and they still matter today because the same forces of fear and silencing are at work in 2025.
I remember sitting quietly as my grandfather, Carl J. Murphy, longtime publisher of the AFROAmerican Newspapers, spoke about the risks he faced because of his editorials. For 45 years, he used the AFRO’s pages to challenge segregation and demand equality — and for that courage, he endured FBI surveillance, harassment, and economic pressure designed to silence him.
A History of Silencing Black Voices
Our family’s story is not unique. So many parents and grandparents bore the same scars. They faced threats, intimidation, job loss, surveillance, jail, and worse simply for demanding freedom. Their experiences remind us that free speech in America has never truly been free, especially for Black voices.
There was hope that democracy itself would provide sturdier guardrails, that over time the country would bend more toward openness rather than retreat into fear. But the events of 2025 — especially the killing of Charlie Kirk and the toxic aftermath — have shown how wrong that hope was.
Instead of grieving a life lost while also interrogating the harm of his rhetoric, Kirk’s death has been weaponized. It has become an excuse to silence those who dare to challenge his polarizing views. Nurses, teachers, journalists, students — people from every walk of life — have been punished simply for saying, “I do not agree.”
The hypocrisy is glaring. “Free speech” is defended for some, while others lose jobs, reputations, and platforms for speaking their truth. Even the press — the Fourth Estate, long regarded as democracy’s watchdog — is under
unprecedented attack.
And yet, none of this is new.
Remembering Is Resistance
Colin Kaepernick knelt peacefully during the anthem and was exiled from professional football. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was branded a dangerous agitator before being assassinated for daring to dream aloud.
The Exonerated Five — Yusef Salaam, Antron McCray, Raymond Santana, Kevin Richardson, and Korey Wise — were just 14, 15, and 16-yearsold when they were wrongfully accused in the infamous Central Park jogger case. As boys, they were silenced and condemned; as men, they were vindicated. But the damage of that stolen youth can never be erased. And in Birmingham, four young girls — Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley — were murdered in their church before they ever had the chance to raise their voices. Their silence was imposed by hatred.
The Lifeblood of Democracy
What are we teaching our children when we punish those who speak out against injustice
while shielding those who spread division? What are we teaching when we say democracy values every voice, but prove through action that some voices matter less than others?
This is why today’s truth-tellers must be celebrated — journalists, grassroots organizers, young activists, pastors and preachers, and everyday citizens who refuse to be quiet. Young people, especially, are refusing to stay silent in the face of injustice.
But courage alone is not enough. This moment demands unity. The Black church, the Black Press, historic civil rights organizations, the Divine Nine Black fraternities and sororities, and all who love truth must reclaim a collective voice. Too many fought too hard for us to scatter now. With one message and one movement, we must again be the conscience of this nation. What was taught about democracy was wrong. Democracy is not guaranteed. It is not self-sustaining. It does not automatically bend toward justice. It survives only when people — brave, ordinary, determined people — fight to protect it.
Frances “Toni” Draper is the publisher of the AFROAmerican Newspaper (the AFRO), with offices in Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
THE PAROLE SYSTEM WAS NEVER BUILT FOR SECOND CHANCES
By The Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.
Despite being the wealthiest and most developed nation in the world, America cages more people than any other country. In fact, nearly two million people are currently behind bars and another almost 4 million on parole or probation. Sentencing guidelines have been updated, drug
laws reformed, and there has been a renewed focus on rehabilitation programs. Yet the fact remains: the justice system is fundamentally broken and was never designed to provide second chances.
Black and Latino people, for example, make up roughly 30% of the total U.S. population yet account for 56% of the country’s inmates. And when comparing incarceration rates to the country’s white population, the numbers are even starker. Black men are incarcerated at
nearly seven times the rate of their white counterparts and Latino men at nearly three times the rate of white males.
And those disparities persist well beyond prison walls. While probation and parole in theory provide pathways back to work, school, and the community – in practice they function as a trap. It is an ouroboros where people are sent right back to prison for missing an appointment with a parole officer, failing to maintain a steady job, or just staying out past curfew.
If rehabilitation truly is the goal of the justice system, then parole must become a true offramp for individuals — not a revolving door. This means ending punitive technical violations, building transparent and proportional systems, and recognizing that instability isn’t criminal.
Reverend Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr is President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA).
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Carl Wesley Josephine
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Services were held September 12, 2025 at New Creation Church with a burial service following at Miramar National Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.
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Carl Wesley Coleman was born December 1, 1942, to R.B. and Hester Coleman in Weirgate, Texas. His siblings are Arthur Ray, Earl, Anthony, Billie, Phyllis, and Renita.
Carl accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized and served faithfully at Shiloh Baptist Church of Lufkin, TX. C. Wesley, as he was affectionately called, graduated from Dunbar High School in 1961. He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Ballard. To this union 4 children were born, Richelle, Averell, Tonya, and Sterling.
Carl joined the United States Navy in 1961 and spent tours of duty overseas in Japan and Vietnam. He served onboard the USS Providence, receiving an honorable discharge in July 1965, then moved his family to San Diego. On June 11, 2022, Carl was honored with a plaque enshrined atop Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, recognizing his dedicated years of service.
Carl united with Bayview Church and served on their Parking Lot Team for many years. After 38 years of employment, Carl retired from Solar Turbines as a Quality Control Inspector, July 2003. He later worked several years as a Primerica insurance representative.
Carl was a staunch proponent of education. He boasted of having read the entire catalog of Encyclopedia Britannica, twice. Carl earned an AS Degree from San Diego City College and a Bachelor’s Degree from San Diego State. Carl was an active community leader, hosting meetings at his home for brainstorm sessions to promote the infrastructure of what would become the Jacob Center’s Market Creek Square.
As a sports enthusiast, Carl actively competed in table tennis, racquetball, bowling and cycling. He ‘loved’ anything San Diego, especially, the Padres and Chargers.
Carl passed away on August 25, 2025.
Carl is survived by his loving wife Dorothy, 2 sons, 2 daughters, a host of siblings, grandchildren, and countless other relatives and friends. (FULL OBITUARY AVAILABLE ON ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY WEBSITE)
Joseph Jesse
Boroquez Jr.
SUNRISE 09/07/2003
SUNSET 09/11/2025
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A beautiful baby boy named Joseph Jesse Boroquez, Jr. was born September 7, 2003, in San Diego, California to Lynn Marie Hardy and Joseph Jesse Bojorquez, Sr.
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Service was held September 27, 2025 at Love Feast COGIC in Gary, Indiana.
Mrs. Josephine Randolph was born on June 30, 1937, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Joseph Jamerson and Mary Lou Jamerson. She was blessed to live a full and beautiful life of 88 years.
For 70 of those years, she was married to her strong and devoted husband, Theodore Randolph. To their union were born eight beautiful children, and she lovingly welcomed a stepdaughter, Geraldine Lofties, before their marriage. Josephine faced life’s challenges with unwavering faith, prayer, and trust in the Lord. She was a wonderful wife and mother who kept a spotless home, made sure her children were clean and well-fed, and always had hot meals ready when her husband returned from work.
In addition to her work at home, she was employed as a housekeeper and maid. When transportation was unavailable, she walked to work without complaint. She also volunteered at local polling stations during elections and later worked at Popeye’s, where her biscuits became a favorite. At home, there was always food on the stove, ready for the many hungry strangers her husband welcomed—many of whom became lifelong friends. Everyone remembers her kind smile and open heart.
For 24 years, Josephine served faithfully as an ordained mother at Zion Temple Apostolic Church in Gary, Indiana, where she sang in the senior choir and served in the kitchen. Her biscuits were just as loved at church as they were at home.
She passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, in Chula Vista, California, surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Theodore R. Randolph Sr., her parents; Mary Lou Smith and Joseph Jamerson, stepfather John E. Smith Sr., daughter Regina Sibley, son-in-law James E. Anthony, brothers; Jessie Jamerson and Buster Macklin, sisters; Barbara Jamerson and Linda Ingram, and several in-laws.
She leaves to cherish her legacy her children; Davita (Roy) Brown, Theodore R. Randolph Jr., Ronald (Diane) Randolph Sr., Wallese Anthony, Cedric J. (Mary) Randolph, Vicki L. Bishop, and Dennis L. (Marilyn) Randolph Sr., stepdaughter Geraldine Lofties, son-in-law Carey Sibley, 21 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, and 37 great-great-grandchildren, sisters; Thelma Taylor, Johnnie Spencer, JoAnn Smith, and Jackie (Maurice) Martin, brothers; John Earl Smith Jr. and Joseph Jamerson Jr., along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
William L.
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. Coleman
As a young man, Joseph became inquisitive in his journey toward Christ. He was full of laughter and the life of the party. He had many friends. While living and growing up in San Diego, Joseph became the father of two children, one son, Ezekiel, and one daughter, Kayleah. He truly loved his children.
On September 11, 2025, our beautiful son Joseph departed this world. Our hearts are broken!
He leaves to mourn his passing, his father Joseph Jesse Bojorquez, Sr., mother Lynn Marie Hardy, eleven brothers and sister, and grandfather Alfred Bojorquez.
Joseph was preceded in death by four aunts and grandmother Jeanette Ebarb.
1937
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William L. Gibbs, Jr., known affectionately as Bill, passed away on August 29, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in San Diego at 67. He showed remarkable courage in his battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a testament to his strength and resilience.
Born on October 12, 1957, in San Francisco, California, Bill was the beloved son of William L. Gibbs, Sr. (1922 – 1991) and Betty (Glover) Gibbs.
A 1975 Escondido High School graduate, Bill served his country as a Navy aircraft mechanic from 1975 to 1981. Stationed at the Naval Reserve Personnel Center in New Orleans, he earned Sailor of the Month honors in 1977 with CARAEWRON 113.
Bill married his partner and best friend, Venus (Braxton) Gibbs, and together they welcomed a son, William N. Gibbs, whose passing in 2005 left an indelible mark on his father’s heart.
Renowned for his rare gift of forging and keeping lifelong friendships, Bill embodied the Maya Angelou sentiment: “A great soul [like Bill’s] never dies. It brings us together again and again.”
Bill is survived by his wife Venus Gibbs, mother Betty Gibbs, brother Dr. John Gibbs, and sisters; Juanita Gibbs and Tina Gibbs.
Bill’s wide circle of lifelong friends will carry forward his legacy of warmth, loyalty, and camaraderie. Their enduring friendships are a testament to the depth of Bill’s relationships.
Memorial Suggestions - The family suggests planting a tree in memory of William L. Gibbs, Jr. This act will serve as a living tribute to his enduring spirit and the lifelong connections he nurtured.
She will be deeply missed and remembered for her love, faith, and beautiful soul.
May Time Soften Your Pain
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Memory is a way of holding on to the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose. ” †¢
BLACK HISTORY
1967
JOHNNIE COCHRAN IS BORN
Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on October 2nd, 1937 and raised in Los Angeles, became one of the nation’s most renowned attorneys. A UCLA graduate with a law degree from Loyola Marymount University, he founded his own firm in 1966 and quickly gained a reputation as a brilliant trial lawyer. Cochran earned numerous honors, including being named one of the top litigators in the U.S. and induction into the American College of Trial Lawyers.
THURGOOD MARSHALL SWORN IN TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT
Best known for leading O.J. Simpson’s defense team, Cochran also championed civil rights cases, including freeing Geronimo Pratt after 27 years of wrongful imprisonment. Through The Cochran Firm, he expanded nationally, advocating for victims of injustice. He passed away in 2005.
Thurgood Marshall, born in Baltimore in 1908, was a civil rights lawyer who used the courts to dismantle segregation and challenge Jim Crow. A graduate of Howard University Law School, he became chief of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in 1940 and argued 32 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, winning 29. His most famous victory was Brown v. Board of Education (1954), which struck down “separate but equal” in public schools.
On October 2, 1967, Marshall was sworn in as the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Serving nearly 25 years, he championed affirmative action, opposed the death penalty, and fought tirelessly for equal justice.
By Dr. LaWana Richmond
SAN DIEGO MAKES ITS MARK AT FUTURE Black Creativity, Ancestral Wisdom, and
This September, Dakar, Senegal became the epicenter of visionary dialogue and cultural exchange as the Future Waves Conference 2025 unfolded from September 11–17. Hosted across the historic Cheikh Anta Diop University, the Artiste Du Daanu Dakar cultural center, and the contemporary Axil Hotel, the week-long gathering blended in-person and virtual programming that brought together an extraordinary constellation of voices from around the world.
Participants included scholars, artists, and thought leaders from Canada, the United States, Germany, Scotland, Colombia, the Netherlands, Botswana, Spain, and Senegal, with additional guests joining virtually. Together, they explored how creativity, technology, and heritage can co-exist in shaping global futures.
The conference opened virtually on September 10 with remarks from Dr. Walter Greason of The Graphic History Company (USA), who delivered a provocative talk, “Fortune, Fanon, and Illmatic Consequences Across Time.”
On September 11, Cheikh Anta Diop University hosted a book talk moderated by Dr. Barrel Sow Gueye, featuring Dr. Tiffany Barber (UCLA) on Undesirability and Her Sisters: Black Women's Visual Work and the Ethics of Representation;
Sheree Renée Thomas, editor of Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine, on Mojorhythm, Africa Risen: A New Era of Speculative Fiction; and Gerald Vreden (Netherlands) on His Story of the World and Rise of the Mafu. A great addition to this first evening is live performance by PINO,
a young hip hop artist from Senegal who performed mostly in English despite not yet being fluent.
The following day, September 12, the conference shifted to the Artiste Du
Daanu Dakar cultural arts center, where producer and composer Stephen Ibaaku Bassene welcomed participants with a libation ceremony. Dr. Reynaldo Anderson, executive director of the Black Speculative Arts Movement (USA), delivered a keynote on “Afrofuturism 2.0 and World Order: Techno-Authoritarianism and the Dark Enlightenment.” Panels that followed included “Africana Futures: The Next Generation,” chaired by Asha Salim (Temple University), and “AI, Forecasting, and Us (Ancestral Intelligence),” featuring Dr. Philip Butler (Iliff School of Theology), Yul Anderson (African American Future Society), and Masamba Thioye (Senegal).
A Night of Hope and Growth
By The Freelancer
The Young and Prosperous program hosted a Silent Auction on Sept. 25, 2025, at 1899 McKee St. in San Diego. The event ran from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and brought together community members, sponsors, and youth advocates.
The evening opened with a welcome from Tamara, who introduced the program’s members and explained their roles. Hope recognized the event’s sponsors, including David Sledge, Reed Fox, Campland on the Bay, Jason Katz with Quest Settlements, and Ma Bella. Special acknowledgment was given to Falck Mobile Health, represented by Loralee Olejnik and Benjamin Sanders, along with Paul Batta and the Batta Fulkerson Law Group.
Ana and Tamara led the Youth Recognitions segment, honoring
Malcolm X Library
By Terri L. Fowler
Live music, interactive art exhibits, vendors, a silent auction and an evening soiree filled a day of remembrance and celebration at the Malcolm X Library Gift Day and Soiree on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the Malcolm X Library parking lot, 5148 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92114.
The community event was hosted by the Friends of the Malcolm X Library, a nonprofit volunteer group of members that advocates, raises
funding, and provides critical support for the library and related literary and educational programs.
The free outdoor “Family Fun Day” commemorated the 100th birthday of the prominent African American Muslim minister and human rights activist. The local library is the only one of its kind in the nation that aims to keep the legacy of Malcolm X alive, along with providing residents a dynamic venue where workshops, performances, computer lab allow for connection and a journey of discovery and inspiration for years to come.
Guests were reminded of the silent auction before the “Mix & Mingle” networking session began at 6:15 p.m. The auction closed at 7 p.m., with results announced at 7:20.
The evening ended with closing remarks from Tamara, who shared information about upcoming events and ways to support the program.
ing for prizes, encouraging words from 4th District Supervisor, Henry Foster, a discussion with centenarian, Lelya Sampson, local vendors, and more.
During the evening hours, the event shifted from outdoors to indoors for a silent auction, exquisite fashion show and live musical performances, and beverages were provided for ticketed visitors. This is one of the organization’s major fundraisers and provides the local community with an opportunity to invest in the success of the library and its literary, education and performing arts resources.
The Friends of the Malcolm X Public Library hosts a diverse array of events throughout the year that captures the imagination of adults, seniors, and children. This is one of three annual efforts by the group whose goal is to raise $10,000 annually and support programs that cultivate the mind and imagination of adults, seniors, and children.
Visitors and participants gathered in the library parking lot for a day of festivities and celebrations from noon to 4 p.m. with live line dancers, a DJ, live painting exhibits, an opportunity draw-
To learn more about the Friends of the Malcolm X Library, visit https://friendsofthemalcolmxlibrary.org for membership,
information and to support future events and activities coordinated by these committed community volunteers and members.
student standouts Asukulu, Devin, John, Amir, Sanaiyah, Brooklyn, Savannah, Myah, Skylar, Abby, Honey, Morgan, and Cheyenne.
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library. PHOTO: SanDiego.GOV
Founder of Young and Prosperous, Tamara Muhammad (left), and CEO Chris Jones (far right) presented awards to Paul Batta and Batta Fulkerson Law Group
Young and Prosperous Staff.
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FUTURE WAVES CONFERENCE 2025 IN DAKAR Global Futures Converge in Dakar, Senegal
September 13 sessions convened at the Axil Hotel.
Majesty Bakou Mory Thiané Mbaye, Grand Lamane of the Lébou community of the Cape Verde Peninsula in Dakar, Senegal, is a prominent figure within the Lébou people and panels continuing throughout the day.
One standout moment for San Diego came on September 11 at Artiste Du Daanu Dakar, where
Dr. LaWana Richmond, executive director of Grioneers, joined the panel on Afrofuturist storytelling and worldbuilding. Richmond highlighted the transformative role of narrative in reimagining equitable futures:
“Afrofuturism gives us a framework to dream boldly and build responsibly,” Richmond said.
“By weaving together ancestral intelligence, creativity, and innovation, we can co-create futures where Black imagination is central to
shaping a more equitable world.”
The conference was not only a meeting of minds but also a celebration of performance, creativity, and community. Programs included lectures, workshops, performances, and collaborative sessions that embodied Dakar’s reputation as a hub of innovation and cultural brilliance.
Organizers emphasized the significance of this year’s theme, which sought to bridge the wisdom of the past with the technologies of tomorrow. “By connecting ancestral intelligence with contemporary innovation, we are charting pathways to futures that honor both tradition and transformation,” one conference leader explained.
A Global Gathering Rooted in Black Futures
More than an academic or artistic exchange, Future Waves is a multi-disciplinary festival celebrating Black creativity and speculative vision on a global scale. Formally titled FUTURE WAVES: Afrofuturism 2.0 and The World, the conference engaged participants from Senegal, Colombia, Germany, Canada, Brazil, the U.S., Switzerland, and Botswana, weaving together scholarship, art, music, commerce, and technology.
for Young and Prosperous
The event gathered leaders, sponsors, and advocates to celebrate youth and build momentum for future efforts.
For more information about Young and Prosperous and
AROUND TOWN
The program also encouraged participants to explore Dakar’s cultural landmarks, from the Museum of Black Civilization to the
As the week concluded, one thing was clear: the waves of thought, artistry, and vision that began in Dakar will ripple far beyond Senegal’s borders, shaping conversations and collaborations for years to come.
how to get involved, visit https://www.youngandprosperous.org
towering African Renaissance Monument.
PHOTOS: Dr. LaWana Richmond
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CEO of Young and Prosperous, Chris Jones, with awardee Falck Mobile Health, represented by Loralee Olejinik (center) and Benjamin Sanders (right)
HEALTHY LIVING
Top 10 Habits To Change Your Life
By Aswad Walker Houston Defender
1
Make your bed
Not only will it feel good to get into a made bed at night, but it’s important for the success of your day. Making your bed first thing every morning gives you one small win to start your day, which subconsciously motivates you to achieve more small wins— possibly thousands of small wins—throughout the day.
2
Organize your things-to-do list around life goals
On my first day of college, I made a “Things to Do” list. I had never heard of such a list, and never made one before that day, but I haven’t stopped since. I’m not claiming to be the inventor of this habit, I’m just saying getting started doing it can stick with you. But a way to make that list even stronger is to make sure that everything on your list is about moving you closer toward achieving whatever long-term goals you have. One suggestion: Before making your to-do list, ask yourself where do you want to be in 5-10 years. Making your to-do list with goals in mind will show you where you should be spending time. And just as important, this can show you where you can be spending less time. Sure, you’ll have those more mundane (less sexy) things to do. But make sure your list prioritizes actions aimed at your big life goals.
3
Eat more leafy greens
The vast majority of health issues can be traced back to diet. Leafy greens are a big part of nature’s medicine. One way to get started, especially if you’re vegetable-averse, is to add leafy greens to at least two meals a
day (ex, Add spinach to an omelet, throw kale in a pasta sauce, order a side salad when eating out, etc.). This is a simple habit that can have profound effects on your mind, body and spirit health.
4
Give yourself deadlines
Deadlines help folk get things done. There’s a science behind this, but that’s less important than the fact that no matter how small or specific the task, a realistic deadline can literally help you get it done. And if you let a friend or family member know your deadline, they can help hold you accountable.
5
Move somethin’
We all need that momentary pause from uninterrupted work to clear our heads and refresh. Most of us use that break time to jump on social media. But instead of scrolling through all your accounts before you get back to the J-O-B, get up and move somethin’. Move that body. Stretch. Get in a few de ep knee bends, jumping jacks or downward dogs. Or you might wanna dance, walk, stretch or all of the above. Any one of these can and will energize your body, reset your mind, and help you focus better for the rest of the day.
6
Read more
Reading is not only enjoyable; it’s good for you. Whether it’s winding down before bed, taking a break in the afternoon, or as the ritual that you look forward to when starting your day, fit in some reading time. I used to be the most avid reader in my household. But now, my wife and children read me under the table. And for any students out there, what I discovered from personal experience and from my years as a college prep counselor is, two of the most important skills
EDUCATION
that lead to college success are developing a reading discipline and knowing how to write. Writing well is a superpower. But so too is developing your reading muscle. Some folk simply love to read. If that’s not you, you can still develop a reading habit/discipline. It’s not only good for lifelong learning, but its good for your body and spirit, as well.
7
Sit up straight
Doctors and scientists believe your posture might be affecting your physical and mental health. Practice better posture for overall health by straightening your back and relaxing your shoulders. Start consistently working on improving posture throughout your workday. This is a “small” habit that can offer you “huge” results.
8
Say “no” when you mean no
So many folk say “yes” when they really wanna say “hell no.” They find themselves doing favors for others when they’re already stretched too thin and hanging out when they'd rather be at home, chillin’. One of the most powerful things you can do for yourself is to say what you mean and be true to what you need. The key: recognizing that your time, energy, and needs are just as important as anybody else’s. It’s okay to prioritize yourself. You’re worth it.
9
Mute (or unfollow) most social media accounts
For eons, parents have told their children, “Be mindful of the company you keep.” Denzel Washington has a long and powerful quote about this, that basically says you’re the sum of the five people you spend your time with. The same is true for those five people you consume on social media. Why subject yourself to social media accounts that make you feel less than the divine being you were created to be? If what you consume online isn’t uplifting your spirits, expanding your vision of what’s possible or raising your confidence in self, then why voluntarily expose yourself to that mess? You can just as easily follow folk whose careers you admire, whose words challenge you to see things differently, and whose posts inspire you to be your best self.
10
Get more sleep
This one is especially for me, because I’m known to keep late hours. But no matter how heavy your workload, getting more sleep is not impossible. It’s a habit just like anything else; a habit you have the power to create for yourself. Create a relaxing sleep environment. Cut down on caffeine, especially at night. Put the phone away. Find that number of sleep hours that will leave you feeling energized when you wake up.
The Lasting Impact of Bedtime Stories
By Niyoka McCoy
One of the joys of parenthood is the peaceful, soothing experience of reading a bedtime story to your
child. Your comforting voice can help lull them into a sleepy state as you read aloud melodic nursery rhymes and other enchanting stories. To this day, I can remember some of these moments as
my mom read my favorite stories aloud at bedtime. For babies, simply hearing words and language as you read to them is beneficial. And as children grow older, relatable themes and meaningful content in the books you read together lead to those deep, “what’s the meaning of life?” type of questions kids tend to ask as they draw close to slumber. So, as you pick books at the local library or from your home collection to read together, know that these are some of the wonderful benefits your child is experiencing each time you read to them: Exposure to Words and Language
Did you know simply hearing words is crucial to your child’s language development? Research shows that it is the most important component in developing language pathways in a child’s brain, as it boosts their language and cognitive capacity, expanding their ability to make sense of and use words. In fact, a study from Ohio State University found that young children whose parents read to them at least one book a day will hear around 290,000 more words by age 5 than children who are not read to regularly. And children whose parents read five books each day will hear about 1.4 million more words than children who are never read to.
Boost in Cognitive Development
Reading helps prepare children for school by building a strong foundation of knowledge and a deeper
understanding of the world around them. This foundation gives children important context for complex subjects, making it easier for them to grasp new concepts and make sense of their experiences as they grow.
Deepening of Relationships and Bonding Attachment
Simply reading together can help children build secure attachment, an important bond that plays a crucial role in brain development. Research shows that safe and secure communication, like reading together, helps create a foundation on which children will form relationships throughout their lives. It also helps build confidence and resiliency to stress, as well as the ability to manage emotions and maintain meaningful relationships. Plus, they will experience a wide range of positive feelings in the moment, like comfort, safety, attention, and love.
Development of Social-Emotional Skills
Studies show that there is a correlation between reading at a young age and the development of interpersonal and social-emotional skills, particularly empathy. And this is due to the feelings, experiences, and oftentimes, the heroic, kind, or bold actions of characters they read about in books. Think about “I Am Enough” by Grace Byers, which reminds children to be there for others in kindness and love. As Byers says, “To
help each other when it’s tough, to say together: I am enough.” Then there’s “Thank You, Omu,” by Oge Mora, that tells a heartwarming story about sharing and generosity, inspired by the author’s childhood role models. Reading stories about relatable characters can also help children understand and manage their emotions. By seeing how characters cope with similar feelings, children can learn that it’s okay to feel sad, angry, or frustrated at times. They can also learn positive ways to deal with these emotions.
It’s good for us, too
Let’s face it—reading to our kids can be therapeutic for us as parents, too. One day, we’ll miss how excited they were to choose their bedtime story and insist we show them every picture. These small, meaningful moments do more than build language and literacy skills; they deepen your bond and offer your child a sense of comfort and connection. And just like I remember my mom’s voice reading to me, your child may one day remember yours. Reading together is a powerful way to nurture their development, spark a love for reading, and enjoy the time you spend together. Niyoka McCoy is the Chief Learning Officer at K12. She leads the development and implementation of the company’s learning strategy, curriculum, and instruction, with an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and over 16 years of experience in the education sector.
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How to Get a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
If you’re self-employed or own a business, you may be wondering if it’s possible to get a mortgage.
The short answer is yes, you can, but the process will look different. You’ll need to provide documentation verifying your employment and lenders will be analyzing your financial situation and the financial situation of your business to see how likely you are to pay back your loans in a timely manner.
What does it mean to be self-employed?
Typically, lenders consider an applicant selfemployed if they meet any of the following:
• They own at least 25% of a business
• The ownership of a business is their major source of income
• T hey complete a 1099 tax form during tax filing instead of a W-2
• They’re an entrepreneur or sole proprietor whose income is filed under Schedule C of their tax returns
• They’re an independent contractor or service provider
If you fit into these categories, you’ll also need to show lenders verified employment records or proof of self-employment during the past two years. Lenders are ideally looking for your business to have been active for at least 12 consecutive months. They review the overall health of the business, looking at both net income and expenses.
What employment documentation is needed?
When lenders review your application, they’re analyzing items like how stable your income is, if your business has strong finances, and what the future may look like for you and your business. Any of the following forms of documentation can help lenders show proof of your employee verification:
• Business licenses and/or DBA certificates
• Proof of correspondence with CPAs and/ or clients
• Proof of business insurance
• P rofit/loss statements or balance sheets reflecting your business’s performance
• L enders’ requirements vary. Check with yours for what will be required for your situation.
What tax return requirements are needed?
Personal tax returns under IRS Form 1040 include various schedules. Commonly used
schedules are:
• S chedule B (Form 1040) – Interest and ordinary dividends
• S chedule C (Form 1040) – Profit or Loss from Business (Sole proprietorship)
• Schedule D (Form 1040) – Capital Gains and Losses
• S chedule E (Form 1040) – Supplemental Income and Loss
• S chedule F (Form 1040) – Profit or Loss from Farming
For business tax returns, a business may choose to report taxable income either on a
At The UN, African Leaders Did Not Draw Attention To Home Conflicts
By Ope Adetayo Associated Press
They had a lot to say about global affairs. But complicated things happening closer to home? Not so much. Like their counterparts from other continents, African leaders took to the United Nations podium over the past week to address the U.N. General Assembly on pressing global issues, including climate change, inequality and the spread of conflict.
African leaders — including Nigerian Vice President Kassim Shettima, Senegalese President Bassirou Faye and Namibian President Netumbo NandiNdaitwah — spoke vehemently about global conflicts and called for an end to Israel’s attacks on Gaza.
“The people of Palestine are not collateral damage in a civilization that is searching for order. They are human beings, equal in worth, entitled to the same freedoms and dignities that the rest of us take for granted,” Shettima said last week.
However, analysts say two of Africa’s most complicated conflicts in Sudan and Congo, which have killed thousands of people and both reached an impasse, were given barely any signifi -
cant airtime by African leaders.
“African countries have sort of stepped back to some extent in terms of wanting to place African issues at the forefront of the U.N. agenda,” said Chris Ogunmodede, an Africa affairs analyst with experience working in African diplomatic circles. “On the most important dates on the U.N. calendar, there is nothing to say about African issues in any substantive way.”
Conflicts in Sudan and Congo
War in Sudan, the world’s biggest humanitarian crisis, broke out in mid-2023 when a paramilitary outfit launched an assault on the central African country’s armed forces, both of which had ruled together for years. The conflict rapidly descended into a full-blown civil war, which has now effectively partitioned the country into two and has killed at least 40,000 people.
The army regained control of the capital in a watershed moment in the war and pushed the rebel group Rapid Support Forces mainly to Darfur, the western region of the country.
The U.N. has accused both sides of mass atrocities and warned of famine in parts of Sudan, as both groups have imposed restrictions on food and aid
distribution as the fight continues. A drone strike earlier this month killed at least 70 people in besieged El-Fasher.
In January, the M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, launched a blitz of attacks in the eastern region of Congo and rapidly took key cities. The conflict has since killed roughly 7,000 people, with millions of others displaced or trapped in rebel-held cities.
According to the U.N., over 100 rebel groups are fighting in the mineral-rich eastern region of the Congo. A Doha peace initiative reached a deal between Congo and the M23 group, but fighting has continued.
Outside interests
The General Assembly speeches, analysts say, demonstrate the lack of interest from African leaders in solving these conflicts. They also reflect institutional problems with the continent’s own multilateral organizations, where African leaders are absent at the negotiating tables.
Leading negotiations for conflicts are external powers, some of whom have been accused of being a party to the conflicts. Last week on the U.N. sidelines, a group of diplomatic leaders from the U.S., the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt ramp up efforts to end the war in Sudan. A Washington-led peace deal between Congo and Rwanda is expected to be signed in the coming weeks.
Since both wars broke out, they have quickly taken on complex geopolitical dynamics with various competing powers. The U.N. said Rwanda backs the M23 rebel group in Congo, and the conflict has also pulled in neighboring countries like Burundi and Uganda.
In March, Sudanese armed forces filed a case to the U.N. top court against the UAE, accusing it of arming its major adversary and breaching the genocide convention. The UAE denies the allegations.
calendar year or fiscal year basis. Commonly used forms include:
• IRS Form 1065 – U.S. Return of Partnership Income
• IRS Form 1120S – U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation
• IRS Form 1120 – U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return
What factors show the strength of your borrowing ability?
Having a favorable debt-to-income ratio and credit score. A strong credit history shows lenders your ability to repay debts and utilize credit responsibly.
Staying organized. Keep expenses separate if you have multiple income sources, and separate business and personal accounts so that lenders can more easily tell which assets are which.
Having additional support, especially for closing. Certain factors may lower your risk for lenders, like utilizing a co-signer or borrower or paying a higher-percentage down payment than what’s required.
What’s next?
If you are self-employed, there are methods available to help make your goal of homeownership a reality. For example, eligible self-employed borrowers may have access to a variety of loans, such as VA or FHA loans. Information can be found online about the eligibility requirements and personal tax implications of these products.
Talk to a home mortgage consultant to learn more about what your mortgage process may look like.
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Best Legal Services Located at: 1395 Callejon Segovia #30
Chula Vista, CA 91910
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 09/10/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Debra J Newton 1395 Callejon Segovia #30
Chula Vista, CA 91910
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 10, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on September 10, 2030 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9017485
Fictitious business name(s): Time 2 Loaf Cobblers Located at: 910 Euclid Ave #1
National City, CA 91950
County of San Diego
P.O. Box 740518
San Diego, CA 92174
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 09/01/2021
This business is hereby registered by the following: Tiffani Bolden 910 Euclid Ave #1
National City, CA 91950
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 11, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on September 11, 2030 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9017499
Fictitious business name(s): Arriven Quality Independent Living Homes
Arriven Independent Living Homes
Arriven Quality Homes Located at: 910 Euclid Ave #1 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego
P.O. Box 740518 San Diego, CA 92174
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 10/01/2019
This business is hereby registered by the following: Tffani Bolden
P.O. Box 740518 San Diego, CA 92174
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 11, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on September 11, 2030 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9017326
Fictitious business name(s): SoCal Teardrop Trailers Located at: 7371 Caminito Carlotta San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego
6977 Navajo Rd. Ste 229 San Diego, CA 92119
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: John Schilling
6977 Navajo Rd. Ste 229 San Diego, CA 92119
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 9, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on September 9, 2030 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9015088
Fictitious business name(s): Elevate Business Solutions
Mission Valley Telecommunications
San Diego Media Solutions Located at: 404 Camino Del Rio S 210 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: A Corporation
The first day of business was: 08/06/2025
This business is hereby registered by the following: Elevate Marketing Team, Inc 404 Camino Del Rio S 210 San Diego, CA 92108
State of Incorporation/ Organization California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 6, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on August 6, 2030 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9017158
Fictitious business name(s): Sonrisitas Speech Therapy Located at: 2427 1/2 A St San Diego, CA 92102
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: Jacqueline Contreras Bugarin 2427 1/2 A St San Diego, CA 92102
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 8, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on September 8, 2030 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9015185
Fictitious business name(s): CTEK
CTEK ATM Solutions Located at: 868 Plaza Taxco San Diego, CA 92114
County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual
The first day of business was: 08/05/2014
This business is hereby registered by the following: Michael Crawford 868 Plaza Taxco San Diego, CA 92114
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 7, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on August 7, 2030 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016586
Fictitious business name(s): Aroyd Thai Street Food Located at: 3760 Sports Arena Blvd San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego
4737 Ladner St San Diego, CA 92113
This business is conducted by: A Married Couple
Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above
This business is hereby registered by the following: Sounine Senethachith 4737 Ladner St San Diego, CA 92113
Viengnakhone Soulikham 4737 Ladner St. San Diego, CA 92113
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 28 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on August 28, 2030 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9017278
Fictitious business name(s): San Diego Veterans Chamber of Commerce Located at: 1245 Elkelton Blvd
FICTITIOUS
business is hereby registered by the following: P & A Legacy Holdings, Inc. 636 Fan Tail Way Unit 909 Redwood City, CA 94063 State of Incorporation/ Organization California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 22, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on August 22, 2030 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9015452
Fictitious business name(s): Auralune Stays Located at: 4329 Banning St San Diego, CA 92107 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 08/11/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: Auralune LLC 4329 Banning Street San Diego, CA 92107 State of Incorporation/ Organization
California
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 12, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on August 12, 2030 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016969
Fictitious business name(s): ADS Solutions Located at: 604 Sawtelle Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego
This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/04/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: Arnoldo Duarte Sion 604 Sawtelle Ave San Diego, CA 92114
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on September 4, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on September 4, 2030 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9016911
Fictitious business name(s): Tiny Party People Located at: 3077 J Street San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This business is conducted by:
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Fictitious business name(s): Suite Magnolia Located at: 414 Corte Calypso Chula Vista, CA 91914 County of San Diego
750 Otay Lakes Road #224 Chula Vista, CA 91910
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: Nikki Deshone Cornist
750 Otay Lakes Road #224 Chula Vista, CA 91910
This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 15, 2025
This fictitious business name will expire on August 15, 2030 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division Case Number 25CU051215C
Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung, Esq. 185615
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner
Ken Wayne Yang AKA Wayne K Yang AKA Wayne Yang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Ken Wayne Yang AKA Wayne K Yang AKA Wayne Yang
PROPOSED NAME: K Wayne Yang
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: November 18, 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 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division Case Number 25CU050235C
Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung, Esq. 185615
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner
Andres P. Sanchez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Andres P. Sanchez
PROPOSED NAME:
Andres Sanchez Perez
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: November 17, 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 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse
Case Number 25CU034422C
Petitioner or Attorney: Bernadette Rose Feeney
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Bernadette Rose Feeney filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PRESENT NAME: Bernadette Rose Feeney
PROPOSED NAME: Bernadette Rose Feeney Dunn
[First][Middle][Last][Last]
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the
reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: November 4, 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 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Hall of Justice Courthouse
Case Number 25CU045670C
Petitioner or Attorney: Vanesa Hernandes
To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Vanesa Hernandes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:
PROPOSED NAME: Vanesa Zintzun
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: October 27, 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 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
THE CHNACERY COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE
IN RE: ADOPTION OF KAILAHNI DIOR DRAYTON and ISLA CHLOE-CHANEL DRAYTON (DOB: June 21, 2022 and January 14, 2025), Minors, ROBERT ALAN ESTES, JR. and wife, STACIE RENEE ESTES. Petitioners, GABRIELLA ROBYN ESTES, Co-Petitioner vs. PATRICK ONEIL DRAYTON and NATHAN JOHN SILVA, Respondents.
It appearing from the sworn petition for adoption and termination of parental rights filed in this cause, that the whereabouts of Respondent, Nathan John Silva, are unknown and cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry. Respondent was last known to reside in San Diego County, California. Respondent's date of birth is March 21, 1982. It is therefore ordered that Respondent, Nathan John Silva, make his appearance herein at the Chancery Court of Shelby County, Tennessee, 140 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee on Friday, the 5th of December 2025, at 9 a.m. and answer petitioners' petition for adoption and termination of parental rights or the same will be taken for confessed as to Respondent and this caused proceeded with ex parte, and that a copy of this order be published once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Voice and Viewpoint of San Diego County, California. This 26th day of September 2025.
CHANCERY COURT OF SHELBY COUNTY By: Kat Minton Meredith Brasfield WEAVER & CRAIG, P.C. Attorneys for Petitioners 51 Germantown Court, Suite 112 Cordova, Tennessee 38018 (901) 757-1700 kevinweaver@aol.com 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23
SUMMONS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGOCENTRAL DIVISION
Case Number 37-2020-00032787-CL-BCCTL
Assigned for all purposes to: Judge Matthew C. Braner, Department C-60
ORDER RE PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR: (1) CONTINUING JUDGEMENT DEBTOR EXAMINATION; AND (2) AUTHORIZING SERVICE BY PUBLICATION (CCP § 415.50)
Ex Parte Date: September 4, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: C-60
ROCHELLE A. RAND, APC; Plaintiff v. Ella Prager Cashuk, Defendant
a week for four consecutive weeks, as required by Government Code §6064; and 3. Service shall be deemed complete (a) on the 28th day after the first publication pursuant to Gov. Code §6064 and Code of Civil Procedure §415.50(c), or (b) on any earlier date by which personal service may otherwise be affected. IT IS SO ORDERED: Dated 9/5/2025
By: Hon. Matthew C. Braner JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
SUMMONS (Citation for Freedom from Parental Custody and Control)
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY Pedro Antonio Sanchez Garcia
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 2851 Meadow Lark Drive, San Diego, CA, 92123
IN THE MATTER OF Megan Shelsy Gonzalez Malfavon; Brianna Emily Gonalez Malfavon Date of Birth 12/10/2012; 10/08/2014 A Minor
RESPONDENT(S) Christian Brandon Gonzalez Jasso
JUDGE Tilisha T. Martin
DEPT
JC-02
CASE NUMBER 24AD000688C
To (name): Christian Brandon Gonzalez Jasso
You are ordered to appear in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego, in Department JC-02 at the court location indicated above on October 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM, to show cause, why (names) Megan Shelsy Gonzalez Malfavon; Brianna Emily Gonzalez Malfavon should not be declared free from parental custody and control (for the purpose of placement for adoption) as requested in the petition.
This hearing will be conducted by video or telephone through the 2851 Meadow Lark Drive San Diego, CA 92123. See attached instructions and call the court to have the video link emailed to you.
IMPORTANT: Christian Brandon Gonzalez Jasso please call the court promptly for instructions on how to attend this hearing.
(858)634-1671 M-F 8:30am11:30 PST
At the hearing, the judge will read the petition and, if requested, will explain the effect of the granting of the petition, any term or allegation contained therein and the nature of the proceeding, its procedures and possible consequences, and may continue the matter for not more than 30 days for the appointment of counsel or to give counsel time to prepare.
OF Chun Yee Lam
Case Number: 25PE002613C
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Chun Yee Lam
A Petition for Probate has been filed by Joseph Lam in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.
The Petition for Probate requests that Joseph Lam 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: October 22, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. in Department 502 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101
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
PRESENT NAME: Vanesa Hernandes
ORDER FOR
The Court has considered Plaintiff/Judgement Creditor Rochelle A. Rand, APC's ("Rand") Ex Parte Application for Orders (1) Continuing the Judgement Debtor Examination of Defendant/ Judgement Debtor Ella Prager Cashuk; and (2) Authorizing Service by Publication pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 415.50, together with the supporting Declarations of Rochelle A. Rand and BJ Cavins, and other papers on file. With good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1. The Judgement Debtor Examination of Defendant/ Judgement Debtor Ella Prager Cashuk presently set for September 19, 2025, is continued to December 5, 2025, at 8:30a.m., in Department C-60, which shall be no less than sixty (60) days from the date of this Order; 2. Plaintiff is authorized to serve the Order to Appear for Examination of Judgement Debtor by publication pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §415.50 in the Voice and Viewpoint, a newspaper of general circulation in San Diego County most likely to give actual notice to Cashuk, once
The court may appoint counsel to represent the minor whether or not the minor is able to afford counsel. If any parent appears and is unable to afford counsel, the court shall appoint counsel to represent each parent who appears unless such representation is knowingly and intelligently waived.
Someone over the age of 18 - not the petitioner - must serve the other party with all the forms and complete a proof of service form, such as Proof of Service of Citation (Adoptions) (SDSC Form #JUV-300), telling when and how the other party was served and file that with the court.
If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your pleading, if any, may be filed on time.
DATE 9/10/2025 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
