Vol 65 No. 48 Thursday, November 27, 2025 by SD Voice & Viewpoint

By Stacy M. Brown

BLACK PRESS USA SENIOR NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT

Black Friday arrives this year in a country wrestling with the weight of policies that have stripped stability from millions of Americans and placed Black communities at the edge of economic ruin. Storefront lights shine as if the nation were whole, yet in living rooms across the country,

families count the losses of a political agenda that has torn apart the federal workforce and shattered the financial security of those who once depended on it. Hundreds of thousands of Black federal workers have been removed from their positions since Trump returned to office, and the effect on neighborhoods, schools, and generational wealth has been immediate.

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From overwhelming demand to double dipping — and a fathers-only group chat that saved the day

Praise and Glory’s Thanksgiving at Malcolm X Library SEE PAGE 6

Connecting Hope 17th Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway SEE PAGE 6

By Olivia Clark VOICE & VIEWPOINT STAFF WRITER

On Monday, November 24 the Encanto Southern Baptist Church held their annual Thanksgiving turkey giveaway in partnership with the North County San Diego Chapter of Jack and Jill Foundation of America, Inc. The giveaway promised turkeys, sides, and gift cards; That is, while supplies lasted.

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It was a very special time last Saturday morning at Porter Elementary School. It was special in terms of the beautiful white baskets of groceries that had been prepared by both Mandate Impact and “Mama B,” who each year uses the occasion of her birthday to give this food giveaway. In addition to the beautiful laundry baskets of food pre-registered with 100 families, each recipient also received a Turkey for Thanksgiving.

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OF SOMALIA ESTABLISHED AT BALBOA PARK

Inaugural celebration Somalia House event held Saturday

By Tihut Tamrat

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

History has officially been made at Balboa Park: the House of Somalia has become the first African house to be established within the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages (HPR). This moment marks a major milestone for Somali families, the broader African diaspora, and San Diego’s multicultural landscape.

Held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, the celebration marked their first lawn program since becoming an official member on November 2nd. The afternoon opened with Somali food, vendors, music, and a heartfelt welcome from host

Ahmed Mahmoud as guests arrived and settled in. Community leader, Co-Founder and President of House of Somalia Rahmo Abdi then kicked off the ceremony.

“House of Somalia is the first African country to be represented as part of the HPR. It shows that Africa is here.

That we belong here. And while that fills us with pride, I want to say this from my heart:, we may be the first, but we will not be the last, ” Abdi said, capturing the emotional weight of a milestone generations in the community had long hoped to see.

Abdi made sure to let everyone know that she did not and could not do it alone without the full support of the community behind her including,

Co-Founder and Vice President, Carlton W. Jones; Board Member, Aster Abraham Keleta; Mentor, Yolanda S. Burgess of the House of Panama; Member, Muna Shagwo; and Artistic Director of the Somali Museum of Minnesota, Mohamued Osman, to mention a few.

The ceremony continued with three national anthems performed live: the American national anthem by Erisa on saxophone, the Somali national anthem by Saacid Khalif, and the Black national anthem by Cynthia Ajani. Their inclusion symbolized the cultural layers of Somali-American identity of heritage, history, and home.

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to Amazigh, Bafour, Haratine, White Moor (Beydane), and Sub-Saharan Black African communities, has long been shaped by complex social hierarchies and deep cultural diversity. Mauritania gained its independence from France in 1960 after

decades of colonial rule that began in the early 1900s. As anti-colonial movements spread across Africa in the 1950s, Mauritanian leaders pushed for political autonomy through negotiations rather than armed conflict. The territory gradually built local governmental structures, giving Mauritanian officials more control over internal affairs. Coups, military rule, and limited political freedoms dominated national life, slowing the development of democratic institutions. In 1960, France formally recognized Mauritania as an independent nation, and Moktar Ould Daddah became the country’s first president.

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Independence also meant balancing internal challenges—unifying diverse ethnic groups, defining national identity, and establishing stable institutions. While challenges persist — including ongoing efforts to eradicate hereditary slavery, which was out -

lawed in 1981 and criminalized in 2007 — Mauritania is slowly forging a more democratic path.

Source(s): CIA World Factbook, Brittanica, and the Washington Post

By Voice & Viewpoint Staff

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Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 65 Years

ARTICLE CONTINUATION

BLACK FRIDAY

The crisis facing Black women is even deeper. The National Partnership for Women and Families reports that 265,000 Black women have been pushed out of the labor market since January, and the unemployment rate for Black women has climbed to 7.5 percent, which is the highest in years. “These numbers are damning and confirm what we’ve long known to be true,” said Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. “Under Donald J. Trump, Black women continue to face a crisis of disproportionately high unemployment. Their systematic pushout not only has dangerous consequences for Black women, Black families, and Black futures. It is also a glaring red flag for the entire U.S. economy.”

This is the country entering Black Friday. It is why the Mass Blackout movement and the We Ain’t Buying It coalition have stepped forward

ENCANTO

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What was expected to be a steady morning turned into a scramble, as long lines formed outside the church gates and all 170 turkeys were gone before the official 11 a.m. start time. Organizers had anticipated 150 to 300 families, but by 10:30 a.m., the line stretched down the block. Volunteers opened early to keep things moving.

to reclaim the weekend that once symbolized celebration. Their message calls for shoppers to keep their money, their labor, and their attention away from the companies they believe profit from silence while Black households are battered by economic loss. “No spending. No work. No surrender,” the Mass Blackout coalition announced in its call to action, which accuses the nation’s corporate power structure of thriving while ordinary people struggle to survive.

The second coalition focuses its attention on retailers like Amazon and Home Depot. Activists accuse these companies of cooperating with or benefiting from Trump’s political agenda. LaTosha Brown, cofounder of Black Voters Matter and a member of the We Ain’t Buying It coalition, delivered her remarks in the coalition’s public statement. “We ain’t buying this foolishness. We’re not buying this racism. We’re not buying the abandonment of DEI. We’re not buying that the wealthiest country in the world cannot take care of its own citizens,” she stated. “If they

With the turkeys gone, Pastor Robert Pope and other volunteers walked the lines, letting families know they could wait for the 100 $50 gift cards expected from the San Diego Food Bank around 12:30 p.m., or leave their names and numbers to be notified. Pastor Pope moved quickly, ensuring that every community member would be taken care of. “You know, that’s who we are,” he said. “We’ve served this community close to 40 years.”

PORTER

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Fortunately, this was a drive-thru distribution because the lights in the school auditorium where the baskets and turkeys were located have not had electrical lights for more than a month. School assemblies, snack time, and other school activities typically take place in the school’s auditorium. Volunteers checked off recipients and presented them with the baskets and a frozen turkey at the door of the school cafeteria. Like all the other food giveaways for the Thanksgiving holiday, the collection effort for donations started months ago. Drs. Leonard and Michelle Thompson of Mandate Impact, along with Mama B, have worked on this effort for months. The turnout was great, and every basket and turkey found a home.

want to call it Black Friday, let’s show them what a Black Friday really looks like.”

Home Depot issued its response after activists accused the retailer of working with immigration authorities during enforcement actions. The company stated that it is not notified before such actions occur and that it is not involved in them. Organizers remain unconvinced and continue to include the retailer in holiday boycott plans.

Amazon has faced scrutiny for working conditions and for the $1 million it contributed to Trump’s inauguration, which boycott leaders cite as evidence of political alignment. The coalition argues that Amazon has benefited from federal policy while workers across the country face tightening hours and declining wages, and its owner, Jeff Bezos, has fully capitulated to Trump.

Behind all these confrontations sits a larger truth. Black Americans are living through an

economic emergency that has been shaped by federal policy decisions targeting the jobs, protections, and historical pathways that built the Black middle class. Analysts at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities report that Trump’s agenda has attacked food assistance, health care, and family income supports at the very moment when unemployment among Black women is rising, and Black communities are losing stable federal careers that once offered a route out of poverty.

Organizers say this Black Friday is not about discounts. It is a line drawn by people who are tired of being told to spend in a country that is stripping away their ability to live. It is a refusal to pretend that holiday lights can hide the harm done to families who have been pushed to the margins of the economy.

The final word from organizers cut through the noise of the season. “We’re not buying from companies that won’t stand with us,” LaTosha Brown stated. “Our dollars will go elsewhere.”

Despite the one-per-family rule, some people attempted to circle back for more food. “It’s the first year that we did not do vouchers. We decided to go with honesty, and we’re finding couples come in and splitting up…we’re still gonna do what we can,” said Dr. Suzanne Afflalo, one of the organizers of the event. Dr. Afflalo pointed to a woman standing at the front of the line just outside the church gates, explaining she had already driven through once with her family. “Some are desperate, some are just dishonest, and some are not gonna have their needs met if people are double, triple dipping,” she said.

This year, Feeding San Diego, one of the event’s usual sponsor organizations, had not donated any food. The San Diego Food Bank had only donated carrots and melons.

Then, around noon, hope arrived. Word came that the Jack and Jill fathers and husbands group chat had pooled together $3,000. They were on the move, and more turkeys and sides were promised within the hour. The volunteers of all ages perked up, knowing they’d be able to serve the community again.

Despite the shortages, organizers made sure no one left empty-handed. Even families arriving later in the afternoon were promised gift cards to help piece together a Thanksgiving meal. Through the unexpected, Pastor Pope held on to his mission and his infectious hope for the day. “We do anything that we can…we can’t solve world hunger, but we know we can make a difference with what we can do,” he said with a warm smile.

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SOMALIA

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Guest speaker Makeda Cheatom, representing the WorldBeat Cultural Center, shared a message honoring Somali culture’s contributions to San Diego’s artistic and community landscape.

Performances throughout the program showcased the vibrant artistry of the Somali diaspora. The Somali Museum of Minnesota presented several dance and cultural pieces, followed by musical performances from the legendary Somali music artist Safiya Tusmo, whose vocals moved the crowd and added celebratory joy.

As Abdi shared:

“The goal is for our little kids, our future, the ones who were born here[America] to know their ancestors and where they came from. For them to say ‘my house’, ‘our house’, is represented at Balboa Park.”

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Pastor Robert Pope with a church member at Encanto Southern Baptist Church Thanksgiving turkey giveaway Monday, November 24, 2025.

Mandate Impact team with Dr. Michelle Thompson (far left) and “Mama B” (far right)

PHOTOS: Olivia Clark/Voice&Viewpoint

PHOTO: Tihut Tamrat

Last weekend, we saw almost countless numbers of Turkeys being given away at multiple locations around the City and County of San Diego. We also saw thanksgiving meals being served, at no cost to those who sat down to eat; we saw baskets of food being distributed and in several cases when the lines exceeded the number of turkeys available, those doing the give-aways pooled their personal money and bought more turkeys.

ACKNOWLEDGING THANKS WITH GIVING

Many of these volunteers will sit down to large dinners on Thursday with their families and friends, but only after the service they have provided in making sure that others also have food to eat. This is a profound expression of humanity by which thanksgiving for one's personal blessings is expressed by giving to others. There could be no better time when one considers the attack on programs that feed our children, families and elders facing food challenges. This reality is why we see so many ongoing efforts through the Food Bank, Feeding San Diego and a number of stores and organizations committed to feeding those in need among us on a daily and weekly basis. It has often been said that we should find the good in others and praise it. This Thanksgiving acknowledgement is devoted to that idea. We praise those among us who are concerned enough about others to extend the help that meets the very food needs of the needy around us.

To our churches and next door neighbors, let us not leave the survival of those who have lost benefits to the heartless Administration now in control of this nation. Let us continue to fill the gap, where necessary and give thanks to God that we are able to help someone other than ourselves. BLESSINGS AND SHARING THIS THANKSGIVING.

A Cruel and Short-Sighted Attack on Low-Income Communities

By Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, Eric Morrissette CEO and Senior Fellow at the Joint Center

for

Political and Economic Studies

The Trump administration has eliminated the entire staff of the Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund.

This is more than bureaucratic reshuffling — it’s an assault on one of the most effective and bipartisan vehicles for community investment in America. With a single order, the administration has frozen 11 programs that deliver lifelines to small businesses, working families, and neighborhoods across the nation.

Treasury officials claim the action “aligns with the president’s priorities.”

For three decades, the CDFI Fund has quietly powered economic opportunity in places where traditional finance rarely reaches — from rural towns to historically disinvested urban communities. Through community-based banks, credit unions, and loan funds, it helps small business owners secure capital, supports affordable housing, and finances essential infrastructure.

Last year alone, nearly 110,000 businesses and over 45,000 affordable housing units were supported. CDFIs are the backbone of many local economies, especially in low-income communities and communities of color that continue to face systemic barriers to access

ing credit.

This work has never been partisan. Created under President Bill Clinton and strengthened by both Republican and Democratic administrations, the CDFI Fund has long enjoyed broad support on Capitol Hill. Even conservative leaders like Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), among other Republicans, have urged the Treasury to release its congressionally approved funding.

Their message was simple: CDFIs are indispensable partners in ensuring that economic growth reaches every corner of America. Yet more than 100 CDFI Fund employees have now been terminated. Treasury officials claim the action “aligns with the president’s priorities” — a chilling phrase that reveals how ideological battles are being waged at the expense of everyday Americans.

This decision isn’t only cruel — it’s

The Hidden TollFederal Rollbacks Threaten

Black Women’s Health in California

By Kellie Todd Griffin Special to California Black Media Partners

If recent proposals in Congress to cut funding for federal social programs succeed, the downstream effects will not be abstract or distant.

They will be immediate and blunt -- and felt in every clinic, every hospital, and most homes where Black women are struggling to maintain our health, care for her children, and stay afloat. In California, where Black women already navigate a terrain of deep systemic inequities, these cuts would be catastrophic.

As a lifelong advocate for Black women in California -- through my research and lived experience – I’ve seen firsthand the entrenched medical and social disparities that leave too many Black women struggling to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

Across the spectrum of care — from mental, maternal, and perinatal health to chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and uterine fibroids — Black women in California continue to bear a disproportionate burden.

economically reckless. It undermines decades of bipartisan progress toward inclusive growth.

The timing couldn’t be worse.

Black unemployment, which had reached historic lows in recent years, climbed above 7 percent in August. Small businesses that survived the pandemic are still rebuilding, but their loan approval rates have slowed to their lowest point since the pandemic. And many local economies are contending with higher borrowing costs and reduced federal support. In this context, dismantling the nation’s community finance apparatus is willful neglect. Congress has a duty to act.

Lawmakers should move swiftly to reopen the government and restore staffing to the CDFI Fund and protect its statutory programs. They should ensure that federal investment in CDFIs continues to flow and that these institutions can operate free from ideological interference. The CDFI Fund represents one of the government’s best ideas: that targeted public investment can unlock private enterprise, strengthen communities, and expand shared prosperity.

America’s future doesn’t depend on tax cuts and deregulation for the wealthiest — it depends on inclusive growth, strong local economies, and a financial system that w orks for everyone. That’s what CDFIs make possible. And that’s what we stand to lose if this decision is allowed to stand.

Implicit bias in maternity care, for example, continues to be a challenge. It is a documented contributor to the fact that, in California, Black women die from pregnancyrelated causes at three to four times the rate of White women.

Now, federal proposals on the table to slash funding for the very programs Black women rely on most: Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) SNAP/CalFresh, WIC, and federal housing and income supports. As reported in the California Budget and Policy Equity on the Line report, about one in three Black women and children in California currently depend on Medi-Cal. Were federal cuts to force reductions in eligibility, benefits, or provider reimbursements, many Black women would lose access to primary care, chronic disease management, reproductive care, mental health and substance-use treatment, cancer screenings, and prenatal/postnatal services.

In a state already grappling with stark racial health disparities, removing coverage is not just harmful — it magnifies injustice. Black women in California face higher rates of poor health overall, lower life expectancy, and worse prenatal care statistics. When the safety net frays, they will be forced into impossible trade-offs: skip medications, delay care, or incur medical debt.

Nutrition assistance programs, which many Black women rely on to keep their families healthy and out of the hospital, are similarly endangered. Nearly half of Black women in California receive WIC, and 47% percent use CalFresh. Cuts or cost-shifts in those programs would worsen food insecurity, especially during pregnancy and postpartum. Malnutrition or diet instability can lead to adverse birth

outcomes, weakened immunity, and worse recovery from medical interventions.

Compounding the harm is the assault on social determinants of health. The Equity on the Line analysis shows how housing assistance, income support, and childcare subsidies are already stretched. Any rollback will accelerate housing instability, homelessness risk, and family stress — all of which manifest in worse health outcomes: higher hypertension, depression, chronic illness, and reduced ability to adhere to medical regimens.

California has taken important steps to protect Black women’s health. One good example is Assembly Bill, AB 2319, authored by Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City). That law strengthens the Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act by expanding and enforcing implicit bias training for providers in perinatal settings, and requiring reporting and penalties for noncompliance.

The state is also taking legal and policy action to mitigate the impact of cuts to SNAP/CalFresh food stamp benefits – like mobilizing $80 million in state funds to support food banks. It is also taking action to shore up against federal cuts to Medi-Cal.

In our communities, organizations like California Black Women’s Health Project and Black Women for Wellness are already doing the groundwork — advocating for culturally centered care, education, and infrastructure to mitigate harm.

As Californians, we must all roll up our sleeves and amplify and bolster their efforts. These organizations serve as our voice. They are our watchdogs, too, documenting where bias persists, where systems fail, and where state enforcement is weak.

The stakes are too high for complacency. As we strategize to keep Black women healthy, we must also document and share our stories with others -- every death, every untreated illness, every delayed pregnancy.

Let us be resolute, organized, hopeful, and persistent. California can be a model of how a state defends Black women’s health amid significant challenges, presenting a full vision to America, and the world, of how we can make health justice a reality and make California healthier for all our communities.

About the Author

Kellie Todd Griffin, President and CEO California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute. With a deep commitment to equity and justice, she champions initiatives that amplify the voices and influence of Black women across California. Known for her strategic insight and passion for community empowerment, Kellie is a driving force in fostering systemic change and collective progress.

Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSPAPER CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, NNPA

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Mardelle

04/01/1924

11/15/2025

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Service was held November 24, 2025 at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Mardelle Walker was born on April 1, 1924, to Fred and Rebecca Lofton. She grew up in North Carolina with her siblings; Fred Junior, known as Brother, and her sister known as Sis. Her early years were filled with interesting experiences that shaped her life. After graduating from high school, she and a cousin traveled north to live with an uncle in New York. That adventure eventually brought her to Washington D.C., where she worked at the Pentagon during the Second World War. During that time, while enjoying her youth and social life, she met her future husband Thomas E. Walker, who served in the Navy. They dated, married, and decided to start a family.

During the 1950s, when men worked outside the home and wives cared for the household, Mardelle and Tom raised four children: Tommy Junior, Ronald, Ivy, and Alan, each born a few years apart. She also cared regularly for her niece Pamela, whom she lovingly considered part of the family. When asked how many children she had, she would proudly answer, five. Mardelle was an involved mother who joined the PTA, supported school events, and remained active in her children’s lives. Once all the children were in school, she felt ready to work again. She first secured a position at MCRD as a clerk at the PX, but her ultimate goal was to return to government work. Her sister-in-law worked at the Naval Supply Center in San Diego, and Mardelle eagerly checked for openings. She visited so often that employees thought she already worked there. In time she was hired, beginning as a clerk and later becoming a systems analyst. She worked at Naval Supply for thirty-one years and returned as a consultant for an additional two years after retiring.

Her children remained important to her throughout her life. In retirement she especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren Pete and Rebecca, spending summers and Christmas holidays with them in San Diego.

Mardelle lived a long and fulfilling life, reaching 101 years, passing on November 15, 2025. She faced challenges with strength and humor and kept her independence well into her later years. She was known as a kind and genuine person, truly one of the good ones. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

Lena Mae

Stewart

SUNRISE 01/01/1945 SUNSET 08/30/2025

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Lena Mae Stewart was was born on January 1, 1945, in Sledge, Mississippi, to Rufus Brown and Adella Brown. Lena and her family uprooted their lives and moved to Chicago, Illinois, in 1949, with her five sisters; Thelma, Charlott, Ester, Grace, and Donna, and three brothers; Rufus, Jimmie, and Ralph. As a child, Lena is remembered as a feisty little firecracker who loved reading and was an excellent student. She excelled in anything she put her mind to, from softball to glee club, and being light on her feet as a dancer, she could do anything she believed she could.

Lena lived many different lives, from being a bartender who proudly did not drink to being in the reserves, a truck driver, and working for the city. In 1970, Lena packed up her two boys, Phillip Lang and William Lang, and moved to San Diego. There, Lena lived her days as a mother, a staple in the community, a member of her church, and eventually a grandmother and a great-grandmother.

Lena passed away on August 30, 2025.

Lena is survived by her two sons; Philip Lang and William Lang, her seven grandchildren; Tremel Lang, Ashley Lang, Taciana Lang, Trevon Lang, Breiana Lang, Lauryn Lang, and Jayden Lang, and her five grandchildren, Cameron Kemp, Matua Lang, Elliot Lang, Serena Lang, and Ace Lang.

Lena Mae Stewart will be revered for her feistiness, fierce love for her family and community, excellent cooking, and for how she used food to unite everyone. She will forever live in the hearts and minds of us all, and her wise words, delicious recipes, and beautiful light that she has reflected on us all.

Love Lives On

LaToya Nicole Toni

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Service was held November 19, 2025 at Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church. ***************************************************************************

LaToya Nicole, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, was born in San Diego, California, to Arshield and Betty Holland on August 9, 1979. She received her formal education in the San Diego Unified School District, attending Fulton Elementary, O’Farrell Junior High, and graduating from Morse High School in 1997.

LaToya gave her life to Christ at a young age. She was a devoted member of Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Joseph Foxworth Sr. and later her brother Rev. Donnell Townsend. As a member of Pilgrim she participated in the Hines Specials, the Mission Department, the praise dance ministry YSSC, and Dancing Sisters for Christ. She also shared her beautiful soprano voice in the Voices of Deliverance and the Voices of Praise adult choir. Though small in stature, LaToya had a bold and loving spirit. She was feisty, full of humor, and warm hearted. She was the proud mother of three children: Khyran Jackson, Ashley Thomas, and Amarjaye Thomas, whom she cherished. Her bright smile, joyful laugh, and fun loving nature filled every room she entered and brought happiness to all who knew her.

In 2024, LaToya faced a Breast Cancer diagnosis with courage and deep faith. She fought with strength in mind, body, and spirit, keeping her trust in Jesus through her treatments and doctor visits. Her determination never faded, and even in difficult moments her faith remained strong.

On November 7, 2025, LaToya completed her earthly journey and received her heavenly wings, leaving a legacy of love, courage, and devotion. As the scripture in 2 Timothy 4:7 reminds us, she fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith.

She is welcomed into heaven by her parents; Arshield and Betty Holland. She is survived by her three children, six grandchildren; Aa’Khyiah, Kyliah, Kylani, Khyran Jr, Taylon, and Khyro, siblings; Aaron Holland (Ebony) and Sheila Townsend(Donnell), niece Don’Quenae’ Townsend, bonus son Jonathan Darden, and close friends; Shantell Caldwell, Shimmy, Tanika Darden, and Kimberly Fife. She is also remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, godchildren, and loved ones who will hold her memory in their hearts.Her loving spirit, joyful voice, and unwavering faith will be deeply missed. LaToya’s spirit lives on in the love she shared and the lives she touched.

May Time

Soften Your Pain

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.

Those we love are never really lost to us

we feel them in so many special ways through friends they always cared about and dreams they left behind, in beauty that they added to our days… in words of wisdom we still carry with us and memories that never will be gone… Those we love are never really lost to us

For everywhere their special love lives on.

04/01/1952

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Celebrating the life of Toni Callahan, a shining light who touched countless hearts. Born on April 1, 1952, in San Diego, California, Toni shared her birthday with her twin brother Tommie. Together they brought great joy to their parents, Charlie and Grace Callahan, who preceded her in death. The Callahan family was blessed with three children, and their eldest, Joyce, lovingly stepped into a guiding role after their mother’s passing, raising Toni and Tommie with devotion and care.

Toni’s life reflected her generous and loving nature. She was a source of encouragement, always speaking truth with kindness. Her early education at Logan Elementary, Memorial Junior High, and San Diego High School prepared her for a life filled with purpose. As a Teacher’s Assistant at Chollas Elementary School and an event usher at several venues, she shared warmth and joy with everyone she met.

Toni’s faith was the foundation of her life. She accepted Christ as a young girl and was baptized at Mount Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Johnson. Later she became a member of New Paradise Baptist Church, where she lifted her melodious voice in the choir, bringing inspiration to all who listened.

As she moved into adulthood, Toni experienced the blessings of motherhood. Her first son, Trinell, filled her life with joy, and she was later blessed with five grandchildren who became her pride and greatest happiness. Six years after Trinell’s birth, her second son, Martell, arrived carrying his mother’s lively personality and loving spirit.

Toni was a devoted mother and grandmother who lived out the principle of unconditional love. She supported her family with strength, wisdom, and compassion. Her love was steady and abundant, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Toni’s earthly journey came to a close on November 3, 2025, but her legacy of love, kindness, and compassion continues.

She is reunited with her heavenly Father and her parents in eternal peace. Her family, including her sons Trinell Lewis with Kim and Martell Robinson, her sister Joyce Stidum, her twin brother Tommie Callahan, her grandchildren; Terrence, Trinell Junior, Tayah, Brandon, and Ryan Lewis, her bonus sisters; Emma Tillerson and Patricia Jackson, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, will cherish her memory forever.

A. Bradley

Connecting Hope 17 th Annual

By Voice & Viewpoint Staff

This year, Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church was once again the location for the Annual Connecting Hope Food Drive. The person behind this successful annual event is the Rev. Ray Smith. This year, he says they purchased 800 turkeys, tons of pota-

toes, a can good, Jiffy corn mix, cranberry sauce, and even dinner rolls ready to be baked and served.

Over 25 volunteers spent several days putting the bags of groceries together to be given out with the turkeys at the drive-thru pickup last Saturday morning. Scores of additional volunteers were on hand to assist in loading each car as it came through. The whole event was a clockwork activity.

According to Rev. Smith, there were 38 local churches that signed up to participate in the food distribution, which was more than a turkey giveaway.

Rev. Townsend, Pastor of Pilgrim Progressive, was the host pastor for the second year. Connecting Hope is a program out of Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church. Each church submitted a list of how many baskets and Turkeys they needed. The churches, in turn,

Prince Hall Consistory No. 91 Holds Annual

Join Us on a Journey of Success

Deputy Sheriff – Lateral

Forensic Pathology Fellow

Stock Clerk

Sheriff's Emergency Services Dispatcher

Food Services Worker

Deputy Sheriff Cadet – Detentions/Court Services

Licensed Mental Health Clinician – Sheriff's Detentions

Senior Radio Communications Systems Engineer

Supervising Animal Control Officer

Deputy Medical Examiner

By Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer

Consistory No. 91 of the Prince Hall Free Masons held this year's Annual Senior Appreciation Luncheon at the George L. Stevens Fourth District Senior Center on Saturday November 22, 2025. In their sharp dress as Free Masons, the members of the Consistory hosted about 100 guests for this very special event which has decades of history here in San Diego.

The term “Consistory” comes from the Latin word meaning Assembly which is representative of the Prince Hall Masons. The group is significant because it represents the oldest African American Masonic organization dating back to 1784. Price Hall himself, was an African American Abolitionist and leader of the free Black community in Boston, Massachusetts.

Praise And Glory Thanksgiving Dinner at Malcolm X Library

By Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer

The Praise and Glory team was back at the Malcolm X Library on Saturday, November 22 from 11:30am-3:30pm for the seventh year of providing their free Thanksgiving dinners to at least 150 walk-ins. No questions asked. Families welcomed.

The more than 25 volunteers working this nonprofit event, come from different area churches, while some are just life time friends wanting to help each other. Mrs. Virginia Rhodes is the chief cook for this event and Mrs. Alice Lloyd noted that they have to pay to use the Library’s all purpose room which is transformed into a dining hall by the volunteers. There is seating for about 60 people. This includes families, and the homeless. All were welcomed with open arms.

San Diego Consistory #91 at the George Stephen’s Retirement Community Center for the Thanksgiving Senior Citizen Luncheon on November 22, 2025.

PHOTO: Grand Inspector General Ron Dunlap

Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway

arranged the pickup and distribution among their respective recipients. Rev. Townsend indicated that the food need is growing as more people are showing up at the

church looking for food. In several instances, he has had to send out for food to feed families right then and there. This was another suc cessful distribution.

Annual Senior Appreciation Luncheon

This group continues the proud tradition of free Black Masonry.

The Prince Hall brotherhood this year honored Mrs. Kathy Ramsey, for her many years of service which included military active and reserve duty, service at Balboa Naval Medical Center, membership and service at Christ United Presberystian Church and years of volunteer service at the Fourth District Senior Center. Everyone agreed that this was a rec ognition long overdue.

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Left: Grand Inspector General, Ron Dunlap. PHOTO: Rosemary Pope

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LOCAL/STATE NEWS

Legal Lifelines: Bonta, Padilla Defend Equity, Food Aid and More

Bonta’s New Briefs: California Attorney General Bonta's recent lawsuits blocking the Trump Administration

Bonta Opposes Trump’s Plan to Expand Expedited Deportations

On November 12, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 18 other attorneys general opposed the Trump Administration’s plan to dramatically expand expedited deporta tions nationwide, a move they argue strips people of due process and risks unlawful detention of U.S. residents. In an amicus brief, they urged the D.C. Court of Appeals to maintain a halt on the policy, emphasizing that the Constitution protects all people in the U.S. from los ing liberty without due process and that deportation is one of the most severe consequences a person can face.

tions continue. Bonta vowed to keep fighting to ensure due process for all Californians.

A copy of the brief is available at oag.ca.gov.

Bonta Continues to Fight for Full November SNAP Aid

The attorneys general warned that allowing immigration officers to deport anyone unable to immediately prove two years of U.S. residency—without lawyers, hearings, or judicial review—will lead to widespread mistakes, racial profiling, and harm to families, communities, and state economies. They cited past wrongful detentions of citizens and predicted deeper fear, reduced public safety, and major economic losses if mass deporta -

On November 10, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 23 attorneys general and three governors filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order to protect full November SNAP benefits. The action follows conflicting USDA guidance that first directed states to issue full benefits under a court order, then abruptly claimed those payments were “unauthorized” and must be undone. Many states, including California, had already begun distributing benefits.

A federal court has paused USDA’s latest guidance and set a hearing for November 10th. Bonta said the Trump Administration is actively trying to block food assistance for millions, and states will continue fighting to ensure families receive the support they are owed.

A copy of the further motion for a TRO can be found at oag.ca.gov.

Padilla’s News Briefs: Senator Alex Padilla’s recent warnings of the Trump Administration

Senators Blast Trump Plan to Access Private Voter Data

Senators Alex Padilla and Dick Durbin condemned the Department of Justice for attempting to force states to hand over their voter registration lists to build an unauthorized national voter registry. They warned that DOJ’s lawsuits against eight states, including California, threaten voter privacy, exceed federal authority, and could enable voter purges using an untested Department of Homeland Security data system. The senators emphasized that the Constitution gives

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states — not the executive branch — primary authority over elections.

They further cautioned that creating a centralized national voter database violates the Privacy Act, poses cybersecurity risks, and could lead to wrongful removal of eligible voters, particularly naturalized citizens and older Americans. Padilla and Durbin demanded accountability from DOJ, raising concerns about its lack of transparency, legal justification, and potential misuse of private voter data. They also urged briefings for congressional committees as the 2026 elections approach.

SDCCD Acquires Mid-City Site to Expand Continuing Education

The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees has approved the $4.5 million purchase of a 30,000-square-foot MidCity property to expand the San Diego College of Continuing Education. Funded by Measure HH, the acquisition supports growing demand for workforce training in fields like healthcare, building trades, and advanced manufacturing while addressing space shortages at the current Mid-City Campus.

The new site will undergo collaborative planning to shape its future programs and design, ultimately becoming a modern hub for adult education, career training, and community connection in City Heights and surrounding neighborhoods. To learn more, visit the Measure HH website.

San Diego Workforce Partnership Opens New Chula Vista Career Center

As San Diego County’s unemployment rate reaches a four-year high of 5%, the San Diego Workforce Partnership has opened a new South Bay Career Center at 333 H Street in Chula Vista. The region faces far greater need: within five miles of the new site, unemployment is 8%—nearly double the county average. The relocation from Bay Boulevard places career services closer to public transit and to the communities most impacted by rising joblessness and long commutes.

The South Bay center offers free job placement, training, skills workshops, internships, and education support to residents countywide, with priority for unemployed workers, veterans, and young adults. The opening responds to longstanding challenges in South

County, where many of the area’s 600,000 residents travel long distances for work and have limited access to higher education options.

The launch also aligns with the Workforce Partnership’s data-driven strategy to expand opportunity. In October, the organization introduced the Workforce Needs & Assets Map, a digital tool that highlights disparities in jobs, income, housing, and education across the region. Together, the new South Bay location and the mapping tool will work to ensure every San Diegan—regardless of ZIP code—has accessible pathways to employment, training, and economic mobility.

Applications Now Open for The Holly J. Mitchell Girls Empowerment Leadership Institute

The Holly J. Mitchell Girls Empowerment Leadership Institute is a seven-month program dedicated to developing the next generation of Black women leaders. Through a partnership between The California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI) and Mount Saint Mary’s University(MSMU), the institute provides Black girls ages 13–18 with mentorship, leadership training, financial literacy, civic engagement opportunities, and college readiness support. Monthly sessions at MSMU’s Doheny Campus connect students with Black women leaders and hands-on workshops designed to build confidence, skills, and community.

Focused on empowering underserved youth, the program helps participants dream boldly and lead with purpose. Applications are now open. For more information visit, https:// www.cablackwomenscollective.org/hollyjmitchellgeli.

Doctors’ Tips to Stay Healthy and Safe This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a joyous time to reconnect with family and friends, but it can also throw your wellness routines out of alignment. Doctors advise prioritizing healthy choices now so you can start 2026 feeling your best.

“Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to lose sight of our well-being, overindulge in food and drink, and feel stressed. A little awareness and a few healthy habits can go a long way in helping you and loved ones enjoy the season in good health,” says Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, president of the American Medical Association (AMA).

For a healthy and happy holiday season, the AMA recommends the following tips:

1. Watch what you eat. Pay attention to labels and avoid ultra-processed foods, especially those high in added sodium, saturated fats and sugar. Consider having a healthy snack before the big meal or offer to bring a healthier dish for the holiday spread. Drink water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages, and eat nutritious, whole foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables alongside richer holiday dishes.

2. Prioritize your mental health. Factors such as holiday spending and navigating time with extended family can bring on extra seasonal stress. Get sufficient sleep and exercise, and don’t hesitate to talk to a mental health professional when you need help managing stress.

3. Prioritize physical activity during this busy time of year. A good rule of thumb

for adults is at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity each week. Brisk walks, bike rides, hikes and family-friendly sports like basketball and touch football can provide easy, fun ways to get off the couch and elevate your heart rate. If you’re traveling, don’t forget to pack your sneakers!

4. Be prepared when traveling. Whether you’re flying or taking a road trip, you might be tempted to grab convenient yet unhealthy food for the journey. Consider packing your own snacks, such as fresh fruits and vegetables or small portions of

dried fruits and nuts. When flying, pack your medication in your carry-on bag instead of your checked luggage so it’s easily accessible. Keeping medication handy will help you avoid missing a dose on busy travel days, especially amid flight delays. Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water during your flight as air travel can cause dehydration. And keep your body moving in-flight to avoid blood clots.

5. Make smart choices and plan ahead if you’re driving. In December 2023 alone, 1,038 people died in alcohol impaired-driving crashes in the United States. If you plan

to drink, always arrange for a sober driver or alternative transportation. And if you are the designated driver, commit to 100% sobriety. Also make sure to get plenty of sleep before your road trip as drowsy driving is responsible for an estimated 100,000 car crashes each year nationwide.

6. Vaccination remains the best protection against several serious respiratory viruses circulating this fall and winter, particularly as people are spending more time indoors and gathering for the holidays. The AMA encourages you to speak with your physician or other health care professional to determine which vaccines are best for you. The AMA offers infographics to help patients and physicians cut through vaccine confusion and foster open, honest conversations with each other. The infographics can be found at https://ama-assn. org.

7. Start New Year’s resolutions early. Speak with your doctor or other health care professional about quitting tobacco, nicotine and e-cigarettes, and declare your home and car smoke-free to protect loved ones from secondhand smoke exposure.

“While you’re celebrating this holiday season and reconnecting with family and friends, remember to take care of your health. Eating well, staying active, and taking precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses can help you enjoy the season and start the new year strong,” says Dr. Mukkamala.

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CLASSIFIEDS / LEGAL NOTICES

Invitation for Bids (IFB) Bayshore Bikeway Barrio Logan Phase 2

Solicitation No.: SOL1479431 CIP 1223096 Federal Aid Project No.: ATPL-6066(216) The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking contractors to deliver the Bayshore Bikeway Barrio Logan Phase 2 project.

The work generally consists of upgrading MTS railroad signaling hardware and software to provide advanced preemption at Sampson Street/Harbor Drive, Schley Street/Harbor Drive, and 28th Street/Harbor Drive; the construction of a traffic pre-signal for southbound 28th Street; signing and striping improvements at Cesar Chavez Parkway/Harbor Drive, Sampson Street/Harbor Drive, and 28th Street/Harbor Drive; and reconstruction of pedestrian routes for the 28th Street / BNSF at-grade crossing for ADA compliance.

Work includes, but is not limited to, hauling and disposing of materials containing aerially deposited lead; controlling for water pollution; traffic control; erosion control; clearing and grubbing; unclassified excavation; imported borrow; asphalt concrete pavement; curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway, stamped median concrete; detectable warning tiles; storm drain installation; pavement markings and signage; chain link fence; traffic signal modifications; MTS signaling system modifications. Additive Alternate 1 consists of pavement rehabilitation by cold milling and ii overlaying asphalt concrete. Procurement of all materials and performing all other work necessary to complete the work in accordance with the project plans and specifications is included.

This project is federally funded. The Engineer’s Estimate is $3,813,447.00. This project is not subject to the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA). The optional Pre-Bid Meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on November 19, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM PST/PDT. The deadline for electronic Bid submittal is December 10, 2025 by 3:00 PM PST/PDT unless otherwise stated in an addendum. A copy of the solicitation documents and any communications or addenda can be accessed via www.bidnetdirect.com/sandag.

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the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 27, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on October 27, 2030 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9021859

Fictitious business name(s): Sofias Ranch 11 Double K Rd Valley Center, CA 92082 County of San Diego 809 Marjorie Dr San Diego, CA 92114

This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/18/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Marianna Lopez 809 Marjorie Dr San Diego, CA 92114

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 18, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on November 18, 2030 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9021899

Fictitious business name(s): Korarift 1480 Broadway #2427 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

at all 5 sites in order to bid this project. All attendees must preregister with the District prior to attending the site walk at sandiegounified.org/sitewalks. The Bid and Contract Documents may be downloaded free of charge at the District’s online Planroom at sandiegousdplans.com. All bids must be received electronically via PlanetBids before 1:00 p.m. on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025. Prime contractors interested in submitting a bid must go to tinyurl.com/SDUSD-PlanetBids then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CP26-0583-52-00-00 Playground Matting at 5 sites Group 3. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration.” The project estimate is between $815,000 and $870,000, inclusive of allowances. This is not a PSA project but requires the District’s prequalification for projects estimated under $1 million The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: C61/D34, or other appropriate license, subject to District approval. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, George A. Harris III, Director, Fiscal Controls and Information Systems, Facilities Planning and Construction CP26-0583-52-00-00.

County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 11/04/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Latrica L Brown Brown 7732 Shore Wood Dr San Diego, CA 92114

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 04, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on November 04, 2030 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9021774

Fictitious business name(s): Joiful Creations 619 2140 Central Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 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: Joi Mychelle Jenkins 2140 Central Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 17, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on November 17, 2030 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9020167

This business is hereby registered by the following: Korarift LLC 2108 N St, Ste C Sacramento, CA 95816

State of Incorporation/ Organization

California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 18, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on November 18, 2030 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9021734

Fictitious business name(s): E.M.A Handyman 15941 Lyons Valley Rd Jamul, CA 91935 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 11/17/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Ernie S Yorba 15941 Lyons Valley Rd Jamul, CA 91935

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 17, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on November 17, 2030 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9021740

Fictitious business name(s): West Coast Recon Works

West Coast Car Recon 2236 Crandall Dr. San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego

FICTITIOUS

Dao Express 3425 Hancock Street #6 San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego 5421 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115 This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/23/2025 This business is hereby registered by the following: Phidprakay Bobbie Deary 5421 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115

This statement was filed with

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 11/17/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jan Paul Shawishian 2236 Crandall Dr. San Diego, CA 92111

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 17, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on November 17, 2030 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9021013

Fictitious business name(s): Foxxy Phat Brown Cleaning Service 7732 Shore Wood Dr San Diego, CA 92114

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9021193

Fictitious business name(s): Ingrid's Paradise Of Incense 1668 Glencoe Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 06/01/2016

This business is hereby registered by the following: Ingrid G. Garcia 1668 Glencoe Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 06, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on November 06, 2030 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9021370

Fictitious business name(s): Always A Traveler

Black Branches 8761 Lake Murray Blvd #4 San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 09/17/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Raychelle Lee 8761 Lake Murray Blvd #4 San Diego, CA 92119

State of Incorporation/ Organization California

Fictitious business name(s): Advance Auto Wholesale

2275 Rolling Ridge Rd. Chula Vista, CA 91914 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 10/22/2025

This business is hereby registered by the following: Rogelio Casillas 2275 Rolling Ridge Rd. Chula Vista, CA 91914

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 22, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on October 22, 2030 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9021759

Fictitious business name(s): Streamline Auto Care

6811 Alvarado Rd Unit 14 San Diego, CA 92120 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: Mohamed Elabbassi 6811 Alvarado Rd Unit 14 San Diego, CA 92120

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 17, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on November 17, 2030 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9021366

Fictitious business name(s): Dela Connect Group 404 Camino Del Rio S Ste 210 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego

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

This business is hereby registered by the following: Delagroup Management Inc 404 Camino Del Rio S Ste 210 San Diego, CA 92108 State of Incorporation/ Organization California

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 10, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on November 10, 2030 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11

FICTITIOUS

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 10, 2025

This fictitious business name will expire on November 10, 2030 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9021477

Fictitious business name(s): Dreacutz 5483 Adobe Falls Rd San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liabillity Company

The first day of business was: 10/18/2024

This business is hereby registered by the following: Dreacutz LLC 5483 Adobe Falls Rd #16 San Diego, CA 92120

State of Incorporation/ Organization California

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

This fictitious business name will expire on November 13, 2030 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9021266

Fictitious business name(s): Jesimmonds Consulting 3053 Marlborough Ave San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego

This business is conducted by: An Individual

The first day of business was: 08/30/2023

This business is hereby registered by the following: Jeanette Elizabeth Simmonds 3053 Marlborough Ave San Diego, CA 92105

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 07, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on November 07,

FICTITIOUS

transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Alan Perez 701 49th St San Diego, CA 92102 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 16, 2025 This fictitious business name will expire on October 16, 2030 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9020745

Fictitious business name(s): MVMNT Studio

MVMNT After Dark

Fit Life with Pam 5702 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego 1111 6th Ave Ste 550 PMB 171522 San Diego, CA 92101-5211 This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company

The first day of business was: 08/01/2024 This business is hereby registered by the following: Passion Project SD

Case Number

25CU061033C

Petitioner or Attorney:

Sagara N. Vidanage/Ishani H. Vidanage on behalf of minor

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

Sagara N. Vidanage/Ishani H. Vidanage filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. PRESENT NAME: Theshini Chelsea Vidanage

PROPOSED NAME: Chelsea Theshini Vidanage

b. PRESENT NAME: Jashini Kaitlyn Vidanage

PROPOSED NAME: Kaitlyn Jashini Vidanage

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: December 29, 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.

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

directions.

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

11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number 25CU061463C

Petitioner or Attorney: Huynh Anh Vu Nguyen

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Huynh Anh Vu Nguyen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME:

Huynh Anh Vu Nguyen

PROPOSED NAME: Andy Nguyen

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: January 08, 2026 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

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN

The address of the court is:

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

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

Case Number 25CU061024C

Petitioner or Attorney: Thi Chin Huynh; Quan Sang Nguyen on behlaf of minor

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Thi Chin Huynh; Quan Sang Nguyen on behalf of minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Huynh Thy Nguyen

PROPOSED NAME: Hari Nguyen

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

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: December 29, 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.

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 11/20, 11/27, 12/04, 12/11

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Central Division, Hall of Justice

Case Number

25CU057178C

Petitioner or Attorney: Landera Lee Riley

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Landera Lee Riley filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Landera Lee Riley

PROPOSED NAME: Elanderas Louiseive Riley

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: December 29, 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).

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 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

Hall of Justice Courthouse Case Number

25CU060415C

Petitioner or Attorney:

Nyi'Be Dawn VenableNajee'ullah AKA Nyibe Dawn Venable Najee Ullah AKA Nyibe Dawn Venable AKA Nyibe Dawn VenableNajeeullah To All Interested Persons: Petitioner

Nyi'Be Dawn VenableNajee'ullah AKA Nyibe Dawn Venable Najee Ullah AKA Nyibe Dawn Venable AKA Nyibe Dawn VenableNajeeullah filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME:

Nyi'Be Dawn VenableNajee'ullah AKA Nyibe Dawn Venable Najee Ullah AKA Nyibe Dawn Venable AKA Nyibe Dawn VenableNajeeullah

PROPOSED NAME: Jai Monae Venable [first] [middle] [last]

NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: January 05, 2026

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

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.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/04

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

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

Case Number 25CU059685C

Petitioner or Attorney: Leeann Williamson AKA

Leeann W Katz

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Leeann Williamson AKA Leean W Katz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

PRESENT NAME: Leeann Williamson AKA Leeann W Katz

PROPOSED NAME: Leeann Williamson

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: December 30, 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.

Sudan’s Worsening Situation Leaves 2 Out of Every 3 People in Need of Aid

By Associated Press

Two out of three people in war-torn Sudan are in dire need of aid, a U.N. official said Wednesday.

The situation is getting “horrific for civilians,” U.N. humanitarian affairs and relief head Tom Fletcher told The Associated Press, as aid groups struggle to deliver much-needed assistance to communities.

“The access we need is far too limited by the conflict,” he said during a phone interview from Darfur.

The military and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, went to war in 2023,

when tensions erupted between them. The army and RSF are former allies that were supposed to oversee a democratic transition after a 2019 uprising.

The fighting has killed at least 40,000 people, according to the World Health Organization, and displaced 12 million others. However, aid groups say the true death toll could be many times higher.

As the war continued to rage on for more than two years, humanitarian resources were significantly depleted across the country, said Amy Pope, director-general of the International Organization for Migration, or IOM.

“People are exhausted and vulnerabilities are

extremely high,” Pope told the AP by phone from the capital, Khartoum.

A new influx of displaced people in the Darfur region has further strained already overcrowded camps and depleted limited resources. The Darfur and Kordofan regions have become the epicenter of the fight.

Doctors without Borders, or MSF, said on Wednesday [ November 12] that its teams have seen “staggering” malnutrition rates among those who fled el-Fasher and arrived in Tawila.

Pope also briefed reporters virtually from Khartoum on the gruesome details of the civil war, saying that most people fleeing the areas impacted describe watching civilians

be shot on site and walking over dead bodies.

“The scale of the need is absolutely incredible. And of course, it is coinciding at a time when there have been unprecedented humanitarian cuts to humanitarian assistance around the world,” Pope said.

Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohi al-Din Salem said Tuesday [ November 11] that his government doesn’t engage in an official capacity with the U.S.-led mediator group known as the Quad, which put forward a humanitarian truce proposal in September.

The U.S.-led plan would start with a threemonth ceasefire followed by a nine-month political process, according to Massad Boulos, a U.S. adviser for African affairs.

ARTS & CULTURE

incredible leader.”

By Lisa Respers France

Friends, family and fans gathered Thursday[ November 20] to honor the late Chadwick Boseman receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.

“I have to believe that Chadwick is still alive,” Davis said. “I can’t use the word ‘gone’ or ‘death’ really when thinking about him.”

The “Black Panther” actor died in 2020 at the age of 43 after a private battle with colon cancer.

Thursday[November 20] was declared “Chadwick Boseman Day” in Hollywood, and his “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” costar Viola Davis, his “Black Panther” director Ryan Coogler and Boseman’s widow Taylor Simone Ledward Boseman spoke during the emotional ceremony.

Davis noted that they worked on their Oscar-winning movie “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” just before he passed, and said Boseman “was always trying to engage me on the set” talking about the “cap of success” and having the types of conversations that she believes people have when they know they “possibly are transitioning.”

The late actor, she said in her tribute, was a “mighty mighty elixir that sort of stirred up the alchemy that we’re all in search of, which is meaning.”

“I celebrate him today. And I say to him, I hope all the angels in heaven just sang him to a beautiful rest,” Davis said. “And I thank him for what he left behind in me, which is a burning ember that always guides me to a higher meaning of my work and my purpose.”

“This star, as beautiful as it is on the Walk of Fame, shines a whole lot less brighter than Chadwick is in heaven,” she concluded her speech.

Coogler, Boseman’s friend who directed him in the “Black Panther” Marvel film, asked for attendees’ understanding as he emotionally talked about the late star.

“When I think of Chadwick Boseman I think of three things: leadership, teaching and generosity,” Coogler said. “He was an

The famed “Sinners” director said Boseman was “ageless,” and joked he didn’t know his age until he went to one of his birthday parties. He also told a story about Boseman sneaking past stars like Sylvestor Stallone, Michael B. Jordan (who was present at Thursday’s ceremony) and others to get into Coogler’s hotel room during a big press tour for the 2015 film “Creed.”

Boseman, Coogler said, wanted to meet with him to talk about working together on “Black Panther” and managed to evade even the press that were present.

“I was so impressed by that and I asked him how he got past everybody and he smiled and said, ‘That was the Panther,’” Coogler said, chuckling.

Boseman’s wife was the last to take the podi -

um, and had a heartfelt message for her late husband.

“Chad, today we recognize a lifetime of artistry. We recognize your skill and your devotion and we cement your legacy as a hero and icon,” she said. “You lived with honor and you walked in truth. You were as brilliant as you were beautiful and as courageous as you were kind. We love you, we miss you and we thank you.”

She then invited her husband’s brothers, Derrick and Kevin Boseman, to help with the unveiling of the star.

In addition to portraying T’Challa in “Black Panther” and other Marvel movies as well as his Academy Award-nominated turn in Netflix’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” Boseman had a robust film and television career, and portrayed Thurgood Marshall, James Brown and Jackie Robinson on film before his untimely passing.

JOHN H. ADAMS IS BORN

Clergyman and civil rights leader John Hurst Adams was born November 27, 1927, in Columbia, South Carolina. He earned degrees from Johnson C. Smith University and Boston University, studying alongside Martin Luther King Jr., and later briefly taught at Payne Theological Seminary. At age 29, he became the youngest president of Paul Quinn College, serving until 1962.

Adams later led Seattle’s First AME Church and became a key civil rights organizer, co-founding CAMP and chairing the Central Area Civil Rights Committee. He went on to serve as an AME bishop nationwide, spearheading the successful effort to remove the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s State House. He and his wife, Dolly, live in Atlanta.

1942

JIMI HENDRIX IS BORN

Jimi Hendrix, born in 1942 in Seattle, rose from poverty to become a prodigious guitarist inspired by R&B legends. After serving in the 101st Airborne, he built his music career performing with major acts like the Isley Brothers and Little Richard before pursuing his own sound. Moving to London in 1966 made him an instant star. With the Jimi Hendrix Experience, he delivered groundbreaking performances and albums that reshaped rock. Hendrix became a pioneer of psychedelic music before his death in 1970.

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Member of the House of Somalia, Muna Shagwo.

Co-Founder and President of the House of Somalia, Rahmo Abdi(center) and Host and member, Ahmed Mahmoud(right).

Saacid Khalif(center) performing with Somali Museum of Minnesota dancers.

Artistic director of The Somali Museum of Minnesota, Mohamued Osman, engages and energizes children with creative callouts.

(Far left)Legendary artist, Safiya Tusmo, moving the crowd with her vocals.

PHOTOS: Tihut Tamrat