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As we rapidly approach the availability of three vaccines to deal with the Covid-19 virus, the topic at hand becomes, who will get the vaccine first and whether or not those designated as being of greatest risk will actually take the vaccine when made available? Among the skeptics, African Amereicans are at the top of the list and not without reason.

In 1932, Tuskegee Institute partnered with the Public Health Service to conduct what was called, “The Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphilis in the Negro Male”. The study was done in the hopes of justifying a treatment program. This was before the development of penicillin, which became the preferred treatment for syphilis in 1947.

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As California faces a surge in coronavirus cases, vaccines may be weeks away with three drug companies reporting promising results.

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Design Work On County Southeastern Live Well Center Resumes

By San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency The County of San Diego, along with PCL Construction Services, Inc. and architects Steinberg Hart, are revising the Southeastern Live Well Center project.

The new design retains the full array of community services while reducing the amount of space for back-office staff who are now expected to telework.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has showed us that many employees can effectively work from home and prefer that arrangement,” said Supervisor Greg Cox, chairman of the Board of Supervisors.

“This redesign acknowledges that trend without reducing services to the public.”

The size of the public and client areas in the 65,000-square-foot Southeastern Live Well Center will remain the same as in the earlier 80,000-squarefoot design.

“My priority has been to push for services at the new facility that ref lect the needs and wants of the neighborhood,” said Supervisor Nathan Fletcher. “I’m committed to ensuring the project retains those resources and to adding even more between now and opening day.”

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California is in the throes of another COVID-19 surge — cases are skyrocketing and hospital beds are filling up quickly. Last week, hospitals had 3,300 more COVID patients than at the beginning of this month, state health officials said.

Black male leaders call for immediate remedies to school to prison pipeline

By Quinci LeGardye California Black Media

California has implemented a series of safeguards to tackle widespread unemployment fraud amid mass job losses in the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But those safety measures have also resulted in the accidental loss of benefits for some innocent claimants.

A joint team of local prosecutors and law enforcement officials announced Nov. 24 that more than 35,000 incarcerated people were named in claims filed with the California Employment Development Department (EDD) between March and August See UNEMPLOYMENT page 2

By Black Men for Educational Equity

The school to prison pipeline starts as early as preschool for our youngest Black learners.

According to the U.S. Department of Education (2016-2017), Black children face issues with preschool access and exclusion, and are prone to receive harsher discipline than non-Black students who display the same behavior.

Statistics show that Black children are 15% of the K-12th grade student population; however, they are 36% of students suspended at least once. Too many Black early learners are bounced around between multiple preschools or childcare programs like urban nomads.

During the height of the George Floyd protests, a group of African American men with professional experience in education, policy, research and social work formed Black Men for Educational Equity (BMEE)to address implicit bias in early education. Over the last five months, BMEE examined the disparities and inequalities that

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exist in the system for young Black children and have created a plan of action for addressing these systemic issues.

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syphilis, and 201 men in the study without syphilis, who were the placebo group. Both were without the knowledge of what they were being treated for. They were told it was “bad blood”. The study was done without the benefit of “Informed Consent “ on the part of the participants; they were never offered treatment or penicillin.

There was no effort to cure the illness for more than 40 years. Not only were they never given treatment, they were not permitted to quit the study.

of this year. According to Sacramento County district attorney Anne Marie Schubert, more than 20,000 of those claims have been filed in the state, totaling more than $140 million in benefits. At least 158 claims were filed for people on death row, resulting in over $400,000 in benefits paid.

While law enforcement authorities have found some credible instances of fraud, lawmakers and advocates for unemployed Californians and low-wage workers have been concerned that innocent claimants have gotten caught up in the state’s offensive to prevent fraud. On Oct. 22, EDD announced that they had frozen 350,000 benefit debit cards because of suspicious activity. After the freeze, there were reports of significant numbers of innocent unemployed workers left without their benefits because officials had erroneously targeted them in the operation.

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In July 1972, an Associated Press story about the study caused such a public reaction that a review of the study found it “ethically unjustified” and stopped the study at once. A class action lawsuit on behalf of the men was filed a year later, which led to an out of court settlement in 1974 for 10 million dollars. The U.S. government created the Tuskegee Health Benefit Program (THBP) to give lifetime medical and burial services to all living participants. In 1975 wives, widows and offspring were added. In 1995, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) was given responsibility for the program and the last study participant died in 2004.

The following highlights the evil of this whole effort. In 1940, efforts were made to keep the men from getting treatment under the military draft effort. In 1947 the U.S. Public Health Service established “Rapid Treatment Centers’’ to treat syphilis, but men in the study were not treated. In 1969, CDC reaffirmed the need for the study and gained support of the local medical societies (American Medical Association and the National Medical Association chapters) to continue the studies.

But this abuse of medical ethics in the treatment of Black people also extended to Black women. In 1960, the state of North Carolina enacted a voluntary sterilization law. This law provided the state with the ability to sterilize

those thought to be feeble-minded. This was primarily aimed at African American women on welfare. This practice went from 23% of Black women being sterilized in the 1930s to an increase of 64% between 1964 and 1966.

One of the most well known cases of this was revealed by the victim, Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer, a renowned Civil Rights leader. She spoke of her own involuntary sterilization at the Sunf lower County Hospital In Mississippi where she later testified that 6 out of 10 African American women going into that facility were involuntarily sterilized.

Against such history, it is not hard to understand why African Americans would be reluctant to take the vaccine, even though we are among the highest risk groups in the nation. There are questions today as to what degree African Americans are currently a part of the trial groups for each of the COVID-19 vaccines and where they are geographically located. Are there any differences in side effects that should be made known?

Between these questions and the conduct of President Trump suggesting the use of bleach and other crazy ideas to treat the virus, it’s going to take more than a new President for some to feel safe. Many feel it’s going to take a major public policy campaign just to save lives.

The investigation involved district attorneys from nine California counties, as well as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California. According to prosecutors, who learned about the fraud by listening to recorded prison phone calls, the fraud schemes varied -- some involving people on the outside and others orchestrated by organized networks within prisons.

“Our offices have been hearing complaints from constituents with legitimate claims who have had their EDD debit cards frozen as a part of this fraud prevention measure. Again, EDD seems unable to address fraud without harming Californians who are depending on them for benefits,” said Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco).

Schubert, along with other county district attorneys, has called on Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state officials to ensure that EDD claimants are routinely cross-checked against incarcerated persons. According to an EDD spokesperson, the agency has also been working with the United States Labor Department’s Office of Inspector General to verify claims.

The EDD has been plagued by backlogs in processing benefit claims since the beginning of the pandemic. At one point, the number of unprocessed claims totaled over 1.6 million.

More than 16.4 million claims have been filed since March. The backup has left millions of Californians without access to unemployment benefits. This is happening as reports emerge of many Californians falling behind on their rents and becoming food insecure.

“Earlier this year, I launched a strike team to expedite unemployment payments and to minimize abuse of the system. While we have made improvements, we need to do more,” said Gov. Gavin Newsom in a statement.

State Sen. Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama), former chair of the Board of Prison Terms, said “Countless Californians continue to wait for their unemployment benefits. They worked hard and lost their jobs through no fault of their own. They are desperately waiting for their debit cards to pay for rent and other bills, while prisoners are paid. This exemplifies how dysfunctional California government has become.”

Over the past few months, the EDD says it has been investigating fraud cases involving people who have allegedly exploited relaxed rules intended to speed up federal aid payments to people the COVID-19 pandemic has affected most, including self-employed workers and independent contractors. Investigations publicly reported so far include one case where out-of-state suspects were arrested while attempting to buy luxury goods on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills using multiple EDD debit cards. In another, a rapper posted a music video online called “EDD” in which

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, the program that gets benefits to self-employed workers and contractors, is set to expire Dec. 31.

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Information about the new Southeastern Live A-23 Center, its design and opportunities for public comment are available on a dedicated Live Well San Diego website page. https:// www.livewellsd.org/content/livewell/home/ community/live-well-communities/southeastern-live-well-center.html

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Unchanged will be the site layout with its public plaza and entrance near the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Market Street, the exterior façade design with its welcoming public entrance, and the public lobby with its grand stair soaked in daylight from the second story skylights.

Also unchanged are plans for a 4,000 squarefoot Conference Center and installation of public art. Other Community amenities will include the Meditation and Wellness Garden, connection of Chollas Creek Trail to Market Street, and a coffee cart at the public plaza near Market Street and Euclid Avenue.

Traffic studies for the Southeastern Live Well Center project were conducted during the planning of the project. As a result, street improvements will include medians on Euclid Avenue from Highway 94 to Imperial Avenue and a traffic signal on Market at the entrance of the west driveway for the Malcom X Library. The project also will provide Fair Share contributions for future traffic improvements on Market Street’s intersections with 47th Street and Euclid Avenue.

The Tubman Chavez Community Center is providing an essential service as a COVID testing site for the Southeastern Community. Prior to start of construction there will a

The Southeastern Live Well Center is expected to break ground in summer of 2021 and open in the summer of 2023. The County’s contract with PCL for this center includes a commitment for local hiring and subcontracting participation from the project’s four local Zip codes; 92102, 92113, 92114 and 92139. The contract requires $6 million of participation from those areas.

As part of this endeavor PCL Construction and Steinberg Hart also are reaching out to subcontractors, including local subcontractors, to assist in design re-development and re-budgeting efforts for the 65,000 squarefoot building.

Services that will be available include medical insurance coverage, food and nutrition assistance, family strengthening services, financial and employment assistance, public health, behavioral health, child support, restorative justice, services for older adults and people with disabilities and military and veterans’ services. The Southeastern Live Well Center also will include space for community meetings in the 4,000-square-foot conference center.

Live Well Centers are operating in National City, Chula Vista, Escondido, and the recently remodeled Lemon Grove location. A new Live Well Center is also under construction in Oceanside.

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION EDITORIAL:

In The Midst of the PandemiC

Young Voters Showed Up and Showed Out

By Julianne Malveaux

By Rev. Dr. John E. Warren Publisher

Next week, the City of San Diego will get a new Mayor and basically a new City Council. But in reality, we will be experiencing more than a change of personnel. With a Democratic Mayor and four new City Councilmembers, giving the Mayor a Democratic majority for the first time in the City’s history, there will be an opportunity for some meaningful changes, some of which are already underway. For example, we know that Measure B, which was adopted on the November Ballot, dissolved the present Citizen Review Board on Police Practices and created a new Commission on Police Practices with subpoena power, and separate authority from the San Diego Police, unlike the present arrangement. We know that while we have had a Citizens Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a Human Relations Commission, and A Civil Service Commission

for the City of San Diego, nothing has really changed in recent years in terms of visible signs of equality in both hiring and contracting. What will happen with our outgoing Mayor’s new Race & Equity program has yet to be determined.

In the midst of the Pandemic, we will also have the opportunity to work with a Commission on Redistricting both at the City and at the County level. We need to not only serve, but also make input so that we will be represented in the boundaries for elected officials that must be drawn for the next ten years. We must not let the Pandemic cause us to forego our duties of citizen participation. We have exciting new leadership under the new Mayor in the area of appointments to Boards and Commissions. Let’s stay involved and make life better for all of us, not just some of us.

The DNA of a Black Woman

By Chuck Richardson Founder, the National Organization of Rehabilitated Offenders

There is something magical about a fearless, intelligent, incorruptible black woman. A woman willing to sacrifice and face any obstacle she must for a greater cause than herself. Black women have been, and continue to be, the crucible of fortitude. Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Mary McLeod Bethune, Fannie Lou Hamer and thousands beside them have been the bedrock of African-American progress.

I realized in my late twenties that if you want to get it done – you better have black women involved. That was when I, in 1977, ran for and won a seat on the first majority Black city council in Richmond, Va. It was the determination of Black women, some more than twice my age, that made the history possible.

When those Black women spoke, weathered by storms of racism, deprivation and personal abuses, it changed the atmosphere. A crowd of timid, doubtful or unfocused lambs became ferocious lions. People today might speak of my legacy of achievements in Richmond, but they don’t know the source of my confidence. I can’t recall the number of times strong black women lifted me and forged new inspiration.

From the late seventies to the early nineties, I won nine consecutive re-elections. Any success reached by fighting the good fight, including my relentless efforts over two decades to remove the Confederate monuments on Monument Ave, were only possible because of the victories won for me by these women. Black men in my campaigns were strong and forceful, the physical image the organization needed, I don’t deny that. But diligence was more often worn by the women.

I remember one election when I needed 20 new people registered as voters in each precinct. Rev. Sarah Goshen, an older Black woman with a calm but convincing demeanor, stood up in a storm of attacks on my character during a controversial and profound personal battle.“Don’t abandon the bridge that brung you cross!” she demanded. My spirit rose to the ceiling.

It has indeed been a bridge, one more river to cross for Black Americans. Two-hundred fifty years of slavery and Jim Crow seems to have developed a certain ‘DNA’ in Black women. Because, to watch as your child is torn away, or

your man absolutely emasculated and denied any dignity, to have your body raped and to endure a brutalized life of labor, something had to evolve in the ‘DNA’ of Black women.

A new measure of courage, strength, dignity and faith saved them; the crucible of fortitude. They marched on and we march on today. America is more divided perhaps since slavery itself. But Black women have our backs, still enduring, fighting the good fight.

Women like my own sister, Valerie Richardson Jackson, the former first lady of Atlanta, who persevered with myself as one of the first students integrating our high school. Becoming one of the first black women to attend the Wharton School of Business ( now led by a black woman ), working and paying her way through, earning her M.B.A. She went on to market General Foods products and gained a regional role at Trans World Airlines corporate headquarters in New York. Because a strong, smart black woman is not to be passed over, she won the heart of and married a man who was certainly the most consequential politician in the history of Atlanta: Mayor Maynard Jackson. Maynard always said of Valerie, “She enables me.”

The nation has recently come to know two more amazing Black women: Democratic activist, Stacey Abrams, and Sen. Kamala Harris; now Vice President-elect. Stacey Abrams showed her ability early, in front of the very Atlanta City Hall that Maynard occupied. She led a large group of university students calling on the mayor to address student issues. Maynard was impressed and invited her to meet with him. Afterward, he gave Ms. Abrams her first job in politics. The rest is history: a heroic race for governor of Georgia, and a voter registration movement that is unprecedented, and driving the numbers to heights heretofore unseen - a democratic movement that has already become a model for the nation.

Valerie has always been a strong supporter of both Stacey Abrams and Kamala Harris. Three friends, three Black women, three lessons we should take from them – and history. With a Black woman becoming vice-president, we should keep in mind what it took, because we will need it going forward: patience with diligence, courage with wisdom, boldness with conviction. In other words, Black women.

Chuck Richardson, a former 18-year veteran of the Richmond City Council, is founder of the National Organization of Rehabilitated Offenders (NORO).

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Voters between 18 and 29 made history in the 2020 election. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement, or CIRCLE (https:// circle.tufts.edu/2020-election-center), at least 52 percent of them, and perhaps as many as 55 percent voted.

That turnout is at least ten percentage points higher than in 2016, and the highest voting level among that age group since the 26th Amendment granted those over 18 were granted the right to vote in 1971. Not only did young people vote in unprecedented numbers, but they also voted heavily in swing states like Georgia and Michigan.

Arguably, young people are responsible for the Biden victory. Virtually every population subgroup can claim part of the credit for the Biden victory. Black women voted for him by higher margins than any other group. Latinx voters in Arizona put him over the top n that state. Among young people, every group, except white men, voted for former Vice President Joe Biden.

The CIRCLE study of young voters offers lessons for upcoming elections. Young voters made up their minds about their electoral choice later than other votes. Three-quarters of those over 29 had their minds made up from the beginning.

CIRCLE also suggests that information about early voting, mail-in ballots, and other procedures was not as available as it might have been. Despite a massive attempt to get out the vote by African American activists, fewer African American youth voted in person, partly because many did not get enough information about voting mechanics. Some of this is due to voter suppression, and some may be due to insufficient outreach. Also, many who are students may have faced barriers in voting.

Those of us who are elders have often lamented that young folks don’t vote, but the CIRCLE study suggests we need to hold our powder. Young voters did not vote as much as the rest of us (total voter participation hovers at 70 percent), but they voted more than they ever had, and they had more significant barriers than older voters did. And for those of us who lean left, we must acknowledge that this summer’s Black Lives Matter protest may have pulled young people to the

polls. According to the CIRCLE studies, young people are concerned about COVID, climate change, racism, and the economy. If federal, state, and local governments manage these issues and offer young people the opportunity for engagement, the 2020 coalition may stick together.

The 2020 youth coalition is, in some ways, our hope for the future. Young people mostly voted for Biden along race and gender lines, but the young white male holdout suggests that some of today’s race challenges may persist into the future. Meanwhile, within the Democratic-leaning 2020 youth coalition, there are apparent tensions and differences around how we prioritize these concerns and how we emphasize the intersectionality of these concerns. It’s not either/ or with the economy, COVID, climate change, and racism; it’s all of the above. The Biden team will have to walk a tightrope to balance everyone’s needs and concerns.

I am excited about the 2020 youth coalition and look forward to how they may continue to come together for better health care, a more inclusive economy, planet-saving policies to slow climate change, and the dismantling of systemic racism. I’d be even more excited if young Trump supporters dared to stand up to the man who lives in his own delusional world to tell him to concede this election. Our nation, and the world, have been treated to the obscene image of a grotesque toddler throwing a tantrum on the international stage. If Republican elders don’t step up to stop the madness, perhaps young people, especially those who voted for 45, can talk some sense into him. After all, when we say that young people will inherit this world, we don’t divide them by party.

Young people showed up and showed out in 2020. For the sake of our future, they need to keep it up.

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LOCAL NEWS LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS WINNERS

US Representatives

State Offices

County Offices

50th Congressional District

51st Congressional District

State Senate 39th District

State Assembly 79th District

Darrell Issa

Juan Vargas

Toni Atkins

Dr. Shirley Weber

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SD County Board of Supervisors District 1

Tim Nader

Nora Vargas

SD County Board of Supervisors District 2

SD County Board of Supervisors District 3

Joel Anderson*

Terra Lawson-Remer

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52nd Congressional District

53rd Congressional District

State Assembly 80th District

Scott Peters

Sara Jacobs

Lorena Gonzalez

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* At press time, the winner was not yet officially declared. Anderson: 50.05%, Vaus: 49.95%.

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City of San Diego Mayor

San Diego City Council District 1

San Diego City Council District 3

San Diego City Council District 5

San Diego City Council District 7

San Diego City Council District 9

City of San Diego City Attorney

Todd Gloria

Joe Lacava

Stephen Whitburn

Marni Von Wilpert

Raul Campillo

Sean Elo-Rivera

Mara Elliott

Visit https://www.livevoterturnout.com/SanDiego/LiveResults/en/Index_10.html for up-to-the-minute official election results.

San Diego Mayor-Elect Todd Gloria Announces Appointments Gloria’s Mayoral Administration Shaping Up to Be One of the Most Diverse with Hires of Women, People of Color

San Diego Mayor-Elect Todd Gloria announced Monday those individuals who will serve in his administration.

“At a time when people are especially looking to their government for leadership, I’m proud to appoint these talented, hard-working and dedicated professionals to help me tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our City,” said Mayor-Elect Todd Gloria. “I am particularly proud that our administration is on track to be one of the most diverse in city history and a true reflection of the people we serve.”

The following individuals have been appointed to the Gloria administration: Jessica Lawrence has been named Director of Policy and will lead the Mayor-Elect’s policy team and efforts.

Lawrence has more than 10 years of leadership experience in city government, serving as a senior advisor to two San Diego mayors. Currently, as the Director of Policy and Council Affairs for Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Lawrence has led the development of the city’s $4 billion budget for four years and driven major policy initiatives. She also serves as liaison to the City Council as well as manages the Mayor’s policy team, community outreach rep-

resentatives and the docket office. Previously, she served as a policy advisor and Budget Committee consultant for then-Councilmember Gloria.

In that capacity, Lawrence led the development of the city’s minimum wage ordinance as well as the coordination of regional homelessness initiatives and resources. Lawrence graduated magna cum laude from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in public policy and planning.

She lives in Pacific Beach.

Jen Lebron has been named Communications Director and will manage media relations, digital media and the communications team in the Mayor’s Office. Lebron is a native San Diegan who has held multiple roles at City Hall including press secretary, director of digital strategy, LGBTQ+ liaison and the director of public safety and neighborhood services policy. Prior to joining the City of San Diego, Lebron was the web content specialist for the Port of San Diego and a reporter for the San Diego Union-Tribune, Arizona Republic and San Diego Daily Transcript. She grew up in Tierrasanta and graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a degree in journalism. Lebron lives in the East Village.

Michaela Valk has been

n am e d D i re c tor of Community Engagement and will oversee the Administration’s community outreach efforts. Valk served as a field representative in Gloria’s Assembly Office supervising Council Districts one, two, and three and served as Gloria’s liaison to the Asian-Pacific Islander community as well as women and youth. When the COVID19 pandemic hit, Valk was the office’s lead with the Employment Development Department and she successfully assisted thousands of San Diegans in receiving their unemployment benefits.

Valk previously worked for the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office as well as the County’s Department of Child Support Services. She is a graduate of the University of San Diego and lives in Paradise Hills.

Mathew Gordon has been named Director of Appointments and Boards and Commissions. Gordon will serve as the primary liaison to the City’s 49 boards and commissions, serve as the Mayor-Elect Gloria’s key advisor on filling vacancies, and will lead the campaign commitment of diversifying board and commission appointments. A proud native of Southeast San Diego, Gordon served as a district

representative in Gloria’s Assembly Office and previously served as an advisor to former Council President Myrtle Cole. The National Urban League honored Gordon as the recipient of the inaugural “Heroes in the Movement” award. He has also received the President’s “Call to Service Award” from President Barack Obama.

Gordon lives in Southeast San Diego.

Adri an Gr and a has been named Director of Government Affairs. Granda has nearly a decade of experience working in public policy and government affairs in San Diego, most recently serving as the City of San Diego’s Director of Government Affairs. He has worked at the County of San Diego on regional transportation, housing and environmental policy.

Prior to that, he served in Gloria’s Council District office in roles including Director of Communications and Director of Legislative Affairs.

He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in political science from the California State University, Long Beach, where he focused on international relations, political theory and statistical analysis.

Granda lives in Bankers Hill.

Matt Yagyagan has been named Deputy Director of Policy. Currently, Yagyagan

is the Council Director of Government Affairs for San Diego City Council President Georgette Gómez. In this role, Matt manages the San Diego City Council’s legislative and regulatory priorities and actively monitors priority legislation at the local, state, and federal levels. Previously, Matt was the Director of Legislative Affairs for Council President Gómez, where he oversaw the development of the Council agenda, assisted the Council President in running City Council meetings, and advised on critical policy issues. Yagyagan is the Southern California Outreach Chair for the California Democratic Party’s Asian Pacific Islander Caucus and a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.

Yagyagan lives in South Park.

Chida Warren-Darby has been named Deputy Director of Communications. Warren Darby is a media and marketing consultant with almost 20 years of experience. A second generation newspaper publisher, Warren-Darby served as the co-publisher and managing editor of San Diego’s oldest and largest African American newspaper, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint.

She is the publisher of Black & Magazine -- a digital Black lifestyle publication, catering to the 22 to 44-year-old

African American demographic. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from the University of San Diego.

Walt Bishop has been named Federal Government Affairs Manager and will serve as Mayor-Elect Gloria’s primary liaison and advisor on federal affairs/legislation. Bishop is currently the Strategic Advisor for Federal Affairs to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Deputy Chief of Staff to First Lady Chirlane McCray where he serves as one of the administration’s liaisons to Congress and the federal government.

Previously, Bishop was the political affairs manager for the Truman National Security Project where he oversaw the organization’s national political engagement and expansion efforts. He has worked in various capacities for Bill de Blasio’s 2020 Presidential Campaign, NextG en America, and the Office of United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Originally from New York, Bishop is a graduate of Hofstra University.

On November 13, Gloria announced Paola Avila as Chief of Staff, Nick Serrano as Deputy Chief of Staff, and Jay Goldstone and Interim Chief Operating Officer.

Additional appointments will be announced this week.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

PRESIDENTIAL RACE IN UGANDA

ROCKED BY WORST UNREST IN A DECADE Global Information Network Elections are a deadly game in Uganda. That was the message issued twice by Security Minister General Elly Tumwine as political rallies heat up and a national election scheduled for January 14 draws near.

“Police have a right to shoot you and kill you if you reach a certain level of violence”, Gen. Tumwine declared. “Can I repeat? Police have a right to shoot you and you die for nothing.... do it at your own risk.”

Similar thoughts emanated from Uganda government spokesman Don Wanyama who told the BBC that officers could not “just fold

their arms and allow anarchy to happen”.

The week of November 18, police confirmed that 28 people died during protests on that Wednesday and Thursday by supporters of parliamentarian and opposition candidate Robert Kyagulanyi (known by his theatrical name Bobi Wine), but a police pathologist and the head of police health services told AP media that 37 bodies were recovered by that Thursday morning Among the dead was retired Makerere University professor John Kittobbe who happened to be in Kampala, an area rocked by protests, to take care of other business.

This is the country’s worst unrest in a decade, and more is expected ahead of the election on January 14, 2021. Over 17.6 million Ugandans are expected to cast ballots at more than 34,000 polling places.

On Nov. 20, Uganda’s opposition presidential candidate, Bobi Wine, arrested for alleged violation of COVID-19 social distancing laws, was defiant after being released on bail following violent clashes between security forces and his supporters.

“Gen. Museveni is ready to kill thousands to keep in power like he did on the way in,” he was quoted to say. “The hunger for freedom

is sweeping over Uganda.

He may kill us, but he will NOT stop the people’s yearning for freedom.”

So far, 10 aspirants plus President Yoweri Museveni are vying for the top job. Others include former army commander Gen. Mugisha Muntu and former Security Minister General Henry Tumukunde.

One presidential candidate, Patrick Amuriat, was arrested at the headquarters of his Forum for

Democratic Change party.

Meanwhile, as the number of election-related fatalities continues to rise, some are questioning whether the African Union has done enough to end armed violence. This year, in a campaign called “Silencing the Guns”, the AU pledged to reach out to youths to discourage them from taking up arms.

BURKINA FASO SLAPPED WITH TOP LEVEL TRAVEL BAN

OVER TERRORISM AND OTHER THREATS Global Information Network A U.S. State Department red level “Do Not Visit” warning against travel to Burkina Faso has been posted to the U.S. website, as rising rates of COVID-19, terrorism, crime and kidnapping are said to endanger visitors to that country.

“Terrorists may conduct attacks anywhere with little or no warning,” the State Dept warned. “Targets could include hotels, restaurants, police stations, customs offices, areas at or near mining sites, places of worship, military posts, and schools.”

November 20, it was reported that an American citizen was killed in Ouagadougou, Burkina’s capital.

Four government and army officials confirmed to the AP news

wire that the man was shot outside of the Baba Sy military camp on the outskirts of Ouagadougou after trespassing and ignoring a warning shot by soldiers to stop advancing.

The U.S. has a significant presence in the region with Special Forces training local Burkinabe troops, according to research compiled by freelance journalist and Africa specialist Sam Mednick. His extensive news feature titled “The Extent of U.S. Special Forces in Africa,” is posted on the Pulitzer Center website.

“Officially, the United States has just one military base in Africa,” Mednick wrote. “But extensive reporting in the Mail & Guardian and elsewhere has revealed the existence of a network of secret

military bases and outposts across the continent. We have been able to obtain an official list of where they are deployed in Africa.

“The list is extraordinary: U.S. special forces are present in nearly half of Africa’s 54 countries.”

Earlier this month, fourteen African soldiers were killed and others injured in Burkina’s Sahel region - one day before Burkinabe voters went to the polls for presidential and legislative elections.

President Roch Marc Christian Kabore is running for re-election to a second five-year term against a dozen opposition candidates. The main issue facing Kabore is that he hasn’t done enough to secure the country and has allowed the jihad-

Photo of Burkinabes preparing to vote

ists to control larger and larger areas of the country, something he had vowed to stop.

“We will not give up, we will keep fighting until we will have peace and victory on our soil,” he had proclaimed.

Meanwhile, the State Department said it was not aware that the American had any affiliation with the U.S. government, but declined

to give more information.

And in election news, with a worsening conflict pitting government forces and international troops against various armed groups linked to ISIL and al-Qaeda, the country’s government ruled it unsafe for registration to take place in 17.4 percent of its electoral communes. As a result, more than 400,000 people were unable to register for the November 22 vote.

EGYPT UNDER FIRE FOR ARRESTS AFRICA: OF PROMINENT RIGHTS DEFENDERS Only 0.6% of Continent’s Indigenous Women Are Educated

By Moraa Obiria

Global Information Network “Meeting with foreign diplomats is not a crime. Nor is peacefully advocating for human rights.”

Those were the first words of Antony Blinken as he steps up to the plate and assumes the position of foreign policy adviser to President-elect Joe Biden. Blinken joins prominent leaders in the human rights community coming to the defense of three domestic rights activists who met with Western diplomats for a briefing on Nov. 3.

On Novovember 19, Egyptian Security Forces arrested Gasser Abdel-Razek, executive director of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) from his home in Maadi, a suburb of Cairo. Egyptian security forces detained two other EIPR employees on Wednesday.

Karim Ennarah, the head of the group’s criminal justice department, was arrested Wednesday.

His whereabouts and the charges he faces are unknown.

The activists were ordered detained for 15 days on charges of joining a terrorist group and spreading fake news, in what critics see as the latest escalation of an unprecedented clampdown on civil society and political dissent.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s clampdown on free speech and political dissent was largely ignored by the outgoing administration of Donald Trump. But as a new broom sweeps clean,

the Biden administration appears likely to end the impunity enjoyed by authoritarians, dictators, and similar tyrants. In a tweet last July about al-Sissi he commented: “NO MORE blank checks for Trump’s ‘favorite dictator.”!

EIPR advocates for personal and religious rights, against the death penalty and publishes investigations into violations in prisons and human rights abuses in general.

“These arrests, the smear campaign against the organization and the government’s baseless claim that EIPR operates illegally, show that this is a well-planned and concerted attack,” said Philip Luther, Amnesty International’s Middle East and North Africa Research and Advocacy Director.

“Accusing staff of ‘joining a terrorist group’ is an assault on the organization and the human rights values it represents.”

Bärbel Kofler, human rights commissioner for Germany’s foreign ministry, said she was “appalled” by the arrests.

In recent years the government has imprisoned and restricted the travel of thousands of dissidents, political activists, journalists, protesters and human rights defenders.

More information about the work of these rights activists can be found here: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/violation/ arrest-detention-imprisonment

Only 0.6 per cent of the 18.5 million indigenous women in Africa have advanced education, a new report shows.

The Global Study on Situation of Indigenous Women and Girls (2020) report by International Indigenous Women’s Forum (Fimi), a global network of indigenous women leaders, further reveals that nearly all (97 per cent) indigenous women work in the informal sector.

The study sampled indigenous women from 11 countries including Kenya, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon and Chad. Other countries are Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mali, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania.

The declaration commits governments, international community and civil society, including non-governmental organisations and the private sector to act on women’s poverty, armed conflict, education, and health and end violence against them.

While in Cameroon, accessibility to health facilities is problematic. They are often located far from homes of the pygmy women and they offer charged services, unaffordable to the poor indigenous women.

Distinct inequalities

"In conflict-affected countries such as Mali, Sudan, Burkina Faso and Cameroon, indigenous women stated that pregnant women have to travel long distances to hospital and sometimes face difficult conditions on the journey," reads part of the report.

Not a single country has fulfilled the commitments according to UN Women analysis on progress made this far, with indigenous women left far behind. This is because country-level laws do not still recognise

Beijing Declaration The report whose analysis pegs on the progress made in attain- Albert González FarranUN Photo(file photo) ing the 12-strategic commitments made under the named them, eliminating possibilities of Beijing Declaration and Platform responding to their needs. for Action, 25 years ago, highlights distinct bottlenecks aiding leaving By understanding their distinct behind indigenous women in the inequalities in access to healthcare journey towards sustainable develservices, countries could estabopment. lish laws and policies to ensure fair treatment when seeking maternal For instance, they are far behind in healthcare. access to education. Out of the total population, only 11 per cent have In Botswana, the San women acquired formal education. The reported facing discrimination at rest lack the literacy skills crucial to healthcare facilities on the basis of securing better livelihoods. their appearance, class and gender.

For that reason, they avoid going to While 61 per cent of the girls and hospitals. women aged above 15 are in paid labour.

Pregnant women

There is also an underlying problem to rooting out gender-based violence (GBV) among the indigenous communities.

The women interviewed in this study spoke of the fear to report such abuses because of their dependence on men.

In the Kenyan scenario, this would imply the indigenous women suffering in silence instead of seeking for help through the10 GBV hotlines including the national toll free number, 1195.

The report recommends adopting a human rights-based approach in policies and laws regarding indigenous women’s social, economic, civil and political rights.

It also suggests creation of "proper work opportunities for indigenous women corresponding to their skills and traditional knowledge," in order to economically empower them.

Originally published on allafrica.com.

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

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WILMA J. WOOTEN, M.D. PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER

3851 ROSECRANS STREET, MAIL STOP P-578 SAN DIEGO, CA 92110-3134 (619) 531-5800 • FAX (619) 542-4186

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 21, 2020) Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 101040, 120175, and 120175.5 (b) the Health Officer of the County of San Diego (Health Officer) ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Effective 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020, and continuing until further notice, the following will be in effect for San Diego County (county): 1. All persons are to remain in their homes or at their place of residence, except for employees or customers traveling to and from essential businesses or reopened businesses as defined in sections 10 and 11, below, or to participate in individual or family outdoor activity as allowed by this Order.

2. All “gatherings,” as defined in the California Department of Public Health Guidance for Private Gatherings found at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ COVID19/CDPH-Guidancefor-the-Prevention-of-COVID19-Transmission-for-Gatherings-10- 09.aspx, shall comply with both said guidance, and the Limited Stay at Home Order issued by the California Health Officer on November 19, 2020 found at: https:// www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/ CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/ limited-stay-at-homeorder.aspx.

Gatherings not in compliance are prohibited.

3. SCHOOLS a. All public, charter, and private schools may hold classes and other school activities only under circumstances permitted by the State and in compliance with the COVID19 Industry Guidance: Schools and School - Based Programs, and as may be updated or superseded by further State guidance. Institutions of higher education may hold classes or other school activities only under circumstances permitted by the State and in compliance with the COVID – 19 Industry Guidance: Institutions of Higher Education and as may be updated or superseded by further State guidance. A written, worksite-specific COVID-19 prevention plan as stated in their applicable state guidance may be used by schools and institutions of higher education in lieu of a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol or Safe Reopening Plan. b. All school districts, charter schools, and private schools serving grades TK – 12 inclusive, shall report the following to the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) on or before the second and fourth Monday of each month, in a format designated by SDCOE:: i. Number of students participating in full-time in-person learning, by school site and school district, if applicable. ii. Number of students participating in hybrid learning (a mix of in-person and distance

learning) by school site and school district, if applicable. iii.

Number of students participating in distance learning by school site and school district, if applicable. iv. Number of school employees who work onsite at a school, by school site and school district, if applicable. v. The name, email, mailing address, and phone number of the person responsible for responding to complaints regarding COVID-19 prevention, by school site and school district, if applicable.

SDCOE shall report this information to the County of San Diego by the end of business on the following day (Tuesday) and shall post this information on its publicly facing website. c. All school districts, charter schools, and private schools serving grades TK – 12 inclusive, as required in the most recent COVID -19 Industry Guidance: Schools and School-Based Programs, shall notify local health officials immediately of any positive case of COVID-19, and exposed staff and families, as relevant, while maintaining confidentiality as required by state and federal laws.

4. Child daycare and child care providers shall operate in compliance with the measures set forth in State COVID-19 Updated Guidance: Child Care Programs and Providers and shall prepare and post a Safe Reopening Plan pursuant to section 11c, below.

5. “Non-essential personnel,” as defined in section 15b below, are prohibited from entry into any hospital or long-term care facility. All essential personnel who are COVID-19 positive or show any potential signs or symptoms of COVID-19 are strictly prohibited from entry into hospitals or long-term care facilities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, individuals requiring medical care for COVID-19 or related conditions may be admitted to hospitals or other medical facilities if the hospital or medical facility is appropriate for treating COVID-19 and has adequate precautions in place to protect its patients, medical personnel and staff.

6. Hospitals and healthcare providers, including dentists shall: a. Take measures to preserve and prioritize resources; and, b. May authorize and perform non-emergent or elective surgeries or procedures based on their determination of clinical need and supply capacity, and where consistent with State guidance. c. Nothing in this Order shall prevent physicians and other healthcare providers from conducting routine preventive care provided it conforms to any

applicable State guidance. d. Nothing in this Order shall prevent dentists or dental hygienists from conducting routine preventive care provided it conforms to any applicable State guidance.

7. Hospitals, healthcare providers, pharmacies, commercial testing laboratories, and any other setting conducting testing shall report all positive and non-positive (i.e., negative, indeterminate, and specimen unsatisfactory) test results from nucleic acid amplification tests, antibody tests, and antigen diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 to the Public Health Officer immediately after such results are received.

8. Face coverings shall be worn as described and required in California Department of Public Health Face Covering Guidance issued on November 16, 2020, (available at: https://www. cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/ DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/guidance-for-facecoverings.aspx).

9. All businesses not meeting the definition of essential business or reopened business in section 10 and 11 below are referred to in this Order as “non-essential businesses” and shall be and remain closed for the duration of this Order. All essential businesses and reopened businesses must comply with the requirements of this Order. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any business may remain open if its employees and owners can provide its services from home, including by telecommuting, without direct contact with the public.

10. ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES a. “Essential business” is any business or activity (or a business/activity that employs/utilizes workers) designated by the State Public Health Officer as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” set forth in: https://covid19.ca.gov/img/ Essential CriticalInfrastructureWorkers.pdf) as that list may be updated from time-totime, and referenced in Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California. b. All essential businesses that allow members of the public to enter a facility must prepare and post a “Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol” on the form available at: https://www. sandiegocounty .gov/content/ dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/ Epidemiology/covid19/SOCIAL_DISTAN CING_AND_ SANITATION_PROTOCOL_04022020_V1.pdf ), or on a form required by another governmental entity requiring substantially similar information, for each of their facilities open to the public in the county. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must be posted at or near the entrance of the relevant facility, and shall be easily viewable

by the public and employees. A copy of the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must also be provided to each employee performing work at the facility. All essential businesses shall implement the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must describe all measures required in section c below. Any business that fails to prepare and successfully implement a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol shall immediately close. c. When the State of California has issued an industry guidance, or any subsequent amendments thereto, with mandatory or suggested restrictions and/or measures to be implemented by a particular sector of essential business, every essential business in that sector must comply with the guidance and shall include in its Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol (prepared pursuant to section b, above) all of the measures listed in the industry guidance. Any mandatory measures required by this Order must also be included in a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol.

11. REOPENED BUSINESSES a. “Reopened business” is a business that is not an essential business as defined in section 10a above, and has reopened in conformance with the State of California’s Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to Keep Californians Healthy and Safe (available at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID19/COVID19CountyMonitoringOverview.aspx Statewide Public Health Officer Order, issued by the California Department of Health Services on August 28, 2020, all portions of which are operative in San Diego County effective immediately, and available at { https://www.cdph. ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/ CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/8-28-20_ Order-Plan-Reducing-COVID19-Adjusting-Permitted-SectorsSigned.pdf}. A reopened business may open when the Public Health Officer has posted an acknowledgement of the reopened status on the County of San Diego Coronavirus website and the business has complied with the requirements of this Order.

sectors listed in the Activities and Business Tiers that are permitted to operate indoors shall require all customers who receive services indoors or use indoor facilities to sign in with their name and telephone number: • Hair Salons & Barbershops • Personal Care Services c. All reopened businesses, with the exception of restaurants, bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries which do not limit services to take-out or delivery, must prepare and post a “Safe Reopening Plan” on the form available at:https://www. sandiegocounty.gov/content/ dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/ Epidemiology/covid19/Community_Sector_Support/BusinessesandEmployers/SafeReopeningPlanTemplate.pdf for each of their facilities in the county. Restaurants bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries which do not limit services to take-out or delivery, must prepare and post a “COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol” on the form found at https://www.sandiegocounty. gov/content/dam/sdc/deh/fhd/ food/pdf/covid19sdrestaurantoperatingprotocol_en.pdf for each restaurant in the county. d. The Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol must be posted at or near the entrance of the relevant facility, and shall be easily viewable by the public and employees. A copy of the Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol must also be provided to each employee performing work at the facility. All reopened businesses shall implement the Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol must describe all measures required in section e, below. Any business that fails to prepare and comply with its Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol shall immediately close.

b. The State of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy establishes a four tier system for reopening business sectors.

Those business sectors listed in the Activities and Business Tiers table are allowed to reopen per San Diego’s tier assignment and under the conditions set forth in the chart.

e. When the State of California has issued an industry guidance, or any subsequent amendments thereto, with mandatory or suggested restrictions and/or measures to be implemented by a particular sector of reopened business, every reopened business in that sector must comply with the guidance and shall include in its Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol (prepared pursuant to section c, above) all of the measures listed in the industry guidance. Any mandatory measures required by this Order must also be included in a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol.

i. Every business in the following

f. All restaurants, bars, wineries,

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

WILMA J. WOOTEN, M.D. PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER

3851 ROSECRANS STREET, MAIL STOP P-578 SAN DIEGO, CA 92110-3134 (619) 531-5800 • FAX (619) 542-4186

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 21, 2020) CONTINUATION distilleries and breweries shall be closed from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. every day except for delivery, take-out, and drive-thru.

12. Each essential business and reopened business shall take all of the follo wing actions if an employer becomes aware that an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19: a. Promptly notify the County Department of Public Health that there is an employee that is laboratory-confirmed diagnosed with COVID-19, together with the name, date of birth, and contact information of the employee. b. Cooperate with the County Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 response team to identify and provide contact information for any persons exposed by the employee at the workplace. c. Provide notice of the exposure to any employees, and contractors (who regularly work at the workplace), who may have been exposed to COVID-19, as stated in the State’s COVID-19 Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening, available at {https:// files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/employer-playbook-for-safe-reopening--en.pdf}.

13. OUTDOOR RECREATION a. Each public park and recreation area or facility, shall operate in compliance with the measures set forth in the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Campgrounds, RV Parks and Outdoor Recreation. The operator of the park shall prepare a Safe Reopening Plan pursuant to section 11, above, indicating how the park or recreation facility will implement the required measures. Any park or recreation area/facility at which the Protocol requirements cannot be effectively implemented may be required to close. b. Outdoor recreation instruction and day camps that comply with the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Day Camps, may be conducted in park and recreation areas/facilities. c. Recreational boating may occur in compliance with applicable State guidance: https:// files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-campgrounds.pdf. d. Outdoor playgrounds may operate in compliance with the State guidance Outdoor Playgrounds and other Outdoor Recreational Facilities, available at: {https:// www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/ CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID19/ Outdoor%20Playgrounds%20 and%20other%20Outdoor%20 Recreational%20Facilities. aspx}.

14. Persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or who are likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely

to have COVID-19”, or as subsequently amended. Persons who have a close contact with a person who either has COVID-19, or is likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” or as subsequently amended. Both orders are available at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/ hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/ health-order.html. If a more specific isolation or quarantine order is issued to a person, that order shall be followed.

15. Persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or who are likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19”, or as subsequently amended. Persons who have a close contact with a person who either has COVID-19, or is likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” or as subsequently amended. Both orders are available at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/ hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/ health-order.html. If a more specific isolation or quarantine order is issued to a person, that order shall be followed. a. “Gathering” is any event or convening that brings together more than one person in a single room or single indoor or outdoor space at the same time.

A gathering does not include: i. A gathering consisting only of members of a single family or household. ii. Operations at airports, public transportation or other spaces where persons in transit are able to practice social distancing. iii. Operations at essential businesses as defined in section 10a above and reopened businesses as defined in 11a above and where the other requirements set forth in this Order are followed. iv. A religious service or cultural ceremony including a wedding ceremony which is allowed provided the State Guidance on Places of Worship and Providers of Religious Services and Cultural Ceremonies is followed. However, a wedding reception is a gathering and is not allowed. v. Outdoor protests in which participants maintain social distancing and wear face coverings at all times. b. “Non-essential personnel” are employees, contractors, or members of the public who do not perform treatment, maintenance, support, or administrative tasks deemed essential to the healthcare mission of the long-term care facility or hospital. Nonessential personnel

do not include first responders, nor State, federal, or local officials, investigators, or medical personnel carrying out lawful duties. Non-essential personnel do not include visitors to hospitals and long-term care facilities who are granted entry by the facility’s director, or designee, because they are family or friends who are visiting a resident in an end of life or similar situation, are parents or guardians visiting a child who is a patient, or because of any other circumstances deemed appropriate by the facility director, or designee, and where appropriate precautions by the facility that follow federal, State, and local public health guidance regarding COVID-19 are followed. c. “Social distancing” is maintaining a six-foot separation from all persons except for household members, first responders and medical providers or employees conducting temperature screenings.

16. This Order is issued as a result of the World Health Organization’s declaration of a worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 disease, also known as “novel coronavirus.”

17. This Order is issued based on scientific evidence regarding the most effective approaches to slow the transmission of communicable diseases generally and COVID-19 specifically, as well as best practices as currently known and available to protect vulnerable members of the public from avoidable risk of serious illness or death resulting from exposure to COVID-19. The age, condition, and health of a significant portion of the population of the county places it at risk for serious health complications, including death, from COVID-19.

Although most individuals who contract COVID-19 do not become seriously ill, persons with mild symptoms and asymptomatic persons with COVID-19 may place other vulnerable members of the public— such as older adults, and those with underlying health conditions—at significant risk.

18. The actions required by this Order are necessary to reduce the number of individuals who will be exposed to COVID-19, and will thereby slow the spread of COVID-19 in the county. By reducing the spread of COVID-19, this Order will help preserve critical and limited healthcare capacity in the county and will save lives.

19. This Order is issued in accordance with, and incorporates by reference: a) the Declaration of Local Health Emergency issued by the Health Officer on February 14, 2020; b) the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Director of Emergency Services on February 14, 2020; c) the action of the County Board of Supervisors to ratify and continue both the local health emergency and local emergency on February 19, 2020; d) the Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued by the Governor of the

State of California on March 4, 2020; e) Executive Order N-2520 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 12, 2020 which orders that “All residents are to heed any orders and guidance of state and local health officials, including but not limited to the imposition of social distancing measures, to control COVID-19”; f) Proclamation 9984 regarding COVID-19 issued by the President of the United States on March 11, 2020; g) Executive Order N-3320 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 19, 2020; h) the “Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Nursing Homes” issued by the CDC; i) COVID-19 guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health on including, but not limited to the Face Coverings Guidance issued on April 1, 2020; j) the State of California’s “Resilience Roadmap;” the State of California’s Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to Keep Californians Healthy and Safe; and, the California Statewide Public Health Officer Order dated August 28, 2020.

20. This Order is issued to prevent circumstances often present in gatherings that may exacerbate the spread of COVID-19, such as: 1) the increased likelihood that gatherings will attract people from a broad geographic area; 2) the prolonged time period in which large numbers of people are in close proximity; 3) the difficulty in tracing exposure when large numbers of people attend a single event or are at a single location; and 4) the inability to ensure that such persons follow adequate hygienic practices.

21. This Order is issued to provide additional opportunities for recreational activities while also requiring additional protections from the spread of COVID-19 to the public who are taking advantage of these opportunities for recreational activities. And providing additional protections for employees of essential businesses or reopened business and their customers/clients.

22. This Order is issued to protect the public health as businesses are allowed to reopen by requiring businesses to implement procedures necessary to ensure their employees and customers comply with social distancing, sanitation and screening practices.

23. This Order comes after the release of substantial guidance from the Health Officer, the California Department of Public Health, the CDC, and other public health officials throughout the United States and around the world.

24. The statement of facts and circumstances set forth as justification for each Guidance issued by the California Department of Health Services that is referenced in this Order are hereby accepted and incorporated by reference

into this Order.

25. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 120175.5 (b) all governmental entities in the county shall take necessary measures within the governmental entity’s control to ensure compliance with this Order and to disseminate this Order to venues or locations within the entity’s jurisdiction where gatherings may occur.

26. Violation of this Order is subject to fine, imprisonment, or both.

(California Health and Safety Code section 120295.)

27. To the extent necessary, this Order may be enforced by the Sheriff or chiefs of police pursuant to Government Code sections 26602 and 41601 and Health and Safety Code section 101029.

28. Once this Order takes effect it shall supersede the Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations dated November 14, 2020.

IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: November 20, 2020 Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H. Public Health Officer County of San Diego

EMERGENCY REGULATIONS As Director of Emergency Services for the County of San Diego, I am authorized to promulgate regulations for the protection of life and property pursuant to Government Code Section 8634 and San Diego County Code section 31.103. The following shall be in effect for the duration of the Health Officer Order issued above which is incorporated in its entirety by reference: The Health Officer Order shall be promulgated as a regulation for the protection of life and property.

Any person who violates or who refuses or willfully neglects to obey this regulation is subject to fine, imprisonment, or both.

(Government Code section 8665.)

Date: November 20, 2020 Helen Robbins-Meyer Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services County of San Diego THIS ORDER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS DO NOT SUPERSEDE MORE RESTRICTIVE STATE ORDERS OR GUIDANCE. ALL PERSONS MUST REFERENCE BOTH THIS DOCUMENT AND APPLICABLE STATE ORDERS AND GUIDANCE. TO THE EXTENT THERE IS ANY INCONSISTENCY THE MORE RESTRICTIVE MEASURE APPLIES.

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COVID-19 RESOURCES & INFORMATION CA COVID-19 RELIEF:

$100K In Tax Credits

Available to CA Small Businesses ~ Applications became available Dec. 1 ~

Tanu Henry California Black Media Starting Dec.1 at 8 a.m., California small businesses that have hired new employees during the COVID-19 pandemic can begin applying for up to $100,000 in tax credits. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has set up a portal on its website to receive the applications. Visit www.cdtfa. ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/ SB1447-tax-credit.htm.

The CDTFA plans to close the window for accepting applications on January 15, 2021.

However, the agency is warning businessowners to apply as soon as possible for the tax credits that will be awarded on a “first come, first serve”

basis. If there is a high volume of applications, the agency says it might terminate the program earlier.

In September, Gov Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 1447 into law, responding to the devastating effect the COVID19 pandemic has had on small businesses in the state.

According to Opportunity Insights, a Harvard University online tracker that monitors the health of economies across the United States, California’s small businesses are down 29.3% in revenue compared to January of this year. According to Yelp’s September local impact economic report, more than 19,000 businesses have closed in California since the beginning to the COVID-19 global health crisis.

“As the authors of SB 1447, we

want to make you aware of a new $100 million tax credit created by that legislation: The Small Business Hiring Credit. This is one way that we are working to ease economic hardships imposed on small businesses due to the necessary response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” three California senators who introduced the legislation wrote in a letter reminding businesses in the state to apply for the assistance.

The letter—signed by Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Los Angeles), Sen. Anna M. Caballero (D-Salinas) and Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside)— says “eligible small businesses can receive $1,000 in credit for each net new hire that occurred during the second half of 2020, up to $100,000 per business.”

Small businesses can apply

the tax credits to both personal and corporate income tax liabilities or sales and use tax liabilities from the 2020 tax year.

To qualify, the applying small business must have less than 100 employees (including part-time employees). It must have suffered a 50 % or more year-over-year decrease in revenue during the second quarter of 2020 (from April 2020 to June 2020); and it must have hired new employees between July 2020 and November 2020.

“Thank you to all the hardworking California small business owners that continue to persist through the difficulties of this year. If you are eligible for the Small Business Hiring Credit, we hope you will apply,” the three senators closed their letter to small business owners.

COVID-19 Positive Recovery Stipend Program San Diego County may still have funds available to cover COVID-19 related expenses for those who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus. Through the COVID-19 Positive Recovery Stipend Program, the County will, while funds last, provide a stipend of $1,000, via a paper check, for employed individuals who are confirmed COVID-19 positive and not otherwise eligible for paid time-off or State unemployment benefits. This one-time stipend assists those who should stay home during the required isolation period. Visit SanDiegoCounty.gov and search the term “COVID-19 Positive Recovery Stipend Program”.

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San Ysidro Port of Entry PedEast 795 E. San Ysidro Boulevard San Ysidro, CA 92173 Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Covid-19 Status

TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

83,421 REPORTED TESTS

1,971,072

HOSPITALIZED

4,685 ICU

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SOURCE: County of San Diego, HHSA as of 12/1/20

Statewide

COVID-19 cases per 100k: 30.2 Positivity rate: 6.4%

San Diego County Status: WIDESPREAD COVID-19 cases per 100k: 30.5 Positivity rate: 2.3%

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A Thanksgiving Dinner and A Song

Photos Courtesy of Mandate Records

Courtesy of Mandate Records “Momma B”, in partnership with “Mandate Project Impact” presented “Dinner & A Song” as a drive-thru this year in 2020. As the San Diego communities dealt with being in the Purple Tier the week of the Thanksgiving holiday, this distribution could not be canceled because too many families were in need! Once again, the distribution was held at New Birth Kingdom Covenant Fellowship where Apostle Archie and Yuvette Robinson are the pastors. Volunteers arrived as early as 6:45 a.m. to start unloading donated goods and stuffing baskets with all the fixings to make a delicious meal for Thanksgiving dinner.

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San Diego Community Assist at Your Service

Photos by Darrel Wheeler

By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer

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Great Depression Banking Policies Helped Create Urban Hot Spots of the 1930s, the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation lowered interest rates to avoid foreclosures. As part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal,” the corporation developed maps outlining what it perceived as best and worst neighborhoods for real estate investments. The worst areas were marked in red on maps, which is redlining.

A four-year study conducted by the Science Museum of Virginia shed light on discriminatory banking practices. (Photo by David Bjorgen)

By Brenda Clemons Zenger News Research examining the link between hot weather and construction methods is allowing city officials to right decades-old wrongs resulting from discriminatory banking practices.

or minority residents, in which banks would avoid investments. Redlining is considered a discriminatory practice.

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The lack of funding resulted in construction methods that were cheaper than those used in more affluent neighborhoods. Concrete, a material that absorbs heat, was most commonly used.

These areas also did not have money to invest in green spaces and parks. Between the use of concrete and the lack of shade provided by trees, these areas became hotter for longer periods.

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how cities manage urban trees and urban forests, including how these are protected, preserved, maintained and replenished; it’s also a function of water costs and availability. Many of these things vary across an income gradient.”

Env ironment a l He a lt h Perspectives states there are factors inhibiting a complete and accurate understanding of the connection between hot spots and health risks.

“Spatial averaging within the footprint of the HOLC redlining polygons may hide large variation in Landsat Surface Temperatures and aren’t considered in our interpretation,” Hoffman told Zenger News.

These factors include a lack of hard scientific evidence to prove the effectiveness of interventions and a lack of guidelines for reporting the effects of climate change on health, according to Environmental Health Perspectives.

ethnicity, gender, family income or zip code, they should be able to walk down the street and spend a summer afternoon in a welcoming, verdant space,” the mayor said in a news release.

“Due to systemic racism, that’s now how our city was designed. We have a chance to right that wrong, and we’re starting with these five green spaces.”

An additional 287 acres of green space are being protected from development.

Stoney’s goal is to have green space with a 10-minute walk of every Richmond home.

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MORE LOCAL NEWS County Board of Supervisors Approve

$20 Million in Economic Relief Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Twenty million dollars in County of San Diego General Funds will be used to provide businesses impacted by the Purple Tier temporary economic relief. Wednesday, November 25, an emergency Board of Supervisors meeting resulted in support for the proposal, which was submitted by Supervisor

Nathan Fletcher, Co-Chair of the County’s COVID19 Subcommittee, and Supervisor Greg Cox.

along with support services available to owners of small businesses, nonprofits and their employees.

The approved funding is the latest in a series of actions spearheaded by Supervisor Fletcher during the coronavirus pandemic to make nearly $150 million in funding,

Supervisor Fletcher released the following statement: “These grants will provide vital economic relief to entities who have temporarily closed indoor operations

to help slow the spread and stop the surge of COVID19 cases in our county. This $20 million will enable gyms, restaurants, the event industry and other business entities affected by the Purple Tier to pay rent and mortgages, purchase equipment, pay employees and help them move their business activities outdoors.”

DA Hosts “Unstranger Danger” to Caution Parents About Child Abuse

By Dani Silver Contributing Writer On November 17, the San Diego District Attorney Crime Victim Advisory Board hosted a film screening and panel Q&A for Unstranger Danger, an interview-style documentary created by Southern California child abuse detective, Jeff Udvarhelyi. The film discusses child sexual abuse by someone inside the victim’s social circle by following the stories of three girls.

Udvarhelyi’s intention was to educate and encourage children and families with a more comprehensive approach to child sexual abuse using the Four Core Pillars: Prevention, Investigation, Prosecution and Restoration.

127 viewers attended the virtual event, which included survivors who participated in the film, as well as Detective Udvarhelyi, San Diego Deputy District Attorney Ryan Saunders, and Christina Schultz of Palomar Health Forensic Services.

District Attorney Summer Stephan, a national leader in the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation, introduced the film by stating, “We need to stand up for victims. We need to have a call to action that protects the most vulnerable, because that is how our society will be judged.”

1 in 10 children are likely to be the victim of sexual abuse before the age of 18, and over 90% of the time, the offender is someone the child knows,

trusts, or loves. Unfortunately, the community typically only hears about abuse committed by strangers. The three survivors interviewed in the film spoke about being warned of “stranger danger” growing up, and of being careful and cautious around those they do not know. However, these survivors and their families never thought such abuse could

In the documentary, forensic investigator Christina Shultz explained the process of interviewing a child at the request of law enforcement

Filmmaker Udvarhelyi with Rosie, an abuse survivor / u10consulting

happen from people with whom they were close to and trusted. As the film revealed, the unfortunate reality is that a family member or friend has potential to be just as dangerous as a stranger. The real monster can still be someone in a child’s close circle.

After Detective Udvarhelyi repeatedly “witnessed firsthand the realities of this kind of abuse and its impact on communities, families, and most importantly the children themselves,” he decided to create the multimedia doc-

as a supportive, neutral, and fact-finding process. She stressed that “when a child discloses to a parent for the first time, it is critical for the parent to believe the child, let them know you are proud of them, make every effort to help them” and ensure that there is help and it is not the victim’s fault.

The women interviewed described feeling ashamed at the abuse. They felt they had done something wrong and were scared of getting in trouble. One survivor even waited six years before coming for-

ward with her story. Today, it is important to educate adults to have the tools able to help children, and also to ensure that children feel comfortable confiding in a trusted adult.

Interviewed in the film, Rosie Flores said through her restoration period she realized she was “not alone, and there are others that might be going through the same trauma. “I realized that with my story, I can help others,” she said.

She stressed that survivors should continue to look for safe, trusted adults to confide in because “no matter what, there’s going to be people, there’s going to be advocates for them.”

Filmmaker Udvarhely is determined to open up the difficult but necessary conversation about child sexual abuse in our society with the end goal being more prevention, smoother investigations, more painless prosecutions, and full restoration for the victims.

In the words of Deputy DA Saunders, “Hopefully this film can inspire and instill courage in others to come forth with their story and prevent further damage to people.”

Visit the Unstranger Danger webpage to learn more about the Four Pillars at https:// u10consulting.com/ . If you or someone you know needs help, please call Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 344-6000 or (858) 344-6000 or visit https://www.sdcda.org/helping/victims/victim-services.

The $20 million will be divided evenly between the five supervisorial districts—$4 million each—for distribution to applicants from their districts in the form of grants, which means businesses will not have to pay the money back. Businesses eligible to apply include: • Restaurants

• Gyms and fitness centers, including yoga studios • Movie theaters • Museums • Zoos/Aquariums • Event Industry Application details can be found at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/ stimulusgrant.html

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Free Virtual CA History Lessons for Grades 3-5 SD Maritime Museum delivers virtual videos and lesson plans for distance learners Voice & Viewpoint Newswire With pandemic conditions and the uncertainty surrounding distance learning and in-person classroom experiences, the Museum is sharing free digital teacher and student lesson plan resources for grades 3-5 as part of the Museum’s custom designed EXPLORE (Experiential Learning On-line Resources for Educators) program. Studies focus on the story of Cabrillo and his galleon San Salvador which took place during the age of European exploration, a history all in the community can benefit from understanding, including the knowledge gained about our local California history.

Maritime Museum of San Diego Vice President, Susan Sirota, created the program when she was Director of the Museum’s Education Department and adds, “Our community watched the San Salvador being built right here in San Diego, with the keel laid nearly ten years ago at Spanish Landing.

Today the galleon replica can be visited dockside at the Museum as part of the general admission experience, and normally pub-

lic and educational group sailing programs would be witnessed in the Bay. The EXPLORE program today can be repurposed while we are learning on-line, giving teachers and distance learners California history and culture lesson plans, without leaving their home.”

Maritime Museum of San Diego forged a partnership in history with Cabrillo National Monument to provide all ages in the community as well as visitors, an opportunity to learn of the region’s maritime roots with the building and sailing of San Salvador.

A new Cabrillo National Monument film, The Voyages of the San Salvador: Cabrillo’s Journey, was also recently released and follows the 1542 expedition led by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo on a journey to find a route to China. Cabrillo and the San Salvador played a significant role in California history. Educators and parents can visit sdmaritime.org and click on the virtual education menu tab or go directly to https://sdmaritime.org/ education/explore/ to access the free online tools.

HEALTHY LIVING

BLACK LIVES MATTER

FILM CHALLENGE

ANNOUNCED

Boosting Holiday Cheer at Home During a Socially Distant Season

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Monday, November 30, the Film Consortium San Diego, a self described “social venture that stimulates film and television production” in the region announced The Black Lives Matter Film Challenge (BLMFC).

The organization is seeking submissions of films with a length under 15-minute that are made about, or based on the Black Lives Matter movement, in an effort to recognize, honor, and lift up black stories in the United States and around the world.

Filmmakers from within San Diego County are invited to participate. The submission deadline is February 15th, 2021.

umentary that “goes beyond prevention and addresses the investigation of the abuse, the prosecution of the offender, and the restoration of the victim.”

Additional pandemic grant monies now available to small businesses, non-profits, and employees

“The Black Lives Matter Film Challenge is hugely important because it affords filmmakers of all ethnicities to weigh in on a problem that plagues society.” says competition Ambassador Mark Christopher Lawrence.

“Hopefully, the submissions will elevate awareness of the systemic racism in our society and spur people to not only talk about it but to act.”

“Best Of ” Selections from the competition, among other award categories, will be screened as part of San Diego Film Week 2021.

Visit https://sdfilmweek. com/2020/ for more information.

Un f o r t u n at e l y, m a ny Americans will be unable to celebrate the holidays with their extended family and friends in person this year, making it all the more important to boost holiday cheer at home. Here are few festive ideas for getting into the holiday spirit during this socially distant season.

• Don’t skip out on the decorations: You may not be hosting any houseguests, gatherings or big meals, but this shouldn’t be the year to skip out on the full-scale decorating you typically enjoy. Lights, trees, garlands, stockings and wreaths can evoke favorite memories of past seasons and invite hope for future ones all season long. You can even set up a

video conference to enjoy the camaraderie of decorating with far-off loved ones.

• Deck the halls with music: Add a digital piano to your holiday-scape to help elevate the mood with Christmas carols and other seasonal tunes. Consider Casio’s line of PX-S console digital pianos, which have a striking design that fit any room, décor and mood. A glossy top panel and unibody case evoke a luxurious acoustic grand in a sleek case that’s barely larger than the keys themselves. Integrated Bluetooth audio lets you connect your device wirelessly to the musical keyboard, so you can play all your favorite holiday music through its powerful stereo

amplification system.

• Add favorite aromas: Now that you have the sights and sounds of the season covered, don’t forget its delicious scents.

Your nose will know the holidays have arrived when you bake that first batch of gingerbread cookies or light candles in scents like evergreen and peppermint.

You can even try simmering a pot of water and add aromatic ingredients to it such as cloves, cinnamon sticks and rosemary.

• Send season’s greetings: Set aside an afternoon to compose and send holiday cards.

This end-of-year tradition allows you to reconnect with

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the people you care about most and can help lend the season a touch of normalcy.

While you may not be making your usual visit to relatives or throwing your annual bash, there are many creative ways to make the most of the season and create happy memories for years to come.

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Located at: 9244 Piedmont St. 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: Luis Javier Barcenas 9244 Piedmont St. Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 21, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on November 21, 2025 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9018843 Fictitious business name(s): Nefer Het Ankh --NFR HT NKH

Located at: 10890 Calle Verde La Mesa, CA 91941 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: Erikka Genae Thorpe 10890 Calle Verde #155 La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 14, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on November 14, 2025 11/26, 12/03, 12/10, 12/17 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9018889 Fictitious business name(s): Providing Healthier Alternatives to Communities Reclaiming Our People's Sustainability (PHATCROPS) --P.H.A.T.C.R.O.P.S

Located at: 10890 Calle Verde #155 La Mesa, CA 91941 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

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registered by the following: Erikka Genae Thorpe 10890 Calle Verde #155 La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 14, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on November 14, 2025 11/26, 12/03, 12/10, 12/17 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9018537 Fictitious business name(s):

County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 10/20/20 This business is hereby registered by the following: Thang Viet Khuong 4224 Governor Dr San Diego, CA 92122 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 5, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on November 5, 2025 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9017602 Fictitious business name(s):

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:

registered by the following:

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the Civil Business Office, to request an Order on Court Fee Waiver.

Fa Fashion and Hair --Fa Fashion & Hair --Fatou Hair Braiding

Located at: 5945 Mission Gorge Rd Ste 3 San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 10/01/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Astou Sy 402 63rd St Spc 195 San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 7, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on November 7, 2025 11/26, 12/03, 12/10, 12/17 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9018538 Fictitious business name(s): Bell and Bell Enterprises --Bell & Bell Enterprises --B&BE --Bell and Bell Enterprise --Bell & Bell Enterprise --Dos Management --Dos Ecosystems --The FAB Project

Located at: 402 63rd St Spc 195 San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 07/01/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: Christopher J Bell 402 63rd St Spc 195 San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 7, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on November 7, 2025 11/26, 12/03, 12/10, 12/17 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9018967 Fictitious business name(s):

Royal Quartz Professional Visitation Services

Located at: 453 Park Way Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Nacole Tashay Harris 453 Park Way Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 14, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on November 14, 2025 11/26, 12/03, 12/10, 12/17 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9018313 Fictitious business name(s): TK Musik Akademy

Located at: 4224 Governor Dr San Diego, CA 92122

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Located at: 5434 Bayview Heights Pl #7 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was 10/12/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Tiffany Brenna Laster 5434 Bayview Heights Pl #7 San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego --Kayla Unique Hale 5359 Santa Margarita St #3 San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 27, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on October 27, 2025 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9018312 Fictitious business name(s): McGowan Auto Wholesale

Located at: 1216 N 1st Street El Cajon, CA 92021 County of San Diego --23852 Copper Court Wildomar, CA 92595 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: Shondell Pierre McGowan 23852 Copper Court Wildomar, CA 92595 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 5, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on November 5, 2025 11/19, 11/26, 12/03, 12/10 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9017033 Fictitious business name(s): Grandmaster Rawls Taekwondo

Located at: 914 East 8th Street, Suite 112 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 08/26/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Troy Lynn Rawls 914 East 8th Street, Suite 112 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 13, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on October 13, 2025 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9018309 Fictitious business name(s): Peacefull Mind Clohting

Located at: 4734 Crooked Creek Ct. San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is

Timothy Omario Douglas

4734 Crooked Creek Ct. San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 5, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on November 5, 2025 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9017013 Fictitious business name(s): ABR Golf Extravaganza

Located at: 371 Blue Cape Lane #276 San Diego, CA 92154 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was 9/23/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Avis Lee Brown-Riley

371 Blue Cape Lane #276 San Diego, CA 92154 County of San Diego --Gordon Brown Jr. 1937 Setting Sun Trail Tallahassee, Florida 32303 County of Leon This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 12, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on October 12, 2025 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9017829 Fictitious business name(s): SDiegans

Located at: 537 S. 38th St San Diego, CA 92113 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: Webster Drew Stephenson III

537 S. 38th St San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 31, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on October 31, 2025 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9017227 Fictitious business name(s): Plaza Village Barber Shop

Located at: 3102 East Plaza Blvd National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 05/01/1995 This business is hereby registered by the following: Emmanuel Jacalan Navida

6730 Palo Alto LN. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 17, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on October 17, 2025 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9017929 Fictitious business name(s): Las Vegas Hair & Nails Beauty Supply

Located at: 5450 University Ave San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 08/20/1992 This business is hereby

Reneil Patton Victoria

345 Ringwood DR. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 31, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on October 31, 2025 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2020-00041940CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Nessim Basabe To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Nessim Basabe filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Nessim Basabe PROPOSED NAME: Nessim Velazquez 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 31, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: 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 certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

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 remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachement 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 12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division 37-2020-00034008CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Ashley Margaret Walrath To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Ashley Margaret Walrath filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ashley Margaret Walrath PROPOSED NAME: Audrey Ashley Winchell 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: 11/10/2020 TIME: 8:30am Dept.: 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING Notice is given that the hearing in the above-entitled case has been rescheduled from 11/10/2020 08:30 AM to date and time shown below.

All inquiries regarding this notice should be referred to the court listed above.

Type of Hearing: Hearing on Name Change Date: December 28, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 All hearings will be conducted remotely until further notice. Absent an order of the court, personal appearances at teh hearing will not be allowed. You must make arrangements with CourtCall as soon as possible, before the hearing date. If you wait to contact CourtCall until the date and time of the hearing, CourtCall will be unable to process your request in time and you will not be able to appear at this hearing.

CourtCall will charge you a fee for making the arrangements for your appearance. The fee is required. However, if you have previously obtained an approved Order on Court Fee Waiver (FW-003/FW-003GC) but believe that you may be eligible for a fee waiver, you should immediately file a Request to Waive Court Fees (FW-001/FW-001-GC) with

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 11/26, 12/03, 12/10, 12/17 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division Hall of Justice 37-2020-00038766CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Rebeca Vazquez on behalf of Zarahi Martinez To All Interested Persons:

Petitioner Rebeca Vazquez on behalf of Zarahi Martinez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Zarahi Martinez PROPOSED NAME: Zarahi Martinez-Vazquez 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 09, 2020 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: 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 certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

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 remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS

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(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 remote hearing date.

Violence Restraining Order, Filed September 27, 2019.

Case Number 19FDV04304E 1. Name of Person Asking for Protection: Victor Mayoral 2. Name of Person You Want Protection From: Alexis Mayoral 3. Order to Protect family or household Members: Makayla Mayoral, Isaiah Mayoral, Victor Mayoral III, Hazel Mayoral, Brigette Mayoral, Leonardo Mathis, & Gabriella Jara.

6. Personal Conduct Orders: I ask the court to order the person in (2) not to do the following things to me or anyone listed in (3).

A. Harass, attack, strike, threaten, assault (sexually or otherwise), hit, follow, stalk, molest, destroy personal property, disturb the peace, keep under surveillance, Impersonate (on the internet, electronically, or otherwise), or block movements.

B. Contact, either directly or indirectly, in any way, including but not limited to, by telephone, mail or e-mail, or other electronic means.

7. Stay Away Order: I ask the court to order the person in (2) to stay at least 100 yards away from me, my home, my job or workplace, my vehicle, each person listed in (3), and the children's school or childcare.

12. Child Custody and Visitation: I do not have a child custody or visitation order and I want one.

court finds that the respondent cannot be served in any other manner specified in the California Code of Civil Procedure. The court orders that the documents listed in the item 6 be served at least once per week for four successive weeks in the following news papers: Moreno Valley City News Voice & Viewpoint for La Mesa 6. Documents to be served by publication: Summons (FL-210), Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DV-100), Petition for custody and support of minor children (FL-260), Request for Order (FL-300), Order for Publication of Summons (F1-982), Application for Order for Publication or Posting (FL-980) Order on Request to Continue Hearing DV-116, Order Granting Alternate Service (DV-117).

of the parties and their minor children;

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachement 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 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/03

SUMMONS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego East County Division 250 E. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 Case Number: 19FL012480E Notice to Respondent: Alexis Garza You have been sued. Read the information below.

Petitioner's name: Victor Mayoral You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-220 or FL-270) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make order affecting your right to custody of your children. You may also be ordered to pay child support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca/gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local bar association.

NOTICE: The restraining order below remains in effect against each parent until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders.

This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

STANDARD RESTRAINING ORDER Starting immediately, you and every other party are restrained from removing from the state, or applying for a passport for, the minor child or children for whom this action seeks to establish a parent-child relationship or a custody order without the prior written consent of every other party or an order of the court.

This restraining order takes effect against the petitioner when he or she files the petition and against the respondent when he or she is personally served with the Summons and Petition OR when he or she waives and accepts service.

This restraining order remains in effect until the judgment is entered, the petition is dismissed, or the court makes other orders.

This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it.

NOTICE - ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce the cost you pay toward highquality, affordable health care.

For more information, visit www.coveredca.com. Or call Covered California at 1-800300-1506.

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Petition for Custody and Visitation, Filed October 15, 2019.

Case Number 19FL012480E Petitioner: Victor Mayoral Respondent: Alexis Garza Petitioner is the father of the minor children.

Respondent is the mother of the minor children.

The following minor children are the subject of this action: Makayla Mayoral, d.o.b. 07/26/06 Isaiah Mayoral, d.o.b. 03/31/2009 I request the following orders: A. Legal custody of children to petitioner B. Physical custody of children to petitioner C. No visitation of children with respondent.

Request for Order of Child Custody, Filed September 27, 2019 Case Number 19FL012480E Petitioner: Victor Mayoral Respondent: Alexis Garza Victor Mayoral Requests the following: Physical and legal custody of the following children: Makayla Mayoral, d.o.b. 07/26/06 Isaiah Mayoral, d.o.b. 03/31/2009 No visitation for Respondent.

Child abduction prevention: I request orders to prevent child abduction by respondent. I think that he or she might take the children without my permission.

Application for Order for Publication, Filed July 24, 2020 Case Number 19FL012480E Petitioner: Victor Mayoral Respondent: Alexis Garza Publication Request: The petitioner requests that the court issue an order directing service of the summons listed on item 3.

3. Summons (FL-210) & Petition for Custody (FL210) and all documents filed since August 2019 as listed in attachment number one, in case the court indicated that any of these documents should be listed in the publications.

Ex Parte Application and Order, Filed September 24, 2020.

Case Number 19FL012480E Petitioner: Victor Mayoral Respondent: Alexis Garza Hearing Date: September 25, 2020, Time: 1:30 pm.

Court Order: The DVTRO hearing is continued to January 29, 2021, at 9 am.

The petitioner's RFO is rescheduled to January 28, 2021, at 9am. The publication order will be granted for both the DVTRO pleadings and the Family Law pleadings.

Amended Order for Publication, Filed September 25, 2020 Case Number 19FL012480E Petitioner: Victor Mayoral Respondent: Alexis Garza Publication Granted: The

Order and Request to Continue Hearing & Granting Alternate Service (DV-116 & DV-117), Filed September 25, 2020 Case Number 19FL012480E Petitioner: Victor Mayoral Respondent: Alexis Garza Court Order: The request to reschedule the Court date is granted. Your court date is rescheduled to January 29, 2021 at 9 am, in Dept. 6.

Petitioner is to publish once a week for four consecutive weeks in Moreno Valley City News & Voice and Viewpoint.

12/03, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Mateo 400 County Center Redwood City, CA 94063 Case Number: 19-FAM-00545 Notice to Respondent: YiXiang Yuan You have been sued. Read the information below.

Petitioner's name is: Michelle Elizabeth Chin You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children.

You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca. org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

NOTICE - RESTRAINING ORDERS FOLLOW BELOW: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

STANDARD FAMILY LAW RESTRAINING ORDERS Starting immediately, you and your spouse or domestic partner are restrained from: 1. removing the minor children of the parties from the state or applying for a new or replacement passport for those minor children without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the court; 2. cashing, borrowing against, canceling, transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held for the venefit

3. transferring, encumbering, hypothecating, concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal, whether community, quasicommunity, or separate, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual course of business or for the necessities of life; and

NOTICE - ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE: Do you or someone in your household need affordable health insurance? If so, you should apply for Covered California. Covered California can help reduce teh cost you pay towards high quality affordable health care.

For more information, visit www.coveredca.com. Or call Covered California at 1-800300-1506.

WARNING - IMPORTANT INFORMATION California law provides that, for purposes of division of property upon dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership or upon legal separation, property acquired by the parties during marriage or domestic partnership in join form is presumed to ber community property. If either party to this action should die before the jointly held community property is divided, the language in the deed that characterizes how title is held (i.e., joint tenancy, tenants in common, or community property) will be controlling, and not the community property presumption. You should consult your attorney if you want the community property presumption to be written into the recorded title to the property.

The name and address of the court are: Superior Court of California County of San Mateo 400 County Center Redwood City, CA 94063 The name, address, and telephone number of the peitioner's attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, are: Michelle Chin 6143 Shelter Creek Lane San Bruno, CA 4066 (415) 866-4588 Summons Filed: 03/14/2019 Order For Publication Filed: 11/11/2020 11/26, 12/03, 12/10, 12/17

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4. creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an order of the court. Before revocation of a nonprobate transfer can take effect or a right of survivorship to property can be eliminated, notice of the change must be filed and served on the other party.

You must notify each other of any proposed extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for all extraordinary expenditures made after these restraining orders are effective. However, you may use community property, quasi-community property, or your own separate property to pay an attorney to help you or to pay court costs.

• Thursday, December 3, 2020

His father couldn’t be more proud of the opportunity his son has earned.

Houston Rockets head coach, Stephen Silas (Photo: Chuck Burton / AP)

By Terrance Harris, Defender News Network Some might think Stephen Silas is just another coach with the right last name and lineage.

But the Rockets’ new head coach is much more than the son of one of the best coaches the NBA has known. The 47-year-old Silas has built a worthy assistant coaching career that is worthy of taking on one of the top head coaching jobs in the league.

“He has been doing this a long time. He has been doing a lot.

He was with me a long time,” Paul Silas said in a recent conversation with The Defender.

“Stephen knows exactly what to do. I’m just so happy, I think it’s going to be great. I really believe it. He knows just what to do.”

Silas began working with his father in 1999 as a scout with the Charlotte Hornets. By the time he was 27, he had joined his father on the bench, becoming the youngest NBA assistant coach at the time.

Silas also joined his dad in Cleveland from 2003-2005 where they started out the

career of a fresh out of high school LeBron James. He and his dad also coached together again back in Charlotte from 2010-2012.

But prior to coming back to Charlotte, Silas spent some time as an assistant with the Washington Wizards from 2005-2006 and Golden State Warriors from 2006-2010.

Additionally, he has been an assistant coach in Dallas on Rick Carlisle’s staff since 2018.

Along the way, Silas has been instrumental in the development of young star guards such as Kemba Walker, Steph Curry and Luka Doncic. It’s likely his work with top-level guards is what caught the eye of the Rockets’ brass this time around with the tandem of James Harden and Russell Westbrook as the centerpieces of the team.

“Basketball has been a huge part of my life since the day I was born, and this is the moment I’ve strived for,” Stephen Silas said. “I’ve been fortunate to have coached some great players over the course of my career and am excited to work with this incredibly talented team as we build upon the success they

“He has done a great job,” the elder Silas said. “When he was with Dallas he did really good. Now he is a lot better now. He is going to be good. I tell you. He’s going to be really good, there is no question. I really believe it.”

But that isn’t to say Silas wasn’t a little worried that this time might now work out with the Rockets. He interviewed four years ago when the Rockets went with Mike D’Antoni and names like Tyronn Lue, Jeff Van Gundy, Doc Rivers and John Lucas had been mentioned prior to the Rockets officially hiring Silas last week.

“I talked to him last week and I told him it’s a feeling that it’s going to happen,” Paul Silas said. “He said, ‘Dad I don’t think it’s going to happen at all.’ But I said okay, I think it will and it did.

“It was outstanding. I’m so happy that it happened.”

Stephen Silas Age: 47 College: Brown University Assistant coaching stops: Charlotte, New Orleans, Cleveland, Washington, Golden State, Charlotte and Dallas.

Top players he has coached: LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kemba Walker and Luka Doncic.

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Book Teaches Valuable Lesson

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Jenarie Davis-Middleton is a self-described unconventional writer who likes to share life experiences.

A wife and a mother of five, Davis-Middleton noted that although her schedule is hectic, she tires as often as possible to incorporate quiet time to clear her thoughts. And, to write books.

Davis-Middleton has penned, “How To: Play Basketball the Fun Way,” a 122-page expose accompanied with a host of “how-to” photos that provide intriguing lessons on fundamental and expert-level hardwood acts like the two-hand chest pass, shooting a set-shot in the face of a defender, how to rebound and play defense properly.

“When you think of defense in basketball, what comes to mind? For me, playing defense was my favorite,” stated Davis-Middleton, a standout basketball player in middle school, high school, and college.

“Playing defense prepared me to score on the offensive end.

It’s exciting when you can stop the other team from scoring,” she exclaimed.

It wasn’t until she was 12 years old that Davis-Middleton said

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she learned how to play basketball. “I didn’t know how to shoot or dribble the ball,” she said, noting that her father, the musician Aaron Teel, taught her the importance of timing.

“Timing the ball is an art,” Davis-Middleton noted. “If you can time the ball right, you can steal the ball from other players any time. It’s not too difficult. All you have to do is have fun.”

The book details just how to time the basketball – always make sure you swipe at the ball with an open palm, hitting it upward with your fingertips.

“Never swipe down,” DavisMiddleton explained. “If you do, the referee will most likely call a personal foul.”

Divided into 11 chapters and including a page on basketball terminology, a court diagram, and a bonus feature on how Davis-Middleton earned a scholarship to Jacksonville

University in Florida, the book is a comprehensive tutorial on playing basketball, but getting the most fun from the game.

Davis-Middleton’s journey toward publishing the book began in 2002, during her junior year in high school. She said Teel, and her mother, Stephanie Teel, were inspirations. Her father urged her to “write things down,” and her mother wouldn’t allow her to quit.

“When I was in college when I first felt weak, my mother left me handwritten notes,” DavisMiddleton recalled.

“She gifted me with some things during those tough moments that I still have today. I promised that I’d stay focused and finish school, and I did. They helped me become the woman I am today.”

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EDUCATION & ARTICLE CONTINUATION Nelika-Fai Watson Named Vice Principal of UCSD’s Preuss School Last month, Nelika-Fai Watson was appointed as vice principal of the nationally recognized Preuss School UC San Diego, effective Nov. 9, 2020. Most recently, Watson served as the director of Independent Study for two public K-12 charter schools in San Diego County. The Preuss School, located on the UC San Diego campus, is a charter middle and high school for low-income students who strive to become the first in their families to graduate from college.

“I am thrilled to join The Preuss School at this unprecedented time in history, and I am excited to utilize these unique challenges to identify opportunities to enrich our scholars’ educational experiences!” said Watson.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Secondary Education from Bowie State University, and began her teaching career in Baltimore County, Maryland.

In 2005, Watson joined Girl Scouts of Central Maryland where she developed and

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To combat this problem, BMEE is calling on the California Legislature to ensure that Black preschoolers are not excluded from important educational components and success through implicit bias and structural racism. Having access to quality preschool, fair treatment in the classroom, and equal opportunity for success are all crucial components in helping our Black preschool students succeed now, and for generations to come.

Too often, the three “B’s” predict a preschooler’s risk of expulsion: “big, Black and boy.”

Black children are expelled at twice the rate of white children, particularly if they are bigger or taller than their peers. Research reveals this is less about the physical characteristics of the child and more about what is going on in the teacher’s mind, than what the child is doing. Although there is great need in California for preschool and childcare services, preschool is not compulsory.

Preschools in California currently can exclude students prior to even attempting to teach them based on subjective behavioral expectations. These unfounded behavioral expectations are often fraught with implicit bias and hidden from research as providers are not required to track or report reasons for exclusion, expulsion, or suspension. It is tantamount to expulsion without any process or notice of rights, and contrary to long term public policy.

Young Black children, particularly Black boys, are too often victims of an education system that fails them and stifles their potential to succeed. When Black children are held to different standards for learning and behavior and even worse, higher standards are seen for them in preschool, it furthers the systematic racial divide.

“It is important early education staff shift from destructive approaches to discipline and towards research-informed best practices,” commented Dr. Judy D. White, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools. “The Research is clear that when teachers are supported with resources and evidence-based training, preschool can help young children build crucial social-emotional and pre academic skills. A child’s ability to successfully navigate social and emotional learning at a young age is a major factor in educational success. Exclusionary discipline such as suspension isolates the children most in need of social-emotional development, and results in poor educational outcomes. We want all preschoolers to experience an inclusive and welcoming learning environment.”

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But a glimmer of hope has emerged in the last leg of 2020: The first batch of vaccines could arrive in early December.

On November 20, the pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced that it had requested approval for emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Under the leadership of Executive Director Helen V. Griffith, Ed.D., Watson will partner with Principal Matthew Steitz, Ed.D. She holds equity at the center of her work and believes that providing learners with high quality options are integral to ensuring that all students receive the best education possible.

PLAN:

Pfizer’s vaccine has shown an efficacy of 95% against COVID-19 “with no serious safety concerns observed to date,” said Albert Bourla, the company’s CEO. Moderna’s vaccine has similar results. AstraZeneca announced Monday that its vaccine was, on average, 70% effective.

Distribution details are still developing, and it remains unclear how many doses California will get before the year’s end.

Photo: Vice Principal Nelika-Fai Watson / Photo: Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego Publications

implemented programs and curricula and contributed to the nationwide implementation of The New Leadership Experience. She returned to traditional teaching in 2008 as a founding faculty member of a 6th-12th grade turnaround school in Baltimore City.

She holds a Master’s degree in Leadership in Teaching from Notre Dame of Maryland University, and was selected as an Education Pioneers Fellow. She subsequently served as Assistant Principal in Baltimore City and later as Director of School Strategy and Logistics in Washington, D.C.

While legislators have made efforts to address preschool accountability, such as AB 752 by Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) which proposes a series of interventions and referrals before expelling a child, there remains a hole the size of Mount Everest in California’s early learning accountability and teacher training system.

California should establish developmentally appropriate policies and structures to provide support to preschool providers by clarifying definitions for suspension and expulsion in preschool and providing due process. Due process should come before any sort of expulsion to help ensure disciplinary practices are not abused. It is long past time for California to take measurable action to eliminate exclusionary practices that contribute to the preschool to prison pipeline.

Preschool providers should collect and track data on rates of expulsion and suspension in early learning and preschool settings. At a minimum, four dominant categories should disaggregate the data. They are: sex, race, ethnicity, and disability status. Information could be housed locally and by the state. Preschool providers should also be required to provide due process before kicking a student out.

“California’s early learning and care system continues to suffer from historic and structural racism and sexism,” according to Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, Santa Clara County Superintendent of schools. “Policies and procedures such as incentivizing providers to expel children who are deemed ‘problematic’, paying a higher reimbursement for part-day preschool than full-day preschool and directing CalWORKS recipients to lower-quality childcare programs serves to perpetuate the inequities caused by structural racism and sexism. Now that we know better, it’s time to do better.”

“BMEE is here to shake up the system and not maintain the status quo,” said Khaim Morton, owner KRM Strategies and BMME Member.

KRM strategies specializes in the advancement and application of comprehensive legislation and government affairs strategies. “All Black children deserve an opportunity to succeed. Research shows that implicit bias demonizes Black children before they get to kindergarten. BMEE’s vision is to remove stigmas that Black preschoolers are subjected to and support policy solutions.”

About the Authors BMEE is a group of African American men with professional experience in education, policy, research and social work.

Dr. Frances Collins, director at the National Institutes of Health, has said that if all goes to plan, he expects 40 million doses to become available nationwide in December. Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are first in line, require two doses, meaning 20 million people could be vaccinated that month.

California gets just a slice of that.

Manufacturers and the federal government will likely distribute doses based on state conditions and population size, said Dr. Mark Ghaly, the state’s Health and Human Services Secretary. “So California should get a significant and even the highest amount of vaccination based on those distribution plans,” he said Tuesday.

So when can most people expect to get one?

How much will it cost? And how much longer will Californians be urged to wear a mask?

Here’s what we know so far about the state’s vaccine rollout.

If you’re not a health worker, don’t expect a vaccine soon Initial vaccine supply will be limited. To help decide who gets a vaccine first, the state is adopting a three-phase plan from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state’s plan will guide counties, which will be in charge of on-the-ground coordination.

So far, we know that health workers and first responders who are likely to treat or be exposed to COVID-19 patients will go first.

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state would first target 2.4 million health care workers.

Those workers are also being divided into subgroups, in case of a shortage in the first rounds.

Health workers will be followed by those living in congregate settings, such as nursing homes, along with other essential workers and people who are at higher risk of falling severely ill, including people 65 and over.

The definition of an essential worker in the distribution guidance has not yet been determined, Ghaly said. Teachers, for example, will be a priority so that children can return to school, he said. But where exactly teachers and others will fall in the state’s priority ranking will be decided in coming weeks.

Health workers will be followed by those living in congregate settings, such as nursing homes, along with other essential workers and people who are at higher risk of falling severely ill, including people 65 and over.

Everyone else will likely have to wait a few more months. “Mass vaccination is unlikely to occur anytime soon,” Newsom said. Public health officials have estimated broader vaccine availability will come in the spring.

State health officials have appointed more than 65 advocacy, labor and businesses organizations to a new community advisory committee to help ensure that the vaccine is distributed equitably.

Cost shouldn’t be an issue Out-of-pocket costs for a COVID-19 vaccine are likely to be low, if anything at all.

According to the CDC, doses purchased with taxpayer dollars will be free. Providers, however, can charge for administering the vaccine, which insurance would cover.

“For those who are uninsured and those in the Medicaid program, they should rest assured…the state is going to step in and make sure that the cost of vaccination in no way gets in the way of someone’s decision to be vaccinated,” Ghaly said on Tuesday.

California has ‘second set of eyes’ on vaccines’ safety Last month, Newsom announced that the state would form its own panel of experts to review efficacy and safety data of any vaccine candidate.

California’s experts have already reviewed the first two phases of clinical trials for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and have no concerns so far, Newsom said on Monday, November 23. His panel will review Phase 3 data within 24 hours of it becoming available, he added, noting that the state’s review process would not slow vaccine distribution.

This process is in addition to the FDA’s review. The idea behind the work group, made up of public health and immunization experts from across the state, is to instill trust among the public, Newsom has said.

Still, challenges lie ahead Counties and health care providers are scrambling to get their hands on both ultra-cold freezers and dry ice to help store Pfizer’s vaccine, which needs to be kept at minus 70 degree Celsius — that’s extremely cold. Moderna’s vaccine can be stored in a standard freezer.

Primary care doctors and other community providers may not be able to offer the first vaccines available because they may not have the freezers needed to store it, Dr. Martin Fenstersheib, Santa Clara County’s COVID-19 testing officer, told county supervisors at a meeting earlier this month.

Newsom said the state is looking to acquire 16 ultra-cold temperature freezers and 61 smaller freezers. He said the state already has identified regions to distribute these freezers, focusing on more rural areas that might have a hard time obtaining their own.

Hospitals seeking their own freezers are already bumping into supply issues. “They are in many cases back-ordered until the spring,” said David Simon, a spokesperson for the California Hospital Association.

Yes, you’ll likely still have to wear a mask after you get a vaccine No vaccine candidate is 100 percent effective. And experts say while a COVID-19 vaccine is likely to protect you from serious illness, it remains to be seen whether it will keep you from passing the virus to someone else. Scientists also don’t know yet how long a vaccine’s protection will last.

The three leading vaccine candidates all require two shots, spaced a few weeks apart, so you won’t be fully protected after your first dose. You’ll want to continue to wear a mask to protect others until most people are fully immunized — and that could take many months.

While a COVID-19 vaccine is likely to protect you from serious illness, it remains to be seen whether it will keep you from passing the virus to someone else.

Beware of misinformation Public health experts worry about misinformation, spread widely on social media by anti-vaccine activists and others, that has led some Americans to fear the coming vaccines. The politicization of vaccine development also has contributed to distrust.

A Gallup poll conducted in October found that about 58 percent of Americans would agree to be vaccinated against COVID-19 vaccine, compared to just 50 percent in September. According to an October poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California, only about 30 percent of African-Americans said they would get vaccinated, compared to about 62 percent of whites.

The CDC offers advice for finding credible online information on vaccines in general and more specific information on COVID vaccine safety. Visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ vac-gen/evalwebs.htm.

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BUSINESS NEWS Preferred Cremation and Burial

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Welcomes New Assistant Manager Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The owner and manager of Preferred Cremation and Burial has faithfully served Black San Diego for over thirty-years. The business now welcomes new Assistant Manager, Meredith Davis.

Ms. Davis, a native of Chicago, Illinois, and longtime resident of Long Beach, California relocated to San Diego in 2018. She brings a plethora of experience from the Catholic Diocese of Los Angeles as a funeral arranger and licensed hairstylist. Meredith is a fully licensed funeral director and embalmer in the state

of California, having gained credentials as a graduate of Cypress Mortuary College.

Since her arrival at Preferred Cremation and Burial, Meredith has been busy making improvements, while maintaining existing services the funeral home offers.

Mark Jenkins (Owner) is extremely proud of the funeral home’s professional, compassionate, and cheerful staff. The addition of Meredith will only enhance their service capabilities.

“It’s the goal of the funeral home to provide a quality, professional, dignified service

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for our families. We desire to do whatever we can to help people during a very difficult time in their lives, and to serve those grieving families accordingly,” Mr. Jenkins stated.

In addition to its funeral arrangement and cremation services, Preferred Cremation and Burial offers services such as highly personalized memorial programs, state of the art live-streaming services, an event center for celebrations, and now our new division, “Preferred Pets”, a service that offers cremation for owners’ beloved pets, utilizing the innovative aquamation process.

“Caring and trust are not

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just our business principles, they are our livelihood,” Mr. Jenkins said. Whether it is providing support for a local organization or assisting a family in time of loss, Jenkins noted that Meredith and the entire staff are committed to continually providing excellence in service.

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Tips for Turning Seasonal Work into a Full-time Job BPT Ready for a new gig? With the holidays around the corner, many businesses are offering seasonal work. It’s not just for people looking to make a few extra dollars. It’s a little known fact that some employers often end up offering some seasonal workers a permanent role after the holidays are over.

So whether you’re thinking of moving on from your current job, or you’re out of work due to the pandemic, seasonal work can be a great way to get your foot in the door.

If you’re interested in the idea of leveraging seasonal work into a meaningful career at a company with great benefits, here are some tips and insights to keep in mind as you start filling out those applications.

Look beyond retail: Seasonal work offers opportunities that go well beyond operating a cash register. Many sectors are

looking to add thousands to their payroll during the holidays, including transportation, manufacturing and package delivery. For example, did you know that UPS is currently filling over 100,000 jobs for the 2020 holiday season?

In the past three years, about 35% of their seasonal employees ended up with permanent roles. So keep your eyes open, because you may discover possibilities you may not have considered.

Make your intentions known: If you’re interested in making your seasonal job into something permanent, speak up.

Tell your boss you’d love to stay on after the holidays. If they don’t know you’re interested, you may get overlooked

when the perfect opportunity opens up. No need to constantly drop hints, but it’s important to raise your hand so they know to consider you.

Give your best effort: Once you’re hired on, keep in mind your boss will be looking at the strongest candidates when it comes to offering permanent work. Do your best to show everyone that you’re a great employee and colleague.

That means showing up on time, being willing to go above and beyond, and bringing a positive, can-do attitude to work every day.

test-drive a new role. That’s what makes seasonal work such a unique opportunity.

If the company is evaluating you, it’s just as important that you evaluate the company. Ask veterans what it’s like to work there. Now’s a good time to find out what they like about the work, along with any benefits the company offers, and how the company promotes a good quality of life.

Looking for a job that pays great and has benefits such as health insurance, vacation time and pension benefits isn’t easy.

But for many workers, seasonal work can provide a path to bigger and better things.

Make sure the job is right for you: Sometimes, when we’re job hunting, we lose sight of the fact that this is a time to

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HOLIDAY JAZZ ~ Presenting

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Virtual Concert Extravaganza Saturday, December 12, 2020 5:00 pm ~ With

Grammy Award Winning

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Kamau Kenyatta

Close this year on a high note ! Join PCB Productions for a virtual holiday concert extravaganza on December 12th at 5:00 pm. Gather with your family and friends for this free live stream event featuring 90 minutes of multimedia visuals along with updated arrangements of your favorite Christmas songs!

Watch on Preferred Cremation & Burial Facebook page.

This unique and exciting musical experience will feature direction by Grammy Award winning artist Kamau Kenyatta along with vocalist Daneen Wilburn.

There will be a special segment remembering families served by Preferred Cremation & Burial in 2020, along with words of encouragement to those celebrating a first Christmas without a loved one.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us for this musical celebration.

Featuring Musical Guests: Richard Sellers - Drums, Michael Kennedy - Bass, Tonga Ross – Mau - Guitar.

Wreaths Across America at Greenwood Memorial Park

2020 VOLUNTEER

Sign Up for Greenwood Memorial Park Wreaths Across America 2020 4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, California 92113 The community is invited to lay wreaths on

Wednesday, December 16 or Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Time slots are still available for individuals and groups of 10.

Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10c0d4aadaf2ca5fbc25-volunteer to sign up.

Contact Gloria James 619 266-7818, Gloria.James@Greenwoodsd.com Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wreaths Across America Greenwood Memorial Park will not be hosting a public ceremony this year. We are committed to the health and safety of our volunteers and will be following state social distancing requirements.

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OBITUARIES Maurine Thomas Adkins

Peggy Ellen Means

Mark Anthony Dobie

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Celebration of life service was held on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at AndersonRagsdale Mortuary, Memory Chapel; interment at Miramar National Cemetery.

Graveside service was held on Monday, November 3, 2030 at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

Services were held Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at New Hope Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

MAURINE (THOMAS) ADKINS was born on Sunday, July 18, 1937. Viola, her beloved mother, and Jake Thomas, her father, welcomed a precious gift from God to the world. She was her mother’s baby, the youngest of 11 children.

Maurine was reared in Terrell, Texas. Her mother raised all of her children to love God and family.

PEGGY ELLEN MEANS was born in El Dorado, Kansas to Arthur and Viola Reynolds. She was the fourth child in a family of six. Her mother died when she was 8 years old. Her Uncle Pierce and Aunt Ruby Halbrook reared her in Wichita, Kansas.

MARK ANTHONY DOBIE was born May 24th, 1967 to Henry Willison Dobie and Barbara Gene Moore in Berkeley California. In 1974 Johnny Sandle and Barbara Gene united in marriage and moved to Honolulu, Hawaii with their family. While in Hawaii, Mark found joy in sports like football and baseball.

After completing her formal education in El Dorado, Kansas, Peggy relocated to Santa Barbara California, where she resided with her sister and other family. While there, she met and married James Ray. They later moved and settled in San Diego, California. She attended the School of Cosmetology and truly excelled in the profession. She won numerous trophies in hairstyling and an award from “Women Incorporated”. She owned several beauty salons in different locations. She was a licensed cosmetologist and an instructor. She joined various social and charity clubs, and also helped to organize “Women Extraordinaire”, a club that provides scholarships for college bound students by presenting a yearly stage show with member participations. Which was very popular and entertaining! She also was a member of Ameliators Toastmistress Club and won 1st. Place in the city of San Diego Speech contest.

She organized a “Red Hat Society” and “Women of Wonder” Club for women over fifty who enjoyed having fun.

Mark attended Lehua Elementary in Pearl City, Hawaii and was active at Pearl City Baptist Church. In 1978 the family moved to San Diego and united with New Hope Friendship Baptist Church. He attended Farb Middle and Serra High schools. He continued to play sports and graduated in 1985.

Maurine received her formal education in Terrell. Maurine graduated from Burnett High School in 1956. As a Burnett “Tiger,” she was a member of the majorette team and starred on the girls’ basketball team as the team’s captain.

She attended San Diego City College, where she received her Associate of Arts Degree in Behavioral Science and Sociology. She transferred to San Diego State University (SDSU) where she earned her Bachelor Arts in Education. She completed the California Teacher Credential program at SDSU and afterwards, launched what would be a 34-year career as an educator with the San Diego Unified School District. Maurine earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Point Loma Nazarene College. She also earned her Administrative Counseling Credential as well as a California Community College Teaching Credential.

Maurine worked at Abraham Lincoln High School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School as a teacher and counselor. While at Wilson, she also served as the advisor to Associated Student Body (ASB). She retired from education as the Head Counselor at Monroe Clark Middle School in 2003.

On Monday, November 9, 2020, Maurine peacefully transitioned from earth to glory and her new heavenly home. Maurine was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Olunthus Webb, Aylus Taylor, Joseph Taylor, Tommy Taylor, Elijah Taylor, J.D. Taylor, and Charley Taylor; sisters, Jerry Bowman, Ida Lee Nickerson, and Lessie B. Davis. Left to cherish her memory is: her devoted husband, Elray Adkins; adored adult children, Michael Adkins (Naomi), Michele Young, Yolanda Adkins, and Sheila Adkins; six beautiful grandchildren, Joseph Young, Jasmine Young-Ramirez (Reyes), Justin Young, Asia Adkins, Michael Adkins II, and Isaiah Adkins; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends, church members, former students, and colleagues also cherish her memory.

Love Lives On

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.

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Peggy also enjoyed traveling and idd it to her satisfaction as an Outside Travel Agent. She loved gardening, it was her “Therapy “. A lifetime of the AME faith, Peggy attended Bethel AME Church.and served on the Pastor’s Aid Missionary Society and Hospitality Ministry. She was recognized as one of the longest standing members of Bethel.

She leaves to mourn her passing: son James Ray (wife Jena), grandchildren: Montay, Daysha, Keyanna and Jade: great grandson: Kniles Staton, Nieces: Dona Raiford-Ted, Sue, Renee and Kim Reynolds: sister friends:Frances Jackson and Lena Cusseaux; Lifelong companion: Wille Moore; great nephew:Wiliam Roberts; other great and great-grand nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

After attending the Army, Mark found himself in sales at Nordstroms. Moving up in ranks he moved to San Francisco. There, he met Jennifer Hom and they gave birth to his first daughter Jenesh Marie Dobie in 1994. He then married Felicia (Lisa) Atkins and became the father to Zuri Akili Dobie in 1995. This unity included four more kids Kenneth, LaDaysha, Leticia, and Nika. Along with 8 grandkids.

While Mark was not playing dad, he spent time golfing . He enjoyed watching sports, especially San Francisco 49ers and listening to E-40.

To set an example for his daughters and to prove to the world that he was more than what they thought of a black man, he went back to school. After graduating with his Bachelor’s degree, he went after his Master’s degree. With his degrees on hand he went off to Seattle to work for the United States Post Office, where he moved quickly into management.

He returned home to San Diego, to be close to his mother and family. He continued to work for the United States Post Office which grew into his extended family.

He leaves to cherish his memories: parents, Barbara and Johnny Sandle; siblings, Jonathan and Brianna Sandle; wife, Falicia Atkins; daughters, Jennifer Hom, Jenesh Dobie and Zuri Dobie; Felicia’s children; Kenneth, LaDaysha, Leticia and Nika; Michelle Johnson’s children; Keanna, Dachelle, Jason; Jonathan’s children: Willard, Jo-nathan, Joshua, Cassandra, Levi and Liem and Lovita and a host of family and friends.

Eugene “Tee” Taylor

Wendy Warren

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EUGENE “TEE” TAYLOR was the second child born to Marvin B. Taylor and Helen Taylor, August 21, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Eugene received his formal education and graduated from Oliver High School.

On March 9th 1942 in Georgetown, British Guyana when WENDY LEILA WARREN was born to Mabel Cox. Wendy was a joy filled baby with an infectious laugh and throughout her life.

On June 3rd, 1965 he joined the United States Navy where he served his country with pride and commitment; he had a great passion for the military. While in the Navy, he became a part of a special group of friends “THE CREW” who gave him the nickname “TEE”. During this time, he was deployed several times and was stationed on five different ships, the USS KLONDIKE, USS DUBUQUE, USS THOMASTON, USS DIXIE, and USS UNION.

At a young age Wendy exhibited a love and passion for culinary arts – and this passion was to dominate her educational choices and life as an entrepreneur.

She graduated from the Carnegie Institute of Home Economics in Georgetown in 1961. When she came to the United States she earned: A High School Diploma, a Nurses’ Aide Certificate and in 1984 a Certificate in Dietetics from the New York Food & Hotel Management School. She also attended the College of New Rochelle.

In 1972, Eugene met Betty Foster and was blessed with a daughter by the name of Chenequia Y. Taylor and helped raise two bonus children Terri Franks and Herman Foster Jr.. Eugene (Tee) retired as a First Class Boatmate from the U.S. Navy in San Diego, CA where he made his home.

In Guyana she was the Head Chef for Prime Minister Linden Forbes Burnham’s for eleven years. In New York she was employed as a Governess, Head Cook, Dietary and Nurses Aide and also catered Guyanese/Caribbean cuisine. Her dream of owning her own restaurant came true in 1989 when in partnership with her young nephew Lornedale Nelson.They opened “The Caribbean Queen” in San Diego, CA and served delicious Caribbean inspired meals and extraordinary desserts including her infamous “fruit cakes”. From 1991 to 2005 she worked as a private cook and caterer for “BAW” Catering.

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Helen Taylor, Sister Brenda Taylor all of Pittsburgh, PA, Step-Daughter Andrea Smith of Dallas, Texas.” The Crew” Welton (Grouch) Bell, Pydia (Jake) Hersey, Jr., Oscar (Dad) Johnson, and Robert (Rat) Goins. He departed this life on November 13, 2020.

Eugene was a loving father, step-father, Bonus father, uncle, grandfather, great- grandfather, and friend. Eugene leaves to celebrate his life, Long-time friend Betty Foster, one daughter Chenequia (Nikki) Taylor, Step- son Arthur Jones of San Diego; two bonus children – Terri Lynn Franks of Ferguson, Missouri and Herman Foster, Jr. of San Diego; three brothers Curtis, Marvin, and Michael Taylor all of Pittsburgh, PA; one sister Tresa Williams (Sam) also of Pittsburgh; grandchildren Asia Brown of Los Angeles, CA and Jerome Embry Smith, Jr. of Dallas, Texas; and three great-grand- children of Los Angeles; “The Crew” Clifford (Cliff) Edmonds, John (Sarge) Simmons, and Roderic Bentley all of San Diego, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and his Jehovah Witness Family.

Wendy was a devout Christian, she attended Smith Congregational Church and Pilgrim Holiness Church in Guyana. When she relocated to the United States she continued her service to the Lord. In 1994 she became a founding member of Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church. It was during this time that she met her long time spiritual guide and “son” Pastor Anthony J. Howard. In 2016 she joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor J.R. Bennett.

On November 20, 2020, Wendy Leila Warren departed this life. Preceding her in death were sisters Norma Sampson-Smith, Judy Bons, Claudette David, and brother Mark McCrae. She leaves to cherish her memory her only child, Dr. Beverly Warren; sisters Glysis Hing and Joan Gibson. Also step-son Vibert Hinckson, granddaughter Natasha Hinckson-Cox and great-granddaughters Keiarra and Kalia; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Bishop / Pastor Adlai E. Mack, Pastor

Christians’ United in the Word of God

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of San Diego

7965-B Broadway Street Lemon Grove, California 91945

3094 L Street San Diego, CA 92102

3085 K Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.232.5683

619.232.0510 • www.bethelamesd.com

Conference Call Worship Service: SUNDAYS 10 : 30 AM Call: 1-701-802-5400 Access Code 1720379 #

10 A.M.Sunday Service Live Stream on Facebook www.facebook.com/stpaulsumcsd Rev. Dr. Eugenio Raphael

Food distribution Monday walk up noon-3 P.M., Wednesday drive up noon-3 P.M., Thursday walk up noon-3 P.M. Diaper Program Thursday Noon - 2 P.M.

All are Welcome to Join Us.

Pastor Milton Chambers, Sr. & First Lady Alice Chambers

“Come Worship With Us”

New Hope Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

New Assurance Church Ministries

Mesa View Baptist Church

2205 Harrison Avenue San Diego, CA 92113

7024 Amherst Street San Diego, CA 92115

13230 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064

619-234-5506 • Fax 619 234-8732 Email: newhopeadm@gmail.com

619.469.4916 • NABC.ORG Email: newassurancebaptistchurch@yahoo.com

858.485.6110 • www.mesaview.org Email: mvbcadmin@mesaview.org

10 A .M. Sunday Service Live Stream on Facebook, Youtube, Sunday School Lesson Immediately following service.

12 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study Live Stream on Facebook, 2P.M. on Youtube

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD! ” Psalms 122:1

Rev. Dr. Obie Tentman, Jr.

9 : 30 A .M. Sunday Service Live Stream on Facebook, Youtube and on bethelamesd.com

Rev. Harvey L. Vaughn, III

Pastor Rodney and Christine Robinson

10 A .M. Sunday Service Live Stream Facebook 6: 30 P.M. Wednesday Live Stream Bible Study

“A new Hope, A new Life, A new Way through Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 A change is coming”

8 : 45 A .M. Sunday School - Contact Office for details 10 A .M. Sunday Service Live Stream on Facebook 7 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study on Zoom - Contact Office for details

Pastor Dr. Darrow Perkins Jr.

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Lively Stones Missionary Baptist Church

Phillips Temple CME Church

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

605 S. 45th Street San Diego, CA 92113-1905

5333 Geneva Ave. San Diego, CA 92114

1728 S. 39th Street San Diego, CA 92113

619.263.3097 • t.obie95@yahoo.com

619.262.2505

619.262.6004 • Fax 619.262.6014 www.embcsd.com

Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10 : 30 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer 11: 00 a.m. - 12 : 00 noon Wednesday Bible Study 7: 00 p.m.

Sunday School 8 : 30 a.m.

Morning Worship 9 : 45 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 10 : 00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6: 00 p.m.

Pastor Jerry Webb

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11: 00 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 12 p.m. & 6 : 00 p.m.

Pastor Jared B. Moten

“A Life Changing Ministry” Romans 12:2

Bethel Baptist Church

Total Deliverance Worship Center

1819 Englewood Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945

1962 N. Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105

2701 East 8th Street National City, CA 91950

619.724.6226 • www.coyhm.org

619.266.2411 • www.bethelbc.com bethel@bethelbc.com

619.670.6208 • www.totaldeliverance.org Fax: 619.825.3930 • Mail : P.O. 1698, Spring Valley, CA 91979

The Church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach Hebrew for “Jesus the Messiah”

Pastor Dennis Hodge First Lady Deborah Hodges

Pastor Dr. John E. Warren

Sunday In the Know Bible Study 8 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 9 : 00 a.m.

Saturday Shabbat Service 1: 00-2 : 30 p.m.

Dr. John W. Ringgold, Sr. Pastor

Sunday Morning Prayer 6 : 00 & Worship 7: 30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

Morning Worship Youth & Children’s Church 11: 00 a.m.

Community Prayer (Hemera) Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat . 7: 30 a.m.

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 7: 30 p.m.

Mid Week Prayer Wednesday 12 : 00 noon and 7: 00 p.m.

Suffragan Bishop Dr. William A. Benson, Pastor & Dr. Rachelle Y. Benson, First Lady

“It Takes Team Work to Make the Dream Work”

Eagles Nest

Christian Center

Mount Olive Baptist Church

Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church

3619 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115

36 South 35th Street San Diego, Ca 92113

4995 A Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.266.2293 • jwarren@sdvoice.info www.facebook.com/EaglesNestCenter

619.239.0689 • mountolivebcsd.org

619.264.3369

Sunday First Worship 9 : 30 a.m.

Second Worship 11: 00 a.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study & Prayer 7: 00 p.m.

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Morning Service 10 : 45 a.m.

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Wednesday Eve Prayer Service 6 : 00 p.m.

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This ministry is to build people of Purpose, Prayer, Power, Praise and Prosperity. This mandate is being fulfilled by reaching the reality of the gospel in a simplistic fashion, and a result, learning how to apply it in everyday life.

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Sunday Early Morning Worship Service 8 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Christian Education (Sunday School) 9 : 30 a.m.

Wednesday Noon Day Bible Study 12 : 00 p.m.

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Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church

580 69th Street, San Diego, CA 92114

625 Quail Street San Diego, CA 92102

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Sunday Bible Study 8 : 45 a.m.

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BLACK HISTORY 1818 ILLINOIS ADMITTED AS A SLAVEHOLDING “FREE” STATE Illinois was admitted into the Union as a “free state”, but slavery continued. Free Blacks were oppressed by a series of restrictive state laws that denied them fundamental freedoms. Known as the Illinois Black Laws (or Black Codes), the regulations were observed until U.S. slavery officially ended in 1865 with the 13th Amendment. Under these laws, Blacks could not vote, testify or bring suit against whites, gather in groups of three or more, or serve in the militia. They were also barred from owning and bearing arms. Blacks living in the state were required to obtain and carry a Certificate of Freedom. Without the certificate, they were presumed to be slaves and could be kidnapped and sold. The Illinois constitution also allowed indentured servitude at the state’s salt mines. The mines provided significant income for the state, and served as an

American presence in what the United States government considered vulnerable frontier territory, so no investigation into Illinois’ actual slavery status was undertaken.

1982 HITMAN HEARNS WINS WORLD SUPER WELTER TITLE (first title after changing weight class) Born in 1958, Thomas Hearns became the first boxer in the world to win titles in five different weight classes. He competed professionally for

nearly 30 years, from 1977 to 2006. Nicknamed the both “Motor City Cobra” and “The Hitman”, Hearns moved up fifty pounds and five weight divisions in his career: welterweight, light middleweight (super welterweight), middleweight, super middleweight (light cruiserweight), and light heavyweight (junior cruiserweight).

After his first professional loss (to “Sugar Ray” Leonard) in 1981, Hearns moved up to the Super Welter division in 1982, and won his first title in the new weight class, as well as his first title after his loss to Sugar Ray. Commonly considered the most famous Detroit boxer after Joe Louis, Hearns lost only five times in his career. His second match against “Sugar Ray” in 1989 was declared a draw.

A long-time reserve officer of the Detroit police force, Hearns still fosters close ties to his local community. Hearns was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012.

2000 DEATH OF GWENDOLYN BROOKS Gwendolyn Elizabeth Brooks was born in 1917 in Topeka, Kansas, but her family moved to Chicago, Illinois when she was still an infant.

Over her lifetime, Brooks authored over 20

books of poetry, as well as several novels. In 1939, Brooks married Henry Lowington Blakely, Jr., whom she met after joining Chicago’s NAACP Youth Council. They had two children: Henry Lowington Blakely III, and Nor a B ro o k s Blakely. In 1950, her book Annie Allen, a series of poems that tell the story of a Black girl growing up in Chicago, made her the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize. Brooks became the first black woman appointed Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress in 1985 (a position renamed Poet Laureate soon after she assumed the post).

She also received an American Academy of Arts and Letters Award, the Frost Medal, a National Endowment for the Arts Award, the Shelley Memorial Award, and fellowships from the Academy of American Poets and the Guggenheim Foundation. She lived in Chicago until her death on December 3, 2000.

ARTICLE CONTINUATION LESSON: continued from page 15 Davis-Middleton said she also learned her basketball skills by watching NBA games.

“Every chance that I had, I

practiced and learned from watching players like Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant,” Davis-Middleton said. “My dad and uncle taught me everything about the basic skills I needed to get better.”

She added that she needed all the encouragement she could muster, initially try-

ing out for the Jacksonville University Dolphins.

Before trying out, DavisMiddleton sprained her ankle.

“I drove to tryouts barely able to press on the gas pedal, but I ignored the pain and continued,” she said.

Before she arrived home from tryouts, the university coach had called her family with good news.

“Mommy and daddy hugged me so tight, and we cried together,” Davis-Middleton said.

“Life experiences will teach

you how to maneuver in society. Education improves your scope of thinking.

Experience and education ties in together.”

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