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Serving San Diego County’s African & African American Communities 61 Years

Biden Administration Extends

Eviction Moratorium

COVID-19 transmission.

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NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has

taken new measures to protect renters from evictions.

Over the past two months, the new prohibition on evictions will apply to communities with high or substantial

The Beginning of the

Search for a SDUSD

Superintendent

By Sharon Saunders Contributing Writer About 40 people participated in the first public session Thursday, July 29 aimed at gathering information to search for San Diego Unified School District’s new superintendent of schools.

Participants were asked to weigh in on two questions — the strengths and weaknesses of schools under the SDUSD and the most important characteristics or skills students graduating from the district will need.

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PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER COUNTY LATEST

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“My hope is it’s going to be a new moratorium that in some way covers close to 90 percent of the American people or renters,” President Joe Biden told news reporters on Tuesday.

The President expressed fears that the order would face court battles after the Supreme Court ruled that

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an extension to the original moratorium that expired on July 31 could not occur without clear and specific congressional authorization via new legislation.

Still, members of Congress who had pressed the Administration to act applauded the President.

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Are We Going to Need COVID-19

Booster Shots?

By Lauran Neergaard Associated Press

WHAT’S PROMPTING ALL THE BOOSTER DEBATE?

Just because Pfizer wants to offer COVID-19 vaccine boosters doesn’t mean people will be lining up anytime soon—health authorities say that for now, the fully vaccinated seem well protected. Globally, experts are watching closely to determine if and when people might need another shot. Here are some questions and answers about vaccine immunity and boosters.

U.S. health officials have said that people one day might need a booster. That’s why studies are underway to test different approaches: simple third doses, mix-and-match tests using a different brand for a third dose, or experimental boosters tweaked to better match different variants. But last week, Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech announced that in August, they plan

to seek Food and Drug Administration authorization of a third dose because it could boost levels of virus-fighting antibodies, possibly helping ward off worrisome mutants.

The World Health Organization said Monday there is not enough evidence to show that third doses are needed. It said the scarce shots should be shared with poor countries instead of being used by rich countries as boosters.

WHAT’S THE EVIDENCE THAT VACCINE PROTECTION REMAINS STRONG? An Associated Press analysis last month found nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. are occurring among See BOOSTER on page 2

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$293 Million City Infrastructure

Upgrade Approved

San Diego City Council plan includes funding for public safety, transportation, stormwater projects, parks, libraries and more Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

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The Vaccine, Masks, and Our Children

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A formal an­ nouncement is expected on Wednesday, August 4.

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Mayor Todd Gloria today secured approval Monday from the City Council on his $293 million plan to fund critical infrastructure projects across the City, including major road repairs and park improvements.

“These upgrades, repairs and replacements will go a long way toward addressing our infrastructure backlog and moving San Diego forward. I want to thank the members of the City Council for their support of this significant infrastructure investment for the

future of our city,” Mayor Gloria said.

The funding breaks down into these categories: • Public safety: $97.7 million • Mobility and transportation: $59.4 million • Environmental services: $50.4 million • Stormwater: $49.6 million • Parks and recreation: $20.7 million • City facilities: $14.7 million • Information technology: $550,000 The public safety funding will allow the City, during the next two years, to See INFRASTRUCTURE on page 2

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Eviction: continued from cover

“From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of millions of renters, I thank the President for listening and for encouraging the CDC to act,” Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), the chairwoman of the House C ommittee on Financial Services, said in a statement.

“This extension of the moratorium is the lifeline that millions of families have been waiting for. From the very beginning of this pandemic, it was clear that eviction moratoriums not only kept people housed but also saved lives,” Congresswoman Waters remarked.

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Comments recorded during the Zoom session were anonymous. Participants were placed into groups and surfaced with concerns regarding student participation during the forums, the school choice program and the importance of supporting the mental health of teachers and students.

According to Janice Case, California State Director at the National Center on Education and the Economy

Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, also applauded the President.

“Today, the Biden administration answered our call to provide a lifeline to millions of Americans at risk of eviction. This new executive order represents the degree of empathy and responsiveness that this national health emergency demands,” Congressman Gomez asserted.

The Biden administration has repeated its assertion that there remains about $44 billion in federal COVID19 relief available to states (NCEE), comments from this session and other forums will be compiled and shared with the search committee and board. She also noted that students will have input which is being coordinated by the student member of the board, Zachary Patterson.

“We will focus on the vision for the district and the quality of the next superintendent,” said Case, who served as the moderator.

NCEE has been contracted to facilitate the outreach and public forums. A total

and municipalities to thwart evictions.

The American Rescue Plan provided nearly $47 billion in aid, but states and local governments have used just $3 billion.

President Biden for helping us pursue every available option to keep our constituents healthy and in their homes.”

“We need to continue working with local and state governments to ensure all of the funds Congress allocated reaches our constituents,” Congressman Gomez insisted.

O n Ju l y 3 1 , 2 0 2 1 , C on g re s s m an G om e z , Congresswoman Waters, and several of their congressional colleagues sent a letter reiterating their ongoing calls for President Biden and CDC Director Rochelle Walensky to extend the federal eviction moratorium.

“While my House Democratic colleagues work to secure sustainable housing solutions for the most vulnerable among us, I’d like to extend my appreciation to

“As Chairwoman of the House C ommittee on Financial Services, I have made it a priority of mine to ensure that both renters and landlords are supported,”

of 30 in-person and Zoom sessions will take place across the district through September as the search process is completed.

sessions and community engagement meetings to develop the job posting.

According to the SDUSD, a 48-member Superintendent Search Advisory Committee is overseeing the process of filling the top position in the school district. As reported last week in this publication, the following timeline has been set for the search: October 2021: The Advisory Committee will use the information gathered during the town halls, listening

October - November 2021: The position of superintendent will be posted for applications by qualified candidates.

November 2021: The Advisory Committee will screen the candidate application packages and will recommend up to ten (10) candidates to be interviewed by the Board.

De cemb er 2021: The Board will select up to three (3) final candidates.

Congresswoman Waters stated.

“That is why I secured nearly $50 billion in emergency rental assistance that would go directly into the pockets of landlords to cover every penny of back-rent they are owed and keep struggling families housed throughout the pandemic. I urged corporate landlords not to evict tenants, met with members of the Biden administration to expedite and simplify the emergency rental assistance program, and introduced legislation to protect renters from evictions.”

The congresswoman continued: Community forums will be held for the public to meet the finalists and provide feedback. The Board will appoint a permanent Superintendent.

As the search continues, the management of SDUSD has been delegated to longtime educator Dr. Lamont Jackson, who was appointed Interim Superintendent through Dec. 31, 2021.

Jackson, who takes pride in his mentorship of African American males, graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and social sciences. He

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IS THE BOOSTER QUESTION ALL ABOUT NEW VARIANTS?

the unvaccinated. In the last few weeks, infections and hospitalizations have begun rising as the highly contagious delta variant spreads.

But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the surges are driven by the least vaccinated parts of a country that has plenty of shots if people would only take them.

No vaccine is perfect, meaning fully vaccinated people occasionally will get infected, but those so-called breakthrough cases usually are mild. Officials monitoring the need for boosters are watching closely for any jumps in serious breakthrough infections.

So far the news is good: The people first in line for vaccines back in December and January don’t seem to be at higher risk for breakthrough infections than those vaccinated more

No, scientists also are watching to see how much vaccinated people’s overall immunity to the coronavirus wanes. That, too, could require a booster shot. Virus-fighting antibodies do gradually wane.

But antibodies aren’t its only defense. By the time those levels drop, the body has formed backups. They include memory B cells that, the next time you’re exposed, “explode, and they start dividing like mad” to make new antibodies, said University of Pennsylvania immunologist Scott Hensley.

HOW ARE OTHER COUNTRIES DOING AGAINST THE DELTA VARIANT? Real-world data from England, Scotland, Canada and Israel shows that the vaccines most widely used

“This temporary reprieve will not go to waste. The CDC’s targeted eviction moratorium will buy time for state and local governments to get their act together and ensure that renters and landlords receive the money that Congress allocated for them while keeping our most vulnerable off the streets.

“In the days and weeks ahead, I will work with my colleagues in Congress and with the Administration to help the governors, mayors, and others who are implementing this moratorium to get the money out the door. Renters should not be thrown out on the street.” also holds a master’s degree and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of San Diego.

Jackson was appointed after former Superintendent Cindy Marten was named Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

Among the in-person sessions scheduled is a forum August 12, 2021 at Lincoln High Auditorium between 10 a.m. and 12 noon.

For details about the other sessions or questions regarding the superintendent search, please email superintendentsearch@sandi.net.

in Western countries continue to provide strong protection. Researchers in Britain found two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, for example, are 96% protective against hospitalization with the delta variant and 88% effective against symptomatic infection.

Israel recently reported preliminary data suggesting protection against mild delta infection has dipped lower, to 64%. But protection against severe illness remained high.

COULD SOME PEOPLE NEED A BOOSTER BEFORE THE ENTIRE POPULATION? That’s possible. Israel just began dispensing third doses of the Pfizer vaccine to transplant recipients and other patients with weak immune systems. The reason: People who take certain immune-suppressing medications don’t react as strongly to any vaccinations—not just COVID-19 vaccines—as healthy people.

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replace radio equipment ($56.4 million) and 34 heavy-duty fire trucks ($41.3 million) that have exceeded their useful life. The environmental services funding will allow the City to implement a new refuse and recycling collection system to comply with state requirements to recycle organic waste.

The stormwater allocation seeks to restore funding for the City’s aging stormwater infrastructure, which faces a backlog of over a billion dollars over the next five years.

Nearly half of the funding

for transportation upgrades – $28.4 million – will go to Mayor Gloria’s “Sexy Streets” initiative, which prioritizes road repairs in historically underserved communities. This funding supplements the roughly $10 million for road repair that Mayor Gloria included i n h i s u n an i m ou s ly approved budget.

Among specific projects slated to receive funding include: • $4 million to realign Alvarado Road in the College Area

• $12.6 million to help renovate the Botanical Building in Balboa Park • $940,000 for libraries in Ocean Beach and San Carlos • $250,000 for the fire station in Skyline Hills • $40,000 for Wightman Street Neighborhood Park in City Heights • $10.3 million to install or upgrade streetlights • $4.8 million to repair sidewalks • $280,000 to improve guard rails

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION The Vaccine, Masks and Our Children

By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint First let us say the vaccine saves lives.

The life of the person vaccinated and the lives of those they come in contact with. The low deaths, if not no deaths, of those vaccinated should be proof for the doubters. Second, masks save lives as evidenced by the statistical non spread among those wearing masks covering their mouth and nose. This is a scientific fact well documented. The combination of vaccines and masks save lives. The virus is not political, only its victims. This brings us to the issue of our children. All our children are victims without our intervention. We can not give them a vaccine, but we can give them masks and we know the masks work against the virus.

Question: Why put the children at risk with our own personal issues? If the masks work and children are given the opportunity to understand why it's necessary, then we save little lives and that's more important than party politics over the virus. Until the vaccine is approved for children, masks should be a requirement and the priority should be saving the lives of our children as well as ourselves.

Finally, all elements of government, federal, state, county and local as well as businesses should require the vaccine and those who object have a right to file lawsuits to sell the issue. The lives of our children are more important than litigation. Let's take the vaccine, wear the masks and live. Too many lives have already been lost due to foolishness over vaccines and masks. Let's get real serious about the vaccine, the masks, and our children.

Due Process and the

Black-Owned Businesses

Look to the FDA to Protect Them

By Ron Busby, President & CEO U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. What many of us have dreamed about for the past year may be turning into reality. Almost half of the nation has been fully vaccinated, the CDC has announced businesses can reopen along with lifted mask guidance, and the glimmer of hope is shining brighter each day.

However, as we cling onto this hope and adjust to what many are calling the “new normal,” we must not forget what we have learned and what practices we must bring into this next chapter with us. The reality for many Black communities, especially Black-owned businesses, is that they must continue to rely on lawmakers and regulators to protect them from virus spread and outbreak.

A year ago, in a quick fix reaction to the pandemic,

the FDA released emergency guidance that lowered the standards for germ-fighting products like hand sanitizer in order to get more on the market. This led to an ongoing wave of hand sanitizers that both smell horrible and seem to do virtually nothing. Now, a year later, city streets are refilling, businesses are starting to operate at full capacity, and we have a more reliable supply of hand sanitizer. Yet, businesses are still providing questionable products, and we are even seeing reports of products with toxic carcinogens steadily pop up.

With this in mind, I look to lawmakers and regulators to resolve this issue. As we come out of this emergency, it’s time for the FDA to withdraw the temporary guidance, and for Congress to use its power of oversight to

ensure these toxic products are off the market for good.

We want to provide our patrons and employees with a safe experience; however, we are not public health officials. Clear and consistent guidance from those in power is vital to deciphering what hand sanitizer products are safe and effective, where they should be positioned in our stores/ offices/etc.

Because as is the case with many issues in this country, it is no surprise that the Black community has been hit the hardest by the ripple effects of COVID-19. As the President of the Black Chamber of Commerce, it is my responsibility to advocate for the 310,000 U.S. Black-owned businesses we represent. With reports of hand sanitizer products containing high levels

of methanol, benzene and other toxins, how can these employees, customers and business owners feel safe?

Not only are Black people more likely to contract and die from COVID-19, but because of systemic inequities, Black-owned businesses are more likely to lack sufficient resources needed to stay afloat and protect their customers.

This shows that while safer, more effective products may be available again, without clear guidance and access, there is a barrier to entry for them to arrive at small, often Black-owned, businesses. The latest census shows that 28 percent of U.S. businesses are Blackowned. The U.S. economy relies on their success and health, and we will not see them flourish if they continue to be ignored.

LET’S GET OUR YOUTH VACCINATED

Superintendent FOR A SAFE RETURN TO CLASSROOMS Selection Process It appears that some people never learn, no matter how many times history repeats itself. Such is the case with the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) and its Superintendent Selection Process. It appears that the SDUSD has entered into a contract with the National Center for Education and the Economy (NCEE) to conduct the selection process. The NCEE has been contacted to facilitate the outreach and public forums.

They have announced a total of 30 in-person and Zoom sessions across the school district throughout the month of September. The SDUSD has also created a 48-member Superintendent Search Advisory Committee to oversee the process.

Here are the problems: How are you reaching the rank and file community whose children attend our schools?

How are your consultants talking about using Zoom to reach parents and community members when we just went through a pandemic experience that established that many of the SDUSD students were unable to do school work at home because of a lack of WIFI? No internet. No Zoom.

How is it that the school district has enough money for consultants, but fails to fund community outreach to our print and electronic media entities that reach the heart of

our communities?

The whole concept of due process is “notice and opportunity”. The idea is that the public, which funds our institutions and jobs, is made up of all the people in our communities and, therefore, no group can be marginalized because their numbers might be smaller than another group in the community. How was the 48-member Superintendent Search Advisory Committee selected? Where was notice given and how long did members of the community have to apply?

The SDUSD has said that in October 2021, the Advisory Committee will use the information gathered during the town halls, listening sessions and community engagement meetings to develop the job posting. All those activities and especially the job posting which will follow, should be published in our local community media. If you have enough money for consultants then you should have enough to meet the publishing requirements of due process, which is formal notice and opportunity to be heard or to participate in the process. It is not enough to send out a press release and hope it gets published as opposed to publishing what you want known in a manner that ensures it will be seen.

By Dr. Jerry P. Abraham, Director Kedren Vaccines at Kedren Health in Los Angeles

This summer looks and feels much different than the last. Businesses have fully reopened, and our community is enjoying the activities and people we missed during the height of the COVID19 pandemic within CDC guidelines.

And there’s something else familiar happening: California’s schools are preparing to safely resume in-person instruction in the new school year.

While we welcome the return of all of these things, let’s remember that the pandemic is not yet over. We all need to continue doing our part to slow the spread and keep our local communities—including schools— safe and healthy.

Parents, grandparents and guardians can support the safety of our communities and students by getting vaccinated, and helping those ages 12 and older to do the same. Now’s the time to make a free COVID-19 vaccination appointment at myturn.ca.gov for our eligible youth returning to classrooms, as the vaccine requires two doses for full protection. The doses are spaced about three weeks apart, and it takes about two weeks after the second dose for the body to build immunity against the virus. So, put that first appointment on the top of your back-toschool checklist.

Family doctors and pediatricians recommend that

young people get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible.

The American Academy of Pediatrics, which tracks COVID-19 cases among children, reported in midJune that children represented 19 percent of the new weekly cases. In May of 2020, youth cases were only around 3 percent.

With the highly transmissible Delta variant spiking across our state and nation, COVID-19 vaccinations are especially important for our families. The science and data speak loud and clear: Vaccines highly effective at preventing serious illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Sadly, COVID cases are once again on the rise, and nearly all COVID-19 related deaths are among unvaccinated persons.

In California, just over 41 percent of the eligible Black/ African American community is fully vaccinated, compared to more than 61 percent of the state’s total

eligible population. Those numbers are far too low.

Let’s get our loved ones protected and move our communities closer to immunity.

If you’re one of those who has not yet been vaccinated, why not make an appointment to get vaccinated with your child?

Parents and guardians may have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, so it’s worth considering some reassuring facts. COVID19 vaccines have undergone extensive trials and thorough testing and are proven to be safe and effective for youth 12 and up. The technology used to produce the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines has been developed over the past 20 years. It is not new. It does not change DNA, it does not contain the COVID-19 virus, and does not affect youth development or fertility.

Indeed, getting vaccinated will help our youth return to the things they love: in-person school, hanging out with friends and activities and sports that make them feel good. These are all things that can help them move on from the stress and isolation of the pandemic and support their mental health and well-being.

You can tell your children

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that the shot itself is nearly painless. They may only experience minor side effects such as fatigue, a sore arm or fever. These are entirely normal and indicate that their body is building immunity to the virus. Our young people can take pride in knowing that getting vaccinated helps protect their families, friends, team mates and communities.

On that note of protection, let’s help our children remember to pack a mask in their backpack. California will continue to require that masks be worn indoors in school settings, which ensures that all our children are protected and treated equally. Masks will not be required for outdoor learning environments.

With a new school year and all of its activities just around the corner, we need to remain focused on stopping the spread of COVID19. It takes a village to make sure classrooms are the safe, healthy environment that our young people need and deserve.

The most critical item on backto-school lists is not shopping for supplies. It’s getting our children and ourselves vaccinated against COVID-19— and encouraging our loved ones to do the same.

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UCSD HOSTS

Level Up 2021 Summer Graduation Ceremony

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COMMUNITY In Loving Memory

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire San Diego Unified s eniors who to ok advantage of Level Up academic of ferings to complete needed coursework for graduation celebrated their accomplishments in a graduation ceremony last week. The formal commencement ceremony marked the culmination of their high

school careers and the transition to the next stage of their lives.

Hosted by UC San Diego, the joyous event provided an opportunity for the students to celebrate with their families and be recognized for their perseverance through the last academic year.

Councilman Charles L. Lewis III

Congratulations, high school graduates!

October 3, 1966- August 8, 2004 A Fierce Warrior Eyes like an Eagle Strength like an Elephant Boldness like a Lion

May his legacy continue to give instruction and inspiration.

His purpose fulfilled. His earthly mission accomplished!

His loving & kindred spirit will live in our hearts forever.

We love you and miss you dearly, Rosemary Pope (Mother) Charles L. Lewis, Jr. (Father - Deceased) Charos Lewis Goodman (Sister) L.J. & Zion Maull (Nephews) Extended family members and countless friends

Photos courtesy of San Diego Unified School District

Our Black babies are nearly 60% more likely to be premature*

due to discrimination.

Studies show the stressful experience of discrimination increases the risk of preterm birth in Black moms-to-be.

You and your baby have the right to the best treatment health care providers have to offer.

Find out what treatment you should expect for you and your baby at BlackLegacyNowSD.com

Tomorrow’s Black legacy deserves protecting today.

Tracee and Noah, Paradise Hills Funded by the California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Division

*Source: Based on comparison of African-American/Black and White 2016-2018 average preterm birth rates (11.2% vs. 7.2%, respectively). Data from State of California, Department of Public Health, Center for Health Statistics and Informatics, California Comprehensive Birth Files. Statistics prepared by County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services.

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LOCAL NEWS/COMMUNITY

FREE FANS AND TRANSPORTATION TO LOCAL COOL ZONES Voice & Viewpoint Newswire San Diego County leaders want seniors, people with underlying health conditions or residents who are easily affected when temperatures rise to know there are free cool zones, fans, drinking fountains and other tools available to beat the heat.

Cool Zones The County of San Diego currently has 16 Cool Zones open across the region. Each Cool Zone is open on specific days of the week and

times. “Cool Zones can be a lifesaver. Even short periods of exposure to high temperatures can cause serious health problems, especially for older adults” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “Working or exercising outside on a hot day, spending too much time in the sun or staying too long in an overheated place can cause heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke, exhaustion and cramps.”

For a full list of Cool Zones, please visit www.coolzones. org or call 800-339-4661.

Free Fan Program

The County of San Diego and SDG&E have a longtime partnership to provide air-conditioned places for local residents to escape the heat, while lowering their household energy usage and helping to conserve energy.

Those on limited income who are unable to visit a Cool Zone are eligible to have a free oscillating fan mailed to them. To be eligible, residents must not have access to an air-conditioned space at their home or apartment building. To request a fan, eligible individuals can call the County’s Aging & Independence Services at

800-339-4661.

New Transportation Partnership The County of San Diego and 211 San Diego have created a new partnership to help people find and access the nearest Cool Zone location by dialing “2-1-1” during a heat emergency.

For those who need assistance with rides, 211 San Diego will help coordinate transportation for those in need through a transportation or ride share program.

Visit 211sandiego.org to find active Cool Zone locations or call 2-1-1.

Mayor Gloria Reactivates San Diego Youth Commission Voice & Viewpoint Newswire May o r To d d Gloria returned to his former high school on July 29, 2021 to announce the reinstatement of the City of San Diego’s Youth Commission. The Commission, which has been defunct since 2015, is charged with identifying critical issues affecting youth in the City of San Diego and

advising the Mayor, City Council and City staff on those issues.

“Our young people are not just our future—they're also our present. They deserve to have a voice at City Hall and that is why we are bringing back the Youth Commission,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “My experiences as a young person in politics were incredibly valu-

able and I encourage young people to apply to serve on the Commission.

We want to know how San Diego can better serve you today and into the future.”

Established in 2002, the commission last met in 2015, before Mayor Gloria took office. The Youth Commission

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La Mesa, 91942 (619) 667-1322 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday - Friday Lakeside Community Center and Teen Center* 9841 Vine Street Lakeside, 92040 (619) 443-9176 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday

and address their ideas and concerns. The Commission will meet at least four times a year and be composed of 20 members that are 14 to 22 years of age and reside in the City of San Diego.

will facilitate the participation of teenagers and young adults in local government, as well as provide City officials an opportunity to hear

"Youth offer an invaluable perspective on the world that can b enef it e ver yone.

Unfortunately, the value of their insight is often dismissed, especially when it comes to City decisions,” said Councilmember Elo-Rivera, a longtime youth advocate.

“As we move forward to

REP. VARGAS SECURES

$8.5M in Federal Funding for County Transportation Projects Local Projects included in House-Approved Appropriations Package Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) secured approximately $8.5 million for various San Diego County transportation and transit projects in California’s 51st Congressional District in the House-Approved Appropriations Package, H.R. 4502 – Labor, Health and Human Ser vices, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Af fairs, Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n , and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022. San Diego County projects funded include the Bayshore Bikeway, trolley system improvements, and road infrastructure projects. The funding package was approved on Thursday, July 29.

“I am proud to support a bill that includes historic increases in funding for education and health care, worker protections and environmental justice,” said Rep. Vargas. “I am also confident that the residents of California’s 51st District will see the health and economic benefits of the transit and transportation-related projects that I was able to secure in today’s House-passed appropriations package.

These projects will create jobs, stimulate our local and

regional economies, and ensure that investments are made in our region.”

Approximately $8.1 million will go toward improvements to transit stations and bikeway connections in the 51st District. These projects will help improve efficiencies to increase mobility, make transit more dependable, grow ridership, and reduce traffic congestion. In addition, funding to finalize the connections of the Bayshore Bikeway will help

meet regional, statewide and national goals of greenhouse gas emissions and reduce vehicle miles traveled.

“Transit is an essential part of our livelihood, as many people in my district rely on it every day as their principal method of transportation,” said Rep. Vargas.

“Commuters often use public transit for work, and seniors and people living with disabilities are empowered by the ability to use it to get to appointments, grocery stores, and to visit family. Making improvements to our transit system provides many benefits to riders, our local econ-

omy and the environment.”

Funding in the amount of $400,000 will go toward design of the widening of La Media Road, between Siempre Viva Road and the designated truck route, to the Otay Mesa Port of Entry.

“La Media Road connects trucks to the Otay Mesa Port of Entry and, therefore, is a key component of our local and binational transportation infrastructure,” said Rep. Vargas. “Improving road conditions on this designated truck route will ensure efficient goods movement, benefitting our local and regional economy.”

“As this bill makes its way to the Senate, I will continue to fight for our district to ensure that we get the federal funding we need to make a difference in the lives of constituents in my congressional district,” said Rep. Vargas.

Vargas represents Cali­ fornia’s 51st Congressional District which includes the southern portion of San Diego County, all of Imperial County and California’s entire U.S.Mexico border. Vargas was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and is currently serving his fifth term in Congress. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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Spring Valley Community Center* 8735 Jamacha Blvd.

Spring Valley, 91977 (619) 479-1832 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday - Friday City of Oceanside Country Club Senior Center* 455 Country Club Ln. Oceanside, 92054 (760) 435-5250 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Friday City of San Marcos Senior Activity Center* 111 Richmar Ave. San Marcos, 92069 (760) 744-5535 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Valley Center Branch Library* 29200 Cole Grade Rd. Valley Center, 92082 (760) 749-1305 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday

restore the Commission, we must work to ensure that it is structured to prioritize youth, and that it offers young San Diegans a meaningful and accessible opportunity for input on important City matters.”

The City plans to have its first meeting of the Commission this fall after commissioners are appointed by Mayor Gloria and the City Council.

Applicants for the Youth Commission should be residents of the City of San Diego between 14 and 22 years old.

Those interested in applying can do so at https://onboard. sandiego.gov/.

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It was a beautiful day for a beautiful occasion. It was the celebration of Mrs. Kathleen Harmon’s 90th birthday and all hands were on deck for the occasion.

The south lawn of the Jacob’s Center for Neighborhood Innovation was the place.

Bishop William Benson set the tone with a moving invocation and blessing on the occasion.The guests numbered about 300 persons in family, friends, elected officials and leaders from all levels of government.

The Honorable Dr. Shirley Weber, California Secretary of State, was among the first to speak of her long standing relationship with Mrs. Harmon. Mrs. Harmon was one of the first people she met when she came here at the age of 23 to teach at San Diego State University. She spoke of her personal rela-

tionship with her, which was also political, because Mrs. Harmon was a mover and shaker in Dr. Weber’s first election to the California State Assembly. Weber has now been replaced by her daughter, Dr. Akilah Weber, who also spoke as the current 79th Assembly District representative.

Mayor Todd Gloria not only spoke of his long standing relationship with Mrs. Harmon, but also presented one of several proclamations.

He proclaimed Kathleen Harmon Day in the City of San Diego. Mayor Todd stayed most of the program, sitting beside Mrs. Harmon long after he spoke. Fourth District City Council member Monica MontgomerySteppe also presented a proclamation when she arrived after attending a family memorial service. The Honorable Malia M. Cohen,

Member of the California Board of Equalization, flew in to speak of her appreciation and relationship with Mrs. Harmon, who is considered the Matriarch of San Diego Politics, especially in the African American community.

The San Diego Chief of Police also took the stand to praise Mrs. Harmon, her community service and his long standing relationship with her. Mrs. Francine Maxwell, President of the San Diego Branch of the NAACP, added her appreciation of the support, health and friendship with Mrs. Harmon both within the NAACP when Mrs. Harmon was active, and beyond.

Dr. John Warren, Publisher of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint newspaper, spoke of his more than 30 years of friendship with Kathleen,

whom he referred to as his “sister.” He spoke of their work together through his own political campaigns, Mrs. Harmon’s often unappreciated service and support for the California Democratic Party, and her hard work, often unappreciated, by the San Diego County Democratic Party.

Mr. Warren’s paper chronicles more years of her hard work and support for multiple causes than current archival services allow, but there was a promise that the stories will be there for history. He spoke of her life mirroring Psalms 91 of the Bible, where God says “Because you have known my name, with long life will I honor thee and show thee my salvation.” He said she was the personification of that scripture with her life of service.

two Master’s Degrees, one in Nursing and one in Social Work, is the mother of nine children and thirty seven grandchildren. The close knit family functions as a well organized clan under her leadership and strength, which always seems greater than all of them working together, only surpassed by her legendary leadership and participation in the California State Democratic Party, where she has been a Boardmember and influence for many years.

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EDUCATION Help Your Struggling Student SDCCD’s Fall Semester Begins Make Math a Part of Everyday Life (StatePoint) What do budgeting monthly expenses, being a sports fan and following a recipe have in common? All these activities employ math.

Unfortunately, it is common for students to struggle with math classes because they don’t see how the subject will matter in their everyday lives. Parents can help motivate students by drawing the connections between math and daily life. They can also help ensure children make the grade by equipping them with the tools they need to handle their coursework.

Everyday Connections The more connections you can make between math and daily life, the better. Here are a few ideas to get you started: • When cooking or baking together, have your child help you double the recipe or convert the measurements from metric to standard.

• The next time you’re paying a bill, ask your child to calculate the tip.

• Personal finance is perhaps one of the most important and practical math lessons you can teach a young person.

Demonstrate creating and managing a budget, explaining concepts such as savings and interest as you go.

• On your next road trip, have your child calculate your estimated time of arrival based on your average speed, as well as the estimated fuel costs for the trip.

• Take a run around the neighborhood as a family.

Afterward, have everyone calculate their heart rates.

Check your pulse and measure the number of beats in 15 seconds. Then multiply that number by four.

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succeed in math classes. For students learning the fundamentals, a basic calculator has all the functions they’ll need. When it comes to more advanced math, such as algebra or statistics, graduate your child to a scientific calculator.

When it comes to math, parents can help make the subject more fun, interesting and approachable by equipping kids with the right tools, and helping them embrace a positive mindset.

Fall classes begin on Monday, August 23, for 60,000 students enrolled in the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD). Many students will return to the classroom as the district’s colleges, City, Mesa, Miramar, and the College of Continuing Education offer more in-person classes to complement a considerable schedule of online classes.

The district hopes to transition back to normal in-person operations by the spring 2022 semester if the health situation improves.

Registration is still open.

For students who need more flexibility, many classes have late start dates throughout the term. Most students do not pay tuition due to state and federal financial aid and more than 4,000 first-time college students are expected to enroll this fall in the tuition-free San Diego Promise program, which is continuing to accept applications from first-time students.

Classes begin Monday, August 23 at City, Mesa, and Miramar colleges.

The College of Continuing Education begins classes Tuesday, September 7.

“Pursuing higher education and workforce training at the SDCCD is among the most affordable in the nation and the fastest way to start or advance your career in the highly competitive San Diego region,” said SDCCD Chancellor Carlos O. Turner Cortez. “We are thrilled to welcome many students back to our campuses following a tough pandemic year.”

While most courses remain fully online, about 25 percent of classes will be held in person, including many labs with hard-to-transition curricula—welding, automotive, healthcare, and culinary arts.

COVID-19 protocols are being enforced with all students and employees on campus required to wear masks when indoors.

Students taking in-person classes will also be required to provide proof they have been vaccinated or have an approved medical clearance. “For many students, this will be their first time back on campus since March 2020,” said Susan Topham, SDCCD Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Services. “ To ensure academic achievement and personal well-being, the SDCCD is offering special assistance from financial aid to oncampus childcare.”

For information visit sdccd.edu.

$600 Million Earmarked for Homeless Students THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING WAS RELEASED LATE LAST WEEK Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The U.S. Department of Education has released nearly $600 million in funding under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Homeless Children and Youth (ARPHCY) program to support students experiencing homelessness. In April, the Department released the first $200 million of the $800 million in ARP-HCY funds to states. Following the Department’s approval of st ate appl i c at i ons today, distribution of all of the remaining funds will give states and school district access to this critical funding before the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.

“Even before the coronavirus pandemic highlighted and exacerbated inequities in America’s education system, students experiencing

homelessness faced numerous challenges as they strove to learn and achieve in school each day. Amid COVID-19 and the transition to remote and hybrid learning, for so many students, these challenges intensified. As a nation, we must do everything we can to ensure that all students— including students experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity—are able to access an excellent education,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona.

“I am thrilled that all states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico now will be able to use these funds from the American Rescue Plan to support students’ success in the new school year and ensure they are connected to vital services and supports.”

The a d d i t i o n a l A R PHCY funding distributed last week will be used by

states and school districts to identify children and youth experiencing homelessness. States can provide wraparound services in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to enable children and youth experiencing homelessness participate fully in school activities, consistent with the McKinney-Vento Act, which is the primary piece of federal legislation related to the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness.

The announcement follows the Department’s review and approval of each state’s streamlined application to access the remaining ARPHCY funds. States may use up to 25 percent of their funds for state-determined uses and, as the result of a rule published by the Department on July 9, states will award at least 75 percent

The ARP-HCY allocation break down includes the following:

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of the state’s funding to school districts through formula subgrants, determined in part by a district’s population of children and youth experiencing homelessness and a district’s Title I-A allocation. Accordingly, districts will not have to compete for these funds, so these funds will reach districts that may not have accessed previous federal funding designated for students experiencing homelessness. This will make it possible for this funding to reach more stu-

dents experiencing homelessness and for states and districts to access funding more quickly.

funds help schools reduce student debt through scholarships, fund industry-specific research, recruit and retain top faculty, and provide support for other critical operations.

schools and their students,” said President Glover. “Our investment lends credence to the significance of HBCUs and underscores their contributions to the world.”

“Every single student deserves a safe place to call home, but for millions of students experiencing homelessness that is not the case—and during this pandemic these students faced truly unthinkable challenges,” said Sen. Patty Murray. “It’s critical that we identify students experiencing homelessness and get them the resources and sup-

74,080,388 port they need to thrive— and that’s exactly what this funding will help do. I’m so proud to have fought to include this critical funding in the American Rescue Plan, and I’m glad to see the Department of Education acting quickly to get these funds to our schools and communities in need. With so many students and families struggling with homelessness, I’ll keep fighting to ensure every single student can succeed in the classroom.”

Sorority Contributes $

1.6 Million to Black Colleges and Universities Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, in partnership with the Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF), has presented its third round of endowment funds in the amount of $1.6 million to 35 additional HBCUs as part of a four-year fundraising campaign led by AKA International President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Glenda Glover to help secure fiscal sustainability and success across all HBCUs. “HBCUs have received tremendous media attention

over the past several months with the inauguration of America’s first Vice President who is a graduate of an historically Black university,” said Dr. Glover, who also is president of Tennessee State University and an HBCU graduate. “It is an historic moment for HBCUs, who graduate 22% of all African Americans with bachelor degrees, nearly 80% of all AfricanAmerican judges, and 50% of all Black lawyers. We must continue our efforts to support these treasured edu-

cational institutions that make such meaningful contributions to our world through the students they graduate.”

For the past four years, Dr. Glover has challenged the sorority’s more than 300,000 college-educated members, as well as corporate partners and donors, to raise $1 million in 24 hours through the sorority’s annual HBCU Impact Day. Members and supporters have consistently surpassed the goal, raising $1.3 million in 2020. These

“It is undeniable that HCBUs cultivate leaders whose impact is felt locally in their communities and globally around the world.

We are proud to have fully committed our endowment funds to these deserving

HBCUs have historically served all people regardless of race or economic standing and continue to do so.

These schools are often the largest employers in rural areas and educate students from pre-K through college via teacher education pro-

grams, charter schools, and early-college high schools housed on their campuses.

Alpha Kappa Alpha believes in the importance of these institutions of higher learning and the need to support them has never diminished. _____________ For more information on the sorority’s commitment to HBCUs, visit www.aka1908. com.

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How to Protect Your Black Skin from Cancer Skin Cancer Often Detected Among Black Men and Women

By Merdies Hayes With California fully reopening and with summer here, many people can hardly wait to spend more time outdoors. Although that is welcome news for outdoor enthusiasts, we cannot forget an important fact: spending too much time in the sun and its harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is hazardous to your health as it can cause skin cancer, a potentially deadly disease.

This is true for all ethnic groups, including the Black community. According to a 2016 study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), melanoma, a form of skin cancer that affects all ethnic groups, is more frequently detected in later stages in Black men and women than in any other ethnic group. This can lead to a worse prognosis and higher mortality rates.

The AAD has reported that people with darker skin

when perspiring. It’s important to know that using sunscreen alone isn’t always enough, however. We should also consider taking other steps to protect ourselves.”

The AAD further reports that doctors diagnose around 24 percent of melanoma cases in the regional stage, meaning that cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. As well, physicians tend to diagnose roughly 16 percent of melanoma cases when they are in the “distant-stage” (cancer has spread to distant parts of the body).

Protecting your skin •Avoid the sun during its peak hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

•Understand that sand, water and snow can reflect 85 percent of the sun’s rays.

Black persons should also look for a sore that will not heal (or heals and then reappears). Look for a dark spot, growth or darker area of the skin that is bleeding, growing, or changing in size or shape. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA)

tones do not receive a diagnosis until the cancer is in its later stages. This tends to be because the symptoms are harder to recognize.

Reportedly, the five-year melanoma survival rate for African Americans is 65 percent, compared with 91 percent for White persons.

“There’s a misconception that people with black or brown skin can tolerate the sun more than other people of different racial backgrounds,” said Dr. Joy M. Twersky, a dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente Southern California. “That’s false. Anyone can get skin cancer, and it’s smart for

all of us to protect our skin from UV radiation to lessen our risk.

“It’s important to use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher to better protect our skin, and it should be reapplied as needed, including every 1-2 hours when in the water or

•To protect your eyes, wear sunglasses capable of blocking 99 percent of UVA and UVB radiation.

•When possible, wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved clothing to cover much of your skin.

•Wear clothing with the UPF label that helps protect against UV radiation.

•Because their skin is

Black Men Must Put Their Health First

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Early detection is critical for the increased survival rate for treatable conditions and diseases such as Testicular & Prostate Cancer, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Type II Diabetes, and HIV. A Cleveland Clinic survey finds that most men, particularly Baby Boomers, do not talk about their health. 60 percent said they only go to the doctor after a symptom or problem becomes intolerable. About 20 percent admitted the only reason they see the doctor is to stop a spouse or significant other from nagging.

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around have high blood pressure and are taking antihypertensive medication.

60% of Black Men are more likely to die from stroke than Non-Hispanic White men.

75% of Black men are less likely to have Health Insurance than White men.

5% of men aged 20 and over are obese; Black Men 38.7%

The numbers are equally unwavering when looking at genetic factors for black men. Black men have one of the most deficient health profiles in the U.S. A lack of awareness, personal lifestyles, unhealthy work environments, and poor health education have caused substantial deterioration of the well-being of American men. Organizations such as The Black Men’s Health project seek to change this narrative. Their mission is to promote a deeper understanding of the health challenges of Black Men, work to develop culturally competent policies and solutions to improve the health outcomes for Black Men, and to work with community organizations, health departments, and lawmakers to create better, healthier lives for Black men.

9% of men aged 20 and

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 14.9% of men over 18 are fair or suffer poor health conditions. Even though there may be genetic factors influencing health for some men, certain lifestyle choices may be causing some preventable health problems.

Many directly contribute to these leading causes of death for men:

more sensitive, completely shield the skin of babies younger than 6 months from the sun.

Checking your skin It is important to keep an eye out for new spots or growths on your skin that are changing, such as growing, itching, or bleeding, as these could be early signs of skin cancer, and they can occur even in sun-protected places, like the soles of our feet. Use a mirror to examine difficult-to-see areas, such as between the toes. Examine areas most likely to develop skin cancer, such as soles of the feet, inside the mouth, the anogenital region, the palms of the hands, and other areas where skin’s pigment is not as dark.

Black persons should also look for a sore that will not heal (or heals and then reappears). Look for a dark spot, growth or darker area of the skin that is bleeding, growing, or changing in size or shape. Also, look for a dark line around or underneath a fingernail or toenail. With early detection, skin cancer can be treated more easily.

That’s why it’s important to regularly check our own skin. If you find something of concern, have your skin checked by a doctor.

This article originally appeared in Our Weekly.

have been in place to the detriment of the health and well-being of Black men.

Social conditions like racism, segregation, stress, incarceration, spirituality and discrimination affect a high proportion of Black men’s health. Black men have a history of mistrust of the health care system. The Tuskegee Syphilis Study comes up in discussions often when talking about Black men’s health. The Tuskegee study has also had an impact on Black men’s engagement with research.

Experts say that persistent racism affects Black men have worse health conditions than other groups that are not educated, and the data shows they do not catch up to white men even when they are.

Generally, higher education means better-paying jobs and health insurance, healthier behaviors, and longer lives, but the increase is not as significant as for whites. Of the many health inequalities Black men already face, the risk of diabetes and obesity is much higher among the Black population, even highly educated. Therefore, Black men are more likely to die from chronic illnesses like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer than white men.

With the focus on Black men’s health, set aside time and make your health priority number one. Black Men, if it has been some time since your last doctor’s visit or you have been putting off getting that check-up for symptoms that may be potentially threatening the quality of your life, it is time to put your health first.

This article originally appeared in the New Pittsburgh Courier.

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MORE LOCAL/STATE NEWS San Diegans Now Primarily Vaccinated at Pharmacies, Community Clinics

By José A. Álvarez County of San Diego San Diegans have largely turned to traditional vaccination clinics to get immunized against COVID-19.

Retail pharmacies are now the primary provider of vaccines, administering over

100,000 doses from July 1 through July 28. They were followed, in order, by community clinics (nearly 20,000 doses), private medical providers (almost 17,000 doses), County sites (about 13,000 doses) and hospitals (just under 9,000 doses) during the same time frame.

“I want to thank every San Diegan who has been vaccinated and the many partners working daily with the County to ensure vaccines are readily available in every part of our region,” said Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “Masking and other public health guidance

are additional measures to help us safely navigate the COVID19 pandemic. Vaccinations are our key for getting out of it.”

The County has been working with its vaccination partners to get the word out to San Diegans who are hesitant about getting immunized.

To date, about 2.28 million or 81.4% of the 2.8 million San Diegans eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine have re c e i v e d a first dose and ab out 1 . 9 7 m i l l i on or 70.3% are fully vaccinated.

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“I want to thank all of our community and health care

partners who have been doing a great job getting the word out about how important it is to get vaccinated,” Wooten said.

nent USDA agency in 1974.

The program targets low-income, nutritionally at-risk pregnant and breastfeeding, and post-partum women,

infants, and children up to 5 years of age. The program serves 53 percent of all infants born in the United States.

Summer at WIC Brings Nutritious Options to Local Families Additional funds available for fruits and vegetables Voice & Viewpoint Newswire This summer, WIC agencies across San Diego offer two additional food benefits for their income-qualifying participants to feed their families fresh fruits and vegetables. From June to September, each participant age one or older will automatically receive $35 in cash-value benefits to spend

on produce at the grocery store. Additionally, families on WIC may request checks totaling $28 to spend at their neighborhood farmers market through the Farmers Market Nutrition Program from July to November.

“There has never been a better time for pregnant people and caregivers of chil-

dren ages 0 to 5 to join WIC,” a WIC-issued press release stated. According to the USDA, half of all infants born in the United States are on WIC. Nearly 10% of toddlers receive their recommended vegetable intake, while 60% of toddlers receive their recommended fruit intake, according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines. As pandemic

food banks and unemployment benefits begin to wrap up, WIC’s stated mission is to “ensure families still have enough food.” For more information or to apply for WIC, visit www.sdwic.com WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children was established as a perma-

ACLU: Vote No on Governor Recall Get Ready California: How to ACLU position is a first in its nearly 100-year history in California Prepare Now for Future Disasters Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

walls.

•Hang nothing heavy above a bed, sofa or chair.

•Get free MyShake app for earthquake warnings.

•Practice ear thquake safety drills.

•Learn how to turn off gas, electricity and water.

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The California Governor’s Of f ice of Emergenc y Services (Cal OES) encourages all Californians to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, and communities. Disasters can strike at any time without warning.

Fast Five: Top Safety Tips for Any Disaster 1. Get alerts to know what to do. Go to CalAlerts.org.

2. Make a plan to protect your people.

3. Pack a Go Bag with things you need.

4. Build a Stay Box for when you can’t leave.

5. Help friends and neighbors get ready.

Safety Tips: Wildfires Before: •Red Flag warning means prepare NOW. •Plan for no electricity.

Don’t use candles.

•Get a bandana or mask to protect the lungs.

•Check that your water hose is working.

•Clean gutters. Remove brush near your home.

During: •Don’t wait, evacuate!

•Leave quickly.

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•Close all doors and windows.

•Turn off the air conditioner.

•Open or remove curtains, shades or blinds.

•Prepare pets for evacuation.

During: •Don’t rush outside. Get under a table or desk.

•Stay in bed and cover your head with a pillow.

•Outside, move away from anything that could fall.

•Pull over car and stop away from buildings, trees.

•Be ready for aftershocks.

Safety Tips: Flood Before: •Keep storm pipes and drains clear.

•Move valuable items to higher floors.

•Get plastic tarps, sandbags to keep out water.

•Keep the car gas tank at least half full.

•Learn the best escape routes to higher ground.

During:

Safety Tips: Power Shutoff Before: •Prepare flashlights and lanterns – no candles.

•Keep phone batteries fully charged.

•Keep car gas tank at least half full.

•Buy food that won’t spoil and doesn’t need cooking.

•Buy ice to keep food and medicines in coolers.

•Don’t wait, evacuate!

•Never walk through moving water.

•Never drive into flooded areas.

•Watch for mudslides after wildfires.

•Watch for tsunami on the coast after an earthquake.

Safety Tips: Earthquake Before: •Secure tall furniture to

During:

On July 29, 2021, the executive directors of the ACLU of Northern California, ACLU of Southern California and ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties, and the board chair of ACLU California Action issued a joint statement in strong opposition to the gubernatorial recall. This marks the first time in the history of the ACLU in California — which stretches back to 1923 — that the organization has taken a position on a recall attempt that has qualified in the state.

The respective boards of the four California ACLU entities voted to oppose the recall.

This stance is in response to the recall petition’s text, which at its core is an attack on people’s civil rights and liberties, including immigrants’ rights, gender equity, racial justice and LGBTQ rights.

“You have to look no further than this recall petition to know that this is about thwarting civil rights and civil liberties in California,” said Abdi Soltani, executive director of the ACLU of Northern California. “The forces behind this recall would turn back the clock on hard-won advances that expand, not contract, rights.” Recall proponents falsely claim that the governor’s response to COVID19 is the impetus for their attempt to reverse the results of the 2018 election.

“The pandemic is only a smokescreen,” said Hector

•Unplug appliances/electronics to prevent damage.

•Leave one light plugged in.

•Keep your refrigerator and freezer closed.

•Use generators, camp stoves and grills outdoors.

•Don’t use your gas stove for heat.

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Villagra, executive director of the ACLU of Southern California. “It’s the convenient hook that sponsors of this recall have latched onto.

But there have been no less than five efforts to recall this governor, including one that was attempted just two months after he took office, long before the pandemic began.” The ACLU’s position to oppose the recall is not a partisan action.

“In its 98 years in California, the ACLU has never endorsed or opposed a candidate during an election and is not doing so now,” said Norma Chávez-Peterson, executive director of the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties.

“The ACLU opposes this recall effort because it aims to reverse advances in immigrants’ rights, gender equity, racial justice, LGBTQ rights, criminal justice reform and students’ rights. With so much at stake, we will not be silent.”

The recall seeks to undermine public support for policies the ACLU has long fought for and most Californians support.

These policies address several issues, including: Immigrants’ Rights: At risk are policies that have afforded people, regardless of status, the rights of due process, and the right to be safe and move freely in their communities, workplaces, hospitals, schools, and places of worship. The recall petition specifically attacks state laws that

limit local collaboration with federal immigration agencies, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), that go to great lengths to tear apart families and even deport U.S. military veterans.

Criminal Justice Reform: In the face of over-policing, mass incarceration and a justice system that weighs heavily against people of color, the ACLU and advocacy organizations across the state have fought to revise and/or repeal time-worn laws, hold law enforcement to greater scrutiny, prohibit new contracts for private, for-profit prisons, and end the death penalty.

The recall petition specifically supports the death penalty, which the ACLU believes to be inherently in violation of the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

Gender, Sexuality & Reproductive Justice: The recall petition cites a bogus notion that California is limiting parental rights and the campaign argument misleadingly calls California’s sex education requirement “controversial.” In fact, an overwhelming majority of California parents support the medically accurate, LGBTQ-inclusive sex education now taught in our public schools.

These issues have long been a priority for the ACLU’s California affiliates. The organization has fought hard to expand rights and address the repercussions of decades of non-inclusive, outdated and unjustly biased policies.

“We are united in urging California voters to say “NO” to our state sliding backward to a time when constitutional freedoms and other legal protections were in effect only for select groups within our richly diverse population,” says Connie Tcheng, board chair of ACLU California Action.

“The ACLU’s California affiliates call upon our members and all Californians, to reject this ill-conceived recall.”

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS PUTTING TURMOIL OF CIVIL WAR BEHIND THEM, TWO ARCH ENEMIES EMBRACE Global Information Network “I’m happy to see you!”

With those warm words of welcome, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara hugged his former arch enemy and rival Laurent Gbagbo, 10 years after the two were locked in ethnically-fueled combat over a disputed election.

Former president Gbagbo has now returned to the land of his birth one year after his acquittal by the International Cr imina l C our t (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity Gbagbo, 76, was the first former head of state to face trial at the ICC. He was charged with murder, rape and other inhuman crimes resulting from post-electoral violence in 2010-11 in which some 3,000 people died.

On his arrival this week at the airport in Abidjan, Gbagbo was cheered by hundreds of supporters - those who were able to access the airport as well as relatives and officials from his Ivorian Popular Front party.

Both men are now calling for peace and reconciliation.

At a news conference upon their meeting, President Ouattara declared that turmoil was behind them.

Koudou Laurent Gbagbo was president of Côte d’Ivoire from 2000 until his arrest in April 2011 for refusing to hand over power when the country’s independent electoral commission pronounced Ouattara as winner of the national election. Gbagbo dug in his heels at his apparent defeat and the crisis escalated into

full-scale military conflict between forces loyal to Mr. Gbagbo and Mr. Ouattara.

Ouattara’s forces seized control of most of the country with the help of the UN and African institutions, among them the African Union and the Economic C om mu n it y of We st African States (ECOWAS).

France deployed Operation Unicorn and the U.S. called for Gbagbo to step down.

“What is important for Ivory Coast is peace in our country,” he said.

International organizations reported human rights violations by both sides. In the city of Duékoué, Ouattara’s forces killed hundreds of people but casualties were reported on both sides.

Despite a promise by ECOWAS for a “safe and dignified exit for Gbagbo and his family if he conceded the election”, forces loyal to Ouattara broke into Gbagbo’s underground bunker and arrested him and his family who were still in their night clothes.

“It is important for everyone to know that we have decided to restore trust and ensure that Ivorians reconcile and trust each other as well.

The past events have been painful. Too many died and we must try to put that behind us,” Ouattara was quoted by France24 to say.

However prospects for a lasting peace were downplayed by Ivorian writer, poet and novelist Veronique Tadjo. She blamed a generational conflict where youth feel left out even after years of economic growth.

The meeting of the two leaders signaled a first step for a national dialogue and the release of political prisoners from jail but little is expected for the next few weeks until after the National Day of Independence, a public holiday, on Aug. 7.

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The Netherlands-based International Court of Arbitration has affirmed that money transfers to a company controlled by the first daughter of Angola’s ex-president Jose Eduardo dos Santos were “contaminated by illegality” and should be considered “null and void.”

Sonangol, the state-run oil company of Angola, is now expected to take control of a 6% stake in an oil company controlled by Isabel dos Santos worth $497 million dollars - her most valuable publicly traded asset, according to data compiled by the Bloomberg news agency.

Ms. Dos Santos briefly ran Angola’s state oil company Sonangol from 2016 until 2017 when her father’s four-decade rule ended.

Once titled Africa’s Richest Woman in Forbes business magazine and other important venues, Ms. Dos Santos could lose a substantial part of her multibillion dollar business empire with this ruling.

Earlier this year, the Angolan government now led by President Joao Lourenco, alleged that top officials under the former leader Jose Eduardo dos Santos took advantage of high oil prices in the last decade to spin a global web of business deals that led to their personal enrichment at the country’s expense.

President Lourenco has attacked national corruption since taking office, removing his predecessor’s cronies from key positions and probing the former regime for alleged graft.

He has targeted several members of the dos Santos family, including Isabel and her younger brother Jose Filomeno dos Santos, who was sentenced to five years in prison for diverting oil revenues last year.

Ms. Dos Santos has denied any connection to the holding company at the center of the case - Exem - which she says was owned by her late husband. She rejects charges of wrongdoing and claims she faces a political witch hunt by Angola’s new leadership.

An earlier ruling by the Paris Court of Appeals dismissed an appeal by dos Santos to annul a ruling against her over unpaid dividends and other shareholder agreement breaches. “She’s on the hook for about $340 million”, wrote Forbes magazine earlier this year.

An appeal by the holding company controlled by dos Santos is planned.

Details of the case were u nc ove re d and pub lished by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and released in a document known as “Luanda Leaks.”

Despite the anti-corruption crusade of the current president, Angola is still rife with human rights abuses according to New Yorkbased Human Rights Watch.

Angolan authorities forcibly evict people and conduct demolitions without the necessary procedural guarantees or the provision of alternative adequate housing or adequate compensation for those evicted, they said.

Sahara Desert, by planting some several thousand trees.

improving water retention and composting.

A concrete wall and guard dogs help keep out rodents that would eat the lush mint and hibiscus plants inside.

The project calls for planting papaya and mango trees and a variety of plants across 5,000 miles, from Senegal to Djibouti.

But that initiative only managed to plant 4 percent of the pledged 247 million acres of trees, and completing it by 2030 as planned could cost up to $43 billion, according to United Nations estimates.

“The day people realize the full potential of the Great Green Wall, they will stop these dangerous migrations where you can lose your life at sea”, said Moussa Kamara, a local baker.

It’s a new, more local approach than what was originally called the Green Wall initiative, launched in 2007 by the African Union and international partners that aimed to slow desertification across Africa’s Sahel region, the arid belt south of the

The scheme was also criticized for its narrow focus on reforestation, neglecting other approaches that could better curb the economic impact desertification has had on local residents.

Not all the gardens have succeeded. In the remote village of Walalde, the desert has already begun to reclaim the land set aside and there have been problems with the solar-powered pump.

Edible, circular gardens are part of a bigger project to bring a belt of green across the continent of Africa.

“Tolou Keur” - circular gardens resistant to drought - are part of Africa’s Great Green Wall project.

By contrast, the Tolou Keur gardens have flourished in the seven months sincethe project began and now number about two dozen, said

Senegal’s reforestation agency.

Circular beds allow roots to grow inwards, trapping liquids and bacteria and

But in the eastern town of Kanel, the garden is said to be thriving.

Its caretakers solved a water pump issue by digging traditional irrigation canals.

“With what they could harvest here, they will never want to leave because they will have their fathers, their mothers, their wives and their children with them. It’s better to stay, work the soil, cultivate and see what you can earn.”

Ghanaian School Girls Tackle Covid-19 With Touchless Sanitizer Invention

By Elizabeth Christine Okwach Zenger News

Princess Anetor, Yaa Oparebea, and Triphina Cudjoe during a presentation of their Touchless Smart Sanitizer Dispenser at Labone Senior High School, in Accra Ghana. (Jonathan Soweh Kennedy)

Alarmed by the Covid-19 pandemic spreading in their country, a group of Ghanaian girls from Labone Senior High School in the capital, Accra, invented a touchless smart sanitizer dispenser to help curb the spread of the disease.

“We wanted to make it easier for people to keep themselves safe,” group leader, Princess Anetor, told Zenger News.

The other innovators are

Yaa Oparebea and Triphina Cudjoe, all aged 18.

Their invention came after 136 students of Achimota School in Accra tested positive with the Covid-19 on July 4, 2021. The High School students invented the Touchless Smart Sanitizer Dispenser from recycled material. They also used Arduino, an open-source electronics platform. Their

gadget spouts the sanitizer while also displaying Covid19 updates.

The device has a sensor that detects the presence of a hand and activates the pump to spout the sanitizer. She said the device is filled manually with the sanitizer. They hope individuals across Ghana will embrace the device widely and quickly.

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BUSINESS NEWS Chevelle Newell-Tate

Chosen as District Director for the 79th Assembly District

By Cori Zaragoza Staff Writer San Diego local Chevelle Newell-Tate was chosen as the District Director for the 79th Assembly District, directly working with State Assemblymember Akilah Weber. Previously, she was the district representative for the office of the Honorable California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins.

She is also a founding member and co-chair for the Black Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (BWILD), a nonprofit organization first envisioned by Assemblymember Shirley Weber that is an alliance and network of support between women of the African diaspora who have a career in public service.

Newell-Tate is a first-generation college student, having graduated from UC San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development and a minor in Communications. Her commitment to serving others began here in San Diego, as she served on the board of the University of California Student Association (UCSA) as the Campus Action Committee Chair, as well as in other student organizations such as the Black Student Union and the Hughes Scholars Program.

After graduating, she worked as a research analyst for LeSar Development Consultants before being

hired by Senator Toni Atkins in 2014, when the Senator was the Speaker of Assembly. She worked for Senator Atkins for 7 years, until her recent appointment as district director for the 79th Assembly District.

Ne wel l-Tate has dedicated her career to enforcing public policy around affordable housing and homelessness in San Diego. Chevelle was first exposed to affordable housing and it’s development through the California Coalition for Rural Housing Internship Program where she spent over a year as an Affordable Housing and Real Estate Development Intern at C ommunity HousingWorks. She also provided administrative support to the Campaign to End Homelessness in Downtown San Diego and the philanthropic group Funders Together to End Homelessness San Diego. After nearly a decade of working to better San Diego, Newell-Tate now works directly with Assemblymember Akilah Weber and will continue to use her resources to serve her community.

“As a long time legislative district staffer, I am blessed to work with many of San Diego County’s diverse com-

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munities. Being selected as Assemblymember Akilah Weber’s District Director is an opportunity of a lifetime and allows me to continue the meaningful community work that I have come to know and love. I am excited to work with Assemblymember Akilah Weber and to lead our district team as we work together to serve the 79th Assembly District,” she said of her appointment.

For now, Newell-Tate will be focusing on supporting Assemblymember Weber’s upcoming school year by holding a backpack drive and vaccine clinic on August 14, 2021, from 10 am to 1 pm at Horace Mann Middle School.

Officials at Gary and Mary West PACE have selected Azaria Taber as their new center director for their Adult Day Health Center serving San Diego North County participants aged 55+. An experienced healthcare administrator, Taber brings with her a passion for developing and managing quality and innovative programs coupled with a master’s degree in healthcare administration. Having served in multiple healthcare leadership roles beginning as a patient advocate, to assistant practice administrator, then center director, she has a personal mission as well.

Taber’s inspiration to work with older adults started with her family. “My mother had a cleaning company, and many of her clients began asking for different services which transitioned to more support for the senior community,” she says. Then, in April 2020, her grandmother, who had Alzheimer’s disease, passed away from Covid-19.

to the deterioration of her health. I continually wonder if we could have kept her at home with us, would

she still be here?” asks Taber.

“The program, which coordinates various services to help keep seniors in their

own home, perfectly aligns with my desire to ensure quality care for older adults.”

The COVID-19 p andemic has exposed serious gaps in our country’s caregiving infrastructure, both for childcare and elder care—a serious crisis, with 1 in 5 U.S. adults are family caregivers for an elderly, ill or disabled relative. “[This position] is the best fit for my skills, interest, and passion,” says Taber. “Previously, I had worked in various healthcare roles – from pediatrics to cardiology and internal medicine. [This] is by far the most rewarding.”

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“She had been hospitalized at two different facilities and each gave substandard care, which contributed

Challenges Diverse Communities Overcome to Achieve Success goal is ‘planning to assist or support aging parents.’ Onein-five also say leaving an inheritance to their family is very important.

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Merrill Lynch Wealth Management published three studies in late July examining the affluent Black/African American and Hispanic/Latino communities. The first-ofits-kind research reports, titled “Diverse Viewpoints: Understanding Affluence in the U.S.,” aim to better understand how individuals in these diverse communities achieve success and grow their wealth, their motivations and challenges and goals for the future.

“Serving a diverse client base requires a deep understanding of people’s unique experiences and financial life paths,” said Andy Sieg, head of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. “And while we can never really know what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes, this research further underscores our commitment to more fully appreciating and reflecting the diverse markets in the communities we serve.”

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Conducted by research firm Ipsos, the studies found that the growth of these diverse affluent households (annual income more than $125,000) is outpacing that of the general population. Since 2015, af f luent Black/Af rican American and Hispanic/ Latino communities have grown by 65%, 76% and 81% respectively, while the affluent general population has grown by 53%.

While the survey found many commonalities, within each of these communities notable themes emerged, as

did differences when compared to the general population of affluent individuals:

Goals

• Black/African American: With respect to their financial life, individuals in this community prioritize supporting family members, investing in the businesses of people they know, and securing wealth through entrepreneurship.

• H i s p a n i c / L a t i n o : Members of this community are four times as likely to cite that their most important financial

• Black/African American: Individuals in this community are two times more likely to be motivated by a desire for personal achievement. They are also 25% more likely to be motivated by a desire to set future generations up for success.

• Hispanic/Latino: 35% cite providing for their family as a top personal motivator. They are also three times as likely to be driven by a desire to make their family proud.

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• Black/African American: Individuals in this community face many of the same challenges as others; however, they’re twice as likely to be focused on reducing their current debt levels; 25% more likely to be supporting their family financially; and three times more likely to say paying for education is a source of stress.

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• Hispanic/Latino: Individuals in this community are more stressed about being able to pay household bills (17% vs. 12%) and balance financially caring for others while supporting themselves (15% vs. 12%).

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“Many financial challenges have disproportionately impacted diverse communities in recent years. Through these findings we hope to spark additional, meaningful dialogue,” said Merrill Lynch’s Kirstin Hill.

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ERAP 2021 -

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

LIMITED ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER (Effective June 15, 2021)

On June 15, 2021, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy will be rescinded.

Persons and entities may still be subject to Cal OSHA and California Department of Public Health guidelines and standards with limited public health restrictions, including face coverings, school based guidance, and guidance for mega events. The California Public Health Officer has issued an order to be effective June 15, 2021, and available here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID19/Order-of-the-State-Public- HealthOfficer-Beyond-Blueprint.aspx. The California Public Health Officer has also issued updated face covering guidance effective June 15, 2021, and available here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID19/guidance-for-face- coverings.aspx#June15guidance.

In San Diego County, persons who have been diagnosed with COVID19, or who are likely to have COVID19, will be subject to the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID19,” 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, will be subject to 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/pro-

grams/phs/community_epidemiology/ dc/2 019-nCoV/health-order.html.

Subsequent Health Officer Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be issued in San Diego County as conditions warrant.

San Diego County residents financially impacted by COVID-19 who need help paying their rent and utilities may qualify for assistance through the County of San Diego’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The application period will be open until funds are no longer available. For more information and to apply, visit www. sdhcd.org, or call (858) 6944801 to speak to a housing representative.

Areas Served: All areas of the San Diego region are eligible except for the cities of San Diego and Chula Vista. Residents of San Diego or Chula Vista can visit www.ERAPsandiego. org for rental assistance information in their area.

Program Updates

of past due rent to either landlords or tenants (previously 80% to landlords, 25% to tenants).

• Provide 100% payment for future rent (previously 25%).

• Provide to tenants and landlords who have previously been awarded, the receipt of the difference in program amounts without needing to reapply.

• Provide help with utility assistance.

Application Resources Informational webinars for landlords are held on: • The 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

• To join the meeting and get more information, visit: COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (sandiegocounty.gov).

Community-Based Organizations Available to Assist Tenants:

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:

The ERAP program is now able to: • Provide 100% payment

1. Effective June 15, 2021, the Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations, dated May 6, 2021, and any other Health Officer orders related to COVID-19 shall expire, with the exception of the following:

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a. “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19,” dated December 24, 2020. b. “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” dated April 5, 2021.

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c. Any quarantine or isolation order issued to an individual that is currently in effect.

2. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 120175.5 (b), all governmental entities in the county shall continue to take necessary measures within the governmental entity’s control to ensure compliance with State and local laws, regulations, and orders related to the control of COVID-19.

IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: June 14, 2021 Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H. Public Health Officer County of San Diego

EXPIRATION OF 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 Health Officer Order and Emergency Regulations, dated May 6, 2021, shall expire as a regulation for the protection of life and property, on June 15, 2021.

Date: June 14, 2021

Helen Robbins-Meyer Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services County of San Diego

SOURCE: CADPH (CA Dept. of Public Health). Updated July 28, 2021 with data from July 27, 2021.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

COVID-19 STATUS

TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

294,176

REPORTED TESTS

5,492,269

HOSPITALIZED

15,809

ICU

1,726

SOURCE: Calif. Dept. of Public Health as of 7/28/21

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San Diego: COVID Continues to Spread in Unvaccinated 70% of San Diegans Vaccinated

By Katie Cadiao County of San Diego San Diego is continuing to make progress on COVID19 vaccinations, with 70% of residents 12 and older now fully vaccinated, the County

Health and Human Services Agency reported Wednesday.

More than 81% of County residents have received at least one shot.

“This is turning into the pandemic of the unvaccinated, so I want to thank San Diegans

for responding to our call to get vaccinated,” said Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer.

“The more contagious Delta variant is on the rise and being fully vaccinated affords the best protections against the disease.”

While the vaccination percentage is on the rise, new COVID-19 infections continue to increase as well, mostly in unvaccinated San Diegans. In the last 30 days – June 28 to July 27 – 11,391 people tested positive for COVID-19. Of those, close

to 90%, or 10,234, were not vaccinated and 10%, or 1,157 people, were vaccinated.

New Masking Recommendation The County of San Diego will follow the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in recommending the universal wearing of masks by both vaccinated and unvaccinated people in indoor public settings.Indoor masking of unvaccinated people has been required since the end of the

Why Are Masks Again Advised for Everyone Indoors?

By Mike Stobbe Associated Press Wait, we’re supposed to wear masks again? Even if we are vaccinated? For a large part of the U.S., that’s the latest advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC this week revisited and revised its guidance for wearing masks indoors to stop the spread of coronavirus.

The change comes two months after the agency eased its mask advice, declaring that fully vaccinated people no longer had to cover up at indoor public places. Since then, the agency also said vaccinated

adults and teens no longer needed to wear them at summer camps and schools.

A look at the latest developments:

WHAT CHANGED? CDC officials announced that people who are fully vaccinated should resume wearing masks indoors if they live in areas where the virus is surging — which is most of the country, or more than 60% of U.S. counties. Masks generally aren’t needed outdoors. The agency also said everyone — teachers and students — should go back to wearing masks in schools, whether the virus is surging in your

WHY THE CHANGE? It’s all because of the highly contagious delta version of the virus, the CDC

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said. That variant is driving surges of COVID-19 in much of the country and now accounts for more than 80% of infections. CDC officials said new information about its spread forced them to reverse course. The vast majority of new infections in the U.S. continue to be among unvaccinated people.

Rarely, some vaccinated people do end up getting infected as well, although the vaccine cushions the blow and generally protects them from severe ill-

The recommendation to wear a facial covering indoors, regardless of vaccination status, comes in light of new data that shows that the Delta variant is much more transmissible than previous strains of COVID-19. The new variant is expected to primarily strike the unvaccinated and also lead to an increase in cases in vaccinated individuals.

the same: Masks are recommended indoors, pretty much everywhere.Everyone — regardless of vaccination or location — should wear a mask while at airports or train stations, or while riding buses, trains or other public transportation.

Hospitals, stores and businesses may require masks, too. The CDC did not explicitly change its guidance for summer camps, mostly because the season is ending and schools are opening soon.

community or not.

The CDC wasn’t the first to call for the return of masks.

In recent weeks, a number of cities and towns in hot spots have brought back indoor mask rules. The list includes municipalities ranging in size from Los Angeles to Provincetown, Massachusetts. More places, as well as businesses, took steps to join the list after Tuesday’s CDC announcement, including Kansas City and the state of Nevada.

state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, and they have been required for everyone in certain settings including health care locations.

ness. Previously, vaccinated people with “breakthrough infections” had low levels of virus and were unlikely to spread the virus much, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said. But new data shows that isn’t the case with the delta variant. Vaccinated people “have the potential to spread that virus to others,” she said.

WHERE ARE THE HOT SPOTS?

The guidance for anyone who hadn’t gotten a COVID-19 vaccine stays

The new guidance is for areas with substantial or high virus spread, as shown on a CDC map. That means at least 50 new cases per 100,000 people in the last week.

New case rates are particularly high in the South and Southwest, according to the CDC tracker. In Arkansas, Louisiana and Florida, every county exceeds the CDC benchmark. And rates are high in all but a few counties in Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri.

cates the vast majority of reported COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the U.S. are among those who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated,” the researchers continued.

“These findings echo the abundance of data demonstrating the effectiveness of currently authorized

COVID-19 vaccines.

“Moving forward, particularly as the more transmissible Delta variant is now the dominant strain of COVID19 circulating in the U.S., more robust state-level data will help to monitor ongoing vaccine effectiveness and inform discussions about booster vaccinations.”

say the vaccines provide strong protection against serious illness. In the U.S., people

who weren’t vaccinated make up nearly all hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19.

WHAT DIDN’T CHANGE?

New Report Reveals Breakthrough Cases in Vaccinated are Extremely Rare

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA

Columbia stands at 0.04 percent.

Breakthrough cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are extremely rare events among those who are fully vaccinated against COVID19, according to a new study released on Monday, August 2, by the nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation. The rate of breakthrough cases reported among those fully vaccinated is well below 1 percent in all reporting states, ranging from 0.01 percent in Connecticut to 0.90 percent in Oklahoma.

The rate of breakthrough cases in the District of

The hospitalization rate among fully vaccinated people with COVID-19 ranged from effectively zero (0.00 percent) in California, Delaware, D.C., Indiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Vermont, and Virginia to 0.06 percent in Arkansas.

The report’s authors also noted that hospitalization might not have been due to COVID-19.

Further, the report revealed that the rates of death among fully vaccinated people with COVID-19 were even lower, effectively zero (0.00 per-

cent) in all but two reporting states, Arkansas and Michigan, where they were 0.01 percent. Even then, the researchers said it’s not clear whether those deaths were COVID-19 related.

More than 90 percent of all COVID cases and 95 percent of all hospitalizations have been among unvaccinated individuals. In most states that track COVID data, more than 98 percent of COVID cases were among unvaccinated people, the report concluded.

“While the information on breakthrough events is still limited and incomplete, this

analysis of available statelevel data indicates that COVID-19 breakthrough cases, and especially hospitalizations and deaths, among those who are fully vaccinated are rare occurrences in the United States,” the report’s authors submitted.

“Moreover, this data indi-

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are difficult.

What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case?

It’s when a fully vaccinated person gets infected with the coronavirus. In studies, the two-dose COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna were around 95% effective at preventing illness, while the one-shot Johnson & Johnson shot was 72% effective, though direct comparisons

So while the vaccines are very good at protecting us from the virus, it’s still possible to get infected with mild or no symptoms, or even to get very sick. If you do end up getting sick despite vaccination, experts say the shots help reduce the severity of the illness — the main reason to get vaccinated. But the understanding of how vacci-

nated people who are infected might spread the virus to others is changing.

could carry enough virus in their noses and throats to spread it to others.

Previously, health officials believed vaccinated people who get breakthrough infections were unlikely to spread the virus. But with the more contagious delta variant that is now dominant, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said new data shows people who get infected

The agency recently cited the data in updating its guidance to say vaccinated people should go back to wearing masks indoors in areas where the virus is surging. “It is concerning enough that we feel like we have to act,” said CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky. Still, health experts

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Mark Anthony Afoa

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06/15/1988

07/08/1925

10/1/1955

Dr. Edward Pygatt

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FERMAN DAVID MCPHATTER affectionately known as “Adimu”, age 65, passed away July 27, 2021 in San Diego, California.

Adimu was born on October 1, 1955 in San Diego, California; and was the second child of Ferman McPhatter and Annabelle Ware McPhatter; who both preceded him in death. He grew up in Michelle Manor where he attended Horton Elementary, Horace Mann Junior High and completed his education in Whittier, California. He received numerous awards in Track and Field and Baseball. He enjoyed being an active member of the US Organization which supported the black communities throughout San Diego.

In the 1980’s he received his contractor’s license and started his own business; The Tree Man. It's to no surprise that he loved the color green and was known as the “Tree Surgeon”. His business was very successful and he had the ability to transform any yard into a beautiful landscape, any tree into majestic sight and transformed any lawn into a jewel. He was fond of gardening and even grew his own vegetable garden. He was a Jazz enthusiast and enjoyed listening to Jazz. He enjoyed grilling for his family and loved Chinese food. He and his wife Angela enjoyed going to Chollas Lake together to have picnics and absorb the beautiful views.

Adimu is survived by his wife, Angela McPhatter; sisters Patricia Ann McPhatterRaspberry (Elliott) of San Diego; Susan Elaine McPhatter of San Diego; Carol Elizabeth McPhatter-Brookins of Meridian, MS (Joseph, who preceded him in death) and Lisa Annette McPhatter. His children Tambuzi McPhatter; Noel McPhatter; Taminika McPhatter; Zykiya McPhatter; Nia McPhatter; David McPhatter; great-granddaughter Anne Miren Garland and a host of nieces; nephews and close friends and family. He will be dearly missed by all.

MARK ANTHONY AFOA, known as Maleko to his family, was born on June 15, 1988 in San Diego. He was the second oldest of 4 children and loved being a part of the large Samoan family he was born into.

From childhood Mark was known for his kindness and gentle soul. Though he grew into an imposing figure standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, he maintained a tenderness and warmth about him that endeared him to so many. His quick smile and loving heart were most prominent with his daughter Karli whom he found complete joy with her.

Mark attended high school in El Cajon where he played football and basketball.

Mark spent most of his life in San Diego, though he briefly lived in Hawaii with his grandmother, Legaloimoe Toleafoa, who he is now with once again. In addition to being a great athlete and wonderfully kind person, Mark was a talented artist with beautiful sketching skills, noticed by art schools.

Mark is survived by his daughter Karli; father Muliau Tulei Afoa; sisters Jessica (Ben) and Melody (Gabe); brother Trey (Olivia); nephews AJ, Tapulele and Roman; his long-time love Tara Renee and countless relatives in California, Hawaii, Washington, Missouri, Arizona, Utah and Australia.

DR. EDWARD PYGATT was born on July 8, 1925, to Lemuel G. and Fannie Pygatt, sharecrop farmers in Effingham, SC, they welcomed the births of the eldest of their nine children; a set of twins, Edward “Sonny” and Edna “Sister”.

Upon finishing two years of high school, Edward was drafted into the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC, to serve in World War II. After training he was assigned to the newly commissioned 643rd Port Company Transportation Corps, a "negro" supply company. In 1946, the 643rd Port Company Transportation Corps was deactivated and all personnel re-assigned.

Edward’s sister, Helen, reports, “Sonny served 3 years, 11 months and 9 days in the Army”. Edward returned to Effingham after earning an honorable discharge to complete his high school education; graduating on June 3, 1948 from Wilson High School Edward went on to study veterinary medicine, education, and bible studies. After earning his Bachelor of Science Degree at the North Carolina College for Negroes at Durham in 1952, majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Biology. Edward was awarded his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine on May 21, 1956 at the acclaimed Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, AL. Christianity became a core part of Edward’s life during his childhood. He accepted Christ while attending a small church in Seattle, WA while still in the Army. Edward remained true to his upbringing and commitment to God throughout his lifetime, as evidenced by his faithful service on choirs, Deacon Board, Trustee Board, and Superintendent/Teacher of Sunday School. He was an active member at Calvary Baptist Church of Compton in Compton, CA until his passing.

Edward is believed to have been the most senior member of the direct Pygatt clan.

He is survived by his wife Iris of 62 years, daughter: Jacquelyn(Timothy)Armstrong, Yusufu Dankaro, sisters: Helen McElveen, Mary (Harold) Pinckney, and Mildred Pygatt; sisters-in-laws : Gladys Pygatt and Arteal Pygatt, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Edward was preceded in passing by his daughter Tami (Yusufu) Dankaro; parents, Lemuel and Fannie; twin sister, Edna (Luther) Bradley; brothers, Samuel (Gladys), Lemuel r. (Arteal), Harry (Lillian), and Fred; brothers-inlaw, Luther Bradley, and John “Johnny Bean”

Brothers and sisters,

we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

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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JOHN LAWSON & THE BATTLE OF MOBILE BAY Lawson served as a Landsman on the U.S.S. Hartford, one of six men stationed at the shell whip (device to move gunpowder and ammunition to the gunners). When a shell hit the U.S.S. Hartford, everyone stationed at the shell whip was wounded or killed. Lawson was wounded in the leg and thrown against the side of the ship. When

PATRICK EWING BORN Born in Jamaica, Patrick Aloysius Ewing emigrated to the USA when he was 12-years old, growing up in Massachusetts. A star basketball player in high school, Ewing joined the Upward Bound Program.

He committed to Georgetown University, disappointing many fans in his home state. He was rostered on the varsity team in his freshman year, and played against Michael Jordan in the NCAA finals.

BILL PINKNEY BEGINS 1ST GLOBAL CIRCUMNAVIGATION

In the 1985 NBA draft, the Knicks wound up with first pick and signed Ewing to a 10-year, $32 million contract. He stayed with the Knicks until 2000. He stayed with the NBA for two more years, playing with the Supersonics and Orlando Magic, before retiring in 2002. After retirement as a player, Ewing worked as an NBA assistant coach with the Wizards (2003-04), Rockets (2004-06), Magic (2007-12) and Hornets (2012-17). He was hired as head coach at his alma mater, Georgetown University, in 2017.

he regained consciousness, he returned to his post and remained there throughout the action. The Union fleet was successful, and throughout the month continued on to engage with Fort Gaines and Fort Powell, as well. For his “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond ISO the12647-7 Digital Control Strip 2009 100 70 60 100 70 30 100 60 call of duty” in The Battle100of Mobile Bay, John Lawson was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was featured in W.E.B. Du Bois’ Negro Exhibit in 60 100 100 70 70 30 30 100 100 60 100 100 70 70 the American Section 100 at100the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1900.

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Medical Research and Development Command and was the director of the Field Sterilization Equipment Development Project. In 1979, accompanying a promotion to brigadier general, Johnson was nominated to become the 16th Chief of the Army Nurse Corps. This made her the first Black woman to become a general in the U.S. Army and first Black chief of the United States Army Nurse Corps.

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culminating in the children’s documentary, “The Incredible Voyage of Bill Pinkney”. The film won the George Foster Peabody Award for Excellence in Children’s Television Programming, aired on the Disney Channel, National Geographic and PBS, and is now available on Globe TV’s YouTube channel. He is the first (and currently only) known Black person to circumnavigate the globe, around the capes, solo.

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DEATH OF BRIGADIER GENERAL H.W. JOHNSON Born in 1927, Hazel Johnson entered domestic work when she was twelve years old, but resolved she would become a nurse. She was denied admission to the Chester School of Nursing because she was AfricanAmerican, but persevered and trained at the Harlem Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1950.

Johnson worked in Harlem Hospital’s emergency ward for three years, then the Philadelphia Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital cardiovascular ward while also working on her bache- Brigadier General Johnson passed lors degree. She joined the Army in away from complications due to 1955, serving at Walter Reed Army Alzheimer’s.

Medical Center and the 8169th Hospital in Camp Zama, Japan. At the end of this first tour, she left the army and returned to the VA hospital. In 1958, she re-joined 40 70 70 40 70 40 40 10 25 Corps’ 50 75 90 100 40 40Army the via 3the Nurse Registered Nurse Student Program, allowing her to complete her bachelor degree in 1959. She remained in40 the 1983, complet7.4 7.4 25 19 19 50 40 40 75 66 66 100 100 100 80 70 70 100 70 70 70 40 40army 0 0 0 0 until 3.1 2.2 2.2 10.2 ing both Master and PhD degrees.

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‘MOTHER’ VIOLA FLETCHER AMONG 200 BLACK WALL STREET SURVIVORS HEADED TO GHANA

By Tony Regusters Courtesy of NNPA Newswire Recently, after years of being relegated as hidden history, the Tulsa Oklahoma/ Black Wall Street Massacre has finally begun to gain its rightful place in the history of the United States of America, with news media interviews and entertainment programs (most notably 60 Minutes on CBS, and HBO’s The Watchmen series), and documentary films retelling the story of the events that took place so long ago.

On the evening of May 31st, 1921, a vicious white mob from neighboring Tulsa, Oklahoma, descended on the prosperous African American community of Greenwood, intent on murdering, looting and burning that community to the ground. In the aftermath of the nightmare that unfolded for Greenwood’s Black residents, every home and business was destroyed, at an estimated cost in 1921 dollars of $4.5 million dollars.

The number of killed and injured are believed to be in the thousands, a number that included many women and children.

Two of those children, Viola Fletcher, age 7, and her newly born brother, Hughes Van Ellis, now 107 and 100

respectively are survivors of those two terrible days in 1921. During the month of May 2021, as the City of Tulsa, enriched with millions of dollars dedicated to the Centennial of the Tulsa Massacre, Viola, known affectionately as “Mother Fletcher,” made an appearance before the United States Congress to give testimony regarding the hardships of her life.

“We were lucky. Many people weren’t. I will never forget the violence... I still see planes flying overhead dropping firebombs. and still hear the screams of terrified people. I relive the Massacre every day.” Mother Fletcher said.

Mother Fletcher and her brother, Hughes Van Ellis, known in the community as “Uncle Redd”, will be traveling to Accra, Ghana, West Africa, with The Coming Home project from August 13-21, 2021, and enjoy a spectacular itinerary and the hospitality of the Ghanaian people, government officials, tribal chiefs.

Mother Fletcher and her brother, Hughes Van Ellis, known in the community as “Uncle Redd”, will be traveling to Accra, Ghana, West Africa, with The Coming

Home project from August 13-21, 2021, and enjoy a spectacular itinerary and the hospitality of the Ghanaian people, government officials, tribal chiefs.

“Mother Fletcher and Uncle Redd will be greeted by an adoring public here in Accra, and receive many honors,” said Ambassador Bennett. “They will also place wreaths on the grave of Dr. W.E.B. Dubois and place names of their ancestors on the Sankofa Wall, a memorial established here on the grounds of the Diaspora Africa Forum. They will also be welcomed at Jubilee House by the President and Vice President of the Nation,” Bennett said.

The project delegation will be greeted upon arrival by H.E. Ambassador Erieka Bennett, Head of Mission of the Diaspora Africa Forum, the only Africa-based embassy for the African Diaspora. The embassy is located at the historic W.E.B Dubois Cultural Centre in Accra.

“We believe every African American, in their heart of hearts, has a desire to see the Motherland,” said Ike Howard, grandson of Mother Fletcher. “My

Grandmother wants to see where she believes our history originated and at 107 years old has made visiting Africa a priority to be realized during her remaining years…”

Viola Fletcher – affectionately known as Mother Fletcher – appeared on the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s morning breaking news program, “Let It Be Known,” on Monday, July 19, 2021. (credit: NNPA)

Social media platform, Our Black Truth, The Diaspora Africa Forum, The African Communications Agency, and The Africa Legacy Fund are some of the sponsoring organizations on both sides of the Atlantic who are supporting the historic undertaking.

On June 3, the Associated Press reported that a Tulsabased nonprofit, The Justice for Greenwood Foundation, had gifted $100,000 to each of the three known living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Mother Fletcher ; her brother Uncle Redd; and Lessie Benningfield Randle. All three also are plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the City of Tulsa and other defendants seeking reparations for the destruction and lost wealth of its residents and their descendants. The foundation announced in a statement that the funds were made available thanks to numerous supporters and a national fundraising effort.”

Friday, May 28, 2021, Tulsa Race Massacre survivors, from left, Hughes Van Ellis Sr., Lessie Benningfield Randle, and Viola Fletcher, wave and high-five supporters from a horse-drawn carriage before a march in Tulsa, Okla. Earlier in the month, the three gave testimony in a panel about the massacre in the U.S. House of Representatives. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Damario Solomon-Simmons talks at a press conference about a lawsuit for survivors and descendants for reparations with New York city attorneys from the firm of Schulte Roth & Zabel Sara Solfanelli and Michael Swartz in Tulsa, Okla., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Stephen Pingry/Tulsa World via AP)

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Located at: 2840 Fletcher Parkway Unit 102 El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was: 07/31/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Sharnay Horne 2840 Fletcher Parkway Unit 102 El Cajon, CA 92020 --Marcus Singleton 2840 Fletcher Parkway Unit 102 El Cajon, CA 92020 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 03, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 03, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016757 Fictitious business name(s): Bonafide Caribbean --King Bonafide

Located at: 5046 Woodyard Ave La Mesa, CA 91942 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: Samuel Neroy Ward Jr. 5046 Woodyard Ave La Mesa, CA 91942 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on August 02, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on August 02, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016515 Fictitious business name(s): JIREH Providers

Located at: 1515 Skyline Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Samantha Williams 1515 Skyline Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 --Detlef Williams 1515 Skyline Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 29, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 29, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016462 Fictitious business name(s): The 2 2 Store --A&LM SALES

Located at: 1976 Gotham St. Chula Vista, CA 91913 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Luis Angel Marin 1976 Gotham St. Chula Vista, CA 91913 --Ana Lydia Ledezma 1976 Gotham St.

Em Press’em Hair Studio

Located at: 7779 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was: 04/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: LaTasha Thomas 1848 El Prado Ave Lemon Grove, CA 91945 --Marsha Ryder 5588 San Onofre Terrace San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 26, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 26, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015234 Fictitious business name(s): Magnificent Towing

Located at: 40127 Jonah Way Murrieta, CA 92563 County of Riverside This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 06/03/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Birtie, INC 40127 Jonah Way Murrieta, CA 92563 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 16, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015785 Fictitious business name(s): The Black R.A.C. --Modish Beginnings

Located at: 3209 Sweetwater Springs Blvd #92 Spring Valley, CA 91978 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 2632 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: Rosita M. Beaty 3209 Sweetwater Springs Blvd #92 Spring Valley, CA 91978 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 22, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015715 Fictitious business name(s): California Real Estate Company --Business Opportunities Unlimited

Located at: 12577 Caminito Rosita San Diego, CA 92128 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: Cyrus Vance

Big Jims Roast Beef

Located at: 2241 Ocean View Blvd 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: James S Jones 2241 Ocean View Blvd San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 27, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016293 Fictitious business name(s): Glorious Strands

Located at: 7761 University Ave La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 02/01/2018 This business is hereby registered by the following: Glorious Strands LLC 7761 University Ave La Mesa, CA 91941 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 27, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9016597 Fictitious business name(s): Emerald’s Notary --Emerald’s Photography

Located at: 6310 Broadway San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/20/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Emerald Christina Garrison 6310 Broadway San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 30, 2026 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015969 Fictitious business name(s): Assurance Safe Visitations --Absolute Safe Visitations --AAA Totally Secure Visits --A Safe & Secure Visit --African American Visitations --Affordable Visitations

Located at: 478 Westby St. Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Co-Partners Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: G.Prime-Time Morgan 478 Westby St.

San Diego Luxury Events

Located at: 2302 Servando Ave 7 San Diego, CA 92154 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: Chavalia Wattree 2302 Servando Ave 7 San Diego, CA 92154 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 23, 2026 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014145 Fictitious business name(s):

Trinity Holistic Coaching

Located at: 3320 Currant Street San Diego, CA 92111 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: Naomi Ashanti Bradley Feistel 3320 Currant Street San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 02, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 02, 2026 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014643 Fictitious business name(s): Shillinger Law, APLC

Located at: 1180 Rosecrans St #548 San Diego, CA 92106 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 11/01/2013 This business is hereby registered by the following: Shillinger Law, APLC 1180 Rosecrans St #548 San Diego, CA 92106 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 08, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 08, 2026 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014730 Fictitious business name(s): Rock Bottom Builders Outreach --Exquisite Therapeutics

Located at: 3535 43rd Street Apt #3 San Diego, CA 92105 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: Lucie Wiggins 3535 43rd Street Apt #3 San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on

National Institute For Reconnecting Black Families (NIFRBF) --NIFRBF

Located at: 1061 S. 41st Street #6 San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 151112 San Diego, CA 92175 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 06/22/2017 This business is hereby registered by the following: National Institute For Reconnecting Black Families (NIFRBF) 1061 S. 41st Street #6 San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 09, 2026 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015790 Fictitious business name(s): Unity N Motion

Located at: 5940 Kelton Ave La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego --8520 Robin Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/20/2012 This business is hereby registered by the following: Eleanor Jean Hamilton 8520 Robin Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 22, 2026 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015791 Fictitious business name(s): Welding Fabrication & Repair

Located at: 8520 Robin St Lemon Grove, CA 91945 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: James Henry Hamilton 8520 Robin St Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 22, 2026 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015861 Fictitious business name(s): Downtown Taxi

Located at: 1453 4th Av AP #312 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Moges L. Wyohans 1453 4th Av AP #312 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on

Phew Momentz

Located at: 7727 Tommy St. Apt G5 San Diego, CA 92119 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 1662 Spring Valley, CA 91979 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Tanette L. Bramlett 7727 Tommy St. Apt G5 San Diego, CA 92119 --Torian S. Bramlett 7727 Tommy St. Apt G5 San Diego, CA 92119 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 19, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 19, 2026 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015303 Fictitious business name(s): ECG Graphics & Printing --B&D Enterprise

Located at: 5937 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 06/17/2014 This business is hereby registered by the following: Emanating Arts LLC. 3103 Lamar Springs Ct Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 16, 2026 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015521 Fictitious business name(s): The Third Option City

Located at: 16558 Road to Rio San Diego, CA 92127 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 01/04/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Similarity LLC 16558 Road to Rio San Diego, CA 92127 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 19, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 19, 2026 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014870 Fictitious business name(s): Earthwell Refill

Located at: 4114 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was: 08/18/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: Katrina Oprisko 1217 Monroe Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 --Kris Oprisko 1217 Monroe Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 12, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 12, 2026 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19

Ltsimao Cleaning Company

Located at: 6545 Montezuma Road Apt 11 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 06/10/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Ltsimao Cleaning Company, LLC 6545 Montezuma Road Apt 11 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 09, 2026 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015589 Fictitious business name(s): World Digital Innovations

Located at: 16192 Coastal Highway Lewes, DE 19958 County of Sussex This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 01/20/2000 This business is hereby registered by the following: Netsales & Arts, Inc 16192 Coastal Highway Lewes, DE 19958 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 20, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 20, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015120 Fictitious business name(s): Ohana Investments

Located at: 6310 Broadway San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership The first day of business was: 07/14/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Crystal Ward 6310 Broadway San Diego, CA 92114 --Timothy Jones II 6310 Broadway San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 14, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 14, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015041 Fictitious business name(s): In the Nude Skincare

Located at: 3545 37th St San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego --18355 Germain St Porter Ranch, CA 91326 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: Angelica M. Barba 18355 Germain St Porter Ranch, CA 91326 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 14, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 14, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014972

DLM Marine Private Yacht Charter

Located at: 4869 Santa Monica San Diego, CA 92107 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 7755 San Diego, CA 92107 This business is conducted by: A Married Couple The first day of business was: 09/01/1998 This business is hereby registered by the following: Lawrence Wells 3055 National Ave San Diego, CA 92113 --Deaborah Wells 3055 National Ave San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 13, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 13, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014940 Fictitious business name(s): Cleanrite Janitorial Services

Located at: 6544 College Grove Dr #65 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/01/2007 This business is hereby registered by the following: Reginald Brice 6544 College Grove Dr #65 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 13, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 13, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014993 Fictitious business name(s): Best STRAWberry RCF

Located at: 10332 Strawberry LN 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: Mariana Jazmin Hylton 6717 Madrone Ave San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 13, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 13, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015050 Fictitious business name(s): Seven Spa

Located at: 6370 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 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: Xiaomin Vasquez 26044 Juanita St Bryn Mawr, CA 92318 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 14, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 14, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014720 Fictitious business name(s):

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014899 Fictitious business name(s):

July 9, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 9, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013415 Fictitious business name(s):

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014902 Fictitious business name(s):

This fictitious business name will expire on June 30, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014620 Fictitious business name(s):

as follows:

objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: September 20, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61

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.

Complete Cleaning Services

Located at: 10210 San Diego Mission Rd #29 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07 /07/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Yolanda Renee Hadnot 10210 San Diego Mission Rd #29 San Diego, CA 92108 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 09, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014761 Fictitious business name(s): Paid Off Worlwide

Located at: 9921 Carmel Mtn Rd #312 San Diego, CA 92129 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 05/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: CBJ Inc 4445 Eastgate Mall Ste #200 San Diego, CA 92121 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 09, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015294 Fictitious business name(s): Royal Cab

Located at: 4123 Meade Ave San Diego, CA 92116 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: Tedros Gebreselassie Gebretensae 4123 Meade Ave San Diego, CA 92116 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 16, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014762 Fictitious business name(s): CBJ Real Estate Group

Located at: 4445 Eastgate Mall Ste #200 San Diego, CA 92121 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: CBJ Inc 4445 Eastgate Mall Ste #200 San Diego, CA 92121 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 09, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9015100 Fictitious business name(s): Mystic Forest

Located at: 4135 38th St Apt 3 San Diego, CA 92105 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: Wendy G. Oviedo 4135 38th St Apt 3 San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 14, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 14, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 Subscribe online: www.sdvoice.info

Berm24

Located at: 3180 Clairemont Drive San Diego, CA 92117 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: Clarence W Hightower III 3180 Clairemont Drive San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 12, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 12, 2026 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014433 Fictitious business name(s): Key to Brows --Key 2 Brows --Key To Ink --Key 2 Ink --Key 2 Removal --Key 2 Prints

Located at: 7184 Cottington Ln San Diego, CA 92139 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was: 6/27/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Keyvin Ellis 7184 Cottington Ln San Diego, CA 92139 --Keymari Ellis 7184 Cottington Ln San Diego, CA 92139 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 7, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 7, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014394 Fictitious business name(s): raya Cab

Located at: 6306 Osler Street San Diego, CA 92111 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: Yasin Mohamed 6306 Osler Street San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 6, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 6, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014786 Fictitious business name(s): Bella Cab

Located at: 2550 Brown Dr El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/09/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Albert Suleymanov 2550 Brown Dr El Cajon, CA 92020 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 9, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 9, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014750 Fictitious business name(s): Hello Barkada

Located at: 8612 Somerset Ave San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Hello Barkada LLC 8612 Somerset Ave San Diego, CA 92123 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on

Tab Service/Rideshare Service

Located at: 146 Padre Tullio Dr San Ysidro, CA 92173 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 05/13/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Joseph L Rodriguez 146 Padre Tullio Dr San Ysidro, CA 92173 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 28, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 28, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014274 Fictitious business name(s): Over The Bay Pre-K

Located at: 501 West Broadway #800 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 05/13/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Over The Bay Pre-K LLC 501 West Broadway #800 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 6, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 6, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014072 Fictitious business name(s): Briggs Party Rentals

Located at: 4231 Balboa Ave #1187 San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 06/14/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Bloodline Briggs LLC 2939 47th St San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 2, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 2, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013879 Fictitious business name(s): Always Clean Mobile Detail

Located at: 5540 Mira Flores Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 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: Malik Tayari Kudumu 5540 Mira Flores Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 30, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9014133 Fictitious business name(s): D.C. Stoy

Located at: 7367 Margerum Avenue San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/18/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Andrew Jack Calvin Cross, III 7367 Margerum Avenue San Diego, CA 92120 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 2, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 2, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 Read Online @ sdvoice.info

Atlas Cab

Located at: 2550 Brown Dr El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/12/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Albert Suleymanov 2550 Brown Dr El Cajon, CA 92020 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 12, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 12, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013565 Fictitious business name(s): Crystal’s Beauties

Located at: 2340 Balboa Vista Dr San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego --1730 Euclid Ave #815 San Diego, CA 92105 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: Crystal Von Trent 2340 Balboa Vista Dr San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 29, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 29, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012215 Fictitious business name(s): Bristol Cab

Located at: 4031 39th Street #102 San Diego, CA 92105 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: Said Hassan 4031 39th Street #102 San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 16, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012261 Fictitious business name(s): Brezza di Pacifica

Located at: 1443 South Pacific Street Unit A Oceanside, CA 92054 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was: 01/15/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: John Allen Houston 1443 South Pacific Street Unit B Oceanside, CA 92054 --Mark Geyer 1443 South Pacific Street Unit A Oceanside, CA 92054 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 16, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013852 Fictitious business name(s): Dynamo Entertainment --Dynamo Sound

Located at: 5073 Central Ave #1522 Bonita, CA 91902 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/11/1985 This business is hereby registered by the following: Francisco Elias Vega 5073 Central Ave #1522 Bonita, CA 91902 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 30, 2021

Harborside Yachts Cleaning Services

Located at: 631 Raven Street San Diego, CA 92102 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was: 12/17/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Rogelio Martinez Balderramo 631 Raven Street San Diego, CA 92102 --Irving Leonardo 631 Raven Street San Diego, CA 92102 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on July 8, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on July 8, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9012699 Fictitious business name(s): Umami Grill

Located at: 2560 Avenida Ocotillo Alpine, CA 91901 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: General Partnership The first day of business was: 06/14/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: April Werner Marshall 2560 Avenida Ocotillo Alpine, CA 91901 --Jennifer Lee 2560 Avenida Ocotillo Alpine, CA 91901 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 21, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013121 Fictitious business name(s): Upper Cuts

Located at: 5500 Grossmont Ctr Dr Suite D La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/02/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Naissa, Mikhail Daniels 6470 El Cajon Blvd Apt 305 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 24, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 24, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9013718 Fictitious business name(s): CGL Designs

Located at: 138 Arran Avenue 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: Claudette Gladney-Leday 138 Arran Avenue Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on June 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on June 30, 2026 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00031323CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Heather Marcelle Mobley Phillips on behalf of minor child To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Heather Marcelle Mobley Phillips on behalf of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names

PRESENT NAME: Jahmari Marcelle Phillips PROPOSED NAME: Jahmari Marcelle Murphy 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: September 9, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: Civil Division 330 West Broadway P.O. Box 120128 San Diego, CA 92112-0128 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00032787CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Anshuman Kumar Bansal To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Anshuman Kumar Bansal and Kelly Chao Bansal on behalf of minor child Arlo Ashok Bansal filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Arlo Ashok Bansal PROPOSED NAME: Arlo Kai Ashok Bansal 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

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.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a remote hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00032056CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Leondra Ann Woods AKA Leondra Ann Woods-Bell AKA Leondra Ann Bell AKA Leaughndraeh Ann WoodsBell

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Leondra Ann Woods AKA Leondra Ann Woods-Bell AKA Leondra Ann Bell AKA Leaughndraeh Ann WoodsBell filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Civil Division 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00032255CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Tatiana Yuryevna Penn

PRESENT NAME: Leondra Ann Woods AKA Leondra Ann Woods-Bell AKA Leondra Ann Bell AKA Leaughndraeh Ann WoodsBell

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Tatiana Yuryevna Penn filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Tatiana Yuryevna Penn PROPOSED NAME: Tatiana Yuryevna Krikunova 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: September 15, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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

PROPOSED NAME: Leaughndraeh Ann Woods 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: September 16, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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.

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FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

Guillermo Alejandro Rodriguez Jr.

the court.

PROPOSED NAME: Jhoana Lizeth Zazueta

the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

Esmeralda Lara

the estate of the decedent.

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.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00029116CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung, Esq. for Kazue Johnson on behalf of minor children To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Kazue Johnson on behalf of a) Kyle Jake Johnson a minor --b) Larry Jacob Johnson a minor filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a) PRESENT NAME: Kyle Jake Johnson PROPOSED NAME: Kyle Jake Van Fossan --a) PRESENT NAME: Larry Jacob Johnson PROPOSED NAME: Larry Jacob Van Fossan THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 31, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 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 RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00030710CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Archie Mae Miller To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Archie Mae Miller filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Archie Mae Miller PROPOSED NAME: Archie Marshall 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: September 07, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00029744CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Guillermo Alejandro Rodriguez Jr. To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Guillermo Alejandro Rodriguez Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME:

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 30, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00029889CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Pedro Clemente Uriarte To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Pedro Clemente Uriarte filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Pedro Clemente Uriarte PROPOSED NAME: Peter Clemente Uriarte THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 31, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00029764CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Layla Nathalia Santoscoy Placencia To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Layla Nathalia Santoscoy Placencia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Layla Nathalia Santoscoy Placencia PROPOSED NAME: Layla Sierra THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 31, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00029587CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jhoana Lizeth Acosta To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jhoana Lizeth Acosta filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jhoana Lizeth Acosta

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00010626CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Aaron Darnell Turner AKA Turner AKA Aaron Darnell Murphy To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Aaron Darnell Turner AKA Turner AKA Aaron Darnell Murphy filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aaron Darnell Turner AKA Turner AKA Aaron Darnell Murphy PROPOSED NAME: Aaron Darnell Murphy THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Courthouse 37-2021-00029179CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Maria Diane Guillaume To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Maria Diane Guillaume filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Maria Diane Guillaume PROPOSED NAME: Maria Diane Mack THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 24, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do

not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00028029CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Esmeralda Covarrubias To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Esmeralda Covarrubias filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Esmeralda Covarrubias PROPOSED NAME:

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 18, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 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 RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Sheila A. Lawrence aka Sheila Lawrence Case Number: 37-2021-00031525-PR-LACTL To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Sheila A. Lawrence, Sheila Lawrence A Petition for Probate has been filed by Mercedes Lawrence in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego The Petition For Probate requests that Mercedes Lawrence be appointed as a personal representative to administer

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on October 7, 2021 at 1:30 PM in Department 503 located at the Superior Court of California County of San Diego 1100 Union St. San Diego, CA 92101 Central-Probate Division If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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A REQUEST FOR SPECIAL NOTICE form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Löan T. Shillinger, Esq. 1180 Rosecrans Street, #548 San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 576-5719 8/5, 8/12, 8/19

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Request for Proposals (RFP) 457 Plan Investment Advisory and Consulting Services The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking proposals from qualified firms licensed in State of California to provide investment advisory and general consulting services for the agency’s 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (“Project”). It is anticipated that one contract will be awarded as a result of this RFP. A copy of the RFP (SOL847223) can be accessed from the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts or by emailing zara.sadeghian@sandag.org. Proposals are due by 2 p.m. on September 6, 2021.

INVITATION FOR BIDS

INVITATION FOR BIDS PERSHING DRIVE BIKEWAY PROJECT CIP 1223057 (IFB SOL847617) The SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG), 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101-4231, is requesting bids to perform the work as follows.

The work consists, in general, of constructing an approximate 2-mile Class IV bikeway and parallel sidewalk and roadway improvements along Pershing Drive in the City of San Diego from C Street to Upas Street with a roundabout at the Pershing/Redwood intersection and traffic circle at Redwood/28th Street. Improvements include bikeway improvements, sidewalk improvements, roadway improvements, earthwork, retaining walls, a prefabricated bridge, drainage improvements, storm water treatment devices, landscaping, irrigation, fencing, traffic signal modifications, street lighting, signage, striping, and other traffic calming improvements. For the SWPPP, this project is a Risk Level 2.

The engineer’s estimate for this work is $12,980,675.00.

The prime contractor must have an A license at time of bid submittal. The Prime contractor must perform with their own organization, at least 35 percent of the work.

The project is funded in whole or in part with local TransNet funding. There is no DBE goal on this project.

A non-mandatory prebid meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, August 10th, 2021 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am PDT. All prospective bidders are highly encouraged to attend. It is an opportunity to learn about the Project and ask questions. There will be no site walk since work will be on a public street. At the prebid meeting we will share a video of the work site. The link to the virtual prebid meeting will be shared via SANDAG’s bidding platform and vendor portal.

This IFB package can be downloaded at no charge from the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts.

Register in SANDAG’s bidding platform and vendor portal and download the IFB and plans. SANDAG is the only source of accurate information about SANDAG projects.

Bids are to be submitted electronically through SANDAG’s bidding platform and vendor portal by September 8, 2021 at 2:00pm PDT. Bids submitted later than 2:00 p.m. PDT, or at a location other than SANDAG’s bidding platform and vendor portal, will not be considered.

SANDAG is an equal opportunity employer and, as a matter of policy, encourages the participation of small businesses that are owned and controlled by minorities and women.

Joint ventures are also encouraged where feasible.

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First Black U.S.

Gold medalist, United States’ Tamyra Marianna Stock Mensah celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's 68kg Freestyle wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Chiba, Japan. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Woman Wrestler

Wins Gold

By Cliff Brunt Associated Press

As Tamyra Mensah-Stock celebrated winning her Olympic gold medal, she hoped her victory would encourage Black girls in the United States to consider wrestling. When she defeated Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu 4-1 in the women’s 68-kilogram freestyle wrestling final on Tuesday, August 3, she became the first American Black woman to win Olympic gold in wrestling and the second American woman overall.

“These young women are going to see themselves in a number of ways and they’re going to look up there and go, I can do that,” she said. “I can see myself.” Black women have had their moments in U.S. women’s wrestling. Toccara Montgomery

won gold at the Pan-Am Games in 2003, Iris Smith won a world title in 2005 and Randi Miller earned bronze at the 2008 Olympics. “They paved the way for me,” Mensah-Stock said.

Oborududu made history also as the first Nigerian — male or female — to earn a wrestling medal at the Olympics.

“After wrestling to get into the final yesterday, I was having a lot of messages, a lot of calls,” Oborududu said. “I locked down my phone, because I don’t want to receive any calls, or anything that was really disturbing me. I know that I’ve created the record for my country.”

Mensah-Stock was proud of the fact that she wrestled a Black African woman for the gold

medal. Mensah-Stock’s father is from Ghana, a nation in West Africa.

Ukraine’s Alla Cherkasova — a former world champion — 10-4 in the semifinal.

“I’m like, ’Oh my gosh, look at us representing,” MensahStock said. “It’s so freaking awesome. You’re making history, I’m making history. We’re making history. So it meant a lot.” Mensah-Stock blitzed through a formidable field. She defeated Japan’s Sara Dosho — a 2016 Olympic gold medalist — 10-0 in the first round. She beat China’s Feng Zhao 10-0 in the quarterfinals, then beat

She finished the run by defeating Oborududu, a three-time Olympian, in the final. “Well, you’ve got to beat the best to know that you’re the best,” Mensah-Stock said. “And that’s what I keep telling myself. It doesn’t matter the draw. You go out there and you beat whoever is in front of you because that’s how you tell somebody that you were the best. I’m the bad draw.”

FORMER OLYMPIC GYMNAST

Dominique Dawes Says Simone Biles Should ‘Be Able To Say No’ Zenger News/Urban News Service

Three-time Olympian Dom­ stage,” Dawes said. “We did inique Dawes is among a handwhat was told of us. Back in the ful of Americans who might ’90s, gymnasts were literally know what it’s like to be Simone trained to be robots. It is very Biles, bowing out of the games in much a breath of fresh air to be Japan when the world expected a 44-year-old mom and to listen her to keep winning gold medals. to my inner voice now.”

Dawes, now the mother of four young children Former Olympic standout and owner of a gymnas- Dominique Dawes, a mother of four, tics academy, says every now is focused on creating young woman in the a healthy environment children at her spotlight has the right to for Maryland gymnastics do what Biles did. facility. (Courtesy of “She needs to do what is best for Simone,” Dawes told Zenger in an interview. Biles pulled out of the team event final, citing mental exhaustion.

Her decision signaled a shift in the cutthroat culture of American gymnastics.

and now we are shining a light on a culture that has some horrible, physical and psychological abuse. I want to make sure that we are focusing on building and not tearing kids down, building them up to be champions in life.”

Dominique Dawes)

“At the end of the day she is the one who has to live her life. Just like [Japanese world tennis No. 1] Naomi Osaka, who made the decision to not partake in a press conference because she was concerned about her mental health, athletes need to be able to say no,” said Dawes. “If they feel that it’s unhealthy for them, they need to be able to step away.”

Dawes was a member of the “Magnificent Seven” team that won gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. She was also the first black athlete of any nationality — male or female — to win an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics, and the first African-American to win an individual Olympic medal in the floor exercise. A lot has changed in 25 years, she said. Her successors like Biles are more empowered than she was to stand up for their own interests.

“When I think about the Olympic Games, it brings me back to the level of sacrifice and commitment and what it took to earn a spot on that Olympic

Dawes says she rarely smiled in competition. But today she encourages the girls she trains to express emotions that were less acceptable then. And she laughs a lot. Dawes said she looked at gymnastics in a different way when she became a mother. “I think it is important for our kids to enjoy their childhood,” said Dawes, who started in gymnastics when she was 6 years old.

In the 2020 documentary “Art of the Athlete,” Dawes talks about moving away from her family to train when she was 10. The win-at-all-costs culture drove some girls to succeed, others to wilt under pressure, and nearly everyone to keep quiet about sexual abuse at the hands of former USA Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar.

“Everything that came out in 2016 regarding Larry Nassar … it was the culture that allowed that to go on,” Dawes said. “He abused so many young girls,

“We are really striving to change the spirit of gymnastics,” she said of her own training facility. Dawes said she doesn’t have a competitive team at the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics and Ninja Academy in Clarksburg, Maryland, and it was her choice to foster “a healthy environment” instead.

“What I am offering is quite different. I want people to have a healthy introduction to the sport of gymnastics. It is not about building champions. It is more about happy and healthy kids growing up to be healthy adults.”

“As a mom of four, I see life differently,” she said. “Everyone has different strengths and abilities. I see every kid there as gifted and talented. That’s how my facilities run.” Dawes said she and her family were watching Team USA’s performances in Tokyo. “I feel like everyone in the globe is going to be watching, being what we have been through over the last year and a

half,” she said. “We are cheering for them.”

Dawes married Jeff Thompson, a teacher in Potomac, Md., in 2013; today they are parents of a 7-year-old and a 5-year-old, and 3-year-old twins. Thompson, a former professional basketball player, said of Dawes: “She is amazing.

I want to elevate her as a mother, wife and businesswoman. I see the business as a calling. I look at her all the time, and as a man I have to put the ego aside because she is so wellloved, and let her be the mother and the wife. It is often a complicated road to navigate.”

Morgan State University professor Milton Kent, who teaches sports writing and reporting, said Simone Biles and her generation of gymnasts owe much to Dawes and her teammates. Eastern European countries set the standards in gymnastics during the 1990s, and Americans were seldom serious contenders.

“They were controlled by Béla Károlyi, the Hungarian [coach] who had a big influence in the U.S.,” Kent said. “Dominique had her own private coach, Kelli Hill.” Dawes is not continuing the hard-nosed tradition of training for the Olympics. Most parents, she said, do not understand “the journey and the level of sacrifice it takes for a young child.”

“I now see things in terms of my children and as a protective parent,” Dawes told Zenger. “I am going to be part of the parents who really care.”

Edited by Judith Isacoff and Fern Siegel.

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