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AN HISTORIC DAY FOR THE COUNTRY

CRISIS IN SAN DIEGO

An Historic Day. Kamala Harris is sworn in as Vice President by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as her husband Doug Emhoff holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Harris is the first female and first person of color to hold the office of U.S. Vice President in the history of the United States. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)

City Council Censors Public Comment

SENATE PASSES BILL TO

Create African American Burial Grounds Network

By Cori Zaragoza Contributing Writer

This did little to persuade the public.

The next immediate call complained

HEALTH The County aims for a data driven and collaborative response to COVID-19

SAN DIEGO

The San Diego City Council reconvened after a two-week break for the first meeting of 2021 with a surprising new set of rules in place regarding public non-agenda comments. City Clerk Elizabeth Maland announced that only eight speakers would be allowed on any one specific issue brought up during the public comments. With recent unrest during a Pacific Beach protest, many callers wanted to speak on the bias and cruelty that plagues the San Diego Police Department. Caller after caller voiced their concerns—until the clerk finally declared that the eight allotted slots for this topic were filled.

Warning the upcoming callers, she plainly said “If you’re here to talk about the police department or their conduct, I will mute you.”

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President Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as First Lady Jill Biden looks on. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)

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RACISM IS NOW

By Voice & Viewpoint Newswire In a 5-0 vote, the newly constituted San Diego Board of Supervisors declared last week that racism in San Diego County is a public health crisis. The Board passed policies to combat systemic racism and create an equitable response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In both instances the County will use equitable funding practices to support historically marginalized communities.

The resolution, put forth

by Board Chair Nathan Fletcher and Vice Chair Nora Vargas, read in part:

that this is “brushing [our issues] under the carpet…this city council is not addressing the subject seriously.”

By Stacy M. Brown

Others seemed disturbed by this censorship. John Stump, calling on an unrelated matter, ended his time by saying, “I’ve heard this restriction trying to be

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation that would better protect historic African American cemeteries.

NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent

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“We know that for too long in too many parts of our country, Black families were blocked from

Changes in our institutional systems must occur for the County of San Diego to be anti-racist and combat historic inequities. As represented in this resolution titled, “Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County

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The measure also paves the way for the creation of an African American Burial Grounds Network.

Trials Still Ongoing Before Approval of COVID Vaccines for Children

By Tanu Henry California Black Media

Pfizer and Moderna, two of the major pharmaceutical companies leading the production of COVID-19 vaccines, are taking steps to make sure their treatments are safe for children.

As of now, though, neither vaccine

has been approved for children under 16 years old to receive.

“The trials in children are now only beginning. We are discovering what the appropriate doses are for adolescents and perhaps even infants,” said Dr. William Schaffner, who is professor of Preventive Medicine in the Department of Health Policy as well as Professor of Medicine in the Division

of Infectious Diseases at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn.

“We expect the results of those trials this summer, everything going well,” he said.

Pfizer says its vaccine is already safe for children between16 and 18 years old. Now, the company has begun See TRIALS page 2

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Historic: continued from page 1

AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool

American poet Amanda Gorman reads a poem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)

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placed on people talking about the police department. What’s that about? If that’s a major concern people have, they should be able to speak about it.”

Jonathan Ernst/Pool Photo via AP

A man reacts at Manuel’s Tavern in Atlanta as he watches Joe Biden get sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. (AP Photo_Branden Camp)

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would be overseeing before being promptly cutoff by Council President Campbell, who reminded the council that they were not permitted to answer questions during this period.

At one point, a distressed caller asked the council where she could share her voice if she couldn’t share it here. Congresswomen Monica Montgomery-Steppe would be the only member to answer, directing the caller to a committee meeting she

Tasha Williamson, a caller who was censored during the January 12th meeting, was one of many who took to social media to talk about their experience and concerns about President Campbell’s behavior. Immediately following the meeting she posted a letter on Twitter to Council President Campbell from her attorney which stated that if the City Council did not stop this new rule and

Bill:

The action is yet another recent legislative attempt to honor and preserve Black burial grounds.

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In 2019, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) joined by Reps. Gregory Meeks, Yvette Clarke, and Adriano Espaillat, all of New York, announced the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Education Center Act’s reintroduction.

burying their loved ones in white cemeteries,” Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) remarked.

“These men and women were freed slaves, civil rights champions, veterans, mothers, fathers, workers in communities. We need to act now before these sites are lost to the ravages of time or development,” Brown concluded.

Initially introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019 by Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) and Congressman Donald McEachin (DVa.), the bill primarily addresses at-risk Black cemeteries in South Carolina.

Still, it authorizes the Department of the Interior to conduct a thorough investigation of African American burial grounds across the country.

According to a Smithsonian Magazine report, the study would “lay the groundwork for the network, allowing experts to coordinate research efforts, create a nationwide database of Black cemeteries, and receive grant funding.”

Sen. Brown and now ex-Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) later introduced the measure in the Senate. It now heads back to the House for a formal vote.

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phased testing on children between 12 and 16 in California and across the country. Their intention is to follow with trials on kids 12 and under.

Moderna is in the process of recruiting children between the ages of 12 and 17 to participate in

That legislation would establish a museum and education center at the African Burial Ground in Lower Manhattan.

allow all speakers to be heard at upcoming meetings, they would bring a lawsuit forward.

It’s unsure why this new rule was only recently put in place but it does come on the heels of the last City Council meeting, where there were over four hours of public comments, largely in support of Monica Montgomery-Steppe for City Council President.

The rule was also implemented following the aftermath of recent protests in Pacific Beach and SDPD’s involvement, with the council fully knowing that the majority of callers would be talking about that incident, as it was an anticipated hot topic.

tremendous burdens and afflictions experienced by those who were brought here in bondage, and who fought – for generations – against impossible odds to achieve the full measure of dignity and equality and justice that they were due. I am proud to cosponsor this legislation, and I urge my colleagues to pass this bill and for the president to sign it into law.”

The African American Burial Grounds initiative would provide grant opportunities and technical assistance to local communities as they work to recover and preserve those historic sites.

This site currently holds the remains of an estimated 15,000 free and enslaved Africans and early-generation African Americans from the colonial era.

According to the letter signed by more than 60 organizations dedicated to cultural heritage and preservation, cemeteries are places of tribute and memory, connecting communities with their past.

The National Park Service would manage the museum in consultation with the African Burial Ground Advisory Council, which would be established by the legislation.

“Unfortunately, many African-American burial grounds from both before and after the Civil War are in a state of disarray or inaccessibility,” the letter stated.

“The African Burial Ground is culturally and historically significant to New York and the nation.

The establishment of a museum and an education center at this cemetery will illuminate the plight, courage, and humanity of the free and enslaved Africans who helped create New York,” Sen. Schumer told NNPA Newswire in 2019.

“By creating a national network, the African American Burial Grounds Network Act would help re-discover the existence of burial grounds ahead of commercial development, helping to avoid disturbances that create distress and heartache in communities. Preserving and protecting these sacred sites, and the stories they tell is an integral part of our American heritage.”

“As a nation, we must always remember the

its vaccine trials across the country.

school in a normal setting.”

Stéphane Bancel, chief executive officer of Moderna, said his company’s goal is to complete the studies before the Fall 2021 school year begins.

In California, more than 300,000 children under age 17 have been infected with the coronavirus since last March. There have been six deaths, according to numbers compiled by the California Department of Public Health.

“This adolescent study will help us assess the potential safety and immunogenicity of our COVID-19 vaccine candidate in this important younger age population,” he said. “We hope we will be able to provide a safe vaccine to provide protection to adolescents so they can return to

Among African American children in the state, there have been 7,945 confirmed COVID-19 cases and one death.

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of San Diego Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis,” there are historic health, social, economic, and criminal justice disparities, as well as bold actions that can be taken to substantially transform our county values, policies, practices, and community engagement to be more inclusive, responsive and anti-racist.

In declaring racism as a public health crisis, we are acknowledging that racism underpins health inequities throughout the region and has a substantial correlation to poor outcomes in multifacets of life. As the public health agency for the region, the County has a responsibility to tackle this issue head on in order to improve the overall health of our residents.

The public health and racist implications of County policies extends beyond those decisions in County Public Health Services to all departments. The measures proposed in this Board Letter will ensure that we are making decisions that promote health equity, are based on equity data, and engage our communities in a participatory process.

Schaffner said the vaccines currently being administered are safe for women who want to become pregnant and for mothers who are breastfeeding.

“Those women need to be reassured. The mRNA does not go anywhere near, in our cells, to the human DNA in the mother or the babies,” he said, referring to the proteins present in the vaccines.

“This is a safe process for all of them,” he said

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION Make America Whole: How to Heal our Divided Society

By Keith Magee On Wednesday a White man strolled into an office, settled down in a leather chair, and casually put his dirty boots on the desk in front of him. I saw this and I wept.

For this was not his office, but that of Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. She had been evacuated by armed police for her own protection and the man, Richard Barnett, was part of a pro-Trump mob of domestic terrorists who had smashed their way into the U.S. Capitol building. It had been a long and traumatic day at the end of a long and traumatic four years, and this is what reduced me to tears—a photograph of a White man with his feet up.

How very easily he and his fellow extremists had strolled, virtually unchallenged by police, through the halls of power. How comfortably he committed the crime of sedition, disgracing our country while the whole world watched on in amazement. How warmly he was praised for his thuggery by a president who called him ‘a very special person’ and a ‘patriot’.

I wept for our national humiliation

and for the violation of our precious, fragile democracy. I wept for all the Black protesters who just six months previously had knelt on the hard, hot streets outside that very building to peacefully proclaim that their lives matter and who had been beaten, pepper sprayed, and arrested for their pains.

Many of the rioters who stormed the Capitol in the dying days of Donald Trump’s nightmarish presidency had tattoos linking them to White supremacist groups with their roots in some of the darkest—or perhaps whitest—chapters of U.S. history.

Racism and its dreadful consequences are deeply engrained in our past and have never been fully resolved. Our present is tainted by the ongoing devaluing of those with Black and Brown bodies—we can still hear their blood crying from the ground.

I truly believe that the struggle for justice for all will one day succeed, but not before we, as a nation, own the sin of racism. Its horrors cannot be negated—they must be examined

honestly and repented, and the pernicious myth of race dismantled for good.

But rather than seek retaliation against those who are taken in by racist lies and madcap conspiracy theories we should reach out to them. We should strive for reconciliation, for with God’s blessings of forgiveness and grace, even the worst of us can be turned away from evil in repentance and redirected towards good. And if it proves beyond us to change these people’s minds, then we must hope to teach their children the true values of our democracy. We must show them how to also love those who don’t look or sound like their parents, so that this hatred does not poison the hearts of any more generations of Americans.

Sadly, the divisions we face today are open wounds that go well beyond a few extremist groups—they permeate throughout our society.

President-Elect Biden is now fighting to mend the soul of America. He cannot do it alone or quickly—a cure will take decades—but he can lead us all in bold, strategic steps towards healing.

Wounds must be allowed to breathe:

first, we must talk openly to one another about our discontent and our anger, our fears and our hopes.

And we must listen. This will require love, civility, and courage, but we should not rest until we find common ground. We may be surprised by how much unites us. We all have a soul. We all dream of a better future. We are all American patriots. We all long for justice. We are all God’s children.

Having revealed our shared humanity, the next step will be to repair our broken nation. Politicians, faith and community leaders, and educators will all have their roles to play, but each of us has the capacity to offer our own unique solution—look into your heart and ask yourself, what can I do to make the world better?

How can I overcome my distrust of the ‘other’ and truly attempt to engage with, understand, and even love someone whose ideologies are utterly different to my own? How can I redirect both our energies towards the common good?

If I could, I would like to sit down in a brave space somewhere with that man who put his feet up in Nancy Pelosi’s office. I would ask him what he was hoping to achieve that day,

what he was so angry about and why. I would try to really listen to his answers, however abhorrent I found his beliefs. I suspect he would tell me that he thought he was fighting to save democracy, because he saw it as the very soul of America, the source of all hope. Now that, surely, is one thing that we would be able to agree on. And perhaps that would be a start Keith Magee is the author of the forthcoming Prophet Justice: Essays and Reflections on Race, Religion and Politics, scheduled to be released on January 26, 2021. He is a public theologian, public intellectual, political advisor and social justice scholar. He is Chair and Professor of Social Justice at Newcastle University, Senior Fellow in Culture and Justice at the University College London. He founded The Social Justice Institute in 2014, while in post at Boston University, which remains the hub for his independent work and research.

He is also the Lead Pastor at The Berachah Church—which has a global virtual presence. To order a pre-release copy of Prophet Justice visit www.4justicesake.org/prophetic-new-products

Where I See Bitcoin Going From Here

By Harry Alford Humble Ventures Co-Founder Why Bitcoin Has Been Going Higher Bitcoin has grown over 400% in the last 12 months with a market cap of approximately $600B. Additionally, Bitcoin ‘whales,’ addresses with more than 100 Bitcoin, accumulated an additional 47,500 Bitcoin in December alone, according to crypto exchange Kraken.

The reality is that the USD loses at least 2% in value each year with the current inflation rate. Institutions and corporate buyers are adopting Bitcoin as a potential global store of value and inflation hedge.

A great example of this is MicroStrategy announcing over $1B in total Bitcoin purchases in 2020.

Where I See Bitcoin Going From Here • We’ll see more skepticism turn

into curiosity.

• The asset won’t just be limited to early adopters with the highest conviction.

• Wall Street and tech will be enticed by Bitcoin’s liquidity and price discovery.

• Bitcoin’s monetary network will inform many industries, enterprises, and group segments in one way or another.

• Growth won’t be linear but will rise in the long term.

• It’s not unreasonable to see Bitcoin soar to $100K in 2021. In fact, JP Morgan predicts a $146K price target.

How Tokenization & Digital Acceleration Will Take Bitcoin Mainstream According to Blockstream’s Samson Mow, the Bitcoin blockchain network now transfers $859,375 every second globally without banks.

Tokenization, which is issuing Bitcoin to represent real tradable assets digitally, will disrupt industries and turn the world into investors by giving all people access to the last decade’s best performing asset class.

This new financial system will be more vast than we’ve ever seen, merging crypto with the web.

A Few Solid Use Cases Companies will supply the constant presence of skin in the game to consumers by rewarding them with Bitcoin or crypto: • Lolli rewards Bitcoin to consumers who shop at their favorite online stores. My wife uses it and doesn’t fully understand Bitcoin.

Lolli has turned the casual shopper, like my wife, into a passive investor.

• Through Strike, Russell Okung became the first NFL player to be paid in Bitcoin. Strike utilizes

Bitcoin’s open monetary network to convert paychecks into BTC. • NBA star Spencer Dinwiddie, who worked to tokenize his NBA contract in 2019, invested in Flow blockchain. Via Flow, Warner Music Group, Dr. Seuss Entertainment, and UFC can enable fans to buy, sell, and trade digital collectibles.

• Roll enables creators to start their own social money economies by incentivizing with rewards for value created.

These are just a few use cases displaying how Bitcoin’s power — as a global alternative currency and universal store of value — is shared with the world.

The New Terrorism, Like The Old Terrorism

By Nkechi Taifa, Esq. I am at Ground Zero. My law degree cannot protect me. My fancy address cannot protect me. My radio appearances and Zoom book tour cannot protect me. I check with, and for, my daughter against this madness as we all should the way the Black Power Movement taught me.

On the 24-hour cable television there are many references to how the situation is comparable to the burning down of the White House during the War of 1812. But my reference point keeps going back to 1925, when the Ku Klux Klan marched down Pennsylvania Avenue, showing their power and allegiance to a segregated capital city and a segregated United States in broad daylight while hooded, hidden.

was as open as the barricades that the Capitol police yielded — or invited. While victims of Jim Crow, COINTELPRO, and now Black Lives Matter attacks as Black Identity Extremists were at home or at work, celebrating an incoming U.S. Senate that now might provide some financial relief to those on food lines or about to be evicted, a mob of white privilege blatantly stormed the Senate and the House.

What happened Wednesday was neither hooded nor hidden. It

Making the Klan look civilized, they came, they climbed, they

smashed, they terrorized. And they were allowed to do that because they were white.

as he deals with a lifetime of pain because he dared turn his back on American authority.

The double-standard here is too obvious to repeat. So let me just say this: this country has never forgiven H. Rap Brown for merely mouthing “Burn, Baby Burn,” or the Black Panthers for peacefully protesting with their legal arms at the Sacramento State Capitol. So how fast will these people be forgiven?

America loves forgiveness, because then it can get on to the business of forgetting.

As fast as, say, Abner Louima is now forgiving those who terrorized him?

As fast as the survivors of Charleston had forgiven Dylan Roof, now seen as the canary in the coal mine, trying to warn us what was coming? I hope Jacob Blake will be slow to forgive

Since we are talking about mem-

Those who are shocked to see the American flagpoles as weapons have very short memories. Ask any Black Bostonian about the flag as a weapon.

ory: President Woodrow Wilson, president during that KKK march, openly praised the Klan not unlike the way the current President has praised these latest terrorists. So what is new, really?

“I know how you feel.” It’s a new low for a country that was founded by genocide and slavery.

Nkechi Taifa is the author of the new memoir, Black Power, Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice.

CORRECTION

In our 1/14/21 issue, the article “The Local MLK Parade History in San Diego” misstated the organizer of the 1980 parade. The parade was organized by Dr. Francine Williams.

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OBITUARIES Marion McCord

Roger L. Duncan Jr.

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ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY Interment will take place at a later date in his hometown of Washington, GA at Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Lofton Funeral Home, Newton, GA. MARION MCCORD departed this life on December 23, 2020 after fighting a valiant battle against prostate cancer.

Marion was born October 24, 1948 in Washington, Georgia to Clarence and Elmira McCord. At an early age, Marion accepted Christ and became a member of the African Methodist Church.

At an early age, Marion recognized the curriculum and teaching material were not the same in his segregated Washington Wilkes High School. His school received old, outdated books. He met with the Wilkes County superintendent and voiced his concerns which were not met; so, he challenged and integrated the local “white only” high school. He graduated in 1967 in the upper ten percent.

Marion attended Morehouse College in 1967. He majored in Physics, earning his Bachelor of Science in 1971. He did advanced studies in signal processing at UCSD. Marion worked for Naval Ocean Systems Center in San Diego from 1971 to 2008 as a scientist, project manager and minority recruiting agent. As a recruiting agent he visited black colleges and universities and brought minority students and graduates to San Diego. As a scientist, he worked in underwater acoustics where he received a patent.

Marion was an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha and Boule organizations.

He served as past president for the Alpha Phi Alpha and as a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Sigma Lambda foundation which helped sponsor the Martin Luther King Day parade, golf tournament, and Lincoln High School mentoring program.

After retirement, he became involved in community work. With his partner, Norris Charles, they bought the Alpha Center which served the South East community as a place for meetings, catered meals, and special parties.

Marion’s community work extended to becoming a member of the Diamond Business District.

Marion received many accommodations and awards: the 2018 Phi Omicron chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity celebration of fathers honoree, San Diego County combined Federal Campaign award, Diamond Business Association’s Shine Bright award, and Spawar 30 year career award.

He is survived by Frances his wife of forty-nine years; son (Omari Marion McCord); daughter and son-in-law, (Jennifer and Steve Brister); mother (Elmira McCord/Rucker); brothers and sisters-in-law (Henry and Collen McCord) and (Jimmy and Gloria McCord); sisters and brothers-in-law (Eleanor and George Davis), (Fannie and Ronald Bivins), (Marilyn and Kenneth Robinson), and (Mable and Donald Nunnally); and a host of nephews, nieces, loving friends and relatives.

ROGER L. DUNCAN, JR. was born January 25, 1929 to Theresa and Roger L. Duncan Sr. in Detroit, Michigan. He retired December 1987 as Department Director, Naval Aviation Maintenance Complex, San Diego, CA. His stated goal was to do his “‘very best to make the world better than he found it...time just ran out!’” He will live on in the family he created, the lives he touched, his hard work and quest for excellence, justice and peace for us and the entire world.

The legacy of Roger L. Duncan, Jr. will be cherished by his daughter Karen Duncan Bonner and her son Christopher Bonner; daughter Janice Williams and her husband, Don, and their children Alex, Stephanie, and Colin; son Roger L. Duncan III and wife, Lisa, and their children Kamea, Peyton, Delaney, and Jadyn Matthews; and son Craig Duncan; and relatives, loved ones and friends.

He found the care, concern and outreach to him during his life paramount. If you are moved to do so, please donate to your favorite charity in his memory.

Life is but a Stopping Place Life is but a stopping place, a pause in what’s to be, a resting place along the road, to sweet eternity.

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY Graveside service was held on December 9,2020 at Miramar National Cemetery.

Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

EUGENE PATTERSON, was born July 1, 1930 in Gilmer, TX to Ruby “Jake” and Estella Hale Patterson. He was baptized and introduced to Christ at a young age while attending the Valley View Baptist Church.

After graduating from Valley View School, “Gene” as he was known by, decided to leave Gilmer and head west to join the Navy. When enlisting, he did not have a certified birth certificate. He waited patiently for the document and once he was able to enlist, he served honorably for more than 21 years. After retirement from the military, Gene worked in the private sector until he had enough.

While in the military, he met and married Jean Autry Coleman on September 12, 1955. To this union, no children were born; but he made the decision to adopt Jean’s son Joe David Coleman. Jean and Joe preceded him in death. He later met Francine Taylor; they were together until his death. They traveled from the west to east coast living life to the fullest. As his health began to fail, the extended travels shortened.

His all-time favorite passion was fishing. As long as he had a pole in his hand, he had a smile on his face. As his steps began to shorten, just sitting on the bank of the lake brought much joy to him. His dearest, constant friend and fishing buddy was John Mahaffey, Sr. who preceded him in death on October 17, 2020.

After a life well spent, Eugene transitioned to eternal rest on November 13. He joins his parents; his brothers, Doy Lee and Asbury “Hot”; sisters: Pearlene, Lessie, SeNora, Thelma and Vivian; and his all-time favorite niece, Kathryn Gist.

He leaves to cherish his memory, aunt, Ella Hale Webb of Gilmer, TX; special niece, Gwendolyn Brantley of Dallas, TX; “Ride or Die” Special friend and Caregiver, Francine Taylor of San Diego; nephew-in-law and military friend, Walter Lee Gist; Special military “son”, Alvin Edwards; grandchildren, Tamara Goularte and Michelle Patterson; LaVina Branch, Ajamu Patterson and Rashad Patterson; “adopted” grandchildren, Pierre, Jerome and Marie: fourteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

We all have different journeys, different paths along the way, we all were meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay… our destination is a place, far greater than we know.

For some the journey’s quicker, for some the journey’s slow.

And when the journey finally ends, we’ll claim a great reward, and find an everlasting peace, together with the Lord.

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OBITUARIES Dorcas JoAnn Johnson

Loretta Anderson

Rosemary Alexander

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Graveside Service was held at Mt. Hope Cemetery on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

Graveside Service was held at Greenwood Memorial Park on Friday, December 18, 2020. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

Graveside Service was held at Singing Hills Memorial Park on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

DORCAS JOANN JOHNSON, also known as “Jo” was born June 14, 1942 in Stroud, Oklahoma to Elder Amos Todd and Eva J. Mixon-Todd.

LORETTA YOUNG was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to Birdie Shy and Willie Young. She grew up attending Atlanta public schools. In 1946, Loretta, along with her family moved to Cleveland, OH. She continued her education in Cleveland public school.

ROSEMARY ALEXANDER was born November 12, 1937, in New Orleans, LA, to Frank Alexander Jr. and Theresa Veal Alexander. She graduated from L.B. Landry High School.

In 1945, the family moved from Oklahoma to Dos Palos, California, and in 1957, to San Diego, California. JoAnn, at an early age became a faithful member of her father’s church, Mount Calvary Primitive Baptist of San Diego.

JoAnn attended Gompers Jr. High and graduated from Lincoln High School she also attended classes at San Diego City College.

Loretta enjoyed skating at the PLAYMOR skating rink. There she met and later married Albert Anderson, Jr. of the U.S. Air Force in February 1953. To this union four children were born.

JoAnn started her business career in the farming community of Dos Palos, where her father was a farm labor contractor. After moving to San Diego, in addition to continuing her education, she kept books part time for a community doctor. After working for some time at General Dynamics Astronautics, she was hired by Bank of America, where she was among the first people of color to work as a teller for the bank in San Diego. She continued her career in banking for 25 years. JoAnn retired from public work as a Consumer Loan Manager with California Federal.

Loretta accepted Christ at an early age in Georgia, she joined The Greater Abysinnia Baptist Church in Cleveland, and sang in the choir. She made sure her children had a Christian upbringing. She sent them to Sunday School every Sunday. Loretta enjoyed visiting her son’s church, The Greater Church of Jesus Christ, Apostolic Faith, Inc., in San Jose, CA. Loretta later joined Mt. Erie Baptist Church in San Diego, CA.

In 1961, JoAnn met Oscar Johnson. They were married a year later and remained married for 58 years until the time of her passing. Together, they raised five children.

After 28 years of marriage, Albert died. After her youngest daughter completed high school, Loretta moved to San Diego in 1984. She was proud of her two sons serving in the United States Navy. Loretta retired in 1996. Her mother Birdie moved to California, and Loretta served as caregiver until Birdie’s death in November 2002.

After retiring, JoAnn took in many foster children, enjoyed spending time and caring for her family. Loved hosting family and friends on holidays and special occasions. She found pleasure in shopping and giving to loved ones.

Her pastimes included, reading, listening to gospel music and learning new recipes.

At the age of 78, the Lord called JoAnn home from her earthly pilgrimage. She was proceeded in death by: brothers David Gary Todd and Paul Anthony Todd. She is survived by her husband, Oscar “John” Johnson; Children; Victor Johnson, Vincent Johnson, Karen White (Lonnie), Lisa Johnson-Walton (Keith), and Oscar Johnson Jr. (Christy); Sisters, Virgie Johnson, Priscilla Todd, and Darlene McClaron; Brothers; Larry Todd (Karen), Amos Todd III, and John Todd (Paula); Grandchildren; Tia Williams, Vincent Johnson III, Sharrtya King, Brianna McCallum, RaeAnne Ozier, Alan Parks, Lea Ozier and Natalie Johnson; Eleven Great-Grandchildren a special Aunt Margie Adams; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Loretta worked a variety of jobs, including the Cleveland Clinic, Federal Reserve Bank and The Cleveland Public School System.

Loretta enjoyed spending holidays, picnics and vacations with family. She made sure that she attended all high school and college graduations, even if it meant traveling between Ohio and California in the same month.

Loretta’s famous dishes will be missed. She shipped her cookies and pastries every Christmas to family.

On December 2, 2020, the LORD said ‘‘WELL DONE THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT: ENTER THOU INTO THE JOY OF THY LORD.’’ Matthew 25:21 Loretta leaves to cherish her memory sons: Bishop Michael K. Anderson (Cynthia), and Darryl K. Anderson (Sheila). daughters: Yvonne “Denise” Hawkins (James), and April K. Hairston (Michael). cousin, Meredith “Cleaster” Hill, sister-in-law Etta May Hill, brother-in-law Willie Anderson (Delia), Grandchildren: Jonathan, Rhonda, Janine (Marvin Jr.), Michael II (Danielle), Brian, Valine, Christopher, Ashley, Anthony, Maurice, Jordan, and Stefan. A host of great-grandchildren, cousins, family and friends.

Memories Build a Special Bridge

Our memories build a special bridge when loved ones have to part to help us feel we’re with them still and sooth a grieving heart.

Our memories span the years we shared, preserving ties that bind, They build a special bridge of love and bring us peace of mind.

Emily Matthews

She was married to Calvin Walter Williams and had four children, Carl Williams, Mechell L. Prater, Rose M. Brown and Lois M. Jones. They divorced some years later.

Rosemary received her bachelor’s degree from Fresno State University and master’s degree from National university. She worked for the County of San Diego as a child protective social worker, which she retired from June 1, 2003.

She received Christ at an early age at Olive Branch Baptist Church in New Orleans, LA. She was also a member of Grace Baptist Church in San Diego, CA and of Abundant Living in Ontario, CA until her passing.

She went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2021, she leaves behind her brother, Eugene Alexander.

Children: Carl Williams, (wife, Sandra) Mechell Prater (husband, Ron) Rose Brown (husband, Nate) Lois Jones (husband, William).

Grandchildren: Jemaya Hudson, Chantal Brown, Terence Brown, Kathryn Williams, Megan Williams, Kaloub Williams, Kiah Jones, Kesia Jones, Chanda Jones, Ronnie Prater and Amris Prater.

Great-grandchildren: Jonathan Marchbanks, Jenaya Hudson, Jamal Hudson, Jamie Hudson. and a host of other relatives including, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents; twin sisters Sadie Mae & Marylouise, Yvonne and niece Allene. Brothers; Lawrence, Frank lll, Ralph, and Earl Alexander.

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.

A. Bradley

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COVID-19 UPDATES San Diego County Participates In CHECKLIST: National Memorial To Covid-19 Lives Lost The County of San Diego Administration Center illuminated on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in an amber color to “support the national Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19 at the request of then President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and then Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris as part of their Inauguration. The purpose was to look back and remember the more than 400,000 U.S. lives lost to COVID-19 as we look forward to the hope of a new path and a brighter future”, a County press release reported.

Photo credit: Cori Zaragoza for Voice & Viewpoint.

Planning for

In-Person Classes The San Diego Unified School District is currently in Phase 1 of a district-wide reopening plan. On Dec. 30, 2020 Gov. Gavin Newsom outlined a state-wide framework to continue and expand safe in-person instruction in early spring, including a“Safe Schools for All” plan to encourage more California schools to reopen for in-person instruction in 2021.

Here’s a CDC checklist to help you navigate your child’s school reopening.

Actions to take and points to consider

County Expands COVID-19 Vaccination

Availability To Ages 75 And Up Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Due to a slowing of appointments at COVID-19 vaccination sites, the County of San Diego on Monday, January 18 expanded the category of those eligible to include those aged 75 and up.

“We took this action today to add individuals 75 years of age and older because they are at the greatest risk,” said Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “It remains our intention to expand vaccines to those 65 and older the week of January 29, contingent of vaccine availability.”

T h e s e n e w re q u i re ments apply to the Petco Park Vaccination Super Station and other Point of Distribution sites providing County vaccine. More information is at coronavirus-sd. com/vaccine and reservations can be made at vaccinationsuperstationsd.com or call 211.

NOTE: Only Health Care Workers (Phase 1A, All

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Tiers) and those 75 and older (Phase 1B, Tier 1) can visit vaccination sites.

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Health care workers are encouraged to first contact their doctor or healthcare providers to request the vaccine, but if none are available, then they should make an appointment for a County site

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Ap p o i n t m e n t s are required; walk-ups and drive-ups without appointments will be turned away.

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Do not schedule an appointment if you have COVID-19, or are sick.

Please follow CDC guidance for those situations

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Acceptable forms of proof to be presented at the County’s Vaccine Super Station 7. Employee ID badge with photo or other documents, including a professional license and a photo ID, signed letter from their employer on facility letterhead and a photo ID; or, a payment stub or timesheet from their healthcare employer or in-home supportive services with a photo ID

Statewide

Covid-19 Status 216,835

one with COVID-19 is identified and ensure student privacy is upheld.

• Plan for possible school closures or periods of quarantine.If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan or receives other learning support (e.g., tutoring), ask your school how these services will continue.

• If your child receives speech, occupational or physical therapy or other related services from the school, ask your school how these services will continue.

• If your child receives mental health or behavioral services (e.g., social skills training, counseling), ask your school how these services will continue.

• If your school uses a cohorting model, consider limiting your child’s in-person out-of-school interactions to children in the same cohort or to activities where physical distancing can be maintained.

• Talk to your school administrators and teachers about their plans for physical education and physical activity (e.g., recess).

• Ask how your school plans to help ensure that students are following practices to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

SOURCE: CDC, Sandiegounified.org, ca.gov

SAN DIEGO COUNTY TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

• Check in with your child each morning for signs of illness. If your child has a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, they should not go to school.

• Make sure your child does not have a sore throat or other signs of illness, like a cough, diarrhea, severe headache, vomiting, or body aches.

• If your child has had close contact to a COVID-19 case, they should not go to school. Follow guidance on what to do when someone has known exposure.

• Identify your school point person(s) to contact if your child gets sick.

■ Name of school point person(s) ■ Contact information

• Be familiar with local COVID-19 testing sites in the event you or your child develops symptoms. These may include sites with free testing available.

• Make hand washing fun and explain to your child why it’s important.

• Be familiar with how your school will make water available during the day.

Consider packing a water bottle.

• Talk to your child about precautions to take at school. Children may be advised to: ■ Wash and sanitize their hands more often.

■ Keep physical distance from other students.

■ Wear a mask.

■ Avoid sharing objects with other students, including water bottles, devices, writing instruments, and books.

■ Use hand sanitizer (that contains at least 60% alcohol.) Make sure you’re using a safe product.

• Make sure your information is current at school, including emergency contacts and individuals authorized to pick up your child(ren) from school.

• Be familiar with your school’s plan for how they will communicate with families when a positive case or exposure to some-

COVID-19 cases per 100k: 105.4 Positivity rate: 15.2%

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HOSPITALIZED

8,484 ICU

1,314

San Diego County Status: WIDESPREAD COVID-19 cases per 100k: 97.4 Positivity rate: 14.8%

SOURCE: County of San Diego, HHSA as of 1/19/21

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The BHCC Promenade

Wreath Laying Celebration

Photos by: Voice & Viewpoint

By Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer The Broadway Heights Community Council Promenade on the corner of Tiffin Ave and Martin Luther King Jr. Way is hallowed ground for the Broadway Heights community. On Friday, January 15, 2021, the life and legacy of the Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was honored at that corner, with a wreath laying at the statue of Dr. King.

The event was organized by the Broadway Heights Community Council (BHCC), who have served its BHCC citizens and the City of San Diego for 41 years. Sr Pastor Rev. Harvey Vaugh III spoke movingly about Dr. King; Lewis Sheffield read “I Have a Dream” by Dr. King; and Robert Robinson, BHCC President hosted the well attended event.

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The Jackie Robinson YMCA’s 36th Annual

Human Dignity Award Celebration

Photos courtesy of Jackie Robinson YMCA

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Last Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA paid tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Dignity Award celebration.

Due to the pandemic, the iconic event took place virtually. It was an inspiring affair, with lively entertainment featuring the Buffalo Soldiers presenting the colors, the iconic MLK Choir, singer Rebecca Jade, as well as the youth essay winner to help illustrate the impact Dr. King has had on young lives.

Traditionally, the breakfast kicks off San Diego-area events dedicated to Dr. King’s impact.

It not only memorialized and celebrated Dr. King, it also recognized this year’s Human Dignity Award winner, Dr. Wooten, Public Health Officer for the County of San Diego. Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Wooten has exemplified what it means to be a person of courage and moral strength, prioritizing the health of San Diegans. She has steadfastly advocated for best practices in wearing masks, washing hands, staying six feet apart and avoiding being indoors with non household members. The event also featured keynote speaker Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Nash Weber.

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

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

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

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 10, 2020) Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 101040, 120175, and 120175.5 (b) the Health Officer of the County of San Diego (Health Officer) ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Effective 12:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2020, and continuing until further notice, the following will be in effect for San Diego County (county): 1. All persons are to remain in their homes or at their place of residence, except for employees or customers traveling to and from essential businesses or a State authorized sector as defined in sections 10 and 11, below, or to participate in individual or family outdoor activity as allowed by this Order.

2. All “gatherings,” as defined in the California Department of Public Health Guidance for Private Gatherings found at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ COVID19/CDPH-Guidancefor-the-Prevention-ofCOVID-19-Transmission-forGatherings-10-09.aspx, with members of other households are prohibited unless expressly permitted in the Regional Stay At Home Order issued by the California Public Health Officer on December 3, 2020 and found at: https://www.gov.ca.gov/wpcontent/uploads/2020/12/12.3.20Stay-atHome-Order-ICUScenario.pdf.

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

Monday of each month, in a format designated by SDCOE::

protect its patients, medical personnel and staff.

i. Number of students participating in full-time in-person learning, by school site and school district, if applicable.

6. Hospitals and healthcare providers, including dentists shall:

ii. Number of students participating in hybrid learning (a mix of in-person and distance learning) by school site and school district, if applicable. iii.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. All businesses not meeting the definition of essential business or State authorized sector in section 10 and 11 below are referred to in this Order as “non-essential businesses” and shall be and remain closed for the duration of this Order. All essential businesses and businesses and entities in State authorized sectors must comply with the requirements of this Order.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any business may remain open if its employees and owners can provide its services from home, including by telecommuting, without direct contact with the public.

10. ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES a. “Essential business” is any business or activity (or a business/activity that employs/utilizes workers) designated by

the State Public Health Officer as “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” set forth in: https://covid19.ca.gov/img/ Essential CriticalInfrastructureWorkers.pdf) as that list may be updated from time-totime, and referenced in Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California. b. All essential businesses that allow members of the public to enter a facility must prepare and post a “Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol” on the form available at: https://www.sandiegocounty .gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/ programs/phs/Epidemiology/ covid19/SOCIAL_DISTAN CING_AND_SANITATION_ PROTOCOL_04022020_ V1.pdf ), or on a form required by another governmental entity requiring substantially similar information, for each of their facilities open to the public in the county. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must be posted at or near the entrance of the relevant facility, and shall be easily viewable by the public and employees. A copy of the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must also be provided to each employee performing work at the facility. All essential businesses shall implement the Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol must describe all measures required in section c below. Any business that fails to prepare and successfully implement a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol shall immediately close. c. When the State of California has issued an industry guidance, or any subsequent amendments thereto, with mandatory or suggested restrictions and/or measures to be implemented by a particular sector of essential business, every essential business in that sector must comply with the guidance and shall include in its Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol (prepared pursuant to section b, above) all of the measures listed in the industry guidance. Any mandatory measures required by this Order must also be included in a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol.

11. STATE AUTHORIZED SECTORS a. A “State authorized sector” is a type of business or activity that is not an essential business as

defined in section 10a above, and is operating in conformance with the State of California’s Regional Stay At Home Order issued by the State Public Health Officer on December 3, 2020, all portions of which are operative in San Diego County effective immediately, and available at: https:// www.gov.ca.gov/wpcontent/ uploads/2020/12/12.3.20-Stayat-Home-Order-ICU-Scenario. pdf. b. All State authorized sectors, must prepare and post a “Safe Reopening Plan” on the form available at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/ sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/Epidemiology/covid19/Community_Sector_Support/BusinessesandEmployers/SafeReopeningPlanTemplate.pdf for each of their facilities in the county. c. The Safe Reopening Plan must be posted at or near the entrance of the relevant facility, and shall be easily viewable by the public and employees. A copy of the Safe Reopening Plan must also be provided to each employee performing work at the facility. All businesses or entities in a State authorized sector shall implement the Safe Reopening Plan and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The Safe Reopening Plan must describe all measures required in section e, below. Any business that fails to prepare and comply with its Safe Reopening Plan or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol shall immediately close. d. When the State of California has issued an industry guidance, or any subsequent amendments thereto, with mandatory or suggested restrictions and/or measures to be implemented by a particular State authorized sector, every business or entity in that sector must comply with the guidance and shall include in its Safe Reopening Plan (prepared pursuant to section c, above) all of the measures listed in the industry guidance. Any mandatory measures required by this Order must also be included in a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol.

12. Each essential business, and business or entity in a State authorized sector, shall take all of the following actions if an employer becomes aware that an employee is diagnosed with COVID19: a. Promptly notify the County Department of Public Health

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ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 10, 2020) CONTINUATION that there is an employee that is laboratory-confirmed diagnosed with COVID-19, together with the name, date of birth, and contact information of the employee. b. Cooperate with the County Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 response team to identify and provide contact information for any persons exposed by the employee at the workplace. c. Provide notice of the exposure to any employees, and contractors (who regularly work at the workplace), who may have been exposed to COVID-19, as stated in the State’s COVID-19 Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening, available at {https:// files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/employer-playbook-for-safe-reopening--en.pdf}.

1. OUTDOOR RECREATION a. Each public park and recreation area or facility, shall operate in compliance with the measures set forth in the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Campgrounds, RV Parks and Outdoor Recreation. The operator of the park shall prepare a Safe Reopening Plan pursuant to section 11, above, indicating how the park or recreation facility will implement the required measures. Any park or recreation area/facility at which the Protocol requirements cannot be effectively implemented may be required to close. b. Outdoor recreation instruction and day camps that comply with the State COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Day Camps, may be conducted in park and recreation areas/facilities. c. Recreational boating may occur in compliance with applicable State guidance: https:// files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-campgrounds.pdf. d. Businesses or entities operating pursuant to this section 13 shall comply with additional restrictions listed in Section 2 (g) of the State Regional Stay At Home Order and shall close all indoor facilities.

2. Persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or who are likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19”, or as subsequently amended. Persons who have a close contact with a person who either has COVID-19, or is likely to have COVID-19, shall comply with the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to

COVID-19,” or as subsequently amended. Both orders are available at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/ hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/ health-order.html. If a more specific isolation or quarantine order is issued to a person, that order shall be followed.

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

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

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

Although most individuals who contract COVID-19 do not become seriously ill, persons with mild symptoms and asymptomatic persons with COVID-19 may place other vulnerable

members of the public— such as older adults, and those with underlying health conditions—at significant risk.

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

7. This Order is issued in accordance with, and incorporates by reference: a) the Declaration of Local Health Emergency issued by the Health Officer on February 14, 2020; b) the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Director of Emergency Services on February 14, 2020; c) the action of the County Board of Supervisors to ratify and continue both the local health emergency and local emergency on February 19, 2020; d) the Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 4, 2020; e) Executive Order N-25-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 12, 2020 which orders that “All residents are to heed any orders and guidance of state and local health officials, including but not limited to the imposition of social distancing measures, to control COVID-19”; f) Proclamation 9984 regarding COVID-19 issued by the President of the United States on March 11, 2020; g) Executive Order N-33-20 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 19, 2020; h) the “Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Nursing Homes” issued by the CDC; i) COVID-19 guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health on including, but not limited to the Face Coverings Guidance issued on November 16, 2020; j) the State of California’s “Resilience Roadmap;” k) the State of California’s Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to Keep Californians Healthy and Safe; l) the California Statewide Public Health Officer Order dated August 28, 2020; and m) the Regional Stay At Home Order issued by the California Public Health Officer on December 3, 2020.

8. This Order is issued to prevent circumstances often present in gatherings that may exacerbate the spread of COVID-19, such as: 1) the increased likelihood that gatherings will attract people from a broad geographic area;

2) the prolonged time period in which large numbers of people are in close proximity; 3) the difficulty in tracing exposure when large numbers of people attend a single event or are at a single location; and 4) the inability to ensure that such persons follow adequate hygienic practices.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(California Health and Safety Code section 120295.)

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

16. Once this Order takes effect it shall supersede the Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations dated December 5, 2020.

IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: December 9, 2020 Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H. Public Health Officer County of San Diego

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

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

(Government Code section 8665.)

Date: December 9, 2020 Helen Robbins-Meyer Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services County of San Diego

THIS ORDER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS DO NOT SUPERSEDE MORE RESTRICTIVE STATE ORDERS OR GUIDANCE. ALL PERSONS MUST REFERENCE BOTH THIS DOCUMENT AND APPLICABLE STATE ORDERS AND GUIDANCE. TO THE EXTENT THERE IS ANY INCONSISTENCY THE MORE RESTRICTIVE MEASURE APPLIES.

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HEALTHY LIVING COVID-19 And Aging Alone

By A.L. Haynes Even before the pandemic, loneliness and social isolation among Seniors had become a cause for concern in the medical community. With the advent of lockdowns and quarantine due to CoVid-19, geriatricians and psychiatrists are more concerned than ever with the effects social isolation and loneliness have on both the physical and mental health of older adults. A December 2020 panel discussion hosted by the Center for Health Journalism discussed these issues and presented some possible solutions for communities.

The groundwork was laid by defining the difference between the terms loneliness,

social isolation, and social disconnection. According to Dr. Carla Perssinotto of UCSF, loneliness is “the distress someone may feel when the relationships they...have are not what they desire.” On the other hand, social isolation is the scientific measure of how alone someone is. Social disconnection is someone’s loneliness plus their social isolation.

The major risk factors for social disconnection are older age, membership in an under-represented group in a community, or being LGBTQ+. Women may also be at higher risk.

Social disconnection is not just a mental health concern; it also has real, measurable

effects on physical health.

Social disconnection is linked to heart disease, diabetes, poor sleep quality, depression, frailty, functional decline, and Alzheimer’s dementia. It also increases chances of death and leads to higher health care costs overall.

In a pre-CoVid-19 study, 29% of older adults surveyed were experiencing loneliness. In a follow up study earlier this year, that number jumped to 51%.

As the pandemic continues, however, efforts are finally being made to find practical solutions to the long-standing problem of isolated Seniors. Laura Trejo, General Manager of The Los Angeles Department of Aging, noted

she is “seeing that communities are becoming creative to provide that social connectedness and contact” needed by older adults. This includes “drive-by” checkups, barriers set up on porches, and special suits to allow physical contact with full protection for the elders.

Other attempts at helping Seniors stay connected are community conference calls for those without internet, virtual clubs online, dropping off fliers or mailing postcards, and adding placemats with games or readings to meal deliveries. Some communities have also set up a grocery pick-up service for seniors to help them save money when they order online.

Trejo also noted that, unfortunately, “the place where we kind of get stuck is not everybody has access to affordable internet, and therefore our

ability to deliver programs is severely limited.” This is supported by a study in the San Francisco area that found 79% of Seniors in the sample had made little or no use of video communication during the pandemic, and 43% had minimal to no internet.

“When you have frail elders, many of whom have cognitive impairment or dementia, cut off like that, alone in rooms all day, having boxed meals dropped off at their doors, that’s just a prescription for disaster,” remarked senior Paula Span, author of the New York Times column “New Old Age”.

On the other hand, recent surveys have shown that Seniors are the least depressed age group in the country; their greater life experiences provide greater mental resilience than younger adults typically have. In fact, young adults

(aged 18-24) have the highest rates of depression due to the pandemic.

When it comes to best practices to end social disconnectedness among Seniors, there is a gap between what is thought to be working versus proof that anything is working. More research is needed, especially in subsets such as rural areas and minority groups. It is important for community members to educate themselves and advocate on behalf of the Seniors in their community. For local San Diego resources call or visit: Senior Hotline - 833-544-2374; the COVID-19 Text Message Alert System - Text “COSD COVID19” to 468-311; and the County of San Diego Older Adult Services Aging & Independence Services (AIS) - 1-800-339-4661.

EDUCATION NBCUNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES

Multiplatform Journalism Academy at HBCU’s Academy to offer on-campus training, education, online programming, scholarships, journalism program funding and access to world-class NBCU News Group Journalists

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire NBCUniversal News Group announces its launching of NBCU Academy on the campus of Clark Atlanta University and select universities and colleges across the country. The new, innovative, multiplatform journalism training and development program is designed for four-year university and community college students offering on-campus training and online programming in the communications field.

NBCU Academy will invest a total of $6.5 million to the initiative which also includes a curated onsite curriculum for hands-on learning experience with world-class NBCU News Group journalists, funding for accredited journalism programs and scholarships. NBCU News Group journalists, executives and management from editorial and production teams across NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC and Telemundo will participate as guest lecturers to provide real-world insight and mentorship.

“Words cannot express how appreciative we are to be selected to offer a worldclass initiative such as NBCU Academy to our students at Clark Atlanta University,” said Dr. George T. French Jr., president of Clark Atlanta University. “Such a partnership will support our vision to produce the best qualified, experienced and globally competitive students to not only enter the journalism and communications industry but to excel in it.”

The multi-year partnership involves 17 academic partners including Historically Black

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Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions and colleges with significant Latino, Asian, Black, Indigenous and tribal populations—reaching students from underrepresented groups including those from diverse racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, economic, and geographic backgrounds.

Academic partners include: • Clark Atlanta University • Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York, NY • California State University, Fullerton in Fullerton, CA • Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC • Dallas College in Dallas, TX • El Camino College in Torrance, CA • Florida International University in Miami, FL • Hampton University in Hampton, VA • Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM • Miami Dade College in Miami, FL • Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD • North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC • O r a n g e b u r g - C a l h o u n Technical College in Orangeburg, SC • The City College of New York in New York, NY • University of North Texas in Denton, TX • University of Texas at El

Paso in El Paso, TX • Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA NBCU Academy builds on the foundation of NBC University, which NBC News launched nearly a decade ago as a training program for young journalism professionals at diversity journalism conferences and conventions, including at the Asian American Journalists Association, The National Association of Black Journalists, The National Association of Hispanic Journalists, The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association, Native American Journalists Association, the Online News Association and many more. NBCU Academy is an expansion of that initiative, offering new institutional partnerships. In June 2020, Comcast NBCUniversal announced a multi-year $100 million commitment to help address systemic racism and inequality. NBCU Academy is part of that pledge and focuses on providing tools, resources, and platforms for young, underrepresented voices. In July 2020, NBCU News Group announced the Fifty Percent Challenge Initiative, an aggressive action plan to turn the NBCU News Group employee base to be 50% women and 50% people of color.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS KENYAN RADIO ROOKIE LEAVES LEGACY OF PIONEER WOMEN IN MEDIA

By Global Information Network Henry Muoria: unknown hero | Jan. 18, 2021 (GIN) – She was a pioneer radio girl who survived British suppression, particularly of women in colonial Kenya, and became the life partner of nationalist Kikuyu

newsman Henry Muoria at a time when most of the Kenyan media supported settler rule.

Ruth Nuna Muoria, collaborator on her husband’s widely-read Kikuyu newsletter “Mumenyereri”, passed away

this month in London. She was 92. Her story of a woman’s sacrifice and commitment to the nationalist cause remains to be fully told. Her husband, Henry, died in 1997, age 83.

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MAYOR GLORIA APPOINTS

City’s First Chief Innovation Officer Role brings greater focus to data-driven decision making, diversity for city leadership Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Building on his efforts to diversify city leadership and create an administration reflective of the people it serves, Mayor Todd Gloria has appointed San Diego native Kirby Brady to be the City’s first chief innovation officer. As a Black woman, Brady is one of the few women or people of color to be named CIO of a major American city.

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“I couldn’t be prouder to have Kirby Brady as San Diego’s first chief innovation officer,” Mayor Gloria said. “Kirby’s unique experiences coupled with her creativity, drive and passion for civic innovation are going to help our City harness the data and technology we need to stretch taxpayer dollars while providing world-class service for people in every neighborhood.”

Brady has been the director of the City’s Performance

and Analytics Department for the past year and will continue to lead the department in her new role. Her experience has provided her with a deep understanding of the City’s robust datasets and a strong relationship with department leadership across the City to help them work more efficiently and effectively.

“I’m thrilled to help usher in a new era that puts data and equity at the forefront of decision making at City Hall,” Brady said. “Over the past year, I’ve seen firsthand the innovative spirit of so many of our City employees and welcome the opportunity to serve them so they can better serve the public.”

Mayor Gloria shifted the Performance and Analytics Department to report directly to the Mayor’s office and created the CIO role to support his efforts to use data to solve complex prob-

lems and develop innovative solutions that promotes equity, advances economic prosperity, achieves justice and builds a stronger, more resilient San Diego.

Brady and her team in the Performance and Analytics Department support the City’s ongoing efforts to use data to drive decisions, develop a more efficient financial practices and offer more online services, such as the City’s popular “Get It Done” application.

In her new role, Brady will also be responsible for creating and promoting a culture of innovation among the City workforce. She and her team will foster a workplace where employees are empowered to take smart risks, think outside the box and become change agents for their departments and the City as a whole.

Prior to joining the City of San Diego, Brady spent four

years working for the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation where she oversaw the research efforts of the organization. Her team’s work focused on analyzing local economic trends, including quantifying the economic activity of regional industries and evaluating policy impacts. Brady spent seven years working for the San Diego Association of Governments where she managed the long-range population and housing forecast program for the region.

Brady holds a bachelor’s in regional development from the University of Arizona and a master’s in urban planning from the University of Southern California.

Michele Ghee

named CEO of EBONY & JET MAGAZINE Ghee vows a rebirth and revitalization for the iconic brand Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

Bridgeman Sports & Media has installed Michele Ghee as CEO of iconic brands EBONY & JET. This historically rooted brand celebrates 75 years of chronicling Black life in America.

With that, it now embarks on its future with Ghee. A brand known for unapologetically documenting the courageous contribution of Blackness to the American landscape, its new CEO states, “Everything we say will come through the lens of Black journalists. We will ensure there is a safe space for Black journalism to thrive. I’m a little Black girl from Oakland, CA. I’m not apologizing for any of it. Our voices matter. We are History in the making!”

“Mr. Johnson was a visionary who operated with courage. He made a commitment to the Black American journey and in the process, he left an unforgettable legacy,” says Ghee.

According to the new CEO, Ebony and Jet will hold true to those simple fundamental principles of documenting stories of Black Culture as it

raises the brands’ profile to reach a global community.

“Our brands’ main responsibility will be to focus completely on what our beloved audience wants and needs with bold informed editorial, brilliant content, and the

LLC. The company includes all assets related to Ebony and Jet. She is charged with creating the vision and activating the strategy for these iconic brands as she steers them into the 21st century.

She has worked in the media and entertainment space for over a quarter of a century, working for some of the most powerful companies in the world including WME, CNN, A&E, The History Channel and BET Networks.

While at BET, Michele created and ran the first and only network for black women: BETHer. She currently resides in New Jersey with her husband Tony and two kids Taylor and Jordan.

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To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following:

9187 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #5 San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The fictitious busines name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 01/01/2019, and assigned File no.

2019-9000715 Fictitious business name is being abandoned by: Lynn Tran 2568 52nd Street San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 22, 2020 1/07, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28

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

hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

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.

Vestone Disinfection

Located at: 6474 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 06/16/20 This business is hereby registered by the following: Vestone LLC 6474 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 28, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on December 28, 2025 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/04 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9020974 Fictitious business name(s): Babble Baby

Located at: 9920 Mission Vega Road Unit 2 Santee, CA 92071 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 10/20/20 This business is hereby registered by the following: Babble Baby Boutique LLC 9920 Mission Vega Road Unit 2 Santee, CA 92071 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 28, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on December 28, 2025 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/04 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9020689 Fictitious business name(s): Jazzy Bee Crafts

Located at: 8379 Holt Street 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: Jasmine Breanne Jackson

8379 Holt Street Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 16, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on December 16, 2025 1/07, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9020731 Fictitious business name(s): Li PikÉ Spicy Haitian Pikliz

Located at: 4182 Madison Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant Has Not Yet Begun

Rette LLC

4182 Madison Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 17, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on December 17, 2025 1/07, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9020651 Fictitious business name(s): Kept and Clean LLC --Kept and Clean Referral Agency --Kept and Clean Domestic Referral Agency

Located at: 8810 Jamacha Blvd, Ste 343 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 06/01/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kept and Clean LLC

8810 Jamacha Blvd, Ste 343 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 16, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on December 16, 2025 1/07, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9020585 Fictitious business name(s): D'Lux Designz

Located at: 640 59th St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 06/01/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: Nicole Rene Reynolds

640 59th St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 15, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on December 15, 2025 1/07, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9020488 Fictitious business name(s): Ceregem Enterprises --Sycamore Solutionz

Located at: 10450 Lake Breeze Drive Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego --10174 Austin Drive 2205 Spring Valley, CA 91979 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: Lois Marie Shelton 10450 Lake Breeze Drive Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 14, 2020 This fictitious business name will expire on December, 2025 12/31, 1/07, 1/14, 1/21

Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2020-9020928 Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: Image Nails & Spa Corp.

Located at:

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00001729CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Chasa Monya Overton To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Chasa Monya Overton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Chasa Monya Overton PROPOSED NAME: Cashaé Monya Martin Meads 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: March 1, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

A RESPONDANT 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 Attachement served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 1/21, 1/28, 2/04, 2/11 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00000612CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Eloy Javier Lopez Villa To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Eloy Javier Lopez Villa filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Eloy Javier Lopez Villa PROPOSED NAME: Eloy Javier Galindo 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: February 22, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

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

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (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 Attachement served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 1/21, 1/28, 2/04, 2/11 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00001061CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Susan Sahle Yihedgo To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Susan Sahle Yihedgo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Susan Sahle Yihedgo PROPOSED NAME: Susan Sahle Bahta 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: February 23, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

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

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (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 Attachement served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.)

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 1/21, 1/28, 2/04, 2/11 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2020-00046840CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Marila B. Lett To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Marila B. Lett filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Marila B. Lett PROPOSED NAME: Merila B. Lett 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: February 03, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON ABOVE DATE (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court's facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL

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

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

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One certified copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

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

A RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (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 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 1/07, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 -----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2020-00043326CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Lul Sharmarke and Abdi Mohamed on behalf of Mahir Abdi Mohamed To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Lul Sharmarke and Abdi Mohamed on behalf of Mahir Abdi Mohamed filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME:

PROPOSED NAME: Salman Abdi Mohamed 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: February 08, 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 RESPONDANT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway

PROBATE San Diego, CA 92101 1/07, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINSTER ESTATE OF Edward S. Wilson

Case Number: 37-2020-00044687-PR-PWCTL

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Edward S. Wilson

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Sonja Reynolds Reid

in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any peitition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner:

Antoinette Middleton, Esq.

Law Offices of Antoinette Middleton 1761 Hotel Circle South, Suite 115, San Diego, CA 92018 (619) 235-9501 1/07, 1/14, 1/21

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: on March 03, 2021 at 1:30pm in Dept. 502 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 on this petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or fill 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

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PORTSMOUTH, OHIO EXPELS (MORE) BLACK SETTLERS The Portsmouth Courier newspaper published a notice to all Black residents, explaining that the white residents had pledged not to employ anyone not compliant with Ohio’s “Black Laws”. The Ohio “Black Laws” required anyone Black to have a certificate from the court clerk stating they were free, barred Black people from testifying against White people, and forced all Black people to pay a $500 bond to reside in Ohio. Eighty Black people were expelled immediately following the notice. They ultimately established the

Born in New York City, Eric Himpton Holder Jr. was the son of immigrants from Barbados.

While attending law school, served as a clerk at the NAACP’s Legal Defense Fund. In 2009, he was appointed as the 82nd Attorney General of the United States by President Barack Obama, making him the first African-American in history to hold that rank. He retired in 2015.

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Mayor Todd Gloria announced this week that San Diego residents will have abundant opportunities to provide input on how gas and electricity will be provided to homes and businesses. The first in a series of public forums will soon be held before the current franchise agreements end in June.

“The City will have an inclusive and transparent process as we seek new agreements that will affect every resident and business in San Diego,” Mayor Gloria said. ”It is critically important that we have a collaborative conversation with our residents, businesses and community groups. We must ensure that any new agreements protect ratepayers, allow us to reach our climate goals, provide equitable access to environmental benefits for all our communities, and give us the flexibility to explore all options for how we supply energy in the future.”

One way for the public to participate is by speaking at an upcoming virtual meeting of the City Council’s Environment Committee, which will hold hearings on the energy franchises during its Jan. 28 and Feb. 25 meetings. The meetings begin at 1 p.m. For instructions on how to participate, visit https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/officialdocs/council-agendas-minutes-results.

Initial community forums have been coordinated with Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, chair of the Environment Committee.

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• Feb. 1: Virtual Public Forum at 3 p.m.

• Feb. 15: Virtual Public Forum at 6:30 p.m.

Additional forums will be announced soon.

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All bids must be received electronically at or before 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 11, 2021. Firms interested in submitting a bid package must go to https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=43764 then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CZ21-062123 Miramar Ranch ES Remove and Replace Block Wall and Main Switchgear. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration”.

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SOQ Due Date: SOQ must be received by 5:00 p.m. (PDT) on Monday February 22, 2021 via SANDAG web-based vendor portal, BidNet. A copy of the Request for Qualifications (SOL550870) and related informational documents and forms can be accessed from the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts.

A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2021, in front of the main office of Miramar Ranch Elementary School, 10770 Red Cedar Dr., San Diego, CA 92131. ALL CONTRACTORS MUST PREREGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SITE WALK. Please send only one representative per Company. Contact jalmond@sandi.net for the link to preregister. (PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS No. CZ21-0621-23).

COVID-19 SITE WALK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED Please refer to Planwell (www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD and project bid number CZ21-0621-23) or The Daily Transcript Publication for the complete Advertisement for Bids which includes Site Walk Safety Precautions AND preregistration information.

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The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) on behalf of itself and the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) are soliciting Statements of Qualification (SOQ) from qualified firms to provide On-Call Professional and Technical Construction Management Services in support of the development and construction of various transportation and transit projects. SANDAG & MTS anticipate awarding multiple contracts to multiple firms under this RFQ.

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be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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Mumenyereri came out regularly for seven years between 1945 and 1952. It covered international and national news, debated ideologies, and carried the anticolonial speeches by former president Jomo Kenyatta following his return from Britain in 1946.

It grew to become the best known African weekly in Kenya with a circulation of 10,000.

Many called it “the paper of Kikuyu patriotism.”

Muoria, a well-known figure in the nationalist debates of the time, faced the wrath of the British government during the state of emergency in 1952. The government closed down his newspaper and detained his second wife, Judith, who had taken over as temporary editor of the newspaper.

barred from Kenya during the emergency, known in the west as the Mau Mau Uprising.

He described this unhappy period in an unpublished essay: “I found myself sitting in the small room I had rented… spending a lot of six pences to keep myself warm by the gas fire. English newspapers were describing the Kikuyus as murderous thugs hacking white and black men with pangas. It made [me] feel more distressed in a manner not easy to put into words.”

The Muorias never managed to return to Kenya.

The exile of Ruth and Henry Muoria affected all branches of the polygamous family consisting of several clans, spread over London, Nairobi and rural Kikuyuland.

In 1954, exiled in London, Muoria persuaded his wife to join him. She left behind four daughters and a son who soon died.

Ruth was a loving mother to twelve children. She leaves behind 30 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

In Britain, Muoria was unable to find work as a journalist and he was

The burial will be held on Jan. 29 at Emmanuel Church, London.

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