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California's Vaccine Hold Outs

By CALMatters What will California do to win over vaccine skeptics?

With millions of vaccine holdouts, the state is holding off on tough measures — for now. But if events and ads

aren’t enough, how far will legislators go?

In theory, California and other state governments have “broad power to regulate in the public health, even if that means limiting individual rights,” said Dorit Reiss, law

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professor at the UC Hastings College of Law. But in practice, states have been wary of exerting that power.

On the “continuum of coercion” that ranges from mandatory public health education to fines for non-vaccination to

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Report on Documents High Incidents of Bias Policing in San Diego

Local nonprofit, Campaign Zero, presented its report to the San Diego City Council April 13

By Cori Zaragoza

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Campaign Zero, a non-profit organization that researches and analyzes policing practices across the U.S., presented its report on San Diego policing

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California Elected Officials, Civic Leaders React to George Floyd Verdict Antonio Ray Harvey, Bo Tefu & Tanu Henry California Black Media

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By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Elections and the actions of lawmakers do have consequences.

And because of a new voter suppression bill signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp,

Major League Baseball has announced it would move its potentially lucrative 2021 AllStar game from Atlanta.

“Just as elections have consequences, so do the actions of those who are elected,” Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms wrote on Twitter.

“Unfortunately, the removal of the @MLB All-Star game See MLB page 2

“The hard truth,” Gov. Newsom said in an April 20 statement, “is that if George Floyd looked like me, he’d still be alive today.” Newsom made the remark after a Hennepin County jury found Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, 45, guilty in the murder of George Floyd.

The jury convicted Chauvin on two counts of murder, homicide and one of manslaughter, for pinning his knee on the neck of Floyd for nine minutes and 29 seconds on May 25, 2020.

The California governor joined other Golden State officials to speak out about the verdict and the enduring problems of police

Photo by: Antonio Ray Harvey (L to R): Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-LA), Tecoy Porter, President of National Action Network Sacramento, Western Region, Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles), vice-chair of the CLBC, Senator Steven Bradford (D-LA ), chair CLBC, Assemblymember Chris Holden ( D-Pasadena) Assemblymember Kevin McCarty ( D-Sacramento) and Secretary of State Shirley Weber.

violence against unarmed citizens, particularly African American suspects.

“No conviction can repair

the harm done to George Floyd and his family, but today’s verdict provides some accountability as we work to root out the racial

injustice that haunts our society,” the governor continued. “We must continue the work of fighting systemic racism and excessive See LEADERS page 2

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Vaccine: continued from page 1

mandatory shots, “we don’t really use those last two in the United States,” said Reiss.

A rare exception: During a 2019 measles outbreak in New York City, public health officials targeted a handful of neighborhoods with low vaccination rates, hitting vaccine-refusers with $1,000 fines.

On April 15, all California adults became eligible to get their shots. With supply still the limiting factor, Darrel Ng, a spokesperson for the California Department of Public Health, said it will be a couple more months before everyone who wants a vaccine actually gets one. As of April 20, more than 26.1 million doses had been administered and nearly 10.4 million of 40 million Californians had been fully vaccinated, according to the department.

“Given where we are in the supply cycle, we are working to help people who want to get the vaccine and to convince the next people who perhaps are only one step away through additional access and information,” Ng said.

That means partnering with community groups that can help the tech-unsavvy book their appointments and peppering vaccine-hesitant or out-of-the-loop Californians with ads.

A survey released in late March 2021 by the Public Policy Institute of California found that 14% of adult respondents said they would “definitely not get the vaccine.” Another 7% said they “probably” wouldn’t.

That suggests that one in five Californians will need, at the very least, some extra convincing.

With new more virulent and lethal mutations of the novel coronavirus now rippling through the unvaccinated population, public health experts say convincing those “vaccine hesitant” holdouts is an urgent concern — not just for the unvaccinated, but

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from GA is likely the 1st of many dominoes to fall until the unnecessary barriers put in place to restrict access to the ballot box are removed,” the mayor stated.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred decided on Friday, April 2, after Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark and some prominent players and managers expressed doubts about attending the game.

Last month, Kemp signed Republican-led legislation that disenfranchises voters of color.

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use of force. It’s why I signed some of the nation’s most progressive police reform legislation into law. I will continue working with community leaders across the state to hear concerns and support peaceful expression.”

Sen. Steve Bradford (D-Gardena), chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, took to Twitter to comment on the verdict.

“I’m overwhelmed to tears over this verdict: Guilty. #GeorgeFloyd did not have to die that day. His family is still healing from this trauma.

We must continue to fight for justice in this country, for all of us,” he tweeted.

Earlier in the day, the California Legislative Black Caucus held a press conference to address police brutality and lethal force by peace officers in California and across the country.

“There may be calls about a crisis. There may be calls about an

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“This is like a shapeshifter of a virus, so if we don’t do it now, then we may have to vaccinate everybody else again if some new super variant comes on board,” said Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease physician at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine.

Mark Baldassare, president of the Public Policy Institute of California said the vaccine-reluctant bloc hasn’t diminished much since January when a similar survey put the number at 24%.

“There seems to be a hard core of 20%,” he said. Despite early concerns that Black Americans would be particularly reluctant to be vaccinated, given the long history of undertreatment and mistreatment at the hands of health care professionals, the share of Black respondents “definitely” opposed to getting the vaccine fell significantly over the last two months — from 35% to 17% as public information campaigns ramped up.

Instead, the most striking and unmoving predictor of vaccine skepticism was political affiliation. While 26% of Republicans said they “definitely” will not get vaccinated, only 13% of independents and 5% of Democrats said they definitely won’t.

Assemblymember Jim Wood, a Santa Rosa Democrat who leads the Assembly health committee said he’s optimistic that with enough time, enough information and enough encouragement, most people will come around. “I would hope that people that maybe have a political reason for not doing this would show a little bit more compassion for their fellow man,” he said.

This is an excerpt of a CALMatters article entitled “Carrots, Sticks and Jabs: What Will California Do to Win Over Vaccine Skeptics?” written by Ben Christopher

As reported recently at BlackPressUSA.com, moving the game from Atlanta could cost the city and local counties as much as $200 million in revenue.

The host Atlanta Braves were expected to operate their stadium at total capacity for the game.

Events surrounding the mid-summer classic would have meant a windfall for the local economy.

“Over the last week, we have engaged in thoughtful conversations with Clubs, former and current players, the Players Association, and The Players Alliance, among others, to listen to their views,” Manfred said.

emergency, but they are not calls intended to initiate death. They are not calls for lethal force. There are calls for issuing de-escalation and resolution.” said Sen. Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles).

Kamlager, along with her colleagues – including Assemblymember Mike Gipson, who Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) appointed Chair of the Select Committee on Police Reform – for the briefing. They called on their peers to pass the C.R.I.S.I.S. Act, or Assembly Bill (AB) 2054, legislation that proposes that communities rely on social workers to intervene in some public safety incidents instead of police officers.

The bill was first introduced last year, but it died in committee.

California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber also attended the CLBC press conference.

“You know it’s really hard after 410 years in this country to continue to raise the same issues over and over again,” Dr. Weber said. “When I look and begin to analyze it I realize

to the City Council on April 13, 2021. The report revealed disturbing but unsurprising data about the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) and the San Diego Sheriff’s Department (SDSD)--out of 37 California state departments, both SDPD and SDSD were shown to use the most force against civilians over any other department.

According to Campaign Zero, there were 116,180 traffic and street stops from July to December 2018. The data from those incidents shows that black residents were stopped at a 3x higher rate than white residents, with Latinos, Asian people, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community also being excessively stopped at lower rates. Moreover, data shows that the SDPD and SDSD were more likely to use force against black residents and those with disabilities over any other groups. Campaign Zero also found that when civilians came forward to report police misconduct, they were often ignored or dismissed; “Of 226 civilian complaints of San Diego Police Department conduct in 2016 and 2017, only 11% were ruled in favor of civilians”.

The data reveals the stark reality for many San Diegans who have been affected by biased policing. Over an hour of public comments showed how much the residents want change within the policing practices of SDPD and SDSD. Genevieve Jones

“I have decided that the best way to demonstrate our values as a sport is by relocating this year’s All-Star Game and MLB Draft.”

retain power at the expense of Georgians’ voices. And today’s decision

by MLB is the unfortunate consequence of these politicians’ actions.”

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) expressed hope that MLB would reconsider moving the game because of the economic impact it could have, mainly because the pandemic has crippled most businesses.

Sen. Warnock continued:

“Businesses and organizations have great power in their voices and ability to push for change. I respect the decision of the players to speak out against this unjust law,” Sen. Warnock stated.

“It is not the people of Georgia or the workers of Georgia who crafted this law. It is politicians seeking to

that all we’re asking is to have what everybody else has...to be treated fairly. To be treated as a human being. To be treated just.”

President of the NAACP California-Hawaii Conference, Rick L. Callender, said justice was served in the Chauvin case.

“It was very clear that our very right to breath was on trial,” Callender told California Black Media. “For too long African Americans have been subjected to the knee of injustice choking us out - in so many different ways. This verdict demonstrates that a badge is never a shield for accountability.”

Speaking from San Diego, Shane Harris, founder and president of the People’s Association of Justice, a national civil rights alliance that started in California, said the Floyd verdict represents a starting point for reimagining policing in America through federal legislation.

“The reality is that there is a Derek Chauvin in a police department near you and the question is whether our local, state and federal governments

“It is my hope that businesses, athletes, and entertainers can protest this law not by leaving Georgia but by coming here and fighting voter suppression head-on, and hand-inhand with the community. Additionally, the urgency to pass federal voter protection laws grows every day, and I will continue to be a leader in that fight.”

As first noted by CNBC, Georgia’s new law adds guidelines around mail-in ballots, voter registration and provides state officials more

will step up to protect the next George Floyd from being killed in our country,” he said. Chauvin had multiple complaints against him during his career on the Minneapolis Police force, but the city and the department failed to act. We will not have an Attorney General like Keith Ellison in every state going forward to press for justice like he did which is why I call on the U.S. Senate to urgently bring the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 to the Senate floor now, pass the legislation and send it to the President's desk to sign immediately.”

After 12 hours of deliberations – as people across the country and around the globe waited in anticipation – for the jury returned with the verdict that held Chavin responsible for second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.

The jury consisted of six Black or multiracial people along with six White individuals. Chauvin’s attorney requested bail, but the presiding judge revoked their proposal and he was taken into custody.

Wright, the executive director for Community Advocates for Just and Moral Governance (MOGO), said “today you were presented with more facts confirming what we’ve known for decades regarding the disparate treatment by police officers of black people and others. The question today is what are you going to do with that information going forward?”

Campaign Zero has some answers for residents in it’s list of policy recommendations for the SDPD and SDSD. Recommendations range from restricting the use of tasers to expanding alternatives to arrest for low level offenses. Councilmember Monica Montgomery-Steppe, who helped get this presentation in front of the City Council, spoke at the end and shared an experience on how the data found by Campaign Zero has affected her.

“I can’t help but sit here and think about my journey, that about 5 years ago, I was a staffer in a district office where one of these studies was presented. And I decided to leave that office based on comments that were made by my former boss. I do get emotional about it because the same things still hold true in San Diego, I believe that we have made progress... but there is still so much work to do and I am completely and utterly committed to doing that work.”

To view the full report and list of recommendations by Campaign Zero, visit https://www.joincampaignzero.org/sandiego

authority around how elections are operated.

“Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all Americans and opposes restrictions to the ballot box,” Manfred said.

“In 2020, MLB became the first professional sports league to join the non-partisan Civic Alliance to help build a future in which everyone participates in shaping the United States.

“We proudly used our platform to encourage baseball fans and communities throughout our country to perform their civic duty and actively participate in the voting process. Fair access to voting continues to have our game’s unwavering support.”

Under Minnesota laws, Chauvin could get a sentence of up to 40 years in prison.

Califironia Congresswoman and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (DCA-12) drew some criticism on social media for a statement she made regarding the verdict. Her critics chided the Speaker for thanking Floyd for his “sacrifice,” a man who they point out was unwittingly murdered by a police officer.

Standing with members of the Congressional Black Caucus in front of the U.S. Capitol, Pelosi said, “Thank you George Floyd, for sacrificing your life for justice. For being there to call out to your mom, how heartbreaking was that, call out for you mom, 'I can't breathe.”

“But because of you and because of thousands, millions of people around the world who came out for justice, your name will always be synonymous with justice,” the Speaker said.

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REOPENING SCHOOL:

The Verdict, The Nation, and Us

By John E. Warren Publisher, The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint The conviction of Derek Chauvin on all three counts in the death of George Floyd represents a much needed breeze of change, but it is neither the storm or whirlwind needed to correct the malignant, cancerous attitude of law enforcement against not only Black men and women and people of color, but a society which says it’s alright to be judge, jury and executioner of those having contact with police in particular. The prosecution and its witnesses in the trial made it clear that the issue is not police training, nor is it about anything other than treating people with the respect and dignity the police would expect if they were in the shoes of those who have become their victims. We know that crime does exist, that there are people who must be apprehended and not all can be done without use of force; but those selected to wear a badge and gun must know the difference and must no longer be able to hide behind such legal myths as “qualified immunity” which has excused so much of what so

many police officers should be held accountable for. The verdict is a good start, but let’s not think it solves our problems.

In the midst of celebrating, let us keep our eyes on the national war before us which finds Republican legislators at the Congressional and State legislative levels mounting a relentless battle for “voter suppression.” They are attempting to do to people of color what Derek Chauvin did to George Floyd. Their knee is being placed on our neck of democracy and we cannot breathe without fighting back. Let’s identify not only those Republican legislators in each state pushing such legislation, but mount people to run against them. At the same time, let us withhold our dollars from those corporations who refuse to stand up and speak out with their dollars against those very elected officials they have funded for so long.

There are still more trials to come. Let’s stay vigilant, for the struggle continues.

Key to Bouncing Back is Being Back

By Dr. Margaret Fortune Reopening school after a year of being in a COVID-19 closure is hard. But, I can tell you first hand, after having reopened my schools on April 5, there is nothing better than seeing students and teachers in classrooms again. The key to bouncing back is being back.

What planning goes into reopening and what does it really mean for families?

I lead a K-12 public school system of nearly 2,300 students, nine schools and about 300 employees across three cities and two counties in California. My students are 64 percent Black, 25 percent Latino and 78 percent low income. We have been very attentive to the needs of our students and enrollment has gone up during the pandemic, not down. We have a 96 percent attendance rate and 94 percent of our students who were enrolled on the first day of school are still enrolled. This is a high rate of student persistence at a time when the narrative for many large urban school systems is scores of students gone missing. While large urban schools dominate the headlines, small school systems like mine, with under 5,000 average daily attendance, make up two-thirds of the school

districts in California.

It was good that the Governor and the Legislature gave guidance for schools to reopen by April 1. At Fortune School, we surveyed parents and found 53 percent wanted to return their children to in-person learning.

That’s up from 46 percent who asked to return in November 2020 when we had plans to reopen but couldn’t because infection rates increased.

As I talk to educators from other states, I am learning that California stayed shuttered for an unusually long time. Was it politics or public health that kept schools closed for so long?

I’m not sure.

What I do know is that while our buildings were closed to students, my schools put every safety measure in place from expensive hospital grade air filtration systems to

plexi-glass. Our staff got vaccinated, has ongoing access to surveillance testing and we have systems for contract tracing.

On reopening day, a long line of cars wrapped around the corner for morning drop-off. Crews of educators checked kids’ temperatures at the car door and welcomed them to their pre-assigned, small pod of classmates with whom they will spend the rest of the school year.

Inside a typical classroom we can fit 10 students and two teachers socially distanced 6 feet apart. With this configuration, we are able to offer school in-person five days a week from 7:30AM – 1PM. The CDC guidance about desks being 3 feet apart came too late to be implemented this school year, but could be a game changer for the fall.

Currently, schools are required to offer families the option for distance learning. Governor Gavin Newsom has said he expects for California to be re-opened by June 15, allowing schools to be back to full in-person instruction with safety precautions. If that is the

case, the state should re-establish the expectation that come fall, in-person school attendance is mandatory for students enrolled in classroom-based programs.

Right now teachers are providing live instruction to students in-person and online simultaneously. It’s not sustainable.

The Governor is on the right track providing strong guidance to public schools, backed by the authority of the state and funding to implement his expectations. He should keep it up. I’ve spoken to plenty of students and teachers who are definitely glad to be back.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Margaret Fortune is the president/CEO of Fortune School, a network of K-12 public charter schools based in Sacramento, California she founded to close the African American Achievement gap in her hometown. Dr. Fortune has been an education advisor to two California governors. She is on the board of National Action Network Sacramento, an affiliate of Rev. Al Sharpton’s national civil rights organization.

Hospice Is About Living, Not Dying

By Ottamissiah “Missy” Moore I’ve been a nurse for 33 years and have spent 25 of those years caring for people in hospice. In 2017, my son, Demitrice was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, and suddenly hospice came home. I knew we didn’t have a lot of time left together, and I wanted to spend every moment with my son. That’s why hospice was the right choice for Demitrice and our family.

National Healthcare Decisions Day was April 16.

I want to share the importance of compassionate death in the Black community, including hospice care.

Hospice is a set of services designed to treat symptoms and side effects, improve quality of life, support families and address spiritual

needs. It occurs during the last 6 months of life, after treatment of the life-limiting disease has stopped.

In the days after we chose hospice, a doctor, nurses, a social worker, and a chaplain visited our home and lent us the care and support that Demitrice needed to avoid suffering while being surrounded by loved ones.

Because of hospice, I was able to focus on my son in his last days.

Those days were filled with watching movies and eating homemade chocolate chip cookies. Hospice meant that Demitrice could truly live until he died, and that every moment was spent with his loved ones. He also avoided the suffering associated

with cancer because hospice reduced his symptoms and kept him comfortable.

There is evidence that Demitrice’s experience isn’t unique. Hospice and palliative care benefit thousands of people at the end of their lives, but Black people continue to utilize it at lower rates than their White counterparts. A recent Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) study found that 34.9% of Black study participants died using hospice services compared with 46.2% of White participants. This disparity echoes the disparities that occur throughout the lives of Black people, from being less likely to receive pain medications, to dying at higher rates in childbirth.

The causes of this disparity in hospice use are varied — from racism and unconscious bias to a lack of trust in the medical system. Black people are also less likely to fill out an advance directive, which speaks for a person when they can’t speak for themselves. The hospice workers helped us put Demitrice’s affairs in order and fill out an advance directive, including a chaplain who shared his spiritual wisdom.

But you don’t have to wait until you get sick to share your wishes for the end of life with your loved ones. National Healthcare Decisions Day is a time for families to discuss and consider their end-oflife options in the event

that someone gets sick.

The national nonprofit Compassion & Choices offers free tools and resources on planning for the end of life for individuals and their families, including an End of Life Decision Guide and Toolkit that walks you through the steps of identifying your wishes and conveying them to others.

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I hope that Demitrice’s story helps others make decisions about their end-of-life care. He died surrounded by myself and my son, peacefully and at home.

Ottamissiah “Missy” Moore is a nurse, consultant & community activist based in Washington, DC.

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OBITUARIES Argusta Ann Murray SUNRISE

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

10/13/1932

11/24/1940

6/28/1948

SUNSET

SUNSET

SUNSET

3/28/2021

4/11/2021

3/9/2021

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY A walk -through was held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at AndersonRagsdale Memorial Chapel. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

Sister ARGUSTA “ANN” MURRAY was born on October 13, 1932, in Richmond, Arkansas, to Thomas and Julia Dunn-Parker.

Sister Murray moved to San Diego, California in the early forties where she joined the Mount Zion Baptist Church and sang in its Youth Choir. Later she married Clennon Murray together Clennon and Sister Murray raised a family of 8 children. Joined Mount Erie Baptist Church later joining Second Baptist Church in Linda Vista.

Sister Murray worked for the San Diego Unified School District and completed a 10-year period at Min Child Development at San Diego City College, a BA in Early Childhood Education and a BA in Liberal Arts and African American Studies at San Diego State University and Alabama University. Additionally, during the time she worked toward acquiring her degrees, she held a Teacher’s Assistant position for 15 years at Ocean View/John F. Kennedy Elementary School and worked tirelessly with the PTAs at Ocean View/ John F. Kennedy, Samuel Gompers Junior High School and Abraham Lincoln High School where all her children attended school. In subsequent years, after obtaining her teaching credential, she worked with the San Diego Unified School District and Mead Child Development Center as a highly respected and sought-after lead teacher for another 15 plus years.

Sister Murray on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at 3:50 p.m. she transitioned peacefully to be with her Lord. Preceding Sister Murray in death were her mother Julia Dunn-Parker, father Thomas A. Parker, brother Charles Montue, sister Mary Ponder, husband Clennon Murray and son David L. Murray.

Sister Murray leaves to cherish her memories, children; C. “Wayne” Murray (Rhonda), Thomas 0. Murray (Kate), Brenda Murray, Deborah L. Tavasti, Linda Murray, Renae C. Murray, Mary L. Murray, brother Travis Montue, aunt Margaret Dunn-Robinson, uncle Leonard Dunn, grandchildren Jamil ah, Amanisha, LaReena, Tanasha, Gabrielle, Danielle, Jonathan, Brandon, Sierra, great-grandchild Christopher, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

“

Memory is a way of

holding on to the things you love,

”

the things you are, the things you never want to lose. †¢

Jimmy Lovett

Charles Edward Lott Sr.

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY A walk through was held on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Anderson-Ragsdale Memory Chapel. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Anderson-Ragsdale. Interment at Miramar National Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

JIMMY LOVETT was born November 24, 1940 to Ira and Reba Slade Lovett in Strong, Arkansas. He attended Gardner Elementary, Strong Arkansas and graduated from Townsend Park High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas in 1959, and attended University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (formerly Ark AM&N) In 1960 he enlisted in the Naval Reserves and completed boot camp in San Diego California and then reported to his first duty station USS PIEDMONT (AD17), he then was assigned to shore duty at Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine Training Center, Charleston South Carolina.

He served with Fleet Tactical Deception Group, Pacific in Coronado, California. During his tour with FLTACDECPAC he was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer. Senior Chief Lovett served as Administrative Department Head at the Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He attended the Senior Enlisted Academy in Newport, Rhode Island. And Navy Management Systems Support Office Detachment Pacific. Additionally, Senior Chief Lovett was twice selected for special assignment and participation in the Senior Minority Assistance to Recruiting (SEMINAR) Program at Navy Recruiting District, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Senior Chief Lovett Awards include Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V” and gold star, the Navy Achievement Medal with gold star’, Navy Unit Commendation, Battle “E” Ribbon, seven Good Conduct Medals, National defense Service Medal. Humanitarian Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two silver stars, Service Deployment Ribbon with bronze star, Overseas service Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit. Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil. Actions Units Citation and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon. Senior In 1969, Jimmy united in Holy Matrimony to Doris Jones and to this union Two children were born.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers; Leodis Lovett, Ceola Lovett, Jeff Lovett, Jewel Lovett, Robert Lovett, Ware Lovett; sisters; Ola B. Gaston, Retha Evans; Son-in-law; Nathaniel Floyd. Jimmy transitioned from this life on Sunday April 11, 2021 at his home in Spring Valley, California. His precious memories will be cherished by his wife; Doris Lovett; two children; Pamela Floyd, Jimmy Lovett Jr; Four brothers; Billy Frank (Evelyn) Lovett, Prentice Lovett, Clark Lovett, Wardell (Evelyn) Lovett; two grandchildren; Nicholas Floyd, Andrea Floyd, great grandson; Dominic Floyd, a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY A walk through was held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at AndersonRagsdale Memory Chapel. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

CHARLES EDWARD LOTT, SR. was born in Victoria, Texas on June 28, 1948. His parents, Vernon and Bertha Lott preceded him in death. He attended elementary, middle and high school in Victoria. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War. His Navy specialty was Supply Clerk and he completed 8 years active duty, 2 years active reserve, and was honorably discharged March 1976.

January 11, 1975, he married his devoted wife, Audrey Walker-Lott.

While serving in the navy, the family was transferred from San Diego, CA to Long Beach, CA. Their first child was born in Long Beach, and the family later transferred back to San Diego where they purchased their first home. Charles continued his education and was rewarded an Associate in Arts Degree in Business Management. He worked 28 years at Naval Air Station North Island, California as an Aircraft Tool Manager. He retired in 2002 and started a second career. He was the youth girls track and field coach for 35 years, where he prepared and groomed potential athletes for the Olympic Games. Charles was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan, movie buff, and a lover of food. His presence brought love and happiness into a room. He was an amateur comedian, and he had a gift for making people laugh.

Charles passed away at Riverside Community Hospital surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Walker-Lott and their four children (Latasha Michele Lott, Angelete M Lott-Hill, Charles Edward Lott, Jr, and Shakara Monique Lott). Two Children not included in this marriage (Roderick Lott and Venus Smith). One sister (Betty Lott-Henderson, 1 daughter Ronya Henderson, one son Clemons Henderson) and four brothers (James Lott and Norzell one daughter Jamie Lott, Elvis Lott and Nadea Lott, one son Troy Lott 2 brothers Deceased Eugene Lott, 1 son Tony Lott, one daughter Tracy Lott and Michael Lott), one devoted ex-sister-in-law Nora Lott, and ex- brother-in-law Cleo Henderson. Father and Mother-in-Law (JD and Julia Mae Walker). Four sisters-in-law (Barbara Ann Walker-Carter, Josie Mae Walker, Judith Ann Walker and Scherrie McCarroll-Walker). Two brothers-in-law (Joe Walker and William Samuel Walker). Two sons-inlaw (Karriem Hill and James Smith). Eight grandchildren (Trevon Pierre Lott, Brandon Karriem Hill, Brandy Kayirem Hill, Isiah Malik Hill, Aniyah Renee Lott, Nevaeh Lott, Jordan Leah Smith, and Jacquelyn Smith).

He also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

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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Valerie Ragsdale Owner

Continuing over 130 Years of Service

Kevin Weaver General Manager

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LOCAL/STATE NEWS Hundreds of Free Mobile Hotspots Now Available Mayor Gloria expands free Wi-Fi at city libraries, parks and recreation centers Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Tuesday, April 20 Mayor Todd Gloria launched a major expansion of the “SD Access 4 All” program with free Wi-Fi at over 300 new locations, including libraries, parks, recreation centers and other neighborhood spots. Through the program, the City also purchased hundreds of new laptops and 900 new mobile hotspots that patrons can check out from select libraries. Mobile hotspots are easy-to-use and allow users to connect their laptop, tablet or other web-enabled devices to the internet.

“This major expansion of free Wi-Fi across our city is about equity and ensuring every San Diegan has a chance to succeed,” Mayor Gloria said. “Far too many

San Diegans have been held back because they have no internet access. This is a first step toward righting that wrong by providing free Wi-Fi at hundreds of locations as well as providing new tools at libraries – from laptops to mobile hotspots — to help residents get connected.”

gram. The San Diego Parks Foundation, the San Diego Public Library Foundation, Cox Communications and AT&T all partnered with the City to make the initiative’s expansion a success.

The announcement comes as Mayor Gloria’s proposed Fiscal Year 2022 budget aims to increase access to technolog y and the Internet to expand library program usage and help San Diegans compete for 21st century jobs.

“We’re excited to offer free Wi-Fi at our libraries, and now we have hundreds of new devices to help our patrons get connected, “ said Misty Jones, the City’s Library Director. “The newest option we have is for San Diegans to check out a mobile hotspot that they can use to get free Wi-Fi at home or wherever they can get a cell signal.”

The San Diego City Council funded the expansion by allocating $500,000 in the current fiscal year budget for a new digital equity pro-

“Working with the City of San Diego to further expand Wi-Fi hotspot locations to residents, especially in disadvantaged neighborhoods

like the Promise Zone, will help bridge the digital divide,” said Sam Attisha, Senior Vice President and Region Manager for Cox Communications.

The Wi-Fi works outdoors at every location so there’s no need to enter any facility to access. Participating Libraries include: City Heights/Weingart Library, Logan Heights Library, San Ysidro Library, Skyline Hills Librar y, Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, University Heights, Oak Park and many many more.

Parks and Rec facilities include Willie Henderson Sports Complex, Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, Allied Gardens Recreation Center, City Heights Recreation Center,

Encanto Recreation Center and many more. Visit the city website at www.sandiego.gov/sdaccess for details

on all the program’s offerings and locations, including an interactive map to find nearby free Wi-Fi locations.

FINAL ROUND:

Cal Small Businesses Can Apply for Up to $25,000 in New COVID Grants Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media

Lendistry, a Black-ledand-operated Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), will be accepting applications April 28 through May 4 for a fifth round of funding in the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program.

Late last year, the state

selected the Los Angelesbased company to administer $2.075 billion in grants to small businesses, nonprofits, and cultural institutions impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

This round of funding reflects an increase in the grants made available through the program. Like

previous cycles, individual payments will range from $5,000 to $25,000.

According to Lendistry, new applicants must meet eligibility criteria found at CAReliefGrant.com. Eligible small businesses and nonprofits not selected in Rounds 1, 2, or 3 that have been waitlisted do not need to re-apply.

AROUND TOWN

“The demand for funding has been immense, with small businesses and nonprofits reaching out for relief and support as they endure through this pandemic,” said Everett K. Sands, Lendistry’s founder and CEO. “During the initial funding rounds, we successfully connected small businesses and nonprofits with grants across all 58 counties in California, and we’re eager to use our platform to swiftly deploy this critical, additional funding so business owners can keep their lights on and serve their communities during this trying time.”

The California legislature recently approved this latest round of funding in the relief program administered by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz).

BIKE SAFETY

Since the initial launch of the funding rounds more than 40,000 grantees in all areas of the state have been awarded funding. More than 350,000 grant applications have been successfully submitted, and 87% of selected applicants represent underserved and disadvantaged small businesses. According to the governor’s office, demand for grant funding has far surpassed supply, and this latest round of financing presents one more opportunity for eligible companies to receive relief that will help keep their doors open.

“I was so glad to finally see that our company had been selected for a business grant in the third round of the CA Relief grant program,” said Pleshette Robertson, founder, CEO and Chief Editor of Sac Cultural Hub, a print and digital magazine that serves a largely African American readership across Northern California.

“I was getting so discouraged but was jumping for joy when I received the email notification,” Robertson continued. “My business was hit hard by this COVID-19 pandemic and the grant was a huge help for contributing towards meeting payroll and our monthly office lease. As a Black-owned, woman-owned business, it has been difficult meeting all operating expenses and keeping the business going.”

Grants, the state says, will not be issued on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Instead, the selection of grantees will be based on the “program’s priorities.”

For application assistance and more information on application deadlines, grant requirements, eligibility criteria, instructional videos, and more, visit CAReliefGrant.com.

San Diego Bike Coalition to Offer Free Virtual Classes

Bike Coalition to help first-time riders become more comfortable riding on the road Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The San Diego County Bike Coalition is offering a free class on city cycling, designed to help riders become more comfortable sharing the road.

Class topics include general bike safety, legal rights and responsibilities, and emergency maneuver skills. As San Diego con-

tinues to become a more bike-friendly city, the Bike Coalition hopes to equip new and beginner bike riders with the skills they need to safely commute and recreationally ride throughout the city. The Bike Coalition provides free and frequent trainings for people of all ages and abilities to teach bicyclists to take proper

precautions anytime they pedal.

WHEN & WHERE: Virtual classes from 6 to 8 p.m.: May 20, June 17, July 15, and August 19.

RSVP REQUIRED: https:// s dbikecoalition.org/civicrm/e vent/register/?reset=1&id=301

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COVID-19 UPDATES COVID-19 FAQ TACKLES:

Vaccine Safety & Distribution

for Black and African American Californians

The below FAQ is Part II of a series of commonly asked questions and answers on vaccine safety and distribution focused on educating the Black and African American community on the safety of the vaccines and to help them understand the importance of these vaccines and their role in helping end the pandemic for all Californians.

Vaccine Safety Q: Should people who have

experienced anaphylactic reactions not take the vaccine?

A: Allergic reactions to the

COVID-19 vaccines are rare and very few people have had severe adverse reactions. If someone normally has allergic reactions to the flu vaccine or other severe allergies, they should report that to their health providers in advance of receiving the COVID-19 vaccines.

Q: I have never had a flu

shot; will I be allowed to take the vaccine?

A: Yes, you can still receive

the COVID-19 vaccines even if you have never had a flu shot. If you have specific questions, please talk to your healthcare provider, local community clinic or a public health office.

Q: How long does the immunity last with the Pfizer vaccine?

A: How long the vaccine will

provide immunity from the virus is still unknown, but scientists are hard at work studying this. It is important to remember to continue to take safety precautions, including mask wearing and

hand-washing, even after receiving the vaccines.

corporations and/or actual researchers?

Q: If I get vaccinated which

A:

vaccines would be considered the best one?

The Western States

A:

The best vaccine is the one you can get as quickly as possible.

All three vaccines went through rigorous clinical trials and are proven to be both safe and effective for adults. The bottom line is these vaccines protect against hospitalization and death. The effects of COVID-19 are far scarier than any potential risk associated with the vaccines.

Q:

How can we start addressing the vaccines concerns based on potential long-term side effects like infertility and birth defects when the data/evidence doesn’t exist yet?

A:

Although COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are new, this type of vaccine has been studied in people before. mRNA vaccines against HIV, rabies, Zika and flu have been tested in phase 1 and phase 2 trials in people. The technology has also been used in clinical trials as a way to treat some cancers. These efforts provided important information about mRNA technology and its safety.

Because of the knowledge gained with other vaccines, the FDA required companies making COVID-19 vaccines to follow trial participants for a minimum of eight weeks before they could submit their data for approval.

Q:

Who investigated the findings that are being submitted by the pharmacology

Scientific Safety Review Workgroup was created to concurrently and independently review the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) actions related to COVID-19 vaccinations.

The panel is made up of nationally acclaimed scientists with expertise in immunization and public health.

The Workgroup confirmed that Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and that the federal review process was comprehensive. With a unanimous recommendation, the panel of experts endorsed the transparency and validity of the analyses, determined equity had been considered in clinical trials, and recommended vaccines be accessible without delay. The Workgroup will continue to evaluate other COVID-19 vaccines.

2nd Early COVID-19

Treatment Center

The County and San Ysidro Health Open Monoclonal Antibody Regional Treatment Center (MARC) in former Chula Vista fire station Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

By Chet P. Hewitt President and CEO, The Center at Sierra Health Foundation COVID-19 vaccinations are currently in full force, with over 20 million Californians currently having received one of the three FDA approved vaccines. President Biden recently announced vaccine eligibility expansion for all adult Americans beginning April 19, while every Californian 16 and up became eligible for vaccination on April 15.

County Opens

nity members? Is there a larger effort underway in L.A County?

A: California in partnership with the Biden Administration, as well as local community and health organizations have placed megasites and mobile vaccination clinics in many different key areas throughout the state. The state will also continue to reach out to underserved communities with trusted voices to share that the vaccines are safe and effective, and how and where to get vaccinated when it’s their turn.

Remember, the COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free. For more information on COVID-19 and the vaccine’s distribution process, please visit www. covid19.ca.gov. Sign up at MyTurn.CA.Gov or call (833) 422-4255 to register to be notified when it’s your turn to receive the vaccine.

The Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Center (MARC) at San Ysidro Health, located in the former Chula Vista Fire Station #5 at 391 Oxford St. in Chula Vista will begin monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 positive individuals.

The FDA has authorized the use of combination monoclonal antibody therapies to treat mild-to moderate COVID-19 in adult and pediatric patients.

Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made proteins that mimic the immune system’s ability to fight viruses.

This combination therapy has proven to significantly reduce hospital visits and death in COVID-19 positive patients, if administered within 10 days of the onset of symptoms.

The Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Center (MARC) model is a collaboration among federal, state, county, and community partners to provide early treatment to COVID-19 positive individuals at no cost, regardless of health insurance or immi-

gration status.

In early F e b r u a r y, Palomar Medical Center Downtown’s MARC became the first in the county to be dedicated to this treatment model. This new South County location will be the second. The no-cost therapy is administered via an intravenous treatment, lasting less than an hour, to individuals who are at high risk for serious complications from COVID-19.

Services are available seven days a week, and a physician referral is not required.

Patients or providers can call (619) 685-2500 to schedule an appointment at either site. The MARC at SY Health is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Services are free of charge.

Q: What’s being done to address federally qualified health centers and other local clinics who cannot reserve vaccines doses for their patients and commu-

Vaccination by Race and Ethnicity People with at least one dose of vaccine administered by race and ethnicity in San Diego County

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

· No-Cost COVID-19 Testing Available Now

COVID-19 STATUS TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

· Seven-Days A Week

275,368

· Protect Yourself, Your Family, Your Friends & Community

REPORTED TESTS

4,540,724

To find a site near you, visit 211sandiego.org or call 2-1-1.

HOSPITALIZED

15,171 ICU

1,676 SOURCE: County of San Diego, HHSA as of 4/20/21

Updated April 20, 2021 with data from April 19, 2021. Note: “Other” means those who don’t fall under any listed race or ethnicity.

“Unknown” includes those who declined to state or whose race and ethnicity information is missing.

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Pastor Rickey T. Laster

Receives Well Deserved Honor

Photos by Darrel Wheeler

By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer

On the second Thursday of April, the City of San Diego unveiled an honorary street sign with Pastor Rickey’s name on the corner of Ocean View Boulevard and Gloria Street.

Family, friends, local dignitaries and representatives from the San Diego Police Department showed up at Kennedy Park for the very special ceremony.

“Pastor Rickey T. Laster was a pillar of the community. His sudden death was a shock to all. It's been a huge loss for the community,” City Councilmember Monica Montgomery shared.

“This is another way of recognizing his many accomplishments and contributions. I am very honored to be a part of this ceremony.”

Family and members of New Assurance Baptist Church were determined to commemorate the legacy of

Pastor Rickey.

“To get my brother this honor, it took about one and a half years,” Rickey’s little bro,” Terry Laster said.

“First, we had to go to Chollas View so they could vote on our proposal and then we had to walk the streets and get enough signatures from the neighborhood asking for their approval.

“As soon as we got the necessary signatures. We also presented them with a package of all his accomplishments and then we showed it to the city council. They put their stamp of approval on it and now we are here. We are so thankful for their support.”

Pastor Rickey, the skillful good deed-doer left behind a long list of community achievements and sacrifice. Rickey T. Laster Street is located next to his favorite educational facility in the whole wide world: Lincoln High School.

FREE FIRST 5 CALIFORNIA KIT REMAINS ESSENTIAL TO NEW PARENTS, ESPECIALLY NOW Kit Enters Digital Age with Online Version of Resource-Packed California Parent Guide Voice & Viewpoint Newswire In 2001, First 5 California debuted its informative and resource-packed Kit for New Parents to millions of families and caregivers throughout the state. However, many parents of young children, especially families from under-resourced neighborhoods, are not aware of this free and valuable tool.

“Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents of children under the age of 5 who face barriers of literacy, poverty or disability experience difficulty accessing valuable information and resources that are essential during this time,” said First 5 California Executive Director Camille

Maben. “The Kit for New Parents fills that gap by delivering essential parenting resources right to their doors.”

The Kit contains everything from practical advice and parenting tips to child development and finding child care information. It also includes information about health and safety best practices during the current global pandemic. The Kit’s contents include: • California Parent Guide • What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick book • Numbers Touch and Feel

children’s board book • California Poison Control brochure and magnet • Colorful, reusable First 5 California “Talk. Read.

Sing.” tote bag First 5 California developed the Kit as an innovative evidence-based approach to reach new families with information about parenting practices and community resources.

Over the years, it has evolved with technology and the needs of parents and is continuously updated to include information relevant to today’s families and

childcare providers. For example, the California Parent Guide is now available online at parentguide.first5california.com for parents to access with their smartphones and mobile devices.

Parents and organizations can receive the physical Kit by visiting First 5 California’s ordering page at https://apps.ccfc.ca.gov/First5ParentingKits or by contacting their local First 5 county commission.

To date, First 5 California has distributed more than 5 million Kits for New Parents, including approximately 145,000 in 2020. To learn more about First 5 California, visit ccfc.ca.gov.

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National Black Contractors Association

Scores on PLA’s With SANDAG

Photos courtesy of BCA

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire As Black Lives Matter continues to kick open doors, history is in the making. The National Black Contractors Association of U.S.A., Inc., made a historic accomplishment on Friday, April 9, 2021. The NBCA will be the first to be included in a union-only “Project Labor Agreement”, known as PLA's, which historically have excluded all nonunion state and federally approved apprenticeships, even though all programs are mandated to be used on public works projects. Whether the contractors are union or non-union, they must hire and train 20% state registered apprentices who are certified by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Apprenticeship Standards.

L&B Builders, California's largest Black framing company hiring BCA ICUAC Apprentices

The unions are only a sponsoring organization. They indenture apprentices just like non-union organizations, such as the National Black Contractors Association's "Inner-city Community Unilateral Apprenticeship Committee" (ICUAC) and the Associated General Contractors (AGC), which also indenture apprentices who are an open shop state-approved program. Where unions are closed shop with a cost for apprentices to join and pay monthly dues, open shops are free to apprentices who are sponsored into apprenticeships by non-union contractors.

BCA ICUAC L.A. Apprentices working on C.D.R.C who has an M.O.A. with NBCA

National BCA has 10 ICUAC Apprentices working in L.A. Watts Jordan Downs complex

Housing for Watts

The State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is the owner of these programs, not union or non-union. The DIR can deregister any program, union or non-union, which are overseen by the California Apprenticeship Council (CAC). The DIR needs to protect all programs to assure equity. The CAC “needs to develop an equity statement to prevent all state-funded projects from excluding any "State DIR registered apprenticeship program," exclaimed Rev. Shane Harris, the National Civil and Human Rights activist and President of the People's Association of Justice Advocates.

America is coming into the true meaning of equity. The National Black Contractors Association has a seat at the table, and things will be different: where no contractors will be forced to be union and we will make sure that all union and non-union apprenticeships matter!

Prison housing in Watts. Cellblock numbers pictured

Framing work

The LA Watts Towers

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (EFFECTIVE APRIL 7, 2021) 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 immediately, 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 November 13, 2020 CDPH Guidance for the Prevention of COVID-19 Transmission for Gatherings found at https:// www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/ CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/ Guidance-for-the-Preventionof-COVID-19-Transmissionfor-Gatherings-November-2020. aspx shall comply with said guidance. Gatherings not in compliance are prohibited.

3. SCHOOLS a. All public, charter, and private schools may hold classes and other school activities only under circumstances permitted by the State and in compliance with the COVID-19 and Reopening In-Person Instruction Framework & Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California, 20202021 School Year guidance (available at: https://www.cdph. ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/ CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/Consolidated_Schools_Guidance.pdf), and as may be updated or superseded. 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. A written, worksite-specific COVID-19 prevention plan as stated in their applicable state guidance may be used by schools and institutions of higher education in lieu of a Social Distancing and Sanitation Protocol or Safe Reopening Plan. b. All school districts, charter schools, and private schools serving grades TK – 12 inclusive, shall report the following to the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) on or before the second and fourth Monday of each month, in a format designated by SDCOE: i. Number of students participating in full-time in-person

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

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

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

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

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

6. Hospitals and healthcare providers, including dentists shall: a. Take measures to preserve and prioritize resources; and,

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

7. Hospitals, healthcare providers, pharmacies, commercial testing laboratories, and any other setting conducting testing shall report all positive and non-positive (i.e., negative, indeterminate, and specimen unsatisfactory) test results from nucleic acid amplification tests, antibody tests, and antigen diagnostic tests for SARSCoV-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-face-coverings.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-to-time, and referenced in Executive Order N-3320 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_DISTANCING_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 Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to Keep Californians Healthy and Safe {available at: https://www.cdph. ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/ CDPH%20Document%20Library/COVID-19/8-28-20_ Order-Plan-Reducing-COVID19-Adjusting-Permitted-Sectors-Signed.pdf}, and the Blueprint for a Safer Economy framework {available at: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ COVID-19/COVID19CountyMonitoringOverview.aspx}.

b. All State authorized sectors, with the exception of restaurants, bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries which do not limit services to take-out or delivery, must prepare and post a “Safe Reopening Plan” on the form available at: https://www. sandiegocounty.gov/content/ dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/ Epidemiology/covid19/Community_Sector_Support/BusinessesandEmployers/SafeReopeningPlanTemplate.pdf for each of their facilities in the county. Restaurants bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries which do not limit services to take-out or delivery, must prepare and post a “COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol” on the form found at https://www.sandiegocounty. gov/content/dam/sdc/deh/fhd/ food/pdf/covid19sdrestaurantoperatingprotocol_en.pdf for each restaurant in the county. c. The Safe Reopening Plan, or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol, must be posted at or near the entrance of the relevant facility, and shall be easily viewable by the public and employees. A copy of the Safe Reopening Plan 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, or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol, and provide evidence of its implementation to any authority enforcing this Order upon demand. The Safe Reopening Plan, or COVID-19 Restaurant Operating Protocol, must describe all measures required in section d, 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 or Restaurant Operating 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 Safe Reopening Plan.

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 COVID-19: a. Promptly notify the County Department of Public Health

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER AND EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (EFFECTIVE APRIL 7, 2021) 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}.

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

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

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

15. 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. Non-essential 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.

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

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

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

18. The actions required by this Order are necessary to reduce the number of individuals who will

be exposed to COVID-19, and will thereby slow the spread of COVID-19 in the county. By reducing the spread of COVID-19, this Order will help preserve critical and limited healthcare capacity in the county and will save lives.

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.

19. This Order is issued in accordance with, and incorporates by reference: a) the Declaration of Local Health Emergency issued by the Health Officer on February 14, 2020; b) the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued by the County Director of Emergency Services on February 14, 2020; c) the action of the County Board of Supervisors to ratify and continue both the local health emergency and local emergency on February 19, 2020; d) the Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 4, 2020; e) Executive Order N-2520 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 12, 2020 which orders that “All residents are to heed any orders and guidance of state and local health officials, including but not limited to the imposition of social distancing measures, to control COVID-19”; f) Proclamation 9984 regarding COVID-19 issued by the President of the United States on March 11, 2020; g) Executive Order N-3320 issued by the Governor of the State of California on March 19, 2020; h) the “Interim Additional Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 in Nursing Homes” issued by the CDC; i) COVID-19 guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health on including, but not limited to the Face Coverings Guidance issued on 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) and the California Statewide Public Health Officer Order dated August 28, 2020.

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

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

21. This Order is issued to provide additional opportunities for recreational activities while also requiring additional protections from the spread of COVID-19 to the public who are taking

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

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

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

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

(California Health and Safety Code section 120295.)

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

28. Once this Order takes effect it shall supersede the Order of the Health Officer and Emergency Regulations dated February 6, 2020.

IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: April 6, 2021 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: April 6, 2021 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 Protect Your Personal Information With These Online Shopping Tips The explosion of online shopping has made purchasing groceries, gifts, and home décor more convenient than ever. You no longer have to leave your house and wait in lines — instead, all you need is an internet connection, and you can purchase anything the world has to offer!

This increase in convenience has also come with expanded security risks for consumers.

Bad actors like hackers and scammers are getting more elaborate by the day, putting your personal information

and money in danger.

Fortunately, online security is improving, and by being proactive, your online purchases can be some of the safest transactions you make.

Below, we’ll take a look at the best ways to keep your online transactions secure.

Strengthen Your Passwords The first step to keeping your information safe online is having strong passwords.

Use different passwords for each account and consider using a generator for robust

options created randomly.

The longer the password, the better, and be sure to use a large variety of special characters and numbers. Keeping track of multiple passwords can be challenging, so keep an offline record of each account.

ingly sophisticated, so look for security icons, such as the SSL lock, on each website you visit to ensure your information is protected.

Without these icons, it can be impossible to tell a legitimate retailer from a phishing scam.

Use Familiar Websites

Never Shop on Public WiFi

Buying online with large, reputable stores or brands is some of the safest shopping you can do. Avoid third party websites and research any brands you don’t recognize beforehand. Internet scams have become increas-

Unsecured, public WiFi networks are a gold mine for thieves looking to steal your information. Never log in to your accounts, enter your card information, or make purchases while on shared public networks. Some net-

EDUCATION $ Million in Local Grants Available

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to Enhance Summer Learning

The Level Up SD grants program is earmarked for SDUSD students most impacted by COVID-19 Crisis. Applications due April 30th.

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire The San Diego Foundation has announced a new partnership with San Diego Unified School District that seeks grant proposals from

nonprofit organizations to reimagine and enhance the 2021 summer school experience with free afternoon enrichment programs for

thousands of students. Given the disruption to in-person instruction and closure of youth-serving community centers and services this past

works you’ll encounter in public will be malicious and explicitly designed to steal your information. Always make sure you’re connecting to a secured network, and you know the host is legitimate.

are proficient in creating emails that look like they’re from reliable companies, so make sure nothing looks questionable before interacting with the message.

Avoid Scams

Credit cards offer built-in protection other payment methods cannot compete with. For starters, no bank information is transferred when making purchases with credit. Debit cards can expose sensitive information like balances and account numbers to hackers, leaving your bank account vulnerable to theft. Credit cards provide minimal information during transactions, and most companies will cover fraudulent purchases in their entirety.

Internet scams are becoming increasingly harder to detect, and constant vigilance is required to keep your data safe. Sometimes, these scams come in the form of deals that seem too good to be true. Be sure to thoroughly research any incredible bargains before making the final purchase.

Email scams are also occurring more frequently. Never click any links, download attachments, or provide information via email to unknown parties. Scammers

Use Credit

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year, there is an increased need for summertime learning environments to accelerate learning and address the social-emotional needs of youth, especially for those student groups most impacted by COVID-19.

The Level Up SD nonprofit grant was made possible by the San Diego Unified Expanded Learning O p p o r t u n i t i e s G r a nt .

Funding will be granted to nonprofits that offer afternoon summer enrichment programming responsive to the needs of San Diego Unified students most impacted by the COVID19 crisis. The opportunities will accelerate student learning and support their wellbeing, knowledge and skills through the summer.

Nonprofit community-based organizations, district-managed schools and municipalities offering summer e n r i c h m e nt pro g r a m s are encouraged to apply for grants ranging from $10,000 – $500,000 for new, expanded and current programs. Summer program experiences may include academic tutoring; exposure to career pathways and paid internships; outdoor nature experiences; sports & fitness; STEM and STEAM related; performing and musical arts; visual & media arts; and reading & writing.

Programs are for the June –

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August 2021 timeframe.

Level Up SD grants are expected to: • Support student learning to increase or maintain academic progress • Prepare students for success in their post-secondary and career pathways • Provide spaces for social and emotional well-being for students • Renew and cultivate supportive peer relationships • Activate communities and natural resources as places of discovery and learning • Expose students to diverse mentors, role models and career pathways • Celebrate talent and provide opportunities for creative youth development • Offer opportunities to engage in sports and other physical activities • Provide culturally affirming and nurturing spaces Increase family, caregiver

and/or community engagement in student well-being and academic preparedness Grants can be used for staff salaries, supplies, technology needs of staff or participants, transportation, food, personal protective equipment, general operating costs, or any other program costs or needs for the effective delivery of programs for students.

Applications must be received by Friday, April 30 by 5pm. To access the grant guidelines, application and webinar registration, visit SDFoundation.org/ SummerGrants. Questions can be sent to summerlearning@sdfoundation.org.

Students and families will be informed of afternoon summer enrichment opportunities and the registration process in late April. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in SDUSD for the 2021-2022 school year.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS NIGERIAN START-UP AIMS TO DISRUPT TRADITIONAL BUS OPERATIONS Global Information Network You’ve hailed an Uber, waved down a taxi – now a Nigerian start-up will take you to the next level. Their company — Plentywaka— will let you call a bus.

Founder Onyeka Akumah and his team are planning to make their international debut in the Canadian market after recently receiving $120,000 backing from Techstars Toronto. Their firm, which started in 2019, provides transport options via its app using its own buses and in partnership with other bus firms, and

says it has transported more than 300,000 commuters since its launch. It is one of four Nigerian startups chosen for the accelerator program, as reported by Grace Akinosun of Quartz Africa.

“Public transportation is complex, and stakeholders’ engagement is critical for expansion. Canada came in well for us with its government support, and this makes the environment conducive,” Akumah says.

“We’ve been in talks with some African countries over expansion too. So far, this market has been extremely promising. We intend to hit

the ground running once we finalize our seed round this quarter.”

“Nine million people shouldn’t have to hustle for buses and we are going to change that. Our app allows commuters to book the cheapest city-city bus tickets and enjoy in-city rides,” the innovators say on their website.

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BUSINESS NEWS Black-Owned Neobank

Promotes Financial Literacy

for HBCU Students Voice & Viewpoint Newswire First Boulevard announced in late March that Academy Award-nominated executive producer, actor, author and entertainment reporter, Terrence J, as Strategic Advisor, Financial Education of the digital neobank. Together they have launched Project Tassels: 1,000 students, 1,000 degrees, 1,000 new outlooks on life. Terrence J will also spearhead the Financial Education initiative to promote financial literacy among HBCU students through a video series created by First Boulevard.

Terrence J will help educate HBCU students about credit scores, student loans, credit cards, life off-campus and the importance of budgeting and savings.

The initiative is designed to help Black students reclaim their “stranded credits,”

credits a student has earned in the classroom but cannot claim due to an unpaid

balance with their university. Stranded credits lead to transcripts being held as collateral and prevent students from obtaining their degrees — though they are still held responsible for student loans. A recent study

by Ithaka S+R estimated approximately 6.6 million students have stranded credits in the U.S.

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A Ne w York Fe dera l Reserve Bank study highlighted that workers with a bachelor’s degree on average earn well over $1 million more than high school graduates during their working lives. As Strategic Advisor, Financial Education, Terrence J will foster relationships with HBCUs to help First Boulevard identify students with good academic standing that are unable to graduate due to these stranded credits and pay off their unpaid balances.

First Boulevard’s mission is to build generational wealth for Black communities—particularly among HBCU students and the rest of Black America. U.S. educational debt is currently at $1.7 trillion continues to grow and disproportionately impacts Black students who tend to borrow more and have higher default rates than their white counterparts. This in turn results in delaying or preventing Black Americans from buying homes, building savings, or providing for their families and building generational wealth.

“I wasn’t entirely knowledgeable about the importance of financial literacy while attending North Carolina A&T State University, or even at the beginning of my career,” said Terrence J., who is known for his achievements as the host of 106 and Park and E! News, and the starring actor in Think Like A Man, Think Like A Man Too, and The Perfect Match, “Had I known then what I know now about wealth building, I would’ve taken small steps to better manage my finances sooner. It’s a great start, but to really change the game, I’m challenging other organizations to join us.”

“Terrence J has shown a commitment to the advancement of Black America’s youth for years and we couldn’t be more excited to add him to our growing team of advisors and partners,” says First Boulevard President and CEO, Donald Hawkins.

“Through his work with Project Tassels, Terrence J will help over 1,000 people gain a new lease on life and with a focus on financial education, he’ll also make a significant impact on HBCU students by providing modern day financial tips to avoid the debt trap and reach their goals.”

ARTICLE COTINUATION Protect continued from page 12

Security Products There are several products available to help keep you safe online, as well. VPNs, or virtual private networks, will provide you with the safest internet connection available. These encrypted options will shield your IP address and location, making you virtually anon-

ymous while you shop around. There are also various browser add-ons that keep your information safe.

Consider software to fight viruses and malware to give your computer an extra level of security. Many of these options now offer protection against phishing scams, so you’ll never fall for a fraudulent email again.

D e s pit e t h e nu m e rous threats to your personal information, online shopping can be safe and

secure. Be sure to only buy from well-known websites and thoroughly research any companies you’re not familiar with. Secure your information with strong p asswords and s e c urity products designed to stop hackers immediately.

Consumers are buying more online than ever before, so protect yourself with these tips for safe online shopping!

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Tax Tips for

Starting a Business

By Constant Watson III

Understanding your tax obligation is one key to business success. When you start a business, you need to know about income taxes, payroll taxes and much more. Here are some IRS tax tips that can help you get your business off to a good start:

You may need to get an EIN for fe d e r a l tax purposes.

S e arch “d o you need an EIN” on IRS. gov to find out if you need this number.

Business Structure.

An accounting method is a set of rules that you use to determine when to report income and expenses.

You must use a consistent method. The two that are most common are the cash and accrual methods.

Under the cash method, you normally report income and deduct expenses in the year that you earn or incur them. This is true even if you get the income or pay the expense in a later year.

An early choice you need to make is to decide on the type of structure for your business. The most common types are sole proprietor, partnership and corporation. The type of business you choose will determine which tax forms you file.

Business Taxes.

There are four general types of business taxes. They are income tax, self-employment tax, employment tax and excise tax. In most cases, the types of tax your business pays depends on the type of business structure you set up. You may need to make estimated tax payments. If you do, you can use IRS Direct Pay to make them. It’s the fast, easy and secure way to pay from your checking or savings account.

Employer Identification Number (EIN).

Accounting method.

Do not comingle your personal account with your business checking account.

Deposit all your business income, including cash receipts in the business checking account. Also pay all your bills by checks and/ or your business checking account debit card. Make sure you keep all receipts for any payments made with cash.

It is also very important to

have some type of bookkeeping/software program for your business. As a business owner, you need to keep track of your income and expenses to monitor your profitability.

Remember, you must give an independent contractor Form 1099-Misc by Jan. 31 of the following tax year.

This rule applies if the total amount you pay them is $600 and more.

Get all the basics of starting a business on IRS.gov at the Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center.

If you are delinquent in your filings, make sure you contact a professional to help you get compliant.

Remember, for every tax problem, there’s a solution.

BASIC INFORMATION— Get all the basics of starting a business on IRS.gov at the Small Business and SelfEmployed Tax Center.

This article originally appeared in The New Pittsburgh Courier

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Bike Club --BCBC

An Individual The first day of business was 02/20/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Alma Cesiah Saenz 10121 Destiny Mountain Ct Spring Valley, CA 91978 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 27, 2026 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006337 Fictitious business name(s):

9112 Kenwood Dr, Unit A Spring Valley, CA 91977 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 06, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 06, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006077 Fictitious business name(s):

Smith 1625 Santa Venetia Street, Apt 5206 Chula Vista, CA 91913 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 23, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005838 Fictitious business name(s):

This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 15, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 15, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004457 Fictitious business name(s):

2021-9004925 Fictitious business name(s):

330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Branch 37-2021-00011271CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Heather Marcelle Mobley Phillips on behalf of minor child To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Heather Marcelle Mobley Phillips filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006492 Fictitious business name(s): Astra Transportation

Located at: 1370 Don Carlos Ct Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Erick Josue Enriquez Lamas 1370 Don Carlos Ct Chula Vista, CA 91910 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 07, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 07, 2026 4/22, 4/29, 5/06, 5/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9007165 Fictitious business name(s): Galaxy-Unlimited

Located at: 4434 Rosebud Ln. #B La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Saad Ali 4434 Rosebud Ln, Apt. B La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 14, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 14, 2026 4/22, 4/29, 5/06, 5/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9007211 Fictitious business name(s): TS Cab

Located at: 7025 Waite Dr. Apt. 40B La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Alganesh Tiku 7025 Waite Dr. Apt.40B La Mesa, CA 91941 ---

Aklilu Gebregziabher 7025 Waite Dr. Apt.40B La Mesa, CA 91941 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 14, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 14, 2026 4/22, 4/29, 5/06, 5/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006622 Fictitious business name(s): Precision Fab Works

Located at: 1673 Larwood Rd. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 02/08/21 This business is hereby registered by the following: Johnny Gonzalez 1673 Larwood Rd. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 10, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 10, 2026 4/22, 4/29, 5/06, 5/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9007377 Fictitious business name(s): The Beach Cruisers

Located at: 5524 San Mateo Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 03/22/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Michelle Earldine Williams 5524 San Mateo Drive San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 16, 2026 4/22, 4/29, 5/06, 5/13 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006203 Fictitious business name(s): San Diego Casitas --San Diego Casita

Located at: 22w 35th Street Suite 207 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 3/23/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: De La Fuente Construction, Inc. 22w 35th Street Suite 207 National City, CA 91950 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 02, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 02, 2026 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006221 Fictitious business name(s): CaliQT

Located at: 1149 Oakhurst Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Kiana DaRacia Elliott Henderson 1149 Oakhurst Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 02, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 02, 2026 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006410 Fictitious business name(s): Triple C Auto Sales

Located at: 353 Lausanne Drive San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant Has Not Yet Begun To Transact Business Under The Name(s) Above This business is hereby registered by the following: Cory Prescott Littleton 353 Lausanne Drive San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 07, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 07, 2026 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005922 Fictitious business name(s): Zesla Home Cleaning Services

Located at: 10121 Destiny Mountain Ct Spring Valley, CA 91978 County of San Diego This business is conducted by:

San Diego Snorkeling

Located at: 3939 Mission Boulevard, Apt. H San Diego, CA 92109 County of San Diego --864 Grand Avenue, #472 San Diego, CA 92109 This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 06/17/08 This business is hereby registered by the following: March V Adventures 3939 Mission Boulevard, Apt. H San Diego, CA 92109 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 06, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 06, 2026 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005867 Fictitious business name(s): Phat Boyz Bulldogz

Located at: 2839 Hawks Bluff Court Chula Vista, CA 91915 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 02/19/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Six1Nine LLC 2839 Hawks Bluff Court Chula Vista, CA 91915 State of Incorporation/ Organization is Delaware This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 26, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 26, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004454 Fictitious business name(s): Eric’s Handy Pro Service

Located at: 253 Southlook Avenue San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 02/19/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Eric Christian 253 Southlook Avenue San Diego, CA 92113 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 11, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 11, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006317 Fictitious business name(s): Warmth Wellness Massage LLC.

Located at: 9112 Kenwood Dr. Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Janice Miller

Southern Cali Cooling

Located at: 2483 Hardy Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 03/03/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Sergio Luis Vasquez 2483 Hardy Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 27, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005102 Fictitious business name(s): Strategic Profit Growth

Located at: 2840 W Canyon Avenue San Diego, CA 92123 County of San Diego --4455 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92123 This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Insight Business Strategies, Inc. 2840 W Canyon Avenue San Diego, CA 92123 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 16, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 16, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006029 Fictitious business name(s): Desirable And Noble Candles

Located at: 9778 Oak Grove Dr Descanso, CA 91916 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: Tamanika Nicole Jenkins 9778 Oak Grove Dr. Descanso, CA 91916 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 27, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005739 Fictitious business name(s): I Got Your Move --I Got Your Move Real Estate and Property Management Services

Located at: 1625 Santa Venetia Street, Apt 5206 Chula Vista, CA 91913 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: Anntoinette Natasha Trotty-

J. Nicole Creating Moments

Located at: 1627 Cliff Rose Dr. #149 Chula Vista, CA 91915 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Miesha Daneé Jones Hall 1627 Cliff Rose Dr. #149 Chula Vista, CA 91915 --Kenya Ali Hall 1627 Cliff Rose Dr. #149 Chula Vista, CA 91915 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 25, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 25, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006098 Fictitious business name(s): The Firm San Diego

Located at: 7710 Balboa Ave., Suite 324 San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Premiere Real Estate Group 7710 Balboa Ave., Suite 324 San Diego, CA 92111 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 27, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 27, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005691 Fictitious business name(s): Diamond Legacy Records

Located at: 2306 Comstock St. San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Joshua Malik Kimble 2306 Comstock St. San Diego, CA 92111 --Keven Earl Woods 2306 Comstock St. San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 22, 2026 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004946 Fictitious business name(s):

B’s Fashionable Kid’s Wear

Located at: 303 59th St San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Brittany Marie Black

303 59th St San Diego, CA 92114

The Blackberry Hook

Located at: 9051 Mira Mesa Blvd, Unit 262563 San Diego, CA 92196 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Blackberry Craft Studio LLC

1267 Willis St, Ste 200 Redding, CA 96001 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 11, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 11, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004110 Fictitious business name(s): ELSS4U

Located at: 1455 Kettner Blvd, Apt 604 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 01/04/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kathy R. Gumm

1455 Kettner Blvd #604 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 09, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005642 Fictitious business name(s): NewBridge School

Located at: 12285 Oak Knoll Road Poway, CA 92064 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was 06/01/1996 This business is hereby registered by the following: Bridges Elementary, A CA Corp.

12285 Oak Knoll Road Poway, CA 92064 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 20, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 20, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004346 Fictitious business name(s): Inter-Twine My Way

Located at: 13967 Hwy 94 Suite #202B Jamul, CA 91935 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: Linda J. Barela

2366 Honeysprings Rd Jamul, CA 91935 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 11, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 11, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

Doozers Motorsports --Doozers Construction

Located at: 772 Jamacha Rd. 140 El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 11/23/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: K & L Collaboration LLC

772 Jamacha Rd. 140 El Cajon, CA 92019 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 15, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 15, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005506 Fictitious business name(s): Johnny Seng --Pack Pictures

Located at: 3250 E. Virgo Rd. San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: John Sengpaseuth

3250 E. Virgo Rd. San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 20, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 20, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9005165 Fictitious business name(s): California Notary & Shredding

Located at: 5253 El Cajon Blvd Ste B San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: CW Business Ventures, Inc

5253 El Cajon Blvd Ste B San Diego, CA 92115 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 17, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9004160 Fictitious business name(s): Light Your Essence --Candle Nature

Located at: 3822 Via Escuda La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 02/22/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Rita Cynthia Hallak 3822 Via Escuda La Mesa, CA 91941 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on March 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on March 09, 2026 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 ------------------------------------

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego

PRESENT NAME: Giovanni Marcellus Phillips PROPOSED NAME: Giovanni Marcellus Jefferson 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: June 7, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 No hearing will occur on above date (Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which poses a substantial risk to the health and welfare of court personnel and the public, rendering presence in, or access to, the court’s facilities unsafe, and pursuant to the emergency orders of the Chief Justice of the State of California and General Orders of the Presiding Department of the San Diego Superior Court, the following Order is made: NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

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

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00014188CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Jose Enrique Depayan

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 4/22, 4/29, 5/06, 5/13 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00013909CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Zonia Thompson To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Zonia Thompson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Zonia Thompson PROPOSED NAME: Sonia Thompson 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: May 17, 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.

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

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

The address of the court is: 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 -----------------------------------

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Jose Enrique Depayan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Jose Enrique Depayan PROPOSED NAME: Kiki Joseph Depayan 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: May 17, 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.

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00014196CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Maureen Gertrude Crave

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To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Maureen Gertrude Dill filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

PROPOSED NAME: Joy Stockton Hagin

PRESENT NAME: Maureen Gertrude Crave PROPOSED NAME: Maureen Gertrude Dill 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: May 17, 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.

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00013189CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alan W. Cheung, Esq. To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Diane Joy Stockton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Diane Joy Stockton

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: May 10, 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.

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

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

The address of the court is: 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00012681CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Yejin Kim To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Yejin Kim filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Yejin Kim PROPOSED NAME: Emily Yejin Kim 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

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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.

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.

(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.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 06, 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.

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future remote hearing date.

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

The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway, Room 225 San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00008040CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Heather O’Neill on behalf of Karys O’Neill-Kelly To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Heather O’Neill on behalf of Karys O’Neill-Kelly filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Karys Sage O’Neill-Kelly PROPOSED NAME: Karys Sage O’Neill 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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: May 12, 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.

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

Request for Proposals (RFP) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms with proven expertise, experience, capacity, and resources to provide and implement a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solution (the “Project”). The Project will provide upgraded technology to replace SANDAG’s current legacy processes, including its Financial, Payroll, Grant Management, and Human Resource Systems, many of which have been in operation since 2000. SANDAG intends to replace over one hundred standalone support systems that are currently required to perform core agency functions. The Project will strengthen SANDAG’s technology infrastructure and maximize operational efficiencies to better support its innovative mission. Proposals should include all related professional services necessary to implement the ERP Solution.

Proposal Due Date: Proposals must be submitted via SANDAG’s vendor portal, hosted by BidNet Direct, at https://www.bidnetdirect. com/sandag no later than 3:00 p.m. PT on June 11th, 2021. A copy of RFP# SOL753130 along with other related documents can be obtained using the BidNet portal, or by contacting: Justin Agan, Justin.

Agan@sandag.org, SANDAG, 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101.

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

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

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

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

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

The address of the court is: 330 W. Broadway, Room 225 San Diego, CA 92101 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22 -----------------------------------

Request for Proposals (RFP) On-Call Legal Services – Public Finance The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking proposals from qualified law firms or attorneys to provide legal services on an as-needed basis in the area of public finance.

SANDAG intends to award multiple contracts to qualified proposers in order to meet its objective of creating a group of on-call firms that will be used to provide services to SANDAG on an as-needed basis. It is anticipated that approximately one to three contracts will be awarded as a result of this RFP. A copy of the RFP (SOL753871) can be accessed on the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts. Proposals are due by 4p.m.on May 13th, 2021.

Request for Proposals (RFP) On-Call Legal Services – Tort & Miscellaneous Litigation The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking proposals from qualified law firms or attorneys to provide legal services on an as-needed basis in the area of tort and miscellaneous litigation.

SANDAG intends to award multiple contracts to qualified proposers in order to meet its objective of creating a group of on-call firms that will be used to provide services to SANDAG on an as-needed basis. It is anticipated that approximately one to five contracts will be awarded as a result of this RFP. A copy of the RFP (SOL830382) can be accessed on the SANDAG website at www.sandag.org/contracts Proposals are due by 4p.m. on May 18th, 2021.

TODAY IN

BLACK HISTORY 1964 NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR PROTEST

in” fliers drowned out President Lyndon Johnson’s opening speech and made headlines.

1987 U.S. SUPREME COURT RULES RACIAL BIAS “INEVITABLE” IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

As New York freely spent on renovating NYC, Black areas of the city (Harlem and BedfordStuyvesant) were ignored. Some Brooklyn activists planned a “stall in” (cars blocking roads), as a protest. Activists passed out thousands of fliers to recruit drivers. In response, the mayor deployed over 1000 police officers. In the end, though, the “stall in” never happened. However, demonstrators inspired by “stall

Based solely on unreliable co-conspirator and police informant testimonies, Warren McCleskey was convicted of the murder of an off-duty police officer during a robbery in 1978. He appealed his death sentence due to racial bias in sentencing. McCleskey v.

Kemp went to the U.S. Supreme Court and ended in one of the worst decisions in modern history. The majority opinion held that racial bias in sentencing was “an inevitable part of our criminal justice system”.

ARTICLE COTINUATION Start-Up continued from page 12

Sunil Sharma, the managing director of Techstars Toronto, said his firm is backing the Nigerian mobility startup because it’s solving a massive problem in Nigeria that can be likened to urban transportation challenges in other populated cities worldwide.

The startup which launched in Lagos in September 2019 uses Android and iOS apps

that allow riders to book seats and schedule their journeys from one part of the state to another. Riders can pay for their trips using an in-app ‘Wakapurse’ e-wallet.

PlentyWaka’s mission is to “change the transportation landscape” by decongesting the road and “providing a safe and convenient transport system for bus drivers”.

The current transport system is not only uncomfortable for commuters, it is also riddled with challenges that limit the earnings of drivers.

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