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MINORITY HEALTH SPECIAL Voice & Viewpoint 2021 Issue

President Biden's

Cannot be Heard”

Orders Tackle New Black Maternal Health

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Executive

By Stacy M. Brown

NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have announced actions to strengthen health equity and address racial disparities in maternal health through increased investment in reducing maternal mortality and morbidity.

The White House said the President’s discretionary funding request includes significant funding to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates, improve health equity, and end race-based disparities nationwide, including: • Investing $200 million to implement implicit bias training for healthcare providers; create State pregnancy medical Source: NNPA

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NEW CDC

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Three Earl B. Gilliam THE BLACK Members Honored HEALTH

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RIGHTS Released The Hon. Randa Trapp (Ret.)

Andrea St. Julian

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Every year, the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) gives a series of awards at its annual service awards ceremony. This year, three of these awards, including the top two, were given to Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association members for their outstanding service and achievements in the field of law. The Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association advances the legal, economic,

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social, educational, and political interests of San Diego’s African American lawyers and the African-American community.

By Quinci LeGardye

California Black Media

Help is on the way for childcare providers in California -- an industry rocked by widespread closures with surviving operators burdened by the weight of sharp increases in their operating costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But those companies offering babysitting and other related services will soon receive an infusion of much-needed monetary aid from the federal government.

On April 15, the Biden Administration announced the release of $39 billion in direct funding allocated for childcare providers in the American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law on March 11.

The Hon. Randa Trapp (Ret.), Supervising Judge of San Diego Superior Court received the Outstanding Jurist Award, which recognizes an exemplary jurist who over the course of a career has provided outstanding service to the bench, the legal profession, and/or the community. Attorney Andrea St. Julian was

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California U.S. Congressmember Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-13) welcomed the President’s announcement.

This month, the Council on Black Health released the nation’s first Black Health Bill of Rights, developed

“The COVID-19 pandemic has created a childcare crisis on top of a public health crisis. Child-care providers are almost entirely women and 40 percent are people of color. Providing relief to help keep

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Source: Council on Black Health

childcare centers and schools open is critical for our students, parents, educators, and care providers, and is essential to support our country’s economic recovery and build back better.”

According to a September 2020 report compiled by the Center for American Progress, the cost of center-based childcare increased by 47 % due to enhanced health and safety requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. The cost of home-based family childcare increased by 70 %. The report found that these increased costs were driven by the need for more staff and more sanitation supplies to meet COVID-19 protocols.

In this latest round of federal funding for childcare providers, about $25 billion will go towards funding grants through a childcare stabilization fund. Childcare providers can use these grants to help cover fixed costs like rent, make payroll and purchase sanitizing supplies. Another amount, around $15 billion, will be available as emergency funding through the Child Care and Development Fund, to provide childcare to essential workers. Lawmakers are also requiring that childcare providers who receive these funds

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American diversity has gifted us with a rich and ongoing history of health care contributions. Life-saving and changing pioneers include Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performing the first successful open-heart surgery; Dr. Charles Richard Drew conducting research on blood transfusions and storage; Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal, cloning HIV and determining the function of its genes; Dr. Antonia Novello, being the first woman and person of Hispanic origin to become U.S. Surgeon General; Dr. Charles DeWitt Watts, with his 50-year advocacy of civil and human rights in the availability and delivery of medical care; and Kizzmekia Corbett, an African American woman and key scientist behind the COVID-19 vaccine.

Embracing health equity in its COVID-19 response, the County of San Diego’s partners included Multicultural Health Foundation, Somali Family Services of San Diego, United Women of East Africa, The Chicano Federation, San Diego Latino Health Coalition, Mental Health America of San Diego, Union of Pan Asian Communities, Southern Indian Health Council, San Diego American Indian Health Center, Indian Health Council Inc., San Diego Refugee Communities Coalition, True Care, and Casa Familiar.

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As of 2019, 40.6 million or 12% of the total population in the United States was Black or African American, making them the second largest minority population next to Hispanics. 58% of this population lives in the following ten states: Texas, Georgia, Florida, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, California, Maryland, Illinois Virginia and Louisiana.

This racial group includes people having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, South America, and Central America, who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment.

In 2019, there were an estimated 5.7 million people who were classified as American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) alone or in combination with one or more other races. This group makes up 1.7% of the total U.S. population.

HISPANIC / LATINO AMERICANS

NATIVE HAWAIIAN / PACIFIC ISLANDERS

This ethnic group includes any person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. This group represents 18.4% of the total U.S. population. There are about 60.5 million Hispanic/Latino Americans living in the U.S., with the largest numbers living in the following states: California. Texas, Florida, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, and Illinois.

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“Minority” Health Issues Facts About the Health of San Diego County's Black /African Americans San Diego County’s HHS Agency has found that the African American community, which makes up about 4.7 percent of County residents, is suffering from disproportionately high rates of hypertension and high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease and stroke.

While heart disease and stroke are among the top five leading causes of death in San Diego, ranking second and fourth respectfully, County data shows that it is the African American community that experiences the highest death rates of these diseases.

The County of San Diego is taking approaches in cardiovascular disease prevention and management that have the potential to achieve lasting change in health and healthcare costs throughout our communities.

Funding for this approach is through a grant from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce health disparities by improving access to services and improving hypertension and high blood cholesterol management in high-risk populations. With this grant, the County Health and Human Services Agency is partnering with Be There San Diego to identify and treat patients with high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol and to prevent or control related chronic disease. These efforts include assessing the healthcare environment and conducting pilot projects to enable teams to identify high-risk patients and help reduce their risk for heart disease and stroke.

Patients are being encouraged to self-monitor their blood pressure, adhere to medication regimens, enroll in lifestyle change programs, and adopt healthy habits that support positive food choices, active living and not smoking. While these efforts are taking place, the County continues to urge all San Diegans to focus on their heart health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

HEART DISEASE AND AFRICAN AMERICANS In 2018, African Americans were 30 percent more likely to die from heart disease than Non-Hispanic Whites. Although African American adults are 40 percent more likely to have high blood pressure, they are less likely than Non-Hispanic Whites to have their blood pressure under control. High blood pressure can lead to heart disease and stroke. In San Diego County, high blood pressure is the most common underlying medical condition identified in COVID-related deaths. Typically, there are no warning signs or symptoms of high blood pressure, so the best way to know if you have it is to get checked. Make heart health a priority by scheduling an appointment with your primary care physician for a routine visit.

MENTAL / BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND AFRICAN AMERICANS

a new normal, living in a state of prolonged anxiety marked by fear and uncertainty deeply impacts people's health, both mentally and physically. Although our communities of color have a strong history of survival despite challenging circumstances, our demonstration of resiliency should not be taken lightly. Now more than ever, it is imperative to do more to enhance feelings of hope and adopt practices to support a healthy mental state. Self care is an effective way to build resilience. It not only supports the mental health of individuals, it also allows each of us to be there in support of others.

Building Resiliency

Here are some helpful tips from the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency to build resilience and help protect one’s mental health: • Make time to relax. Prayer, deep breathing exercises, meditation, yoga and warm baths can help greatly.

• Reconnect with your church or faith based organization.

• Join social and/or local civic organizations.

• Practice gratitude. There is always something for which to be thankful, including the work of our community health workers and those who volunteer at events such as food drives.

• Journal your accomplishments and/or set new goals.

• Connect with friends and loved ones by reaching out virtually or connect in person following COVID-19 safe gathering guidelines.

• Take care of your body by getting proper sleep, eating healthy foods, and exercising regularly.

• Elevate your mood by getting outside for 5 to 15 minutes a day.

• Join safe spaces/groups with likeminded people where you can express and be your authentic self.

• Set a limit on traditional and social media consumption and stay informed by referring to credible news sources.

• Avoid using drugs or alcohol to numb anxiety.

• Stay focused on your personal strengths and maintain your purpose.

• Join and participate in virtual communities based on your interests and hobbies.

Additional Resources for Maintaining and Strengthening your Mental Health

counselor 25 hours a day, seven days a week for mental health and substance use resources. Language interpreter services are available in over 150 languages.

• The African American community can also consider the following online resources as well: www.blackmentalhealth. co, and www.therapyforblackgirls.com.

DIABETES AND AFRICAN AMERICANS Nearly half of San Diego County adults may have untreated prediabetes. Of that group, as many as 90 percent are unaware of their situation or risk. If left untreated, up to one-third of those individuals will progress to diabetes within five years. This is of particular concern for the African American community. Rates for emergency department visits and hospitalizations due to diabetes for the African American community are more than double the general population, while rates for death due to diabetes are more than 1.5 times higher.

Addressing Diabetes Is Important

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), having either type 1 or type 2 diabetes can make you more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19 if infected. The good news is the progression from prediabetes is reversible and healthcare professionals today are in a unique position to reverse this alarming trend.

Strategies include increasing awareness, improving screening and testing and referring patients to diabetes prevention programs. Once identified with prediabetes, an individual can benefit from an evidence-based lifestyle change program that includes health behaviors such as eating more fruits and vegetables and being physically active at least 150 minutes, or two and a half hours, per week. The African American community can also consider the following online resources as well www.blackmindsmeditation.com, www.blackmentalwellness.com, www. blackmentalhealth.com, and www.therapyforblackgirls.com.

County Resources

In 2014, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) was instrumental in establishing a Network of Diabetes Prevention Programs (DPP) lifestyle change programs across the county. Today, more than a dozen organizations in San Diego offer the DPP lifestyle change program. Also in San Diego, the Multicultural Health Foundation (MHP) Prevention Alliance, in partnership with Solera Health and the Skinny Gene Project, has implemented a five-year program to train a workforce of 350 local, diverse diabetes prevention lifestyle change coaches. Collectively, this group represents multicultural organizations who will bring prevention services to 8,500 residents in multiple languages.

Information about the MHP Prevention Alliance program and other DPP providers, as well as eligibility criteria, is available by calling 2-1-1. People who are eligible for the DPP lifestyle change program, and who use Medicare, MediCal, and some commercial insurances, can enroll in the program for little or no cost. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, National Diabetes Prevention Programs (National DPP) are providing alternative delivery options including virtual sessions.

“Unprecedented'' is the frequently used word to label this past year and the COVID-19 pandemic. It also describes the experiences and impacts on the physical and mental health of communities of color disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Poverty level affects mental health status. African Americans living below the poverty level, as compared to those over twice the poverty level, are twice as likely to report psychological distress. Job layoffs, business closures, financial strains, balancing children’s online learning and overall worry sour the health and safety of friends and loved ones and can be overwhelming.

• Visit www.up2sd.org for information about mental health wellness for yourself or a loved one.

Last spring and summer were marked by civil unrest, with local and national protests in response to the mistreatment of black communities. For many, the images on television and social media during the pandemic further compounded the strain on mental health and wellbeing.

• If your company has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), reach out and request a list of therapists who are culturally competent in the African American experience.

• To find a culturally appropriate therapist, visit www.Psychologytoday.com.

• Second, talk to your doctor. The most accurate way to find out if you have type 2 diabetes is through a blood test ordered by our doctor.

Although hope and resiliency came with the vaccines as a necessary component of the pandemic response, and a step toward establishing

• The San Diego Access & Crisis Line (1888-724-7240) offers immediate support and resources from an experienced

• Third, find a program near you. Visit http://need.ede.gov/-DPRP/Progrms. aspx and enter your zip code to find a

• Call the California Peer-Run Warm line at 1-855-845-7415; this is a free non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking emotional support.

• Visit the County of San Diego Live Well @ Home web page at www.livewell.org, a free resource to help community residents find tips and strategies to stay healthy in mind and body while staying at home.

Three Quick Steps to Prevent Diabetes

• First, assess your risk. Visit http://www. diabetes.org/risk-test and take the test to find out if ou maya have prediabetes.

lifestyle change program near you.

INFANT MORTALITY AND AFRICAN AMERICANS A Community Approach to Reduce Infant Mortality

In San Diego and across the nation, African American infant mortality rates remain higher than rates for many other race/ethnic groups, despite declining by nearly 50 percent over the last 20 years. Defined as the death of an infant before his or her first birthday, infant mortality is an important marker of the overall health of a community. The leading causes of infant mortality are birth defects, complications of pregnancy, disorders related to prematurity and low birth weight and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

Significant declines in infant mortality have been achieved since 2000-2002, when San Diego was averaging 14.3 African American infant deaths for every 1,000 live births.

Still, African American newborns remain about two to three times as likely to die before their first birthday as compared to whites - representing a persistent and unmistakable health disparity. Factors contributing to this gap include racism, discrimination, and implicit biases in the care of African American pregnant women receive from some healthcare providers. Over time, the stress of repeated exposure to these factors becomes toxic and leads to poor health and birth outcomes.

BIH and PEI Programs

In an effort to improve the health and well-being of mothers and reduce the risk of infant mortality among African American infants, the San Diego County Black Infant Health (BIH) program offers resources and services at no cost to pregnant African American women in designated service areas. Administered by the County of San Diego through a contract with Neighborhood House Association, the program uses a group-based approach with complementary client-centered case management to empower women, build resilience, reduce stress, and increase social support.

Recognizing the continued statewide gap in African American infant mortality, California Assembly Bill 1810 became law in 2018, appropriating new funding to establish the California Perinatal Equity Initiative (PEI) to augment current BIH services.

In San Diego County, PEI activities include the Black Legacy Now media campaign and website aimed to increase awareness of African American preterm births and maternal health, and what can be done to reverse the trends. The PEI Community Advisory Board, composed of community members and agences, guides PEI activities offering promising and evidence-based solutions to reverse negative trends. Steps being taken to build progress include a Fatherhood Initiative to support fathers during the critical periods of their African American partner’s pregnancy and the first year of their baby’s life. Another critical step in the works is improved training for medical professionals who provide care for African American moms-to-be, which will explore long-held implicit biases that impact the quality of care.

A true solution will require the private sector, healthcare providers, neighborhood organizations, local and state government, and residents all working together to address social, behavioral and health risk factors that affect birth outcomes.

For more information visit the Black Legacy Now website at www.blacklegacynowsd.com, the Black Infant Health program at www.sdbih.org. If you would like to participate in the Perinatal Equity Community Advisory Board, contact Josephine Young at Josephine.Young@ sdcounty.ca.gov.

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Systemic Health and Social Inequities and African Americans

that everyone has a fair opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored that long standing systemic health and social inequities continue to put many racial and ethnic groups at increased risk of getting sick and experiencing poor disease outcomes.

Nationwide, Black people have died at 1.5 times the rate of white people. Black adults are twice as likely as white adults to have diabetes, and 40% more likely to have high blood pressure. These conditions are also associated with a higher chance of developing more severe complications from COVID-19.

Some of the inequities that many people of color face include discrimination, occupation, educational gaps, and access to healhcare. To stop the spread of COVID-19 and achieve health equity, these barriers must be addressed so

The County of San Diego is looking at ways to prevent disease and death as we work toward building healthier, more resilient communities through strategies and services directed at those who are at highest risk or are undeserved.

Building Healthier Communities

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health equity approaches have been put in place with collective efforts by the County of San Diego and community organizations. These include making COVID-19 data more accessible, telebriefings to get information to community partners, implementation of the Test, Trace, and Treat Strategy (T3), vaccinations to reach the most impacted community members, development of the San Diego County COVID-19 Equity Task Force, and other activities.

Efforts also are in place to address hesitancy around the COVID-19 vaccine, especially in the Black community.

In early 2021, Dr. Rodney Hood, president of the Multicultural Health Foundation and chair of the San Diego COVID-19 Equity Task Force, partnered with Dr. Wilma Wooten, County of San Diego Public Health Officer and Director of Public Health Services, and Dr. Jama Gwathney, Clinical Director for the federal Metropolitan Correctional Center in San Diego, to host a panel discussion addressing why vaccine hesitancy in the Black community exists and to dispel myths about the vaccine. Additionally, BlackCovidFactsSD.org and the Together Against COVID campaign are a partnership of San Diego’s Black leaders, doctors, local community groups, faith-based organizations, the Multicultural Health Foundation and the County of San Diego. The website they developed provides Black communities with up-to-date facts about vaccination, COVID-19 data, and resources.

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Other Minority Health Issues The following are some very specific areas of concern in health care not already covered here:

ASTHMA AND AFRICAN-AMERICANS • In 2018, 2.7 million Blacks reported that they had asthma. AfricanAmericans were 40 percent more likely to have asthma than whites.

• In 2019, non-Hispanic Blacks were almost three times more likely to die from asthma related causes than whites.

• In 2019, non-Hispanic Black children had a death rate eight times that of non-Hispanic white children.

• non-Hispanic Black children were 5 times more likely to be admitted to the hospital for asthma as compared to non-Hispanic white children, in 2017.

• While all the causes of asthma remain unclear, children exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke exposure are at increased risk for acute lower respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis. Children living below the poverty level are more likely to have high levels of blood cotinine, a breakdown product of nicotine, than children living in higher income families.

ASTHMA AND HISPANIC/ LATINO AMERICANS • In 2018, 2.3 million Hispanics reported that they have asthma.

• Hispanics are twice as likely to visit the emergency department for asthma, as compared to non-Hipanic whites.

• Hispanic children are 40 percent more likely to die from asthma, as compared to non-Hispanic whites.

CANCER AND ETHNIC COMMUNITIES Because of the impact of cancer on ethnic communities in particular, we are highlighting a profile in this section of each ethnic group and how it is affected by cancer.

African-Americans have the highest mortality rate of any racial group for all cancers combined and for most major cancers.

Death rates for all major causes of death are higher for African-Americans than for non-Hispanic whites, continuing in part to a lower life expectancy for both African-American men and African-American women.

• African-American men are 12 times and 1.7 times, respectively, more likely to have new cases of colon cancer and prostate cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic white males; • African-American men are 1.7 times as likely to have stomach cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic white males, and 2.5 times more likely to die of stomach cancer.

• African-American males are twice as likely to die from prostate cancer as compared to non-Hispanc white men.

• African American women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with stomach cancer, and they are 2.2 times as likely to die from stomach cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic white women.

American Indians / Alaska Natives men and women have some lower cancer rates than the non-Hispanic white population.

However, disparities still exist in certain types of cancer.

• American Indian / Alaska Native women are 20 percent more like to have kidney/renal/pelvic cancer than non-Hispanic white women.

• These same women are 2.3 times more likely to have and twice as likely to die from liver & IBD cancer (Inflammatory Bowel Disease-related cancer), as compared to non-Hispanic white women.

Hispanic American men and women generally have lower cancer rates than the non-Hispanic white population. However, disparities still exist in certain types of cancer. For example, both Hispanic men and women are twice as likely to die from liver cancer than non-Hispanic whites.

• Hispanic women are also 30 percent less like to be diagnosed with breast cancer than non-Hispanic white women.

• Hispanic men are 10 percent less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than non-Hispanic white men.

• But Hispanic women are 40 percent more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer, and 20 percent more likely to die from cervical cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic white women

Asian Americans generally have lower cancer rates than the non-Hispanic white population. But they do have some cancers.

• Both the men and women of this ethnic group have almost twice the incidents of liver & IBD cancer (Inflammatory Bowel Disease-related cancer), as compared to the non-Hispanic white population.

• Both men and women in these ethnic groups are twice as likely to die of stomach cancer as compared to non-Hispanic whites.

• Asian American men are 50 percent less likely to have prostate cancer as compared to non-Hispanic white men, but twice as likely to have stomach cancer, while Asian American women are 2.3 times as likely to die from the same stomach cancer.

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islanders cancer data has been very limited in terms of its collection for these specific groups. The initial findings did suggest that cancer incidence rates for Pacific Islanders tended to be lower than overall rates for non-Hispanic whites, with the exception of Native Hawaiian women. Among Asian Pacific Islander groups, overall cancer incidence and death rates were highest for Native Hawaiian and Samoan men and women due to high rates of cancers of the prostate, lung, liver and stomach and cancers of the breast and lung among Native Hawaiian and Samoan women.

HIV / AIDS AND AFRICAN AMERICANS HIV / AIDS is still a public health issue with African Americans. As previously stated, African Americans represent roughly 12% of the Population, and, in 2016, accounted for 44% of HIV infections cases. African American males have 8.6 times the AIDS rate as white males. African American females have 18.6 times the AIDS rate as white females and African American women are 18 times as likely to die from HIV /AIDS as non-Hispanic white women.

HEALTH AND LIFE EXPECTANCY AMONG ETHNIC GROUPS The life expectancy for all Americans has declined by one year during the pandemic.

However, for the purposes of this report we shall give the figures as they stood before the pandemic.

African Americans, according to the Census Bureau projections in 2020, have a life expectancy at birth of 77.0 years, with 79.8

years for women and 74.0 years for men.

For whites, the projected life expectancy was 80.6. 82.7 years for white women and 78.4 years for white men.

Hispanic/Latino Americans have a life expectancy at birth of 82.1 years, with 84.2 years for women and 79.9 years for men.

For whites, the projected life expectancy is 80.6 years, with 82.7 years for women and 78.4 for men.Hispanic health is often shaped by factors such as language and cultural barriers, lack of access to preventive care, and the lack of health insurance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cited some of the leading causes of illness and death among Hispanics include heart disease, cancer, chronic, obstructive pulmonary disease and other illnesses.

Asian Americans in 2020, according to the Census Bureau, have a life expectancy at birth of 80.7 years, with 82.7 years for women and 78.4 years for men. They contend with numerous factors which may threaten their health. Asian Americans are most at risk for the following health conditions: cancer, heart disease, stroke diabetes and unintentional injuries (accidents), just to name a few.

American Indians / Alaska Natives, according to Census Bureau projections for 2020, have life expectancies at birth of 78.4 years for both groups, with 81.1 years for women and 75.8 years for men. For non-Hispanic whites, the projected life expectancies are 80.6 years, with 82.7 years for women and 78.4 years for men. It is important to note that American Indians/ Alaska Natives frequently contend with issues that prevent them from receiving quality medical care. These issues include cultural barriers, geographic isolation, inadequate sewage and disposal and low income. These groups have high risk factors for mental health and suicide as well as teenage pregnancy, diabetes, lier disease and hepatitis. Tuberculosis rate in 2019 was almost 7 times higher for these groups than for the white population, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders have a life expectancy at birth of 80.8 years, with 83.2 years for women, and 78.5 years for men. This compares with non-Hispanic whites who have a life expectancies of 80.6 years with 82.7 for women and 78.4 for men, In comparison with other ethnic groups, Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders have higher rates of smoking alcohol consumption and obesity. This group has less access to cancer prevention and control programs. Tuberculosis rate in 2019 was 37 times higher for this group than for non-Hispanic whites.

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Where we live, learn, work, and play affects our health Factors that influence racial and ethnic minority group health Living conditions

The conditions in which people live, learn, work, and play contribute to their health. These conditions, over time, lead to different levels of health risks, needs, and outcomes among some people in certain racial and ethnic minority groups.

For many people in racial and ethnic minority groups, living conditions may contribute to underlying health conditions and make it difficult to follow steps to prevent getting sick with COVID-19 or to seek treatment if they do get sick.

Health differences between racial and ethnic groups are often due to economic and social conditions more common among some racial and ethnic minorities than whites. In public health emergencies, these conditions can also isolate people from the resources they need to prepare for and respond to outbreaks.

• Members of racial and ethnic minorities may be more likely to live in densely populated areas because of institutional racism in the form of residential housing segregation.

• Many members of racial and ethnic minorities live in neighborhoods that are further from grocery stores and medical facilities, making it more difficult to receive care if sick and stock up on supplies that would allow them to stay home.

• Multi-generational households, which may be more common among some racial and ethnic minority families, may find it difficult to take precautions to protect older family members or isolate those who are sick, if space in the household is limited.

Living conditions

• Racial and ethnic minority groups are over-represented in jails, prisons, and detention centers, with specific risks due to congregate living, shared food service, and more.

Factors that influence Work circumstances The types of work and policies in the work environments where people in some racial and ethnic groups are overrepresented can also contribute to their risk for getting sick with COVID-19. Examples include:

Underlying conditions and access to care

Work circumstances

• Critical workers: The risk of infection may be greater for workers in essential industries who continue to work outside the home despite outbreaks in their communities, including some people who may need to continue working in these jobs because of their economic circumstances.

• A lack of paid sick leave: Workers without paid sick leave might be more likely to continue to work even when they are sick for any reason.

Existing health disparities, such as poorer underlying health and barriers to getting health care, might make members of many racial and ethnic minority groups especially vulnerable in public health emergencies like outbreaks of COVID-19.

• Not having health insurance: Compared to whites, Hispanics are almost 3 times as likely to be uninsured, and African Americans are almost twice as likely to be uninsured. In all age groups, blacks were more likely than whites to report not being able to see a doctor in the past year because of cost.

What We Can Do

• Inadequate access is also driven by a long-standing distrust of the health care system, language barriers, and financial implications associated with missing work to receive care.

What We Can Do To more fully embrace health equity, it is important that all sectors of our community, such as employers, public health agencies, community organizations, healthcare providers, and policy makers, work together to promote fair access to health. This includes ensuring that people of color have resources to maintain and manage their physical and mental health, including affordable testing, easy access to accurate information, and medical and mental health care. It is especially important for racial and ethnic minority groups to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as clear and accurate information around vaccination.

Answers to Common COVID-19 Vaccine Questions • • • •

Underlying health conditions and lower access to care

The vaccines will not make you sick with COVID-19.

The vaccines do not contain the live virus.

The vaccines will help keep you from getting COVID-19.

The vaccines have gone through routine processes and procedures to ensure their safety.

When you have the opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine, do so.

The COVID-19 vaccines were collectively tested on over 70,000 Americans, including significant numbers of African American doctors, bus drivers, first responders, cooks, nurses, parents, teachers, and preachers. COVID-19 vaccinations will be an important tool to help stop the pandemic.

• Serious underlying medical conditions: Compared to whites, black Americans experience higher death rates, and higher prevalence rates of chronic conditions.

Vaccination Scheduling Assistance To expand its reach into communities of color, San Diego County developed Project SAVE (Scheduling Assistance for Vaccine Equity), a partnership with local government and trusted community partners such as the Multicultural Health Foundation. This dedicated vaccine appointment system is available to community health care workers and serves communities of color and populations at higher risk for contracting COVID-19. To see if you are eligible and to schedule an appointment, email PHS-promotores@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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AN HEALTH SPECIA Black Health Bill of Rights

We deem these values and principles as a critical framework for thriving and living a full life.

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We have the right to a culture of health that values our whole wellbeing and allows us to achieve optimal health.

This article calls attention to the concept of a “culture of health”—a term coined and widely disseminated by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation—as a broad vision to characterize requirements for a society that enables and supports health and health equity. In this framework, a culture of health fosters: shared value for community and population health and well-being; partnerships and collaborations across different sectors of society; health systems and services that are better coordinated and delivered with all consumers in mind, proportionate to need; and healthier communities overall.

2.

We have the right to receive respectful and dignified healthcare.

Being a ‘patient’ is, by definition, a subordinate role in which health care providers have power and authority based on their roles and expertise and in which settings and the rules of engagement are determined by policies in medical practices, hospitals, and large health care systems. However, these systems are also obliged to respect individual value as human beings, honor their basic rights, and deliver care that preserves dignity and does not discriminate based on personal or group characteristics. In other words, the social hierarchy in which some people are automatically placed at the front of the line and given the best care while others are thought to deserve less and treated as such is unacceptable and untenable within the context of health care.

3.

We have the right to healthcare that is culturally sensitive and that incorporates cultural humility and structural equity.

These terms reflect three important dimensions of the delivery of medical care and other health services.

Culturally sensitive health care (also referred to as culturally appropriate or culturally competent) has been described as care that reflects “the ability to be appropriately responsive to the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of groups of people that share a common and distinctive racial, national, religious, linguistic, or cultural heritage.”

Cultural humility raises the bar for health care provider behavior in working to remove disparities in care by calling for “a process of self-reflection and discovery in order to build honest and trustworthy relationships.”

Structural equity calls for fairness in all aspects of health care systems – awareness of and removal of barriers that impinge upon equity in health care. Legal segregation of health care with Black people relegated to poorer or less care has ended but major efforts including stronger and more inclusive policies are still needed to elevate standards to fair and just levels for all. Health insurance systems, training of health care professionals, physical locations where care is delivered are just some of the issues that limit access to and quality of health care for Black Americans. Demands for showing dignity and respect for Black people also apply to how Black health care providers, researchers, and trainees are treated in the relevant settings.

4.

We have the right to approach solutions to Black health from a strengths-based approach that incorporates a decolonized and intersectional lens to health equity.

Colonization typically refers to people who are subjugated to the control of outsiders who abuse their human rights and other rights. From a race/ethnicity perspective this most often refers to indigenous populations (Native Americans or First Nations) and in Africa it refers to Black people who were colonized by Europeans looking to expand their spheres of influence and wealth, claiming land, power, and sovereignty. Tools of colonization include oppressive laws, exploitation, cultural domination, and control of resources—including the means to health. (Visit: https://theconversation.com/ explainer-what-is-decolonisation-131455) The concept of colonization is also applied to the history of Black people in America in that many of the same motives and processes were involved. Effects of slavery did not end with emancipation. These effects are “intersectional” in their differential impacts on gender-age groups in Black communities.

For Black Americans “decolonized” approaches means countering these longstanding effects—including biased assumptions, stereotypes, and misperceptions that continue to devalue Black health and Black lives, as well as overt and hidden structures that limit access to quality education, wealth, and other resources needed to achieve health equity.

5.

We have the right to transform our health by reclaiming our power and autonomy.

Following from Article 4, we must have opportunities to do more than remove health threats left over from slavery. In the spirit of self-determination, we must have the power, resources, and autonomy to create opportunities for optimal health and well-being. Optimal is defined as fulfilling our highest health potential—not by only referencing the health of the US white population. The US white population does not have optimal health when compared to white populations in other affluent countries.

6.

We have the right to honor and incorporate lessons from our past, present, and future as a pathway to restoring our health.

Black Americans have shown historic resilience in the face of incredible challenges. This history should be acknowledged and applauded but not viewed as an excuse for perpetuating such challenges. Black children should learn how historical narratives influence health practices in our communities, how these histories impact present day health outcomes, and about the many Black heroes in health research and health care, past and present. This should be an ongoing process as future accomplishments are recorded.

In addition, there are many other aspects of African and Black American history that hold positive lessons, social and cultural assets, and traditions that can be safely and respectfully integrated into regular practice. Reuniting with Black identity through connections to brothers and sisters in the African Diaspora can deepen understanding of the shared history of African peoples globally.

7.

We have the right to have our full humanity honored and valued.

The principle that health is a human right is fundamental. The principle that all people are valued equally and that, therefore, Black people have full human rights is also fundamental but has not been established at the level needed. Constitutional amendments have been necessary to give rights as citizens to Black people. Black health statistics attest to a failure of American Society to recognize the full humanity of Black people. Health is a human right. Voting rights for Black people are still implicitly and sometimes explicitly in question.

These human rights issues must be raised, repeatedly, in the dialogue about Black health.

Source: Council on Black Health April 2021 – info@councilbh.org – www.councilbh.org

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COMMUNITY NEWS Books Conquer

Smartphones

at 38th Annual

Children’s Book Party

By Ja Marr Brown

“What could we have done better?”

Roosevelt Brown, founder of The Children’s Book Party asked the volunteers, teachers and attendees as the 38th annual event came to a close. It was the first question he always asked after each

Q Children’s Book Party, and this year was no different. After a few general comments, the consensus was made that if only one child showed up and was given books to start their own home library and inspired to read; the program was a success. That has been the purpose of the Children’s Book Party for 38 years and despite all of the challenges of COVID 19, that purpose was once again fulfilled.

The first family, a mother and her young son arrived at 8:10 AM as the volunteers from the military and local community were still setting up for an 8:30 start time. Unable to contain his excitement, my father walked over to them and said follow me. He walked them over to the books in the K-3 grade section, gave the child a toy wheelbarrow and said, “load it up.” The child’s eyes lit up as he kept

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION EDITORIAL

The Census, Redistricting and The Republican Conspiracy

Confronting Racial

Inequity in Food Allergy

By John E. Warren Publisher, The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint Forty years ago, those who wanted to amend the U.S. Constitution to eliminate the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments, along with any other provisions that extended democracy to “we the people,” were calling for a Constitutional Convention. Today, that approach is no longer necessary since those who still want to make those stated changes have found new ways to accomplish the same old goals.

Thomas Jefferson was a lways ab out “St ates Rights” with less Federalist (or federal government influence). Today, the Republican Party is carrying out Jefferson’s vision with three approaches: (1) Voter Suppression legislation, which is now in 43 of the 50 states and with over 500 bills pending, collectively, to make it harder to

vote; (2) Former President Trump’s efforts to change the Census 2020 count by questioning whether people in households were legal; and (3) The resulting loss of Congressional seats in at least 6 states, including the one seat from California (a Blue state), and the addition of 2 seats to Texas (a Red State). Texas happens to be one of the states with a complete Republican legislature and governor with major voter suppression legislation pending.

The bottom line is that the Census determines the number of seats in the Congress per state. Since the Congress is fixed at 433 seats, seats are reallocated following the ten year census. Now the change in number of seats requires a change in how congressional districts are drawn up in each state. The draw-

ing of those boundaries to strengthen one party’s voter influence over another is called “gerrymandering”.

Where republicans control state legislatures, they will also control the appointment of the people who draw the boundaries. Such boundaries can determine the allocation of voting precincts and equipment. The whole idea is to ensure that never again do we have the kind of democratic vote among “we the people” that put President Biden in the White House.

The Republican conspiracy against democracy can only work if we sleep and become inactive during this multifaceted effort. We must prepare now for 2022 by: (1) Boycotting the corporations that refuse to support “Black Votes Matter” and who continue funding legislators that give to those state

legislators engaged in supporting voter suppression; (2) Finding candidates now that we can run and finance against the very republicans supporting and sponsoring voter suppression legislation; and (3) Watching very closely the Redistricting Commissions charged with redrawing political districts so that the votes of people of color are not weakened. We must attend Redistricting C ommission meetings whether on Zoom or in person. The damage they do will last for another 10 years.

“We The People” can defeat the Republican conspiracy on all fronts if we get started now and stay vigilant. It is ironic that Thomas Jefferson was the one who said, “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.” Are you willing to pay that price?

Where Do They Go?

By Dr. E. Faye Williams President, National Congress of Black Women Caron Nazario, Daunte Wright, Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Sandra Bland, LaQuan McDonald, Tamir Rice, John Crawford III, Michael Brown, and Elijah McClain comprise, with the exception of Army Lt. Nazario, a list of African Americans who have become the victims of fatal encounters with police. This list is long and hasn’t come to an end.

Arguably, Lt. Nazario’s active-duty status spared him from a similar fatal fate.

The fact that the police used multiple lies as cause for his detainment and assault gives reason to reexamine misrepresentations that support the deaths of the others named.

Daunte Wright was “accidentally” killed when a 26-year veteran in MN, police officer “mistakenly” deployed her service pistol (2 pds. loaded) instead of her Taser pistol (8 oz ounces). After a scuffle with police in an Atlanta Wendy’s, Rayshard Brooks was shot in the back twice, after which the shooter exclaimed, “I got him!” Breonna Taylor was fatally shot in bed by police who erroneously made a no-knock drug raid on her home. Sandra Bland “committed suicide” while in police custody in Texas after a questionable traffic stop.

LaQuan McDonald was

accused of threatening and charging police with a knife until video showed him moving away from police as an officer shot him 16 times.

Within 3 seconds after police arrival at the park in which 13-year-old Tamir Rice was playing with a toy pistol, he was fatally shot by police. John Crawford III was fatally shot in a WalMart in Beavercreek, Ohio, for holding a BB gun which was on open display. Few can forget Michael Brown who was fatally shot walking down the middle of the street. Some will remember Elijah McClain from a recent article.

This list is unending, yet it has common threads.

Among them is the reaction, regardless of gender and size, of the police to apply lethal force. Each was considered a mortal threat whose “Blackness” was their deadly weapon. Their treatment was justified by a spe-

cious explanation for use of force with little, if any, judicial review.

My purpose isn’t to rehash these encounters – nothing can return the dead. My questions today are, “Where did these police go?” “What are they doing?” Some have rightfully been charged with the crimes they committed.

Others have been found guilty and are in prison or await a verdict. Others simply “resign” prior to disciplinary action and seek employment with another department ‘down the road.’

They escape criminal consequence and move elsewhere to repeat their foul activities.

There is a remedy -- The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Passed by the House of Representatives, this bill addresses policing practices, and increases accountability for law enforcement misconduct, restricts the use of certain policing practices, enhances transparency and data collection, and establishes best practices and training requirements.

Briefly, the bill does the following: • Lowers the criminal stan-

dard to convict an officer for misconduct • Limits “qualified immunity” as a defense to liability • Grants subpoena power to DOJ in pattern-or-practice investigations • Establishes a framework to prevent and remedy racial profiling by law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels.

• Limits unnecessary use of force and restricts no-knock warrants, and chokeholds • Creates the National Police Misconduct Registry to compile complaints and records of police misconduct • Directs DOJ to create uniform accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies; requires law enforcement officers to complete training on racial profiling, implicit bias; requires the duty to intervene when another officer uses excessive force.

The Senate now controls the fate of this legislation. We must take control of our future and demand that our Senators support passage of this bill. We cannot wait for their benign consideration.

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Dr. Kaye Cole, Milton L. Brown, MD, PhD, and Michael Frazier (left to right) FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) Racial inequity has long existed in healthcare, and food allergy —which impacts 85 million Americans — is no exception. Underrepresented and under-resourced communities have experienced significant health disparities relating to food allergy prevalence, diagnosis and access to treatment. Blacks and Latinos suffer from this chronic disease at a higher rate than whites, are less likely to be included in important research and have less access to testing, care and other important life-saving resources.

Disadvantaged communities of color deserve stronger advocates and allies to address these inequities in patient care. We can build this advocacy in part through open, honest and sometimes difficult conversations about the lack of fair access and inclusivity in food allergy treatment, inspiring change.

There also needs to be a plan on which to act.

FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education), the world’s leading non-governmental organization engaged in food allergy advocacy and the largest private funder of food allergy research, has a plan and recently launched an unprecedented effort to ensure that underserved communities receive equitable treatment. Our goal: create a blueprint to help guide us as we partner with Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and/or lower-income communities to ensure full representation in medical treatment, especially in the areas of clinical research and care.

Our objectives included identifying equitable and inclusive strategies to collaborate with communities and health providers to eliminate institutional barriers and address systemic racism. We took the learnings from experts in DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access) in other diseases to develop patient advocacy-driven solutions that will help organizations navigate these issues and expand opportunities for underserved communities.

Following months of extensive and candid dialogue, we created a framework, Equity Equals Excellence – A Blueprint for Access, released in February. It features a litany of actions and provides direction for more comprehensive patient advocacy and community engagement.

The Blueprint also recognizes the importance of building and retaining trust in these underserved communities. Gaining the trust of Black and Latino communities is one of the biggest obstacles we face. For centuries they have been mistreated and misled, and as an unfortunate but logical result, they often refuse outside help or participate in clinical research. But with truth, transparency and engagement, we can move forward with understanding of the past.

The Blueprint also calls out the need to build a leadership pipeline in the healthcare field and to foster greater inclusion and representation in the food allergy community. This will certainly help reduce the inequities in food allergies, which are very clear. For example, while Blacks are almost 13 percent of the U.S. population, non-Hispanic AfricanAmerican children are at a significantly elevated risk for food allergies, as compared to other groups, and Black and Latino children are at higher risks of adverse events, including hypersensitivity reactions such as dermatitis and higher rates of severe or life-threatening immune responses.

It also provides for a path to create legislation that expands access to affordable, life-saving allergy testing. We believe our nation can do far more to alleviate the growing problem of food allergies. This starts with more resources for research and innovation with the hopes of discovering new cures and therapies. Today, the federal government allocates only 19 cents per person each year on food allergy research.

There is also a need to address the serious problem of what are called “food deserts.” When families don’t have access to allergen free, healthy and affordable food, they either go without or eat whatever they can get their hands on. Oftentimes, this means foods that could send them straight to the emergency room or worse. We have a lot of work ahead of us. We must come together as healthcare and community leaders, elected officials and patient advocates to engage the underserved, expand access to treatment and testing, and reverse the growth of this terrible life-threatening disease.

We hope you will join us.

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Food Disparities: A Mindful Approach for Our African American Community

By Diane Moss Managing Director, Project New Village 1 mile of a neighborhood.

Diane Moss, Managing Director, Project New Village

Access to healthy, fresh, sustainably grown food is a basic human right. However, access to fresh produce and healthy food options is not universal and some communities are at a disadvantage.

Supermarkets, farmers’ markets and community gardens tend not to be as readily available to people in low income, low access communities. When everyone who eats does not have culturally appropriate food in the quality and quantity needed to maintain optimum health, health disparities in food access and nutritional consumption are observed.

The federal government uses the term “Food Deserts” to designate geographic areas where access to affordable, healthy food options (aka fresh fruits and veggies) is limited or nonexistent because grocery stores are too far away. “Low access” is defined in part by how many supermarkets or large grocery stores are located within

Another term used by scholars and policy makers to describe neighborhoods with food disparities is “Food Swamps,” defined as an area where there is an over abundance of highenergy, low nutrient foods (read: fast food) compared to healthy food options. Even in neighborhoods with grocery stores, the plethora of low nutrient options in a food swamp can crowd out healthier options, particularly for kids and busy families.

Barriers to food access include: 1) Physical barriers (proximity of food), 2) Economic barriers (affordability of food), 3) E ducational barriers (knowledge of how to prepare food), and 4) Cultural barriers (historical exploitation and racialized practices).

The impact of inequitable food access includes: 1) I ncreased rates of food insecurity marked by greater demand for food subsidies in SNAP/Food stamps and

the demand for food from emergency food assistance programs and;

2) A n over-dependence on neighborhood convenience stores with limited offerings of fresh foods sold, frequently for a high price, leading to myriad health, nutritional and long-term sustainability implications.

Healthy eating is essential for keeping well and a mindful approach to eating can help individuals to stay on track during a stressful, unpredictable time such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

So, here are some tips for mindful food shopping: • If there is not enough fresh, healthy food at your local grocery store, you’ll likely need to expand your definition of what is considered healthy. Packaged, frozen, and canned produce can be a nutritious choice for you and your family. Just be sure to opt for frozen or canned vegetables without heavy creambased sauces and ones labeled “low” or “reduced sodium” or “no salt added.”

• Eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, plenty of plantbased proteins, such

as nuts, seeds, and beans while limiting animal products.

• Try to buy two weeks’ worth of groceries, to limit the number of times you must go grocery shopping.

• If freezer space is limited or frozen protein options aren’t available at your grocery store, stock up on canned sources such as tuna fish, salmon, sardines, and chicken.

• Choose healthy, nonperishable sources of fat. Along with protein and carbs, fat is another essential macronutrient. Healthy, nonperishable sources include nuts such as almonds and hazelnuts; nut butters such as peanut, almond, and cashew; and olive, sesame, and avocado oils.

• Enjoy comfort foods — Just choose them carefully.

The majority of your diet should be comprised of whole foods that are low in sodium, added sugar, and saturated fat, But this is not a time for self-deprivation.

Project New Village has begun to take steps towards dismantling the historical impact of food insecurity and food deserts in minority communities and is moving

forward with an equitable vision and plan for our community food system.

Our goal of improving fresh food access in Southeastern San Diego is part of a broadbased movement to build social equity giving way to healthy neighborhoods.

For more information, contact us via our website at ProjectNewVillage.Org.

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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS SPONSORS

Summer Food Service Program Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego program will operate Summer Food Service at its following sites:

• Clairemont Branch, June 21st August 27th • Ron Roberts Family Branch (Linda Vista), June 21st August 27th • Bob Payne Family Branch (National City), June 14th July 23rd • Sulpizio Family Branch (Poway), June 21st - August 27th • Conrad Prebys Escondido Branch, June 21st - August 10th • James A. Bronner Family Branch (Valley Center), June 14th - August 17th

All sites will be closed on July 5th. Free meals will be made available to all children, without any eligibil-

ity documentation, who are 19 years of age and younger without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego also offer a variety of daily youth development programs and activities.

Lunch and afternoon snacks will be provided at the locations listed below, Monday through Friday:

• Clairemont Branch, 4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117, (858) 2731645, Lunch: 12:00pm-12:45 p.m., Snack: 3:30pm-4:00 p.m.

• Ron Roberts Family Branch, 2230 E Jewett St. San Diego, CA 92111, (858) 277-6670, Lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm, Snack: 3:00pm-3:30pm.

• Payne Family Branch, 1430 De Ave. National City, CA

91950, (619) 447-5445, Lunch: 12:00pm 12:30pm, Snack: 3:30pm-4:00pm.

• Sulpizio Family Branch, 12988 Bowron Rd. Poway, CA 92064, (858) 748-9933, Lunch: 12:00pm 1:00pm, Snack: 3:00pm-3:30pm.

• Conrad Prebys Escondido Branch, 115 W. Woodward Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025, (760) 746- 3315, Lunch: 12:00pm-12:30 p.m., Snack: 3:00-3:30 p.m.

• Bronner Family Branch, 28751 Cole Grade Rd. Valley Center, CA 92082, (760) 749-9822, Lunch: 12:00pm-12:20pm, Snack: 2:00pm-2:20pm.

Due to Covid-19, more than half of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Diego are currently closed. To find an open Club that serves your community, visit www.sdyouth. org or call 858.866.0591.

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putting books in the wheelbarrow and looking at his mother as if to say, “can I really have all these books.”

All the while my father kept telling him, “Keep going.”

The wheelbarrow was so full that books were falling out of it. That was how the 38th annual book party started and it set the tone for the day.

In years past, the program was held at the Balboa Park Organ Pavilion; but due to COVID restrictions that was not possible. However, thanks to the generosity of the Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper, the program was held in their parking lot at 3691 College Avenue.

Despite the fact that people had to park blocks away and there were no chairs to sit on, people kept coming throughout the entire day. The excitement on the children’s faces as they were told they could select 5 books, was unmistakable.

While they were choosing their books, they were entertained by four incredible performances from the Children’s dance group, “Dance Speaks,” and two beautiful performances from, “Central Cultural De La Raza.”

Everyone maintained their social distance, but there was a strong sense of interconnectedness. People smiled at each other through their masks and the children played together, sat and read their new books together and

some even traded books with each other. The Children’s Book Party has always been about encouraging children to read and start their own home libraries, but this year seemed different. As my family reflected on the day, we tried to put into words why this year’s program seemed even more significant. Then my mother, Bettye Brown, wife of founder Roosevelt Brown, spoke up and said, “It was amazing how not a single child was on their smartphone.” That was it! For a brief moment in time, children chose reading books over social media, socializing and playing games with each other vs. on their phones and sharing books instead of the latest trending videos. Books had conquered smartphones at the 38th annual Children’s Book Party.

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Moving forward together

in San Diego

Over the past year, we’ve all been challenged in one way or another by this health crisis — physically, emotionally, financially. And while questions remain about what lies ahead, we know one thing for certain: The only way to move forward is together. To that end, Bank of America remains fully committed to supporting the health and economic recovery of our clients, communities and teammates.

We know that small businesses, so critical to our local economy, have been greatly impacted. Through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), to date we’ve delivered 478,731* PPP loans — totaling nearly $34.5 billion* in funding — to help our clients continue to operate and pay their employees. Importantly, more than 99% of those loans went to companies with fewer than 100 employees.

Partnering with local nonprofits, we’ve distributed more than 27 million masks for vulnerable populations as part of our ongoing efforts to address health-related disparities accelerated by the coronavirus.

We’ve offered new and expanded benefits to help our employees balance family and work, including over 3.7 million days of back-up child and adult care. That’s an investment of more than $370 million in child and adult care reimbursement.

I’m so proud of the way our community has come together to help those who need it most. And I’m certain that San Diego has the power to be stronger than ever as a result.

Helping San Diego move forward: • Delivered PPP funding to over 129,777 of our small business clients in California for more than $9.3 billion in relief • Distributed 680,000 masks through our local partners including: – Alpha Project for the Homeless – The Chicano Federation • Expanded benefits for our employees to include additional child and adult care services plus virtual medical and behavioral health consultations at no cost

Rick Bregman President, Bank of America San Diego

Go to bankofamerica.com/sandiego to learn more about the work we are doing with our incredible partners.

*PPP data as of 04/04/2021 Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC. Equal Credit Opportunity Lender. © 2021 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.

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HEALTHY LIVING Water Supplies in San Diego STUDIES FIND Even Minimal Physical Activity County are Drought Safe Measurably Boosts Health

By Gary Croucher Chair, San Diego County Water Authority

While water shortages are looming in parts of California, San Diego County residents can be confident that the region has sufficient supplies to sustain its $245 billion economy and quality of life for 3.3 million residents.

That’s because investments by the San Diego County Water Authority, its 24 member agencies, and the region’s ratepayers protect the county from dry years – even multiple dry years in a row.

The San Diego region suffered from severe droughts in years past, which is why the Water Authority and its member agencies have developed a diversified water portfolio and promoted a conservation ethic that has been adopted across the region. Per capita water use is down almost 50 percent over the past three decades because water-use

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efficiency has become a regional lifestyle as residents and businesses take advantage of device rebates, landscape transformation classes and other tools.

Today, the San Diego region is better prepared than ever for drought because the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant is online and converting supplies from the world’s largest reservoir – the Pacific Ocean. Over the past five years, it has produced more than 70 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water for the region.

In addition, the region has

ramped up deliveries of conserved water from the Imperial Valley. This water is among the most secure on the Colorado River. We also have increased our share of preferential rights to water at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, The other major component of our strategy is improved infrastructure. Since 2000, we have built one major reservoir and expanded another one so that we have more local water storage than ever in case of emergencies or long dry spells.

Learn more at sdcwa.org.

EDUCATION

MEDIA ARTS CENTER ANNOUNCES

Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship Now accepting applications from interested youth, aged 17-25 Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Media Arts Center San Diego (MACSD), in partnership with The Age Friendly Communities initiative, AARP, and the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Aging & Independence Services, has announced a new Emerging Filmmaker Fellowship.

The four-month fellowship provides participants with stipends and mentorship to produce their own short films highlighting the importance of ongoing local efforts to

build age-friendly communities where people of all ages can be healthy and thrive.

The program includes mentorship, access to equipment & a $2,000 stipend! Upon completion, participants’ short documentaries will be screened at an Age-Friendly Film Festival in November 2021 and the Grand prize winner will receive a cash award. The application deadline is May 12th.

Here’s more information:

• Who should apply? Youth,

aged 17-25, interested in developing filmmaking skills and learning about age-friendly community projects. Applicants should have experience in filmmaking. Work Samples are required (Youtube or Vimeo links). Applications for the fellowship, selection criteria, and more information about agef r i e n d l y c om mu n it y building can be found at:

More than 5 million people around the world die from causes associated with a lack of physical activity. Two research teams at UC San Diego School of Medicine sought to understand sedentary lifestyles, with one study finding that even light physical activity, including just standing, can benefit health, and the other that Americans are still sitting too much.

Stand up, your life may depend on it In a study published October 12, 2020 in Journals of Gerontolog y : Medical Sciences, researchers found that just standing still was associated with lower risk for mortality. Led by Andrea LaCroix, PhD, chief of epidemiology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, the research team observed activity levels of nearly 6,000 American women, ages 63 to 97, in partnership with the Women’s Health Initiative.

Participants wore a researchgrade accelerometer for seven days to get accurate measures of how much time they spent sitting, standing still or moving.

Participants who spent the most time standing had a 37 percent lower risk of death when compared to the group who didn’t stand up as often. While the highest group was standing still almost 90 minutes per day, a lower risk of death was observed by standing still for as little as 30 minutes

per day. The positive effects of standing were even stronger when participants were standing and moving around at the same time.

“Avoiding prolonged sedentary time and engaging in regular physical activity are key strategies for older Americans to improve their prospects for healthy aging,” said first author Purva Jain, a doctoral candidate and research fellow. “During our research, we found that simply spending more time on your feet could have important health benefits, such as a decreased risk of mortality.”

Adults in the United States aged 65 and older struggle to meet physical activity guidelines, which generally call for 150 minutes of activity per week.

According to the researchers, many Americans spend up to 11 hours a day sitting.

Women are specifically at an increased risk.

“Standing is a feasible approach to interrupt long periods of time sitting that takes place throughout the day,” said John Bellettiere, PhD, professor of epidemiology at UC San Diego School of Medicine. “We find this most beneficial for older adults who may not be able to partake in moderate-to-vigorous activities any more, but can still follow a healthy aging lifestyle safely just by replacing sitting with standing up more.”

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Modern technology and a sedentary life In another study, published October 12, 2020 in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, researchers with UC San Diego School of Medicine used physical activity data collected as part of a survey of farmers in rural Malawi, in Southeast Africa, whose lives are minimally affected by technology, and compared it to lifestyles of Americans. Their findings showed substantially higher levels of activity amongst the Malawi population versus participants in the United States. Specifically, Americans spend nearly two more hours of sedentary time each day compared to Malawians.

Nearly all of the sampled farmers lacked electricity at home and did not own motorized vehicles.

Conversely, computers, cell phones, TVs and cars dominate the daily lives of many Americans, resulting in increased sedentary time and less need for physical activity. “[It] really puts an exclamation point on how inactive we are,” said first author Michael Pratt, MD, director of the Institute for Public Health at UC San Diego.

“We evolved to be active beings and we have left that behind for the luxury of certain modern advancements.”

SOURCE: CDC

FINANCE

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Reasons Why African Americans Should Invest in the Stock Market

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Ernest Gains and Latoya Smith, expert investors and the founders of a Black-owned stock market and trading education company called The Profit Room, have the following tips on why you should start investing.

1. Free market

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The stock market doesn’t care what color you are.

All it knows is money.

Your broker doesn’t Google your address or

ask about your family, it’s a free market.

3. We can narrow the wealth gap

2. Information age

For many years we have missed out on investing in the stock market and that has widened the wealth gap of Blacks versus Whites. In the past, we had a lot of discriminatory practices that prevented us from creating generational wealth. Times have changed so we need to catch up!

As Blacks, we used to be left out of a lot of information because of our history. Our ancestors were shielded from financial products but now there are apps we can utilize to get the information we need. There’s no reason for us to be afraid of being turned down at a bank or financial firm. We can do everything online.

4. Better jobs

We have better jobs now, many of which may offer retirement and financial services, giving us another advantage of being able to invest in the stock market.

Contributing to a stock market investment plan throughout your career can set you up for success.

5. Diversification Many in our community are drawn towards real estate investing and business ownership. Investing income

in the stock market can be a financial vehicle where we can generate another 20-30% more return.

6. Children & legacy If children see and watch how we get involved in investing now, they will make better financial decisions in the future and work to build generational wealth.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Celebration of Life for

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By The Murray Family The Lord called sister Argusta M. Murray

(Ann), home on a peaceful Palm Sunday March 28, 2021 at 3:57 p.m. A private outdoor Homegoing Service was held on Thursday April 15, 2021 at New Seasons Church 2300 Bancroft Dr. Spring Valley, CA 91977.

Dressed in a lovely kelly green crystal sequined knit suit and matching studded hat, many attendees commented that Mrs. Murray looked stunning, a compliment to the gifted staff at Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary! The Celebration of Life highlighted Mrs. Murray’s accomplishments as a loving wife and mother who persevered and never gave up in hard times as she pursued her dreams in church participation, education, and community service.

Known as an anointed vocalist, Mrs. Murray loved to sing, and she loved San Diego!

While combining her gift of public speaking with her love of Gospel music, Mrs. Murray became known as the first female African American Gospel Radio Announcer in San Diego on radio station 92.5 FM. A Woman of God, servant, a highly sought after MC, trailblazer, mentor, and entrepreneur, Mrs.

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FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO PILOT AND COMMAND A SPACE SHUTTLE MISSION

With the launch of the Orbiter Challenger, USAF Col. Frederick Gregory became the first African American to pilot and command a Space Shuttle mission. Gregory also became NASA’s first Black Deputy Administrator in 2002.

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Mrs. Murray leaves to cherish her memory, seven children, (sadly son David and husband Clennon preceded her in death), nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, one brother, an aunt and uncle, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Upon her departure from this life, we say a heartfelt, farewell thou good and faithful servant. We will remember you always. Take your rest as you dwell in heavenly places with the Lord, until we meet again!

Born Edward Kennedy Ellington, “Duke” Ellington is still recognized as one of the most significant figures in jazz history. A composer, bandleader, and pianist, Ellington led his band for over 50 years and composed thousands of songs.

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How did the COVID-19 vaccine get made so fast?

A Black w man led the way.

The scientists who created one of the first COVID-19 vaccines were led by a Black woman, whose team had been developing the now-approved methods for years before the pandemic hit. Brilliance, collaboration and determination are what made it possible.

Learn more at VaccinateALL58.com, or call (833) 422-4255 to schedule your appointment.

LET’S GET YOU THERE. LET’S GET TO IMMUNITY.

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION CHILDCARE: continued from cover

make financial relief available for families struggling to pay tuition.

Combined with the $10 billion allocated in the December 2020 COVID19 relief package, and $3.5

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to serve as the framework for improving the health of Black Americans in communities across the nation.

“It’s National Minority Health Month. The Black Health Bill of Rights demonstrates our commitment to

billion allocated in the March 2020 CARES Act, the child-care industry has now received more than $50 billion in federal support.

The Biden Administration’s announcement also highlighted the effects that the increased need for childcare during the COVID-19 pandemic have had on women

changing the narrative on Black health in the United States and for people of the African Diaspora worldwide,” said Melicia WhittGlover, Executive Director of the Council.

The Black Health Bill of Rights includes seven articles. Article 1, for example, states that Black people have the right to a culture of health that values our whole wellbe-

and families of color. As of December 2020, about one in four early childhood and child-care providers that were open at the start of the pandemic have been closed.

The affected centers are disproportionately owned by people of color, and their closures have both put women of color out of

ing and allows us to achieve optimal health. Articles 2 and 3 reinforce the right of Black people to receive respectful and dignified healthcare that is culturally sensitive and incorporates structural equity.

“We have a national network of partners who collaborate with us and who are going to be instrumental in making the Articles of the Black

work, and left families of color without childcare.

Also, since the start of the pandemic, roughly 2 million women have left the work force due to caregiving needs.

On April 20, Lee released an announcement detailing the specific amount of funds available for California’s

Health Bill of Rights a reality,” said Whitt – Glover.

The Council is a research and action network that provides thought leadership to develop and implement a national agenda for Black health. Its membership includes academic researchers, community partners, and community leaders from across the United States who collaborate to address

childcare providers.

Over $2.3 billion will be given to the Golden State from the child-care stabilization fund, her statement said. Another $1.4 billion is available through flexible funding to make childcare across California more affordable for families, increase access to care for

the variables that directly and indirectly impact Black Health such as individual behaviors, social and political determinants of health, and chronic disease.

The concept for the Black Health Bill of Rights was conceived by Council member Tambra Raye Stevenson. See page 7 in this issue to view the Black Health Bill of Rights.

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home programs; bolster Maternal Mortality Review C ommitte es ; e x p and the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOMS) program; and help cities place early childhood development experts in pediatrician offices with a high percentage of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program patients.

• Increasing funding for the HHS Office for Civil Rights by 24 percent, to $47.9 million, to ensure the protection of civil rights in healthcare.

• Providing $340 million, an increase of 18.7 percent, to the Title X Family Planning program, which will improve access to vital reproductive and preventive health services and advance gender and health equity.

• Prioritizing investments in programs that protect rural health care access and expand the pipeline of rural healthcare providers; and • Supporting women and young children by providing $6 billion for the critical Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), to help vulnerable families put healthy food on the table and address racial disparities in maternal and child health outcomes.

“Health care is a right, not a privilege, and our country needs a health care system that works for all of us,” President Biden declared.

“That is something both Vice President Harris and I have fought for throughout our careers. As a senator, Vice President Harris was a champion of Black maternal health, introducing legislation to close gaps in access to quality maternal care and educate providers about implicit bias.”

The President continued: “And during my time as Vice President, I fought for the Affordable Care Act and to strengthen Medicaid, both of which ensure access to critical services to support maternal health.

“Within just a few years of the Affordable Care Act’s passage, Black uninsured rates dramatically declined

families receiving subsidies and increase compensation for childcare workers.

“I’m pleased to see this funding come through for families and child-care providers in the East Bay and across our state,” said Lee. In total, California will receive nearly $3.8 billion for providers and families.

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Attorney Andrea St. Julian was honored with the Outstanding Attorney Award, in recognition of her exemplary service as an attorney who, over the course of a career, has demonstrated significant legal expertise and professionalism, and who has made an outstanding contribution to the legal profession, the justice system, and/or the public. Maresa Martin Talbert, founding Attorney at Talbert Law Office, received the Outstanding Service by a New Lawyer Award. The award recognizes outstanding service by a new lawyer in the first six full years of practice who has demonstrated a significant commitment to serving the legal profession via legal education, mentoring, or community service.

The trio will be honored Friday, May 21, 2021 at the SDCBA’s Annual Awards Ceremony & Celebration of Community Service.

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V.P. Harris and Pres. Joe Biden with their spouses at the President's Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

— a key factor in ensuring better maternal health outcomes — as did the persistent health insurance coverage gap between Black and White Americans, which fell by more than 40 percent in the wake of the law’s implementation.”

The announcement arrived during Black Maternal Health Week and at a time when America’s maternal mortality rates are among the highest in the developed world.

White House statistics revealed that it is incredibly high among Black women and Native American women – regardless of their income or education levels.

Recent data show that Black women are roughly two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy complications than non-Hispanic white women. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that two out of three of these deaths are preventable.

“Quality, equitable health care is a right, not a privilege. The actions announced today are initial steps in the critical work this Administration will do to address our maternal mortality crisis, close disparities in maternal care and out-

comes for all birthing people and address the systemic racism that has allowed these inequities to exist,” President Biden exclaimed.

will allow the state to extend postpartum coverage to Medicaid-eligible women beyond 60 days and up to 12 months.

In his first 100 days, President Biden issued executive orders to implement a comprehensive approach to advancing racial equity and establishing the White House Gender Policy Council to take a whole-of-government approach to gender equity.

The approval will help ensure access to vital health care services, promote better health outcomes, and reduce the rate of maternal morbidity and mortality.

According to Administration officials, Illinois is the first state to extend postpartum

Recent data show that Black women are roughly two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy complications than non-Hispanic White women.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that two out of three of these deaths are preventable.

Both processes will end disparities that affect women and girls of color, including the maternal health crisis, White House officials stated.

Through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Department of Health and Human Services approved a Medicaid Section 1115 waiver in Illinois that

coverage to all pregnant women under Medicaid.

The Administration has invited all states to provide full Medicaid benefits during pregnancy and the extended postpartum period.

The President also announced $12 Million in Additional Funds for Maternal Obstetric

Care in Rural Communities.

The funding is available through new awards for the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy’s RMOMS Program.

The program is designed to develop models and implement strategies that improve access to and continuity of maternal obstetrics care in rural communities. It will help improve maternal health outcomes for underserved rural mothers, including Black rural mothers. For the first time, applicants are required to focus on populations that have historically suffered from poorer health outcomes, health disparities, and other inequities.

“Addressing systemic barriers across the board will improve outcomes for Black mothers and their families and make our entire country stronger, healthier, and more prosperous,” President Biden remarked.

“At the same time, the United States must also grow and diversify the perinatal workforce, improve how we collect data to better understand the causes of maternal death and complications from birth, and invest in community-based organizations to help reduce the glaring racial and ethnic disparities that persist in our health care system.”

ht t p s : / / d o c s . g o o g l e . com/forms/d/1BKtm-S6JhCqqLb38YSC9GOLILn2PxxYKgbWJScD1QDw/edit • What will you get?

Mentorship from professional filmmakers, access to equipment, and a $2,000 stipend.

• What will you do?

Produce two short films about the importance of making communities good places for people of all ages to live and thrive. Your films will debut at the AgeFriendly Film Festival in November.

• What’s the timeline?

Apply by May 12, 2021.

The four-month fellowship runs JuneSeptember, 2021.

• What else should I know? The winner of the Film Festival will receive an additional cash prize!

For information/questions, please contact: ethan@mediaartscenter. org / 619-230-1938 x101.

About Media Arts Center San Diego: MACSD has been providing new media tools and channels to create equitable and engaged communities where underserved voices are heard for the past 28 years via such programs as our annual San Diego Latino Film Festival, Teen Producers Project, Digital Gym Cinema & Technology Center, and Video Production Services. https:// m e d i a a r t s c e n t e r. o r g / about-us/

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LOCAL NEWS UC STUDENTS CELEBRATE

BUDGET Praise and Concerns Raised Over

Mayor’s Proposed 2022 Budget

By Cori Zaragoza Contributing Writer Mayor Todd Gloria presented his proposed city budget for the 2022 fiscal year to the San Diego City Council during an April 20th, 2021 meeting. Gloria praised the budget for prioritizing “an equitable recovery from the impacts of the pandemic while setting the foundation for a brighter future for San Diego.” He admitted that despite inheriting a large structural budget deficit from the last administration, he tried to approach this budget in a logical way to balance the city’s needs. Mayor Gloria said this budget will be part of a larger plan over five years to fully address and reduce the budget deficit.

Overall, the proposed budget is $4.6 billion dollars divided into a general fund, enterprise fund, special revenue fund, capital improvements fund, and an internal service fund.

While the budget seeks to be equitable by investing in small business aid, home-

lessness programs, and climate equity, some council members were nonetheless concerned when it was revealed that the budget proposed would provide a $19 million increase to the city’s police budget and reduce the budget and operating hours of public libraries. Councilmember Vivian Moreno expressed joy at the inclusion of the Climate Equity fund; a new fund that is reserved specifically for making underserved communities adapt to climate change. Conversely, she admonished the reduction in support for public libraries saying that would ‘not work for my communities’. Shortly after the meeting concluded, she released an official statement saying she could support this in the budget and that alternative ways of funding must be looked into.

Councilmember Monica Montgomery-Steppe praised the focus on equity in the 2022 budget but still ques-

tioned the police’s budget raise. “With all of the other struggles in our community and voices that we have heard, it’s very clear that we need to look at re-allocating some of the funding and investing more in our communities,” MontgomerySteppe said.

Councilmember Sean EloRivera echoed that sentiment by stating, “This is obviously an issue of incredible importance to the community. It is important to note that where we’re at took decades and decades to get here and will not be undone overnight and it will not be undone in one budget cycle. But if we are really truly committed to the broader vision of public safety, we’re going to need to go through that police budget with a fine-toothed comb to make sure there are no expenditures that decrease safety and only investments in those things that do increase safety for everyone.”

SUPERVISOR VARGAS,

County Open

Greg Cox Bike Park

In Otay Valley Regional Park $1.05 million, 3.2-acre Bike Skills Park offers trails, jump line and pump track

National Youth Earth Week with Virtual Summit

By Cori Zaragoza Contributing Writer In celebration of National Youth Earth Week, UC Students who are members of the California Public Int e re s t R e s e a rc h Group (CALPIRG) ho ste d a v i r tu a l C alifornia climate action summit on Earth Day, April 22, 2021. Over 150+ people streamed via Facebook or Zoom as the students hosted hourly blocks focused on how any person can become an activist for climate change.

Special guests varied from top experts in clean energy to San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria.

The focus, however, was on the young activists behind the screens. They emphasized the power of social media and staged a ‘virtual’ petition by encouraging watchers to create signs or drawings in support of climate action and post them under the hashtag #YouthEarthWeek, addressed to leaders in government.

Prabhdeep Rai, speaker on the Youth Activism Panel, expressed excite-

Photos by Corri Zaragoza via Zoom

ment at being a part of a larger movement happening across America, “Young people have actually been taking action all across the world to call for bolder action on the climate. More specifically, the Student CALPIRGs have actually hosted more than 100 events in 20 states as part of Youth Earth Week...it’s incredibly clear that young people are paving the way to a cleaner, healthier, more meaningful future”.

She also revealed a reason for why so many of her peers are climate activists: “Young people are the first generation to experience the worst impact for climate change and we’re also the last ones that can do anything about it”.

Despite this reality, students were optimistic and hope-

ful that the actions they take now will help curb the growing harsh climate.

Tabatha Knudson, a student at the University of Hawaii and President of her school’s Surfrider Foundation, says “I’ve begun the realize the power of building community and strengthening community relationships in the environmental movement and exactly how much change that can create... even things as simple and as common as beach cleanups have provided a great opportunity for our community members to come out and develop a sense of stewardship and responsibility over the environment and community that they’re in [which] really creates long lasting activism and really passionate community members”.

Did you know you have safety and health protections from COVID-19 at work?

Workers in California have the RIGHT to:

• • •

Protection from safety and health hazards, including COVID-19 Report an unsafe workplace Refuse to work in an unsafe condition

To file a confidential complaint about an unsafe workplace, contact your nearest Cal/OSHA district office. It is illegal for your employer to reduce your hours, fire you or otherwise retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Wednesday, April 27, County Supervisor Nora Vargas, Chula Vista Mayor Mary Casillas Salas and former County Supervisor Greg Cox officially opened the 3.2-acre Greg Cox Bike Park — the second bike skills park the County has built for local bike enthusiasts. The park includes beginner and intermediate

bike trails, a beginner’s zone, a jump line and California’s largest modular pump track — a bicycle course of rollers, banked turns and other features that let bikers ride without pedaling. Having built the park, the County will turn operations of the facility over to the City of Chula Vista. The park was designed with the commu-

nity in mind through three public meetings. The Greg Cox Bike Park will epitomize the County’s Live Well San Diego vision by giving people a new way to exercise, have fun, stay healthy and thrive. Located at 325 – 353 Rancho Drive, Chula Vista, the park offers easy access from nearby neighborhoods, roads and existing trails.

Learn more about your RIGHTS and how to contact Cal/OSHA at dir.ca.gov/covid.

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OBITUARIES Celia Williams Coleman

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ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY A walk-through viewing on Monday, April 26th at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. A Service by invitation of the family (Due to COVID LIMITS) is on Tuesday, April 27th. Final arrangements were entrusted to AndersonRagsdale Mortuary.

DESIREE MAURJON MCCAULEY (DAVIS) AKA: Desi, Dez, Big Dez. Desiree was born January 27 1968. Desiree was the first born for both parents. Mother: Lela Yvonne Davis. Father: Kenneth William Jones.

She graduated from Morse High School in 1986. Desiree was on the Badminton Team in which she lettered in. She helped the boys P. E. Class with the coaches taking statistics, handling equipment and roll calls. Desiree attended Helping Hands Church of GOD IN CHRIST. Pastor Elder Ozelle Moore and his wife Christoria both deceased were as a support and guidance on many facets of her life and even in her marriage with her late husband Michael. Desiree attended the University of Phoenix. She had a good work ethic. She received several awards for performance and attendance. She has worked as a salesperson, computer operator, cashier, clerical, childcare, tutor and counselor for sex offenders. Desiree had a sober living business in which she had three separate houses in San Diego. Her clients were an assortment of people with criminal backgrounds in which that gave her the opportunity to correspond with lawyers, police and caregivers. Desiree joined the Eastern Star Garden of Eden O.E.S. She was Grand Associate Conductress and Worthy Matron of her Chapter (Tabitha 22). She took great pride in the organization. Michael, her husband, was GrandMaster at that time. She met and began a friendship with Brenda Hughes. Sister Hughes was Grand Martha at the time. They attended many meetings and traveled together many times. Desiree was taken to UCSD Hospital in Hillcrest where she was pronounced dead at 9:30am March 19 2021. Desiree leaves behind her Mother a sister, brothers and a host of aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews, great niece’s, great nephews and a God brother and a Godmother and a host of friends.

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ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY A walk through was held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at AndersonRagsdale Memory Chapel. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, April 29th at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

CELIA MARIE WILLIAMS was the 2nd daughter born to Walter and Olivia Williams on November 15, 1934 in Clarksville, Texas. Her formative years were spent in Clarksville where she attended school and graduated from Cheatam High School. In 1952 her cousin Brooksie brought her to live with her in San Diego, California. It was here that she met and fell in love with a tall, handsome young man by the name of R. J. Coleman in 1954. In March 1955, the two became one. Celia and R. J. took their vows they made in front of God and witnesses and for the next 66 years they did. This union was blessed with two sons; Ronald James and Ventice Lavoyd. Celia was a member of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She served in many auxiliaries and did whatever she could until her health began to fail. She was a nurturer at heart and operated a daycare for many working families and their children for over 30 years.

Celia found great pleasure in being a wife to R. J., a mother to Ronald and Ventice and a grandmother and great grandmother to her grand & great grandchildren. When not cooking and nurturing, Celia loved to dress in her finest hats and outfits for church and special occasions. On Tuesday morning, April 6, 2021, surrounded by her loving family, Celia said “I’ll see you again”. Waiting to greet her into Heaven are her parents Olivia & Walter, her mother and father -in -law Zola and Ocie Coleman and many loved ones who’ve gone on before her. Left to think of her often and remember her always are her husband: R. J. Coleman; two sons: Ronald and Ventice Coleman; two beautiful daughters-in-love: Michele and Renee Coleman; sisters: Marjorie Parrish and Beverly Nelson; Pamela Clayton of; one brother: Bruce Williams; seven grandchildren: Ronald James Coleman Jr (Paula), Vernon Coleman; Kristen Lewis, Jamie Lewis, Kiana Turner, Tatyana Coleman and Ventice Coleman Jr.; five great -grandchildren: Rider James Coleman, Reese James Coleman, Jaylen James Lewis, Amiyah Marie Ross and Michael Rhea Lewis; two special nieces: Janice Gabriel and Cynethia Dixon; special friend: Floyce Woods and other friends; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Love Lives On

ARRANGEMENTS BY ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY A walk through visitation will be held on Friday, April 30, 2021 at AndersonRagsdale Memory Chapel. A Funeral Service followed by burial in the Callahan Community Cemetery near Jacksonville, FL will be arranged with Funeral by TS Warden in Jacksonville, FL. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary.

ELEASE H. LAWRENCE, was born February 5, 1929, Elease was the oldest of five children, born to Reverend George W. Herring and Leslie Herring of Hilliard, Florida. She attended and graduated from Peck Elementary & Jr. High School. She loved school, and was an excited and dedicated student. Her favorite subject was English and she loved singing. Elease Lawrence, often attended Church of God of Fernandina Beach, Florida. At the age of twelve, she received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She was a doer of God’s Word, which was exemplified in the life that she lived. While attending church, my mom met and married my father. To this union a darling little girl, Anna Baker, was born.

She was a good mother, and she prayed and promised God that she would raise me in the church and teach me how to live for Christ.

Those that knew my mother saw her as an active, vocal person in church. She always put God and family first. After my father, God brought her love again and she married Bishop Eddie Lawrence. As a minister’s wife, my mom started a Prayer Band with the senior women in the communities of O’Neal and Callahan, Florida. My mom cared for the communities she lived in. She started a Monday night Talent Program. My mom was an awesome woman, but a very strict mother, who taught me how to become a Christian young lady, a good wife to my husband, and to be a good mother. She will greatly be missed forever. Elease H. Lawrence transitioned from a peaceful sleep into the arms of her Heavenly Father on April 20, 2021. Preceding her in death are: My father,Rev. Dennis T. Baker; Her mother and father; brothers and sister.

She leaves to cherish her memories, husband, Bishop Eddie Lawrence; Sister, Audrey Terry; Daughter: Anna Calhoun and Sonin-love, Anthony Calhoun Sr. daughters: Anita Taylor and Renee Johnson; Step-daughter: Avis Kemp of; and Step-son, Charles Lawrence (Frances); grandsons: Anthony Calhoun II (Alicia); Anton Calhoun (Jameliah); Andre Calhoun; Six great-grandchildren: Toni, Nyla, Anthony III, Janiyah, Eli, Dreven; A host of step-great grandchildren. Loving Nieces, and Nephews. The most Loving Godson, Bishop Thomas Coleman (Donnice).

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

ANDERSON-RAGSDALE MORTUARY 5050 Federal Boulevard San Diego, California 92102 (619) 263-3141 www.andersonragsdalemortuary.com

“STILL FAMILY OWNED STILL THE SAME QUALITY SERVICE STILL WORTHY OF YOUR TRUST”

H.W. “Skipper” Ragsdale, III Owner (In Memoriam)

Valerie Ragsdale Owner

Continuing over 130 Years of Service

Kevin Weaver General Manager

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Bishop / Pastor Adlai E. Mack, Pastor

Christians’ United in the Word of God

St. Paul United Methodist Church

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of San Diego

7965-B Broadway Street Lemon Grove, California 91945

3094 L Street San Diego, CA 92102

3085 K Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.232.5683

619.232.0510 • www.bethelamesd.com

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

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

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

All are Welcome to Join Us.

Pastor Milton Chambers, Sr. & First Lady Alice Chambers

“Come Worship With Us”

New Hope Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

New Assurance Church Ministries

Mesa View Baptist Church

2205 Harrison Avenue San Diego, CA 92113

7024 Amherst Street San Diego, CA 92115

13230 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rev. Dr. Obie Tentman, Jr.

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

Rev. Harvey L. Vaughn, III

Pastor Rodney and Christine Robinson

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

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

We are using YouTube under our website of www.mesaview.org or www.YouTube.com 8 : 45 A .M. Sunday School Class - Via Zoom Call Contact Office for details 10 A .M. Sunday Service • 7 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study Visit our site for previous sermons: www.mesaview.org

Pastor Dr. Darrow Perkins Jr.

Lively Stones Missionary Baptist Church

Phillips Temple CME Church

Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church

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

5333 Geneva Ave. San Diego, CA 92114

1728 S. 39th Street San Diego, CA 92113

619.263.3097 • t.obie95@yahoo.com

619.262.2505

619.262.6004 • Fax 619.262.6014 www.embcsd.com

Sunday School 9 : 00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10 : 30 a.m.

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

Sunday School 8 : 30 a.m.

Morning Worship 9 : 45 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study 10 : 00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 6: 00 p.m.

Pastor Jerry Webb

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11: 00 a.m.

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

Pastor Jared B. Moten

“A Life Changing Ministry” Romans 12:2

Bethel Baptist Church

Total Deliverance Worship Center

1819 Englewood Dr. Lemon Grove, CA 91945

1962 N. Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92105

138 28th Street San Diego, CA 92102

619.724.6226 • www.coyhm.org

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

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

Pastor Dennis Hodge First Lady Deborah Hodges

Pastor Dr. John E. Warren

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

Sunday Worship Service 9 : 00 a.m.

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

Dr. John W. Ringgold, Sr. Pastor

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

Sunday School 9 : 30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Early Morning Worship Service 9 : 00 a.m. and 11: 30 a.m.

“It Takes Team Work to Make the Dream Work”

Eagles Nest

Christian Center

Mount Olive Baptist Church

Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church

3619 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115

36 South 35th Street San Diego, Ca 92113

4995 A Street San Diego, CA 92102

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

619.239.0689 • mountolivebcsd.org

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Sunday First Worship 9 : 30 a.m.

Second Worship 11: 00 a.m.

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

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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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COVID-19 UPDATES When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated Voice & Viewpoint Staff

This week, the CDC said many Americans can, in many cases, now go outside without a mask, U.S. officials announced the CDC’s

specific no-mask guidelines for people who have been fully vaccinated. Read a list of activities below that you can immediately get back to enjoying. Just keep in mind: outdoor activities are safer

than indoor activities, and you must always consider how COVID-19 is spreading in your community, the number of people participating in any activity, and the location of the activity.

Choosing Safer Guidelines Activities CDC Safer Activities

Fully Vaccinated People

Your Activity

Unvaccinated People

Outdoor

Safest

Walk, run, or bike outdoors with members of your household Attend a small, outdoor gathering with fully vaccinated family and friends

Less Safe

Dine at an outdoor restaurant with friends from multiple households

Least Safe

Attend a small, outdoor gathering with fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people

Attend a crowded, outdoor event, like a live performance, parade, or sports event

Indoor Visit a barber or hair salon

Less Safe

Safest

Go to an uncrowded, indoor shopping center or museum Ride public transport with limited occupancy

Go to an indoor movie theater

Least Safe

Attend a full-capacity worship service

Sing in an indoor chorus

Eat at an indoor restaurant or bar Participate in an indoor, high intensity exercise class SOURCE: CDC

Prevention measures not needed

• Safety levels assume the recommended prevention measures are followed, both by the individual and the venue (if applicable).

Take prevention measures

• CDC cannot provide the specific risk level for every activity in every community. It is important to consider your own personal situation and the risk to you, your family, and your community before venturing out.

San Ysidro Health cares for YOU – Whether in person, by phone or by video visit, our care team is dedicated to providing you and your loved ones the quality healthcare you deserve.

Fully vaccinated people: wear a mask Unvaccinated people: wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart, and wash your hands.

at County COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Vaccines will be available while daily supplies last at each site Voice & Viewpoint Newswire San Diegans can now show up at a County-hosted clinic and get vaccinated without an appointment and at no cost if they are aged 16 and up (people under 18 need parental consent or must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).

Residents can also check for vaccine availability at local pharmacies, including supermarkets, Walmart and C ostco.

Appointments at ret ai l phar macies may require an appointment, and San Diegans need to carefully confirm that such sites are county-approved.

At press time, nearly 2.58 million COVID-19 vaccine doses had been administered in San Diego County, and close to 1.4 million County residents had

received at least one shot of the two-dose vaccine.

The County’s goal is to fully vaccinate 75% of San

Diego County residents 16 and older or 2,017,011 people. To date, 69.2% of San Diegans have received at least one vaccine and 47.1% are fully vaccinated. The one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which received approval for emergency use by the FDA April 23, 2021 following a brief pause, is again being administered in the County.

The number of daily shots available for people without appointments at Countyhosted sites is limited per site. Appointments will still be honored. Visit www.vaccinationsuperstationsd.com.

COUNTY VACCINATION SITES

Attend a small, indoor gathering of fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people from multiple households

Get a COVID-19 vaccine

Walks-Up, No-Appointments

Our providers are here to take care of you and your family.

Copley-Price YMCA East Public Health Center Lemon Grove Senior Center (as of 5/2) Linda Rhoades Recreation Center Linda Vista Vaccine Site at University of San Diego (USD) Mar Vista High School Martin Luther King Community Center Mexican Consulate North Inland – First United Methodist Church Oceanside – North Coastal Live Well Health Center San Ysidro – Southwestern College South Region Live Well Center Tubman-Chavez Community Center (moving to Jacobs Center TBD)

College Area – San Diego State University (SDSU) Viejas Arena Lot 13 Border View YMCA Mountain View – Educational Cultural Complex (ECC)

Goal: Vaccinate 2,017,011

San Diegans

VACCINATED WITH AT LEAST ONE DOSE

Mobile Sites/ Mobile Walk-thru –

NOTE: specific days only Mira Mesa Senior Center - Friday 5/14 Mission San Luis Rey Thursday 4/29 Northgate Market: City Heights - Thursday 5/13 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Saturday 5/8 Sherman Heights Community Center Tuesday 4/27 Southwestern College Otay Lakes - Friday 4/30

ICYMI

1,396,758 FULLY VACCINATED

950,045 SAN DIEGO COUNTY

COVID-19 STATUS TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

275,684

Free Rides to Vaccination Appointments

Lagina Scott, MD Family Practice

Rodney Hood, MD Internal Medicine

Danielle Gordon, NP Family Nurse Practitioner

Serving the community at

San Ysidro Health - Care View Health Center 292 Euclid Avenue, Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92114 To schedule an in-person or Telehealth appointment, please call 619-662-4100.

MTS and NCTD transit routes are free to all County vaccination sites.

MTS and North County Transit District (NCTD) are now offering free transit rides for people who need to get to their COVID-19 vaccine appointment location. This includes all vaccination sites in the county including Super Vaccination stations, hospitals, and other community immunization locations.

You r v a c c i n at i on appointment confirmation email is all that

required.

Rides are free to and from vaccination sites on MTS buses and Trolleys, seven days per week.

Check the MTS Transit Trip Planner for rountes to vaccine sites at https://www.sdmts.com/ schedules-real-timecovid-19-updates/freerides-vaccines MTS Access Paratransit subscription passengers must book ahead of time to/from trips in the normal way.

SOURCE: MTS

REPORTED TESTS

4,630,877 HOSPITALIZED

15,174 ICU

1,673

COVID-19 STATUS

Statewide

cases per 100k: 4.7 Positivity rate: 1.5%

San Diego County

Status: Moderate cases per 100k: 6.4 Positivity rate: 2.3%

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Medi-Cal and Uninsured welcomed.

Other insurance plans accepted.

Please contact (619) 600-3000 to verify.

www.syhealth.org

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FOR MORE COVID-19 UPDATES AND the CDC Coronavirus Symptom Self-Checker

SOURCE: County of San Diego, HHSA as of 4/27/21

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to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Robert L. Lewis Jr. 3130 S. Bonita Spring Valley, CA 91977

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):

April 02, 2026 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/06 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006410 Fictitious business name(s):

Fictitious business name(s):

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):

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 ------------------------------------

The County of San Diego, Owner, invites bids for JAMACHA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL BETWEEN SWEETWATER ROAD AND GILLESPIE DRIVE IN SPRING VALLEY FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5957(128) ORACLE PROJECT NO. 1021408; RFB 10875 Sealed bids will be received at the Department of Purchasing and Contracting, at 5560 Overland Avenue, Ste. 270, San Diego, 92123, until 2:00 PM on May 20, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents including Plans, Specifications and Bid Forms are available for download on the County Buynet site: https://buynet. sdcounty.ca.gov. You must be registered at the site in order to download documents. The Contractor shall possess, at the time of submitting the bid, a California contractor’s license, Classification A, General Engineering Contractor License. The cost of construction is estimated to be from $525,000 to $550,000.

Bid security of no less than 10% required at time of bid.

Successful bidder shall provide Payment and Performance Bonds for 100% of the contract amount. Prevailing Wage rates apply. The Owner, as a matter of policy, encourages Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation for this project. For complete bid information, go to County of San Diego Purchasing and Contracting website at https:// buynet.sdcounty.ca.gov.

For questions, please contact PCO, William Eames at William.Eames@sdcounty. ca.gov.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9007982 Fictitious business name(s): YAL CAB #437

Located at: 4115 Euclid Ave Apt 9 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: Ahmed Legas Jemaw 4115 Euclid Ave Apt 9 San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 21, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 21, 2026 4/29, 5/06, 5/13, 5/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006517 Fictitious business name(s): SAUSAGE DEPOT

Located at: 3146 Mission Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92109 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was 03/11/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: THE BAGEL SHOP LLC 1000 Island Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 08, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 08, 2026 4/29, 5/06, 5/13, 5/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006557 Fictitious business name(s):

Located at: 886 Beech Ave Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 12/01/2020 This business is hereby registered by the following: David Alejandro Guillent

886 Beech Ave Chula Vista, CA 91911 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 09, 2026 4/29, 5/06, 5/13, 5/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9007468 Fictitious business name(s): McGregor Realty, Incorporated

Located at: 3613 Leland Street San Diego, CA 92106 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: McGregor Realty, Incorporated

3613 Leland Street San Diego, CA 92106 California This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 17, 2026 4/29, 5/06, 5/13, 5/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9007560 Fictitious business name(s): JazzyBee Celebrations

Located at: 8379 Holt Street Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Jasmine Breanne Jackson 8379 Holt Street Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 19, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 19, 2026 4/29, 5/06, 5/13, 5/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9006830 Fictitious business name(s): Luvlane

Located at: 639 63rd 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: Delane Yvonne Beaner 639 63rd San Diego, CA 92114 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 4/29, 5/06, 5/13, 5/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9007240 Fictitious business name(s): Dels Auto Performance

Located at: 1403 Broadway Suite 101 Chula Vista, CA 91911 County of San Diego ---

3130 S. Bonita Spring Valley, CA 91977 This business is conducted by: A General Partnership Registrant has not yet begun

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Delbert Luarca 3130 S. Bonita Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 15, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 15, 2026 4/29, 5/06, 5/13, 5/20 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9007531 Fictitious business name(s): Siva Baby Unlimited

Located at: 10946 Singletree Lane Spring Valley, CA 91978 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was 04/05/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Helen Ahrens 10946 Singletree Lane Spring Valley, CA 91978 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on April 19, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on April 19, 2026 4/29, 5/06, 5/13, 5/20 -----------------------------------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 ---

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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 Bike Club --BCBC

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

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: 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): 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

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 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): 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

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 TrottySmith 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):

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

NAME CHANGE 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: Sonya 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:

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):

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.

Located at: 2306 Comstock St. San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego

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

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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).

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with further directions.

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.

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.)

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.

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 4/29, 5/06, 5/13, 5/20 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 W Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice 37-2021-00000092CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Arely Paola Castaneda To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Arely Paola Castaneda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: PRESENT NAME: Arely Paola Castaneda PROPOSED NAME:

Arely Paola Castaneda Espinoza

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 27, 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

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 4/29, 5/06, 5/13, 5/20 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 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: 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

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 4/22, 4/29, 5/06, 5/13 ----------------------------------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 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

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

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 PROPOSED NAME: Joy Stockton Hagin 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.)

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LEGAL NOTICES Advertisement for Bids

Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive “ELECTRONIC-ONLY” bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: EMPOWER AT TWAIN MAIN HS PACKAGE 2 A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on THURSDAY, MAY 06, 2021, in front of the main office Empower Charter School located at Mark Twain High School, 6402 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111. ALL CONTRACTORS MUST PREREGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SITE WALK. Please send only one representative per Company. Contact mmoyers1@sandi.net for the link to preregister. (PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS No. CZ21-0793-39).

COVID-19 SITE WALK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED Please refer to Planwell (www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD and project bid number CZ21-0793-39 or The Daily Transcript Publication for the complete Advertisement for Bids which includes Site Walk Safety Precautions AND preregistration information.

All bids must be received electronically at or before 1:00 p.m. on MAY 20, 2021. Firms interested in submitting a bid package must go to https://www. planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43764 then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CZ21-0793-39 Empower at Twain Main HS Package 2. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration”.

The project estimate is between $750,000 and $850,000. This is not a PSA project and does not require. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: B or other appropriate license, subject to District approval.

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Andrea O’Hara, M.A. Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department CZ21-0793-39 Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will receive “ELECTRONIC-ONLY” bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASPHALT REPAIRS A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2021, in front of the main office of Penn Elementary School, 2797 Utica Dr, San Diego, CA 92139. ALL CONTRACTORS MUST PREREGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE SITE WALK. Please send only one representative per Company.

Contact jimperial@sandi.net for the link to preregister. (PLEASE SEE BID FOR DETAILS No. CP21-0895-52).

COVID-19 SITE WALK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED Please refer to Planwell (www.crispimg.com, click on PlanWell, Public Planroom, search SDUSD and project bid number CP21-0895-52) or The Daily Transcript Publication for the complete Advertisement for Bids which includes Site Walk Safety Precautions AND preregistration information.

All bids must be received electronically at or before 1:00 p.m. on May 20, 2021.

Firms interested in submitting a bid package must go to https://www.planetbids. com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=43764 then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CP21-0895-52 Asphalt Repairs at Penn Elementary. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration”.

The project estimate is between $510,000 and $545,000. This is not a PSA project and does not require prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: A or C-12 or other appropriate license, subject to District approval.

SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Andrea O’Hara, M.A. Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts Department CP21-0895-52

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.

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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.

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Invest: continued from page 12

7. The cost Today there are institutions that have products and services that allow you to start investing with $10 at a time and build your way up. A few years ago you needed a certain amount of capital that maybe we didn’t have or were afraid to invest.

of goods and services go up, costing you more money and eroding the value of the dollar.

The stock market has historically, over time, beat inflation.

9. Tax purposes The government has several products that allow your investments and retirement accounts to legally grow tax-free.

10. Ownership

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Historically overtime money loses value. This is called inflation. Every year the price

Our people love ownership.

Taking advantage of the companies you love or products you buy, becoming a stock owner is beneficial in the long run. Even though you may not be a major percentage owner, you still are an owner, and buying stock in that company should make you feel proud.

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BUSINESS NEWS ‘The Onyx Family’ Builds YouTube Hit Brand

By Zenger News Imagine creating a work environment where every member of the family is gainfully employed. It’s also profitable enough to be the sole source of income — and don’t have to leave your house. For Rita and Mirthell Mitchell, that’s a dream come true. The couple built a brand based on their four kids. Now, Shalom, Sinead, Sade (Shasha) and Shiloh are brand ambassadors and content creators.

Better known to the YouTube

world as “The Onyx Family,” they have created a huge following. “ The Onyx Family” claims 6.3 million total subscribers, over 81 million monthly views and nearly 3 1/2 billion lifetime views on their channel. Opportunities to work with Dr. Fauci, an interview with actor Matthew McConaughey and an invite from the Biden/Harris campaign tops an amazing year of growth. This family prides itself on giving as much as it receives. Their philanthropy work includes funding community outreach programs and contributing to HBCU scholarships.

Zenger News spoke with Rita and Mirthell Mitchell

to discuss their unique work situation and the decision to quit their 9-5 jobs and build the family brand.

Percy Crawford interviewed Rita and Mirthell Mitchell for Zenger News.

Zenger News: It must be a dream come true to turn an idea into an empire. Did you ever see ‘The Onyx Family’ becoming this big?

Rita Mitchell: No! When we first started, we felt it would be us going on YouTube, making some great family memories. But we didn’t have a concept of how people made money on YouTube, much less build a brand. Everything evolved with time and experience.

Percy Crawford interviewed Rita and Mirthell Mitchell for Zenger News. (Heidi Malone/Zenger)

Mirthell Mitchell: In 2015, we were dabbling around with YouTube and making funny videos. Not seriously.

It wasn’t until 2016 that Rita started doing some research, and then we took it really seriously in March. We got a channel and did all these videos, and in that month, it actually took off. We had never seen that much money in our lifetime in one setting. And in two months, we paid off all of our debt.

Rita: In two weeks, I quit my 9-5. I was at a crossroads. I had to decide if I’m going to work with my family or if I’m going to build this medical company that in the long run could turn a profit. When you’re launching a regular business, it’s more overhead and stress.

We put out our first video, and it got a few views. And I thought: “Well, where’s the

Are You Prepared For The Big Question

In The COVID-Era Job Interview?

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire “One of the main questions employers will have for every job prospect will be, ‘What did you do to improve yourself personally and professionally, and others, during COVID?’ “ says Thompson (www.meltatl.com), founder and CEO of the marketing agency MELT and author of Build Brand You: How To Use Your College Experience To Find And Win Your First Job.

difference-maker in whether you land a new opportunity when we get to the other side of this crisis. It’s going to tell a potential employer everything they need to know about an individual. Did you feel sorry for yourself, did you binge watch TV, or did you learn a new skill and try to rebrand yourself for what will be a different and challenging job market?”

“That story you have to tell and sell is going to be the

Thompson offers some insights about the post-pan-

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demic job market and how job seekers should approach it: • Younger generations can grow through the adversity. Thompson says that for many people in their 20s and 30s, getting laid off during COVID and struggling to find work in a crowded market is a growing experience that will ultimately benefit them.

They’ll develop appreciation for a job and empathy for what others are going through. It’s going to be a wakeup call for the younger generations.

• Employers are looking for people who can pivot.

“With competition fierce for jobs, you have very little time to get employers’ attention,” Thompson says.

“You have to develop that hook in your story that sets you apart. Remember, every employer is thinking differently about the world and their business model than they did 12 months ago.

What have you done during COVID, or learned during it, that applies to new ways of helping companies and their consumers?”

• Keep pushing professional development. Thompson says. “New opportunities will abound, and those who are proactive and stay on top of self-improvement practices, including upskilling, will prosper. Employers will be looking for soft skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving as well as tech savvy.”

• Find and monetize your passion. “If you’ve always had a passion or a hobby that you can make appealing to others and monetize, now is the time,” Thompson says. “Go online with it as a side gig while you look for a full-time job. Package and tell your story on social media, and weave it to potential employers. That type of creativity, attitude and effort shown in your entrepreneurial pursuit could land you the fulltime job.”

“There is no time to waste

in getting up to speed with a rapidly changing job market,” Thompson says. “Look at it this way: the best of you has yet to come.”

millions of views?” I started to do my own research and learned about search engine optimization, how to make an appealing thumbnail.

I also let my kids and their creativity just go! Kids can speak to kids. We said: “OK, you’re really good at this, focus on this.” And we did that with everybody. My whole thing was organizing everything, researching, so that when it all came together, it was having the maximum impact.

Zenger: Did you get “You’re crazy for leaving your ‘real’ job” treatment?

Rita: When we first started, I never involved my family or my friends. In fact, for about nine months, we didn’t tell a soul what we were doing. We just did it and depended on loving who we are.

Zenger: What was your “Wow,” moment when you realized how much the brand was growing or went to sleep only to wake up to the views being through the roof Rita: We had posted this video, I think on a Friday.

We hadn’t checked the views, but by Saturday night, it had over 3 million views.

It wasn’t even a full 24 hours.

We had no clue something could go that far, that high so quickly. When you saw the revenue going up by the thousands every day, it made us understand why some people are doing it full-time.

That was my a-ha moment!

If you can continue to do this formula, you can get out of the whole 9-5 rut.

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