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What We Know and Don't Know About Omicron Variant

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By Jamey Keaten and Maria Cheng Associated Press The World Health Organization says it could still take some time to get a full picture of the threat posed by omicron, a new variant of the coronavirus as scientists worldwide scramble to assess its multiple mutations. On Friday, November 26,

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WHO designated it as a “variant of concern,” its most serious designation of a COVID-19 variant, and called it “omicron” as the latest entry into its Greek alphabet classification system designed to avoid stigmatizing countries of origin and simplify

understanding.

WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT OMICRON?

By Sunday, November 28, the U.N. health agency issued a statement on omicron that

boiled down to: We don't know much yet. It said it wasn't clear whether omicron is more transmissible — more easily spread between people — compared to other variants like the highly transmissible delta variant.

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FANS AND ARTISTS REUNITE AT

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SD Comic-Con Special ial Edition

Conference’s ‘Black Panel’ reunites after COVID hiatus

By Cori Zaragoza Contributing Writer

100 Men Strong Celebration see page 10

After the cancellation of the July San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), fans were finally reunited at the Comic-Con Special Edition version that took place over the Thanksgiving weekend at the San Diego Convention Center. For the first time since 2019, San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter was once again filled with gamers, nerds, and cos4,704 players dressed up in their favorite characters.

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treated to a relaxed, lowkey Comic-Con - far different from the normal madness that befalls the downtown San Diego area during a normal week at SDCC. Despite the event being smaller, con-goers were revved up and ready for the three day comic book convention, grateful for any sort of gathering after the long hiatus during the time before the COVID vaccine was readily available.

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AFTER GUILTY VERDICTS, CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS

Exhort Black America to ‘Never Stop Running for Ahmaud’

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA After nearly two years of pain, suffering, and wondering if the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery would pay for their heinous crime, the 25-year-old’s family finally received justice. A Glynn County, Georgia, convicted Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William Bryan of felony murder.

Tears streak down the cheek of Ahmaud Arbery's mother Wanda Cooper-Jones after the jury convicted

“Guilty. Guilty. Guilty,” Travis McMichael in the Glynn County Courthouse, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Brunswick, Ga. (AP Photo/ civil rights attorney Stephen B. Morton) Benjamin Crump ex­ NAACP President and CEO this nation,” Johnson insisted. claimed. “Nothing will bring Derrick Johnson called the “Generations of Black people back Ahmaud, but his family have seen this time and time verdicts long overdue. will have some peace knowing again, with the murder of the men who killed him will “Ahmaud Arbery’s death Emmett Till, Trayvon Martin, was unnecessary and fueled remain behind bars and can and many others.” by racist ideologies deeply never inflict their brand of evil ingrained into the fabric of on another innocent soul.”

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Danielle Hobbs, artist and dancer, speaks at the Black Panel during San Diego Comic-Con’s Special Edition, held November 26 - 28, 2021 at the San Diego Convention Center. Photo: Cori Zaragoza

Genetic Damage from Historical Racism Linked to

Poor Health, Transgenerational Trauma Scientific research persuasively documents ongoing impacts NNPA When the wounds are caused by generations of racism, it takes a group like the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America (N’COBRA) to do the necessary deep cleaning. Since 1987, N’COBRA has been the leading mass coalition dedicated to obtaining Reparations for African descendants in America. Most recently, their work has been recognized by the MacArthur Foundation for their cutting-edge efforts.

Trauma that happened to past generations can and is reflected by the current generation. The same can be expected to occur in future generations, if the report’s recommendations are not adopted. Photo: NNPA

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is the lead House sponsor for H.R. 40, legislation

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that would put Reparations on the agenda of the full House of Representatives for the first time since its introduction in 1989. The Congresswoman

is a long-time supporter of Reparations.

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The wounds inflicted by the legacy of slavery linger heavily in this nation.

— U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)

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NATIONAL NEWS Cosby Prosecutor to Appeal Comedian’s Freedom to U.S. Supreme Court

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr. Correspondent When Kevin Steele ran for Montgomery County District Attorney in 2015, much of his campaign centered on one theme: prosecute Bill Cosby. Many, including his opponent and former District Attorney Bruce Castor, called the centerpiece theme unethical.

Steele did win the election and immediately formed a for midable t andem with Judge Steven O’Neil in securing a conviction against Cosby following a second trial in 2018. Now, nearly six months after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Cosby’s conviction, Steele has taken the unusual approach of

appealing to the United States Supreme Court. The district attorney wants the nation’s highest court to intervene in a non-federal matter to overturn the state court’s decision and send Cosby back to prison Cosby served just two months shy of his minimum 3-to-10-year prison sentence when the state Supreme Court determined that the prosecution violated his constitutional rights and that Steele acted “reprehensibly” when trying the entertainer.

“Severe obsession,” Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt wrote of Steele in a statement this week. “Unwilling

to accept its epic loss in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the Montgomery County District Attorney has now filed a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court,” Wyatt remarked. “In short, the district attorney asks the U.S. Supreme Court to throw the Constitution out the window, as it did, to satisfy the #metoo mob. There is no merit to the request which centers on the unique facts of the Cosby case and has no impact on important federal questions of law.”

After vacating Cosby’s conviction in June, Chief Justice Max Baer blasted Steele for going back on an agreement Cosby struck with former

District Attorney Bruce Castor. The agreement stipulated that a civil deposition by the famed comedian used in a civil case was off-limits in any potential criminal trial. “[Steele] didn’t just break the deal. He broke the rules,” Chief Photo: Courtesy of NNPA Ju s t i c e B a e r asserted. “What we said is we’re not gonna He emphasized that the let the commonwealth, the court’s decision wasn’t to state through the district protect Cosby but “13 milattorneys, to engage in that lion Pennsylvanians against kind of reprehensible baitthat kind of conduct.” Baer and-switch.”

concluded that it wasn’t the Supreme Court’s duty to find guilt or innocence on the part of Cosby.

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION OMICRON: Continued from cover

It said it wasn't clear if infection with omicron causes more severe disease, even as it cited data from South Africa showing rising rates of hospitalization there — but that could just be because more people are getting infected with COVID19, not specifically omicron.

WHY ARE SCIENTISTS WORRIED ABOUT THIS NEW VARIANT? So far, the main difference with other variants appears to be that there may be an increased risk of reinfection with omicron — in other words, that people who've

Ahmaud: Continued from cover

He continued, “The actions and events perpetrated by the McMichaels and William Bryan leading up to Ahmaud’s death reflect a growing and deepening rift in America that will be its undoing if not addressed on a systemic level.

We must fix what is genuinely harming our nation: white

Racism: Continued from cover

Now, N’COBRA is releasing its 2021 report “The Harm Is to Our Genes: Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance and Systemic Racism in America.” The research team was headed by Dr. Joan Kaufman of Kennedy Krieger Institute at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.

Citing current scientific research, the seven-section report persuasively documents the ongoing impact of historical trauma, starting with the TransAtlantic Slave “Trade”, and includes racial segregation, mass incarceration, police brutality, and economic exploitation. These, and other harms, reveal that “ancestral adversities can negatively impact descendants across multiple generations through epigenetic (chemical)

already had COVID-19 could get reinfected more easily. Some experts say that could mean that vaccine makers may have to adapt their products at some point.

Sharon Peacock, who has led genetic sequencing of COVID-19 in Britain at the University of Cambridge, said the data so far suggest the new variant has mutations “consistent with enhanced transmissibility,” but said that “the significance of many of the mutations is still not known.”

WHAT SETS OMICRON APART? Scientists know that omicron is genetically distinct from previous variants including the beta and delta variants, but don't know if supremacy.”

The jury found Travis McMichael, who shot Arbery in February 2020, guilty of all nine charges, including malice murder and four counts of felony murder. The panel found his father, Gregory, not guilty of malice murder but convicted him on felony murder, unlawful imprisonment, and other charges.

these genetic changes make it any more transmissible or dangerous. So far, there is no indication the variant causes more severe disease. It will likely take weeks to sort out if omicron is more infectious and if vaccines are still effective against it.

the beta variant, initially alarmed scientists but didn't end up spreading very far.

To date, delta is by far the most predominant form of COVID-19, accounting for more than 99% of sequences submitted to the world's biggest public database.

Peter Openshaw, a professor of experimental medicine at Imperial College London said it was “extremely unlikely” that current vaccines wouldn't work, noting they are effective against numerous other variants.

Even though some of the genetic changes in omicron appear worrying, it's still unclear if they will pose a public health threat.

HOW DID THIS NEW VARIANT ARISE?

Some previous variants, like dict on malice murder, but the jury found him guilty of three felony murder counts, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and criminal intent to commit a felony.

The men, who also face federal charges, could spend life in prison when sentenced.

The coronavirus mutates as it spreads and many new variants, including those with worr ying genetic changes, often just die out.

Scientists monitor COVID19 sequences for mutations that could make the disease more transmissible or deadly, but they can't determine that simply by looking at the virus. announcement of the first guilty verdict against Travis McMichael, Arbery’s father, Marcus Arbery, shouted, “long time coming.” Judge Walmsley asked court officials to remove the senior Arbery.

Judge Timothy Walmsley bound the men over and will soon set a sentencing date.

“Ahmaud Arbery should be alive today. This tragedy should have never happened,” said Florida Congresswoman Val Demings, who is a Democrat.

Bryan escaped a guilty ver-

Immediately following the

“I am keeping his family in my

changes in the DNA.”

Kamm Howard, N’COBRA National co-chair.

tional; 4) Health challenges of future generations are guaranteed; and 5) HR 40 must be passed. The report also includes several important policy recommendations that will bring relief to Black Americans, namely: Eliminate Structural Racism and Decolonize Health Disparities, Build Black Wealth, Fix the Criminal Justice System, Fast Track Police Reform, and Strengthen Voting Rights Legislation. “People of African descent demand repair and the immediate enactment of all their human rights and equal status inside the United States,” says Dr. Onaje Muid, N’COBRA Health Commission co-chair.

Yes, trauma that happened to past generations can and is reflected by the current generation. The same can be expected to occur in future generations, if the report’s recommendations are not adopted. “Our report emphatically attests that if the Black community is ever going to heal from the consequences of systemic racism, in addition to established medical protocols, we must not hesitate, but be inclusive of Africancentered health and wellness modalities,” explains Lisa Davis, N’COBRA Health Commission co-chair.

“These findings demand that every conversation about the health inequities and health problems confronting Black Americans should include historical trauma and its effects,” says

A United Nations report released earlier this year concluded, “Racism is embedded in the structures of our society.” While police brutality, the wealth gap, and other issues grace the headlines – health disparities are often overlooked. And, when those disparities are generational, it’s even more difficult to determine the why and who is at fault. “You must accept that systemic racism is the reason bad health has existed for generations for those of African descent,” he adds.

Howard further breaks down and discusses the importance of the report, noting that: 1) Historical trauma is present not past; 2) Historical trauma is group trauma; 3) Historical trauma is multi-genera-

Howard concludes, “These findings make our demand for Reparations even more urgent. Resources must be targeted to address the mul-

Peacock said the variant “may have evolved in someone who was infected but could then not clear the virus, giving the virus the chance to genetically evolve,” in a scenario similar to how experts think the alpha variant — which was first identified in England — also emerged, by mutating in an immune-compromised person.

ARE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS JUSTIFIED? Depends on who you ask.

Israel is banning foreigners from entering the country and Morocco stopped all incoming international air travel. Scores of countries in Europe, North America, Africa and beyond restricted prayers. But we must move forward together to dispel the shadows of our past and to ensure the safety and civil rights of every American,” Demings asserted.

Crump insisted that Black America must keep fighting for civil rights and justice.

“This case, by all accounts, should have been opened and closed,” Crump demanded.

“The violent stalking and lynching of Ahmaud Arbery titude of harms in addition to the health challenges detailed in this report. H.R. 40 must pass!” H.R. 40 was voted out of committee by the House of Representatives this past April. There are currently 200 members in favor of passage; 218 votes are needed.

Why it has taken more than 30 years for the U.S. Congress to even entertain a conversation about Reparations is hard to digest. “ The National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations in America’s report, Transgenerational Epigenetic Inheritance and Systemic Racism in America, provides us with a singular, significant, historical and scientific presentation of the extended devastation of the impacts of slavery on the descendants of enslaved Africans and all of America. Over

flights from southern Africa.

Given the recent rapid rise in COVID-19 in South Africa, restricting travel from the region is “prudent” and would buy authorities more time, said Neil Ferguson, an infectious diseases expert at Imperial College London.

But WHO noted that such restrictions are often limited in their effect and urged countries to keep borders open. South Africa's government said the country was being treated unfairly because it has advanced genomic sequencing and could detect the variant quicker and asked other countries to reconsider the travel bans.

was documented on video for the world to witness. Yet, because of the deep cracks, flaws, and biases in our systems, we were left to wonder if we would ever see justice.

[The verdict] indicates progress, but we are nowhere close to the finish line. America, you raised your voices for Ahmaud. Now is not the time to let them quiet. Keep marching. Keep fighting for what is right. And never stop running for Ahmaud.” the years, we have witnessed the impacts of systemic racism,” says Congresswoman Jackson Lee. “This report now details how systemic racism has flowed through the centuries and through the communities of African Americans. The right answer to this report is for Congress to pass H.R. 40, The Commission to Study Slavery and Develop Reparations Proposals. H.R. 40 will provide a studied analysis and response for the best pathway forward to heal America and to end forever the stigma of systemic racism and its varied social, political, economic, and environmental impacts as detailed in this report. This is the right time in America’s history to pass H.R. 40 and to establish this important Commission!”

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EDITORIAL/COMMENTARY/OPINION Preparing for Coming Changes

BLACK MENTAL HEALTH:

An Unacknowledged Pandemic

By Edward L. Murray III, Ph.D. The San Diego Association of Black Psychologists

By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher While many are watching developing court cases and the treatment of Blacks and people of color as both victims and perpetrators in the judicial system, we must not lose sight of the coming changes around us designed to both distract and disable.

I speak specifically of the following: (1) the redistricting or redesigning of all the Electoral Districts in the United States, based on the 2020 Census; (2) the new Voter Suppression laws in over 22 states restricting voting hours, locations, and conduct while waiting to vote; (3) the local campaigns against Critical Race Theory resulting in the removal of books in school libraries and restrictions on how issues of race can be taught; and (4) a very close look at all people running for office in 2022 and where they actually stand on the issues just mentioned.

The Conservative Right, with all its Trump supporters, is counting on low voter turnout as a result of the above-mentioned restrictions. They are also putting those who are in agreement with them in key positions within each state’s vote count and certification process. The greatest weapon we have is our ability to engage the process at every level. We must now start serious voter registration; we must now look very closely at the new

electoral boundaries and changes in all districts, from Congressional Districts to State Legislative, County, Municipal, and School Board Districts.

We must start now and begin looking at the impact of these proposed changes. In some cases, it is already too late to engage the Redistricting Commissions for final changes. Many of these commissions sought to use the internet as a substitute for outreach and citizen engagement in the process.

Many of these commissions, both here and around the country, were appointing and stacking the commissions even before the Bureau of the Census released its report.

As a result of those activities, we must now engage in the five “P’s” if we, as the potential victims, are to overcome the “changes”. The “P’s” are: Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance. We must start planning now how to make new friends and form new alliances where necessary to get the desired outcomes under changing district boundaries and practices. We must know who is in office, who is running for office and whether their interests are our interest before we rush to commit our votes while others are still bargaining for their agendas.

Changes are coming. The only issue is whether we will be prepared to meet and overcome the changes. Something to think about.

America…Retarded or Dumb?

By Vincent L. Hall Texas Metro News “If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much.” Marian Wright Edelman, Former Director, Children's Defense Fund As harmless as it once sounded to my generation, we don’t call kids with disabilities “retarded” anymore.

We thought we were more sensitive than the generation before ours, who just called them the "dumb." But that's nothing compared to what they call them in Utah, where they are called them Niggers. Retarded and dumb are less than affable, to say the least, but calling a child with autism a Nigger has to be proof that America is at its lowest point. We don’t stand for children, and we don't stand for much. You may have nodded on this story, but I have not been able to sleep since seeing it on CNN. My pastor says that empathy is the ability to live in someone else’s skin. As an empathetic parent, this story makes my skin crawl.

“Isabella "Izzy" Tichenor, a 10-year-old Black and autistic student in Utah, died by suicide last Saturday after

allegedly being bullied by classmates, and her family's complaints were ignored, the family's lawyer tells CNN. The tragedy comes just weeks after the Justice Department publicly detailed a disturbing pattern where Black and Asian American students at the Davis School District in Farmington, Utah, were harassed for years, and officials deliberately ignored complaints from parents and students.

The DOJ detailed the pattern in a report and settlement agreement released in October. The agency had been investigating the school district since July 2019.” Izzy's mother and stepfather, Brittany Clark Tichenor Cox and Charles Cox must be going through hell. Utah is hardly the most diverse place in the world.

The state is 87% White, 2.32% Asian: 1.19% Black or African American, and 2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Like most

It’s no secret that lives of African Americans as a group have been historically, and are also currently, disproportionally beset by existential challenges. This, despite significant advances since the formal institution of slavery ended in the United States, and despite the election of a Black United States President.

Nevertheless, the lives of African American men, women, and children remain burdened by monumental, often crushing obstacles.

Our hope for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is often confronted by harsh and limiting social realities that often undermine mental well-being.

Consider this. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: • In 2019, suicide was the second leading cause of death for blacks ages 15-24, and some reports show suicide as the second leading cause of death for ages 15-24 in the general population) and another source indicates suicide is the third or fourth cause of death of black men. All reports seem consistent that suicidal ideation—, that is, contemplating suicide—and attempting suicide is higher in blacks.

• The death rate from suicide for black or African American men was four times greater than for African American women in 2018. Black females, grades 9-12, were 60% more likely to attempt suicide in 2019 as compared to non-Hispanic white females of the same age.

• Black or African Americans living below the poverty level compared to those over twice the poverty level are twice as likely to report serious psychological distress. The U.S. Surgeon General found that from 1980-1995, the suicide rate among African Americans ages 10-14 increased 233 per-

Red states, Utah resists changes, so that old proclamation stands even if it’s not posted.

"No Jews, No Mexicans, No Niggers, and No Dogs."

The only exception is Utah is probably the dogs. Rather than hang my suppositions on the fatal treatment of a Black 10-year old, let me suggest that the hatred that has infused and inflated American social and political tension is not limited to children of color. Gaze at a New York Times article reporting on the civil trial against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. ‘Mr. Jones for years spread bogus theories that the shooting that killed 20 first-graders and six educators was part of a government-led plot to confiscate Americans' firearms and that the victims' families

cent and also indicated that black people are less likely to seek and receive mental health treatment.

• Kessler et al. (2005) found that an estimated 57.5 million American adults experience mental illness each year.

Surely, mental illness occurs in every race, ethnicity, and gender in America, but some groups appear to experience higher incidences of mental illness. Indeed, African Americans make up only 12% of the US population, but they make up 18.7 of those affected by mental illness.

Compared to Caucasians, mentally ill African Americans have more chronic disease, higher levels of disability, higher rates of inpatient service use, lower rates of outpatient mental health service use, and more barriers to seeking mental health treatment.

Access to mental health resources is often challenged by the mistrust of a system where institutional racism can turn a seemingly therapeutic avenue into an antagonistic force. Powel (2016) writes, “it is not surprising that many black men also harbor feelings of mistrust toward medical and mental health systems.”

Her study found that “perceived racism along with internalized masculinity norms influenced black men’s reluctance to seek medical help”. Importantly, let’s acknowledge that it’s normal for even big strong men to struggle with feelings and emotions, and that reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness, but can be a source of strength.

Unfortunately, institutional racism also often works to reduce the number of black professionals available, who might inspire more trust within this population. According to APA Center for Workforce Studies, “[w] hen black men do seek help and would prefer a same-race provider, it can be difficult finding black psychologists, since they still make up only about 4% of the

were "actors" in the scheme.

People who believed those false claims accosted the families on the street and at events honoring their slain loved ones, abused them online, contacted them at their homes and threatened their lives. The parents of Noah Pozner, the youngest Sandy Hook victim, whose parents were the first to sue Mr. Jones, have moved nearly 10 times since the shooting and live in hiding. Each time the family moved, conspiracists published their new home address “with the speed of light,” Mrs. Pozner said.

The Crimes Against Children Research website shows just how brutal we are to the littlest and least among us.

doctoral-level psychology workforce.” The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health determined that the disproportionate prevalence of mental health challenges, the lack of access to services, and the reticence to seek treatment have likely been exacerbated by the COVID 19 pandemic.

What should be done? How do we make things better?

Properly addressing the black mental health crisis requires concerted action, and the entire country will benefit if all parts of our communities work together to do so. We can begin by first acknowledging that this is an allhands-on deck interdisciplinary effort that includes mental health professionals, doctors, clergy, lawyers, social workers, public officials, and the media. Teachers, barbers, hairdressers, neighbors, friends and family members and others who are close to those suffering mental health issues also have a vital role to play.

We must all be about the business of not only lending a listening ear and offering supportive words, but we must also work to connect people with resources that can help. We the people can prevent or alleviate a great deal of unnecessary suffering, emotional pain, and even death by assuring others that the right help is out there and helping those in need to get access to mental health care.

The San Diego Association of Black Psychologists also has a website from which one might begin this process (see - https://www.facebook.com/ ABPsisandiego/). If you or someone you know is facing mental health hardships, don’t be shy about reaching out and finding help for them. After all, to borrow an African proverb, it takes a village. Take action to make things better. Your action could save someone’s life or mental well-being.

“CCRC researchers conducted the Developmental Victimization Survey to gather data on a range of victimizations from birth until adulthood over the course of one year. Just more than half of youth (530 per 1000) experienced a physical assault, mostly between the ages of 6 and 12. One in 12 (82 of 1000) youth experienced sexual victimization, including sexual assault and attempted or completed rape.”

Child maltreatment was experienced by 138 per 1000 of our children.

Maltreatment includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and family abduction) of which emotional abuse

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(name-calling or denigration by an adult) was most frequent in occurrence.

These numbers are startling, but what’s more confounding is that we have policymakers who talk about everything but child welfare.

The suicide of Izzy and the trial of Alex Jones are not anomalies. We don’t stand up for children, and there is not much they can do to protect themselves. America appears to be either retarded or just plain dumb and it’s killing our children! #savethechildren Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, and award-winning columnist.

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3619 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115

36 South 35th Street San Diego, Ca 92113

4995 A Street San Diego, CA 92102

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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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Sunday School 9 :00 a.m.

Morning Service 10:45 a.m.

New Membership Orientation BTU 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Eve Prayer Service 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Services: Bible Study: 9 :00 a.m. • Worship: 11:00 a.m.

Pastor Antonio D. Johnson

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Pastor Donnell and First Lady Sheila Townsend

Real God, Real People, Real Results.

Online or Dial: 1(669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 747 601 3471 • Passcode: 626024

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Search: Pastor John E. Warren San Diego We are a non-denominational full fellowship of believers dedicated to reach our community with the gospel and providing a place for believers to workship, learn, fellowship, serve and grow into the fullness of Christ Jesus.

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

Minister Donald R. Warner Sr.

Dr. Emanuel Whipple, Sr. Th.D.

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Church of Christ 580 69th Street, San Diego, CA 92114

625 Quail Street San Diego, CA 92102

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Sunday Bible Study 8:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Service 10:00 a.m.

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Wednesday Youth Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

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Calvary Baptist Church

Revival Time Church of God in Christ

719 Cesar E. Chavez Pkwy San Diego, CA 92113

9621 Campo Road. Ste. A Chula Vista, CA 91977

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Sundays Bible Discovery Hour 9 :30 a.m.

Mid Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday Noon Day Bible Study 12:00 noon Wednesday Discipleship Training 7:00 p.m.

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OBITUARIES Maurice Clay Bullock Sr.

Elbert Keith Miles

Clercy Ann Norman

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

SUNRISE

3/14/1956

3/5/1922

SUNSET

SUNSET

11/13/2021

11/5/2021

4/13/1928

SUNSET 10/29/2021

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL CEMETERY MAURICE CLAY BULLOCK, SR. was born on April 13, 1928 to Mary Scott Bullock and Thomas Bullock in Louisville, Kentucky. He was the second of fourteen children.

He joined the United States Navy in April, 1946 and served until November 1968.

During his time in the U.S. Navy he received a silver and bronze star and served in many military career positions, including corpsman, x-ray technician, and medical repairman.

Maurice met his wife Aurelia while in Pensacola, Florida. They went on their first date to a local carnival and married three days later. Later, they drove across the country to his next military station and proceeded to travel many more times; and lived in many more locations during his twenty-two years of military service.

Maurice and Aurelia were married for sixty-five years and had three children, all boys; Henry, Maurice Jr., and Craig.

Maurice loved the ocean and two of his favorite places to live while in the military were Guam and California where he could often take beach trips with his family. It is no surprise that they settled in San Diego, California; he was never further than a drive away from the ocean. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for Salk Institute in La Jolla, where he enjoyed the engineering department and would take a run after work by the ocean. After twenty years, he retired from his second career at the Salk Institute.

Maurice stayed busy even after retiring with many hobbies, including being a ham radio operator, volunteering at the police station, training police dogs, swimming, and spending time with family and friends.

Maurice especially loved volunteering at St. Rita’s Church where he attended mass for over fifty years. He also opened the doors of the church every day for many years.

On October 29, 2021, Maurice Clay Bullock, Sr. left time and entered eternity. He was preceded in death by wife, Aurelia, parents; Thomas Bullock and Mary Scott Bullock, siblings; Thomas Jr., Katherine, Robert, Margaret, Doris, Elizabeth, Charles, and Michael. He is survived by his three sons; Henry, Maurice Jr., and Craig; his grandchildren; Autumn, Shannon, Lauren, Maurice III and Sean, great-grandchildren; Lawrence, Cameron, Olivia, Gabby, Jose Jr., and Marcos; siblings; Dolores, Inez, Martha, Peggy, and William; and a host of nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL CEMETERY ELBERT KEITH MILES was born in beautiful San Diego on March 14, 1956.

Although his name was Elbert, everyone knows him as Keith.

He was the third child and the first son born to Mildred Lee Tollette of Tollette, Arkansas; and Elbert “Danny” Miles of Shreveport, Louisiana.

The Miles Family went to Sunday School and stayed for Church every Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church.

Keith attended Crawford High School and graduated in 1974. Soon thereafter, Keith attended San Diego Mesa College where he studied electronics for the next two years. In 1976, Keith landed his career job at Hewlett-Packard. Keith loved his job and was named top Electronic Technician.

After working with HP for some three years, Keith wanted to explore the world, and at the same time, he wanted to grow in the field of electronics. In 1979, Keith took a sabbatical from HP and joined the United States Army. Immediately after boot camp, Keith married his high school sweetheart, Linda Buchanan.

Unfortunately, the marriage didn’t last. Within his four years as an Army Specialist, Keith managed to get an Associate of Arts Degree in Electronics.

On January 25, 1983, Keith received an honorable discharge from active duty at the rank of E-4. He returned to Hewlett-Packard. After thirty-nine years, Keith decided to retire at fifty-nine years of age.

Once in Arkansas, he would train for the New York Marathon. After that, he would train for the granddaddy of them all, the Boston Marathon.

Keith’s favorite sports to watch on TV are football, basketball, and golf.

Keith is “The Worker” of the family. Everyone relied on Keith to get things done.

Keith was always willing to help.

While at the VA hospital in La Jolla California on November 13, 2021, Keith quietly stopped breathing and peacefully passed away.

Keith was preceded in death by mother and father. He is survived by sisters; Sheila Johnson, and Karen Hawes (Jess) both from San Diego; brothers; Terrell, of San Diego, Tony (Yvonne) from Holland. Keith is also survived by his lovely daughter, Ieasha, of San Diego, Leasha’s mother Nereyda, Keith’s foster children; Shante, Sasha, and Robert, grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Love Lives On

Darron Jay Kelly

Those we love are never really lost to us — we

SUNRISE

Jered McLeod

4/2/1985

SUNSET 11/15/2021

SUNRISE

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL CEMETERY DARRON JAY KELLY was born to Beatrice Lowe and Clifton Oliver on April 2, 1985.

Darron enjoyed playing sports with his loving cousins, they did anything and everything together.

Sports were a big part of Darron’s life. He played for Sunshine Little League and the Balboa Raiders alongside his cousin Calvin and a ton of close friends.

Darron,and his family moved to Murrieta, CA in 2001. Darron transferred to and graduated from Murrieta Valley High School. Darron wanted to move back to San Diego, but stayed in Murrieta. In 2011, he met Chanda and on August 29, 2013, they were blessed with his adoring princess Ezarelle “Ezi” Leonora Kelly. Darron’s life changed for the better, he became the “BEST DAD IN THE WORLD.”. Ezi was Darron’s everything. Ezi will always remember her daddy and the great memories they made. Darron would want his eight year old Ezi to know that a whole tribe of Ohana, (including her godfather Nathaniel Reed) will lookout and care for her for the rest of her life and that’s all Darron would ask for.

Darron was great at building special bonds and friendships. Anyone who knew him knows that he loved unconditionally and made everyone feel that way. Sandy, Timmy, Mar, Rissa, Alyssa, Ralph, Lil Tony, Nathan, Alfonso, Jonay, Arleda, Sia, Bobby, Carla, Mykeah, Ebony, Quincy, Ashley, and many more, had such a strong relationship. We know he will be watching your kiddos grow and succeed.

On November 15, 2021, Darron was called home to be with his beloved grandma, Leonora Janet Kelly. Darron is survived by daughter, Ezarelle Kelly, mom, Beatrice Lowe, dad, Clifton Oliver, step-dad, Craig Lowe, sister, Akeisa Lowe, his aunts; Raymona Kelly (Richard), Rayanna Kelly (Tim), his cousins; Calvin Kelly (Jessica), Tremaine Foster (Monique), Tashiana Foster (Tyson), Tia Kelly, Timothy McPherson Jr., Carissa McPherson, Jamar Lyons, Alyssa Cerda, a tribe of nieces and nephews; Malia, Tae’ko, Zyro, Knox, Kenna, Tremaine Jr., Makaio, Treysen, Meilani, La’Shaya, Kaelani, Dre Jr., Leilani, Kiele, Levi and Stephon; along with a host of extended family and friends. We will never forget you “Boo;” we all love you unconditionally. Your laugh, dancing, and loving nature will always stay in our hearts.

8/25/1993

SUNSET 11/8/2021

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL CEMETERY JERED ALEXANDER MCLEOD was born in San Diego, CA on August 25, 1993, to Jacqualyn and Jerry McLeod. He was the oldest of two children. Jered was raised in a Christian home and attended Daysprings Christian Fellowship where he was baptized.

Jered graduated from Kearny CTA High School in San Diego, CA in June 2011. He was awarded a scholarship from ACE Mentoring Program and attended San Diego Mesa College desiring to become an architect. He joined the San Diego Job Corps and was trained in computer science. He made many friends at the Job Corps and many remained close friends until his death.

Growing up Jered was quiet but very observant. He loved putting together LEGO’s and puzzles and enjoyed reading intriguing books. Jered was a good writer but would get upset when his mother insisted he compose thank-you notes. He especially enjoyed working with computers, playing video games, and Anime. According to his sister, he was a big nerd. His natural ability for music led him to learn and play the clarinet and violin.

Jered worked many jobs before working at NASSCO and learning different jobs in the shipbuilding industry. He was currently employed with CTR Corp as a 3rd Class Marine Electrician.

Jered was living his life and on a journey to great things. Rest in peace Jered.

Memories of Jered will be cherished by his parents; Jerry and Jacqualyn McLeod, his sister, Jada McLeod, Sparkle (fur baby), his grandmothers; Gloria ThompsonPalmer, and Gloria Hunter and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Jered will be missed by all.

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Funeral services were held on November 23, 2021 at Memory Chapel of Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary with the burial following at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.

CLERCY ANN NORMAN entered this world on March 5, 1922; she was born to Ulysses Sam Collins and Verter Whitfield, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She underwent her preliminary schooling in Seminole County, and in the latter part of the 1930s, she moved to the Pixley-Tulare area of California.

Clercy sought out Christ at an early age; she was very active at the Greater Trinity Baptist Church as long as she was physically able (Senior Usher Board, Mission Society/Choir, Pastor’s Aid, Convention Attendant).

After a few years in the Tulare area, Clercy relocated to San Diego and supported herself with various occupations, always displaying admirable work ethics. An employment of note was with Convair Aircraft Plant, she worked as one of Rosie the Riveters.

Another monumental employment (was San Diego Greyhound Bus Depot), that location facilitated Clercy’s initial meeting with Robert L. Norman. They married on March 16, 1946, raised (and loved) five sons; this union lasted 49 years until the passing of her loving husband in 1995.

Clercy remained very active with her family, friends, and church. She was a downright great Oklahoma cook, a green-thumbed gardener, she loved shopping, traveling, fishing, and watched a lot of Family Feud on TV. She also enjoyed watching her sons and grandson play high school football (Lincoln and Crawford) and enjoyed rooting for the Indiana Colt and was always eager to assist others where she could.

On November 5, 2021, God called her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Ulysses Sam “Son” Collins Jr., sister, Mary Lee Cudjo, sons; Sammy D. Cook, Lee C. Norman,and Robert L. Norman Jr. She leaves to cherish her wonderful memory two sons; J. Thomas Norman of San Diego California, and Alvin R. Norman of Columbus Ohio, Cousin, Lilly Mae Phillips of Wewoka, Oklahoma, sister-in-law, Emma Norman of Wharton, Texas, and daughters; Pearl Simmons, and Marissa Farrales both of San Diego. Clercy also had a host of grandchildren, great grand-children and eight great-great grand-children, nephews, nieces and cousins and devoted loving friends.

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

Valerie Ragsdale Owner

Continuing over 130 Years of Service

Kevin Weaver General Manager

feel them in so many special ways —

through friends they always cared about and dreams they left behind, in beauty that they

added to our days… in words of wisdom we

still carry with us and memories that never will

be gone… Those we love are never really lost to us —For everywhere their special love lives on.

A. Bradley

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LOCAL/NATIONAL NEWS SAN DIEGO Deadline Approaching For Update: CITY

COUNCIL

Fossil Fuel Divestment Policy Passed:

City Treasurer’s Investment Policy was passed, which, for the first time, includes a policy to divest from fossil fuel companies.

Councilmember Elo-Rivera Proposes Resolution Supporting Rooftop Solar:

A new resolution is urging the California Public Utilities Commission to adopt a lawful Net Energy Metering decision, which supports continuing g r o w t h of customer-sited solar energy installations.

Councilmember Sean EloRivera stated: “San Diego must do all we can to overcome the challenges presented by the climate crisis.

This includes being intentional about our public investments, as well as stepping up and speaking out when decisions are made that will impact our com munity’s ability to meet our ambitious climate action goals.”

Parking Minimums for Commercial Areas Voted to be Eliminated:

A change to the municipal code was approved that eliminates parking space minimum requirements for many businesses. Starting Jan. 1, 2022, commercial tenants and building owners

County’s Unclaimed Money List Final deadline to submit claims is Dec. 17th Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

in transit priority areas and commercial neighborhoods citywide will have the option to either provide as much parking as their customers need, or use those spaces for other needs, like outdoor dining or creating outdoor spaces.

‘Spaces as Places’ Program Adopted To Permanently Allow Outdoor Business Operations:

The program targets businesses in traditionally underserved communities to ensure outdoor dining investments and bicycle and pedestrian improvements are equitably distributed across the city.

Sidewalk Reset Pilot Program Launched:

The City is now employing a deep-cleaning method to remove grime and build-up from sidewalks in Downtown, beach areas, and South Bay, among other areas being evaluated. Crews developed the new approach after noticing the regular sanitizing solution beading off the sidewalks due to build-up of grease and dirt.

Voice & Viewpoint Staff

The San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office is doing all it can to reunite $713,585 in county refunds with its rightful owners. See if your name is on the list at sdttc.com.

website. To date over 77 claims have been received and $39,908 has been reunited with the rightful owner.

“With many people cashstrapped, it’s essential to return this money to the citizens of San Diego,” said Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister. “The average refund is $386, and that can go a long way for those who are the rightful owners and who need it.”

If you are owed money, follow the instructions on the unclaimed money page to file a refund claim

by December 17, before the money is rolled into the county’s general fund.

Current state law says countywide money that is unclaimed for three years and property tax refunds that are unclaimed for four years must be turned over to the County’s general fund.

The Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office still has 1,771 unclaimed refunds in a list that is easy to search on its

You can email your claim to refunds@sdcounty.ca.gov or call 1-877-829-4732 for more information.

Photo: Courtesy of San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office

“We want all of this money returned to San Diegans, so tell your friends and family

to go to sdttc.com to check the unclaimed money list,” said McAllister.

Red Cross: COVID-19 Strains Blood Supply For Patients Bring hope to the holidays by giving blood to help overcome the nation’s emergency blood shortage Voice & Viewpoint Newswire As a re s u lt of l ow b l o o d donor turnout in recent months, the Red Cross is

heading into the holidays with its lowest blood supply in more than a decade at this time of year. Blood donations are desperately needed now to meet the needs of accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease.

The Red Cross distributed 250,000 more blood products in 2021 than last year, until the delta variant began to spread in August. The pandemic also resulted in fewer blood drives at schools and colleges, contributing to a 34% drop in new blood donors from last year — one of the largest year-to-year decreases and one that could threaten essential medical care for patients. Locally, the Southern California Red Cross Region has experienced a 46% decrease in new blood donors this year.

All those who come to give Nov. 29-Dec.16 will automatically be entered for the chance to win a private screening for the winner and 50 of their guests of the new film The Matrix Resurrections. Those who come to give through

Dec. 16 will also get a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email.

Visit redcross.org to make a financial donation or an appointment to give blood or platelets.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Chula Vista 12/15/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Eastlake Community Church, 990 Lane Ave

El Cajon 12/16/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., East County Transitional Living Center, 1527 E Main Street

San Diego

Appointments available at Red Cross Kearny Mesa Blood Donation Center, 4229 Ponderosa Ave., Suite C, see RedCrossBlood.org for hours

12/2/2021: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., University of San Diego University Center, 5998 Alcala Park 12/8/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hsi Fang Temple, 4536 Park Blvd 12/14/2021: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Delta Air Lines, 3835 N Harbor Dr, Terminal 2 12/14/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Civita Park, 7960 Civita Blvd 12/15/2021: 10:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Rock Church City Heights, 4001 El Cajon Blvd 12/16/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of SD, 5055 Governor Drive

Spring Valley 12/11/2021: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., New Life Baptist Church, 9255 Lamar Street

George Floyd Biography to be Published in May 2022 Associated Press Two Washington Post reporters are working on a biography of George Floyd, from his family history in the tobacco fields of North Carolina to his murder last year in Minneapolis by a white police officer.

This cover image released by Viking shows “ His Name Is George Floyd; One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice” by Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnip. Photo: Viking via AP

Viking announced Wednesday that “His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice,” by Robert S a m u e l s a n d To l u s e Olorunnipa, will come out next May, nearly two years to the day of Floyd’s death.

The book expands upon the Post’s six-part series “George Floyd’s America,” winner of a Polk award for justice reporting.

“George Floyd’s gruesome, videotaped death changed the world, as millions were moved by the raw humanity of a dying man pleading for air,” Olorunnipa said in a statement. “As we’ve examined his life over the past year, we’ve learned how his struggle to exhale as a Black man in America began decades before a police officer’s knee landed on his neck.”

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COVID-19 UPDATES

How Are Californians

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Navigating the Pandemic?

COVID-19 STATUS TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

382,450

Photo: CDC

A recent UCLA survey provides insights on risk reduction behaviors and more

REPORTED TESTS

7,671,075

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire Over the last four months, the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research (CHPR) began to share early data from the 2021 California Health Inter view Survey (CHIS), which shed light on how residents were navigating the pandemic through engaging in risk reduction behaviors, getting tested or seeking medical advice about the virus, perceptions about the vaccine, as well as financial and personal impacts related to employment, ability to pay for basic necessities and rent, and mental health stressors.

The data show that California adults who said they had ever received a positive COVID-19 test result were more likely to engage in risk reduction behaviors such as wearing face coverings and avoiding gathering with members outside of their household. Additionally, people who had not received the vaccine, but were planning to, were also more likely to follow safety guidelines than people who said they would not get the vaccine and individuals who already received the vaccine.

“Even the slightest risk reduction behavior changes are important because they are part of several factors that contribute to the spread of COVID-19 and can support evidence for policies such as vaccine mandates or proof of

vaccination,” said UCLA CHPR Director and CHIS Principal Investigator Ninez A. Ponce, PhD, MPP, who also serves as a professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.

Key findings from the August 2021 data include:

Risk Reduction Behaviors

• California adults varied in their risk reduction behaviors based on their test result status.

■ About half (52.2%) of California adults who had ever received a positive test result for COVID19 gathered with people not living in their household compared to more than two-thirds (68.1%) of adults who never tested positive.

■ 66.3% of California adults who had ever received a positive test result for COVID19 always wore face coverings when leaving their homes compared to 58.7% of adults who never tested positive.

• California adults not planning to get vaccinated reported higher levels of engaging in risk reduction behaviors.

■ Individuals who did not plan to get vaccinated were more likely to say they never followed state and local safety guidelines when gathering with people outside of the household — 29% vs. 4.4%

who received at least one dose of the vaccine in August.

• Californians reported wearing their face coverings less from March through August.

■ Adults who said they always wore face coverings when leaving their homes decreased by more than 30% between March (84.8%) and August 2021 (58.2%). The percentages declined by 40% from March/April (84.8%) to July (50.2%), but increased from July to August.

Personal and Financial Impacts

• Nearly 1 in 8 (12.1%) California adults said they lost their jobs during the pandemic.

■ Nearly 1 in 3 (29%) adults within 0–99% of the federal poverty level (FPL) experienced job loss, compared to 6.2% of adults 300% FPL and above.

■ More than 1 in 4 (28.5%) nonU.S. citizens said they lost their jobs, compared to 13.1% of U.S.-born citizens.

■ More than 1 in 5 (21.6%) adults in the San Joaquin Valley and more than 1 in 6 (17.1%) adults in Los Angeles County said they lost their jobs.

■ 1 in 4 (25.5%) adults who were uninsured lost their jobs compared to 13.4% of adults who had health insurance.

• More than 1 in 7 (13.7%)

Where To Get Your Child Vaccinated UCSD COVID-19 MOBILE VACCINE VAN SCHEDULE

WHO:

UCSD Mobile Vaccination Van is open to community, staff, families, and students.

HOW: Anyone over age 18 can walk-in for vaccination.

Students younger than 18 will need to have a parent present.

Students of host school may get vaccination at school site without parent present if UCSD consent form is completed:

WHERE & WHEN: Physical Plant Operations Monday 11/29 7:30am-12:30pm

Lincoln High School Tuesday 11/30 8:30am-5pm

Transportation Department Wednesday 12/1 7:30am-11:30am

Clark Middle School Wednesday 12/1 1:00pm-5:00pm

Distribution Services Thursday 12/2 7:30am-12:30pm

Morse High School Monday 12/6 11:00am-4:30pm

Bell Middle School Tuesday 12/7 11:00am-4:30pm

Eugene Brucker Education Center Friday 12/3 8:30am-5:00pm

Mann Middle School Thursday 12/9 11:00am-4:30pm

San Diego High School Friday 12/10 11:00am-4:30pm

Knox Middle School Tuesday 12/14 9:30am-2:30pm

Perkins K-8 School Wednesday 12/15 11:00am-4:30pm

Source: SDUSD

Fulton K-8 School Friday 12/17 11:00am-4:30pm

Crawford High School Wednesday 12/8 11:00am-4:30pm Millennial Tech Middle School Monday 12/13 8:30am-1:30pm Audubon K-8 School Thursday 12/16 11:00am-4:30pm

California adults had difficulties paying for basic necessities in August 2021.

■ Adults with serious psychological distress were much more likely to have difficulties paying for basic necessities than adults who did not have serious psychological distress (30.7% vs.

11.5%, respectively).

■ 17.3% of adults who had a child or teen living in their household experienced difficulties paying for basic necessities compared to 11.7% without children or teens in their household.

■ Multiracial (30%), Black or African American (22.1%), and Latinx (18.3%) adults were more likely than white adults (7.6%) to experience difficulties paying for basic necessities.

“It has been alarming to consistently see the personal and financial impacts of the pandemic on Californians, hitting the already at-risk communities the hardest,” said Todd Hughes, CHIS director.

“We look forward to releasing the entire 2021 dataset in Fall 2022 and hope that the dashboard will continue to be useful in identifying groups who are most in need of assistance.”

HOSPITALIZED

18,501

ICU

1,903 SOURCE: Calif. Dept. of Public Health as of 11/24/21

COUNTY COVID-19

VACCINATION RATES

BY RACE / ETHNICITY

Black or African American 3% Race and Ethnicity Unknown 5.2% Other/ Multiple Race 12%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.7%

Asian 11.8%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%

White 37.2%

Latino or Hispanic 29.6%

SOURCE: County of San Diego.

Last updated 11/24/2021

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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES

LIMITED ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER (Effective June 15, 2021) On June 15, 2021, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy will be rescinded. Persons and entities may still be subject to Cal OSHA and California Department of Public Health guidelines and standards with limited public health restrictions, including face coverings, school based guidance, and guidance for mega events. The California Public Health Officer has issued an order to be effective June 15, 2021, and available here: https://www.cdph. ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID19/Order-of-the-State-Public- Health-OfficerBeyond-Blueprint.aspx. The California Public Health Officer has also issued updated face covering guidance effective June 15, 2021, and available here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/ Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/ guidance-for-face- coverings.aspx#June15guidance.

In San Diego County, persons who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or who are likely to have COVID-19, will be subject to the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID19,” or as subsequently amended. Persons who have a close contact with a person who either has COVID-19, or is likely to have COVID-19, will be subject to the Order of the Health Officer titled: “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” or as subsequently amended. Both orders are available at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/ sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2 019-nCoV/health-order.html.

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

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: 1. Effective June 15, 2021, the Order of the

Health Officer and Emergency Regulations, dated May 6, 2021, and any other Health Officer orders related to COVID-19 shall expire, with the exception of the following: a. “Isolation of All Persons with or Likely to have COVID-19,” dated December 24, 2020. b. “Quarantine of Persons Exposed to COVID-19,” dated April 5, 2021. c. Any quarantine or isolation order issued to an individual that is currently in effect.

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

IT IS SO ORDERED: Date: June 14, 2021 WILMA J. WOOTEN, M.D., M.P.H. Public Health Officer County of San Diego EXPIRATION OF EMERGENCY REGULATIONS As Director of Emergency Services for the County of San Diego, I am authorized to promulgate regulations for the protection of life and property pursuant to Government Code Section 8634 and San Diego County Code section 31.103. The Health Officer Order and Emergency Regulations, dated May 6, 2021, shall expire as a regulation for the protection of life and property, on June 15, 2021.

Date: June 14, 2021 HELEN ROBBINS-MEYER Chief Administrative Officer Director of Emergency Services County of San Diego

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Voice & Viewpoint Staff Photos courtesy of Elegant Divas

Elegant Divas, a local 501c3 non-profit organization composed of local women offering support, tools, and access to life-changing skills for women, held their 7th Annual Turkey Giveaway Sunday, November 21 in the spirit of giving for the Thanksgiving holiday. So many people lined up hours before the event officially began that the Divas started giving away turkeys early in order to meet the demand. Nearly one hundred

people attended the drivethrough giveaway at 6444 El Cajon Blvd.

and inspire me and just give me hope. because I was hopeless, you know?”

Elegant Divas has been a presence in the community for several years. Kim Foster McClure, the organization’s founder, shared, “When I started this, I was trying to figure out my own life. I’ve faced some challenges along the way. So, initially, I was like, ‘I need a social group’,” McClure explained. She said she knew she needed women she could talk to that had come from the same walk of life. Women, she said, who “can encourage

McClure said she started reaching out to like-minded women.

Her small social group soon expanded to include the formation of the 501c3 nonprofit status it has today, with a full roster of activities from Turkey dinners at the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library to the full-on turkey drive they now host each year. The Divas also host book drives and shoe drives, feed the homeless in downtown San Diego, and they visit convalescent hospitals

nder, L to R: Fou re and lu C Kim Mc er, g PR Manna Leary.

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St. John Church of God in Christ’s

Turkey Dinner

By Mike Norris Photos by Mike Norris

A big “Love” shout out goes to St. John Church of God in Christ where Pastor Jeffery Anderson and faithful church members hosted a free Turkey Dinner event on Thanksgiving Day, November 25th, 2021, at the Food Bargain Market lot at 6261 Imperial Ave in San Diego. Over 200 community residents received turkey dinners on that special day. It was truly an awesome celebration of gratitude and thanks from the Southeast community residents, who participated in such a blessed occasion. It was truly a "Delicious" Thanksgiving Day to remember. The event was sponsored by Hand to Hand Mission Outreach and Food Bargain Market.

during Christmas, Father’s Day, and Mother’s Day to give gifts and cards to those who may not normally get visitors.

“We go wherever we’re needed.

We’re so grateful that God gave us a second chance, we’re excited just to be a blessing to others,” remarked McClure.

The organization’s motto is “No Woman Left Behind”.

Bobbie Lee Leary, PR manager for Elegant Divas, credits the group with truly being a part of local communities and making them a better place. Most of the Thanksgiving tur-

key giveaway drives, she said, are funded by local businesses and personal donors, who have eagerly donated turkeys and monetary assets to help. She hopes to pass on the values that Elegant Divas represent to the coming generations.

“Ever ybody really pulled together to make this happen.

We really try to lead by example,” Leary said.

With another successful Turkey Drive behind them, the Elegant Divas were able to help ensure that San Diegans in need had a great Thanksgiving.

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Courtesy of the Norman Family After a long and fascinating life, Mrs. Clercy Ann Norman was given a beautiful homegoing on a bright, sunny day at the AndersonRagdale Chapel. Clercy Ann Norman relocated to San Diego and worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” during WWII. Not long after, she met and was married to Robert L. Norman, Sr.

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Together, they raised five sons during their 49-years of marriage, until his death in 1995.

On November 5, Mama Norman, at 99-years of age, was lost to her family and friends. Her communicated wishes were that we all diligently seek God, love our family and friends, and be serious about our health.

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COMMUNITY 100 Men Strong

Helix Captures Another Division-1

Celebrates!

By Voice & Viewpoint Staff

On November 21, 100 STRONG, a community advocate group working in areas of social justice, community health and safety, education, and economics, celebrated 13 years of service to the people of San Diego with a people’s assembly at The Community Spot.

100 STRONG also celebrated one of their founders, Tau Baraka, on his 55th solar return around the sun.

100 STRONG gave recognition awards to long standing advocates of our community: Dr. John Warren of the Voice & Viewpoint,

CIF Championship

along with Abdur Hameed from the Black Contractors Association, and Makeda Makossa from the World Beat Center.

By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer Last Saturday night, a huge crowd of spectators showed up at Escondido High School to witness the highly anticipated D-I Championship game between Helix and Lincoln High School.

Many came out to celebrate the organic organization that boasts having never worked in a nonprofit capacity.

“Ever ything that 100 STRONG does for our people comes from the heart.

We’re not out here trying to make money off the people.

We are trying to help with fancy banquets and we give it to the people free of the ‘BS’, with nothing but love,” said 100 STRONG founder Tau Baraka.

With local football legend Darius Allen, Rap-artist Mitchy-Slick, and prep hoop millionaire Mikey Williams walking the sidelines, the crowd was ready to watch some of the best talent in San Diego go heads-up.

After four quarters of actionpacked football, the victory belonged to Helix’s Highlanders 28-21. Drive-

killing penalties, crucial turnovers, key injuries, and a grown-man named Christion Washington, put an end to Lincoln's title aspirations.

their already crowded wall of champions, Hornet Nation could only shake their heads as they witnessed the D-1 title slip through their hands.

“We wanted to ground and pound them. We knew we were bigger and stronger upfront, so we wanted to beat them with our running game,” said Helix’s Christion Washington.

“Helix is a well-coached team that fights hard all the way to the end,” said Coach Dunn.

“They made way less mistakes than we did and they did what they came here to do, but I’m still extremely proud of my team — from the coaching staff to the players, they worked their butts off. I wish we could have won, especially for Mr. Miner, our community hero, but it wasn’t to be tonight.”

Mr. Washington carried the rock 43 times, scoring four touchdowns for the high stepping Highlanders.

“Christion is a stud and they kept feeding him the ball. Helix rode the horse that got them there,” said Hornet Coach David Dunn.

As Helix grabbed another CIF Title Banner to add to

Look out world. Helix’s roster is full of underclassmen that should put the Scotty’s in a good position to capture another CIF Championship next football season.

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION Comic-Con: Continued from cover

Attendees, after proving they were vaccinated or had proof of a recent COVID test and while wearing a mask, could shop on the main exhibit hall of the San Diego Convention Center, as well as attend the educational classes and panels on topics ranging from “How to Balance Full-Time Creative Work on a Part-Time Schedule” and “Empowering Diverse Creators” to “The Science of Star Wars” and “Klingon Lifestyles.”

“The Black Panel” - an annual panel that has met at SDCC for over 20 years - was able to gather and featured a roundtable discussion with Black writers and artists. The panel was moderated by Michael Davis, a writer and artist, who posed questions to the creators on the state of the world and how different issues have affected each artist individually.

Artist and dancer Danielle Hobbs credited her artistic expression as a way to

make a difference.

“Through my art, I have a voice that may not have been heard otherwise,” she said.

In a panel titled “Rise of the Ethnogothic,” John Jennings, author of the graphic novel adaptations of Octavia E. Butler’s Kindred and Parable of the Sower, had similar sentiments as he said he “knew it was the right time” to adapt Butler’s books after seeing what was going on in America and that the message these books conveyed was still relevant and needed today.

owner of Happy Goods Unlimited, was there selling her handmade jewelry, which comes in unique shapes such as lollipops and rainbows, and promoting her poetry.

“I’ve been having such a good time. This is my first time at SDCC, I've been on the waiting list [of approved sellers] for years and

finally got in. Everyone has been super nice,” she said.

As the weekend winded down, con-goers bought their last-minute finds and descended back onto the rest of the city or to the airport, excited and looking ahead to the full convention coming back in Summer 2022.

Photos: Cori Zaragoza

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When not in panels, attendees could walk on the exhibition floor; a maze of set-up shops full of exclusive merchandise and freebies. Zoe Smiles, Terrence Johnson shows off his cosplay of a “stillsuit” from the movie and book Dune. His costume won an award from the Costumer’s Guild West at the SDCC Annual Masquerade Contest for upcoming, small cosplayers to attend their Los Angeles workshop for free.

Cosplayers dress as characters from the video game Borderlands.

Owner of Happy Goods Unlimited, Zoe Smiles (right), poses with her mother, Luv Smiles, at their exhibition shop.

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HEALTHY LIVING/EDUCATION LITTLE BLACK DRESS AND TIE CHALLENGE:

Six Exercises for a Save Time Applying for Transformation SNAP and SSI Voice & Viewpoint Newswire

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By Dawn Bystry Social Security Administration The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose hardships, especially on people who face barriers to our services and benefits.

Luckily, there are other benefits you may be entitled to receive. This includes the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program – or SNAP. In California, this program is also called CalFresh.

SNAP is a federal program – run by state agencies – that helps people with low-income purchase nutritious food. When you apply for Supplemental S ec urity Income (SSI), you can also

. apply for SNAP. If you and everyone in your household are applying for or already receive SSI payments, Social Security will: • Help you complete the SNAP application by phone. Call toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 or at the TTY number, 1-800-3250778, if you’re deaf or hard of hearing.

• Help you complete the application in person if you have a scheduled appointment.

• Mail you a SNAP application if you request one by phone.

• Send the completed application to the local SNAP office for you.

• All other applicants, including people who apply for or receive only Social Security benefits, should take or send their SNAP application to their local SNAP office. You may also submit your SNAP application online.

To apply online, visit www. getcalfresh.org. You can also call the SNAP information line toll free at 1-800-221-5689.

To see if you’re eligible for SNAP, check out the SNAP Eligibility page at https:// w w w.f ns.usda.gov/snap/ recipient/eligibility.

CA ORG INSPIRES AF-AM MEN TO

Enroll In Community College System Program aims to increase college attendance and graduation rates among Black men

Voice & Viewpoint Newswire With African American male college enrollment steadily decreasing over the past two decades, a statewide nonprofit is working to reverse this troubling trend in California and potentially across the nation.

The African American Male Education Network & Development (A²MEND) organization, formed in 2006, is led by African American male educators who voluntarily use their expertise to foster institutional change within California’s community college system to increase success of Black male students.

African American students enrolled in a community college are matched with a vetted mentor based on similar educational and career interests. The Initiative provides both mentor and mentee training to ensure that students and professionals receive maximum benefit from being a part of this game changing initiative.

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The group’s mentoring efforts have proven to effectively work. Within the most recent academic year, twothirds of mentored students remained in college during the COVID-19 pandemic, with most continuing their studies by transferring to a CSU, UC or HBCU institution. These figures are especially notable, given that U.S. college attendance among African American males dropped 8% since the onset of the pandemic compared to the previous year, according to a recent report published by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.

As part of its mentoring initiative, the program offers scholarships to provide mentees with financial support as they pursue their education in community colleges or while transferring to four-year educational institutions. Since launching the scholarship program a

decade ago, The organization has awarded more than $500k in scholarships to African American students.

Currently, 23 the nonprofit has student chapters with more than 400 student members are active at community colleges throughout California though statistics continue to show that African American male college enrollment in the U.S. is declining. “ The alarming decline in enrollment of African American men in community colleges across the nation is not a problem devoid of a solution.

When colleges are intentional around providing direct resources and support to specifically address the cultural and educational needs of African American men, colleges can greatly improve their educational outcomes,” said Dr. Edward Bush, A²MEND Co-Founder and Board Member.

With holiday parties and gatherings filling calendars again, many folks are struggling to fit back into their pre-COVID little black dresses and slim-fit suits thanks to those extra pandemic pounds. The Little Black Dress and Tie Challenge can help adults shimmy back into their favorite party attire- and we’re asking reporters to help us excite our community to get back in shape.

61% of adults experienced undesired weight changes during the pandemic, according to a 2021 poll from the American Psychological Association, with an average weight gain of 29 pounds.

Following the vaccine rollout, personal care and fitness spending saw the biggest increase in overall share of credit card spending from Jan 2021 to Feb 2021, according to Tally Technologies, Inc., a credit card company. Local trainers are sharing six simple exercises people can do at home for six weeks, and then invite them to share their “before and after” photos using #LBDandTieChallenge.

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Burpees: 10 fast paced reps can rev up your metabolism just as fast as a 30 second max effort sprint.

Try doing as many reps as you can in 30 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds and repeat for 5 rounds.

Russian Twist with Medicine Ball (or milk jug): This exercise promotes good posture and when you add resistance with a medicine ball or milk jug, it increases the intensity of the workout and burns more calories and fat. Do as many reps as possible in 30 seconds, rest 10 seconds, repeat for 4 rounds.

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Six Exercises for a SixWeek Transformation

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Mountain Climbers: Combine core and shoulder stability while working on being explosive when you drive your knees one at a time towards your chest. Try as many reps as possible in 20 seconds, rest 10 seconds, repeat for 4 rounds.

Kettlebell Swing (use a milk jug as an alternative): A great calorie burning exercise that engages large muscles like hips, glutes, and quads. You are also using your core and the nature of the swing is quick and powerful, so it raises the heart rate very quickly.

20 swings, rest 15 seconds, repeat for 4 rounds.

Pushups: These are great for fat loss because they engage pectoral stabilization. The movement is basically a moving plank, neuromuscular stabilization is taking place while performing the exercise. Do as many as you can in 30 seconds. Rest for 20 seconds, repeat for 5 rounds.

Body weight squat: A squat is a compound movement which uses multiple muscle groups to perform the action. The squat causes anabolic hormones to be released which result in fat loss. Lower your body as if sitting in a chair, drive through your heels when coming up and flex glutes.

Do 20 squats, rest 15 seconds, repeat for 4 rounds.

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Bids shall be received no later than the date and time noted above at: City of San Diego’s Electronic Biding Site PlanetBids at: https://www.planetbids.com/ portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID= 17950 Claudia C Abarca, Director Purchasing & Contracting Department December 02, 2021 12/2/21 CNS-3532062#

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A Corporation The first day of business was: 11/02/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Rania Beauty Inc 380 N Mollison Ave El Cajon, CA 92021 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 02, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 02, 2026 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9026144 Fictitious business name(s): Great Circle Newfoundlands Located at: 25275 Potrero Valley Rd Spc. 222 Potrero, CA 91963 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 07/12/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: Regina A Reed 25275 Potrero Valley Rd. Spc. 222 Potrero, CA 91963 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 23, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 23, 2026 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024758 Fictitious business name(s): Haul’n Off Located at: 3715 Nereis Drive La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 11/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Haul’n Off LLC 3715 Nereis Drive La Mesa, CA 91941 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 04, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 04, 2026 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9026048 Fictitious business name(s): Rad Dad Handyman Located at: 1849 Westinghouse St. San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/22/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Dylan Markham 1849 Westinghouse St. San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 22, 2026 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9025043 Fictitious business name(s): Good Vibez Beauty Located at: 3435 Camino del Rio South 310 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 11/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jonna Trichology and Hair Loss Clinic LLC 3435 Camino del Rio S. 310 San Diego, CA 92108 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 08, 2021

This fictitious business name will expire on November 08, 2026 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9025643 Fictitious business name(s): Christ CornerStone Church --Cornerstone Koenonia Connections --Koenonia Family Ambassadors --CK Connections Located at: 2645 Massachusetts Avenue Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 152194 San Diego, CA 92195 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 10/29/2000 This business is hereby registered by the following: Christ CornerStone Church 2645 Massachusetts Avenue Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 17, 2026 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9025996 Fictitious business name(s): eyeronically eyeconic Located at: 11160 Rancho Carmel Dr Ste 106 San Diego, CA 92128 County of San Diego --420 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd 308 San Marcos, CA 92069 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/20/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Ronnesha Shantel Coleman 11160 Rancho Carmel Dr Ste 106 San Diego, CA 92128 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 20, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 20, 2026 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9026026 Fictitious business name(s): Arren More Midwifery Located at: 3633 Camino Del Rio S Ste 206 San Diego, CA 92108 County of San Diego --530 Telegraph Canyon Rd Unit D Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/22/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Emma Moreland 530 Telegraph Canyon Rd Unit D Chula Vista, CA 91910 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 22, 2026 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9025325 Fictitious business name(s): San Diego Coastal Agility Located at: 1911 Raymond Lane Oceanside, CA 92054 County of San Diego --2920 Briarwood Rd. Unit I-15 Bonita, CA 91902

County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 11/06/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: North San Diego County Agility Club 1911 Raymond Lane Oceanside, CA 92054 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 12, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 12, 2026 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9025292 Fictitious business name(s): Business Flair Located at: 4225 Estrella Ave. #6 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego --PO Box 121846 San Diego, CA 92112 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/09/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Erica N. B. Williams 4225 Estrella Ave. #6 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 12, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 12, 2026 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9025663 Fictitious business name(s): Rosewood Consulting Located at: 3143 Roadrunner Dr. S. 156 Borrego Springs, CA 92004 County of San Diego --PO Box 156 Borrego Springs, CA 92004 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Paul L Rosenboom 3143 Roadrunner Dr. S. 156 Borrego Springs, CA 92004 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 17, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 17, 2026 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024877 Fictitious business name(s): KG Consulting --Balanced Books Located at: 5210 Fiore Ter, L 306 San Diego, CA 92122 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/21/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Karina Guerrero 33746 Abbey Road Temecula, CA 92592 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 05, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 05, 2026 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9025032 Fictitious business name(s): Friends of La Posada Located at: 7270 Spoonbill Lane Carlsbad, CA 92011 County of San Diego --PO Box 2194 Carlsbad, CA 92018 County of San Diego This business is

conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 05/12/2014 This business is hereby registered by the following: Rapid Response Housing Solutions, Inc. 7270 Spoonbill Lane Carlsbad, CA 92011 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 08, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 08, 2026 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024818 Fictitious business name(s): Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Located at: 1380 Harbor Island Drive San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego --18575 Jamboree Road Suite 500 Irvine, CA 92612 County of Orange This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 07/09/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: SSD Operating Co., LLC 1380 Harbor Island Drive San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 05, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 05, 2026 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9025035 Fictitious business name(s): Don Elway --Elway or Noway Located at: 4212 48th St #3 San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/01/2010 This business is hereby registered by the following: Leon Bolden III 4212 48th St Apt #3 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 08, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 08, 2026 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9025214 Fictitious business name(s): 4 His Glory --ShayButtaBeauty --Tattered Lady Salon --Goldieloc’s & Styling Located at: 3560 James Cir Ap22 Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/09/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Shayna Cunningham 3560 James Cir Ap22 Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 10, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 10, 2026 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9025042 Fictitious business name(s): D & D Defense Contracting LLC Located at: 1616 Hilton Head Ct Apt #1260 El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego This business is

conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 09/21/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: D & D Defense Contracting LLC 1616 Hilton Head Ct Apt 1260 El Cajon, CA 92019 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 08, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 08, 2026 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024716 Fictitious business name(s): Voice of Christ San Diego Located at: 830 63rd Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/03/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mariota Sola 830 63rd Street San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 03, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 03, 2026 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9025078 Fictitious business name(s): Bismilahi Cab Located at: 6676 Mohawk St San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/25/2015 This business is hereby registered by the following: Ahmedsafi Mohamud Elmi 6676 Mohawk St San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 09, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 09, 2026 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9025218 Fictitious business name(s): Konventional Kitchen Located at: 1006 Greenway Rd. Oceanside, CA 92057 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: Eddie Williams 1006 Greenway Rd. Oceanside, CA 92057 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 10, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 10, 2026 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9025234 Fictitious business name(s): Abbas Services --Abbas Hauling Located at: 5628 Zircon St. San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 04/19/2005 This business is hereby registered by the following: Daryl B Howard Sr. 5628 Zircon St. San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of

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San Diego County on November 10, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 10, 2026 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024892 Fictitious business name(s): Black Beauty Supply Network Located at: 933 Highland Ave National City, CA 91950 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: Sheilla L. Buncom 3114 Mt. Miguel Drive San Diego, CA 92139 --Frank Buncom 3114 Mt. Miguel Drive San Diego, CA 92139 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 05, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 05, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024098 Fictitious business name(s): Journey Signatures Ink Located at: 2025 Foxtrot Loop Unit 2 Chula Vista, CA 91915 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: Journey Signatures Ink 2025 Foxtrot Loop Unit 2 Chula Vista, CA 91915 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 26, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 26, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024909 Fictitious business name(s): Inspired Life Coaching --Baianic Women and Heroines --Baianic Warriors Located at: 6928 Benson Ave San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 10/28/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Allen Enterprise LLC 6928 Benson Ave San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 05, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 05, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 -----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024537 Fictitious business name(s): Star Cab --Payam Shahrokh Located at: 5110 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #214 San Diego, CA 92117 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Payam Shahrokh 5110 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #214 San Diego, CA 92117 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 01, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 01, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024433 Fictitious business name(s): Renewed Bliss Essentials LLC Located at: 4602 Kansas Street #103 San Diego, CA 92116 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: Renewed Bliss Essentials LLC 4602 Kansas St. #103 San Diego, CA 92116 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 30, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 30, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024590 Fictitious business name(s): BB’s KC Soul Food Cooking Located at: 558 Felicita Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: Co-Partners The first day of business was: 10/01/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Algie Hardnett 558 Felicita Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 --Yolanda Clark 558 Felicita Ave Spring Valley, CA 91977 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on November 02, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on November 02, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9023650 Fictitious business name(s): NEW GENERATION Coatings --NEW Element’s Painting Located at: 4086 Euclid Av 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: Raul Mejia 4086 Euclid Av San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 20, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 20, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9023907 Fictitious business name(s): A-ITpro Located at: 2920 Briarwood Rd. Unit I-15 Bonita, CA 91902 County of San Diego --PO Box 24 Bonita, CA 91908 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 06/06/2016 This business is hereby registered by the following: Aaron E Garcia-Alvarez 2920 Briarwood Rd. Unit I-15 Bonita, CA 91902 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 22, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 22, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 ----------------------------------FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2021-9024078 Fictitious business name(s): Island Spice Authentic Jamaican Restaurant Located at: 6109 University Ave San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 10/23/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Shane Peter Ormsby 1450 Burgundy Drive Chula Vista, CA 91913 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on October 25, 2021 This fictitious business name will expire on October 25, 2026 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2

37-2021-00049686CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Audra Arevalo Duffer

c) Khalifa Ali Sahel El --d) Akbar Mustafa Sahel El --e) Fatima Aracely Mota Sahel El

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

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

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.

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice

To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Audra Arevalo Duffer filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Audra Arevalo Duffer PROPOSED NAME: Audra Arevalo 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: January 06, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a 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 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 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00049020CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Pernell Swahili El To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Pernell Swahili El, Fatima Aracely Mota Swahili El filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: a) Pernell Swahili El --b) Hissani Pernell Swahili El ---c) Khalifa Ali Swahili El --d) Akbar Mustafa Swahili El --e) Fatima Aracely Mota Swahili El PROPOSED NAME: a) Pernell Sahel El --b) Hissani Pernell Sahel El ---

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: January 04, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a 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 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 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00049290CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Rayvon Marie Hardin aka Rauon Marie Hardin aka Rayvon Marie Harden To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Rayvon Marie Hardin aka Rauon Marie Hardin aka Rayvon Marie Har filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Ravyon Marie Hardin aka Rauon Marie Hardin aka Rayvon Marie Harden PROPOSED NAME: Rayvon Marie Hardin 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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: January 04, 2022 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 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 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00048491CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Patricia Ann Anderson To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Patricia Ann Anderson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Patricia Ann Anderson PROPOSED NAME: Patricia Ann Segrest Anderson THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: December 29, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

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 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 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 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00048109CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Javier Adolfo Kenneth Hernandez AKA Javier Adolfo-Kenneth Hernandez AKA Javier A Kenneth Hernandez-Green AKA Javier A K Hernandez-Green To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Javier Adolfo Kenneth Hernandez AKA Javier Adolfo-Kenneth Hernandez AKA Javier A Kenneth Hernandez-Green AKA Javier A K Hernandez-Green filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Javier Adolfo Kenneth Hernandez AKA Javier Adolfo-Kenneth Hernandez AKA Javier A Kenneth Hernandez-Green AKA Javier A K Hernandez-Green PROPOSED NAME: Javier Green THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: December 28, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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 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 92101 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00047043CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Esteban Castillo To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Esteban Castillo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Esteban Castillo PROPOSED NAME: Dante Leonardo Samuel Marco THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: December 21, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61

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 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego 330 West Broadway San Diego 92101 Hall of Justice Courthouse 37-2021-00046613CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Cynthia Vazquez, Israel Vazquez on behalf of minor child To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Cynthia Vazquez, Israel Vazquez on behalf of minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Vanessa Vazquez-Ruiz PROPOSED NAME: Natalia Vazquez-Ruiz THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: December 16, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICES SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of San Diego Central Division Hall of Justice 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 37-2021-00046584CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Isaiah Kevin Triplett To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Isaiah Kevin Triplett filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Isaiah Kevin Triplett PROPOSED NAME: Isaiah Alcala THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: December 16, 2021 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a 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 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS AFRICAN HOME OF THE ‘FANCY BLUE DIAMOND’ PLANS A NEW INITIATIVE - DIRTY COAL Global Information Network

There may be a lump of coal in Botswana’s Christmas stocking if the southern African country goes through with plans to wind down its famed diamond industry and replace it with unsustainable dirty coal.

President Mokgweetsi Masisi, at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, unveiled the country’s new direction acknowledging an abysmal year for the diamond market which hurt government revenue. It is “more imperative than ever”, he said, “to diversify into other commodities and curb the nation’s overdependence on precious stones.

The initiative comes as the American Museum of Natural History unveils an exhibition of the latest large ‘fancy blue diamond’ extracted from the open-pit Orapa mine.

Currently, India’s Jindal Steel & Power Limited is finalizing plans to construct a coal mine in Botswana’s

southeastern Mmamabula coalfields in 2022, aiming to supply the export market and a planned coal power plant, a company official told the Reuters news service.

The Indian industrial giant aims for the mine to produce 4.5 million tons of coal per year.

“Work will start next year and develop in phases over two to three years.

Regional demand is increasing and the South African market has appetite for Botswana coal,” Jindal Botswana country head Neeraj Saxena told Reuters.

At the COP26 climate conference last month Botswana signed on to a global commitment to reduce the use of coal, but opted out of a pledge to stop issuing new coal mining licenses.

Resources, Green Technology & Energy Security, said the aim is to reduce Botswana’s dependence for electricity on neighboring countries South Africa and Mozambique, and, potentially, become a net exporter of energy.

Demand for electricity often exceeds supply, which results in load shedding, the use of back-up diesel power plants plus electricity imports through the Southern African Power Pool.

However, the country’s power plants are not efficient and it currently imports — mainly from Namibia and South Africa — more than 50% of its needs, draining government coffers.

The coal plant is its only currently planned fossil fuel based power project.

Moagi said the plan aims to generate sustainable jobs and increase foreign direct investment, stressing that “all the IRP projects will be procured on independent power producer basis using open international competitive bidding”.

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This is not the first surprising move

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by the Botswana government toward a controversial initiative opposed by environmentalists. In 2015 it was learned that Botswana had authorized fracking in Kgalagadi National Park - one of Africa’s largest and wildest conservation areas in Africa.

The Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism later denied the reports. But as of 2016 Karoo Energy has full control of Tamboran Botswana and pledged to progress with petroleum exploration licenses.

AFRICAN COUNTRIES RAGE AT NEW TRAVEL BANS BY VACCINE HOARDING COUNTRIES Global Information Network Southern African countries are facing new travel restrictions after the discovery of a handful of coronavirus variants, first found in Botswana. For some African leaders, it’s the classic case of shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted.

“Despite the repeated warnings of health leaders,” declared former British prime minister Gordon Brown, “our failure to put vaccines into the arms of people in the developing world is now coming back to haunt us. We were forewarned – and yet here we are.”

“We are concerned that there seem to have been attempts to stigmatize the country where it was detected,” said Botswana Health Minister Edwin Dikoloti while criticizing derogatory reports of a so-called “Botswana variant”.

South Africa will remain on the lowest ‘Level One’ of its five-level lock-

down strategy to fight the Covid-19 pandemic despite the global panic around the detection of the Omicron variant in the country, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced.

Ramaphosa also called on more than 20 countries that have imposed travel bans to and from South Africa and its neighbors to immediately end the ban to avoid further harm to the economies of these countries, which have already been battered by the pandemic.

“The only thing the prohibition on travel will do is to further damage the economies of the affected countries and undermine their ability to respond to, and recover from, the pandemic,” he added.

Matshidiso Moeti, regional director for Africa for the World Health Organization, also criticized travel curbs and called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid such measures.

Shabir Madhi, a South African vaccinologist, told Al Jazeera it was “naive” for countries “to believe they can stop the spread of this variant with a blanket ban on countries in southern Africa”.

“The virus has already found its way into these societies from individuals that haven’t even travelled to or come into contact with anyone from southern Africa,” he said. “In South Africa, we have one of the globe’s best COVID sequencing capacities based on our experience with treating HIV and TB. We have been ahead of the game for a while now and we are thus a victim of our success.”

In the absence of mass vaccination, Covid is not only spreading uninhib-

President Cyril Ramaphosa

ited among unprotected people but is mutating, with new variants now threatening to unleash themselves on even fully vaccinated people in the richest countries of the world.

As the new variant was spotted Saturday in Britain, Germany and Italy, one country after another shut their doors to southern Africa.

Countries slapped with new travel restrictions by the UK include South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Angola.

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN STUDENTS CITED FOR INNOVATIVE BUSINESS IDEAS

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Three female students at the University of Cape Town won intervarsity recognition as top student entrepreneurs after a two-day national final in Johannesburg this month.

Among the winners was Zimbabweborn Chido Dzinotyiwei, founder of Vambo Academy, an educational technology platform that uses digital resources to offer language learning, translation and knowledge services.

“We want to democratize access to indigenous language learning and champion the preservation of indigenous languages and cultures for future generations,” she told an interviewer.

“We want to create a space where the diversity and richness of indigenous cultures is recognized and celebrated.

We believe that language is key to achieving inclusion in our societies.”

“The one skill set Africans have mas-

tered is their mother tongue. With this venture we hope to create opportunities for talented individuals like writers, poets, teachers and translators, and to be that stepping stone as they venture out into the world. We hope to demonstrate that African solutions backed by technology can make a difference in societies.”

“None of us should ever stop learning about our culture and heritage because knowing where we come from is important,” she said. “This why we chose to call ourselves Vambo, which means “origin” in ChiShona.”

Vambo Academy aspires to make the learning of African languages and cultures accessible online.

Tshegofatso Masenya, a fifth-year medical student, walked away with the national Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award; and her crowdfunding platform, GoShare, also topped the social impact category.

Tshegofatso said her project responded to the growing number of students needing donors to fund what’s left of their college or university fees. “With GoShare, our main aim is to democratize access to tertiary education, harness the power of community, and cultivate a culture of investing in one another,” she said.

Finally, Vuthlarhi Shirindza won 5000 rand for her business, Chewi - a pet telehealth app that offers on-demand

pet telemedicine and services. The fourth-year medical student at UCT described Chewi as an e-commerce platform that offers products and services by small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

“We also offer mobile clinic vet services and pet training workshops in townships and rural areas to educate pet owners in these areas on how to care for pets properly.”

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BUSINESS NEWS/FINANCE Ways to Protect Your Holiday Budget 1.

Set a spending cap with friends and family. Americans plan to spend $998 on gifts this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation.

Make sure you don’t overspend by knowing your budget up front and communicate that with loved ones. Another idea to limit

spending is to put everyone’s name into a hat. Each person draws one name and buys a gift for just the person they selected.

tate to purchase them out of fear that the business may end up closing, especially those still struggling during the ongoing pandemic.

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Use credit card rewards.

You’ve earned those points throughout the year and now is a great time to

“And if we could choose a superhero power, many of us would probably choose to freeze it, just so we could buy ourselves a few more minutes, hours. It’s one of life’s most precious gifts.

Why then, do so many of us spend time inefficiently or even give our time up so willingly,” the article asks.

When people see the breakdown of how they really spend time, they might be tempted to re-evaluate how they spend their time, according to the article.

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Another way to improve time is to simply say “no.”

Saying no can be helpful with time management and not being so readily available for everyone and anything –that can cut down on time. The article added that it is important to show up for “self first” then be ready to show up for others, once well-rested and refreshed.

This article appeared originally in the Michigan Chronicle.

B eing mindful of your spending now can help you have a low-stress holiday season and start the new year off on the right foot.

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If the time spent in front of the television was decreased by only 10 percent, the typical person would save about 100 hours a year. That free time could be replaced by listening to motivating podcasts or encouraging materials that could lead to a boost in personal productivity.

One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. “Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular,” Robbins is quoted as saying.

restaurants, clothing and grocery stores. Another option is to take advantage of the money saved from a statement credit to cover the expense of holiday gifts.

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The Michigan Chronicle According to www.tonuyrobbins.com, the average person spends 110 hours per year commuting to work; 275 hours per year running errands; 450 hours per year eating and drinking and 1,011 hours per year watching television. The article said that time is “the one thing that keeps on rolling, no matter what we do.”

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BLACK AND LATINO CONSUMER CREDIT REPORT

Disputes Double That of Whites Credit reporting complaints jump 129% since 2020

By Charlene Crowell .

Center for Responsible Lending Over 300,000 complaints were filed with federal financial regulators concerning credit or consumer reporting during 2020. New research from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finds that consumers residing in majority minority neighborhoods that are either Black or Latino were twice as likely to have disputes appear on their credit reports compared to consumers residing in majority white areas.

This finding held true in nearly every credit category reviewed - auto loans, student loans, credit cards, and retail cards between January 2012 and December 2019. Consumers in majority Black areas were more than three times as likely to have disputes appear on their credit reports. CFPB also documented the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in credit reporting.

“Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, complaints to the CFPB about credit reporting issues have spiked, with credit reporting your credit card statement, you can dispute it as a billing error. File a dispute online or by phone with your credit card company. To protect any rights you may have, also

complaints increasing yearto-year by 129% in 2020, and is the most common complaint topic,” states the report.

Federal agencies like CFPB, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) accept consumer complaints, and enforce protections granted through the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Documented FCRA violations can be grounds for related lawsuits that not only correct the misinformation, but also provide restitution for resulting harms.

A “credit freeze” can be requested by consumers to only allow access to credit report information with an explicit consumer authorization. While it is designed to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in a consumer’s name without consent, the FTC warns that its usage can also cause delays in consumers gaining approval for new credit transactions like new accounts. Nor does a credit freeze prevent credit report information by either send a letter to the address listed for billing disputes or errors. Use our sample letter.

You must dispute the error within 60 days of the date

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an existing creditor or their collection agents.

Another protection is known as a “fraud alert” on credit report files. Initially, this provision offers an initial one-year period in which new credit accounts at businesses are required to verify the consumer’s identity before opening new credit.

Additionally, consumers who have been victims of identity theft are entitled to an extended seven-year fraud alert.

Beyond fraud alerts and credit freezes, under FCRA consumers also have a right to: • One free disclosure every 12 months - upon request from each nationwide credit bureau and from nationwide specialty consumer reporting agencies your first statement with the error on it was sent to you.

If you paid by debit card, the consumer protections are different than they are for

• Be told if information in credit files has been used against you. Anyone who uses a credit report to deny your application for credit, insurance, or employment must tell you and give you the name, address, and phone number of the agency that provided the information • A 30-day window for consumer reporting agencies to correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information • A full summary of these and other FCRA protections is available at: www. consumer.ftc.gov/articles/ pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf Now as the holiday season brings increased spending, consumers would be wise to remain alert to credit usage and inaccuracies. credit cards. You may not be able to get a refund for non -delivery. Contact your debit card company (often your bank) and ask if they have any voluntary protections.

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EUGENICAL STERILIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES PUBLISHED

In a stroke of greatest irony, one of the most important casters of America’s Statue of Freedom was a slave named Philip Reid. Reid’s work was so important that he actually received wages each Sunday. His pay for the rest of the week went to Clark Mills, the slaveholder who bought Reid specifically for his talent and aptitude in sculpting and casting. A newspaper account at the time even acknowledged Reid as “the black master-builder”, and he is mentioned several times in the Congressional record. There were several delays to completing the statue, including the death of the designer and the beginning of the Civil War. As the final piece of the statue was joined the Capitol Dome, several 35-gun salutes sounded from Capitol Hill and the surrounding U.S. Army encampments protecting the capital due to the Civil War. Five days after the installation, the 38th Congress convened, resulting in the creation of the Freedmen’s Bureau and the 13th Amendment.

Harry Laughlin, a biologist and co-founder of the American Eugenics Society, published Eugenical Sterilization in the United States as a model federal law to improve upon the dozens of state laws already in effect to permit forced sterilization. While the law was never passed at the federal level, in 1927 the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a forced sterilization in Virginia, a state using Laughlin’s model law.

Following the judgement, more states picked up Laughlin’s law. Due to this case, Buck vs.

Bell, forced sterilization remains technically legal to this day.

By the 1970s, forced sterilizations among minorities in the U.S. were nearing 100,000, still under the auspices of laws based off of Laughlin’s model. They were especially popular in the South as a means of “population control”. Adolf Hitler also used Laughlin’s model law in Germany, using it as the basis of the laws that forcibly sterilized over 300,000 prior to WWII.

A militant abolitionist during the “Bleeding Kansas” era, John Brown was hanged after a failed raid on a Federal arsenal in October at Harper’s Ferry in what is now West Virginia. Tragically, given Brown’s goals, the first man killed during the raid was Hayward Shepherd, a free black man.

Brown is infamous for dragging suspected of being pro- slavery out of their homes and killing them without concrete proof. Contrarily, he is famous for his work on the Underground Railroad and establishing the League of Gileadites, which specialized in helping the enslaved reach freedom in Canada.

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However, what the court did find was an illegal prosecution on the part of Steele. “What we found was what the state did was inappropriate,” he said.

Cosby won his freedom on June 29 after spending nearly three years in prison on a 2018 conviction of indecent aggravated assault. Cosby and his team said the ruling wasn’t technical.

start jumping out of the window,” Cosby told the Black Press in his only extensive interview since his release. “The court’s decision was not a technicality,” Cosby said.

“These people sound like they haven’t read what the judges have written.These [detractors] don’t want to know anything. It’s like the woman who said she knows five women that I drugged and raped.

Well, where are they?”

“You’re sitting in a room trying to explain something, and there is a knock on the door. You say, ‘who is it?’ ‘It is the truth.’ So people

Despite Castor providing written affidavits directly to Steele and offering his testimony in pretrial hearings, Steele incredulously

claimed he didn’t know a previous deal existed between the state and Cosby. Efforts to reach Steele were unsuccessful. Castor has told the Black Press that Steele should never have prosecuted Cosby. The former district attorney has asserted that he didn’t find the complaining witness against Cosby credible enough for a successful prosecution.

come out of the woodworks as termites.”

“There’s a big smile on my face,” Cosby insisted. “A big smile on my face because I was there. I know what happened, and I’m watching and hearing these fascists and Nazis, and I watched them really

“This is a pathetic last-ditch effort that will not prevail,” Wyatt insisted. “ The Montgomer y County District Attorney’s fixation with Mr. Cosby is troubling, to say the least.”

Several legal experts said this week that the U.S. Supreme Court typically doesn’t wade into the rulings of a state’s high court unless it conflicts with the decisions of other state high courts or the federal court of appeals.

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