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SAN DIEGO DISTRICT 4 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES SQUARE OFF AT COMMUNITY FORUM

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By Aryka Randall CONTRIBUTING WRITER

and a few dozen locals in the crowd, candidates Chida Warren-Darby, Tylisa D. Suseberry and Henry Foster III took the stage to explain why they would be the best candidate to represent District 4 and Southeast San Diego.

All eyes were on the candidates for the 4th District City Council at St. Stephens Church on Tuesday, January 16th. With the blessing of Pastor Glenn McKinney, Francine Maxwell

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INSIDE THIS WEEK'S ISSUE:

42nd ANNUAL MLK DAY PARADE! SEE PAGE 9

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RECEIVES 2024 USS MIDWAY BRIDGE BUILDER AWARD USS Midway DEI Committee Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. See AWARD page 7

BETHEL AME BREAKS GROUND ON LOW INCOME HOUSING SEE PAGE 10

YMCA HUMAN DIGNITY AWARDS SEE PAGE 8

(L to R): Voice & Viewpoint Publisher Dr. John E. Warren accepts the USS Midway DEI Committee’s Bridge Builder Award from USS Midway DEI Committe Boardmember, CAPT. Veronica Armstrong-Evans, USN (Ret) on Thursday, January 11, 2024 aboard the USS Midway in San Diego, CA. PHOTO: Macy Mienhardt / Voice & Viewpoint

MAYOR GLORIA UNVEILS ANNUAL STATE OF THE CITY SPEECH What has the city done? What will it do? The 37th Mayor of San Diego Speaks on how his administration is reversing “decades of neglect”

By Macy Meinhardt VOICE & VIEWPOINT STAFF WRITER Mayor Todd Gloria presented his fourth State of the City speech Wednesday night, honing in on homeless shelter increases, fast-track housing permits, “sexy streets” and notably, a repeal of a prior criminal justice reform, Proposition 47.

To kick off the 37th annual address at Balboa Theatre, Gloria, who is up for re-election this year, highlighted the commitment of the 12,000 city employees who helped make his administration’s goals a reality. Spotlighted improvements included a 60% decrease in the homeless rates downtown, a 7.5% decrease in annual crime rates, a 50% increase in housing permit issuing, and 627 miles worth of street repairs around the city.

“When you value the work of your employees, you show it to them by compensating their

wages and benefits,” Gloria said, in regards to restoring retirement security and expanding parental leave benefits for employees—critical for public service employee retention.

Homelessness For homelessness, the 2023 point-in-time count registered an estimated 10,000 individuals, mostly concentrated in the City of San Diego.

To combat this, Mayor Gloria announced that 2024 would oversee the largest homeless service initiative the city has ever seen. These plans include adding over 1,000 shelter beds on city land, known as the H-Barracks near the airport, and expanding the location of the old downtown central library on E street into a shelter.

In addition, Gloria also announced the launching of a city philanthropic campaign called “San Diegans Together Tackling Homelessness” which allegedly already has a commitment of $250,000 from donors.

Mayor Todd Gloria gets on stage to present the 2024 State of the City. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt, Voice & Viewpoint

Affordable Housing Recognizing that the key to solving homelessness is housing, a large part of the Democratic

Mayor’s 38-minute speech went toward affordable housing.

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FUNDING “IS NOT FAIR”:

BLACK MEDIA

POLITICAL PLAYBACK

ADVOCATES WANT MORE GREEN SPACES IN BLACK NEIGHBORHOODS

News You Might Have Missed

By Tanu Henry, Lila Brown and Joe W. Bowers Jr. CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA

Four Black Californians Among 10 Inductees Into State’s 17th Class of Hall of Famers

Award-winning filmmaker Ava Duvernay - picture here in December 2023, in Beverly Hills, CA - was among four Black history-making Californians inducted into the 17th Class of California Hall of Fame January 11, 2024.

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On Jan. 11, Gov. Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Museum announced inductees into the 17th Class of the state’s Hall of Famers.

and individuals — are four Black Californians: Former San Francisco Mayor and California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown; awardwinning filmmaker Ava Duvernay; Federal Judge and civil rights leader Thelton E. Henderson; and basketball Hall of Fame player and broadcaster Cheryl Miller.

Among this year’s 10 inductees — both groups

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By McKenzie Jackson CALIFORNIA BLACK MEDIA

one of the women said, appreciating the park.

On a sunny December morning in Inglewood, Center Park was bustling. Among the people enjoying one of the city’s smaller green spaces, were two women on a Zoom call sitting at a picnic table.

Just as the parkgoers in Inglewood cherish their outdoor public recreational facilities, these spaces are valued assets within communities and their proximity can influence real estate prices.

“It’s really upkept, quite secluded,”

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ARTICLE CONTINUATION candidates Continued from cover

The District 4 Special Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 to fill the District Four vacancy after Montgomery Steppe was elected San Diego’s first female African American County Supervisor in November 2023, representing the Fourth Supervisorial District for the remainder of former supervisor Nathan Fletcher’s term after Fletcher resigned.

At Tuesday’s debate, each candidate was given 10 minutes to introduce themselves as well as how they can be of service to the community.

One common theme all of the candidates shared was being local to San Diego and having at least one generation of family members thrive within the city. Aside from geographic connectivity, the three candidates couldn’t be any more different.

First of three to introduce themselves was Henry Foster III who used his introductory time to speak on personal accolades, his family's legacy within Southeast San Diego, and why being deeply entrenched in the area made him the best candidate for City Council. His campaign emphasized his desire to make improve-

ments to the community because he’s been invested in it for so long as a local as well as a civil servant. He’s worked side by side with Monica Montgomery Steppe which has given him an inside look into what’s required to make an impact within District 4, and he also works closely with the San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce. During his introduction he adamantly expressed his disapproval of Mayor Todd Glorias leadership for San Diego, and vowed to personally hold him accountable for his lack of execution on the Climate Action Plan if elected.

Tylisa D. Suseberry was second to address attendees about her candidacy for District 4’s City Council. Suseberry has taken a grassroots approach to connecting with the community where she’s raised her children, worked with youth by way of a number of programs she implemented, assisted locals interested in starting their own small business, and spearheaded a non profit where she helped educate young women on health and education. She’s also very passionate about changing the narrative of the district and bringing small businesses back to the area.

Third to take the stage was Chida Warren-Darby who gave a colorful backstory on her connection to San Diego, the publishing world with The

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Concluding introductions, attendees were given the opportunity to ask a series of questions to ascertain who might be the best candidate for City Council. The first question was what policy or initiative they would implement during their first 100 days in office.

For Tylisa it was entrepreneurship and the act of meeting with small business owners to see what they need to help grow their business. Whether it be advice on banking, acquiring loans, or how to obtain an LLC, Tylisa wants to support the global political climate.

Outside spectators held up a banner, denouncing Gloria for his homeless encampment sweeps and public safety funding.

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Amid a severe housing shortage, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the city in 2023 hovered around $2,600, the Mayor lamented. To add more affordable options, a $63 million investment went towards the development of 1,337 low-cost housing, with 368 units reserved for homeless individuals.

Furthermore, to expedite the rate at which lowcost homes are built, Gloria touted an executive order he passed that reduced the time it takes to get affordable units built.

Voice and Viewpoint, and the Black Chamber of Commerce from a young age. Chida currently serves as the Director of Boards and Commissions under Mayor Todd Gloria where she’s acquired notable experience with navigating citywide policies and working as a civil servant. Chida was the only candidate who mentioned how programs with creative and performing arts adds value to the community and the people in it, which is a poignant perspective because schools like SCPA too often go overlooked in areas like Southeast San Diego.

She also shed light on her personal experience with entrepreneurship, having starting a nonprofit aimed at shedding light on sex trafficking within Black and Brown communities.

In addition, halfway through his presentation, a group of Pro-Palestian protesters interrupted the Mayor mid-sentence, shouting out for a ceasefire and condemning genocide.

During his speech, Gloria also addressed the “massive infrastructure” deficit communities

The event was livestreamed to the public, but Group of protesters against Gloria wait outside the theater. PHOTO: Macy Meinhardt, Voice & Viewpoint only RSVP’d guests were have borne, particularly along streets and sideallowed to attend in person. The identities of the walks. To combat this, Gloria praised his offices’ protesters are unknown at this time. “sexy street” initiative—dedicated to adding $40 million towards fixing heavily used thoroughOverturning Prop. 47 fares in each district.

Another highlight of his address was his announcement to endorse the amendment Meanwhile, not everyone in the audience was of Proposition 47, which reclassified certain buying Gloria’s covenants, especially given today’s

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in the Senate to hold the door open for them,” said Butler.

that number, 5 % (roughly 685,000 children) is Black or African American.

“At a time of pervasive cynicism about our government, it is more important than ever to invest in restoring confidence in our democracy and to build a partnership with the next generation of leaders,” said Butler, who has announced that she will not join the race for the U.S. Senate seat she currently holds.

After Gov. Newsom presented his annual budget to the California Legislature on Jan. 10, Ted Lempert, Children Now’s President said, “California has consistently underinvested in its kids.”

“What typically has taken up to 12 months to review, I am now ordering to be done in just 1 [month].” The expedited process yielded 8,000 new housing permits issued in the last year, a 50% increase from the 5,300 homes permitted in 2022.

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Other 2024 inductees are: master chef and “mother of fusion cuisine Helene An; computer scientist and “father of the internet Vincent A. Cerf; all-female pop punk band The Go-Gos; Chicano Rock band Los Lobos; former U.S. Secretary of Defense and Congressman Leon E. Panetta; and artistic director and choreographer Brenda Way. This year’s honorees join 150 other Californians who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Inductees are selected annually by the Governor and First Partner.

Sen. Butler Marks First 100 Days in Office With Message and Meetings U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), a former labor organizer and advocate for women in politics, marked her first 100 days in office on Jan. 13. On Jan. 13 and Jan. 14, Butler held two roundtables with young people in Los Angeles and San Diego that were closed to the press, according to her office.

“From voting rights and housing affordability to mental health and reproductive rights, young people and especially young women are facing headwinds, and I’m committed to using my time

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“They need to have a system to get money to the Black communities,” said Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., a Los Angeles-based businessman, civil rights activist, and philanthropist.

Defending its operations and application process, the SPP says giving all Golden State residents — especially those living in disadvantaged areas— access to open outdoor spaces is its main goal.

State Parks Deputy Director for Community Engagement Sedrick Mitchell said SPP has, “placed green spaces in places where they weren’t before.”

SPP’s grants initiative, according to Mitchell, is the

Advocacy Group Report Card: California Is Underinvesting in Its Children Children Now, an Oakland-based advocacy organization released a report card on Jan. 10 that claims California is lagging in several areas key to the wellbeing of children, including preventing substance abuse, preventive screening, supporting mental health and providing resources for birthing health.

“The California Children report card grades the state on its ability to support better outcomes for kids from pre-natal to age 26” the report states.

“Each grade is based on the state’s progress (or lack thereof) on passing and implementing state policies and making investments in the supports and services needed for all kids to reach their full potential.”

“While we recognize the large deficit affecting the Administration’s budget proposal, we can’t continue down this path of deprioritizing kids that has led to alarmingly poor outcomes,” Lempert wrote.” We applaud the Administration’s renewed commitment to childcare rate reform, but are particularly concerned with some proposed reductions, including the elimination of the 24/7 hotline for youth in foster care and taking dollars back from state preschool.”

Assembly Initiates First Move Toward Banning Youth Tackle Football

community by helping them create wealth and autonomy generationally.

Chida expressed wanting to reimagine public safety and consider looking at resources that are closer to community constituents within the first 100 days of her term if elected. She also mentioned looking into public policy and creating an environment where people feel more comfortable with public safety in general. Her focus would also be embracing mental health and making an effort to spread awareness within the community.

Henry's initiative would include economic development in District 4 where we would see more initiatives like the Black Arts and Culture District, and innovative new ways to bring more money into the area. He would also work on implementing the Climate Action plan.

Attendees brought a number of important topics to the table like poverty, a lack of EV stations in the area, homelessness, and what will influence their decision making as a Council Member if chosen. Each candidate has something different to contribute to the community and in less than two months, District 4 will have a new leader.

Who will the community call on to make sure San Diego remains “America's Finest City”? drug and retail theft crimes as misdemeanors.

However, Gloria remarked, the state has increasingly seen criminals exploit these reforms “leading to organized networks and career thieves ransacking stores with little to no consequences”.

“We should be locking up criminals, not laundry detergent” Gloria expressed, in regards to stores having to counter thieves by locking products behind plexiglass.

In regards to fentanyl, Gloria also expressed his intent to strengthen and prioritize enforcement around illicit fentanyl and called on state legislators to act and pass his sponsored bills to hold dealers accountable—“Enough is enough” Gloria declared.

All in all, the Mayor expressed his exuberant commitment to his effort to hold up the title of “America’s Finest City”.

“I have never had more faith in the ability of this city to reverse decades of neglect to take its rightful place to take its place as not just a fine city, but one of the greatest.”

“On and after 2025, a youth sports organization that conducts a tackle football program, or a youth tackle football league, shall not allow a person younger than six years of age to be a youth tackle football participant through the organization or league,” reads the bill’s language.

McCarthy’s says there is credible research indicating that tackle football can affect the brains of young children.

The bill has drawn some criticisms from a number of other politicians and policymakers.

“Youth football isn’t just about pastime and tradition, it serves as a safe space for our young boys and girls to not just play a game, but a place for structure, discipline, and positive attention many in our community don’t find at home,” said Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, who opposes AB 734.

Last week, the California Assembly moved one step closer to banning tackle football for children in the state younger than six years old.

“Kids learn about teamwork and serving a purpose bigger than themselves,” added Cooper, who is a former member of the Assembly and CLBC.

On Jan. 10, the Assembly Arts Entertainment Sports and Tourism committee voted 5-2 to advance Assembly Bill (AB) 734, which was authored by California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) member Assemblymember Kevin McCarthy (D-Sacramento).

Supporters of the bill, on the other hand, say the legislation is not taking organized sports away from children.

In California, the total number of children within the study’s age range is 13.7 million. Of

Capitol insiders say the full 80-member state Assembly may take a floor vote on the bill soon.

“It is simply saying that we’re going to move from tackle football to flag football and we can still have the same learning experiences,” said Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson), who is also a member of the CLBC.

largest parks-related program in California history.

It has funded $1.16 billion in construction, expansion, or renovation of 299 parks since 2009.

two acres, you are going to get less. The law requires us to look at two things — acres per 1,000 and income,”

Additionally, Mitchell says, state legislation directed the Parks’ initiative to prioritize funding for the creation of new parks over rehabilitations.

Center Park in Inglewood is one of 120 expanded or renovated parks. The park’s $2.7 million revitalization was completed in the early 2010s.

Bakewell, who has been a parks commissioner for two years, said Seaside, a small city on the southern tip of Monterey Bay with a Black mayor and a significant Black population, per capita, should have received SPP funds to revitalize three parks.

Mitchell and his staff met with Bakewell, Meewis, and Seaside Mayor Ian Oglesby to review the city’s denied proposals. Meewis said the meeting was beneficial.

The state park’s Office of Grants and Local Services received $7.69 billion in park project requests from local jurisdictions, nonprofit groups, and other entities in SPP’s first four rounds. Over $6 billion of the projects went unfunded.

Applications are evaluated in a competitive process. Project approval is determined by a scoring system that awards a maximum of 100 points.

“It’s a centralized hub for kids from a variety of neighborhoods,” he explained. “The walking trails throughout the parks are horrendous, tripping hazards. We have a lot of elderly individuals that would utilize those parks to walk, but they feel they can’t use their walkers or canes.”

“If you have zero acres, you are likely to get the most points,” Mitchell explained. “If you have

The city’s two applications for SPP funding, the latest in 2021, were denied.

“We don’t have a lot of the dollars the bigger cities have, so we really needed that funding,” he said.

Oglesby was frustrated with the process.

“Every time we went for it, they said we don’t have enough points to receive the grants,” he noted. “The criteria seemed to change every year. I’m not saying that as a complaint. I’m talking facts.”

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PEOPLE, POLITICS, PRIMARIES AND RESULTS aged to vote for Trump just to close the Borders. Instead of complaining about the failure of the Republicans in the House and Senate to act on Border legislation, Biden could order federal troops to close the entire border until such legislative action is taken. He could also federalize the National Guard in Texas, taking authority for their use away from the Governor who has used them to lock out federal border agents seeking to deal with migrants. Biden could also take a firm stance with Israel on the Palestinian Crisis in Gaza and he needs to find a way to help Ukraine so that Russia does not win that war outright.

The frustration with Biden and Trump, could lead to a third party candidate which would all but guarantee that Trump would be elected, whether or not he gets the “Orange Jumpsuit” that will come with a conviction if he loses in Federal Court.

By Dr. John E. Warren PUBLISHER, THE SAN DIEGO VOICE & VIEWPOINT

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ow that the New Year is fully underway, MLK celebrations are over and Black History is on the horizon, let us not forget that the “Political Season” is also upon us with Primaries and Special Elections. While conservative White America has reviewed that racism is more important than law and democracy, through the Iowa Caucuses overwhelming endorsement of Donald Trump for another term as President of the United States, alarms should be sounding for those of us who still believe that Joe Biden is the lawful President of the United States and that Donald Trump is both dangerous and should probably be in jail as well as barred, under the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, from running for Office again.

Let’s be very clear. America is in a Crisis of leadership and laws. The Caucuses and Primaries will determine which candidate receives the required number of delegate votes by the time of the Party Conventions to compete for the Presidency under our two party system. With the high frustration with Biden over the Border Crisis and unrelated influx of migrants, more people could be encour-

In California, we are just a little over 40 days away from our State Primary and other state primaries follow.

Every ballot position is important from local City Council seats to the State, U.S. House of Representatives positions and White House. Now is the time to determine if the candidates, who are promising to solve all our problems, line up with our personal needs and interests.

Are you registered to vote? Do you remember Dr. King’s 1957 speech in which he said “Give us the ballot and we will elect the people needed”? Or do you remember the struggle for both the Voting Rights Act and the Civil Rights Act and the price for those freedoms? Well, now is pay up with the use of our rights to vote; with the use of our ability to examine the issues and the ability to see that America is truly divided by race and color and that, to a minority of Whites, the fear of race is greater than the respect for the Constitution and the laws we agreed to live by.

The failure to register and vote is like expecting to win the lottery without buying a lottery ticket.

Let’s not vote personalities like the Iowa Caucuses did.

Let's look toward the much needed results and put pressure on both the parties and the people that we think can save America and our allies.

FROM BETRAYAL TO EMPOWERMENT The Imperative Shift Towards a Vigorous Black Press

By Stacy M. Brown The media has always been a vital pillar of democracy because it informs citizens, holds governments at all levels accountable, and provides a platform for diverse opinions and commentary. Despite its importance, journalism has struggled to remain relevant and credible in the age of political polarization and distrust in traditional outlets and newer technologies.

Mainstream media produces and disseminates news through various outlets, such as television, radio, and newspapers.

These outlets, which include CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, and predominately white-owned publications like the New York Times, Washington Post, and others, also have websites, podcasts, social media, and aggregators. All of whom have collectively failed to report news favorable or meaningful to the 47 million descendants of Africans who call America home.

A recent Pew Research Center survey

found that Black Americans are more critical of the media than any other group.

Most respondents said the media doesn’t adequately cover issues pertinent to Black America and that coverage of Black communities is often negative or biased.

The death of George Floyd under a Minneapolis police officer’s knee outraged millions and set off protests that brought many Black people into the streets in ways they never had before. As violence, property damage, and efforts to reconcile and reform the police force ebbed and flowed, Black leaders in communities across the country pressed for change and pushed the media to do more to report on and analyze what was unfolding.

Some in the industry responded to the outrage and calls for change by promising to diversify their staff and hire more journalists of color. They also pledged to shed light on the countless positive stories emanating regularly from Black neighborhoods. But experts say those pledges have

WANT TO IMPROVE SCHOOLS? START WITH THESE 3 THINGS

By Aziah Siid

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Throughout 2023 as I reported on everything from strengthening the Black educator pipeline to educating foster children, I often reflected on that conversation. As we start 2024 with the same issues facing Black students and teachers, that interview — and Pringle’s dedication to eliminating inequities — makes me think of all the things I want to see in public education. It’s a long list, but let’s start with these three:

1. Boost Entrepreneurship Education Studies on teachers working harder for less pay, and the rise of programs funneling students toward higher-paying careers strengthen my desire to see mandatory entrepreneurial courses implemented in middle and high schools. These courses can teach youth how to start a business and provide in-depth training for financial planning for their careers. Plus, with advancements in artificial intelligence predicted to alter 80% of jobs in some way, students should get ahead of the possible threat of unemployment by having the necessary skills to develop, market, and succeed under their own creations.

For example, last fall 14-year-old Hemen Bekele received the “America’s Top Young Genius,” award for his groundbreaking work in SCTS, which stands for skin cancer treating soap. That shows the possibilities Black students possess both inside the classroom, in the greater world of STEM, and in business.

2. Provide Creative Mental Health Support for Students An interview with Beyoncé’s dancers, Les Twins, about their international mental health tour, shifted my perception of the best way for students to receive emotional, physical, and mental support. The duo made me reflect on how schools can implement more innovative, unconventional methods to support their students — and do so in a way that works best for each student.

Why do we need this? The suicide rate among Black youth has surged to alarming heights. Within this grim statistic lies an even more heartbreaking reality: for Black girls aged 12 to 14, suicide has tragically become the leading cause of death.

3. Increase the Teaching of Truth We are 10 months from Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 — the day the nation elects its next president. One Republican candidate, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, recently backpedaled her inaccurate responses about the cause of the Civil War. Another, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, stands on a platform designed to limit how race is taught in the classroom. Candidates like these mean the commitment to teaching about climate change and accurate history remains crucial.

This article originally appeared in Word in Black. founded Freedom’s Journal, the first newspaper owned by, led by, and for Black Americans in the United States. From the beginning, the goal of the Black Press was to provide a voice for African Americans while idealistically uplifting and validating them.

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been hard to keep, and the progress has either proven slow or nonexistent.

The recent study revealed that four in five African Americans mistrust mainstream media, a large but understandable percentage, particularly given how news coverage has resorted to its pre-George Floyd perceptions.

The falsifications and broken promises of mainstream media serve as a reminder that the Black Press is still the only news source that African Americans can trust.

On March 16, 1827, in New York City, John B. Russwurm and Samuel Cornish

By addressing topics such as women, youth, style, and social mobility, the Black Press sought to create a distinct identity among its readers. Black-owned newspapers of the time also played a critical role in the community by reporting on lynchings and providing an outlet for dissenting voices.

The Black Press also helped to ignite such epochal movements as the Harlem Renaissance and Black Power, and it played a central role in the later struggle for civil rights.

“It’s too bad we are still talking about these issues. But our leaders and Black people are speaking louder,” Ann Breedlove, who marched on Washington more than 60 years ago with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and again to observe its anniversary in 2023, told NBC News during the most recent march.

“We’re tired — sick and tired — of asking for justice.”

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OBITUARIES Gerald Wayne McCall

Martha Sconiers Featherston

Chideya Vion Delancy

SUNRISE

05/23/1941

SUNRISE

07/18/1932

10/27/1998

SUNSET

SUNSET

12/13/2023

12/12/2023 Gerald Wayne McCall was born on May 23, 1941, as the third son to John Earl and Willie Mae McCall of Thompson, Texas. Born on his father’s birthday, Gerald was a welcomed joy! Upon the early death of his father and mother, Gerald was raised by his Aunt Mrs. Ollie Mae Jones, but mainly by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Janie Holliman Calhoun in Texas City, Texas.

After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in Texas City, Gerald joined the United States Navy. He graduated from recruit training on November 18, 1960, at the Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA. This was the beginning of his very successful and heroic Navy career. Gerald found and married the love of his life, Margie Jackson. Through this union of 62 years, they raised their three sons; Michael, Glen, and Lance.

During Gerald’s Navy career, he served in many capacities. His expertise was his leadership abilities. His last specialty title was Recruit/Assistant Recruit Company Commander/Recruit Instructor. He completed two tours in Vietnam, where he earned a Navy Achievement Medal for Valor. During his career, he also earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with one star, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, the Humanitarian Service Medal, and six Good Conduct Awards.

Gerald served at several duty stations over Southern California which included San Diego, Long Beach, Miramar, and Coronado. He retired after 26 years on November 1, 1986, as an E8 Yeoman, Senior Chief Petty Officer. After his naval career, he started his second career with Civil Service and held the position of Traffic Court Judge.

Gerald received Christ in his early years and joined New Creation Church of San Diego in 1986. Affectionately known as “GW”, Gerald served as Board Chair three times and Vice Chair once. He was twice President of the Brotherhood and had a wonderful gospel singing voice, which could be heard as he sang in the choir. He loved playing golf, shooting pool, playing dominoes, and was an avid reader, writer, and poet. He also wrote several books.

Gerald was called home to be with the lord on December 12, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents; John and Willie Mae McCall, his son Michael McCall, and his brother John Earl McCall, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife Margie McCall, sons; Glen McCall and Lance McCall (Marlynn), brother Shern McCall, grandchildren; Britainn, Ravynn, Lance Gerald (LG), and Raeanna, great-grandchild Rayden, godchildren; Marcus, Christopher and Jaimara Bethea, his nieces; Sharon McCall and Jacqueline McCall-Bazile, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Anthony “Tony” Eric Moats Sr. SUNRISE

01/24/1957

SUNSET

12/16/2023

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL On January 24, 1957, in the city of Chicago, Delores Black became the proud parent of her third child, Anthony “Tony” Eric Moats Sr. Upon his completion of high school, Tony joined the Navy, which led him to San Diego, a place that later became his home.

On the evening of December 16, 2023, Tony was called to his eternal home in glory.

He was preceded in death by his mother and two sisters.

Precious memories of Tony will live on forever in the hearts of his children, grandchildren, relatives, and friends.

May Time Soften Your Pain In times of darkness, love sees…

In times of silence, love hears...

In times of doubt, love hopes…

In times of sorrow, love heals...

And in all times, love remembers.

May time soften the pain Until all that remains Is the warmth of the memories And the love.

SUNRISE SUNSET

01/10/2024 Martha Sconiers Featherston was born in Bellwood, Alabama, on July 18, 1932, along with twin sister Mamie, to their proud parents, Deacon Rubin and Avie Lee Sconiers. She was the third of six children.

Martha was reared in a very spiritual upbringing where she spent her childhood in Panama City, Florida. At the young age of twelve, Martha accepted Christ as her personal savior at the Antioch Church of God in Christ (COGIC), founded by her father. From the inception of her salvation, Martha has been active in church activities. Singing is one of Martha’s God-given talents which led her to receive an award from the T.S.S. Festival Cruise ship.

After graduating high school in 1952, Martha and her twin sister Mamie moved to Newark, New Jersey, to attend Nursing School, where she received a Practical Nursing Certificate from Wayne Nursing School in 1955. She later relocated to San Diego where she continued her education and received her Associate of Arts Degree in Merchandising Management from San Diego City College and her Real Estate Broker’s License from Anthony’s Real Estate School.

One of Martha Featherston’s greatest life achievements took place on Friday evening, April 6, 1984, the Inter-Faith Prayer Fellowship which she founded, had its installation service. This service was held at Jackson Memorial COGIC, and at this glorious and unforgettable occasion, women from 34 churches representing Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, Pentecostal and Seven-Day Adventist were installed. God placed His stamp of approval on this ministry by healing, saving, delivering, and filling with the Holy Ghost. The hundreds that were in attendance from all over Southern California were blessed and inspired.

God blessed her to have found and married her soulmate Deacon Kenneth Featherston on July 12, 1958, until the untimely transition of Deacon Kenneth on February 6th, 2016. They had a wonderful union for 58 years.

One of Martha Featherston’s final requests was for us to share her most precious moments of accomplishments. Mother Featherston had the privilege to host the Late Bishop Mason, the Founder of the Church of God in Christ, in the Sconiers family home in the 1940’s. A second life accomplishment was meeting the Late Billy Graham and praying at his crusade in 2003, here in San Diego, on two occasions. And lastly, The Inter-Faith Prayer group founded by Mother Featherston is the first Black prayer group to be placed in the Achieves at San Diego State University.

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL The name Chideya derives from the descent of a bird finally finding freedom.

Chideya Vion Delancy was born on October 27, 1998, in San Diego, California, to proud parents Linda Foster and Dan Delancy. Chideya received her education and diploma from E3 Civic High School in San Diego in 2016.

Chideya loved animals and planned on continuing her education to become a veterinarian. However, Chideya embarked on a different journey where she made her mark at Ike’s Place for 5 years. Chideya was witty, full of clever humor, and always was ready to express her insights. She loved and enjoyed music, loved to dance, and had a beautiful voice and would sing acapella or to a ukulele.

Chideya was a giving human being. She was kind hearted, and family and friend oriented. She also loved her alone time. Chideya loved all who loved her and was always willing to lend a hand or an ear. She has an amazing soul that will live on forever.

Chideya passed away on December 13, 2023.

Chideya is preceded in death by her grandfather Henry Foster and her first cousin Trevion Veal, who will undoubtedly welcome her with open arms in heaven.

Her memory will forever be cherished by her loving parents; Linda Foster and Dan Delancy, her siblings; Maurice Rankin, Tianya Roldan, Danisha Delancy, and Dan Delancy, her grandparents; Mr. Delancy, Johnnie Ross, and Marilyn Boyd, her nieces; Kee’Riyah Rivera, Jade Roland, and Leiah Mae Delancy, her nephews; Arthur Roland and Vinny Roland, five aunts and six uncles, along with a host of amazing cousins, her best friends Vanessa and Alexis, and extended family and loved ones.

Chideya’s amazing spirit, love, humor, and presence will be missed by all who had the privilege and opportunity to know her.

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Martha Featherston entered into glory on January 10, 2024.

She was blessed to have traveled to nearly 40 countries world-wide, but here are her most favorite places of travel; London, England, Seoul, Korea, Australia, Jerusalem, China, Canada, Kenya, Japan, and New Zealand.

Yvonne Shiela Burrus SUNRISE

05/04/1954

SUNSET

12/26/2023

ARRANGEMENTS BY PREFERRED CREMATION & BURIAL Yvonne Shiela Burrus was born May 4, 1954, in Martinez California, to Roscoe Burrus and Alice V. Behn-Burrus. Yvonne departed this life December 26, 2023.

Yvonne accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. She attended Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Richmond, California. She attended and graduated from Richmond Public Schools. After graduating Yvonne, attended several colleges in California, earning several degrees and a myriad of professional certificates and licenses, including her nurses license. She worked as an LVN for over 40 years, along with other professions.

Yvonne met the love of her life, Calvin R. Swazya, while growing up in Richmond. They later married and moved to San Diego. From that union their daughter Tanicia Swazya was born.

Yvonne became a faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in San Diego, California, and served under the direction of Pastor Julius Bennett.

Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin R. Swazya, both of her parents, and eight siblings.

She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter Tanicia Swazya, two grandsons; Sincere Blackmon and Tee Swazya, two sisters; Linda McKenith and Michelle Burrus-Hilliard, three brothers; Rev. Autry Gene Burrus, Delon Burrus, and Michael Burrus, along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

T he Lord is close

to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Psalm 34:18

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NATIONAL/LOCAL/STATE NEWS San Diego Senator Pushes for More Oversight on Artificial Intelligence State Senator Steve Padilla pushes for higher standards in safety, privacy, and nondiscrimination protocols

By Macy Meinhardt Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer

tracting with state agencies—notably in the standards of establishing safety, privacy, and nondiscrimination protocols.

San Diego’s AI Landscape According to a Brookings Institution report, San Diego represents an “above-average” involvement in AI activities in comparison to other metro cities. However, currently, the investment model and standards governing these AI practices are set by a few private companies developing the technology, which experts say have created a regulatory vacuum with low oversight.

“Trusting tech titans to act responsibly, we completely abdicated our responsibility to create safeguards for social media and are now paying the price. We cannot repeat that disaster by allowing a handful of tech billionaires to operate AI without oversight, accountability, or restraint,” Padilla’s Jan. 3 statement reads.

AI is defined as, “computer-based automation that seeks to simulate or enhance human decision-making,” according to the San Diego Regional EDC, which has published five localized analyses since 2020 on AI development in San Diego.

Senator Steve Padilla Headshot, District 18. PHOTO: SD18Senate.gov

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iscussions on a new bill package for tighter Artificial Intelligence standards led

by Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) are underway —proposing for the state to have a stronger hand in the industry currently dominated

by foreign tech interests.

Senate Bills 892 and 893 prompt California to “utilize its economic muscle” as leverage for the creation of a safe and ethical framework for AI services providers con-

Within their reporting, a survey found that roughly 25,000 to 30,000 San Diego County Firms are engaged with AI technologies on some level. In the past year, the service has opened a floodgate of public usages through chat-bot services such as Chat-GPT, which can assist with a range of tasks, including generating creative content, answering questions, providing information, and engaging in interactive and natural language conversations.

Moreso, AI technologies show a promising future within the city's planning efforts.

Based on the San Diego EDC findings, “When implemented, AI-ML has the potential to help San Diego companies expedite life-saving drug discovery, thwart cyber threats, and revolutionize transportation and logistics. More importantly, AI-ML can help cities and regions improve affordability and quality of life for residents, as well as support job growth and business expansion.”

Yet, with such few hands involved in the creation of the automated and algorithmic services of AI, discriminatory concerns arise due to the lack of diversity among the software creators.

Biased Input Yields Biased Output “A.I. is built on models of people, and people have their own biases and challenges,” Joy Dixon, a software engineering manager, told California Black Media back in September. “Computers aren’t neutral.”

Their reporting points to a Bloomberg Equality in Tech analysis which observed over 5,000 AI generated images of Black individuals produced by a leading company called Stable Diffusion. In this, it was concluded that: “The world according to Stable Diffusion is run by White male CEOs. Women are rarely doctors, lawyers or judges. Men with dark skin commit crimes, while women with dark skin flip burgers,” Bloomberg authors Leonardo Nicoletti, and Dina Bass concluded.

As a result, this creates valid concern that services such as AI image generators are apt in perpetuating

County Awards $42 Million in Funds for Affordable Housing

By Cassie N. Saunders County of San Diego Communications Office The County of San Diego has awarded $42 million to nine affordable housing developments that will provide about 872 new homes.

Those selected developments came from a pool of 24 proposal requests totaling more than $89 million for affordable housing across the region. The distribution of the funds was previously approved by the County Board of Supervisors.

Of the nine developments, three will be on County excess land and two on publicly owned land belonging to the MTS. Below is a breakdown of the allocated funds and number of affordable units:

Navajo Family Apartments

7005 Navajo Rd., San Diego Total units: 45 (8 for extremely low income) Developer: Community Housing Works Funding: $2.72 million

Terrasini (Mt. Etna’s fourth development) 5255 Mt. Etna Dr., San Diego (County excess property) Total units: 95 (10 for extremely low income) Developer: Chelsea Investment Corporation Funding: $7.25 million

Spring Street Trolley Station

4250 Spring St., La Mesa Total units: 150 (33 for extremely low income) Developer: Affirmed Housing Group Funding: $2 million

Beyer Boulevard Trolley Village

4055 Beyer Blvd., San Diego Total units: 100 (30 for extremely low income) Developer: Affirmed Housing Group Funding: $3 million

racial stereotypes, based on the lack of diversity in the AI job market. For instance, based on an Artificial Intelligence Diversity Index Report, in 2019 45% of AI PhD graduates were white, whereas 2.4% were African American. In addition, 22.4% were Asian and 3.2% were Hispanic.

According to the San Diego EDC “Inclusion is key” within the job market in order for AI to move equitably forward. Currently there is a widening talent gap in the region right now, with demand for AI talent more than doubling the regional supply.

“Even as San Diego’s existing AI-ML talent supply is more racially diverse than the national average, it still lags in comparison to the region’s population demographics. Making growing industries and high-wage roles accessible to San Diego’s Black and Hispanic talent—our region’s fastest growing populations—would help San Diego companies enjoy a talent surplus, strengthen our region’s competitiveness, and enhance our ability to drive life-changing innovation” Furthermore, San Diego Assemblymember Akilah Weber also recently announced her intent to introduce legislation addressing the challenges of upcoming AI practices.

“Our job as a legislative body is to keep consumers safe by requiring appropriate guardrails, while simultaneously ensuring that innovation and growth are not stifled,” said Assemblymember Dr. Akilah Weber. “I look forward to the continued engagement with all stakeholders in the coming months.”

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FOUR BLACK WOMEN AMONG

Highest Paid Female Athletes of 2023 VOICE & VIEWPOINT NEWSWIRE

Four phenomenal Black women are among an elite list of the highest paid female athletes in the world in the last 12 months. According to Forbes, young tennis star Coco Gauff is #3 on the list at $21.7 million. $6.7 Million of the 19 year old star’s revenue is from her on-field play and $16 million is from off-field. She won four tennis tournaments this year, and had endorsement deals with companies such as UPS and Bose.

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Mission Village

Funding: $8 million

213 & 225 W Elder St., Fallbrook Total units: 61 (30 for extremely low income) Developer: San Diego Community Housing Corporation and National CORE Funding: $7.9 million

Southwest Village

73rd Street Apartments

County Housing and Community Development Services provides affordable housing opportunities to more than 40,000 people each year through various housing programs and affordable housing efforts.

5001 73rd St., San Diego (County excess property) Total units: 120 (38 for extremely low income) Developer: Eden Housing Funding: $6.9 million

Kindred

1501/1555 6th Ave., San Diego (County excess property) Total units: 124 (63 for extremely low income) Developer: BRIDGE Housing Funding: $4 million

Paseo Del Rey Apartments

610 Paseo Del Rey, Chula Vista Total units: 96 (33 for extremely low income) Developer: Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation

323, 333-335, 337-338 Willie James Jones Ave., San Diego Total units: 81 (23 for extremely low income) Developer: Related California Funding: $854,322

Since 2017, the County has invested more than $235 million in affordable housing, including using County excess property and its Innovative Housing Trust Fund.

While she doesn’t compete nearly as much as she used to, Venus Williams still made #8 on the list with $12.2 million, only $0.2 million was on-field play while $12 million was off-field. While she made little on-field, she has endorsement deals with major companies like Dove and Nestle Purina’s PetCare.

WNBA star Candace Parker ranks #13 with $8.1 million. She saw less playing time due to a broken foot, but started to invest more in the last year, including League One Volleyball. Coming in at #16 is perhaps the greatest female Olympic gymnast of all time, Simone Biles.

Almost all of the 26 year-old’s $7.1 million came from off-field revenue in 2023. She returned to gymnastics in 2023 and plans on competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Biles was recently named the AP Female Athlete of the Year for the third time.

This post was originally published on St. Louis American.

Since 2017, 1,660 new units have opened.

There are an additional 2,926 units on the way.

When all the developments in the pipeline are complete, the total number of affordable units supported by the County will reach nearly 7,600. This is expected to provide homes to more than 16,700 people.

The development plans align with the County’s Housing Blueprint, the County’s guide and ongoing response to the regional housing crisis.

PHOTO: Brett Phibbs/Photosport via AP

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COMMUNITY Voice & Viewpoint Publisher Receives 2024

USS Midway Bridge Builder Award

USS Midway DEI Committee Pays Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

By Macy Meinhardt Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer

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he USS Midway hosted their 10th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration last Wednesday night, featuring Dr. John E Warren as this year's prestigious Bridge Builder Award recipient.

Spearheaded by the fleets Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, the event took place aboard the USS Midway Ship’s Museum. Historic aircrafts exquisitely bordered the reception space where guests indulged in company, food, and refreshments.

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er, ies, Ms. Peggy Coop Mistress of Ceremon tee and DEIC Member Museum Board Trus

USS Midway’s 10th year hosting a celebratory event in honor of Dr. King. Normally a lunch banquet, in honor of crossing over to the decade mark the committee decided to put their efforts in making this year's event extra special by hosting a dinner.

night was Brigadier General James A. Ryans II who enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1988 and received his commission in 1995. Well respected and decorated, he has served a variety of duty stations, deployments and staff assignments throughout his time in service.

The USS Midway served the American Navy as an aircraft carrier for 45 years, and now has a mission legacy “To be America’s Living Symbol of Freedom.” Furthermore, Dr. King’s legacy is deeply intertwined with the pursuit of freedom and equal rights for all individuals, making it the perfect location for historical commemoration.

Despite being in combat six times, General James A. Ryans II notes, “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his followers exhibited a courage that I can only hope to live up to.”

Throughout his speech he said that although he took an oath to defend constitutional freedom, he did so with a weapon, and “an inherent right to self defense.”

“King reminded us that our survival depends on our ability to stay awake. To adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change,” said Mrs. Peggy Cooper, the emcee for the night.

However, what is distinguishable for MLK and his followers is that “in their efforts to gain those rights, MLK and his movement surrendered their rights to protection for the cause.” said General James A. Ryans II.

“We have to remind each other that we're all moving forward together and on this night, onboard this historical, iconic USS Midway Museum we celebrate you, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr,” said Cooper.

Furthermore, the two honorees for the night were our publisher, Dr. John E. Warren, who was presented with the Bridge Builder Award, and Dr. Leonard J. Thompson III, who received the Outstanding Community Service award.

After the introduction, the Naval Medical Center San Diego Color Guard presented the colors, followed by a mesmerizing performance of the National Anthem by Vocalist Ms. Felicia Daniel.

The guest speaker of the

The Bridge Builder Award is on behalf of the Midway’s DEI committee given to an individual who exemplifies the core values of the museum. These include community service, and working to improve the relationships, understanding, cooperation, and inclusion among the various ethnic communities living and working in the San Diego area.

e Award recipient Leonard (L to R): Community Servic , M.A.N.D.A.T.E. CEO & J. Thompson, President e with Voice & Viewpoint Records, Inc is pictured her n who received the USS rre Publisher, Dr. John E. Wa ge Builder Award.

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(L to R): Keynote spe Commanding Generalak, er, BGEN James A. Ryans II, Western Region; CAPT. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, USN (Ret); and Mr. and Veronica Armstrong-Evans, Mrs. Leonard J. Thompso n.

PHOTOS: Rochelle Porter

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Keeping King’s Dream Alive: 2024 Human Dignity Award Inspires Jackie Robinson YMCA 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast

By Macy Meinhardt Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer Fifty-five years after his death, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. has proven to be a monumental call for celebration and remembrance within the community of San Diego.

Kicking off the holiday for the 39th year, the Jackie Robinson YMCA breakfast drew a crowd of 1,200 San Diegan leaders and residents to commemorate the late civil rights leader last Friday morning.

As the sun rose upon the San Diego Convention Center, Ballroom 6 buzzed with community connection, chatter, hugs, laughter, and fellowship.

Natay Holmes, Channel KGTV ABC 10, served as the event’s emcee. Holmes welcomed the audience warmly, emphasizing the intent of this occasion and unmistakable pride for the turnout and festivities to come.

The Heart Beat Youth Music Academy opened the event with a dazzling display, followed by the Buffalo Soldiers’ presentation of the colors and an MLK Jr. Community choir performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

When contemplating the importance of continuing honoring and

celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Dee Sanford, Event Chair, Dee Sanford writes, “It is a legitimate question,” and it “begs an answer.”

“Frankly, I have become concerned that Dr. King’s life, contributions, and sacrifices have become diminished and underestimated over time,” said Sanford, in the program book to audience members.

Yet, despite society’s notable evolution since Dr. King’s death, the two honorees of the event have proven to be pillars of keeping King’s dream alive in many San Diegans today—Dr. Cecil Steppe and Dr. Kathleen Harmon.

The two individuals were announced as the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Human Dignity Award Receipts–an admiral recognition for continuing King’s principles and ideals in philosophy and action in the community.

Dr. Kathleen Harmon, 92, is honored as a virtuous woman who has worked tirelessly to unite the community and stand behind impactful movements. Throughout her time in San Diego, she has served the roles of nurse, social worker, and community activist. In addition, she is the founder of San Diego Peace Coalition and San Diego Democratic Delegate.

The second award honoree was Dr. Cecil Steppe, 90, who has dedicated 35 years working for the county, ranging from youth and family work to violence and injury prevention. In addition, he served as the President and CEO of the Urban League of San Diego County.

Meanwhile, the keynote speaker, Pastor Nate Stewart, gave a powerful speech to audience members.

Emphasizing leadership, Stewart also encouraged the virtues of volunteership, community, and celebration of diverse unity—notable attributes Dr. King embodied.

“Look at the diversity in the room; I am so impressed.” Pastor Stewart exclaimed. “We’re multicultural, multi-generational in this room today, and that speaks to unity.”

Stewart is the Senior Pastor of the Greater Life Church congregation in Emerald Hills and was awarded 2019 Pastor of the Year in San Diego. During his time on stage, he compelled audience members to engage in a powerful display of unison, with everyone simultaneously chanting: Leadership, Accountability, and Unity.

Human Dignity Awards Scholarship recipients

the event for the past twenty-five years.

As she humbly accepted, she rounded out the event with a sentiment for audience members to chew and reflect on as they left to continue their day.

“The struggle continues. We as people of color—there’s a lot of people of color— are still not treated fairly, and everybody knows it. It’s not a best-kept secret”.

As we have covered, Black individuals are overrepresented in sectors such as Hate Crimes, homelessness, health mortality, jails, racial profiling, and many more.

“So think about that issue. Think about the sacrifices you might have never known about in Dr. King’s life, but many of us in this room are benefiting from the Civil Rights Era.” Sanford expressed.

Therefore, she said, what remains in this generation is the responsibility to keep leadership, accountability, and unity alive and vibrant.

To display this commitment, audience members were directed to recite the Living the Dream Pledge.

“In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, his life everywhere, I do everything I can to make America and the world a place where equality, justice, freedom, and peace will grow and flourish” the crowd said together.

Reverend Dr. John E. Warren, who presented the invocation at the beginning of the event, finalized the ceremony with a benediction, which was followed by all the audience members joining hands to sing “We Shall Overcome.”

“Oh, deep in my heart I know that I do believe We shall overcome, someday.”

Furthermore, noblely honored for her unwavering commitment to the annual Breakfast was Event Chair Dee Sanford, who has led

PHOTOS: Aryka Randall

Human Dignity Award Winner, Mr. Cecil Steppe San Diego Chapter Buffalo Soldiers stand at attention as the Negro National Anthem was sung by all

AROUND TOWN

Keynote Speaker, Pastor Nate Stewart Human Dignity Award Winner, Ms. Kathleen Harmon

Rev. John E. Warren, reciting the morning’s invocation

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M LK DAY PAR ADE

By Malachi Kudura Contributing Writer

The 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade was held Sunday, January 14th, 2024 along the waterfront on Harbor Drive.

This event was organized by The San Diego Alpha Foundation and Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Fraternity, Inc. This year the parade was kicked off by a 5k Walk or Run and featured a Harmony and Health festival. The MLK Parade theme was “A Healthy Community Thrives Together”. This year’s parade announcers were Keristen Holmes (CBS 8) and Alani Letang (FOX 5). They along with the many floats, bands, dance groups, organizations and beautiful vehicles made this year’s MLK Parade another successful celebration.

This year’s parade attracted hundreds of diverse cultures to celebrate Dr. King’s Dream of peace, love and equality. Sharon Nevills of Palm Springs said, “I came to San Diego from Palm Springs to enjoy the MLK Parade with my sister. It’s so important for us to support and tell our own story and it starts at home.” Her sister Sheila Curry stated, “I’ve been coming to the MLK Parade with my family since it came down Skyline Drive. I love to see how big it’s grown.

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I’m proud to say both of my sons graduated from Southern University. I’m also here to support my son Courtenay Brown who is part of the Alpha Phi Fraternity, the event’s organizers.”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. joined the Alpha Phi Fraternity after graduating from high school at 16. The principles of the Alpha Phi Fraternity assisted in molding Dr. King into the leader he became. The event organizer Dr. Robert Walker, President of Alpha Phi Fraternity Inc. said, “We’re still highlighting his legacy for people to know the fight is still going on. It takes a community working together to get resolutions of these issues.”

Dr. King first came to San Diego in the 60’s, where he preached at Calvary Baptist Church pastored by Dr. S.M. Lockridge. His message about equal rights and justice still resonates today. As we continue to honor Dr. King’s legacy, we must continue to fight for equality, voting rights and access to quality healthcare. Let’s keep Dr. King’s dream alive in honor of his 95th birthday.

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Bethel AME Breaks Ground

on Low Income Housing in Logan Heights

By Aryka Randall Contributing Writer nhoused Veterans and low income seniors are getting a chance to secure housing thanks to a movement called YIGBY in San Diego County (Yes In God's Backyard). On Friday, January 12th, Bethel AME broke ground on their affordable housing project in Logan Heights. Dozens of locals in the area as well as people involved in the project itself came by to see what YIGBY has in store for the 7,000 square foot plot of land.

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The building, which has been named Bethel One, will have 25 one bedroom apartments available along with one additional apartment available for the property manager on site. Rev. Harvey Vaughn III, the senior pastor at Bethel AME has always taken a special interest in providing shelter for the unhoused. His connection to YIGBY gave him a clear direction as to how the two of them could work together to create housing within the community.

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“I connected with YIGBY a little over 5 years ago and it’s been a blessing. This kind of thing

takes a lot of hard work and patience. It’s not something that happened overnight, but we were all passionate about getting it done, and the community was very supportive of everything we’re doing,” says Rev. Harvey Vaughn III. Yes In God's Backyard (YIGBY) was formed under the non profit Catalyst of San Diego and Imperialist Counties. When the group became connected with Pastor Harvey, they were both looking for a way to help the community. YIGBY was in search of faith based communities interested in using some of their land to build affordable living, and Pastor Harvey was looking for a way to serve the unhoused population in San Diego. Together they came up with Bethel One. During the groundbreaking ceremony the team behind the project also spoke of some of the challenges they faced with pulling everything together. Like many others, the pandemic played a part in delaying their process which required extra time and over $1 million dollars in donations to remedy.

Bethel One is set to be completed by the end of 2024.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS South African Sprinter Investigation Uncovers Who Killed Girlfriend Fake College Degrees Gets Break On Prison Time From Uganda, Kenya

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By Lisa Vives Global Information Network

outh African professional sprinter Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius has been released from prison after serving half of his more than 13 year sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius, a double amputee, shot Ms. Steenkamp multiple times through a locked bathroom door in his house after mistaking her for a burglar during the night. The shooting and PHOTO: Global Information Network subsequent trials gripped South Africa attempted to enter nondisabled internationand the world. al competitions, over persistent objections

Nigeria’s National Universities Commission (NUC) claims they have uncovered dozens of fake college degrees for Nigerian students from Kenya and Uganda. This finding follows the recent suspension of accreditation for degrees obtained from institutions in Benin and Togo.

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The double amputee won six gold medals over three Paralympic Games and made history in 2012 by becoming the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics in London. Until his sentence expires in 2029, he will live under strict rules - confined to his home for certain hours of the day, and banned from drinking alcohol. He is also not permitted to speak to the media. In addition, Pistorius will be required to have therapy to help deal with issues around gender-based violence and anger.

“No amount of time served will bring Reeva back. We, who remain behind, are the ones serving a life sentence.”

–Reeva Steenkamp

Ms Steenkamp's mother said she accepted the decision to release the former athlete but added her family was the one "serving a life sentence".

Due to a congenital condition, Pistorius's lower legs were amputated when he was less than a year old. He subsequently relied on prosthetics and became a world-renowned athlete known as the "Blade Runner". After becoming a Paralympic champion, Pistorius

by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and arguments that his artificial limbs gave an unfair advantage.

Pistorius prevailed in this legal dispute.

South Africa has a particular problem with femicide and violence against women, writes Danai Nesta Kupemba of the BBC. In 2020, a woman died at the hands of her intimate partner on average every eight hours, according to a study by the University of the Free State.

In 2019, South Africa ranked among the five countries with the highest rates of the murder of women, according to the United Nations. That is why Pistorius being let out of prison "feels like a kick to the gut", said activist Michael van Niekerk.

Van Niekerk is the founder of Keep the Energy, an organization that spreads awareness about violence against women, children and LGBTQ+ people in South Africa.

South Africa also has extremely high levels of rape - in the three-month period between July and September last year, for example, more than 10,500 incidents were reported to the police.

Meanwhile, the mother of Reeva Steenkamp said she did not oppose her daughter's killer being freed. "No amount of time served will bring Reeva back. We, who remain behind, are the ones serving a life sentence.”

Catholic Group Provides Clean Water For Communities In Nigeria Water scarcity is a big problem in many communities around the world due to a combination of factors. Some of them have exacerbated the problem, including population growth, urbanization, increase in demand of water and climate change.

according to the United Nations Children’s Fund. This situation has forced most residents to collect water from contaminated sources. However, the United Nations notes that diseases associated with poor water, sanitation and hygiene have caused 1.4 million deaths annually and 74 million people who have had their lives shortened.

Globally, over 1.42 billion people live in areas of high or extremely high water vulnerability,

In Africa, water scarcity affects one in three people. As a result, at least 60 million people

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“I have no sympathy for those with fake certificates from foreign countries.”

–TahirMamman

During an interview on Nigeria's Channels Television channel, Education Minister Tahir Mamman declared: "We are not going to stop at just Benin and Togo. We’re going to extend the dragnet to Uganda, Kenya, even Nigeria here where such fake institutions have been set up."

This move is a response to the revelation of fraudulent qualifications from foreign degree mills, as exposed by the Daily Nigerian newspaper. In an undercover investigation, reporter Umar Audu detailed how he acquired a degree for a four-year program from a Benin university in under two months.

The Dangote Group has interests in cement, sugar, salt and flour. They said they were not aware of any accusations of wrongdoing against any company under their umbrella. Dangote’s Group is one of 52 companies to receive letters from the anti-corruption agency seeking documents since 2014. Mr. Dangote is worth an estimated $10.5 billion but may have fallen out of favor with the current administration.

The raid was the latest salvo in a widening probe into former central bank governor Godwin Emefield who has been accused of fraud and mismanagement of billions of nairas.

Regarded as one of the most powerful government officials in Nigeria when he led the bank, Emefiele’s nine years of overseeing Nigeria’s monetary policy affairs was ended by Nigeria’s new president, Bola Tinubu, shortly after he took office in May.

"I have no sympathy for those with fake certificates from foreign countries,” said Mamman. “They are not victims but part of the criminal chain PHOTO: Global Information Network that should be arrested."

The Federal government has been urged to fish out those occupying top management offices with fake university degrees and other certificates. According to former NUC Secretary, Francophone West Africa nations have been benefiting by offering dubious degrees to Nigerians. Holders of fake degrees were party responsible for the nation’s backwardness, said Alhaji Musa Saidu of the Human Rights Commission.

Elsewhere in Nigeria, a corruption watchdog raided the offices of Dangote Industries Limited last month, carting away documents from the main office.

Emefiele is accused of operating a highly contentious multiple exchange rate regime that a special investigator appointed

by Nigeria’s president alleges enabled the bank to disburse scarce foreign exchange reserves at an artificially low rate to favored industries and individuals.

Meanwhile, Chidi Odinkalu of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University was quoted by the Financial Times to say that he doubted the investigation into the central bank suggested an era of better government under Tinubu. On the contrary, he suggested, the president has spent large sums of money supplying legislators with fourwheel drive vehicles costing up to $150,000 each.

“Rather than reduce the cost of administration,” he said, “they’ve bloated it.

live without access to drinking water and 80 million people without improved sanitation facilities in Nigeria alone, according to data compiled by the World Bank.

Stephen Igbokwe, deputy director of Don Bosco project office in Nigeria, said that the organization’s borehole project “was born out of the water scarcity reality in Nigeria.”

To access water, residents — most of whom lived in far-flung rural communities — often walk long distances. During the rainy season, residents depend on rainwater harvesting. In the dry season, some who can’t travel far in search of water buy it from vendors at a high price. Still, the quality is doubtful as many of the vendors sometimes collect water from contaminated sources.

Before its intervention in any community, Igbokwe explained that the group first conducts an assessment and identifies communities suffering from extreme water scarcity.

From there, they approach community leaders to formally inform them of the water project initiative, which includes provision of boreholes and water tanks. With support of those leaders, the non-profit decides on the location the borehole could be installed so it would be accessible to everyone in the community.

Difficulty in accessing safe and clean drinking water has forced most communities to share streams with animals, especially cows which graze in the area and drink from the streams. The bigger problem is the health risk residents are exposed to as they collect unsafe water from streams already contaminated by feces and urine from various animals. At least two billion people worldwide use a drinking water source contaminated with feces, according to the World Health Organization.

It is this interconnected problem of water scarcity that Salesians of Don Bosco, an international nonprofit and a religious congregation within the Catholic church, is trying to solve in Nigeria by providing communities with clean and safe drinking water sources close to people’s homes.

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The raid was carried out by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a corruption watchdog. The Dangote Group is the company led by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man. He accused the EFCC of seeking to cause “unwarranted embarrassment” in a probe into favorable exchange rates handed out by the country’s former central bank chief, according to the Financial Times.

The non-profit, which began operations in 1982, started its water project in Nigeria in 2018, where it provides free boreholes to communities.

So far, the non-profit Catholic group has provided 45 boreholes serving over 70 communities throughout Nigeria.

Igbokwe said a major challenge the nonprofit faces is continuous drilling — yet sometimes without water. This often causes “funding deficit,” said Igbokwe.

Also, insecurity in some local communities the non-profit visits often poses a serious threat to their lives and has caused delay in the execution of water projects. But Igbokwe said one way the group is addressing the security challenge is by conducting thorough assessment of the area and working with the community members.

Meanwhile, the group is still committed to providing clean water for communities because “Water scarcity,” he added, “is a biting reality and several poor communities are in dire need of water.”

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HEALTHY LIVING

EDUCATION

Healthcare for Black Kids in California Isn’t So Golden

By Anissa Durham

To some, California is seen as a Nirvana of healthy living and millions of dollars in government funding — after all, the Golden State is the world’s fifth-largest economy. But the state’s healthcare system isn’t effectively meeting the needs of many residents, particularly Black children. That’s the finding of a new report by Children Now, an Oaklandbased nonprofit organization focused on improving children’s health and education.

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Curing Cancer, One Bar of Soap at a Time 14-year-old Heman Bekele awarded the 3M Young Scientist Award for developing a soap that activates skin cells to fight cancer.

By The Foundation for a Better Life

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eman Bekele was born in Ethiopia.

He’s always had a scientist’s curiosity, that insatiable desire to know how the physical world works and how to improve the lives of its inhabitants. Before he moved to the United States at age 4, he remembers watching people working in the hot sun all day. In middle school, he began to wonder if they knew the risk of skin cancer associated with sun exposure.

Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer. Untreated, it can spread beneath the skin’s surface to the lymph nodes and blood. The key to preventing complications and even death due to skin cancer is early treatment.

Sometimes, the simplest answers solve the most complex problems. That’s where Heman’s curious mind comes in. Heman developed Melanoma Treating Soap (MTS), a daily soap that uses a compound to treat skin cancer by reviving dendritic cells — an important part of the immune system — attacked by cancer. Once revived, the healthy cells fight against the cancer cells. Deborah Isabelle, a product engineering specialist from 3M and Heman’s mentor, describes the product this way: “The soap reminds the body how to defend itself.”

The simple solutions are often the most effective because they are the ones people will use.

Soap is a daily ritual for most people, and for those at risk in sun-drenched areas, using soap

is an easy and affordable solution. “I wanted to make my idea something that not only was great in terms of science but also could be accessible to as many people as possible,” Heman says. “No matter where you live, I think you know and trust soap in comparison to other medicinal products.”

Making soap with the right compounds to hold it together and still be effective took months of work creating prototypes. To speed up the process, Heman used computer modeling to test and refine combinations of compounds.

In the journey of pursuing a passion, multiple disciplines are needed: a little knowledge of chemistry, marketing, software and computer skills, and even social science to see how people will respond to a new product. But when we educate ourselves with a purpose, we learn much faster. And Heman started with a goal in mind and learned the skills along the way.

“There’s still a lot to do,” Heman says. He has plans to start a nonprofit to distribute the soap to places in the world that need it most.

That means learning about distribution and supply chains as well as international relations. That’s a tall order for a 14-year-old.

But to Heman, that’s the advantage of starting young. He has dreams of building something life-changing. His vision is to turn the cancer-fighting soap into a “symbol of hope, accessibility, and a world where skin cancer treatment is within reach for all.” Be The Change... PassItOn.com®

From ages zero to 18, children need dozens of preventative care screenings. Which range from developmental screening to autism screening to immunizations to vision screening — all to protect the health of a child.

However, of the dozens of screenings pediatricians recommend, California kids are not getting enough preventative care screenings. Of children with Medi-Cal — the state’s Medicaid health insurance program that provides free or low-cost coverage to low-income residents, including families— only 25% receive blood lead and developmental screenings.

Black California children are more likely to be harmed by lead toxins but are the least likely to receive blood lead & developmental screenings between 2019-2021.

Mike Odeh, senior director of health policy at Children Now, says he isn’t surprised by the findings. “We know that there’s no safe level of lead for kids, but some kids are more exposed to the dangers of lead — as a result of housing injustice and environmental racism,” he says. “This is a result of multiple systems failing Black kids.”

Part of the barriers Black families face in California, and in many states across the country, is the accessibility of providers and the availability of appointments. Odeh says many families struggle with transportation to health appointments.

services, Lishaun Francis, senior director of behavioral health, weighed in.

A Need for More Mental Health Services All children are impacted by mental health, whether it be short-term issues, environmental issues, or a chemical imbalance, she says.

But, there’s a key difference between the way Black children are impacted in comparison to non-Black children.

“What we see with Black children… they are living in a world that was not created to support their emotional wellness,” Francis says.

For example, “police violence negatively exacerbates the mental health of Black children.”

Although the report didn’t specify demographic information on its behavioral health data, it did highlight how much California youth are struggling. Of 10-25-year-olds, girls had nearly three times higher rates of self-harm than boys. However, boys were more likely to die by suicide, in part because of the use and accessibility of firearms.

The state of California is responsible for providing accessible mental health care services to children and families. But, Francis says, it’s not that parents aren’t sharing their individual responsibility of meeting their children’s needs. It’s that parents are asking for help and not getting it.

The organization proposes more statewide investment, beyond one-time funds, to better ensure the health of the state’s most vulnerable and at-risk children.

“California … has a willingness to do better for children and families in a way that other states, you might not see that,” Francis says.

“There are individuals here who are really committed to making sure that children and youth have really positive outcomes.”

The nearly 110-page biannual report doesn’t just touch on preventative care for children. It grades how well the state is providing health insurance, health care access, mental health care services, oral health care, birthing health, and sexual health care. Overall, health in California was graded on average a D or C. When examining how well the state is supporting mental health care PHOTO: Freepik

COVID-19 UPDATES

Covid-19 Variant JN.1 Now Leading U.S. Infections Here’s what you need to know

By Amanda Musa CNN The Omicron coronavirus subvariant JN.1 now makes up 44.2% of Covid-19 cases in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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As of Friday, January 7, CDC data estimates indicate that the quickly spreading variant is now causing almost half of infections nationwide, when just days ago it was estimated that JN.1 caused only about 20% of infections. JN.1 makes up nearly 57% of new Covid-19 cases in the Northeast, according to the data. Earlier this week, the variant was already dominant in the region, causing about a third of new infections at the time.

Globally, JN.1 continues to be reported in multiple countries, and its prevalence has been rapidly increasing. The World Health Organization named it a variant of interest on Tuesday because of its “rapidly increasing spread” but noted that the additional public health risk remains low. The CDC estimates that prevalence of JN.1 more than doubled in the US between late November and mid-December. It seems to be getting an assist from holiday travel and waning immunity.

Variant trackers say they expect JN.1 to become the leading coronavirus variant around the world in a matter of weeks.

Vaccine immunity is expected to remain “cross-reactive” to JN.1, a descendant of the variant BA.2.86, itself a subvariant that came to the world’s attention over the summer because of the large number of changes to its spike proteins.

Covid-19 caused 7 hospitalizations for every 100,000 people in the week ending December 9, accounting for a 3% increase, CDC data shows. More than three-quarters of US hospital beds are currently in use, which is largely in line with trends over the past three years since the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the CDC warns that rising respiratory virus hospitalizations could strain health care resources in the coming weeks.

Overall Covid-19 data shows weekly hospitalizations have been trending down in recent weeks.

Meanwhile, flu hospitalizations are rising but remain steady compared with recent weeks,

according to CDC data. Flu-like activity is very high in five states and high in 15 states.

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COVID-19 STATUS TEST POSITIVITY

12.6%

TOTAL HOSPITALIZED

230

7-day average daily census; 7.0 (per 100k) TOTAL DEATHS

190

fiscal year-to-date; 9.5 (4-week average); 2.9 (per million) SOURCE: County of San Diego, Last updated 1/11/2024

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BUSINESS/FINANCE NEWS Black Executive Appointed Head of Sheriff’s Panel Moseley served almost nine years as San Diego’s first CRB Executive Director

By The Wave Staff Reporter Sharmaine Moseley has been appointed executive director for the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission. Moseley has more than two decades of expertise managing, supporting and leading civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies as well as building relationships with community members.

“I am honored and excited that I was selected to lead this civilian oversight commission and look forward to sharing my expertise and knowledge to make sure that the commission is effective,” Moseley said. “I plan to listen, learn, observe and then propose meaningful recommendations for systemic improvements.”

Moseley added that one of her goals is to support the needs of the commission by starting with the creation of a work plan to outline the commission’s priorities. An expert in police oversight and community relations, Moseley played an influential role in the implementation of necessary changes in civilian oversight in the San Diego Police Department and the Albany (New York) Police Department.

She served almost nine years with the City of San Diego, first as the executive director of the Community Review Board

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and then as interim executive director of the Commission on Police Practices.

She played an influential role as the San Diego Police Department implemented changes such as ensuring that motorists were informed of the reason for being stopped by police, modifying procedures regarding citizen complaints, officer shootings and in-custody deaths; and other policies related to internal investigations, pursuits, use of force, money handling and shooting at moving vehicles.

Prior to her work in San Diego, Moseley honed her strong leadership skills in civilian oversight of law enforcement at the Citizens’ Police Review Board in Albany, New York.

Moseley is an active member of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement) and is a certified practitioner of oversight. She earned an executive master of business administration degree and a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and Africana studies at the State University of New York at Albany Moseley said she welcomes members of the community, law enforcement and other stakeholders to meet with her to discuss ways to collaboratively reimagine civilian oversight of the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department.

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By Bria Overs Some student loan borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan will receive debt relief in February. This move comes more than five months after replacing the Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) Plan and months ahead of schedule.

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President Biden announced Friday that student loan forgiveness would start for borrowers on the SAVE Plan who have made 10 years of payments and originally took out $12,000 or less for an undergraduate or graduate degree.

According to the press release, eligible borrowers will automatically have their debts canceled, with no action required on their part. This feature of the SAVE Plan was scheduled for July 1, 2024.

Additionally, for borrowers with more than $12,000, every $1,000 above the minimum adds a year of payments needed before receiving forgiveness. For example, if a borrower initially owed $14,000, they would need to be in repayment for at least 14 years. The Department of Education includes the more than three-year payment pause and repayment time determined by the payment count adjustment.

“I am proud that my Administration is implementing one of the most impactful provisions of the SAVE plan nearly six months ahead of schedule,” Biden said in a statement. “This action will particularly help community college borrowers, low-income borrowers, and those struggling to repay their loans. And, it’s part of our ongoing efforts to act as quickly as possible to give more borrowers breathing room so they can get out from under the burden of student loan debt, move on with their lives and pursue their dreams.”

The Biden-Harris administration reports that enrollment in the SAVE Plan has increased from 5.5 million to 6.9 million borrowers since November 2023. 2.8 million are new to Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans, and an estimated 700,000 switched from a different option.

One perk of the SAVE Plan is the opportunity to have a $0 monthly payment, which Friday’s announcement revealed around 3.9 million borrowers on the plan had.

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“Beyond being the most affordable student loan repayment plan ever available, the Biden-Harris Administration designed the SAVE Plan to put community college students and other low-balance borrowers on a faster track to debt forgiveness than ever before,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona in a statement.

Nearly half of Black borrowers said they were very likely to use IDRs, according to a November 2022 report from The Education Trust, a policy and research organization. And 33.7% of Black borrowers were enrolled in an IDR plan 12 months after completing their bachelor’s degree.

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BLACK HISTORY 1856 DANIEL HALE WILLIAMS BORN Daniel Hale Williams III, a pioneering surgeon best known for performing one of the world’s first successful open-heart surgeries, was born on January 18, 1856, in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania to Sarah Price Williams and Daniel Hale Williams II.

“Today’s announcement will help struggling borrowers who have been making loan payments for years, including many who never graduated from college,” said Under Secretary James Kvaal in a statement. “Giving borrowers with smaller loans a faster path to being debt free will help many borrowers avoid financial distress and have peace of mind.”

In 1891, Williams co-founded Provident Hospital in Chicago’s South Side, the first Black-controlled and interracial hospital in the nation, promoting racial integration with an interracial staff. Notably, in 1893, he performed one of the world’s first successful open-heart surgeries on James Cornish, a young Black man who had sustained severe stab wounds to the chest, despite the limited surgical tools and medical resources of the time.

Bria Overs’ work is published in and at Word In Black, Business Insider, Insider, Rewire.org, the Beachcomber, and ENTITY Mag.

Daniel Hale Williams III passed away on August 4, 1931, leaving behind a legacy of medical excellence and racial progress.

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January 10, 2029 San Diego, CA 92104 1/18, 1/25, 2/01, 2/08 County of San Diego ----------------------------------This business is NAME STATEMENT conducted by: 2023-9025340 An Individual Fictitious business name(s): The first day of business was: Caylas Cleaning 5/1/2023 Services This business is hereby Located at: registered by the following: 4729 Valencia Dr. Thaddeus Robles San Diego, CA 92115 2902 E. St. This business is San Diego, CA 92102 conducted by: This statement was filed with An Individual The first day of business was: the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/7/2023 January 12, 2024 This business is hereby This fictitious business name registered by the following: will expire on Cayla Charlene Bradshaw January 12, 2029 4729 Valencia Dr. 1/18, 1/25, 2/01, 2/08 San Diego, CA 92115 This statement was filed with ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT the Recorder/County Clerk of 2024-9000757 San Diego County on Fictitious business name(s): December 20, 2023 Max Flow Plumbing This fictitious business name Located at: will expire on 1759 Oceanside Blvd. C145 December 20, 2028 Oceanside, CA 92054 1/18, 1/25, 2/01, 2/08 County of San Diego ----------------------------------This business is NAME STATEMENT conducted by: 2024-9000846 An Individual Fictitious business name(s): The first day of business was: Impact Realty Group 1/10/2024 --This business is hereby Bald Brothers Team registered by the following: Located at: Gary R. Sengle 1420 Kettner Blvd. #100 1759 Oceanside Blvd. C145 San Diego, CA 92101 Oceanside, CA 92054 --This statement was filed with 377 E. Chapman Ave. the Recorder/County Clerk of Suite 200 San Diego County on Placentia, CA 92870 January 10, 2024 This business is This fictitious business name conducted by: will expire on An Individual January 10, 2029 The first day of business was: 1/18, 1/25, 2/01, 2/08 1/11/2024 ----------------------------------This business is hereby NAME STATEMENT registered by the following: 2024-9000822 Aaron D. Zapata Fictitious business name(s): 377 E. Chapman Ave. MG Liquor Suite 200 --Placentia, CA 92870 Cali Boy's Deli This statement was filed with --the Recorder/County Clerk of Ship N' Sip Bottles San Diego County on

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Located at: 5865 Mission Gorge Rd. San Diego, CA 92120 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 1/1/2017 This business is hereby registered by the following: Mission Gorge INC 5865 Mission Gorge Rd. San Diego, CA 92120 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 11, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on January 11, 2029 1/18, 1/25, 2/01, 2/08 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2024-9000687 Fictitious business name(s): Happy Girl Club Located at: 2818 30th Street San Diego, CA 92104 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Classy Casita INC 2818 30th Street San Diego, CA 92104 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2029 1/18, 1/25, 2/01, 2/08 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2024-9000724 Fictitious business name(s): Suenique --Suenique Embroidery Located at: 19728 Casner Road Ramona, CA 92065 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: John Michael Elliott 19728 Casner Road Ramona, CA 92065 --Susan Ann Elliot 19728 Casner Road Ramona, CA 92065 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 10, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on January 10, 2029 1/18, 1/25, 2/01, 2/08 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2024-9000270 Fictitious business name(s): PWH Fine Wines LLC Located at: 6832 Paseo Delicias Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 County of San Diego --PO Box 7217 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 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: PWH Fine Wines LLC 6832 Paseo Delicias Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 04, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on January 04, 2029 1/18, 1/25, 2/01, 2/08 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025266 Fictitious business name(s): Leihua's Home Located at: 6044 Fulmar Street San Diego, CA 92114 County of San Diego --1640 Republic Street San Diego, CA 92114 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: Tamarack Enterprises LLC 640 Republic Street San Diego, CA 92114 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 19, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 19, 2028 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2024-9000259 Fictitious business name(s): The Hot Suite Located at: 4730 Palm Ave. 206B La Mesa, CA 91941 County of San Diego --4630 Date Ave. La Mesa, CA 91941 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: Meet + Play Cafe LLC 7918 El Cajon Blvd. Ste N#196 La Mesa, CA 91942 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 04, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on January 04, 2029 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2024-9000435 Fictitious business name(s): Collective Impact Center Located at: 3295 Meade Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 10/2/2018 This business is hereby registered by the following: Christ United Methodist Ministry Center 3295 Meade Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 08, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on January 08, 2029 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9024772 Fictitious business name(s): Sabor Deli Located at: 2707 Boston Ave. San Diego, CA 92113 County of San Diego --224 47th St. Apt. C San Diego, CA 92102 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: Hugo A. Flores Soto 3047 University Ave. Ste. 201 San Diego, CA 92104 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 11, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 11, 2028 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025174 Fictitious business name(s): Evari Consulting, INC Located at: 3047 University Ave. Ste. 201 San Diego, CA 92104 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby

registered by the following: Evari Gis Consulting INC. 3047 University Ave. Ste. 201 San Diego, CA 92104 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 15, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 15, 2028 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025472 Fictitious business name(s): Flavour Packaging Located at: 1423 N. Cuyamaca St. El Cajon, CA 92020 County of San Diego --7918 El Cajon Blvd. Ste N175 La Mesa, CA 91942 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: Bonton Capital Corporation 9463 Mesa Vista Ave. La Mesa, CA 91941 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 21, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 21, 2028 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2024-9000069 Fictitious business name(s): Ethos Alchemy Located at: 1470 Sunset Cliffs Blvd Ocean Beach, CA 92107 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: Emily Cristina McGee 1470 Sunset Cliffs Blvd Ocean Beach, CA 92107 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 02, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on January 02, 2029 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2024-9000237 Fictitious business name(s): Pivotal HR Partners Located at: 2095 Bravo Loop Unit 6 Chula Vista, CA 91915 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: Stephanie Brogan 2095 Bravo Loop Unit 6 Chula Vista, CA 91915 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 04, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on January 04, 2029 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2024-9000214 Fictitious business name(s): El Charracas Plumbing Located at: 3757 Menlo Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: J A H Enterprises INC. 3757 Menlo Avenue San Diego, CA 92105 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 04, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on January 04, 2029 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01

NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025904 Fictitious business name(s): Serene Noir Travel Agency Located at: 421 Broadway, Suite 421 San Diego, CA 92101 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: Hellon Family Ventures LLC 421 Broadway, Suite 421 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 29, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 29, 2028 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025743 Fictitious business name(s): Viera Located at: 574 Casselman St. #32 Chula Vista, CA 91910 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 12/27/2023 This business is hereby registered by the following: Vivian M. Guerra 574 Casselman St. #32 Chula Vista, CA 91910 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 27, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 27, 2028 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2024-9000187 Fictitious business name(s): T&T Trans Located at: 12087 Calle De Medio #122 El Cajon, CA 92019 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 01/03/2024 This business is hereby registered by the following: Sam Joseph Younan 12087 Calle De Medio #122 El Cajon, CA 92019 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 04, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on January 04, 2029 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2024-9000516 Fictitious business name(s): Bubbles Way Car Wash & Detail Located at: 3655 Mission Ave Oceanside, CA 92058 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 01/01/2024 This business is hereby registered by the following: Bubbles Way Inc. 3655 Mission Ave Oceanside, CA 92058 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 09, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on January 09, 2029 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2024-9000045 Fictitious business name(s): Excel Preferred Realty Located at: 2038 Sequoia Crest Vista, CA 92081 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 4/27/2017 This business is hereby registered by the following: Jim Fishinger Real Estate INC. 2038 Sequoia Crest

Vista, CA 92081 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 02, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on January 02, 2029 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2024-9000131 Fictitious business name(s): Tainos De Puerto Rico Located at: 5952 Potomac Street San Diego, CA 92139 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: Raquel Garcia 5952 Potomac Street San Diego, CA 92139 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on January 03, 2024 This fictitious business name will expire on January 03, 2029 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025785 Fictitious business name(s): Acosta Group Located at: 3987 Broadlawn St. San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego --1041 Market Street Suite 165 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 12/27/2023 This business is hereby registered by the following: AO Endeavors LLC. 3987 Broadlawn St. San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 27, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 27, 2028 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025859 Fictitious business name(s): Compass Military Division Located at: 1920 Fort Stockton Dr. Ste. C San Diego, CA 92103 County of San Diego --1041 Market Street Suite 165 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 5/8/2023 This business is hereby registered by the following: No Price Tag LLC. 1920 Fort Stockton Dr. Ste. C San Diego, CA 92103 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 28, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 28, 2028 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025300 Fictitious business name(s): Elias Mora Foundation Located at: 1041 Market Street Suite 165 San Diego, CA 92101 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 12/14/2023 This business is hereby registered by the following: Em Foundation INC 1041 Market Street Suite 165 San Diego, CA 92101 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 19, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 19, 2028 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01

NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025906 Fictitious business name(s): ZhaneElite Body & Beauty Located at: 7733 Palm Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego --3909 Mt. Ainsworth Ave. San Diego, CA 92111 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 02/02/2021 This business is hereby registered by the following: Kai Zhane Harris 3909 Mt. Ainsworth Ave. San Diego, CA 92111 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 29, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 29, 2028 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025863 Fictitious business name(s): Annorlunda Enterprises --Annorlunda Books --MRN Consulting Located at: 2484 Cowley Way San Diego, CA 92110 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 11/16/2023 This business is hereby registered by the following: Melanie Nelson 2484 Cowley Way San Diego, CA 92110 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 28, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 28, 2028 1/04, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025348 Fictitious business name(s): RSL Education Consulting Services Located at: 1431 Mary Lou St. San Diego, CA 92102 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: Rashida Lavender 1431 Mary Lou St. San Diego, CA 92102 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 20, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 20, 2028 1/04, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025618 Fictitious business name(s): XLNC Exotic Homes --XLNC --XLNC INC Located at: 9810 Scripps Lake Dr. Suite -F San Diego, CA 92131 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the name(s) above This business is hereby registered by the following: XLNC Exotic INC 9810 Scripps Lake Dr. Suite -F San Diego, CA 92131 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 22, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 22, 2028 12/28, 1/04, 1/11, 1/18

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION MOVING TO WORK FISCAL YEAR 2025 PLAN AND SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN PUBLIC NOTICE The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) is soliciting public comment on its Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan and its proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Section 8 Administrative Plan. The proposed plans will be available for review on SDHC’s website, www.sdhc.org, beginning on January 12, 2024.

MTW Plan: Comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. February 15, 2024, to be considered

by SDHC staff and decision-making authorities in their final review of the proposed plan.

Please submit comments by mail to Nancy Sa/Strategic Initiatives, San Diego Housing Commission, 1122 Broadway, Suite 300, San Diego Ca 92101, by email to MTWPlan@sdhc. org or online at www.publicinput.com/mtwfy25plan.

Section 8 Administrative Plan: Comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. February 15, 2024, to be considered by SDHC staff and decision-making authorities in their final review of the proposed plan. Please submit comments by mail to Administrative Plan Comments/Rental Assistance Division, San Diego Housing Commission, 1122 Broadway, Suite 300, San Diego CA 92101 or email your comments to AdminPlan@sdhc.org.

SUBJECT MTW Plan: In its Fiscal Year 2025 MTW Annual Plan, SDHC describes activities intended to increase programmatic efficiencies, support self-sufficiency for rental assistance program participants, and expand housing choice options for households with low income in the City of San Diego.

SDHC is soliciting public comment on a proposed change to its Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Voucher Program to remove the minimum rent for which VASH households are responsible, so that based on household income, a VASH household’s minimum rent may remain at zero for the length of their program participation. SDHC is proposing changes to its Establishment of Alternative Reasonable Cost Limits activity to update the methodology to determine cost limits for development or rehabilitation activities using MTW funds. SDHC is also seeking comments on proposed changes to its rent reasonableness policy.

Section 8 Administrative Plan: In its Fiscal Year 2025 Section 8 Administrative Plan, changes are being made as required by the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA), adopted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to be implemented on January 1, 2025.

PUBLIC HEARING SDHC will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments regarding the draft MTW Plan and the Section 8 Administrative Plan on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. Information on how to attend will be provided on SDHC’s website, www.sdhc.org/moving-to-work.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS WSP USA is seeking qualified DBE, MBE, and WBE firms CM FOR ALVARADO 2ND EXTENSION PIPELINE WSP USA Inc. is one of the world’s leading engineering consulting firms with an office in San Diego. In preparation for future projects, WSP is seeking to prequalify local subconsultant firms to support the City of San Diego CM FOR ALVARADO 2ND EXTENSION PIPELINE. The request for letter of interest/statement of qualifications are due by 5:00 pm on February 2, 2024.

As an equal opportunity employer, WSP fully supports the City of San Diego Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goals. We are seeking qualified DBE, MBE, and WBE firms to be part of our team. We encourage those qualified and interested to submit the following: · Letter of interest indicating which discipline (choose from below list) to be considered for · Firm qualifications, including a list of current certifications · Resumes of proposed staff (up to two relevant resumes per discipline) · Project descriptions including reference information (two relevant project descriptions per discipline) We are seeking submittals from qualified subconsultant firms with the following areas of expertise: · 541380 Testing laboratories or services · 541370 Construction surveying services · 541330 Construction engineering services Candidate firms must submit their LOIs/SOQs to Emilie Brazeau by e-mail at emilie.brazeau@ wsp.com. Letters of Interest and Statement of Qualifications must be submitted no later than 5:00pm on February 2, 2024. If you have any questions or need clarification, please reply to Emilie Brazeau, emilie.brazeau@wsp.com.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will electronically receive bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: SINGLE POINT OF ENTRY AT 11 SITES A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024, outside the main office of Bell Middle School, 620 Briarwood Road, San Diego, CA 92139. Upon completion of the first site, contractors shall proceed to the following sites in the order listed: William Penn Elementary School, 2797 Utica Drive, San Diego, CA 92139, Porter North Elementary School, 445 South 47th Street, San Diego, CA 92113, Cesar Chavez Elementary School, 1404 South 40th Street, San Diego, CA 92113. Prime contractors must be present at all 4 sites in order to bid this project. All attendees must preregister with the District prior to attending the site walk at sandiegounified.org/sitewalks. The Bid and Contract Documents may be downloaded free of charge at the District’s online Planroom at sandiegousdplans.com.

All bids must be received electronically via PlanetBids before 1:00 p.m. on February 13, 2024.

Prime contractors interested in submitting a bid must go to tinyurl.com/SDUSD-PlanetBids then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CC24-0789-50-00-00 Single Point of Entry at 11 Sites. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration.”

The project estimate is between $1.3 million and $1.4 million. This is a PSA project and requires prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: A, or other appropriate license, subject to District approval. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, George A. Harris III, Director, Fiscal Controls and Information Systems, Facilities Planning and Construction CC24-0789-50-00-00.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Advertisement for Bids Notice is hereby given that the San Diego Unified School District, acting by and through its governing board, will electronically receive bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and services for: NEW CTE AGRICULTURAL SCIECE BUILDING AT MORSE HIGH SCHOOL A mandatory site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024, in front of the main office of Morse High School, 6905 Skyline Dr, San Diego, CA 92114. Contractors and subcontractors must preregister with the District prior to attending the site walk at sandiegounified.org/sitewalks. The Bid and Contract Documents may be downloaded free of charge at the District’s online Planroom at sandiegousdplans.com. All bids must be received electronically at or before 1:00 p.m. on FEBRUARY 9, 2024. Firms interested in submitting a bid package must go to tinyurl.com/SDUSD-PlanetBids then search under “Bid Opportunities” for “Invitation number” CC24-0727-05-00-00 New CTE Agricultural Science Building at Morse High School. For new vendors, please register under “New Vendor Registration.” The project estimate is between $4.6 million and $4.9 million. This is a PSA project and requires prequalification. The District requires that Bidders possess any of the following classification(s) of California State Contractors License(s), valid and in good standing, at the time of bid opening and contract award: B or other appropriate license, subject to District approval. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, George A. Harris III, Director, Fiscal Controls and Information Systems, Facilities Planning and Construction CC24-0727-05-00-00.

NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025137 Fictitious business name(s): Orderly House Located at: 1510 Grady Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 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: Louisa Natalie Evans 1510 Grady Place Carlsbad, CA 92008 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of

San Diego County on December 15, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 15, 2028 12/28, 1/04, 1/11, 1/18 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025387 Fictitious business name(s): MS Solution Service LLC Located at: 7317 El Cajon Blvd Ste 202 La Mesa, CA 91942 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

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County of San Diego --4150 Bonillo Dr. San Diego, CA 92115 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Corporation The first day of business was: 12/18/2023 This business is hereby registered by the following: Webnelshor 3468 Citrus Street Suite I Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 18, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 18, 2028 12/28, 1/04, 1/11, 1/18 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025235 Fictitious business name(s): Twisted Creations Located at: 3468 Citrus Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company The first day of business was: 09/01/2019 This business is hereby registered by the following: Twisted Creations 3468 Citrus Street Lemon Grove, CA 91945 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 18, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 18, 2028 12/28, 1/04, 1/11, 1/18 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025277 Fictitious business name(s): Poseidon Aviation Located at: 11921 Carmel Creek Rd. Apt. 207 San Diego, CA 92130 County of San Diego This business is conducted by: An Individual The first day of business was: 09/25/2023 This business is hereby registered by the following: Gaetano James Basile 11921 Carmel Creek Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 19, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 19, 2028 12/28, 1/04, 1/11, 1/18 ----------------------------------NAME STATEMENT 2023-9025064 Fictitious business name(s): El Elyon Business Solutions Located at: 9051 Mira Mesa Boulevard #262517 San Diego, CA 92126 County of San Diego --P.O. Box 262517 San Diego, CA 92126 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: El Elyon Business Solutions 9051 Mira Mesa Boulevard #262517 San Diego, CA 92126 This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on December 14, 2023 This fictitious business name will expire on December 14, 2028 12/28, 1/04, 1/11, 1/18

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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.

with further directions.

(JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2023-9025286 Fictitious business name(s) to be abandoned: The Chizzle Lounge --Next Level Photography and Videography Located at: This business is hereby 5545 Morro Way F7 registered by the following: La Mesa, CA 91942 MS Solution Services LLC County of San Diego 7317 El Cajon Blvd Ste 202 This business is La Mesa, CA 91942 conducted by: This statement was filed with An Individual the Recorder/County Clerk of The Fictitious business name San Diego County on referred to above was filed in December 20, 2023 San Diego County on: This fictitious business name 02/09/2022 will expire on and assigned File no.

December 20, 2028 2022-9003393 12/28, 1/04, 1/11, 1/18 The fictitious business name is ----------------------------------being abandoned by: NAME STATEMENT Dorrion Marquise Torian 2023-9025241 5545 Morro Way F7 Fictitious business name(s): La Mesa, CA 91942 Webnelshor This statement was filed with Located at: the Recorder/County Clerk of 3468 Citrus Street Suite I San Diego County Lemon Grove, CA 91945 December 19, 2023

NAME CHANGE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Hall Of Justice 37-2024-00000008CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Gizzele Victoria Del Rosario Valencia To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Gizzele Victoria Del Rosario Valencia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Gizzele Victoria Del Rosario Valencio PROPOSED NAME: Gizzele Victoria ValenciaDelgado THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: February 21, 2024 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm) 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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

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

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 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division Hall Of Justice 37-2024-00000018CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Joe Eatnet Lewis AKA Joe E. Lewis AKA Joe Lewis To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Joe Eatnet Lewis filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Joe Eatnet Lewis AKA Joe E. Lewis AKA Joe Lewis PROPOSED NAME: Joseph Ernest Lewis THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: February 14, 2024 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. 61 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm) 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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for the information on obtaining certified copies.

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

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 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/01 ----------------------------------SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 Central Division Hall Of Justice 37-2023-00050676CU-PT-CTL Petitioner or Attorney: Alyssa Colleen Cozzo To All Interested Persons: Petitioner Alyssa Colleen Cozzo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

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 1/04, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25

PRESENT NAME: Alyssa Colleen Cozzo

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: February 07, 2024 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept. C-61 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court's website. To find your court's website go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm) 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 copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issue the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate

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