Racial Tensions in Omaha, A Horrible Lynching
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Racial Tensions in Omaha, A Horrible Lynching
Celebrate Black History 365 Days A Year! “The Independent Voice of the Community Since 1995” www.pacenewsonline.com www.facebook.com/pacenews Email: [email protected] Vol. 25 No.17 Phone (323) 244-7286 Address:3707 West 54th Street, LA, CA 90043 Friday, February 20, 2015 Lest We Forget Our Black History: Racial Tensions in Omaha, A Horrible Lynching From May through September 1919, over 25 race riots rocked cities from Texas the credit to a young man named Russell Norgaard. Whatever the true story, the mob lost interest in Smith and Will Brown Agnes Loebeck to Illinois, Nebraska to Georgia. In Omaha, the trouble began on September 25, when a white woman, Agnes Loebeck, reported that she was assaulted by a black man. The next morning, the Bee reached new lows reporting the event. The headline was: "Black Beast First Stickup Couple." "The most daring attack on a white woman ever perpetrated in Omaha occurred one block south of Bancroft street near Scenic Avenue in Gibson last night." C o ve ra g e in th e World-Herald was slightly less inflammatory: "Pretty little Agnes Loebeck ... was assaulted ... by an unidentified negro at twelve O'clock last night, while she was returning to her home in company with Millard [sic] Hoffman, a cripple." That evening, the police took a suspect to the Loebeck home. Agnes and her boyfriend Milton Hoffman (they were later married) identified a black packinghouse worker named Will Brown as the assailant. Brown was 41 years old and suffered from acute rheumatism. Before the police could leave the Loebeck house, a mob gathered outside and threatened to seize Brown. After an hour's confrontation, police reinforcements arrived and Brown was transferred to the Douglas County Courthouse. Several police officers were ordered to report at once to police headquarters in case of further trouble, and 46 policemen and a detective were kept on duty well into the night. After the confrontation outside the Loebeck home, rumors began to fly that a mob would try to seize Brown The burning of Will Brown's body, Omaha, Nebraska, Sept. 28, 1919. Source — NSHS, RG2281-69. Rioters on the south side of Douglas County Courthouse, Omaha, Nebraska, September 28, 1919. Source — NSHS, RG2281-72. again. On Sunday, September 28, a group of youths gathered in south Omaha and began a march to the Douglas County courthouse. Eventually, thousands of angry people gathered at the courthouse and by evening, the Omaha police and city officials inside the courthouse were virtual prisoners. The size of the crowd was estimated as between 5,000 and 15,000 people. By 8:00 p.m. the mob had begun firing on the courthouse with guns they looted from nearby stores. In that exchange of gunfire, one 16-year-old leader of the mob, and a 34-year-old businessman a block away were killed. By 8:30 the mob had set fire to the building and prevented fire fighters from extinguishing the flames. Inside, Will Brown moaned to Sheriff Mike Clark, "I am innocent, I never did it, my God I am innocent." Mayor Smith had been at the scene for several hours. He came out of the courthouse and tried to reason with the mob. He asked them to forget the prisoner and allow the firemen to put out the flames. At that point, the mayor was knocked down by a blow to his head, and the next thing he knew, he was on Harney Street. One end of a rope was being flung over a lamp post. The other end tightened around his neck. That was the last thing he remembered until he woke up in a hospital where he remained for several days in serious condition with severe head injuries. Mayor Smith had been rescued, but there are several versions of how the rescue happened. Some reports say police detectives were responsible for saving Smith's life. Others give concentrated on getting Brown out of the courthouse. Brown ended up in the hands of the crazed mob. He was beaten into unconsciousness. His clothes were torn off by the time he reached the building's doors. Then he was dragged to a nearby lamp pole on the south side of the courthouse at 18th and Harney around 11:00 p.m. The mob roared when they saw Brown, and a rope was placed around his neck. Brown was hoisted in the air, his body spinning. He was riddled with bullets. His body was then brought down, tied behind a car, and towed to the intersection of 17th and Dodge. There the body was burned with fuel taken from nearby red danger lamps and fire truck lanterns. Later, pieces of the rope used to lynch Brown were sold for 10 cents each. Finally, Brown's charred body was dragged through the city's downtown streets. Nebraska-born actor Henry Fonda was 14 years old when the lynching happened. His father owned a printing plant across the street from the courthouse. He watched the riot from the second floor window of his father's shop. "It was the most horrendous sight I'd ever seen . . . We locked the plant, went downstairs, and drove home in silence. My hands were wet and there were tears in my eyes. All I could think of was that young black man dangling at the end of a rope." During Fonda's long career, at least two of his best movies — "Young Mister Lincoln" and "The Ox Bow Incident" — featured lynchings as major plot points. Source: Nebraskastudies.org 1900-1924- Op/Ed....Page 2 Education News…Page 3 Church/Religious…Page 4 Business Directory…. Page 5 Health News…Page 6 Business News…Page 7 State/National News….Page 8 Arts & Ent...Page 9 and more… Like Us On Facebook Page 2 WWW.PACENEWSONLINE.COM Friday, February 20, 2015 EDITORIAL/OPINION Publisher’s Column Dr. Gloria Zuurveen Founder /Owner/ Publisher/Photographer Hello Everyone, We are still celebrating our history as a people in these United States of America. We have a rich history. Yes, we have some history that we never want to live or even to think about but that is what makes it so important. Our history is that of people who went through a lot yet we are still here standing strong and moving on. We are to be thankful for our history because it says a lot about us as people and what our ancestors not long ago went through so that we could fulfill the dreams they had for us. Like the history of the Israelites, we too, have a history and that history is all the more fulfilling when we put our trust in a true and living God. Because it is He is has kept us this far and not we our ourselves. Through all of our pains and struggles, God has been there for us to see us through and for that we are to be thankful. Praise God! 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Contributions must be signed with writer’s name sent to: PACE NEWS 3707 West 54th Street, LA, CA, 90043 Or PACE NEWS website www.pacenewsonline.com Board Member Los Angeles Press Club Don’t Forget Malcolm X in 50th Anniversary Celebrations By Ron Daniels NNPA Columnist The 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the Selma to Montgomery March, and the passage of the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Dr. Martin Luther King’s role in these events is correctly capturing the imagination of Black America. However, there is another set of events that should also receive attention of our people. This year also marks the 50th memorial of the assassination of Malcolm X; it is also the year of his 90th birthday. It seems odd that very little attention is being devoted to the anniversary dates of the life and legacy of such an extraordinary leader. It is as if Black America is gripped by a case of historical amnesia. But this is not the first time we’ve suffered from the disorder. On Feb. 21, 1990, more than 3,000 people jammed into the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem for the 25th memorial of the assassination of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Malcolm X. Another 1,000 or more gathered in the street to watch the program on a television monitor, hastily positioned in a church window. Inside, C-SPAN broadcast live ringing tributes to the life and legacy of our “Black Shining Prince.” The audience rose for a prolonged rousing ovation as Turner proclaimed, “Malcolm, we will never forget you!” Betty Shabazz, who had never attended a memorial on the anniversary of the assassination of her husband, was visibly moved by the tremendous outpouring of admiration, love and affection for one of the greatest leaders in the history of Africans in America. The commemoration was hosted by Rev. Calvin O. Butts, senior pastor of Abyssinian, and I had the honor of serving as moderator of this memorable occasion. Fortunately, the process of uplifting Malcolm did not end there. On May 19 of that year hundreds of people from around the country gathered in Omaha, Neb., Malcolm’s birthplace, for a national ceremony to celebrate his 65th birthday. This magnificent season of celebrating Malcolm did not occur by accident; it was the outcome of a conscious strategy, a calculated plan devised by a group of leaders determined not to let the legacy of Malcolm be the victim of “historical amnesia.” As the 25th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X approached in 1990, King was ascendant and celebrated, and justifiably so, as a seminal leader. But, Malcolm was not seen on par with Martin in the popular consciousness. His legacy languished on the margins of memory of a young generation of Africans in America, progressive youth/young people and much of Black America. It was against this backdrop that a formation called the African American Progressive Action Network (AAPAN) resolved that 1990 should be declared “The Year of Malcolm X.” AAPAN created a National Malcolm X Commemoration Commission with James Turner as co-chairman, to coordinate the campaign. The goal was not to denigrate Martin Luther King but to seize upon the 25th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm to wage a campaign to elevate his profile beyond the true believers to a new generation of young activists and to remind folks of the unique contribution of Malcolm X to the liberation of Black people around the world. Dr. Martin Luther King and Malcolm X are unquestionably the seminal leaders of the civil rights/human rights, Black Power, Nationalist/Pan-Africanist era that transformed the status of Africans in America. In a choice between Martin and Malcolm, it is clear that the power elite preferred Martin. Hence, Martin has been sanitized and elevated while Malcolm has largely been ignored, except in those periods when his devotees have refused to allow his contribution to be relegated to irrelevance. Celebrating Malcolm X was not about diminishing Martin but enhancing the understanding of the life and legacy of Malcolm among the masses of Black folks. The campaign was highly successful. For years, the symbol X signified young people’s identification with Malcolm. Indeed, in 2005, on the occasion of the 40th memorial of Malcolm’s assassination, another massive commemoration was held at Abyssinian Baptist Church. The current lack of major national recognition of the 50th memorial suggests the need for yet another campaign to prevent Malcolm’s memory from being relegated to relative obscurity. It is not that programs are not being planned. As is the case every year, there will be commemorations in New York and cities across the country. In fact, I’m told that young activists/leaders are conducting an “X Speaks” online. My concern is that the various commemorations are largely among the true believers and taken together they lack the public/visible scope and scale commensurate to the occasion of the 50th memorial of the assassination of Malcolm and the year of his 90th birthday. I simply believe that Malcolm deserves better. Ron Daniels is President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and Distinguished Lecturer at York College City University of New York. His articles and essays also appear on the IBW website www.ibw21.org and www.northstarnews.com. To send a message, arrange media interviews or speaking engagements, Daniels can be reached via email at [email protected]. More Evidence of Obama’s Hostility Toward HBCUs By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist As if we needed any more evidence, President Obama’s recent meeting with members of the Congressional Black Caucus revealed a deep-seated hostility toward the plight of struggling Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). According to Lauren Victoria Burke’s Black Caucus blog, CrewOf42.com, “President Obama was critical of Historically Black Colleges and Universities during a meeting with members of the Congressional Black Caucus this week according to several in attendance. The February 10 meeting was the first group gathering with the Black Caucus and the President since June 2013.” It continued, “Several who attended the meeting indicated that President Obama felt that the focus of HBCU’s needs to be on the schools changing their ways of doing business rather [than] on changes in federal policy. Those who attended said he was specifically critical of graduation rates and loan policies. The President also spoke to CBC members on his free community college plan which some HBCU advocates believe will hurt HBCUs.” Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.), a graduate of Clark Atlanta University, told Burke, “He [Obama] said there were some HBCUs that were not good at graduating students and if they did not improve they’d have to go by the wayside. In other words he didn’t show much empathy for struggling HBCUs. It was like show me the numbers and if the numbers aren’t where they need to be, that’s it. It was a somewhat callous view of the unique niche HBCUs fill.” Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) said, “I was concerned about what the President said because it feeds into a narrative about the value of these institutions and whether they are [equipped] to educate our students and what the cost is for doing so. “Many of these institutions have not had a maintenance of effort on the part of states or the federal government and over time that wears on their ability to maintain standards or even advance beyond a certain level. It was very clear that he doesn’t have the same level of appreciation for what these institutions have done and could do in the future given the right support systems.” The blog quoted Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), a graduate of South Carolina State University: “it’s for-profit schools where the graduation rate problem is – not HBCUs, the Parent PLUS loan stuff has to do with new rules on credit worthiness and I just think that in the discussion he mangled it.” Rep. Bennie Thompson, a product of two HBCUs – Tougaloo College and Jackson State University – was quoted: “What we ought to be talking about is: If there are weaknesses at certain HBCUs what do we do to strengthen those institutions?” Meanwhile, Hampton University President William R. Harvey, who has been chair of the White House Advisory Board on Historically Black Colleges and Universities since 2010, was highly critical of Obama’s approach to HBCUs. In a speech at a meeting at NASA headquarters in Washington D.C. on Feb. 4, Harvey said, “I have to say that one of my biggest concerns or regrets is that we are not being used as the advisory board we are supposed to be. All this expertise – more than 150 years at the helm of HBCUs, decades as the heads of major philanthropic organizations, expertise in business, in fundraising and in public relations, connections on Wall Street, in the Ivy League and everywhere else. Yet, we are not consulted when it comes to policy changes and decisions impacting – in a major way – the institutions on whose behalf we are to advocate. “It happened with Pell. It happened with Parent Plus. And, now it is happening with the new community college initiative.” Harvey was also critical of Obama’s proposed college rating system and his plan to fund the first two years of education at community colleges. “Many of my colleagues have called me to say that the ‘free tuition for public community college’ initiative could also be a death knell for many of our institutions…” Harvey said. Judging by Harvey’s comments, many of the debacles could have been avoided if the White House had sought the advice of HBCU experts it had recruited as advisers. An even stronger indictment was Harvey’s summary of what has happened to HBCUs under the nation’s first Black president. He stated. “While we don’t know a lot, because a lot is not shared, we do know that federal support for HBCUs is showing an alarming downward trend. Over the last several years, all of the major Title IV programs had modifications and adjustments which make it much harder for HBCUs to get funding. We all know of the Parent PLUS debacle. These loans to our students are down. Pell grants to students at HBCUs are down. Direct loans to our students are down. Graduate subsidies have been eliminated. In addition to student support, overall support to Black colleges is down.” That’s not a compliment for a president who says he wants to increase educational opportunities for all Americans. George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com. You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/currygeorge and George E. Curry Fan Page on Facebook. Like Us On Facebook Friday, February 20, 2015 WWW.PACENEWSONLINE.COM Page 3 EDUCATION & COMMUNITY NEWS Harris-Dawson Has Impressive List of Endorsers and Experience To Win the 8th Council District By Gloria Zuurveen Editor-in-Chief Almost daily since Marqueece Harris-Dawson announced that he was going to run for the seat that Councilman Bernard Parks is being termed out of in the March 3, 2015 election, endorsements have come from many prominent and powerful people in the city of Los Angeles. Those from the spiritual side are almost too numerous to include in this article but I will attempt to name a few. They are: Rev. Cecil “Chip” Murray, A.M.E. Church, and the Center for Religion, USC, Rev. Xavier Thompson, Baptist Min. Conference of So. Cal., Pastor Kelvin Sauls, Holman United Methodist Church, Pastor KW Tulloss, The Historical Weller St. Missionary Baptist Church, and National Action Network, Pastor Lewis Logan, Ruach Christian Community Fellowship, Pastor Royce Porter, Crenshaw United Methodist Church, Pastor Wendell Davis, Sr., New Jericho Christian Church, Pastor Terrence Stone, First African Presbyterian Church, Pastor Clinton Benton, Upper Room Fellowship, Missionary Baptist Photo courtesy Marqueece Harris-Dawson for City Council Congresswoman Karen Bass and Marqueece-Dawson Church, Pastor Larry Minor, Increase Your Faith Ministries, Pastor E.L. Williams, New Prospect Baptist Church and Pastor Jonathan Moseley, Sr., Grace Temple Baptist Church. With an impressive list of clergy leadership endorsements, it speaks volume to Harris-Dawson conviction about why he is running for the office of the Eighth Councilmatic District. HarrisDawson, a newcomer in the field of politics when it comes to being elected but he is not a newcomer when it comes to serving and organizing. Harris-Dawson testimony is about how he has served the community of South Los Angeles. He said during an interview that after graduating from Morehouse College he decided to come back home work in his family real estate business managing apartments before he met the current Congresswoman Karen Bass in 1995 who hired him as a youth organizer for the Community Coalition. While serving and organizing the youth, Harris-Dawson garnered a name for himself by running his first campaign that publicized the horrendous conditions of inner city high schools and the inequities in the distribution of public funding. It resulted in an unprecedented $153 million for school repair and modernization in South LA schools. His name and reputation for getting the job done for the least of the brethrens were noticed by Oprah Winfrey. Harris-Dawson may be a newcomer in the field of politics but he is not a newcomer in getting results. His record speaks for him and that record includes his first successful effort to include equity as a key determinate in the dissemination of public school funds. It set the basis for winning universal access to college prep classes as well as reforms to end discriminatory targeting African American and Latino students with the harshest disciplinary remedies. These are results which are measurable and are critical to assist in halting dropout rates among these most vulnerable groups. Harris-Dawson has demonstrated that faith with Please see Harris-Dawson, page4 Like Us On Facebook WWW.PACENEWSONLINE.COM Page 4 Friday, February 20, 2015 CHURCH & COMMUNITY NES Ousted Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran Sues City After Termination Over Book Condemning Homosexuality By Benge Nsenduluka From the ChristianPost Attorneys for ousted Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Atlanta on Wednesday, claiming his termination violates his constitutional rights. Cochran, a devout Christian, was fired by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed in January after seven years of service as Atlanta's fire chief, for sharing his faith in a selfpublished book and handing out copies to employees. His lawsuit against the city comes nearly one month after Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed a federal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on religious freedom grounds. "Americans are guaranteed the freedom to live without fear of being fired because of their beliefs and thoughts," said ADF Senior Counsel David Cortman in a statement shared with The Christian Post. "The city of Atlanta is not above the Constitution and federal law. In America, a religious or ideological test cannot be used to fire a public servant." The city has not yet publicly responded to Cochran's lawsuit; however, a city spokeswoman previously said it will defend Reed's decision to t er m in a te C o ch ran "whether through the EEOC administrative process or in any other appropriate forum," according to MyFoxAtlanta.com. The case has sparked widespread debates about First Amendment rights, particularly regarding religious liberties. Cochran previously told CP that he believes his termination is proof of a growing threat on religious freedoms facing Christians and other people of faith. In his 2013 book, Who Told You That You Are Naked?, Cochran calls homosexuality and lesbianism "sexual perversion" and "vulgar" and also likens it to "bestiality" and "pederasty." In November, city officials said Cochran had violated policy by selfpublishing his book and then handing it out to employees. Subsequently, he was suspended without pay and forced to undergo sensitivity training. The book was brought to their attention when an AFRD member complained about Cochran (Photo: Courtesy of Abilene Baptist Church) Ousted Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran speaks at Abilene Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia, on January 18, 2015. distributing copies in the workplace. A city investigation determined Cochran had not discriminated against LGBT employees but he was fired anyway. "Every American should be concerned about a government that thinks it can fire you because of what you believe," said ADF Senior Counsel Kevin Theriot. "If it can happen to Chief Cochran, a distinguished firefighter who attained the highest fire service position in the United States, it can happen to anybody." Reed said previously that Cochran was not fired for his religious beliefs but rather "because he displayed bad judgment." He added that Cochran did not follow the correct protocol prior to writing the self-published book even though the former fire chief has said otherwise. The city's ethics code requires a commissioner to get approval from the board of ethics prior to engaging in private activity for pay. "I had legal permission to write the book from the city's ethics officer [Nina Hickson]," Cochran told CP in an exclusive interview. "[It] was through a verbal conversation, there was no documentation. … She said it was legal and I was authorized to write it and that she wanted a copy when I finish, after I told her what the book was going to be about." Cochran said he was authorized to write the book during a five-minute phone conversation with Hickson. "I had legal authority to write the book; however, she cannot remember that conversation," he said. In a statement to CP, Hickson refuted these claims and cited the Atlanta City Code of Ordinances, Section 2-820 (d). "The Atlanta's Ethics Code establishes the required approval process for City Commissioners who wish to engage in outside activities for pay," Hickson wrote in an email. "Consequently, I did not authorize Chief Cochran to write and publish the book, nor did I have the authority to do so." Since his termination, Cochran has been overwhelmed by an outpouring of public support. Last month, hundreds of religious freedom advocates gathered for the "Standing for our Faith Rally" in the Georgia Capitol rotunda and they handdelivered a petition with 50,000 signatures to Reed's office. Faith Driven Consumers, an advocacy group representing 41 million Christians, has called on the mayor to reinstate Cochran as fire chief and also to apologize for his termination via its extinguish intolerance campaign, which has more than 10,000 signatures. Like Us On Facebook Friday, February 20, 2015 WWW. PACENEWSONLINE.COM PAGE 5 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Want More Business? Advertise Here! Call (323) 244-7286 for Low Price Ads www.pacenewsonline.com RECESSION PROOF ADVERTISING PACE NEWS Classified Ad 99¢ Limited Time Only!! 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The possible exposures occurred at the UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center between Oct. 3 and Jan. 28 during procedures in which a specialized endoscope is inserted down the throat to diagnose and treat pancreatic and bile duct diseases. The UCLA hospital sys- tem said an internal investigation determined in late January that CRE may have been transmitted to patients by two of seven scopes being used by the center, all made by Olympus Medical Systems Group. (7733.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) It said 179 people may have been exposed, seven of whom were confirmed to have infections, and two of whom died. The circumstances of the deaths have not been disclosed, nor have details on the conditions of the five other infected patients. "It's important to emphasize: This particular outbreak of CRE is not a threat to the health of the public in Los Angeles County," said Benjamin Schwartz, deputy chief of the acute communicable disease control program at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. He told a news conference that the five surviving infected patients were being treated Fast By Dean L. Jones, CPM 'Fasting' means selfdenial by going without food for a period of time, whether totally or partially, where you can simply avoid certain foods or eating smaller than normal quantities. The origin of fasting as a religious practice is ambiguous, but Biblically, together the Old and New Testaments of the Bible mention 77 references to fasting. While fasting is not a frequent subject in pulpits, publications, or even Christian conversations, there is an increasing quantity of media time given to reasons why eating too much processed sugar is not good for you. Accordingly, it would seem reasonable that more talk in Church would be devoted to abstaining from sugar. The reasons are vast why the body does not digest added sugar well, yet the season of Lent is here and the religious factor still does not adhere to saying much about giving up sugar. Perhaps the practice of fasting is somewhat relegated only to biblical times. While writing this article it is actually the celebration of Mardi Gras [French], also called Fat Tuesday [English] that will be followed by Ash Wednesday. People for centuries have religiously practiced eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual of the Lenten season, so there is some effort to be religious through fasting. Catholicism is very open about Ash Wednesday being a day of strict fasting (only one full meal, and two small snacks that do not add up to a full meal), and abstinence from all meat and foods made with meat. Meat (flesh) is scripturally based, but as a living book logic raises the idea that any potentially polluted food item would want to be avoided during this important period. Oddly enough, when you combine meat and processed sugar they extremely weaken the immune system even more than a high-meat diet or high-sugar diet alone. The biblical insistence to Photo by Gloria Zuurveen Dean L. Jones abstain from eating meat makes a lot more sense today for the reason that heavy meat eaters are attracted and have greater access to eating more sugary items. Meat and sugar are opposites in many ways, but they both create an acidic environment in the body that enables bacteria and viruses to flourish. Eating too much sugar, just like meat, will also weaken the body's kidneys, which are key organs in protecting the immune system. Processed sugar, like processed meat, is also a breeding source for bacteria and other micro-organisms. These microorganisms will then demand more sugar as their food, consequently, eating sugar therefore produces a craving for more sugar. Eating meat increases the level of protein and fats in the body, and in order to maintain balance, the body needs to increase the level of carbohydrates, or processed sugar. For the first time, soon the federal government will start suggesting that only 10% of calorie intake come from added sugars. Thereby advising more people to live SugarAlert! www.SugarAlert.com Dean Jones is an Ethics Advocate, Southland Partnership Corporation (a public benefit organization), contributing his view on certain aspects of foodstuff. with antibiotics. Zachary Rubin, an associate clinical professor and medical director at the center, told reporters: "Our hearts go out to the people who were involved and to the patients who passed away as a result of this infection." Hospitals across the United States have reported exposures from the same type of medical equipment in recent years, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has said it was working with other government agencies and scope manufacturers to minimize risks to patients. HARD TO TREAT The hospital where the infections took place had been sterilizing the scopes, which it began using last June, according to the standards stipulated by Olympus, the center said in a statement. It said it now used a more rigorous process "that goes above and beyond manufacturer and national standards" and involves a second sterilization process using a gas called ethylene oxide. The two infected scopes were immediately removed from use for return to Olympus, and the hospital out of "an abundance of caution" was notifying all patients who were examined with any of the seven instruments during that period, it added. Both the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and the California Department of Public Health were notified as soon as the bacteria were detected, UCLA officials said. Superbug infections are difficult to treat because some of the bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the germs could contribute to death in up to 50 percent of infected patients. Rubin said it had taken time to search through patients' charts to find those individuals who might have been exposed. "We don't want to start notifying people who had no risk of exposure and cause undue anxiety," he said. "We ended up working backwards and that unfortunately was the cause of some delay." He said most of those possibly affected had been reached by phone: "We haven't spoken to every single patient yet, but we've left messages, we've sent letters." The complex design of the endoscopes linked to the California outbreak, known as duodenoscopes, may hinder proper cleaning, the FDA warned on Thursday. In addition to Olympus, two other major manufacturers of the scopes are Fujifilm (4901.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) and Pentax. All three companies' disinfection recommendations were approved by the FDA. Some experts advocate the use of disposable, single-use instruments, rather than reusable ones that must be sterilized after every procedure. In January, Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle said a bacteria spread through contaminated endoscopes had infected 32 people in that facility over two years. (Reporting by Steve Gorman and Deena Beasley; Additional reporting by Daniel Wallis, Dan Whitcomb, Curtis Skinner and Colleen Jenkins; Editing by Cynthia Johnston, Lisa Von Ahn, Lisa Lambert and Peter Cooney) Removed from Ventilator, Bobbi Kristina Brown's Condition Unchanged: Source (Reuters) - Doctors have taken Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of late singer Whitney Houston, off the ventilator that has helped her breathe since she was found unresponsive in a bathtub last month, but no decisions have been made to take her off life support, a family source said on Thursday. The source, who declined to be identified, said Brown's overall condition has not changed. Removing the breathing tube was a standard course of practice to avoid infection, the source said. CNN reported that Brown will now receive air through a hole in her throat, indicating she will likely remain in that position for weeks or months rather than of days. Family members have said Brown, 21, the only child of singers Bobby Brown and Houston, is fighting for her life at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta after she was discovered on Jan. 31 face down and unresponsive in a bathtub in her suburban home. They have said little about the aspiring singer's treatment Bobbi Kristina Brown attends the opening night of ''The Houstons: On Our Own'' in New York, in this file photo taken October 22, 2012. or medical prognosis. Bobby Brown has asked for privacy. Police in Roswell, Georgia, are treating the case as a criminal investigation and have been questioning people about the circumstances leading up to Brown being found in the tub. Brown's famous mother, a six-time Grammy Award winner and actress who battled substance abuse, drowned in a hotel bathtub in Beverly Hills, California, on Feb. 11, 2012. Authorities said cocaine use and heart disease contributed to Houston's death at age 48. (Reporting by Colleen Jenkins; Editing by Mohammad Zargham and Paul Tait) Like Us On Facebook Friday, February 20, 2015 WWW.PACENEWSONLINE.COM Page 7 BUSINESS & COMMUNITY NEWS Ayuko Babu Honored by Senator Mitchell at the State Capitol California State Senator Holly Mitchell honors Ayuko Babu for the CLBC’s Black History Month Celebration of “A Century of Black Life, History and Culture.” Photo by Krishnia Parker Waters Statement on Exxon Mobil Refinery Explosion in Torrance WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of the explosion and fire that rived a gasoline processing unit at the Exxon Mobil refinery in Torrance, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee and Torrance representative, released the following statement today: “My sympathies are with the four injured contractors and all of the workers that were affected by yesterday’s refinery explosion in Torrance, as well as the residents of the surrounding community and their families. I care deeply about the safety of workers and neighbors of the Exxon Mobil refinery and remain concerned for the physical and mental recovery of every person affected by such a trau- matic experience. “Because so many families send their loved ones to work in this refinery every day, I remain hopeful that Exxon Mobil will discover the root cause of the explosion and institute safeguards to prevent an explosion from reoccurring. Though I am relieved to learn all injuries were minor, this accident could have easily ended more tragically. “I will follow upcoming investigations to determine the cause of the explosion and work closely with local agencies and companies to prevent such a devastating event from happening again. As always, my office is available to assist in any capacity in order to help the residents of Torrance and all of those affected as they heal from this frightening experience.” Like Us On Facebook Page 8 WWW.PACENEWSONLINE.COM Friday, February 20, 2015 NEWS Healthcare Coverage Enrollment Extended One Week Signing Up Dunkirk, MD — Didn’t finish signing up for coverage? The Department of Health and Human Services has extended the deadline from February 15 to February 22. HHS has announced in its Healthcare.gov blog that those who experienced longer than normal wait times at the Marketplace Call Center and/or technical issues on HealthCare.gov they have until February 22 to finish signing up. The African American Health Alliance (AAHA) and the Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Coalition (REHDC) welcome the extension, congratulate those who enrolled and urge those who could not finish to do so before the extension runs out. What is most important is for the Administration, Congress and the states to work together to do what is necessary to help people get the coverage they need. AAHA emphasizes the importance of having healthcare coverage in its “Get Covered Stay Covered Conversation with Dr. Joycelyn Elders the 15th U.S. Surgeon General”. That full conversation is available in audio and transcript at www.africanamericanhea lthalliance.org. There is also an enrollment PSA there done by children; it too gives a uniquely insightful perspective on coverage. The opportunity to finish enrolling is very important: allows consumers to get coverage and prevents the penalty. Just a few days remain to finish signing up; go to HealthCare.gov or call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800318-2596. Need help; trained navi- gators and assisters are still available to help. Also, help is available in 150 languages. Find a plan that fits your needs and budget. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. To find in-person assistance in your local community, go to http:// localhelp.healthcare.gov. Lucy Perez, MD reflects: “The Affordable Care Act says to me that my country values me; enrollment reminds me that I must be my own priority.” HHS Secretary Burwell reports that 11.4 million people signed up or re-enrolled in the Health Insurance Marketplace. President Obama says, “It gives you some sense of how hungry people were out there for affordable, accessible health insurance. And that’s really the top-line message: The Affordable Care Act is working.” Burwell also reports that, “In the final day of Open Enrollment season this year, more new consumers signed up for health coverage than on any day this Open Enrollment or last.” AAHA and REHDC believe that the extension makes good health, economic and national security sense. A healthier America is a stronger America. One can only imagine the frustration and disappointment potential enrollees must have felt when glitches, long wait times, and other adverse conditions stopped them from enrolling. The next Marketplace get covered challenge will be as it relates to penalties and taxes. Some in Congress have contacted HHS in this regard. Fredette West, head of AAHA and REHDC, says, “As a breast cancer survivor and a long-time health advocate, having access to quality affordable health care that is culturally and linguistically appropriate and accessible when and where you need it is a must. Having the opportunity to finish signing up is a matter of life and health.” This is just the second ACA enrollment as more is learned responsive adjustments will need to be made. “I want everybody to know that everyone needs health insurance coverage. Nothing is more important than your health,” says Joycelyn Elders, MD. In response to long wait times, system challenges and other conditions, a number of states have extended their deadline. Many have announced far longer extensions than that by the federal government. The African American Health Alliance is a nonprofit organization. Both AAHA and REHDC are working to help eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in an effort to improve overall quality of life for all. Access to quality affordable care that is culturally and linguistically appropriate is critical to that goal. For information on the Health Alliance, visit www.africanamericanhealthallianc e.org. Like Us On Facebook Friday, February 20, 2015 WWW.PACENEWSONLINE.COM ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Page 9 Like Us On Facebook WWW.PACENEWSONLINE.COM Page 10 Friday, February 20, 2015 FAMILY & COMMUNITY NEWS North Carolina Family Launches Campaign Demanding Justice For Son’s Killing By a Local White Pastor Angier, NC — On October 12, 2013, Christian Griggs went to pick up his daughter at his then wife’s family home, as previously agreed by him and his separated wife. Soon after arriving, Christian called his father, Tony Griggs, asking for help. When Mr. Griggs arrived, Pat Chisenhall, Christian’s fatherin-law, had fatally shot Christian 6 times, 4 in the back. The state medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. Dolly Griggs, Christian’s mother, has started a c a m p a i g n o n i.am.colorofchange.org, a distributive organizing platform run by the national civil rights organization ColorOfChange, calling for North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper and US Attorney for the Eastern District for North Carolina Thomas Walker to intervene and prosecute Pat Chisenhall to the fullest extent of the law. More than 3, 500 people have signed on. The campaign may b e s e e n a t www.JusticeForChristianGrigg s.org Dolly issued the following statement: “We demand that US Attorney Walker and NC Attorney General Cooper thoroughly investigate the killing of our son, the misconduct of Harnett law enforcement and prosecutor’s office, and bring Christian’s killer, Pat Chisenhall, to justice. When local leadership fails, it is the responsibility of state and federal officials to step in and ensure fairness, justice, and equity in the justice system. If our family hadn’t raised our voices, local officials would have done everything possible to sweep Christian’s death un- Harris-Dawson Has Impressive List of Endorsers and Experience To Win the 8th Council District (Continued from page 3) out works is dead and therefore he shows his faith by his works because like the faith leaders who has place their bets on him to be the next 8th District City Councilmember, Harris-Dawson history of working his faith is evidence by his passionate efforts to bring to South Los Angeles fresh grown fruits and vegetables. He was instrumental in the collaboration and negotiating with a local liquor store to add fresh fruits and vegetable to his inventory for the health of the community. Harris-Dawson said, "Faith leaders continue to play an critical role in the fight for social justice and are integral partners in addressing social and economic conditions in South L.A. communities". "As the son of a preacher, I am proud to have support from faith leaders in the Los Angeles community." The faith leaders counts Harris-Dawson as an individual who has the experience not only to talk about what needs to be done in the 8th District but to actually prove that he has already worked and galvanized South LA families to address public safety in the most humane and effective way possible, working with law enforcement agencies, city leaders, local residents and businesses to reduce crime and violence by transforming neighborhood parks, and decreasing nuisance business activity that foster crime. As the President and CEO of Community Coalition since 2004, his leadership grew the organization’s influence, size and financial standing. While doubling the budget and staff, he also led a capital campaign to acquire Community Coalition’s headquarters on Vermont Avenue. After sitting with Harris-Dawson for a short period of time recently listening to him talk about his years of experience in getting the job done as President and CEO of Community Coalition, it was clear that after Harris-Dawson is elected to the 8th Council seat on March 3rd it is then, I believe, many will witness his calling by faith to do the work not as a newcomer but as an overcomer. der the rug. It’s been more than 14 months since Christian was killed and District Attorney Vernon Stewart has made it clear that he will not be doing his job. This delayed and denied justice is completely unacceptable.” “The North Carolina “Castle Doctrine” does not excuse or justify Christian’s homicide by either the physical evidence, autopsy report, or crime scene. Christian was shot twice in the front and when lying on his stomach, unarmed and defenseless, Chisenhall fired four additional, fatal shots in his back. There is more than enough probably cause for Chisenhall to be charged. Christian is dead and Pat Chisenhall killed him. This case must go before a jury.” “No family should ever have to go through losing their son and then having to fight for justice. I lost my beloved son. My grand daughter lost her father. It has been 14 months since Pat Chisenhall brutally killed our son and no criminal charges have been brought against him. Due to cronyism and racial bias, law enforcement and the Hartnett County District Attorney Vernon Stewart have refused to hold our son’s killer accountable. In a criminal justice system marked by widespread prejudice, Black families are disproportionately denied justice when they lose a loved one. My family will not rest until we receive the due process that we deserve and Pat Chisenhall sees his day in court of law. We demand a fair and impartial prosecution.” Despite inaccurate media reports, there was no record of a restraining order in place against Christian. He went to his father-in-law’s house solely to pick up his daughter. Pat Chisenhall is an influential white pastor in the Angier community.unity. Like Us On Facebook Page 11 WWW.PACENEWSONLINE.COM Friday, February 20, 2015 Like Us On Facebook Friday, February 20, 22, 2015 2013 WWW.PACENEWSONLINE.COM WWW.PACENEWSONLINE.COM Page Page1214 NATIONAL/STATE & REGIONAL NEWS Garamendi Cosponsors Voting Rights Bills & Honors Black History Month WASHINGTON, DC – Recently, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA) announced that he cosponsored H.R. 885, the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2015 and H.R. 411, the SIMPLE Voting Act. These co-sponsorships coincide with celebrations of Black History Month, which reminds our nation of the hard-fought struggle for civil rights. “The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy. The Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2015 would prevent this sacrosanct right from being abridged. I am pleased that Democrats and Republicans have come together to introduce this legislation. I urge House Leadership to continue the strong bipartisan tradition of Voting Rights Act reauthorizations by bringing this bill to the floor without delay,” said Congressman Garamendi. Holly J. Mitchell Bill Would Eliminate Grand Jury In Officer-Related Shootings Sacramento – Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) has introduced SB 227, a bill to prohibit the use of the criminal Grand Jury in cases of officer-involved shootings or in cases where excessive force used by an officer results in the death of a suspect. Secrecy in grand jury proceedings was intended to protect the reputations of the unindicted, individuals accused of crimes whom grand jurors determined should not stand trial. In today’s world of blogs, lightning-fast news, and video cameras at the touch of a cell phone, the original purpose of the grand jury has lost its meaning. But the unintentional consequence has become a way to keep citizens from being fully informed and involved in the trials of those peace officers accused of abusing their power. “Community mistrust in the justice system arises when the public’s right to know is abridged,” said Senator Mitchell. “Too often eye witnesses and video evidence substantiating charges of wrongdoing on the part of law enforcement are not revealed or probed in context, resulting in seemingly inexplicable dismissal of cases by the Grand Jury. “Senator Mitchell is not the first public official to speak openly about the need to reform the grand jury Holly Mitchell process. Retired Judge and Independent Police Auditor LaDoris Cordell has observed, “Proceedings in Grand Juries are secret, non-adversarial, and under complete control of the prosecutor. There is no place for secrecy in our criminal justice system, particularly where officer conduct is in question.” “When the unarmed die at the hands of peace officers,” added Senator Mitchell, “People want to know why, what accountability will ensue, and how fatal confrontations can be prevented.” John Garamendi “The SIMPLE Voting Act would help ensure that no American has to wait in line for several hours just to cast his or her ballot – lines that often present another type of voter suppression. Collectively, these bills would better safeguard our right to vote.” The bipartisan Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2015 was introduced in response to the Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder decision which struck down Section 4b, the core provision in the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 that determines how states are covered under Section 5 of the Act (which requires federal preclearance of voting changes by covered jurisdictions to protect against discriminatory voting methods). The bill updates the coverage formula by making all states and jurisdictions eligible for the coverage formula based on voting violations in the last 15 years. President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law in August of 1965, and it has been reauthorized four times since. President George W. Bush signed the most recent reauthorization into law in 2006, after the House voted 390-33 and the Senate 98-0 in favor of the legislation. An outline of the legislation can be found here, and text of legislation can be found here. Key provisions in the bill include: ·Through a coverage provision based on current conditions, the bill would require states or jurisdictions that have a persistent record of recent voting rights violations over the last 15 years to abide by strong preclearance voter protection standards. ·Allows our federal courts to add the worst actors to the list of those who must abide by preclearance voter protection standards. The current law permits states or jurisdictions to be required for preclearance for intentional violations, but the new legislation amends the Act to allow states or jurisdictions to have preclearance for resultsbased violations. · Greater transparency in elections so that voters are made aware of changes. The additional sunlight will deter discrimination from occurring and protect voters from discrimination. ·Allows for preliminary relief to be obtained more readily, given that voting rights cannot often be vindicated after an election is already over. The SIMPLE Voting Act would protect the right to vote by: 1) providing for at least 15 days of early voting in every state, and 2) requiring that states provide adequate poll workers, machines and other resources to ensure that voters do not wait in line more than one hour to vote. It would also strengthen enforcement of these rights to ensure that states comply with the bill’s provisions. Like Us On Facebook WWW.PACENEWSONLINE.COM Friday, February 20, 2015 Page 13 COMMUNITY NEWS Villaraigosa Jumps Out Early for Longtime Friend Steven Bradford in 2016 Senate Race GARDENA, CA - Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has stepped out early in announcing his endorsement of Steven Bradford for California's 35th Senate district seat. Bradford, who was termed out of the state Assembly in 2014, has announced his intention to seek the seat in 2016. "I'm excited to add my name and support to my longtime friend Steven ," said Antonio Villaraigosa who once served as Speaker of the California Assembly. "I've watched Steven tirelessly work for over 25 years as a true public servant. He has a track record unmatched when it comes to getting things done in Sacramento. He will be a tremendous addition to the California Senate and I'm proud to call him my brother!" "I am humbled by Antonio's early endorsement of my candidacy," remarked Steven Bradford. "Antonio's support is so important because he is a person who I've personally watched work toward getting actual results-both in Sacramento as an Assemblymember and in Los Steven Bradford Angeles as the mayor. I am proud to have such a trailblazer supporting my candidacy." Villaraigosa is the just the latest in an ever-growing and diverse list of early endorsers for Steven Bradford's campaign for the 35th Senate district. Other endorses include: California Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, Congressmember Janice Hahn, state Senator Isadore Hall, Congressmembers Karen Bass and Diane Watson (ret.), Los Angeles 11th District Councilmember Mike Bonin, Torrance Mayor Pat Furey, Gardena Councilmember Rachel C. Johnson, Carson Mayor Pro Tem Elito M. Santarina, Carson Councilmember Albert Robles, Lawndale Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles, and former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster. The 35th district includes Car son, Co mpton, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Watts, Willowbrook and Wilmington. The California primary election will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2016 with a runoff election if needed on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Bradford represented parts of the 35th Senate district for 18 years as a member of the California state Assembly and the Gardena City Council, and is known to have a solid track record of getting the job done for Californians locally and in Sacramento. For more information Steven Bradford, please visit www.stevenbradfordforsenate.co m, facebook.com/JoinSteven and follow @SteveBradford on Twitter. 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Please call the Project Manager, Seung Yang, at (310) 412-5333, or email at ([email protected]), should you require further information. Each bid, to be considered, must be delivered to and received by the City Clerk no later than 11:30 A.M. on February 11, 2015, at the Office of the City Clerk, First Floor of Inglewood City Hall, One West Manchester Boulevard, Inglewood, CA, 90301. Each bid shall be submitted and completed in all particulars using the form entitled, "Bidder's Proposal and Statement", attached hereto and must be enclosed, together with the requisite bid security, in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the designation of the project “FLORENCE AVENUE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, FY 2014-15” appearing thereon. Each bid shall state the unit price of each item if called for on the Bidder's Proposal and Statement form. In the event alternative bids are called for in said form, each alternative bid shall be completed. Bids will be opened in public in the City Clerk's Office and will then and there be announced to all persons present. Specifications and other Bid Documents for the above items are on file in the Public Works Department and may be obtained upon request. Each bid must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of cash, a cashier's or certified check made payable to the City of Inglewood, or a bid bond, for an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregate amount of the bid, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will, within the time specified, enter into an agreement as provided in the Bid Document and furnish bonds when required in the Special Provisions: one for Faithful Performance in the amount of the Contract Sum, and one for Contractor's Labor and Materials in the amount of the Contract Sum. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in any bid, and to take bids under advisement for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from and after the date bids are opened and announced. Attention is directed to the provisions of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under them. The Contractor or any subcontractor shall comply with the requirements of said sections in the employment of apprentices. Information relative to apprenticeship standards and administration of the apprenticeship program may be obtained from the Director of Industrial Relations, San Francisco, CA, or the Division of Apprenticeship Standards and its branch offices. Notice is hereby given that the City Council has ascertained the prevailing rates of per diem wages in the locality in which the work is to be done for each craft or type of workman or mechanic needed to execute the Contract in accordance with the provisions of Section 1770, etc. seq. of the Labor Code; said prevailing rates are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are incorporated herein by reference. Copies shall be made available to any interested party on request. Attention is directed to the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 10164 concerning Contractor's licensing laws. This Contract requires a current and unexpired Class A Contractor’s License issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board. In addition, a City of Inglewood business license will also be required. The successful bidder must obtain, and maintain current until completion of the Project, an Inglewood City Business License. This Notice is given by order of the City Administrator of the City of Inglewood, California, and is dated this _____ day of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , 2 0 1 5 . __________________________________ ____________ Artie Fields, City Manager City of Inglewood, California Order To Show Cause For Change of Name Case No. BS152820 Petition of Valerie Torres and Mia Torres-Castaneda by their Mother Irma Castaneda, 239 E. 73rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003, Self Represented-Litigant; Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Central District: Petitioner Valerie Torres & Mia Torres-Castaneda By their Mother Irma Castaneda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: A. Valerie Torres to Proposed name: Valerie Castaneda b. Mia Torres-Castaneda to Mia Castaneda 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 appears 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: October 22, 2015 at 10:00am Dept 47, Room:507 The address of the court is same as noted above. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): PACE NEWS LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA; Original Filed on January 08, 2015 in the Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles, Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk By Debra Cartier, Deputy; Kevin C. Brazile, Judge, Judge of the Superior Court. January 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2015 PN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015012782 The following person (s) is/are doing business as: 1. Heart 2 Heart Transitional Home, 3616 W. 60th Street LA, CA 90043 Registered Owner(s): 1. Heart 2 Heart Inc., 3616 W. 60th Street, LA, CA 90043. This business is conducted by a Corporation. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED:Michelle Burton, Title: CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on January 15, 2015 Expires January 15, 2020. Notice-This fictitious Name Statement expires five years from date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (First Filing) Pub January 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2015PN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015025620 The following person (s) is/are doing business as: 1. T Double K Rocks Catering, 1910 West Piru St., Compton, CA 90222, Los Angeles Registered Owner(s): Tushana Antoinette Lyons, 1910 West Piru St., Compton, CA 90222. This business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NA. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED:Tushana Antoinette Lyons Title: Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on January 30, 2015 Expires January 30, 2020. Notice-This fictitious Name Statement expires five years from date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (First Filing) Pub Feb. 13, 20, 27 March 6, 2015 PN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2015015496 The following person (s) is/are doing business as: 1. View Heights Travel, 4016 West 58th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90043 LA AI #ON N/A Registered Owner(s): 1. Hellene Gale Palmer, 4016 West 58th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90043. This business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED:Hellene G. Palmer Title: Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Jan.20, 2015 Expires Jan. 20 2020. Notice-This fictitious Name Statement expires five years from date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (First Filing) Pub January 23, 30 Feb. 6, 13, 2015 PN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20143544459 The following person (s) is/are doing business as: 1. Iglesia Misionera Pentecostes Monte Olivares Uncion Y Poder, 2858 Leeward Ave. #306, Los Angeles, CA 90005 LA, Registered Owner(s): 1. Nelis Mabel Cornejo, 2858 Leeward Ave., #306, Los Angeles, CA 90005 This business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED:Nelis Mabel Cornejo, Title: Pastor This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Jan. 15, 2015 Expires Jan. 15, 2020. Notice-This fictitious Name Statement expires five years from date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). (First Filing) Pub January 23, 20, Feb. 6, 13, 2015 PN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20150031285 The following person (s) is/are doing business as: 1. Devine Design, 1500 W. 99 St., Los Angeles, CA 90047, LA; 1820 W. Florence Ave #391, Los Angeles, CA 90047 Registered Owner(s): 1. David James, 1500 W. 99 St., Los Angeles, CA 90047. This business is conducted by an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED:David James, Title: Owner This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on February 5, 2015 Expires February 5, 2020. NoticeThis fictitious Name Statement expires five years from date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. 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