Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Vol 40 No 9

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Ruthie Hopkins, Pioneering Black Publisher and San Gabriel Valley Community Leader, Passes at 83

Ruthie Hopkins

PASADENA, CA Ruthie Hopkins, co- founder and publisher of The Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley Journal News and one of the San Gabriel Valley's most celebrated commu- nity voices, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was 83.

Born October 16, 1942, in Oakland, Califor- nia, Hopkins relocated to Altadena in 1969, where she would spend the next five decades

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10:00 AM - 1:00 PM RIALTO PARK CEMETERY 200 N WILLOW AVE., RIALTO building a legacy that spanned publishing, en- trepreneurship, education, and community ac- tivism.

Together with her late husband, Attorney Joe C. Hopkins, she co-published The Journal beginning in 1989, growing it into an award- winning weekly newspaper serving the Afri- can American community across eight cities in the greater San Gabriel Valley. The paper remains one of the region's most enduring Black-owned media voices.

Beyond publishing, Hopkins was an entre- preneur, author, sorority leader, and devoted missionary at Pasadena First AME Church. Her business ventures included the Pasadena Black Expo, Professional Careers Institute, and Hopkins Village-a Pasadena-based hub for small businesses and community events. In 2010, she authored Miss Ruthie Speaks, in- spired by her husband's book written about her life.

A hallmark of her community work was the Annual Pasadena Women of Achievement Breakfast, an event she hosted for over a de- cade celebrating Black women entrepreneurs, educators, activists, and political figures who made an impact across the San Gabriel Val- ley. The event became a cherished tradition, shining a light on women whose contributions might otherwise go unrecognized.

Hopkins also created "Sister Chat,” an an- nual day-long program that brought together

SAN DIEGO, CA- Airman Connor Dwain Campbell, a native of Redlands, California, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Carl Vinson, a U.S. Navy aircraft car- rier operating out of San Diego, California.

Campbell graduated from Red- lands High School in 2022.

The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Redlands.

"Growing up with a strict mom and dad helped me stay out of trou- ble and pointed me in the right di- rection," Campbell said. "My dad and uncles gave me a good work ethic by always having me work with them, and that helped me aphigh school girls with panels of professional women to discuss health, education, and per- sonal development. Designed for young Af- rican American adolescent and teen girls, the program became one of her sorority chapter's signature initiatives and reflected her deep commitment to mentoring the next generation. From empowering teenage girls to celebrating established community leaders, Hopkins dedi- cated her life to lifting up Black women and girls at every stage of life.

Among her many honors, Hopkins received the YWCA's Outstanding Woman of Achieve- ment in Communications award, was rec- ognized by the California Black Legislative Caucus as a Civil Rights Pioneer in the San Gabriel Valley, and was celebrated at Turner Broadcasting's annual Trumpet Awards. She was also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Al- pha Sorority, Inc., Eta Lambda Omega Chap- ter, where she served as President from 2016 to 2017.

Hopkins was preceded in death by her hus- band of 61 years, Attorney Joe C. Hopkins, who passed away October 30, 2023. She is survived by her three sons, Yusef, Omar, and Jamal Hopkins; seven grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

A Celebration of Life service will be an- nounced at a later date.

Redlands Native Serves Aboard One of the World's Largest Warships

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Melanie Perez, Navy Office of Community Outreach ply that to the Navy."

Campbell joined the Navy one year ago. Today, Campbell serves as an undesignated sailor in the Airman Professional Apprentice- ship Career Track (A/PACT) pro- gram.

"My grandfather is prior Navy and fought in World War II, and my cousin is currently serving in the Navy," Campbell said. "Hear- ing their stories about their time in the military inspired me to dive in and do the same."

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SAN BERNARDINO, CA-Ali- sha James, Senior High Teacher at San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), will receive a Black Rose Award at the 34th Annual Black Rose Award Celebration Saturday, September 12, at Cal State San Bernardino.

James is a Spanish teacher at San Bernardino High School. She and a team of Black educators at the school have gone above and be- yond to create opportunities for students to see themselves in ex- cellence and to support students in being their best selves. Most recently, Alisha's team held a Ca- reer Day featuring all-black ven- dors, employers, and presenters for black students on campus.

James had this to say when she learned she had gotten the award: "This means so much to me be- cause I love my students and the population I serve, but a very small percentage is Black so everything I've done with my colleagues to support our Black students has been voluntary, doing additional tasks to support our Black scholars. "It's a work in progress, but I can see the improvements. I'm so hap- py to be part of an amazing team of Black professionals as well. Thank you!"

With more than 15 years of teach- ing experience, she has built trust and generated support for high- profile, often complex projects. James led a team of Black scholars at San Bernardino High School to form the first Black Student Union

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The Black Culture Foundation Awards

Alisha James a Black Rose

"This means so much to me because I love my students and the popula- tion I serve,"

said Black Rose Award Winner

Alisha James, Senior High Teacher at San

Bernardino City Unified School District (SB- CUSD).

there. This has resulted in Black students receiving recognition for what they do. Black students are a small population at the school, so creating this organization helps them gain recognition for their achievements.

She and her team organized the upcoming All Black Scholar Awards, which will be given out at a special event on April 30, 2026. They have also put together a Black Student Professional Devel- opment program in which students learn about Black history and cul- ture and participate in a Q&A fo- rum with prominent Black leaders.

The Black Rose Awards gala takes place on Saturday, Febru- ary 1, at 5:30 p.m. at Cal State San Bernardino, in the Santos Manuel Student Union, located at 5500 University Parkway in San Ber- nardino. For tickets to the gala, visit the Black Culture Founda- tion website: https://sbbcfoundation.org/events/2024-black-roseawards/.

This year's recipients include: The Jim King Founders Award re- cipient is the J.W. Vines Medical Society. The recipient of the Dr. Juanita Scott Humanitarian of the Year Award is Carl M. Dameron. Other Black Rose Award winners include Alisha James, Alton Gar- rett Jr., Anthony Morris, Chache Wright, Dr. Keith Moses, Jonathan Beauregard, Marcelino "Mars" Serna, and Tawon Green. (please check the image below and make sure I included everyone.)

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026

More and More, Black Californians Are Worried About Rising

Costs of Housing, Energy, Food and Gas

By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

HIGH COST OF LIVING

Housing, energy, food and gas are four essential household expenses, and their rising costs are forcing residents especially lower-in- come households to make diffi- cult trade-offs, Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom (D-Stockton) said at a conference on affordabil- ity last week in Sacramento.

Ransom, a member of the Cali- fornia Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), noted a shift in consumer behavior, stating, "Before people used to choose between things that they wanted and things that they needed."

"Now, what we're hearing from constituents is they are prioritizing their needs differently," she said. "Because of the affordability cri- sis, it's no longer about choosing between other needs. Our constitu- ents are now saying 'what needs to be prioritized?' Gas and food are at the top of the list."

Ransom made the comments about affordability at Capitol Weekly's informational conference titled "Affordability: The Cost of Living in California," which was held on April 30 at the University of California's Student and Policy Center.

Co-hosted with the University of California Student and Policy Center, the political conversations focused on identifying policy solu- tions to the state's extremely high prices for energy, food, and essen- tials.

The keynote speakers at the con- ference were former Assembly- member Lorena Gonzalez, presi- dent of the California Federation of Labor Unions, and Mike Ma- drid, a political strategist, author, and senior fellow at UC Irvine.

Conversations about affordability are taking on greater urgency as the election season kicks in, speak- ers said.

According to an April 2024 report by the Greenlining Institute, low- income Black Californians are struggling with affordability due to a combination of historical system- ic barriers and modern economic pressures. The Greenlining Insti- tute is a California-based policy, research, and advocacy nonprofit founded in 1993 to fight systemic racism and economic injustice.

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$2.3 billion in scholarships already set aside for their futures.

Through this collaboration, CalKIDS will be more deeply integrated into the work of school counselors across California, positioning the program as a key resource within college, ca- reer and financial readiness efforts. With ap- proximately 60% of California public school students eligible for CalKIDS Scholarships, school counselors, as trusted leaders on cam- pus, play a critical role in ensuring students and families understand the opportunity and are em- powered with the information needed to take action and claim their scholarships.

This new initiative will include communica- tions, webinars and ongoing engagement to support counselors in integrating CalKIDS into their day-to-day work with students and families. Counselors already provide critical classroom guidance, individual planning, and family outreach. In addition, it will leverage CalKIDS both with existing financial aid, like FAFSA and the California Dream Act Applica- tion, as well as aligning CalKIDS with upcom- ing high school financial literacy requirements.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- The Scholar School Counselors (CASC) to expand aware- Share Investment Board (SIB) today announced ness of the CalKIDS Program and help more a new initiative under its existing statewide students, particularly those in historically un- partnership with the California Association of derserved communities, claim their share of In San Bernardino County, Black babies are almost three times more likely to die before their first birthday than white babies. From 2018 to 2023, the number of babies born too early went up by more than 10%. Black mothers also have a higher chance of feeling sad or depressed during pregnancy, which can affect both mom and baby.

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Perinatal Equity in San Bernardino County

But there is hope-and people are taking action. That's where FIMR, the Fetal Infant Mortality Review, comes in.

FIMR is a local group of doctors, nurses, community leaders, and neighbors. They work together to learn why some babies die and how to stop it from happening. They look at real cases (mom's and baby's information is kept private) and share ideas to help make care better for families.

See "CalKids and California..." page 8

Together, we can build healthy beginnings for Black families.

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New Name. New Heights. New Chapter For Magnolia Heights Middle School

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Students at the formerly named Chavez Middle School meet to discuss their opinions and suggestions for the school's new name. The result of these student-led conversations was a unanimous decision by the Board of Education to rename the school Magnolia Heights Middle School. (Photo by MaryRone Goodwin and provided courtesy of SBCUSD)

SAN BERNARDINO, CA - In a move that reflects the power of student voice and the dis- trict's commitment to listening to its commu- nity, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to rename Chavez Mid- dle School to Magnolia Heights Middle School. Made in accordance with Board Policy 7310, the decision followed a student-centered en- gagement process designed to identify a new school name reflective of the campus commu- nity and its legacy for future generations. The renaming process was initiated following re- cent public concerns and community dialogue surrounding labor organizer Cesar Chavez.

SBCUSD became one of the first school dis- tricts in California to move swiftly to remove the name from a school campus following re- cent controversy surrounding his legacy. Dis- trict leaders emphasized that the renaming process was guided not by politics, but by a commitment to ensuring students feel proud of and connected to the schools they attend.

"Students are the heart of everything we do," said Superintendent Mauricio Arellano. "Their feedback demonstrated thoughtfulness and pride in their community and a clear desire for a name that reflects unity. We wanted their voices to genuinely shape the future of this campus, and that is exactly what happened. Magnolia Heights Middle School represents a fresh chap- ter built on pride, belonging and community."

Students from diverse backgrounds participat- ed in the renaming process through open dia- logue, class discussions, surveys and feedback opportunities designed to ensure authentic en- gagement.

On April 28, students participated in a Thought Exchange survey that allowed them to not only propose names but also explain why their sug- gestions best aligned with the school's values and identity. Students overwhelmingly favored the integration of "Magnolia," citing the con- nection to Magnolia Avenue, the street on which the school is located. Many students also expressed a desire for a school name rooted in community identity and pride.

On May 1, a diverse committee of students met to discuss and identify the top three pro- posed names. Following the meeting, a ranked- choice Google Form survey was distributed to the entire student body. Ultimately, students selected Magnolia Heights Middle School as their top-ranked choice.

District officials noted that the strong participa- tion throughout the process demonstrated how deeply students cared about creating a school identity that reflects their aspirations and sense of belonging.

Board of Education President Mayra Cebal- los said she was pleased with how efficiently the renaming process moved forward while remaining thoughtful, student-centered and aligned with Board policy. She noted that the process met the Board's expectations by priori- tizing authentic engagement, elevating student voice and ensuring the new name reflected the values of the school community.

"It was a quick turnaround, and I am very happy and pleased with the outcome," Ceballos said.

The district will begin transitioning signage, materials and digital platforms to reflect the new Magnolia Heights Middle School name in the coming weeks.

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026

77% of San Bernardino County High School Students Are Eligible for CalKIDS Scholarships Worth Up to $1,500

More than $154 million is available countywide to support students as they make college and career decisions ahead of graduation

SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- As high school seniors across San Bernardino County make college and career decisions ahead of gradu- ation, CalKIDS is encouraging students and families to check whether scholarship funds have already been set aside in their names. Ap- proximately 77% of public high school students in San Bernardino County are eligible for a CalKIDS Scholarship worth up to $1,500, with more than $154 million in scholarship funds available countywide.

Administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board under the California State Treasurer's Office, CalKIDS provides scholarships to eli- gible California public school students to help pay for college or career training. Funds can be used at accredited colleges, universities, com- munity colleges, trade schools, and vocational programs for qualified educational expenses, including tuition and fees, books and supplies, certain room and board, and computer equip- ment. Students, their parents, or guardians must claim their CalKIDS Scholarship Account in order to use the funds.

"CalKIDS represents California's investment in the promise and potential of our students," said State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA. "These scholarships send a powerful message to fami- lies across our state: we believe in our young people, we are investing in their future, and we want every student to know that college or ca- reer training is within reach."

CalKIDS is working in partnership with the California Student Aid Commission to support more targeted outreach to eligible students. Through the WebGrants 4 Students portal, school counselors now have access to data that can identify eligible 9-12 grade students and support direct outreach. The partnership helps connect more students to CalKIDS Scholar- ships and the financial support available to help them take the next step after high school. "This innovative partnership is transforming how millions of California students access the resources that make college possible. Students can now claim their CalKIDS Account and ap- plying for financial aid more seamlessly" said Dr. Daisy Gonzales, CSAC Executive Director. "We're removing barriers at the exact moment that students are making decisions about their future, which can influence whether a student enrolls, persists, and ultimately graduates while addressing basic needs."

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Rising Teen Driver Truly Adams Secures Podium

Finishes in NOLA Debut

RIVERSIDE, CA/NEW ORLEANS, LA - Fifteen-year-old driver Truly "The Truth" Ad- ams delivered a standout debut weekend in the 2026 Ligier Junior Formula Championship at NOLA Motorsports Park, establishing himself as one of the most promising young American drivers competing in open-wheel racing today. Driving for Berg Racing, Adams earned a podium finish in his Ligier Junior Formula Championship debut during the April 11-12 race weekend, securing second-place finishes in both Saturday races, marking one of the strongest rookie performances of the weekend. After starting seventh in his opening race, Adams advanced through the field with con- fidence, climbing into podium position by the second lap and maintaining his position under pressure through the closing stages. His abil- ity to gain positions early and defend against experienced competitors underscored both his racecraft and composure.

That performance was foreshadowed during pre-season testing, where Adams recorded the fastest overall lap time at 1:42.714, more than a full second ahead of the next-closest com- petitor, signaling his pace and adaptability on the Ligier platform.

Following the opening rounds, Adams currently sits second in the championship stand- ings, positioning himself firmly in contention among the series' top drivers despite it being his first full season in cars.

The Riverside, California native entered the season with growing international recognition, having previously tested NACAM Formula 4 machinery and earned a finalist position at the FEED Racing Finals in France, where he made history in 2025 as the first American to podium in the final round.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE #: CIVSB 2609830 PETITIONER OR ATTOR- NEY: DAMON LEANDRE DAVIS, 1115 N. LANCE- WOOD AVE... RIALTO CA, 92376

Telephone: (818) 626-2485 E-Mail Address (OPTION- AL): damoncharlot33@ gmail.com ATTORNEY FOR (name): DAMON LA ANDRE DAwhy the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the peti- tion without a hearing

NOTICE OF HEARING:

of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months adde

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent credi tors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of (specify all names by which the decedent was known): MARY ANNE CAREY, A Petition for Probate has been filed by KRISTINA CORDOVA in the Superior

Court of California, County

Date:

06/17/2026 Time: 8:30A.M. Dept: S-25 The address of the court is the same as noted above. A copy of this ORDER to Show Cause must be pub- lished at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspa- per): WESTSIDE STORY NEWSPAPER

MAILING ADDRESS: Date: APRIL 15, 2026 SAME

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

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WEST THIRD ST., SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415- personal representative, as of SAN BERNARDINO. defined in section 58(b) of sources to ensure students are best prepared after high school.

Administered by the Scholar- Share Investment Board under the California State Treasurer's Of fice, CalKIDS has invested more able in California law. You than $2.3 billion to support more may examine the file kept than 5.6 million California chil- person interested in the dren with scholarships for colthe California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes.

and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor.

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The Petition for Probate requests that KRISTINA

CORDOVA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests au-

Sign: JOSEPH T. ORTIZ, Judge of the Superior Court

TRAL JUDICIAL DIS- Run Dates: 4-23, 4-30, 5-7, thority to administer the TRICT-CIVIL

PETITION OF: DAMON LE ANDRE DAVIS estate under the indepndent

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Act. (This Authority will with an attorney knowledge-

TO ALL INTERESTED NOTICE OF PETITION allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking cer tain very important actions, however, the personal rep

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TO ADMINISTER ES- TATE OF: MARY ANNE CAREY by the court. If you are a estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special

Petitioner DAMON LEAN- DRE DAVIS has filed a pe- tition with the clerk of this CASE NUMBER: PRO- Court for a decree changing VA2600294

Notice (form DE-154) of the lege or career training. Eligible filing of an inventory and public school students can receive appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account CalKIDS Scholarships worth up to section 1250. A Request for $1,500, which can be used for tu- Special Notice formsition and fees, books and supplies, ATTORNEY FOR PE- and other qualified educational exnames as follows: Present ELECTRONICALLY resentative will be required name: DAMON LE AN- to give notice to interested DRE DAVIS to Proposed S/CASSANDRA LEWIS, persons unless they have name: DAMON LEANDRE DEPUTY waived notice or consented CHARLOT. THE COURT ATTORNEY OR PARTY to the proposed action.) The ORDERS that all persons WITHOUT ATTORNEY independent administration interested in this matter JAY S. BELSHAW, ESQ. authority will be granted

FILED: 5/7/2026 as provided in Probate Code 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

unless an interested person able from the clerk.

files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING ON THE PE- TITION WILL BE HELD IN THIS COURT AS FOL- LOWS:

Date: JUNE 2,2026 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept: F2 The address of the court is the same as noted above. If you object to the granting

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"School counselors are among the most trusted and influential guides in a student's journey to college and career," said State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA, Chair of the ScholarShare Investment Board. "This partnership strength- ens our ability to support students directly through the people they al- ready rely on every day. By equip ping counselors with the right tools and information, we can help more students take action and claim the scholarships available to them."

The announcement comes as CalKIDS advances a new cam- paign to engage County Offices at the hearing to show cause MAILING ADDRESS:

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of Education, districts and schools across California in activating lo- cal outreach efforts, sharing infor- mation and helping more students and families move from eligibility to claiming their future. The partnership also builds on CalKIDS' integration with We- bGrants 4 Students, which gives high school counselors access to CalKIDS eligibility information so they can identify eligible 9-12 grade students and conduct tar- geted outreach as part of college, career and financial aid readiness efforts.

"We are proud to partner with CalKIDS to help school coun- selors connect more students and families to scholarship funds," said Dr. Loretta Whitson, Executive Director of the California Associa- tion of School Counselors. "At ev- ery grade level, school counselors help students build confidence, ex- plore future pathways and access resources that support long-term success. CalKIDS gives counsel- ors another practical tool to help students turn those possibilities into action."

Families are encouraged to check eligibility and claim their scholar- ship accounts by visiting CalKIDS. org.