Seccombe Lake Park will close for a year starting March 3 as part of a $13.8 million renovation that will restore and modernize the 44-acre park, city officials announced at the Feb. 19 City Council meeting.
Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and a $1 million grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the project will include a full-scale transformation of the park. Planned improvements include lake restoration, new landscaping
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and irrigation, a renovated gazebo, new basketball courts, upgraded lighting, and concrete walking paths. The park will also receive new playground equipment with large shade sails, an upgraded dog park, repaved parking lots, additional fishing stations around the lake, and the installation of palm tree solar lighting.
“We’re going to get quite a bit out of our $13.8 million,” Public Information Officer Jeff Kraus said. “What has been our crown jewel of the park system will once again be in about a year. The year’s closure will be worth it when it’s completed.”
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TWhile acknowledging the inconvenience of the closure, Kraus emphasized that the renovations will be transformational, mirroring the extensive upgrades completed at Nickelson Park.
“We are sorry to see this park go offline,” he said. “But much like Nickelson Park, it’s going to be completely transformed.”
In addition to Seccombe Lake Park, the city has several upcoming projects at Gutierrez and Guadalupe Parks.
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he Aquinas High School boys basketball team etched its name into the record books on March 1st, capturing the CIF-Southern Section Division 3A championship with a hard-fought victory over San Dimas at Toyota Arena. The win marks the Falcons’ first CIF title since 2021 and the first under head coach Daryl Pegram.
“This season has been all about consistent growth,” Pegram said. “At the beginning of the year, we set goals, and as the season progressed, we went on this incredible run.”
Despite entering the playoffs with a 16-16 record, Aquinas battled through a challenging postseason, proving that earlyseason adversity helped prepare them for the championship stage. The Falcons fin-
ished second in league play behind Arrowhead Christian Academy but turned their season around when it mattered most.
“We played a lot of Division 1 and 2 schools early in the year, and while we took some tough losses, it helped us get ready for league and the playoffs,” Pegram said. “Competing against high-level teams put us in a position to succeed when it counted.”
Led by standout seniors Laron Hall and Malachi Jones, the Falcons delivered a championship performance backed by a strong sense of unity both on and off the court.
“Our first goal was to win the league title, and we finished second. Our second goal was to win CIF, and we had the opportunity to accomplish that this
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PHOTO AQUINAS HS Aquinas High School’s boys basketball team celebrates their CIF-SS Division 3A Championship victory over San Dimas at Toyota Arena in Ontario, marking their first title since 2021.
PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL Seccombe Lake
Development (cont.)
Second Street Bridge Progresses Toward Summer 2025 Completion
Alongside park revitalization efforts, San Bernardino continues to advance on the $244 million Second Street Bridge reconstruction near Mount Vernon Avenue. Kraus highlighted a major milestone, noting that earlier in the day (on Feb. 19th), crews had begun paving the roadway spanning the bridge.
“There was a row of cement trucks, the falsework is there, and the rebar is there,” Kraus said. “They started paving the road spanning the bridge, which is a major milestone.”
The long-awaited bridge replacement remains on track for a summer 2025 reopening, restoring a critical transportation link for residents and businesses on the city’s west side.
“The people of the west side have been very patient,” Kraus said. “It’s a key connector, and we’re glad it’s almost there.”
Basketball (cont.)
- past Saturday,” Pegram said. “But the ultimate goal is always about growth and development, and this team has truly embraced that mindset.”
The championship journey was bolstered by unwavering school spirit, with the Aquinas community rallying behind the team. The Falcons’ student section, widely regarded as one of the best in the Inland Empire, packed the stands alongside dedicated parents and fellow student-athletes.
“Our fans travel, and we easily have the best student section in the Inland Empire,” Pegram said. “The baseball and football teams come out to support us, and we’re fortunate to have such a committed parent group. It’s a blessing to be part of a school where there’s that level of support.”
Natasha Williams, parent of Aquinas player Juliyahs Mareno, highlighted the emotional impact of the team’s journey.
“As a parent, it’s been incredible to watch the energy at these games,” Williams said. “There’s so much excitement and passion from the players. You can really feel how much effort and heart these kids are putting into every game.”
He acknowledged that city officials have long assured residents the project was nearing completion but emphasized that significant, visible progress is now happening.
Councilmember Theodore Sanchez, speaking at a recent Small Business Watch meeting, underscored the bridge’s importance and the extensive financial support behind the project.
“We are on schedule for Mt. Vernon Bridge,” Sanchez said. “It’s an expensive project, and we have the backing of federal, state, and regional funds to complete the bridge, and it’ll be completed very soon. This bridge will soon reconnect two segments of the community that have been cut in half by the lack of a bridge.”
With major infrastructure and park improvements underway, city leaders say these projects will enhance connectivity, accessibility, and quality of life for San Bernardino residents.
She credited teamwork and coaching as key factors in the Falcons’ success.
“They support each other, communicate well, and trust one another and the coaching staff,” Williams added. “It’s not just about individual talent; it’s about teamwork, determination, and a shared goal. Watching them grow together and achieve these victories has been such a rewarding experience.”
In recognition of their historic achievement, Pegram is requesting the City Council to honor the team at its upcoming meeting. He has also invited Dr. Patricia Ortiz to celebrate the championship and asked the mayor’s office to prepare certificates for the players.
Aquinas was one of only three Inland Empire schools to compete in a CIF-SS championship game this season, joining Ramona and Kaiser High Schools.
The championship victory reinforces Aquinas’ standing as a formidable basketball program and sets the stage for continued success under Pegram’s leadership.
Rialto City Council Extends Warehouse Moratorium, Community Groups Mobilize ‘Good Neighbor Policy’
By Christopher Salazar
On Tuesday Feb. 25, Rialto City Council voted to extend a moratorium on new warehouse developments for an additional six months, shortening the original proposed extension of 10 months and 15 days. The decision, which followed a discussion about zoning regulations and the city’s long-term development plans, pushes the moratorium’s expiration to Aug. 26, 2025.
The moratorium, initially adopted on Jan. 28 under emergency ordinance 1697, temporarily halts the “establishment, expansion, or intensification” of warehouses and fulfillment centers. The extension aims to give city officials time to review zoning regulations, consider potential rezoning in specific areas and establish appropriate guidelines for “indoor storage facilities” according to AB 98 regulations.
Daniel Casey, the city’s principal planner, presented the ordinance. However, concerns about the timeframe arose among council members.
“I have a little bit of an issue with your time frame on this,” said Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott. “Because we had asked that [the] staff move in a much faster manner to address the zoning issues, and I think 10
months is a long time.”
City Attorney Eric Vail noted that the council had the option to reduce the extension while still allowing staff enough time to complete their review.
“The alternative is to reduce the time,” Vail said. “Staff indicates in the staff report they feel that they can keep the necessary work within six months. So one alternative you could have tonight would be to make the moratorium last no longer than six months.”
After deliberation, the council voted in favor of the shorter extension, aligning the moratorium’s expiration with a scheduled council meeting.
“I suggest that we have the moratorium end on August 26, 2025,” Vail added. “The reason being that it coincides with a council meeting.”
During the moratorium, new applications for warehouse projects will be accepted but will not move forward until the city finalizes new regulations or the moratorium expires.
The decision reflects growing concerns over warehouse expansion in Rialto and the broader Inland Empire, as industrial development has led to increased resident scrutiny over its economic and environmental impact.
However, according to Center
By Manny Sandoval
Facing a $24 million deficit in its electric utility, the Colton City Council held a special meeting on Feb. 24 to review an electric rate study and discuss potential rate increases, with implementation targeted for October 2025.
The workshop, led by the city’s utility rate consultant Amber Gschwend, examined the cost of service and financial sustainability of the city’s electric utility. The study, which forecasts rates from 2025 to 2029, aims to align costs with expenditures while ensuring long-term reliability, safety, and compliance with state mandates.
City’s Financial Challenges and Proposed Adjustments Colton’s last base rate increase occurred in 2009, with decreases in 2011 and 2013.
Measure D implemented a rate freeze from 2016 to 2021, leaving the city with a $24 million deficit before the implementation of an 8.5 cent per kilowatt-hour (kWh) Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) in April 2023.
Gschwend outlined that power costs increased by $17 million in a single year, further straining the city’s resources. To address these financial concerns, the study recommends no rate increase in 2025, instead utilizing reserves to cover costs. Incremental rate adjustments would follow: 3% in 2026, 2% in 2027 and 2028, and 1% in 2029.
Projected rate revenue is expected to rise from $53.9 million in 2025 to $87.4 million in 2029, while PCA revenue is projected to drop from $27.8 million in 2025 to just $619,924 in 2029. Operating and maintenance expenses are forecasted to increase from $60.9 million in 2025 to $71 million in 2029.
Colton also faces additional costs from aging infrastructure, wildfire hardening, system expansion, and state-mandated electrification and fleet conversion requirements, which could total between $6 million and $10 million.
Public Reaction and Council Debate
for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) Executive Director Ana Gonzalez, the moratorium lacks clarity from the council.
“We've been having conversations . . . about . . . this . . . moratorium,” Gonzalez said, “and not hearing any clear goals and outcomes, makes me feel that it's performative.”
Despite the shortcomings, Gonzalez said community groups aim to leverage the moratorium to influence the council to improve warehouse regulation beyond AB 98 requirements.
“Now we're moving quickly with the community to start mobilizing and hosting community meetings to produce a good neighbor policy out of this,” Gonzalez said. “So although we have AB 98, the city has the responsibility to go above and beyond what the state requires.”
She explained the policy as a way for communities form grassroots coalitions to manage warehouse construction, including solar installation requirements and community benefits agreements (CBA).
“A lot of cities produce these good neighbor policies . . . to update their city codes and requirements when it comes to warehouse . . . construction and development,” she said.
During public comment, longtime resident and owner of Nickelodeon Pizza, Gary Grossich, questioned the study’s revenue projections and suggested more frequent rate evaluations.
“Interesting presentation. They're showing revenues of $53 million. I don’t know if we’re expecting a 15-20% drop in utility revenues,” Grossich said. “The city of Colton has been a success story; we’ve lowered rates twice, and residents have benefited. I’d like to offer a suggestion that we need to do a rate study every three to five years, not 15 years later.”
Resident Richard De La Rosa expressed concerns about delays in implementation and suggested immediate action.
“I suggest one of you call a special meeting for the utility commission and ask why it hasn’t been vetted,” De La Rosa said. “You have the rate study numbers, but I ask that you immediately increase these rates as they are suggesting and not wait until October 2025.”
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Public Safety
Rialto Woman Killed in Suspected DUI Crash; Driver Arrested After Fleeing Scene
By Manny Sandoval
A33-year-old woman was killed in a highspeed crash on Feb. 21 in Rialto, and the driver, who fled the scene, has been arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, authorities said.
The Rialto Police Department received reports of the singlevehicle collision at 8:17 p.m. near Merrill Avenue and Cactus Avenue. Officers arrived within minutes, finding a white 2021 Ford Mustang wrecked in the westbound lanes after striking multiple trees.
The passenger, Rachel Martin, 33, of Rialto, sustained lifethreatening injuries. Rialto Fire Department personnel attempted life-saving measures, but Martin was pronounced dead at 8:25 p.m., police said.
The driver, identified as 28year-old Joshua Cardenas, also of Rialto, suffered only minor injuries and fled the scene. Witnesses identified Cardenas, leading to his apprehension and arrest.
Investigators say Cardenas was traveling over 85 mph eastbound on Merrill Avenue when he lost control crossing Cactus Avenue. Authorities believe speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.
Cardenas was booked into San Bernardino County jail on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated (Penal Code 191.5(a)), with bail set at $100,000.
The Rialto Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is leading the case.
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Traffic Sergeant Dan Smith at (909) 644-6025 or submit anonymous tips through WeTip at (800) 782-7463, referencing case #932502122.
Fatal Traffic Collision in Colton
By Colton PD
On February 25, 2025, at approximately 6:30 PM, the Colton Police Department Communications Center received reports of a traffic collision at the intersection of S. Hunts Lane and E. Oliver Holmes Road.
Police officers and Colton Fire Department personnel arrived on the scene and discovered a collision involving a motorcycle
and a sports utility vehicle. The motorcyclist, identified as Leonardo Castellanos of Colton, CA, was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Colton Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded and assumed the investigation. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation.
Anyone who witnessed or has
information regarding the collision is encouraged to contact Officer Jonathan Villalobos at (909) 370-5000 or via email at jvillalobos@coltonca.gov.
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the WeTip hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME or visit www.wetip.com.
Person of Interest Detained Following Break-in at San Bernardino Animal Shelter
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The City of San Bernardino Department of Animal Services was the victim of an early morning break-in on Wednesday, February 26 at its facility, resulting in the release of dozens of dogs and the discovery of four escaped dogs placed in a nearby trash dumpster. Authorities were on the scene shortly after the break-in and a person of interest is in custody on unrelated charges.
At approximately 4:45 am on February 26th, 2025, police responded to an emergency call for an overnight break-in. The suspect, who gained unlawful access to the premises using bolt cutters, cut the locks multiple kennels, releasing approximately 25 dogs.
San Bernardino Animal Services staff were able to locate and return all of the escaped dogs to the shelter except for one, who still remains at large. Four dogs were found in a nearby dumpster, believed to have been placed there by the person of interest.
“We are shocked by this event,” said Kristine Watson, San Bernardino Animal Services Director. “The safety and well-being of the animals in our care are our top priority, and this action put many of our dogs in danger.”
The four dogs found in the dumpster were examined by the Animal Services veterinary care team. All are in good condition
and are expected to be available for adoption within a few days.
The remaining missing dog is a cream Chihuahua named Louise (ID #A576436), who is both spayed and microchipped. Shelter staff are asking for the community’s assistance to help find Louise and have initiated a social media campaign to spread the word.
“We urge anyone with information about the whereabouts of Louise to contact us. Her safety is of utmost concern, and we are hopeful that someone will recognize her and help us bring her back,” added Watson.
For updates or to report any sightings, please contact the City of San Bernardino Department of Animal Services at 909-998-4000 for any information on Louise.
In the meantime, Animal Services is pleased that the security measures in place at the shelter led to the quick response by the City of San Bernardino Police Department and the Department of Animal Services staff and resulted in the identification of a possible suspect.
“The support from the community as word has gotten out about the break-in has been overwhelming,” said Watson. “There are so many amazing animals at the shelter, we hope this will inspire area residents to visit our shelter to adopt, foster, volunteer, or donate.”
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A white 2021 Ford Mustang is seen wrecked on Merrill Avenue in Rialto after a high-speed crash on Feb. 21, 2025, that killed 33-year-old Rachel Martin, with driver Joshua Cardenas, 28, arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
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A security camera screenshot of the animal shelter break-in.
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DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; NEAR THE FRONT STEPS LEADING UP TO THE CITY OF CHINO CIVIC CENTER 13220 CENTRAL AVE CHINO CA 91710 all right, tit e and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: THAT PORTION OF LOT 32 OF THE ORANGE LAND AND WATER COMPANY S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF COLTON, IN THE CITY OF COLTON COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 11 OF MAPS, PAGE 9 RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH BEARS NORTH 86 DEGREES 08' WEST 260 37 FEET ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF OLIVE STREET FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF OLIVE STREET WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF RANCHO AVENUE; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 08' WEST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF OLIVE STREET 67 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 4 DEGREES 08 WEST 364 12 FEET TO THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 32 THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 08 EAST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 32 67 FEET; THENCE NORTH 4 DEGREES 08 EAST 364 12 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The street address and other common designation if any of the real property described above s purported to be: 824
property NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee beneficiary trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civ l Code The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale If you wish to learn whether your sa e date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet webs te www clearreconcorp com using the file number assigned to this case
127086-CA Information about postponements that are very short n duration or that occur close in t me to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1 2021 you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code If you are an “eligible tenant buyer, you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction If you are an eligible bidder ” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase First 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can cal (855) 313-3319 or visit this internet website w w w c l e a r r e c o n c o r p c o m , using the file number assigned to this case 127086-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid and the address of the trustee Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee s sale Third you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee s sale If you think you may qualify as an eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder, you should consider contacting an attorney or appropr ate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 313-3319 CLEAR
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE TS No CA-24-998003SH Order No : 2529886CAD YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/17/2006 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER A public auction sa e to the highest bidder for cash, cashier s check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and oan association or savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by du y appointed trustee The sa e will be made but without covenant or warranty expressed or mplied regarding tit e possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining princ pal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s) advances under the terms of the Deed of Trust interest thereon fees charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the in tial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonab y estimated to be set forth below The amount may be greater on the day of sale BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Trustor(s): ROBERTO SALDANA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 4/21/2006 as Instrument No 2006-0274439 of Official Records n the office of the Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County, California; Date of Sale: 3/24/2025 at 1:00PM Place of Sale: At the main (south) entrance to the City of Chino Civic Center located at 13220 Central Ave Chino CA 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $97,651 67 The purported property address is: 1332 NORMAN RD, COLTON, CA 92324 Assessor s Parcel No : 0160-234-04-0-000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks nvolved in bidding at a trustee auction You will be bidding on a lien not on the property itself P acing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatical y entit e you to free and c ear ownership of the property You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior ien If you are the highest bidder at the auction you are or may be responsible for paying off all iens senior to the lien being auct oned off before you can receive clear title to the property You are encouraged to nvestigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding iens that may exist on th s property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this nformation If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee beneficiary trustee or a court pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made avai able to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale If you w sh to earn whether your sale date has been postponed and f applicab e, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee s sale or vis t this internet website h ttp ://w w w q u a l i ty l o a n c o m using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24998003-SH Information about postponements that
are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website The best way to verify postponement informat on is to attend the scheduled sale NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a r ght to purchase th s property after the trustee auction pursuant to Sect on 2924m of the Ca ifornia Civil Code If you are an "eligible tenant buyer " you can purchase the property if you match the last and h ghest bid p aced at the trustee auction If you are an eligible bidder, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and h ghest bid p aced at the trustee auction There are three steps to exercising this r ght of purchase First 48 hours after the date of the trustee sa e you can call 619645-7711, or visit this internet website http://www qualityloan com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24998003-SH to find the date on wh ch the trustee s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid and the address of the trustee
Second you must send a written notice of ntent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee s sale Th rd you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee s sa e If you think you may qua ify as an el gible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the Ca ifornia Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee's sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p m on the next business day following the trustee s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For postsale nformat on in accordance with Sect on 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code use file number CA-24998003-SH and call (866) 645-7711 or ogin to: h ttp ://w
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The undersigned Trustee disclaims any iability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation if any shown herein If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the ocation of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publ cation of th s Notice of Sale If the sale is set as de for any reason, includ ng if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entit ed only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee Th s shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee the Beneficiary the Beneficiary s Agent, or the Beneficiary s Attorney If you have previously been d scharged through bankruptcy you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case th s letter is intended to exercise the note holders right s against the real property on y Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Cam no Del
Proposed Medicaid Cuts Would Put Inland Empire Families and Health Care at Risk
health coverage.
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As Congress debates Medicaid budget cuts, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) urges policymakers to protect Medicaid’s critical health care infrastructure. Medicaid, known as Medi-Cal in California, supports and stabilizes the health care delivery system for all Californians.
More than 40% of residents in San Bernardino and Riverside counties are enrolled in Medi-Cal for access to quality health care. Receiving health coverage through Medi-Cal allows members to focus on supporting their family, maintaining a job, and boosting the local economy through workforce stability.
“In times like these, programs like Medicaid are more important than ever to help keep individuals and families above water,” said IEHP Chief Executive Officer
Jarrod McNaughton. “Unfortunately, policymakers are considering drastic cuts to Medicaid that would put the health and economic security of our community at risk.”
IEHP’s network includes more than 9,000 health care providers, 855 clinics, and 36 hospitals serving over 1.5 million Medi-Cal enrollees. Large cuts to MediCal funding would harm providers’ financial stability, impacting access to care for all residents and potentially leading to closures of critical health facilities.
More than half of non-disabled Medi-Cal enrollees work in low-wage jobs. If their health care is compromised, businesses will feel the impact. When workers’ health suffers, there are higher rates of absenteeism and higher turnover for employers.
Beyond health care, IEHP plays a vital role in the local economy, employing over 4,000 people in the Inland Empire, supporting community organizations, and
maintaining contracts with a broad range of businesses, hospitals and other facilities to support members — contributing to the economy through sustainable local employment and tax revenue.
Sustained Medi-Cal funding is therefore not just a health care issue, it is an economic imperative.
“While IEHP is deeply concerned about the potential impact of significant Medicaid cuts, we remain committed to fulfilling our mission of delivering the highest quality of care during these uncertain times,” said McNaughton. “We are pleased that IEHP members currently have access to the health care they need.”
IEHP operates under a contract with the State of California through the Department of Health Care Services and continues to provide all covered benefits under the Medi-Cal program. To learn more, go to iehp.org.
PHOTOS IEHP
Inland Empire Health Plan urges congressional leaders to protect health care access for more than 40% of residents in San Bernardino and Riverside counties who rely on Medicaid for high-quality
