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COLTON COURIER Weekly

Vol 149, NO. 1 6

Apr il 01, 2021

City restores iconic O Street fountain

By Maryjoy Duncan

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he iconic O Street fountain on the corner of La Cadena was recently restored to working condition by the Public Works Department.

The project was completed on March 4, 2021. The fountain was initially installed in the south Colton location in September of 1967 and served as a point of community gatherings.

Resident Mark Garcia fondly remembers celebrating events such as Día de la Independencia, or Mexican Independence Day observed on September 16, each year with family and friends at the fountain.

In this issue we pay tribute to César Chávez

“It’s been there since I was a kid, we would all get together there as a community,” recalled Garcia, who is thrilled the fountain has been restored. “Back in the day it was a focal point, there PHOTO COLTON PUBLIC WORKS would be get togethers all weekAfter six years of non-operation, the 54-year-old fountain at O Street and La Cadena has been end.” restored. The project was completed in early March and will continue to be a welcoming visual as Fountain, cont. on next pg. motorists enter the city.

Congr essman Pete Aguilar announces $10.3 million funding for Colton in r esponse to COVID-19

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uring Colton’s City Council meeting on March 16, Congressman Pete Aguilar announced the passing of the $350 billion American Rescue Plan and said that the city’s share will consist of $10.3 million; while the entire County of San Bernardino secured $422.8 million.

According to Aguilar, the city will receive half of its approved funding in 2021 and the second half will be granted 12 months later.

“The state will receive this funding within 60 days of the PHOTO legislation being signed. Within Congressman Pete Aguilar announcing $10.3 million in COVID-19 relief to city of Colton as part 60 days the state will receive the of the American Rescue Plan to Colton City Council. One pivotal part of the American Rescue funding of your share and they Plan is its Restaurant Revitalization Program, which will benefit small independent restaurants. have 30 days from there to pass “The Restaurant Revitalization Program is a new entity, similar to the Payment Protection Funding, cont. on next pg.

Program (PPP)…for small independent restaurants,” Aguilar said.

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Reye s hosts candl elight vigil to reme mber those we lost to COVID -19 Dozens of community members gathered in front of City Hall in a shared and poignant experience that hopefully provided some solace.

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OFFICE OF ASSEMBLY MAJORITY LEADER REYES

Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes, middle, lights candles with San Bernardino councilmen Theodore Sanchez, Sandra Ibarra, Ben Reynoso, Kimberly Calvin, San Bernardino Community College District Trustee Frank Reyes, Assemblyman James Ramos, and Colton Mayor Pro Tem Ernest Cisneros.

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ssembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes hosted a candlelight vigil to honor and remember those who lost their lives to the coronavirus on Friday, Mar. 26 at the steps in front of San Bernardino City Hall. The event was attended by local officials that included Assemblyman James C. Ramos, San Bernardino County 5th District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., San Bernardino Mayor Pro Tem and 2nd Ward Councilmember Sandra Ibarra, 1st Ward Councilman Theodore Sanchez, 5th Funding that through to the city. Half of the resources will be allocated initially, a little over $5 million is the share you will receive very soon and the other half of the balance will come 12 months from now,” said Aguilar.

It was said that the goal of the rescue plan is to ensure the country’s economic and health effects are guarded against economic losses as a result of the pandemic.

“We understand that our localities and cities significant revenue source is sales tax and with declining economic activity…it lowers the sales tax in your area.

The law looks at those expenses over a number of fiscal years and I want you to know that you will be able to attribute that revenue loss spread over the next few fiscal years. We want to make it as flexible as possible,” continued Aguilar.

One pivotal part of the American Rescue Plan is its Restaurant Revitalization Program, which will benefit small independent restaurants.

“The Restaurant Revitalization Program is a new entity, similar to

Ward Councilman Ben Reynoso, 6th Ward Council person Kimberly Calvin, 7th Ward Councilman Damon Alexander and from neighboring cities Loma Linda Mayor Darcy McNaboe, Colton Mayor Pro Tem Ernesto Cisneros, and representing education San Bernardino Community College district Trustee Frank Reyes in a show of solidarity.

COVID-19 claimed over half a million lives nationwide, over 55,000 in the state of California, and over 4,000 in San Bernardino County.

the Payment Protection Program (PPP)…for small independent restaurants. To figure out how much a restaurant is eligible for, it would be a simple calculation, take 2019 revenue, subtract 2020 revenue and then subtract any PPP funds received and they would be eligible for a grant up to a few million dollars, depending on the situation,” Aguilar said.

Aguilar also stated that the first three weeks of the program will be rolled out to women, minority, and veteran-owned business, along with any disadvantagedtype business.

“These businesses will receive first priority for funds because as we have seen through the PPP, large business were qualifying for assistance and going to the front of the line. We’re trying to right that inequity and ensure that businesses get assistance. We know that storefronts all throughout the Inland Empire have been hurt, so helping them recover is a key part of this program,” said Aguilar.

During the meeting Councilman Dr. G asked Aguilar, “With regard to the Restaurant Revitalization Program, how will they be able get access to this grant?”

“What’s important for us to remember is our faith, have faith that there is going to be an end to the pandemic, that there is going to be some sense of normalcy, although a new normal is what we’re going to be looking at,” remarked Cisneros. “As we move forward and think about what happens next, vaccinations happens next... and also remember this past year. Don’t let it sit dormant and pretend it didn’t happen. Remember who we are as a people, who have come together, who care for one another, and have been kind to

one another. Let’s continue that moving forward.”

Reynoso, who lost his grandfather before the cornonavirus was identified as such, encouraged community members to be kind to themselves, “The more we are detrimental to ourselves the harder it will be to come out of this.”

Alexander urged the audience to not only remember those we have lost to covid, but to keep in mind those who remain. “Celebrate the lives of the living. Those who are absent from the body and present with the Lord leave us here standing today. We are here today celebrating them, we must continue to go forth, we must lift up our faith, we must press on and be glorious in this.”

“They sound like statistics but they are not, these are our friends, these are our family, our neighbors.” noted Reyes, who shared her uncle, Tio Joel, died of COVID-19. “What a loss of so many lives, what a loss of our history.”

Ramos shared a song and prayer to honor, uplift and protect families who have lost a loved one, and Baca opined that through reflection the country as a whole will not only appreciate all that is great, but will also show greater respect for others and their differences.

Aguilar replied, “It’s going to be an SBA program, so you’ll see a lot of data and information come out through SBA.gov and out of my office…they’re likely writing the requirements for qualifications as we speak. We will be in touch, but the information will come sooner rather than later,” concluded Aguilar.

“Thank you to Congressman Pete Aguilar for his vote on this bill making it possible for communities, not only Colton, but communities throughout San Bernardino County to receive much needed funding,” remarked Mayor Frank Navarro.

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Colton Mayor Pro Tem Ernest Cisneros encouraged the community to have faith and remember how we have come together, cared for one another and have been kind to each other.

Fountain According to Assistant Public Works Director Victor Ortiz, the goal of the fountain’s restoration was for it to continue to be a symbol of pride to the community, especially that of south Colton residents.

Cost to repair the fountain, which was non operational for six years, was $1,400 that included sandblasting, waterline and water

level flow, paint and sealer.

“It’s going to be a nice, welcoming amenity for people who come to Colton, who visit Colton, and of course also for the people of south Colton,” remarked Mayor Frank Navarro. “I want to say thanks to Bill Smith (City Manager), Public Works staff, and the people involved in bringing this forward and getting this done.”

The entire council was just as supportive and thankful to Aguilar for his diligence in providing aid to Colton and neighboring cities.

“We really appreciate your efforts Congressman Aguilar. It’s so important that cities were remembered in this bill. It’s going to be incredibly helpful to Colton and we look forward to reading the specifics on how we’ll be able to utilize the funds. We appreciate your long-term thinking regarding the allocation of funds being available this year and next year,” said Mayor Pro-tem Ernest Cisneros.

Dedication plaque on the fountain.

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AB 855 Ramos bill to honor Califor nia Native Am er ic ans w ith pai d holi day a dva nces

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he Assembly Judiciary Committee approved a measure on a bipartisan 10-0 vote to allow state and local court employees to receive a paid holiday in celebration of California Native American Day. “I am appreciative that the Judicial Council brought this forward,” Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-Highland) said. “For more than 20 years, I have worked to help create a day that recognizes California’s First People and their history,” Ramos stated. "Our state has the greatest number of Native Americans residing within its boundaries, and it is fitting that we begin to expand our commem-

oration of this holiday.”

“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson, chair of the Judicial Council’s Legislation Committee. “By recognizing the importance of Native Americans we not only acknowledge our shortcomings in our state’s past treatment of them, we also celebrate their past and current contributions to our state.”

AB 855 would amend the Code of Civil Procedure to recognize California Native American Day

as a judicial holiday to provide proper recognition for Native American people and celebrate their history in the state. It would not create an additional paid holiday for Judicial Council employees, but would exchange Columbus Day for California Native American Day. Court personnel are currently the only state workers receiving the paid October 12 holiday.

Chris Wright, Chairman of the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians, said, “I thank the Judicial Council and Assemblymember Ramos for bringing this bill forward.” He added, “My hope is that it spurs greater knowl-

Applications being accepted for San B e r n a r d i n o G r a n d Ju r y

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pplications for the San County Bernardino Civil Grand Jury are being accepted. Successful applicants will serve as Grand Jurors for the 2022 calendar year beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022.

The Civil Grand Jury is charged by the California Penal Code to investigate all aspects of the county, including cities and special districts, and also potentially hear information on certain criminal investigations. All communications to the Grand Jury are confidential and every signed citizen complaint is responded to after investigation. Service as a Grand Juror involves an average of three to five full working days per week, which is compensated

at $60 per day with appropriate mileage. The regular Grand Jury meeting place is located in the City of San Bernardino.

To be eligible for selection, a person must be at least 18 years of age, a United States citizen, and a resident of the County of San Bernardino for at least one year prior to appointment. Other requirements include; sufficient knowledge of the English language, possession of natural faculties, of ordinary intelligence, sound judgment, and good character. By law, elected public officials are not eligible.

Interested citizens are encouraged to apply on-line http://www.sbcounty.gov/GrandJury/CTS/GeneralInformation.

Applications can also be submitted in-person by downloading http://wp.sbcounty.gov/grandj u r y / w p content/uploads/sites/15/2018/12/ SB-County-Civil-Grand-Jury-Application.pdf, sent by mail, or picked- up in-person at 172 West Third Street, Second Floor, San Bernardino, CA. The application deadline is July 30, 2021.

Please refer to the https://wp.sbcounty.gov/grandjury/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/01/202 2-Timeline.pdf for important dates and information. For further questions or comments, please visit the Grand Jury's website at http://wp.sbcounty.gov/grandjury/ or contact the Grand Jury Assistant at (909) 387-9120.

Aguilar announces open application period for Community Project Funding proposals

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ep. Pete Aguilar announced that his office is now accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) proposals for the Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations process. This targeted funding will allow Members of Congress to advocate for a maximum of 10 projects that serve the needs of their communities, and is available to nonprofit and local government entities.

Rep. Aguilar’s office is accepting proposals through Wednesday, April 14, 2021. To learn more about the process and how to submit a proposal, interested organizations can visit https://aguilar.house.gov/services/community-project-funding.

“As a former mayor, I’ve seen firsthand how direct federal investment in our communities can help drive progress, create jobs and spur our local economies. I’m proud to accept Community Project Funding proposals from members of our community, and look

forward to advocating for funding for projects that will help meet the needs of Inland Empire residents.

As this process unfolds, my office will continue to be a transparent partner for our community to ensure the Inland Empire gets its fair share of this funding,” said Aguilar.

To ensure projects are a good use of taxpayer funds, the House Appropriations Committee has established a number of requirements.

The Committee has banned Community Project Funding for forprofit recipients, and has mandated that non-profit entities must provide documentation of their 501(c)(3) status. Requesting entities must ensure that they can meet relevant matching requirements and can execute funding by September 30, 2021. Further, all projects must demonstrate strong evidence of community support, including: •Letters in support of the project

from elected community leaders •Press articles highlighting the need for the requested Community Project Funding •Support from editorial boards of local newspapers •Documentation that projects are listed on state or local use plans, community development plans, or other publicly available planning documents, including State Improvement Plans or Metropolitan Improvement Plans •Resolutions passed by city councils or school boards.

Each project selected will be posted publicly and available to view at Aguilar.House.gov. Organizations with questions are encouraged to contact the office at RepAguilar.Appropriations@mail .house.gov or 202-225-3201.

edge and respect for California tribal cultures and history. This is a step toward correcting inaccuracies and omissions of our history and highlighting the importance of California Native American tribes in our State’s governmental structures.”

The Judicial Council, which is sponsoring AB 855, voted in January to seek authority to ensure California Native American Day is designated as a judicial holiday.

Ramos noted paid judicial holidays are designated in a different code section from holidays recognized by other state agencies.

Non-judicial holidays are designated in the Government Code, but court holidays are established in the Code of Civil Procedure.

Chief Judge Abby Abinanti, Yurok Tribe member and co-chair of the Tribal Court-State Court Forum, shared the following re-

sponse to AB 855: “To be seen, it is a long awaited and welcomed first step by the justice system, the beginning of an effort to be inclusive of our first citizens."

Ramos said he and other people began efforts to honor California Native Americans more than two decades ago when he was an elected San Manuel Tribal Government council member. “We were aided by then-Assemblymember Joe Baca, who successfully introduced legislation in 1998 to create a non-paid official state holiday for California’s First People. Baca went on to introduce similar legislation as a Member of Congress.”

Co-authors are Assemblymembers Ed Chau (D-Monterey Park), Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Riverside).

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ICE and its histor y of Stop businesses from exploiting this circumventing state laws health program for the poor When law enforcement breaks the tions so that the general public

law, who holds them accountable?

What about the largest law enforcement agency in the nation, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)?. Immigrants and advocates constantly wonder why an agency was created that can function with basic impunity and can conspire with private entities such as the GEO group to find loopholes in policy and circumvent laws in the name of profit, on the backs of immigrant lives.

Like many others, I was shocked to learn about the for-profit detention centers that were being built all over the country, including the one in the city of Adelanto. Detaining immigrants is the profit-driven government practice of incarcerating human beings while they wait for a decision on their immigration status or future deportation. As a first-generation immigrant and faith organizer, I have to add that this practice of imprisoning immigrants is rooted in the oppressive practice to criminalize people of color. What is shocking is that most people do not know that in the United States, taxpayers spend $149.58 on average to detain a person in a private immigrant prison per day. And with 1,940 persons detained in the city of Adelanto, the GEO facility which manages this site, has definitely been making a good profit.

GEO is a prison interest corporation and is always looking to expand jails, prisons, and detention industries in rural places that are far removed from the public eye and interest. Rural cities that are experiencing financial hardships are the perfect place for these places. The city of Adelanto, located in the high desert area in Southern California, offered just that. In 2010 the GEO Group bought the facility from the City of Adelanto for $28 million.

Yes, that means that my and your hard-earned tax contribution are being used to demonize, criminalize, separate families, cage, and traumatize people with the justification that a law was broken. The organization I worked for back in 2010 was a partner of the newly formed Inland Coalition for Immigrants Justice and through the collective work, we began hearing stories of people being picked up in ICE raids, road checkpoints, and even school bus pickup locations.

Hearing these stories broke my heart. Learning that there was a federal mandate to fill this detention center, angered me. Back then this was information known to immigrant rights activists, organizers, and lawyers. But when we shared these facts people refused to believe that this was happening in the U.S. It took many prayer vigils and ac-

would learn about this immigrant detention center in the city of Adelanto along with all of their human rights abuses.

We have come a long way in sharing these stories and humanizing persons in detention while advocating for their release. For years, local and state organizations have worked to highlight and try to stop these human rights abuses. State legislation, such as SB29 (the Dignity Not Detention Act) was passed to ensure that our local government is not complicit in private immigration detention expansion in the state of California. AB 32 barred the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) from entering into or renewing a contract with a private prison company after January 1, 2020. This has been a collective work of many years only to see these laws being circumvented by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the GEO Corporation, and city council members in the City of Adelanto.

This article speaks about how the community was ignored as GEO and some city council members pushed for another expansion last year. Circumvention of state laws that will stop when the United States finally abolishes this oppressive practice that criminalizes and harms people for profit.

For now, we, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, Detention Watch Network, and Dignity not Detention Coalition will continue to work with people in detention and helping their families share stories of this harmful practice to make it public through prayer vigils, actions, and events. The next event is ICE on Trial via Zoom on Sunday, March 28, 2021. This is a public event where we will hear stories from those impacted by detention.

Judges, chosen by the people, will be present and will hear these stories along with grievances, and after a listening session, they will give a verdict.

While this may not be a real trial, it is a way to share the many injustices and human rights violations people undergo while in detention centers. It is also a good way to remind us that these injustices are committed with our tax contributions.

Hilda Cruz, Regional Organizer, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity

Over the decades, Congress has created a number of programs intended to help the poor, the sick, the downtrodden. As a result, certain businesses and industries find ways to exploit these efforts and profit in ways lawmakers never foresaw or intended.

That explains today's rampant abuse of the 340B drug discount program.

Congress created the program in 1992 to make sure low-income and uninsured people could access prescription medicine at more affordable prices. But three decades on, thanks to loopholes and a lack of transparency, thousands of hospitals, clinics and pharmacies exploit 340B discounts without sharing their take with needy patients.

It's time for Congress to get this well-intentioned program back on track, with strict limits on how health care providers can use

340B. The program requires pharmaceutical companies that participate in the federal Medicaid program to provide discounts on outpatient medicine to safety-net hospitals and clinics that provide free or discounted care to poor and uninsured patients. Institutions in the system save 25 to 50 percent on drug purchases.

Ideally, these significant savings would be passed on to sick people -- as Congress intended.

But the 340B policy has a builtin flaw: The threshold for hospitals to qualify for drug discounts is low.

Suppose a doctor writes a patient a prescription following surgery at a 340B-covered hospital. The hospital may buy that drug at a discounted price of $750, but bill the patient for up to the full market price of $1,500. The hospital

keeps the difference, profiting off either the patient or the insurer.

Once this incentive structure was in place, hospitals clamored to get in on the action. When the program launched in 1992, there were just 45 hospitals in the 340B system. Today, there are 2,580.

Many of these hospitals are located in affluent areas, delivering very little care to society's most disadvantaged patients. In fact, nearly two-thirds of 340B hospitals and clinics provide less charity care than the national average, according to the health care consulting firm Avalere.

The problem has become worse in the last decade.

At the program's outset, the government allowed the small number of 340B hospitals and clinics without in-house pharmacies to contract with for-profit pharmacies to dispense prescriptions. In 2010, though, new federal guidance allowed any 340B hospital to use an unlimited number of contract pharmacies, even if they already had one in-house.

That rule change encouraged pharmacies to get in on the racket.

The number of contract pharmacy arrangements in the 340B system grew from 2,321 in 2010 to 100,451 in 2020, an astonishing 4,200 percent increase, according to a study from the Berkeley Research Group.

Most contract drug stores belong to major chains. The GAO estimates that CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Rite Aid, and Kroger make up 60 percent of all 340B pharmacies.

Congress can fix the problem by changing the current incentive structure, which just lures more and more businesses to try to profit off of 340B, and demanding transparency from providers.

Then, perhaps, the program can return to financially benefiting vulnerable patients rather than the medical industrial complex.

Merrill Matthews is a resident scholar with the Institute for Policy Innovation in Dallas, Texas.

Follow him on Twitter @MerrillMatthews.

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San Manuel highlights 5 fascinating women for Women’s History Month

PHOTOS SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

San Manuel is highlighting five women during Women’s History Month, they are, from left: Lt. Erika Coil, Gena Fowlkes, Ann Martgan, Samantha Vega and Gina Zamudio.

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an Manuel is celebrating Women’s History Month by spotlighting five fascinating women. These five women hold unique leadership roles protecting the health and safety of Tribal citizens, San Manuel team members and guests. They are everyday heroes behind the scenes.

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has been celebrating women in leadership roles all month on social media and on video displays throughout the property. Honoring women is a longstanding part of the culture of San Manuel. The Serrano women of San Manuel have played immeasurable roles in the history of the Tribe. It was predominately female framers who drafted and adopted the tribal governing documents. The Tribe continues to value the contributions of the women throughout the enterprise.

The five women spotlighted below go above and beyond the call of duty every day.

Lieutenant Erika Coil – Department of Public Safety – San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Before beginning her career with the San Manuel Department of Public Safety’s Entertainment Detail, as a member of the highly visible San Manuel Honor Guard in 2010, Lieutenant Erika Coil served 12 years with the United States Army Reserves as a Psychological Operations Sergeant.

Her distinctive military career took her on two combat tours to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She is the proud recipient of both a Combat Action Badge and a Bronze Star.

In 2012, Lieutenant Coil was selected as one of two explosive detection canine handlers for the San Manuel Department of Public Safety that would later assist in response to the 2015 San Bernardino Terrorist attack. At the time when Lieutenant Coil was assigned as handler, canine explosive detection dogs were

scarce, and having one for a department was rare.

According to Lieutenant Coil, “My greatest achievement as a canine handler was when my canine partner, Indy, and I were called to assist Loma Linda Hospital after it received several bomb threats because all of the victims of the shooting were sent there. Hospital workers found a suspicious box on the maternity ward’s roof and Indy and I responded. We searched the area and deemed the box and the area safe.”

Since 2018, Lieutenant Coil has served in her current role where she is now responsible for all new hire training including advance officer training and annual certifications for firearms qualifications, Taser, and CPR training.

In reflecting on the last decade at San Manuel, Lieutenant Coil adds, “I love working for San Manuel and look forward to the years and opportunities that lay ahead.”

Gena Fowlkes – Fire Apparatus Engineer – San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Fire Department Gena Fowlkes began a career in fire service in 1994 at the US Forest Service before joining the San Manuel Fire Department where she recently celebrated 15 years of service. In conjunction with a fire service career, Fowlkes also enjoys her role as an educator of first responders.

As a Medical Unit Leader, she is responsible for the development of the Medical Emergency Plan which provides emergency medical treatment to personnel during catastrophic emergencies such as hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and volcanoes nationwide. She was assigned as a Medical Unit Leader on the Island of Hawaii in support of the Kilauea volcano eruption in 2018. She is also part of a Federal Incident management Team (IMT).

Fowlkes has represented the San Manuel Fire Department on the

San Bernardino Interagency Communications Committee (SINC) since 2012, ensuring that San Manuel radio communications and equipment remain compliant with state and federal emergency plans and procedures.

time with the same level of confidence. It’s my passion.”

According to Fowlkes, “I like the family atmosphere at San Manuel. We’re all there to solve problems and learn from each other. It makes the day-to-day working environment very rewarding.”

After a six-year career in Corrections, Sergeant Vega joined San Manuel as a Public Safety Assistant in 2008. She rose through the ranks as Public Safety Officer, Field Training Officer and is now serving in her current role as DPS Sergeant.

Samantha Vega - Sergeant, Department of Public Safety (DPS) San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Ann T. Martgan – Chief EMS Operations Officer – San Manuel Through the support of the deBand of Mission Indians Fire De- partment, she graduated from San partment Manuel University’s Leadership Development Series and has reThere are 152 Chief Emergency cently been certified as a Peer Medical System Officers (CEM- Support Specialist.

SOs) in the world and only eight women in California hold these According to Sergeant Vega, “I prestigious positions. Ann T. thoroughly enjoy working at San Martgan is one of them. Accord- Manuel because of the various oping to Martgan, “It’s been one of portunities afforded to their emthe greatest personal achieve- ployees. Whether it’s pursuing ments of my life to reach this des- higher education, career advanceignation as a professional”. ments, engaging with our Tribe or local communities, San Manuel Martgan was born in San provides the necessary resources Bernardino, California and devel- and opportunities for its employoped an interest in an Emergency ees to prosper and achieve their Medicine career when she became objectives. Thank you to San an EMS Explorer at the age of 14. Manuel for all you have done and She joined San Manuel as a para- continue to do for me and my fammedic in 2014, and soon after ily.”

Martgan took advantage of the Tribe’s tuition assistance program Gina Zamudio to earn a bachelor’s degree in Pub- Lieutenant/Watch Commander for lic Safety and Emergency Man- Patrol Division San Manuel Band agement. In 2018, she wrote of Mission Indians “Systemics,” a book that provides a call to action for first responders. In 1994, after putting herself Today, as Chief Emergency Med- through the San Bernardino ical System Operations Officer at County Sheriff’s Academy where the San Manuel Fire Department, she gained a considerable amount she is currently completing a Masters’ Degree in Organizational Leadership and Homeland Security.

Martgan said “My goal is to make sure that every staff member at San Manuel is trained in first aid, has a working knowledge of CPR and is able to handle an automated external defibrillator device so they will be prepared for any medical emergency at any

of knowledge and experience, Lieutenant Gina Zamudio joined the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians working in the Casino Division, Patrol Division and Training Division. After applying for a position in leadership, she was promoted to a Sergeant in 2018 and to Lieutenant in 2019. Currently, as Lieutenant/Watch Commander for the Patrol Division, Zamudio oversees up to three Sergeants, one Lead Public Safety Assistant, approximately 20 Public Safety Officers and 10 Public Safety Assistants.

For the past 27 years, Lieutenant Zamudio has continued to love her journey at San Manuel because of her respect for the family environment and strong values of the tribe. According to Lieutenant Zamudio, “I want to be a part of making San Manuel Casino a success. San Manuel continues to provide the same sense of a family environment as it did two decades ago.

I have respect for their strong values and want to be a part of creating a sustainable future for the tribe.”

San Manuel is looking for candidates like Ann T. Martgan, Gena Fowlkes, Lieutenant Zamudio, Lieutenant Coil and Sergeant Vega as they are currently hiring for positions within the Department of Public Safety and thousands more in Cage Operations, Facilities, Slots, Table Games, Housekeeping, Groundskeeping, Culinary Operations and more. Those who are interested in being part of the San Manuel team can learn more a t : https://careerexpo.sanmanuel.com /

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The legacy of Cesar Chavez

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arch marks the birth month of Cesar Chavez, who played an important part in the fight for agricultural farm worker rights. In order to honor his life’s work, we wanted to share some information about him and the legacy he left behind. Chavez, a farmworker himself, dedicated his life to improving the treatment, pay, and working conditions for farmworkers in America. Cesar Chavez was a good man who dedicated his life to helping others.

Cesar Chavez was born on March 31, 1927, in Arizona. In the 1930s, Cesar Chavez’s father lost his business because of the Great Depression. In 1937, a severe drought forced the family to give up the ranch where they were living, and the following year, Cesar and his family packed their belongings and headed to California in search of work. In California, they became part of the migrant community, traveling from one county to another picking fruits and vegetables during the harvest, living in numerous migrant camps and often sleeping in their car.

After attending more than 30 elementary schools, Cesar graduated from the eighth grade in 1942. Around that same time, his father had been in an accident and was insistent that Cesar’s mother not work in the fields. Having both his mother and father out of work meant Cesar could not to go on to high school. Instead, he quit school and worked full-time in the

fields to support his family.

In 1944 at age 17, Cesar enlisted in the United States Navy and served in World War II. After completing a two year duty, he returned to California. In 1948 Cesar married his girlfriend, Helen Fabela, moved into a oneroom shack in Delano, CA, and started their family of 7 children.

Life changed for Cesar when he met a man named Fred Ross. Fred Ross believed that if people worked together they could make their communities better. Fred Ross hired Cesar to work for him with the Community Service Organization (CSO) he founded in 1948. Chavez became a community organizer and began his lifelong campaign for civil rights and justice.

Cesar Chavez’s passion was helping others gain the rights and respect every human deserves, but he was especially focused on helping the agricultural workers in America improve their working and living conditions. Using the training and skills he gained working with the CSO and Fred Ross, Cesar left the CSO and founded the National Farm Worker Association (NFWA). Cesar and the workers who joined the NFWA wanted the companies and growers that owned farms to respect their laborers by providing them with fresh water to drink, bathrooms in the fields, and fair pay for their work.

Some companies and growers who refused to treat farm workers with respect and dignity did everything they could to stop Cesar and the farm workers, at times even turning to violence and hurting many farm workers and the people helping them. Cesar, however, believed change could be made without the use of violence.

In 1965, Cesar Chavez and the NFWA led a strike of California grape-pickers to demand higher wages. Cesar urged the farm laborers of America to yell, “Sí se puede! — Yes, we can!” in order to be heard. In addition to the strike, they encouraged all Americans to boycott table grapes as a show of support. Within a few years, and after many strikes, some growers agreed to provide better working conditions for the farm laborers.

Chavez recognized the injustices suffered by those who work hard to provide food to Americans. He spent his life peacefully promoting rights for farmworkers, which led to improved living and working conditions for minority groups across the United States.

Cesar Chavez died on April 23, 1993. His birthday, March 31st, is celebrated in California, Texas and other states and is the first and only holiday honoring a MexicanAmerican. People all over the world remember Cesar Chavez as a man of courage who fought to improve the lives of all people.

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Office (909) 381-9898 Published in Colton Courier C-9269 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210003242 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 03/29/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REGIONAL PEST ELIMINATION, REGIONAL BUILDERS, 20191 CAPECORAL LANE, #309, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646 County of Principal Place of Business: ORANGE Mailing address: P.O. BOX 536, UPLAND, CA 91785 ROBERT F DIAZ, 20191 CAPECORAL LANE, #309, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92646 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on APR 02, 1999 By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ ROBERT DIAZ Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 4/1,4/8,4/15,4/22/21 Published in Colton Courier C-9270 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210003099 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 03/25/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WTF CONCEPTS, 1322 HUNTER DR, REDLANDS, CA 92374 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO WILLIAM J TAYLOR, 1322 HUNTER DR, REDLANDS, CA 92374 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAR 21, 2021 By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ WILLIAM J TAYLOR Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 4/1,4/8,4/15,4/22/21

Published in Colton Courier C-9262 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210001971 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 02/26/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BG JOSHS SECURITY, 7807 EL DORADO ST, FONTANA, CA 92336 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: 11875 PIGEON PASS RD, B-13 BOX 318, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92557 JOSHUA K GRAY, 7807 EL DORADO ST, FONTANA, CA 92336 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 03, 2017 By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ JOSHUA K GRAY Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 3/18,3/25,4/1,4/8/21 Published in Colton Courier C-9263 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210002166

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Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 03/03/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ABUNDACE HOME II, 27145 HIBISCUS ST, HIGHLAND, CA 92346 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: 11261 SAN MATEO DR, APT 4, LOMA LINDA, CA 92354 LARESSHA OWENS, 11261 SAN MATEO DR., APT 4, LOMA LINDA, CA 92354 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 01, 2021 By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ LARESSHA OWENS Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 3/18,3/25,4/1,4/8/21 Published in Colton Courier C-9264 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210002206 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 03/04/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLEVER CLOUD, 2851 S LA CADENA DR SPC 33, COLTON, CA 92324 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO MAYDA B FERNANDEZ, 2851 S LA CADENA DR SPC 33, COLTON, CA 92324 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ MAYDA B FERNANDEZ Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 3/18,3/25,4/1,4/8/21 Published in Colton Courier C-9265 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210001824 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 02/23/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INLAND VALLEY CLIPPERS, 14236 TUOLUMNE CT, FONTANA, CA 92336 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: 14236 TUOLUMNE CT, FONTANA, CA 92336 BRIAN S ARRINGTON, 14236 TUOLUMNE CT, FONTANA, CA 92336 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2/18/2021 By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ BRIAN S ARRINGTON Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 3/18,3/25,4/1,4/8/21

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GLENDELL MOORE CASE NO.: PROPS2100238

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: GLENDELL MOORE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MICHELLE MOORE in the Court of Superior California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHELLE MOORE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the under the estate I n d e p e n d e n t Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on APR 27 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept.

S37 located at 247 West Street, San Third Bernardino, CA 92415, San Bernardino Justice Center IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written 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 from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the 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. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk.

Petitioner: Michelle Moore 233 East 18th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92404 Published Colton Courier 3/25,4/1,4/8/21 C-9266

Published in Colton Courier C-9267 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210002680 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 03/16/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUPER CLEANERS DRYCLEANING AND LAUNDRY, 14962 BEAR VALLEY RD SUITE E, VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO CARZA ENTERPRISES INC., 2186 WILD CANYON DRIVE, COLTON, CA 92324 This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAR 12, 2021 By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ EVA ALVARADO Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 3/25,4/1,4/8,4/15/21

Published in Colton Courier C-9256 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210001962 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 02/26/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LIL SMILE BUILDERS CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY, LIL SMILE BUILDERS, LITTLE SMILE BUILDERS, LIL SMILE BUILDERS PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, LITTLE SMILE BUILDERS PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, LITTLE SMILE BUILDERS CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY, 225 W. HOSPITALITY STE #104, SAN LANE, BERNARDINO, CA 92408 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: 2130 HILL CT, COLTON, CA 92324 DANIEL MORGAN DDS, INC., 2130 HILL COURT, COLTON, CA 92324 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C3475133 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAY 11, 2012 By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ DANIEL MORGAN Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

Published 3/11,3/18,3/25,4/1/21 Published in Colton Courier C-9257 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210002241 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 03/04/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ELIAS TRANSPORT, 5925 GRIZZLY WAY, FONTANA, CA 92336 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: PO BOX 477, SAN JACINTO, CA 92581 ELIAS E ALHADADINE, 5925 GRIZZLY WAY, FONTANA, CA 92336 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ ELIAS E. ALHADADINE

Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

Published 3/11,3/18,3/25,4/1/21 Published in Colton Courier C-9258 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210002163 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 03/03/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: UC FENCE, 4396 N SIERRA WAY, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: PO BOX 1736, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92402 ARROWHEAD FENCE INC., 4396 N SIERRA WAY, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C3945504 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on AUG 26, 2015 By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ JASON VALENZUELA Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

Published 3/11,3/18,3/25,4/1/21 Published in Colton Courier C-9259 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210002174 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 03/03/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AM TRUCKING, 619 S CLIFFORD AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: PO BOX 937, RIALTO, CA 92377 ADRIAN MORENO, 619 S CLIFFORD AVE, RIALTO, CA 92377 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MARCH 09, 2016 By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ ADRIAN MORENO Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

Published 3/11,3/18,3/25,4/1/21 Published in Colton Courier C-9260 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210002038 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 03/01/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SARITA’S TRANSPORT, 305 SOUTH WATERMAN, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: 4661 ARLINGTON AVE, APT 34, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504

EDGAR R MARROQUIN, 4661 ARLINGTON AVE APT 34, RIVERSIDE, CA 92504 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ EDGAR R. MARROQUIN Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

Published 3/11,3/18,3/25,4/1/21 Published in Colton Courier C-9261 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210002191 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 03/04/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOURNEY HOLISTIC HEALING, 4035 N LEMONWOOD AVE, RIALTO, CA 92377 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO JALEESA FOLLENS-JONES, 4035 N LEMONWOOD AVE, RIALTO, CA 92377 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ JALEESA FOLLENS-JONES Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

Published 3/11,3/18,3/25,4/1/21 Published in Colton Courier C-9186 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20210000677 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/25/2021 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAWN DOCTOR, 117 W SIERRA MADRE AVE, GLENDORA, CA 91741 County of Principal Place of Business: LOS ANGELES TAM RYATT CORP, 117 W SIERRA MADRE AVE, GLENDORA, CA 91741 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4677889 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 12, 2021 By signing, 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. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ WILLIAM FLYNN Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ABRAHAM BAILON AGUIRRE

Case No. PROPS2100110 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ABRAHAM BAILON AGUIRRE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Yegni Bailon Flores in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Yegni Bailon Flores be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the under the estate Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested per-sons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM in Dept.

No. S36 located at 247 W. Third St., San Bernardino, CA 92415.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written 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 from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the 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. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: JAMES B CHURCH ESQ SBN 170772 JAMES B CHURCH & ASSOCIATES PO BOX 9030 REDLANDS CA 92375 CN951921 AGUIRRE Published Colton Courier Apr 1,8,15, 2021 C-9268 RR

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Office (909) 381-9898 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 146804 Title No. 190829267 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/07/2005.

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. On 05/07/2021 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/22/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0706638, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, State of California, executed by Clarence Johnson, A Single Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Chino Municipal Court, 13260 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710. All right, title 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: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 0133063-04-0-000 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1261 N Sycamore Av, Rialto, CA 92376 LEGAL DESCRIPTION REF. NO. 146804 LOT 28, TRACT 4332, EL RINSON ESTATES, IN THE CITY OF RIALTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 57, PAGE 50 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $281,712.89 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 3/25/2021 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 Tierra Alta Way, Ste. B, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFO PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. 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 available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.Auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: 146804.

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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: 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 call (800)280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale, or visit this internet website www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case Ts# 146804 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 appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. A4730691 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 04/01/2021, 04/08/2021, 04/15/2021 R-3250

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LENA YASUI CASE NO.: PROPS2100327

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: LENA YASUI A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EDITH YASUI in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EDITH YASUI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on MAY 12 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. S37 located at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your

• RIALTO RECORD LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406 objections or file written 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 from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the 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. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Elisabeth Kempe-Olinger 1200 Nevada Street, Suite 101 Redlands, CA 92374 (909) 824-2777 Published Rialto Record 4/1,4/8,4/15/21 R-3260 NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Facility Address, 13475 Baseline Rd. Fontana, CA 92336 Date April 21, 2021 Time of Sale 10:30 AM. Kelli Melendez, General Description of Property, Household Items; Scarlet Beard, General Description of Property, Household Items, boxes, totes; Lisa Landeros, General Description of Property, Table, bags, totes, bags, baskets; The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any pur-chase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN976319 04-21-2021 Published Rialto Record Apr 1,8, 2021 R-3254

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF GOODS TO SATISFY LIEN AUCTION LOCATION: 13032 SLOVER AVE., FONTANA, CA. 92337 In accordance with the provisions of the California Commercial Code, Sections 7201-7210, notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the hour of 10:00am of said date, at 13032 Slover Ave., City of Fontana, County of San Bernardino, State of CA, the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash, in lawful money of the United States, the articles hereinafter described, belonging to, or deposited with, the undersigned by the persons hereinafter named at Clutter, INC. Said goods are being held on the accounts of : AnnMarie Gentry, Charles Hale, Nayana Reaves, Danielle Williams, Meghaan Molo, Lisa Miwa, Barbi Townsend, Kevin Paris, Lechen Li, Kerrie Roberts, Catherine Cantin, Carl Hayes, Marilynn Plater / Jean Walker, Ellen Kim, Anne Nellis, Karla Ballard Williams, Dalton Brennan, Felicia Henly, Lisa Ward, Pam Ashman, Sam Ginest, Deborah McDaniel, Kevin Segal, Anne Shores, David L Edelman, Gregory Jacquet [Premier Stagers], Rocio Calenda, Alexa Shumpert, Melissa Olson, Stephanie Pinola, David Howorka, Darlene Parker, Chauncea Carothers & K.C. Carothers, Michele Kusel, Victoria Kelly, Kevin Knox, Kevin Hart, Dana Smith, Joyjah Estrada, Ron Lefkowitz, Cecilia Corona, Vanessa Valadez, Alesia Caesar, DeVentre MacMiller, Alex Wong, Azure Farrell, Kathleen Young, Eduardita E.

Vicencio, Autumn Jackson, Darryl Rainey, Melanie Hawkins-Robertson, Shana Price, Perry Rubenstein, Erica Crawford, Rebecca Chang, Natalie Tersitni, Paul Lim, Crystal Cao, Gigi Johnson, Bobby Edward Brown, Ilan Breil, Brad Miller, Vern Hollingsworth, Lisa Duran, Elizabeth Votava / Daniel Votava, Teresa Escarpino, Emma Bowles, Jasmine Moore, Mary Hawkins, Stanley, Diane E'monie Gutsue, James Farley, Seth Goldstein, Melissa Hernandez, Ann Nishimoto, Jesus Reyes, Thu Truong, Thomas Kim, Bonifacio Tejada Deoso Jr, Erikka Dunn, Elizabeth A. Maciel, Caryn, Flo Lightell, Christopher Russell, Jessica Higgs, Irene Atkins, Arianna Molina, Cristina Romo, Vincent Le and Eleven23. All other goods are described as household goods, furniture, antiques, appliances, tools, misc goods, office furniture, and articles of art, equipment, rugs, sealed cartons and the unknown. The auction will be made for the purpose of satisfying the lien of the undersigned on said personal property to the extent of the sum owed, together with the cost of the sale. For information contact Clutter, INC. Terms: Social Distancing and Masks will be required to attend. Cash only with a 15% buyer's premium.

Inspection at sale time.

Payment and removal day of sale. Auction conducted by American Auctioneers, Dan Dotson & Associates (800) 838-SOLD, (909) 790-0433 or www.americanauctioneers.co m Bond #FS863-20-14.

Clutter, INC CNS-3455057# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 4/1, 4/8/21 R-3259 NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below be-longing to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 17197 Valley Blvd.

Fontana, CA 92335, April 21st, 2021 at 9:45 am. Vincent Camper, Household items; Latasha Howard, household items; Chistopher Rodriguez, couches, tv, cali king bed set, dresser, dining room, misc goods; Andreah Donovan, clothes; Linnea Spencer, Boxes, shoes. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN975770 04-21-2021 Published Rialto Record Apr 1,8, 2021 R-3253 NOTICE Extra SpaceStorage willhold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3285 N Locust Ave Rialto, CA 92377 April 21, 2021 at 9:30am. Pat DeCaro, household items; William Laday, household items.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN976580 04-21-2021 Published Rialto Record Apr 1,8, 2021 R-3255 NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 14750 Foothill Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335 on April 7, 2021 at 10:00 am; Jose Dominguez, description of goods: Martha Flores, description of goods: furniture, appliances, household items; Ashley North, description of goods: extra inventory from business.

The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN976581 04-21-2021 Published Rialto Record Apr 1,8, 2021 R-3256

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SBVC COVID-19 Vir tual For ums Addr ess Cultural and Historic Inequities in Access, Combat Disinfor mation sharing personal stories and collective grieving about COVID-19.

Associated Student Government Vice President Deja Holland and vice president of the Program Board said these forums were necessary to help close the gaps in how the pandemic is negatively affecting communities of color.

Holland, who is a nursing student at SBVC, said she has seen the PHOTO SBVC distrust among her nursing student From left: Tatiana Vásquez, SBVC associate professor of biology, Assistant professor in Student peers.

Health Services (SHS) Laura Estrada, and Associated Student Government Vice President Deja Holland and vice president of the Program Board.

“We saw that information was not relayed transparently from the an Bernardino Valley Col- goal was to provide factual inforlast presidential administration lege (SBVC) recently mation while providing a safe The first session, “Medical and then understanding that medhosted a series of infor- space for people in the community Apartheid on Black Americans” ical-industrial complex hasn’t mational forums that address to air their concerns about how the was hosted by author Harriet ever, for people of color, proven COVID-19 and the racial, ethnic pandemic is affecting their spe- Washington, and centered around themselves trustworthy,” she said. and cultural disparities in public cific communities. the medical establishment’s abuse “And so there are so many layers health and vaccination. of Black Americans and how that to this and we don’t really have “We want to make sure that our has potentially affected their abil- these transparent conversations The COVID-19 forums were an students are going to be well in- ity to trust advancements in med- where we can bring our stories of effort spearheaded by the SBVC formed to make decisions in re- icine, including the distribution of what’s happened to us or what Biology Department to provide a gards to their health,” Estrada the COVID-19 vaccine. we’ve experienced in healthcare. space for San Bernardino commu- said. “Being in SHS, that’s our We’re also trying to make sure nity members to have conversa- primary goal: providing preventaOther sessions centered around (our community) has factual infortions about the unique concerns of tive health education and making the biology of viruses, the devel- mation so that, at the end of the minority groups while also pro- sure that we’re bringing aware- opment of vaccines, and how San day, they can make this judgment viding factual information. ness to our students and that we Bernardino County and the sur- call with the right information in also acknowledge and be transpar- rounding counties are distributing Tatiana Vásquez, associate pro- ent about the process of this infor- the inoculations. The last forum of fessor of biology at SBVC, has mation.” the series included a segment for been involved in organizing the forum. She said she and her fellow organizers felt compelled to put together the COVID-19 series after recognizing the concerns within the local community about vaccination and mistrust of the medical establishment and governmental bodies.

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“We want to have different perspectives and voices to bring up something informative, but also this presents an opportunity to have conversations about sensitive issues, and those sensitive issues, I think, haven’t been addressed very well on the national level,” Vásquez said.

Fellow organizer and assistant professor in Student Health Services (SHS) Laura Estrada said the

hand.”

The ultimate goal, according to Estrada, was to develop trust within the local community via sharing factual information and encourage individuals to get the vaccine, and ultimately help curb the virus.

“A lot of our students are Hispanic - SBVC is a Hispanic-serving institution and this is an information piece that has not been addressed very well for the students at large, in the community or even in the nation,” she said. “So we want to provide a lens for this issue. When it comes to your health, it’s not just an individual, it’s a whole community.

We want to make sure that the students and the community are informed so that they can share this information within their own homes and that communication can keep expanding.”

For more information about how to attend the COVID-19 forum series, or to watch past recordings, visit valleycollege.edu/covid-forums.

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