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2016 San Bernardino Runoff Elections

Sixth ward candidates vie, in runoff, to replace longtime councilman

By Anthony Victoria

n the coming days the sixth ward—which encompasses much of westside San Bernardino—will see a newly elected councilmember for the first time in nearly 13 years.

Bessine Littlefield-Richard faces fellow run-off candidate Roxanne Williams after none of the four would-be council members received a sufficient majority vote in November to replace retiring representative Rikke Van Johnson, who was first elected to the dais for the ward’s residents in 2003.

According to the County’s election website, Littlefield-Richard bested the Nov. 3 election tally after receiving 434 votes. Williams came in second with 410 votes. The other two challengers to Van Johnson’s seat—Anthony Jones and Rafael Rawls tallied 189 and 127 votes, respectively.

Williams, 45, who says she has lived in the ward for just over a year—and in the city for five years-is a San Bernardino County educator and has received Master’s degrees in Educational Administration from Cal State University, San Bernardino and in Anatomy from Loma Linda University. A mother of five children, Williams says she holds various education credentials and taught previously at San Gorgonio High School. She serves on the Parks and Recreation Commission and previously ran for third ward councilmember.

Littlefield-Richard, 53, is a lifelong resident of the sixth ward and says she is one class short of getting her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership. She has never ran for public office but says she has worked in the public-service sector for 35 years. A mother of four children, LittlefieldRichard reiterated she would be completing her degree by the end of the year. She noted she decided to run now because she says she “was asked to run” and “knows what the community needs”.

Last week, El Chicano sat down with both candidates and asked them the following questions ahead

IECN Photos sixth ward candidates Bessine Littlefield-Richard (left) and Roxanne Williams received the top two vote totals in last november’s election. one will replace longtime Councilman Rikke Van Johnson in runoff elections on February 2. of the February 2 runoff election.

1. The outsourcing of fire services in the city is a contentious issue. One of the stations the city closed was located in the ward on North Medical Center Drive. Do you believe it can be reopened, and if so, what steps will you ensure that it does reopen?

Williams: Actually the better question would be: ‘How can we reduce response times?’ From what I understand, our call response times are above 12 minutes. What I want to focus on is when people call 9-1-1, they want people to show up fast. As regards to the opening of the fire station—where do we get the funds from? How do we pay for salaries and pensions? These are uncomfortable questions no one wants to talk about. We are strapped for money. We were first cash insolvent; now we are service insolvent. We have to outsource because we cannot promise services you can’t pay for.

Littlefield-Richard: We need it back running but in a different place. There is property close by on Highland Avenue adjacent to the Highway patrol location where a larger facility could be built—for example to also house female firefighters. I am working with City Fire to reestablish our station; the senior facility

built specifically because it was close to where seniors could get services. We will have a plan so that when—and if—outsourcing gets resolved, we will have our fire station back.

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CHALLENGER SEEKS TO UNSEAT 7th WARD INCUMBENT

By Anthony Victoria

n November, the residents of the seventh ward voted among five candidates, with none receiving over 30-percent of the vote. Jim Mulvihill, the incumbent, received the most numbers--bringing in 501 votes. Scott Beard, his opponent in the February 2 runoff election, received 384 votes.

Mulvihill, 71, a native of Kansas City, Missouri enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968 and served as a radio operator during the Vietnam War--receiving a Bronze Star medal for his service. In 1976 he received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University in Urban Planning. Mulvihill taught at Frostburg State University in Maryland, before accepting a position at Cal State University, San Bernardino in 1981. He has one daughter, Carolyn, who is an environmental planner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

2. There is a preponderance of vacant lots and buildings along Beard, 52, has lived in San major thoroughfares of the ward. Bernardino for over 16 years. He Businesses open then leave. What graduated from Cal Poly Pomona specific development would you with a Bachelors of Science like to see? degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis Littlefield-Richard: We do want to encourage small business in Finance, Real Estate, and Law. to move into the ward. On As a businessman, Beard has Medical Center and Highland, we been responsible for bringing need an eatery there. The closing numerous companies and helping of The Mug was devastating. We generate new tax revenue, need places to shop. We have peo- improved neighborhoods for the ple who sell food from carts. I region, according to his camwant to look into getting them paign website. In 2013 Beard led into a building with things done the city’s recall election effort, properly so they can provide for spending over $146,210 to oust their families. We need to get out former Seventh Ward councilof our comfort zone and have woman Wendy McCammack and some ‘outside-the-box’ thinking. city attorney Jim Penman. Williams: I talk about this in my ‘100-day Plan’. It has been a long time since people really got serious about bringing small business to the Westside. My vision for the Mt. Vernon corridor involves ethnic neighborhoods. On the north end, we have historic AfricanAmerican churches. We could have a ‘Soul Town’, a cultural center based on the foods and historic buildings. As you continue down, we get into ‘Little Latin

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Last week, El Chicano sat down with both candidates and asked them the following questions ahead of the runoff vote.

1. We hear about the ‘see something, say something’ approach to crime. Some in the community do not like to say anything, perhaps out of fear. How do you specifically encourage residents in your Challenger cont. on next page

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ward to be more involved with helping law enforcement?

Mulvihill: Most arrests are made from calls from citizens. What I’ve promoted and established are several neighborhood watch groups. Frank Guzman, who lives a block over, has been a big help. He geared up a neighborhood watch here about ten years ago. He’s been able to receive help from Sherri Williams. He’s been the go to person for us. He’s spoken to residents all over the ward--informing them about what a Neighborhood Watch group does. You need to know who your neighbors are. Today it’s different. I encourage residents to reach out to these cluster (Neighborhood Watch) associations to report any suspicious activity to the police.

Beard: We have several very active neighborhood associations. NINA, Wildwood Park, and DRNAG. They are the three largest associations in the city. Those folk, at least in this area, are very active. We have an app (GoRequest) that helps people report suspicious activity. There are parts of the ward that have really bad apartments: a lot of gang bangers, very poor participation. Frankly, that’s one of the things I have campaigned on the hardest. I believe correcting the housing issue citywide, not just in my ward, is the single, greatest thing to help the city. 2. What are some issues you have identified regarding crime or blight in the ward and how do you plan to address the issues? Specifically, why is it important to deal with absentee landlords in low-income housing areas?

Beard: I think housing is the single, largest issue in the city period. You have to enforce crime-free housing requirements on landlords. I would try to get the council to institute it down to Sixth ward cont. from front

America’, where we would play up the Mexican-American restaurants, the culture, music, history. We have generations that have been here for many years. We would also focus on ‘Route 66’. Why have we not promoted that? Why is San Bernardino so ashamed to have forgotten about its history here? Then further down, we have the historic Train Corridor. Other cities have this, like Ontario and Los Angeles. But what’s good about it is the economic growth and development it would provide for our small businesses and for people of color.

3. There is now a ‘Changing of the Guard’ in the ward. Do you plan to continue Mr. Van Johnson’s policies—such as his work with the youth--or are you intent on being a fresh voice for the community?

Williams: As a longtime educator, our youth are important and they are my heart. We need more than that, however. We need a Plan of Action. Where are the gas stations, the markets, the banks?

the single-family, non-owner occupied level. What that does is force them to properly screen their tenants. It cracks down on people that don’t obey and on landlords who don’t properly screen their tenants. The combination of those two things will properly cure 60- to 70-percent of San Bernardino. Some people have accused me of trying to gentrify the community. Listen, I owe 60 units in Rialto that are low-income housing on West Jackson Street. We took the highest calls for service block in the city and dropped it down to virtually nothing. It’s not complicated, but it does require focus on the part of the city.

Mulvihill: We’re doing that already. [The City Council] developed a program where all multi-family homeowners have to go through the crime-free rental housing agreement, signing a contract promising to maintain their properties of blight or disturbances of any kind. If they break the contract, they receive citations. If occurrences of blight and crime continue, an appointed law-firm would take over the property, and essentially deal with the issues. We spoke to Gary Saenz and Police Chief Jarrod Burguan to deal with the continual issues on Date Street and Sterling and Golden Avenues, on problem properties. As soon as the bad actors realize that we are serious and they could lose their property, they will take care of it themselves. It’s important they sign and follow this contract if they want to operate in this city.

3. Southern California Gas plans to construct a pipeline that will traverse around areas in your ward. Do you see this as a potential problem? What are the benefits?

Mulvihill: I see it as a big problem. Any benefits? No. In the big scheme of things, they are building this pipeline for more energy security in San Diego. I bet you

We need new development for our young families. We must have those dollars re-circulating on the Westside—that’s the only way we are going to develop it and have independence amongst our residents.

So-Cal Gas will not contract with anyone from around here. It’s going to take a long time to go along Kendall Drive, 40th Street, and other city streets, and construct this trench for this long pipeline. And that bothers me. You’re going to have disruption in the commercial district and the neighborhoods. They are not being straightforward with it. They lost all the public comments made from residents. It’s incredible. There was probably more than one hundred people back in October for a public hearing at San Gorgonio. They have no consideration for the public whatsoever.

Beard: I don’t know why the city has not sent them a letter from the attorney, saying, ‘You’re not digging up our streets.’ Look at Porter Ranch-they’ve misled the public out there and now you have 5,000 homeowners being displaced. They have not been ethical in their representation of their company in that community. What makes anyone think they’re going to be ethical here? We are paying for it anyway. Put it where it has the least impact on the public. The gas company is taking advantage of a downtrodden city, [that] is dysfunctional and [that] doesn’t have strong leaders.

4. There are a vast amount of vacant buildings along East Highland Avenue. How do you believe the city could re-establish these facilities through development? What type of development would you like to see in the seventh ward overall?

Beard: One of the problems in San Bernardino is that we look at things through a ward perspective. The whole city has empty buildings throughout. The 50’s, 60’s retail buildings in pretty bad shape should just be scraped. It’s a lot easier for a developer to come in with a fresh slate than it is to try to reuse things. Having said that, I’m not saying we

ways of communicating. I work with a lot of Latinos now—they are a big part of our community and we will continue to work closely with them. My neighbors growing up were Hispanic—I know the culture. I plan on filling [commission] seats with members of our Latino community.

Littlefield-Richard: I bring passion. I am passionate about where I live and for San Bernardino. I work for the County, our youth—and I know that they are our future. We need jobs and job training, something I have been doing for 24 years. We need transparency and safety. It will be hard to get businesses here if it is not safe. We need more police officers and get our young adults, especially, to respect our police department.

Williams: I’ve been a supporter of the Latino community for many years. I have been working on immigration rights for years with Mi Familia Vota. I have helped families and students with DACA. Because of my experience, I have the track record and the solutions and have the support of the Latino community. I am also the only candidate who can also communicate in Spanish.

Littlefield-Richard: Everybody in the community is important. I don’t try to deny that I cannot speak Spanish. But there are still

Williams: We have an economic problem throughout San Bernardino that is often highlighted in the Westside. People living in the ward have historically been forgotten. Racism and exclusion has been happening for

4. Besides African Americans, there is a large Latino population in the sixth ward; yet, there are no Latino candidates. How do you plan to be a specific voice for them and represent them?

5. What are your plans to combat homelessness, blight, crime, and gang violence in the ward?

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Sixth ward candidates Jim Mulvihill and Scott Beard

should tear down the Harris building. Whatever buildings we have left of true historic value we need to preserve. I think it’s not just Highland Avenue. We also have to look at downtown, we have to look at saving the Inland Center, Hospitality Lane, and the Carousel Mall. We have to be going to those business owners to turn business around.

Mulvihill: I have been working with Councilman Benito Barrios and businesses to create a ‘Business Improvement District’. How do you make that area more attractive? Perhaps hiring more security, steam cleaners to keep it maintained. The point is increasing demand by making Highland Avenue more attractive. We need to get businesses coordinating with one another. Instead of traditional shopping streets that are a disadvantage, we need more shopping malls. 5. Some citizens decry the lack of unity at City Hall. There have been promises to rectify this, yet some say we are not there yet. Do you agree this is an issue? If so, how do you better it?

decades. So many people need Prop. 47 help to get their felonies expunged so they can qualify for jobs and have economic independence. My economic 100-day plan will help with these issues— which also includes the third ward—in all of the Westside.

Littlefield-Richard: There is a lot of gang activity in the whole city of San Bernardino—it’s not just in the sixth ward. We have homelessness and blight. I have already started working on ways to report it. A lot of things go unreported. I have been out documenting these problems and we will work with the city. The city does have funds to clean up blight and curb graffiti and to help with these issues. It’s time to look into where the money is being allocated and it’s time to get money for our side of the city. I have suggested that the police start mentorships in the high schools. The kids see them in elementary school and never see them again—only when they are in trouble. Our kids hear negative things about police. We need to also work with adults to change that message so that we see the

Mulvihill: If you remember the political tragedybefore the recall, I think in comparison, you don’t see insulting behavior taking place commonly. There were personal insults taking place there all the time. There were terrible people on the council before. If people are still saying that, maybe it's because they have gotten used to saying it. There are a lot of issues in the city. We don’t always agree on things. But I think we are moving ahead. Beard: It’s better than it was. Gary Saenz, our city attorney, is far less political than Jim Penman was. I think we need to replace some councilmembers. Fred Shorett has his opinion of things should be. I hear him say that he is the senior council member; he should act like it. It means building consensus and learning how to work with others, and I don’t think he’s capable of it. It comes down to getting these people out of there. I’m hopeful with the new city manager things will continue to improve. I think the city is on a good path. for the bankruptcy. Now it’s on focusing on fixing the mechanics of the city itself. need—and respect—for safety.

6. What do you say to sixth ward residents as to why they should vote for you?

Littlefield-Richard: Because I am here to make a difference--I’m one of you. I was born here, raised here, I own my property here. What happens on the Westside affects me, just like it affects you. So the decisions that are made--I am the voice for my community. I have 35 years’ experience with budgets, jobs, and work with America’s Job Center and know the problems on the Westside. I am here to solve them.

Williams: It’s the same reason I am an educator: I care about people. I’d do anything for my students and their families. For many years I have seen how they are suffering because of people who don’t care at City Hall because they are greedy. [These are people] who are corrupt, involved in nepotism, in cronyism. Finally we have a candidate who is going to fight for the people and be their voice.

Gloria’s Corner

three solo landscape photo exhibitions featuring Lewis deSoto: Empire, Sant Khalsa: Intimate Landscapes: and Tom Portlock C.ASH_4_Gold. The Portlock photo work is about the visual impact of the economic crisis on the San Bernardino area. An opening reception will be held at the RAFFMA art museum on the campus of Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday, November 21 from 5 - 7 p.m. General admission is free although the museum will accept donations. For information call 909.537.7373

Gloria Macias Harrison

Reflections: After a day of events celebrating the work and life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I am reflecting on the issues that mobilized a whole generation to bring about a considerable amount of change to ensure equal rights for every citizen, especially voting rights. There's still much work to do so this right is fully enforced and to counter the constant threats. The ability to vote is powerful. Our individual vote is decisive on the local level where a few votes can and have decided an election. This year there are also major decisions on the state and national level in which our voter voice is needed. There will be many appeals for our vote using rhetoric based on fear and biases to create confusion so we don't pay attention to the issues. We must be smart, responsible and well informed voters so we can cast our vote wisely.

Thursday, January 21 - the Inland Empire Hispanic Leadership Council in collaboration with the County of Riverside present El Niño is Here: How to Prepare from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Workforce Development Center, Conference Room 1A, 1325 Spruce Street, Riverside. Speakers, Mekbib Degaga, Jorge Caballero and Zuzzette Bricker will present an in depth analysis of what can be expected from the weather system known as El Niño. These experts will share strategies and tips to prepare for a weather pattern not seen for 20 years.

January 21-24 – Road to California Quilters’ Conference and Showcase, This event will be held at the Ontario Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The show features classes, lectures, special events, over 1,000 quilts on display and much more. For additional information call 909.946.0020 or visit www.road2ca.com

Saturday, January 23 - the Arts Connection, the San Bernardino County Arts Council will host a workshop on cultural planning from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the new Garcia Center, 536 West 11 St. (corner Save the Date: of E and 11th). Inland Empire artists, planners, peacemakers, Now - February 13, 2016 the movers and shakers are invited to Robert and Frances Fullerton Mu- join a conversation led by Miguel seum of Art (RAFFMA) presents Angel Vasquez of the American

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Planning Association. For information and registration call 909.537.5809 or email info@artsconnectionnetwork.org

Saturday, January 23 - Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library will hold a Used Book Sale in the Friends Room located at the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street from noon to 4 p.m. Over 1,000 are available for $1 or less. Free reference material will be available for teachers. For information on the Sale for membership to the Friends of the library call 909.381.8251 or visit SBPL.org

quality of life and business climate in the Inland Empire. To register for this event: http://ieep2016annualdinner.eventbrite.com

ton Gould, American Salute; Richard Rogers & Robert R. Bennett, Victory at Sea; William Grant Still, The American Scene; and John Phillip Sousa, Stars and Stripes Friday, January 29 - Inland Con- Forever. For ticket information call gregations United for Change 909.381.5388 (ICUC) present a Parent to Parent Class from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ro- Saturday, February 6 - the Black driguez Prep Academy, 1985 Chamber of Commerce presents the Guthrie Street, San Bernardino. 47th Annual Black History Super This class is intended for parent to Expo Celebration SB Strong from learn how to prepare their students 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event will be from elementary through to a uni- held at Court Street Square at the versity so that they know what is corner of E and Court Street in San expected to be well prepared and Bernardino. successful. Saturday, February 6 - the Saturday, January 30 - the San Grand Terrace Lions Club present a Bernardino Garcia Center will hold Free Vision Clinic from 8 a.m. to 3 a Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 12:00 (noon) at the Center, 536 1900 N. D. Street, San Bernardino. West 11 Street (corner of E &11th). The event also provides recycled Proceeds of the event will benefit eyeglasses that will be available on activities at the Center. To donate a first come first service basis. For items (no clothes or shoes) contact information call Dani Bubier Dotti Garcia before January 23 909.825.8404

Saturday, January 23 - State Senator Connie M. Leyva is sponsoring two Cover California Enrollment events from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Fontana Lewis Library, 8437 Sierra Ave., and at Inland Empire Job Corps, 3173 Kerry Street, San Bernardino. Certified Enrollment Counselors will be available to assist residents. To make an appointment with a counselor call Saturday, January 30 - the 7th 909.591.7016. Enrollment ends Jan- Annual Pass Area Veterans Expo uary 31, 2016. will be held at the Beaumont Civic Center, 550 E. 6th Street, BeauThursday, January 28 - a San mont, CA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bernardino/Riverside Counties This free event is open to all miliLatino Leadership Summit on the tary veterans, families and friends. 2016 Presidential Elections will be Representatives from the VA in held at the Hutton Center, 660 Loma Linda, Mental Health ServColton Ave., Colton from 7 to 9 ices, Veterans Affairs, Veterans p.m. This event is co-chaired by As- Centers, Housing, Work Force Desembly members Jose Medina and velopment/EDD and many more Eduardo Garcia. They will lead the will be hand to provide information. discussion, which emphasizes the For more information call importance of the Latino vote na- 951.769.9858 or email tionally, and the development of a abirdr@gmail.com strategic plan of action to mobilize Tuesday, February 2 - Election Latino voters statewide. For information contact George Aguilar at Day Run-Off to determine coun951.906.3130 or email go- cil-members for the Sixth and ergemba@aol.com or Armando Seventh Wards, City of San Navarro at 951.333.6819 or email Bernardino - VOTE! armando.navarro@ucr.edu Saturday, February 6 - the San Thursday, January 28 - the In- Bernardino Symphony presents land Empire Economic Partnership Echoes of America, a concert cele(IEEP) presents its IEEP Annual brating music to inspire the AmeriDinner at the Red Hill Country Club can Soul at 7:30 p.m. at the in Rancho Cucamonga from 5:30 to California Theater, 562 W. 4th 8:00 p.m. This event will celebrate Street. The program will feature the accomplishments of the organiza- music of composers: Charles Ives, tion and honor six individuals/enti- Variations on America; Ferde ties in the region that improve the Grofe, Grand Canyon Suite; Mor-

Thursday, February 11 - the San Bernardino Valley College Arts, Lectures & Diversity, Student Services & Associated Student Government present a lecture by Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, professor of African American Studies at Moorehouse College. Topic is Black Lives Matter. This free event will be held in the Auditorium. For information call 909.384.8615

Thursday, February 11 - Loma Linda University Children's Hospital presents "23rd Annual Foundation Gala - Illuminate" at the Riverside Convention Center. This event is a capital campaign for a new Children's Hospital Tower. For information visit thelomalindagala.org

Quote: "Every citizen of this country should be guaranteed that their vote is matters, and that their vote is counted, and that in the voting booth, their vote has as much weight as that of any CEO, any member of Congress or any President." - California U. S. Senator Barbara Boxer

Words to Think About: “Education may get you out of the gutter, it’s only relevant knowledge that can lift you off the sidewalk.”

By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

’ve been telling the following story for several years. However, I’ve never known its source. Never knew who wrote it. Recently I learned the answer. It was published in 1936 and was written by the great British writer, W. Somerset Maugham. The story is called “The Verger.” A verger was like a janitor and took care of the inside of a church. They were poorly paid and lowest on the social scale. In this story, Mr. Foreman-a wealthy tycoon-is asked: “And you amassed a fortune and built up this important business without being able to read or write?” Then comes the kicker. “Think what you would be now if you had been able to?” The background of the story is most interesting. As a verger (janitor) at St. Peter’s Neville Square, he was fired because he couldn’t read or write. Mr. Foreman leaves very depressed. Outside the church was a boy selling apples, 25 cents a piece. Foreman bought two and later sold

one for double the cost. Within a year he had a wagon, selling apples. Within two years he owned a store. Within five years he was a millionaire. Back to Mr. Foreman. When asked the above question, he said, “I’d still be a verger (janitor) at the church. Harvey Mackay in his best seller, “We Got Fired,” states the moral of the story. Not that it pays to be illiterate, but that it pays, “not to let certain skills trap you into dead-end situations.” These words are not a defense for ignorance, but a reminder that education is not always the answer. Sam Walton quit Wheaton School of Finance; Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft is a college dropout-from Harvard. Pierce Brosman, Hilary Swank, Peter Jennings, Sean Connery, Sir Richard Branson (founder of Virgin Atlantic Airways,) Sir Peter Ustinov were all dropouts from high school. I like Mackay’s final admonition. “Education may get you out of the gutter, it’s only relevant knowledge that can lift you off the sidewalk.” Seeing eye dogs have been a part

of our culture for many years. Hazel Hurst was one of the original founders of the movement at the beginning of the 20th century. On one occasion she was asked about the training techniques used to train the dogs. The behavior patterns that were used; the various commands that were necessary; the breed of dogs that were preferred. Finally, she was asked, “What is the most difficult thing for the dogs to learn?” Her answer amazed everyone. She said, “To get the dogs to look at life from the eyelevel of a six foot man or a five foot woman.” The explanation she gave is a parable for life. “Dogs naturally have their eyes and nose to the ground. They sniff and look at life from a one foot level. If they are to help a blind person, they must raise the level of their horizon.” It takes a lot of training to get the dogs to change their view of life. Not unlike people. Changing our views from fear to faith; from despair to hope; from pessimism to optimism; from suspicion to trust; and from selfishness to selflessness. Raising our horizon. It takes a lot of training and a lot

of learning. This story always amuses me. It’s called the Pope and the Rabbi. Several centuries ago, the Pope decreed that all the Jews had to convert or leave Italy. There was a huge outcry from the Jewish community, so the Pope offered a deal. He would have a religious debate with the leader of the Jewish community. If the Jews won, they could stay in Italy. If the Pope won, they would have to leave. The Jewish people met and picked an aged but wise Rabbi, Moishe, to represent them in the debate. Since Moishe spoke no Italian and the Pope spoke no Yiddish, they all agreed that it would be a silent debate. On the chosen day, the Pope and Rabbi Moishe sat opposite each other for a full minute. The Pope raised his hand and showed three fingers. Rabbi Moishe looked back and raised one finger. Next the Pope waved his finger around his head. Rabbi Moishe pointed to the ground. The Pope then brought out a communion wafer and a chalice of wine. Rabbi Moishe pulled out an apple. With that, the Pope stood up and declared that he was beaten, that Rabbi Moishe was clever, and

that the Jews could stay. Later, the Cardinals met with the Pope, asking what had happened. The Pope said, “First, I held up three fingers to represent the Holy Trinity. He responded by holding up one finger to say there is still only one God common to both our beliefs. Then, I waved my finger to show that God was all around us. He responded by pointing to the ground to show that God was also right here with us. I pulled out the wine and wafer to show that God absolves us from our sins. He pulled out an apple to remind me of the original sin. He had me beaten and I could not continue.” Meanwhile the Jewish community gathered around Rabbi Moishe. “What happened?” they asked. “Well,” said Moishe, “first, he said to me that we had three days to get out of Italy, so I said, ‘Up yours!’ Then he tells me that the whole country would be cleared of Jews and I said, ‘We’re staying right here.’” “And then what?” asked a woman. “Who knows?” said Moishe. “He took out his lunch so I took out mine.” Amen. Selah. So be it.

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the Kiwanis Club of Redlands . The Downtown Redlands Business Association provides promotional support. Information: www.bsaciec.org/event/lincoln-pilgrimage2016/1793497

By Yazmin Alvarez

Fundraisers set for February

lenty of activities are abound in the Inland Empire. From fitness events that will help keep your resolutions and body strong to fundraising events that will strengthen communities, the next few days and weeks to come offer up a few options for getting involved.

Jan. 31 — 7:30 a.m. 33rd annual Highland Run The rain or shine run takes you through the scenic hills of Highland, complete with 5K, 10K, and 1/2 marathon options for participants. The course takes runners through Highland; near Hwy 210 & 330 at the base of San Bernardino Mountains.This course includes challenging stretches of hills while enjoying the scenery of citrus groves, palm trees, ranch homes and snow covered mountains. The race begins at Arroyo Verde Elementary School, 7701 Church Street in Highland. For registration visit www.active.com or for information call the Highland YMCA at 909-425-9622.

Feb. 6 — 77th annual Lincoln Pilgrimage The pilgrimage parade starts at 10 a.m. with participants walking from the Redlands High School baseball field area, at the corner of Citrus Street and University Avenue, traveling west on Citrus Street through downtown Redlands to Eureka Street, turning south and heading to the Redlands Bowl for a free historical presentation and music, beginning at about 11a.m. The event is hosted by the Grayback District of the California Inland Empire Council, Boy Scouts of America, and is sponsored by

Feb. 6 - 4 p.m. — St. Mary's Ballet Folklorico of Redlands will celebrate 42 years in the Redlands Community with a Showcase Performance 4:00pm at the Clock Auditorium at Redlands High School. The group will be unveiling a new suite of dances from the state of Michoacán. The fundraising event will support the dance program and costume bank. Cost is $10.00 per ticket. Information: 909-965-2812

Feb. 11 — 2016 Children's Hospital Gala The 23rd Annual Foundation Gala “Illuminate” will be held at the Riverside Convention Center, 3637 5th St. in Riverside. The evening program begins at 5 p.m. with a silent auction. Program, culinary experience and live auction begin at 7 p.m. Dress code is black tie optional but organizers are asking attendees to “enlighten” the room with a splash of color. The proceeds from the 23rd Annual Gala will support the Vision 2020 campaign, allowing families to dare to dream of a healthier tomorrow. For reservations, tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please contact our office at 909-5585370.

Feb. 13 — 22nd annual Chocolate Fantasy Community members can enjoy food, desserts, champagne and dancing while supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater RedlandsRiverside’s programs. The 22nd annual Chocolate Fantasy, the Club’s marquee annual fundraiser, is set for the day before Valentine’s Day at the historic Mitten Building in Redlands. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event runs until 11 p.m. Attendees can enjoy savory and sweet treats from local restaurants, caterers and bakeries while giving back to Inland Empire youth. The event will include live and silent auctions and a raffle for an Apple Watch. Raffle tickets are on sale now, and those who enter do not have to be present to win. Tickets are $75 per person. Table sponsorships are available. Information: 888-822-6535 or www.BeGreatIE.org.

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During a heated campaign, last November, for the 7th ward City Council Seat of San Bernardino City, Mr. Mulvihill placed first with over 6% more votes than the next highest vote getter. There were five candidates but yet he received the lion’s share of the votes. I must say, this was quite impressive.

Some went so far as to blame Mr. Mulvihill for all of the city problems. This was a bit absurd taking into consideration there are 7 council people and one mayor who also has a say in the direction of the city’s agenda. But none the less, some swore up and down that Mr. Mulvihill, who has been sitting in his current council seat for only 2 years, was apparently the problem for all the problems of the city which has been developing

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man of faith who inspired us and continues to inspire us to fight for civil rights, to fight poverty, to fight injustice, and to strive for peace through peaceful means.

The past month has been very difficult for the people of this county; we have been faced with tremendous loss and have the difficult task of finding a way to move past tragedy. We also learned about an enemy

Through Facebook, I’ve become aware of the overwhelming task of caring for animals in the San Bernardino Animal Shelter — often full, needing to perform euthanasia regularly for space. Staff and volunteers do extraor-

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Despite the tenor of the Campaign leading up to the November 2015 election, after receiving the highest number of votes, Mr. Mulvihill reached out to those who did not win the election. Not only did he reach out, but he offered to make at least one of his previous competitors a part of the city ‘s political structure by appointing him to the San Bernardino Police Commission. Now this police commission appointee can continue his interest in making San Bernardino a safe place for us all. This act of civility shows that Mr. Mulvihill is genuinely concerned about making San Bernardino City better by placing highly qualified and motivated competitors in key positions of the city’s structure.

Mr. Mulvihill appointed Mr. Damon Alexander to the San Bernardino City Police Commission. Mr Alexander is the first federal law enforcement officer on the commission.

Many say you can measure the success of a person by the depth of his character. The character of Mr. Mulvihill dictates that his success as councilman shall be predestined. Now we see that Mr. Mulvihill’s true color is not that of gloating nor selfishness but that of teamwork and a true commitment to the betterment of our city. Keith McCarter, B.S., J.D. McCarter University San Bernardino California

that seemed so foreign; terrorism. Yet, never has terrorism been so real to the people of this county than on Dec. 2. Everything changed that day. We lost friends, family, coworkers, and beloved employees.

As we remember the life of a great man like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we can use his guidance to help us heal and recover from the tragic events of Dec. 2. He once said, “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a bur-

den to bear.”

This still rings true today. Fight hate with love and strive for peace. We should always strive for peace. We will never forget those we lost that day, like we will never forget Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man who devoted his life through faith to fight for what he believed was right. — James Ramos, chairman, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors

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dinary work finding homes for the animals, apprising as well the Facebook community of those at risk for euthanasia and providing the animal’s story through video and anecdote. These are shared, hoping that folk in the area will come forward to rescue, foster and adopt. Adoption is best. Next are pledging funds for rescue and fostering as pivotal elements to keep an ani-

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The late Al Wilson performed before drastically different audiences -----To be honored at San Bernardino Black History show

Courtesy Photo Al Wilson sold millions of his hit records and traveled the world in celebrity status but never left San Bernardino.

By Harvey M. Kahn

he late Al Wilson was considered a soul singer, yet in his 50year career he was able to navibefore audiences gate consisting of San Francisco hippies, Compton gang members, to San Bernardino outlaw motorcycle clubs. He could become the matinee performer for women club socials and was a favorite call-in to Rush Limbaugh's radio talk show. In Wilson's later days he did studio vocals for hip hop singer Coolio. Before and after Wilson went on the road to sing his million selling hit songs, he could be found singing in small concert halls throughout the Inland Empire. Wilson became known in the early 1960's as a member of the San Bernardino-based pop group, the Jewels. He also was a member of the Rollers and later joined Scottish producer/arranger, Johnny Harris & The Statesmen. By the end of the 1960's, he was billed on Northern California pop festivals. At the Gold Rush Festival he appeared with Santana, Cold Blood, Ike & Tina Turner, and Taj Mahal. Wilson recorded a string of profitable songs from 1968 through 1976, the best known was "Show and Tell." His daughter, Alene Wilson-Harris said her father's song, "The Snake" continues to sell in Europe and Australia. "My dad still has a fan base overseas." Wilson-Harris, speaking from her home in Youngstown, Ohio, recalled traveling on the road with her mom and dad at age 4. She appeared twice on Soul Train with her father where host Don Cornelius was intrigued with the personable toddler. Wilson-Harris said she is currently "buckling down" and getting the needed paperwork required for her father to be considered for inclusion into some national music hall of fame's. She credited veteran producer Jerry Fuller for much of her father's success. Among Al Wilson's honors is his induc-

tion into the California Freedom Fighters for the Musical Arts by the state assembly. He was the first inductee into the SBVC Alliance for the Arts Hall of Fame. In 2009, he was voted into the Inland Empire Musician's Hall of Fame, and later received a special citation from the Route 66 Cruisin Hall of Fame in San Bernardino. Eddie Wilson said his brother could get along with everyone and could sing every style of music. He and Al sang together in the Jewels and the Rollers, who recorded three singles on Liberty Records. They shared studio space with those like Del Shannon and Julie London. Eddie Wilson recalled a 60's show he and Al did when they were in the Rollers at the Swing Auditorium that included Dick Dale, Bobby Vee, and Gene McDaniels. Eddie said the Rollers were often billed with the Metallacs of San Bernardino and later with Earnest McGee and his Sisters. Pop music radio hosts remember Wilson coming into their studios as a guest in the late 1960's. San Bernardino radio station KMEN was one of the only stations in those days to

play his early songs like "Who Could Be Loving You." Wilson was featured at KMEN's 20th Anniversary Concert in 1982. Former KMEN DJ Harley Davidson remembered Wilson coming to the station to take phone calls from listeners. "He was a fixture in San Bernardino for years playing more shows there than anyone," said Davidson. Anthony and Dennis Garcia of San Bernardino played local gigs with the Wilson's before they became well known. "I thought that he would become a star. It didn't surprise me when it happened," said Anthony Garcia, who said Wilson's other brother Teddy was also a good performer. Award winning musician Greg Eckler said he finally got a chance to perform with Wilson in a 2007 benefit concert one year prior to Wilson's death. Eckler called Wilson a musically savvy guy who would go to great lengths to make sure the arrangements "were tight and the beat was bumpin." Eckler said Wilson could "read" an audience and could quickly change his set accordingly. Eckler found Wilson to be very serious about his performance even when working for free. "I was glad to have met him. It was an occasion to remember." Mel Cole is Wilson's nephew who continues to perform the sounds of his uncle. When Cole was a senior at Pacific High School, he began a long career as Wilson's traveling secretary and soaked up as much about being a performer as he could. Cole currently is a Las Vegas-based singer who is billed as a Al Green Tribute act. Cole said the Wilson family home was in the projects at 9th and Muscott. "I'm trying to walk in my uncle's footsteps. Everytime I do a show it is a tribute to Al Wilson," said Cole, who will appear with Delia and Julieann Renee (formerly the McGee Sisters) on Feb. 6, at the new American Legion Hall in downtown San Bernardino. Cole said the show represents a number of tributes to Motown singers in celebration of Black History Month. "We are coming back out of respect to those who

Courtesy Photo Singer Al Wilson reached the top of the pop charts from his San Bernardino home base. lost their lives in the recent shooting. It too, is a tribute to Al Wilson because everytime I do a show, it is a tribute to Al Wilson. As long as I live, the life of Al Wilson will live inside of me," said Cole. When Delia and Julieann Renee where known as the McGee Sisters in San Bernardino, they performed

with Al and Eddie Wilson a number of times. "The San Bernardino show is sort of a family reunion," said Cole. "It is not a benefit in any way. We are coming to give back and bring goodwill." For further information: (909) 2728644.

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ity Council Meetings

Colton: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. Highland: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 27215 Base Line. No meetings in August. Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd. Redlands: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St.

fternoon Delight Dance Socials

All seniors, couples and singles, welcome at free dance socials. Opportunity to make new friends and remember music of our youth. Joslyn Senior Center: First and second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant St., Redlands (909) 798-7550. Redlands Community Center: Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lugonia Ave., Redlands (909) 7987572. Highland Senior Center: Every fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104.

sion and learn how you can make a difference and share the love. We offer Pre-Certification Training.24-7 Professional Staff Support. Monthly stipends from $877.00-$1048.00. Call Maria at (909) 890-4008 to serve a seat. Orientation and training are ongoing. New classes start monthly. Se habla espanol.

emocratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino

The Democratic Luncheon Club of San Bernardino meet at 12:15 on Fridays at Club Headquarters, 136 Carousel Mall (near the central glass elevator) in San Bernardino. Speaker Schedule: 1/22 Margaret Hill, President, SB City Unified School District Board of Education: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month 1/29 Eloise Reyes, Attorney and Candidate for California AD-47 Visit us at www.sbdems.com or our new Facebook page at www.facebook/SBDems.

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Southland Farmers Market Association on the weekly market to help promote health and wellness to the community.

ree “Pozole” Empowerment Breakfast and Senior Issues Forum

Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. I Help Inland Empire (iHelpIE) will host this event at the Rialto Senior Center, 1411 S. Riverside Ave. Keynote speaker is Cheryl Brown, California 47th Assembly District Member and Chair of the Aging and Long Term Care Committee who will give a legislative update. For information and to RSVP contact Maricela Ferguson maricelafercall guson1@gmail.com or 909.717.2083

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groups. The traditional “Toast to the Haggis” and the “Address to the Haggis” will be followed by the Selkirk Grace and dinner. Dinner will be a choice of beef, chicken or vegetarian. At dinner, anyone wanting to try haggis will have an opportunity to do so. There will be the Toast to the Laddies and the Toast to the Lassies as well as several poems written by Robert Burns. It will be a fun filled evening with lots going on to keep everyone interested. Final date for your reservation form and check to be received by us is: Friday, January 15, 2016. Cost: $50.00 per member, $55.00 per non-member. Place: The DoubleTree (formally the Hilton) 285 E. Hospitality Lane, San Bernardino, Ca. Dress: Black tie affair. For questions or to get a reservation forms, call Bob Leeton, Secretary at 909-425-8427 or email: ipabob@earthlink.net

ilver Sneakers exercise demonstration classes at Joslyn Center

Monday, January 18 at 7:30 a.m. the Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches present the 36th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast with the theme "Justice & Equality: It Matters". Site for this year's event is the Coussoulis Arena on the campus of California State University, San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway. For sponsorship and tickets contact: Beverly Jones Wright at 909.434.6583 or Pastor Owusu Hodari at 909.474.7036 or email IECAACI1998@gmail.com

Monday, Jan. 25, and Wednesday, Jan. 27 8 to 9:15 a.m. at the Joslyn Senior Center, 21 Grant St., Redlands. Join instructor Sandra Bernier, certified in Silver Sneakers and an ISSA Master Trainer, for two engaging days of senior fitness options. Light refreshments will be provided after each class. Participants may attend one or both classes. Pre-registration is required. Class is FREE! To register or for more information, call the Joslyn Senior Center at (909) 7987550.

Saturday, January 23, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be bagpipe music, Scottish Country Dancing, Scottish Sword Dancing as well as other musical

Monday, January 25, 2016 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Join the Redlands Senior Center for a free presentation by Redlands-based software company Esri. Esri is the

second largest privately-held software company in the world. So what do they do? This informative and interesting presentation will provide answers to that question, along with many more. We will also take a look at technology and how it functions in our society today.For more information, contact the Redlands Senior Center at (909) 798-7579. The Redlands Senior Center is located at 111 W. Lugonia Ave.

nnual Inland Empire Salute to Veterans Parade

Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. . The two-hour event, which will get underway in downtown Riverside, will feature representatives from over 100 organizations, with veterans from each branch of the service taking part in the festivities. Riverside resident, Rear Adm. Allen E. "Boot" Hill, a highly decorated fighter pilot who was raised in Rubidoux and attended West Riverside Elementary School, Poly High School, and Riverside Community College, will be honored as this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade committee is currently seeking sponsors, volunteers, and participants. Those that are interested in contributing to this important event are encouraged to contact Dr. Cheryl-Marie Hansberger at cmhansberger@riversideca.gov.

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Community celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday with tributes

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on January 18, several events took place in the city of san Bernardino, commemorating the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the native of Atlanta, Georgia was known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his christian beliefs. the inland Empire concerned African-American churches (iEcAAc) held a prayer breakfast at cal state san Bernardino in the morning, in which iEcAAc president pastor Philip Dowell (pictured below left) said emphasized King’s emphasis of acting on the now, rather than on is historical legacy. “Because of the man that we continue to celebrate, there’s still a momentum, even all these years after his death. he would rather us be a movement than a monument.” several musical performers and guest speakers (such as the Principle Dolls, pictured top left) rounded out the iEcAAc event. Later in the morning the MLK Jr. statue restoration committee gathered along with dignitaries at city hall to lay a wreath under Dr. King’s statue (Bottom left and top right).

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San Bernardino Wal-Mart among seven SoCal closures, doors shut January 28

By Yazmin Alvarez

hoppers of the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market at 2045 E. Highland Ave. have only a week left to make purchases as the San Bernardino store is among seven closing in Southern California and 154 closing in the United States, the company announced Jan. 15. The store will close its doors to customers at 7 p.m. Jan. 28. The announcement was made after the mega-retailer underwent a portfolio review in October to ensure assets were aligned with strategy, said company President and CEO Doug McMillon in a statement released Jan. 15. “Today’s action follows a thorough review of Walmart’s nearly 11,600 worldwide stores that took into account a number of factors, including financial performance as well as strategic alignment with long-term plans.” The company will close 154 locations in the U.S., including the company’s 102 smallest format stores, Walmart Express,which had been in pilot since 2011. Walmart instead will focus on strengthening Supercenters, optimizing Neighborhood Markets, growing the ecommerce business and expanding Pickup services for customers. Also covered in the closures are 23 Neighborhood Markets, 12 Supercenters, seven stores in Puerto Rico, six discount centers, and four Sam’s Clubs, according to the company issued news release. A

total of 269 stores will close globally. “Actively managing our portfolio of assets is essential to maintaining a healthy business,” said McMillon. “Closing stores is never an easy decision, but it is necessary to keep the company strong and positioned for the future.” Approximately 16,000 associates will be affected by the closings — 10,000 will be impacted in the United States. The company says it aims to place those associates in nearby Wal-Mart stores. “The decision to close stores is difficult and we care about the associates who will be impacted,” McMillon said. “We invested considerable time assessing our stores and clubs and don’t take this lightly. We are supporting those impacted with extra pay and support, and we will take all appropriate steps to ensure they are treated well.” The company says it will still open more than 300 stores around the world later this year and 2017, including a Supercenter in Rialto. “We are committed to growing, but we are being disciplined about it,” McMillon said. In total, the impacted stores represent less than 1 percent of both global square footage and sales. The seven Southern California stores were included in the list of those slated for closure Jan. 28 (unless otherwise noted): • 2045 East Highland Ave., San Bernardino • 2408 North Lincoln Ave.,

Obituary Raymond Mendoza

aymond Mendoza passed away Jan 11th from battling Pancreatic Cancer. He was 59 yrs old and was a US Fire Fighter who ran Helitack crew. He was raised in Colton but moved up to Northern CA. He is survived by his wife Deborah Mendoza, son David Men-

doza, daughter Flora Lewis, brothers Delfino and Raul Mendoza and sister Martha Olvera. Services will be Jan 22nd near Fresno CA. A college fund is being set up for his 17yr old son David. Anyone interested in donating, please go to gofundme.com/k3hwz7xw.

IECN PHOTO/ YAZMIN ALVAREZ

A sign reading the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market at 2045 E. Highland Ave. will be closing Jan. 28 is displayed at the front entrance of the San Bernardino store. A listing of nearby locations is included. The store is one of 154 closing in the United States. Altadena

• 6820 Eastern Ave., Bell Gardens

• 12120 East Carson St., Hawaiian Gardens

• 151 East Fifth St., Long Beach 701 W Cesar E Chavez Ave., Chinatown • 4101 Crenshaw Blvd., West

Adams neighborhood of South L.A. (expected to close Jan. 17.)

The list of all U.S. stores closing is available at http://news.walmart.com.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • January 21, 2016 • Page A9

Local leadership to hold summit on upcoming presidential elections

By IECN Staff Reporter

ozens of leaders from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties have agreed to participate in a summit to decide which democratic presidential candidate will better serve the Latino/a community. The summit--to be co-hosted by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), UC Riverside ethnic studies and political science professor Dr. Armando Navarro, and Assemblymembers Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella Valley) and Jose Medina (D-Riverside)--is scheduled to take place at the Hutton Center in Colton on Jan. 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The summit is

open to the public According to Navarro, there are three major items that will be discussed during the summit. First, representatives from both the Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders campaigns will address a question relating to why the Latina/o community should vote for their respective candidates. Second, there will be a discussion on the elections various Democrat and Republican presidential candidates. Lastly, the agenda will conclude with discussion on the mechanics of a proposed Latina/o voter mobilization strategic plan of action, designed to foster a statewide grassroots voter mobilization for the election. “Nationwide, Latina/os today

comprise 57-million or nearly 18percent of the country’s total population,” Navarro said in a written statement to the Inland Empire Community Newspapers. “To-date, as has been amply documented by the media (read enclosed article), Latina/os have done nothing to organize and mobilize the nearly 15 million registered Latina/o voters for the 2016 presidential elections. We have the potential power to determine the outcome of the 2016 presidential elections; but only if Latina/os expeditiously move to actualize this power capability.” For further information on the summit, contact LULAC president George Aguilar at (951) 9063130 or Armando Navarro at (951) 333-6819.

Cannabis prohibition causes stir among Inland region

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Army Cadet, hanna rozzi, a senior at West Point Military Academy in New york, enjoyed a 2-week visit to California in December. she is a redlands high school graduate and her parents are sonya (Negrete) and ted rozzi of redlands. she happily celebrated the holidays with her large extended family and many friends at several gatherings, including her parent’s annual tamale-making party and attending a Military Ball. hanna played on the Army Women’s soccer Courtesy Photo team for 4-years and was the team Captain this san Bernardino resident and cannabis advocate William Cioci believes prohibition is the continu- year...her final year. she will graduate in May and ance of the War on Drugs. enter the regular Army as a 2nd Lt. for 5 years.

By Anthony Victoria

hree Inland cities--Colton, Redlands, and Yucaipa-have adopted and amended cannabis ordinances to ban cultivation, delivery services, and dispensaries in recent weeks. The decisions come as a result of state legislation that has mandated California cities to develop ordinances to maintain local regulatory control over medical cannabis by March 1. After that date, California’s Medical Marijuana and Safety Act will allow for growers to apply and potentially receive licenses for cultivation. Local lawmakers hold that the bans will help maintain the public’s safety and improve the quality of life. However, Cannabis advocates contend that the new ordinances will deny patients of their rights to receive proper treatment for severe illnesses such as cancer, depression, HIV, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). San Bernardino resident William Cioci believes banning the plant will be a ‘certain death’ for some people. “It’s telling people to essentially

kill themselves,” said Cioci during a phone interview Monday. As of Jan. 19 cannabis patients have over 44 delivery service options to choose from within the three cities, according to the online community Weedmaps. The 2015 San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Community Indicators Report stipulated that 955 residents were provided treatment services--varying from educational support to rehabilitation centers--in 2013-14. Cioci, 47, president of the Brownie Mary Democratic Club of San Bernardino County described the issue of cannabis prohibition as the continuance of the War on Drugs. He argues that the actions of the Yucaipa City Council and other local governments is one based out of bigotry and ignorance. “To say someone is a nuisance because you don’t approve with their way of life is not right,” remarked Cioci. “Laws have been used throughout history to fine [people] out of existence.” Others say local government intervention is unjust. Yucaipa resident Deborah Coleman, 56, suffers from Fibromyal-

gia--a disease that affects one’s muscles and bones. For 30 years, the mother of four explained that she became addicted to pharmaceutical substances prescribed to her by medical professionals. “I lost all hope,” said Coleman. “I was convinced I couldn’t stop taking those pills.” Today, as a result of receiving medical cannabis through a delivery service, Coleman said she has lost over 40 pounds and regularly goes to the gym for exercise. She said she no longer suffers from chronic pain. “I feel better,” she said. “I told myself I was going try this. And I’ve never looked back.” Colton resident Amanda Gonzalez said, while she concurs with people having the right to receive cannabis for medical reasons, the City Council was right in banning dispensaries and cultivation within city limits. “I feel like it's not sending a positive message to the kids in the community, to the residents and other surrounding cities,” she said. “There's nothing wrong with people having a medical marijuana card, but otherwise, I'm against it.”

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Former San Diego Charger Mark Seay to Present NFL’s Golden Football to San Bernardino High School

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n celebration of Super Bowl 50, Stater Bros. “Family” member and former NFL wide receiver Mark Seay will present the National Football League’s (NFL) golden football to San Bernardino High School as part of the NFL’s Super Bowl High School Honor Roll. The presentation will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, during an assembly in the school’s auditorium. The Super Bowl High School Honor Roll recognizes high schools and communities that have contributed to Super Bowl history by presenting them with a commemorative Wilson-produced golden football for every player or head coach who has appeared in a Super Bowl. San Bernardino High School joins

more than 2,000 high schools to be recognized across the country and around the globe. Additionally, the NFL Foundation will provide the schools with a new character education curriculum and the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to help support and grow their football programs. “Having Mark Seay present San Bernardino High School (SBHS) with the golden football demonstrates to our students that attending SBHS is something to be proud of,” commented Antoinette Fulcher-Gutierrez, principal of San Bernardino High School. “When our students see alumni reach their goals, they can then start envisioning themselves doing it as well. This is making hope happen. We’re also

Kaiser routs Grand Terrace

By Richard Dawson

Photo/Richard Dawson Armani Dodson (#33) scored a game-high 21 points as Kaiser beat Grand Terrace 75-53 during Sunkist League action on January 15.

ontana Kaiser couldn’t have asked for a better start to 2016 season. Knocking off both of its top Sunkist League rivals puts them in the driver seat for a third straight league title. Senior center Armani Dodson scored a game-high 21 points to lead Kaiser in a 75-53 rout of Grand Terrace at Grand Terrace High School on Friday, January 15. The Cats improved to 16-3 overall, but more importantly 20 in league after knocking off Fontana Summit 55-48 two days earlier. It was a one-point game, 1211, six minutes into the first before senior guard Oscar Baca sparked an 8-2 run with two 3pointers to close out the quarter. Baca went on to finish with 12 points for Kaiser. Both offenses stalled a bit in the second, as each team was limited to five field goals, but the Cats 3-point shooting

proved to be the difference all night and extended the lead to double digits, 34-23, heading into halftime. Kaiser finished with eight three-pointers in the game. Dodson came out of the break and did most of his damage in the third, scoring 11 points off of four field goals while making 3-of-4 from the free throw line. Ebrahim Salman also had a big third, scoring all nine of his points in the quarter as Kaiser built a 17-point lead heading into the fourth. Junior Dylan Harris added 13 points for the Cats. Senior Jereme Calhoun led the Titans (12-6, 1-1) with 13 points while fellow senior Cleo Cain and junior Jevon Taylor also reached double figures with 11 and 10 points respectively. Kaiser next plays at Colton on January 20 followed by a home game against Bloomington on January 22.

excited at the opportunity to receive a scholarship from the NFL Foundation which would allow us to purchase new uniforms, increasing the pride we hold in our hearts for Cardinal City,” Fulcher-Gutierrez added. Seay played football as a widereceiver for the San Bernardino High Cardinal’s from 1982 – 1985 and went on to play in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles and San Diego Chargers. In 1995, he played for the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX and entered the Super Bowl record book by catching the first two-point conversion pass in Super Bowl history. Upon retiring from football in 1999, Seay joined Stater Bros.’ public relations department as the company’s community rela-

tions representative. In this position, he delivered his personal message of goal-setting and the importance of education. More importantly, Seay served as a role model to over 60,000 students emphasizing that pursuing one’s dreams despite peer-pressure and adversity can be achieved. “I’m honored to be a part of the Super Bowl 50 celebration by giving back to my alma mater, San Bernardino High School,” noted Mark Seay of Stater Bros. Markets. “I’ve been blessed and very fortunate to be a part of NFL history and the Stater Bros. ‘Family’; two long-standing organizations committed to the tradition of giving back to the community,” he added.

Photo/Richard Dawson Jereme Calhoun (#15) led Grand Terrace with 13 points.

Page A12 • January 21, 2016 • EC • IECN SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO in re: THE ELEANOR VILLANUEVA MANIGBAS REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MAY 5, 2014 BY: Eleanor Villanueva Manigbas, Decedent NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(Cal. Probate Code § 19050)

Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to mail or deliver a copy to Czar Ivan V. Manigbas, Trustee of the Eleanor Villanueva Manigbas Revocable Trust dated May 5, 2014, of which the Decedent was the grantor, c/o BRENDA GEIGER, Attorney at Law, at 1917 Palomar Oaks Way, Suite 160, Carlsbad, CA 92008, within the later of 4 months after date of first publication of notice to creditors or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Probate Code §19103. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. Date: December 28, 2015

/s/ BRENDA GEIGER, Attorney at Law Attorney for Trustee, Czar Ivan V. Manigbas Pub. … 2016 Geiger Law Office, P.C. 1917 Palomar Oaks Way, Suite 160 Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 448-2220 Published El Chicano

1/21/16, 1/28/16, 2/4/16 E-7365 County of San Bernardino Dept. of Behavioral Health Request for Proposals (RFP) General Mental Health Services and CalWORKS Mental Health Services (RFP DBH #15-66) (ePro #DBHE16-ADMN-1628)

The County of San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), hereafter referred to as the “County,” is seeking proposals from interested and qualified organizations and agencies to provide a proposed plan for the provision of General Mental Health Services in the West Valley Region, East Valley Region and Desert/Mountain Region of San Bernardino County. that propose Agencies Mental Health General Services for the Morongo Basin area of the Desert/Mountain Region must also include in their proposal General Mental Health services for residents of the Morongo Basin area of San Bernardino County who are receiving services from the Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) Welfare-toWork program. The Contract period will be for a three (3) year period beginning on July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.

A mandatory proposal conference will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) at the County of San Bernardino, Department of Behavioral Health, 303 East Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, California 92415.

The complete RFP document can be accessed via the County’s online Electronic Procurement Network System “ePro” located at: http://www.sbcounty.gov/purchasing/. In order to do business with the County, you must be registered on the ePro system. For assistance, please contact Vendor Support at (855) 800-5046. Once you access the ePro system and are able to view the RFP, please print a copy of the RFP and any corresponding documents on the website and bring it with you, as it will not be available at the RFP conference. Completed proposals are due on or before 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. CNS-2833114# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/21/16 E-7360

Office (909) 381-9898 LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Thursday, February 4, 2016 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE CHEV 04 1GNDX03E44D188452 6RIV184 CA 06 CHEV 1G1ZT51806F213898 5TCS169 CA 03 CHEV 2 G 1 W X 1 2 K X 3 9 2 7 0 11 0 7CBK551 CA GMC 04 1GKEC13V34J315535 6EEY673 CA NISS 03 1 N 4 A L 11 D X 3 C 3 1 0 3 6 2 5EQH127 CA To be sold by: BILL & WAG'S INC., 1516 S BON VIEW AVENUE, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761 (06:00 PM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 03 BMW WBAEU33423PH90486 6SLK818 CA To be sold by: BILL & WAG'S INC., 1516 S BON VIEW AVENUE, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761- (06:00 PM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE JEEP 04 1J4GX48S64C205568 6YEK213 CA To be sold by: BILL & WAG'S INC., 1516 S BON VIEW AVENUE, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761- (06:00 PM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE FORD 07 1FTRF12287NA20455 80259T1 CA To be sold by: CERTIFIED TOWING, 1135 E STATE STREET, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the abovesigned for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale. Clear Choice Lien Service, Inc. P.O. Box 159009 San Diego, CA 92175 CNS-2835856# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/21/16 E-7364 NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rialto Unified School District (“District”) of San Bernardino County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board (“Board”), will receive up to, but not later than, 2:00 p.m. on February 22, 2016, sealed bids for the award of a contract for: BID#15-16-008 Network Equipment for Internal Connections A Mandatory Job Walk will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2016; 9:00 a.m. at Rialto High School, 595 S Eucalyptus Avenue, Rialto, CA. 92376.

Each bid must conform with and be responsive to the contract documents, copies of which are on file and may be obtained from the Purchasing Office, Rialto Unified School District, 260 S Willow Avenue, Rialto, California, 92376, (909) 8206863. All bids shall be made and presented on a form furnished by the District. All Bids must be sealed and clearly state on the Lower Left side of the bid envelope the Bid Title and Bid Number. Respondents will take all necessary steps to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and shall have a duty to disclose to the District prior to entering into an agreement any and all circumstances existing at such time, which pose a potential conflict of interest.

Award of this bid by the Rialto Unified School District Governing Board will be contingent upon one hundred percent (100%) eligible funding of this project by the E-Rate Schools and Library Division Discount Program. If funding is not granted by the E-Rate Program, the award by the Governing Board will be null and void.

The award date will be based on successful funding notification from the E-Rate Schools and Library Division. Projected delivery of services would be after award by E-Rate. Vendor will be responsible for billing the E-Rate portion directly to the SLD. District will be responsible for the remainder.

• EL CHICANO LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406 Bids will be received at the Rialto Unified School District Purchasing Department located 260 S Willow Avenue, Rialto, CA. 92376, on or before the time and date stated above. At 2:00 p.m. ON MONDAY February 22, 2016, all SEALED bids will be publicly opened and red aloud in the Rialto Unified School District Purchasing Department located at 260 S Willow Avenue, Rialto, CA. 92376.

No Bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of the bids.

Purchase is contingent on availability of funds. The District is not responsible, nor will it be penalized, for canceling or extending this project due to lack of funding. Minority and Disabled Veterans Businesses are specifically encouraged to respond.

If the Bid is awarded by the Board of Education, award will be made to one of the three lowest responsible vendors in accordance with PCC 20118.1.

The Board of trustees of the Rialto Unified School District, reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bids or bidding, to be sole judge as to the merit, quality, and acceptability of materials, or service proposed, and their compliance to the specifications, if it be in the best interest of the district.

Rialto Unified School District is an “Equal Opportunity” employer. First Publication: January 21nd, 2016 Second Publication: January 28th, 2016 Bids Due: February 22nd, 2016 2:00p.m. Daniel Distrola Purchasing Agent Rialto Unified School District San Bernardino Co., State of California Published El Chicano 1/21/16, 1/28/16, E-7361

LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 503 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, the undersigned will sell at lien sale the following vessel(s) / Trailer(s) at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Thursday, February 4, 2016 to wit: YEAR MAKE HULL / VIN LICENSE STATE __ TYPE __ 77 SHAKESPH 67242064 2384GF CA BOAT SPCNS CAL200566 4DW1358 CA TRAILER To be sold by: BILL & WAG'S INC., 1516 S BON VIEW AVENUE, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761 (06:00 PM) YEAR MAKE HULL / VIN LICENSE STATE __ TYPE __ 00 YAMAHA YAMA4524F000 2889PL CA BOAT 00 ZEMAN 1ZCS12018YW300099 1JP5682 CA TRAILER To be sold by: WILSON TOWING, 2310 E. 3RD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, San Bernardino COUNTY, CA 92410 (10:00 AM) Said sale is or the purpose of satisfying lien of the abovesigned for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale. Clear Choice Lien Service, Inc. P.O. Box 159009 San Diego, CA 92175 CNS-2835843# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/21/16 E-7362 NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE OF AUTOMOBILE(S) Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Thursday, February 4, 2016 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 12 YAMA J YA R J 1 6 Y 1 C A 0 0 5 8 8 6 21J9126 CA To be sold by: Desert Valley Towing, 17177 Eureka Street, Victorville, San Bernardino County, CA 92395 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the above signed for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale. LienTek Solutions, Inc. P.O. Box 443 Bonita, CA 91908 CNS-2836490# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/21/16 E-7363

NOTICE INVITING BIDS San Bernardino Community College District 114 S. Del Rosa Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408.

Notice is hereby given that the Governing Board of the San Bernardino Community College District, hereinafter referred to as “District”, is calling for and will receive sealed Proposals for the award of a single contract for the “LADM Building Renovation”, Bid will be accepted BY QUALIFIED BIDDERS up to but not later than, the below-stated time for Bid Proposals listed below.

Bid Proposal Scope of Work License Bid Proposal: Demolition to complete the renovation of the project, New framing, walls, ceilings, throughout the building, New exterior storefronts with doors, New interior finishes, New mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems throughout, New AV, IT, low voltage systems. Seismic retrofits and upgrades, hazardous abatement as needed. License: B Construction Documents will be available for $300 refundable deposit to purchase the first set of bid documents starting December 18, 2015 from: A&I Reprographics 898 Via Lata, Suite L Colton, CA 92324 Phone: (909) 514-0704 Fax: (909) 514-0754 Email: bid@aandirepro.com

PRE-BID INFORMATION: There will be two (2) mandatory Pre-Bid Conferences: Prime contractors submitting bids must attend at minimum, one of the two mandatory job walks and must sign in. Attendance at both job walks is not required to submit a bid.

The 1st Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference was held on January 5, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the Crafton Hills College Performing Arts Center Building Room 101-1, located at Crafton Hills College – 11715 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399. Parking available in Lot C only.

The 2nd Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on January 29, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at the Crafton Hills College Performing Arts Center Building Room 101-1, located at Crafton Hills College – 11715 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399. Parking available in Lot C only.

For all Pre-bid site visits, the Bidders need to make an appointment with the District Project Manager, Nicholas Farano (909) 435-4159, and prior to visiting the site.

Bid Deadline: 10:00 A.M. of the 22nd day of February, 2016 Place of Bid Receipt: San Bernardino Community College District 114 S. Del Rosa Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408 Attn: Kelly Goodrich

All bids shall be made and presented only on the forms presented by the District. Bids will be publicly opened and read at 10:00 A.M. on the 22nd day of February, 2016 at the above address. Any bids received after the time specified above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be returned unopened.

Additional Informational for Bidders: Equal Opportunity Employment (“EOE”) – Bidders are required to provide a statement of conformance with the District’s policy as defined in the Construction Documents.

Bid Security – Bids must be accompanied by acceptable form of bid security as defined in the Construction Documents.

California Department of Industrial Relations Registration (“DIR”) – Contractor must be registered with the DIR.

Prevailing Wages – Contractor will be required to provide evidence of payment of prevailing wages according to rates provided by the DIR as described in the Construction Documents.

Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) Requirements: This project is subject to the District’s CBA and 2015-2 DIR Prevailing Wage rates and Master Labor Agreements Schedule A wage rates. For questions or assistance concerning the CBA, contact the CBA Administrator Antonio Dupre or Erik Staples, Padilla & Associates, Inc. at sbccdcba@gmail.com or (714) 9731335, 211 East City Place Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92705.” Local Minority, Women and Veteran Owned Enterprises – BP 6610 -The Governing Board of the District strongly encourages Local Minority, Women and

Veteran Owned Enterprises, and apprenticeship participation in the construction workforce as described in the Construction Documents. Advertised: December 17, 2015 December 24, 2015

Pre-Bid Conference: January 5, 2016 10:00 am Crafton Hills College

January 21, 2016 January 28, 2016

January 29, 2016 10:00 am Crafton Hills College

Anticipated Construction Start: March 14, 2016

Published El Chicano 1/21/16, 1/28/16 E-7366

Notice Inviting Bids San Bernardino Community College District (“District”) 114 S. Del Rosa Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408

NOTICE is hereby given that the Governing Board of the San Bernardino Community College District, hereinafter referred to as “DISTRICT”, is calling for and will receive sealed Proposals for the award of a single contract for the “Student Services A Renovation Project” Bid will be accepted BY QUALIFIED BIDDERS up to but not later than, the below-stated time for Bid Proposals listed below.

Bid Proposal Scope of Work License Bid Proposal: Renovation of existing building with new interior spaces and finishes, new building MEP systems, new restrooms, new roofing, new exterior windows and entrances, code upgrades for accessibility and fire life safety, new elevator, exterior concrete cleaning and sealing, seismic retrofits and upgrades, and hazardous abatement as needed. License: B Construction Documents will be available for $300 refundable deposit to purchase the first set of bid documents starting December 18, 2015 from: A&I Reprographics 8989 Via Lata, Suite L Colton CA 92324 Phone: (909) 514-0704 Fax: (909) 514-0754 Email: bid@aandirepro.com

PRE-BID INFORMATION: There will be two (2) mandatory Pre-Bid Conferences: Prime contractors submitting bids must attend at minimum, one of the two mandatory job walks and must sign.in. Attendance at both job walks is not required to submit a bid.

The 1st Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference was held on January 5, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at the Crafton Hills College Performing Arts Center Building Room 1011, located at Crafton Hills College – 11715 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399. Parking available in Lot C only.

The 2nd Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on January 29, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at the Crafton Hills College Performing Arts Center Building Room 101-1, located at Crafton Hills College – 11715 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa, CA 92399. Parking available in Lot C only.

For all Pre-bid site visits, the Bidders need to make an appointment with the district Project Manager, Leilani Nunez (909) 435-4159, and prior to visiting the site.

Bid Deadline: 10:00 A.M. of the 19th day of February, 2016 Place of Bid Receipt: San Bernardino Community College District 114 S. Del Rosa Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408 Attn: Kelly Goodrich

All bids shall be made and presented only on the forms presented by the District. Bids will be publically opened and read at 1:00 P.M. on the 19th day of February, 2016 at the above address. Any bids received after the time specified above or after any extensions due to material changes shall be returned unopened.

Bid Security – Bids must be accompanied by acceptable form of bid security as defined in the Construction Documents.

California Department of Industrial Relations Registration (“DIR”) – Contractor must be reg-

istered with the DIR.

Prevailing Wages – Contractor will be required to provide evidence of payment of prevailing wages according to rates provided by the DIR as described in the Construction Documents.

Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) Requirements: This project is subject to the District’s CBA and 2015-2 DIR Prevailing Wage rates and Master Labor Agreements Schedule A wage rates. For questions or assistance concerning the CBA, contact the CBA Administrator Antonio Dupre or Erik Staples, Padilla & Associates, Inc. at sbccdcba@gmail.com (714) 9731335, 211 East City Place Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92705.”

Local Minority, Women and Veteran Owned Enterprises– BP 6610 -The Governing Board of the District strongly encourages Local Minority, Women and Veteran Owned Enterprises and apprenticeship participation in the construction workforce as described in the Construction Documents.

Advertised: December 2015 December 24, 2015

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Pre-Bid Conference: January 5, 2016 1:00 pm Crafton Hills College

January 21, 2016 January 28, 2016

January 29, 2016 1:00 pm Crafton Hills College Anticipated Construction Start: March 14, 2016

Published El Chicano 1/21/16 1/28/16 E-7367

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