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Groups say more to be accomplished with school suspensions, policing

By Anthony Victoria

or over two years, community organizations have met with San Bernardino City Unified School District officials to present policy recommendations for Section 48900-K of the California Educational Code that allows school administrators to suspend students for defiance.

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Last October the three groups recommended that the board adopt alternative discipline pracSuspensions cont. on next page

“The leadership say they are ready,” Valdemar declared.

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Recent incidents have put into question the tactics used by San Bernardino City Unified School District police officers at school sites and whether their conduct is justified. In Nov. 2012, Josue Muniz, 20, was arrested for hugging his girlfriend during lunch time at Arroyo Valley High School--an incident that led to him being pepper sprayed.

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In an interview on Tuesday evening, Valdemar explained the coalition has planned meetings with Fontana and Rialto Unified School District officials in March and April to implement pilot programs focusing on multiethnic interdisciplinary education at their high school sites.

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REGION’S ETHNIC STUDIES CAMPAIGN MAKING INROADS

ccording to community Mary organizer Valdemar, the Ethnic Studies Now campaign in the Inland region may be making strides.

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Although there have been statements made by district officials to ensure the public they are making inbounds in regards to student suspension rates, leaders of the Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC), Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement (COPE), and the Youth Action Project (YAP) believe there is much more to be accomplished.

“For us it’s been a frustrating experience,” said ICUC Executive Director Tom Dolan. “But we’ve made some advances.”

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ICUC executive director Tom Dolan (center) said it has been a frustrating experience working with San Bernardino City Unified School district officials, but remains optimistic that policy changes can be made on willful defiance suspension policy.

Last October, the San Bernardino City Unified School District approved an agreement to grant Cal State University Los Angeles Professor Enrique Ochoa the capacity to create a curriculum pilot program for students, faculty, and staff at San Bernardino High School. Cajon High School launched a similar program that same fall.

Valdemar, who lives in San Bernardino, said the coalition-comprised of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the Chicano Indigenous Community for Culturally Conscious Advocacy and Action (Ch.I.C.C.C.A.A.), the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (M.E.Ch.A.) at San Bernardino Valley College, the Indigenous Defense Resistance Unity Movement (IDRUM), the Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC) and local educators-have gathered letters of endorsement from community members. She hopes the working party could garner wider ethnic representation.

“We would like to see a broader representation of people,” Valdemar said. “We need more Asian-American, AfricanAmerican, and Native/Indigenous participation. We want to be more inclusive of ETST cont. on next page

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“He told me that I had ‘[Expletive] up”. But I never wanted to fight.”

--20-year-old Josue Muniz on being arrested at Arroyo Valley High School in November 2013 Suspensions cont. from front

ing, weapon possession, and vio-tices that stray away from ‘Zero- lent behavior. Tolerance’ policies that they argue have destructive consequences. Police Chief Joseph Paulino recThey asked the board to promote ommended in Nov. 2015 to cease positive behavior and restorative providing citations for school justice, improve current policy on fights with no injuries, first time willful defiance that aligns to state cannabis possession, and loitering. policy, and better define the role of police on campus and their use of The community coalition has requested more information on citations in specific situations. policing on campus, such as the Research done by the Center on inventory on weapons that school Juvenile and Criminal Justice police are using on campus. Dolan demonstrates that San Bernardino said he is learning that the district is one of two major cities in the police are highly militarized. state that gives their school district police department the authority to arrest students. (The other is Los Angeles). Since the school district adopted their arrest policy in 1997, approximately 59,000 students have been arrested. According to the same report, of the 9,618 suspensions given during the 2013-14 school year, 30.7-percent were classified under Willful Defiance. The policy allows for school administrators to suspend students who disrupt school activities or otherwise willfully defy their authority.

Statistics from the state’s Criminal Justice Statistics Center (CJSC) shows that 1,078 students were given citations or arrested for misdemeanor and felony offenses in the 2013-14 school year. The top offense reported was disturbing the peace (fights), with 382 taking place. Other top offenses were cannabis possession, loiter-

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rest.

“He told me that I had ‘[expletive] up,’ ” Muniz said. “But I never wanted to fight.”

Board member Abigail Medina explained that the district has significantly reduced specific areas of the policy and is taking measurable steps to implement positive behavior programs.

“We’re still continuing the work, along with our community partners,” Medina said. “We have hired civil rights attorneys to help us look at other alternatives. I just do not want to see a 13- or 15year-old [student] have an arrest record that will impact [his or her] future.”

“If school police are being trained in counterinsurgency methods and posses automatic weapons, we want to know that,” he said. “It may be an indication that our district’s police is highly militarized. School police should Dolan said the coalition has been be on campus to help kids be? meeting with SBCUSD board safe, not put them on pathway to members and administrators since criminalization. early 2014 to make policy recommendations on willful defiance Recent incidents have put into suspensions. Yet despite calling a question the tactics used by police moratorium on the issue, Dolan officers at school sites and explained the district has opted to whether their conduct is justified. instead end willful defiance exIn Nov. 2012, Josue Muniz was ar- pulsions. rested for hugging his girlfriend during lunch time at Arroyo Val- “The district continues to come ley High School--an act that is back with proposals that we think prohibited at all district school are inadequate and to some extent sites. The Center for Public In- disingenuous, said Dolan. “If they tegrity reported that Muniz alleged carry through with their proposal, that an officer grabbed his throat. there is still the possibility of thouAlarmed by the stronghold he was sands of students being suspended placed under, the then 17-year-old through willful defiance.” student pushed at the officer, which led to a scuffle, and an ar-

also shows that less than 25-percent of the student population in San Bernardino County graduates other groups.” meeting the A-G requirements The coalition believes the need needed to attend a California State for Ethnic Studies programs in In- University or University of Caliland schools is undisputable. fornia school. Valdemar, who recently sat through a Cal State San Valdemar said that the introducBernardino LEAD organization tion of Ethnic Studies curriculum seminar, spoke of staggering sta- in local school districts can help tistics provided by the Education close the disparity in academic Trust, a California nonprofit. Ac- performance and representation. cording to the non-profit agency, the median wealth of Whites still “There is a disparity where Latiexceeds that of Latinos and nos and Blacks don’t see brown African-Americans. The study and black faculty,” she said. “We

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clockwise from top: san bernardino city unified school district board Member Abigail Medina speaking during a town hall meeting with parents last June; (below) san bernardino city unified school district Police chief Joseph Paulino; (at left) 20-year-old Josue Muniz.

hope to be the bridge to share this graduation requirements. information with other school districts and their decision makers.” The Coachella Valley Unified School District school board voted Besides hiring Ochoa, the San unanimously to make Ethnic StudBernardino City Unified School ies mandatory last November. The District formed an ethnic studies class of 2020 and all succeeding committee under district adminis- classes must take Ethnic Studies, trator Tex Acosta, who is also a which will be offered as a history member of LULAC. elective that focuses on the historic contributions made by many eth“The school board has been sup- nic groups and races in the U.S. portive of our efforts,” said Valde- and in the region. mar.

Several other school districts have implemented Ethnic Studies

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Anthony Victoria is the Staff Writer for the El Chicano Newspaper. He can be reached at (909) 637-6369 or victoriaanthony91@gmail.com

Gloria’s Corner

Program presents "Quartermania" starting at 2 p.m. At the Little League West Regional Headquarters, 6707 Little League Drive, San Bernardino. All proceeds will benefit the Challengers baseball program for boys and girls with physical and developmental challenges. A $10 fee allows participates to bid for fabulous prizes for just quarters on the dollar. Vendors and refreshment will be available. For information call Barbara Sky at 951.202.6149 or email jcswelding@verizon.net

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February 29 to March 4 - Read Across America Week

Wednesday, March 2 - the Trade Connection Regional Trade Forum presents "How to Grow Your Business Through Exports" from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the San 50th Anniversary: Bernardino International Airport, All year long, California State 275 N. Leland Way, International University San Bernardino Terminal. (CSUSB) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Two years later in Friday, March 4 - Friends of the 1967, 59 graduates received their Center for Individual Developdegrees. Among the first graduates ment (CID) present Night at the were four black students who are Oscars Dinner, Program and being honored by the Black Fac- Awards Reception at the Center, ulty, Staff and Student Association 8088 Palm Lane, San Bernardino at the 4th Annual Pioneer breakfast at 5 p.m. For sponsorship and this week. The four being honored ticket information call are: Lois Carson, John Henry 909.384.5426 McCoy (posthumously), Mary Jane McCoy and Joyce (Gates) Saturday, March 5 - the 10th Payne. Also being honored at the Annual The State Of Women – this Pioneer breakfast for their contri- event recognizes and celebrates butions to CSUSB are: Jenise dynamic women who represent the Bush, alumna; John Futch, alum- community. It begins at 10 a.m. at nus; Linvol Henry, professor 1686 W. Baseline, Rialto - Logistic emeritus; Taft Newman, (posthu- Center #2 and is hosted by Mayor mously) director Educational Op- Deborah Robertson, City Clerk portunity Program; and Nadine Barbara McGee, Woman's Club Chavez, retired director of the Ed- of Rialto, NCNW Inland Empire ucational Opportunity Program - and the IE League of Women Votthe Lorraine Frost Award. We, the ers. This free event will feature residents of this region are fortu- vendor booths, raffles, awards and nate to have this fine institution as refreshments. Due to limited space part of our education community. RSVP is requested - call: We congratulate all the honorees. 909.820.2519 Save the Date:

Thursday, March 10 - the Boy Scouts of America California Inland Empire Council present The Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award Dinner at Shandin Hills Golf Club, 3380 Little Mountain Drive, San Bernardino from 6 to 9 p.m. Waudier "Woodie" RuckerHughes and Carl Dameron are the honorees. For sponsorship and ticket information call Tracy Youden at 909.793.2463 ext. 123.

Thursday, February 25 - Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County presents "End Summer Hunger in 2016" from 9 to 11 a.m. at Heritage Community Center, 7350 W. Liberty Pkwy, Fontana. Featured speaker for this Outreach and promotion training is Vincent Keene, Summer food nutrition expert. For information Friday, March 11 - Community call 909.723.1593 or email rhog- Action Partnership of San garth@capsbc.org Bernardino County presents the 2016 Poverty Symposium at CaliThursday, February 25 - the fornia State University San San Bernardino City Charter Re- Bernardino from 8 a.m. to 3:30 view Committee will hold a Com- p.m. This free event features munity Engagement Forum at 6:30 keynote speaker Sasha Abramsky, p.m. at San Gorgonio High a New York best selling author of School, 2299 Pacific Street. The several books on poverty. The purpurpose of the Forum is to educate pose of the Symposium is to exthe public on the need for Charter amine the socioeconomic Reform, provide an update, and challenges facing San Bernardino seek public comment and discus- County and to take an in-depth sion on recommendations being look at poverty and proven strateconsidered. gies to expand economic opportunity for all residents. Registration Saturday, February 27 - the Lit- information at 909.723.1514 or tle League District 43 Challenger www.capsbc.org/2016Pover-

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or senses featuring the Hansel and Gretel Prelude by Englebert Humperinck, Symphony No. 9 by Friday, March 11 - State Sena- Dimitri Shostakoich, and Piano tor Connie Leyva is sponsoring Concerto No. 2 with Rufus Choi, the 2016 Young Women's Leader- piano. Performance starts at 7:30 ship Conference from 8 a.m. to p.m. with a pre-concert lecture an 2:00 p.m. at the Jesse Turner Com- hour before at the California Themunity Center, 15556 Summit atre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. Ave., Fontana. The free conference 4th Street, San Bernardino. For inwill feature panels on education, formation and tickets call civic engagement and leadership, 909.381.5388 or online at a college resource fair and com- www.sanbernardinosymphony.org munity resources booths. A light or in person at the Symphony ofcontinental breakfast and lunch fice, 198 N. Arrowhead Ave., San will be provided. For information Bernardino contact Vanessa Wiarco at 909.591.7016 or email Wednesday, March 30 - Latino Education & Advocacy Days vanessa.wairco@sen.ca.gov (LEAD) Summit at California Saturday, March 19 - the Wob- State University, San Bernardino. bles present the 3rd Annual Cruise For information: http:/leadsumAgainst Cancer 2016 at Veterans mit.csusb.edu Park, 290 East O Street, Colton. The Car Show runs from 11 a.m. Coming in April: to 6 p.m. and will feature enter- Friday, April 15 - the San tainment, opportunity drawings, Bernardino Valley College Founvendors, food and trophies. The dation presents its 6th Annual show is open to all car clubs, solo SBVC Athletics Golf Tournament riders, motorcycles, bikes and ped- at the Arrowhead Country Club, dle cars. For registration informa- 3433 Parkside Drive, San tion call Liz at 909.319.3340 or Bernardino. Registration starts at Paul at 909.227.4616 noon with Shotgun start at 1 p.m. For sponsorship and registration Saturday, March 19, - Fundrais- information call: 909.384.4471 or ing Gala Dinner and Auction- Live register on line at www.sbvcfounfrom Crafton it’s Saturday Night - dation.org from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the new Crafton Hills College Center. For Friday, April 15 - Time for i n f o r m a t i o n : Change (TFCF) 13th Annual Gala www.craftonhills.edu/foundation from 6 to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Ontario. For informaSaturday, March 26 - the San tion call 909.886.2994 Bernardino Symphony presents Masterwork Melange, a concert Saturday, April 23 - the Rialto from the whimsical to the sub- School District presents "Putin on lime... a concert to excite the the Ritz" at Amina Carter High tySymposium info@capssbc.org

School from 6 to 9 p.m. This annual program highlights the performing arts talents of students in Rialto School District while raising funds for the district's arts programs.

Monday, April 25 - the Colton Chamber of Commerce presents its Annual Golf Classic at the Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. Registration starts at 8 a.m. with Shotgun Start at 10 a.m. for information: 909.825.2222

Saturday, April 30 - the Assistance League of San Bernardino presents the 55th Annual Signature Headdress Ball, The Ballroom Blitz at the National Orange Show, 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino. There are two performances, matinee event starting at 9:45 a.m. and an evening Gala beginning at 5:30 p.m. For sponsorship and ticket information call 909.792.8460 or 949.494.3513 Quote: "A clear purpose will unite you as you move forward, values will guide your behavior, and goals will focus your energy - Kenneth H. Blanchard, Collaboration Begins with You: Be a Silo Buster

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KVCR Named IEEP 2015 Non-profit of the Year

Photo Courtesy/SBCCD The KVCR FM/TV staff celebrates their recognition as IEEP 2015 Non-Profit of the Year. Shown left to right are Richard Dulock. Lillian Vasquez, Natalia Estrada, Ken Vincent, Alfredo Cruz, General Manager, Andre Jones, Yvonne Rose Powers, Frank Blanquet and IEEP President and CEO Paul Granillo

VCR General Manager Alfredo Cruz accepted the.2015 Non-Profit of the Year award from the Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) at their Annual Dinner on February 17. The award is given to the Non-Profit in recognition of the organization’s contributions in furthering the cause of economic development and a better quality of life for all of the Inland Empire. KVCR is a division of the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD). In accepting the award, Cruz said, “KVCR comprises a great team of dedicated public media professionals who understand, and take very seriously, the opportunity we’ve been given to

serve our community. This recognition could not come at a better time and we appreciate being acknowledged for the comprehensive radio news and award winning television programming KVCR provides. The fact that the individuals and businesses that drive the Inland Empire economy appreciate and recognize the value of what KVCR delivers to our community, really means a lot!” John Longville, President of the SBCCD Board of Trustees also in attendance, noted, “We are very proud of KVCR FM/TV. It is known throughout the Inland Empire for the quality of its programming and its commitment to providing our community with

accurate, stimulating content from wide range of perspectives. The television station FNX is unique in the U.S. for featuring Native American and World Indigenous content.” Chancellor Bruce Baron said, “KVCR FM/TV works within our community college district as well as serving our community. They support our SBCCD educational mission in many ways, in the classroom working with students, providing internships, assisting with technical support on air, and in helping us get the word about our classes and programs out to our potential students.” More information about IEEP is available at www.ieep.com.

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frappuccino.

Food: The last thing you should have to do is pay $5.25 for a protein bistro box. I’ve considered making it a luxury for my customers to prepare their own meals. Oatmeal with banana slices on Mondays? Peeling boiled eggs on Tuesdays? No problem. Just please don’t drop the egg.

By Anthony Victoria

Oh my stars! Has Starbucks really listened to us?

Well, I’ve hit the gold standard, or so it seems.

Starbucks recently announced that beginning in April they will be awarding rewards program customers an additional star for every dollar spent on coffee, food, drinks, mugs, and other items.

Imagine that. I could buy a coffee, a cheese danish, and mug for 63 stars! That’s great and all, but what really do I gain? It’s like receiving a pat on the back for paying my car insurance, my phone bill, or for paying my rent on time.

As a fellow Starbucks customer, I realize that nothing has changed. Sure, I’ll get more stars, but instead of having to reach 30 for Gold Level, it will not take 300! What is wrong with this picture?

It’s like we will be paying more for additional stars!

Perhaps I should create my own rewards program. No, better yet, I should open my own coffee establishment. No more $4 cups of coffee. No more waiting in line. No more stars. Here’s how mine would work:

Coffee: You pay a buck per cup. Oh, and you’d have to bring your own sugar--or not. No stars earned, but you’ll be guaranteed that these drinks won’t show up on your waistline. Instead of paying $4.25 for 19 teaspoons of sugar per cup, how about zero--as in pounds gained? (According to recent news reports, this is exactly what we are getting in that venti

Internet service: The thing that frustrates me the most is dealing with that darn Wi Fi. It seems no matter which store I go to, I can never find a plugin or quality Internet service. If you’re satisfied with dial-up-esque service, then by all means continue on. At my store, you’ll be guaranteed a plugin spot and a quick, high-speed connection. No more pulling your hair waiting hours for a connection and trying to submit that story on deadline or paper that was due an hour ago.

Restrooms: If we had to enter a code for every public restroom in the U.S., there would be a vast amount of people soiling themselves. And what about those lines? It’s hard to believe that a multibillion-dollar corporation could only afford one toilet per store. Folks, I’d guarantee at least four toilets per restroom at my place, and for us dudes, we’d have our urinals.

And about those stars: I did the math. Let’s say you buy a tall coffee everyday for 30 days; at current prices you would be spending approximately $62 (2 stars for every dollar spent according to the policy). At a minimum, I’d now be eligible to get my free item.

More stars is great and receiving a free item is even better, well at least when you have the ability to pay $62 to do so. But I think I’d rather put that amount in my piggy bank, utilize my $60 Hamilton Beach coffee maker, and relax on my cozy rocking chair. No dealing with shoddy service and rewards points. Besides, there would be no waiting for the restroom and I could slice my own bananas for my oatmeal. In fact, no dealing with costs at all. Oh, and I get to pick my own loungin’ music-- and turn it down if I need to.

No, Starbucks, I don’t think you’ve really listened to us. As for me, I will keep drinking my coffee--most probably now made it home. You can keep your lousy stars.

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Smoggy the Bear: Smoking kills, and so does air pollution

In early February I joined a group of the Sierra Club ‘My Generation’ activists in confronting AQMD Board Member Janice Rutherford. We wanted to let her know that her vote against a very strong clean air rule was essentially a cave to big polluters, and that it comes at the expense of our health and quality of life.

Residents of this region have been beaten down by the poor air quality. I, too, have fallen victim to the pollution that fills our air. As a polar bear, I used to be beautiful, strong and full of confidence, with fur so white it made fresh arctic snow look dirty. Not anymore.

My story begins in the Arctic, where I’m from, and where, before the effects of climate change forced me to move, I enjoyed fresh air and frolicked about in the snow with my friends and family. That all came to an end when the ice began to melt and the water began to rise. My family and I were displaced and separated. I eventually made my way to the Inland Empire, where I thought I might find work and a safer place to live.

As soon as I arrived, though, I knew something in the air wasn’t right. However, I didn’t pay much attention to the inkling; I was too busy trying to find a job, meet new people, and locate a relative or two who may have made it to the region as well. (Folks said that a distant cousin by the name of Smokey the Bear was doing ad-

With the increase in the homeless population throughout Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, I was relieved to read that San Bernardino County officials are implementing a new process that allows more children to be eligible for school meals.

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vocacy work in this neck of the woods.)

Though I picked up work at a local warehouse, my life started to go south again. I developed respiratory trouble, fatigue set in at nearly every moment in the day, and concentration became a chore. My fur was no longer a bright white like it had before I moved to this region. Instead, it looked like an overused doormat.

After I lost my job as a result of my appearance and health issues, life seemed hopeless until I met a couple of My Generation air quality activists. They told me I was feeling the effects of San Bernardino’s dangerously polluted air, which is some of the worst in the nation. They informed me that living in San Bernardino over the last year is like spending 34 minutes in a car with a smoker every day. Most residents of the Inland Empire are moderate to low income and must live in the valley where the bulk of the pollution settles, exacerbating this health hazard. I wasn’t surprised when they told me 15 people in Southern California die each day because of the dirty air.

I started sensing an unfortunate commonality I have with the people of the Inland Empire: economically trapped in a smog-filled box while our health deteriorates more and more, making it harder and harder to get ahead. I decided to join My Generation on behalf of the people of this region by lending my odd appearance, not to

mention being a polar bear among humans, to raise attention to the AQMD’s reckless decision to reject a strong clean air rule. Confronting AQMD became my raison d’etre.

Last December, Janice Rutherford and her colleagues had a chance to approve a rule that would have forced big polluters to reduce their carbon emissions by 14 tons per day. This rule was recommended by experts and would have complied with California law. Instead, Janice Rutherford, along with six other board members, approved a plan that put profits over people.

In response to that vote, My Generation activists and I visited Rutherford’s office to deliver two cartons of unfiltered cigarettes to highlight the similarity between breathing the region’s air and consuming secondhand smoke -every day. We all know the dangers of smoking and public officials go to great lengths to warn people against secondhand smoke, but tolerating dirty air is not safe either.

I look forward to seeing you around town in the coming weeks and months as we continue to push AQMD to solve this public health threat in a meaningful way. Lives are at stake, so AQMD must stop allowing fossil fuel stakeholders to write the regulations. Smoggy the Bear San Bernardino

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Many children that come from families that are homeless likely do not have access to nutritious meals outside of the school setting. It is my understanding that CalFresh benefits can be utilized by the homeless in some restaurants, however restaurant meals can be costly and not all homeless families may receive these benefits. It is a step in the right direction

for the California Department of Education to collaborate with health care services and social services agencies to offer support to children in this situation since it appears that the problem of homelessness is worsening. Carolina Morales, Claremont

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Words to Think About: Unabashed fan of Pope Francis I

By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

am an unabashed fan of Pope Francis I. This is my sixth article about what he says and what he’s doing. Since his election as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, he has literally set the hierarchy on its head. He has changed many century old traditions and initiated several new attitudes and actions. Two recent ones stimulate my interests. The first one was his meeting with Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church. It was the first such meeting since their separation or schism that divided Christianity in 1,054 AD. Over 1,000 years ago. A major issue at that time, which most church historians verify, was over priests being able to marry. The Catholic Church said, “No;” and the Orthodox Church said, “Yes.” By the way, Cuban President Raul Castro was present during a docu-

ment signing ceremony. It was held at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba. Pope Francis’ first response was, “We are brothers.” Then he and Kirill exchanged three kisses on the cheek. Francis then said, “This is the will of God.” And then Kirill said, “Now things are easier.” One reporter wrote, “The signing cemented the Pope’s reputation as a risk-taking statesman who values dialogue and bridge building at almost any cost.” The Russian Orthodox Church is the largest and most powerful of the 14 independent Orthodox churches. It is presumptuous to think that the meeting solves their differences in the near future. But it was a beginning. My second item of Papal interest concerns Pope Francis’ visit to Mexico and especially to the city of San Cristobal de las Casas, in the State of Chiapas. He chose to go there for the same reason he had previously gone to Bolivia. His interest in and concern for the historical plight of the indigenous people. Basically the Mayans in Chiapas and the Incas in Bolivia. Both peoples were victimized and brutalized by the Spanish military and the Roman Catholic Church. The Pope genuinely apologized for what the priests did to the Mayans and Incans in the 1500’s. They enslaved them and infected them with venereal diseases. Historians calculate that in Mexico alone there were approximately 20 million indigenous people in Mexico when Cortez arrived in the early 1500’s. By the year 1600, 18 million had been killed. Forcing

most of them to become Catholics. Back to the present. Pope Francis chose San Cristobal de las Cases primarily because of the large population of Mayans living in its environs. A few years ago I met two parents and their two children. We became good friends and the father –who was an architect- invited me to visit them in Tuxtla, Chiapas. Which I did. The State of Chiapas is the most southern State in Mexico; next to Guatemala. The selvas (forests) are incredibly large; the trees are huge and the barrancas (canyons) are deep. Luis invited me to go with him to San Cristobal de las Casas. It is located about 60 miles from Tuxtla and in 7200 feet mountains. In ancient times, natives of the area were called, “cloud people,” because of the ring of clouds that surround the mountains just below

the 7200 foot summit. While it is dangerous, what with cliffs and ravines, it is also stunningly picturesque. Then, suddenly, comes the sun and clear mountains. The main city is surrounded with small Mayan villages. Most of the homes have a cross in them. Not a Christian cross, but a square cross similar to a plus sign. I was told it is a pagan symbol, of loyalty to a god that preceded Catholicism. It is called a Chakana Cross. Another interesting observation is called “syncretism.” It means the absorbing into traditions from other or pagan activities, into the Catholic Mass. Mayan music, Mayan language, instead of the use of Latin, Mayan attire, the use of Mayan instruments and even suggesting Mayan beliefs. Of course, the message of the Pope was and is predictable. Indictment of the priesthood, condemn-

ing of the government, accepting of most of the other minority groups including gays, women who have had abortions, absentee Catholics, etc. He also challenges his audience about poverty, jobs, illiteracy and medical care. The blended masses of Catholic rituals and Mayan culture have caused dismay in the Mexican church hierarchy and occasionally the Vatican. In his homily Francis denounced the way, “indigenous people have been misunderstood and excluded from society over the course of history.” In a strong voice he spoke powerfully to 500,000 people that, “Today’s world, ravaged as it is by a throwaway culture, needs you.” Pope Francis has left little doubt that he is on the side of neglected people throughout the world. Amen. Selah. So be it.

he San Bernardino County Library invites you to join in the celebration of everyone’s favorite author, Dr. Seuss. A week-long celebration of reading and Dr. Seuss is in store, in support of the Countywide Vision’s literacy campaign, Vision2Read, and NEA’s Read Across America initiative. Starting Saturday Feb. 27 through Saturday, March 5, each of our 32 branch libraries will host a specialthemed storytime or event featuring popular Dr. Seuss stories. During Dr. Seuss Celebration

week, the Library will give a free decorative book bag for every 20 items checked out, while supplies last. All SBCL branches will host fun programs for the whole family which include crafts and, of course, reading favorite Dr. Seuss stories. Select branches will offer photo booths, opportunity drawings and more. Please check with your local County library for more details. NEA’s Read Across America is an annual reading initiative and awareness program that calls for

every child in every community to celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss. The library plays a key role in the achievement of the Countywide Vision by contributing to educational, cultural, and historical development of our County community. For more information on the San Bernardino County library system, please visit http://www.sbclib.org/ or call (909) 387-2220.

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Renee's return to San Bernardino as their mysterious 50-year-old recording surfaces

By Harvey M. Kahn

s pre-teens in San Bernardino, the Renee Sisters had an apparent blueprint to pop music fame. They had a talented singing mother and older brothers whose voices could be heard on top-40 radio stations. The Renee's, formerly known as the McGee Sisters, could be heard daily singing the theme to a popular TV show. However their notoriety might have increased if a lost demo song they recorded more than 50 years ago could have been marketed. That was the sub plot when the two remaining active McGee Sisters came back to San Bernardino in early February for a Black History concert at the downtown San Bernardino American Legion Hall. Now performing out of Las Vegas, the McGee Sisters are currently known as Delia Renee and Julieann Renee. Their return to San Bernardino drew about 100 people but should have been mandatory attendance for all contemporary music students. A rave concert two miles away had about 50,000. The two former San Bernardino High School students have musical roots associated with some of the leading figures in popular music history, including Dick Clark, Little Richard, Lou Rawls, Ike & Turner, Sam Hagar and Hal Blaine. They have appeared on shows with British style rockers and were said to be considered for one of the opener's for a 1960's Rolling Stones concert at the San Bernardino Swing Auditorium. The McGee family goes back to the formation of 1950's rock and roll and the sisters presented

Photo/Courtesy Harvey M. Kahn) Delia Renee (Left) and Julieann Renee pictured with recording producer Dino Dupree at recent Black History Concert in San Bernardino.Dupree finally tracked down the sisters to present them with a demo tape called "Do The Bird Now" they recorded in 1964. The Renee's performed with some leading figures in pop music when they were known as the McGee Sisters.

a sampling of those sounds at their San Bernardino show. They covered songs of Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson and the Chantels. Delia and Julieann Renee used to perform in San Bernardino with another sister, Ethyl. As elementary school students, the Renee's watched as older brothers Ernest and Charles sang in the doo wop group called The Metallics. Through the Metallics lead singer D.J. Wright, the McGee Sisters got an audition and were hired by Dick Clark and

Casey Kasem to sing the theme to Kasem's daily TV dance show called Shebang. Before that, the McGee Sisters recorded the lost demo record that may have changed the course of their history. Dino Dupree and Currie Grant produced the demo for the McGee's at the historic PAL Recording Studios in (Rancho) Cucamonga, which was made famous by Paul Buff and Frank Zappa through their innovative recording techniques. PAL Studios is considered the birth place of surf style music. Dupree said the McGee Sisters recorded

Assemblymember Brown to Host Discussion on Opportunities to Improve our Local Economy

s a follow up to her Transportation Summit and Trucking Roundtable, Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) will host a Logistics Town Hall on Friday, March 4, at San Bernardino Valley College. “The logistics sector, which is responsible for moving goods from one place to another, plays a vital role in our economy and represents a large portion of jobs in the Inland Empire,” stated Assemblymember Brown. “Next week, we’re going to discuss challenges and ways to capitalize on opportunities for growth and development. I’m encouraging all interested parties to join me and learn how we can use logistics to strengthen our local economy.” The event will feature a panel discussion with Dr. Christopher Gopal from the Drucker School of Management at Claremont College and research economist Dr. John Husing. Topics will in-

clude transportation, logistics, the IE corridor, the environment, economic development and job opportunities. In an effort to shine a light on the logistics industry in the 47th Assembly District, Congresswoman Norma Torres (DChino) and Assemblymembers Jim Cooper (D-Elk Grove), Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield), Chris Holden (D-Pasadena), Sebastian Ridley-Thomas (D-Los Angeles), Reggie Jones Sawyer (D-South Los Angeles) and Jose Medina (D-Riverside) will join the discussion. The event will be held in the Business Conference Center from 12 -1:30 p.m. Free parking is available in Lot 11. Lunch is provided. For more information or to RSVP, call (909) 381-3238 or e m a i l lisa.blacksher@asm.ca.gov.

the song, "Let's Do the Bird Now" under the name, the Metallicettes, which of course was a takeoff from the brother's Metallics. Dupree and Grant managed the McGee Brothers as members of the Metallics. Likewise, they produced the demo to the Metallics 1962 hit "I Need Your Love" at PAL Studios. Dupree said after years of trying to locate the McGee Sisters he finally got to meet with them at their Black History Show in San Bernardino. "I brought them a copy of 'Let's Do the Bird Now.'" Dupree also

gave them concert brochures and other memorabilia from the Metallics. Dupree said "Let's Do the Bird Now" was never played on the radio and furthermore, the McGee Sisters do not even remember the recording session. "The girls were really good back then. They were as good or better than any other," said Dupree. Delia (McGee) Renee said she was in shock when she finally heard, "Let's Do the Bird Now." She and Dupree think the song is still timely and might be released in the children's music category. Along with Dupree playing guitar on the demo was bass player Jerry Martin, who played in early Sam Hagar bands. Phil Spector's percussionist and long time special effects sound man Hal Blaine was credited on the McGee Sisters "Shebang" song. Delia (McGee) Renee has always said their intention was never to reach stardom. Her sisters started marrying and raising children, and then there was the passing of their sister, Cynthia. "We were just a family who liked to sing. That's what we did at family gatherings," said Delia. "I didn't know the girls continued in music and were successful. I was glad to finally meet with them again," said Dupree. He said the McGee's got their talent from their mother, Ollie McGee. "One day I was at the McGee house. We were all in the kitchen and Ollie McGee started to sing about wood chopping and the McGee boys and girls starting backing her up on vocals. She was a short chubby little gal and she was rockin' and shaking. I wish I had a video camera or cell phone back then to record it, but of course they were unheard of in those days."

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Arlanza residents demand solutions from DTSC DTSC reevaluated the soil, but deemed that only four samples contained high levels of PCB contamination. “The four samples that showed the highest levels of PCBs are in an area that’s not planned for homes, but it will be cleaned up regardless,” Lee told the Press Enterprise on February 15. However, environmental engineering consultants TRC found that of 159 soil samples taken at the site, 89 indicated that PCB levels above .22 milligrams per kilogram of soil (above the safety limit) set by the DTSC and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Of the 89 samples, 33 indicated levels between 1.0 to 131 milligrams per kilogram of soil. “We keep talking about the soil and building homes. It’s nice to be right. But it’s the people that live around there that we need to talk about,” said Scott Andrews, president of the La Sierra/Arlanza Neighborhood Alliance. “They

have been exposed to this for 13 years. The soil will be there forever and we could always do something with it, but those people won’t be. That’s why need to take action.” Resident Marilyn Whitney alleges that, since 2003, about 25 people and 25 pets have died due to exposure to the contamination. “We can’t afford to lose anymore,” said a teared up Whitney. The working group said their primary concern is the health of the residents surrounding the AgPark site. Whitney said it's important to hold every agency--the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), DTSC, and the city council--accountable to the welfare of the Arlanza neighborhood. “How can we trust them? They have manipulated numbers, not released documents. It’s their wealth over our health”, said Whitney. “We need an honest answer. The DTSC is probably as transparent as money water.”

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Resident Marilyn Whitney alleges that, since 2003, about 25 people and 25 pets have died due to exposure to the contamination. By Anthony Victoria

esidents and environmentalists continue to demand the California Department of Toxic Substances (DTSC) to resolve the contamination of Riverside’s Arlanza neighborhood. During a town hall meeting at Terrace Elementary School on February 18, members of the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) and the Agricultural Park Families convened to discuss safety and health concerns, as well as request the DTSC to do its job properly. “It is through your persistence and tenacity that you were able to make DTSC come back to the site and do confirmation testing,”

CCAEJ executive director Penny Newman said to the 50 or so residents in attendance. “It is very clear that DTSC did not do their job.” According to a presentation made by CCAEJ, the city’s Agricultural Park--the 59.5-acre property at Crest and Rutland avenues--was the site of a Goodrich Aerostructures Group (formerly Rohr, Inc.) industrial sewer line from 1947 to 1965. In 2003, as the site was being considered for redevelopment, the developer allegedly broke a digester that remained on the property. It caused for approximately 40,000 gallons of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) sludge, heavy metals, and volatile organic com-

pounds (VOC) to pour onto the soil. CCAEJ assistant director Jean Kayano explained that Arroyo Park Homes developer and property owner Henry Cox funded a site clean up with the oversight of the DTSC that lasted until 2014. In April of that year, the state agency provided a certification letter to Cox that deemed the property safe and clean. However, per request of DTSC Director Barbara Lee and the residents of the Arlanza neighborhood, the City of Riverside prevented Cox from moving forward on housing development in that region. After listening to resident concerns of cancers, respiratory complications, and other illnesses the

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The Riverside Agricultural Park--site of the contamination of PCBs.

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Leap Year highlighted San Bernardino Valley College at San Bernardino Invites Community to 4th Annual County Museum Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast

eapin’ Lizards! Hop on over to the San Bernardino County Museum to celebrate Leap Year with Family Fun activities on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 27 and 28, scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. on both days. A leap year happens once every four years. It’s a year with 366 days—February 29 is an added bonus. Our calendar year has 365 days, but it actually takes Earth 365.2422 days to complete its orbit around the sun. Roman emperor Julius Caesar recognized the problem more than 2,000 years ago and introduced the concept of leap years to synchronize the calendar year with the solar year. Kids and families can jump into Leap Year-related crafts and activities, including making a frog puppet and a leaping animals coloring book. Join a long jump competition and a jumping lily pad race. The Exploration Station will be open to introduce visitors to frogs, lizards, bugs, a bunny, and other creatures that leap,

jump, and hop. Family FunSundays and the County Museum’s other exciting events and exhibits reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors. Family FunSunday activities are included with paid museum admission. The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child aged 5 to 12). Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

o culminate a month of special events for Black History Month, San Bernardino Valley College will host its fourth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast from 7:30 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26. Reflect on the meaning and importance of Black History Month and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this free breakfast, featuring Pastor Sam Casey of the New Life Christian Church in Fontana. Members of the community will be honored, including Pastor Joshua Beckley, Dr. Gloria Fisher, Walt Hawkins, Ratibu Jacocks, Eloise Reyes and Dr. Tom Rivera. Open to everyone, this event is sponsored by the San Bernardino Community College District Black Faculty and Staff Association and San Bernardino Valley College Student Services Division.

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have worked their way to the inside of the goggles) that ended up in my eyes…not fun,” said Plitt. Floaties only come from getting pelted by other bikes, so Plitt needs to figure out a way to get in front of people. He ended up in 6th place for this, the 35+ Amateur race. Christopher Johnson dominated the first moto. Then, strangely, Johnson did not show for the second. This allowed Alfredo Arratia to pick up the overall victory with 2-1 moto finishes. Steven Perry was back in the saddle and finished second overall, but it was not determined if he is actually the lead guitarist for Aerosmith. Dave Riley started well in the 35+ Novice class, absconding with the holeshot. He was hounded by Anthony Zappier for most of the first moto. Zappier was hitting the largest jump on the track, then railing the rutted, flat turn that is two turns after that. These two places were the main spots where Zappeir was catching Riley. “I didn’t get that turn down, I kept messing it up,” explained Riley. As the race wore on, Riley was “zapped” back to second place by race winner Zappier, who rode a great race. Mark Lengner finished third overall. Riley, who did a fine job for second overall in the 35+ Novice Class, also raced the 40 Open Class and finished 5th overall, respectively. In the 40 Open race, Branden Milstead won the overall while John Begin was second while Ralf Schmidt earned the last spot on the podium To participate in one of the most physically demanding and dangerous sports is an accomplishment in itself. For Jeff Augustyn, it had been an immense amount of time since he had raced. He and Plitt raced the Open Class. Augustyn ripped a great start, “I got a pretty good start,” he said,

coming through the first turn in second place. “I saw Jeff just take off and he was already a mile ahead of me before the first turn,” recounted Plitt. Plitt, meanwhile, was off the track after turn two and on the ground. His rear wheel washed out and the bike and he met terra firma with a loud, violent thud. He got up and hustled his way up to 13th place, and would finish there for his overall position after moto two. Augustyn raced his Honda around for an 11th overall, a terrific finish to his first race in a long time. “I know I can do better, just gotta get out here more,” he explained. Hernan Morenowent 1-1 for the Open Class win, Dean Watson followed him in second, and Nickademas Smith rounded out the podium. The Ultimate Amateur Series.is in its third year. They will be giving away major prizes once again including a Toyota Tacoma Pre

RSVP: Please RSVP by Thursday, Feb. 25 to Shalita Tillman at 909-384-8659 or stillman@valleycollege.edu. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is also complimentary for the morning.

Ultimate Amateur Series Starts Smashingly

Dave Riley battles

By Joaquin Juarez

ust down Riverside Avenue, south of the 10 freeway, it is relatively simple to find one’s way to Milestone Motocross Park. Round one of the Ultimate Amateur Series was contested there. The air was thick with anticipation for this exciting opportunity. Not only was it a great opportunity to race at one of Southern California’s favorite motocross destinations, the prize giveaways were on a massive scale. Each round of the series features the give away of a new dirt bike, and round one saw them give away a new Yamaha YZF 250. Many other prizes were awarded.

Photo courtesy/Michael Riley Mark your calendars for round two at Perris Raceway on the 27th of February, maybe you will win a motocross bike. Better yet, you could win the Toyota Truck that Toyota of Escondido is giving away at the end of the series. In the racing action, one of the heroes first up on the day was Carter High School Spanish teacher, Joel Plitt. This is Plitt’s first race since the Summer of 2013, and the rust was painfully obvious. After a lackluster start, the John Burr Cycles, Fasstco, Twin Air, Pirelli, JGR, Maxima, DR.D, Moto-Master sponsored rider tried charging to the front. He ended up having to pull his bike over and shake the dirt-clods from his goggles. “I got a few “floaties” (chunks of dirt that

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Runner from Toyota of Escondido. Yamaha will also be supporting the series by giving away a dirt bike at each round. Everyone who races will qualify for a chance at winning the bike, and the truck will be given away at the end of the series. The races will be at two of the Inland Empire’s favorite tracks: the newest in our area, Milestone MX Park; and the oldest, Perris Raceway. Check out either of their websites for further details: www.milestonemx.com and www.perrismx.com are a few clicks away. The remaining dates set for the series are February 27th, April 3rd and 17th, and the finale May 1st. The best thing you can do is head over to John Burr Cycles in Fontana to get you and the family set up with ATVs, dirt bikes and everything that goes with them. You can also check out www.johnburrcycles.com. See you at Perris Raceway this Saturday!

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Cajon falls flat in 4th, loses to Sierra Canyon

By Richard Dawson

Photo Courtesy/Richard Dawson Taylor Goldsberry (#5) hauled in a game-high 12 rebounds and added 16 points for Cajon.

Photo Courtesy /Richard Dawson Tyla Turner (#12) scored a team-high 18 points for Cajon in a 6663 loss to Sierra Canyon in the first round of the CIF-SS Open Division playoffs on February 20.

he Cajon girl's basketball team had a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter but came up short in crunch time during a 66-63 loss at home to Sierra Canyon in the first round of the CIF-SS Open Division on Saturday, February 20. Cajon came out hot and was ahead the entire game before Alexis Griggsby put Sierra Canyon ahead 64-63 with 1:32 left on the clock. Griggsby had a big fourth-quarter for the Trailblazers, scoring nine of her game-high 32 points to lead the late rally. Sierra Canyon (19-7), the three-time defending State champion in Division 4, will host Brea Olinda in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, February 24. Kayla Washington's field goal with just under six and a half to play put the Cowgirls (22-5) up by 10 at 59-49. However, the offense cooled off and went without a basket over the final 2:52 of the game while being outscored 19-8 in the fourth. Griggsby hit a free-throw with 4.7 seconds left that all but iced the win. Cajon had one last gasp on the ensuing possession, as Tyra Turner heaved a 3-pointer to beat the buzzer but it bounced off the rim. Turner finished with 10 points and eight assists. The loss snapped an 18-game win streak for Cajon with each win coming by at least 30 points. Tyla Turner totaled a gamehigh 18 points for Cajon. Washington finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds while Taylor Goldsberry also finished with a double-double, reeling in a game-high 12 rebounds and scoring 16 points. Cajon's season isn't over as the team will travel to Oak Christian of Thousand Oaks for a consolation bracket match up on February 24. The Cowgirls previously lost to Oak Christian in the third round of last year's playoffs.

Photo Courtesy/Richard Dawson Kayla Washington (#24) jumps for a rebound. She finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Photo Courtesy/Richard Dawson Tyra Turner, who dished out eight assists for Cajon, drives to the basket in the second half.

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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 Thursday, March 17, 2016, sealed bids for: EISENHOWER H.S. HVAC UPGRADE BID # 15-16-005

All bids shall be prepared and submitted on the bid forms furnished by the DISTRICT. Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in the contract documents. All bids shall be received at Purchasing Services Office located at 260 S. Willow Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376. All Bids must be sealed and clearly state on the Lower Left Side of the bid envelope the Bid Title, Bid Number, and Bid Category.

Each bid must conform with and be responsive to all pertinent Bidding and Contract documents. Copies are on file and open for public inspection at Neff Construction, Inc.’s main office, 1701 S. Bon View Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761.

Prospective Bidders are encouraged to telephone in advance to determine the availability of Bid Documents. Bids must be submitted to the DISTRICT on the Contract Bid Forms, which are a part of the Bid Package for the Project. To obtain the project documents, please contact A & I Reprographics at (909) 5140704, or e-mail your request to: bid@aandirepro.com. Bid documents on CD or printed hard copy will be sent upon request with pre-payment of all related costs and completed paperwork for document production and delivery. Sample bid documents will also be placed in the CONSTRUCTION MANAGER’S Office, and may be viewed at McGraw-Hill Construction’s website: www.construction.com/projectcenter/. For information regarding this project, prospective Bidders are requested to contact Doug Worrel, Neff Construction, Inc., 1701 S. Bon View Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761, (909) 9473768.

There will be a mandatory prebid conference/job walk on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2:45 p.m., and on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 2:45 p.m. at the Eisenhower High School jobsite, 1321 North Lilac Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376 (meet in front of the Eisenhower H.S. Main Office). Potential Bidders must attend one or the other and will be required to sign in at the job walk. Failure to do so will result in vendor being automatically disqualified from submitting a bid. There will be no exceptions. Please bring a copy of the bid with you for the pre-bid conference/job walk.

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 DISTRICT. Even after award of the contract, the Rialto Unified School District may or may not proceed with the project, in whole or in part. Execution of the project, in part or in whole, is solely at the discretion of Rialto Unified School District. CONTRACTORS wishing to bid, do so solely at their own risk. The Rialto Unified School District is not liable or responsible for any costs, loss, fees, or expenses, of any kind, associated with bid and/or a decision not to proceed with the project, even after award of the contract. By submitting a bid, each Bidder agrees to bear all of its own costs, fees, expenses, and losses, of any and all kind, should the Rialto Unified School District cancel the project.

Licenses: The DISTRICT requires that Bidders possess the following classification(s) of CONTRACTOR’S license:

Category 17 – HVAC 30 - Multiple Trades

License C-20 B

Work in these Categories includes all work as required to complete the entire project as noted anywhere within: the Project Manual, the drawings, or issued addenda.

The DISTRICT has obtained from the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work for the San Bernardino County area for each trade, craft, classification, or type of work needed to execute the contract. Holiday rates shall be paid as specified in the collective bargaining agreement

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applicable to each particular trade, craft, classification, or type of work employed on the project.

Copies of schedules of rates so determined are available on the I n t e r n e t (http://www.dir.ca.qov/DLSR/PW D) and are on file and available at the Purchasing Services Office address noted above. In accordance with Section 1773.2 of the California Labor Code, the CONTRACTOR and any Subcontractor(s) shall post a copy of the determination of prevailing rate of wages at each jobsite. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight (8) hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work shall be at time plus one-half. The CONTRACTOR and any Subcontractor(s) shall pay not less than the specified prevailing rates of wages to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract.

Pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all CONTRACTORS and subcontractors that wish to submit proposal or, be listed in a bid, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the CONTRACTOR’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. If awarded a Contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for the duration of the Project. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be the proposer’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its proposal.

Bidders will only be accepted for CONTRACTORS deemed qualified by the DISTRICT in the prequalification phase prior to bid deadline. Hard copies of all prequalification information and materials are available at the DISTRICT’S Facilities Planning Office located at 625 W. Rialto Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376, or electronic copies can be downloaded at http://kec.rialto.k12.ca.us/facilities.

In accordance with provisions of Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of eligible and equivalent securities for any monies withheld to ensure performance under this contract would be permitted at the request and expense of the CONTRACTOR.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check or bid bond executed by an admitted surety insurer in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, payable to the DISTRICT. A Payment Bond and Performance Bond will be required prior to the execution of the Contract. The Payment Bond and Performance Bond shall be in the form and amount set forth in the Contract Documents. No Bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of one hundred and twenty days (120) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any irregularities or information in any bid.

Each Bidder is encouraged to and is expected to exercise due diligence to comply with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 10115 et seq. and California Military and Veterans Code Section 999 et seq. which require all applicable contracts to satisfy state wide participation goals of not less than three percent (3%) for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (“DVBE”).

Rialto Unified School District is an "Equal Opportunity" employer.

The awarded bid shall be determined on the base bid, and other conditions, listed in the “Information to Bidder” of the Project Manual.

Daniel Distrola, Purchasing Manager Rialto Unified School District San Bernardino Co., State of California

First Publication : February 18, 2016 Second Publication: February 25, 2016 MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference/Job Walk: March 1, 2016 11:00AM Deadline for Written Questions: March 7, 2016 4:00 PM

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Con efecto el Lunes 7 de Marzo de 2016, la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de San Bernardino (HACSB) cerrará sus listas de espera para el Programa para Vales por Proyecto para varias comunidades y apartamentos con distintos números de dormitorios. La tabla de abajo indica cuáles listas de espera están abiertas y cuáles están cerradas.

Project based 1 2 3 4 Voucher Dormitorio Dormitorio Dormitorio Dormitorio Locations Arrowhead Cerrada N/A N/A N/A Woods ABIERTA ABIERTA N/A N/A Desert Village Grandview N/A N/A ABIERTA ABIERTA Towers Redwood Cerrada ABIERTA N/A N/A Terrace Robert O Cerrada N/A N/A N/A Townsend Vista Del Sol Cerrada ABIERTA N/A N/A Cerrada ABIERTA N/A N/A Yucaipa Crest N/A N/A N/A Yucaipa Terrace Cerrada Meadowbrook ABIERTA N/A N/A N/A Towers Arrowhead Cerrada N/A N/A N/A Commons Valencia Grove N/A Cerrada Cerrada ABIERTA Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada N/A Region 1 Region 2 Cerrada Cerrada ABIERTA N/A Region 3 Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada N/A Region 4 Cerrada ABIERTA ABIERTA N/A Region 5 Cerrada ABIERTA ABIERTA N/A No se aceptarán solicitudes ni estarán disponibles en nuestro sitio web ni para recoger en persona después del 7 de Marzo de 2016.

Si su nombre ya está en la lista, no tiene que hacer nada. El Departamento de Vivienda mantendrá su nombre y la fecha y hora en que presentó su solicitud a la lista de espera. Las solicitudes para la lista de espera abierta están disponibles descargándolas desde nuestro sitio web en www.hacsb. com, enviándonos un correo electrónico a AIB@hacsb.com, o llamándonos al teléfono 909-890-9533, opción 1.

Los solicitantes serán ubicados en la lista de espera de acuerdo a la fecha y hora en que se reciba su solicitud y a las preferencias indicadas.

Las listas de espera de arriba se volverán a abrir en el futuro y se emitirá un aviso público en ese momento. Para mayor información, por favor llame al (909) 890-9533 o visite nuestro sitio web en www.hacsb.com. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 15-01266 Loan No.: ****752 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED [PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR] YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/21/2007 AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BELOW. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States (payable to Attorney Lender Services, Inc.) will be held by the duly appointed Trustee as shown below, of alt right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: HERVE THOMAS AND JUDITH THOMAS Trustee: ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Recorded 11/30/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0673089 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, Date of Sale: 3/7/2016 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North Arrowhead Avenue entrance to the County Courthouse, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92401 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $383,281.93 The purported property address is: 2694 S Erin Way San Bernardino, CA 92408 A.P.N.: 0141-531-21-0000 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county wherein the real property is located and more than three (3) months have elapsed since such recordation. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common desig-

nation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Trustee's Sale. 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. 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 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, 1501266 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. Date: 2/4/2016 ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Diane Weifenbach, Trustee Sale Officer 5120 E. La Palma Avenue, #209 Anaheim, CA 92807 Telephone: 714-695-6637 Sales Line: 714-730-2727 Sales W e b s i t e : www.servicelinkasap.com This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. A-4561982 PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/11/16, 2/18/16, 2/25/16 E-7381

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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 at the Purchasing Services Office located at: 260 S. Willow Avenue, Rialto, California, bids for: CENTRAL KITCHEN MODERNIZATION BID NO. 15-16-011

Up to, but not later than, 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016

There will be a mandatory prebid conference/job walk on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at 625 W. Rialto Avenue Rialto, CA 92376 At the entry to the Maintenance and Operation building

Potential bidders will be required to sign in at job walk. Failure to do so will result in vendor being automatically disqualified from submitting a bid. There will be no exceptions. Please bring a copy of the bid with you for the pre-bid conference/job walk.

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 District. Even after award of the contract, the Rialto Unified School District may or may not proceed with the project, in whole or in part. Execution of the project, in part or in whole, is solely at the discretion of Rialto Unified School District. Contractors wishing to bid, do so solely at their own risk. The Rialto Unified School District is not liable or responsible for any costs, loss, fees, or expenses, of any kind, associated with bid and/or a decision not to proceed with the project, even after award of the contract. By submitting a bid, each bidder agrees to bear all of its own costs, fees, expenses, and losses, of any and all kind, should the Rialto Unified School District cancel the project.

Licenses: The District requires that bidders possess the following classification(s) of contractor’s license: B

Work in this Category includes all work as required to complete the entire project as noted anywhere within: the Project Manual, the drawings, or issued addenda.

All bids shall be prepared and submitted on the bid forms furnished by the District. Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in the contract documents. All Bids must be sealed and clearly state on the Lower Left Side of the bid envelope the Bid Title and Bid Number.

Sealed bids will be received at the Purchasing Services Office located at: 260 S. Willow Avenue, Rialto, California, 92376 up to, but no later than 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016 and will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Purchasing Services Office.

Each bid must conform with and be responsive to all pertinent Bidding and Contract documents. Copies are on file and open for public inspection at the Facilities Planning Office.

Bid documents in digital format will be available in compact disc to proposers for free in Facilities Planning located at: 625 West Rialto Avenue, Rialto, California, 92376, phone number: (909) 4217555. Bid documents in digital format will be available in compact disc to bidders for free. Bid documents will also be available through BidClerk www.bidclerk.com and Dodge Plan Room www.construction.com/dodge.

For information regarding this project, prospective bidders are requested to contact Architect: Ralph Pacini rpacini@pcharch.com, cc. Ichu@rialto.k12.ca.us.

The District has obtained from the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work for the San Bernardino County area for each trade, craft, classification, or type of work needed to execute the contract. Holiday rates shall be paid as specified in the collective bargaining agreement applicable to each particular trade, craft, classification, or type of work employed on the project.

Copies of schedules of rates so determined are available on the Internet (http://www.dir.ca.qov/DLSR/PWD ) and are on file and available at the Purchasing Services Office address noted above. In accordance with Section 1773.2 of the California Labor Code, the Contractor and any Subcontractor(s) shall post a copy of the determination of prevailing rate of wages at each job site. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight (8) hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work shall be at time plus

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one-half. The Contractor and any Subcontractor(s) shall pay not less than the specified prevailing rates of wages to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract.

Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to submit proposal or, be listed in a bid, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. If awarded a Contract, the bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for the duration of the Project. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be the proposer’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its proposal. –SB 854 In accordance with provisions of Public Contract Code Section 22300, substitution of eligible and equivalent securities for any monies withheld to ensure performance under this contract would be permitted at the request and expense of the Contractor. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check or bid bond executed by an admitted surety insurer in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid price, payable to the District. A Payment Bond and Performance Bond will be required prior to the execution of the Contract. The Payment Bond and Performance Bond shall be in the form and amount set forth in the Contract Documents.

No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of ninety days (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids. The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any irregularities or information in any bid.

Each bidder is encouraged to and is expected to exercise due diligence to comply with the provisions of California Public Contract Code Section 10115 et seq. and California Military and Veterans Code Section 999 et seq. which require all applicable contracts to satisfy state wide participation goals of not less than three percent (3%) for disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE).

Rialto Unified School District is an "Equal Opportunity" employer.

First publication: Thursday, February 25, 2016 Second publication: Thursday, March 03, 2016 Pre-Bid Conference/Job Walk: MANDATORY Tuesday, March 08, 2016 11 a.m. Deadline for Final Written Questions: Friday, March 11, 2016 4 p.m. Response to written questions, issue last addendum: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 4 p.m. Bids Due: Thursday, March 17, 2016 10 a.m.

The awarded bid shall be determined on the base bid, and other conditions, listed in the “Information to Bidder” of the Project Manual. Published El Chicano 2/25/16, 3/3/16 E-7390

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, March 10, 2016 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 01 FORD 2FMZA514X1BB08771 7LEH383 CA To be sold by: Desert Valley Towing, 10074 Buckwheat Road, Phelan, San Bernardino County, CA 92371 (10:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 92 LEXUS JT8VK13T8N0047200 835LLL NV 12 NISS 1N4AL2AP9CN480653 6VAW925 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-2848906# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/25/16 E-7388

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AVISO PÚBLICO: CIERRE DE LISTAS DE ESPERA PARA VIVIENDA ASEQUIBLE EN COLTON, CHINO Y REDLANDS Con efecto el Lunes 7 de Marzo de 2016, la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de San Bernardino (HACSB) cerrará sus listas de espera Para el Programa de vivienda asequible $ႇRUGDEOH +RXVLQJ 3URJUDP SDUD DSDUWDPHQWRV FRQ GLVWLQWRV números de dormitorios para comunidades situadas en las ciudades de Colton, Chino y Redlands. La tabla de abajo indica cuáles listas de espera están abiertas y cuáles están cerradas. Ubicaciones de vivienda asequible Barstow Barstow Senior Chino Colton Colton Senior Maplewood Homes Redlands Waterman Gardens

1 2 3 4 5 Dormitorio Dormitorio Dormitorio Dormitorio Dormitorio Cerrada Cerrada ABIERTA ABIERTA ABIERTA ABIERTA N/A N/A N/A N/A Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada ABIERTA Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada ABIERTA Cerrada Cerrada N/A N/A N/A Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada ABIERTA ABIERTA Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada ABIERTA Cerrada Cerrada Cerrada ABIERTA ABIERTA

No se aceptarán solicitudes ni estarán disponibles en nuestro sitio web ni para recoger en persona después del 7 de marzo de 2016. Si su nombre ya está en la lista, no tiene que hacer nada. El Departamento de Vivienda mantendrá su nombre y la fecha y hora en que presentó su solicitud a la lista de espera.

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NOTICE INVITING PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM

1. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT

You are hereby invited to submit a Proposal for Professional Consultant Services for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.

Interested parties may register and download copies of the RFP package and submit proposals electronically (in PDF format) via the City’s online bidding system located at http://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?Com panyID=24660.

To download the RFP package and submit proposals, proposers will be required to pay an online usage download fee of $10.00. All documents associated with this RFP will be downloadable after the fee has been paid. Once the prospective proposer downloads any documents, that proposer’s name will appear on the Prospective Proposer/Bidder List.

Proposals will be accepted until 5:00 pm on March 24, 2016.

Proposers are solely responsible for “on time” submission of their proposals online. The City will only consider proposals that have been transmitted successfully and have been issued an ebid confirmation number with a time stamp. Transmission of proposals by any other means will not be accepted. Proposers shall be solely responsible for familiarize themselves with online bidding system in order to properly utilize of the proposal management system, for ensuring the capability of their computer system to upload the required documents, and for the stability of their internet service to successfully submit their proposals. Failure of the proposers to successfully submit electronic proposals shall be at the proposers’ sole risk and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted proposals. Proposers experiencing any technical difficulties with the proposal submission process may contact PlanetBids at (818) 9921771. Questions of an operational nature may be directed to the City’s Capital Projects Division at (951) 413-3130. Neither the City nor PlanetBids makes any guarantee as to the timely availability of assistance or any assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the proposal submission deadline.

All questions regarding this RFP must be submitted through the vendor portal noted above and must be submitted no later than ten (10) days prior to the submission deadline.

Proposers shall provide a separate electronic file for their technical proposal and cost proposal.

2. OBTAINING RFP

Request for Proposals (RFP)

may be obtained by downloading from the City website or by contacting:

City of Moreno Valley Department of Public Works Capital Projects Division 14177 Frederick Street Moreno Valley, CA 92553 951.413.3130 TechInfo-CapProj@moval.org City Website: http://www.morenovalley.ca.us/rfps/bids_rfps.shtml 3. REQUIRED SERVICES AND SELECTION

The required services consist of developing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract-specific goals; documenting research and methodology; reviewing bid specifications, RFP language and DBE forms to ensure inclusion of DBE Program elements and contractual requirements; developing a comprehensive outreach plan and strategy to promote the City and its federally-funded transportation projects to qualified DBEs; and attendance at pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings to present DBE Program overview, submittal requirements and Good Faith Effort criteria.

The City intends to award a one (1) year contract with the option to extend the contract up to three (3) additional years.

Successful experience working with the DBE Program is preferred. The selection will be based on the qualifications and experience of the proposed staff. The consultant may be invited to a selection interview. Proposals failing to provide sufficient information to accurately assess the qualifications of the proposed individual and failing to comply with requirements and conditions of the RFP will not be given further consideration.

The Proposals will be rated/ranked according to the following criteria: Firm’s General Experience and Qualification Information; Experience of Key Personnel; and Project Approach/Understanding. It should compliment the consultant’s resource allocation chart and project schedule delivery timeline.

4. OWNER’S RESERVED

RIGHT

Within such limits as may be prescribed by law, the City Council of the City of Moreno Valley reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, to accept, reject or waive a minor variance in a Proposal, to waive any informality in a Proposal or accept the Proposal that best serves the interest of the City.

5. INFORMATION

For information relating to the details of the RFP requirements, please contact the Capital Projects Division of the City of Moreno Valley Public Works Department at 14177 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92552-0805, or by telephone at 951.413.3130, or by e-mail at TechInfo-CapProj@moval.org. Published El Chicano February 25, 2016 E-7389

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Lyn Valbuena, Chair of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians spoke before a well attended meeting of the Inland Empire Hispanic Leadership Council where she gave an overview of the Tribe's history and their economic and philanthropic commitment to the region. In this photo Valbuena is surrounded by members of the Board of Directors and including Maurice Calderon, the original founder and organizer of the group. Pictured above are (left to right) Dennis Gutierrez, Kristine Scott, Mary Figueroa, Jesse Ramirez, Lynn Valbuena, Yolanda Cabrera, Laura Morales, Yvette Walker and Adam Torres. Up front below is Jaime Hurtado and Maurice Calderon.

Dignity Health Awards Community Grants

Group photograph of the seven nonprofit recipients of the Dignity Health Grants.

Photo Courtesy/Ricardo Tomboc San Bernardino Councilman John Valdivia and Father Mike Barry President/Chairman of the Board with Mary's Mercy Center, who is one of the Dignity Health Community Grants recipients.

By Ricardo Tomboc

ignity Health of the Inland Empire, which includes Community Hospital of San Bernardino and St. Bernardine Medical Center, awarded more than $250,000.00 to seven local nonprofit organiza-

tions. On Thursday, February 4th, San Bernardino Councilman John Valdivia and representatives from the offices of Congressman Pete Aguilar, Senator Mike Morrell, Assemblyman Marc Steinorth and San Bernardino County Supervisor Josie Gonzales joined Dignity Health in recognizing the seven nonprofit

organizations for their efforts to improve the health and quality of life in the Inland Empire. The community grants luncheon was held at the Rezek Center at the St. Bernardine Hospital facility. The grand recipient organizations and awards are Central City Lutheran Mission ($ 27,700.00), Inland Caregivers Resource Center ($ 24,750.00), Legal Aid of San Bernardino ($ 32,519.00), Lestonnac Free Clinic ($ 75,000.00), Mary's Mercy Center ($ 25,000.00), Salvation Army of Riverside and San Bernardino County ($ 33,750.00) and San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services ($ 33,750.00). Dignity Heath has 39 hospitals including Community Hospital and St. Bernardine Hospital; and was able to fund more than four million dollars in grant awards to nonprofit organizations located in California, Arizona and Nevada. The $ 250,000.00 grants directly affect those who need it the most in the Inland Empire. "The partnership of Dignity Health and the nonprofit organizations awarded the grants, reflect Dig-

nity Health's strong commitment to serve the community, not only as a health care provider, but as a partner to those who work to better the lives of others", said Linda McDonald, Dignity Health In-

Photo Courtesy/Ricardo Tomboc

land Empire Vice President of Mission Services. Community Hospital of San Bernardino has served the community since 1910. St. Bernardine Medical Center was founded in 1931.

Photo Courtesy/Ricardo Tomboc From left to right: Ricardo Tomboc, Salvation Army Advisory Board Member, Ann Matu Director at the Salvation Army TLC, Shirili Valdez, Salvation Army Chaplain and Administrative Aid, Samuel Valdez, Director of the Path-To Prosperity Program and Kristina Starkey, Donor Relations Director. The Salvation Army representatives accepted Dignity Health's $ 33,750.00 grant during the Dignity Health Community Grants Luncheon.

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Inland Empire businesses dropping anchor at Los Angeles Boat Show Feb. 25-28

By Yazmin Alvarez

an you hear the ocean calling?

Several Inland-area businesses can and they’re heading out in response to the call as the Los Angeles Boat Show returns Feb. 25-28, celebrating 60 years of life at sea. Presented by Progressive Insurance, the four-day trade show takes place both on land at the Los Angeles Convention Center and in the water at Burton W. Chace Park in Marina del Rey, and showcases hundreds of vessels from entrylevel family cruisers to million dollar yachts, plus the latest in boating, outdoors, and marine accessories. On land at the center, new boats, gear and accessories will be showcased, while sail- and powerboats 35' and larger will be featured in-water at the park. Several hands-on activities, crafts and a Kids’ Zone will be available for little skippers, as well. “Locally, it’s a great way to have Inland Empire residents check out options in the boating industry,” said Dave Geoffroy, show manager and vice president, National Marine Manufacturers Association West. Hardin Marine Arrowhead, a San Bernardino-based boat dealer, will be among the area’s exhibitors showcasing powerboats at the event, including rentals locals can take advantage of in nearby Lake Arrowhead. “The ocean isn’t too far from the area and with plenty of lakes nearby, the show makes for a great opportunity to learn about what can get you cruising in the water,” said Geoffroy. But it’s not just about the vessels this year, he added. To mark the show’s 60th anniversary, the event will feature a Float-in Theater, where guests can relax on deck in a boat and enjoy boating videos — popcorn included — as well as seminars. Other highlights include: •Boating Education – Offering

educational seminars and in-water training, attendees can learn to drive a boat with daily power boating and sailing lessons at Discover Boating Hands On Skills Training at Marina del Rey. Boating seminars and in-water lessons are taught by USCG-certified captains, and for the DIY Boater, Fred’s Shed Interactive Learning Center at the LA Convention Center features continuous seminars and interactive how-to classes on boat repair and more throughout the weekend. •SailFest at Marina del Rey – It’s a sailor’s delight with sailboats, gear and accessories to shop, plus sailing seminars, onwater lessons from top instructors, and a sailing simulator to get those feet wet before hitting the water. •Marine Entertainment and Electronics Pavilion - Presented by Integrated Marine Services, it’s everything a boater needs to upgrade, enhance and stay connected on the water. Featuring demos on low-cost, high-speed internet, autopilots and radar, wireless remote control for yachts, underwater LED boat lights, stereo systems, boat speakers and more. Tickets allow entry to both show locations and a free shuttle between the two show sites is available at the Convention Center lobby and at the entrance of Burton Chace Park at the end of Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey. Admission is $15 for adults; free for youth 15 and younger and active military. Show hours: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles Feb. 25 and 26, noon to 9 p.m; Feb. 27 and 28, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey Feb. 25 and 26, noon to 5 p.m. and Feb 27 and 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To learn more or for ticket information visit LosAngelesBoatShow.com or call 714-633-7581.

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San Bernardino-based powerboat dealer and boat rental, Hardin Marine Arrowhead along with a handful of other Inland Empire businesses will be among the exhibitors at the 2016 Los Angeles Boat Show Feb. 25-28. The event takes place both on land at the Los Angeles Convention Center and in the water at Burton W. Chace Park in Marina del Rey.