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ndrew Holguin finally decided to trade knives for books.
The San Bernardino Sierra High School student was going in and out of correctional facilities and getting involved with the wrong crowd.
Colton High Alumni and Baltimore Raven Jimmy Smith to present the NFL Golden Football Award on Thursday, April 7 at 6pm at Colton High Auditorium
tories of resilience, success, and aspirations summed up the Fifth Annual Cesar Chavez Memorial Luncheon held by the Chicano Latino Caucus of the Inland Empire this past weekend.
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San Bernardino Sierra High School was recognized as a model continuation school by State Superintendent Tom Torlakson last month.
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Acosta stressed the importance of becoming supportive of each other and working together to address and solve issues in the community.
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“Many of you I’ve met knew him personally,” said League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) of the Inland Empire secretary and event host Tex Acosta. “His commitment to the struggle is something that continues to resonate with me.”
Chávez is mostly known for his nonviolent approach to organizing and promoting labor and farm workers’ rights. He passed away on April 23, 1993 in San Luis, Arizona at the age of 66.
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Approximately 200 local city officials, community organizers, business owners, and residents poured into Colton First Assembly Church in Colton on Saturday April 2 to celebrate the life of the Chicano icon they say was a, “selfless man.”
Born in Yuma, Arizona in 1927, Chávez was a Mexican-American farm worker, labor leader and civil rights activist that co-founded the National Farm Workers Association with Dolores Huerta in 1962.
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“[Juvenile Hall] is no place you want to be,” he said. “I wanted to have fun and now I have to catch up. I’ve dug myself deep. Now I have to get back up.”
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Last year when he was disciplined for bringing a knife to school, it seemed his educational path would be over. However, as a result of the support he has received from administrators and faculty at the school, Holguin is now 40 credits away from graduation.
Former Sierra High School principal and current San Bernardino City Unified School District Director of Alternative Programs Rose Ann Lalama works with a diverse population of adolescents and young adults. As of the 2014-2015 school year, the student make up of the campus is 75-percent Latino, 18percent African-American, 4-per-
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Former Sierra High School principal and current San Bernardino City Unified School District Director of Alternative Programs Rose Ann Lalama (right) with student Andrew Holguin, 18.
“Cesar didn’t back down on his principles,” said Acosta. “The work cannot be done by one person. We heal as a collective.” Chavez cont. on next page
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-cent White, with the final 3percent of the population comprising of Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and non-reported ethnicities.
Many students have been beaten and battered by the realities of a struggling city. While some are aiming to recover credits in time to return to their home schools to graduate, and others aspiring to graduate in weeks, some are attempting to make most of second chances.
“We get to know who these students are and learn of their stories,” Lalama said. “Your office here is where the activity is, which is in the classroom or during passing period. Despite their backgrounds, they are leaders on campus. Once they are here, they are here to get the job done.”
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Senate Pro Tem Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) speaking to hundreds in attendance at the Cesar Chavez Luncheon at the Colton First Assembly Church last Saturday about California’s improvement in the last several decades. Chavez cont.
Keynote speaker Senate Pro Tem Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) said Latinos have come a long way since the early 1990s--a period that saw one of the fiercest anti-immigration legislation enacted in the state, Proposition 187.
Just days earlier on the state-wide Cesar Chavez holiday (March 31), de Leon and his fellow legislators Senator Connie Leyva (D-Chino) and Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown (D-San Bernardino) contributed to the passage of a bill that will raise the minimum wage to $15/hour in the next six years. The Senate Pro Tem leader said no one who works a full time job deserves to live in poverty in California.
“We [Latinos] represent the largest ethnic group in California, and we’re growing,” he said. “As a state of immigrants, we’re extending the fundamental rights of those “Chavez would be proud of the who come here, play by the rules, progress we made,” he said. “This and who contribute to our great- has been a decades long fight, especially for agricultural workers ness.” who have had to strike for the
most basic rights: the right to have shade, water, or have breaks. In regard to the minimum wage, I can tell you that Latinos will benefit greatly.”
Senator de Leon said the future of the Inland Empire will depend on their commitment to intentional policy that will provide more employment and better quality of life for residents. “We know that we could do better, and we know we will do better,” de Leon said. “I have so much respect for all of you and what you do. We are going to change this economy.”
Last week, State Superintendent Tom Torlakson named Sierra High as one of 37 California model continuation schools due to the innovative teaching approaches there that enable students with diverse needs to complete their high school education. The school has successfully implemented Common Core Curriculum Standards, in contrast to independent study packets, to help students not only sufficiently make up credits, but receive a similar education they would at a traditional school.
According to Lalama, the morning and afternoon sessions consist of five periods that last six weeks that allow for students to sufficiently master course material by using digital programs such as APEX and Google Drive. Students that are on track can may earn up to 25 credits every six weeks of school. In addition, students who have earned more than 200 credits and meet other enrollment criteria are allowed to attend both sessions to finish
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Moreover, Lalama said Sierra High School is working on a partnership with San Bernardino Valley College that will allow students to take technical career courses, such as Law and Justice, Forensic Science, and Medical Terminology, for college credit. Extracurricular activities such as sports teams, student government, Prom, and ‘Grad Night’ are provided for students.
As of August 2015, approximately 23 students returned to their home schools, 281 graduated with their diploma/GED, and 595 moved on to higher education or technical colleges.
Delmar Robinson, 17, left his home school due to the overwhelming pressure he felt taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses. He said he could have stayed, but he felt the work was too much. Robinson learned from a friend, who attended Sierra to balance school with motherhood, that he could potentially catch up and finish school early.
“At first I thought it was going to be different,” he said. “Like a basic continuation school that gives you packets to complete at home. This school has definitely helped me grow. The [career] pathway courses gave me a choice that I would have never thought of.”
Robinson said he plans on attending San Bernardino Valley College and then transfer to Fresno State University to study to become a health and safety inspector.
“It’s smaller classrooms, so teachers give you the opportunity to learn better,” he said. “They go along with the needs you have.”
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an Bernardino Generation Now (SBGN) invites you to break away from the typical night out and instead come join us in an evening of creativity and social connection. Spirits & Arts is a new social event hosted by SBGN at the Garcia Center for the Arts in San Bernardino. Attendees will be guided by a local artist and spend three hours laughing with friends and painting their masterpiece.
Spirits & Arts is a new program that will be reoccurring at the Garcia Center for the Arts every 4th Friday of each month. Hosted by San Bernardino Generation Now in collaboration with the Garcia Center for the Arts and with the support of the San Bernardino Valley Concert Association. Our goal is to promote community engagement and enthusiasm for the arts. Other sponsors include San Bernardino Art Association (SBAA) and Arts Connection (AC). ATTENTION: Due to the pres-
ence of alcohol, the event is limited to participant’s aged 21 and over. All participants will have their ID checked at the door. Please bring some form of ID, driver's license or a state ID. Also, if you purchase a ticket at the San Bernardino resident price we will confirm that by looking at the address listed on your ID. A piece of mail or a bill with your name and San Bernardino address may be used to verify your San Bernardino residency as well. When: April 22nd, 2016 – 6 PM to 9 PM
Where: Garcia Center for the Arts - 526 W 11th St - San Bernardino, CA 92410
Who: San Bernardino Generation Now, San Bernardino Art Association, Arts Connection, and San Bernardino Valley Concert Association Why: Promote community engagement and enthusiasm for the arts.
What: Arts Social Event – cost $15 residents $20 Non-residents, plus tax
- Cost includes seat and painting supplies including canvas and apron. About SBGN
San Bernardino Generation Now strives to empower and unite our communities through education, economic development and civic participation. By encouraging residents and its youth to take an active role in strengthening San Bernardino, we will develop into community leaders who will create a new cultural identity for our city. For more information visit sbgenerationnow.com
Spirits & Arts is a new program that will be reoccurring at the Garcia Center for the Arts every 4th Friday of each month. The new social event hosted by SBGN will feature attendees guided by a local artist to paint a piece of art, while enjoying wine and other treats.
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Inland Empire Community Newspapers • April 7, 2016 • Page A3 dation presents its 6th Annual SBVC Athletics Golf Tournament at the Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. Registration starts at noon with Shotgun start at 1 p.m. For sponsorship and registration information call: 909.384.4471 or register on line at www.sbvcfoundation.org
Awareness: April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and several groups have as a goal to stop the violence against children and youth. They are making special efforts this month to connect people to organizations, service opportunities and other beneficial resources to raise awareness of the plight of young people in areas of foster care, poverty, education, literacy and community engagement. One effort is the 9th Annual Care 4 Kids Run and Community Resources Fair being held at Glen Helen Regional Park on April 23rd. C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and Y.A.P. (Youth Action Project) have organized this event that will feature
Friday, April 15 - Time for Change (TFCF) 13th Annual Gala community resource information from 6 to 9 p.m. at the DoubleTree booths, giveaways, a Kids Zone, by Hilton in Ontario. For informacarnival games, food and enter- tion call 909.886.2994 tainment for the entire family. Join the effort and learn how you can April 20, 2016 - Dia de Los help the more than 5,400 children Ninos living in foster care and the many children who become lost in an Wednesday, April 20 - the overwhelmed child welfare system Bonnes Meres Auxiliary of Chilthat makes it difficult to provide dren's Fund presents its Annual individualized care. For informa- Birthday Luncheon at 11:00 a.m. tion and to register as a participant at the Redlands Country Club, in the Care 4 Kids call 1749 Garden Street. Attendees are 909.881.6760. asked to bring an unwrapped gift for a child. Guest speaker is Dr. Ron Powell. For ticket information Save the Date: visit www.bonnesmeres.org or contact Cheryl Towers at Thursday & Friday, April 7 & 909.771.8979 or email bonnes8 - Hispanic Lifestyle presents meres@gmail.com Latina Conference 2016 at the Ontario Airport Hotel and Conference Friday, April 22 - EARTH Center, 700 North Haven Ave. On- DAY tario, CA. This two-day event begins Thursday evening at 5:30 Friday, April 22 - Redlands p.m. with a reception honoring Community Hospital will host companies and organizations for "Evening with the Artists" at 5:30 women. Friday is an all day event p.m. at the. Stan and Ellen Weisser starting at 8 a.m. and concluding at Education Pavilion, 350 Terracina 2:30 p.m. For sponsorship, ticket Blvd. Redlands. This event will and program information call showcase local artists Jeff Skelly, 951.940.9099 or email RDS@His- Leslee Adams, Michael Bedoya, paniclifestyle.com Karen Werner, and Trudy Wood. The original artwork on display is Saturday, April 9 - the Women's available for purchase with a perClub of Rialto presents Fashion centage of the proceeds going to Show and Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. support the Redlands Community at the Rialto Senior Center, 1411 Hospital Foundation art fund. For S. Riverside, Ave. featured are ticket information and to RSVP fashions provided by Dress Barn. call 909.335.5540 or register onFor ticket information call Sharon line at Hughes at 909.844.8031. www.redlandshospital.org/foundation/foundation-special-event/onSaturday, April 9 - May 14 - the line-registration/default.aspx. Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art of Cal State San Saturday, April 23 - C.A.S.A. Bernardino presents Time + Place: Of San Bernardino County (Court 47 Years of Art Faculty at CSUSB. Appointed Special Advocates) and In celebration of CSUSB's 50th Y.A.P. (Youth Action Project of Anniversary, this exhibit will fea- San Bernardino) present the 9th ture the artwork of more than 30 Annual Care 4 Kids Run and Compast and current faculty members munity Resource Fair at Glen of the CSUSB, Department of Art, Helen Regional Park from 9 a.m. spanning 47 years of teaching and to 1 p.m. For information call creating. For gallery hours and 909.881.6760 or visit parking information call www.casaofsb.org 909.537.7373 or visit RAFFMA.csusb.edu Saturday, April 23 - the Child Care Resource Center in San Friday, April 15 - the San Bernardino presents its 3rd Annual Bernardino Valley College Foun- Family Play Day from 10 a.m. to
.A.S.A. of San Bernardino County (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and (Y.A.P.) Youth Action Project of San Bernardino, invite you to participate in the 9th Annual Care 4 Kids Run and Community Resource Fair! This year the 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino from 9am to 1pm. This event is in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, connecting people to organizations, service opportunities and other beneficial resources to get community involvement. Our goal is to raise awareness about the
plight of young people in San Bernardino County, issues related to foster care, literacy, education and community engagement. We not only bring awareness but sources to stop the violence against children and youth. We encourage all community members to join us in walking or running, and connecting with one another for young people and their safety and health. The first 300 registrants will receive a free lunch provided by In-N-Out Burger. Event will be emceed by NBC4 Southern California’s Emmy award-winning reporter and Inland Empire news bureau chief Tony Shin. Community resource booths will also be available, offering valuable
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Equal Representation: This week the United States Supreme Court voted unanimously to uphold one person-one vote for the purpose of drawing district lines. The case before the court Evenwel v. Abbott- attempted to change this basic principle to one person-one voter. This decision clearly affirms that it is the responsibility of elected officials to represent the best interests of their constituents - be they children, poor, voters or not.
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information, free giveaways, as well as items for purchase. There will also be a Kids Zone, carnival games, food, and entertainment for the entire family. In San Bernardino County, approximately 5,400 children live in foster care. Those children were not only abused and/or neglected but as a result, removed from their homes and families. Sadly, many also become lost in an overwhelmed child welfare system that makes it difficult to provide individualized care and attention to each child’s individual needs and wants. For more information and to register as a participant, please call (909)881-6760 or visit www.casaofsb.org
1 p.m. at the Center, 1111 East Mill Street. Activities for this free event include story time, live entertainment, obstacle course, free books and reptiles.
Saturday, April 23 - the Rialto School District presents "Putin on the Ritz" at Amina Carter High 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. For more information, please call (909) 820-7700 ext. 2123.
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
Saturday, April 30 - actor Edward James Olmos, Californian State University, San Bernardino, the John M. Pfau Library, and the Santos Manuel Student Union present the 2016 Latino Book & Family Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free event education information, entertainment, culture, food, exhibits, storytelling workshops and opportunities to meet Monday, April 25 - the Colton with authors. For information call Chamber of Commerce presents 909.537.5102 or visit www.faceits Annual Golf Classic at the Ar- book.com/IELBFF rowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside Drive, San Bernardino. Coming in May: Registration starts at 8 a.m. with Sunday, May 1 - the Kiwanis Shotgun Start at 10 a.m. for infor- Club of Cooley Ranch presents Fourth Annual Cooley Ranch mation: 909.825.2222 Scholarship 5K Fun/Run/Roll Thursday, April 28 - Habitat for through Colton starting with regHumanity San Bernardino, Inc. istration at 7 a.m. at Cooley Ranch presents its 5th Annual Benefit Elementary School, 1000 South Gala The Magic of Home at the Cooley Dr. Colton. 100% of the University of Redlands, Orton proceeds will be given as scholarCenter, 1300 E. Colton Ave at 5:30 ships for Colton Unified School p.m. Featured is Illusionist Danny District graduating seniors. For Ray and a Mortgage Retirement sponsorship information call Ceremony. For ticket information 909.685.4054 or 909.534.4541. To call 909.478.1176 or visit register online visit https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Colton/Scho www.habitatsb.org larship5KFunRunWalkRoll Friday, April 29 - the California State University, San Bernardino Saturday, May 7 - Inland EmEOP Renaissance Scholars Pro- pire Lighthouse for the Blind grams presents "Open the Door to Opportunities" at 6 p.m. at the Sunday, May 15 - Friends of the Santos Manuel Student Union University of California Botanic Events Center, 5500 University Gardens present Primavera In The Parkway. Proceeds from this event Gardens from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at benefit current foster youth pursu- the Botanic Gardens on campus. ing higher education. For informa- This afternoon event allows partiction and tickets contact Amanda ipants to stroll through Alder Robles at 909.537.5042 or Canyon, enjoy drinks and appetizamanda.robles@csusb.edu ers from local vintners, brewers & eateries while enjoying live music. Friday, April 29 - the Inland Em- For ticket information call pire Deuce Players and the Santa 951.784.6962 or visit www.garFe Knights Social Club present a dens.ucr.edu Fundraiser Benefit Dance to support the 3rd Annual Co-Ed Softball Tournament for Victims of Quote: Crime from 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Las Conchitas, 168 South E Street, San "Talk is cheap... Bernardino. For information call It is the way we organize and use 909.332.8774 our lives every day that tells what we believe in." Saturday, April 30 - the Assis- Cesar Chavez tance League of San Bernardino presents the 55th Annual Signature Headdress Ball, The Ballroom To submit an event or info to Blitz at the National Orange Show, Gloria’s Corner please email 689 S. E Street, San Bernardino. gloharrison@me.comt
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their educational trajectory, but nonetheless were able to pick themselves up from harrowing experiences, such as gang involvement, early parenthood, mental distress, and incarceration, to develop a readjusted meaning for their lives.
By Anthony Victoria
Students do deserve a second chance at success
The kids are alright.
I'm referring to the students at San Bernardino’s Sierra High School and their resiliency to prove doubters wrong and move forward with their lives. It’s no mistake that in the last year approximately 900 students received their diploma or GED, returned to their home school sites, and moved on to technical and higher education institutions. It’s partly the reason why Sierra High School is one of 37 recognized model continuation high schools in the State of California.
Oftentimes we associate continuation schools as institutions where the ill behaved and unmannered finish their education. Many of us assume that they are then thrown into the real world, unprepared for its harsh realities.
Simply put, because of the stigma associated with attending an alternative school, we don't consider this experience as rewarding. I understand now why that is a grave mistake.
In the few hours I interacted with the student body, I heard stories of young people who, yes, made several mistakes throughout
Unfortunately, San Bernardino continues to feel the brunt of economic decline and senseless violence. And while the powers that be continue to ‘kick the can down the road’ and waste time, we continue to hear reports of young men and women here making poor decisions and losing their lives as a result.
Nonetheless, there are individuals who act as purveyors that want to ‘Make Hope Happen.’ One of those people is former Sierra High School interim principal and current San Bernardino City Unified School District Director of Alternative Programs Rose Ann Lalama. She is able to engage with students on an interpersonal level.
Since many of these students hail from troubled backgrounds, it's vital to ensure they don't feel discouraged from continuing their education. From what I observed, Lalama supersedes this by providing many of them with moral support they may not receive at home or may have been lacking at their former school sites.
Moreover, the academic experience these students receive through exposure to technical career courses has given them a path to a better future. Many students, who were once on the verge of drug addiction, unemployment, incrimination, incarceration, or even death, are now on a road to success.
Sure, these young men and women have been knocked down hard, but they are sure getting up stronger. Instead of looking at the negatives of continuation schools, we should encourage these students to not give up.
Actress Rachel Griffiths once said, “There's nothing as exciting as a comeback - seeing someone with dreams, watching them fail, and then getting a second chance.”
I couldn’t agree more. At least locally, and thanks to plenty of determination on both sides of the desk, it seems that the kids are indeed alright.
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On March 30, 2016, nine gentlemen from the W6VAH amateur radio club and American Legion Post 106 met for lunch at Applebee’s on Redlands Blvd. While there is nothing particularly special about a group gathering for lunch, what took place March 30 is the kind of thing that restores faith in humanity and truly touched the hearts of our group. Members of the W6VAH club and American Legion Post 106 are proud of their country and proud of their past. As veterans serving in the Korean and Viet Nam wars these men are close friends who make it a point to continue serving their country and supporting fellow veterans through the actions of their daily lives. Every Monday-Friday they meet to conduct an amateur radio
I was saddened to see the commentary (“Why San Bernardino needs an independent water department,” March 18) propping up a dysfunctional water department. People need to see through this for what it is: the old guard still clutching control over our city’s future.
C. Patrick Milligan fails to mention that he is law partners with ousted San Bernardino city attorney Jim Penman and that Stacy Aldstadt, general manager of the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, is also an attorney who worked for Penman. Milligan’s article is just another attempt to support the same old
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ness. Other than the hats they wear representing the branches of military served, there is nothing of note drawing attention to this group. We certainly never expected anything like this to happen and it has never happened before, but wow, this touches our hearts and we need to say thanks! Neither the waitress or restaurant manager have seen the mystery woman, perhaps in her mid 20’s, before. You know who you are and we hope you see this so you will know how incredibly grateful we are for your generosity and thoughts! Our sincere thanks to you!
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San Bernardino politics, and a way to intimidate the hard work of the City Charter reform committee and our new San Bernardino City Council. It seems to have worked as the Water Department proposal has vanished from the charter recommendations. What Milligan points out as positives are actually negatives. He states correctly that the Water Department is governed by appointed water commissioners (all part of the “old guard”). As a result, there has been no accountability to San Bernardino residents or the City Council, who is charged with looking out for our best interests.
Why would you protect a system
set up to eliminate public engagement or oversight? If you look at the charter review committee report, it points out that no other city has a system like this in place. It is laughable that the city sewer plant built in the 1950s is being described as “state of the art.”
We should expect new ideas and fresh solutions, not the same old song and dance. I hope the City Council demands answers and takes a good look at what should be going on at the Water Department.
A.C. Smith, San Bernardino
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“net” reaching out to operators around the world; often times communicating with other veterans. Every Wednesday following their net they meet at a different location for lunch. This past Wednesday as they dined at Applebee’s they received an incredible and very unexpected surprise when the waitress informed them that an anonymous woman had paid their entire check! Rather than bringing a bill to be paid, the waitress brought the paid slip to the table with a hand written note that read, “Thank you for your service! Have a blessed day!” Bert, The Last U.S. Navy Bugler, is still reeling from this awesome act of kindness, and another member has not stopped sharing how touched he is by this random act of kind-
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Words to Think About: Maslow, Rogers and Humanistic Psychology
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By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.
have been a therapist for over sixty five years. I also have a Ph.D. in Humanistic Psychology. I have studied extensively the works of Freud, Adler and Frankl. For many years I have been partial to the Cognitive Therapists. Primarily Viktor Frankl, Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers and Wilham Glasser. In my opinion, they have addressed their views to Americans more clearly than the Europeans. In that regard, the writings of Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers are extremely important to the needs of our current culture. Abraham Harold Maslow was born on April1, 1908, in Brooklyn,
New York. He died on June 8, 1970 in Menlo Park, California. Carl Rogers was born six years before Maslow, in 1902, January 8. He died seventeen years after Maslow on February 4, 1987. Rogers received his Ph.D. in 1931 from Columbia University. Maslow received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1934. Before both of them made their very successful careers in the field of psychology, they flirted for a while in somewhat related but different fields of interest. Rogers with religion and Maslow with law. Their early lives were drastically different. Maslow’s parents treated him terribly. Abusive would be the current word. However, Maslow’s family life began a great turn in 1928 when he married Bertha. It ended at his death, after 42 years of marriage. Rogers married Helen Elliot in 1924 and they were together for 55 years. She died in 1979. They had two children. In 1965 I was on the S.S. Hope Ship in Cartagena, Columbia and Carl’s brother, Walter was the Chief of Staff. We often discussed the psychological views of his brother, of whom he (Walter) was
very proud. In my opinion, both Maslow and Rogers were strong advocates of humanistic psychology. However, they each had their own unique contributions. Rogers was particularly interested in developing a personality theory that stressed the importance of self-actualization in shaping human personalities. This development is dependent on what he referred to as the “unconditional positive regard.” In the process of growth, humans develop an ideal self and a real self. “How closely one’s real self matches up with their ideal self is called congruity.” The stated and implied goal of a fully functioning person he called “the good life.” Rogers always emphasized the view that everyone always lives in an ever changing environment. These changes affect one’s internal thoughts and emotions. His counseling techniques were referred to by him and observers as non-directive. He seldom gave flat-out advice. He was noted for responding with a head nod or a “Hum-hum.” To achieve our fullest potential, humans need constant unconditional positive regard or uncondi-
tional love. If this is not realized, a gap is created that diminishes a wholesome personality. Emotional and mental traumas are the inevitable result. The individual’s growth is stymied. Abraham Maslow also is referred to as a “humanistic psychologist.” His views were obviously conditioned and reflect his totally dysfunctional upbringing. His mother hated him and deprived him of any “mother love.” He never got over it. However, in his late years, he did reconcile with his father. He was constantly at odds with the psychological theories of Freud and Adler. To him, they were pessimistic and portrayed humans in negative and animalistic terms. He considered himself a scientist that imagined wellness and wholeness rather than sickness and disease. In referring to other scientists, he said, “”They are afraid to uncover their own nature.” But Maslow was always optimistic that his views led to a holistic approach for optimal living. In this he was supported by men like: Gordon Allport, Rollo May, Carl Rogers and G.W. Abersold. The key words for Maslow are “self-actualization.” To achieve
this pinnacle of normality, he developed what he called, “Hierarchy of Needs.” His based his theories on a study of people that were happy and by observation they lived life to its full potential. His classical figure is of a pyramid, with five levels. The base (5) he called it PHYSIOLOGICAL: breathing, free water, sex, sleep. The (4) level is called SECURITY: security of: body, employment, resources, morality, the family, health and property. The (3) level is: LOVE/BELONGING: friendship, family, sexual intimacy. The (2) level is: ESTEEM: self-esteem, confidence, achievement, respect of others and respect by others. Finally, (1) level is: SELF--ACTULAZATION: morality, creativity, spontaneity, problem solving, lack of prejudice and acceptance of facts. Rogers and Maslow were like two peas in a pod. Self-actualization was prominent in both of their psychology. They both, “accepted the self-actualized people enjoy life in general in all of its aspects while most other people enjoy only stray moments of triumph.” Amen. Selah. So be it.
visits from animal control to the property of Mary Fuentes. In his February, 2, 2016 report, animal control officer William Snyder wrote that his department has been to the residence between 20-25 times. The most recent for four unlicensed dogs who were biting neighbors and threatening children. Animal control cited the Fuentes address three times for unlicensed dogs in 2007, again in 2010 and twice in 2015. Not only do repeated animal control violations put someone in their system, the field citations reports and incidence reports makes personal information available to the public. A 2006 report posted online gives Fuentes social security number and date of birth. A spokesperson for animal control who wished to remain anonymous, recommended that if a caller with a complaint
wants to remain anonymous they should not provide their name. If you provide your name, it will be included on reports for public inspection. The phone number you call from is usually made public as well. Another ongoing aggressive dog violation has been occurring at the Edgehill Apartments where Leonard Paul Silas was first cited on April, 20, 2015 for an unlicensed dog and according to animal control officer Darain Ford that citation was never cleared. On Feb. 27, 2016, a fine of $100 per day started accruing against Silas because his same pit bull was running loose and intimidating children. The results of his March 17, 2016 administrative civil penalties hearing for non compliance were not yet available.
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he problem of loose and aggressive dogs roaming the streets of San Bernardino could take months or even years to remedy according to field incident reports filed by the San Bernardino Police Department and its animal control division. Municipal code violations show a wide area of the city is effected by predominately Pit Bulls. Animal Control violations indicate that mail carriers continue to be the target of aggressive dogs. The Northend owner of two pit bulls, Ray Green had been cited six months prior to the most recent call in February from letter carrier Jose Garcia. Representatives from the SBPD and city attorney's office said there is no preferential treatment for calls from mail carriers. City Attorney's Office spokesperson Eric Reed said there are no special circumstances or added fines for those whose dog harasses a mailman. Reed said the city attorney enforces code violations and holds hearings about twice per month for those in non-compliance. Reed referred further questions to Assistant City Attorney Linda Wynn, who said she would call back. One current case is citation #15330, where San Bernardino resident Seth Gardner was severely bitten by his neighbor's Pit Bull while trying to protect his three-year-old daughter from the attack. By the time law enforcement arrived the dog owner removed the dog to an unknown location. Animal control needed to locate the dog for a quarantine. Those at the property gave fake
Courtesy Photo An estimated 6,000 mail carriers are bitten by dogs per year and 4.7 million people overall are bitten by dogs per year. names and the delay caused medical responders added time to get the victim to the hospital. A rabies control investigative report was then filed. Marlene Andrea Ponce was eventually charged with concealment of a bite dog and was to appear March 17 for a administrative civil penalties hearing for non-compliance. City administrative analyst Kimberley L. Green who coordinates noncompliance hearings did not return a phone call. Simple animal control violations can lead to major civil offenses. According to citation reports, a loose dog call can give cause for code enforcement to eventually inspect property closer. This, leading to citations for a variety of building, safety and code violations including illegal home additions, improper discharge of raw sewage and for illegally possessing chickens and roosters. Other animal control violations have been for unlicensed dogs, not properly restraining dogs, failing to spay or neuter, and for maintaining dogs in unfit conditions. But the incidences of dog bites in San Bernardino have not in-
creased in the past two years, said San Bernardino City Animal Control Supervisor Oscar Perez. In 2014, there were 235 dog bites reported. In 2015, there were 236. Perez advised that long term statistics can not be relied upon because the areas that animal control covers expands and contracts on a continuous basis. Perez listed Pit Bulls, Huskies, Shepards, and Chihuahua as common bite dogs. Because smaller dogs cause less damage, their bites are not often reported. "The predominately owned dog breed in our area is the Chihuahua and Pit Bull." Perez realizes that people intentionally let their dogs out and often don't follow up when they are cited. While the enforcement of citations is the city attorney's job, Perez recalled one incident where a dog owner was arrested because the owner ordered his trained attack dog to attack. Although it's the city attorney's job to enforce violations, it did not say what measures are used to enforce delinquent violator's. In 2006, a violation issued for having illegal fowl has been followed by 10 years of repeated
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get underway in downtown Riverside, will feature representatives from over 100 organizations, with veterans from each branch of the service taking part in the festivities. Riverside resident, Rear Adm. Allen E. "Boot" Hill, a highly decorated fighter pilot who was raised in Rubidoux and attended West Riverside Elementary School, Poly High School, and Riverside Community College, will be honored as this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade committee is currently seeking sponsors, volunteers, and participants. Those that are interested in contributing to this important event are encouraged to contact Dr. Cheryl-Marie Hansberger at cmhansberger@riversideca.gov.
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El Ojo de Agua serves authentic Mexican food, honors family, heritage
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El Ojo de Agua in Rialto serves authentic Mexican food such as huaraches and tlacoyos. Pictured clockwise from left are quesadillas, pambazo and huaraches.
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ruly authentic Mexican cuisine is the general consensus surrounding El Ojo de Agua Taqueria that features dishes rarely found on typical menus such as tlacoyo and huarache. Best sellers include menudo, barbacoa and pambazos. The menu board is in Spanish; English can only be found on the printed menus. Devoted patrons keep this secret of the Inland Empire close to heart as wait times on weekends can exceed an hour. This family-run
business has four locations in the Inland Empire – Rialto, Riverside, San Jacinto and Moreno Valley. The restaurant in Rialto is modest, with less than a dozen booths, featuring an open kitchen. Adorned on the length of the dining room wall are pictures of an older generation cooking in an outdoor kitchen, and making homemade tortillas. The younger girl in one of the photos can be seen buzzing around the kitchen. Meet the Cardiel family. The patriarch, David Cardiel Sr. who hails from the little town of Uruuta in Michoacan, and his wife Josefina immigrated to the U.S. nearly 30 years ago, landing his first job in a restaurant. Soon after Cardiel found long-term employment at now-defunct El Tigre, cooking carnitas and chicharrones. Faced with lay-offs in 2001, Cardiel and his seven sons decided to shape their own futures by opening a restaurant in Riverside. The flagship store remains there to this day. “From an early age my grandfather kept telling us how important it was to work hard,” Kevin Cardiel said of David. “He was a great motivator and kept at us to strive for more.” Kevin attributes the success of the restaurants to his grandparents, whose presence can be felt
throughout the dining rooms. The wedding pictures of David and Josefina, and various other ones of their younger years provoke a sense of nostalgia and home. The eateries have become extensions of the senior Cardiels and a tribute to their unflinching hard work. “My favorite is the quesadilla de hitlachoche. The flour tortilla is served fried and crisp, the cheese melted, and the earthy tastes of the hitlachoche (dark mushroom that grows on ears of corn) rounds it all off just perfect,” wrote one Yelp reviewer, Juan G. “This is my new favorite Mexican place.” According to Kevin, David’s presence is most pervasive at the Moreno Valley locale which houses a slingshot he made as a teenager, and a horse whip he fabricated during his days as a rancher in Mexico. The principal item, Kevin said, is the 130-yearold branding iron with the family name emblazoned on it. “Our last name is the source of our pride,” Kevin explained. “My grandfather is a very strong man, but when we finally got the branding iron back from Mexico and showed it to him, his eyes got misty and he kissed it.” The name of the restaurant, chosen by David, is reminiscent of his roots and childhood. El Ojo de Agua is a small lake on a ranch, a spring that never dries out. A fit-
ting name for a family who continues to strive for excellence in its food quality and customer service, carrying on the family name in the spirit of their (grand) parents with pride and reverence. “My grandparents are our main support and inspiration,” Kevin said. Sons David Jr., Jose Roberto, Jaime and Jose Nicholas each own one location of El Ojo de Agua. Kevin, whose son Jose works beside him in Rialto, hopes to open additional eateries with his cousins in the future. El Ojo de Agua is located at 830 E. Foothill Blvd in Rialto, adjacent to the County of San Bernardino Health Services building. Catering services are also available. For more information, please call (909) 877-0876.
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Some of the more popular dishes are barbacoa and menudo (pictured) with homemade tortillas.
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El Ojo de Agua has four locations in the I.E. – Rialto (pictured), Moreno Valley, Riverside and San Jacinto. Family photos adorn the wall in Rialto, with pictures of David Cardiel Sr. and his wife Josefina. Pictured is their wedding photo. David began the family venture in 2001 with his sons. Today their legacy continues to thrive with success, and the restaurants have become a tribute to David and Josefina.
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Veronica’s Home: a place for healing, shaping new futures
Photos courtesy Veronica’s Home of Mercy
Veronica’s Home of Mercy I and II in San Bernardino are longterm Catholic/Christian residential homes committed to providing a home for adult pregnant women and their children as a healthy alternative to abortion, domestic violence, substance abuse and/or homelessness.
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manda Daniels, a mother of two, discovered she was pregnant with twins. When she relayed the news to her boyfriend, he became furious. At that moment she knew she had to escape the abusive relationship, and within 24 hours, she and her two children were settling into their new home in San Bernardino – Veronica’s Home of Mercy, a division of
Mary’s Mercy Center. There are two Veronica’s Homes, the first houses 10 women and up to two children each; the second accommodates up to 20 women with a maximum of three children per person. These long-term residential homes are a safe haven for pregnant women who suffer from domestic violence, substance abuse, homelessness, face incarceration and an alternative to abortion. Programs are designed to rehabilitate residents, reunify them with
children if separated, and promote education to secure successful futures and self-sufficiency. Debra Olguin, the home’s director for 21 years, said the goal is for women to feel safe, and to provide them with resources such as training, mentoring and counseling to enable them to take a different direction in their lives. It all begins with housing. “I have a lot in common with these girl, I’ve been there, done that,” Olguin said about her empathy for residents. “I’m right there with them in the trenches, and this is where I’m supposed to be.” According to Olguin the women are welcome to stay as long as it takes to complete their education or vocational training. Amanda, who is currently enrolled in the culinary arts program at the Art Institute of California – Inland Empire, has over a year to go before she completes the program, and she will be staying at Veronica’s Home at least until that time. “Even after the girls leave we remain in contact with them to make sure they’re doing okay,” Olguin explained. For women who need extra assistance after they have completed the program at Veronica’s Home, they have the option of moving into Casa Merced I, II or
III, single-family re-entry homes. These homes provide a more relaxed atmosphere and greater independence. The low rent and access to the support of the staff helps ease the women back into society. Amanda’s twins are due next month and she looks forward to opening a restaurant in the future. “I feel grateful that I have a place like this for myself and my two
kids. I am working to make a better future for my family and with all the support I’m getting, I know that I will succeed.” Veronica’s Home recently lost its largest source of funding from First 5. They are in need of private contributions as well as women and children’s clothing, bedding for twin beds, linens, hygiene products, and diaper bags.
Photos courtesy Veronica’s Home of Mercy
Qualified staff provides drug and alcohol counseling, twelve-step meetings, child care, transportation, life skills and 24-hour supervision.
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Gov. Jerry Brown signs bill to raise minimum wage by 2022
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Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown (D-San Bernardino), left, shaking Gov. Jerry Brown’s hand during the signing of Senate Bill 3, which will raise the minimum wage to $15/hour by 2022. By Anthony Victoria
ov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law in Los Angeles on April 4, making California the first state in the nation devoted to raising the minimum wage to $15/hour over the next few years. The California Assembly and Senate voted in favor
of the bill last week on Cesar Chavez Day. Authored by Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), Senate Bill 3 (SB-3) intends to raise the state’s hourly minimum wage from the current $10 to $10.50 by New Year’s Day 2017, and to $11 by 2018. It is expected to increase by a dollar annually until 2022.
Small companies who employ less than 26 employees would get an additional year to comply. Moreover, Brown and his successors could delay the increases by one year if the state experiences an economic crisis. Democratic legislators argued that the increase would be of great benefit to millions of California
haven’t yet connected with the Boys & Girls Clubs will attend. Reservations are not required. Youth must be accompanied by parents. Share Today Shape Tomorrow is seeking donations of canned soups, meats, fruits and vegetables, rice mixes, cereal, and kidfriendly snacks to give to families. To donate, email catherine@sharetodayshapetomorrow.org.
he San Bernardino Public Library (SBPL) Board of Trustees is soliciting proposals from self-sustaining organizations interested in providing a community benefit of expanding the weekly 20 hours of library service at our three branch locations: · The Dorothy Inghram Library is located in the New Hope Family Life Center building at 1505 West
workers that straddle the poverty line. "Workers are struggling.” Leno said. "Two point two million Californians are currently earning minimum wage, and they are struggling in poverty because it is a sub-poverty wage." In contrast, Republicans expressed fears over costs and potential job losses. Many opponents of the bill, such as the state's Chamber of Commerce and the California Restaurant Association, argue the plan will lead to further automation of jobs and depletion of small business. The bill went through the Assembly on a 48-26 vote. Whereas AsMarc Steinorth semblyman (R-Rancho Cucamonga) followed his party’s stance on it (all Republican Assembly members voted no on the plan), Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown (D-San Bernardino) voted in favor. “It is a great day in California when the Legislature can give six million Californians a raise by voting to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2022,” Brown said in a statement. “Wages have been stagnant for too long and our economic growth has been stifled because too many full-time workers have been relegated to poverty. I voted for SB 3 because it strikes the right balance between increasing incomes for millions of Californians while providing the state flexibility in times of economic or budgetary hardship. The Senate voted 26-12."At its
core, this proposal is about fairness," Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León said. "This is historic, and today I am proud to be a Californian." Senator Connie Leyva (D-Chino) told her fellow representatives later in the afternoon that they have given corporations ample time, "to do the right thing." She believes they haven't been able to share the wealth to residents who have bought into their products. “As a lifelong advocate for workers, I have always believed that everyone deserves to make a living wage that allows them to pay their bills, put food on the table and a roof over their head," Leyva said. "By increasing the state’s minimum wage through SB 3, California now stands poised to lead the nation in finally putting a serious dent in poverty wages that hurt workers, families and communities.” The California Federation of Teachers (CFT) applauded those legislators who supported the passage of SB-3. “As an education union, we have a number of members who will be affected by an increase in the minimum wage, namely many in our classified ranks and others such as those who work in early childhood education," the statement reads.“An increase in the minimum wage will help pull millions out of poverty. We commend the legislature for passing this legislation and getting it to the Governor for signing it.”
Highland Ave. Library staff currently provides services Tuesday – Friday 2 – 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
525 N. Mt. Vernon Ave. Library staff provides service Monday & Tuesday 3 – 8 p.m. (1 – 6 p.m. in winter) and Wednesday & Thursday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Boys & Girls Clubs Partnering Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Seeking With Local Nonprofit and Proposals for Expanded Operations at Sodexo for Family Fun Night Branches of the San Bernardino Public Library
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ocal nonprofit Share Today Shape Tomorrow and food service company Sodexo are sponsoring a community Family Fun Night at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater RedlandsRiverside for the second straight year. The free event is Wednesday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. and is open to all families with children in the community. Dinner will be served at the Club’s Hansberger clubhouse at 1251 Clay St. in Redlands. Youth can play games, make crafts, and decorate cookies. “It’s a natural fit to have a family event here on the north side, where kids can do activities and the parents don’t have to buy or cook dinner,” said Boys & Girls Clubs Vice President Mark Davis. Catherine Walker, director of Share Today Shape Tomorrow, is spearheading the event with a $400 grant from Sodexo and donations from other sources. The Family Fun Night is part of Sodexo’s Global Youth Service Day. The goal is to involve young people in easing child hunger, Walker said. Students from the University of Redlands will volunteer. There will also be food items and children’s books for the families to take home with them, Walker said. Besides good food and good times, she hopes families who
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· The Howard Rowe Library is at 108 E. Marshall Blvd. Library The RFQ can be accessed online staff provides service Monday & or at the library website at Tuesday 3 – 8 p.m. and Wednes- www.sbpl.org day & Thursday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Applications should be received · Paul Villaseñor Library is at by May 31st.
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Come Join Colton High Alumni and Baltimore Raven Jimmy Smith at a Golden Football Ceremony on Thursday, April 7 at 6pm
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San Manuel Tribal Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena (far left) along with tribal council members and Ken Ramirez (far right) pose with representatives from the organizations receiving the 2016 Yawa' awards. Receiving awards were: Catching the Dream for creating excellent and exemplary programs in Indian Education; Mercy House Living Centers for its work in ending the cycle of homelessness; Indigenous Language Institute, for its work in preserving, teaching, and researching endangered heritage languages; and Alliance for Children's Rights, for its work in providing stability to children living in poverty and in foster care.
New Mr. Cardinal City to be Crowned April 9
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mid the music, dancing, and formalwear, one young man will be crowned Mr. Cardinal City 2016– 2017 on Saturday, April 9. “It was a great experience,” said San Bernardino High School senior and current Mr. Cardinal Javier Rocha. Rocha credits the Mr. Cardinal City program with getting him more actively involved in his community. Both as a contestant last year and as the reigning Mr. Cardinal, he has volunteered many hours to help the needy and attended multiple community events. His favorite activity was volunteering for the City of San Bernardino cleanup day. “Mr. Cardinal spreads good will and shows the community the caliber of students attending San Bernardino High,” pageant coor-
dinator Jamie Rios said. “And, every Mr. Cardinal gains valuable experience and gives back to his school and community.” The 2016-2017 Mr. Cardinal contestants are: Sebastian Ibanez, Joseph Burns, Jonathan Rubio, Kevin Hermosillo, Aaron Hickey, Jesus Cisneros, Tony Olivarez, Oscar Hernandez, Jason Munguia, Jairo Ventura, Mike Quijada, Jacob Isas, Julio Romero, Christopher Ramos, and Robert Ornelas. This year, the Mr. Cardinal program will be dedicated to the 14 people who lost their lives in an act of terrorism on December 2, 2015. To purchase tickets to the April 9 event, contact any Mr. Cardinal contestant or pageant coordinator Jamie Rios at jamie.rios@sbcusd.com or (909) 881-8217.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and the pageant begins at 6 p.m. at Sturges Center for the Fine Arts, 780 North E Street in San Bernardino. Mr. Cardinal City sponsors include Stater Bros., Toyota of San Bernardino, D’Arca Formal Wear, San Bernardino Councilwoman Virginia Marquez, Mr. Jeffrey Torres, Angels’ Closet Charities, First Presbyterian Church, Mr. James R. Valdez Jr., Art Lewin & Co. Bespoke, El Chicano newspaper, Mr. Jim Smith, Crown Photos by Terry Lea Hoard, Mrs. Gloria Macias Harrison, Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Arellano, Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Lawrence, Mitla Café, Mrs. Olga Zubick, Inland Empire Community Newspapers, Lemus Insurance Services LLC, The Sun newspaper, and San Bernardino City Unified School District.
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ome honor CHS alumni and Baltimore Raven Superbowl Champ Jimmy Smith at a Golden Football Ceremony on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 6pm at the Whitmer Auditorium. Come BIG, Come proud and come all. Jimmy will be signing autographs and taking photos immediately following the ceremony.
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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: PDC SITE IMPROVEMENT PHASE II – PARKING EXPANSION BID NO. 15-16-013
Up to, but not later than, 10:00 a.m. on April 28, 2016
There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference/job walk on April 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Rialto Unified School District PDC 324 N. Palm Avenue Rialto, CA 92376 At the entry to the office 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 April 28, 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 District's 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) 421-7555. Bid documents will also be available through BidClerk www.bidclerk.com and Dodge Plan R o o m www.construction.com/dodge. For information regarding this project, prospective bidders are requested to contact Architect Greg Chapman GChapman@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 exe-
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cute 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 I n t e r n e t (http://www.dir.ca.qov/DLSR/P WD) 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 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, April 7, 2016 Second publication: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Pre-Bid Conference/Job Walk: MANDATORY Monday, April 18, 2016, 11 a.m. Deadline for Final Written Questions: Wednesday, April 22, 2016, 4 p.m. Response to written questions, issue last addendum: Monday, April 25, 2016, 10 a.m. Bids Due: Thursday, April 28, 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 4/7/16,4/14/16 E-7413
• EL CHICANO LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406 VALLEY INLAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (IVDA) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO PREPARE A MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE INLAND VALLEY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (IVDA) April 4, 2016 The Inland Valley Development Agency (“IVDA”) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified firms to provide professional services for the preparation of a Multi-Jurisdictional Specific Plan for the Inland Valley Development Agency and project stakeholders. This comprehensive planning project will address and align local and regional development and land use objectives in a multi-jurisdictional specific plan affecting portions of the 3rd and 5th Street corridor located north of the former Norton Air Force Base and San Bernardino International Airport. Please submit one (1) signed original and five (5) copies of your firm’s response to the RFP to 1601 E. Third Street, Suite #100, San Bernardino, California 92408, attention Ms. Jennifer Farris, Clerk of the Board. The packages containing the original response to the RFP must be marked with the firm’s name and “RFP – MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL SPECIFIC PLAN” in bold letters. There will be a mandatory pre-proposal meeting in the main auditorium of the Norton Regional Event Center, located at 1601 E. Street, San Third CA, on Bernardino, Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. Responses to this RFP will be received until 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 6, 2016. Copies of the RFP packet may be obtained from the Owner’s Office located at 1601 E. Third Street, Suite100, San Bernardino, CA 92408, or at the IVDA’s website at www.ivdajpa.org under “Opportunities.” All inquiries shall be directed in writing via email to Ms. Myriam Beltran, Project Manager, with the words Multi-Jurisdictional “RFP Specific Plan” entered in the e-mail subject line at mbeltran@sbdairport.com. Questions will be received until Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. If modification or clarification to the solicitation document becomes necessary, a written addendum will be posted to the IVDA’s website, www.ivdajpa.org . It is the responsibility of all potential respondents to monitor the IVDA’s website for any such addendums. The IVDA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses to this RFP, and/or to waive any informalities or irregularities in any response. Award of contract is subject to IVDA Board approval. Inland Valley Development Agency San Bernardino, California Date: 3/30/16 By: \s\ Jennifer Farris, Clerk of the Board CNS-2864492# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 4/7/16 E-7412
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: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 12 DODG 1C3CDZAB6CN328038 To be sold by: Desert Valley Towing, 5900 Mariposa Road, Oak Hills, San Bernardino County, CA 92344 (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-2865298# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 4/7/16 E-7411
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMMISSIONING SERVICES The San Bernardino City Unified School District ("District"), Facilities Management Department, is requesting qualifications from those interested in providing professional Commissioning Services ("Services"). Copies of the Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") can be obtained via e-mail, in person at the address below, or from the District's web sites: www.sbcusd.com/bids.asp x ; www.sbcusdfacilities.com. The qualifications must be received at the address indicated below by personal delivery or U.S. Mail by no later than April 21, 2016 by 3:00 P.M. Pacific Time. All qualified providers of services described in the RFQ, including the local firms/individuals are encouraged to participate in this process and submit their qualifications. The District, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to reject any qualifications received after the deadline stated herein. The qualifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed as indicated below, with the name and address of the respondent clearly printed in the upper, left corner. The envelope should be clearly printed: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMMISSIONING SERVICES. San Bernardino City Unified School District Facilities Management and Maintenance & Operations Department 956 West 9th Street San Bernardino, California 92411 Contact: Jennifer Wilhelm, Business Outreach Coordinator (909) 3886100jennifer.wilhelm@sbc usd.k12.ca.us
CNS-2862858# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 3/31, 4/7/16 E-7409
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: to wit: Thursday, April 21, 2016 YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 99 GDANE 1PNV532B2XG308609 4JK7918 CA 10 WAB 1JJV532D5AL444863 344341Z ME To be sold by: BILL & WAG'S INC., 1516 S BON VIEW AVENUE, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761- (06:00 PM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 15 YAMA MH3RH06Y4FK005763 22M1689 CA To be sold by: CERTIFIED TOWING, 1135 E STATE STREET, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the abovesigned for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale. Clear Choice Lien Service, Inc. P.O. Box 159009 San Diego, CA 92175 CNS-2865062# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 4/7/16 E-7410
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Disney on Ice Treasure Trove is coming to Ontario By Yazmin Alvarez
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Eight Disney movies and their characters will come to life April 13-17 when Disney on Ice presents Treasure Trove at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario.
agical stories and years of Disney animation will come to life next week in Ontario as Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove. Old friends like Mickey and Minnie, Donald and Goofy will hit the ice for a treasure hunt to seek out more Disney friends including Rapunzel and Flynn, Tiana and Aurora and plenty more at the Citizens Business Bank Arena April 13-24. With more than 50 characters from Disney film favorites coming to life, there’s a little bit of something for everyone at the show, said Disney on Ice skater, Hope Alexander. Alexander takes on the role of Princess Tiana from Disney’s film The Princess and the Frog. “It’s going to be one big Disney party — no matter how old you are,” she said. “All the characters you’ve grown up with, to some new favorites children love, they’re all coming to life.” Highlighting eight Disney
movies, the production includes larger-than-life scenes including a dip into the ocean with The Little Mermaid, Alice and the Mad Hatter frantically rushing to make it on time to a very important date, playdates with Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story and even a trek into the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon. Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, Disney On Ice Treasure Trove opens April 13 and runs through April 17. Showtimes are 7 p.m. April 13-15; 11a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 16 and 1 and 5 p.m. April 17. Ticket prices range from $22, $28, $45 (VIP) and $70-$75 (Front Row). Opening Night tickets are available for $15. The Citizens Business Bank Arena is at 4000 Ontario Center Parkway in Ontario. Tickets are available for purchase online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or inperson at the venue Box Office.