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Sluml ords in San B ernardino?

By Anthony Victoria

writ of possession (eviction notice) lay on top of the kitchen counter inside apartment 44 of a multi housing complex located at 2995 Mountain Avenue in San Bernardino. Left behind were empty bottles of liquor, several packages of top-ramen soups, and graffiti with the statement, “YB Nation” scrawled on the walls throughout.

Weeks ago on June 6, the apartment’s occupant Branden Ross was evicted, according to San Bernardino County court documents. He’s among several dozen residents who have been removed by property management company MR Investments in the past year and a half.

“We have about nine people at our complex on Citrus Street that are on eviction status,” said Maria Nambo, one of the company’s supervisors. “We tried to work with these people for months, but they insist on causHousing cont. on next page

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Ashley Dial facing the boarded up units at the Cedarwood Apartments, located at 1414 Citrus Street in San Bernardino. Up to nine residents face eviction from the complex, according to MR Investments Supervisor Maria Nambo.

Complexes with the most service calls for various crimes from March 1- Aug 20, 2016

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Crime-Free, Certified Properties

155 E Ralston Ave 163 E Ralston Ave 214 E Sonora Dr 221 E 2nd St 234 E Sonora Dr 236 E 48th St 332 W. 10th St. 345 W 44th St 363 E. Gilbert St. 555 N. G St. 657 N F St 999 North Mt. View 1131 N Lugo 1220 N Lugo Ave 1260 N. Belle St. 1283 Sierra Way 1420 E. Pumalo 1507 N. F St 1595 N. Sierra Way 1683 E. Pumalo St. 1700 E. Date St 1738 W. 9th St 1775 E 20th 2005 Guthrie 2020 Guthrie 2029 Guthrie 2030 E 19th St 2051 Guthrie 2065 W. College Ave 2073 Guthrie 2082 19th St 2095 Guthrie 2104 E 19th St 2105 Guthrie 2121 N Wall Ave 2123 Guthrie 2141 Guthrie 2148 E 19th St 2159 Guthrie 2164 E 19th St 2177 Guthrie 2185 W. College Ave 2194 E. 19th Street 2195 Guthrie 2205 E Sunrise 2225 E Pumalo St 2285 E. Sunrise 2275 E Sunrise 2295 E Sunrise 2575 Steele 2618 Flint Way 2762 Conejo DR 2765 N Conejo Dr 3475 E 21st St 3665 N. E Street 3958 N Genevieve Ave 3969 N. Genevieve 3981 N. Genevieve 4080 North Sepulveda 4420 N. Varsity Ave 4652 N Sepulveda Ave 6155 Palm Ave

Source: City of San Bernardino Crime Free Rental Housing

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Housing cont. from front -ing problems.”

First of three parts Next week: e human toll

properties. Under the citywide or“There are a high number of dinance, managers and owners of Jesse Ceballos, 23, and Krystah problems coming out of those properties of four or more units are Laguardia, 21, are among the nine complexes,” said Lawhead. mandated to undergo training to facing removal from the Cedarunderstand crime prevention and wood Apartments on 1414 Citrus He explained that Code Enforce- learn of safety issues. Street. They both believe they ment is inundated with cases dealwere misled and lied to by MR In- ing with sub-standard conditions. Gillespie, with the help of law vestments, who promised to deal Issues confronted by code en- enforcement officers, attorneys, with their living concerns. forcement officers include vermin and San Bernardino County Fire (mice, rats, cockroaches, bed bugs, officials, helps landlords learn of “We’re trying to live as comfort- termites), roof leaks, molded fire prevention, health and safety able as possible, but we can’t even wood, and improper maintenance. issues, tenant screening, and the do that here,” Laguardia exCrime Prevention Through Enviclaimed. “We’ve been promised Lawhead is aware landlords up- ronmental Design (CPTED) stanair conditioning and we’ve been hold a “minimum standard” at dards. told our issues with mice, cock- their complexes--meaning they do roaches, and water leaks would be the very minimum to meet Code CPTED standards mandate landresolved. Nothing has been done.” Enforcement guidelines. He be- lords to upkeep their property by lieves more can be done to en- following a lengthy checklist. InMany complexes rife with courage property owners to spection items include ground and crime, blight improve living environments for exterior walkways, lighting, swimresidents. ming pools, spas, recreational faAccording to San Bernardino Pocilities, building infrastructure, lice spokesperson Lt. Rich Law- “The only thing I can hold them and signage. head, there are a little over 1,000 to is a guideline,” Lawhead said. multi-housing complexes in the “Not one entity could solve this After undergoing training, landcity. issue. It becomes an effort with us lords are required to issue a all working together.” Crime-Free Lease Addendum for In order to better deal with both all new tenants--informing them of tenants and landlords, Lawhead A River Glen tenant, who went criminal activities (drug, gang, and said the Code Enforcement de- by the name of Tonie, said living prostitution activity) will not be partment, with the help of the Po- conditions were fair. Nonetheless, tolerated. Gillespie said any tenant lice department’s crime analysis she suggested to stay away from who violates the addendum will be division, have identified the top the area. subject to eviction. 100 buildings that provide them with the most crime and code en- “This area is kind of ghetto if you According to the city’s website, forcement problems. ask me,” she said. “I would try the 62 complexes are considered north end by Kendall or some- crime free properties--meaning The Cedarwood Apartments thing. It’s much nicer, with less they undergo certification annucomplex is on the list--along with problems.” ally, maintain CPTED standards, a neighboring property at 2995 and actively engages with tenants Mountain Avenue and other small through community events. complexes at 150 E. King Street, What is crime-free housing? 2669 W. 5th Street, and the River Juan Orozco, property owner of Glen Apartments, located at 1277 About 900 of multi-housing the Parkdale Apartments, said the E. Lynwood Drive. complexes are designated as Crime Free Multi-housing Procrime-free buildings. However, gram is a straightforward and selfAccording to the city’s crime not all of them are certified ex- explanatory process. mapping data, approximately 120 plained Community Policing Specriminal incidents took place 1000 cialist Matthew Gillespie. “I think it’s nice because if we feet or less from both the Cedarever have problems with a tenant, wood and River Glen Apartments “In order for a complex to be [Code Enforcement] shows up,” from March 1 through August 20 designated as a crime free zone, it explained Orozco. “It’s for our of this year. must meet specific requirements to protection.” receive certification,” said GilleData also demonstrates that 17 spie, who oversees the city’s Lawhead was unable to pinpoint incidents took place within 500 Crime Free Multi-housing Pro- how many calls for service are feet of the duplex on 5th Street, gram. “We give property owners made by certified properties, but and 34 incidents occurred 1,000 tools to help them deter crime.” did point out that incidents do feet from the complex on King occur at these complexes. “Just beStreet in the same time frame. In- The City Council adopted an or- cause they are certified, it doesn't cidents of assault, drug violations, dinance in 2011 to prioritize the mean there aren’t issues,” he said. theft, robbery, and vandalism were stability of neighborhoods and re- “It just helps us deal with it better. listed for all four complexes. duce crime and blight in rental The program has helped reduce

Crime Free Housing Addendum

In consideration of the execution or renewal of a lease of the dwelling unit identified in the lease, Owner and Resident agree as follows:

* Resident, any members of the resident’s household or a guest or other person under the resident’s control shall not engage in criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, on or near the said premises.

*Resident, any member of the resident’s household or a guest or other person under the resident’s control shall not engage in any act intended to facilitate criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, on or near the said premises.

*Resident, any member of the resident’s household or a guest, or another person under the resident’s control shall not engage in the unlawful manufacturing, selling, using, storing, keeping, or giving of a controlled substance as defined in Health & Safety Code §11350, et seq., at any locations, whether on or near the dwelling unit premises or otherwise.

*VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL BE A MATERIAL AND IRREPARABLE VIOLATION OF THE LEASE AND GOOD CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF TENANCY. Editor’s Note: Addendum was shortened up due to space constraints. Source: City of San Bernardino Code Enforcement

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Jesse Ceballos points to water bubbles on the wall inside his Cedarwood Apartment. Ceballos and his girlfriend Krystah are facing eviction.

calls.”

modeling and refurbishing units. He simply wants tenants to be Property owners who aren’t cer- happy.” tified are not restricted from utilizing their own addendums for However, Grinwald has been latenants. However, Lawhead ex- beled as a “slumlord” in the past plained they may not have the for his misdealings with various same enforcement privileges or properties in Los Angeles County. capabilities as certified properties. The Los Angeles Times reported He also said Code Enforcement back on July 30, 1995 that Grinofficers are still required to ad- wald was charged with 10 violadress concerns at uncertified locations of fire, health, building and tions. safety codes inside a two story, 37room hotel complex in Westlake. “The whole idea is to educate managers that don’t understand all Violations included missing the obligations, tools, avenues, heaters, damaged doors, damaged that there is something out there.” walls and ceilings, defective and missing light fixtures and smoke detectors, faulty plumbing, cockLandlord or slumlord? roach and rodent infestation and accumulated trash on the premises. MR Investments, a limited liabil- Two years prior in 1993, Grinwald ity company (LLC) out of North was also held responsible for 10 Hollywood, owns four of the six code violations inside a 60-unit properties that sit on a square Highland Park apartment comblock surrounding Lynwood Drive plex. and Loma Avenue in the northern part of the city. Repeated attempts to reach Grinwald went unanswered. Rami Grinwald, who supervises Nambo, mentioned at the outset, is Lawhead said Grinwald and his among the company’s manage- partners have so far cooperated ment partners. Nambo said the with the Code Enforcement decompany invested in the properties partment. because they wanted to “branch out to the Inland Empire.” “The new owners are working with us to stay on top of things,” “[Rami] doesn’t see this as an in- he said. “They come to our vestment,” Nambo said. “We’re monthly meetings to find out investing about $500,000 in re- what’s going on.”

‘Rendezvous Back to Route 66’ to take place October 1

By Anthony Victoria

olunteers for the 4th Annual Rendezvous Back to Route 66 event in Downtown San Bernardino say they are exerting a laborious effort to provide the city’s residents with fun and vibrant experiences.

Hot rods, low riders, oldies music, and children’s recreation will be among several dozen activities available at Court Street Square and on D Street near City Hall.

“San Bernardino has had its struggles,” San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Judi Penman said. “People have been discouraged. But this

event has boomed, and we’re excited for this year.”

This rendition of the classic event, put together by the Chamber of Commerce, has approximately 200 car participants pre-registered for festivities scheduled for Saturday October 1. Residents will have access to a beer garden, along with live entertainment and vendors.

Penman said the cruise route will be expanded. Participants, with the assistance of law enforcement, will travel through the 10 and 215 freeway into downtown. The event’s area will be extended to 5th Street to accommodate the expected high number of registered cars.

Lifetime resident Benita Rodriquez said the event provides time for her to bond with her son, Richard Jr., a car enthusiast who owns a 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. She said she plans on attending because she heard the event is going to be bigger than last year.

“I'm very happy to hear they brought it back last year,” Rodriquez said. “My son will not be participating this year, but I will be there to support friends and Route 66.”

Vendors and organizations interested in signing up are asked to contact the Chamber of Commerce at (909) 885-7515.

Gloria’s Corner get back on their feet.

Clean out & Donate:

Gloria Macias Harrison We Can All Help:

The Blue Cut Fire devastated our mountains, closed freeways, destroyed homes and structures, endangered families and businesses and left many homeless. This "perfect storm" due to severe drought conditions and high temperatures made it a dangerous storm to combat. Fire resources, local and state battled and continue to battle this monster wild fire. Public safety personnel provided support by bringing order to the chaos resulting from the situation. Meanwhile agencies are providing help in evacuation centers to those forced to leave their homes. These agencies will need our help to provide food, clothing and shelter to the fire victims. The Red Cross, Salvation Army and others who are helping the victims need donations. All of us can do something. Clothes, food, money are all needed. Having survived two fire scares, some flooding and a mudslide, I personally know how difficult it is to find help to have the resources for the clean up and to start over. I know many in the community are already helping but more is needed. Let's help our neighbors

The San Bernardino Public Library is seeking donations of used books and other materials that are in good condition. What a wonderful opportunity to clean out your shelves and cupboards of unused VHS/DVD/Blu-ray; puzzles & games; magazines; computer & video games; art supplies and other items. Call the library to find out what other materials are accepted. The library staff evaluates the donated materials and those that cannot be used immediately in the library will be given to the Friends of the Library for sale in their bookstore with proceeds from the book sales going to the library for it's programs. Receipts for tax purposes are available at the library's front desk. For information call 909.381.8251. I'm packing my boxes to take to the library so I can buy more books! Exhibits:

Friday September 2 to 30, 2016 - the Mexican Consulate in San Bernardino presents Nuestro Mexico, a photograph exhibit by photographer Nicole A.S. Pellegrino commemorating Mexico's El Mes de La Patria featuring Mexico and its people. The Mexican Consulate Office is located at 293 N. D Street, San Bernardino. Save the Date:

Thursday, August 25 - Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC) will hold a Common Ground for Peace Walk from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. starting at St. John's Episcopal Church, 1407 Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino. All are welcomed to join ICUC in the Peace Walk.

Thursday, August 25 - San Bernardino Generation Now is sponsoring Millennial Meet Up at 6:30 p.m. at 526 W. 11th Street San Bernardino. The event will

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dezvousroute66.com or focus on millennials, health and Care4HealthyCommunity.org sba.chamber@verizon.net civic engagement. All are welcomed. For information and to Saturday, September 10 - the RSVP visit: HTTP://BIT.YIMEE- Young Women Empowerment Saturday, October 1 - the San TUPIE Foundation present the 4th An- Bernardino Symphony Guild nual Women's Wellness Confer- presents its 7th Annual Bach to Friday, August 26 - the Re- ence at San Bernardino Boots fundraiser at the Old Glen volve Project Foundation presents Community Hospital Henderson Ranch in Lytle Creek. This years’ the 4th Downtown Summer Con- Auditorium, 1800 Western Ave. event features a gourmet chuck cert Series from 6:00 to 10:00 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This wagon dinner, hayrides, silent and p.m. at Court Street Square (cor- free event for all women focuses live auctions, line dancing and enner of Court and E streets) San on emotional and physical health tertainment. Guests are encourBernardino. This free event fea- and wellness, especially diabetes aged to dress in their best western tures Zentonic, Traveling Stand and depression. Participants are wear. The Guilds primary funcStill and Hoity Toity. Concert encouraged to dress to participate tion is to raise funds to aid the goers are invited to bring beach in dance/exercise activities. Symphony and to promote an apchairs, blankets and dancing Breakfast and lunch is provided preciation of fine orchestral music shoes. Art, vendors, food and ac- as well as entertainment and op- in our schools and community. tivities are part of the family en- portunity drawings. For more in- For ticket information call: visit: 909.520.5887 tertainment. Free parking is formation available at the Carousel Mall ywefoundation@gmail.com parking lot. For information call: Saturday, October 8 - Arts Saturday, September 10 - the Connection and the Arts Council 760.580.9491 second year, SBD Fest 2016 will of San Bernardino County present Saturday, August 27 - Satur- be held at the San Bernardino In- "From Competition to Collaboday, August 27 - the Colton Vet- ternational Airport. This event ration" a conference aimed at erans of Foreign Wars present the will feature a Car & Motorcycle strengthening communities inaugural Taco Battle, Car Show Show, Air Show, Concert, Kids through the arts by bring together & Concert from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Zone, Red Bull Moto Jam and a participants from a wide variety at the VFW Post #6176, 1789 N. Plane Pull. Gates open at 9 a.m. of disciplines, sectors and per8th Street, Colton. For entry and For registration, ticket, and pro- spectives. The conference will be information call: held at the University of Redlands vendor information call: Lorrie gram 909.254.3878 or Delma 909.886.3822 Orton Center from 9:00 a.m. to 909.835.3474 1:00 p.m. For information and Saturday, September 17 - sponsorship opportunities visit: Clean up Day at Wildwood info@artsconnectionnetwork.org Coming in September: Park (Waterman and 40th Thursday, September 8 - AK streets), San Bernardino from 8 Friday, October 14 - the San Smiley Public Library presents a a.m. to noon. Volunteers are Bernardino Valley Community Free Employment Boot Camp needed and may bring necessary College Foundation presents its from noon to 4 p.m. The library is tools if possible but definitely 90th Anniversary Gala at the located at 125 W. Vine Street, gloves to wear. For information new SBVC Athletic Complex. i s i t : For information and sponsorship Redlands. Participants will learn v opportunities visit: www.sbvcresume writing, interview tech- wildwoodpark.sb@gmail.com foundation.org niques and other skills in finding employment. For information Saturday, September 24 - the call: 909.798.7565 or visit San Bernardino High School Saturday, October 15 - The Miss Cardinal City Pageant at Community Foundation serving akspl.org the Sturges Center for the Fine Riverside and San Bernardino Thursday, September 8 - the Arts, 780 N. E Street. Doors open counties presents its 75th AnWildwood Park Neighborhood at 5:00 p.m. and the show starts at niversary Gala at the Riverside Association presents An Ice 6 p.m. For sponsorship opportu- Convention Center at 6 p.m. For Cream Social from 6:00 to 7:00 at nities contact Jamie Rios: information and sponsorship op5050 N. Sierra Way, San 909.881.8217 portunities call: 951.241.7777 or Bernardino. The social will folvisit: www.the community founlow the group's regular meeting. dation.net/75years For information email: wildwood- Coming in October: parksb@gmail.com Saturday, October 1 - the San Favorite Quote: Saturday, September 10 - Bernardino Area Chamber of "You must do the thing you think Molina Medical and the Tzu Chi Commerce and the City of San you cannot do" Foundation present a Free Med- Bernardino present the 4th An-Eleanor Roosevelt ical Clinic from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. nual Rendezvous Back to Route At the National Orange Show, 66 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 620 Arrowhead Ave. San in downtown San Bernardino. Bernardino, Gate 9. This event is This free event to the public fea- To submit an event or info for for those residents who are unin- tures custom cars of any year, Gloria's Corner please email sured or underinsured. Services CARoberfest " Beer Garden", gloharrison@me.com include: medical, dental, vision food vendors, merchandise venand acupuncture. 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By Anthony Victoria

In the grip of student debt

rominent businessman Dave Ramsey once said that there were, “no shortcuts to getting out of debt.”

Well Dave, many college graduates could sure use one right now.

Private company LendEDU recently compiled rankings to determine which institutions in the California State University and University of California systems have the highest average number of students in debt. Cal State San Bernardino is No. 2 on its list; UC Riverside, my alma mater, is No. 4. Like thousands of other college graduates across the state, I’ll be spending several years (if not decades) paying off over $20,000 in student loans. Since I graduated from college two months ago, I’ve spent a large number of my time thinking how I could repay my student debt. An extra paycheck might help me do it. I can be a writer by day, an uber driver by night, or perhaps a barista on weekends. It’s an inconvenient truth that pains so many of us here in the Inland Empire. Young adults need to make better financial decisions in order to fiscally solvent. But isn’t it a bit odd that students of other developed nations such as Germany pay absolutely nothing for higher education, while we mandate college students to pay an average of $29,000 annually for tuition? It’s time we have an honest conversation. The students tak-

ing out Federal Student Loans and private advances don’t hail from wealthy families. They grow up on San Bernardino’s Westside, Riverside’s Casa Blanca barrio, near Colton’s train tracks--with very little insight on how to manage finances for survival, let alone for college. What can we do to help teach financial literacy to young adults? We can start by being honest. And so far, I think some people have been. Peter McPherson, president of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, wrote in the Los Angeles Times that the issue does not deal with degree earners who hold debts, but with those who fail to finish college and incur expenses. He points out that students who do not earn degrees are more likely to default on loans, and those who do graduate do so with less than $60,000 in debt. Moreover, McPherson explains earners of Bachelor’s Degrees can add up to $1 million to an employee’s lifetime earnings. McPherson’s right. We have to hold ourselves responsible to the choices we make as students to take out loans, and deal with the potential consequences that come with such decisions. Nonetheless, our country needs to take measurable steps to deflate debt instead of providing deferments. A band-aid could only hold a wound for so long. Incentives need to be offered to attract graduates to careers in respectable positions, such as public service, education, and law enforcement, while providing them with loan assistance. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a good step towards that. However, I think they should reduce the number of months of payment from 120 to 60 (5 years). I admit that I’m quite surprised by LendEDU’s efforts to remind us all that we need to get our [expletive] together. But I’m even more surprised by the federal government’s ability to finally recognize that student debt is a national crisis. “Bernie Sanders and I will work together to make college tuitionfree for the middle class and debt-free for all,” Clinton said during her speech at the Democratic National Convention last month.

Until that happens, I’ll continue to search for a second income.

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Nefarious plan behind water rate hike?

I have to wonder if it isn’t some nefarious master plan. First let’s lower the citizen’s water bill by removing the nonprofit city trash service from the water bill and making the people pay a for-profit company for their trash service on a separate bill. Second, let’s increase the

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In 2016, the Democratic Party stands for: demanding equality for all and standards for none; advocating indoctrination rather than education; dividing America into victim groups to harvest their votes, and accepting anemic economic growth to increase government dependence. There is only one compelling policy issue that should drive and fuel the Democratic Party in 2016: the opportunity to shift the balance of the Supreme Court, which has become highly politicized and a pseudolegislative body, abandoning its constitutional role. This will require the defeat of Donald J.

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It is obvious that Valley District and East Valley Water District care about this community and are planning to show how much can be accomplished through the Sterling Natural Resource Center.

This project will help to replenish our groundwater and will give back to the neighborhood. Sterling Natural Resource Center brings something

for everyone, and I look forward to seeing the positive changes it will bring to Highland and San Bernardino.

I would hope that the current and future Highland City Council will actively show more support for this project to its fruition. Wayne Brown, Highland

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Also, provoking mob violence by pushing a false narrative about police; fighting imaginary evil (carbon dioxide, Christians, Republicans) instead of defeating the real thing (ISIS); transforming the U.S. into a European socialist nation; appointing judges who

make law rather than interpret it; hating America as it was founded; and engaging in all manner of corruption in pursuit of political power. Michael Logan, Pasadena

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sewer rates as they are a small part of the water bill. Now, third, let’s increase the fixed part of the water rates so that even if we reduce water consumption, our water rates will increase almost 80 percent in the next two years.

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Trump, the most unqualified and ill-suited personality ever to run for the highest office in this land.

All of the other policy issues are inconsequential, since the legislative branch is likely to stay divided and dysfunctional. In most ways this is a blessing,

because the economic platforms of both parties are guaranteed to result in insanely high-deficit spending and, ultimately, economic ruin. Thomas Oatway, Valencia

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Words to Think About: Dichos, proverbs, sayings and aphorisms

By G. W. Abersold Ph.D.

n Spanish they are called “dichos.” In English we often refer to them as “proverbs.” Many people just refer to them as “sayings.” They are also called “aphorisms.” Whatever you call them, they are pithy statements that depict a particular style of life. These words of wisdom are extremely

practical. The following 52 are “words to live by;” one for each week of the year. 1. Act the way you want you feel and soon you will feel the way you are acting. 2. The one who has the least emotional involvement controls the relationship. 3. Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. 4. Insight is the beginning of change. 5. Responsibility with limited control is a major stressor. 6. If you don’t profess so much people will not expect so much. 7. When one’s personal life is in disarray, the tendency is to attack others. 8. The challenge of living is to be present in all we do, from baking bread to making love…James Baldwin 9. Nothing ever tears on the dotted line. 10. I would rather beg for forgiveness than ask for permissionotherwise, no changes-nothing is done. 11. It is not what you have lost that counts, but what you have

left. 12.We each possess the indomitable power of the human spirit. 13. Horizons (expectations) must be raised to raise the level of one’s life. 14. Pay limited attention to things over which you have no control. 15. Ideals are like stars; we may not reach them, but they can guide us. 16. We do not cease to play because we grow old, but we grow old because we cease to play … G. B. Shaw 17. The mind is a horrible thing to waste. 18. There are no unimportant parts in the drama of life. 19.Don’t take any more luggage than you can personally carry. 20. Proper prior planning prevents poor performance. 21. All you can do is the best you can do. 22.It takes a whole village to raise a child. (African proverb) 23. Life is going fast enough without getting in a hurry. 24. Life is too short for me to do the things I don’t want to do.

25. Never reward inappropriate behavior with silence. 26. There is a saving element in every situation … Paul Tillich 27. There is nothing as powerful as an idea whose time has come… Victor Hugo 28. When you come to a fork in the road, take it … Yogi Berra 29. Meaning is not automatically given to life. 30. Man’s only natural defense is intelligence. 31. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are … Satchel Paige 32. Who am I to tell the eagle how to fly. 33. The mind is like a parachute; only good when it’s open. 34. Lack of planning and preparation on your part does not constitute an emergency for me. 35. You’re imperfect, I’m imperfect; no way can we have a perfect relationship. 36. We know what we care for when we become afraid of losing it. 37. Remember that fleas go with the dog. 38. Practice random kindness and senseless acts of love.

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Human Resource Workshops Planned

he San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board will host three human resource workshops this fall. Each will focus on a different aspect of personnel management.

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39. Take care of yourself. 40. Never use/abuse the principle. 41. No one knows enough to be a pessimist. 42. Laugh a little and live a lot. 43. Happiness is a choice 44. What the mind perceives the body tends to achieve. 45. Never judge the day by the weather…Gerald Kennedy 46. God hasn’t resigned and left me in charge. 47. It is better to prevent a problem than to correct it after the fact. 48. Positive actions change everything. 49. Never buy second-hand clothes from a guy that scratches a lot. 50. Shame on parents for making me what I am-shame on me for staying that way. 51. Life is too short for me not to do the things I want to do. 52. Viajar es vivir-to travel is to live. And a bonus: Life is too short to be miserable. Amen. Selah. So be it.

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Amazon delivers $10,000 worth of supplies to Urbita Elementary

By Anthony Victoria

an Bernardino’s Urbita Elementary School was the only educational site in southern California to receive approximately $10,000 in school supplies from online retailer Amazon. As teachers finalized preparations for the beginning of the new school year last Thursday, they received a surprise from their principal Keith Keiper and Amazon staff. The 22 teachers who were present received rolling carts full of crayons, pencils, markers, art and printing supplies, and scissors. Keiper believes the partnership between the school and Amazon came at the right time. “This was an absolutely amazing opportunity for us,” said Keiper. “What I really like about this is that it's giving back to the teachers. They do so much to give back to our kids. This just came together so well.” Teachers across the U.S. personally spend between $400 and

$1,500 on school supplies each year for students, according to Amazon personnel. They say the special delivery to the Urbita teachers was an effort to ease any potential financial burden they may face and to help them start the school year with the proper supplies to help their students “create, invent and imagine to their fullest potential.” “Amazon is proud to help share and celebrate the hard work of Inland Empire teachers who are doing everything they can to create a successful learning environment for their students,” spokesperson Kelly Koehler expressed. Linyen Carmenatti, a sixth grade teacher at the school, said receiving the items from Amazon was a blessing. “We put a lot of money out of pocket,” she said. “For them to come in and help us at the beginning of the year gives us a head start. This is a blessing not only for us as teachers, but for the kids. Seeing us work together as a community is good.”

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Urbita Elementary School teachers received about $10,000 in school supplies from Amazon.

The Way volunteers bring food, clothing to impoverished San Bernardino neighborhoods

Photo/MJ Duncan

A handful of the numerous volunteers who dedicate their Saturday mornings to pass out free groceries to residents in one of eight neighborhoods adopted by the Way World outreach. From left: Brian Stone, Marsha robinson, Alexis Valdez, Amanda Martinez, Maria Stone, and Michael rivera.

By MJ Duncan Contributing Writer

he scene on Saturday morning was one of people clad in blue t-shirts knocking on doors at the Bella apartment complex in San Bernardino with black plastic bags filled with free groceries, and a couple of kids on a scooter and Hoverboard meandering their way through the narrow halls and gated pool, with the smell of marijuana wafting through the thick, humid air. Curious residents peeked from behind their doors at the pile of donated clothing and shoes at a makeshift “command center” at the heart of the complex. The group of about 30 in blue are with The Way World Outreach who hit the streets every Saturday at one of eight neighborhoods identified to be under-resourced and adopted by the church. On this particular Saturday the target area was between 42nd and 46th Streets and Sierra Way in San Bernardino. Volunteers present occupants with free food, and seize the opportunity to ask what else they are in need of. It was in this manner that the

church was established in 2004; half-brothers Pastor Marco Garcia and Assistant Pastor Robert Cuencas, in car sales at the time, rapped on doors throughout San Bernardino inner-city neighborhoods inquiring about the greatest needs of each household, and then meeting those needs with their own funds. The Adopt-a-Block program was the foundation of what would become a thriving ministry in San Bernardino, with weekly services to nearly 7,000 parishioners. The program, regarded as the heartbeat of the mission, continues to serve the underprivileged 12 years later and remains a fundamental aspect of The Way. “We find what people need, we meet those needs, and we love the people,” Pastor Robert said. Poverty, drugs and broken families are the major affliction of the community, he added, offering comfort through the word of God. “Over 40 percent of those we serve are on government assistance.” Each target neighborhood is served for eight weeks before volunteers venture to the next adopted location. “We are here to build a sense of community and to connect resi-

dents with the church’s resources,” said volunteer Michael Rivera, an attorney at Gresham Savage who has dedicated himself to the program for the last five years. “Food is the greatest need, especially towards the end of the month.” According to Rivera safety is the next primary concern of residents; the city’s 38th homicide occurred across the street from the apartment complex. On Saturday Joseph Gonzales and Rosemary (last name unknown) approached a resident who declined the groceries but redirected them to an apartment around the corner. A young mother apprehensively swung open her door cradling a twoweek old infant. When asked whether she would accept the free food, the taciturn woman shrugged as she replied “sure,” eyes downcast, attempting to hide her self-consciousness. A toddler clutching a tablet bounded to her side as Joseph and Rosemary concluded their prayer with the young mother. For those in need, Way Out Services, the branch of the ministry that serves the community, provides a multitude of assistance to anyone in the community,

Photo/MJ Duncan

Amanda Martinez hands Alon henderson, who recently suffered a stroke, and her daughter, Shania, 10, two bags filled with groceries on Saturday at the Bella apartment complex on Sierra Way and 44th Street. ranging from homelessness, hunger, transportation, job training, recovery, GED, ID cards, utility payment assistance and job placement. “If someone’s lights are going to get turned off, we’ll go and pay their bill for them,” Pastor Robert used as an example. Funding comes solely from offerings and alms. “Many of the people we’ve

helped in the past return the favor when they are back on their feet by supporting and helping others.” For more information about The Way World Outreach and its services, please call (909) 884-7117 or visit www.thewayworldoutreach.org.

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Joseph Gonzalez prays with a tenant and her infant after he presents the family with free groceries on Saturday morning during the Way World outreach’s weekly Adopt-A-Block program that identifies neighborhoods in need of assistance.

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DOJ decision will not impact immigration detention centers

Photo/Anthony VictoriA

A unit inside the Adelanto Detention Facility. icE officials confine the majority of its detainees in housing sections referred to as “pods”--containing about 80 detainees in a dozen rooms.

By Anthony Victoria

he U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday that it will end its partnership with private prison corporations. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates released a memo that directs officials to decline the renewal of contracts for private prison operators. Yates wrote that DOJ’s goal

is to reduce and end the department’s use of private prisons. “They simply do not provide the same level of correctional services, programs, and resources; they do not save substantially on costs; and as noted in a recent report by the Department’s Office of Inspector General, they do not maintain the same level of safety and security,” Yates wrote. According to Immigration and

Customs Enforcement (ICE) spokesperson Virginia Kice, the decision doesn’t impact facilities that house immigration detainees for the Department of Homeland Security. Kice said the department remains committed to providing a safe and humane environment for detainees in custody. “For individuals in its custody, ICE seeks to reduce transfers,

Murray helping San Bernardino rise through art

Photo/Anthony VictoriA

rory Murray sits next to McDonald’s Museum Mural on 1398 n. ‘E’ Street in San Bernardino.

By Anthony Victoria

ealing with adversity, dealing with this tragedy/

The folks of my community have joined as one in unity/ We will rise, we will rise.

Rory Murray composed a song to uplift the spirits of the community in the wake of the December 2 terrorist attack in San Bernardino. The song, “We Will Rise”, was written following the candlelight

vigil at San Manuel Stadium. The 57-year-old spent last Saturday morning touching up the mural at the McDonald’s Museum at 1398 N. ‘E’ Street and interacting with tourists who came to learn about San Bernardino. One way Murray believes the city is coping with tragedy and adversity is through the arts. “This is a gift to the people of San Bernardino,” Murray said. “This is a labor of love.” The musician and artist hails from Corona, but has lived in the city for 25 years. As a youth, Murray spent lots of time in San Bernardino, attending concerts at

the Swing Auditorium. Seeing performers like B.B. King and The Grateful Dead and cruising down ‘E’ Street made fall in love with the city’s car and rock n’ roll culture. For years, Murray and fellow artist Phil Yeh have painted the walls of the McDonald’s Museum in hopes of providing a comprehensive story of the city’s cultural past and its prominent contributors. “I think it’s been a treat to portray the experiences of many through art,” he said. “And it’s been a treat to learn more about San Bernardino’s history.” The mural, which covers every side of the McDonald’s Museum, features images of San Bernardino’s historic locations. Among them are the Norton Air Force Base, the Wigwam Motel, the Arrowhead, and the California Theatre. Portraits of prominent people, such as educator Dorothy Ingram, Xerox founder Chester Carlson, and former actor Will Rogers are also present. Earlier in the year, Murray and Yeh, with the help of cartoonists Phil Ortiz, Carlos Saldana, Beth Winokur, and Tim Gula, painted the north side of the mural in front of dozens of residents. Murray thinks such events are a creative way to teach visitors and future residents about San Bernardino, while also inspiring them to bring forth change. “It’s a cool way to show visitors our history, while also providing them with motivation to make this a better place,” he said.

maximize access to counsel and visitation, promote recreation, improve conditions of confinement and ensure quality medical, mental health and dental care,” Kice expressed in a written statement. While immigrant rights organizers are pleased with the Federal government’s decision to end its use of private prisons, they remain frustrated that immigrant detention centers are being left out of the conversation. “It’s a positive step in the right direction,” said San Bernardino Community Service Center Executive Director Emilio Amaya. “But we’re not clear if this will apply to immigrant detention centers.” Immigrant rights advocates continue to heavily scrutinize the facility for its alleged lack of oversight and mistreatment of detainees. In their report, Abuse in Adelanto: An Investigation Into a California Town’s Immigration Jail, the Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement (CIVIC) found that the top three complaints among immigrant detainees at the GEO Group operated Adelanto Detention Facility deals with prolonged detention, medical abuse and neglect, and a lack of access to legal representation. CIVIC also found that there were cases of extreme physical abuse by

staff that led to serious injuries and death. The facility’s failure to deny medical and mental health services to detainees led to the direct death of one man, Fernando Dominguez in 2012, and may have been a factor in the death of Raul Ernesto Morales-Ramos in February 2015. Kice said ICE provides several levels of oversight to ensure that detainees are under appropriate conditions of confinement. The Office of Detention Oversight (ODO), for example, is responsible for conducting independent reviews of ICE detention facilities to assess their compliance with national detention standards. ODO reports are available for public viewing on ICE’s website. “ODO’s findings, coupled with regular onsite inspections, enable ICE to isolate and quickly address any operating deficiencies identified at its detention facilities,” an unknown ICE official said in a press statement. Amaya said that immigrant advocates will be deliberating in coming weeks to strategize on how they can pressure the government to take action on immigrant detention centers. “We’re pushing this forward to ensure it does happen,” Amaya said. “I think we need to make sure this decision also applies to immigrant detention centers.”

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Molina donates 5,000 books to Child Care Resource Center

By MJ Duncan Contributing Writer

Photo/MJ Duncan

As part of its back-to-school “Launch into Learning” literacy campaign Molina Healthcare, through the Molina Foundation, donated 5,000 books to the Child Care Resource Center on Friday morning. Pictured are Ruthy Argumedo, Molina AVP Community Engagement, and CCRC Regional Director James Moses.

he Molina Foundation donated 5,000 books Friday morning to the Child Care Resource Center of San Bernardino (CCRC) as part of its back-to-school “Launch into Learning” literacy campaign. Books came courtesy of First Book and Pearson and included a diversity of colorful Disney titles for your children such as “Alice in Wonderland,” “Winnie the Pooh,” and characters from “Frozen” and “Star Wars.” “This generous donation from Molina will help the kids and families build a library in their home and enhances reading opportunities,” said CCRC Regional Director James Moses. “Books are critical in that it has different impacts – it can expand vocabulary, encourage love of learning and also build relationships between the child and adult who is reading.” According to Moses the books will be distributed to several thousand families in the community through the CCRC and its various outreach events. The books will also be shared with its partner organizations. “The purpose (of the donation) is to cultivate the child and fam-

ily through literacy and the promotion of literacy,” said Molina’s Ruthy Argumedo, AVP Community Engagement. “Books may help to inspire children to become doctors or teachers, or simply put a smile on their faces.” “Launch into Learning” literacy campaign was established to provide school readiness opportunities to young children and to get them back to grade level following an academically inactive summer. Two dozen volunteers from Molina Healthcare were on-hand to organize and place personal notes in donated books as part of the company’s Volunteer Time Off program, which encourages workers to give back to the community by providing paid time off to do volunteer work with local charity organizations. “We are excited to read these new books, especially “Alice in Wonderland,” when we get home,” said Betty Parker of Rialto with her 7-year-old daughter Isabel. “We have been buying back-to-school supplies and didn’t have anything in our budget for books, so this donation is very appreciated by us.” For more information on the Child Care Resource Center, a non-profit that serves low-income families, call (909) 3848000.

Photo/MJ Duncan

Volunteers from Molina Healthcare organized and included personal notes in books that were donated to the Child Care Resource Center Friday morning.

St. John Bosco Mission to Celebrate 75th Anniversary

Colton City Council Recognizes Garcia Tire Shop for 26 Years of Business

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Pictured left to right are Isabella Gomez (Great-grand daughter of Freddy Chavez), Derrick Gomez (Parishioner), Alegra Caldera and Diego Caldera (Grandchildren of David & Henrietta Chavez), Chelsea Paloma Vargas (Parishioner) and Tyler Chavez (Grandson of David & Henrietta Chavez).

By Angela L. Espinoza de Vargas

Courtesy Photo

(Pictured L to R) Jair Garcia, owner, Jacqeline Garcia, daughter, employee, Richard De La Rosa, Mayor, Gabriel Garcia, son, Dr. G, Council Member, Mike Garcia, son, general manager, Armida Garcia, owner.

By Dr. G, Community Writer

t the recent Colton City Council meeting, Council Member Dr. Luis S Gonzalez (Dr. G) presented Garcia Tire Shop with a “business focus” recognition award for 26 years of business in the City of Colton. This establishment is “one of our hometown success stories” says Council Member Dr. G, and “totally a family affair.” It’s located at 285 S. La Cadena Ave, between L Street and M Street. Owners, Jair and Armida Garcia opened their shop in September 1989, selling new tires for $15.00. Mike Garcia, general manager and spokesperson for the family business, reports that Garcia Tire Shop, now “sells an average of one-thousand tires per month.” He adds, “The business

has grown over the years,” During their long tenure, Jair and Armida Garcia have not looked back. They’re supported their family, put their children through school, and have provided service to the residents of Colton for all of their tire service needs, including rotation, sales, maintenance and balancing, They have six employees, including the entire Garcia family and one, long time loyal employee, Alex Duarte, who is the shop supervisor. On a personal note, Dr. G reminisces, “I know for a fact that the business is fast, efficient, and offers great service. Three times, I have taken my car to the shop for various tire problems, including a complete replacement of all of my tires. On that day, I was inand-out in 30 minutes.” At the Council meeting, Mayor Del La

Rosa also reflected, “I’ve shopped there for years. This business has truly been an asset to the community.” All work is done outdoors, and the business continues on, rain or shine. If you go there, you’ll see that it’s set up like a fast-food drive-thru. You drive in from La Cadena, park, and while you go in to pay, the work is done, and then you drive out. “It’s an amazing set-up,” Dr. G says with a wide smile. As far as future plans are concerned, Mike had mentioned “the family would like to continue the business indefinitely, and possibly grow into a large facility.” Certainly, the residents hope they attain both goals. Garcia Tire Shop is open 7 days a week, and only closed for major holidays. The hours are 8:00am – 6:30pm during the week, 8-5 on Saturdays, and 9-3 on Sundays.

or seventy-five years, the St. John Bosco Church has held an annual Mi Ranchito (my lovely ranch) fiesta on the church grounds. Once again, the parishioners will present to the general public a traditional fiesta ranchera, which is believed to be the most authentic remaining fiesta in the Diocese of San Bernardino. "I was born 75 years ago," said Henrietta Ybarra Chavez, Fiesta Chair, "and as a child remember going with my Dad to the church grounds to help men construct wooden-frame booths. They were covered with palms for shade and decorations and sported zarapes, sombreros, and both fresh and paper flowers. “We still retain that special look at our fiesta,” concluded Chavez. The new parishioners strive to recreate booth decorations as in years past with the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the former church elders who built the church from the ground up with the nearby Santa Ana river rocks. Mexican foods will be featured including pit barbeque, freshly made tacos, taquitos with hand-made guacamole, and tamales. You'll be

sure to quench your thirst with homemade style aquas frescas (fruit waters) and the popular snowcones. The festivities begin at 12:00 noon with professional mariachi band music by Sonidos de mi Tierra followed by a 1:00 p.m. English mass. Local dignitaries will be recognized and then backto-back entertainment will begin that includes Spanish dancers, senior Hawaiian dance group, Filipino Choir, and the popular Folklorico Cultural. A second two-hour mariachi band will entertain the audience prior to the 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. live dance band of Larry Tarin and the Flamingos. "Every year the church's parishioners dedicate themselves to providing a great fiesta. This year we went an extra mile to celebrate the church's dedication and 75 years of existence," said Lupe Perez, lifelong resident of the local area. St. John Bosco Historic Mission is located at 28991 Merris Street, Highland. The general public is invited to attend the Saturday, August 27, 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. festivities. There will also be children's games with prizes, variety of food booths, special parking lot, and a beer garden. For more information call Ms. Chavez at 909/862-5680.

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Wind funnels of Cajon Pass, Waterman Canyon have sparked wild fires for over 100 years

Photo Courtesy/City of San Bernardino

cycle. Riverside Daily Press reported that the 1911 fire erased thousands of years worth of nature in the twinkle of an eye. It wrote that both sides of the proud San Bernardino Mountains "were transformed into a waste heap of rock and clay." The Press wrote that the Waterman Canyon Fire took two weeks to extinguish due to the lack of experience and organization of U.S. Park Rangers who were the lead agency in the fire fight. This, despite not having firefighting in their job description. One week into the fire, the Associated Press reported that 100 fire fighters became sick, disabled, with shoes burned from their feet. They were stranded in San Bernardino wearing clothes reduced to rags. Back then, the government made no allowance for caring for injured fire

fighters. Waterman Canyon and the Cajon Pass have served as wind funnels to propel many of the most destructive fires in San Bernardino history. Early aviators were warned to avoid the Cajon pass at any cost due to unpredictable wind pockets capable of sucking light craft up and down into death spins. The current Blue Cut Fire is just one example of how treacherous Cajon Pass can be and those winds don't compare to those during the October Santa Ana wind season. But at over 100 homes incinerated, the Blue Cut Fire numbers ranks down that list. In 1980, Waterman Canyon powered the Panorama Fire that burned down 280 homes in the city's northend and damaged another 100 structures. In the arson started Old Fire that

started on Oct. 25, 2003, it was Waterman Canyon that again fanned that record setting blaze. After merging with two other fires it burnt down 993 homes, causing $1.3 billion in damage, according to a report by the U.S. Forest Service. It covered 91,000 acres from Lake Arrowhead, down Del Rosa to 30th St., whipping through Wildwood Park and the 40th Street wash paralleling Valencia Ave. It came close to the San Manuel Casino and burnt part of Cal State San Bernardino. The next night it connected with the Grand Prix Fire between Devore and Fontana and ravaged new homes near Rancho Cucamonga. It covered a distance of about 70 miles spanning Running Springs to Glendora. Eight days later, snow and rain finally extinguished the Old Fire.

1980 Panarama fire seen here burning above Del Rosa. By Harvey M. Kahn

he Waterman Canyon Fire of 1911 was the first in recorded history to put San Bernardino residents on notice that Mother Nature rules. It burned for two weeks covering an area from below Big Bear and Crestline to Cucamonga Canyon almost to Hesperia. It created enough panic that San Bernardino's Mayor J.S. Bright put out a distress call for help from the Department of Defense. The story of the 1911 fire was picked up by the Associated Press wire service, with newspapers as far as the Tampa Bay Tribune running banner headlines calling the Waterman Canyon Fire the largest in the history of the San Bernadino Mountain Range. However, old timers from San Bernardino swore there was a fire in 1888 that burned from Big Bear to Orange County into Los

Angeles County. Another in 1889 allegedly came down the Twin Creek Stream in Highland and burnt its way past Baseline Ave. to threaten the City of San Bernardino. Fields of fire resistant sunflowers were said to have saved the city. In 1911, every available male in the greater San Bernardino area was called to fight the Waterman Canyon Fire, wrote the San Bernardino Evening Telegram. There were no water dropping aircraft, buffet tables, or overtime. Fire fighters used shovels, brush hooks and faced the fire head-on. All city and county administrators picked up shovels including Assistant District Attorney R.B. Goodcell and County Humane officer J.J. Arbias. The Edison Company sent a 50-man crew to help protect its newly installed power line and transmitter in Devil's Canyon. Personnel were shuttled into fire zones by motor-

Photo Courtesy Matt Artz/Esri

2003 Old Fire joined with two fires to span from Running Springs to Glendora. Shown here burning above East Highlands Ranch.

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NOTICE INVITING CONTRACTOR BIDS San Bernardino City Unified School District Indian Springs High School Performing Arts Center – Phase I

Bid Deadline: September 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Place of Bid Receipt: San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education Administration Building Lobby 777 North “F” Street San Bernardino, CA 92410

Project Identification Name: Indian Springs High School Performing Arts Center

Project Location: 650 North Del Rosa San Bernardino, CA 92410

Project Description: Performing Arts Center

A non-mandatory Job Walk will be held at Indian Springs High School, August 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

Plans Available From: - S.C. Anderson, Inc. (Discs Only)

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT S.C. Anderson, Inc. has been designated as Construction Manager to represent the San Bernardino City Unified School District, hereinafter referred to as “DISTRICT” for the construction of Indian Springs High School PAC. As such S.C. Anderson is seeking Trade Contract Bids for the work noted below on behalf of the DISTRICT. The DISTRICT will receive bids for the award of Trade Contracts for the above project up to, but not later than, the above-stated time. Method of Bid Receipt: Personal Delivery, Courier, UPS, Fed-Ex, or mailed via United States Postal Service.

Trade Contractor bids will be received for all trades in the form of Bid Packages including:

BP 00 – Project Requirements BP 01 – On and Offsite Survey BP 02 – On and Offsite Demolition BP 03 – Clear/grub Earthwork BP 04 – Site Utilities BP 05 – Environmental Protection

All bids shall be made and submitted only on the forms furnished by the District. Bid Forms, together with all required attachments to the Bid Forms, shall be delivered to the DISTRICT in a sealed envelope with a copy of the completed required bid cover sheet affixed to the outside of the envelope and placed in the Bid Box in the Lobby of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education Administration Building (“BOE”). Bid submission documents shall include Bid Form, Bid Bond, Non-Collusion Declaration, Site Visit Certification, Designation of Subcontractors, Certification of Compliance with DVBE Policy, Bidder References and Responsibility Information, Contractor’s Certificate Regarding Workers’ Compensation, and Acknowledgement of Bidding Practices Regarding Indemnity. Bid forms received by the stipulated times will be promptly opened in public and read aloud immediately after sealed envelopes are collected at the time, date, and location stated above in the Conference Room. Bid Forms and Attachments thereto received after the stipulated time will be rejected and returned to Bidders unopened.

IMPORTANT DATES • Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk – Tuesday August 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. • RFI Due – Tuesday, August 30, 2016 • Addendum Due – Friday, September 2, 2016 • Bid Opening – Friday, September 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. • Tentative Board Meeting – Tuesday, October 4, 2016 • NOA Issued (Tentative) – Wednesday, October 5, 2016

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION OR CLARIFICATION All requests for information and/or clarifications must be submitted in writing and sent via email to both Gary Fullerton (garyfullerton@scanderson.com ) and John Pellico (johnpellico@scanderson.com). The

Office (909) 381-9898

deadline to submit Requests for bid information is August 30, 2016. Responses to Requests for bid information will be issued no later than September 2, 2016 and be issued to plan holders or registered plan reviewers only by posting at the (C2 Reprographics Public Plan room website www.c2repro.com)

Prevailing Wage Project Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1776, Trade Contractors and subcontractors are required to keep accurate payroll records showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each employee, owner, journey person, apprentice or other employee hired in connection with a public works project. Each payroll record shall contain or be verified by a written declaration that it is made under penalty of perjury; That the payroll record is true and correct and complies with Labor Code §§ 1771,1811, and 1815. No Trade contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for public works projects (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. No Trade contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. All Trade contractors and subcontractors are required to submit certified payroll records (CPR’s) using the DIR’s online system. Information regarding prevailing wage rates is available at http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbu s/default.htm. Miscellaneous Information Plans and Construction Manual will be provided on CD only.

Each bid shall be submitted by a licensed Trade Contractor pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code, and be licensed pursuant to California law for the trades necessary to perform the work called for in the contract documents and associated bid packages.

Bid bonds are required for ALL bids in excess of $100,000.00 in favor of the DISTRICT, executed by the Bidder as principal and a California admitted surety company as Surety, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid submitted by the Bidder. Bids in excess of $100,000.00 will also require a Payment and Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the bid amount or contract amount, from a California Admitted Surety acceptable to DISTRICT and not less than AM Best A-rating. See Contract Documents for Bond Forms and individual Owner requirements and/or Liability Insurance (not less than AM Best A- or better rating).

All Trade Contractors are required to sign the DISTRICT’S Contract and Owner Option Assignment Agreement and provide Waiver of Subrogation.

Each bid must strictly conform with and be responsive to the contract documents as defined in the General Conditions and Construction Manual.

The DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the submission of bids.

No submitting participant may withdraw any bid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Bidders must adhere to the DISTRICT’S Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal.

Any request for substitutions pursuant to Public Contracts Code Section 3400 must be made on the form set forth in the contract documents and included with the bid. All substitution requests shall be submitted ten (10) days prior to the bid submission date.

It is each submitting participant’s sole responsibility to ensure its bid is timely delivered and received at the location designated as specified above. PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 8/18,8/25/16 E-7484

• EL CHICANO LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406 SUMMONS(CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE To Defendant: (AVISO al Demandado): Robert Carlton, an Individual; and DOES 1 to 25, Inclusive. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE). Tharis Terry, an Individual; Trevina Terry; an individual; and Tremisha Terry, an individual Case Number: CIVDS 1601775 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case, by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web s i t e (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Center Help (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS después de que le entreguen esta citacíon y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condadoo en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, www.lawhelpcalifornia.org en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costo extenos por imponer un gravamen

sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y di¬rección de la corte es) Superior Court of California County of San Bernardino San Bernardino Justice Center 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 924150210 The name, address and telephone number of plain¬tiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) Fernando D. Vargas, Esq. SBN: 129284 Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas 8647 Haven Avenue Suite 200 Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730-4888 Date (Fecha): FEB 03 2016 Clerk (Secretario), by Daisy Mondragon Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE OF COURT HEARING TO ALL PARTIES: You (ROBERT CARLTON) are required to attend the TRIAL SETTING CONFERENCE, which has been calendared for hearing on November 4, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in department S22 at the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino-San Bernardino Justice Center located at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, California, 924150210. Published El Chicano 8/11,8/18,8/25,9/1/16 E-7482

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EDWARD C. KING, aka EDWARD C. KING, SR., aka EDWARD C. KING, JR., aka EDWARD KING, aka EDWARD CLAUDE KING CASE NO.: PRO PS 1600742

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: EDWARD C. KING, aka EDWARD C. KING, SR., aka EDWARD C. KING, JR., aka EDWARD KING, aka EDWARD CLAUDE KING A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BARBARA J. PARTEE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BARBARA J. PARTEE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority allows the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to this petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on SEP 15 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. S36 located at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in per-

son or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in 58(b) of the section California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Other Probate Code. California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Elisabeth Kempe-Olinger 290 North 10th Street, Suite 222 Colton, CA 92324 Published El Chicano 8/18,8/25,9/1/16 E-7483

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JESSIE R. VEGA. Aka JESSIE RODRIGUEZ VEGA, aka MARIA JESUS VEGA, aka MARY JESSIE VEGA, aka JESSIE VEGA, aka JESSE R. VEGA CASE NO.: PRO PS 1600771

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: JESSIE R. VEGA, Aka JESSIE RODRIGUEZ VEGA, aka MARIA JESUS VEGA, aka MARY JESSIE VEGA, aka JESSIE VEGA, aka JESSE R. VEGA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LUCILLE JIMENEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LUCILLE JIMENEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority allows the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to this petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on OCT 25 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. S37 located at 247 West 3rd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of

the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in 58(b) of the section California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Other Probate Code. California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorknowledgeable in ney California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Elisabeth Kempe-Olinger 290 North 10th Street, Suite 222 Colton, CA 92324 Published El Chicano 8/25,9/1,9/8/16 E-7487

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, September 7, 2016 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE CHE 13 2G1FA1E32D9167058 To be sold by: Desert Valley Towing, 2150 E Main Street, Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA 92311 (10:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE DAIXI 13 L37MMGFV5DZ050614 21H5911 CA 04 NISS 1N6AA07A44N592637 7N40456 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-2917000# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 8/25/16 E-7489

SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 777 NORTH "F" STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 REQUEST-FORPROPOSALS

RFP No. 16-01 Business Intelligence Tools Solution

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat the San Bernardino City Unified School District of San Bernardino County, State of California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereafter referred to as the “District”, is soliciting sealed proposals in response to RFP No. 16-01 Business Intelligence Tools Solution.

Proposals may be received up to but not later than: Friday, September 16, 2016 @ 10:00 a.m.

Vendors who are desirous of securing a copy of the RFP documents may do so by download from the District's website at: http://sbcusd.com/bids.aspx. Proposal responses must conform and be responsive in accordance with the RFP Documents that are on file for examination at the District’s Purchasing Department and posted on the District’s website.

Proposals must be received the PURCHASING at DEPARTMENT, BID BOX, SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410,and shall be opened on the date at the below stated time and place. All responses must be clearly marked on the outside of a sealed envelope with the Vendor’s company name and the RFP number. It is the Vendor’s sole responsibility to ensure that its proposal response is received at the correct location and by the time of opening. No Vendor may withdraw its RFP for a period of 60 days after the date set for the opening of proposals.

Contract award is contingent upon availability of funds. and Disabled Minority Veterans Businesses are specifically encouraged to respond.

The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, and to accept or reject any item, to withdraw a line item or entire RFP, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the RFP document(s). The District may award any, all, or none of this RFP. By: Eva Ramirez Purchasing Services - Buyer

PUBLICATION DATE: Thursday, August 25, 2016 RFQ DUE DATE: Friday, September 2, 2016 Public Opening: Friday, September 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. CNS-2915742# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 8/25/16 E-7488

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Take a lap! Auto Club Speedway’s ‘Lefty’s Track Day’ to open track to public, benefit local schools

By Yazmin Alvarez

ASCAR fans and adrenaline junkies can put the pedal to the medal Friday, Aug. 26 as the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana opens the track to the public from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for Lefty’s Track Day, a fundraising event for local schools. Guests can drive around the same two-mile oval track NASCAR stars battle side-by-side on and also experience a pace car ride at speeds up to 100 mph, all while helping support Lefty’s Reading Challenge, a program that promotes literacy for elementary school children and provides grants to school libraries. Lefty’s Reading Challenge is supported through the Auto Club Speedway Foundation. "..statistics indicate that if kids can’t read well by the time they reach the third grade, they are much more likely to run the risk of not finishing high school later on,” said Dave Allen, Auto Club Speedway president, in a news release.

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children and adults can take a lap around the auto club speedway track at speeds up to 100mph aug. 26 during lefty’s track day, a fundraiser for local schools.

“It’s fun to open our doors to fans and also help our children’s future by making sure our local school libraries are stocked with new reading material.”

As part of the event, participants who make a $15 donation can drive their vehicle on the track at highway speeds paced by the speedway’s official Toyota Camry

Pace Car. For an additional $20, guests can experience the thrill of a ride in the official Auto Club Speedway pace car at speeds over 100 mph. Children must be at least 8 years old or at least 4’9” to ride in the pace car. Lefty's Kids Club Members can

participate for free with a valid Lefty's Kids Club Card and a paid adult. Registration for the kids club for children 12 and under will be available the day of the event for free. New to this year’s track day is the Autocross course, where drivers can test their handling skills for $10 donation. In addition to track events, the event will also allow for pre-registration for the Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion event, Sept. 16-18 in Ontario. Participants who pre-register will also have the opportunity to drive around the track. Lefty’s Reading Challenge, named after Auto Club Speedway mascot Lefty, is part of Auto Club Speedway’s heralded youth initiative. More than 160,000 students from over 250 elementary schools in San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange and Los Angeles Counties read thousands of books during Lefty’s Reading Challenge earlier this year, winning thousands of dollars for their school libraries, the release states. To learn more about Lefty’s Track Day and Lefty’s Reading Challenge, visit www.leftykidsclub.com or call 800-944-RACE (7223).

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drivers can take a lap aug. 26 as auto club speedway opens the track to the public for lefty’s track day. the event runs from 3 to 7 p.m. and benefits lefty’s reading challenge, which promotes literacy in local schools.

San Manuel Tribe donation to sponsor two Symphony concerts

$70,000 grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will sponsor two San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra concerts in their up-coming 88th season. “We were thrilled with the generosity of the Tribe,” said Dr. Judith Valles, Symphony Board President. “They have always been the first to step forward and support programs that benefit the arts and we are so blessed to have them in our community.” The two concerts were selected for sponsorship based upon their family focus and benefit to local education, long time priorities for the Tribe. “Home for the Holidays,” December 17, 2016, will include a variety of holiday music inclusive of both classical and popular pieces. Audiences will enjoy compositions by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Berlin, Biegel, and Gould… and a few special surprises. A pre-concert family music enrichment event featuring performers from the Inland Valley Repertory Theatre and from San Bernardino Valley College will be held prior to the concert at no

charge to ticket holders. “Last December was a very difficult time for all of us in San Bernardino,” Valles. “It was as if the whole community needed to gather and share something good together and, in a small way, we were able to meet that need through our music. San Manuel has allowed us to bring this wonderful gift to the community once again.” The second sponsored concert, “Symphonic Surprise,” will actually be performed three times. On the morning of February 10th, over 3,400 students from the San Bernardino City Unified School District will be transported by the District to the California Theatre of the Performing Arts for back-to-back performances. The students will tour this local architectural gem before hearing selections by Haydn, Stravinsky, and Mozart. Young violinist Usha Kapoor will be an inspirational featured performer. As in years past, the Symphony develops curriculum-specific educational materials to prepare the students for the experience and to stimulate classroom dialogue following the

performance. “We are pleased to have this partnership of both the School District and the Tribe that, together, will allow so many children to experience live orchestral music,” said Symphony Executive Director Dr. Anne Viricel. “The letters we have received from students following their concert experience are truly priceless and serve as a testament to the enduring value of this incredibly generous donation.” The following evening, February 11th, the full concert will be presented for the community. Both concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the historic California Theatre of the Performing Arts, 562 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino. Tickets for the evening concerts, which begin at just $10 for students, may be purchased by calling (909) 381-5388, on-line at www.sanbernardinosymphony.org, or by visiting the Symphony office at 198 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino. General admission tickets are also available with limited availability at the theater box office prior to each event.

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auto club speedway’s mascot, lefty. lefty’s reading challenge promotes literacy in elementary schools. proceeds from lefty’s track day will benefit the program and school libraries.