*El Chicano 01/18/24

EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 61, NO. 06

Januar y 18, 20 24

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FUSD High School Senior’s Passion for Robotics and Coding Leads to World Robotics Olympiad

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The Breezeway business was vandalized at 4 AM on Sunday January 14, 2024.

By Manny Sandoval

n a remarkable display of resilience and community spirit, Viva La Boba, a local San Bernardino boba tea shop, rose from the shadows of a disheartening act of vandalism to spearhead a spirited cleanup drive on Tuesday, January 16th.

This gesture of unity and

determination came in response to a break-in suffered just two days prior, transforming a moment of despair into an inspiring example of community solidarity.

Viva La Boba, a staple in the community since its opening in March 2019, faced a devastating setback at 4 AM on Sunday, January 14th. Vandals shattered

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(Left to right) David Friendman, Cory Chavez, and Tansu Philip picking up trash along the SBX bus stop located in-between The Enterprise Building and Court Street Square.

the establishment's front door and to-go window, making off with thousands of dollars worth of operational equipment, including a recently acquired iPad integral to its kitchen display system; along with an Ubereats tablet, GrubHub tablet and Amazon Fire tablet.

Upon receiving news of the break-in from the owner of Red

Star Armory, Kevin, a neighborly business owner who walks down the Breezeway to check on all businesses in the alleyway every morning, owners Tansu Philip and David Friedman, who also owns Realicore Real Estate Group, were swift to respond.

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Councilmembers Reynoso and Calvin Champion Unity and Representation at San Bernardino's MLK Day Parade and Extravaganza

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San Bernardino Councilman Ben Reynoso expressing to the crowd that while he thinks the concept of Amazon is great and that he is not against the company, he will continue to fight for benefit agreements, and adequate pay and health insurance from large corporations.

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By Manny Sandoval

he city of San Bernardino echoed with the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15, as community leaders and residents gathered for the 4th Annual MLK Day Parade and Extravaganza coordinated by the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce.

The vibrant tapestry of culture, community, and celebration was held at the former Stater Bros, now nearly vacant shopping center located at the corner of W Fifth

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Councilwoman Kim Calvin (right) who is up for re-election in 2024, says she is running as a write-in candidate for the 6th Ward after not making it onto the ballot in December 2023.

Street and N F Street. Sixth District Councilwoman Kim Calvin, riding in a classic low rider through the streets of downtown, shared her vision of a thriving city center. "Happy Martin Luther King Day City of San Bernardino. Calvin described her vision of utilizing vacant buildings, restoring vitality, and creating opportunities downtown. "I envision a downtown that's thriving... And I know it can happen," she emphasized, aligning her goals with Dr. King's principles of equality, justice, and humanity.

Councilman Ben Reynoso, visibly emotional while speaking, conveyed his passion for uplifting the city. "They were looking to him (Dr. King) for that leadership, and he was looking to them (the people), and they didn't even know it," Reynoso said, drawing parallels between Dr. King's leadership and his role in San Bernardino.

He shared his commitment to accurate representation and community betterment, acknowledging the challenges and the MLK cont. on next pg.

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here within 30 minutes and still opened at 11 AM that morning. It was our most profitable winter day, we did great for it being a Sunday."

Adaptability has been vital for Viva La Boba in the wake of the vandalism. "We're doing things more old school now, relying on print ticket orders, which is less efficient," Philip added. "But, I've already ordered replacements for what was stolen and put it on a credit card; and I’ll figure out how to pay it back. The best way to support us right now is to stop by and purchase a drink."

Despite this blow, they, along with Cory Chavez, a longtime resident of San Bernardino, were undeterred in their commitment to the community.

Instead of succumbing to the setback, Philip, Friedman, and Chavez took to the streets of San Bernardino, focusing their cleanup efforts around the downtown area, including Court Street Square and extending to the SBX Bus Stop across the street from The Enterprise Building. Their endeavor, synchronized with the weekly Tuesday Farmers Market, added a community-focused dimension to their efforts. The cleanup revitalized a vital city area and underscored their dedication to communal engagement.

Friedman, an advocate for a more walkable city, found it fitting to help beautify the bus stop area, aligning with his long-held beliefs in improving urban spaces for pedestrians and transit users.

Friedman also spoke about the financial impact of the incident. "We paid $1,500 out of pocket to get the glass door and to-go window replaced because our insurance deductible was $2,000.” By MLK

importance of steadfast leadership. "This is our San Bernardino," Reynoso asserted, reinforcing his dedication to making tangible improvements in the city, such as implementing restricted truck routes, environmental justice, and garnering more community benefits agreements (an initiative he’s advocated for years before he garnered a seat on the San Bernardino City Council).

The event also celebrated the participation of San Bernardino County Board of Education Member Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers, the parade's grand marshal, along with other dignitaries, including San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes, Assemblymember James Ramos,

the time of the cleanup, the shattered window and door had been replaced, symbolizing the quick response to adversity.

The incident, which KTLA News covered, highlighted the community's plight and heartening response. In a poignant moment during the cleanup, a community member handed Philip $50 in cash, a gesture symbolizing the local support for Viva La Boba.

Chavez, who participated in the cleanup, shared her motivations, "I saw Viva La Boba's Facebook post about this cleanup and wanted to help. They do a lot for the community." Chavez, an admin of the Facebook group 'I Love San Bernardino' and former owner of Inland Flowers, also experienced her first boba drink that day.

Despite the challenges, Viva La Boba is not just bouncing back; they are expanding. Philip excitedly mentioned the forthcoming Redlands Viva La Boba, which is set to open in summer 2024.

"The Redlands location is coming along great, right across the street from the Trader Joe's shopping center," she said.

The act of vandalism, while tragic, has illuminated the strength and unity of the San Bernardino community. It is a testament to the power of kindness and solidarity in turning challenging situations into beacons of hope and light.

Viva La Boba is located at 455 W 4th St., Suite A, San Bernardino

and representatives from the Office of Congressman Pete Aguilar. The extravaganza featured live entertainment, poetry readings, food vendors, and activities for children, creating an inclusive and joyous atmosphere.

As the city reflected on Dr. King's legacy, the messages from Councilwoman Calvin and Councilman Reynoso resonated with the crowd, echoing the sentiment that the fight for a better world continues.

The San Bernardino community left the event inspired, reminded of the power of collective action and the enduring relevance of Dr. King's message: that the time is always right to do what is right.

Omnitrans Board Elects New Leadership

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t its monthly meeting on Wednesday, the Omnitrans Board of Directors elected current Vice Chair and Mayor of Colton Frank J. Navarro to its Chair position, and current Board Member and Ontario Councilmember Alan D. Wapner to the position of Vice Chair. The offices will take effect immediately and will be held through June 2025.

“Both Mayor Navarro and Councilmember Wapner have a history of dedication to and support of Omnitrans,” said CEO/General Manager Erin Rogers after the meeting. “I look forward to partnering with the Board under their leadership to provide innovative mobility solutions to connect our region and strengthen the economy.”

Navarro, who has served as an Omnitrans Board alternate since 2012 and has been an active member since 2019, was first elected to the Colton City Council in 2012. In addition to his work for Omnitrans and the city, he serves on the Inland Valley Development Agency board, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) governing board, the Southern California Association of Government’s Regional Council and Transportation Committee, and as President of the San Bernardino International Airport Authority.

“It is an honor to have been elected as Chair of the Omnitrans Board,” said Navarro of his new position. “The agency provides a vital public service, and I look forward to working with my fellow Board members and Omnitrans’ results-focused staff to build service and continue to develop ridership and our workforce.”

Former Board of Directors Chair Wapner has a legendary record of public service, having served on the Ontario City Council for more than 27 years and as an Omnitrans Board of Directors member or alternate since 2000.

He represents the city on regional boards including his service as President of the Ontario International Airport Authority, Vice Chair of the NLC Public Safety Policy Committee, the SBCTA Governing Board, the San Bernardino County Council of Governments Board of Directors, the Metrolink Board of Directors, the Metro Foothill Gold Line Extension Construction Authority Board of Directors, the League of California Cities Board of Directors and Public Safety Committee, the California Association of Councils of Government Board of Directors, and the National Association of Regional Councils Board of Directors.

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San Bernardino City Unified Board of Trustees Elects New Officers

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he San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Board of Education announced the selection of new officers to lead the governing body for the next year.

During the annual organizational meeting held on Dec. 12, 2023, the Board unanimously elected the following trustees to serve in key leadership roles: Board President: Danny Tillman Vice President: Mayra Ceballos Board Secretary: Superintendent Mauricio Arellano

Tillman has served continuously on the Board of Education since 1996. He recently retired as Departmental Information Systems Administrator for the San Bernardino County Human Services, having worked for the County for more than four decades. He has served the community as a volunteer mentor and tutor for more than 40 years.

A school psychologist, Ceballos was elected to the governing board in 2020. She has worked in education for several years, tutoring, mentoring and teaching professional skills and career explorations to high school students. In addition, she has served on a variety of parent advisory committees.

These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience, passion and commitment to the

education and well-being of the more than 46,000 students SBCUSD educates in San Bernardino and Highland.

As representatives of the community, the newly elected officers are poised to lead the Board of Education in its mission to provide high-quality education and support for students and families in SBCUSD.

The Board extends its gratitude to outgoing President Dr. Scott Wyatt for his exemplary service and welcomes the newly elected officers, confident in their ability to guide the District to new heights.

The newly elected officers officially assumed their roles during the Dec. 12 meeting, commencing their terms. The Board of Education looks forward to continuing its collaborative efforts with the staff, families and community partners to ensure the success and growth of all students in SBCUSD.

The seven-member Board provides direction for operating the District through actions taken at its meetings. Board members develop the policies by which the educational programs and other business of the District are carried out. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. and can be viewed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/S anBdoCitySchools.

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Opinions

W hy ar e 29,000 Cal State Faculty Going on Strike? Because Faculty Wor king Conditions ar e Student Lear ning Conditions

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By Thomas F. Corrigan, Ph.D., Professor, CSUSB and Guy David Hepp, Ph.D., Associate Professor, CSUSB

uring commencement ceremonies at California State University, San Bernardino, there is a moment that sends everyone reaching for their camera phone or a tissue.

It’s when our university president asks all graduates who are the first in their family to receive a college degree to “please stand and be recognized.” The vast majority rise, proudly wave to their loved ones, and the arena erupts in celebration.

Like many CSU campuses, CSUSB ranks among the nation’s top universities for social mobility. Nearly 80% of our undergraduates are first-generation college students, 77% are underrepresented minorities (including 69% Hispanic students), and more than half receive Pell Grants, which are for lowincome students. Moreover, two-thirds of CSUSB alumni live and work in California’s Inland Empire, making the university a catalyst for regional growth and progress.

Tragically, CSU administrators and trustees are actively undermining both access to a CSU degree and faculty pay and working conditions across the 23campus system. This threatens the CSU’s promise as an engine of social mobility in the Golden State.

In September 2023, the CSU’s Board of Trustees voted –– over the objections of students, faculty, staff, and political

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leaders –– to raise tuition a whopping 34% over the next five years. This will make it more difficult to attain a CSU degree because aspiring students can’t afford the hike or don’t want to take on added debt. A 2016 study found up to 12% of CSU students were homeless and 24% faced food insecurity.

These tuition hikes are just the latest in a decades-long disinvestment in the CSU. Whereas California residents could once get a quality, tuition-free education from “the People’s University,” that expense is increasingly shouldered by students, who are overwhelmingly working class and people of color. As Sacramento State Professor Cecil Canton put it, “As the student body of the CSU became darker, funding became lighter.”

Our campus president told students these tuition hikes will fund priorities like “providing competitive salaries and benefits to faculty and staff.” However, since last summer, CSU management has dismissed the California Faculty Association’s proposal to raise faculty pay by 12%. On January 9th, management walked out of negotiations and imposed its “last, best, and final offer” -- a 5% raise inadequate to offset the 24% inflation rate over the last five years.

CSU management has also not made any meaningful effort to address the CFA’s other demands, including raising the salary floor for lecturers, reasonable class sizes and counselor-to-student ratios, a semester of paid parental leave, accessible lactation spaces and genderinclusive restrooms, and safe interac-

tions with campus police. They did raise parking fees, though.

The CSU’s unwillingness to address lecturer pay is particularly galling. Parttime lecturers (or “adjuncts”) teach most CSU classes. But the pay is paltry for their qualifications, and many aren’t assigned enough courses to make ends meet or receive full benefits. To get by, some teach crushing course loads across several colleges and universities. But how can they do that and provide the instruction students deserve? This is just one way that faculty working conditions are student learning conditions.

The CSU says it can’t fund the CFA’s proposals. However, Chancellor Mildred García enjoys a nearly $1 million annual compensation package, campus presidents recently received up to 29% raises, and management personnel compensation is up 32% ($145 million) since 2016. The university also has $3.7 billion in reserves and another $8.6 billion in cash investments. Indeed, Eastern Michigan accounting professor Howard Bunsis found that the CSU could fund the CFA’s proposals with its existing annual surpluses, alone. This begs the question: why is the CSU investing in managers and mutual funds but not the people who actually do the teaching?

We reject the CSU’s cynical, neoliberal model. Amid the CSU’s sexual harassment scandals and greedy, tone-deaf executive raises, CFA members remain the system’s moral compass: we are an antiracism and social justice union working to ensure that the CSU provides quality,

affordable, and accessible higher education to Californians of all colors and class backgrounds. To do so, we need better pay and safe, equitable working conditions. Only then can we provide the transformative education our students and communities deserve. That is why the CFA’s 29,000 faculty, counselors, coaches, and librarians are striking across all 23 CSU campuses on January 22–26.

Our determination for this labor action is strong. Ninety-five percent of voting CFA members approved of the strike.

We will be shoulder-to-shoulder with Teamsters Local 2010 skilled trades workers. Students support us, too. They recognize that faculty want them to succeed, but that we can’t adequately support students if we’re underpaid, overworked, and unsafe. Indeed, we welcome students, staff, community members, union siblings, and sympathetic administrators to join us on the picket line. This is a fight for all Californians, and when we fight, we win.

About the Authors

Thomas F. Corrigan, Ph.D. is a critical political economist, and he teaches media studies courses in CSUSB’s Department of Communication Studies.

Guy David Hepp, Ph.D. is an archaeologist focused on ancient Mesoamerican societies. He teaches in CSUSB’s Department of Anthropology.

Dr y Januar y and Beyond: Stop Drinking for your Health

By Dr. Archana Dubey, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California

illions of people worldwide are participating in the health movement of Dry January, simply choosing not to drink alcohol for the month.

Because many Americans reported increasing their alcohol intake during Covid, there is concern that consumption has remained high even after the pandemic ended. Health professionals report they are seeing increased drinking habits, especially among women.

California ranks 34th in the nation in excessive drinking, with 19.1% of adults reporting that they drink in excess, according to United Health Foundation’s 2023 annual America's Health Ranking Report.

Individuals who consume alcohol identified improving their physical health and mental wellbeing as the main reasons for drinking less.

The health rewards of drinking less

Keeping alcohol use to a minimum allows good things to start happening in your body. You may find that you sleep better, your mood improves and you’re

able to think more clearly. Depending on the rest of your diet, you may even shed a few pounds. You’ll certainly lower your risk of several types of cancer, including throat, esophageal, breast and colorectal cancers, per the National Cancer Institute.

If reducing how much you drink is a personal goal, read on to learn tips and strategies that may help.

Tips and strategies for drinking less

Keep a journal to track your feelings: Knowing when and why you reach for alcohol can help you figure out ways to cut back. But if you’re unsure of your reasons, keep a journal for a week.

When you feel the urge to pour a drink, jot down what is making you feel that way, whether physical or emotional.

Loneliness and boredom are often big ones. You may also feel stressed, sad, anxious or irritable. Review your journal at the end of the week and look for patterns. Once you find some common themes, you can brainstorm ideas for working around them.

Drink mindfully: For many people, drinking alcohol is almost an unconscious habit — they drink without even thinking about it. For example, maybe you sip wine while cooking dinner or open a beer when you turn on the TV. As

you reach for that drink, give yourself a moment to think. Do you really want it, or is it just part of your routine? That’s what mindful drinking is all about. If it’s the latter, you can concentrate on changing the behavior pattern. If it’s the former, have the drink, but stay present in the moment — sit down and really savor it.

Change your routine: If you normally have your happy hour at 5 o’clock in the evening, postpone it to 6:30 or 7:00.

Distract yourself by taking a walk, going to the gym or flipping through your favorite magazine. You may feel the urge to drink at first, but breaking your routine will help change your habits over time. It just takes practice.

Try breathing exercises: If you often turn to alcohol when you’re stressed, anxious or irritated, try diaphragmatic breathing — also known as box breathing — before you pour a drink. This deep-breathing method calms the central nervous system and can help you relax.

Here’s how it works:

Sit or lie down and slowly breathe out all the air from your lungs.

Breathe in through your nose for a slow count of four. Aim to fill your lungs and stomach, not just push out your chest.

Hold your breath for a count of four.

Exhale for another count of four.

Hold your breath again for a count of four.

Repeat the entire sequence three or four times.

Once you’re calmer and more relaxed, you may find that you no longer need a drink to help you unwind.

Swap alcohol for something else: Even if you do well limiting your alcohol at home, it may be harder to stick to your goals when you socialize, especially if your friends, family and coworkers are all drinking. If you feel pressured to drink when you go out — or you don’t want to draw attention to the fact that you’re consuming less, order something nonalcoholic that still looks like a regular drink. There are plenty of tasty nonalcoholic beverage options to choose from. It can be something as simple as club soda with fresh lime, kombucha or even a nonalcoholic version of your favorite cocktail. You could order a virgin margarita and nobody would be the wiser.

The bottom line: Taking action to drink less puts you in control, so that if/when you do decide to have a glass of wine or a cocktail, it’s a conscious decision, not a mindless habit. And while drinking less can take a bit of planning and effort, the health rewards — for both body and mind — are worth it.

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California Credit Union Offering Scholarships to San Bernardino County Students

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alifornia Credit Union is encouraging college-bound students across San Bernardino County to apply for its 2024 Student Scholarship Program. Through the program, the credit union provides $20,000 in scholarships annually to recognize local students who are motivated in their academic studies and active in their schools and communities.

“We encourage local students to get a head start on their education and apply for one of our annual scholarships,” said California Credit Union President & CEO Steve O’Connell. “We know the cost of higher education can be a challenge for many families, and we are proud to help these students on their path to realize their educational goals. We look forward to continuing our long-standing tradition of student scholarships to support our next generation of leaders.”

California Credit Union scholarships are

available to college-bound high school seniors and community college students transferring to a four-year university who reside in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange counties. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 to be eligible to participate.

Selection criteria include academic performance, school or community involvement, a letter of recommendation, and an essay submission.

Interested students can find more information and apply online at

www.ccu.com/student-scholarship/. Online applications will be accepted through Friday, March 8, 2024. Recipients will be announced on Monday, April 8, 2024.

The California Credit Union Annual Student Scholarship program was created in 2005 to recognize outstanding students within local communities. Since the creation of the program, the credit union has awarded more than $395,000 in scholarships.

Fontana Unified High School Senior’s Passion for Robotics and Coding Leads to World Robotics Olympiad Qualification

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Summit High School senior Imran Chaudhery is passionate about robotics, learning important life skills and lessons from the numerous competitions he participates in. Chaudhery and his robotics team most recently represented America in the World Robotics Olympiad held in Panama in November.

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ummit High School senior Imran Chaudhery’s passion for robotics has not only taught him important life skills, lessons and shaped his goals for the future, but taken him around the world – with his latest stop coming at the 2023 World Robotics Olympiad in Panama.

Chaudhery was first drawn to robotics in sixth grade when his mom put him in an afterschool robotics program at Wayne Ruble Middle School.

He began to learn the basics of robotics and looked to his older seventh- and eighth-grade teammates to gain a better understanding of how the principles they were learning were carried out.

Chaudhery continued to grow his skills through competitions with the team and soon took on more leadership and programmer roles.

“The competitions I’ve participated in have really impacted my mentality,” Chaudhery said. “I take every competition as a learning opportunity so I can continue to improve on my skills. I have also learned to procrastinate a lot less and to have more of a growth mindset in everything that I do.”

Chaudhery joined a robotics team outside of school and began earning team victories at numerous competitions.

He earned a spot in the World Robotics Olympiad Friendship Tournament in Denmark in 2019 and again this September. Chaudhery and his teammates found themselves representing America again at the 2023 World Robotics Olympiad, which was held in November.

“It was amazing to see and learn about different cultures and backgrounds at the World Robotics Olympiad,” Chaudhery said. “You get to become friends and compete with people from all over the

world and see how different people live their lives.”

Chaudhery extends his love of robotics to teaching, as he coaches elementary students throughout Upland on the basics of coding and robotics. He is also involved in activities at Summit High School, serving as president of the STEM club and vice president of the school’s SkillsUSA chapter, and an avid student in the Mechatronics career technical education pathway, where students learn electrical and mechanical engineering principles fundamental to the creation of robotic and automated systems.

“Imran is a phenomenal student who takes on challenges from tough courses and motivates other students in class,” Summit High STEM advisor and Mechatronics teacher Marco Torres said.

“He is very well-rounded and displays exceptional skills both on the software and hardware side of robotics. I know he’s going to go on to do incredible

things after he graduates.”

Chaudhery, who currently applying to colleges – including many California State and University of California institutions – said he hopes to pursue a degree in either cybersecurity or computer science with a push toward software engineering.

“Imran is the perfect example of the excellence that is prevalent throughout Fontana Unified School District,” Fontana Unified Superintendent Miki R. Inbody said. “We are so proud of everything that he has accomplished and how he has represented the United States and Fontana Unified at the World Robotics Olympiad.”

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Obituaries

Jared L. Minjares

December 24, 1998 – December 18, 2023

Jared Minjares of Grand Terrace, California, passed away on December 18, 2023. He is survived by his Father and Mother Leonard & Cindy Minjares, Biological Father Jerry Minjares, his siblings Alycia Minjares (Litos), Randy Romero, Ashley DeLa Rosa, Michael Romero (Sophia), Jackie Romero, and Thomas Chavez, his niece Lenae Oliva, his nephews Vinny and Oliver, his grandfather Leonard Minjares, his uncles Mike, Jimmy, Burt Minjares and Mark Llamas, his Aunts Diane Larson (Bruce), Corinne Llamas and Lisa Starbuck (Dennis) and a host of cousins.

He had a 6-year relationship with his girlfriend, Ashley Fitzpatrick. They adopted two cats, Stella and Doc.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Maggie Minjares, Chuck and Carmen Llamas, Uncle George Minjares, and Peter Llamas.

Jared graduated from Grand Terrace High School in 2017. He went to college at Embry Riddle

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Aeronautical Engineering University, graduating with his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering in 2021. He was then hired by Raytheon Technologies and worked there until his passing.

Jared lived his life to the fullest in his 25 years. He was silly, funny, and liked to tease. He did more in his life than most of us live in an entire lifetime. If he were interested in something, he would learn and master the subject. And he had many, many interests. There was no end to his learning. One of his favorite pastimes was playing the piano. He had a special gift, playing by ear and reading music as he studied piano since he was seven years old. We were planning a trip to New York City this summer to hear his favorite Classical composition, Mahler’s Symphony #9.

His other interests included Golf, Chess, Rubik’s Cube, Poker, Grilling, and Rock Climbing. He enjoyed all genres of music, from Classical, Jazz, Rock, Doo Wop, Latin, and Rap.

He also excelled in Sports. He played Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and Tennis, where he and his tennis partner played 62 games in a row undefeated.

He loved to travel and would travel alone if he had to. He went to the Formula 1 car races in Miami, Florida. He loved nature, most recently traveling up North to sleep amongst the Redwoods.

He also loved to travel with his family.

Jared was an intelligent, kind, loving young man. He gave everyone a smile. He was a great joy to his family. He was a true gift. Anyone who met him knew he was a special young man. His family and many friends will greatly miss him.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd at San Salvador Catholic Church located at 169 W L St., Colton, CA.

Visitation from 9:45 to 10:30 Rosary from 10:30 to 11:00 Celebration of Life Mass at 11:00

IE’s Growing Black Population Shows Signs of Resilience, But Widening Disparities Remain

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n recognition of MLK Day, a new report titled “Black Equity Fund Report,” commissioned by the IE Black Equity Fund at Inland Empire Community Foundation and released by Mapping Black California, underscores the Inland Empire’s status as the region with California’s third largest and fastest growing Black population behind only Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Funding for the BEI Data Report was made possible by generous support from Southern California Edison.

The BEI Data Report shows an in-depth look at the socioeconomic landscape and conditions affecting the over 350,000 Black residents of the Inland Empire.

"This report provides data-dri-

ven insights that reveal how antiBlack racism continues to profoundly shape life outcomes and opportunities for Black IE residents today," said Candice Mays, leader of Mapping Black California. "We hope it serves to expand awareness and galvanize collaborative efforts to build a more just, equitable and inclusive future for the region."

The report also highlights the incredible resilience of the IE's Black residents:

Civic participation remains high, with a 71.1% Black voter turnout rate in the 2020 presidential election.

Black-led grassroots organizations and institutions have played pivotal roles in fostering community identity, mobilizing resources, and advocating for change.

“For decades, Black residents have shown incredible resilience and determination to drive positive change in the Inland Empire, even in the face of complex challenges,” said Dina Walker, cofounder of the Black Equity Fund and CEO of BLU Educational Foundation. “This report underscores the urgency of continuing that fight, while charting a course toward greater equity and empowerment for the Black community."

While the region's Black population has seen steady growth over the past 30 years, the community continues to grapple with disparities in critical areas like health, education, employment, and housing.

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Anthony Ber ver

August 27, 1954 - December 31, 2023

Anthony Berver of Fontana, CA passed away peacefully of natural causes, surrounded by family, on December 31, 2023.

Anthony was born on August 27, 1954 in San Bernardino to Erlinda and Jose Berver. He was raised by his grandfather, Manuel Villalobos, in Fontana.

He worked at Kaiser Steel Company in Fontana for 20 years until he retired. His hobbies included being a mechanic.

Anthony is survived by 5 children, his brothers Jose and Robert Berver, sister Pam Berver and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, a niece and a nephew.

Services will be held on Friday, January 19, 2023 from 2:30 4:30 pm at Hermosa Cemetery located at 900 N. Meridian Avenue in Colton.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS / INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“District”) will receive sealed bids to construct the following project: F24-04 MUSCOY ES IMPROVEMENTS SITE (“Project” or “Contract”) To bid on this Project, the Bidder is required to have been prequalified by the District. In addition, if the has electrical, Project mechanical, or plumbing components that will be performed by subcontractors performing under the following license classification(s), then each of those subcontractors that intend to bid as a first-tier subcontractor to a general contractor (prime contractor) are required to have been prequalified by the District: C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43, and/or C46. All prequalification questionnaires will be received until 4:00 p.m., February 22, 2024, at the District Office, located at Facilities Planning & Development 956 W. 9th Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 Attn: Prequalification.

Alternatively, Contractors may submit their Prequalification Questionnaire electronically via e-mail to the District at: facilities_prequal@sbcusd.k12 .ca.us.

Contractors must submit sealed bids on or before 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the District Office – Bid Box, located at 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, California 92410, at or after which time the District will open the bids and publicly read them aloud. Any claim by a Bidder of error in its bid must be made in compliance with Public Contract Code § 5100, et seq. Any bid that is submitted after this time shall be nonresponsive and returned to the Bidder. The District is not responsible for Bids that are received after the deadline noted above.

The Project consists of, but not limited to, the following scope: One classroom remodel and Learning Outdoor Environment such as sensory garden, new playground, landscaping, site work and related ADA work.

All bids shall be on the form provided by the District. Each bid must conform and be responsive to all pertinent Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, the Instructions to Bidders.

To bid on this Project, the Bidder is required to possess one or more of the following State of California Contractor Licenses: Class B The Bidder's license(s) must be active and in good standing at the time of the bid opening and must remain so throughout the term of the Contract.

As security for its Bid, each Bidder shall provide with its Bid form a bid bond issued by an admitted surety insurer on the form provided by the District, cash, or a cashier's check or a certified check, drawn to the order of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price.

This bid security shall be a guarantee that the Bidder shall, within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the Notice of Award, enter into a contract with the District for the performance of the services as stipulated in the bid.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if it is awarded the contract for the Project.

The successful Bidder may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract, in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code § 22300.

The successful Bidder and its subcontractors shall pay all workers on the Project not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed within the boundaries of the District, pursuant to Labor Code § 1770 et seq. Prevailing wage rates are on file with the District and are available to any interested party on request or at www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/statistics_and_databases.html.

Bidders and Bidders' subcontractors shall comply with the

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registration and qualification requirements pursuant to Labor Code §§ 1725.5 & 1771.1 This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLT-0628 awarded to San Bernardino County by the United States Department of Treasury. Federal funds are being used by Owner for this Contract, either in whole or in part, and thus the Contract is subject to, and Contractor shall comply with, all applicable federal laws, rules, regulations, and other requirements, including but not limited to the federal regulations set forth in CFR Title 2, Part 200, and the requirements set forth in Article 25 of the General Conditions.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 11:30 AM, at Muscoy Elementary School, 2119 Blake St, San Bernardino, CA 92407. All participants are required to sign in at the Main Office.

Contract Documents are available on Thursday, January 18, 2024, and may be viewed and ordered through Crisp Imaging Planwell Service online by clicking on ‘PUBLIC PLANROOM' at www.crispimg.com. Contract Documents are also available for purchase for two hundred dollars ($200.00). This fee is refundable if the Contract Documents are returned in clean condition to Crisp Imaging no later than five (5) calendar days after the date of the bid opening.

Crisp Imaging, 3180 Pullman Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, Phone: (866) 6328329, Public Plan Room: www.crispimg.com In addition, Contract Documents are available for review at the following builders' exchange F.W. Dodge McGraw-Hill, Inc. Public Plan Room; www.construction.com 4300 Beltway Place Suite 180 Arlington TX 76081 Diana Boyles document Dodge we@mhfl.com Phone: 1-800-393-6343 Fax: 1-877-836-7711 The Blue Book Building & Construction Network Public Plan Room: www.thebluebook.com 800 E. Main St. P.O. Box 500 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 TJ Downey tdowney@thebluebook.com Phone: (800) 431-2584 Ext. 3177 Fax: (914) 243-4936 CMD GROUP Public Plan Room: www.cmdgroup.com 30 Technology Pkwy S, Ste. 100 Norcross, GA 30092 Lunan Michael mike.lunan@cmdgroup.com Architectural Source Relations Specialist Reed Construction Data (770) 209-3414 Construction Bidboard (Ebidboard) 11622 El Camino Real, #100 San Diego, CA 92130 Phone: 800-479-5314 Email: support@ebidboard.com Website: www.ebidboard.com Dodge Data & Analytics 830 Third Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 Phone: 877-784-9556 Email: support@construction.com Website: www.construction.com Kern County Builders' Exchange 4310 Ardmore Avenue, Ste. 100 Bakersfield, CA 93309 Phone: 661-324-4921 Email: kcbex@kcbex.com Website: www.kcbex.com BidAmerica 41085 Elm Street Murrieta, CA 92562 Phone: 951-677-4819 Email: planroom@bidamerica.com Website: www.BidAmerica.com Associated General Contractors of America San Diego Chapter, Inc. 6212 Ferris Square San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858-558-7444 Email: planroom@agcsd.org Website: www.agcsd.org The District's Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or waive any irregularity in any bid received. If the District awards the Contract, the security of unsuccessful Bidder(s) shall be returned within sixty (60) days from the time the award is made.

Unless otherwise required by law, no Bidder may withdraw its bid for ninety (90) days after

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the date of the bid opening.

The District shall award the Contract, if it awards it at all, to the lowest responsive responsible Bidder based on: The base bid amount only.

IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication Thursday, January 18, 2024 Second Publication Thursday, January 25, 2024 Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 11:30AM RFI Due Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 4:00PM Addendum Due Friday, February 16, 2024 Prequalification Due Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 4:00PM Prequalification Notification Thursday, February 29, 2024 Bid Opening Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 2:00PM Tentative Board Meeting April 16, 2024 NOA Issued (Tentative) April 17, 2024 CNS-3773785# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/18, 1/25/24 E-653

NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS RFP No. 23-16 TEMPORARY STAFFING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified School District of San Bernardino County, State of California, acting through its Governing Board, hereafter referred to as the “District”, is soliciting electronic proposal submittals through its OpenGov eProcurement web portal in response to RFP No. 23-16, Temporary Staffing Support Services for Child Development Program to provide comprehensive management, supervision, and staffing services for the District's Child Development Program. Vendors who are desirous of securing a copy of the RFP documents may do so by logging into the District's website at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/sbc usd.

RFP responses must conform and be responsive in accordance with the RFP Documents posted through the District's OpenGov website portal. Proposals must be submitted electronically up to but not later than Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Contract award is contingent upon availability of funds.

Local, Minority and Disabled 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 Bid document(s). The District may award any, all, or none of this RFP. By: Laura Cardenas, Director of Purchasing Thursday, Publication: January 18, 2024 Requests for Clarification: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Virtual RFP Opening: Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. https://meet.google.com/khmuwmq-ssi CNS-3772266# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/18/24 E-650

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE OF VEHICLE(S) / AUTOMOBILE(S) AT PUBLIC AUCTION 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: Monday, January 29, 2024 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 21 VGAR 5V8VC5321MT106790 4TP1859 CA. To be sold by: A & G Towing, 591 E 9th Street, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA 92410 (10:00 AM). YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 10 DOD 2B3CJ4DV7AH131366 837XAP NM. To be sold by: A & G Towing and Storage Inc., 26715 National Trails Highway, Essex, San Bernardino County, CA 92332 (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-3773045# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/18/24 E-651

NOTICE TO BIDDERS / INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“District”) will receive sealed bids to construct the following project: F24-03 FENCING AT IMPROVEMENTS ARROYO VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL & SERRANO MIDDLE SCHOOL (“Project” or “Contract”) Contractor Prequalification – not required for this project.

Contractors must submit sealed bids on or before 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the District Office – Bid Box, located at 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, California 92410, at or after which time the District will open the bids and publicly read them aloud.

Any claim by a Bidder of error in its bid must be made in compliance with Public Contract Code § 5100, et seq.

Any bid that is submitted after this time shall be non-responsive and returned to the Bidder. The District is not responsible for Bids that are received after the deadline noted above.

The Project consists of, but not limited to, the following scope: New chain link fencing, gates and related ADA improvements.

All bids shall be on the form provided by the District. Each bid must conform and be responsive to all pertinent Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, the Instructions to Bidders.

To bid on this Project, the Bidder is required to possess one or more of the following State of California Contractor Licenses: Class B. The Bidder's license(s) must be active and in good standing at the time of the bid opening and must remain so throughout the term of the Contract.

As security for its Bid, each Bidder shall provide with its Bid form a bid bond issued by an admitted surety insurer on the form provided by the District, cash, or a cashier's check or a certified check, drawn to the order of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price.

This bid security shall be a guarantee that the Bidder shall, within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the Notice of Award, enter into a contract with the District for the performance of the services as stipulated in the bid.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if it is awarded the contract for the Project.

The successful Bidder may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract, in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code § 22300.

The successful Bidder and its subcontractors shall pay all workers on the Project not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed within the boundaries of the District, pursuant to Labor Code § 1770 et seq.

Prevailing wage rates are on file with the District and are available to any interested party on request or at www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/statistics_and_databases.html.

Bidders and Bidders' subcontractors shall comply with the registration and qualification requirements pursuant to Labor Code §§ 1725.5 & 1771.1 A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM, at Arroyo Valley High School, 1881 W Base Line St, San Bernardino, CA 92411 and continue to Serrano MS. All participants are required to sign in at the Main Office.

Contract Documents are available on Thursday, January 18, 2024 and may be viewed and ordered through

Crisp Imaging Planwell Service online by clicking on ‘PUBLIC PLANROOM' at www.crispimg.com. Contract Documents are also available for purchase for two hundred dollars ($200.00). This fee is refundable if the Contract Documents are returned in clean condition to Crisp Imaging no later than five (5) calendar days after the date of the bid opening.

Crisp Imaging, 3180 Pullman Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, Phone: (866) 6328329, Public Plan Room: www.crispimg.com In addition, Contract Documents are available for review at the following builders' exchange F.W. Dodge McGraw-Hill, Inc. Public Plan Room; www.construction.com 4300 Beltway Place Suite 180 Arlington TX 76081 Diana Boyles document Dodge we@mhfl.com Phone: 1-800-393-6343 Fax: 1-877-836-7711 The Blue Book Building & Construction Network Public Plan Room: www.thebluebook.com 800 E. Main St. P.O. Box 500 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 TJ Downey tdowney@thebluebook.com Phone: (800) 431-2584 Ext. 3177 Fax: (914) 243-4936 CMD GROUP Public Plan Room: www.cmdgroup.com 30 Technology Pkwy S, Ste. 100 Norcross, GA 30092 Michael Lunan mike.lunan@cmdgroup.com Architectural Source Relations Specialist Reed Construction Data (770) 209-3414 Bidboard Construction (Ebidboard) 11622 El Camino Real, #100 San Diego, CA 92130 Phone: 800-479-5314 Email: support@ebidboard.com Website: www.ebidboard.com Dodge Data & Analytics 830 Third Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 Phone: 877-784-9556 support@ Email: construction.com Website: www.construction.com Kern County Builders' Exchange 4310 Ardmore Avenue, Ste. 100 Bakersfield, CA 93309 Phone: 661-324-4921 Email: kcbex@kcbex.com Website: www.kcbex.com BidAmerica 41085 Elm Street Murrieta, CA 92562 Phone: 951-677-4819 Email: planroom@ bidamerica.com Website: www.BidAmerica.com Associated General Contractors of America San Diego Chapter, Inc. 6212 Ferris Square San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858-558-7444 Email: planroom@agcsd.org Website: www.agcsd.org The District's Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or waive any irregularity in any bid received. If the District awards the Contract, the security of unsuccessful Bidder(s) shall be returned within sixty (60) days from the time the award is made. Unless otherwise required by law, no Bidder may withdraw its bid for ninety (90) days after the date of the bid opening.

The District shall award the Contract, if it awards it at all, to the lowest responsive responsible Bidder based on: The base bid amount only.

IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication Thursday, January 18, 2024 Second Publication Thursday, January 25, 2024 Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM RFI Due Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM Addendum Due Thursday, February 8, 2024 Bid Opening Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM Tentative Board Meeting April 2, 2024 NOA Issued (Tentative) April 3, 2024 CNS-3773568# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/18, 1/25/24 E-652

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Published in Colton Courier C-792 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012388 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/15/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DRIP SMOKE & VAPE, 31364 HAMPTON RD APT D, YUCAIPA, CA 92399 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO DRIP SMOKE & VAPE INC., 1372 ANTHEM PL, HEMET, CA 92543 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4200633 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/16/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ AHMAD HASSAN, PRESIDENT Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-793 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012400 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/15/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FANTASTIC SOUND, 10550 RAMONA AVE STE G, MONTCLAIR, CA 91763 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO JUAN G SOTO, 14738 DUTCH ST, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/02/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ JUAN G SOTO, OWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-794 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012403 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/15/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FINEST AUTO SERVICE, 10482 BERYL AVE, MENTONE, CA 92359 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO VICTOR SILVA, 10482 BERYL AVE, MENTONE, CA 92359 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/16/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ VICTOR SILVA, OWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-795 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012478 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/19/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M V ROLL OFF SERVICES, 1127 CYPRESS AVE, COLTON, CA 92324 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO EDWIN RODRIGUEZ GALENO, 434 S BURNEY ST, RIALTO, CA 92376 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact

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Published in Colton Courier C-796 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012492 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/19/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PROKIT FASTENERS, 1252 MONTE VISTA AVE, STE 4, UPLAND, CA 91786 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO CHRISTOPHER J PUPO, 9386 MESA VERDE DR APT F, MONTCLAIR, CA 91763 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/02/2019 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ CHRISTOPHER J PUPO, OWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-797 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012536 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/19/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PABLOS ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS, 1633 W RIALTO AVE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO MARICELA DE JESUS, 1180 W RIALTO AVE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/06/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ MARICELA DE JESUS, OWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-798 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012529 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/19/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NABHA TRUCKING, 16413 ROSA LINDA LN, FONTANA, CA 92336 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO PAVITTAR SINGH, 16413 ROSA LINDA LN, FONTANA, CA 92336 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/06/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ PAVITTAR SINGH, OWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious

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name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-799 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012472 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/19/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FORECLOSURES, 3281 E GUASTI RD FL 7TH STE 700, ONTARIO, CA 91761 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO CYNTHIA A ECTOR, 13766 TURF PARADISE ST, CORONA, CA 92880 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/07/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ CYNTHIA A ECTOR, OWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-800 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012547 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/19/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUSHI ONE SPOT, 10990 FOOTHILL BLVD STE 110-B, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO BLUE SEA INVESTMENT INC., 600 W. SANTA ANA BLVD. STE 950, SANTA ANA, CA 92701 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4085122 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/13/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ WOO SICK CHUN, PRESIDENT Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-801 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012349 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/15/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARSON PAINTING, 2673 W FARIVIEW DR, RIALTO, CA 92377 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO JOHN R CARSON JR., 2673 W FAIRVIEW DR, RIALTO, CA 92377 AUTUMN CARSON, 2673 W FAIRVIEW DR, RIALTO, CA 92377 This business is conducted by (a/an): MARRIED COUPLE Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/06/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ JOHN R CARSON JR., COOWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed

before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-802 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012364 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/15/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DLP DESIGNS, 19852 JUNIPER RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO DANIEL L POLLOCK, 19852 JUNIPER RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 WENDY M POLLOCK, 19852 JUNIPER RD, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92308 This business is conducted by (a/an): GENERAL PARTNERSHIP Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/11/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ DANIEL L POLLOCK, GENERAL PARTNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-803 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012395 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/15/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ELITE SECURITY, 26285 23RD ST, HIGHLAND, CA 92346 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO EDWARD P HINOJOSA, 26285 23RD ST, HIGHLAND, CA 92346 ISABEL HINOJOSA, 26285 23RD ST, HIGHLAND, CA 92346 This business is conducted by (a/an): MARRIED COUPLE Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/06/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ EDWARD P HINOJOSA, COOWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-804 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012407 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/15/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FIRST CHOICE TOW SERVICES, 1847 W PERSIMMON AVE, RIALTO, CA 92377 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO MARCO T BANEGAS, 138 E 66TH ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90001 CARLOS S GUZMAN, 2775 N LOCUST AVE, RIALTO, CA 92377 This business is conducted by (a/an): GENERAL PARTNERSHIP Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/24/2019 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ MARCO T BANEGAS, GENERAL PARTNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-805 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20240000216 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/09/2024 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COMPADRES CANTINA, 2250 S. EUCLID AVE, UNIT E, ONTARIO, CA 91762 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO # of Employees: 32 Business mailing address: 2250 S. EUCLID AVE, UNIT E, ONTARIO, CA 91762 COMPADRES CANTINA, LLC, 2250 S. EUCLID AVE UNIT E, ONTARIO, CA 91762 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202100510544 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on FEB 01, 2021 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ ADRIANA PADILLA, SECRETARY Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-806 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230012835 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/29/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALLJOY CO., 9689 NORBROOK DR, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO #of Employees: 0 ALLEN CHAO, 9689 NORBROOK DR, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 JOYCE CHENG, 9689 NORBROOK DR, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 This business is conducted by (a/an): MARRIED COUPLE Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ ALLEN CHAO, OWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-807 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20240000292 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/11/2024 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRES HERMANOS CARPET, 7210 DWIGHT WAY, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 7210 DWIGHT WAY, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 FRANCISCO CANDIA POTENCIANO This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ FRANCISCO CANDIA POTENCIANO Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24

Published in Colton Courier C-808 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20240000291 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/11/2024 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KING CARPET FLOORING, 1436 W 9TH STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 1436 W 9TH STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 REUT BUSTOS HERNANDEZ This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ REUT BUSTOS HERNANDEZ Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8/24 Published in Colton Courier C-770

Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230011767 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/27/2023 County of Current Filing: SAN BERNARDINO Date of Current Filing: 03/15/2022 File No.: FBN20220002370 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LSC CLEANING, 13490 GOLDMEDAL AVE, CHINO HILLS, CA 91710 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO # of Employees: 2 LESLIE SKY CORPORATION, 13490 GOLDMEDAL AVE, CHINO HILLS, CA 91710 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4840934 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAR 01, 2022 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. /s/ MARIA GONZALEZ, CEO Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 12/14,12/21,12/28/23,1/4/24

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San Bernardino Community College District’s Angel Rodriguez Reappointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to Lead State's Student Aid Efforts

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Rodriguez is a member of the Campaign for College Opportunity Advisory Council, the University of California, Riverside School of Education Advisory Board, the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California Board, and the Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity Fund.

By Manny Sandoval

n a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize education in the Inland Empire, Governor Gavin Newsom has announced pivotal appointments to the California Student Aid Commission, the principal state agency responsible for administering comprehensive financial aid programs for students in California's public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools.

Angel Rodriguez, a key figure from the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD), has been reappointed to the Commission.

As Associate Vice Chancellor of Government Relations and Strategic Communications at SBCCD since 2022, Rodriguez has been instrumental in shaping educational policies and enhancing student opportunities. His extensive experience in various roles since 2016, coupled with his education from the University of California, Riverside, where he earned a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration and Policy, positions him as a pivotal leader in the education sector. Rodriguez's reappointment signals a continued commitment to developing and implementing effective educational strategies in the Inland Empire.

Complementing Rodriguez's reappointment, Catalina Cifuentes of Riverside has been reappointed to the Commission and also appointed to the Scholarshare Investment Board. Cifuentes's illustrious career in education, marked by her role as the Executive Director of College and Career Readiness at the Riverside County Office of Education, showcases her expertise in enhancing student aid and educational planning.

She has a rich counseling and teaching background, having served in the Corona Norco Unified School District, and holds a Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University and a

Bachelor of Arts in English from California State University, San Bernardino.

These appointments are a significant stride forward in bolstering the educational infrastructure of the Inland Empire. With Rodriguez and Cifuentes at the helm, the California Student Aid Commission is poised to expand its reach and efficacy, ensuring that students across California have greater access to essential financial aid resources.

This move marks a transformative phase in the state's educational policy, promising a brighter future for students and educational institutions.

Southern California Congresswoman Torres Presses Boeing for Answers on Safety of 737 Max Following Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Incident

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ongresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) – a senior Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development – sent a letter today to Boeing over continued safety concerns with the Boeing 737 Max following the midair door blowout on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. Congresswoman Torres represents the congressional district that includes Ontario International Airport (ONT) – the final destination of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. Earlier this week, she sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker demanding answers about how the agency and Boeing were planning to keep the flying public safe.

“My constituents on Flight 1282 and the American public urgently deserve answers from Boeing and the FAA about the safety and airworthiness of the Boeing Max models,” said Congresswoman Torres. “After repeated waivers of the

law and ensuing safety incidents, two of which caused the death of 346 people on Max 8 models, the flying public has every right to be concerned. Until Boeing and federal regulators can provide transparency and assurances about the integrity of our safety inspection and certification processes, a serious shadow of doubt will continue to imperil the strong safety record of America’s skies. We must take every precaution to prevent any future incidents and deaths.”

Congresswoman Torres is dedicated to ensuring there is transparency with the flying public and will continue to hold private and public actors accountable.

Air travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation, and the Congresswoman is using her position on the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee on Appropriations to deliver robust funding for federal transportation programs.

Congresswoman Torres’ letter to Boeing can be found here and below:

Dear Mr. Calhoun,

As the Member of Congress who represents California’s 35th Congressional District, which includes Ontario International Airport (ONT), I write with significant concerns about the Boeing 737 aircraft. On January 5, 2024, there was an incident with Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 that occurred on your Boeing aircraft, whose destination was Ontario International Airport. I invite you to meet with me in Washington, D.C., to discuss the matters below.

Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 departed Portland on a Boeing Max 737-9, which is manufactured by your company. It was reported that the same plane used for Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 experienced three pressurization warnings from cockpit dashboard lights between December 7th and January 4th, with one occurring in-flight. I applaud the efforts of the flight attendants and flight crew that ran to the side of unaccompanied minors on the flight to protect them. Several pas-

sengers on the flight experienced injuries that required immediate medical attention. Since this incident, United Airlines also found loose bolts on door plugs on several Boeing 737 MAX-9 aircraft. I am deeply troubled by the Boeing 737 Max aircraft’s safety history and its use as a passenger aircraft despite numerous safety concerns.

Boeing’s recent safety record including the 2018 and 2019 fatal crashes of the Boeing Max 8 aircraft model -- raises further questions about passenger safety.

The devastating first crash, which occurred in October 2018, involved a 737 Max 8 operated by Indonesia's Lion Air that killed 189 passengers. The second crash, which occurred in March 2019, killed 157 passengers when an Ethiopian Airlines operated 737 Max 8 crashed minutes after take-off. After these unfortunate incidents, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the 737 Max 8 and Max 9 while it investigated the circumstances of both events.

Read more at IECN.com.