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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 58, NO. 06

Januar y 30, 2020

Blair Park Neighborhood Association hosts 5th Ward City Council Candidate For um

By Maryjoy Duncan

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he Blair Park N e i g h b o r h o o d Association (BPNA) recently hosted a 5th Ward City Council Candidate Forum at Shandin Hills Golf Course where dozens of concerned and curious community members gathered to hear candidates state their platforms and strategies in addressing hot topic issues such as homelessness and infrastructure. Participating candidates were Mike Avellaneda, Marlo Brooks, Brian W. Davison, Councilman Henry Nickel and Ben Reynoso; Peter Torres was absent.

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The forum was moderated by BPNA Board member Frank Becerra who ensured candidates adhered to the predetermined structure that allowed each of them a five-minute opening statement, one-minute response to questions from the audience and a three-minute conclusion. The order in which candidates were presented was by their respective filing dates, as they too will be in this article. Candidates, cont. on next pg.

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LOYDA CRESPO, BPNA SECRETARY

Five of the six candidates for San Bernardino’s 5th Ward council seat participated in a recent forum hosted by the Blair Park Neighborhood Association. Pictured from left, in order of their filing dates: Marlo Brooks, Ben Reynoso, Mike Avellaneda, incumbent Henry Nickel and Brian Davison; Peter Torres was absent.

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n Friday, January 24th the San Bernardino Police Department’s (SBPD) Police Reserve and Citizen Patrol units held their annual Awards Recognition Banquet, recognizing members for their dedication, loyalty, and service to the Police Department and the communities they serve. The banquet was held at The Mexico Café in San Bernardino, which has been a long-time supporter of local law enforcement. Many of the Police Reserve Officers have been with the SBPD for several years. Reserve Officers predominantly maintain regular jobs and careers outside of the Department, but there are a few who are retired full-time officers who continue their service to the SBPD in this capacity. Recognition, cont. on next pg.

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From left: Sgt. John Echevarria, Lt. Francisco Hernandez, Reserve Police Sgt. Carl Devlin, and Assistant Police Chief David Green.

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Dozens of curious community members attended the candidate forum to learn about their strategies of addressing issues such has homelessness and infrastructure. Candidates Marlo Brooks, a student at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) scheduled to graduate this spring with a degree in education, cited the prevention of further business closures and safety as priorities he would address. “We see a trend of things closing down around us, we want to keep more doors open, we want to improve their quality of life,” expressed Brooks, who mentioned it was the powerful people in this community that led him to “fall in love” with the city. “I’m here as a servant, our issues are real, issues are heard and I’d like to be able to take that up the ladder and make sure our community feels safe again, make sure that they feel proud to be from San Bernardino.” According to Brooks he will tackle homelessness by working with nonprofit agencies and local officials to increase funds to address mental health, substance abuse and affordable housing issues. Ben Reynoso is a community organizer who hails from a long line of educators and social workers in Southern California. He is a product of the San Bernardino City Unified School District and graduated with an English degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He returned to the area and has been actively involved in local organizations spreading awareness about voter registration, civic engagement and how policy decisions impact residents. “I know what it means to be invested in preventative work, when people talk about issues like homelessness, crime and safety overall, we can put on band aid solutions like affordable housing with accountability that comes through drug testing or supplemental services that people would need but at the same time we have to invest in our youth in a way that’s really intentional, so that it’s preventative,” declared Reynoso, who added he would hold monthly town hall meetings to keep residents informed. “I’m running for real representation, inclusion and transparency.” Reynoso indicated there are 1,000 affordable housing units currently being constructed in the city, but cited the need for supplemental services and the imposition of time limits for clients to become self sufficient. He also noted that preventative measures need to be taken in the K-12 public education system by identifying and treating mental health

issues. Mike Avellaneda, a 30-year resident of San Bernardino and an “educator at heart,” co-created a peer mentoring program at Cajon High School after working at San Bernardino High School for a year because he believes in mentoring the youth to prepare them to become future leaders. According to Avellaneda, he is running for city council primarily because of his two daughters who he wants to grow up in a city they feel safe in and proud of, as well as to tackle the issues of homelessness and infrastructure. “Because I’m just a fellow community member I feel like I can bring to the table honesty and transparency – I have no other reason to be here than besides wanting the best for the city,” conveyed Avellaneda, who holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from CSUSB and a single subject credential in Health Science from the University of Redlands. Avellaneda believes all stakeholders must come together on the same page to come up with a solution to the homeless crisis. “We need to find out where we want to start… everyone has a different idea, we need to get to the table first with everybody representing and decide how we want to start… so we can have one common goal, whether it’s housing, mental health, preventative care or going for grants we have available now.” Incumbent Henry Nickel, elected to city council in 2014 and a native of the city, is eager to continue with the work he has been conducting representing the 5th Ward. According to Nickel there are great things to look forward to in the city’s future, having made great strides over the last four years when the city was in bankruptcy ($40 million structural deficit), city staff demoralized, and the police department in shambles. “We (City Council) worked very hard over the last four year to bring stability back to city government and the community, but there’s much, much more work to do. This last year in partnership with our state representative James Ramos we brought $3 million to the city to begin the process of growing and revitalizing our city. Over the next four years we’ll be engaged with this community getting your input on the type of city you want to see now moving forward,” said Nickel, who feels he brings a sense of collaboration to the table. “We now have a $30 million-plus reserve… and we did that work-

ing in partnership and collaboration and we need to continue that work.” When it comes to homelessness Nickel said the issues that lead up to homelessness – addiction, mental health, affordable housing must be addressed collaboratively on the county, state and federal levels. A primary issue that also needs to be confronted, Nickel indicated, is the fact that San Bernardino has the highest concentration of homelessness in the city compared to the rest of the county. “We have ten percent of the population of the county living in our city, we have 40 percent of all calls for homelessness,” Nickel declared. “We need to stem that tide, we need to make sure other surrounding cities are taking accountability for this challenge as well and make sure that they do their share as well.” Business owner Brian Davison, who has 23 grandchildren in the city and ran for the seat four years ago, says he would bring financial expertise to the position. His top priorities include addressing the homeless and panhandler issues by working with law enforcement to direct individuals to county resources, increase police patrols in neighborhoods and decrease response times, and to ensure street lights and potholes are repaired expediently. “We need transparency on the dais, where everyone knows what’s going on, and all your needs are being met. There are a lot of us who aren’t happy. I’m not happy with the homeless, I’m not happy with the trash, with graffiti, not happy with the potholes, street lights,” expressed Davison, who criticized the inefficiency of the city’s GORequest mobile app. “We all need to work together, as a community to help raise this community back. It’s up to us to bring this city back. It’s up to all of us to watch out for our neighbors.” In regards to homelessness Davison maintained he is the only person “on the ground” addressing the issue through nonprofit organization Blessing Angels. “We go out into the streets and we help people get off the streets. We help set them up in an apartment with our own money and the contributions we receive, we get them a refrigerator, clothes, furniture, things so they can live a normal life off the streets. All this stuff is political stuff, we need boots on the ground to help people get off the streets.”

Two special retired SBPD dispatchers Sharly Eckley (left) and Ricki Riley (right) were recognized for their participation with the department’s DUI checkpoints. For several years Sharly and Ricki have coordinated the meals served at the checkpoints including purchasing food, preparing meals. Recognition Reserve Captain Warren Scheibe has been a Police Reserve Officer since 1983 and currently leads both the Police Reserve and the Citizen Patrol units, coordinating their work and training with reguCaptain lar police officers. Scheibe recalled when he first went on a police ride-along back in the early 1980s is when he “caught the bug” and joined the Police Reserve Unit, which numbered about 100 at the time. While not on duty, Captain Scheibe is a car dealer in Riverside. Carl Devlin is retired from Stater Bros. and has been a Reserve Police Officer for over 21 years. Carl holds the rank of Reserve Sergeant and is a qualified Range Master, where he spends most of his time. As a Range Master, Sergeant Devlin maintains and organizes the gun range, provides weapons training and maintains weapons in proper working condition. Additionally, Sgt. Devlin is involved in the Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) program at the Police Department and oversees many of its operations. He was awarded the prestigious “Reserve Officer of the Year” award for his 1,200 hours of volunteer time contributed to the department, however, most of his colleagues also recognized the several hundred undocumented hours he provided. Diane Holms retired from the Police Department in 2010 as a Lieutenant; however, she continues to serve on the Police Department’s Reserve Unit working with the Explorer Scout program and on the Mounted Unit. Jason Suarez works full time as a Public Safety Information Technology (IT) Manager at the Police Department, and then changes into his police uniform during his off time. Reserve Police Officers in California are fully recognized as sworn Police Officers while on duty, and are authorized to carry concealed weapons. While on duty, Reserve Officers have all the powers of arrest that regular police officers have. The duties of a Reserve Police Officer are similar to that of a regular officer, which includes patrol duties, taking reports on various crimes, collection of evidence, traffic enforcement, and testifying in court. Reserve Officers must meet all the same requirements as a regular full-time Police Officer. In addition, the SBPD’s Reserve Unit has participated in several DUI checkpoints, public affairs events, raves, Route 66 events,

saturation patrols, unlicensed driver stings, and many other assignments. Assistant Police Chief David Green, Reserve Captain Scheibe, Lt. Francisco Hernandez, and Sgt. John Echevarria recognized awardees with plaques and certificates. Reserve Officer of the Year went to Reserve Sergeant Carl Devlin. Service Awards were given to Reserve Officers Michael Eby for 15 years of service, Diane Holms for 10 years of service, Martin Llanos for 10 years of service, and Citizen Patrol Robert Vincent for 5 years of service. Receiving the Dedicated Service award was Reserve Officer Glen Carr (retired SBPD Homicide Detective) who has given hundreds of hours to the Police Explorer program. Receiving the Meritorious Service Award was Michael Eckley for his service to the Police Reserves and the Citizen Patrol unit. On the Citizen Patrol side, awards were presented to Patricia Kilmer and Edwin Garrett for their hours of service. Reserve Coordinators and Advisors which are made up of Police Department staff were also recognized for their leadership. Those awarded were Lt. Francisco Hernandez, Sgt. John Echevarria, Detective Tony Silva, and Detective Michael Sims. Two special retired SBPD dispatchers, Sharly Eckley and Ricki Riley, were recognized for their participation with the department’s DUI checkpoints. For several years Sharly and Ricki have coordinated the meals served at checkpoints including food purchase and preparation. They make sure that everyone gets to eat! They donate their time, food and drinks for the events, and their efforts are appreciated by everyone involved. The San Bernardino Police Department’s Reserve Unit is selfsufficient - it doesn’t receive any funding from the city or from the Police Department’s budget. Each Officer and Citizen Patrol member must furnish its own uniforms at their own expense. The commitment and sacrifices made to be a member of these units is high, but rewarding! Reserve Captain Warren Scheibe indicated that the Reserve Unit donated 4,500 hours, representing over $216,000 of cost savings to the city. 1,500 hours were donated by the Citizen Patrol Unit, which represents about $72,000 of cost savings to the city.

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Exhibits, Theater, Workshops, Classes: Now to March 14 - the Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art presents “Fashion Conscious” an exhibit on the social, economic and formal framework of fashion, including issues of labor, gender, power and more. Artists included in the exhibit are: Christy Roberts Berkowitz, Libby Black, Pilar Gallegos, Bean Gilsdorf, Anthony Lenore, Manny Llanura, Dr. Fahamu Pecou, the Rational Dress Society, and the Institute 4 Labor Generosity Workers & Uniforms. The Wignall is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. For information call Roman Stollenwerk (909) 6526490 or email roman.stollenwerk@chaffey.edu Tuesdays - free Ballroom Dance Classes are offered to all ages from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Highland Senior Center, 3102 Highland Ave, Patton (just inside Patton Hospital). Instructors Ricardo & Teri Tomboc teach foxtrot, waltz, rumba, tango, swing, hustle and other nightclub dances. For information call (909) 862-8104 or (909) 289-0044. Festivals/Farmers Markets/Service (subject to weather and holiday schedules): Tuesdays - the Loma Linda Farmers Market & Artisan Faire is held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 25541 Barton Road (behind City Hall). This event features fresh produce, vegan food, music, local vendors, and artisans. Wednesdays - ARMC Farmers Market takes place from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. in front of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center hospital, 400 N. Pepper Ave., Colton. Wednesdays - the Rialto Certified Farmers Market is held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 150 S. Palm Ave. SNAP/EBT accepted. For more information call City Clerk’s Office at (909) 820-2519 Every Third Thursday - the Home Of Neighborly Services hosts Resource Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Home, 839 N. Mt. Vernon, San Bernardino. Available resources include: Preschool Services, Senior Services, Children’s Network, Catholic Charities, Immigration Law, Veterans Concerns, Family Assistance, and Autism Awareness for information and questions call Dominique Mackey (909) 885-3492. Now to April Trout Fishing Derbies - The County of San Bernardino Regional Parks will hold Competitive Fishing Derbies at their five lakes throughout the season. Prizes include $500 for first

place, $250 for second place, and $100 for third place. Twenty-two additional prizes will be awarded for largest trout weighed in. The derbies begin promptly at 7:00 a.m. conclude at 1:00 p.m. Park gates open at 6:00 a.m. Participants must have a v laid California State fishing license. Derby entry is $20 per person plus $10 vehicle entry into the park. Derbies are planned for Glen Helen Park, San Bernardino - January 18; February 19 - Mojave Narrows, Victorville; March 21 Yucaipa, Yucaipa; and April 4 Prada, Chino For information call (909) 387-2757 First Monday of every month the San Bernardino Police Department hosts Coffee With a Cop from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 710 North D Street. For information call (909) 384-5742. First Tuesday of every month the San Bernardino Police Department hosts Business and Community Organization Meeting from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at 180 S. Arrowhead. These meeting are focused on discussing issues affecting the community and businesses such blight, homeless encampments, lack of police response.

www.sbpl.org Tuesday, February 4 - the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library presents musician Sean Gaskell who will give a performance/educational demonstration on the Kora, an ancient 21-string harp from West Africa. This free all-age program will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Bing Wong Auditorium at the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street. For information call 381-8238 or visit (909) www.sbpl.org Wednesday, February 5 - the County of San Bernardino will hold the 2020 Regional Business Summit and State Of the County: Vision 2020 at 4:30 p.m. at the Toyota Arena, Ontario, Ca. This presentation will feature an update on changes over the past decade in the county as well as look at the business innovators, places, and people who will influence the next ten years. For registration and tickets visit www.SELECTSBCounty.com

Thursday, February 6 - iHelpIEServing Seniors will host a “Get on the Bus!” Social from 2-5pm at the Grace Vargas Senior Center, 1411 S. Riverside Ave. Rialto. Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased in adSave the Date: vance at the Senior Center Front Desk. There will be light refreshThursday, January 30 - Daisy’s ments, music and dancing. To Hope Foundation, 195 N Del Rosa RSVP or more information call Suites 3 & 4, San Bernardino, pres- Brenda at (909) 648-2784. ents Free Pet Food Distribution from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. please Saturday, February 8 - the leave pets at home but bring shop- League Of Women Voters in Partping bags and cart to carry items. nership with many community Numbers will be passed out prior to groups and agencies present San distribution and person must have a Bernardino Supervisors Candinumber receive supplies.This event date’s Forum at San Bernardino is open to residents of San High School Auditorium, 1850 N. Bernardino County. E Street. The event will start at 2:00 p.m. with candidates for District 1 Saturday, February 1 - the Miss (Cook, Evans, Garza and Ramirez), Teen Rialto Scholarship Pageant 3:30 p.m. for District 3 (Ahmed, presents The Royalty and Awards Ickes, Lester, and Rowe), 5:00 p.m. Gala Dinner from 3:00 to 7:00 for District 5 (Armendares, Baca, p.m. at the Grace Vargas Senior Flores and Renner). The forum will Center, 1411 South Riverside Ave. be live streamed at www.sbcountyThis event is Semi Formal and will community.org showcase the hard work and dedication of the pageant finalist plus Saturday, February 8 - the Boys present speciality awards to the con- & Girls Club of Greater Redlands testants. In addition there will Riverside presents the 26th Annual Donor raffles, entertainment and a Chocolate Fantasy from 7:00 to photo booth. For information, table 9:00 p.m. at the Mitten Building, purchase, and tickets call Kimberly 345 Fifth Street, Redlands. This Woods (909) 200-7591 or email events features sweet and savory missteenrialtopageant@gmail.com treats from local businesses, champagne, live music, and live and Saturday, February 1 - the Black silent auctions. Proceeds go afterChamber Of Commerce Inland Em- school programs for local kids and pire presents the 5th Annual Black teens. For ticket information call History Super Expo Mardi Gras (909) 798-4599 or email from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at San iboyd@bgcie.org or visit BeGorgonio High School, 2299 Pa- GreatIE.org cific Street, San Bernardino. This free to the public event features ven- Saturday, February 8 - the dors, food, entertainment, fashion Coche’r Car Club in Partnership show, car show and more. For infor- with other community organizamation call 1-844-332-2243, Ext. tions and agencies will hold the 41st 902 Annual Riverside Black History Parade & Expo at 10:00 a.m. in Saturday, February 1 - the Downtown Riverside. Roll in at Friends of the San Bernardino Pub- 7:00 a.m. with show time at 9:00 lic Library will a Book Bag Sale a.m. Expo is until 4:00 p.m. from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Friends Room located at the rear of Saturday, February 8 - Inland the Norman Feldheym Central Li- Empire Cruise Nites presents the brary, 555 W. 6th Street. Yup a $2 1st Annual Colton High School grocery bag and fill it up with books NJROTC Car Show from 7:00 and other items. For information a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Colton High call (909) 381-8251 or visit School Football Stadium Parking

Lot. This event benefits the ROTC program and features trophies, raffles, food, and vendors. For vendor and registration information contact david_brunkhorst@jusd.net

public event. For information call (909) 798-7632 or visit www.lincolnshrine.org

Saturday, February 8 - the Lincoln Memorial Shrine hosts the 48th Annual Open House/Abraham Lincoln Birthday Celebration from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Shrine, 125 W. Vine Street, Redlands. The day features Re-enactors bring history alive, live music, and President Lincoln will Greet guests and make a few brief remarks. Kicking off the event is the 10th Annual Lincoln Pilgrimage which bring thousands of scouts on a march to symbolize their dedication to the principles held by Lincoln. The March starts at Redlands High School and ends at the Redlands bowl and the Shrine. Refreshments will be served at this free

“Before you speak to me about your religion, first show it to me in how you treat other people; before you tell me how much you love your God, show me in how you love all His children; before you preach to me of your passion for your faith, teach me about it through your compassion for your neighbors. In the end, I’m not as interested in what you have to tell or sell as I am in how you choose to live and give.” - Corey Brooke

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OPINION&LETTERS

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COMMUNITY COMMENTARY You can email letters to editor@iecn.com. Please include your name and city of residence. Anonymous letters will not be printed. Respect the I.E. or lose California Still time to change your Medicar e health plan Here in our community, we have a corporation and profiteer who, during one election, spent more money per vote than any other political race in the nation. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re rigging the system to their benefit and pushing our community into poverty. They call this an investment.

Guest Op-Ed Darren Peeden and Daniel Peeden

he democratic primary is at our doorstep, and only two Democratic presidential candidates recognize how important voters in the Inland Empire are to winning the democratic nomination and the presidency. There are well over 1 million eligible voters in the I.E., which is enough to make a considerable impact in this election â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an election that will see record breaking voter turnout. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to see presidential candidates come to the Inland Empire. However, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much better for the I.E. when these candidates actually take the time to sit down and have personal meetings with local leaders and community activists to discuss the issues that our workers and community are facing. On December 20th, I sat down with Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders right before his campaign rally in Moreno Valley. Sitting directly across from Bernie, we discussed the major issues impacting our community: poverty, workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights, air quality, economic injustice and campaign finance reform. Profiteers buying elections is an epidemic that has plagued the I.E., and Bernie is no stranger to the fight weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re facing. As he heard our stories, he shared that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been fighting for communities like ours for a lifetime - which is no secret. Moreno Valley is a textbook example of a local government and community overrun by corporate bigwigs looking to line their pockets at the expense of the people. All over America, corrupt special interests are buying city councils, school boards, water boards - any and every election they can. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just Moreno Valley. Rialto, San Bernardino, Fontana, Ontario, Perris and countless others are facing economical and environmental destruction at the hands of warehouse developers and other corrupt actors who have bought their way into local politics.

I call it exploitation.

Did you sign up for a Medicare Advantage health plan last year only to find that it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meet your needs? Not to worry. You still have time to switch to another Medicare Advantage plan, or return to Original Medicare. Between January 1 and March 31 each year, you can make the following changes during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period: â&#x20AC;˘ If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a Medicare Advantage plan (with or without drug coverage), you can switch to another Medicare Advantage plan (with or without drug coverage). â&#x20AC;˘ You can drop your Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also be able to join a Medicare prescription drug plan (also known as a Part D plan).

We have to get corrupt corporate money out of politics. Our communities should not be sold to the highest bidder. Corruption is a poison that infects the air we breathe, the roads we travel, the schools our children attend and our neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to lift their family out of poverty. Our qual- During this period, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t: ity of life is not for sale, and our health and happiness should â&#x20AC;˘ Switch from Original Medicare never be on the negotiating table. to a Medicare Advantage plan. â&#x20AC;˘ Join a Medicare prescription drug plan if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in Original In both major political parties, Medicare. weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a parade of candi- â&#x20AC;˘ Switch from one Medicare predates who change their stances scription drug plan to another if on key issues depending on youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in Original Medicare. which donors are in the room. â&#x20AC;˘ You can only make one change during this period, and any We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need another president changes you make will be effecwho is beholden to millionaires tive the first of the month after the and billionaires, corporations or plan gets your request. corrupt industries (looking at If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re returning to Original you, warehouse developers.) Medicare and joining a drug plan, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to contact your Now is the time for a leader Medicare Advantage plan to diswho has the courage to bring enroll. The disenrollment will hapmorals back into the White pen automatically when you join House and American policy. the drug plan. This is the time for a leader who In most cases, you must stay enknows the strength of this country comes from individuals and not from super PACs or billion- Bernie Sanders has no realistic aires. For years, establishment chance of being elected president. politicians have fought to main- If you actually want to see tain the status quo and have de- Medicare for All implemented, stroyed our democracy in the vote for Elizabeth Warren. Senator Warren can win, whereas process. This is our opportunity Bernie Sanders is a sure loser. to shake things up and put a real Until these myopic, naive Bernie agent of change in the White Bros. can satisfactorily explain House. how Sanders would be able to successfully defend his anti-AmeriAs dedicated public servants can political activities during the and lifelong residents of the In- first half of his life (which would certainly be highlighted and scruland Empire, my brother and I are invested in working to ensure our region continues to move towards justice. With consideration to the well-being of our families, friends and communi %QOOGTEGPVGT 9 5CP $GTPCTFKPQ %CNKHQTPKC ties as a whole, we are endorsing *19 61 4'#%* 75 Bernie Sanders for President of the United States of America. 1HĆ&#x201A;EG 2JQPG %WUVQOGT 5GTXKEG *QWTU

rolled for the calendar year, starting on the date your coverage begins. However, you can make changes to your Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage when certain events happen in your life, like if you move or you lose other insurance coverage. These opportunities to make changes are called Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs). Rules about when you can make changes and the type of changes you can make are different for each SEP. You can learn more about SEPs here: https://www.medicare.gov/signup-change-plans/when-can-i-joina-health-or-drug-plan/special-circ umstances-special-enrollment-periods. How do you switch? Follow these steps if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already in a Medicare Advantage plan and want to switch: â&#x20AC;˘ To switch to a new Medicare Advantage plan, simply join the plan you want. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be disenrolled automatically from your old plan when your new planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coverage begins. â&#x20AC;˘ To switch to Original Medicare, contact your current plan, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-6334227). TTY users can call 1-877486-2048. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have drug coverage, you should consider joining a Medicare prescription drug plan to avoid paying a penalty if you decide to join later. You may also want to consider buying a

Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eligible. You can find out more about Medigap here: https://www.medicare.gov/supplements-other-insurance/whencan-i-buy-medigap/4-steps-to-buy -a-medigap-policy. For more details about Medicare Advantage plans, visit www.Medicare.gov/publications to view the booklet â&#x20AC;&#x153;Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans.â&#x20AC;? If you believe you made the wrong plan choice because of inaccurate or misleading information, including information from Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online Plan Finder, call 1-800-MEDICARE and explain your situation. Call center representatives can help you throughout the year with options for making changes. A final note: If you enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan during your Initial Enrollment Period (when you first became eligible for Medicare), you can change to another Medicare Advantage plan (with or without drug coverage) or go back to Original Medicare (with or without a drug plan) within the first 3 months you have Medicare. Cate Kortzeborn is Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, and the Pacific Territories. You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1800-MEDICARE (1-800-6334227).

Bernie is a sure loser

Darrell Peeden is the Vice President of the Moreno Valley Unified School District Board of Education. Daniel Peeden is the Southern-Vice Chair of the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caucus of the California Democratic Party and a city of Rialto Commissioner.

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10th annual CASE event raises awareness of human traf ficking By Maryjoy Duncan

he San Bernardino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) held its 10th Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Walk on Saturday morning, Jan. 25 at the Children's Network office on Hospitality Lane with over 200 participants in attendance. “Human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children are often thought of as only occurring in foreign countries, but it happens here and we’re all responsible for educating ourselves and others about the realities of trafficking in our own neighborhoods and com-

munities,” said CASE Coordinator, Angel Magallanes. “Commercial sexual exploitation affects children in all parts of our county- all children are vulnerable.” Two speakers from Los Angeles County shared their personal experiences: Sylvia Miller, whose daughter fell victim to sexual human trafficking, and Angela, a victim of labor trafficking. “You have to be aware and look for signs,” said Sylvia, whose daughter, 14 at the time, started making new and older friends at school. “As a parent you feel ashamed, scared, angry and alone.”

Her daughter became caught up in a cycle of drugs, prostitution and running away for two years before she returned home permanently and finally severed ties with her 18-year-old pimp by testifying against him – he was sentenced to 25 years. “Girls want to hear that their mom is looking for them, that they are loved. Love them for who they are,” Sylvia said to the assembled crowd. “Stand up as a community and be that voice for your children.” Angela, who is from the Philippines, was lured into labor trafPHOTO MARYJOY DUNCAN

Sylvia Miller shared the story of her daughter falling victim to sexual human trafficking from the age of 14 to 16. ficking with promise of opportunity in the U.S. She came through legal channels and was met at the airport by a lady who informed her she will be working off her debt over the next ten years at her room and board facility for the elderly, and they would live like a family.

PHOTOS MARYJOY DUNCAN

Over 200 people participated in the awareness raising event. Below are representatives from the SB County District Attorney’s Office.

Angela felt lucky at the outset, but that quickly dissipated when she was forced to work 18 hours a day, seven days a week, sleeping wherever she could find a spot and eating table scraps. It wasn’t until a neighbor approached her and handed her his number that she would eventually escape, two years later, when she finally reached out to him. The FBI apprehended her captor, who was sentenced to 4 years.

“There isn’t much humanity for us labor trafficking victims. Be vigilant, be aware, and be nice,” Angela advised. “Plant a seed that someone cares and it will have a lasting impact.” The San Bernardino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation formed in 2009 to address commercial sexual exploitation of children in the county. It’s a collaborative effort among child-serving county departments, service agencies and community members. Quarterly CASE outreach & education meetings are the second Tuesday of the month. For locations or more information, contact Angel Magallanes at (909) 3839677 or email her at angel.magallanes@hss.sbcounty.gov.

San Manuel shows appreciation to Inland Empire wildfire first responders

he San Manuel Band of Mission Indians hosted first responders from San Bernardino, Redlands, Highland, Yucaipa and Loma Linda at the Bear Springs Hotel Event Center for a special thank you brunch on Thursday, Jan. 23. In 2019, the nearest fire, police and paramedics were on-scene to face down threats from the Hillside, Old Water and Sandalwood Fires. These brave men and women are

not only heroes here at home, but across the region as they jumped in to help with the 46, Hill and Tick fires among others.

To show their appreciation, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and San Manuel Casino treated first responders to breakfast burritos from local favorite Rosa Marias and a BBQ lunch provided by San Manuel Casino’s Just Barbeque. The gathering was

an open house-style reception from 9 -2 p.m.

“We want to thank all of the first responders for always putting the Inland Empire community and the safety of its residents first,” said San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena. “It does not go unnoticed that these brave men and women sac-

PHOTO MARYJOY DUNCAN

Jizzelle Rosas, 9, Little Miss Golden State and San Bernardino resident attended the event for the first time. rifice time with their families to protect ours.” She concluded with a moment of silence for the three American firefighters who just recently lost their lives battling the wildfires in Australia.

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San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena and Business Committee Member Johnny Hernandez pose with San Manuel employees and Inland Empire first responders outside of the Bear Springs Hotel.

Joining Chairwoman Valbuena was Business Committee Member Johnny Hernandez Jr. who also spoke on behalf of the Tribe during a noontime presentation. In attendance were Cal Fire, Redlands Fire, Yucaipa Fire, San Bernardino County Fire, US Forest Service,

AMR, San Bernardino City Police Department, and the Central and Highland stations of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. This appreciation event comes on the heels of a $1.1 million donation made by San Manuel to fire relief efforts in late 2019. The donation helped support the California Fire Foundation, California Community Foundation, Kashia Band of Pomo Indians and Dry Creek Rancheria, Sonoma County Animal Services, Family Service Association of Redlands.

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Empire KVCR's "Uncovered in the Archives" gives voice to Inland Empir e

aintings lost and neglected in the catacombs of the Mission Inn are the subject of an award-winning episode of “Uncovered in the Archives,” a documentary show aired on EMPIRE | KVCR. One of 13 episodes in the first season, it took third place for short documentaries in the 12th National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards for the Los Angeles Press Club. “We are proud to be honored among such a fine group of journalists,” said Brad Pomerance, who hosts and produces the series along with CJ Eastman and Glenn Grant for Empire EMPIRE | KVCR, the public TV and radio station for the Inland Empire, operated by the San Bernardino Community College District. The honored episode tells the story of paintings by Henry Chapman Ford of the California Missions, images credited with inspiring the Mission Revival architectural movement. Purchased for the Mission Inn, they were damaged in a flood and left to rot until a housekeeper tried to throw them away. Citizens formed the Friends of the Mission Inn, as well as a Mission Inn Foundation, and they had the paintings carefully restored. They now hang in the hotel’s Spanish Gallery and in other spots around the hotel. “In taping the episode, seeing the before and after of the paintings was absolutely awe-inspiring,” said Eastman, who works as the co-executive producer for the series. “The fact that they were covered in pigeon feces, and they could still bring them back to their original spectacular condition was truly amazing to me.” Eastman and Pomerance worked together at Charter Communications on a show called Local Edi-

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Brad Pomerance, host and co-executive producer of "Uncovered in the Archives," on a tour of the Mission Inn Museum with Karen Raines, curator tion. They created and produced 13 episodes of “Uncovered in the Archives” for EMPIRE | KVCR, by visiting the archives of museums, libraries and schools. This is the first season of the show. “Our very first episode came from an idea from Don Singer, a trustee on the board of the San Bernardino Community College District,” Pomerance remembered. “It was about the first African American to live in greater Redlands, and I wouldn’t have known about it, but for Don.” The crew found and interviewed the great, great grandchildren of Israel Beal. Another episode, not yet aired, centers around Dr. Lyra George from Loma Linda University Health, who would go on horse-

back to deliver the babies of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in the early 1900s. Her care at a time of great prejudice saved the lives of mothers and babies. “When you watch the episode, it is clear why the tribal members feel so tied to Loma Linda and Lyra George,” Pomerance said.

“The hardest part is figuring what to leave out.”

He said he is proud to be working with EMPIRE | KVCR to give the Inland Empire a voice in the larger Southern California media market. He said he likes learning about people who should be more famous than they are. “These are compelling stories about very significant moments in history,” Pomerance said. “I feel honored that I have the opportunity to tell these stories.”

Premiered in 2018 Episode 1: Israel Beal, Redlands/San Bernardino County Episode 2: Mission Inn, Riverside/Riverside County Episode 3: Coachella Valley Water, Palm Desert/Riverside County

Eastman echoed that sentiment.

Viewers can find “Uncovered in the Archives” on Empire KVCR or online. Uncovered in the Archives – Season 1

Premiered in 2019 Episode 4: Valley of the Mastodons, Hemet/Riverside County Episode 5: Calico, Yermo/San

Bernardino County Episode 6: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Palm Springs/Riverside County Episode 7: Wheelchair Basketball, Norco/Riverside County Episode 8: Riverside’s Chinatowns, Riverside/Riverside County Episode 9: Headin’ to Hesperia, Hesperia/San Bernardino County Episode 10: Benedict Castle, Riverside/Riverside County Premiering in 2020 Episode 11: Henry Jekel, Riverside/Riverside County Episode 12: San Manuel Band of Mission Indians-Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda & San Bernardino/San Bernardino County Episode 13: Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park/Orange County

County monitoring Novel Coronavir us; repor ts no local cases

he San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (DPH) is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to respond to recent reports of a novel (new) coronavirus. No cases have been reported in San Bernardino County. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that circulate mostly among animals, including camels, cats and bats. Common symptoms in an infected human include a fever, cough and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. “There have been no confirmed coronavirus cases in San Bernardino County to date,” states Dr. Erin Gustafson, San Bernardino County Assistant Health Officer. “DPH will keep citizens informed as more information about the coronavirus is made available. At this time, we urge the public to remain calm, as

it is very unlikely to be at risk of contracting the virus.” As with any virus, especially during the flu season, there are a number of steps you can take to protect your health and those around you: Washing hands with soap and water. Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. Avoiding close contact with people who are sick are all ways to reduce the risk of infection with a number of different viruses. If someone does become sick with respiratory symptoms like fever and cough, they should stay away from work, school or other people to avoid spreading illness. Since December 2019, Chinese authorities have identified hundreds of cases associated with this novel coronavirus in an outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.

CDPH has been informed that one individual in Los Angeles County and one individual in Orange County have tested positive for novel coronavirus, which has been confirmed by Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH), the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), and CDC. The CDC confirmed the first case in the U.S. on Jan. 21, a Washington State man who had returned to the U.S from Wuhan on Jan. 15. On Jan. 24, the CDC confirmed a second U.S. case in a traveler who returned to Chicago from Wuhan on Jan. 13. While there is no cure for this virus, our hospital partners and clinical providers will be able to test and care for ill travelers effectively to minimize transmission and severe illness. DPH will continue to provide updates and work with local healthcare providers as the situation evolves.

DPH urges individuals who have recently traveled to Wuhan City and who develop fever or respiratory symptoms, to contact their healthcare provider by phone. DPH requests that healthcare providers treating patients with respiratory symptoms ask these patients about their travel history to Wuhan, China and to report suspected novel coronavirus infec-

tions to DPH. Additional questions about the screening process should be directed to the CDC. Additional information can be found though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or California Department of Public Health (CDPH) pages. Information is available in English and Chinese.

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Caden Center

W hat K obe means to me & basketball fans ever ywhere

n Sunday morning the NBA lost a piece of its history.

Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna – often called Gigi - and 7 others (John, Keri and Alyssa Altobelli, Christina Mauser, Sarah and Payton Chester, and Ara Zobayan), passed away in a helicopter crash. As a Laker fan and just a basketball fan in general, I am so upset to see my basketball idol pass away at only 41. This is what he meant to me and to many other basketball fans out there. Growing up, I’ve always been a Laker fan. I wasn’t alive for Kobe’s three-peat with Shaq, and I vaguely remember his last 2,

being I was so young. However, I did get to see him play once, the year before he retired. But the amount of videos I’ve watched make me feel like I was there the whole time. Kobe’s career and his game in general will never be replicated. His ability to score in any way post ups, jumpers, slam dunks can never be matched. My generation and the generation’s to come will always admire his game and his ridiculous work ethic.

against him, played with him, or trained with him, he would always reach out and help you. Since his retirement, Kobe had won an Oscar and was sharing his love of the game with his now deceased daughter, Gigi. Kobe leaves a legacy NBA fans will know 100 years from now. I will never forget or take for granted watching the Mamba play, we’ll never see someone like him again. Rest easy Kobe, Mamba Forever.

I remember watching his farewell game, where he dropped 60 on the Jazz. I was hyped after every bucket.

Caden Henderson is our youngest contributing writer, writing stories from a variety of topics on a biweekly basis.

But Kobe was more than an athlete. Ask any player who went

Have a story idea? Email Caden at Caden_center@aolc.om.

Aguilar announces $525,000 f or Inland Empire Fir st-time Homebuyer s Pr ogram

ep. Pete Aguilar recently announced that NeighPartnership borhood Housing Services (NPHS), a Rancho Cucamonga-based non-profit, received a federal grant of

$525,000 from the US Department of the Treasury. The new funding will allow NPHS to provide down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers across the Inland Empire with low-to-moder-

ate incomes. Through its Opportunity Down Payment Assistance Program, NPHS will provide up to $25,000 per household to assist eligible first-time homebuyers in purchasing a home. The funding

CSUSB criminal justice and MBA online prog rams ranked among best in the nation

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Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, 13,were among those killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. for this grant comes from the Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) fund. In 2019, Rep. Aguilar used his position on the House Appropriations Committee to successfully increase funding for the CDFI program. “As housing costs continue to skyrocket, it’s become more and more difficult for Inland Empire residents to purchase a home while still making ends meet. I was proud to advocate for this funding bodies entering with proven aptitudes, ambitions and accomplishments can handle the demands of rigorous coursework. Furthermore, online degrees that schools award judiciously will have greater legitimacy in the job mar-

because it will help more people in our community become home owners and provide financial stability for their families,” said Aguilar. “We are grateful for the ongoing support of the CDFI Fund,” said Clemente Arturo Mojica, President and CEO of Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services. “The award will help us innovate even more to create homeownership opportunities for working families in the Inland Empire.” ket. For more information on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Program rankings, visit: www.usnews.com/online

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al State San Bernardino’s criminal justice and MBA online programs have been listed among the best in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 rankings of online academic programs. The university’s criminal justice program, which is housed in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, was listed 35th of 80 ranked colleges and universities. CSUSB was tied with St. Joseph’s University. CSUSB’s MBA program, which is housed in the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, was listed 112th of 321 ranked colleges and universities. CSUSB was also tied with five other institutions: Arkansas State University – Jonesboro; Louisiana Tech University; New Jersey Institute of Technology; Portland State University; and the University of Texas-Tyler. The deans of both colleges that each house one of the programs said the rankings recognized the commitment and dedication of faculty and staff. “This ranking is a tribute to the outstanding work and accomplish-

ments of the faculty and staff in our criminal justice program,” said Rafik Mohamed, dean of the CSUSB College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, where the criminal justice program is housed. “Our students receive the best of both worlds in traditional classrooms and in online programs.” Lawrence Rose, dean of the Jack H. Brown College, agreed. “The recognition of our amazing online MBA program reiterates the dedication and hard work that goes into making it one of the most exceptional business programs,” said Rose. “The faculty and staff at our college deserve much of the credit for the program’s success.” For the 2020 Edition of the Best Online Graduate Criminal Justice Programs and MBA rankings, U.S. News & World Report evaluated both master’s degree programs using five categories: Engagement: Quality online programs promote participation in courses, allowing students opportunities to readily interact with their instructors and classmates, as is possible in a campus-based setting. In turn, instructors are not only accessible and responsive,

but they are also tasked with helping to create an experience rewarding enough that students stay enrolled and complete their degrees in a reasonable amount of time. Faculty Credentials and Training: Strong online programs employ instructors with academic credentials that mirror those of instructors for campus-based programs, and they have the resources to train these instructors to teach distance learners. Services and Technologies: Programs that incorporate diverse online learning technologies allow greater flexibility for students to take classes from a distance. Outside of classes, strong support structures provide learning assistance, career guidance and financial aid resources commensurate with quality campus-based programs. Expert Opinion: A survey of high-ranking academic officials in criminal justice helps account for intangible factors affecting program quality that statistics don’t capture. Also, employers may hold in high regard degrees from programs that academics respect. Student Excellence: Student

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Office (909) 381-9898 NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS Bid No. 19-17 Fencing Material and Installation District Wide 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 sealed Bids in response to Bid No. 19-17, Fencing Material and Installation District Wide. Bids maybe received up to but not later than February 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lobby Area, Bid Box, San Bernardino City Unified School District, 777 N. F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410. Bidders who are desirous of securing a copy of the Bid documents may do so by download from the District's website t : a http://sbcusd.com/district_offic es/business_services_division/Purchasing/bids_and_r_f _ps/ Bid responses must conform and be responsive in accordance with the Bid Documents posted on the District’s website and on file for examination at the District’s Purchasing Department,777 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410. As of April 1, 2015, no contractor or subcontractor may bid or work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Proof of DIR registration and compliance is required to be submitted with all bids. http://www.dir.ca.gov/PublicW orks/PublicWorksSB854.html. 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 Bid, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the Bid document(s). The District may award any, all, or none of this Bid By: Monica DiMasi-Valadez, Buyer, Purchasing Services (909)381-1212 Mandatory bid conference/job walk February 5, 2020 Bid Opening: February 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. CNS-3335966# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/30/20 E-8117

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LUIS MARQUEZ CASE NO.: PROPS 2000011

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: LUIS MARQUEZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PATRICIA MARQUEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PATRICIA MARQUEZ 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. A HEARING on the petition will be held on FEB 24, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. S35 located at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212, San Bernardino District – Probate Division. 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 section 58(b) of the 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 Probate Code. Other 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: Eyad Yaser, Abdeljawad, Esq. BRIDGEPOINT LAW GROUP, APC 5670 Schaefer Ave Unit P Chino, CA 91710 (951) 407-0211 Published El Chicano 1/16,1/23,1/30/2020 E-8110 LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Thursday, February 6, 2020 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 16 TOYT JTDKBRFU5G3022585 8LEK868 CA To be sold by: CERTIFIED TOWING, 1135 E STATE STREET, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the above signed for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale. Clear Choice Lien Service, Inc. P.O. Box 159009 San Diego, CA 92175 CNS-3334306# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/30/20 E-8118 NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received at SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Bid Box located at 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410, on or before Friday, February 12, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. for: Bid No. 19-22, Vehicles & Police Interceptors. Bid forms on which the bid must be presented, specifications, terms, condition and instructions required for bidding may be secured via download from the District's website at: http://sbcusd.com/bidpostings Bids will be received at the BID BOX, SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, California, 92410, and shall be opened at the above stated time and place. All bids must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the bidder’s company name and the Bid Number 19-22. It is the bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure that their bid is received in the bid box on time. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of bids. The District may award any, all, or none of this bid. Purchase is contingent upon availability of funds. Local and minority bidders are specifically encouraged to submit bids. Bid Opening: Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. By: Monica DiMasi-Valadez, Buyer, Purchasing Services (909) 381-1212 San Bernardino City Unified School District, San Bernardino, CA CNS-3334836# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/30/20 E-8120

• EL CHICANO LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406 NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received in the Nutrition Services Department of San Bernardino City Unified School District, 1257 Northpark Boulevard, San Bernardino, California, 92407, on or before 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, for Delivery Trucks, under Bid No. NSB 2019/205. Bid documents required for bidding may be secured at the above department or website http://sbcusdnutritionservices.org (under Bids/Proposals.) Please call 909/881-8000 for more information. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding, and to accept or reject any items thereon. SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT By: Lisa Falcone, Admin. Analyst, Nutrition Services Department CNS-3334983# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/30, 2/6/20 E-8119 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, February 5, 2020 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 15 DOD 2C3CDXCT6FH777162 GFN7675 TX To be sold by: A-Action Towing & Recovery, 17138 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-3334351# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/30/20 E-8121 County of San Bernardino Dept. of Behavioral Health Request for Proposals (RFP) One Stop Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Centers (RFP DBH #19-96) (ePro # DBHE20-ADMN-3594) The County of San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), hereafter referred to as the “County”, is seeking proposals from interested and qualified organizations and agencies to provide a proposed plan for the provision of One Stop Transitional Age Youth (TAY) centers within the West Valley, Eastern Desert and High Desert regions of San Bernardino County. One-Stop TAY Centers provide a safe, nonthreatening environment where TAY can receive a myriad of direct and support services. The Contract period will be for a five (5) year period beginning on July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2025. A mandatory Proposal Conference will be held Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. (local time) at the County of San Bernardino, Department of Behavioral Health, 303 E. Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, CA 92408. The complete RFP document can be accessed via the County’s online Electronic Procurement Network System “ePro” located at: http://www.sbcounty.gov/pur chasing/. In order to do business with the County, you must be registered on the ePro system. For assistance, contact Purchasing at (909) 387-2060. Once you access the ePro system and are able to view the RFP,

please print a copy of the RFP and any corresponding documents and bring it with you, as it will not be available at the RFP conference. Completed proposals are due on or before 4:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, March 12, 2020. CNS-3333418# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/23, 1/30/20 E-8113 LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Thursday, February 13, 2020 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 14 CHEV 2 G 1 W B 5 E 3 7 E 11 0 9 9 1 9 7BZE669 CA To be sold by: WILSON TOWING, 2310 E. 3RD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, San Bernardino COUNTY, CA 92410 (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. Clear Choice Lien Service, Inc. P.O. Box 159009 San Diego, CA 92175 CNS-3336428# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/30/20 E-8116 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, February 12, 2020 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE WAB 18 1JJV532D9JL046944 P3932W ON To be sold by: Desert Valley Towing, 5900 Mariposa Road, Oak Hills, San Bernardino County, CA 92344 (10:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 09 INFI JNRBS18W09M201758 6XQA294 CA 15 TOYT JTKJF5C75FJ010351 7MLC365 CA To be sold by: A-Action Towing & Recovery, 17138 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-3336869# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/30/20 E-8115

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MYRNA BARBOZA AKA MYRNA BARBOZA FLEMATE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GERARDO FLEMATE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GERARDO FLEMATE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important 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 the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/25/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. S37 located at 247 W. THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 924150212 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should 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 section 58(b) of the 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 Probate Code. Other 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 DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal 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 ALEXANDRA VARELA, ESQUIRE - SBN 310996 VARELA LAW, PLLC 1277 E. IMPERIAL HIGHWAY PLACENTIA CA 928701746 BSC 217906 CNS-3332507# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 1/23, 1/30, 2/6/20 R-3008

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TSG No.: 8759339 TS No.: CA1900285817 APN: 0264551-03-0-000 Property Address: 470 EAST EASTON STREET RIALTO, CA 92376 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/25/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/20/2020 at 12:00 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/31/2015, as Instrument No. 2015-0122825, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County, State of California. Executed by: JAMES BLADES, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the North Arrowhead Avenue entrance to the County Courthouse, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92401 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 0264-55103-0- 000 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 470 EAST EASTON STREET, RIALTO, CA 92376 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 328,429.75. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section

2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-866-539-4173 or visit this Internet Web https://www.hudsonandmarshall.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA1900285817 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale immediately be may not reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 1-866539-4173NPP0366197 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 01/30/2020, 01/23/2020, 02/06/2020 R-3005 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-19-854327AB Order No.: 190740533-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/29/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): JOSE IVAN MORA AND ALEXIS SANDOVAL, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 3/31/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0136527 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County, California; Date of Sale: 2/25/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the North West Entrance in the Courtyard of the Chino Municipal Court, located at 13260 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $344,519.75 The purported property address is: 2021 WEST WINDHAVEN DRIVE, RIALTO, CA 92377 Assessor's Parcel No.: 0239-711-44-0000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at

the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-19-854327-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-854327-AB IDSPub #0160022 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 1/30/2020 2/6/2020 2/13/2020 R-3013 NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3285 N Locust Ave Rialto, CA 92377 on February 12, 2020 at 9:30am. Jacquece Norris, household goods; Deana Olmedo, household goods; Selbin Her-nandez, household goods; Lorena Maldonado, household goods; Sergio Castelam, household goods; Armando Rosas, house-hold goods; Ariel Starr, household goods; Jerry Hilleveld, household goods; Mario Jurado, household goods; George Linga, household goods; Tamara Elam, household goods. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any pur-chase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. CN967218 02-12-2020 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD Jan 23,30, 2020 R-3010

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No.: D.077-160 APN: 0142-552-02-0-000 Title Order No.: 1335265CAD NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/17/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: CAROL A. MYERS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC Recorded 11/18/2014 as Instrument No. 20140442811 in book N/A, page N/A of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, Date of Sale: 2/13/2020 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the north Arrowhead Avenue entrance to the county courthouse, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92401 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $277,032.66 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 373 SOUTH TAMARISK AVENUE RIALTO AREA SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA 92376 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The

sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case D.077160. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 12/31/2019 PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC 20750 Ventura Blvd. #100 Woodland Hills, California 91364 Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 Rita Terzyan, Trustee Sale Technician A4714697 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 01/16/2020, 01/23/2020, 01/30/2020 R-3000 Petitioner or Attorney: Trent Allen Magana, 961 W. Woodcrest St., Bloomington, CA 92316. PRO-PER Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District – Civil, 247 West 3rd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 PETITION OF: Trent Allen Magana, FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIVDS 2001061 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Trent Allen Magana has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Trent Allen Magana to Proposed name: Trent Allen Goodwin THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 227-20, Time: 8:30 am Dept: S16 The address of the court is: same as noted above A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Rialto Record Dated: JAN 16 2020 LYNN M. PONCIN Judge of the Superior Court Published Rialto Record 1/23,1/30,2/6,2/13/20 R-3003

NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions of the California Commercial Codeand California Civil Code, there being due and unpaid storage for which Rialto Mobile Villa I is entitled to a Warehouse lien on the mobilehome hereinafter described and due notice having been given to all parties claiming an interest therein and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mobilehome hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder at public sale at Rialto Mobile Villa I, 250 N. Linden Avenue, Space No. 15, City of Rialto, County of San Bernardino, California, 92376, on the 14th day of February, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. The mobilehome to be sold in accordance with this notice is described as follows: Manufacturer: Unknown Tradename: Paramount Model Year: 1969 Serial No: S23834XX and S23834XXU HCD Decal No: LAK3673 The parties believed to claim an interest in the above-referenced mobilehome are: Alma Valenzuela The amount of the warehouse lien as of January 3, 2020, is $4,265.89. The above sum will increase by the amount of $21.80 per day for each day after January 3, 2020, until the date of sale, as well as any additional lien sale costs incurred. Said mobilehome will be sold "as is" and "where is," and without any covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, mobilehome park approval, encumbrances, or any other matter whatsoever, including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability. Payment must be made at the time of the sale. Only money orders, cashier's checks or certified funds will be accepted. Purchase of the mobilehome does not include any right to the mobilehome space, any right to resell the home to remain on the space or to tenancy within Rialto Mobile Villa I as the home must be removed from the space. A deposit will be required to be paid at the time of the sale and will be refunded (less any deductions for the cost of any damage caused by the removal) after removal of the home. The purchaser of the home may also be responsible to pay unpaid taxes, fees, liens or other charges owed to the State of California and/or other governmental entities. Please note that the sale may be cancelled at any time, up to and including the time of the sale. Dated this 21st day of January, 2020, at Cerritos, California. LAW OFFICES OF LARRY W. WEAVER By: S/ Larry W. Weaver, Authorized Agent for Rialto Mobile Villa I 17777 Center Court Dr. N., Suite 450, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 924-0900 CNS-3335215# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 1/30, 2/6/20 R-3011

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Office (909) 381-9898 T.S. No. 19-58596 APN: 0128-721-15-0000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/24/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: SANYUKTA LAL, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE LAL FAMILY TRUST U/D/T DATED MARCH 6, 2003 Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 10/31/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0608293, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, Date of Sale:2/10/2020 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: Near the front steps leading up to the City of Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Avenue Chino, CA 91710 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $278,524.35 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1146 W ROSEWOOD ST RIALTO, California 92376 Described as follows: As more fully described in the Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 0128-721-15-0000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this

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a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Web site Internet www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1955409. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 1/6/2020 ZBS Law, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Non-Automated Sale For Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (800) 2802832 www.auction.com __________________________ Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 30847 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD Pub Dates 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2020 R-2998

APN: 0131-285-01-0-000 TS No: CA07000191-18-1 TO No: 180088545-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 14, 2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM, at the North Arrowhead Avenue entrance to the County Courthouse, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92401, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on February 22, 2017 as Instrument No. 20170080883, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, executed by MARIA TERESA RAMIREZ, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 685 SOUTH SYCAMORE AVENUE, RIALTO, CA 92376 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale

will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $245,218.20 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Xome at 800-758-8052 for information regarding the Trustee's Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Xome.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000191-18-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: _01/22/2020 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000191-181 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Frances DePalma, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Xome.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Xome at 800758-8052 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.Order Number 68957, PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD Pub Dates: 01/30/2020, 02/06/2020, 02/13/2020, R-3012

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26th Chocolate Fantasy raises suppor t for Boys & Gir ls Clubs

ommunity members can enjoy desserts, champagne, and live music while supporting local kids and teens on Feb. 8, 2020.

support of the community for our kids through Chocolate Fantasy,” said Club CEO P.T. McEwen. “We hope everyone can celebrate this great event with us.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside’s 26th annual Chocolate Fantasy fundraiser is the Saturday before Valentine’s Day at the historic Mitten Building in Redlands. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event is 7 to 11 p.m.

Table sponsorships and individual tickets are available.

Attendees can enjoy savory and sweet treats from local businesses while giving back to Inland Empire youth. The event will include live and silent auctions, a live band, a photo booth, and a raffle. “We’re grateful for the long-time

The Afro exhibit opens at County Museum

an Bernardino County Museum is pleased to present “The Afro, a historical view: From the Afro Comb to the Crown Act.” The show opens Thursday, Jan. 30 and runs through March1, 2020. A museum member reception takes place on Thursday, Feb. 6, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

L. Morrow, barber, creator of the Afro Pick comb, and author of 400 years Without a Comb. The exhibit includes artifacts that document the story of this beauty phenomenon, and features artworks by renowned African American artists Ernie Barnes and Albert Fennel.

Curated by Leah Goodwin, the exhibit tells the story of Dr. Willie

Morrow, born in Tuscaloosa, AL in 1940, became a barber at age

twelve. He relocated to San Diego, opened his own barber shop, and quickly began inventing tools, formulating products, developing techniques, writing, and teaching. At just 22 years old, Morrow carved his first Afro Pick comb out of wooden dowels. Shortly thereafter, he produced a plastic injection version of the Afro Pick comb, the first commercially produced in the United

States, which became a household item and recognized political icon the world over. Several years later, the United States military contracted Morrow to train barbers and beauticians in the U.S., Europe, and Asia on the intricacies of cutting and styling Afro-textured hair. Morrow’s collection is comprised of tools that he designed, was inspired by, and used in his barber shop; products and books that he collected in order to improve his own formulations; illustrations, paintings, and photographs he commissioned for the books and pamphlets on hair care and history that he wrote and published; and other related artifacts. Guest Curator Leah Goodwin is a prolific curator, serving in many arts organizations including the Museum of Children's Art in Oakland, VSA Arts of California, Aesthetics, Inc., and Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation in San Diego. Most recently, she has served as Director of Museum and Education for the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, where

Attendees can vote for Chocolatier of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, and Decorations of the Year. Chocolate Fantasy is open to guests 21 and over, and black tie attire is preferred. Event and presale raffle tickets can be purchased at www.BeGreatIE.org, at Boys & Girls Clubs’ administrative offices at 1251 Clay St., Redlands, or by calling (888) 822-6535. Raffle winners need not be present to win. she presented 17 exhibitions over four years. The San Bernardino County Museum’s exhibits of regional cultural and natural history and the Museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors. The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The exhibit and the exhibit opening reception are included with general admission. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child aged 5 to 12). Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcounty.gov/museum. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.