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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 58, NO. 23

May 28, 2020

Friends, family parade through senior housing facility

By Ricardo Tomboc

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n Friday, May 21st a “Parade of Friends and Family” drove through the Villas at San Bernardino Assisted Living facility.

Residents at the Villas were lined up along the front of the building under carports and along the back gate where cars made continuous trips around the facility.

The event helped patients, family and friends reconnect and visit at a good social distance. The drive through protected residents who were at high risk, most of them over the age of 65 or older, and many having serious underlying medical conditions. All residents, caretakers, and staff members donned face coverings.

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On Friday, May 21st a “Parade of Friends and Family” drove through the Villas at San Bernardino Assisted Living facility.

Below: Tricia, Megan, and Julie Djanbatian made several trips around the facility holding signs that read, “Have a Good Day” and “Hi Grandma! We Love You!”

Participants were encouraged to decorate their cars and trucks with posters, signs, and balloons.

The decorated vehicles added a festive touch which the residents responded to. From inside their cars, family members cheered at residents, lifting their spirits as they waved back at the cars. One could see the excitement and change of expressions on the residents as the cars drove by, even Parade, cont. on next pg.

Far mer s to Families Food Market at Sandals Church in San Ber nardino

By Ricardo Tomboc

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n Friday, May 22 Sandals Church of San Bernardino organized and sponsored a USDA Farmers to Families Food Market, where over 800 cases of fresh avocados were distributed to the community. Located at the corner of Parkdale Drive and N. Sierra Way, a long line of over 100 cars waited for the opening.

Each carload of people was given one case of 80 farm fresh avocados. This Sandals Church distribution event is part of the Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, which allows the purchase and distribution of agricultural products to those in need.

Campus Pastor Ron Aramburo said that the program was mainly Market, cont. on next pg.

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Travis Goveia (17) loading up a case of avocados into one of 800 cars that drove through the food distribution event last Friday. Travis used to live in San Bernardino but moved to Alta Loma. His family still attends church in San Bernardino and came to help with the food distribution.

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County clear ed to reopen restaurants, stores, malls

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ecause San Bernardino County has flattened the COVID-19 curve and secured the resources needed to continue keeping the novel coronavirus under control, dine-in restaurants, stores and malls can now reopen with safety measures throughout the county after a state-ordered shutdown that lasted more than two months.

“San Bernardino County businesses and residents worked very hard and made tremendous sacrifices to make this moment possible,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “Your efforts to keep our community safe and healthy have paid off. We can now proceed significantly further toward resuming our normal lives.”

“This virus is still very present throughout our county, state and

nation, so we must remain vigilant by physical distancing, wearing face coverings, and washing our hands often. But our goal of minimizing illness and building the capacity to protect the vulnerable, serve the sick, and track the virus in our communities has been achieved,” Hagman said.

“We owe a debt of gratitude to our public health and healthcare professionals, who are putting in long hours on the front lines of this battle, and to our County Government team for working around the clock in support of those efforts,” he said.

The California Department of Public Health on Saturday, May 23, approved the county’s request to reopen more businesses as part of the governor’s accelerated phase two. The county submitted a revised request to move into the

next phase on Friday, May 22 based on the new criteria announced by the state on Monday, May 18.

ing services are authorized to proceed, and the governor said additional guidance for religious services will be announced on Monday, May 25.

As part of the accelerated Stage 2 phase of the state recovery plan, destination retail stores, including shopping malls and swap meets and dine-in restaurants can now reopen in San Bernardino County.

Businesses that plan to reopen are required to follow state guidance detailed at https://covid19.ca.gov/industryguidance/. Gyms, hair and nail salons, barber shops, movie theaters, sports and entertainment venues, libraries, bars and wineries, hotels and motels, and public swimming facilities won’t be authorized to reopen until stages 3 and 4.

The governor on Monday announced new benchmarks counties had to achieve to accelerate business reopening. The announcement came shortly after San Bernardino County sent the governor two letters seeking flexibility in charting a course for recovery. One letter was signed by the Board of Supervisors and the mayors of the county’s 24 cities and towns, the other was a joint letter from the counties of San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange and San Diego, which combined account for about a third of the state’s population.

Drive-in and virtual worship services and faith-based counsel-

“Our efforts clearly made a difference,” Hagman said. “Our goal Parade though many of the residents were not able to fully respond.

One car full of three granddaughters, Tricia, Megan, and Julie Djanbatian, made several trips around the facility, holding signs saying, “Have a Good Day” and “Hi Grandma! We Love You!” A classic car club that holds car

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now, besides achieving additional openings, is to keep our businesses open by continuing to keep our curve flat by taking precautions and avoiding unnecessary risk.”

The county is helping small businesses operate safely and stay open through the COVID-Compliant Business Partnership Program. By agreeing to enforce physical distancing, require customers and employees to wear face coverings, and practicing prudent hygiene, small businesses can receive up to $2,500 to implement those measures. Businesses can apply through the county’s COVID-19 website, http://sbcovid19.com.

Businesses should also heed county and state guidance for a safe and sustainable reopening: shows at the Villas also participated in the parade. The spirit caught on as other cars drove by the Villas saw what was happing; they too honked their horns and waved in support!

Although friends and family members are able to make “window visits” by appointment on a regular basis, this parade seem to be a great moral booster for everyone involved.

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Residents waving back as friends and family members parade around their building.

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Walk-in clients were greeted by Brooklyn (12) and her mom Serena Douangviseth.

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The Velarde family (Shelly, Auvree, and Crital) standing next to Campus Pastor Chris Reinhart.

Market provided for and by the community. Between the San Bernardino Sandals Campus and the Hunter Park Campus in Riverside, 1,600 cases of avocados or 128,000 individual avocados were distributed between both communities.

Several volunteers assisted in the distribution, mostly members of the Sandals Church, but several others came by to help as well.

Walk-in clients were greeted and taken care of by Brooklyn (12)

and her mom Serena Douangviseth. They are members of the church and work in the Children’s Ministry. Serena said that it was a blessing to be part of the community and to be able also to give back.

The Velarde family (Shelly, Auvree, and Crital) stood on the curb by the driveway entrance greeting the guests with their signs. Travis Goveia (17) used to live in San Bernardino but moved to Alta Loma. His family still attends church in San Bernardino and

came to help with the food distribution.

dos. The only advertising of the event was through social media.

800 participating households took advantage of the program which will make lots of guacamole in the days to come!

Once inside, the line of cars snaked around the property several times till they got to the service area. Steve Avila, a retired San Bernardino City Firefighter and church member was busy directing traffic and preparing recipients to open their trunks or have space ready inside their cars for a case of avocados.

Campus Pastor Chris Reinhard said that the church is trying to provide more community services in the area. Last month the church was able to facilitate Panda Express Restaurant to distribute 500 hot meals. In the future a mixed produce giveaway is being planned. The Church is partnering with other Faith Based Nonprofit organizations in the San Bernardino area.

It only took two and a-half hours to give out all the cases of avoca-

Pastor Reinhard grew up in San Bernardino and wants to see the

community prosper, saying that the church can have a role in the City’s growth. Pastor also serves as the Head Police Chaplin with the San Bernardino Police Department. Pastor Reinhard said that the church has been at the San Bernardino location for only 2 years. Sandals was first established in 1997 in the City of Riverside and has grown into 11 locations including the San Bernardino Campus. Currently the Sandals San Bernardino Campus has about 500 parishioners and over 12,000 that attend at all 11 campuses.

An estimated 40,000 follow the church online every week. You can find more information on the church at http://www.sandalschruch.com or call (951) 637.8800.

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CSUSB to offer additional financial aid in vir tual summer session

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al State San Bernardino will offer additional financial aid to encourage students to enroll in the 2020 summer session before the university converts this fall to a semester schedule from a quarter schedule.

Summer session courses will be conducted virtually.

“We encourage our students to enroll and attend our 2020 summer session,” said CSUSB President Tomás Morales. “The university is committed to helping our students, especially our graduating seniors, and encouraging

them toward completing their degrees and graduating in a timely fashion. We have dedicated a substantial amount of financial aid to help them save money.”

Along with offering a wide range of courses this summer, CSUSB has allocated more than $2 million in additional financial aid, including funds toward the Graduation Initiative Grant for seniors graduating in summer 2020.

The virtual format comes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the university to temporarily suspend all face-to-

face classes and all non-essential on-campus operations.

The virtual format will also allow students in the summer session to take courses both synchronously and asynchronously. This will allow students the flexibility of continuing with their studies, ensuring their safety, and complying with shelter-in-place orders as the university is committed to the safety and success of its students.

The faculty, staff and administration are working hard to ensure all services are available to students during this time.

Blood bank appeals for donations - supply r unning dangerously low

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ifeStream Blood Bank is going on appeal for blood donations in the wake of a local blood shortage largely resulting from significant increases of scheduled surgeries and other treatments that require blood transfusions.

Since late March, due to COVID-19 concerns, hospitals have delayed many elective procedures. Now, with hospital bed and personnel availability more stable and predictable, the attention turns to patients who have been waiting.

“While we still have our eye on the COVID-19 pandemic and retain added safety precautions for our blood donors, we must serve those whose procedures have been

rescheduled,” said Rick Axelrod, MD, LifeStream’s president/CEO and medical director.

“The only way all these patients can be assisted is for a generous and dedicated community to come forward and share their most precious gift. We’ve all been through a tough fight; please help others whose battles are just getting started.”

Appointments to donate are recommended; walk-ins are welcome. Donors must be at least 15 years of age (15- and 16-year-olds require a signed parental consent form; the form is available at all LifeStream locations) weigh at least 115 pounds, present current photo ID, and be in good health.

To locate the nearest LifeStream

collection site including convenient mobile blood drives, go to LStream.org or call 800-8794484.

LifeStream is taking extra steps to keep donors safe including requiring staff and donors to wear a face covering and have their temperature taken before accessing donor waiting areas; adhering to social distancing guidelines by reconfiguring donor waiting areas and beds; and increasing cleaning and disinfecting protocols.

Locations and hours for LifeStream donor centers follow: San Bernardino, 384 W. Orange Show Road: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday; 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Additionally, as the university prepares for the conversion from quarters to semesters beginning in August, more students are expected to take advantage of this last summer session. With only one 6-week session, the university has put all its effort to ensure the courses offered this summer meet the needs of all students – especially those who are ready to graduate before the conversion.

“This is a great opportunity for students to complete as many courses before the semester conversion and to have additional financial aid to pay for it,” said Tatiana Karmanova, dean of the CSUSB College of Extended and Global Education, which is administering summer session. “Not Riverside, 4006 Van Buren Blvd.: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday; 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Ontario, 1959 E. Fourth St.: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday; 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday;; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday and Sunday; 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

Victorville, 12520 Business Center Drive, Bldg. G: 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily except Thursday, when hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

La Quinta, 79-215 Corporate Centre Drive: 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily except Wednesday, when

taking summer courses would be like leaving money on the table because the financial aid that the university allocated during summer is in addition to what students receive during the year and is not available any other term. Last year more than $4 million were awarded in additional financial aid.”

Additional details regarding the grant and eligibility criteria can be found at the Summer Session website at www.csusb.edu/summer.

Registration for summer session began May 4 and students are encouraged to register on time as classes will fill up quickly. hours are 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Murrieta, 40365 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday and Friday; 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday; 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

Rancho Mirage, 42390 Bob Hope Drive, Ste. 1B: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

LifeStream is a local, nonprofit blood center that provides blood products and services to more than 80 Southern California hospitals.

For more information, call 800879-4484.

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Crafton Hills celebrates 48th Annual Commencement with Vir tual Cer emony

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Vanessa Terry, 2020 CHC graduate filming National Anthem performance for virtual ceremony. he 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony at Crafton Hills College was held virtually on Friday, May 22.

The ceremony was prerecorded, but the link didn't go live until 6 p.m. Viewers had a choice to stream the event through Youtube or Facebook through the homepage of the Crafton Hills College website. The event incorporated all traditional elements of the inperson ceremony including individual recognition of the 237 graduates who signed up to participate. The ceremony began with the song "Pomp and Circumstance" while a montage of videos featuring faculty and staff waving and cheering for the graduates set a celebratory tone.

Crafton Hills College President Dr. Kevin Horan was first to congratulate the class of 2020, which happens to be the largest graduating class in the history of the Col-

lege. In total, the institution had 794 graduates who earned 650 degrees and 631 certificates during the 2019-2020 academic year.

Student senate president and 2020 graduate Tyrone Ross began the ceremony leading the virtual audience in the pledge of allegiance. Ross received an associate degree in Communications and is transferring to UCR majoring in global studies. Ross hopes to learn more about different cultures, policies and economic growth around the world, and his career goal is to become an officer in the military.

Graduate Vanessa Terry provided a beautiful performance of the National Anthem. Terry, a theater arts major, received two theater arts degrees -- one with a concentration in performance, the other in technical theater and a fine arts degree. She served as

president for the Theater Arts Association Club on campus this semester, and earlier this year performed in the Black History Month opening and closing ceremonies.

A communication studies AA-T degree earner, Karina Lewis, served as the student speaker.

Lewis, who graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Crafton this year, is transferring to CSUSB and will be dual majoring in English and communication studies. Lewis worked at the Crafton Hills Tutoring Center, tutoring in English and communications studies. She was also a member of the Crafton Hills PHOTO CHC College Honors Institute and the Crafton Hills College President Dr. Kevin Horan filming message vice-president of the Communica- to graduates. tions club. expressed to the graduates that Crafton Hills College Academic This years' keynote address was they should be proud of them- Senate President and sociology given by Dr. Judith Valles. Valles, selves and take this opportunity to professor, Julie McKee. Mckee former mayor for the city of San renew. Valles communicated that encouraged this year's graduates to Bernardino and published author, the secret to life is to "keep dis- never give up. She shared the story covering, keep learning, and re- of Walt Disney as an example of membering your purpose." overcoming obstacles and facing challenges while inspiring the The ceremony concluded with an graduates to do the same. to put food on the table and pay bills. Yet others were even home- inspirational message from the less. After earning four college degrees, I have dealt with a bit of it which also made it more challeng- have graduated a different person all wondering how I was going to ing to meet your educational in so many ways. I salute all of get through what seemed impossi- goals. Maybe future graduates will you who made it through. Celelook to you to seek your advice on brate your accomplishments. Own ble. how you did it under these unique it. You’ve really earned it.

And this year was especially de- circumstances.

R.A. Contreras is a resident of manding. The worldwide CovidThis past academic year was in- Highland. He can be reached on 19 pandemic made things even more difficult. You probably had deed different and special. You Twitter @commgrad71. even more trouble concentrating and focusing on your studies. You couldn’t meet in person with professors or fellow students to strategize your college-level conundrums. You didn’t even get a decent graduation ceremony.

(Though I have to admit I’m a tad jealous of the speech you received from former president Obama and other celebrities during this year’s virtual ceremonies.)

The Class of 2020 has r eally ear ned it

By R.A. Contreras

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omeone told me once that getting my Master’s degree would be one of the loneliest things I would ever do. I didn’t understand then. “Wait and see,” he said as I was inching towards the apex of my graduate education.

After the experience was complete, I realized how much of the so-called ‘down-time’ I had lost. I had no time from visits with friends or family. In addition to work, I had mounds of reading to do and my fingers cramped from those 30-page papers I had to slough through. Coupled with food insecurity and living in my car at times, it really was the hardest –and loneliest—thing I had ever accomplished.

That was a mere two years ago but even now I still stare in amazement at that Master’s Degree diploma that is proudly framed on my wall. I really cannot get over the sense of accomplishment after having produced a thesis and probably 50-odd rewrites of my eventual final project. There were long hours of research and constant visits to my professor’s office. There was a point I had

even wanted to give up; my head was warped from the decisionmaking process that goes into planning a graduate level research thesis. The loneliness did get to me as well. Sometimes before class I would sit alone and wonder, ‘Why am I doing all this?’

‘What does it really mean?’

‘What’s the point, anyway?’ I had fallen victim to the imposter syndrome—that feeling some students get when they feel they are not good enough for the task of producing highly-skilled academic research.

For those of you who have or will very shortly be graduating from college this year, I tip my cap to you.

You know what I’m talking about. You’ve been through it too.

Sure, maybe your Associates or Bachelor’s level work was not as demanding academically as that of a post baccalaureate, but nevertheless you met your goal; you have accomplished a fine feat; you’ve done it!

Some of you had to work multiple jobs while doing it. Others had children and families to care for.

There are those who battled illness, depression, or other health problems. Some of you struggled

Student Speaker, Karina Lewis, who graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Crafton this year, is transferring to CSUSB and will be dual majoring in English and communication studies.

However, none of that compares to the overwhelming accomplishment you -- The Class of 2020 made. The hard work, extra demands, and tears are a little more meaningful this year, right? And it seems the education world as we know it might not ever be the same. This pandemic changed the way we studied, engaged in classes, and lived academic life.

Gone for now is the traditional oncampus way of doing things—

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9-year-old raises money for first responder s through book of poem sales

atthew Rushing, 9, from Moreno Valley, delivered dozens of boxes of snacks to Loma Linda University Medical Center Emergency Department staff on May 18, aiming to lift their spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rushing raised more than $400 since May 1 by selling his book of poetry called “Poems for Hard Times.” He said he wanted to donate to Emergency Department workers at Loma Linda University Medical Center because his pediatrician works at Loma Linda University Health.

“It makes me sad to know people are dying because of COVID-19, and I wanted to find a way to

thank all of the heroes working to save lives,” Rushing said. “I brought them snacks in case they are working so hard that they are too busy to take a lunch break.”

His gift greatly encouraged the staff and brought a newfound sense of hope to the team, according to Loma Linda University Medical Center Emergency Department nurse Lesley O’Neill.

“At only 9 years old, Matthew demonstrated compassion and kindness in such a creative and thoughtful way,” O’Neill said.

“We cannot thank him enough for his kind contribution to our team.

We should all strive to be just like him during these challenging times.”

Emergency Department clinical nurse specialist Megan Duke agreed that seeing all the boxes he dropped off energized her to keep moving forward.

“Matthew is the real hero,” Duke said. “During these crazy times, the fact that there is a child out there who is so thoughtful to not only think of others but who actually works to help those he doesn’t know gives me so much hope.”

In addition to his donations at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Rushing donated to two fire departments and one police station in Moreno Valley.

Loma Linda University Emergency Department health care workers.

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9-year-old poet Matthew Rushing donates snacks to the Loma Linda University Health emergency department. He bought the snacks with funds raised from selling his poetry book.

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L o m a L i n d a U n i v e r s i t y H e a l t h u s i n g c o n va l e s c e n t plasma to treat COVID-19 p atients

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Recovered COVID-19 patients asked to donate plasma to potentially help those still sick

oma Linda University Health is currently treating eligible patients battling severe novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with convalescent plasma in hopes of boosting their ability to fight the virus. The patients are treated while in the hospital through a transfusion of serum containing virus-neutralizing antibodies, which were removed from a recovered individual’s donated blood.

Tait Stevens, MD, president of medical staff at Loma Linda University Medical Center, said some

evidence shows that patients currently suffering from COVID-19 recover better if they receive plasma from those who have previously recovered. Stevens cited a study published in April that showed encouraging results from 10 severe adult cases who received the convalescent plasma, maintained or increased the antibodies and went on to recover.

“This study showed promising results, and we want to do everything we can to continue this fight against COVID-19,” Stevens said.

Rohith Mohan, MD, a second-

year pediatric resident at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, began having symptoms in mid-March. He recovered within approximately 10 days but continued to test positive for the virus for 40 days. Mohan donated blood at a LifeStream donation center on May 16. His antibody-filled plasma could now potentially provide treatment for up to four patients currently battling the disease he overcame.

Apart from blood donations, community members and organizations are providing financial

support for convalescent plasma treatment. The Riverside Community Health Foundation recently funded this treatment with a $25,000 grant. Additionally, Thomas and Candace Spiel donated $25,000 in support of the work Loma Linda University Health is doing.

Loma Linda University Health is asking adults to help them continue providing this potentially life-saving treatment through donating blood at LifeStream. Unless urgent need exists elsewhere, most plasma donated will remain local, helping individuals in this community. If the donating indi-

vidual tells LifeStream they’re representing Loma Linda University Health, the institution is guaranteed at least one unit from that donation. Pre-screening is required for convalescent plasma donations.

For someone recovered from COVID-19 to donate, they must have tested negative for the virus or have gone 14 days without symptoms. If interested, individuals should email convalescentplasma@llu.edu with their full name, date of birth, phone number, approximate days without symptoms, and date of positive COVID-19 test, if available.

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WIC ser vices continue, offering WIC Card with expan ded f ood benefits due to COVID-1 9

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n response to some foods being in short supply in stores during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the California Department of Health – Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Division has expanded the WIC-Authorized Product List to allow WIC participants to have a wider selection of WIC foods. Options include dozens of new brands and sizes. Expanded food options are currently approved through June 30, 2020.

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able to buy new foods if their regular WIC food items are not available. WIC participants can find the expanded list of foods in the free California WIC app, as well as on the California Department of Public Health website at www.cdph.ca.gov.

With the continued threat of COVID-19, all San Bernardino County Department of Public Health WIC program services are offered online and by phone. With the modified services in place, WIC families are receiving the

new California WIC Card to buy expanded food options. Paper checks are no longer issued.

The California WIC Card operates as an electronic benefits card, allowing for flexible shopping and easier checkouts at the grocery store. WIC food benefits can be issued remotely and families can review their WIC food balance without having to go to a WIC site.

To apply for WIC services and learn more about authorized foods

during the COVID-19 pandemic, call San Bernardino County WIC at 1-800-472-2321 or visit www.sbcounty.gov/WIC. The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health WIC program provides supplemental benefits of healthy foods, support for breastfeeding, nutrition education, and referrals to healthcare and community services. Pregnant women, working families, and caretakers of infants and children under age five are encouraged to apply. Families receiving Tempo-

rary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), CalWORKs, MediCal, CalFresh (Food Stamps), and/or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) are income eligible for WIC. The San Bernardino County WIC program serves approximately 50,000 participants each month at 16 locations throughout San Bernardino County, including military bases. WIC is an equal opportunity provider.

Amazon surprises local United Way organizations with $50,000 donation on Zoom call

nland Empire United Way and United Way of the Inland Valleys have partnered to establish the Inland SoCal COVID19 Fund to respond to the needs of Inland SoCal residents who will undoubtedly be affected by the pandemic. United Way serves as the point of contact for Southern California’s emergency response infrastructure for non-911 calls, connecting people to the resources they need.

To recognize the organization’s efforts during this challenging time, five of Amazon’s Inland Empire General Managers joined their virtual meeting to deliver the

news and thank the nonprofits for their work in the community were Amazon associates live and work.

Amazon General Manager Camdon Johnson kicked off the surprise donation announcement, expressing gratitude for United Way’s work in Southern California’s most vulnerable communities. “At Amazon, we are inspired by the work of Inland Empire United Way and United Way of the Inland Valleys, and greatly appreciate their tireless efforts in the communities where we live and work,” he said.

Since COVID-19 took a toll on

businesses and individuals throughout the state, United Way has experienced increases in phone calls and online inquiries from underserved families seeking help related to education, health, and finances.

“We’re so thankful for this generous donation, which will tremendously support our efforts during this time,” said Lisa Wright, CEO of United Way of the Inland Valleys. “We’re doing everything we can to help our community. Ninety percent of requests we receive are related to rent and food assistance and Amazon’s donation will directly im-

pact the needs of 100 families right here in the Inland Empire.”

Through its partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, the Inland SoCal COVID-19 Fund gives children and families access to food, mentors, social services, and other resources. In the coming months, increased demand for these resources will likely continue. United Way encourages individuals, businesses, and community groups to support these efforts through donations of money and time.

To learn more about how United Way is responding to the pan-

demic visit https://ieuw.org/.

For more on Amazon’s COVID19 response, including ways it is practicing safety within its facilities, visit its blog which is updated daily.

In addition, at a time of record unemployment caused by the pandemic, Amazon employs more than 18,000 people in Southern California, and recently hired an additional 7,000 employees in the region. For information about available jobs at Amazon, please visit www.amazondelivers.jobs.

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Office (909) 381-9898 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: Monday, June 8, 2020 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 16 TOYT 4T1BF1FK4GU515006 To be sold by: Desert Valley Towing, 2150 E Main Street, Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA 92311 (10:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE JEEP ZACNJBB19 BXKPK33049 8LEN320 CA To be sold by: Victor Valley Towing, 13625 Manhasset Rd, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, CA 92308 (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-3367241# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 5/28/20 E-8185 NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE OF AUTOMOBILE(S) 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: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 14 NISS 3N1AB7AP9EL665219 7FJL638 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 abovesigned for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale.

Clear Choice Lien Service, Inc. P.O. Box 159009 San Diego, CA 92175 5/28/20 CNS-3366865# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 5/28/20 E-8184 NOTICE LIEN SALE 6/8/20 10AM AT 2520 E MAIN ST, BARSTOW 16 NISS LIC# 7YFX397 VIN# 3N1AB7AP0GY338410 PUBLISHED EL CHICANO MAY 28, 2020 E-8183 T.S. No. 20-60156 APN: 0133-142-13-0-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/23/2007.

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

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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: FAUSTO MALDONADO, A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 6/5/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0337863, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, Date of Sale: 6/22/2020 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: $291,008.40 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: 400 EAST CORNELL DRIVE RIALTO, California 92376 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 0133-142-13-0-000 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 Internet Web site w w w. e l i t e p o s t a n d p u b . c o m , using the file number assigned to this case 20-60156.

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: 5/20/2020 ZBS Law, LLP , as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 8487920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www.elitepostandpub.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 31591 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 5/28, 6/4, 6/11/2020 R-3072

APN: 0264-382-12-0-000 T.S. No.: 2017-1103 Order No.:170027815 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/11/2013.

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. Will sell at a public auction sale to the highest bidder, payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the united states, by a cashier’s check drawn on a state of 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, express 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: Eloise Johnson, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Deed of Trust recorded 3/28/2013, as Instrument No. 2013-0126158 in book XX, page, XX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California. Date of Sale: 6/8/2020 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 Amount of unpaid balance and other reasonable estimated charges: $71,752.07 Street Address or other common designation of real property:19595 Galway Street Rialto, CA 92377 A.P.N.:0264-382-12-0000. 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 FOR SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855)9869342, or visit this Internet Web site www.superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case 2017-1103.

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: 5/4/2020. S.B.S. TRUST DEED NETWORK, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION. 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362 (818)9914600. By: Colleen Irby, Trustee Sale Officer.

WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (TS# 2017-1103 SDI-18490) PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 05/14/20, 05/21/20, 05/28/20 R-3068 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24073 et seq.)

Escrow No. 8434-JB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made.

The name(s) and business address of the seller(s)/licensee(s) are: JUAN'S TACOS INC, 1424 W. FOOTHILL BLVD STE F RIALTO, CA 92376 Doing business as: JUAN'S TACOS All other business names(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s)/licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s)/licensee(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the buyer(s)/applicant(s) is/are: KRISLEY EVITA CRUZ BARROSO, C/O 3825 CRESTMORE RD SPC 461 RIVERSIDE, CA 92509 The assets being sold are generally described as: LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, GOODWILL, INVENTORY, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AND ABC LICENSE and is/are located at: JUAN'S TACOS, 1424 W. FOOTHILL BLVD STE F RIALTO, CA 92376 The type of license and license no. to be transferred is/are: 41614999 ON SALE BEER AND WINE-EATING PLACE now issued for the premises located at: SAME The bulk sale and transfer of the alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: BENNETT ESCROW SERVICES INC, 332 N. RIVERSIDE AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 and the anticipated sale date is 06-30-2020 The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $50,000.00, including inventory estimated at $1,500.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: $50,000.00 CASH It has been agreed between the seller(s)/licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: 05-12-2020 JUAN'S TACOS INC, Seller(s)/Licensee(s) KRISLEY EVITA CRUZ BARROSO, Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) LA2527994 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 5/28/2020 R-3071

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