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California Reverses 58% Budget Cuts to Arts: Advocacy Efforts Yield Significant Wins for IE Arts Sector

By Manny Sandoval

In a major turn of events, Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed a significant portion of the proposed budget cuts to the California Arts Council (CAC).

The proposed $22.5 million cut, representing a drastic 58 percent reduction to the council's grants budget, has been revised to

a $5 million cut following robust advocacy efforts. This decision is a vital reprieve for the arts community, particularly in the Inland Empire, where arts organizations have been actively fighting against these cuts.

Advocacy Efforts Prove Impactful

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SDirector of Arts Connection, shared key updates following a meeting with Senator Steven Padilla’s office. "Thanks to our community’s collective advocacy efforts, we’ve made significant progress with our elected officials at the state level," said Gutierrez Chavez. "Both houses have agreed to maintain the full equitable payroll fund of $12.5 million, a huge win for Arts cont. on next pg.

an Bernardino County's homeless population grew by just 1 percent over the past year, a stark contrast to the 26 percent surge in 2022 and 6.6 percent increase in 2021. This slowdown, revealed by the latest Point-inTime Count (PITC) data, is a sign that the county's aggressive efforts to combat homelessness are beginning to pay off.

The January 25 PITC data indicated a modest rise in the homeless population, with 42 more individuals reported than last year, bringing the total to 4,237. This slight increase includes a 2.6 percent uptick in unsheltered individuals, with 79 more people living on the streets compared to 2023. However, there was a 3.1 percent decrease in the number of sheltered homeless individuals, signaling potential progress in finding more permanent solutions.

“This data shows a flattening of our homeless numbers, which is a promising sign that we are heading in the right

direction,” said Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman. He, along with Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., serves on the County Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee.

Baca Jr. emphasized the county's commitment to addressing homelessness, highlighting investments in projects like Kern Street and Pacific Village, which provide crucial services such as substance use treatment and recuperative care beds.

“The County of San Bernardino is taking significant strides to address this issue head-on,” he said. “These efforts are crucial for improving the health and well-being of our community.”

In a major push last September, Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe initiated the formation of an ad hoc committee under the direction of County Chief Executive Officer Luther Snoke. The committee's mission is to delve into the root causes of homelessness and offer comprehensive policy and strategy recommendations.

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the performing arts sector. Additionally, they have revised the $10 million cut to the California Arts Council to a $5 million cut and have pledged to fully fund the CAC in the 2025-2026 budget. As a result, we are now looking at a $5 million cut compared to the initial $22.5 million cut. This is a significant improvement!"

The Power of Collective Voices

Josiah Bruny, Founder of Music Changing Lives, expressed his excitement during a live update on the Inland Insight with IECN Podcast. "I’m thrilled to announce that my colleagues of the California Arts Council and Californians for the Arts are in Sacramento right now, and we just received an email from them," said Bruny. "We’re thrilled that the state leaders have reversed 75 percent of the cuts that have been proposed. Advocates have sent over 9,000 letters and made calls, our efforts have been incredibly successful. Congratulations, but there is still work that needs to be done."

Bruny highlighted the power of collective voices in driving change. "If we are not talking about issues, signing petitions, and engaging with our legislators, nothing gets done. I want to thank everyone who participated in this advocacy."

The Impact on the Inland Empire

The Inland Empire, a region that receives only 2 percent of the CAC budget, faces unique challenges. "So you're talking about an agency sending out millions of dollars, and if we're all artists here fighting for just 2 percent of the funds as the largest county in the State, that's only 67 cents per capita being invested into our communities," Bruny explained. "We need to become very effective at letting the state know that we lead the arts in the Inland Empire."

Jorge Osvaldo, Executive Director of the Garcia Center for the Arts, emphasized the importance of continued advocacy. "The budget that has been ap-

PITC

Earlier in 2023, the Board of Supervisors allocated $72.7 million towards a Homelessness Spending Plan, with an additional $20 million reserved for filling project gaps. This financial commitment is supplemented by nearly $89 million in grants secured by the County Department of Behavioral Health to establish or expand facilities and beds for the homeless.

The PITC, conducted by over 500 volunteers on January 25, was a collaborative effort involving the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership, the San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services, and the Institute for Urban Initiatives. Volunteers, including Board of Supervisors members, used Esri’s ArcGIS software platform to conduct the count, enhancing accuracy and efficiency through digital surveys.

proved for $12.5 million to launch the equitable payroll fund to pay performing arts creatives has been preserved as well. We need to ensure we are able to preserve agencies like the California Arts Council because there is a threat of the state trying to have the arts council placed under the governor's office for business."

Osvaldo underscored the importance of maintaining the CAC as an independent agency. "We want to make sure that the California Arts Council stays as an independent agency, as it ensures the people that run it have a good understanding of what it means to be a working artist and creative entrepreneur; it’ll better keep the agency from becoming a bureaucracy."

Success Stories and Future Prospects

Osvaldo shared a success story from the Inland Empire, highlighting the impact of CAC funding.

"The Inland Film Festival, which just launched a very successful event in downtown San Bernardino, received a $100K grant from the California Arts Council through the Creative Core Fund and $25K from the Impact Project Grant. This festival brought together hundreds of local filmmakers, including producers, directors, cinematographers, audio engineers, actors, and actresses. This just goes to show how important these dollars are to artists in the community."

With the revised cuts, the arts sector in California, particularly in underserved regions like the Inland Empire, has gained a crucial reprieve. However, the fight continues as advocates work to ensure sustained and increased funding in future budgets.

The collective efforts of the arts community have made a substantial impact, demonstrating the power of advocacy and the importance of the arts in California. As the state moves forward, continued support and engagement will be critical in ensuring the vitality and growth of the arts sector.

This coordinated effort saw participation from 24 cities and towns, 24 law enforcement agencies, and numerous non-profits, faith-based organizations, homeless service providers, and county departments. The digital survey's ability to capture GPS data of survey locations provided valuable insights for mapping and analysis.

The comprehensive report on the 2024 homeless count, detailing these findings and efforts, is now available online at the San Bernardino County website.

As the county continues to implement and refine its strategies, officials remain cautiously optimistic. The significant slowdown in the growth of the homeless population signals a potentially impactful shift in the ongoing battle to provide stability and shelter for all residents.

SBCCD Trustee Gloria Macías Harrison to Conclude Service, Apply for Board Vacancy

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San Bernardino Community College District Trustee Gloria Macías Harrison has announced she will conclude her twelve years of service on the governing board, effective June 30, 2024.

The trustees are elected by local voters to oversee the educational mission and set policy for the district, which serves nearly 20,000 students through Crafton Hills College, San Bernardino Valley College, KVCR Public Media, and the Economic Development & Corporate Training center.

Macías Harrison, who was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2012, reflected on her tenure in a statement.

“My journey with SBCCD began many years ago when I was a student at San Bernardino Valley College, where I earned my Associate of Arts degree. That education opened countless doors for me, my family, and thousands of other students in our community. I had the privilege to serve as President of Crafton Hills College for 12 years, Vice President of Instruction for 6 years, and taught for 20 years at San Bernardino Valley College. Additionally, my time as Dean of Humanities for three years and my tenure serving as a Board of Trustee since 2012 have been incredibly fulfilling. Each role has deepened my love and appreciation for this district and the transformative power of education. What I’ve always cherished most about SBCCD is the sense of community and the shared commitment to helping students succeed. I know that the future is bright for SBCCD because of the incredible people who care so deeply about this institution. I want to thank my family for their unwavering support, allowing me the time to give back to our community. I’m looking forward to spending more time with them and staying connected with other community projects and causes. Thank you to everyone who makes SBCCD a special place. It’s been an honor to work alongside you all to cultivate and prepare the next generation of leaders for our region.”

SBCCD Board Chair Dr. Stephanie Houston praised Macías Harrison’s contributions, saying:

“Gloria Macías Harrison’s dedication and leadership have been instrumental in shaping our district’s success. Her passion for education and commitment to student achievement have set a strong foundation for our future.”

Chancellor Diana Z. Rodriguez also commended Macías Harrison’s impact.

“Trustee Macías Harrison’s deep knowledge of higher education, governance, fiscal matters, and regional dynamics has profoundly shaped how we support our students. Her leadership on the board has been a guiding light, ensuring we provide highquality education and career training for both today’s and tomorrow’s students. We honor her exceptional service with deep gratitude and look forward to her continued involvement in the community she loves and serves so passionately.”

SBCCD Trustees Now Accepting Applications to Fill Area 5 Vacancy

SBCCD Trustee Area 5

SBCCD Trustee Area 5. Click the image to see the area boundaries.

What’s next: The SBCCD Board of Trustees is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy left by Macías Harrison. The appointed person will complete Macías Harrison’s term until the next election on Nov. 5, 2024, and can run for re-election at that time.

The position represents Trustee Area 5, which covers northern San Bernardino, including the communities surrounding Cal State San Bernardino, Shandin Hills, Cajon Pass, Lytle Creek, Devore, Del Rosa, and Crestline.

Key dates:

June 26, 2024, at 4 p.m.: Application deadline

July 11, 2024: The Board will interview candidates and approve a provisional appointment based on a majority vote.

Applications for $5,000 Grants Opening June 15 for Restaurants & Caterers in IE, LA, OC

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The California Restaurant Foundation (CRF), a nonprofit focused on investing in and empowering California restaurants and their workforce, has proudly partnered with California’s energy companies to launch the fourth consecutive Restaurants Care® Resilience Fund. Thanks to the generosity of SoCalGas, The PG&E Corporation Foundation (PG&E Foundation) and San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), CRF will award $5,000 grants to 278 independent business owners across California. For the first time, commercial caterers are eligible to apply, in addition to independent restaurant owners.

“Our decision to open applications to commercial caterers came after hearing countless stories from catering businesses asking for support, as they too

are an essential part of any local food scene,” said Alycia Harshfield, Executive Director of CRF. “The foundation, along with our generous partners, proudly continue our Resilience Fund efforts year after year to ensure California’s independent restauranteurs and food business owners remain an integral part of our state’s vibrant dining community and economy for decades to come.”

Resilience Fund recipients can use the financial assistance to support vital business needs, including kitchen equipment upgrades, technology improvements, unforeseen hardships and employee training programs and retention bonuses. By investing in these critical areas, restaurant owners and caterers can enhance operational efficiency, improve service quality and foster a more skilled

workforce. The Resilience Fund is thoughtfully designed not only to provide immediate relief, but also to ensure the longterm resilience and sustainability of California’s restaurant community.

Resilience Fund applications will be open from June 15 to June 30, 2024, and can be found at www.restaurantscare.org/resilience. Grants will be available to all California-based restaurant owners and commercial caterers within the utility companies' service areas, provided they operate fewer than five units and generate less than $3 million in annual revenue.

Priority consideration will be given to restaurants that have not received a grant previously.

San Bernardino Library’s Popular Summer Reading Program is Underway

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The San Bernardino Public Library and the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library have announced that their popular Summer Reading Program has returned. The free program, which will run through August 3, is open to readers of all ages.

The goal of the program is to encourage reading, especially by kids, during the summer months. This year's theme is "Read! Renew! Repeat!" which encourages skill development and exploration, both in books and

outdoors.

Participating readers will be eligible for a drawing to earn prizes based upon their age. Kids will be eligible for meal coupons from restaurants like In-N-Out Burger and Jersey Mike’s. Teens can win earbuds and a Viva La Boba voucher for teens, and adults can win free movies and bags of books. Grand prize winners at each age level will receive Amazon gift cards.

Drawings for the prizes will be held at the completion of the program in early August.

Participants earn online badges based upon their time spent reading. Each badge earned will give participants an entry into the prize drawing. Teens and adults will also be able to write online reviews of the books they read to earn extra prize entries.

The Summer Reading Program will be administered online. Participants can sign-up at sbpl.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack app to track their reading minutes, share book reviews, and gain entries for the grand prize raffle at the end.

Popular Summer Concert Series Returning to San Bernardino’s Historic Roosevelt Bowl

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The City of San Bernardino Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is bringing back its popular “Sizzlin’ Summer Nights” Concert Series at Perris Hill Park’s Historic Roosevelt Bowl for eight Thursday nights starting June 6 and running through August 1.

Now in its third year, the free series will feature music, food, artesian vendors, and activities.

Perris Hill Park’s Roosevelt Bowl is located at 1003 East Highland Avenue in San Bernardino.

Musical styles during the series will include Funk and Soul, Motown, Country, Big Band Swing, Latin Soul, Top 40, as well as performances by two popular Southern California tribute bands.

“Evenings at the Roosevelt Bowl are amazing, and the Summer Concerts turn it into one big dance party,” said San Bernardino Parks, Recreation,

and Community Services Director Lydie Gutfeld.

Kicking off the series on Thursday, June 6, will be Nojac, a San Bernardino based funk and soul group. Nojac has opened for bands such as Tierra and Malo, and their set includes favorites from artists such as James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and Tower of Power.

Performers during the series are:

June 13: Blue Breeze Band (Motown)

June 20: Nubes – Pride Night (Caifanes Tribute)

June 27 Pulp Vixen Band (Classic Rock)

July 11: Country Nation (Country)

July 18: Wise Guys Big Band (Big Band Vegas Swing)

July 25: Latin Soul Band (Cumbias, Salsa, Reggaetón)

August 1: No Duh (No Doubt Tribute Band)

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FREE: Ontario Museum of History & Art and Chaffey Community Museum of Art Present - “The Art of Healing”

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TGates will open at 5:30 pm with each concert starting at 7:30 pm. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Activities, booths, food, and vendors will be available at 5:30 pm.

One of the new activities this year will be an “Art in the Park Sip and Paint Experience,” in which attendees will have the opportunity to try out their painting skills under the guidance of an instructor while enjoying a beverage.

There will be no performance on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.

The 1,800-seat Roosevelt Bowl at Perris Hill Park was built and dedicated in 1934 as part of the depression era Federal Work Progress Administration. Since then, the outdoor amphitheater has been a featured gathering place in San Bernardino for musical, artistic, and cultural performances, civic events, and graduations.

he Ontario Museum of History & Art (OMHA) and the Chaffey Community Museum of Art (CCMA) present their biennial joint exhibition, The Art of Healing.

Through commissions from contemporary artists and select artworks from the San Antonio Hospital Collection, the exhibition pays homage to local community institutions as well as influential medical figures, including the first Ontario woman doctor, Dr. Idris H.B. Gregory.

OMHA will showcase The Art of Healing: Holistic Expressions, and CCMA will present The Art of Healing: Highlights from the San Antonio Hospital Collection. The exhibition opens on Thursday, June 27, and closes on October 20, 2024. The museums will hold a community reception on Sunday, June 30, from 2 PM to 4 PM.

“From Aguiluz’s unconventional fiber sculptures to Kao’s deeply personal, immersive installations and Silva’s dream-like murals, all these artists interpret the topic of healing through their artistic practice,” said Samantha

Herrera, Assistant Curator of Exhibits. “Their inventive designs and art-making processes extricate the inherent potential of the human mind and body to heal itself. In so doing, they offer alternatives to aid and challenge conventional medical interventions.”

The Art of Healing: Highlights from the San Antonio Hospital Collection, presented by CCMA will pay homage to the San Antonio Community Hospital located initially in North Ontario (now Upland). The exhibit includes works by Phil Dike and other significant artists living and working in the Pomona Valley.

The Ontario Museum of History & Art is located at 225 S. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA 91762.

The hours are Thursday and Friday, Noon to 4 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM. Admission to the Museum and exhibit is free. To learn more about The Art of Healing visit, www.ontariomuseum.org.

Inland Empire 66’ers Visit Patients at Loma Linda University Children's Specialty Health Clinics

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The Inland Empire 66ers, a minor league baseball team based in San Bernardino and an affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, visited the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Pediatric Specialty Clinics, bringing joy and excitement to young patients and their families.

The players spent time with children receiving treatment for various conditions, including neuroimmunology, oncology, hemophilia, and metabolic disorders.

The visit was a special event for both the players and the patients. The 66ers players handed out baseball cards, took pictures with patients and staff, and engaged in conversations, sharing stories that brightened the children's day as they received medical treatment.

The Specialty Health Clinics offers multidisciplinary, comprehensive, and individualized patient care. It provides diagnostic evaluations, treatments, and long-term follow-up in an outpatient setting.

Middle College High School Wins the California Department of Education's Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award

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Middle College High School (MCHS) in the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) earned a California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award from the California Department of Education (CDE).

CDE launched the California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award in 2023 to honor middle college high schools, early college high schools and alternative education schools that offer exceptional programs that allow high school students to

be concurrently enrolled in both high school and college courses. Schools must demonstrate equity, strong college partnerships, positive student outcomes based on available data, as well as other factors.

MCHS is one of only nine schools statewide and the only one in San Bernardino County to earn the award in 2024. MCHS accomplishments from the 2022–2023 school year include:

100 percent graduation rate

100 percent completion rate for A–G courses, which are required for stu-

dents to qualify for UC admission

100 percent of graduates were accepted to a four-year college or university

48 percent of graduates also earned an associate’s degree at the same time as their high school diploma

Since opening in 2001, Middle College has offered SBCUSD high school students a chance to take both high school and community college courses at the same time, with the potential to earn an associate’s degree by the time they grad-

uate high school.

Unlike SBCUSD’s comprehensive high schools, MCHS does not have traditional attendance boundaries. Students apply to attend the high school, which is located right next to San Bernardino Valley College.

Although any SBCUSD student may apply, MCHS targets students who would be the first in their family to attend college, have good attendance and who show high academic potential that they are not currently meeting.

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LLUCH patients Ariel, 8, Sebastian, 6, enjoyed the visit from the Inland Empire 66ers at the Specialty Teams Clinic on Wednesday, June 5.

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(l-r) Middle College High Linked Learning Program Specialist Grace Navarro, Principal James Espinoza, SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Marcus Funchess celebrate Middle College High School winning a California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award.

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HACSB continuará aceptando solicitudes en línea para las listas de espera mencionadas anteriormente hasta el día de cierre, todas las demás listas de espera actualmente abiertas permanecerán disponibles para solicitudes. Para obtener más información, visite nuestro sitio web en www.hacsb.com.

Quien es eligible para aplicar?

Todas personas están invitadas a presentar una solicitud. Personas aplicando a las comunidades para personas mayores, deben tener sesenta y dos (62) años de edad al tiempo de aplicar. Todos los adultos de la familia serán sujetos a una investigación de antecedentes penales y evaluación de crédito.

Solicitantes serán colocados en la lista de espera según la fecha y hora que se reciba la aplicación y las preferencias especificadas. El número de recamaras se asignará tomando en cuenta 2 personas por recamará.

La elegibilidad de ingresos se revisará cuando los solicitantes hayan sido seleccionados de la lista de espera, y la elegibilidad final se determinará justo antes de que se les ofrezca una unidad. Para este programa, el ingreso de la familia no puede exceder las siguientes cantidades

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sdiv sion/purchasing/bids-andrequest-for-purchase Contract award is contingent upon ava lability of funds Local Minority and Disab ed Veterans Businesses are specif cally encouraged to respond The

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AVISO DE PERIODOS DE COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS Y AUDIENCIAS PÚBLICAS DE 30 DÍAS A CELEBRARSE POR LA CIUDAD DE SAN BERNARDINO EL EL PROYECTO DE MODIFICACIONES SUSTANCIALES AL PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL DEL EJERCICIO 2020-2021 EN MATERIA DE CORONAVIRUS (CV) A la ciudad de San Bernard no se le as gnaron $2 003 529 00 en fondos de a Ronda 1 CV de Subvención en Bloque para Desarrollo Comun tario (CDBG) y $1 702 135 00 en fondos CDBG-CV en la Ronda 3 Se propone una enmienda sustancial que afectará el Plan de Acción Anua del Año Fiscal 2020-2021 (FY20-21 AAP) permitiendo a la Ciudad asignar aproximadamente $802 471 92 en fondos CDBG-CV 1 y 3 previamente asignados a dos actividades de CV Esta es a cuarta enmienda sustancia de la Ciudad a sus fondos CDBGCV y la quinta enmienda sustancial al ConPlan 2020 A través de una enmienda sustancial la Ciudad tiene la ntención de reasignar fondos CDBG-CV no gastados por valor de $802 471 92 a dos actividades: 1 Administrac ón CV-3$287 179 22 2 Centro Comun tario Encanto: $515 292 70 Estos fondos CDBG-CV se reasignarán de los saldos restantes de las siguientes tres actividades CDBG-CV: - CV-Modificaciones a Instalaciones Públicas ($316,992 70) - CDBG CV3 - Puertas automáticas en centros comunitarios ($451 073 46) - CDBG CV3 - Actual zación del 5th Street Centro para Personas Mayores ($34 405 76) Junto con as enmiendas anteriores la Ciudad también tiene la intención de modificar el Plan Consolidado 20202024 elim nando la siguiente actividad CDBG CV: - Eliminar – CDBG-CV3 –Centro Comun tario Lytle Creek $300 000 00 POR EL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que habrá una aud encia públ ca para revisar y aprobar la Cuarta Enmienda propuesta para el año fiscal 20-21 AAP según lo requiere HUD La reunión se llevará a cabo el miércoles 3 de julio de 2024 a las 5:00 p m en la Bibl oteca Pública Feldheym (Feldheym Public Library) en 555 West 6th Street San Bernardino, CA 92410

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO NOTICE FOR “Invitation for Bid” IFB #PC1371 HVAC Replacement – Senior Manor Complex, Colton HACSB CONTACT PERSON: Claudia Nunez Procurement Department Housing Authority of San Bernardino 715 E Brier Drive San Bdno, CA 92408 HOW TO OBTAIN BID DOCS: www hacsb com/dobusiness-with-us/ or h t t p s : / / p b s y s t e m p l a n e tbids com/portal/40135 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL RETURN: via PlanetBids website https://www planetbids com/ PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO

NOTICE FOR “Invitation for Bid” IFB #PC1374 Roof Replacement – 7th and 8th Street, San Bernardino HACSB CONTACT PERSON: Claudia Nunez Procurement Department Housing Authority of San Bernard no 715 E Brier Drive San Bdno, CA 92408

HOW TO OBTAIN BID

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF VEHICLE(S) / AUTOMOBILE(S) AT PUBLIC AUCTION Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Monday, June 24, 2024 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 22 UTIL 1

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E 2 4 6 5 3 1 9FQE737 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-3820890# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 6/13/24 E-750

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Burger King Workers Struggle Post $20 Wage Hike: Fewer Hours, Higher Stress Revealed

By Nathanael Hernandez, IECN/SBVC Intern

The recent $20 wage increase for fast food workers has led to unexpected challenges, according to employees at a Highland-area Burger King in the Inland Empire.

Despite higher pay, workers report tougher conditions and fewer hours, raising questions about the effectiveness of the wage hike.

Joseph, a cashier at Burger King, shared his experience. "The $20 wage bill only made life worse," he said. Although his hourly pay increased, his working hours were reduced.

"I often work alone after 8 p.m., handling both orders and food distribution," he explained.

Before the wage increase, at least two people would be working the front. Now, it's often just one, making the job more stressful, especially during busy times. Joseph expressed concern for his

co-workers, who have no other options but to continue working at Burger King.

A visit to the restaurant highlighted these challenges. An assistant manager was seen managing the front alone, handling a long line of cars, which took around 20 minutes.

Stress and understaffing were evident when she mistakenly thought a piece of her headset belonged to a customer, showcasing the pressure she was under. It was barely 9 p.m., and with four more cars behind, it was clear she had a long night ahead.

Victoria, an assistant manager, described feeling "dead inside" due to the increased workload.

"The only reason I work here is for my nephews," she said.

Another assistant manager, Mia, expressed regret over the wage raise. "I have to let workers go at specific times, like 8 p.m., even though the work isn't done," she explained. Mia noted that despite the wage increase, she earns the same amount of

money due to reduced hours.

Natalie, a cook, also described the impact of the wage increase. "I'm more physically tired and stressed," she said. "Closing every day with less help and a tighter schedule is exhausting."

Natalie works to provide a better future for her child, but the increased pressure and reduced support make it challenging.

The wage increase has led corporations to cut staff, leaving remaining workers to manage increased workloads.

While some employees might make more money, the overall strain has left many, including assistant managers, questioning the benefits of the wage hike.

It’s evident based on this sample of insight from fast food workers that the $20hr wage increase has not improved conditions as expected. Instead, it has led to reduced hours, increased workloads, and widespread dissatisfaction among employees.

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