As San Bernardino grapples with how to deploy $23.8 million in funding for its new Homeless Navigation Center, tensions are mounting over design choices, service policies, and ongoing challenges in securing the cooperation of the unhoused. During a special council meeting held on October 24 at the Feldheym Library, Acting City Manager Rochelle Clayton revealed that despite a
court injunction lifted on October 2 permitting the city to clear encampments, unhoused individuals at Perris Hill Park are refusing services, likely due to shelter rules.
According to Clayton, outreach efforts conducted by Hope the Mission on October 22 encountered unanimous rejection, with unhoused individuals citing an unwillingness to follow the center’s restrictions.
“The response was plain,” Clayton reported. “They do not want any restrictions or
rules.” With this resistance in mind, Clayton expressed concerns over the city’s plan to open a 200-bed facility, advocating instead for a phased launch with 50 or 100 beds to assess demand. “We don’t want to staff a facility for hundreds of beds that may go unused,” she added, highlighting an already uncertain level of occupancy at the forthcoming center to be located at the former School of Hope site at 796 6th St., Housing cont. on next pg.
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The San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD) has announced a strategic partnership with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) aimed at maintaining and further reducing violent crime within the city. This year, San Bernardino has seen a significant decline in violent crime, with overall aggravated assaults down 17%, robberies reduced by 15%, and, most notably, murders down by a
staggering 33% from the same period last year. This follows an impressive 50% reduction in murders from the previous year, marking a historic downward trend.
The SBPD attributes much of this success to a proactive approach to law enforcement, intelligence-led policing, and collaborative partnerships. This new alliance with CHP will build on these efforts, pooling resources and expertise to enhance citywide safety. With additional CHP support, SBPD will
strengthen patrols in high-traffic areas, increase rapid response capabilities, and engage in targeted crime prevention operations.
"Our community deserves to feel safe and secure, and we are committed to sustaining this positive momentum," said San Bernardino Police Chief Darren Goodman. "This collaboration with CHP will amplify our ongoing efforts to keep violent crime down, and we are confident that by working together, we can make a lasting impact."
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A homeless man stepping out of his camp during the San Bernardino County Point-In-Time Count on January 24, 2024.
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San Bernardino Police Department patrolling the streets during the 2024 Route 66 Car Show.
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An example of modular housing by Hope the Mission, a partner of the City of San Bernardino, located in Victorville.
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Modular Housing Models Under Fire for Cost and Practicality
The city’s shift from a non-congregate to a congregate modular housing model has drawn substantial criticism, particularly from Councilman Ted Sanchez, who argued that the new plan disregards council-approved decisions made over two years ago. Initially, the center was envisioned as a non-congregate facility where each individual would have a private unit complete with a bathroom, fostering privacy and independence. The newer congregate model—adopted by city staff—offers private sleeping areas but shared communal restrooms, aimed at reducing operational and maintenance costs.
Consultant Lila Laviano, principal at Erna Enterprises, was brought on to reevaluate the project’s finances and questioned the feasibility of the more costly non-congregate option. “The price per square foot was outrageous,” Laviano explained. “Operating costs skyrocketed when we looked at the responsibility of cleaning over 200 individual restrooms. By moving to a congregate model, we reduce costs and maintain better interaction with staff to help support sobriety and documentation needs.” The updated model will still reserve at least two non-congregate units for families, detoxing individuals, or those with specific health conditions to satisfy funder requirements.
Despite the fiscal justification, Councilman Sanchez voiced frustration at what he perceived as a disregard for council-approved guidelines. “The RFP went out for a build that the council did not approve,” Sanchez argued, noting that a formal vote had solidified support for a non-congregate modular structure. “Did those plans suddenly disappear?” Sanchez demanded a detailed breakdown of the project’s funds—including $12.4 million from the ARPA construction allocation—asserting that city staff’s shift to congregate housing represents an unapproved deviation from the council’s vision.
Mayor Pro Tem Fred Shorett supported Sanchez’s criticisms, questioning if the restrictive policies of the Navigation Center might deter the unhoused from accepting services. “We talk about dignity and letting them live their life, but we’re imposing heavy restrictions,” Shorett said.
“I don’t have any restrictions in my house. But, I get it, there has to be some sort of conditions and security. I’m not sure that sank in [for me] until tonight, that we're out here finding services and help for these people and they're not accepting it.”
Funding Urgency and Project Complexity
With $23.8 million already allocated to the project— derived from ARPA, HOME-ARP, CDBG, and additional grants—the city faces pressure to spend the funds before year’s end. SBPD Commissioner Junior Carillo warned that any delays could put this essential funding at risk. “We have around $30 million to spend by December, and we need to move forward,” Carillo said, emphasizing that the city’s funding deadline leaves little time for further debate.
The anticipated operating cost for each resident is $3,333 per month, translating to over $8 million annually to support 200 beds, raising questions about longterm financial feasibility and the reason why 50-100 beds was proposed by Clayton during discussion. However, the pressure to meet fiscal deadlines is exacerbated by logistical concerns, particularly regarding modular housing costs. The initial proposal received only one bid for each housing type: $24.4 million for traditional construction and $28.9 million for modular, both exceeding current funding limits. As a result, the city turned to Laviano’s consultancy, resulting in the recommendation for a congregate hybrid model as the most viable option within budget constraints.
Councilman Ben Reynoso voiced his support for a phased approach to ensure that the project is sustainable in the long term, advocating for transparency around costs and resources. “I want to know how many beds we can operate sustainably without relying solely on partnerships. This needs to be a case study on balancing compassion with practicality,” Reynoso said, pressing for a comprehensive report on the expenses, partnerships, and funding needs associated with the project.
Calvin Calls for Targeted Solutions
Councilmember Kim Calvin, who has served the unhoused population professionally for 30+ years in Florida and California, emphasized that the Navigation Center’s single phased approach fails to address the diverse needs within the unhoused community. “It sounds like we’re trying to place every unsheltered person in one category, and the truth is there are multiple categories,” Calvin said, arguing that each group—whether families, individuals struggling with addiction, or the working homeless—requires different levels of support and access to resources. Calvin pointed to stories shared by city partners, who have seen working parents living in vehicles, with their children brushing their teeth in the morning before school outside of the car door. “The working unhoused have different needs than those struggling with addiction or mental health,” she added. “We need a plan for each of these groups, not a one-size-fitsall solution.”
The Navigation Center’s phased approach has been adjusted to include “safe stay communities,” also known as sanctioned encampments, which offer temporary shel-
Two RUSD Teachers Honored at Rialto Democratic Club Awards Ceremony
By IECN Staff
Distinguished Rialto Unified School District teachers Catherine Sanchez and Laurie Fiscella were among 15 individuals and groups honored at the annual Rialto Democratic Club’s Who's Who Awards Dinner on October 17 at the Grace Vargas Senior Center. This year’s awards ceremony, which was themed "United We Stand," celebrated outstanding leaders in education, public service, and community engagement.
Sanchez, a Wilmer Amina Carter High School science teacher, received the 2024 “Excellence in Education” award. With over 26 years of experience, including 20 years in the RUSD, Sanchez is recognized for her dedication to students' success in STEM. Sanchez’s tenure in the RUSD also included teaching at Ben F. Kolb Middle School from 2005 to 2016.
Her extensive work in the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program has led her students to
excel in District, County, and international competitions. A three-time “MESA High School of the Year” award recipient, Sanchez has fostered strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, alike.
Reflecting on her award, Sanchez shared, “This recognition is a humbling reflection of my commitment to making science and engineering come alive for my students. Each day in the classroom reminds me that involvement is key to learning, as Benjamin Franklin said, 'Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.'"
Fiscella, who has taught at Merle Casey Elementary School for over 23 years, received the 2024 “Rialto Superstar” award. Known for mastering social-emotional learning (SEL), Fiscella has pioneered programs that support student wellness and inclusion.
Full story at IECN.com.
ters with fewer restrictions. The idea is to provide immediate relief without imposing the rigid requirements of the Navigation Center, allowing those who are hesitant about structured environments to access essential resources. But the sanctioned encampment is still not an answer to Calvin’s targeted solution recommendation. Public Frustration Mounts as Residents Demand Accountability
In addition to council members, residents voiced their dissatisfaction with the center’s progress and apparent lack of accountability. Pastor Reginald Young, a San Bernardino homeowner and accountant, highlighted delays and gaps in city planning, asking pointedly, “What measures do we have in place to ensure the funds are used successfully?” Young’s concerns echo a broader sentiment in the community, especially as additional allocations—including $4.6 million for the Waterman Corridor and $11 million for the Highland Corridor— have yet to result in visible improvements.
Councilman Sanchez further criticized the council presentation, calling it overly complex and scattered, arguing that city staff should have broken down the project into clear, actionable parts. “This should have been divided into three pieces,” Sanchez said, stating that essential questions—such as the vision for the Navigation Center, the operation plan, and the funding allocation— were lost in the current proposal’s ambiguity.
Despite extensive debate, the council voted to move forward with the modular congregate hybrid approach, formalizing a motion for a comprehensive breakdown of all project funding and operational resources to be reviewed at a to be announced workshop/special meeting. Councilman Reynoso, who seconded the motion, acknowledged Acting City Manager Clayton’s initiative in exploring alternative solutions but emphasized the need for council oversight moving forward. “I appreciate what you did, but Councilman Sanchez is right in that this should have been brought to council first. But, I appreciate you and the work you are doing.”
The Path Forward
As the city navigates an escalating homeless crisis, the Navigation Center remains a polarizing project, emblematic of the broader challenges in managing limited resources while addressing the diverse and pressing needs of unhoused residents. With the clock ticking on the December funding deadline, city leaders must balance operational sustainability, community support, and dignified service provision to make the Navigation Center a viable solution for San Bernardino’s homeless population.
Local and State Elections: The Unseen Power Shaping Our Communities
By Manny Sandoval
As election season heats up, the spotlight inevitably turns to the presidential race. The debates, rallies, and endless news coverage make it easy to forget that another set of elections—arguably just as important—is happening right in our own backyards. It's time we bring the same energy and enthusiasm to voting for our local and state officials as we do for presidential candidates.
The general public often underestimates how pivotal city council members, state assembly representatives, senators, judges, and other local officials are to the vitality of our cities, counties, and state.
These are the people who make decisions that directly affect our daily lives—from funding for schools and public safety to housing policies and infrastructure projects. They shape the communities we live in and the quality of services we receive.
Despite their significant impact, voter turnout for local and state elections remains disappointingly low. This apathy allows a small, often
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vocal minority to steer the direction of policies and initiatives that affect us all. It's easy to spot ill-informed voters during this time—they're often the loudest voices, pushing one-sided commentary without a full understanding of the issues at stake.
So, what can we do? First, recognize the power and importance of your vote at the local and state level. Set aside an hour or two to become an informed voter. Read through your voter information guide, attend local candidate forums, and engage in discussions with your community members.
For Californians, a valuable resource is CAL MATTERS, a nonpartisan organization offering detailed, jargon-free information on all of California's propositions. Their voter guide breaks down complex issues into understandable language, helping you make informed decisions: CAL MATTERS Voter Guide. Additionally, residents of San Bernardino County can utilize the Registrar of Voters' polling place lookup tool to find their designated voting locations: San Bernardino
County Polling Place Look-up Tool. Knowing where to vote is a crucial step in ensuring your voice is heard. Remember, it's our right— and frankly, our duty—to vote. And it's nobody's business who you vote for. Do it for yourself, for your family, and for your community. An informed electorate is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy.
Local and state elections may not have the glamour of a presidential race, but they are no less critical. The officials we elect to these positions have a profound impact on our everyday lives. By participating fully in these elections, we ensure that our voices are heard and that our communities reflect our shared values and priorities.
Let's not allow apathy or misinformation to dictate the future of our cities and state. This election season, let's make a collective commitment to be informed, engaged, and active participants in our democracy.
Your vote is your voice—use it wisely.
Deborah Robertson’s Leadership Transforms Rialto Into a Thriving City of Growth, Opportunity, and Innovation
By Victor Ornelas, Community Member
Rialto—our community that was once overshadowed by hardship and a reputation for crime—has transformed into a city on the rise.
Today, we’re no longer defined by past struggles but by a future brimming with growth, new jobs, and housing opportunities. At the heart of our transformation is Mayor Deborah Robertson, whose steadfast leadership has turned Rialto into a city ripe with promise and big opportunities.
In overcoming our city’s issues and reputation with crime, she made Rialto the worldclass standard in criminal justice and police accountability when she helped pioneer bodyworn cameras to change policing. Her foresight ended up influencing policing and criminal justice systems around the world.
Since that time, our mayor has helped to guide us through economic recessions and a pandemic and we’re still thriving. In fact, over the last decade the average household income has risen from $40,000 to over $80,000.
Thanks to her leadership, businesses are growing across the city spurring jobs in healthcare, education, transportation, logistics and retail.
But our city’s growth still comes with new challenges, including concerns about warehouses. Mayor Robertson is addressing these by promoting responsible development, evaluating each new project on its merits.
Under her leadership, the city has launched innovative initiatives such as the Rialto Wastewater Treatment Plant, operating through a groundbreaking public-private partnership, and the Rialto Bioenergy Facility, a pioneering effort to reduce methane emissions by converting food waste into renewable fuel.
Her vision is to harness academic expertise in water infrastructure, environmental science, and clean technologies to strengthen the Rialto workforce.
Mayor Robertson has also taken significant steps to stimulate Rialto’s economy by partnering with major retail and hospitality businesses that help create jobs and fuel local development.
Her leadership has attracted national chains and supported local entrepreneurs, resulting in the revitalization of key commercial corridors across the city. Most recently, Mayor Robertson spearheaded the expansion of the popular Renaissance Marketplace, an 80,000square foot retail and commercial center, which has brought even more businesses, manufacturing, and jobs to Rialto.
To meet the demands of Rialto’s growing job market, Mayor Robertson is actively working to secure additional market-rate and affordable housing units for residents.
Recent developments include a collection of single-family homes at River Ranch on Walker Street, a 21-unit apartment building at Evergreen Apartments on Cactus Avenue, and a 70-unit multi- family project featuring 19 buildings on 4.5 acres at Foothill and Larch.
These housing initiatives are integral to her broader strategy of fostering a resilient, future-focused economy that balances commercial growth with affordable living options, all while enhancing the quality of life for Rialto’s residents.
It's critical to continue trusting her leadership and re-elect her this November to keep our city moving forward.
*The views and opinions expressed in this Op-Ed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official stance or opinions of Inland Empire Community News or its staff.
Public Safety
Detectives Arrest Man After Discovering Murder Victim Buried in Backyard
By Riverside PD
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at around 7:45 p.m., Riverside Police Officers responded to a home in the 8700 block of Sylvan Drive, in the Arlanza neighborhood, following reports that a resident had not been seen or heard from for several days.
During their initial investigation, officers learned that one of the occupants had made statements claiming he killed his roommate. That occupant was detained, and a search of the property revealed a possible crime scene in the backyard.
Due to the suspicious circumstances, detectives from our Robbery - Homicide Unit, along with specialists from the Forensics Unit, responded to assist with the investigation. Riverside Sheriff’s cadaver canines also aided.
The cadaver dogs alerted to freshly disturbed soil in the backyard. As detectives began digging the area, they found human remains. The Riverside SheriffCoroner’s Office responded to complete the recovery from the makeshift grave, identifying the
victim as 31-year-old Bradley Minder of Riverside.
Detectives arrested 48-year-old Richard Thomas Martinez of Riverside and later booked him into the Robert Presley Detention Center for murder. He is currently being held without bail.
Their preliminary investigation revealed the victim and suspect are roommates. During an altercation, the suspect killed Mr. Minder then buried his body in the backyard of their home.
This investigation is still ongoing and there are no other details to release at this time. Anyone with additional information should contact Detective Ricky Barajas at (951) 353-7213 or EBarajas@RiversideCA.gov, or Detective Richard Glover at (951) 353-7134 or RGlover@RiversideCA.gov.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can download the Riverside Police Department’s “Atlas 1” mobile app and utilize the “Send a Message” feature to send us the information. Our mobile app can be downloaded at APPLE or ANDROID.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Conducted DUI Patrols in Highland
By San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department were out out Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI).
“Impaired driving is preventable,” Deputy James Luttio said. “It’s a choice. If you’ve been drinking or taken drugs that impair, make the right choice by finding a sober driver or alternate transportation to take you places.”
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Award-winning Bilingual
Children's Education Show, Learn with Me, Kicks Off Season Two with New Website
Community News
One year following its debut, the groundbreaking, free bilingual education children’s show, Learn with Me, is celebrating its second season with a new website and prestigious award! Developed by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) in collaboration with KVCR and Footsteps2Brilliance, the one-of-a-kind transmedia project continues to blend television and digital learning in both English and Spanish.
Season two of Learn with Me is now airing on PBS Kids with brand new episodes every Friday at 6:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Season one is also available to stream on YouTube TV, Hulu, or by visiting learnwithmetv.org.
“It’s been amazing to see how Learn with Me has grown into this outstanding and impactful project,” said County Superintendent Ted Alejandre. “It has really
revolutionized the way students gain literacy skills. By providing them a way to watch, learn and play, it really has made learning fun!”
Just as in season one, talented teachers and educators from throughout San Bernardino County are the stars of the show. Blending live-action and animation, viewers are taken on interactive, fun and scholastic learning experiences with help from familiar friends, Eddie, Barbara and Barry the Bell. Audiences also get to enjoy double the fun with the first half of each episode in English, followed by the same material in Spanish!
In season two, young learners will embark on new adventures, exploring themes such as music, transportation, the alphabet, and responsibility. A highlight of the season includes an episode featuring Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers, Vice President of the San Bernardino County Board of Education, where she introduces viewers to the world of shapes and buildings.
In addition to the TV episodes, children can continue
their learning journey through the Footsteps2Brilliance platform. Following each episode, families can access free bilingual books, games, songs and interactive activities.
Learn with Me has also unveiled a refreshed website. Those visiting the learnwithmetv.org page will notice a new look, with the same fun! Visitors can watch the latest episodes, play accompanying games, meet the show’s cast, and sign up for a free Footsteps2Brilliance account.
In between seasons, Learn with Me has gained both local and national recognition. The one-of-a-kind programming earned the prestigious Public Media Award from the National Educational Telecommunications Association in the “Educational Resources for the Community” category. Additionally, the series was nominated for a regional Emmy Award for its “Water, Water Everywhere” episode, recognized in the “Informational/Instructional Program” category.
mission of San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools is to transform lives through education.
partners, and other agencies, we provide leadership, advocacy and services to ensure equitable, innovative and inspiring
San Bernardino County Illuminates County Buildings Green in Support of Operation Green Light for Veterans Community News
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution on Tuesday, Oct. 8, proclaiming Nov. 4 – 11 as Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the challenges veterans face and the resources available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist veterans and their families.
Operation Green Light is spearheaded by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. In 2023, over 300 counties participated in Operation Green Light.
Before the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, San Bernardino County will illuminate the County government buildings listed below with a green light Nov. 4 through 11 on behalf of the following of-
fices:
Veterans Affairs Of- ▪ fice, 222 Hospitality Ln., San Bernardino Veterans Affairs at the ▪ High Desert Government Center, 15900 Smoke Tree St., Hesperia
Chairman and Third ▪ District Supervisor Dawn Rowe's Office at the Bob Burke Government Center, 63665 29 Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree
Vice Chairman and ▪ First District Supervisor Col. Paul Cook’s (Ret.) Office, 14955 Dale Evans Pkwy., Apple Valley
Second District Su- ▪ pervisor Jesse Armendarez’s Office, 8575 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga
Fourth District Super- ▪ visor Curt Hagman’s Office, 14010 City Center Dr., Chino Hills
Fifth District Supervi- ▪ sor Joe Baca, Jr.'s Office at the San Bernardino County Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino
Now in its third year, Operation Green Light is
expected to draw hundreds of counties to participate. The San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs Office assisted veterans and their family members with access to multiple benefits and services such as health care, education, and more than $57 million in cash benefits in the last year alone.
“We are honored to join this nationwide effort to shine a light on the struggles that our veterans face and the opportunity to show them we support and appreciate the sacrifices they make,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe.
Formed in 1926 as the first county veterans service office in California, San Bernardino County Veterans Affairs proudly serves the needs of veterans and their families to obtain benefits from federal, state and local agencies.
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Ground Broken on 190-acre Ontario Sports Empire, Largest Sports, Recreational Complex of its Kind West of the Rockies
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The City of Ontario, The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), and Greater Ontario California (GOCAL) broke ground on Monday, October 28, on the new Ontario Sports Empire, marking a significant milestone for what will become the premier sports and recreational destination in the Inland Empire.
Set to open in fall 2026, the Ontario Sports Empire will feature 190 acres of top-tier athletic facilities, including a professional baseball stadium that will serve as home of the new Los Angeles Dodgers Class-A franchise. With 20 multipurpose fields, 14 youth baseball/softball fields, eight full-size baseball/softball
fields, four football/rugby fields, and two championship baseball fields, the Ontario Sports Empire will be the largest multi-use sports and entertainment complex of its kind west of the Rocky Mountains.
“We’re thrilled to mark the start of construction on what will be the best and most sought-after sports and recreational facility anywhere in our region. This wonderful new community asset is something all of Ontario will be able to enjoy, while bringing new jobs, revenues and business opportunities to our great City,” said Mayor Paul S. Leon.
In addition to Mayor Leon, speakers at Monday’s groundbreaking included Brent Miles, President of Ontario Professional Baseball LLC; Andy Billig, CEO of
Brett Sports and Entertainment; Michael Krouse, President and CEO of GOCAL; Jason Clement, CEO and President of SFC; and Ron Cey, 1981 LA Dodgers World Series Co-MVP.
Krouse said the Ontario Sports Empire will build on Greater Ontario’s emergence as a sports and recreational hub. Market research shows that when fully operational, the project will attract 1.2 million visitors each year, generate $70 million in annual economic impact and support nearly 700 jobs.
SFC’s Clement said the state-of-the-art amenities promised at the Ontario Sports Empire will ensure toptier experiences for athletes, their families and visitors alike.
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Mayor Paul Leon (center) and members of the Ontario City Council (rear, from left: Jim Bowman, Alan Wapner, Mayor pro Tem Debra Dorst Porada and Ruben Valencia) sign an agreement to bring the Dodgers' Class A affiliate to the City. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Ontario Sports Empire, which will include a new baseball stadium, were held Monday morning (lower photo).
AVISO DE DETERMINACIÓN DE QUE NO HAY IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO Y AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS
October 25, 2024
Ciudad de San Bernardino
Trina Perez, Gerente de la División de Vivienda 201 N E Street, 3rd Floor San Bernardino CA 92401 (909) 384-5135
POR LA PRESENTE SE
NOTIFICA que estos avisos cumplirán con dos requisitos de procedim ento separados, pero relacionados para las actividades que realizará a Ciudad de San Bernard no para levar a cabo un proyecto conocido como Proyecto del Campus del Hope Center (Proyecto) Este aviso tamb én deberá cumplir con a Sección 106 de la Ley Nacional de Preservac ón Histórica y sus reglamentos de implementación que se encuentran en 36 Código de Regu aciones Federales (CFR) 800
SOLICITUD DE LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS
El 14 de Noviembre de 2024 o alrededor de esa fecha a Ciudad de San Bernardino (Ciudad) enviará una sol c tud a Departamento de V v enda y Desarrollo Urbano de los EE UU (HUD) para la liberación de $1,901,365 como parte del programa de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG) y $4,299,671 como parte del Programa del Plan de Rescate Estadounidense de Asoc aciones de Inversión en Viv enda (HOME-ARP) según el Título 42 del Código de los EE UU Capítulo 8 de la Ley de Viv enda de los Estados Unidos de 1937 (42 U S C 1437f) con sus modificaciones y a Ley de V v enda y Desarro lo Comunitario de 1974 con sus modificaciones (Título I) para levar a cabo el Proyecto del Campus Hope Center El proyecto propuesto implica la convers ón del antiguo campus de School of Hope una antigua escuela de educación especial en un centro de orientación para personas sin hogar para proporcionar viviendas provisionales no congregadas y de baja barrera y servicios de apoyo para personas sin hogar y hogares en riesgo de quedarse sin hogar El proyecto propuesto implicaría a demolición del campus actual de School of Hope y la insta ación de estructuras residenciales prefabricadas que incluyan viviendas congregadas y no congregadas así como servicios El proyecto albergaría a 200 personas e incluiría camas con espacios de almacenamiento deba o de las camas baños (con lavabo inodoro y ducha) rociadores contra incendios y sistemas de calefacc ón ventilación y a re acondicionado (HVAC) Los servic os comunitarios inc uirían una cafetería, que también serviría como área de reunión, así como acceso a Wi-Fi muebles de exterior señalización de orientación, paisajismo un recinto para desechos (para basura, recicla e y desechos orgán cos) y un área de almacenamiento de bicicletas El proyecto se ubicaría en 796 E 6th Street en la parte central de a ciudad de San Bernard no en el condado de San Bernardino California El sitio del proyecto consiste en una parte de una parcela más grande (número de parce a del tasador 027-819-130) Se estima que el costo total del proyecto (fondos HUD y no HUD) será de aprox madamente $22 000 000 con un monto total est mado financiado por HUD de $6 201 036 NO SE HALLÓ IMPACTO
SIGNIFICATIVO NI PROPIEDADES
HISTÓRICAS AFECTADAS
La ciudad ha determinado que el proyecto no tendrá un impacto significativo en el medio ambiente humano Por lo tanto, no se requiere una Declaración de Impacto
Ambiental según la Ley
Nacional de Política
Ambiental de 1969 (NEPA) De conformidad con la Sección 106 de a Ley
Nacional de Preservac ón
Histórica establec da en 36 CFR 800 4(d)(1) la ciudad de San Bernardino considera que el proyecto tendría una determinación de No se verían afectadas las
propiedades históricas La información adicional sobre e proyecto incluida la conformidad del Funcionario de Preservac ón Histórica de Estado (SHPO) se encuentra en el Registro de Revisión
Ambiental (ERR) archivado en la ciudad a que se puede acceder en línea en el s guiente sitio web: https://www sbcity org/city hal l/commun ty deve opment an d housing/planning/environmenta documentshttps://w ww sbcity org/city hall/com munity development and housing/planning/environmental documents A ped do el ERR también se pondrá a disposición de público para su revisión ya sea electrónicamente contactándose con Tr na Pérez Gerente de la Divis ón de V i v i e n d a Hous ng@sbcity org o en persona en 201 N E Street 3rd Floor San Bernardino CA 92401
COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS Cualquier individuo grupo o agencia puede enviar comentar os por escrito sobre e ERR a Trina Pérez Gerente de la Div s ón de Vivienda, Hous ng@sbcity org o por correo posta a la dirección indicada anteriormente La Ciudad considerará todos los comentarios recibidos antes del 13 de Noviembre de 2024 antes de autor zar la presentación de una solicitud de l beración de fondos Los comentar os deben especificar a qué Aviso se dirigen CERTIFICACIÓN
AMBIENTAL
La Ciudad de San Bernardino certif ca al HUD que Cassandra Searcy en su calidad de Directora Adjunta de Vivienda y Personas sin Hogar acepta la jurisdicción de los Tribunales Federales s se presenta una demanda para hacer cump r las responsabilidades en relación con el proceso de revisión ambiental y que se han cumpl do estas responsabilidades La aprobación de la certif cación por parte de HUD satisface sus responsabilidades en virtud de la NEPA y las leyes y autoridades re acionadas y permite a la Ciudad de San Bernardino uti izar los fondos del Programa OBJECIONES A LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS HUD aceptará objec ones a la liberación de fondos y a la certificación ambiental de la Ciudad durante un período de quince días a partir de la fecha de presentación prev sta o la recepción real de la solicitud (lo que ocurra más tarde) solo si se basan en una de las sigu entes bases: (a) la certificación no fue ejecutada por el Oficia Certif cador de la Ciudad; (b) la Ciudad ha omitido un paso o no ha tomado una decisión o hallazgo requer do por las regulac ones de HUD en 24 CFR parte 58; (c) el beneficiario de la subvenc ón u otros participantes en el proceso de desarrol o han comprometido fondos incurrido en costos o realizado actividades no autorizado por 24 CFR Parte 58 antes de la aprobación de una liberación de fondos por HUD; o (d) otra agencia federal que actúe de conformidad con 40 CFR Parte 1504 ha presentado una constatación por escrito de que el proyecto es insatisfactorio desde e punto de vista de la calidad ambiental Las ob eciones deben prepararse y enviarse de acuerdo con los procedimientos requeridos (24 CFR Parte 58, Sec 58 76) y deben enviarse por correo electrónico a la oficina de administración de subvenciones de HUD a las objeciones deben prepararse y enviarse de acuerdo con los procedim entos requer dos (24 CFR Parte 58) y deben enviarse por correo electrónico a la oficina de administración de subvenciones de HUD a: CPDLA@hud gov Los posibles objetores deben comunicarse con HUD para verificar el último día real del período de ob eción
Comuníquese con el Departamento de V vienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de la Ciudad de San Bernard no al (909) 384-5357 para obtener información adicional
Gabrie Elliott Director Departamento de Desarrollo
Comunitario y Vivienda
CNS-3866103# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 10/31/24 E-827
LIEN SALE
Not ce is hereby g ven pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civi Code of the State of Californ a the undersigned will sell the fol owing vehic es at lien sa e at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Monday, November 11 2024 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE
7RBC528 CA
8EMY033 CA
To be sold by: A & G Towing
591 E 9th Street San Bernardino San Bernardino County, CA 92410 (10:00 AM)
Said sa e is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the above signed for towing, storage, labor materials and en charges together with costs of advert s ng and expenses of sa e LienTek Solutions, Inc P O Box 443 Bonita CA 91908
CNS-3864962# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 10/31/24 E-826
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT FAIRBANKS
In the matter of the adoption of:
A ijah Or ando Dillard (ch ld s name after adoption)
DOB: 07/01/2020 A Minor Ch ld, By Marcus Carl Dillard Petit oner CASE NO 4FA-24-00085 PR ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
A status hearing was held before Master Ruppert on July 9 2024 At the hearing Kaila Dillard described her basis to believe that the father of the above-captioned minor Isaiah Rivera resides in the area of Rialto Cal fornia and may be respons ve to or monitor ng an email account previous y used to discuss this adoption Therefore, pursuant to Civil Ru e 4(e) and for the reasons stated on record,
IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner shall serve notice of the next hearing in this matter upon Isaiah Rivera by publishing at least once a week for four consecutive weeks a copy of the notice in a newspaper having general circulation in Ria to CA The last publication must be made at least 10 days before the next hearing as noticed separately in his matter In addition Petitioner shall email a copy of all case documents including the petition, consent forms, and notice of the next hearing to Mr Rivera Further, the court shall post notice of the next hearing continuously for four consecutive weeks on the Alaska Court System s egal notice website prior to the next hear ng
DATED and ENTERED at Fairbanks A aska this 17 day of July 2024 I certify that on 7/19/24 copies of this form were sent to: M Dillard Clerk: CS (s) Patr c a L Haines Superior Court Judge Recommended For Approva Date: 7/8/2024 Standing Master, Spenser J Ruppert
Redistribution I certify that on 10/4/24 copies of this form were sent to: M Dillard
Clerk: CS In the Matter of the Adoption of: A ijah Orlando Dillard, CASE NO: 4FA-24-00085PR NOTICE OF HEARING
Event: Adoption Hearing
Judge: Spenser J Ruppert
Location: Courtroom 302 Fairbanks Courthouse 101 Lacey St Fairbanks, AK 99701
Date: 11/19/2024
Time: 9:00 am October 4 2024
Date By: CSol z Deputy Clerk I certify that on 10/4/2024 a copy of this not ce was distr buted to: Marcus Carl Di lard
Clerk: CSoliz Hearing/Event information for this case may also be available online at courts alaska gov Publ shed Ria to Record 10/10 10/17 10/24 10/31 R-902
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Debra S Allen CASE NO PROVA2400885
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Debra S Allen
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DANIEL ALLEN in the Superior Court of California County of San Bernardino THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DANIEL ALLEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the I n d e p e n d e n t Administration of Estates Act with full authority (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 on 11/27/2024 at 9:00 AM in Dept F3 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD FONTANA CA 92335
FONTANA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
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 (DE-154) 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:
Brian C Miles Esq
SBN:214329
9373 HAVEN AVE STE 100 RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA 91730
Telephone: (909) 481-4080 CNS-3863501# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/24 R-910
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ESPERANZA ARMENDARIZ CASE NO PROVA2400904
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ESPERANZA ARMENDARIZ
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PEDRO ARMENDARIZ in the Superior Court of California County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that PEDRO ARMENDARIZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the I n d e p e n d e n t 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: 12/03/24 at 9:00AM in Dept F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD FONTANA CA 92335
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 DE-154) 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 JACOB HEDTKE, ESQSBN 345333 ESTELLE & KENNEDY A PROFESSIONAL LAW
Time
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for Change Foundation’s Executive Director Vanessa Perez Honored as JP Morgan Chase 2024 Community Icon
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