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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 58, NO. 52

December 17, 2020

Alicia Castillo Cardenas, bor n December 11, 1924 in Mana gua, Nicara gua, r ecently tur ned 96

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SB Police hosts Stuff the B e a r c a t To y Drive

licia Castillo Cardenas was one of five children born to Dona Amalia Cardenas and Don Salvador Castillo. Amalia de Dolores was the oldest daughter, Marina the youngest, Salvador Jr. the oldest son and Francisco the youngest son. Don Salvador Castillo her father was in agriculture. He owned several Cocoa Plantations and dairy farms. Dona Amalia Cardenas de Castillo died giving birth to twins. That devasted Don Salvador so he concentrated on his plantations. Alicia attended Salesian all girl boarding school in Granada with her sisters Amalia and Marina. She loved the “madrecitas Salesianas” as she says and for years supported their efforts. Salvador and Francisco worked in the business and stayed in Nicaragua.

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Alicia immigrated to the United States with her sisters Amalia and Marina and several other family members, Alvaro Castillo, Amalita Castillo, Jorge Castillo, Leonardo Chavez, Lourdes “Lula” Castillo, her father sponsored all of them. She lived in Mexico for a few years since her best cousin Marina Leets de La Torre lived there with her husband Manuel De La Torre, a tenor who studied medicine and became a well-known oncologist, they had two children Marina (who is now a restaurateur in Canada) and Manuel de la Torre Jr., a pharmacist in Texas.

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Community leader and successful business owner Alicia Castillo Cardenas recently turned 96.

While living and working in Los Angeles she met and fell in love, and got married to business man Frank “Paco” Enciso. Mr. Enciso was the general manager of his family’s business La Esperanza Market in San Cardenas, cont. on next pg.

The Mexico Cafe loses 70 percent of its employees and r evenue, amid COVID-19 state regulations

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mid the COVID-19 pandemic, The Mexico Cafe has complied with state orders and made numerous changes to its operations to ensure the safety of its guests and employees by getting certified by the County of San Bernardino for being COVID Compliant. Initially, the restaurant completely closed down for two weeks at the start of the pandemic to assist in flattening the curve. Since then, the restaurant has had to shift its operations about four times as the guidelines switched from 50 percent indoor capacity, to 25 percent indoor capacity, to outdoor dining and now back to to-go orders only. “I understand the severity of COVID-19…but my frustration is that the state does not know what the heck they are doing. Since March The Mexico Cafe Mexico, cont. on next pg.

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The Mexico Café continues to advocate for other locally owned businesses and themselves; owner Sharon Gaitan addressed the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on December 8 in regard to business operations.

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Alicia Castillo Cardenas (middle) and her family that includes 10 children, 27 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren with a few more on the way. Cardenas Bernardino, a business that he and his father, Don Juan Enciso from Chapala, Jalisco Mexico started in the West side of San Bernardino on Mount Vernon Boulevard otherwise known as Route 66. Ms. Enciso was the woman behind a successful business and community leader. While he was busy running La Esperanza Market and working with the Mexican American Chamber of Commerce, she was home raising their ten children (Jimmy, Alycia, Frank, Janina, Carmen, Sergio, Leonardo, Patricia and Carlos.) Jimmy was a USA army veteran paratrooper, who owned and managed his realestate, Alycia was a Space Planner, Interior Designer and photographer, Frank was also a veteran in the USA Army, electrician and a beekeeper, Janina Wahnon was a care giver, Carmen Ruiz, RIP, was a great mother, Sergio managed Pacos Tacos in San Bernardino, Leonardo also manages Pacos Tacos, Patricia Forrest is a medical recruiter and lives in Lake Tahoe with her husband, and Carlos Martin started Mexico has experienced a 70 percent loss of revenue and now we’re losing almost 70 percent of our employees,” said Sharon Gaitan, The Mexico Café co-owner. The restaurant, a staple in the San Bernardino community for almost 70 years, recently garnered much attention when one of its Facebook posts went viral for expressing frustrations regarding California Governor Gavin Newsom’s stay at home order, issued on December 3. “I want to set one thing straight…we do not want to close down in San Bernardino. Yes, we are currently building a second location in Temecula and had we known about this pandemic when we began two years ago, we wouldn’t have made the purchase. We have seven generations of patrons that have come here and our main concern is regarding our current employees,” Gaitan said.

the second Pacos while at California State University in San Bernardino and died just weeks before he started the MBA program at CSUSB. They are all hard working, responsible American citizens. She has 27 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren with a few more on the way. Jimmie has six children AnnMarie, Michelle, Jimmie Jr., Melissa, Christopher, Anthony. Alycia has three puppies Princes Bella Embry, Teddy Roosevelt and Princess Grace Kelley. Frank and Josie have six children Jesse, Minta, Che, Julie, Jackie, and Jennie. Janina and Dave Wahnon have two daughters Cynthia and Susan. Carmen and Jose Ruiz have had two children Brian and Vanessa, Felix Avila Sr. has four sons, Felix, Greg and Nicolas. Leonardo has two sons Carlos and Joseph. Patricia has three daughters Janina, Candace and Erica. In 1967 Frank and Alicia started their own business Pacos Tacos of San Bernardino. It was a very successful Mexican Food Restaurant managed now by Sergio and Leonardo Enciso. Alicia’s mother managed it until her 90th birthShe went on to share that her restaurant employs numerous single mothers and the last thing she wants to do is to be forced to lay off more employees, due to stay at home orders affecting her employees’ operations. “The restaurant industry has been severely affected and what upsets me most is the hypocrisy from our governor and other political leaders. Governor Gavin Newsom has been seen dining indoors without a mask, his children have been going to school, and his business has not been shut down. How are they picking and choosing which businesses can operate…what they’re doing is destroying small businesses,” continued Gaitan. The owners of the restaurant detailed how they have had to forgo receiving paychecks, just so they can meet payroll deadlines for their employees. Along with the scarcity of meeting payroll, the restaurant has spent thousands of dollars to com-

day. Alicia is a devoted catholic, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and great-greatgrandmother. She dedicated her life to support the efforts of her husband Frank, and at his passing, concentrated on raising her 10 children and running the family businesses. Alicia Castillo Cardenas de Enciso is my wonderful mother. December 11, 2020 she turned 95 + 1 years old. She is the woman I owe my life, my inspiration and my faith to. She gave me the wings to fly. Because of her I went away to study to study in Guadalajara in El Colegio Independencia as Salesian girls boarding school, at FIDM Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandizing and at UCLA where I studied space planning and interior design for that I will be eternally grateful. I love you mother Happy Birthd a y . Feliz Cumpleanos y muchos dias de estos. Que Dios la bendiga hoy y siempre.

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Alicia and Frank Enciso raised 10 children and ran successful businesses in San Bernardino: La Esperanza Market and Pacos Tacos.

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ply with state orders by having to purchase plexiglass, face shields and masks for employees, sanitizers, E-Z UP’s, fans, misters, heaters, lighting and much more. “Even with a 70 percent loss of revenue our business is still having to pay for utilities, water, electricity, pest control, property taxes, business fees, liquor license fees, insurance, maintenance, and food supply. The state has not supported us through this pandemic, it has been very trying. We encourage our guests to come visit us to sign our recall petition,” concluded Gaitan.

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Longtime customer Mike Raye signs the petition to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. Beside him is Mexico Cafe owner Sharon Gaitan.

For the time being, The Mexico Cafe will continue operating according to state regulations and encourage their guests to continue placing orders. To place an order or view the menu, visit https://www.mexicocafe.biz. For more information, call (909) 882-3000.

Kitchen Manager David Gaitan and Restaurant Manager Sally Duran.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • Dec. 17, 2020 • Page A3

County welcomes new super visors

Col. Paul Cook (Ret.), Dawn Rowe, and Joe Baca, Jr. begin terms on San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.

ormer Congressman and retired U.S. Marine Col. Paul Cook, County Supervisor Dawn Rowe, and former Rialto Councilman and State Assembly Member Joe Baca, Jr. were administered the oath of office on Monday, Dec. 7, and began four-year terms on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. They join Supervisor and Board Chairman Curt Hagman and Supervisor Janice Rutherford on the body that governs an award-winning organization made up of more than 23,000 employees and more than 100 departments, divisions, and agencies offering a diverse array of essential and

quality-of-life services to more than 2.2 million county residents. “I am very, very honored to be here," Supervisor Cook said after being sworn in by his wife Jeanne. "Local government is where it all begins. This is part of the reason I got involved - to make a difference." After being administered the oath by her father, Robert Haynes, Supervisor Rowe said, “I would like to thank the voters. It is an honor to be here. It has been a long journey for me since the time I was appointed in December 2018." "I've had the chance to work

with great people and I've learned a lot," Rowe said. "I'm very blessed that God has placed me here to do good work for our citizens.” “These are challenging times, and I'm looking forward to taking on the challenge and working with all of you and working for this community,” Supervisor Baca said after being sworn in by his father, retired seven-term Congressman Joe Baca, Sr. Due to COVID-19, attendance was limited to a small group of masked and socially distanced family members, staff, and friends. A recording of the event can be viewed on the CountyDi-

rect Broadcast Network under the “Other Meetings and Events tab. Supervisor Cook was elected in March to represent the First Supervisorial District, which includes the Town of Apple Valley and the cities of Adelanto, Hesperia, Needles, and Victorville. Cook had served in Congress since 2013 and also served in the State Assembly and on the Yucca Valley Town Council. Cook succeeds Robert Lovingood, who retired after serving two terms on the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Rowe was elected in March to represent the Third Supervisorial District, which includes the Town of Yucca Valley

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and the cities of Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Redlands, San Bernardino, Twentynine Palms, and Yucaipa. Rowe has served on the Board of Supervisors since December 2018 and previously served on the Yucca Valley Town Council. Supervisor Baca was elected in November to represent the Fifth Supervisorial District, which includes the cities of Colton, Fontana, Rialto, and San Bernardino. Baca had served on the Rialto City Council since 2006 and also served in the State Assembly. Baca succeeds Josie Gonzales, who retired after serving four terms on the Board of Supervisors.

San Ber nardino County now in state regional stay home order due to increased hospitalizations

ue to an alarming decrease in ICU capacity in San Bernardino County and throughout Southern California, residents and businesses here are now under a Statemandated Regional Stay Home Order. The new order went into effect at midnight on Sunday and will remain in place for at least three weeks. “Our county’s hospitalization rate has been rising rapidly for several weeks and our ICU capacity is dwindling toward the single digits. We must ensure capacity for our sickest and most vulnerable residents,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman. “That’s why county leadership and the county’s healthcare and public heath teams are working tirelessly and employing all innovations to increase capacity and move us toward better community health and safety.” The new State order segments the state into five separate regions. San Bernardino County is part of the Southern California region, which also includes Imperial, Inyo, Mono, Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Luis

Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley regions are currently under the State stay-at-home mandate. The State Regional Stay Home Order (PDF), announced December 3, 2020, and a supplemental order, signed December 6, 2020, goes into effect the day after a region has been announced to have less than 15% ICU availability. These orders prohibit private gatherings of any size, close sector operations except for critical infrastructure and retail, and require 100% masking and physical distancing in all others. The Southern California region currently has a 10.1% ICU availability, as of today, Dec. 8. Once triggered, these State directives will remain in effect for at least 3 weeks. After that period, they will be lifted when a region’s projected ICU capacity meets or exceeds 15%. This will be assessed on a weekly basis after the initial 3 week period. Learn more about these orders on the California Department of Public Health website. The State order limits retail stores to 20% capacity and 35%

for standalone grocery stores. Eating or drinking inside stores is prohibited. Non-essential businesses, meaning those that are not defined as critical infrastructure, must close for in-person activities, with the exception of retail. Essential work is permitted to continue. The new rules also ban non-essential travel, but outdoor recreation facilities will remain open. Details on what constitutes essential work and businesses, as well as many other Frequently Asked Questions, can be found at https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-homeexcept-for-essential-needs/. “The decrease in our ICU capacity is not to be taken lightly. We must do what we can to ensure we have the resources to treat those who need help the most. That’s why the County continues to urge everyone to wear masks, physically distance, and avoid gatherings whenever possible,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman, noting that local data clearly shows that private gatherings of families and friends continues are far and away the leading source of spread within San Bernardino County.

“At the same time, we will continue to work on behalf of our residents and businesses for fair and effective safety measures, and, most of all, securing adequate amounts of vaccine as soon as they are available,” Hagman said. The County’s posture on the State’s order will be to continue to educate and engage with businesses and organizations on a cooperative basis on safe practices and current health orders, and re-

spond to complaints about violations as appropriate on a case-bycase basis. Complaints can be made through the County’s COVID-19 website. County attorneys, at the Board of Supervisors’ direction, are continuing to examine what legal options might be available to provide relief to struggling businesses in those areas of the county with lower COVID-19 numbers than the county as a whole.

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OPINION&LETTERS

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COMMUNITY COMMENTARY You can email letters to editor@iecn.com. Please include your name and city of residence. Anonymous letters will not be printed. Increased smog days and Embrace the Christmas Stor y e - c o m m e r c e b o o m i s p r o o f On the first Christmas Mary and about Jesus. Christmas special. There would Joseph had traveled to Bethlehem not be a Christmas story without that SCAQMD needs to pay their taxes. They were You also learn he was loved, held the baby, Mary and Joseph. among a multitude of other people in the arms of his mother, adored Indirect Source Rules who were making the same trip by the shepherds and worshiped Who are the people in your

outhern California is playing a big role in the global economy for some of the largest companies in the world. There’s a chance that if you ordered something online this holiday season, it made a stop at one of the ports, railyards, or warehouses located on the outskirts of our neighborhoods in Southeast Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.

has plagued our communities with poor air and jobs for decades. These measures will help speed up the transition to zero-emission vehicles and invest in clean energy infrastructure improvements, while presenting employment and training opportunities to the current and next generation of workers.

Unfortunately, what many online shoppers are unaware of is that the logistics industry has severe ramifications on working class communities in our region. Thousands of diesel trucks pass through the streets and freeways near our houses everyday, leaving a trail of toxic pollution that is only contributing to serious allergies and chronic respiratory issues for community members. The logistics industry has failed to understand that their operations have created diesel death zones that are sacrificing our quality of life everyday.

The good news is that electric trucks are here and already proving their worth. Truck companies such as BYD and Volvo are currently piloting programs with logistics companies to haul goods to port and warehouse facilities across the region. In the process of contributing to truck electrification, BYD helped create hundreds of blue-collar jobs for Southern California residents. These holistic business models can be replicated all across the region, if SCAQMD leaders usher in strong regulations to hold the industry accountable.

Environmental justice communities across the South Coast Basin are urging the Air Quality Management District to do more to demand the industry clean up its act. They can begin by implementing strong regulatory measures to require ports, railyards, and warehouses to address the emissions impacts their facilities create.

For years, residents and community advocates in the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, and the Coachella Valley have urged the SCAQMD to consider these ‘Indirect Source Rules’ of pollution because these facilities are located directly next to our homes. As record-breaking volumes of cargo benefit the industry, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities afflicted by the pandemic continue to pay the costs with their lungs and health.

Recent air quality trends are proof that stronger regulations are needed to meet clean air standards. According to South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) own data, Southern California experienced its worst ozone readings and most consecutive bad air days since the 1990s. While wildfires did have a large impact on this uptick, it should not go unnoticed that this growth in pollution has correlated with the urban sprawl connected to logistics growth.

The SCAQMD has a clear choice to make. It must stop stalling and push through Indirect Source Rules to hold the profitable logistics industry accountable and give environmental justice communities the health protections they deserve.

Requiring facilities to address their pollution impacts through robust Indirect Source Rules will bring long-term climate and health benefits. Indirect Source Rules will also help transform an industry that

By Justice Sandoval, community organizer with the Sierra Club My Generation Campaign, and Taylor Thomas, co-director of the East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice

for the same reason. The Bible says there was no room for them in the Inn. They found refuge in a stable and in the night, Mary delivered her baby. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a cow's trough.

Soon Shepherds watching their sheep in the fields were alerted by a heavenly host of angels about the special baby who had been born. They quickly made hast to celebrate and worship the new baby Jesus. Eventually in the Bible story Wise men from the East traveled a long distance to see the new child. They brought with them gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh and worshipped him. When you read the first couple of chapters of Matthew and Luke's gospels you learn Christmas is

by wise astrologers who went to great effort and time to visit him

This Christmas we should all once again embrace the baby Jesus and celebrate his deity and mission to bring love and peace to our hearts. We need his love and peace. We need his joy to the world. Even in the hardest times of life people have found the joy of Jesus at Christmas time. Often the simplest things have a way of bringing the most joy. A baby in a manger. Peasant shepherds dropping by to say hello. Strangers visiting later to bring some gifts. The people of Christmas are those who are the players of Christmas. We don't pay that much attention to the sheep of Christmas, the donkeys or the camels. The people are what make

Christmas story? Growing up it was Mama Mollette, Mama Hinkle and Grandpa Hinkle, uncles and aunts, first cousins. Parents Walt and Eula Mollette, sisters and brothers and their children. Later my church families became very significantly involved in my Christmas story. Today there are new faces of extended family, their spouses and now grandchildren. The landscape has dramatically changed.

Years ago, I never imagined Christmas would change so much. Most of the people who I once celebrated Christmas with have passed on or live somewhere else. The people you and I celebrate Christmas with this year will soon pass on or relocate to live somewhere else. The point is this, embrace your Christmas while you can. Embrace your people while you can. The people in your life are your Christmas. Christmas gifts, trees and decorations are all nice and fun. However, give love, and as safely as you can because of Covid-19, celebrate each other this year. It's always the people of Christmas who make up the Christmas story. While our celebrations this year may be remotely, use your telephone, computers and whatever means you have to connect with your most precious gifts of Christmas - the people in your life. Contact him at GMollette@aol.com. Learn more at www.glennmollette.com Like his facebook page at www.facebook.com/glennmollette Aadditional biographical, Dr. Glenn Mollette is a graduate of numerous schools including Georgetown College, Southern and Lexington Seminaries in Kentucky. He is the author of 12 books including Uncommon Sense. His column is published weekly in over 600 publications in all 50 states.

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San Bernardino Police Dept. hosts 5th Annual Stuff the Bearcat Toy Drive

n Wednesday, December 2, the San Bernardino Police Department held its 5th Annual Stuff the Bearcat Toy Drive in front of the downtown station where doners could drive up and drop off toys. The toy drive benefits both the San Bernardino County Salvation Army Hospitality House and Santa Claus Inc. The first Stuff the Bearcat Toy Drive was held in 2015 that started a tradition of giving. Employees and various divisions within the SBPD would participate in this toy drive, collecting money throughout the year to purchase toys specifically for this event. Sergeant John Echevarria and his team greeted and thanked donors as they made their toy deliveries.

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Colette Metz and Tayler Rainwater from Highland learned about the toy drive on Facebook and were inspired to make a toy donation. From left: Colette Mertz, Officer Maestre, Taylor Rainwater, and Sergeant John Echevarria.

Mr. John Graham from Rialto, a former teacher at AB Miller High School, has been making wood toy cars from scrap wood all year long, and has been doing this for over 35 years. After the cars are assembled, they are placed in nice cardboard boxes. Mr. Graham makes hundreds of these wooden toys over the year and distributes

them to several organizations for distribution to kids in need. Mr. Manuel Steele delivered a couple of bags of toys to Officer Maestre with an interesting story. Manuel’s daughter, Autumn, took on a “9 Things of Kindness” challenge. Autumn was afraid to leave her home due to COVID-19, so Manuel did the shopping and delivering on behalf of Autumn. Today Manuel delivered toys, but in the past few days he has delivered to others more toys, coats, and blankets, with plans to deliver books and personalized handwritten notes from Autumn to police and fire departments. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone, making it difficult for donors and those in need. The traditional Salvation Army Bell Ringing program was severely cut short this year causing a shortfall of funding for food, shelter, special programs, and services throughout the year. At Santa Claus Inc., thieves have broken into their San Bernardino warehouse several times this year; and in one break-in alone, 5.000 items were taken.

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Manuel Steele, whose daughter Autumn took on a “9 Things of Kindness” challenge, delivered a couple of bags of toys to Officer Maestre.

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Officer Castro (right) is holding a miniature Yorkie that blended well with the toys in the background. The owner of the Yorkie wanted a photo of her puppy along with her toy donation, held by Officer Maestre (left).

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Nelson Brown empowers the world with “There’s Gold on Top of That Mountain” By Manny B. Sandoval

edlands author Nelson Brown released his second acclaimed book “There’s Gold on Top of That Mountain” earlier this year. Brown, a San Bernardino County Preschool Services health educator, was inspired to write the book after coming to the realization that all people face obstacles that they let either define them, or have overcome them.

“The book shares a journey of an older man who comes into this town and tells the people that there’s gold on top of a mountain. The people have doubts, but 10 people go on a journey with him and the entire journey focuses on symbolic obstacles,” said Brown. “They endure a storm and they get passed it. Then the mountain is far and one kid does not want to continue because it’s so far…its symbolic because many times challenges look far and people quit simply because it looks too

far,” continued Brown. The book continues to take the reader on an empowering journey that is divided into three sections: The first is the journey, second a reflection of the journey, and the third section includes strategies on how to become a better, wellrounded person. “I want people to get past those limiting beliefs so we can all thrive. If we did the things we did not love doing we would live a better quality of life. Our comfort

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“There’s Gold on Top of That Mountain,” a self-empowerment book, and “I Can,” a powerful book written for children in English and Spanish, are both written by Redlands author Nelson Brown. level is not comforting, it’s that place where we allow ourselves to stay because we believe it’s safe and it protects us. However, it really keeps you in bondage,” shared Brown. After serving 12 honorable years in the U.S. Air Force as a secure communications supervisor, at 50 years old, Brown stepped out of his own comfort zone and accomplished a goal he had his sights set on for many years. “When I was 50 years old I went back to school and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science from Perdue Global University and a Master’s degree in health and wellness psychology from University of the Rockies,” Brown said.

He shared that he was inspired to obtain a higher level of education after being one of the few grandkids in his family to lack a college degree. “My purpose in life is to inspire others through their journey, to find their purpose. It is all about influencing people in a positive way to catapult them to attain what they truly desire. I am hoping this story will impact people in San Bernardino County and around the world,” concluded Brown. “There’s Gold on Top of That Mountain” is available on Amazon and at authorhouse.com. For more information, email nelson.brown@ymail.com.

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Hospitals receive consecutive national recognition for top safety grade score

oma Linda University Medical Center and East Campus hospitals were recognized nationally for achievements in patient safety and quality, receiving an “A” for fall 2020 from The Leapfrog Group, an independent watchdog organization. Announced today, the designations are widely considered one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive.

ing Hospital award, last received in 2018, and one of only two teaching hospitals in California to receive the award. Kerry Heinrich, CEO of Loma Linda University Health hospitals, said these honors recognize the entire Loma Linda University Health team for their dedication to providing quality, safe care to each patient every single day.

This achievement follows the hospitals’ spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” award, making it the fourth and fifth consecutive A-ratings for the Medical Center and East Campus hospitals respectively. East Campus also once again earned the Top Teach-

“This has been a demanding year as we have dealt with the COVID19 pandemic’s impact on our work,” Heinrich said. “But what I saw in our health care team was a commitment to stepping up in every possible way to save lives, to comfort family members, and

to provide the safest possible environment for each of our patients. The entire Inland Empire community benefits by our organization’s culture of safety that Leapfrog continues to recognize.” The Safety Grade is a letter grade assigned to all general hospitals across the country and updated every six months, assessing how well the hospital prevents medical errors and other harms to patients. Developed under the guidance of a national expert panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to more than 2,600

U.S. acute-care hospitals twice per year. The Hospital Safety Grade’s methodology is peer-reviewed and fully transparent, and the results are free to the public. “Each member of our team contributed to providing the very best care for our patients and our community, marking us as one of only two teaching hospitals in California to receive the Top Teaching Hospital award,” said Jonathan Jean-Marie, vice president/administrator for East Campus. “Receiving the ‘A’ designation for the fifth time and the Top Teaching Hospital for a second is a tremendous affirmation to our efforts to maintain our safety standards.”

Loma Linda University Medical Center and East Campus are home to more than 6,500 employees, including specialists, physicians, nurses and support staff. Backed by comprehensive inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, employees at the hospitals are dedicated to providing a safe and healing environment for their patients. To see the hospitals’ full grade details or to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org. For more information about Loma Linda University Health services, providers or to schedule an appointment, please visit lluh.org or call 909-558-4000.

IECF asks community to nominate nonprofit for Lift Up Program

nland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is inviting the public to “Lift Up Local” by nominating their favorite nonprofit for a chance to receive a $5,000 grant. Do you know a nonprofit that you would like to nominate for their good work? Nominations are being accepted at iegives.org/liftuplocal through December 31, 2020. IECF, through its new Lift Up Local program, will randomly choose three Inland Empire nonprofits in a special drawing for

$5,000, awards.

totaling

$15,000

“Lift Up Local was created in appreciation of the many Inland Empire nonprofits that have gone over and beyond in serving their communities while doing so with less resources and limited programming,” said Michelle Decker, IECF CEO. “We hope with this opportunity that people are encouraged to support the organizations they see making a difference in their community.”

The Inland Empire is home to over 11,000 nonprofit organizations. Amid this challenging year, these organizations remain a lifeline to many at-risk communities that rely on their programs for food, housing, childcare and other basic needs. Nominated charities must be located in San Bernardino or Riverside County to be eligible. Winners will be announced by January 7, 2021. To learn more, visit iegives.org/liftuplocal.

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A patient receives rehabilitative treatment at Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus.

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Office (909) 381-9898 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (LEASE-LEASEBACK) RFQ NO. 346 The San Bernardino City Unified School District (“District”) is requesting submission of statements of qualifications from contractors to perform construction services for the following project(s) (Education Code § 17406.) The Del Rosa Elementary Modernization, School K i n d e r g a r t e n Improvements and Warm Springs Elementary School Modernization Project. Project Sites Del Rosa Elementary School 3395 Mountain Ave N, San Bernardino, CA 92404 Warm Springs Elementary School 7497 Sterling Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92410

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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, December 28, 2020 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 17 JEEP 1C4NJPBB1HD103796 8BIS289 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-3423255# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 12/17/20 E-8074 NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Contractors that intend to submit a response must hold a Class B Contractors License that is current, valid, and in good standing with the California Contractor's State License Board, be insured.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified School District ("DISTRICT") invites sealed bids for Bid No. F20-09 - Cajon High School - Miscellaneous Improvements

The RFQ can be found on the District website at https://sbcusdfacilities.com/tr ansforming-schools/bido p p o r t u n i t i e s / , https://sbcusd.com/district_of fices/business_services_division/Purchasing and by contacting Renita Oliveira at renita.oliveira@sbcusd.k12.ca.us . RFQ may be viewed through Crisp Imaging PlanWell service online at https://order.planwell.com/Se cures/PWELL_PrivateList.as px?PrjType=pub. Due to COVID-19, responses are only being accepted electronically. An electronic version of the response shall be emailed to Renita Oliveira by January 22, 2021 by 3:00 P.M. Late proposals will NOT be accepted or reviewed. The subject line of your email should clearly state: RFQ NO. 346 FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (LEASELEASEBACK).

SUBMITTAL OF BIDS: All bids shall be made on the Bid Forms furnished by the District. Bid Forms, together with all required attachments to the Bid Forms, shall be delivered to the DISTRICT in a sealed envelope with a copy of the completed required bid cover sheet affixed to the outside of the envelope and placed in the Bid Box in the Lobby of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, Board of Education (BOE) Building located at 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410. The Bids are due at 2:30pm on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

Contractor(s) shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if awarded a contract for the Project(s). Contractor(s) and its subcontractors shall pay all workers on the Project(s) not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed within the boundaries of the District, pursuant to sections 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code. Prevailing wage rates are available from the District or on the Internet at: < h t t p : / / w w w. d i r. c a . g o v > . Contractors shall comply with the registration and qualification requirements pursuant to sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 of the California Labor Code. If the District issues addenda to the RFQ, Contractors are solely responsible for and must acknowledge receipt of addenda in the Contractor's response. SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Publication Dates: (1) 12/17/2020 (2) 12/24/2020 Facilities Planning and Development 956 West 9th Street San Bernardino, California 92411 Contact: Renita Oliveira renita.oliveira@sbcusd.k12.c a.us CNS-3424007# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 12/17, 12/24/20 E-8073

Bid forms received by the stipulated times will be promptly opened in public and read aloud immediately after sealed envelopes are collected at the time, date, and location stated above in the Board of Education Building (BOE), BOE Community Room. Bid Forms or Attachments thereto received after the stipulated time will be rejected and returned to Bidders unopened. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check made payable to the San Bernardino City Unified School District, or a satisfactory bid bond in favor of the DISTRICT, executed by the Bidder as principal and a California admitted surety company as Surety, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid submitted by the Bidder. BID AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The full notice inviting Bids, Bid documents and contract documents may be viewed and ordered through Crisp Imaging PlanWell Service online by clicking on ‘PUBLIC PLANROOM' at after www.crispimg.com Thursday, December 10, 2020. There is a refundable deposit of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each set of drawings and specifications, upon payment by cashier's or company check made payable to San Bernardino City Unified School District. Prospective Bidders may secure up to two bid sets. Eligible deposits will be refunded upon return of said documents to Crisp Imaging in good acceptable condition within five (5) business days after bids are opened. Bidders in need of more than two sets of bid documents may purchase at their own cost based on Crisp Imaging's current rates at that time. Crisp Imaging 3180 Pullman Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (866) 632-8329 Public Plan Room: www.crispimg.com Bid documents will be available at Crisp Imaging for viewing after Thursday, December 10, 2020. Bid documents will also be available at the following public plan rooms:

F.W. Dodge McGraw-Hill, Inc. Public Plan Room; www.construction.com 4300 Beltway Place Suite 180 Arlington TX 76081 Diana Boyles document Dodge we@mhfl.com Phone: 1-800-393-6343 Fax: 1-877-836-7711 The Blue Book Building & Construction Network Public Plan Room: www.thebluebook.com 800 E. Main St. P.O. Box 500 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 TJ Downey tdowney@thebluebook.com Phone: (800) 431-2584 Ext. 3177 Fax: (914) 243-4936 CMD GROUP Public Plan Room: www.cmdgroup.com 30 Technology Pkwy S, Ste. 100 Norcross, GA 30092 Lunan Michael mike.lunan@cmdgroup.com Architectural Source Relations Specialist Reed Construction Data (770) 209-3414 REQUESTS FOR BID INFORMATION, CLARIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA: Questions in writing (only) may be directed to the District's Architect Juan Representative, Cantoran via email at bids@ruhnauclarke.com. The deadline to submit Requests for Bid Information ("RFBI") is 4:00pm on Thursday, January 14, 2021. All Responses to Requests for Bid Information, clarifications and/or addenda will be issued no later than Thursday, January 21, 2021 and will be issued to plan holders or registered plan reviewers only. Such responses will be posted at Crisp Imaging public plan room website at www.crispimg.com. Digital copies are considered an accepted form of Addenda delivery method. PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD AND REQUIRED LICENSES: The work under this bid will be performed via a single prime contract and all bidders to be considered responsive shall hold the following license(s): General Contractor: B PREVAILING WAGE: Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) compliance, Effective January 1, 2015: No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. PREQUALIFICATION APPLICATION FROM BIDDERS: NOT APPLICABLE SCOPE OF WORK: The Scope of the work includes but is not limited to the interior improvements of existing Building ‘F' for Cajon High School's woodshop program. Included is the replacement of the dust collection system, interior overhead dust collecting ductwork, and associated electrical work. Additional minor improvements to this building include a new interior sliding door system, interior windows, ceiling cloud and associated electrical work. Improvements to existing Administration Building ‘A' include new door hardware and associated electrical work. Site work includes upgrading the accessibility parking stalls in East Parking Lot ‘B', along with the surrounding path of travel upgrades. BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) PARTICIPATION GOAL AND REQUIREMENTS: Bidders must adhere to the District's Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, prevailing wages and labor com-

pliance program, and license requirements; information regarding prevailing wage rates is available at http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smb u s / d e f a u l t . h t m , http://search.cadvbe.org/dvbe s/search and http://www.bidsync.com/DPXB isCASB. PRE-BID CONFERENCES AND JOB WALKS A nonmandatory pre-bid conference and job walk will be held at the site on Tuesday, January 5, 2020 at 9:00 AM. Cajon High School: (Meet at the East Parking Lot on Mountain Dr. by the Portables) 1200 W. Hill Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92407 IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020 Second Publication THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020 Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 AT 9:00 AM RFI Due THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2021 AT 4:00PM Addendum Due THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 Bid Opening TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2021 AT 2:30PM Bid Posting on Facilities Website WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 Tentative Board Meeting TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2021 NOA Issued ( Te n t a t i v e ) W E D N E S D AY, MARCH 17, 2021 CNS-3421893# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 12/10, 12/17/20 E-8071

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SILVIA COPADO, aka SILVIA L. COPADO CASE NO.: PROPS2000901

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: SILVIA COPADO, aka SILVIA L. COPADO A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LUIS F. COPADO in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LUIS F. COPADO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the under the estate Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority allows the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain 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 this petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 1/4/21 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. S35 located at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are

a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: ELISABETH KEMPEOLINGER 1200 NEVADA STREET, SUITE 101 REDLANDS, CA 92374 (909) 824-2777 Published El Chicano 12/10,12/17,12/24/20 E-8072

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DOUGLAS RAY FENN CASE NO.: 20-PRO-01499

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: DOUGLAS R. FENN, DOUGLAS FENN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LUCINDA HALL in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN MATEO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LUCINDA HALL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority allows the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain 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 indeadministration pendent authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to this petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 02/09/2021 at 9:00 AM in Dept. 28 located at SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, HALL OF JUSTICE AND RECORDS, 400 COUNTY CENTER, REDWOOD CITY 94063 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Sabrina M. Johnson 380 Hamilton Avenue #1602 Palo Alto, California 92301 (650) 690-2175 Published El Chicano 12/3,12/10,12/17/20 E-8070

Published in Colton Courier C-9109 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20200011257 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/11/2020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOP QUALITY AUTO SALES, 517 E REDLANDS BLVD, REDLANDS, CA 92373 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: 5205 AZALEA ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 ISSA BAJIS ABDO, 5205 AZALEA ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ ISSA BAJIS ABDO Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 12/17,12/24,12/31/20,1/7/21

Statement FBN20200011133 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/08/2020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUPER DOLLAR STORE, 17525 ARROW BLVD, SUITE A, FONTANA, CA 92335 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: 4824 SANDERLING WAY, FONTANA, CA 92336 HEERJENIL OUTLET INC, 17525 ARROW BLVD, SUITE A, FONTANA, CA 92335 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CALIFORNIA This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/26/2020 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ SMITUL V PATEL Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 12/17,12/24,12/31/20,1/7/21

Published in Colton Courier C-9110 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20200011138 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/08/2020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DAIRY QUEEN, 1407 E WASHINGTON ST, COLTON, 92324 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: 1405 E WASHINGTON ST, COLTON, CA 92324 SE SYNERGY LLC, 1405 E WASHINGTON ST, COLTON, CA 92324 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DELAWARE This business is conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/22/2010 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ MICHELLE O’BRIEN Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 12/17,12/24,12/31/20,1/7/21

Published in Colton Courier C-9112 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20200010814 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/24/2020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALKALINE WATER MART, 9950 FOOTHILL BLVD, STE Q, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: 5888 TIMBERMIST PL., RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 BRONEY’S ENTERPRISES INC., 5888 TIMBERMIST PL., RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C3665920 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CALIF. This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/15/2015 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ GORDON BRONEY Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 12/17,12/24,12/31/20,1/7/21

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Office (909) 381-9898 Published in Colton Courier C-9097 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20200010317 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/05/2020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REVENGE BEAUTY LLC, 1005 NORTH CENTER AVE #10103, ONTARIO, CA 91764 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: SAME REVENGE BEAUTY LLC, 1005 NORTH CENTER AVE #10103, ONTARIO, CA 91764 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202022410704 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/07/2020 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ MAYRA VALLECILLO Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 11/26,12/3,12/10,12/17/20 Published in Colton Courier C-9098 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20200010205 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/02/2020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KFC K312006, 223 E FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, RIALTO, CA 92376 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: 1990 S BUNDY DR STE 250, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 RBD CALIFORNIA RESTAURANTS LIMITED, 1990 S BUNDY DR STE 250, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ RAZIEL VALIENTE Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 11/26,12/3,12/10,12/17/20 Published in Colton Courier C-9099 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20200010367 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/09/2020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TSEMACH GLOBAL MINISTRIES, 275 W HOSPITALITY LANE SUITE 318, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: P.O. BOX 9607, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92427 HEBREW CHRISTIAN WITNESS, INCORPORATED, 275 W HOSPITALITY LANE SUITE 318, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C0393911 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ RACHEL JOY PERL Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 11/26,12/3,12/10,12/17/20

Published in Colton Courier C-9100 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20200010313 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/05/2020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KUSTOM PRESSED KREATIONS, 279 W G ST, COLTON, CA 92324 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO KUSTOM CREATIONS LLC, 279 WEST G STREET, COLTON, CA 92324 This business is conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on OCT 07, 2020 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ JUAN PULIDO Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 11/26,12/3,12/10,12/17/20 Published in Colton Courier C-9103 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20200010667 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/19/2020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAUCE HOUSE GRAPHICS, 926 W 28TH ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405-2904 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: 926 W 28TH ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 924052904 RAUL A SAUCEDO, 926 W 28TH ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 924052904 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA ERIKA L SAUCEDO, 926 W 28TH ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 924052904 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): MARRIED COUPLE Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOV 13, 2020 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ RAUL SAUCEDO Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 12/3,12/10,12/17,12/24/20 Published in Colton Courier C-9104 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20200010447 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/12/2020 County of Current Filing: SAN BERNARDINO Date of Current Filing: 10-30-2020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DIESEL INJECTION SERVICE, DIESEL INJECTION, 1620 FAIRWAY DR., COLTON, CA 92324 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO INJECTORS USA LLC, 1620 FAIRWAY DR., COLTON, CA 92324 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-30-2020 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ DONOVAN A MARSHALL Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 12/3,12/10,12/17,12/24/20

• COLTON COURIER LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406 Trustee Sale#: Estrada 0317027WBC Title Order No: 772148 APN: 0250-291-77-0000 Notice of Trustee's Sale You are in default under a notice of delinquent assessment recorded 7/15/2016. Unless you take action to protect your property, it may be sold at a public sale. If you need an explanation of the nature of the proceedings against you, you should contact a lawyer. On 12/30/2020 at 1:00 PM., MLG Assessment Recovery, LLC, as the duly appointed trustee will sell all right, title and interest held by the trustee, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy to the obligation secured by the lien as set forth in that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 7/15/2016 as Document No. 2016-0281226 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, wherein this office is the duly appointed trustee. The original trustor (record owner at the time the Notice of Delinquent Assessment was recorded) was Mainor Estrada and Astrid H. Estrada. Will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.) At: Near the front Steps leading up to the City of Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Ave., Chino CA Notice to potential bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at the 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 the 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 the property, you may call 949-860-9155 or visit this internet web site www.innovativefieldservices.com, using the Trustee Sale number listed above. 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. All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land as follows: as more fully described in the above referenced Notice of Delinquent Assessment. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 1640 Iron Horse Circle Colton, CA 92324 This sale is subject to a 90-day right of redemption pursuant to Civil Code 5715. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be

made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, reasonably estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, reasonably estimated to be $10,945.61. Accrued Interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, Iron Horse Ridge Community Association, under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. The Trustee authorized by the Association to enforce the lien by sale is MLG Assessment Recovery, LLC, 166 W. Ramsey St., Banning, CA, 92220; phone (714) 8939919. For Sales Information Please Call: 949-860-9155 or Visit This Web Site: www.innovativefieldservices.com We are a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose Dated: 11/13/2020 MLG Assessment Recovery, LLC 166 W. Ramsey St. Banning, CA 92220 Tiffany Lawver, Authorized Signature for, MLG Assessment Recovery, LLC, Trustee, Agent for Iron Horse Ridge Community Association (IFS# 22338 Published Colton Courier 12/03/20, 12/10/20, 12/17/20 C-9101 Published in Colton Courier C-9105 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20200010750 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/23/2020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PARALEGAL & INTERPRETING AFFAIRS, 15065 CERES AVENUE, FONTANA, CA 92335 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO ARACELI L LOPEZ PATINO, 15065 CERES AVENUE, FONTANA, CA 92335 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on SEP 30, 2020 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ ARACELI L. LOPEZ PATINO Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 12/10,12/17,12/24,12/31/20 Published in Colton Courier C-9106 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20200010769 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/23/2020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE CREPE FACTORY, 1896 W ADMIRALTY ST, COLTON, CA 92324 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO JOYCE VARGAS, 1896 W ADMIRALTY ST, COLTON, CA 92324 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 01, 2015 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement

becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ JOYCE VARGAS Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 12/10,12/17,12/24,12/31/20 Published in Colton Courier C-9107 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20200011118 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/08/2020 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J-TAP, 9417 ALDER, FONTANA, CA 92335 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO TIFFANY A MARQUEZ SUAREZ, 9417 ALDER AVE, FONTANA, CA 92335 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ TIFFANY A MARQUEZ SUAREZ Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 12/10,12/17,12/24,12/31/20

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY MATTHEW L. TAYLOR, PARTITION REFEREE FOR THE SUPERIOR COURT Please take notice that the following real property will be sold by private sale by Matthew L. Taylor, Partition Referee for the Superior Court, pursuant to order of the San Bernardino County Court: Street Superior Address: 162 East “M” Street, Colton, California; Assessor's Parcel Number: 0163-121-190-000: Legal Description: West half of Lot 6 and all of Lot 7 of Block 186, in the City of Colton, County of San Bernardino, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 9, page 37 of Maps, in the office of the county recorder of said county. (Hereinafter the “Subject Property”.) Please take notice that the Subject Property is being sold by private sale by Matthew L. Taylor, as Superior Court Partition Referee appointed in the matter of Seaboard, Inc. v. Eliseo C. Flores, San Bernardino County Superior Court case number CIVDS 1923199. The property is sold in an “As Is” condition with no warranties or representations. Offers must be submitted in writing on a California Association of Realtors form contract. All sales are subject to court confirmation. Offers must be submitted to Matthew L. Taylor, Partition Referee, P.O. Box 4198, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729, or by submission to real estate agent John Martindale. All offers must be received on or before January 8, 2021. Further information can be obtained at www.matthewtaylorattorney.co m or by calling real estate agent John Martindale at 909228-5255. CNS-3424034# PUBLISHED COLTON COURIER 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/20 C-9108

Petitioner or Attorney: Samia Rodriguez, 314 Cajon St Apt B, Redlands, CA 92373 Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District – Civil Division, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 PETITION OF: Samia Rodriguez, FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIV SB 2024499 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Samia E Rodriguez has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Samia Eva Rodriguez to Proposed name: Samia Abu Nawawieh THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 12/29/20, Time: 9:00 Dept: S17 The address of the court is: same as noted above A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Colton Courier Dated: 11/12/20 LYNN M. PONCIN Judge of the Superior Court Published Colton Courier 11/26,12/3,12/10,12/17/20 C-9095 SUMMONS CASE NO. CV2020-011715 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA RACHEL QUIHUIS Plaintiff(s), v. KYLE NEWMAN Defendant(s). To: KYLE NEWMAN WARNING: THIS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FROM THE COURT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. READ THIS SUMMONS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ADVICE.

1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers were served on you with this Summons. 2. If you do not want a judgment taken against you without your input, you must file an Answer in writing with the Court, and you must pay the required filing fee. To file your Answer, take or send the papers to Clerk of the Superior Court, 201 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona 85003 or electronically file your Answer through one of Arizona's approved electronic filing systems at http://www.azcourts.gov/efilinginformation. Mail a copy of the Answer to the other party, the Plaintiff, at the address listed on the top of this Summons. Note: If you do not file electronically you will not have electronic access to the documents in this case. 3. If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you within the State of Arizona, your Answer must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date of service, not counting the day of service. If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you outside the State of Arizona, your Answer must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS, not counting the day of service. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the court by parties at least 3 working days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding. GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona in and for the County of MARICOPA SIGNED AND SEALED this Date: September 23, 2020 JEFF FINE Clerk of Superior Court By: MICHELLE BOUISE Deputy Clerk Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency must be made to the division assigned to the case by the party needing the interpreter and/or translator or his/her counsel at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of a scheduled court proceeding. If you would like legal advice from a lawyer, contact Lawyer Referral Service at 602-257or 4434 h t t p s : / / m a r i c o p a b a r. o r g Sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association. A copy of the Summons and Complaint may be obtained by contacting Plaintiff's attorney, Daniel Brill, at The Brill Law Firm, PLLC, 8149 North 87th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 361-2757 CNS-3420238# PUBLISHED COLTON COURIER 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/20 C-9102

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San Bernardino Symphony unveils 92nd Season... and more

he San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra has created another banner year of beautiful music and is preparing to open their 92nd season. “Our deeply held goal is to make a lasting impact on people in the community at a time we all need it most,” said Symphony Board of Directors President Dean McVay. “Perhaps more this season than ever before, we hope to move and inspire people through the unifying medium of music.” To further that goal, the season will include a variety of musical genres, this year venturing a little further along the path of what audiences have come to expect from the region’s longest-running professional symphony. "We've deepened our classical palette in 2021 by opening the

cember 19 at 7 p.m. “We couldn’t let the holidays go by without sharing a little musical joy,” said McVay. “When Maestro Parnther offered to host this family friendly event, we were thrilled and we hope the community will be, as well.” A Hybrid Year To ensure the safety of all patrons while simultaneously extending the reach and accessibility of regional fine arts, the Symphony’s 92nd season includes both online digital concerts and, later, in-person performances at the California Theatre of the Performing Arts. Shared McVay, “These unprecedented times have required some creativity in the design of our concert season, and this change allows time for the safe reopening

The 2021 season opening is scheduled for Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. with “Brass, Bach, and Bernstein.” Featuring soloists Holly Sedillos and Chanlon Kaufman singing the iconic roles of West Side Story’s Tony and Maria, this concert, like the other two virtual performances, will be recorded live and presented digitally, one time only. Also to be performed at this concert are Dukas’ Fanfare from La Peri and Bach’s Ave Maria. On March 28, 2021 at 3:00 p.m., audiences will enjoy “Tchaikovsky, Mozart, & Grieg for Chamber Orchestra.” Specifically selected for this concert are Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings, Grieg's Holberg Suite, and - with Maestro Anthony Parnther taking the solo role - Mozart's

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Maestro Anthony Parnther will open the 92nd season with the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra February 13, 2021. doorway for the keystone works of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Grieg, and Beethoven,” said Music Director and Conductor, Maestro Anthony Parnther. “In addition, we will perform timeless popular classics like Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story and Wynton Marsalis' A Fiddler's Tale, celebrate the contribution of female composers with Florence Price's Piano Concerto, and welcome several outstanding vocalists including international pop icon David Archuleta." But first, as a gift to the community, the Symphony has prepared a free holiday musical event hosted by Maestro Parnther and featuring his favorite seasonal compositions. The event will be accessible through the Symphony’s website on Saturday, De-

of our venue and provides a full five-concert season patrons can schedule well in advance. What has not changed is our desire to present a number of inspiring concerts performed live and designed to highlight the outstanding skills of the finest orchestra in the region!" The first three virtual performances will be recorded live, then made available at the scheduled dates and times. These events were designed to maximize the audience viewing experience, including exclusive behind the scenes material available only in this format. Once safely back in the California Theatre, the concert experience will return to the preCovid structure, including the Symphony Guild's beloved postconcert receptions.

Concerto for Bassoon. “I am excited to perform the Mozart Concerto for the first time in nearly two decades,” said Parnther, who will be conducting simultaneously, virtually unheard of for wind soloists. “The bassoon is typically utilized in a supporting role in a symphony orchestra, so this is one of those rare opportunities where we get to witness the bassoon at its utmost: as both a deeply lyrical and virtuosic instrument.” Added McVay, “It’s not often that a professional orchestra of our size is fortunate enough to have a world-class instrumental soloist at the artistic helm. We are so lucky to have one of the finest bassoon players in the world – who performs weekly in many different capacities, including countless

film scores for movie and television – as our Maestro, and this March chamber concert affords the public a glimpse into his other life as a recording artist and soloist. I’m thrilled to be able to show off our Maestro in this unique way.” On May 1, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., the Symphony will present “Mozart and Beethoven.” The first half of the program highlights the Symphony’s wind section as they perform excerpts from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute and his Piano Concerto in E flat. In the second half, the orchestra will breathe life into Beethoven’s exuberant Piano Concerto No. 2. The Symphony anticipates returning to the California Theatre by Fall 2021 and has scheduled two outstanding live, in-person concerts to welcome back patrons. The first, “Elvis, Wynton, and Strings,” will be performed October 23, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. This concert includes “A Fiddler’s Tale” by American composer/musician Wynton Marsalis, and Michael Daugherty’s Dead Elvis with Maestro Parnther appropriately attired as The King as he performs the solo role. The 92nd season will close December 11, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. with an eclectic holiday concert entitled “Strauss, Price, and Archuleta.” The concert will include Strauss’ vibrant tone poem, Don Juan, described by the Maestro as “requiring the utmost virtuosity and precision out of every single member of the orchestra.” Also on the playbill is the recently restored version of American composer Florence Price’s Piano Concerto, the first symphonic work written by a Black woman ever performed by a major American orchestra. In the concert’s second half, popular international recording artist David Archuleta will return to perform holiday favorites and original songs of the season with his trademark warmth, charm, and lyricism. "What I particularly admire about our SBSO musicians is how truly versatile they are as performers, and we are going to put their full ability to the test this season,” said Parnther, adding, “In addition to our classical standards, orchestras are often the backbone of Film Music, Broadway, Jazz, and Pop-

ular Music. We look forward to the challenge of switching genres at the snap of a finger all season." Symphony Artistic Chair Dr. Nicholas Bratcher agrees. “The 2021 season for the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra is a brilliant balance of orchestral masterworks and American classics. Whether it’s hearing the angelic voice of David Archuleta during the holidays, or experiencing the tragic love stories of Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story expressed through music...there truly is a seat for everyone at our concerts. This is a season you don’t want to miss.” Ticketing Changes Returning Season Subscribers who were adversely affected by the two Covid-mandated postponements will receive all five concerts at a reduced rate as reimbursement for their previous purchase with their regular seats are automatically held. “It is only right that we recognize our subscribers’ purchase of the two postponed concerts, said Symphony Executive Director Dr. Anne Viricel. “In addition, new subscribers will note a reduction in subscription fees, and all will benefit from the whole-household digital ticketing option. We hope our patrons will consider the savings to invite a friend or sponsor local families thus extending the mission to bring accessible music to all.” Contact the box office to obtain a new season brochure. Moneysaving season subscriptions, along with single tickets, are available now and can be purchased online at www.sanbernardinosymphony.org or by calling the box office at (909) 381-5388, as well as with extremely limited availability at the Theatre on the date of each live in-person event. Single ticket prices range from $30 to $100; students and military with ID are always $15. Concluded McVay, “Whether digital or live in-person, this new season will expand upon the momentum experienced over the last year, and we encourage patrons to secure their tickets as soon as possible to ensure seat availability.”

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