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A g r i c u l t u r a l A u t o m a t i o n o n F a r m W o r k e r s

By Manny Sandoval

The 12th Annual Cesar

E C h a v e z M e m o r i a l Breakfast was held at the California State University, S a n B e r n a r d i n o ( C S U S B ) Santos Manuel Student Union on Saturday, April 1st The event, a collaboration between the Chicano Latino Caucus of San Bernardino County and CSUSB's Latino Education and A d v o c a c y D a y s , b r o u g h t together community leaders, advocates, and academics to celebrate the legacy of Cesar Chavez and discuss the pressing issues facing farmworkers today

Cesar Chavez, a civil rights and labor movement icon, is best remembered for his contrib u t i o n s t o a g r i c u l t u r e l a b o r laws and social justice reform

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N a t i o n a l F a r m Wo r k e r s Association (NFWA), later to b e c o m e t h e U n i t e d F a r m Workers (UFW), and played a pivotal role in improving working conditions and wages for farmworkers

The event was emceed by A s s e m b l y M a j o r i t y L e a d e r

Eloise Gomez Reyes and feat u r e d s e v e r a l d i s t i n g u i s h e d s p e a k e r s , i n c l u d i n g F l o r

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E n t r e p r e n e u r, a n d A n a G o n z a l e z f r o m t h e C h i c a n o L a t i n o C a u c u s o f S a n Bernardino County

F l o r M a r t i n e z o p e n e d h e r speech by encouraging everyone to stretch and shared a p o i g n a n t q u o t e f r o m C e s a r Chavez, stating, “It's ironic that those who till the soil, cultivate and harvest the fruits, vegetables, and other foods that fill y o u r t a b l e s w i t h a b u n d a n c e have nothing left for themselves ” Martinez went on to address the irony of farmworkers experiencing the highest level of food scarcity in the nation, despite being responsible for providing food for others

Martinez also touched upon the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI) and agric u l t u r a l a u t o m a t i o n , w h i c h t h r e a t e n s t h e l i v e l i h o o d s o f many Latino and Indigenous farmworkers "Who is familiar w i t h A I ? " s h e a s k e d " I t ’s

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F r i s b i e M i d d l e S t u d e n t s G e t “ B i t e o f R e a l i t y ” w i t h

D i s t r i c t ’ s F i r s t F i n a n c i a l L i t e r a c y E v e n t

By RUSD

Kamila Burruel flashed a wad of $100 bills and b e a m e d a r a d i a n t smile She was in the process of successfully planning her financial future as she walked around the majestic multipurpose room at Dr Warren

F Frisbie Middle School

Although the money was fake, Burruel, an eighth-grade Frisbie Middle School student, was having some real-life success and making sound decisions at the inaugural Bite of Reality The school partnered with Wescom Credit Union and RMJ Financial to bring financial literacy to the Falcons’ eighth-grade students through real-life situations

The object was to have students purchase everything from housing to food to cars to vacations and more Students had to

make tough choices about what they were going to spend their money on using their laptops, which granted them access In some cases, students quickly learned that they didn’t have enough money to cover their expenses

However, Burruel said she felt prepared because her parents f r e q u e n t l y t e a c h h e r a b o u t money

“I like this event a lot,” Burruel said “I am learning a lot about credit and how to save money and just everything to do with money ”

Each student was assigned a profile which included things like credit score, marital status, job, and the number of children they have Burruel had a job as a firefighter and a monthly salary RUSD, cont on next pg

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Dr Makesia Gaines, Frisbie Middle School Principal, helps Isaiah Gomez, an eighth-grade student at Frisbie Middle School, navigate his finances during the Bite of Reality program at the school Frisbie Middle School partnered with Wescom Credit Union and RMJ Financial to bring financial literacy to the Falcons’ eighth-grade students through real-life situations

PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes recognizing Cesar

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contributions to reforming labor laws and civil rights for latinos and many others in the United States

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Chavez important to [pursue] comprehensive immigration reform If [farmworkers] don’t have a social security card, they need that to take on another career "

She urged attendees to take action, offering three steps to support farmworkers and their communities: 1) advocating for immigration reform, 2) contributing financial resources, and 3) sharing stories on social media to inspire others

Ana Gonzalez echoed the importance of community advocacy and action "It's so important to have the brave voices like you in our community and thank you for those action items of what we can do today," she said Gonzalez also addressed the need to end systemic injustices and racism, stating, "Racism is a public health crisis [We must] make intentional change [in] our educational system, our water boards; that is violence to our communities "

Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes emphasized the importance of honoring Cesar

Chavez's legacy while continuing to advocate for farmworkers "As we remember the tremendous contributions of Cesar Chavez to agriculture labor laws and social justice reform, we must also recognize the ongoing struggle for fair working conditions, wages, and opportunities for farmworkers in California," she said

Platinum sponsors of the event included CSUSB LEAD Dr Enrique Murillo, Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes, Assemblymember James C Ramos, Catalyst Cannabis Co , and TODEC Legal Service Over 25 local and regional dignitaries were in attendance, such as San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran, San Bernardino Councilmember Kimberly Calvin, and San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr , among many others

The Cesar Chavez Memorial Breakfast served as a platform for community members, advocates, and leaders to come together in solidarity, reflecting on the progress made and the work that lies ahead in the fight for farmworker rights and social justice

Amazon Invests Over $25 Million Annuall y to Boost Computer Science Oppor tunities f or SBCUSD, RUSD and 5,100 students acr oss the IE

By Manny Sandoval

Last week Amazon announced a significant investment in computer science education for students in the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) and Rialto Unified School District (RUSD), through their Amazon Future Engineer program

Over 5,100 students in the Inland Empire will be impacted, as part of the company's commitment to invest more than $25 million annually to increase student access to computer science opportunities nationwide

Victor Reinoso, Global Director of Philanthropic Education Initiative at Amazon, highlighted the company's dedication to increasing access to computer science education, particularly in Title 1 schools

Title 1 schools are federally designated schools with a high concentration of students eligible for free or reduced lunch Amazon seeks to work with districts that prioritize computer science education, focusing on schools that serve students from underserved and historically underrepresented communities

Amazon Future Engineer increases student access to computer science education in three ways:

Funds high-quality computer science curriculum and educator professional learning to help school districts implement sustainable K–12 computer science initiatives

As part of this effort, Amazon funds the development of customized curriculum that accounts for the unique cultural perspectives, interests, and experiences of Black, Latino, Native American (BLNA) students

For instance, Amazon Future Engineer committed $2 25 million to support Indigenous schools in accessing culturally responsive computer science curriculums

Offers virtual class chats, career tours, and project-based learning modules that bring role models to classrooms to help students explore computer science through real-world experiences

Provides college scholarships, paid internships, and industry mentors, so students can conceptualize their path forward in the industry

Reinoso emphasized that computer science skills

are foundational for many future careers, particularly those in the STEM field With a high concentration of careers in STEM and increased earning potential for those in computer science, Amazon believes that equipping students with these skills will enable them to thrive in any career they pursue

To inspire students to consider various career paths and broaden their horizons, Amazon offers career tours on their website, amazonfutureengineer com These tours showcase a range of careers, from transportation and logistics to robotics and AI, data science, and roles in Amazon Prime Video Reinoso stated that it is less about the opportunities at Amazon and more about inspiring students to explore new possibilities and achieve success in their education and careers

The Amazon Future Engineer program focuses on three key aspects of computer science education: funding high-quality computer science curriculums, providing virtual class chats and career tours, and offering college scholarships, paid internships, and industry mentors

This academic year, Amazon will award $16 million in college scholarships and industry internship offers to 400 U S -based high school seniors pursuing degrees in computer science or engineering Since the program's launch in 2019, Amazon has awarded over $22 million in scholarships

Reinoso emphasized Amazon's long-term commitment to building strong communities, stating, "Our interest is to help build strong communities now and in future generations in the communities that we serve We have an immense amount of confidence in the potential of future generations

Lots of problems that exist in the world can be solved from critical thinking that comes from computer science education It's a long-term investment in these communities We want residents in communities to thrive over the long term "

By investing in SBCUSD and RUSD, Amazon aims to create a lasting positive impact on students in the Inland Empire

The company is dedicated to providing ongoing support and resources to teachers, students, and families in these districts, ensuring that they have the necessary tools to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world

RUSD of $3,000 Her spouse earned another $2,000 a month, giving her some financial flexibility

Vandalyn Crayton, U S History and Ethnic Studies teacher at Frisbie Middle, helped bring the program to school to teach students financial literacy at an early age Wescom Credit Union has brought the Bite of Reality program to various schools, but Frisbie Middle School is the first middle school to have the program in the Rialto Unified School District

“I’m so grateful that my Principal, Dr Makeisa Gaines supported this event and was behind it,” Crayton said “We are so grateful that we can bring this to our students to get them to start making those important decisions now This also helps our students to get an appreciation for what their families do every day Usually, people learn by trial and error, and typically by error We want to try to eliminate that so people can start making good decisions and start building wealth ”

Marshaun Fleming, a Frisbie Middle School eighth-grade student, was able to purchase two cars and a house, but learned there are a lot of other costs involved with adulthood

“Being an adult is hard,” Fleming replied “It’s a lot of money getting spent I didn’t know that babies, cars, houses, electricity bills, and stuff like that costs that much It’s a lot ”

As students went into debt, they were able to circle back to the credit union table and reassess their purchases and get back on the right path

“I think they truly did get a bite of reality,” Dr Gaines said “I’m very thankful for my team, particularly Ms Crayton, who brought this financial literacy program to our school It was exciting to observe the students interact, collaborate and help each other as they learned together It was an amazing day I think our students walked away with some life skills that will be with them and help as they grow ”

When it came time to debrief on the event, students shared what they learned One of the big lessons was that when it comes time to make a budget, people should pay themselves, first, in the form of putting money aside for retirement or emergencies, before any other expenses

“This is a chance to give these students a dose of reality about what it is like to be an adult and make choices as far as their finances,” Andrea Ortega, Wescom Credit Union Corporate Partnership Manager, said “This is an opportunity for the students to learn in a safe environment and make mistakes and get coaching from the credit union and how to budget overall ”

Various Frisbie Middle School teachers and staff such as Kathryn Valadez, Laurette Allen, Brent Copeland, and Marcos Velarde assisted students along with Assistant Principals Dorothy Ennis (who attended Frisbie Middle School as a student) and Jeremiah De La Cruz But one teacher, Jeneen Stubblefield, laughed, “I came over from Kucera Middle School (also in the RUSD) so I can bring this Bite of Reality program to my school Frisbie did a fantastic job! Kudos to the Falcons ”

real-life situations

PHOTO RUSD

Vandalyn Crayton, U S History and Ethnic Studies teacher at Frisbie Middle School, helps "sell" eighth-grade students on different housing amenities during the Bite of Reality program at the school The school partnered with Wescom Credit Union and RMJ Financial to bring financial literacy to the Falcons’ eighth-grade students through

San Ber nardino's Most Haunted Locations: Separating Fact fr om Fiction

By Manny Sandoval

San Bernardino, the gateway to the Inland Empire, is home to many historic sites, but some of them are also known to be haunted From spooky cemeteries to abandoned buildings, these locations have been at the center of countless ghost stories and paranormal experiences But are these stories true, or are they just legends passed down through generations?

One of the most popular haunted locations in San Bernardino is the infamous Hotel Castañeda

Built in 1910, the hotel was once a luxurious destination for wealthy travelers

However, the hotel fell into disrepair and has been abandoned for years Visitors

have reported seeing apparitions of former guests and hearing strange noises and voices throughout the building

"I've visited the Hotel Castañeda several times, and I can feel a presence there," says local ghost hunter, Emily Davis "It's one of the most active paranormal locations in San Bernardino "

Another haunted location in San Bernardino is the Pioneer Memorial Cemetery The cemetery was established in 1851 and is the final resting place of many early settlers of the city

According to local legend, the ghosts of these settlers still haunt the cemetery Visitors have reported seeing apparitions and hearing strange noises and voices throughout the grounds

"The Pioneer Memorial Cemetery is a very active location," says paranormal investigator, John Smith "We've captured EVPs of voices saying 'help me' and 'get out' in certain areas of the cemetery "

Another haunted location in San Bernardino is the Santa Fe Depot Built in 1918, the depot served as a hub for the city's transportation system

According to local legend, a train conductor was killed on the tracks outside the depot, and his ghost still roams the area Visitors have reported seeing the apparition of a man in a conductor's uniform and hearing the sound of a train whistle in the middle of the night

While many people are convinced of

the paranormal activity at these locations, skeptics remain unconvinced

"There's no scientific evidence to support the existence of ghosts," says Dr James Lee, a professor of psychology at California State University, San Bernardino "It's important to remember that these stories are just legends and that there's no way to verify their authenticity "

Despite the debate, the haunted locations in San Bernardino continue to draw visitors and ghost hunters from all over Whether you believe in ghosts or not, there's no denying the eerie atmosphere and rich history of these spooky sites

Bewar e of potholes, and r epor t them!

Community News

The vexing thing about potholes is that they are most likely to appear during the time of year when they are nearly impossible to fix Repair materials do not bond well, if at all, when it's cold and wet

Community News

The City of Rialto receives $2 million in federal funding to support its Lake Rialto habitat project Congressman Pete Aguilar secured the funds for the program

The Congressman said, “Ensuring our residents can enjoy safe and clean open spaces for outdoor recreation is necessary to create a healthier, more sustainable community

“This funding I helped secure will help construct Lake Rialto, 10 acres of lake, wetlands and trails, that will protect vulnerable species and play a vital role in the environmental success for the Santa Ana River Habitat Conservation Plan ” This brings total funding for the $8 million project to more than $5 million, thanks to additional funding sources

The environmentally beneficial project includes the creation of wetlands and wildlife habitats on city-owned property adjacent to the City of Rialto Water Treatment Plant, which will provide recycled water for the lake itself, which then flows into the environmentally critical Rialto Channel

Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson said, “The project design is now 90% complete and we hope to break ground this coming fall ”

The endangered Santa Ana sucker and Arroyo chub swim from the Santa Ana River up the Rialto Channel during cooler weather, but during hotter days, the water can be too warm for the fish Because of the depth of the lake, much needed cooler water can be taken from the bottom of the lake and discharged

into the Rialto Channel, providing potentially significant environmental benefits to critical species The City of Rialto has worked diligently with potential partnering agencies to explore and maximize all of the environmental benefits of this project

The lake will also provide a welcome habitat for seasonal wildfowl who migrate to and from Mexico on the Pacific Flyway, providing abundant birdwatching opportunities for the community

Mayor Robertson said, “Rialto residents can look forward to enjoying the lake's open spaces, walking trails and environmental education programs Special programs for children will enable them to get a taste of the great outdoors right in their own city

We're so very pleased and honored that Congressman Aguilar has supported this leading-edge project to create an infrastructure that will serve as an environmentally sensitive and attractive recreational facility and wildlife habitat

Support for this model of an urban water stewardship project is something all of our elected policymakers should be advocating This needs to be at the forefront of their priorities ”

The City of Rialto has grown a lot in recent years with its ongoing development projects Now, Lake Rialto adds to an impressive list of commercial and residential projects, a different kind of addition to the City's assets that demonstrates that it “walks the talk” when it comes to planning environmentally sensitive development

The snow and the rain that has been abusing the mountain communities is also abusing the mountain roads, so many roads are showing signs of damage with new cracks and potholes Public Works crews are aware of the damage and will begin making repairs after the roads dry out

Until repairs can be made, motorists are encouraged to drive with caution, watch the road, keep in mind a shallow-looking puddle can actually be a deep puddle, and report pothole and other road issues by using the SeeClickFix app

You can download the app at Google Play or the Apple App Store Get more information at the Department of Public Works website

SeeClickFix is free and it allows county residents to provide the County Public Works team with pictures, videos, and descriptions of road issues

The app also allows residents to request cindering on local roads and report issues such as snow damage or cars blocking snow plows The app can also be used to report flooding and blocked storm drains

The County is helping to keep nuisance traffic in check by promoting its No Snow Play on the Roadway campaign to discourage people from heading to the mountains with plans to pull to the side of a highway to sled, make snowmen, and throw snowballs at each other

The County will leverage billboards and social media to make sure everyone knows that road-side snow play can be met with fines and towaways

Water Bill Assistance is Available at Community Action Par tner ship

Community News

Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) is helping residents with their water or wastewater bill(s) through its Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)

LIHWAP is a federally funded program that offers a one-time payment, up to a maximum of $2,000, to help residents pay their current or past-due water or wastewater bills they have accrued There is no date restriction for when the overdue amount occurred

San Bernardino County households may qualify for assistance if:

Their total household gross income is at or below 60% of the State Median Income or a household member is a current recipient of CalFresh or CalWORKs

They receive service from a participating community water system or wastewater treatment provider (private wells and septic excluded)

Renters may also qualify if:

Their water and/or wastewater bill is included in their rental payment, and they are past due on rent

The application for renters will require additional steps as they must complete an agreement with their landlord to apply for the benefit amount

Residents with Disconnect & Shut Off Notices:

Applicants who are in danger of getting services disconnected, or whose services have already been disconnected, can submit the application as soon as possible with all the paperwork to be processed for immediate assistance

Qualifying Amount:

Households that qualify for LIHWAP could reduce their water or wastewater charges, or both if their bills include both services, by up to $2,000

Once an applicant is found eligible, a credit will be applied to their water and/or wastewater bill within 45 days or less CAPSBC staff will send a pledge to the water company or wastewater treatment provider with the approved amount, however, this does not always stop or prevent disconnections if the non-payment process has been too long

To schedule an appointment, San Bernardino County residents can call 909-723-1500

Applications can also be submitted via fax, email, in-person, or mailed in

City of Rialto Receives $2 Million Grant f or Lake Rialto Pr oject

Bloomington Little Lea gue Kicks Of f T heir Baseball Season with an Opening Day Cer emony

Community News

Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr helped kick off the beginning of the baseball season by participating in the Opening Day Ceremonies for the Bloomington Little League at Kessler Park All Little League teams were present, and they were able to join in on the games and giveaways The highlight of the opening was seeing two 1981 World Series Dodger Champions Kenny Landreaux caught the final out of the 1981 World Series, and Jerry Reuss helped the

Dodgers win The Department of San Bernardino County Library, First 5 San Bernardino, and the Bloomington Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) supported the event

"It was an honor to have the opportunity to join Bloomington Little Leagues Opening Day Ceremony The event was well attended, with a lot of community support and Dodgers baseball legends Kenny Landreaux and

Step Up In San Ber nardino will pr ovide housing

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Community News

Today, San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran joined Shangri-La Industries and service provider Step Up to celebrate the opening of Step Up in San Bernardino a Shangri-La Community, the City’s newest permanent supportive housing for chronically unhoused seniors at the repurposed former All Star Lodge This partnership represents a significant investment in new housing and service options in San Bernardino

“This project exemplifies the transformative Homekey solutions providing thousands of individuals across California with the supportive services they need and a safe place to call home,” said Governor Gavin Newsom “I applaud San Bernardino and local leaders across California for partnering with the state to meet the urgency of this moment and make a lasting change in our communities ”

Funding for this facility was made possible through financing from Shangri-La Industries and the State’s Homekey program Notably, it is in the top 10% of the most-cost-effective Homekey projects in the state The entirety of construction at the site was handled with locally-hired labor, and completed in less than 12 months from Shangri-La’s official acquisition

“This project is a testament to what we can do when government and private industries come together to solve complex problems and deliver services to our communities,” said Andy Meyers, CEO of Shangri-La “We must be creative in our solutions- tackling homelessness at its core These 76 units will provide safe spaces for the unhoused community that they can finally call home ”

The hotel-turned-apartment complex provides 76 single occupancy 250-square-foot efficiency apartments and one permanent onsite manager unit All units will be fully furnished, and residents will be offered a wide array of rich wraparound services provided by Step Up In addition, eight units are designed specifically for occupants with mobility issues, and four units are outfitted for aurally- or visually-impaired individuals

“The renovation of the former All Star Lodge will provide much-needed permanent housing for the most vulnerable individuals who have been living on the streets of San Bernardino This housing project, Step Up in San Bernardino, which will provide onsite intensive support services to each tenant, is a wellproven model to solve homelessness in San Bernardino and other communities across the country,” said Tod Lipka, Step Up’s President & CEO

“Throughout my time in Congress, my top priority has been tackling the affordable housing shortage and homelessness crisis in the Inland Empire,” said Rep Pete Aguilar “I am proud to have helped secure this critical funding to reduce chronic homelessness in our community We need more creative solutions like Step Up in San Bernardino to ensure every Inland Empire resident has a place to call home ”

Shangri-La Industries is committed to expanding affordable housing opportunities and improving the quality of life for underserved communities

To date, Shangri-La Industries has delivered more than 2,000 affordable housing units throughout the Country

Jerry Reuss The Bloomington Little League members had a blast seeing, taking pictures, and getting autographed baseballs and cards from Kenny Landreaux and Jerry Reuss As a former coach of 12 years, I love baseball because it teaches life lessons, such as teamwork, working hard, working together, and never quitting ”

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Metr olink Of fer s Fr ee Rides on Ear th Day, April 22, and Launches Ear th Day

Photo Contest

San Ber nardino Festival Receives National Diver sity Award

Community News

This week Metrolink launched an Earth Day campaign to raise awareness about the environmental benefits of using the train On Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, Metrolink will provide free rides all day on all Metrolink and Arrow service trains

Riders can use the promotional code “EarthDay2023” to redeem their free rides on Earth Day at Metrolink station ticket machines

Current Metrolink mobile app users will automatically receive a free ticket to their mobile ticket wallet on Friday, April 21

Anyone who downloads and registers an account on the Metrolink mobile app before that date will receive the free Earth Day ticket

Both the promo code and the mobile ticket will only be valid on Earth Day, April 22

“We’re excited to offer free fares on Earth Day and hope people who haven’t used our service before will consider taking the train that day and for future trips,” Metrolink CEO Darren Kettle said “Metrolink trains run on 100 percent renewable fuel which helps reduce our carbon footprint We invite the public to join us on this Earth Day journey, take the train, and help us make Southern California greener and cleaner ”

Earth Day Photo Contest

To kick off the campaign, Metrolink will hold an Earth Day photo contest, “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Rides ” Leading up to Earth Day, riders are invited to ex-

plore the beautiful sights and landmarks of Southern California by train Riders can then enter the contest by submitting their name, photo or photos, and destination to M e t r o l i n k @ t h e a x i s a g e n c y c o m

The deadline to submit photos is Monday, April 24 Three winners will be selected, and each will receive Metrolink Monthly passes for a year

Photo Series and Exhibit at L A Union Station

As part of the effort, Metrolink has partnered with local photographer Erwin Recinos to curate a photography series Recinos is a seasoned visual artist with an eye for capturing life in and around Los Angeles For 20 years, Recinos has been documenting the urban landscape, street culture and Hispanic communities of Los Angeles using his daily travel on public transportation as inspiration

From April 10 through May 1, 2023, Metrolink will display a selection of Recinos’ photography, as well as photos submitted to the contest by riders, on the west end of Los Angeles Union Station

For more details about Metrolink’s Earth Day campaign and to learn about how train travel makes a positive environmental impact, visit Metrolink’s Earth Day webpage at Metrolinktrains com/EarthDay

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) are also offering free rides on Earth Day

Community News

The National League of Cities (NLC) awarded the City of San Bernardino its 2023 City Cultural Diversity Award at the League’s National Conference held in Washington D C from March 26-28 The award recognized the San Bernardino Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department’s inaugural Festival: Where Our Cultures Connect event The award was accepted by Mayor Helen Tran and Council Member Kimberly Calvin, who were attending the NLC conference

The NLC City Cultural Diversity award recognizes cities that developed innovative programs demonstrating cultural diversity and promoting inclusive resident involvement

“Festival was an amazing event,” said Mayor Helen Tran “The performances, the food, the art, and the crowds all highlighted our diverse and inclusive community I was so proud to accept the award along with

Council Member Calvin on behalf of San Bernardino Festival: Where Our Cultures Connect, was an all-day event held on October 8, 2022, at Seccombe Lake Park It featured musical and dance performances on multiple stages, an artist’s village, an interactive kids’ village, a car show, karate demonstrations, cultural exhibits, roving performers, community booths, food vendors and a petting zoo Each zone highlighted the many diverse communities, artists, and performers that reside in San Bernardino Attendance for the inaugural Festival was estimated to be between 7,000 and 10,000

“To receive such a highly competitive national award for San Bernardino’s first Festival speaks volumes to the vision and hard work of the entire Parks staff and countless volunteers,” said Parks and Recreation Director Lydie Gutfeld “I could not be prouder ”

At the sold-out awards cere-

mony, National League of Cities officials stated that there were 51 submissions from across the country for the award Judging was conducted by a panel of NLC officials from Auburn, Virginia; Cerritos, California; Kenmore, Washington; Dumfries, Virginia; San Antonio, Texas; and Tempe, Arizona

“Creating diverse and inclusive programs within our communities is a key element to making our residents feel included and supported,” said NLC President and Mayor of Tacoma, WA, Victoria Woodards

Council Member Kimberly Calvin noted, “After receiving the award, leaders from other cities from across our region, state, and nation took notice People came up to me saying, San Bernardino is back And we are ”

San Bernardino’s award was for cities with a population between 200,000 and 500,000 residents

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City of San Bernardino’s Mayor Helen Tran and Councilmember Kimberly Calvin holding the city’s City Cultural Diversity Award at the League’s National Conference in Washington D C

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS CASE NO : PROSB2300041

To all heirs beneficiaries creditors contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both of: JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS

A PETITION FOR PRO-

BATE has been filed by CAROLINA VARGAS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CAROLINA VARGAS be ap-pointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the I n d e p e n d e n t

Administration of Estates

Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action )

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority

A HEARING on the petition will be held on MAY 4, 2023 at 9:00 a m in Dept S35 located at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino CA 924150210 San Bernardino

District – Probate Division

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing

Your appearance may be in person or by your attor-

ney

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code

Section 1250 A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court

Clerk Attorney for Petitioner:

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Drive Suite C Rancho Cucamonga CA

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HAROLD WESLEY DAY Case No

PROSB2300300

To all heirs beneficiaries creditors contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of HAROLD WESLEY DAY

A PETITION FOR PRO-BATE has been filed by Lisa Salsberry in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lisa Salsberry be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority

A HEARING on the peti-tion will be held on April 19, 2023 at 9:00 AM in Dept No S35 located at 247 W Third St San Bernardino, CA 92415

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail

fee for this informat on If you consu t either of these resources you should be aware that the same lender may ho d more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property A l checks payab e to Prestige Default Services, LLC Notice To Property Owner: The sa e date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee beneficiary trustee or a court pursuant to Sect on 2924g of the California Civil Code The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made avai able to you and to the publ c as

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 fi e with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250 A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk Attorney for petitioner: JOHN S MORRIS ESQ SBN 173014 MORRIS & MORRIS A LAW CORP 150 N SANTA ANITA AVE STE 300 ARCADIA CA 91006 CN995558 MACIAS Published Rialto Record Apr 6 13 20 2023 R-3786

OF TRUSTEE S SALE TS No CA-22-948715AB Order No : EOR202211176066924 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/7/2018 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER A public auction sa e to the highest bidder for cash, cashier s check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal sav ngs and oan association or savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financ al Code and author zed to do business in th s state w ll be held by duly appointed trustee The sa e wil be made, but without covenant or warranty expressed or mpl ed regarding tit e, possession, or encumbrances to pay the rema ning principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon as provided in the note(s) advances under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sa e) reasonably estimated to be set forth below The amount may be greater on the day of sale

a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the Ca ifornia C v l Code The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the publ c 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 reschedu ed time and date for the sale of this property you may ca l 1-866-539-4173 for nformation regarding the trustee s sale or visit this nternet webs i t e h t t p : / / w w w q u a l i t y l o a n c o m using the fi e number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-948715-AB Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sa e may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website The best way to verfy postponement nformation is to attend the scheduled sale

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

FIDENCIO ROCHA

CASE NO

PROSB2300337

To all heirs beneficiaries creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of FIDENCIO ROCHA

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANA ZELAYA in the Superior Court of California County of SAN BERNARDINO

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANA ZELAYA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent

petition will be held on May 18 2023 at 9:00 AM in Dept No S36 located at 247 W Third St , San Bernardino, CA 92415

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative

If you are cons dering bidding on th s property lien, you shou d understand that there are risks involved n bidding at a trustee auction You will be b dd ng on a lien, not on the property itself Placing the highest b d at a trustee auction does not automat cally entitle you to free and c ear ownersh p of the property You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien

If you are the highest b dder at the auction you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property You are encouraged to investigate the existence priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder s office or a title insurance company either of wh ch may charge you a fee for this information If you consu t either of these resources you should be aware that the same ender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property NOTICE

TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sa e date shown on this not ce of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee beneficiary trustee or

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a r ght to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California C v l Code If you are an eligible tenant buyer, you can purchase the property if you match the last and h ghest bid p aced at the trustee auction If you are an elig ble bidder, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and h ghest bid placed at the trustee auction There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase F rst 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can cal 1866-539-4173 or v sit this internet website h t t p : / / w w w q u a l i t y l o a n c o m , using the fi e number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-948715-AB to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held the amount of the last and highest b d and the address of the trustee Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives t no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale Third you must submit a b d so that the trustee rece ves it no more than 45 days after the trustee s sale If you th nk you may qualify as an eligible tenant buyer or e igible bidder, you should consider contacting an attorney or approprate rea estate professional immed ately for adv ce regarding th s potentia right to purchase NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospect ve owner-occupant as def ned in Section 2924m of the Ca ifornia Civ l Code who is the last and highest b dder at the trustee's sale shall provide the required affidavit or declarat on of elig bil ty to the auctioneer at the trustee s sa e or shall have t de vered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p m on the next bus ness day following the trustee's sa e at the address set forth in the below signature b ock The undersigned Trustee d sc aims any liabi ity for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein If no street address or other common designation is shown d rections to the locat on of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the benef cary within 10 days of the date of first pub cation of this Notice of Sale If the sale is set aside for any reason including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee This shall be the Purchaser s so e and exclusive remedy The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee the Benef ciary the Beneficiary s Agent or the Beneficiary s Attorney If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy you may have been released of persona liability for th s oan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the I n d e p e n d e n t Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/04/23

at 9:00AM in Dept S37 located at 247 W 3RD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO CA 92415

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court If you are a person interested in the estate you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250 A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk

Attorney for Petitioner

AMY E FRAZEE - SBN

341907

LAW OFFICE OF RANDAL P HANNAH 489 N CENTRAL AVENUE

UPLAND CA 91786

CNS-3687211# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD

4/6 4/13 4/20/23 R-3785

San Ber nardino County's $72.7 Million Homelessness Initiative: A Waste of Taxpayer Money or Cr ucial Step in Addr essing the on-going Crisis?

county in 2022 This represents a 14% increase from the previous year, with the pandemic exacerbating the problem

“Addressing the root causes of homelessness is the most effective means of reducing the numbers of people experiencing homelessness and providing a path forward for the individuals and the community at large,” said Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman

By Manny Sandoval

San Bernardino County is taking a major step towards reducing homelessness in the region, with the Board of Supervisors approving a spending plan that will leverage $72 7 million in federal, state, and county resources to support the county’s 2022 Homeless Strategic Action Plan The plan includes six strategic initiatives aimed at addressing the root causes of homelessness and increasing the supply of housing opportunities for at-risk populations

The Pacific Village Phase II expansion is one of the key initiatives, with $29 7 million

allocated towards providing semi-private or private housing to individuals who require high levels of social and behavioral health support needed to accept and maintain housing The Kern Street Adult Residential Facility expansion will convert an existing adult residential facility to a 30-bed facility that provides rooms, meals, supervision, distribution of medicine, and personal care assistance to individuals with chronic behavioral health issues

Additionally, the Project Roomkey Continuance initiative will provide temporary housing support for 80 to 90 beds, while the Social Work Action Group (SWAG) will receive $3 4 mil-

lion to perform street outreach, engagement, housing navigation, and case management services to homeless individuals and families

“This will begin the necessary steps to increase much-needed capacity for the unsheltered population while providing the necessary services,” said Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr “We look forward to our continued efforts on working with the community to meet the challenges of homelessness ”

San Bernardino County has been hit particularly hard by homelessness, with data showing that more than 2,000 individuals experienced homelessness in the

The County Housing Development Grant initiative will see staff explore the development of a $20 million grant program that can be offered to third parties to support homeless housing projects with a focus on constructing new units that provide additional housing beds The U S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME-ARP Program has also allocated the county $12 7 million to assist with addressing the region’s housing needs and provision of homeless services

“San Bernardino County is leading the way in addressing homelessness from a regional approach,” said Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez “Today’s investment will create opportunities from housing and wrap-around services throughout

our county and strengthen coordination with cities and nonprofit organizations ”

The spending plan has been welcomed by organizations working on the frontlines of homelessness in the county, who say the funding will go a long way towards addressing the crisis

“We applaud the Board of Supervisors for their continued commitment to addressing homelessness in San Bernardino County,” said David Gillanders, CEO of Step Up on Second “The initiatives approved will not only provide housing for the most vulnerable, but will also give them the support they need to rebuild their lives and become productive members of society ”

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has taken a bold step in addressing homelessness in the region, leveraging $72 7 million in federal, state, and county resources towards six strategic initiatives aimed at reducing homelessness and increasing the supply of housing opportunities for at-risk populations With more than 2,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in the county in 2022, the funding is a muchneeded boost in the ongoing efforts to address the crisis