Intellectuall y Disabled Students Left in the Dar k: Planned Par enthood’s Fight f or Compr ehensive Sex Education

By Manny Sandoval

The state of sexual education for some of San Bernardino County's most vulnerable students is "abysmal," according to many former students The plight of students with intellectual disabilities (IDD) has been a primary concern, given their increased vulnerability to exploitation and sexual abuse

Faviola Mercado, Community Education Manager at Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, described the current system as "greatly lacking " She said, "It's required that all students be educated in sexual health The changes applied recently expanded what sex ed looks like in public schools However, this is often carried out in a haphazard manner, with some schools teaching it in health, some in PE, and some in science classes There should be a designated class that covers sex education comprehensively "

Addressing the 2016 California Healthy Youth Act, Mercado said, "The law requires that comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education be taught at least once in middle and high school But what we're seeing, particularly in the case of students with IDD, is a gross failure in its implementation "

A study shows that when young people have comprehensive information about birth control methods and safe sex, they will likely delay sexual activity Furthermore, when they engage, they tend to practice safer sex, which helps prevent unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Mercado emphasized the need for increased sexual education among students with intellectual disabilities "This population is often viewed as easy targets by predators due to their disability This could be because they are less likely to identify and effectively communicate the abuse Sometimes they're less likely to report it because they feel no one will believe them, and sometimes they do not have the words to express it "

To address this, Planned Parenthood launched the Equal Voices program, which aims to bridge the gap between the current state of sexual education and a healthier, more comprehensive understanding Equal Voices provides tailored education for youth with IDD, helping them identify healthy and unhealthy relationships, understand bodily autonomy, and effectively communicate abuse

Mercado stated that teachers, parents, and caregivers do not have to do it alone "We identify that gap and need for education We adapted our general education to suit youth with IDD Our expert educators go into the classes and teach the portion on sex ed We offer teacher development training Our educators can go and gauge the room and be able to adapt the material needed for each classroom as needed "

This education is free of cost for public schools and government agencies and is also available in Spanish for parents and caregivers

The success of Equal Voices has been monumental "It continues to increase year after year Especially after California's healthy youth act, it has continued to increase This year we have reached almost 700 people with IDD," said Mercado

Despite the California Healthy Youth Act, many students report not learning about STI prevention and symptoms, birth control, their rights, caring for their sexual health, healthy relationships, issues of sexuality or gender identity, or anything else beyond "the basic mechanics "

These students have access to more information than any generation before them Still, their STI rates are climbing, and they often report not knowing precisely what to believe when they find information online or on social media

The Equal Voices curriculum is adapted to PPOSBC's existing high school and middle school lessons The curriculum includes Healthy Relationships & Consent, Puberty & Anatomy, Pregnancy & Birth Control, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Gender & Sexual Orientation, and Online Safety & Safer Social Media

"The only difference is that they include fewer words and more pictures for PPOSBC's expert Health Educators to adapt to the class In addition, this allows them to add more or less information to each topic based on where the students are developmentally," Mercado explained

The program also focuses on topics relevant to students with adaptive needs, such as "good touch/bad touch" and the difference between public and private spaces "When the teacher identifies participants as having a higher cognitive level, PPOSBC allows a standard middle or high school presentation The content remains the same, but the Health Educator adapts the tone and delivery to meet the class's needs," Mercado added

But despite the strides made by Equal Voices, Mercado acknowledges there is still much work to be done "STI rates are rising nationwide among adolescents, and according to the CDC, a major culprit is a lack of comprehensive sexual education "

Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in this education, and PPOSBC encourages active participation "We offer a parent preview so they can view the materials before they are given the education We take that opportunity to encourage parents and caregivers to continue this education at home and be that trusted adult," said Mercado

The goal of Equal Voices and comprehensive sex education is not just to prevent sexual abuse, exploitation, and unwanted pregnancies It's also about empowering students with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their bodies and lives

May is Sex Ed for All Month, which reminds us of the importance of comprehensive sex education and the gaps in our schools' curricula that contribute to the rise in STI rates and other adverse outcomes

It is a call to action to address these shortcomings and ensure the most vulnerable students feel empowered with knowledge about their bodies

Mercado said, "We strongly believe that everyone deserves access to sexual education, and it can save a person's life " However, the fight for comprehensive, inclusive sex education is far from over, and for organizations like Planned Parenthood and advocates like Mercado, every step forward is a victory

In a world where information is abundant yet misinformation is rampant, students must have access to accurate, comprehensive, and accessible sexual education

Equal Voices is one such initiative bridging the gap Still, the collective effort of schools, parents, and society is needed to ensure that no student, regardless of their abilities, is left in the dark

By CalHFA

Estaba trabajando en construcción cuando sufrió una grave lesión Sin saber cuánto duraría su rehabilitación, su mayor preocupación era cómo iba a pagar las facturas y mantener una vivienda

Todo cambió cuando un amigo de Antonio le contó sobre un servicio gratuito de asesoramiento sobre temas de vivienda Los asesores de este programa ofrecen asesoramiento y capacitación gratuitos sobre morosidad en temas hipotecarios, alquiler de una vivienda, preparación para la compra de una vivienda, hipotecas inversas e incluso medidas de prevención para no terminar sin un lugar donde vivir

La financiación de este servicio procede de los Presupuestos del Estado de California por medio del Acuerdo Hipotecario Nacional (National Mortgage Settlement, o NMS, por sus siglas en inglés) y está administrado por la Agencia de Financiamiento de la Vivienda de California (California Housing Finance Agency, o CalHFA, por sus siglas en inglés)

Por medio de su Programa de Asesoramiento de Vivienda del NMS, CalHFA ya ha ayudado a más de 50,000 familias a encontrar asesores de vivienda certificados por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD, por su sigla en inglés) en todo el estado, para recibir servicios de asesoramiento de vivienda gratuitos y confidenciales

Un asesor sobre temas de vivienda trabajó con Antonio, respondiendo a sus preguntas sobre opciones bancarias y crediticias La sesión se centró en cómo podría alcanzar sus objetivos financieros incluso aunque no pudiera trabajar debido a la lesión

Trabajaron en los aspectos básicos de la creación de crédito y revisaron el proceso bancario, ya que Antonio no tenía una cuenta bancaria El asesor de vivienda le ayudó a establecer un presupuesto general para administrar sus gastos y empezar a ahorrar para alcanzar sus objetivos financieros

Además, el asesor sobre temas de vivienda le ayudó a inscribirse en un curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL, por sus siglas en inglés), porque el idioma era algo que Antonio quería mejorar También lo refirieron a un activista y defensor de derechos que le ayudó a presentar una solicitud de indemnización por accidente laboral

"Los californianos que trabajan duro y merecen participar en el ‘sueño americano’ no siempre tienen una ‘red de seguridad’ a la que recurrir en tiempos difíciles", dijo Tiena Johnson Hall, Directora Ejecutiva de la Agencia de Financiación de la Vivienda de California "Este programa ayuda a las personas a estabilizar su situación de vida al recibir asesoramiento y acceso a programas y recursos que de otro modo no conocerían"

Para encontrar un asesor, cualquier persona puede visitar el sitio web de CalHFA y buscar “NMS”, o ir directamente a la página de asesoramiento en https://www calhfa ca gov/community/nms/resources htm Todas las sesiones son gratuitas, y los propietarios de viviendas pueden ponerse en contacto con una de estas organizaciones aunque no vivan en la misma zona geográfica, ya que el asesoramiento se puede hacer por teléfono o por videollamada

El Programa de Asesoramiento sobre temas de Vivienda del NMS ayudó a Antonio a superar un momento difícil

Tiempo más tarde, cuando volvió a ponerse en contacto con la persona que le asesoró, para ver cómo le iba, se alegró de haber abierto una cuenta bancaria, de estar mejorando su calificación crediticia y de haber empezado un curso de inglés (ESL) en un colegio comunitario Y lo que es más importante, Antonio logró mantenerse en su hogar y mantuvo su vivienda

Johnson Hall añadió: "El asesoramiento sobre temas de vivienda es un servicio crucial que reduce el número de personas sin hogar, se enfrenta a la inseguridad en temas de vivienda y reduce los obstáculos para llegar a ser propietario de una casa, todo lo cual puede encaminar a las personas hacia el bienestar financiero Espero que toda persona que tenga problemas (de vivienda) aproveche esta oportunidad de ayuda gratuita"

Registration opens f or 5k walk/r un suppor ting mental health awar eness on May 21

Walkers and runners of all ages at the Stand Up to Stigma 5k can show their support for those dealing with mental health issues and raise their awareness of available mental health services This fifth annual race is set for Sunday, May 21, at 8 a m

Event registration is $15 for adults, $10 for students, and includes a T-shirt, runner ’s bib, food, and refreshments for the first 800 paid registrants The check-in and starting line will be across the street from the Behavioral Medicine Center at 1686 Barton Road, Redlands, California Those interested are encouraged to sign up for the family-friendly walk/run

This event aims to eliminate the stigma, bring awareness to, and treat mental health issues as any other health problem in our community After the race, registrants are invited to enjoy a post-race bash featuring a photo booth, snacks, refreshments, mental health information, and more

“Needing mental healthcare is no different than needing care from any other specialty healthcare service,” said Edward Field, MBA, vice president and administrator of the Behavioral Medicine Center “By coming together with our community, we can help reduce the stigma associated with seeking care ” all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has dec ared all sums secured thereby immed ately due and payable and has caused a written Notice of Default and E ection to Sell to be executed The undersigned caused sa d Notice of Default and E ection to Sell to be recorded n the County where the real property is located NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on th s property lien, you shou d understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction You wi l be bidd ng on a lien not on the property tself Placing the highest bid at a trustee auct on does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property You should also be aware that the lien being auct oned off may be a junior ien If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off a l liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive c ear 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 ava lable to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale If you wish to earn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this nternet website http://search nationwidepostng com/propertySearchTerm s aspx, us ng the file number assigned to this case

CA2300288169 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not mmediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website The best way to verify postponement information s to attend the scheduled sale NOTICE

TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1 2021 pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code If you are an elig ble tenant buyer ” you can purchase the property if you match the ast and highest bid placed at the trustee auction If you are an elig ble bidder, you may be ab e to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale you can ca (916)939-0772, or visit this internet website http://search nationwidepostng com/propertySearchTerm s aspx us ng the file number assigned to this case CA2300288169 to find the date on which the trustee s sa e was held the amount of the last and h ghest bid and the address of the trustee Second you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee s sale Third you must submit a bid by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee s sa e If you think you may qua ify as an “e igible tenant buyer or elig ble bidder you should cons der contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potentia right to purchase If the sa e is set aside for any reason the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney

Date: F rst American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent B vd, Ma l Code 1011F Irving TX 75063 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0434092 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 05/18/2023, 05/25/2023, 06/01/2023 R-383

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

BARBARA ANN

LANDRY AKA BARBARA A LANDRY AKA BARBARA LANDRY CASE NO PROSB2300587

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of BARBARA ANN LANDRY AKA BARBARA

A LANDRY AKA BARBARA LANDRY

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/14/23 at 9:00AM in Dept S37 located at 247 W 3RD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO CA 92415-

0212

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 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

THOMAS W DOMINICKSBN 120525 FULLERTON LEMANN SCHAEFER & DOMINICK, LLP

215 NORTH D STREET FIRST FLR SAN BERNARDINO unit appears to contain Bike and boxes; Karissa Duran unit appears to contain Household and furn ture; Alejandro Alcaraz unit appears to conta n, bags personal items; Frank Ortiz un t appears to conta n household tems misc; Francisco Lopez Garcia unit appears to conta n household tems misc; Carlos Medina unit appears to conta n household items equip ; Carlos Andres Gamba, unit appears to contain Totes personal boxes The auction w ll be l sted and adver-t sed on w w w s t o r a g e t r not on the property itself Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear 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 bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsib e for paying off a l liens senior to the lien being auct oned off before you can receive clear title to the property You are encouraged to investigate the existence, prority and size of outstanding liens that may ex st 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 consult e ther of these resources you shou d 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 Ca ifornia C v l Code The law requires that information about trustee’s 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 rescheduled time and date for the sale of th s property, you may ca l 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www nationwideposting com using the fi e number assigned to this case 2023-10616 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not be immediately ref ected in the telephone information or on the nternet website The best way to ver fy postponement information s to attend the scheduled sale NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civi Code If you are an eligible tenant buyer you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction If you are an eligib e b dder you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest b d placed at the trustee auction There are three steps to exercising this r ght of purchase First 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale you can ca l 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www nat onwideposting com, us ng the fi e number assigned to this case 2023-10616 to find the date on which the trustee s sa e was held the amount of the last and highest bid and the address of the trustee

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a b d so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sa e Third you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit or declaration described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee s sale If you think you may qualify as an e igible tenant buyer or elig ble bidder you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immed ately for advice regarding this potent al right to purchase

Dated: April 25 2023 Ashwood TD Services LLC a Californ a Limited Liability Company Chr stopher Loria Trustee's Sale Officer 179 Nib ick Road, #330, CA 93446 (SEAL) Te : (805) 296-3176 Fax: (805) 323-9054 Trustee s Sale Information: (916) 939-0772 or www nationw deposting com NPP0434285 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 representa- 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 sale date shown on th s notice of sale may be postponed one or more t mes by the mortgagee beneficiary trustee or a court pursuant to Section 2924g of the Ca iforn a C vil Code The aw 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 earn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable the rescheduled t me and date for the sale of this property you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee s sale or v s t this nternet website h t t p : / / w w w q u a i t y o a n c o m using the fi e number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-951374-CL Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in t me to the scheduled sale may not mmediately be reflected in the te ephone information or on the nternet website The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale NOTICE TO

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE TS No CA-23-951374-CL Order No : FIN-23000081 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/19/2012 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 publ c auction sa e to the h ghest bidder for cash, cashier s check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by state or federal cred t union or a check drawn by a state or federa savings and oan association or sav ngs assoc ation or savings bank specified in Sect on 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed

No PROSB2300427

To all heirs beneficiaries creditors contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WILLIAM EMITT ROLAND JR

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Dorothy Roland in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Dorothy Roland be appointed as persona representative to administer the estate of the decedent THE PETITION requests authority to adm nister the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obta ning 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 inde-pendent administration author-ity 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 June 6 2023 at 9:00 AM in Dept No S37 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 the North West Entrance in the Courtyard of the Ch no Munic pal Court, located at 13260 Central Avenue, Ch no, CA 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $169 744 85 The purported property address is: 359 E MARGARITA RD RIALTO CA 92376 Assessor s Parcel No : 0133-063-12-0-000

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-

DERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auct on You wil be bidding on a lien not on the property itse f Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automat cal y ent tle you to free and clear ownership of the property You shou d a so be aware that the l en being auctioned off may be a junior lien If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be respons b e for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auct oned off before you can rece ve clear t tle to the property You are encouraged to investigate the existence priority and size of outstanding liens that may ex st on th s property by contacting the county recorder s off ce or a title insurance company, e ther of which may charge you a fee for this information If you consult either

TENANT: You may have a right to purchase th s property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civi Code If you are an eligible tenant buyer you can purchase the property f you match the ast and h ghest bid p aced at the trustee auct on If you are an "el g ble bidder " you may be able to purchase the property f you exceed the last and h ghest bid placed at the trustee auct on There are three steps to exerc s ng this right of purchase F rst 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale you can cal 800-280-2832 or vis t this internet website h t t p : / / w w w q u a i t y o a n c o m , using the fi e number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-951374-CL to find the date on which the trustee s sale was held the amount of the last and h ghest bid and the address of the trustee Second you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale Th rd you must submit a b d so that the trustee rece ves t no more than 45 days after the trustee s sale If you think you may qua ify as an e ig ble tenant buyer or e ig ble bidder you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding th s potent al right to purchase NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as def ned in Section 2924m of the California Civi Code who is the ast and highest bidder at the trustee s sale shall provide the required affidav t or declaration of eligibi ity to the auct oneer at the trustee s sale or shal have t delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p m on the next business day follow ng the trustee s sale at the address set forth n the be ow signature block The unders gned Trustee d sclaims any liability for any ncorrectness of the property address or other common designation f any shown herein If no street address or other common designat on is shown, directions to the ocation of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of th s Notice of Sale If the sale is set aside for any reason including if the Trustee is unable to convey t t e the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the mon es paid to the Trustee This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy The purchaser shall have no further recourse aga nst the Trustor the Trustee the Beneficiary the Beneficiary s Agent or the Benef ciary s Attorney If you have previous y been discharged through bankruptcy you may have been released of personal iabi ity for this oan in