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W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD

Vol 22, NO. 19

Januar y 18, 2024

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(Left to right) David Friendman, Cory Chavez, and Tansu Philip picking up trash along the SBX bus stop located in-between The Enterprise Building and Court Street Square.

By Manny Sandoval

n a remarkable display of resilience and community spirit, Viva La Boba, a local San Bernardino boba tea shop, rose from the shadows of a disheartening act of vandalism to spearhead a spirited cleanup drive on Tuesday, January 16th.

This gesture of unity and determination came in response to a break-in suffered just two days prior, transforming a moment of despair into an inspiring example of com-

FUSD High School Senior’s Passion for Robotics and Coding Leads to World Robotics

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Since incident the business has replaced the shattered door and window.

munity solidarity.

Viva La Boba, a staple in the community since its opening in March 2019, faced a devastating setback at 4 AM on Sunday, January 14th. Vandals shattered the establishment's front door and to-go window, making off with thousands of dollars worth of operational equipment, including a recently acquired iPad integral to its kitchen display system; along with an Ubereats tablet, GrubHub tablet and Amazon Fire tablet.

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Philip, Chavez, and Friedman proudly standing in front of Viva La Boba after collecting a 13 gallon bag worth of trash in the heart of downtown.

Upon receiving news of the break-in from the owner of Red Star Armory, Kevin, a neighborly business owner who walks down the Breezeway to check on all businesses in the alleyway every morning, owners Tansu Philip and David Friedman, who also owns Realicore Real Estate Group, were swift to respond. Philip remarked, "We were here within 30 minutes and still opened at 11 AM that morning. It was our most profitable winter Business, cont. on next pg.

Councilmembers Reynoso and Calvin Champion Unity and Re p r e se n t a t i o n a t S an B e r n a r d i n o ' s ML K D ay Pa r ad e

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San Bernardino Councilman Ben Reynoso expressing to the crowd that while he thinks the concept of Amazon is great and that he is not against the company, he will continue to fight for benefit agreements, and adequate pay and health insurance from large corporations as such.

By Manny Sandoval

he city of San Bernardino echoed with the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15, as community leaders and residents gathered for the 4th Annual MLK Day Parade and Extravaganza coordinated by the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce. The vibrant tapestry of culture, community, and celebration was held at the former Stater Bros, now nearly vacant shopping center located at the corner of W Fifth Street and N F Street. Sixth District Councilwoman Kim Calvin,

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Councilwoman Kim Calvin (right) who is up for re-election in 2024, says she is running as a write-in candidate for the 6th Ward after not making it onto the ballot in December 2023.

riding in a classic low rider through the streets of downtown, shared her vision of a thriving city center. "Happy Martin Luther King Day City of San Bernardino. Calvin described her vision of utilizing vacant buildings, restoring vitality, and creating opportunities downtown. "I envision a downtown that's thriving... And I know it can happen," she emphasized, aligning her goals with Dr. King's principles of equality, justice, and humanity.

Councilman Ben Reynoso, visibly emotional while speaking, conveyed his passion for uplifting the city. "They were looking to him (Dr. King) for that leadership, and he was looking to them (the people), and they

didn't even know it," Reynoso said, drawing parallels between Dr. King's leadership and his role in San Bernardino. He shared his commitment to accurate representation and community betterment, acknowledging the challenges and the importance of steadfast leadership. "This is our San Bernardino," Reynoso asserted, reinforcing his dedication to making tangible improvements in the city, such as implementing restricted truck routes, environmental justice, and garnering more community benefits agreements (an initiative he’s advocated for years before he garnered a seat on the San Bernardino City Council). MLK, cont. on next pg.

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day, we did great for it being a Sunday." Adaptability has been vital for Viva La Boba in the wake of the vandalism. "We're doing things more old school now, relying on print ticket orders, which is less efficient," Philip added. "But, I've already ordered replacements for what was stolen and put it on a credit card; and I’ll figure out how to pay it back. The best way to support us right now is to stop by and purchase a drink." Despite this blow, they, along with Cory Chavez, a longtime resident of San Bernardino, were undeterred in their commitment to the community.

Instead of succumbing to the setback, Philip, Friedman, and Chavez took to the streets of San Bernardino, focusing their cleanup efforts around the downtown area, including Court Street Square and extending to the SBX Bus Stop across the street from The Enterprise Building. Their endeavor, synchronized with the weekly Tuesday Farmers Market, added a community-focused dimension to their efforts. The cleanup revitalized a vital city area and underscored their dedication to communal engagement.

Friedman, an advocate for a more walkable city, found it fitting to help beautify the bus stop area, aligning with his long-held beliefs in improving urban spaces for pedestrians and transit users.

Friedman also spoke about the financial impact of the incident. "We paid $1,500 out of pocket to get the glass door and to-go window replaced MLK

The event also celebrated the participation of San Bernardino County Board of Education Member Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers, the parade's grand marshal, along with other dignitaries, including San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes, Assemblymember James Ramos, and representatives from the Office of Congressman Pete Aguilar. The extravaganza featured live

because our insurance deductible was $2,000.” By the time of the cleanup, the shattered window and door had been replaced, symbolizing the quick response to adversity.

The incident, which KTLA News covered, highlighted the community's plight and heartening response. In a poignant moment during the cleanup, a community member handed Philip $50 in cash, a gesture symbolizing the local support for Viva La Boba.

Chavez, who participated in the cleanup, shared her motivations, "I saw Viva La Boba's Facebook post about this cleanup and wanted to help. They do a lot for the community." Chavez, an admin of the Facebook group 'I Love San Bernardino' and former owner of Inland Flowers, also experienced her first boba drink that day.

Despite the challenges, Viva La Boba is not just bouncing back; they are expanding. Philip excitedly mentioned the forthcoming Redlands Viva La Boba, which is set to open in summer 2024. "The Redlands location is coming along great, right across the street from the Trader Joe's shopping center," she said.

The act of vandalism, while tragic, has illuminated the strength and unity of the San Bernardino community. It is a testament to the power of kindness and solidarity in turning challenging situations into beacons of hope and light.

Viva La Boba is located at 455 W 4th St., Suite A, San Bernardino.

entertainment, poetry readings, food vendors, and activities for children, creating an inclusive and joyous atmosphere.

As the city reflected on Dr. King's legacy, the messages from Councilwoman Calvin and Councilman Reynoso resonated with the crowd, echoing the sentiment that the fight for a better world continues. Read more at IECN.com.

Brightline West's High-Speed Rail to Bridge Las Vegas San Bernardino, and Redlands to Rancho Cucamonga's HART District

By Manny Sandoval

t the heart of Southern California's transportation revolution, the Cucamonga Station, soon to be the centerpiece of the innovative HART District, is preparing for a major transformation. This significant development, highlighted at a press conference on December 11, will see the integration of Brightline West's high-speed rail, connecting Las Vegas, San Bernardino, and Redlands to Rancho Cucamonga.

Elisa Cox on Economic Growth and Environmental Benefits Assistant City Manager Elisa Cox passionately spoke about the project's transformative impact, stating, "Bringing in 11,000 jobs in the region is just the beginning. We're looking at immediate and long-term economic growth, a boom in tourism, and a major reduction in traffic emissions." Cox emphasized the environmental advantages, noting, "With the train being all-electric, we're not just easing traffic but also significantly reducing greenhouse gasses."

Cox highlighted innovation, "Brightline is already operating in Florida, connecting Tampa and Orlando. It's a proven model, although not highspeed. This innovation is not new globally, but it's a first for the West Coast, potentially easing future passengers' hesitation."

Eloise Gomez Reyes: Envisioning Economic Prosperity Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes elaborated on the project's economic significance. "The economic impact in our community will be tremendous. With Brightline bringing thousands of new construction jobs to the Inland Empire and a $5 billion investment, we're gearing up for an economic renaissance here in Rancho Cucamonga," Reyes stated.

She further added, "We are excited to welcome this highspeed rail, not just as a means to travel to Las Vegas but as a catalyst for connecting all communities in between. This isn't just a transportation project; it's a community and economic development project." Brightline West: A Journey to the Future

Brightline West is set to redefine travel in the region with a

200 MPH rail service, promising a just over two-hour journey from Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas. Cox reassured about safety: "Our engineers, experienced in global high-speed rail projects, ensure the technology is safe and reliable. It's new to the United States but tested worldwide."

The project's timeline aims for groundbreaking in Las Vegas by the end of January 2024, with completion targeted by the 2028 Olympics. "The Cucamonga Station will be a fully functional, state-of-the-art transit hub in 2027," Cox stated.

Cucamonga Station and HART District: More Than Just a Transit Hub

Envisioned as a vibrant, culture-rich environment, the HART District will be a transitoriented, mixed-use area offering amenities, employment opportunities, and a thriving hospitality sector. The district will seamlessly integrate with Brightline West, Metrolink, Omnitrans, and an underground tunnel to the Ontario International Airport, creating an unparalleled transportation network.

“We are thrilled to witness the realization of this transformative project that connects our dynamic regions,” said Rancho Cucamonga Mayor L. Dennis Michael. “This strategic investment in cutting-edge infrastructure not only opens doors to jobs, economic growth, tourism, and commercial ventures but also enhances Southern California’s global connectivity.”

“I am thankful for the substantial funding received by California for the Brightline West high-speed rail project,” said Senator Ochoa Bogh. “This investment will revolutionize the Inland Empire, creating a new era of visionary leadership and strong partnerships. It is a significant step towards a future filled with endless possibilities, which will benefit our region immensely.” Connecting Beyond Rancho Cucamonga

With the inclusion of Brightline West, Rancho Cucamonga's HART District will serve the local community and create vital links to San Bernardino, Redlands, and Las Vegas, fostering regional connectivity and economic growth.

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Opinions

W hy ar e 29,000 Cal State Faculty Going on Strike? Because Faculty Wor king Conditions ar e Student Lear ning Conditions

By Thomas F. Corrigan, Ph.D., Professor, CSUSB and Guy David Hepp, Ph.D., Associate Professor, CSUSB

uring commencement ceremonies at California State University, San Bernardino, there is a moment that sends everyone reaching for their camera phone or a tissue. It’s when our university president asks all graduates who are the first in their family to receive a college degree to “please stand and be recognized.” The vast majority rise, proudly wave to their loved ones, and the arena erupts in celebration.

Like many CSU campuses, CSUSB ranks among the nation’s top universities for social mobility. Nearly 80% of our undergraduates are first-generation college students, 77% are underrepresented minorities (including 69% Hispanic students), and more than half receive Pell Grants, which are for lowincome students. Moreover, two-thirds of CSUSB alumni live and work in California’s Inland Empire, making the university a catalyst for regional growth and progress.

Tragically, CSU administrators and trustees are actively undermining both access to a CSU degree and faculty pay and working conditions across the 23campus system. This threatens the CSU’s promise as an engine of social mobility in the Golden State.

In September 2023, the CSU’s Board of Trustees voted –– over the objections of students, faculty, staff, and political

leaders –– to raise tuition a whopping 34% over the next five years. This will make it more difficult to attain a CSU degree because aspiring students can’t afford the hike or don’t want to take on added debt. A 2016 study found up to 12% of CSU students were homeless and 24% faced food insecurity.

These tuition hikes are just the latest in a decades-long disinvestment in the CSU. Whereas California residents could once get a quality, tuition-free education from “the People’s University,” that expense is increasingly shouldered by students, who are overwhelmingly working class and people of color. As Sacramento State Professor Cecil Canton put it, “As the student body of the CSU became darker, funding became lighter.”

Our campus president told students these tuition hikes will fund priorities like “providing competitive salaries and benefits to faculty and staff.” However, since last summer, CSU management has dismissed the California Faculty Association’s proposal to raise faculty pay by 12%. On January 9th, management walked out of negotiations and imposed its “last, best, and final offer” -- a 5% raise inadequate to offset the 24% inflation rate over the last five years.

CSU management has also not made any meaningful effort to address the CFA’s other demands, including raising the salary floor for lecturers, reasonable class sizes and counselor-to-student ratios, a semester of paid parental leave, accessible lactation spaces and genderinclusive restrooms, and safe interac-

tions with campus police. They did raise parking fees, though.

The CSU’s unwillingness to address lecturer pay is particularly galling. Parttime lecturers (or “adjuncts”) teach most CSU classes. But the pay is paltry for their qualifications, and many aren’t assigned enough courses to make ends meet or receive full benefits. To get by, some teach crushing course loads across several colleges and universities. But how can they do that and provide the instruction students deserve? This is just one way that faculty working conditions are student learning conditions.

The CSU says it can’t fund the CFA’s proposals. However, Chancellor Mildred García enjoys a nearly $1 million annual compensation package, campus presidents recently received up to 29% raises, and management personnel compensation is up 32% ($145 million) since 2016. The university also has $3.7 billion in reserves and another $8.6 billion in cash investments. Indeed, Eastern Michigan accounting professor Howard Bunsis found that the CSU could fund the CFA’s proposals with its existing annual surpluses, alone. This begs the question: why is the CSU investing in managers and mutual funds but not the people who actually do the teaching?

We reject the CSU’s cynical, neoliberal model. Amid the CSU’s sexual harassment scandals and greedy, tone-deaf executive raises, CFA members remain the system’s moral compass: we are an antiracism and social justice union working to ensure that the CSU provides quality,

affordable, and accessible higher education to Californians of all colors and class backgrounds. To do so, we need better pay and safe, equitable working conditions. Only then can we provide the transformative education our students and communities deserve. That is why the CFA’s 29,000 faculty, counselors, coaches, and librarians are striking across all 23 CSU campuses on January 22–26.

Our determination for this labor action is strong. Ninety-five percent of voting CFA members approved of the strike. We will be shoulder-to-shoulder with Teamsters Local 2010 skilled trades workers. Students support us, too. They recognize that faculty want them to succeed, but that we can’t adequately support students if we’re underpaid, overworked, and unsafe. Indeed, we welcome students, staff, community members, union siblings, and sympathetic administrators to join us on the picket line. This is a fight for all Californians, and when we fight, we win. About the Authors

Thomas F. Corrigan, Ph.D. is a critical political economist, and he teaches media studies courses in CSUSB’s Department of Communication Studies.

Guy David Hepp, Ph.D. is an archaeologist focused on ancient Mesoamerican societies. He teaches in CSUSB’s Department of Anthropology.

Dr y Januar y and Beyond: Stop Drinking for your Health

By Dr. Archana Dubey, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California

illions of people worldwide are participating in the health movement of Dry January, simply choosing not to drink alcohol for the month.

Because many Americans reported increasing their alcohol intake during Covid, there is concern that consumption has remained high even after the pandemic ended. Health professionals report they are seeing increased drinking habits, especially among women. California ranks 34th in the nation in excessive drinking, with 19.1% of adults reporting that they drink in excess, according to United Health Foundation’s 2023 annual America's Health Ranking Report.

Individuals who consume alcohol identified improving their physical health and mental wellbeing as the main reasons for drinking less. The health rewards of drinking less

Keeping alcohol use to a minimum allows good things to start happening in your body. You may find that you sleep better, your mood improves and you’re

able to think more clearly. Depending on the rest of your diet, you may even shed a few pounds. You’ll certainly lower your risk of several types of cancer, including throat, esophageal, breast and colorectal cancers, per the National Cancer Institute.

If reducing how much you drink is a personal goal, read on to learn tips and strategies that may help. Tips and strategies for drinking less

Keep a journal to track your feelings: Knowing when and why you reach for alcohol can help you figure out ways to cut back. But if you’re unsure of your reasons, keep a journal for a week. When you feel the urge to pour a drink, jot down what is making you feel that way, whether physical or emotional. Loneliness and boredom are often big ones. You may also feel stressed, sad, anxious or irritable. Review your journal at the end of the week and look for patterns. Once you find some common themes, you can brainstorm ideas for working around them.

Drink mindfully: For many people, drinking alcohol is almost an unconscious habit — they drink without even thinking about it. For example, maybe you sip wine while cooking dinner or open a beer when you turn on the TV. As

you reach for that drink, give yourself a moment to think. Do you really want it, or is it just part of your routine? That’s what mindful drinking is all about. If it’s the latter, you can concentrate on changing the behavior pattern. If it’s the former, have the drink, but stay present in the moment — sit down and really savor it.

Change your routine: If you normally have your happy hour at 5 o’clock in the evening, postpone it to 6:30 or 7:00. Distract yourself by taking a walk, going to the gym or flipping through your favorite magazine. You may feel the urge to drink at first, but breaking your routine will help change your habits over time. It just takes practice.

Try breathing exercises: If you often turn to alcohol when you’re stressed, anxious or irritated, try diaphragmatic breathing — also known as box breathing — before you pour a drink. This deep-breathing method calms the central nervous system and can help you relax. Here’s how it works:

Sit or lie down and slowly breathe out all the air from your lungs. Breathe in through your nose for a slow count of four. Aim to fill your lungs and stomach, not just push out your chest. Hold your breath for a count of four.

Exhale for another count of four. Hold your breath again for a count of four. Repeat the entire sequence three or four times. Once you’re calmer and more relaxed, you may find that you no longer need a drink to help you unwind.

Swap alcohol for something else: Even if you do well limiting your alcohol at home, it may be harder to stick to your goals when you socialize, especially if your friends, family and coworkers are all drinking. If you feel pressured to drink when you go out — or you don’t want to draw attention to the fact that you’re consuming less, order something nonalcoholic that still looks like a regular drink. There are plenty of tasty nonalcoholic beverage options to choose from. It can be something as simple as club soda with fresh lime, kombucha or even a nonalcoholic version of your favorite cocktail. You could order a virgin margarita and nobody would be the wiser.

The bottom line: Taking action to drink less puts you in control, so that if/when you do decide to have a glass of wine or a cocktail, it’s a conscious decision, not a mindless habit. And while drinking less can take a bit of planning and effort, the health rewards — for both body and mind — are worth it.

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California Credit Union Offering Scholarships to San Bernardino County Students

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alifornia Credit Union is encouraging college-bound students across San Bernardino County to apply for its 2024 Student Scholarship Program. Through the program, the credit union provides $20,000 in scholarships annually to recognize local students who are motivated in their academic studies and active in their schools and communities.

“We encourage local students to get a head start on their education and apply for one of our annual scholarships,” said California Credit Union President & CEO Steve O’Connell. “We know the cost of higher education can be a challenge for many families, and we are proud to help these students on their path to realize their educational goals. We look forward to continuing our long-standing tradition of student scholarships to support our next generation of leaders.” California Credit Union scholarships are

available to college-bound high school seniors and community college students transferring to a four-year university who reside in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange counties. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 to be eligible to participate. Selection criteria include academic performance, school or community involvement, a letter of recommendation, and an essay submission.

Interested students can find more information and apply online at

www.ccu.com/student-scholarship/. Online applications will be accepted through Friday, March 8, 2024. Recipients will be announced on Monday, April 8, 2024.

The California Credit Union Annual Student Scholarship program was created in 2005 to recognize outstanding students within local communities. Since the creation of the program, the credit union has awarded more than $395,000 in scholarships.

Fontana Unified High School Senior’s Passion for Robotics and Coding Leads to World Robotics Olympiad Qualification

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Summit High School senior Imran Chaudhery is passionate about robotics, learning important life skills and lessons from the numerous competitions he participates in. Chaudhery and his robotics team most recently represented America in the World Robotics Olympiad held in Panama in November.

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ummit High School senior Imran Chaudhery’s passion for robotics has not only taught him important life skills, lessons and shaped his goals for the future, but taken him around the world – with his latest stop coming at the 2023 World Robotics Olympiad in Panama.

Chaudhery was first drawn to robotics in sixth grade when his mom put him in an afterschool robotics program at Wayne Ruble Middle School.

He began to learn the basics of robotics and looked to his older seventh- and eighth-grade teammates to gain a better understanding of how the principles they were learning were carried out.

Chaudhery continued to grow his skills through competitions with the team and soon took on more leadership and programmer roles.

“The competitions I’ve participated in have really impacted my mentality,” Chaudhery said. “I take every competition as a learning opportunity so I can continue to improve on my skills. I have also learned to procrastinate a lot less and to have more of a growth mindset in everything that I do.”

Chaudhery joined a robotics team outside of school and began earning team victories at numerous competitions.

He earned a spot in the World Robotics Olympiad Friendship Tournament in Denmark in 2019 and again this September. Chaudhery and his teammates found themselves representing America again at the 2023 World Robotics Olympiad, which was held in November.

“It was amazing to see and learn about different cultures and backgrounds at the World Robotics Olympiad,” Chaudhery said. “You get to become friends and compete with people from all over the

world and see how different people live their lives.”

Chaudhery extends his love of robotics to teaching, as he coaches elementary students throughout Upland on the basics of coding and robotics. He is also involved in activities at Summit High School, serving as president of the STEM club and vice president of the school’s SkillsUSA chapter, and an avid student in the Mechatronics career technical education pathway, where students learn electrical and mechanical engineering principles fundamental to the creation of robotic and automated systems.

“Imran is a phenomenal student who takes on challenges from tough courses and motivates other students in class,” Summit High STEM advisor and Mechatronics teacher Marco Torres said. “He is very well-rounded and displays exceptional skills both on the software and hardware side of robotics. I know he’s going to go on to do incredible

things after he graduates.”

Chaudhery, who currently applying to colleges – including many California State and University of California institutions – said he hopes to pursue a degree in either cybersecurity or computer science with a push toward software engineering.

“Imran is the perfect example of the excellence that is prevalent throughout Fontana Unified School District,” Fontana Unified Superintendent Miki R. Inbody said. “We are so proud of everything that he has accomplished and how he has represented the United States and Fontana Unified at the World Robotics Olympiad.”

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Obituaries

Jared L. Minjares

December 24, 1998 – December 18, 2023

Jared Minjares of Grand Terrace, California, passed away on December 18, 2023. He is survived by his Father and Mother Leonard & Cindy Minjares, Biological Father Jerry Minjares, his siblings Alycia Minjares (Litos), Randy Romero, Ashley DeLa Rosa, Michael Romero (Sophia), Jackie Romero, and Thomas Chavez, his niece Lenae Oliva, his nephews Vinny and Oliver, his grandfather Leonard Minjares, his uncles Mike, Jimmy, Burt Minjares and Mark Llamas, his Aunts Diane Larson (Bruce), Corinne Llamas and Lisa Starbuck (Dennis) and a host of cousins.

He had a 6-year relationship with his girlfriend, Ashley Fitzpatrick. They adopted two cats, Stella and Doc.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Maggie Minjares, Chuck and Carmen Llamas, Uncle George Minjares, and Peter Llamas. Jared graduated from Grand Terrace High School in 2017. He went to college at Embry Riddle

Aeronautical Engineering University, graduating with his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering in 2021. He was then hired by Raytheon Technologies and worked there until his passing.

Jared lived his life to the fullest in his 25 years. He was silly, funny, and liked to tease. He did more in his life than most of us live in an entire lifetime. If he were interested in something, he would learn and master the subject. And he had many, many interests. There was no end to his learning. One of his favorite pastimes was playing the piano. He had a special gift, playing by ear and reading music as he studied piano since he was seven years old. We were planning a trip to New York City this summer to hear his favorite Classical composition, Mahler’s Symphony #9. His other interests included Golf, Chess, Rubik’s Cube, Poker, Grilling, and Rock Climbing. He enjoyed all genres of music, from Classical, Jazz, Rock, Doo Wop, Latin, and Rap.

He also excelled in Sports. He played Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and Tennis, where he and his tennis partner played 62 games in a row undefeated.

He loved to travel and would travel alone if he had to. He went to the Formula 1 car races in Miami, Florida. He loved nature, most recently traveling up North to sleep amongst the Redwoods. He also loved to travel with his family.

Jared was an intelligent, kind, loving young man. He gave everyone a smile. He was a great joy to his family. He was a true gift. Anyone who met him knew he was a special young man. His family and many friends will greatly miss him.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd at San Salvador Catholic Church located at 169 W L St., Colton, CA.

Visitation from 9:45 to 10:30 Rosary from 10:30 to 11:00 Celebration of Life Mass at 11:00

IE’s Growing Black Population Shows Signs of Resilience, But Widening Disparities Remain

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n recognition of MLK Day, a new report titled “Black Equity Fund Report,” commissioned by the IE Black Equity Fund at Inland Empire Community Foundation and released by Mapping Black California, underscores the Inland Empire’s status as the region with California’s third largest and fastest growing Black population behind only Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Funding for the BEI Data Report was made possible by generous support from Southern California Edison.

The BEI Data Report shows an in-depth look at the socioeconomic landscape and conditions affecting the over 350,000 Black residents of the Inland Empire.

"This report provides data-dri-

ven insights that reveal how antiBlack racism continues to profoundly shape life outcomes and opportunities for Black IE residents today," said Candice Mays, leader of Mapping Black California. "We hope it serves to expand awareness and galvanize collaborative efforts to build a more just, equitable and inclusive future for the region."

The report also highlights the incredible resilience of the IE's Black residents:

Civic participation remains high, with a 71.1% Black voter turnout rate in the 2020 presidential election. Black-led grassroots organizations and institutions have played pivotal roles in fostering community identity, mobilizing resources, and advocating for change.

“For decades, Black residents have shown incredible resilience and determination to drive positive change in the Inland Empire, even in the face of complex challenges,” said Dina Walker, cofounder of the Black Equity Fund and CEO of BLU Educational Foundation. “This report underscores the urgency of continuing that fight, while charting a course toward greater equity and empowerment for the Black community."

While the region's Black population has seen steady growth over the past 30 years, the community continues to grapple with disparities in critical areas like health, education, employment, and housing. Read more at IECN.com

Anthony Ber ver

August 27, 1954 - December 31, 2023

Anthony Berver of Fontana, CA passed away peacefully of natural causes, surrounded by family, on December 31, 2023.

Anthony was born on August 27, 1954 in San Bernardino to Erlinda and Jose Berver. He was raised by his grandfather, Manuel Villalobos, in Fontana. He worked at Kaiser Steel Company in Fontana for 20 years until he retired. His hobbies included being a mechanic.

Anthony is survived by 5 children, his brothers Jose and Robert Berver, sister Pam Berver and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, a niece and a nephew.

Services will be held on Friday, January 19, 2023 from 2:30 4:30 pm at Hermosa Cemetery located at 900 N. Meridian Avenue in Colton.

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Page A6 • January 18, 2024 • RR • IECN T.S. No.: 230921334 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Loan No.: 201707P Order No. 05949520 APN: 0191-022-330-000 Property Address: 16250 Upland Ave Fontana, CA 92335 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 5/11/2020. 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 sale to the highest bidder for cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining 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 Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. No cashier’s checks older than 60 days from the day of sale will be accepted. Trustor: Lilia Orozco Reyes, a Widow obtaining 50% interest as Tenants in Common with Lizbeth Reyes Rodriguez, a single woman obtaining 50% as Tenants in interest Common Duly Appointed Trustee: Aztec T.D. Service Co. Recorded 5/15/2020 as Instrument No. 2020-0163582 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, Date of Sale: 1/29/2024 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: near front steps of Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $196,478.69 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 16250 Upland Ave Fontana, CA 92335 A.P.N.: 0191-022-33-0-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a 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 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 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

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been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Web site www.mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 230921334. 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. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil 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 “eligible bidder,” you may be able 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 call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website site www.tlssales.info, using the file number assigned to this case 230921334 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale 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 bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. When submitting funds for a bid subject to Section 2924m, please make the funds payable to “Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Holding Account”. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 12/22/2023 Aztec T.D. Service Co., by Total Lender Solutions, Inc., its authorized agent 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: (818) 8488960 Sale Line: (877) 4404460 By: Rachel Seropian, Trustee Sale Officer Published Rialto Record 1/4/24,1/11/24,1/18/24 R-591

NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Facility Address, 13475 Baseline Rd. Fontana, CA 92336 Date February 6, 2024 Time of Sale 10:30 AM. Greg Robinson, Unit appears to contain: Pizza oven, weight bench, treadmill, bags, boxes, totes, generator, shelves, misc. items; Trina Bruce, Unit appears to contain: Appliances, Holiday decor, boxes, misc. items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. CN103388 02-06-2024 Published Rialto Record Jan 18,25, 2024 R-616

NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 10192 Linden Ave, Bloomington, CA 92316, Febuary 6, 2024 @ 11:30 am. Erik Martinez, Boxes and Bags; Norma Arguello, boxes clothes; Pablo Mathus, 16 ft car/trailer ( Vehicle not for sale ); Maria Eugenia Martinez, Buffer, carpet cleaners and other cleaning equipment; Tommy Samu, Boxes, bins, Regina Sanchez, Bed small furnishings toys boxes of clothes household items; Martha Calderon, upright piano; Elizabeth Uriarte, Clothes, tools, kitchenware; Enrique Pacheco, motors generators; Martha Meza, Boxes of personal Items; Jackie Garcia, washer, dryer, couch 2 bed frames; Marisela Borjareyes, desk boxes fridge. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. CN102902 02-06-2024 Published Rialto Record Jan 18, 2024 R-613

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DOLORES E. CROSS CASE NO.: PROVA2300336 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: DOLORES E. CROSS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GREGORY CROSS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GREGORY CROSS 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 on 1/31/2024 at 9:00 am in Dept. F3 located at 17780 ARROW BOULEVARD, FONTANA, CA 92335, Fontana District 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 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: Marivel M. Zialcita 341 W. First Street Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 256-6702 Published Rialto Record 1/11,1/18,1/25/24 R-608

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 70132-KH (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: Heritage Tobacco, Inc., 7470 Ste. 107, Cherry Ave. Fontana, CA 92336 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 7470 Cherry Ave. Ste. 107, Fontana, CA 92336 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: Barhoom Corp., 7470 Cherry Ave. Ste. 107, Fontana, CA 92336 (5) The location and general description of all assets normally found and used in the operation of within named, including but not limited to goodwill, tradename, inventory of stock in trade, accounts, contract rights, leases, leasehold improvement, furniture, fixtures and equipment of that certain business located at: 7470 Cherry Ave. Ste. 107, Fontana, CA 92336 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: Heritage Tobacco (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 02/05/24 at the office of Inland Empire Escrow, Inc., 12794 Central Avenue Chino, CA 91710, No. 70132-KH, Escrow Escrow Officer: Kimberly A. Hohberg. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 02/02/24. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: None Dated: January 2, 2024 Transferees: Barhoom Corp., By:/S/ Tony Alghrer, President CNS-3773755# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 1/18/24 R-609

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 70133-KH (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: Smoke Plus, 14548 Baseline Ave., Ste. 220, Fontana, CA 92336 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 14548 Baseline Ave., Ste. 220, Fontana, CA 92336 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: Jasook Corp, 14548 Baseline Ave., Ste. 220, Fontana, CA 92336 (5) The location and general description of all assets normally found and used in the operation of within named, including but not limited to goodwill, tradename, inventory of stock in trade, accounts, contract rights, leases, leasehold improvement, furniture, fixtures and equipment of that certain business located at: 14548 Baseline Ave., Ste. 220, Fontana, CA 92336 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: Smoke Plus. (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 02/05/24 at the office of Inland Empire Escrow, Inc., 12794 Central Avenue Chino, CA 91710, Escrow No. 70133-KH, Escrow Officer: Kimberly A. Hohberg. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 02/02/24. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE Dated: January 2, 2024 Transferees: Jasook Corp, By:/S/ Tony Alghrer, Chief Executive Officer CNS-3773747# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 1/18/24 R-610

TS No.: FHAR.278-306 APN: 1110-371-18-0-000 Title Order No.: 2335661CAD NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/9/2006. 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 sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining 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 Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Samuel Palacios, Sr. Yolanda Palacios, And Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed PROBER AND Trustee: RAPHAEL, ALC Recorded 6/16/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0411225 in book N/A, page N/A of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Bernardino County, San California, Date of Sale: 2/14/2024 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the main (south) entrance to the City of Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Ave., Chino, CA 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $384,305.78 Street Address or other common designation of real prop16060 FAIRVIEW erty: COURT FONTANA California 92336 A.P.N.: 1110-371-18-0000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a 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 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 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 this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case FHAR.278-306. 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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil 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 “eligible bidder,” you may be able 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 call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number to this case assigned FHAR.278-306 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale 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 bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 1/11/2024 PROBER AND ALC 20750 RAPHAEL, Ventura Blvd. #100 Woodland Hills, California 91364 Sale Line: (916) 939-0772 Phone Number: 818-227-0100 Rita Terzyan, Trustee Sale Officer NPP0445702 RIALTO PUBLISHED RECORD 01/18/2024, 01/25/2024, 02/01/2024 R-612

NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold an online public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 17197 Valley Blvd., Fontana, CA 92335, on February 6, 2024, at 09:45 am. ; Donna Lee Wilson-clothes, furniture, boxes; Luis Martinez-clothes, toys, mattress, furniture, boxes, bikes, fish tank, coolers; Shonda Chism-Jones-clothes; Jose Godinez-clothes, boxes; Marcos Galindo-clothes, totes, ladder; Eduardo Sanchez-wheels, ladders, rims; Gloria Gomez-toys, clothes, furniture, cooler, totes, shelves; Salvador Soto-toys, clothes, furniture, tires, totes; Pinedo-appliances, Everado electronics, boxes, bike; Bonilla-appliances, Veronica clothes, furniture, boxes, totes, suitcase; Yasmin Perez-clothes, totes, bucketsm cowboy boots, pillows. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. CN103471 02-06-2024 Published Rialto Record Jan 18,25, 2024 R-618 NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 313 S. Riverside Ave, Rialto CA 92376. February 6, 2024, at 11:30 am.

Deanna Jenings: Mattress, Shoes, Boxes, Bags, Artwork, Nightstands, Desk, Ironing Board, Pictures/Photographs, Foot Massager New Christian light BC: Luggage, Door, TV, Chairs, Rugs, Night Stands, Wooden Tables, Couch, Bags, Boxes, Totes Fransico Miranda: Luggage, Jewelry Boxes, Car Speaker, Motorcycle Helmet, Baby Car Seat, Car Jack, Bags, Clothes Debra Evans: Boxes and Books Patrice Harris: Mattress, Fridge, Vacuum, Bed Frame, Bench, Shoes, Totes, Bike, Boxes, Pictures/Photographs Patrice Harris: Wheelchair, Bags, Boxes, Speakers, Step Ladder, Stereo, Lamps. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. CN102916 02-06-2024 Published Rialto Record Jan 18, 2024 R-614

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Loan No.: 16197 - Ahmed TS no. 2023-10854 APN: 0236501-91-0-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/10/2022, 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. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on 1/31/2024, at 1:00 PM of said day, At the main (South) entrance to he City of Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Ave., Chino, CA 91710, Worldwide Lenders, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Kambiz Ahmed, an unmarried man recorded on 6/16/2022 in Book n/a of Official Records of SAN BERNARDINO County, at page n/a, Recorder’s Instrument No. 20220218235, by reason of a breach or default in payment or performance of the obligations secured thereby, including that breach or default, Notice of which was recorded 9/28/2023 as Recorder’s Instrument No. 20230239733, in Book n/a, at page n/a, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, lawful money of the United States, evidenced by a Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, or the equivalent thereof drawn on any other financial institution specified in section 5102 of the California Financial Code, authorized to do business in the State of California, ALL PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF SALE, all right, title and interest held by it as Trustee, in that real property situated in said County and State, described as follows: Lot 91, Tract 13208, per Plat, Book 186 of Maps, Pages 80 through 84, inclusive. The street address or other common designation of the real property hereinabove described is purported to be: 11494 Larchwood Drive, Fontana, CA 92337. The undersigned disclaims all liability for any incorrectness in said street address or other common designation. Said sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or other encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest and other sums as provided therein; plus advances, if any, thereunder and interest thereon; and plus fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of said obligations at the time of initial publication of this Notice is $284,969.98. In the event that the deed of trust described in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is secured by real property containing from one to four single-family residences, the following notices are provided pursuant to the provisions of Civil Code section 2924f: NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a 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 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 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’s 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 this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 202310854. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not be immediately reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is 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 Civil 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 “eligible bidder,” you may be able 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 call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-10854 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale 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 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 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 “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: January 5, 2024 Worldwide Lenders, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, as Trustee By: Ashwood TD Services LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, its Agent Christopher Loria, Trustee's Sale Officer 231 E. Alessandro Blvd., Ste. 6A693, Riverside, CA 92508 Tel.: (951) 215-0069 Fax: (805) 323-9054 Trustee’s Sale Information: (916) 9390772 or www.nationwideposting.com NPP0445478 Published RIALTO RECORD 01/11/2024, 01/18/2024, 01/25/2024 R-607

NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 18777 Bloomington Ave, Bloomington, CA 92316, February 7, 2024 at 9:45 AM. Allan Ramos, couch, bed, wash, dryer, stove and boxes; Carlos Mascareno, 12 boxes, tools, clothes, kitchen items; Ehusam Johnson-Lee, China Cabinet, bed, boxes and clothes; Paulette Marie Green, bags and boxes; Steven Negrete, dresser twin clothes tools boxes; Jose Eduardo Chaidez, clothes and vanity. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property CN103398 02-07-2024 Published Rialto Record Jan 18, 2024 R-617

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 18-20790-SP-CA Title No. 180411660-CA-VOI A.P.N. 0239-501-67-0-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/19/2005. 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 sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on 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; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining 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 Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Charles A Kelly, Jr. and Lisa D Kelly, husband and wife, as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 08/26/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0635558 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of San Bernardino County, California. Date of Sale: 02/05/2024 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North Arrowhead Avenue entrance to the County Courthouse, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92401 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $507,835.06 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2819 West Calle Celeste Drive, Rialto, CA 92377 A.P.N.: 0239-501-67-0-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a 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 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 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 this property, you may call or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 18-20790-SP-CA. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is 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 Civil Code. If you are a "representative of all eligible tenant buyers" you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able 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 call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 18-20790-SP-CA to find the date on which the trustee's sale 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 bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as a "representative of all eligible tenant buyers" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 12/27/2023 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line ; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4805518 Published Rialto Record 01/11/2024, 01/18/2024, 01/25/2024 R-606

Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) The undersigned will sell at public auction on Thursday January 25, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: The sale will take place online at www.selfstorageauction.com. Rachel Lee Sanmar Investments LLC Aaron D Barnes Jr. Stephanie L Osiecki All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available online at www.selfstorageauction.com. Dated this January 11, 2024 and January 18, 2024 by Universal SS Fontana, 15007 Bridlepath Drive, Fontana, CA, 92336 (909) 463-6677 CNS-3771881# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 1/11, 1/18/24 R-605

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 22-30823-BA-CA Title No. 220561771-CA-VOI A.P.N. 0264-473-52-0-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/15/2005. 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 sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on 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; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining 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 Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Jose Luis Tirado and Cecilia Tirado, married to each other Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 04/11/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0250530 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of San Bernardino County, California. Date of Sale: 01/29/2024 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North Arrowhead Avenue entrance to the County Courthouse, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92401 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $55,907.85 Street Address or other common designation of real property:19415 Cheshire St, Rialto, CA 92377 A.P.N.: 0264-473-52-0-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a 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 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 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 avail-

able 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 this property, you may call 714-7302727 or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 22-30823-BA-CA. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is 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 Civil Code. If you are a "representative of all eligible tenant buyers" you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able 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 call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-30823-BA-CA to find the date on which the trustee's sale 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 bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as a "representative of all eligible tenant buyers" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 12/20/2023 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4805047 Published Rialto Record 01/04/2024, 01/11/2024, 01/18/2024 R-592

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: KEVIN SCOT HEATH, aka KEVIN S. HEATH CASE NO.: PROVA2400016

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: KEVIN SCOT HEATH, aka KEVIN S. HEATH A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ZACHARY S. HEATH in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ZACHARY S. HEATH be ap-pointed 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 author-

ity. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 2/21/2024 at 9:00 AM in Dept. F3 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA, CA 92335, FONTANA 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 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: Hollie S. Che, Esq. The Law Office of Bruce R. Durkee, APC 77-772 Flora Rd., Suite C, Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 200-4709 Published Rialto Record 1/18,1/25,2/1/24 R-611

NOTICE Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to satisfy Extra Space's lien, by selling personal property belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 15713 Valley Blvd. Fontana Ca. 92335 FEB-RUARY 7, 2024 10:30 AM. Oscar Omar Yanez Santacruz, unit appears to contain, Household items and misc; Monique Jouen, unit appears to contain, house-hold misc shoes etc; Jesus Guillen, unit appears to contain, household misc furniture; Mark Martinez, unit appears to contain, Furniture boxes items misc; Cristina Zepeda, unit appears to contain, Shelves and boxes; Omar Galvan, unit appears to contain, Dresser household items. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any pur-chase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. CN103506 02-07-2024 Published Rialto Record Jan 18,25, 2024 R-619

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San Bernardino Community College District’s Angel Rodriguez Reappointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to Lead State's Student Aid Efforts

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Rodriguez is a member of the Campaign for College Opportunity Advisory Council, the University of California, Riverside School of Education Advisory Board, the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California Board, and the Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity Fund.

By Manny Sandoval

n a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize education in the Inland Empire, Governor Gavin Newsom has announced pivotal appointments to the California Student Aid Commission, the principal state agency responsible for administering comprehensive financial aid programs for students in California's public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools.

Angel Rodriguez, a key figure from the San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD), has been reappointed to the Commission.

As Associate Vice Chancellor of Government Relations and Strategic Communications at SBCCD since 2022, Rodriguez has been instrumental in shaping educational policies and enhancing student opportunities. His extensive experience in various roles since 2016, coupled with his education from the University of California, Riverside, where he earned a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration and Policy, positions him as a pivotal leader in the education sector. Rodriguez's reappointment signals a continued commitment to developing and implementing effective educational strategies in the Inland Empire.

Complementing Rodriguez's reappointment, Catalina Cifuentes of Riverside has been reappointed to the Commission and also appointed to the Scholarshare Investment Board. Cifuentes's illustrious career in education, marked by her role as the Executive Director of College and Career Readiness at the Riverside County Office of Education, showcases her expertise in enhancing student aid and educational planning.

She has a rich counseling and teaching background, having served in the Corona Norco Unified School District, and holds a Master of Arts in Educational Counseling from Azusa Pacific University and a

Bachelor of Arts in English from California State University, San Bernardino.

These appointments are a significant stride forward in bolstering the educational infrastructure of the Inland Empire. With Rodriguez and Cifuentes at the helm, the California Student Aid Commission is poised to expand its reach and efficacy, ensuring that students across California have greater access to essential financial aid resources.

This move marks a transformative phase in the state's educational policy, promising a brighter future for students and educational institutions.

Southern California Congresswoman Torres Presses Boeing for Answers on Safety of 737 Max Following Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Incident

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ongresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) – a senior Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development – sent a letter today to Boeing over continued safety concerns with the Boeing 737 Max following the midair door blowout on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. Congresswoman Torres represents the congressional district that includes Ontario International Airport (ONT) – the final destination of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. Earlier this week, she sent a letter to FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker demanding answers about how the agency and Boeing were planning to keep the flying public safe.

“My constituents on Flight 1282 and the American public urgently deserve answers from Boeing and the FAA about the safety and airworthiness of the Boeing Max models,” said Congresswoman Torres. “After repeated waivers of the

law and ensuing safety incidents, two of which caused the death of 346 people on Max 8 models, the flying public has every right to be concerned. Until Boeing and federal regulators can provide transparency and assurances about the integrity of our safety inspection and certification processes, a serious shadow of doubt will continue to imperil the strong safety record of America’s skies. We must take every precaution to prevent any future incidents and deaths.”

Congresswoman Torres is dedicated to ensuring there is transparency with the flying public and will continue to hold private and public actors accountable. Air travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation, and the Congresswoman is using her position on the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee on Appropriations to deliver robust funding for federal transportation programs. Congresswoman Torres’ letter to Boeing can be found here and below:

Dear Mr. Calhoun,

As the Member of Congress who represents California’s 35th Congressional District, which includes Ontario International Airport (ONT), I write with significant concerns about the Boeing 737 aircraft. On January 5, 2024, there was an incident with Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 that occurred on your Boeing aircraft, whose destination was Ontario International Airport. I invite you to meet with me in Washington, D.C., to discuss the matters below.

Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 departed Portland on a Boeing Max 737-9, which is manufactured by your company. It was reported that the same plane used for Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 experienced three pressurization warnings from cockpit dashboard lights between December 7th and January 4th, with one occurring in-flight. I applaud the efforts of the flight attendants and flight crew that ran to the side of unaccompanied minors on the flight to protect them. Several pas-

sengers on the flight experienced injuries that required immediate medical attention. Since this incident, United Airlines also found loose bolts on door plugs on several Boeing 737 MAX-9 aircraft. I am deeply troubled by the Boeing 737 Max aircraft’s safety history and its use as a passenger aircraft despite numerous safety concerns.

Boeing’s recent safety record including the 2018 and 2019 fatal crashes of the Boeing Max 8 aircraft model -- raises further questions about passenger safety. The devastating first crash, which occurred in October 2018, involved a 737 Max 8 operated by Indonesia's Lion Air that killed 189 passengers. The second crash, which occurred in March 2019, killed 157 passengers when an Ethiopian Airlines operated 737 Max 8 crashed minutes after take-off. After these unfortunate incidents, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the 737 Max 8 and Max 9 while it investigated the circumstances of both events. Read more at IECN.com.