W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
August 27, 2020
Vol 1 8, NO. 50
Rialto school district and par tners tackle malware a t t a c k , i n s t r u c t i o n t e n t a t i v e l y s e t t o r e s u m e A u g. 3 1 By Manny B. Sandoval
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n Friday, August 21, Rialto Unified School District was affected with a malware attack, which led to the district shutting down its entire network and internet immediately after discovering the breach.
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Thousands of RUSD electronic devices issued to students, teachers and staff were possibly affected and all distance learning operations were instantly suspended.
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RUSD partnership in motion. From left: San Bernardino Community College District Trustee Joseph Williams, RUSD Superintendent Dr. Cuauhtémoc Avila, Carter High School Principal Dr. Greg Anderson and San Bernardino County Board member and Black Voice Foundation Executive Director Hardy Brown, II, discussed partnership and support regarding the malware attack on RUSD electronic devices.
“Due to the malware attack on Friday, the district’s Information Technology team was forced to suspend the use of any district issued Windows devices, which included laptops, desktops, Surface Pro’s, and Sonic touch displays,” said Syeda Jafri, Communications RUSD Director. “Since this malware is designed to damage our district’s Malware, cont. on next pg.
Rialto City Council reviews 2020-2021 proposed balanced budget By Manny B. Sandoval
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n August 11, Rialto City Council accepted the 2020-2021 proposed budget, inclusive of a balanced budget.
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“The proposed budged is balanced and balanced better than it previously was. It aligns with the council’s principles and community values as well as open and transparent communication. It enhances all current programs and service levels and provides for a significant annual investment in the maintenance of the city’s streets and sidewalks. The surplus is intended to absorb any unforeseen financial impacts resulting from the continuance of the COVID-19 pandemic or other economic stressors,” said Stephen Erlandson deputy city manager.
fund has decreased to $101.2 million; inclusive of a $4.1 million decrease.
The 2019-2020 general fund revenue was $105.3 million, while the 2020-2021 general
The 2020-2021 balanced budget includes a decrease in operating expenses of $3.7 million, a
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City council, staff and many of Rialto’s constituents expressed their gratitude and approval of the 2020-2021 balanced budget. $3.4 million decrease in operating transfers and one-time expenditures decrease of $3.7 million, while there is an increase of $6.5 million,” continued Erlandson. Another item included in the
$101.2 million budget is 19 new jobs within the city. Of those 19 new positions, 11 of them are being allocated to the Budget, cont. on next pg.
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Susan G. Komen I.E. virtual celebration of survivorship, hope
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usan G. Komen Inland Empire is preparing for their annual Circle of Promise Day – A Virtual Celebration of Survivorship and Hope. This year’s event will take place virtually on Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Guests can attend the event by making a $20 donation, which will support the Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Breast Cancer Treatment Assistant Program. The Susan G. Komen Inland Empire Circle of Promise addresses the breast health dispari-
ties among African American women and men and empowers them to be proactive about their breast health.
Trustee and Kara Adams, Author of “Hidden Treasure: 5 Steps to Transformational Self-Love.” Dr. Hill and Kara Adams will talk about how breast cancer impacts This year’s event will feature multiple generations of women breast cancer survivors Dr. Mar- and men in our community. gret Hill, San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of We are also excited to have Dr. Lisa Newman, MD, MPH, FACS, FASCO & Komen® Scholar and Dr. Sandra Finestone, Komen® at any donor center, community Inland Empire Past Board Presidrive or at dent & Komen® Advocate in Sciblood www.LStream.org. All prospec- ence Committee Member. Dr. tive donors should be free of in- Newman will discuss the science fections or illness, weigh at least behind what makes African Amer-
LifeStream to hold blood drive
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ifeStream will be holding a Community Blood Drive at Grocery Outlet at the Renaissance Marketplace, 1145 W. Renaissance Pkwy on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. All successful donations are tested for the presence of COVID19 antibodies, which can reveal a donor’s potential to donate convalescent plasma, a powerful way to help those fighting COVID-19. This test does not detect if the donor is currently infected.
Donors receive free cholesterol screening. Please set an appointment by calling LifeStream at 800-879-4484 or visiting LStream.org. NOTE: All blood donors must wear a mask/face covering (mask/coverings with one-way valves to filter outside air are not sufficient), submit to a temperature check and COVID-19 symptom review before being admitted to the donor waiting area. age must provide LifeStream with written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available
115 pounds, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process. Donating blood takes about an hour, yet gives someone a lifetime. For more information, please call 1-800-TRY GIVING. Join the LifeStream volunteer team and make a lifesaving difference! For information, call 1.800.879.4484, ext. 458.
Malware computer devices, we had to make sure that we collect all the devices from students, staff and teachers.”
“This week we dedicated our time to collecting thousands of our students,’ teachers’ and staff's devices and replacing them. It is a large undertaking, but our priority is to secure all of our devices and continue the flow of education,” continued Jafri.
“We’re being completely flexible with days and times this week for device drop-off. This will assist our Information Technology team to assess the situation and diagnose if in fact any of these devices are affected,” Jafri said.
Rialto Police Department, one to the fire department, three community development positions and four new public works positions. At the meeting, council expressed their gratitude toward city staff for generating a balanced budget, including multiple residents who spoke during public comment. “I had an opportunity to review the budget in detail. I’d like to give kudos to the city manager for a balanced budget; I have not seen this in a long time. I’m happy to see our city paying down our unfunded liability, thank you for that. Thank you for the additional police positions, I support that and i’m happy that we are moving forward with that,” said Lupe Camacho, Rialto resident.
Since the breach, the district has been working tirelessly to resolve the issue, in hopes of regaining virtual classroom instruction as soon as possible.
The district began collecting all computer devices on Monday, August 24 and will continue to do so throughout the end of the week, ending August 28.
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ican women’s breast cancer different. Sponsorship are still available and tickets are $20 per person. This inspiring event will celebrate African American women and men who have survived breast cancer, remember those we have lost, honor those currently living with the disease and unite us as a community. For more information about this event and to register, please visit komenie.org or call 951 676 7465. Or follow up on Facebook @SGKIE.
City staff shared that moving forward into 2021, the focus is on streets, roads, sidewalks, safety, and legacy projects; including both Fire Station #205 and finishing Frisbee Park, which both are expected to be near complete in October 2020. “I’d like to acknowledge the letters we’ve received from the Rialto Chamber of Commerce and residents in the city that took the time to write to us in regard to their concerns over public safety. At no point have we ever had a discussion regarding reducing the budget of public safety. I would like to point out that at no point have we had discussion about defunding our police department; we’re going to keep protecting our residents,” shared Councilmember Rafael Trujillo. For more information, visit yourrialto.com.
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Communication for resuming online instruction. Sitting and briefing with RUSD Chief Technology Officer Beth Ann Scantlebury, RUSD Superintendent Dr. Cuauhtémoc Avila accessed all district collected information on Sunday evening. This attack presented itself at an already uncertain time, where teachers, students and even parents are learning to navigate through distance learning. “The greatest frustration is that this would happen to students,
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teachers and parents who are working during one of the most challenging times to make sure our students receive quality instruction,” concluded Jafri.
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RUSD is tentatively scheduled to resume distance learning on August 31.
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A milestone fulfilled
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Manny B. Sandoval Contributing Writer
n August 21, I joined the four percent rank of Latinos who have graduated with a masters degree or higher in the United States. Through my research at California Baptist University, I became increasingly unsettled learning about the misrepresentation of Latinos in media and how our people are continuously marginalized in social spaces. Today, I dedicate this Master of Art’s in Strategic Communication
degree and journey to all of my hardworking LatinX people around the country, fighting to make the world a better place. Thank you to my Mom & Dad, all of my family and friends for inspiring me, motivating me and making my life so much fun. To God, you are the reason I am at this finish line, I will continue to use the gifts you’ve bestowed upon me, to assist others...for the rest of my life. The dream is never done.
Women’s Equality Day we have a chance to change this through our willingness to be educated on matters and being an activist and ally for others. 2020 is serving as a time for self-reflection and understating the importance that history can have on our future.
The year of 2020 has opened up a lot of problems that were unexpected for the globe. Full of tribulations, it seems as if the terror will not cease. The economy is spiraling out of control, loved ones are dying and it seems as if there is no light at the end of the tunnel. While it is easy to say that 2020 has been the worst year yet for so many people, we must recognize that 2020 has been the year of reawakening.
The topic of equality is a major theme circulating through the usage of memes and other types of informational posts on social media platforms.
We are realizing the terrors that are still awake and alive and the path to justice is becoming a unified objective for the people of this country. The growing influence of social media acts as a journalistic platform to expose the troubles of a world that we have not conquered. And so, because of that, the young people of today are more educated than ever before.
On August 26, Women’s Equality Day will most likely be commemorated heavily in the virtual world especially since people use social media as a form of their own activism. Women’s Equality Day is important because it memorializes and commemorates the establishment of the 19th amendment which granted women the right to vote.
Systemic oppression still festers through our laws and policies, but
With the election coming up and the frequent virtual conversations
about equality, Women’s Equality Day will definitely be a historical moment this year due to the context of this intense election and COVID-19. That is why it is important that we acknowledge this day and the struggles from those before us to get us to where we are. While it may seem obvious that Women’s Equality Day should be deemed as important, we must actually take time to celebrate it with integrity. In 2018, 16 million women were not registered to vote. That was only 2 years ago. Voting is an American right. And we must celebrate this day by encouraging other women to vote. Our grandmother, great-grandmothers, and other matriarchal figures fought for this moment in history and we must honor them by exercising our rights. For this holiday, it is essential that we use our voice that is given in order to advocate for the importance of voting. Election Day is coming fast and every second makes us closer and closer to Nov. 3. My generation is the future, but we cannot act “woke” and blast Women’s Equality Day on our Instagram stories without actually doing the work that the women before us paved for us to do. Since we are the gatekeepers of social media, we must use our platforms to encourage more women to vote. And that, in itself, is enough to celebrate for Women’s Equality Day. United we must stand. If we act divisive, we unintentionally disregard their work and accomplishments at the expense for our freedom.
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Congratulations to Manny B. Sandoval who recently graduated from Cal Baptist University with a master’s degree in Strategic Communication.
Sydney Goggans is a student at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA. She currently majors in English and has an interest in how the media we consume influence culture. In her free time, she enjoys reading current affairs and attending local cultural events.
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Valley College receives $75,000 in Grants to suppor t Clean Vehicle Technolog y Program, STEM scholar ships was taking classes for the clean vehicle technology certificate, he was given a pay raise and a higher job title. In addition to the program grant, Edison International awarded the SBVC Foundation a $25,000 grant for STEM scholarships. The scholarships benefited 25 students at SBVC who are pursuing careers in STEM fields, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Bioengineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Students were recognized in the SBVC Foundation’s virtual scholarship award ceremony on June 4, 2020.
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SBVC professor Berchman “Kenny” Melancon observes as Enrique Allen Mar of Advanced Training Systems demonstrates a commercial truck driving simulator the college is acquiring as part of its expanded clean vehicle technology curriculum.
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dison International recently awarded the San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) Foundation $75,000 to support SBVC’s Clean Energy Hybrid and Electric Vehicle (EV) Technician Program and STEM scholarships for SBVC students. SBVC’s Clean Energy Hybrid/EV Technician Program grant award totaled $50,000. The goals of the program are to increase the availability of electric vehicle (EV) training, reach additional students who are interested in the training, and give students sought-after clean energy/EV skills that makes them more competitive for higher-wage job opportunities. The program also includes campus outreach activities, which consists of faculty attending career fairs at local high schools and community events, developing informational materials about the program, and disseminating the
materials to promote electric/hybrid clean technology programs. Led by SBVC faculty chair of the Diesel Department, Berchman “Kenny” Melancon, faculty conducted community outreach in Winter 2019 and Spring 2020 at Redlands High School, Pacific High School and an event at the Fontana Speedway to promote SBVC’s clean energy programs. This outreach prioritized meetings with community members, high school counselors, students, and parents. One of the degree offerings being promoted through the program is the Heavy/Medium Duty Clean Vehicle Technology Certificate, a 22-unit credential designed for students to build skills working on Zero Emissions, Electric, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. Funding from donors like Edison International enables SBVC to develop career pathways and recruit students to prepare them for jobs in this in-de-
mand logistics field. As a component of the Clean Energy Hybrid/EV Technician Program grant, five student scholarships were awarded to students, who will be graduating with their certifications in June 2021. The scholarships, funded at $1,000 each, were awarded to Blake Burndred, Richard Jaramillo, Anmolpreet Singh, Brian Garcia, and Anthony Przybylek. Scholarships were determined by department faculty.“We are expanding every year and are grateful for Edison International’s continued support,” Melancon explained. “Our goal is to ensure our students are educated with the most current technology, so when they enter the job market, they are an asset wherever they decide to go.” One student in the clean vehicle technology program works for Riverside Transit Authority. Once his employer found out that he
Since 2010, Edison International has partnered with the SBVC Foundation to offer scholarships to SBVC students. Through this work, Edison has directly supprted students interested in careers in green technology and environmental areas. For students who begin their studies at SBVC with an economic disadvantage, these grants to improve training and create scholarship opportunities represent a lifeline to a living wage and limitless career opportunities. SBVC’s long-time partnership with Edison International has positively impacted its students’ lives as well as the greater Inland Empire community.
SB Black Culture Foundation postpones annual Black Rose
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ecause of the COVID-19 virus, the San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation (BCF) has postponed its annual Black Rose and Humanitarian of the Year Awards.
This effort will assist our students with any costs they may incur paying for college or other expenses, he said.
The banquet was originally scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2020, said Arlington Rodgers Jr. President of the BCF.
We will send out another Press Release when the new date is set for the Black Rose and Humanitarian of the Year.
Because scholarships are so important for the success of our high school graduates, the board of the BCF is looking at having an on-
The San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation, Inc. P. O. Box 7288 San Bernardino, CA 92411
line event/s fundraiser.
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Boys & Gir ls Clubs suppor t distance lear ning “We want to continue to be there for working parents, as we have the last few months, and help ensure that their kids are successful as they do distance learning,” said Club senior vice president Mark Davis. Kids can get help with certain subjects and homework support at the Club, along with fun activities like art and sports. They can also take advantage of the Club’s collection of books, including some donated by the Redlands Sunrise Rotary Club and UPS Stores. Safety measures for youth coming to the Club include daily temPHOTO BGCRR
As the school year continues virtually, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside is offering distance learning support as long as needed. Club staff will make sure students keep to their school schedules, and feed them lunch.
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ocal students had their “first day of school” at Boys & Girls Clubs on Aug. 13 amid COVID-19 school campus closures. More than 60 students brought their electronic devices to the
Club to log in to class. The kids were spaced apart in rooms throughout the Club, and Club staff helped with any issues that arose until the first day’s projects were finished. As the school year continues vir-
tually, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside is offering distance learning support as long as needed. Club staff will make sure students keep to their school schedules, and feed them lunch.
WaBa Grill offer s free deliver y through end of year
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aBa Grill, one of the nation’s leading healthy rice bowl chains, is proud to offer free delivery through the end of the year for orders placed via the WaBa Rewards App or Wabagrill.com. WaBa Grill began offering free delivery at the start of the pandemic as a limited time offer, and has since decided to extend the promotion through at least the end of 2020. “As circumstances have driven consumers to depend on dining at home more often, it’s been our goal to ensure WaBa Grill remains accessible and affordable for those who rely on us to provide delicious, healthy meal options for these occasions,” said Mark Finnegan, VP Marketing & Technology at WaBa Grill. “Many households remain under an incredible amount of logistical and financial distress, and we hope that extending this promotion through the end of the year will
continue to provide some relief to WaBa fans everywhere.” To enjoy free delivery, WaBa fans must download the WaBa Rewards App available via Apple IOS and Android. WaBa’s visual and easy to use mobile app allows users to rack up points and redeem rewards while taking advantage of other member perks including ordering ahead, storing favorite orders and contactless payment. Along with takeout, curbside pickup and free direct delivery, guests may also access the brand and place orders through any of WaBa Grill’s third-party delivery partners: DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats and Postmates. For nearly 15 years, WaBa Grill has been serving better-for-you options packed with protein, healthy grains and fresh vegetables that are prepared-to-order on a flame grill. Protein choices include fresh, never frozen chicken, ribeye steak, wild-caught salmon,
jumbo shrimp and organic tofu which guests may add to any bowl, plate or salad and then customize with a variety of flavorful sauces including the fan favorite WaBa sauce.
The cost for day camp is $150 a week per child, plus $25 annual Club membership. Scholarships are available. For information, call the Club at (888) 822-6535, email daycamps@bgcie.org or go to www.BeGreatIE.org
Crafton Hills College Foundation receives grant from Inland SoCal United Way to suppor t students
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he Crafton Hills College Foundation received a grant for $12,500 from Inland Southern California United Way to support Emergency Assistance funding for Crafton students impacted by COVID-19. Inland SoCal United Way was created through a merger of Inland Empire United Way and United Way of the Inland Valleys. Its COVID-19 fund was established to respond to the pandemic by relieving hardships for vulnerable working families, due to quarantine or disruption of income, and to support the coordination of community relief efforts. "We at Inland SoCal United Way are delighted to be able to award grants to local nonprofits like Crafton Hills College Foundation who are dedicated to supporting the individuals in our community," said Lisa Wright, President of Inland SoCal United Way. "We understand that our new normal is a challenge, but Crafton Hills College Foundation is rising to that challenge and we are extraordinarily proud to be able to assist in their efforts."
The funds received by the CHC Foundation from Inland SoCal Finnegan added, “We want our United Way will directly support guests to feel both valued and supstudents through emergency assisported, and absorbing their delivery charge is our way of doing that as well as saying thank you for their continued support of WaBa Grill and our franchisees.” Free delivery is available through December 31, 2020 for orders placed via the WaBa Rewards App or the company website. Minimum order of $10 is required. Delivery on orders placed via the WaBa Rewards App and www.wabagrill.com are fulfilled by DoorDash. To view WaBa Grill’s menu and to find your nearest location, visit www.WaBaGrill.com.
perature checks, health screening questions, face coverings for everyone in the building, regular hand washing, social distancing, and a lower staff-to-youth ratio. All Club program and administrative staff have been tested for COVID-19.
tance grants. To be considered for the one-time funding of up to $500, students must submit a completed application and supporting documents, have completed a minimum of 12 units at the College, be currently enrolled in a minimum of six units, and be in good academic standing. "At Crafton, we are taking a holistic approach to help students recover from this pandemic with hotspots and Chromebooks available for check out, a food bank and grocery vouchers, and through direct support with emergency assistance grants to help with individual hardships such as rent, utilities, and transportation costs, " said Dr. Kevin Horan, President of Crafton Hills College. "This funding will enhance CHC's strategic efforts in supporting students during this difficult time," continued Horan. "With this help, students are more likely to succeed in their educational goals and we are so grateful to Inland SoCal United Way for their assistance." If you would like to help support the Inland SoCal COVID-19 Fund, please call United Way at 951-697-4700. For more information about the CHC Foundation or to support Crafton students, visit www.craftonhills.edu/foundation.
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College students find creative way to reach socially distant senior citizens
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rt, in any form, is meant to evoke emotion. With that in mind, a group of college students—who make up the student volunteer group known as ASEZ—set out to give hope and bring comfort to senior citizens at the Brookdale Senior
Living community in Loma Linda by donating hand-made works of art. Since many assisted living and nursing home facilities have implemented new health and safety protocols, which prohibit friends and family from visiting due to the coronavirus pandemic, the
volunteers wanted to focus their efforts on seniors who are unable to embrace loved ones at this time, being one of the most vulnerable groups among the population susceptible to Covid-19 complications.
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Student volunteer groups from Cal Poly Pomona, Antelope Valley College, Victor Valley College and College of the Canyons wanted to bring hope and comfort to area senior citizens through art. Volunteers, known as ASEZ, donated works of art on Sunday, Aug. 9. Pictured here are volunteers at the Brookdale Senior Living community in Loma Linda.
To do this, ASEZ members from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona teamed up with other ASEZ members from Antelope Valley College, Victor Valley College, and College of the Canyons to brainstorm ideas. Each one pondered ways they could produce art for someone who might be longing to see a family member or needing a bit of encouragement. Art from the heart quickly became a theme. With paint brushes, canvases, and face masks in tow, the members set a date to meet outdoors and create the art together. The much-anticipated event came to fruition on August 9th. Despite the heat of a Victorville afternoon, students joyfully spread out and went to work putting pencils to pads. For many members, this was the first time they were able to see each other outside of video chats since the pandemic began. Having a feeling of camaraderie and human connection was an added benefit that made the outing that much more fulfilling.
The result? An array of art pieces that varied from fanciful and cheerful, to serene and inspiring. One such painting, featured an intricate web of delicate white flowers protruding from vines juxtaposed a vivid, electric blue background. Another painting featured a trio of cupped hands, belonging to a family, overlapping to envelope a brightly-hued, red heart. “I hope that the art helps the seniors remember and know that people are thinking about them and that they are missed even though no one can visit them at this time,” said one of the artists. The effort produced over sixty paintings and drawings which were individually packaged and donated to the Brookdale facility on August 18. ASEZ members, who’s mission is to save the world from a to z, hope to inspire others to do the same in their own communities for as long as the pandemic continues.
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Office (909) 381-9898 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WATSON LEROY WARNER CASE NO. PROPS2000486
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of WATSON LEROY WARNER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SHELLIE L. GILL in the Court of Superior California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHELLIE L. GILL 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: 09/02/20 at 1:30PM in Dept. S36P located at 247 W. 3RD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner C. TRACY KAYSER - SBN 230022, KAYSER LAW GROUP, APC 1407 N. BATAVIA ST., SUITE 103 ORANGE CA 92867 BSC 218626 CNS-3387091# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 8/13, 8/20, 8/27/20 R-3097
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TIFFANY C. REDDICK Case No. PROPS2000248
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of TIFFANY C. REDDICK A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Lashawn Brinson in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Lashawn Brinson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 16, 2020 at 9:00 AM in Dept. No. S37P located at 247 W. Third St., San Bernardino, CA 92415. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, 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: VERNON R YANCY ESQ SBN 219891 LAW OFFICES OF VERNON R YANCY 3250 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1500 LOS ANGELES CA 90010 CN971405 REDDICK PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD Aug 27, Sep 3,10, 2020 R-3110
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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PRUDENCE ADAIR AKA PRUDENCE ANN ADAIR. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by NICHI HAMILTON in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that NICHI HAMILTON 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: 09/23/20 at 9:00AM in Dept. S35 located at 247 W. THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 924150212 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JENNIFER N. SAWDAY SBN 228320, TREDWAY, LUMSDAINE & DOYLE, LLP 3900 KILROY AIRPORT WAY, STE. 240 LONG BEACH CA 90806 BSC 218695 CNS-3391957# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/20 R-3101
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JANET STAPLES CASE NO.: PROPS2000534 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: JANET STAPLES A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AVA R STAPLES in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AVA R STAPLES 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 allows the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to this petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on 9-1720 at 1:30 in Dept. S36 located at 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisement of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the Court Clerk. Petitioner: AVA R STAPLES 702 South Lancewood Ave., Bloomington, CA 92316 Published Rialto Record 8/27,9/3,9/10/20 R-3100
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Office (909) 381-9898 SUMMONS(CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE To Defendant: (AVISO al Demandado): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., a Delaware corporation; MARINA MORTGAGE INC., a California corporation; BLOW-OUT ENTERPRISES, a Business entity form unknown; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE). PINGORA LOAN SERVICING, LLC Case Number: CIV DS 1931502 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca. gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case, by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) , the California Courts Online Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS después de que le entreguen esta citacíon y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a (www.sucorte.ca.gov) en la bibliteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos
legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, www.lawhelpcalifornia.org en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de C a l i f o r n i a , (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costo extenos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte anted de que la coret pueda deschar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es) Superior Court of California County of San Bernardino 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, California 92415-0210 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, or del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) William G. Malcolm, Esq. MALCOLM & CISNEROS 2112 Business Center Dr., IRVINE, CA 92612 Date: OCT 21 2019 Clerk (Secretario), by Elyzabeth Gomez Deputy (Adjunto) Published Rialto Record 8/20,8/27,9/3,9/10/20 R-3098 STEPHAN, KVANVIG, STONE & TRAINOR Laird B. Stone - ISB #2363 P. O. Box 83 Twin Falls, Idaho 83303 0083 Telephone: 208 733 2721 Facsimile: 208-733-3619 E-Mail: skst@idaho-law.com 20537.67/SUM/mj Attorney for Plaintiff IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF TWIN FALLS MAGISTRATE DIVISION Case No. CV42-20-2189 SUMMONS IDAHO POWER COMPANY, Plaintiff, vs. ALVARINO CERNOESPINOSA; and JANE & JOHN DOES 1-10, Defendants. NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED BY THE ABOVE NAMED PLAINTIFF. THE COURT MAY ENTER JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 21 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. TO: ALVARINO CERNOESPINOSA YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in order to defend this lawsuit, an appropriate written response must be filed with the above designated court within twentyone (21) days after service of this Summons on you. If you fail to so respond the court may enter judgment against you as demanded by the Plaintiff in the Complaint. A copy of the Complaint is served with this Summons. If you wish to seek the advice or representation by
• RIALTO RECORD LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406 an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be filed in time and other legal rights protected. The nature of the claim against you is monies owed. An appropriate written response requires compliance with Rule 10(a)(1) and other Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure and shall also include: 1. The title and number of this case. 2. If your response is an Answer to the Complaint, it must contain admissions or denials of the separate allegations of the Complaint and other defenses you may claim. 3. Your signature, mailing address and telephone number, or the signature, mailing address and telephone number of your attorney. 4. Proof of mailing or delivery of a copy of your response to Plaintiff attorney, as designated above. To determine whether you must pay a filing fee with your response, contact the Clerk of the above named court. DATED: 6/18/2020 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By/s/ Kaytlin Abrahamson Deputy Clerk Published RIalto Record 8/27,9/3,9/10,9/17/20 R-3099 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) ONLY (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P Sec. 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 8434-JB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The name(s) and business address of the seller(s)/licensee(s) are: MARTHA ESPINOZA 1424 W. FOOTHILL BLVD STE F RIALTO, CA 92376 Doing business as: JUAN'S TACOS All other business names(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s)/licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s)/licensee(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the buyer(s)/applicant(s) is/are: AGUILERAS TCA CORP. C/O 3825 CRESTMORE RD SPC 461 RIVERSIDE, CA 92509 The assets being sold are generally described as: LEASHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, INVENTORY, GOODWILL, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AND ABC LICENSE and is/are located at: JUAN'S TACOS 1424 W. FOOTHILL BLVD STE F RIALTO, CA 92376 The type of license and license no. to be transferred is/are: 41614999 ON SALE BEER AND WINE-EATING PLACE now issued for the premises located at: SAME The transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: BENNETT ESCROW SERVICES INC, 332 N. RIVERSIDE AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 and the anticipated sale date is 915-2020 The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $50,000.00, including inventory estimated at $1,500.00 which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: $50,000.00 CASH It has been agreed between the seller(s)/licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions code, that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: 05-12-2020 MARTHA ESPINOZA, Seller(s)/Licensee(s) AGUILERAS TCA CORP., Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) 32378 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 8/27/2020 R-3102
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: 14750 Foothill Blvd., Fontana Ca. 92335, September 15, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.; Joanna Tunstead, general household items, misc. items, boxes; Arogant Hollywood, general household items, misc. items, boxes; Jose Manuel Ruiz Marquez, general household items, misc. items, boxes; Frances Perez, general household items, misc. items, boxes; Gerardo Ramos Rios, general household items, misc. items; Jennifer Aceves, general house-hold items, misc. items, couches, toys, totes; Alex Mendez, general household items, misc. items, bed, mattress, crib; Shaun Abenojar, general household items, 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. CN971212 09-15-2020 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD Aug 27, Sep 3, 2020 R-3103 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, Sept 15th, 2020 at 11:30 am. Jake Salazar, clutter from around the house; Carolina Gonzalez, clothes, blankets, pictures; George Naranjo, household items; Juan Jose Matute Pozo; mattress and dresser; Melissa Duron, household; Miguel Salazar, Boxes, and professional cleaning equipment; Rene Sims, sofas, end tables and tools. 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. CN971460 09-15-2020 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD Aug 27, Sep 3, 2020 R-3104 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 September 15, 2020 Time of Sale 10:30 A.M.; Terrence Steele, general description of property, shoes, clothing, misc. boxes/bags; Tiffany Anne Moore, general description of property, household; Iraklis Notis, general description of property, sofa, boxes, artwork; Sir Friley Manning, general description of property, personal items; Angel Dillingham, general description of property, household items, furniture, misc. items; Abel Joe Perez, general description of property, boxes and bikes; Christopher Riffle, general description of property, beach stuff, clothes, shoes. 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. CN971463 09-15-2020 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD Aug 27, Sep 3, 2020 R-3105
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: 3285 N Locust Ave Rialto, CA 92377 on September 17, 2020 at 9:30am: Raul William Hughes, household goods; Renee Predom, household goods; Louise Thomas, household goods; Jarrod Hill, household goods; Jawanna Wimberly, household goods. 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. CN971482 09-17-2020 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD Aug 27, Sep 3, 2020 R-3108
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: Extra Space Storage, 313 S. Riverside Ave., Rialto, CA 92376, September 16th, 2020 at 11:30 AM. Ariel Santos, Couches, clothes and 2 dressers; Mary Flood, bed, TV boxes, household; Shyiona Prudhomme, queen bed, 2 twins beds, refregerator, couch, recliner; Christopher white, 2 beds, 4 televisions, love seat, sofa, boxes, dinning set, household; Rhonda Maae, household goods; Rhonda Maae, household goods; Maria Mendoza, vinyl fence, tools; Yvonne Vera, personal items; clothing, toys, chairs; John Wiliams, 5 bedroom house; Maria Valladolid, 2 couches, bunk bed, dresser; Alberto Quintero, refrigerator, washer, stove, bids, boxes, tools; Crystal Malagon, household items; Karina AlcantaraMartinez, personal items, household items; Agustin Godinez, containers, clothes; Janis Lee, Furniture; household; Mary Stewart's Southern's Mamie Lynch, paper work, holiday decorations, stove and business copy machine; Daphne White, Tvs, TV stand, dresser, bedroom set, boxes and misc items; Genoveva Hernandez, household items, John Hatchett, twin beds, 2 refrigerators, washer, dryer, love seat, boxes, household. 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. CN971465 09-16-2020 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD Aug 27, Sep 3, 2020 R-3106 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: 3285 N Locust Ave Rialto, CA 92377 on September 16, 2020 at 9:30am: Moises Israel Torres, household goods; William Sandoval, household goods; Liliana Cortes, household goods; David Ibarra, household goods; Mario Jurado, household goods; Corine Merino, household goods. 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. CN971481 09-16-2020 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD Aug 27, Sep 3, 2020 R-3107 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: 17197 Valley Blvd. Fontana, CA 92335, Sept 16th, 2020 at 9:45 am. Hector Granillo, washer dryer fridge boxes garage stuff; Jon Loomis, tools; Alexandra Rios, totes furniture stove toys bed frame tools misc items; Jairo Hernandez; Dresser and bed frame; Joel Perkins, Tools and Mini 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 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. CN971506 09-16-2020 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD Aug 27, Sep 3, 2020 R-3109
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CSUSB launches School of Entrepreneur ship fir st in Califor nia dent Tomás D. Morales said he was pleased to give the final approval to establish the School of Entrepreneurship, which had been championed at the department, college, Faculty Senate, and by the provost.
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ith the start of the 2020 fall semester, California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) will launch the School of Entrepreneurship, the first of its kind in California. The unique program, one of less than 15 existing worldwide, will boost the university’s already highly successful entrepreneurship program. The School of Entrepreneurship, housed in the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, further places CSUSB as a leading entity in the growing field of entrepreneurship education, said Mike Stull, a professor of entrepreneurship and director of the university’s Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship, who will serve as the school’s director.
“Establishing the School of Entrepreneurship is an important step for CSUSB and the Jack H. Brown College as it evolves and innovates to meet the needs of students and the local community,” said Stull. “We envision a substantial positive impact, as it will further cement the JHBC reputation as a leader in the field of entrepreneurship education and increase the college’s ability to engage with the local business community in terms of relationships, collaboration, and resources.” As a school of entrepreneurship, it will oversee and coordinate eight major academic programs in entrepreneurship with over 20 full- and part-time faculty, Stull said. Cal State San Bernardino Presi-
“The School of Entrepreneurship represents a truly wonderful and pioneering example of our mission here at Cal State San Bernardino in offering our students a challenging, yet rewarding, educational experience,” Morales said. “The school’s offerings and dynamic faculty will inspire our students to succeed and help prepare them for life after graduation where they will become our future business leaders and leading entrepreneurs.” “Our entrepreneurship program has evolved to the point where it makes sense for it to control its own destiny as a distinct academic discipline,” said Lawrence Rose, dean of the Jack H. Brown College. “As a school, the program will gain greater visibility and collaboration campus wide. It will be able to innovate and engage different stakeholders across campus structures. Faculty recruitment will become easier, and employers will better understand what hiring a graduate from the School of Entrepreneurship can
contribute to their organizations. I also strongly believe this will allow us to deepen our partnership with the community, bringing significant resources and collaborations that will benefit all parties.” The creation of the School of Entrepreneurship will significantly raise the university’s profile in recruiting potential students and reinforcing its efforts to become a “destination” program that draws students from beyond the Inland Empire region, Stull said. “Students are looking for programs that are leaders and innovators in the educational field and have the ecosystem that will support their goal to create new ventures or become innovative change makers in their career field,” Stull said. “CSUSB checks all the boxes in that regard – an innovative, well-established program that is going to the next level by creating a school of entrepreneurship.” For the existing CSUSB entrepreneurship faculty, the designation will provide an advantage in applying for external research and grant funding. It will also create a significant competitive advantage as the school recruits for top faculty talent. The designation also allows for more interdisciplinary collaboration on campus and the potential for joint faculty appointments with fields such as art, natural sciences, social sciences and education. The school will add to the university’s entrepreneurship program’s already high profile within the inland region with potential employers, donors and other organizations, which in turn enhances support for startup ventures as well as job and internship opportunities for students in the school, said Stull, who added that the hope is that this will attract more local professionals and entrepreneurs to support the school as mentors, guest lecturers and adjunct faculty. The CSUSB entrepreneurship program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the leading accreditation for business academic programs worldwide and has evolved and grown substantially since it was launched in the early 2000s. Enrollment has grown from fewer than 20 students in fall 2002 to its current total of 265 students. Program officials believe strongly that the entrepreneurship academic program could nearly double in five years. This growth will be fueled by increasing interest in entrepreneurship among students from all different fields. In fall 2020, CSUSB is welcoming its largest ever freshman class in entrepreneurship, and the school is launch-
ing several new initiatives including a dedicated graduate degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, collaborative entrepreneurship academic programs with Art, Liberal Studies and Education and unique new courses such as The Improvisational Mind, a collaboration between entrepreneurship and theater arts faculty. “We believe strongly that the entrepreneurship academic program can reach 500 students by 2025,” Stull said. “Supporting this potential growth is the fact that entrepreneurship expanded to our Palm Desert Campus in fall 2019 and is currently implementing a wide range of new courses and programs that appeal to students from every discipline on campus.” As entrepreneurship has grown at CSUSB, the greater academic field of entrepreneurship has also grown and evolved to become recognized through research and programs as a distinct discipline in the field of business. These trends, coupled with the anticipation of future growth and development of the program, resulted in the unanimous decision by the CSUSB entrepreneurship faculty to propose the establishment of a new academic unit representing Entrepreneurship. The school, developed and approved over a three-year process, ultimately received unanimous approval from the Jack H. Brown College, the university Faculty Senate and CSUSB President Tomás Morales. Stull said as entrepreneurship continues to evolve and grow as a distinct academic discipline, legitimate programs that aspire to national and global recognition are establishing distinct Schools of Entrepreneurship within their respective academic colleges. Universities such as Florida State University, Oklahoma State University and Drexel University are among the early adopters in establishing schools. “Becoming the first School of Entrepreneurship in the state of California enables us to extend our existing brand as a top entrepreneurship program and continue to be an innovator both locally and within the CSU system with regard to entrepreneurship education,” Stull said. “Potential students will be drawn to CSUSB as we practice what we preach – innovation, growth and applying the entrepreneurial mindset to achieve impact.” Mike Stull, director of the CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship is available for interviews. Contact Joe Gutierrez at the CSUSB Office of Strategic Communication at 951-236-4522 or email joeg@csusb.edu. Watch the CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship video news release at https://youtu.be/7ggvez1OIB4.
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