Ramos, Rogan, Court Staff, Tribal Cultural Performers, Celebrate California Native American Day
Highland Chamber Aims for RecordBreaking Participation at Walk/Run Supporting Children's Fund
Rialto Partners with BDP EnviroTech to Showcase Wastewater Treatment Innovation with Biological Double Efficiency Process
and BDP EnviroTech.
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On October 1, 2024, the City of Rialto, in partnership with BDP EnviroTech and a $1.56 million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC), will showcase the results of the Biological Double Efficiency Process (BDP), an innovative wastewater treatment technology developed by BDP EnviroTech. This cutting-edge technology
will showcase how it has demonstrated significant improvements in energy efficiency and water conservation compared to traditional wastewater treatment methods.
The demonstration project, partially funded by a $370,000 grant from the State Water Resources Control Board, incorporated BDP EnviroTech's proprietary process along with Nano-Bubble technologies. Together, an experiment located in Rialto’s Wastewater Treatment Plant separate from
the Plant’s normal operations over the past year has provided the potential for a highefficiency, cost-effective solution for treating wastewater.
Mayor Deborah Robertson expressed her support, stating, "Thanks to the U.S. Conference of Mayors, I was instrumental in getting a resolution passed that establishes the importance of water in our environ-
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Classic car enthusiasts get ready to hit the brakes and take a cruise through history at the 11th Annual Rendezvous Back to Route 66 Car Show, scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 2024.
The streets of downtown San Bernardino will roar to life from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, as the city celebrates its rich connection to
the iconic Route 66, promising a day filled with classic cars, live entertainment, and endless family fun.
Presented by the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Bernardino, this beloved event marks 34 years of honoring the legendary highway that shaped America's automobile culture. It’s a must-see for car aficionados and fam-
ilies alike, transforming downtown into a vibrant display of nostalgia and community spirit.
Event Highlights:
Classic Car Displays: Expect an eyecatching array of classic cars, hot rods, and custom vehicles, all polished to perfection. From vintage beauties to muscle cars,
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Mayor Deborah Robertson and Mayor Pro Tem Andy Carrizales (pictured far right) are said to have supported the partnership between the City of Rialto
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cruising down
intersection of Court Street
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San Bernardino family enjoying classic cars as they walk down N D Street.
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mental strategy. A subsequent nine-page resolution adopted during the annual General Assembly of SCAG recognized water as an essential element in land use, housing, and sustainable community planning."
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there’s something for every car lover.
Live Entertainment: Feel the groove with live performances of oldies hits by a local band and DJ, making the atmosphere electric with the sounds of yesteryear.
Family Fun: Enjoy activities for the whole family, including games, local food vendors, and more to keep the energy high throughout the day.
The results of the Rialto project will be presented during a public event on October 1st, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rialto Unified School District's STEM Center, located at 324 N. Palm Avenue, Rialto, CA.
Community Spirit: Immerse yourself in the warm, welcoming spirit of San Bernardino as the community comes together to celebrate its Route 66 legacy.
Whether you’re a seasoned car enthusiast or just looking for a fun-filled family outing, this year’s Rendezvous Back to Route 66 promises a one-of-akind experience that showcases automotive excellence and a deep connection to America’s roadway history.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 5,
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the technology’s impact and enjoy light brunch refreshments provided by the STEM Center’s Bistro.
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Time: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown San Bernardino, 546 W. 6th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410
For more information, visit the event organizers’ website at https://www.facebook.com/Ren dezvousBackToRoute66 or contact them at (909) 885-7515. Don’t miss your chance to join thousands of car lovers and community members for a full day of automotive history, fun, and entertainment.
Pedestrian Safety Starts with You: Stay Alert to Protect People Walking October is National Pedestrian Safety Month
Community News
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. Rialto Police Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads. By always taking extra precautions, you can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk of crashes and injuries. Walking should always be an easy and safe option for getting around any community.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 7,522 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes
across the United States in 2022.
In California alone, 1,158 pedestrian were struck and killed on California roads in 2022, accounting for 26 percent of all traffic-related fatalities in the state.
The high number of pedestrians injured and killed on our roads highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and safety measures for people walking.
To promote the safety of people walking, Rialto Police Depart-
ment will participate in National Walk to School Week October 7-11. Along with educating our community the department will conduct a traffic safety operations throughout October focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of pedestrians at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield and running stop signs or signals.
Rialto Police Department offers safe driving and walking tips, including staying off the phone when behind the wheel or
ssemblymember Juan Carrillo (D-Palmdale) and Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes (DColton) celebrated the passage of AB 98 the Planning Logistics and Neighborhood Standards Act (P.L.A.N.S). This legislation puts in place first of its kind standards to address the impacts of the logistics industry on sensitive receptors, locations which include schools, homes and daycare centers.
Specifically, AB 98 requires a minimum setback between a sensitive receptor and the dock bay of a warehouse and puts in place requirements that the warehouse is built with 21st century building standards. These standards include; investments in renewable energy, a buffer of up to 100 feet around the facility, and a prohibition on the dock bay being adjacent to any sensitive receptor. In addition, it puts a requirement in place for an update of truck routes throughout California to reduce truck idling and prevent truck routes from cutting through local neighborhoods. Finally, this bill requires a developer who eliminates housing as a result of the creation of a logistics project to replace the housing 2:1 in a fund that will be dedicated to building local affordable units.
“The signing of AB 98 represents an important step forward
for communities impacted by the over proliferation of warehousing,” said Assemblymember Reyes. “This legislation strikes a delicate balance that puts in place a higher standard for logistic development near sensitive receptors. I want to be clear, nothing prevents a local government from putting in place stronger protections to further protect vulnerable populations. I look forward to working with Assemblymember Carrillo to ensure implementation of this legislation delivers real change for communities across California.”
“I would like to thank Speaker Rivas for establishing the Assembly’s Warehouse Working Group, my joint author Assemblymember Reyes for her outstanding leadership on this important issue, and now Governor Newsom for signing AB 98,” said Assemblymember Juan Carrillo. “This is a careful and necessary compromise that continues our commitment to produce jobs, attract investment and serve Californians, while guaranteeing baseline requirements to ensure this industry is a better neighbor to impacted communities. Today the world’s economy depends on an increasingly complicated logistics industry, and here in California where e-commerce and overnight delivery have become a way of life, finding this balance was critical.”
San Bernardino's Champions for Choice Event Honors Leaders in Reproductive Rights Advocacy
By Manny Sandoval
On September 20, 2024, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC) hosted its annual Champions for Choice Luncheon at the Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center.
The event celebrated local leaders for their unwavering commitment to reproductive rights, highlighting their work in advocating for choice and health care access within the San Bernardino community.
The event's Master of Ceremonies was Connie Leyva, former state senator and current executive director of KVCR, whose leadership has long been associated with progressive causes. In her opening remarks, Leyva emphasized the importance of community-driven efforts to safeguard reproductive justice, especially in the face of ongoing challenges in Southern California.
Jon Dunn, President and CEO of PPOSBC, addressed the audi-
ence, expressing gratitude for the resilience of local leaders who continue to support reproductive healthcare, education, and access for women and families across the region.
One of the event's featured speakers, Michelle Goodwin, a thought leader in reproductive justice, delivered a powerful keynote focusing on the legal and social battles surrounding reproductive rights. Goodwin underscored the critical need for proactive legislation and community activism, highlighting how intersectionality plays a significant role in ensuring justice for all.
Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes presented the Champions of Choice Awards, honoring individuals for their exceptional advocacy and leadership. This year’s awardees included Jesus Sandoval, a Fontana City Councilmember, and Mary Sandoval, a Fontana Unified School District Trustee. Both were recognized for their steadfast commitment to advancing reproductive rights in Fontana, a city that has been at the center of several debates on healthcare access.
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Smith and Carrillo for East Valley Board of Directors
By Carol Chrzanowski San Bernardino
My name is Carol Chrzanowski. I have lived in San Bernardino for over 50 years. EVWD is my water provider. As a retired person I am concerned about water costs and how they affect my retirement income.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Smith and Mr. Carrillo showed up in my
neighborhood knocking on doors and introducing themselves to EVWD ratepayers. I was impressed, no EVWD candidate had ever knocked on my door since I moved here. I spoke to Mr. Smith and soon after Mr. Carrillo. I have now done my homework.
There are seven candidates in the race. Only three candidates sent “Candidate Statements,” Smith, Carrillo, and Stoffel. Only Smith and Carrillo have
water industry experience. Stoffel has no experience and is out of touch with reality if he believes he can lower rates and build infrastructure at the same time. The other candidates did not submit statements which can only mean they have no real interest in the position.
Consider voting for Smith and Carrillo, they have the track record and are in touch with the community.
This Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week: It's Time to Put an End to a New Breed of Frivolous Suits
By Victor Gomez, Executive Director, California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
You have to just love how using websites can make life so easy. You no longer have to leave the house to shop for a new car or dress. Instead, the internet has also become the breeding ground for those targeting small business owners for technical website violations, suing them with American Disability Act lawsuits.
The technical law allows anyone wanting to scam the system to sit in front of a computer at the kitchen table in the middle of North Dakota, look for technical violations, and file as many ADA website lawsuits against businesses anywhere in the country, seeking to disrupt the livelihood of small business owners for their financial gain. These individuals have realized it's much easier to file digital complaints; it greatly expands their targets, and they are no longer regionally tied to justify barriers.
We all pay the price for higher goods and services, lost jobs, and closed businesses when small businesses get sued for technical violations when no one experienced actual harm. Many business owners have told me those abusing the system do not care about actually buying something online from the store, as their purpose is only to send costly demand letters to thousands of business owners with the hopes that many of the defendants will just send the money to make these suits go away. Sadly, many do, fearing defending themselves would cost even more.
Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week is October 7 through 11th, 2024. Let's do something to protect small business owners from unscrupulous plaintiffs scouring websites in search of faults to pursue lawsuits against businesses. In California, penalties for website violations are much higher due to the Unruh Civil Rights Act, which provides for a fine of $4,000 per violation, a fine that other states do not have, plus attorneys' fees. Often, these so-called "violations" are color contract issues or visual issues that do not have proper programmatic labeling. This malicious legal activity is also known as drive-by lawsuits.
Like most lawsuits, it's far too easy to sue a business for website violations. Attorneys can utilize automated technology to scan websites, and if they come up with a certain number of arbitrary violations on a website, they find a plaintiff and sue. Easy as that.
It doesn't take too many infractions to file a claim, either. It's much too easy for those wishing to game the system to troll websites looking for minor violations actively, even if these violations may not impair access. They aim to "stack" these minor violations to force the defendant to pay a large settlement.
California is also seeing a jump in website accessibility lawsuits, with 359 filings in 2021 compared to 223 in 2020. Website accessibility filings have increased by more than 3,000% since 2018. Serial plaintiffs specifically target California hotels, alleging that the accessibility information
provided on reservation websites is not sufficiently detailed for the plaintiffs to decide whether the hotel meets their accessibility needs. Among the details the lawsuit claims should include are the dimensions of space under desks and sinks. The Department of Justice, however, has made it clear that "a reservation system is not intended to be an accessibility survey."
This Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, let's push our state lawmakers to address the abusive Americans with Disability Act lawsuit crisis impacting California businesses. Unwarranted ADA brick-and-mortar lawsuits are down because abusive website suits are rising. It's time to end both.
Lawmakers have to stand up and put an end to meritless lawsuits against small business owners, waged in the name of the ADA against both brickand-mortar and website owners, where the plaintiff really hasn't been harmed. Serial litigants file hundreds of these suits a month.
It's only fair for business owners to have time to correct technical issues before being outright sued. Let's push to make stores more accessible rather than being cash cows for those trying to abuse the system. Our economy is already struggling with high taxes and inflation; we cannot afford to punish small businesses that can least afford this internet robbery!
Let's use the internet to call on lawmakers to fix the problem of abusive ADA lawsuits once and for all.
Pedestrian Safety Starts with You: October is National Pedestrian Safety Month
By Rialto PD
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. Rialto Police Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads. By always taking extra precautions, you can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk of crashes and injuries. Walking should always be an easy and safe option for getting around any community.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 7,522 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes across the United States in 2022. In California alone, 1,158 pedestrian were struck and killed on California roads in 2022, accounting for 26 percent of all traffic-related fatalities in the state. The high number of pedestrians injured and killed on our roads highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and safety measures for people walking.
“Every step we take towards greater pedestrian safety is a step towards saving lives," Rialto Police Department Chief Mark P. Kling said. "We want to remind everyone that safety begins with you, whether you're behind the wheel or on foot. Small actions, like slowing down, putting away distractions and yielding at crosswalks, can make a lifesaving difference.”
To promote the safety of people walking, Rialto Police Department will participate in National Walk to School Week October 7-11. Along with educating our community the department will conduct a traffic safety operations throughout October focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of pedestrians at risk. These violations include speeding, making ille-
gal turns, failing to yield and running stop signs or signals.
Rialto Police Department offers safe driving and walking tips, including staying off the phone when behind the wheel or walking.
Drivers Do not speed, and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn. Never drive impaired.
Pedestrians
Be predictable. Use signalized crosswalks where drivers may anticipate foot traffic.
Watch for approaching vehicles and practice due care crossing the street. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop.
Make it easier for drivers to see you at night – consider wearing bright colors, reflective material, or use a flashlight when practical.
Be careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night or on busier streets with higher speed limits.
Share your thoughts about pedestrian safety by participating in the Go Safely Movement, a call-to-action traffic safety survey from the California Office of Traffic Safety. Take the survey at gosafelyca.org.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Steve McKinster Named Next Fire Chief in City of Riverside
By Riverside Fire Department
Deputy Fire Chief Steve McKinster, who has 29 years of experience in the fire service, including 25 with the Riverside Fire Department, has been named the city’s next Fire Chief. He starts Oct. 10.
McKinster has held the Chief Officer rank for 12 years, most recently as Deputy Chief for Administration. He will replace Chief Michael Moore, who is retiring after a decade as chief in Riverside and more than 42 years in the fire service. McKinster was chosen as the next Riverside Fire Department Chief after a national recruitment lasting three months with 37 highly qualified candidates applying for the position.
“Steve McKinster is the right combination of leadership, management expertise, and professionalism to lead RFD moving forward,” City Manager Mike Futrell said. “His commitment to Riverside, his integrity, and his understanding of this community’s needs set him apart as our department’s next chief.”
McKinster’s experience includes leadership positions in fire operations, prevention, training, and urban search and rescue, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the Riverside Fire Department. His deep knowledge
of special operations, emergency medical services and disaster emergency response have helped him create strong relationships with other city departments, as well as external agencies, and the state and federal government.
“I have a clear vision for keeping us focused on our daily mission of service while also looking forward to future opportunities for growth,” McKinster said. “Every action I take is driven by a heartfelt desire to make a positive impact and ensure the safety and well-being of both our department members and the community.”
McKinster has been Deputy Fire Chief of Administration for two years, managing three divisions – Fire Prevention, Urban Search and Rescue, and Fire Investigations – and overseeing 26 employees, eight search canines and volunteer members of California Task Force 6. He oversees administrative functions like budgeting and finance, contracts and purchasing, labor relations and more.
McKinster earned his paramedic license from Daniel Freeman Paramedic School; his associate degree in Fire Science from Mt. San Jacinto College; and his bachelor’s degree in Organization Leadership from Azuza Pacific University.
Ramos, Rogan, Dignitaries, Court Staff, Tribal Cultural Performers,
Celebrate
California Native American Day
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Dignitaries including Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) and San Bernardino Superior Court Presiding Lisa M. Rogan of the San Bernardino Superior Court were joined by dignitaries, tribal representatives, and cultural performers to celebrate California Native American Day on Friday, September 27th.
Assistant Presiding Judge Rod Cortez and Court Executive Officer Anabel Romero attended the California Native American Day commemoration conducted a few days in advance of when the actual holiday occurs.
The holiday, celebrated on the fourth Friday of September falls on September 27 this year, and the courts will be closed that day.
Ramos successfully introduced AB 855 in 2021 to grant state court employees the first-ever paid state holiday for any group of state employees on California Native American Day. The bill allowed California’s court staff, covered by a different state code than other state employees, to swap one paid holiday for another. Existing law in 2021 did include the fourth Friday in September as the Native American holiday, but it was
not a paid holiday for state workers. SB 855 deleted the statutory exclusion of “the fourth Friday in September, known as “Native American Day” from the list of state holidays not recognized by the courts.
Ramos, a member of the Serrano/Cahuilla tribe, is the first and only California Native American lawmaker elected in the state’s 174-year history. He labored to enact a paid California Native American Day since 1998.
“I have been working on the idea securing a paid California Native American Day since 1998 when I served my tribe as a council member. I worked on this alongside then-Assemblymember Joe Baca Sr., to create a state holiday. This official commemoration is one more step forward in recognizing and building knowledge about the history, culture and contributions of California’s Native Americans,” Ramos stated.
Rogan said, “It is an honor for the San Bernardino Superior Court to host the California Native American Day press conference. This event is a powerful acknowledgment of the cultural contributions of Native American communities. We are proud to provide a platform to celebrate this day and to stand alongside those
who have worked tirelessly to make California Native American Day a reality.”
Cultural performers included Ramos, Wayne Nelson the Intertribal Bird Singers, Tuolumne MeWuk Singers (Carlos Geisdorff, Carlos Merlin, Sal Diaz, Loren Forde, Jarrett Brunette), Thomas Stone of Bishop Paiute, James Ramos Jr. and Trevor Mathews.
Ramos observed that California has the greatest number of Native Americans residing within its boundaries. “It is important to educate others that we are still here as many saw today with the culture sharing that took place. These practices are not just of the past. Despite attempts to erase our culture, we have preserved our traditions. The performances shared today reflect the beauty and diversity of California’s First People whose ancestral lands span the state.”
The Judicial Council of California sponsored AB 855. Other supporters included the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, the Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations, California Tribal Business Alliance and the Nashville-Enterprise Miwok-MaiduNishinam Tribal Council.
Students Seeking Help for Substance Abuse Will No Longer Fear Suspensions
California students will no longer be suspended for voluntarily disclosing their use of substances when seeking help after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2711, a measure authored by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino).
Ramos said, ““I thank the Governor for signing AB 2711 which is the start of ensuring our youth who may be struggling with substance abuse can seek the help they need. I began my time in the legislature creating the Office of Suicide Prevention to support our youth and now we continue that work with early intervention. The implementation of this bill is important and can be lifesaving. By allowing a student to come forward without fear of suspension ensures we take a proactive approach to those struggling with addiction.”
California Youth Empowerment Network advocate
Caleb Merrill said, “As someone who struggled with mental health and substance use from a young age, I understand how crucial it is to receive understanding and consistent support rather than punishment. AB 2711 represents a shift towards building up our youth instead of pushing them away, creating an environment where every student can thrive. Reflecting on my own experiences, I see how transformative this bill would have been. It would begin to fill the gaps that many of us fall through, encouraging us to reach out to staff who are better equipped to address our challenges. I thank the Governor for signing AB 2711, ensuring a future where every young person is supported and empowered.”
The lawmaker cited California Department of Education data to underscore the troubling numbers of students abusing illegal substances and the uneven application of the punishment:
13 percent of 7th graders used alcohol to get drunk
– that increases to 52 percent by grade 11. 44 percent of 11th graders used cold or cough med- ▪ icine and, 22 percent used prescription pain medications to ▪ get high four or more times in their lives.
Ramos also observed that:
More than 59 percent of drug-related suspensions ▪ are of boys,
More than 83 percent are of socioeconomically dis- ▪ advantaged students, and 83 percent are of color.
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Bill sponsors are the California Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, California Alliance of Child and Family Services, California Youth Empowerment Network and Children Now.
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Assemblymember James Ramos with Wayne Nelson the Intertribal Bird Singers, Tuolumne MeWuk Singers (Carlos Geisdorff, Carlos Merlin, Sal Diaz, Loren Forde, Jarrett Brunette), Thomas Stone of Bishop Paiute, James Ramos Jr. and Trevor Mathews.
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Highland Area Chamber of Commerce Aims for Record-Breaking Participation at Annual 5K, 10K Walk/Run Supporting Children's Fund
By Julie Faren, Community Writer
The streets of East Highlands Ranch will be filled with runners and walkers challenging themselves for a worthy cause during the fourth annual Highland Area Chamber of Commerce 5k, 10k Walk/Run on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Last year, 205 participants started out at Arroyo Verde Elementary School to chart their courses up steep streets and southern roads as they paced themselves in the early morning hours.
This year, the goal is to have 500 walkers and runners get a good workout in as they travel up Church Street, east on Base Line, then south on Weaver Street and along the flat lines of Greenspot Road before heading north again and finishing in record times in the parking lot at Arroyo Verde Elementary.
10K Runners will NOT enter the parking lot – until they head
up Church Street and go for a second loop on the same course before finishing in the school parking lot for their timed result. Each participant will have a number on their timed bib.
The event will start at 8 a.m. but Registration opens at 7 a.m. for men, women, children, as well as dogs on a leash. Runners & walkers should check in and pick up t-shirts and swag bags prior to the start of the Race. Participants will enjoy visiting vendor booths, picking up free samples, and buying food and beverages before and after the Run.
There also is a Best Dog costume contest that will take place before the Run kicks off.
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Founder and co-director Gail Shelton said there are no age categories and it is a competitive race. Pacific Coast Timing is in charge of the official times , and the electronic chip in each bid automatically records times for runners and walkers when they cross the finish line, said Shelton. Participants should return to the Registration area to check their times. All runners and walkers will receive a commemorative medal when they cross the finish line. First, second and third place medals will be awarded to men and women.
Water will be available through the course and certain parts of the roads will be closed for the safety of the walkers and runners.
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The cost is $35 for the 5k and $45 for the 10k. All participants are encouraged to pre-register. There is an additional $5 fee for runners/walkers signing up the morning of the Run. Each registered walker and runner will receive a t-shirt, swag bag and commemorative medal.
Teams of five persons - 5K or 10K - will receive a $5 discount. Those forming Teams must call either Run Co-Director – Gail or Molly – to receive a Team Code before registering to receive discount.
Portions of the roads will be closed. Parking is available before 7 a.m. in the school parking lot at 7701 Church St. and on residential streets near the school.
The Children’s Fund in San Bernardino will benefit from a portion of the proceeds, Shelton said. The non-profit organization was founded in 1986 to provide for the underserved children in San Bernardino County.
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The Highland Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Highland are co- sponsoring the event. San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is the presenting sponsor. Vendors will be featured in the parking lot and will include sponsors, local businesses, food, and government agencies. The cost to Vendors is $100. Vendors must bring their own tables & Chairs. Spots are not reserved, first come will determine placement.
Please contact Run C0-Directors for more information on sponsorships, vendor information, Run Teams, or Registration.
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East Valley Water District Governing Board Member David Smith with his dog Goose at the Discover Highland Run in October 2023.
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S
SALE YOU ARE IN
DEFAULT UNDER ADAMS GROVE HOA (ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT
ASSESSMENT (LIEN)
DATED 08-04-2021
UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU YOU SHOULD CON-
TACT A LAWYER On 1015-2024 at 1:00 PM, Near the front steps leading up to the City of Chino Civic Center located at 13220 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710, ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES (Trustee) 1601 Response Road Suite 390 Sacramento CA 95815 (877) 282-4991 under and pursuant to Lien recorded 08-12-2021 as Instrument 2021-0363836 Book -Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County, CA, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the highest bidder for cash, cashier s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b) (payable at time of sale) the property owned by SAMUEL J RANDOLPH IV situated in said County describing the land therein: APN: 0128-462-53-0-000 The street address and other common designation if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 687 S MANDARIN LANE , RIALTO, CA 92376 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any shown herein Said sale will be made but without covenant or warranty expressed or implied regarding title possession or encumbrances to satisfy the sums due under the Lien The estimated total unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $15,077 15 THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE 90-DAY POST-SALE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(B) THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION BEGINS WHEN THE SALE IS FINALIZED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2924m Association heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation 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 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 REPLACEMENT OF WINNING BIDDER CHECKS: Winning bid checks received at the public auction sale not payable directly to Allied Trustee Services (i e containing third-party endorsements) must be replaced within five business days after the sale The winning bidder will be contacted at the phone number and/or email address provided for further instructions NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the Association 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site
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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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site
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M for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 22-10194 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: August 29 2024 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES Trustee TANYA HALL Authorized Signature Published Rialto Record 9/19/24 9/26/24 10/3/24 R-874
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE TS No CA-23-971671-SH Order No : 230588855-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/25/2005 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 publ c auction sa e to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank check drawn by
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the terms of the Deed of Trust interest thereon fees charges and expenses of the Trustee for the tota amount (at the t me of the n t a publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below The amount may be greater on the day of sale BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE Trustor(s): JOSE A LOPEZ A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 7/29/2005 as Instrument No 2005-0548908 of Off cial Records n the off ce of the Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County California; Date of Sale: 11/13/2024 at 1:00PM P ace of Sale: At the main (south) entrance to the C ty of Chino Civic Center located at 13220 Central Ave Chino CA 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $314 161 11 The purported property address is: 19083 SANTA ANA AVE, BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316
Assessor s Parcel No : 0257111-36-0-000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidd ng on this property ien you shou d understand that there are r sks nvolved n bidd ng at a trustee auction You wi l be bidding on a ien not on the property itse f Placing the h ghest b d at a trustee auction does not automat ca ly ent t e you to free and clear ownership of the property You should also be aware that the l en being auct oned off may be a junior ien If you are the highest bidder at the auction you are or may be responsib e for paying off al iens senior to the lien being auct oned off before you can receive c ear t t e to the property You are encouraged to nvestigate the existence priority and s ze of outstand ng iens that may ex st on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a t t e nsurance company either of wh ch may charge you a fee for this information If you consu t either of these resources you shou d be aware that the same ender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on th s notice of sa e may be postponed one or more t mes by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the Ca iforn a C vil Code The law requires that nformation 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 t me and date for the sa e of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee s sale or v s t this internet website h t t p : / / w w w q u a i t y o a n c o m using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-23-971671-SH Informat on about postponements that are very short n duration or that occur close n t me to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected n the telephone nformation or on the nternet website The best way to ver fy postponement nformation is to attend the scheduled sale NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase th s property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the Ca iforn a Civi Code If you are an e igib e tenant buyer you can purchase the
SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Cam no Del Rio S San D ego CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE nformation only Sale L ne: 916-939-0772 Or Log n to: http://www qualityloan com Re nstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No : CA-23971671-SH IDSPub #0224267 Publ shed Rialto Record 9/26/2024 10/3/2024 10/10/2024 R-880 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE Trustee Sale No 00000010116010 Title Order No : 240189596 FHA/VA/PMI No : APN #: 0142-422-02-0-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/13/2022 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 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS LLP as du y appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/23/2022 as Instrument No 2022-0189736 of offic a records in the office of the County Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County State of CALIFORNIA EXECUTED BY: SOLIS GREY A SINGLE WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT
you shou d understand that there are risks nvo ved in bidding at a trustee auction You w ll be b dd ng on a ien not on the property itself Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatical y entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property You should also be aware that the l en being auct oned off may be a
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demandante: ERIC TAPIA Case Number: FAMSB 2403420 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Pet tion are served on you to f le a Response (form FL-220 or FL-270) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner A etter or phone cal or court appearance wi l not protect you If you do not fi e your Response on time the court may make orders affecting your right to custody of your children You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs For egal advice contact a lawyer immediately Get help finding a lawyer at the Cal forn
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e ther of these resources you shou d be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sa e date shown on this notice of sa e may be postponed one or more t mes by the mortgagee benef ciary trustee or a court pursuant to Section 2924g of the Californ a Civ l Code The law requ res that informat on 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 w sh to earn whether your sale date has been postponed and if appl cable the reschedu ed time and date for the sa e of this property you may ca l 833-561-0243 for nformation regard ng the trustee s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW SALES BDFGROUP COM for nformation regard ng the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to th s case 00000010116010 Informat on about postponements that are very short in durat on or that occur close in t me to the scheduled sale may not mmediate y be ref ected in the telephone nformation or on the Internet Web s te The best way to verify postponement informat on is to attend the schedu ed sa e NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auct on pursuant to Sect on 2924m of the Californ a C vi Code If you are an el gible tenant buyer you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auct on If you are an elig b e bidder you may be able to purchase the property f you exceed the last and highest b d placed at the trustee auction There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase First 48 hours after the date of the trustee sa e you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this nternet website WWW SALES BDFGROUP CO M using the fi e number assigned to this case 00000010116010
dism ssed a judgment s entered or the court makes further orders This order is enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the fil ng fee ask the clerk for a fee waiver form The court may order you to pay back a l or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIO después de nabir recib do la etrega lega de esta Citación y Pet c ón pera presenter una Respuesta (formu ario FL-220 o FL-270) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante Una carta o llamada te efónica o una audencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo Si no presenta su Respuesta a t empo, a corte puede dar órdenes que afecten a custadia de sus hijos La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutenc ón de os hijos, y honorarios y costos legales Para asesoramiento legal póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado Puede obtenar información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www sucorte ca gov), en e s tio web de los Servic os Legales de California (www awhelpca org) o poniéndose en contacto con e colegio de abogados de su condado AVISO: La órden de protección que aparecen en la pagina 2 continuará en vigencia en cuanto a cada parte hasta que se emita un fallo final se despida la petición o a corte de otras órdenes Cualquier agancia del orden públ co que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas orden puede hacerla acatar en cualquier lugar de Cal forn a EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: S no puede pagar la cuota de presentación pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas La corte puede
com Connie Hernandez Trustee Sales Representat ve A4824913 Publ shed R alto Record 09/26/2024, 10/03/2024, 10/10/2024 R-876
T S No 123782-CA APN: 0130-441-30-0000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/23/2006 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 On 11/19/2024 at 1:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/30/2006 as Instrument No 2006-0593970 of Officia Records n the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County State of CALIFORNIA executed by: GABRIEL ACEVEDO AND STELLA ACEVEDO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK 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; NEAR THE FRONT STEPS LEADING UP TO THE CITY OF CHINO CIVIC CENTER 13220 CENTRAL AVE , CHINO, CA 91710 all r ght title and interest conveyed to and now held by t under said Deed of Trust n the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common des gnat on if any of the real property described above s purported to be: 600 WEST MCKINLEY STREET RIALTO CA 92376 The undersigned Trustee disc aims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown here n Said sale wi l be held but without covenant or warranty express or implied
ba ance of the ob gation secured by the property to be sold and reasonab e estimated costs expenses and advances at the time of the nitial pub icat on of the Notice of Sale is: $368 127 55 If the Trustee s unable to convey title for any reason the successful bidder s sole and exc usive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful b dder shall have no further recourse The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Defau t and Demand for Sa e and a written Notice of Default and Elect on to Sell The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Elect on to Sell to be recorded n the county where the real property is ocated NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on th s property lien you should understand that there are r sks involved n bidding at a trustee auct on You w ll be bidding on a l en not on the property tself Placing the h ghest bid at a trustee auct on does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownersh p of the property You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien If you are the h ghest bidder at the auct on you are or may be responsib e for paying off a l liens senior to the lien being auct oned off before you can receive clear title to the property You are encouraged to investigate the ex stence priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder s office or a title nsurance company either of wh ch may charge you a fee for this information If you consu t either of these resources you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on th s notice of sale may be postponed one or more t mes by the mortgagee benef ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the Ca ifornia Civi Code The law requ res that nformat on 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 f app icable the rescheduled t me and date for the sale of this property you may cal (855) 313-3319 or visit th s Internet website www c earreconcorp com using the file number assigned to this case 123782-CA Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the schedu ed sale may not immediately be reflected n the telephone information or on the Internet Web site The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sa e NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1 2021 you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the Ca ifornia Civi Code If you are an el gible tenant buyer you can purchase the property f you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction If you are an elig ble bidder you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid p aced at the
Pet t oner or Attorney: Lindy Ann Uh er PO Box 3172 Crestl ne CA 92325
Superior Court of Californ a County of San Bernard no 247 West 3rd St , San Bernardino CA 92415 San Bernardino District PETITION OF: LINDY ANN UHLER FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIV SB 2427333 TO ALL INTERESTED PER-
SONS: Pet tioner: LINDY ANN UHLER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LINDY ANN UHLER to Proposed name: LYNDIAN UHLER THE COURT ORDERS that a persons interested n this matter appear before this court at the hearing nd cated below to show cause f any why the pet tion for change of name should not be granted Any person objecting to the name changes described above must f le a wr tten ob ection that inc udes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted If no written object on is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 11-19-24 T me: 8:30 am Dept: S26 The address of the court is: same as noted above (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hear ng for information about how to do so on the court s website To find your court s website go to w w w c o u r t s c a g o v / f i n d - m ycourt htm ) A copy of th s Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the pet tion in a newspaper of general circulation printed n this county: R alto Record Dated: SEP 18 2024 GILBERT G OCHOA Judge of the Superior Court Publ shed Rialto Record 10/3,10/10,10/17,10/24/24 R-891 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY MATTHEW L TAYLOR, PARTITION REFEREE
Please take notice that the following real property w ll be sold by private sa e by Matthew L Taylor Part tion Referee, pursuant to an order of the San Bernardino County Superior Court: Street Address 1325 North Fitzgerald Avenue Rialto CA; Assessor s Parcel Number: 0264-213-39-0000; Legal Description: Real property in the County of San Bernardino, State of Ca iforn a descr bed as follows: Parcel 12 of Parcel Map No 6543, n the City of Rialto, of County of San Bernardino State of California, as per plat recorded in Book 61 of Parcel Maps Page 55 and 56 Records of Said County, reserving unto the grantor their successors and/or assigns an easement for ingress and egress and draining purposes over and across that portion described as follows: The North 12 00 feet of Parcel 12, Parce Map No 6543 as per plat recorded n Book 61 of Parcel Maps Pages 55 and 56, Records of San Bernardino County (Hereinafter
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Wellness Ranch Leads Suicide Prevention Efforts After Two Los Osos High Students Die by Suicide
By Manny Sandoval
The Rancho Cucamonga community was shaken once again when 17-year-old Shirin Connor Furutan died by suicide early Thursday morning, jumping from the Haven Avenue overpass onto the 210 Freeway, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
Furutan was pronounced dead at the scene at around 1:30 a.m. His death occurred near the same overpass where 17-year-old Emily Gold, also a student at Los Osos High School, was found dead by suicide on September 13. The tragic loss of two high school students in the span of just weeks has reignited concerns about a mental health crisis, with many fearing a repeat of the suicide cluster that gripped the area a few years ago.
As the community mourns, Angelica Manzo, Executive Director of Wellness Ranch Equine Assisted Therapy, is expanding efforts to provide mental health support and suicide prevention resources.
Wellness Ranch, which opened in March 2024, specializes in equine-assisted therapy and is hosting free community events in November aimed at fostering open conversations about mental health. “There’s a domino effect of suicides, when one tragedy occurs a second one often follows in that same community,” Manzo said. “People aren’t having the difficult conversations, asking others if they’re thinking about suicide, and that’s why we’re seeing this cycle.”
To combat this, Wellness Ranch will host Real Talks at the Ranch, a series of free events designed to raise awareness and provide tools for suicide prevention. The event on November 9th will be dedicated to women, and November 16th will focus on men. "These events are about real, transparent conversations. We want people to come together, share their stories, and feel supported,” Manzo explained. Registration is available through Eventbrite.
Wellness Ranch has become a sanctuary for individuals facing anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Using equine
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therapy, clients interact with horses and other animals to process emotions and work through mental health challenges. “Animals are incredibly intuitive. A horse can sense a person’s heartbeat from several feet away and reflect that person’s anxiety. Through mindfulness exercises and focusing on the present, we help clients regulate their emotions,” Manzo said.
The center’s approach has shown promising results. One client, who struggled with early dementia and depression, saw a 70% decrease in suicidal thoughts after eight weeks of twice-weekly equine-assisted therapy sessions. "It’s been remarkable to watch these transformations. This therapy offers individuals a safe, non-judgmental environment where they can heal," said Manzo.
National statistics highlight the urgency of addressing suicide prevention. According to the CDC, suicide claimed 49,476 lives in the U.S. in 2022, averaging one death every 11 minutes. Males, who make up 50% of the population, account for nearly 80% of suicides. Suicide rates are highest among men aged 85 and older, and it is the second leading cause of death for individuals aged 10-14 and 25-34.
In response to this crisis, Wellness Ranch is working to make its services as accessible as possible, accepting both private pay and insurance. “We’re actively reaching out to underserved communities, including the deaf and others who often feel invisible. Our goal is to ensure that everyone in need has access to the resources that can help them,” Manzo said.
For those in immediate need of support, Manzo encourages the use of three key suicide prevention resources:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Available 24/7 by call ▪ or text at 988.
Teen Line: Call 1-800-852-8336 (6 PM-10 PM PT) ▪ or text TEEN to 839863 (6 PM-9 PM PT).
Trevor Project LGBTQ Support: Text 'START' to 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386 (24/7).
Manzo, who has personally experienced postpartum depression and suicidal thoughts, is committed to removing the stigma around mental health. “Shame often accompanies these feelings, but they need to be talked about. I was able to heal through the resources available to me, and I want others to know they’re not alone in their struggles,” she said.
Wellness Ranch is also seeking sponsors to support its work, which includes covering veterinary care for therapy animals, scholarships for clients, and upkeep of the ranch. "We’re doing everything we can to make a difference, but we need the community’s help to continue offering these life-saving services," Manzo added.
For more information about Wellness Ranch Equine Assisted Therapy and their Real Talks at the Ranch events, visit their social media at @wellnessranchtherapy or contact them directly at (909) 710-3055.
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A Wellness Ranch client communicating with one of the center’s therapy animals.
