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19 students recognized for perfect scores on state math test THIS WEEK Gloria’s Cor ner Pg. 3

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Of the 19 students who were recognized for perfect math scores last school year’s Jehue Middle School student (now Rialto Middle School sixth grader) Nathaniel Kalaw, (fourth from front, right) impressively earned a perfect math score for four years straight on his CAASPP. Next to Nathaniel is Rafael Guerrero, (standing front, fifth from right) a Rialto Middle School sixth grader, earned the perfect math score honors three years in a row. The students, their families, school leaders, RUSD Board of Education and Superintendent posed happily for the camera.

ach spring, all students in Grades 3 – 8, and Grade 11 are administered the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, also known as CAASPP, for English language arts/literacy and mathematics. CAASPP results give us

one measure of how well students are mastering the state’s challenging academic standards. The CAASPP for English language arts/literacy and mathematics are customized tests using a computer adaptive format.

Mrs. Eva Serrato, Academic Agent; math/science, college and career pathways explained it this way: “The questions get harder when students answer correctly, and it gets easier when they answer incorrectly; allowing stu-

dents to better demonstrate what they know. After students take the CAASPP for English language arts/literacy and mathematics, results are reported using scaled scores. A scaled score is CAASPP, cont. on next pg.

Las Vegas shooting sur vivors and Inland Empire San Manuel g rants CSUSB $960K to increase Native American enr ollment

natives share their thoughts on one-year anniversar y By Manny B. Sandoval

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Las Vegas shooting victim and survivor Kaila Morales attended Lisa Vanderpump’s fundraiser in West Hollywood on the one-year anniversary of the Las Vegas tragedy on Monday.

ctober 1 marked the oneyear anniversary of the Las Vegas shooting that took the lives of 58 concert goers and wounded 527. The Route 91 Harvest Music Festival shooting has been noted as one of the nation’s deadliest mass shootings in history. A large portion of the victims are from Southern California and many in the Inland Empire experienced the tragedy, including Inland Empire residents Kaila Morales and Katie Boardman. “I can’t believe it’s already been a full year, sometimes it feels like it was just yesterday. Since then, I’m very on edge and when I hear certain sounds…I find myself jumping up. I realized that we’re not promised tomorrow, so you should live life to the fullest and always tell your loved ones ‘I love you,’” said Morales. A year ago Morales stated, “As Jason Aldean started performing I

stood and recorded a video. My friend and I were in the middle, toward the back and we decided to try to make our way into the crowd going closer to the stage to meet up with another friend. As we were already holding onto each other, making our way through the crowd, we heard what sounded like fireworks. I‘ve seen Jason Aldean before and at every concert he has fireworks, so my initial thought was, ‘what was that…fireworks?’” Morales said she and her friend stood there confused noticing there was nothing in the sky and they continued to hear the shots go off. Morales recalled that it all happened so quickly, but it felt like a long time because of the shots continuing to fire. Morales and her friend, hand in hand, ran for their lives and survived the attack. Boardman, who was at the festiShooting , cont. on pg. 2

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‘Recover y Happens’ celebrates sobriety By Maryjoy Duncan

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I didn’t think I had a problem, I used marijuana and alcohol to cope with life as I knew. Where I grew up, everyone smoked marijuana. It was the norm and alcohol went hand in hand with it. I was always smart but could not find viable employment out of fear that I would be drug tested.” March G., a college graduate whose son was in her care, sought public assistance, and was ordered by the same social services agency to seek treatment. She was 26 when she committed herself to an outpatient program. “I had no clue why I needed (treatment), I was not how a specific addict was characterized.” March completed the Narcotics Anonymous program in two years, and today, almost 14 years later, she is gainfully employed and working on her Doctorate degree. “I realize that drugs were just a symptom to a bigger life problem. I am living the best life possible and look forward to what recovery should offer from this point forward.”

March’s is just one of the thousands of success stories celebrated each September during National Recovery Month, now in its 28th year, that highlights the achievements of individuals who have reclaimed their lives in long-term recovery, and honors the treatment and recovery service providers who make recovery possible. On Saturday, Sept. 29 the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health and its partners presented the 15th Annual Recovery Happens event at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino where over 600 people from around the Inland Empire converged to celebrate the successes of those in recovery as well as enjoy free food, entertainment and resources. Nearly 60 vendors and service providers were also on-hand to distribute information and available resources. “Your current situation is not your final destination,” exclaimed Sue Abito, sober for 25 years, who shared her experience of

overcoming addiction with the crowd during opening ceremonies. 3rd District County Supervisor James Ramos has attended the event every year as supervisor, and noted the importance of showing the community that there are local resources to help them achieve sobriety. “People need mental health services in the county, and as an elected official I help to advocate and break barriers to bring those services into the county,” Ramos explained. “I believe in their plight, this event shows people that at anytime they can change and get a second chance, and we’re here to embrace them.” Award recipients this year are Dixie Bolan, Residential Counselor of the Year; Christina Ancira, Prevention Advocate of the Year; Anita Carroll, Outpatient Counselor of the Year; Ajia McCoy, Recovery Advocate of the Year; Mental Health Systems, Recovery Agency of the Year; and Lynn Kienzle, Lifetime Achievement Award.

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3rd District County Supervisor James Ramos spent time speaking with those in recovery, giving hugs and offering words of encouragement during the 15th Annual Recovery Happens event at the National Orange Show on Saturday, Sept. 29. Below: One of the dozen posters reflecting personal experiences/reflections of the path to sobriety.

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Alcohol and Drug Counselor Ronald Gonzales led the Serenity Prayer during Opening Ceremonies of the 15th Annual Recovery Happens event at the National Orange Show. CAASPP the student’s overall numerical score, which falls on a scale from approximately 2000 to 3000. The Highest Obtainable Scale Score is different for each grade level.” Along with the success of the CAASPP scores, other measures that evaluate student success include classroom tests, assignments, grades, performance tasks, and portfolios of student work…The Board of Education recognized 19 students who scored perfect scores (the Highest Obtainable Scale Score) for their Shooting val all three days, but luckily absent during the time of the shooting, said, “I can’t even believe it’s been a year already…I remember this day so vividly, like it was yesterday. I remember absolutely having the time of my life hours before the chaos. I remember being up front, touching the stage waiting for Jason Aldean to come on, when my best friend said, ‘I have to get out of here. We have to go, I’m having such bad anxiety, something doesn’t feel right.’” Boardman said she recalls being upset having to leave before Aldean’s show. “I remember just barely getting out of Las Vegas and my mom calling me in a panic, sounding relieved when I answered. She asked, ‘Where are you? Are you

grade level on the CAASPP for mathematics. Student Nathaniel Kalaw’s recognition was framed in a different color, black, because this superb scholar from Jehue, who is now at Rialto Middle, has had a perfect score in mathematics, for four consecutive years. Rafael Guerrero, who is also at Rialto Middle School now, had a perfect score for three straight years, so his frame was in a different color; walnut.

a perfect score for one year, let alone for four years. The award was real big, and I studied hard so this is all pretty cool.”

Kalaw mentioned, “I did not, at all, ever think I was going to have

Students who scored perfect scores are Taylor Ana, Steve Sanchez-Fuentes, Bo Almanza, Natalie Villalpando, Otto Van Hutton, Sasha Burns, Aidan Keo, Jose Gonzalez, Olgha Mbarka, Tito Duran Villegas, Rafael Guerrero Sanchez, Anthony Alvarez, Amritbani Jawanda, Gilberto Oviedo, Alejandro Cea, Raja Saadiq-Saoud, Julia Kearney, Kevin Martinez, and Nathaniel Ryan Kalaw.

safe?’ I said, ‘What? Yeah. Of course I’m safe. I’m on my way home from Vegas.’ Then just silence on the phone,” continued Boardman. “Reality started kicking in, as we were slowly getting more information about how bad the incident was. My best friend and I were safe, but I had so many loved ones that were still at that concert. I can’t even express the panic and the feeling I had waiting for my friends to pick up the phone to tell me they were safe and the relief I had when I heard their voice on the other end. My phone was blowing up all night with people calling me crying, saying they thought I was dead,” said Boardman. Roughly 28 of the 58 victims in the deadly shooting were from Southern California.

“Today I woke up not knowing how to feel. I’d say for the most part I was just numb because I had all these emotions that I was feeling. Feelings of sorrow and sadness and also feelings of happiness that I am alive,” Morales said. Morales attended Real House Wives of Beverly Hills Lisa Vanderpump Las Vegas Shooting Fundraiser on Monday, October 1, in West Hollywood. “It was nice to attend something where many others experienced the same thing. It was also nice for Lisa to hold such an event and honor the victims, because since then the media has not talked much about what happened. The event was filmed for the show and there were guest speakers, cocktails and appetizers,” concluded Morales.

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Art Festival: Friday, October 12, Saturday, October 13 & Sunday, October 14 - the three day 39th Annual Art for Heaven’s Sake Festival will be held on the grounds and gardens of the Redlands United Church of Christ, 168 Bellevue Ave, Redlands. Exhibitors and guests from all over Southern California attend this annual event. Proceeds benefit the church and many community nonprofit organizations. Hours are Friday 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. artist reception; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For information on artists, exhibitors and guest visit artforheavenssake.org. Hispanic Heritage: Now to October 15 - the Bloomington Branch Library of the San Bernardino County Library will feature a variety of special events, activities and recommended books to read in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The library is located at 18028 Valley Blvd. For information call (909) 820-0533 or visit the library’s online catalog at www.sbclib.org. Pow Wow: Friday, October 12, Saturday, October 13 & Sunday, October 14 - the 23rd annual San Manuel Band Of Serrano Mission Indians Pow Wow at California State University, San Bernardino in the soccer fields. This is the largest pow wow held in the state of California with the $250,000 in cash available for dancing, drumming and singing contests. This family friendly event also features non-competitive intertribal dancing and exhibitions. Attendees will enjoy a variety of arts and crafts vendors, including food, jewelry and art. Start times are: Friday, 5:00 p.m. to midnight with Grand Entry at 8:00p.m.; Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to midnight with Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. Admission is free. Public parking is

free in lots G and H on Coyote Drive. Dance Classes: Mondays - Now to October 15 the Redlands Community Center will hold Ballroom Dance Classes from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m. at the Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. This group of classes will focus on the waltz. Tango lessons will be offered October 22nd to November 12th. Classes are $25 per couple per lesson. For information call (909) 7987572 or email RecreationStaff@cityofredlands.or g. Exhibits:

Now to November 20 - the Dutton Gallery housed within the RAFFMA Museum will display “Reclaiming Myth” a grant collaboration between California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) and the MexiCali Biennial. The project is organized by Professor of Art Ed Gomez, and includes the work of Artist in Residence Mely Barragan, and CSUSB students Ryan Clark, Paul Garcia, Melora Garcia, and Juan Nevares. For information on exhibition hours and directions to the campus museum/gallery call (909) 537-7373 or visit raffma@csusb.edu. Saturday, October to December 15 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum Of Art (RAFFMA) at California State University, San Bernardino presents Calafia: Manifesting the Terrestrial Paradise, a group exhibition featuring 30 artists from California and Mexico that seek to explore the spirit of California by using the mythological Black female warrior Calafia and her army of Amazon women as inspiration. She is the namesake and ruler of the fictional island of California and the subject of a sixteenth-century opus establishing her place as a powerful influence on California, a region spanning both sides of the U.S. and Mexico border. The exhibit explores and critiques California’s stories, contradictions and identities. For information on Museum hours and directions to the Museum call (909) 537-7373 or visit raffma@csusb.edu.

Now to October 14 - the San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, presents “Nuestra Cultura Colorida,“ an exhibit honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s organized and curated in partnership with the Inland Now - December 29, 2018 -The Empire Latino Art Association, fea- Lincoln presents “Reflections of turing works by Inland Empire the Face of Lincoln” at the Lincoln artists. Memorial Shrine, 125 W. Vine Street, Redlands from 1:00 to 5:00 Now to October 27 - the Colton p.m. Tuesday - Sunday (closed most Area Museum will exhibit entries major holidays). This exhibit, crefrom its Dia De Los Muertos ated by Garner Holt Productions, Tombstone Design Contest at the Inc., is housed in the Shrine’s west Museum, 380 N. La Cadena Drive. wing. The show is for all ages, it’s a A closing event for this exhibit is combination of theme park and real Saturday, October 27 from noon history. Tickets are $5 per person to 3:00 p.m. For information and for for an 11-minute performance. For exhibit hours call (909) 648-5768. information and to make arrangements for groups call (909) 798Now - October 31 - the Garcia 7636 or (909) 798-7632 or visit Center for the Arts presents a pho- www.lincolnshrine.org. tographic exhibit by Michael Hardison, “This Beautiful San Bernardino” at the center, 536 W. Save the Date: 11th Street, San Bernardino. Hardison’s view: “… the City is beautiful Friday, October 5 - the City of with a rich and diverse history and San Bernardino Park’s, Recreation with the potential to regain its vi- and Community Services Departbrancy and strength.” The images in ment and the 2018 Inland Empire this exhibit and forthcoming books Senior Games Committee present portray the artist’s view of San The Senior Health and Resource Bernardino - “…confirming that Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at beauty exists here, if you slow the Fifth Street Senior Center, 600 down and look for it.” For informa- West Fifth Street. This event feation on exhibit viewing hours call tures free services including blood (909) 888-6400. pressure checks, flu shoots, hair-

cuts, nutritional education, food and other health related resources. For information and to volunteer call (909) 384-5430. Saturday, October 6 - Fighting 4 the Tata’s Breast Cancer Organization is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Festival in the Park from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Rialto City Park, 130 E. San Bernardino Ave. This free family friendly event features a Health Fair and education, competitions, the Ribbon Wall Of Love, Kids Zone, food and beverage vendors, live music, dancing, comedy, silent auction fundraiser and much more. Saturday, October 6 - the Board of Directors of Community of Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) presents a benefit Piano Recital and Gala featuring “Two Piano Journey” at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Redlands,1200 E. Colton Ave., Redlands. Featured artists are Michelle and Christopher Kuo, a world-class piano ensemble, performing the classical works of Sergei Rachmaninov. An elegant Reception and Dinner will follow the Recital emceed by Bryon Russell, former Lakers NBA Star. Highlight of the Gala is the presentation of the Community Action Legacy Awards. For information and tickets ( special pricing for seniors and students) call (909) 7231523 or email info@capsbc.org Saturday, October 6 - the Board of Directors of Community of Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) presents a benefit Piano Recital and Gala featuring “Two Piano Journey” at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Redlands,1200 E. Colton Ave., Redlands. Featured artists are Michelle and Christopher Kuo, a world-class piano ensemble, performing the classical works of Sergei Rachmaninov. An elegant Reception and Dinner will follow the Recital emceed by Bryon Russell, former Lakers NBA Star. Highlight of the Gala is the presentation of the Community Action Legacy Awards. For information and tickets (special pricing for seniors and students) call (909) 7231523 or email info@capsbc.org.

Saturday, October 6 - the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of San Bernardino present the 6th Annual Rendezvous: Back to Route US 66 Where It All Began from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Downtown San Bernardino. All custom cars & motorcycles of any year are welcome. This event features “Cruisin’ Good Ol’ Downtown, Cartobest “Beer Garden”, food & merchandise vendors, Iive entertainment & DJ, creative kids’ games, Open Header People Choice Awards, S B L i b r a r y t o h o w The Cure: Healing the Mind, Healing the Body Contest, Poker Run, and Pancake Breakfast. he San Bernardino Public In addition to his documentary and the Internet for the last For information call (909) 885Library will host a screen- series, Emmanuel Itier is an expe- twenty-five years. He grew up in 7515 or rendezvoustoroute66.com ing of The Cure: Healing rienced feature film producer. He France and moved to the USA or sba.chamber@verizon.net. the Mind, Healing the Body with directed the thriller Tell me no twenty-five years ago. filmmaker Emmanuel Itier on Sat- Lies and the horror film ScareIn 2012, Itier completed the Saturday, October 6 - the OSTA urday, October 13, 2018 at 2:30 crow. Itier acted as a co-producer Peace documentary The Invoca- Agua Mansa Chapter, the San p.m. in the Bing Wong Audito- and financing consultant for tion, narrated by Sharon Stone, Bernardino County Museum and rium at the Feldheym Central Li- Johnny Mnemonic, Another 9 1/2 with Desmond Tutu, HH The the Agua Mansa Cemetery present brary at 555 W. 6th Street. The weeks, Shattered Image, ‘The Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra and Old Spanish Trail Day & 50th screening will be followed by a Dentist, and Progeny. many other worldwide peace ac- Anniversary Of National Trails Q&A session with Itier. In 2013 Itier executive-produced tivists. FEMME-Women Healing System. The public is invited at The Cure is a worldwide study Red Passage, a drama filmed in the World was released in late 11:00 a.m. for mule packing about Health, Nutrition and the Hong Kong, which entered the 2013, earning several awards demonstrations at Agua Mansa PiEnvironment. It is a journey into film festival circuit in 2014. He around the world. He was recently oneer Cementary, 2001 W. Agua healing ourselves and the planet also directed and co-wrote an ac- elected as the first president of the Mansa Rd. Colton. This family featuring many inspiring visionar- tion picture for The Asylum, AT- Rotary E-Club of World Peace. friendly event features crafts, infories, including Deepak Chopra, TILA, with ultimate fighter star This free screening is sponsored mation, music and dance from Michael Beckwith, Jean Houston, Cheik Kongo. by the Friends of the San every stop of the trail which covers Sharon Stone, Mark Wahlberg, Itier has also been a successful Bernardino Public Library. For several southwestern states. For Barbara Marx Hubbard and many music and film journalist for rock more information call 909-381- tickets visit www.eventbrite.com. others. magazines, French TV networks, 8238, visit www.sbpl.org.

Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7 - Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, 265 W. 25th Street, San Bernardino, presents Fall Festival, Celebrating the 40th Anniversary Of the Diocese Of San Bernardino. This family friendly event is open to the public and will feature food, live music, entertainment, games, bounce house, live auctions, raffles, more. Saturday hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For information call Frank Lootens at (909) 882-1614 or Father Dong at (909) 883-8991 ext. 12. Sunday, October 10 - the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation’s Food Pantry will hold a Free Food Distribution from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Indian Springs High School, 650 Del Rosa Dr. San Bernardino. Distribution is on a first-come, firstserved basis. Attendees are urged to bring their own bags. For information call (909) 447-7799. Monday, October 11 - the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation’s Food Pantry will hold a Free Food Distribution from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at Jones Elementary School, 700 N. F Street, San Bernardino. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees are urged to bring their own bags. For information call (909) 447-7799. Thursday, October 11 - the San Bernardino County Farm Bureau will hold its 101st dinner and award event - Harvesting Community, Celebrating our 101st Anniversary from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Pond At Casey Orchards, 1365 E. Pioneer Ave., Redlands. Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/SBCS BA-101st-annual-dinner-ticket49855108973 or by mail at P.O. Box 10668 San Bernardino CA 92423. Saturday, October 13 - the Humane Society Of San Bernardino Valley presents Howler-ween Casino Night & Dog House Auction from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Humane Society, 374 W. Orange Rd., San Bernardino. The evening, for guests 21 years or age and older, includes gambling, dancing, dinner and prizes. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in Halloween costume for a chance to win Best Costume Trophy. The auction features one of a kind bird houses, dog houses and cat beds. Tickets may be purchased by calling (909) 3861400 ext. 224 or 218 or visit www.hssbv.org Saturday, October 13 - the Colton Area Museum, 380 North La Cadena, presents A Walk through the Garden Gate: Stories from the Tombstones of the Notorious and Famous at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Stuart White, retired Senior Coroner’s Investigator and Adjunct Instructor who will tell of his journeys with life - and death - in search of remarkable individuals in some of the most legendary cemeteries. Quote of the Week: “We must promote solid traits such as work ethics, a dignified lifestyle, matching actions to rhetoric, performance rather than grandstanding.” - Gloria Macapagal Arroyo To submit an event or information for Gloria's Corner please email: gloscalendar@gmail.com. Deadline is 12 p.m. each Friday.

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What Hispanic heritage means to me

Guest Op-Ed by Rep. Pete Aguilar

hat makes our country unique is that our shared identity isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t based on ethnicity or a common genealogy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not based on thousands of years of collective history or even on our geography. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s based on a set of principlesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; ideas that Americans share which shape our focus as a people. One of those is the idea that this is a country where anybody can be anything. A country where families can find safety from persecution and a clear path to success. A country where we are not divided by our race but instead see our diversity as a strength. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Hispanic Heritage Month is all about. This month, from September 15th until October 15th, is about recognizing one aspect of our identity as a nation. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about recognizing a group of Americans who have contributed in countless ways to our shared culture and identity. The Latino community is a unique portion of our population but has led on so many important issues. Whether it was the fight for immigrantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rights, or taking a leading role in the labor movement, Latinos have a record of fighting for a better future for all Americans. From Caesar Chavez, whose iconic activism led to a revolution in the rights of farm workers, to Sonia Sotomayor, who after a life of public service became the first Supreme Court Justice of Hispanic descent, we have heroes in the Latino Community who our kids will read about in their history books, but we also have no shortage of everyday heroes like Alonso Guillen, a 31-year-old DACA recipient from Lufkin,

Texas. Alonso was born in Mexico, but when Hurricane Harvey struck the Houston area last year, he drove over 100 miles to help with the rescue efforts. Alonso, a Latino and an immigrant, dropped everything to help his fellow Americans because he knew that it was not the color of our skin or the origin of our last names that defines this country, but the collective effort to do whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right. Alonso was in a boat in a flooded neighborhood near Houston pulling stranded victims from the water when he was taken by the current. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it, but he gave his life so that others could live. Alonso is a hero, and just one example of why we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. It is not just to reflect on the past and the contributions of those who came before us, but to acknowledge the contributions the Hispanic community makes every day. As Latinos, we have a chance in this country to be heroes. Just like Caesar Chavez and Justice Sotomayor. And like Alonso Guillen and the countless everyday heroes from the Latino community. Latinos have a history of being dedicated to serving causes larger than themselves, and in many cases, are willing to make tremendous sacrifices in the name of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to be Latino, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to be Mexican-American. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of our history, but even more than that, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud of the future our community has built for ourselves and will continue to build.

Traditional media vs. online media How news is presented to this generation is drastically different from the way it was presented in decades prior. As a millennial who aspires to be a journalist, the difference is even more striking than to those of my generation not pursuing a career engulfed in news media. Newspaper vs. online, traditional journalism vs. citizen journalism; these affect how we consume and view our news today. Newspapers struggle to compete against the online world, trying to keep up with the flash news. By the time a daily newspaper has released an article on a pressing current issue, the world has already moved onto the next one using social media platforms. This is affecting our â&#x20AC;&#x153;attention spansâ&#x20AC;? not in a sense millennials donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the capacity of holding their atten-

tion, but the fear of falling behind. This fast-paced information world causes a sense of anxiety in being left behind in the world, so moving on quickly headline to headline has become the norm among this generation. This also causes information to not be entirely processed but also to be consumed incorrectly. This is the fault of both clickbait flash news and citizen journalism. With social media, many proclaim that anyone can be a journalist just by hitting record on their phone, but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not what journalists are. Citizen journalists can be useful to the media, it can highlight stories that may never have been seen or give missing pieces to larger stories. It is still dangerous if not vetted properly. Take example the news coverage from the Boston bombing, it was a

whirlwind of information each update new and contradicting. New outlets racing to get the coverage first, while citizen journalists fueled the fire with raw videos and accusations from Twitter and other outlets. The New York Post even splashed two innocent men across the cover as the two bombers. As the online world continues to state, â&#x20AC;&#x153;print is dead,â&#x20AC;? I must disagree. Newspapers take time to publish, time to get down the facts with the ability to check their sources. As a millennial I still see the use for print, online, and citizen journalism but as the audience changes and grows they need to demand more from their media. But the audiences also need to want the full story and not just clickbait. Shelby Horton IECN Freelance Writer

Cataracts often come with age and can affect your vision. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. New eyeglasses, brighter lighting, antiglare sunglasses, or magnifying lenses may help your symptoms. If not, you may need surgery. If you have cataracts and need cataract surgery, Medicare can help. And after surgery, Medicare helps pay for cataract glasses, contact lenses, or intraocular lenses you get from an ophthalmologist. Generally, Medicare doesn't cover eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, following cataract surgery that implants an intraocular lens, Medicare Part B helps pay for corrective lenses (one pair of eyeglasses with standard frames or

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Wo rds t o T hi nk A bout: Jews i n A meri ca

G. W. Abersold, Ph.D.

he first reference to Jews in North and Central America is interesting. The voyages of Christopher Columbus had at least one Jew listed in the log-1492. The second was a Jew with Cortez invasion into Mexico-1500’s. The immigration of Jews into the Colonies is documented in the Jamestown settlement-approximately 1519. It is vital to understanding the Jewish history to acknowledge the divisions among them: Orthodox, Conservative, Reformed. Jews, traditionally, have settled in large cities. New York has about 2.5 million, Los Angeles has 700,000, Miami has 350,000, Philadelphia, 295,000, Chicago, 270,000 and Boston has 260,000. Obviously, there is fluctuation in these cities. They became clothiers and active in the banking industry. Many of them found attention in Socialistic groups and the Democratic Party. In the 1940’s, prompted by Ashkenazi Jews comprised 3.7% of the national population. Today there are 6.4 million Jews

in our country and 6.5 million Jews in Israel. The Jewish population is a product of waves of immigration. In 1790 there were about 1500 Jews in the Colonies. By 1890 there was about 15,000. By 1880 there was about 250,000. Most of the immigrants were Ashkenazi. By 1914 there were about 2,000,000 Yiddish speaking Jews in the U.S.A. Most of the immigrants came from Eastern Europe. The Ashkenazi. Historically the most numerous Jews are Reform, Conservative and finally Orthodox. However, it is believed that roughly, there are 25% of American Jews that are unaffiliated. In the U.S. Congress, 5.6% of its membership are Jewish, which amount to 30 legislators. Of that number 28 are Democrats and two are Republicans. The Jews that are well know are mostly in academic fields like Journalists, Business and Finance, Song Writers, Scholars, Economics, Musicians and Actors. Very few make it in athletics. Benny Friedman invented the forward pass. He was considered a great football player. Sandy Koufax was a great Dodger pitcher and is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Sid Luckman was considered the best quarterback of his time. He also won a Pulitzer Prize as a sports writer. Lipman Pike was the first Jewish baseball player. Hank Greenberg was a great home run player and made it into the Hall of Fame.

There are several famous journalists. Among them are Wolf Blitzer who is a CNN anchor. He was born in Germany and migrated to the U.S.A. David Brooks and Thomas Friedman both write for the New York Times. Friedman was also a Pulitzer Prize winner. Daniel Pearl was beheaded by a Pakistan militant group. At the time he was covering Iraq. Gloria Steinem is an editor and writer and founder of Ms. Magazine. She is a strong supporter of feminist issues. Barbara Walters is a very famous television personality as well as a journalist. She is of Polish Jewish descent. Frances Levine is a CNN producer and paved the way for women to have equal access to news media jobs. Politicians

Michael Bloomberg and Fiorello LaGuardia both were a Mayor of New York City. Felix Frankfurter and Benjamin N. Cordozar were both Associate Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. Louis Brandeis was also an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Joe Lieberman was a Senator for Connecticut and is of Polish-Austrian descent. Henry Kissinger is very famous. He was a recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize, scientist, diplomat and the 56th United States Secretary of State. Betty Friedman is a writer, feminist, and activist and was the for-

mer and first president of the National Organization for Women.

A list of Jewish billionaires is impressive. 1. Larry Ellison. Net worth, $43 Billion. 2. Michael Bloomberg. Net worth, $27 billion. 3. Sheldon Adelson. Net worth, $26.5 billion. 4. Larry Page. Net worth, $23 billion. 5. Sergey Brin. Net worth, $22 billion. 6. Carl Icahn. Net worth, $21 billion. 7. George Soros. Net worth, $19 billion. Obviously most of them played professional Basketball. When it comes to comedians, and actors Jews are outstanding.

Consider: Jack Benny, George Burns, Woody Allen, Mel Blanc, David Copperfield, Tony Curtis, Billy Crystal, Robert Downey, Jr., Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford, Lorne Green, Goldie Hawn, Al Jolson, Harry Houdini, Kate Hudson, Danny Kaye, Michael Landon, The Marx brothers (4), Bill Mayer, Jackie Mason, Bette Midler, Marilyn Monroe, Paul Newman, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sean Penn, Joan Rivers, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Jerry Springer, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Debra Winger and Henry Winkler. WOW! What a list. Amen. Selah. So be it.

Caden’s Cor ner

LeBron's Laker debut not Hollywood worthy

he time has finally come. Lebron James played his first game as a Laker in a preseason game against the Nuggets and well... it wasn't anything special. While yes, it was just a preseason game. However, many believed they would see more than a subtle 9 point performance from LeBron but that just didn't happen. LeBron started the game, earning his first assist and points in the Lakers uniform just 5 minutes into the game. That was a third of what

he played. LeBron only played 15 minutes, with Lakers coach Luke Walton obviously trying to avoid injury or exhaustion from James. LeBron then went on in the 3rd quarter to play out his final minutes, showing signs of the great playmaker he is, which got all Laker fans excited for the future!

Overall, LeBron's first game as a LA Laker wasn't exactly a Hollywood script, but it's just the preseason and we all know what King James can do when it's go time.

Bring your family and friends

as we officially begin construction of the Sterling Natural Resource Center, a state-of-the-art recycled water treatment facility and community center

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Corner of N. Del Rosa and 6th Street (South of Indian Springs High School)

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NATURAL RESOURCE CENTER MAKING EVERY SOURCE A RESOURCE

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Acosta, Frank – resident dist 4, retired teacher Aguirre, Jesus – resident, water worker Amaro, Robert – resident dist 4, retired Araiza, Carlos – resident dist 4, mixer Ayala, Gilbert – resident Barrera, Rabi – distribution operator Bertoli, Wendy – resident, teacher Black, Ken – resident, retired Black, Linda – resident, retired Brown, Kim – resident, educator Calderilla, Jovita – resident dist 4, retired Calderilla, Victoria – resident dist 4, retired Cardenas, Jesus – resident dist 4, retired/landlord Cardenas, Julia – resident dist 4, marketing agent Cardenas, Rosemary – resident dist 4, supervisor Chavez, Alice – resident dist 4, retired Coleman, Karen – teacher Cortez, Art – self-employed Cruz, Robert – resident dist 4, pastor Cruz, Rocio – resident dist 4, warehouse worker Cruz, Rosa – resident dist 4, caregiver De La Torre, Aurelio – resident, City Treasurer Delgado, Crystal – resident dist 4, Colton teacher Delgado, Martha – resident dist 4, retired Delgado, Martin – resident dist 4, Colton teacher Delgado, Martin Sr. – resident dist 4, retired Delgado, Raquel – resident, ama de casa Duran, Richard – resident dist 4, retired Espudo, Pino – resident dist 4, retired Ferrell, Aric – resident dist 4, warehouseman Ficarotta, Jackie – resident dist 4, retired antique dealer Fini, Lynn – business owner Flores, Charles – resident dist 4, radiator shop Gaitan, Christina – resident dist 4, caretaker Garcia, Louie J. - resident dist 4, retired Glass, Elliot – Colton teacher Gonzales, Gabriela – resident 4, retired Gonzalez, Amanda – resident dist 4 Gonzalez, Juana – resident dist 4, billing Clerk Granado, Jennie – resident, retired

Hernandez, Candy – resident dist 4, roaddriver Hernandez, Debbie – resident dist 4, administrative assistant Hernandez, Kayla – resident dist 4, homemaker Hernandez, Matthew – resident, Office Manager Hernandez, Viridiana – resident dist 4, medical assistant Hines, Don – deceased Irish-Re, Christine – resident dist 4, retired Kester, Aubrianne – resident dist 4, homemaker Le, Calvin – business owner, dealership Ledesma, Delma – resident dist 4, retired Lemus, Tomas – resident dist 4, desabilitado Leyva, Melinda – resident dist 4, retired Lopez, Evelyn – resident dist 4, service representative Lopez, Paul – resident dist 4 Lozano, Alice – housewife Lozano, Pedro - retired Macias, Connie – resident dist 4, retired Macias, Dora – deceased Macias, Ray – resident dist 4 Magdaleno, Lupe – resident dist 4, ama de casa McNally, Anna – resident dist 4, warehouse/student Medina, Noe – resident, carpenter Mielke, Stephanie – resident dist 4, grocery clerk Morales, Jeremy – resident dist 4, salesman Moreno, Robert – resident dist 4, Professional Expert Mosqueda, Joanna – resident dist 4, disabled Munoz, Alma - resident, preschool teacher Munoz, Alondra – resident, service representative Munoz, Maria – resident, keyholder Munoz, Natalie – resident dist 4, homemaker Munoz, Pedro – resident, gardner Murphy, Mike – Colton Area Museum Negrete, Margarita – resident dist 4, ama de casa Nunez, Paul – resident dist 4, Stater Bros Ochoa, Maryann – resident dist 4, LRC Coordinator Osnaya, Darby – resident dist 4, HIV Counselor Osnaya, David – outbound lead Osnaya, Raquel – resident dist 4, ama de casa Palacios, Andres – resident dist 4, investments Palacios, Andres Jr. – resident dist 4, investments

Palacios, Lucia – resident dist 4, property owner Perris, Christina – resident, adjunct instructor Piceno, Estella – resident dist 4, retired Rabago, Piedad – ama de casa Razo, Henry – resident, homeowner Razo, Mike – resident, budget officer Razo, Rose – resident, business owner Reyes, Lydia - retired Reyes, Stella – resident dist 4, resident Reynolds, Adam – resident dist 4, leadman Reynolds, Belynda – resident dist 4, LVN Rios, Estefania – resident dist 4, nurse Rivas, Larry – resident, business owner Robles, Sally – resident dist 4, housekeeping Roman, Amador – resident, retired Sainz, Mariah – resident dist 4, resident Salazar, Bob – resident dist 4, retired Sanchez, Stephen – resident dist 4, self-employed Santiago, Adolfo – retired Segura, Isaac – resident dist 4, order selector Simon, Abe – retired Simon, Lynn – retired Soria, Jose L – resident, SSI Soria, Maria Ochoa – resident, hogar Sosa, Dr. Manuela – resident, retired dentist Sosa, Randy – resident, retired civil engineer Soto, MaryAnn – resident dist 4, hair dresser Terreros, Arantxa – resident dist 4, homemaker Terreros, Flor – resident dist 4, retired worker Valera, Cecilia – resident dist 4, retired RN Valladares, Esparanza – resident dist 4 Vasquez, Guadalupe – school bus driver Vasquez, Henry James – resident dist 4, retired Vega Osnaya, Cesar – resident dist 4, retired Velasquez, Josephine – resident dist 4 Vera, Teresa – resident dist 4, caregiver Villalobos, Ernesto – resident dist 4, transport service Villlegas, Jim – resident, sales Warner, Raquel – resident, retired Winks, Charles – resident dist 4, retired

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County Superintendent deliver s 4th Annual State Of Education Address

ith public education being defined in San Bernardino County by collaboration, innovation and opportunity, County Superintendent Ted Alejandre said the region is creating a shared culture of community that will positively impact the futures of students. “We have been very fortunate in this county to have tremendous support for our public schools from our partners in the community, from our families to our faith-based leaders, our business and labor partners, government and public safety entities, and policy makers,” Alejandre said during his fourth annual State of Education Address. “We have known for years that these partnerships are critical to the success of our students and schools, and the quality of life and economic vitality of our communities.” Alejandre made his remarks at the venerable California Theatre of Performing Arts in downtown San Bernardino. He was introduced by County Supervisor Josie Gonzales of the Fifth District. This was the first of two regional addresses to be made by Alejandre, who will make his second speech at Victorville’s High Desert Church on Oct. 19. For the more than 403,000 students who attend public school in the county, Alejandre sited educational programs to support them from cradle to career. Right now, more than 700 county school students and 50 teachers are taking part in an AP Readiness through the University of California, Riverside. The program is made possible through Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) innovation

grant and will offer supplemental teaching and support for Advanced Placement (AP) students countywide, joining Riverside County students and teachers who have participated in the program during the past two academic years. “GIA is geared toward improving educational attainment rates throughout the larger Inland Empire region as a means of furthereconomic progress,” ing Alejandre said. In an effort to boost literacy rates among early learners, county preschoolers have read more than 895 million words and more than 2.8 million books with a 79 percent reading comprehension level since the inception of Footsteps2Brilliance, a collaborative among County Schools, County Preschool Services, Children’s Fund and First 5 San Bernardino. “Footsteps2Brilliance is impacting an entire generation of county preschoolers who will begin kindergarten prepared with literacy skills to jump-start their success,” Alejandre said. Another countywide effort, Vision4Safety, aims to bring county residents together to create safer neighborhoods, schools and workplaces. “Often when we think about safety, the first thing that

comes to mind is crime and violence, including the unfortunate reality of violence on school campuses,” Alejandre said. This past year, County Schools brought on board a highly experienced safety officer to support our classrooms and school districts in school safety planning, including equipping school communities for active shooter response should such an emergency arise. In the area of students’ social and emotional wellness, there is a countywide focus on multi-tiered systems of support, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), building safe and relationship-oriented school climates, mental health awareness and treatment, and suicide prevention. In terms of innovation, the Regional Occupational Program (ROP) for County Schools debuted this summer its first cybersecurity class through its Cyber SB program at the newly opened Dorothy Inghram Learning Center in San Bernardino. Partnering with both San Bernardino Valley College and Cal State San Bernardino, the ROP class offers students in the region an education pathway to lucrative and fastgrowing careers in cybersecurity. In closing, Alejandre called for public education not to just reform its practices, but be transformative as it provides opportunities for all students. “We are talking about our students’ lives, their success and employability, quality of life and the vitality of our region. Choose each day to make an impact … and transform the future,” he said.

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Left is SB County Superintendent of School Ted Alejandre; above are dancers from Rancho Cucamonga High School.

Founder of Chicano literar y

histor y to speak at Cal State SB

n celebration of HispanicServing Institutions week, Felipe Ortego y Gasca, considered the principal scholar of the Chicano Literary Renaissance, will deliver a lecture titled “HSIs: The Expectation and the Reality” at CSUSB on Oct. 11.

ture. His vanguard efforts, begun in the 1960s, to increase diversity in texts, both within and outside the academy, stand alone in the push for inclusivity in higher education and beyond. We invite everyone to attend his lecture and take part in the conversation.”

The talk will be held in the university’s John M. Pfau Library, room PL-5005 (fifth floor), from 2-4 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public; parking is $6.

Founder of the Chicano Studies Program at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) – the first in the state – Ortego earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Texas Western College (now UTEP), and a doctorate in English (British Renaissance Studies and Chicano Literature) from the University of New Mexico, in 1971.

Ortego is the Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English and Comparative Literature at Texas State University-Sul Ross, having retired in 1999. He currently serves as Scholar-in-Residence at Western New Mexico University, focusing on cultural studies, critical theory and public policy. His doctoral dissertation, “Backgrounds of Mexican-American Literature” (1971), is the first academic study of Chicano literary history. This foundational work, coupled with his essay “The Chicano Renaissance” (1971), has inspired generations of scholars, writers, artists and activists. “We are honored to host Professor Ortego as part of HispanicServing Institutions week,” said Cesar Caballero, dean of the John M. Pfau Library. “He is a remarkable scholar who has made profound contributions to the study and teaching of American litera-

A prolific writer, Ortego has published in The Nation, Saturday Review, New York Times, Texas Observer, Civil Rights Quarterly, Center Magazine, Denver Post, Albuquerque Journal, scores of community publications and peerreviewed academic journals. “My outlook as a professor of English can be characterized as a vision of inclusivity opening the aperture of the English curriculum so that it reflects the tapestry of the American people,” said Ortego. For more information, contact Robie Madrigal, Pfau Library, at rmadriga@csusb.edu or (909) 537-5104.

CLASSIFIEDS Employment Opportunities Maintenance and Construction Worker I & II San Bernardino County, CA $15.65 - $24.87 Hourly

The Department of Public Works is currently recruiting for Maintenance and Construction Workers I & II who perform various tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, flood control channels and other public works facilities. For more details, review the announcements at www.sbcounty.gov/jobs. Salaries noted are the beginning salary of the entry level and the ending salary of the journey level. Application can be made on-line – apply ASAP – open until 10/5/18. (909) 387-8304 EEO/ADA

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Office (909) 381-9898 NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“DISTRICT”) invites sealed bids for Bid No. F18-08 Proposition 39 Energy Efficiency Upgrades EEP3 Electrical-Phase I . SUBMITTAL OF BIDS: All bids shall be made on the Bid Forms furnished by the District. Bid Forms, together with all required attachments to the Bid Forms, shall be delivered to the DISTRICT in a sealed envelope with a copy of the completed required bid cover sheet affixed to the outside of the envelope and placed in the Bid Box in the Lobby of the San Bernardino City Unified School District SMART Building located at 793 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410. The Bids are due at 3:00pm on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Bid forms received by the stipulated times will be promptly opened in public and read aloud immediately after sealed envelopes are collected at the time, date, and location stated above in the SMART BUILDING – LAB I. Bid Forms or Attachments thereto received after the stipulated time will be rejected and returned to Bidders unopened. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check made payable to the San Bernardino City Unified School District, or a satisfactory bid bond in favor of the DISTRICT, executed by the Bidder as principal and a California admitted surety company as Surety, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid submitted by the Bidder. BID AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The full notice inviting Bids, Bid documents and contract documents may be viewed and ordered through C2 Reprographics PlanWell Service online by clicking on ‘PUBLIC PLANROOM' at www.c2repro.com after Thursday, September 27, 2018. There is a refundable deposit of One Hundred dollars ($100.00) for each set of drawings and specifications, upon payment by cashier’s or company check made payable to San Bernardino City Unified School District. Prospective Bidders may secure up to two bid sets . Eligible deposits will be refunded upon return of said documents to C2 Reprographics in good acceptable condition within five (5) business days after bids are opened. Bidders in need of more than two sets of bid documents may purchase at their own cost based on C2’s current rates at that time. C2 Reprographics 3180 Pullman Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (866) 632-8329 Public Plan Room: www.c2repro.com Bid documents will be available at C2 Reprographics for viewing after Thursday, September 27, 2018. Bid documents will also be available at the following public plan rooms: F.W. Dodge McGrawHill, Inc. Public Plan Room; www.construction.com 4300 Beltway Place Suite 180 Arlington TX 76081 Diana Boyles Dodge document we@mhfl.com Phone: 1-800393-6343 Fax: 1-877-8367711 The Blue Book Building & Construction Network Public Plan Room: www.thebluebook.com 800 E. Main St. P.O. Box 500 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 TJ Downey tdowney@thebluebook.com Phone: (800) 431-2584 Ext. 3177 Fax: (914) 243-4936 CMD GROUP Public Plan Room: www.cmdgroup.com 30 Technology Pkwy S, Ste 100 Norcross, GA 30092 Michael Lunan mike.lunan@cmdgroup.com Architectural Source Relations Specialist Reed Construction Data (770) 209-3414 REQUESTS FOR BID INFORMATION, CLARIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA: Questions in writing (only) may be directed to the District’s Representative, Ms. Nellie Karbum via email at nellie.karbum@sbcusd.k12.ca.us. The deadline to submit Requests for Bid Information (“RFBI”) is 4:00pm on Monday, October 15, 2018. All Responses to Requests for Bid Information, clarifications and/or addenda will be issued no later than Friday, October 19, 2018 and will be issued to plan holders or registered plan reviewers only. Such responses will be posted at the C2 reprographics public plan room website at www.c2repro.com . Digital copies are considered an accepted form of Addenda delivery method. PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD AND REQUIRED LICENSES: The

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work under these bids will be performed via single prime contract and all bidders to be considered responsive shall have the following license(s): C-10 PREVAILING WAGE: Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) compliance, Effective January 1, 2015: No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK: Rework existing troffers and provide LED lighting retrofit kits; replace other interior lighting fixtures with LED versions as required; remove and replace existing exterior lighting with LED versions; provide Title 24 compliant controls including but not limited to vacancy sensing, dimming, photocell (24ft pole only), and timed interface to BMS/EMS. Above mentioned scope will be done at four (4) schools: Cajon High School, Indian Springs High School, San Gorgonio High School, Shandin Hills Middle School. BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) PARTICIPATION GOAL AND REQUIREMENTS: Bidders must adhere to the District’s Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, prevailing wages and labor compliance program, and license requirements; information regarding prevailing wage rates is available at http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smb u s / d e f a u l t . h t m , http://search.cadvbe.org/dvbe s/search and http://www.bidsync.com/DPXB isCASB. PRE-BID CONFERENCES AND JOB WALKS: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk will be held at the site on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 9:00 AM. Conference will start at Indian Springs High School (address below). Indian Springs HS : 650 N. Del Rosa Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92410 IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 Second THURSDAY, Publication OCTOBER 4, 2018 Pre Bid Conference and Job Walk OCTOBER 11, 2018 AT 9:00AM RFI Due MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 AT 4:00PM Addendum Due FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 AT 4:00PM Bid Opening THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 AT 3:00PM Bid Posting on Facilities Website THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018 Tentative Board Meeting TUESDAY, DECEMBER 04, 2018 NOA Issued (Tentative) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 05, 2018 END of NOTICE INVITING BID CNS-3176946# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 9/27, 10/4/18 E-7869

LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Thursday, October 11, 2018 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 13 HYUN 5 X Y Z U 3 L B 8 D G 11 5 0 3 5 7BHH184 CA 07 INFI J N K AY 0 1 E 4 7 M 3 1 3 0 8 9 6RGC196 CA To be sold by: A-Action Towing & Recovery, 11399 Santa Fe Avenue East, Hesperia, San Bernardino County, CA 92344 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the above signed for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale. LienTek Solutions, Inc. P.O. Box 443 Bonita, CA 91908 CNS-3177606# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 9/27, 10/4/18 E-7870 NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received in the Nutrition Services Department of San Bernardino City Unified School District, 1257 Northpark Blvd., San Bernardino, California, 92407, on or before 11:00 a.m. on October 18, 2018, for Café Beverages, including Vending, under Bid No. NSB 2018/19-6. Bid documents required for bidding may be secured at the above department. Please call Nutrition Services Purchasing Office at 909-881-8008 for more information. Bid/addendum posts: http://sbcusdnutritionservices.org. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding process, and to accept or reject any items thereon. Publications of this Notice are Sept. 27 and Oct. 4, 2018. SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NUTRITION SERVICES DEPARTMENT By: Lisa Falcone, Admin. Analyst CNS-3176814# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 9/27, 10/4/18 E-7867 Petitioner or Attorney: Ana Maria Saldana-Penamora, 400 E. McKinley St., Rialto, CA 92376 Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District – Civil, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 PETITION OF: Ana Maria Saldana-Penamora FOR CHANGE OF NAME AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIVDS 1823454 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Ana Maria Saldana-Penamora has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: AnaMaria Saldana-Penamora to Proposed name: Ana Maria Saldana-Penamora THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes 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 objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 10-18-2018, Time: 8:30 am Dept: S16 The address of the court is: same as noted above A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Rialto Record Dated: SEP 13 2018 MICHAEL A. SACHS Judge of the Superior Court Published Rialto Record 9/20/18,9/27/18,10/4,10/11/18 R-2558

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 18-20240-SPCA Title No. 180159256-CAVOI A.P.N. 0127-531-07-0000 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/04/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Betty C. Pacheco, a widow Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 05/11/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0322793 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of San Bernardino County, California. Date of Sale: 10/15/2018 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North Arrowhead Avenue entrance to the County Courthouse, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92401 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $163,651.85 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 212 East Rosewood Street, Rialto, CA 92376 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to

the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site w w w. n d s c o r p . c o m / s a l e s , using the file number assigned to this case 1820240-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 09/12/2018 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888264-4010 Sales Line 714730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative A-4670026 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 09/20/2018, 09/27/2018, 10/04/2018 R-2560 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-18-814611BF Order No.: 730-180301670 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): ROMEL HENDRIX, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 8/24/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0579144 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County, California; Date of Sale: 10/15/2018 at 1:00PM Place of Sale: At the main (south) entrance to the City of Chino Civic Center, located at 13220 Central Ave., Chino, CA 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $312,531.71 The purported property address is: 3654 PONDEROSA AVENUE, RIALTO, CA 92377 Assessor's Parcel No.: 0239-451-19-0-000 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property

secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit "A" as attached hereto. Lot(s) 9 of Tract No. 14180, in the City of Rialto, County of San State of Bernardino, California, as per Map recorded in Book 223 Page(s) 55, 56 and 57 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. Except therefrom all oil, gas, minerals, other hydrocarbon substances and underground water lying below a depth of 500 feet, but with no right of surface entry, as provided in deed recorded September 31, 1991 as Instrument No. 91-348568, Official Records. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-814611-BF. 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-814611-BF IDSPub #0144795 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD

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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 RAYMOND B. LOPEZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LAWRANCE LOPEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROrequests that BATE LAWRANCE LOPEZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the under the estate 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 in this court as follows: 11/07/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. S36 located at 247 W. THIRD 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 LAURA L. BROMLOW SBN 285833 SCHOMER LAW GROUP 3363 W. CERRITOS AVENUE LOS ALAMITOS CA 90720 BSC 216200 CNS-3178876# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 10/4, 10/11, 10/18/18 R-2568 RR

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Office (909) 381-9898 T.S. No. 069606-CA APN: 0239-254-56-0-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/23/2005. 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 On 10/23/2018 at 1:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust 9/30/2005, as recorded Instrument No. 2005-0732605, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: CRYSTAL BURGERS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 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, CENTRAL AVE., 13220 CHINO, CA 91710 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3593 N VERBENA DR RIALTO, CALIFORNIA 92377 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $490,167.77 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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

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property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 069606-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 9/27/18,10/4/18,10/11/18 R-2567 T.S. No. 071149-CA APN: 0264NOTICE OF 694-13-0-000 TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/15/2006. 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 10/23/2018 at 1:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/13/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0475411, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ADELAIDA GONZALEZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 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 right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Lot 13 of Tract 7542 County of San Bernardino, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 98, Pages 55 and 56 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6081 GEREMANDER AVE RIALTO, CA 92377-4023 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $17,435.89 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should

understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 071149-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 9/27/18,10/4/18,10/11/18 R-2566

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: HENRY MARQUEZ ORNELAS AKA HENRY M. ORNELAS CASE NO. PROPS1800890

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of HENRY MARQUEZ ORNELAS AKA HENRY M. ORNELAS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARCELLA A. ROJAS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARCELLA A. ROJAS 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 with limited authority. (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: 10/22/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. S37 located at 247 W. Third St., SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court 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 LAYNE A. BARTHOLOMEW - SBN 178280 LAW OFFICES OF LAYNE A. BARTHOLOMEW 222 N MOUNTAIN AVE., STE. 100 UPLAND CA 91786 CNS-3176524# RIALTO PUBLISHED RECORD 9/27, 10/4, 10/11/18 R-2563 MARTIN RUIZ-GONZALEZ vs. ERIC MEDINA DBA CALIFORNIA CUSTOM POLISHING; Case No. ADJ10149468 Special Notice of Lawsuit ERIC MEDINA DBA CALIFORNIA CUSTOM POLISHING; 2631 N LOCUST AVE UNIT FG RIALTO, CA 92337. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without you being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read information below AVISO: Usted está siendo demandado. La corte puede expedir una decisión en contra suya sin darle la oportunidad de defenderse a menos que usted actue pronto. Lea la siguiente información. 1) A lawsuit, the Application for Adjudication of Claim, has been filed with the Compensation Workers' Appeals Board against you as the named defendant by the above-named applicant(s). You may seek the advice of an attorney in any matter connected with this lawsuit and such attorney should be consulted promptly so that your response may be filed and entered in a timely fashion. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney reference service or a legal aid office. You may also request assistance / information from Information and Assistance Officer of the Division of Workers’ Compensation. (See telephone directory.) 2) An Answer to the Application must be filed and served within six days of the service of the Application pursuant to Appeals Board rules; therefore, your written response must be filed with the Appeals Board promptly; a letter or phone call will not protect your interests. 3) You will be served with a Notice(s) of Hearing and must appear at all hearings or conferences. After such hearing, even absent your appearance, a decision may be made and an award of compensation benefits may issue against you. The award could result in the garnishment of your wages, taking of your money or property, or other relief. If the Appeals Board makes an award against you, your house or other dwelling or other property may be taken to satisfy that award in a non-judicial sale, with no

exemptions from execution. A lien may also be imposed upon your property without further hearing and before the issuance of an award. 4) You must notify the Appeals Board of the proper address for the service of official notices and papers and notify the Appeals Board of any changes in that address. TAKE ACTION NOW TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS! Name and Address of Appeals Board: Compensation Worker’s Appeals Board 320 West 4th St, 9th Fl Los Angeles, CA 90013 Applicant Attorney: LAW OFFICES OF TELLERIA, TELLERIA & LEVY 828 W LAS TUNAS DRIVE SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 CAL-NET 951983 RIALTO PUBLISHED RECORD 9/27,10/4,10/11,10/18/18 R-2565 Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes # 21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code Section 535 the Under-Signed, SecurCare Self Storage, will sell at public sale on or after Tuesday the 9th day of October, 2018 at 9:30 AM with bidding to take place on lockerfox.com the following misc. goods: SecurCare Self Storage, 1377 South Lilac Avenue, Bloomington, CA 92316 Names: Shandtrell E Jones Melissa L Stutz Paul H Camarena Betty R Brein Lyle Dach Walter R Esteban Daniel A Navarro Anayansi Luna Alfonso L Padilla Nichelle Anderson Lacie D Montgomery Goods must be paid in CASH and removed within 48 hours of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. CNS-3176683# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 9/27, 10/4/18 R-2562

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (U.C.C. 6105 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 17-1093-AL Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) are: Kotsai Wang, 3368 S Riverside Avenue, Rialto, CA 92377 Doing Business as: ARCO AM PM All other business name(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(es) of the Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) are: Gurkirpa Property LLC, 7201 Miracle Mile, Riverside, CA The assets being sold are generally described as: General Assets for Gas Station and CStore including, but are not limited to, Furniture, Fixture, Equipment, Goodwill, Covenant not to compete and is/are located at: 3368 S Riverside Avenue, Rialto, CA 92377 The type of license(s) and license no(s) to be transferred is/are: 20-Off-Sale Beer and Wine, License No. 501031 and are now issued for the premises located at: Same The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of Mayflower Escrow, 2501 E. Chapman Avenue Suite 120, Fullerton CA 92831 and the anticipated date of sale/transfer is 10/23/18. The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $805,000.00, including inventory, estimated at $100,000.00, which consists of the following: Deposit $30,000.00 Demand Note $775,000.00 Allocation Total $805,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) and intended the Buyer/Applicant(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the 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: 9/24/2018 Seller(s)/Licensee(s) S/ Kotsai Wang Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) Gurkirpa Property LLC By: S/ Surinder Pal Singh, Manager CNS-3179522# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 10/4/18 R-2570

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (U.C.C. 6105 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.) Escrow No. 17-1106-AL Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) are: Bloomington Oil Inc, 18762 Valley Blvd, Bloomington, CA 92316 Doing Business as: ARCO AM PM All other business name(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(es) of the Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) are: Gurkirpa Property LLC, 7201 Miracle Mile, Riverside, CA 92506 The assets being sold are generally described as: General Assets for Gas Station and CStore including, but are not limited to, Furniture, Fixture, Equipment, Goodwill, Covenant not to compete and is/are located at: 18762 Valley Blvd, Bloomington, CA 92316 The type of license(s) and license no(s) to be transferred is/are: 20-Off-Sale Beer and Wine, License No. 470377 and are now issued for the premises located at: Same The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of Mayflower Escrow, 2501 E. Chapman Avenue Suite 120, Fullerton CA 92831 and the anticipated date of sale/transfer is 10/23/18. The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $780,000.00, including inventory, estimated at $100,000.00, which consists of the following: Deposit $20,000.00 Demand Note $760,000.00 Allocation Total $780,000.00 It has been agreed between the Seller(s)/Licensee(s) and intended the as Buyer/Applicant(s), required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the 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: 9/24/2018 Seller(s)/Licensee(s) Bloomington Oil Inc By: S/ Kotsai Wang, President Buyer(s)/Applicant(s) Gurkirpa Property LLC By: S/ Surinder Pal Singh, Manager CNS-3179520# RIALTO PUBLISHED RECORD 10/4/18 R-2569

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CSUSB receives $960K grant to increase Native American student enrollment

he San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has awarded an unprecedented three-year, $960,000 gift to California State University, San Bernardino to increase the college-going rates and success of Native American students. As part of the Native American Enrollment and Achievement Initiative, CSUSB will identify and hire a Director of Tribal Relations dedicated to overseeing implementation of the program. The grant will sponsor two enrollment and outreach coordinators focused on building a pipeline from all high schools statewide to CSUSB, other California State University campuses or a University of California campus; three student mentors to provide guidance to native students enrolled at CSUSB; an academic scholarship; and a summer bridge program geared to-

ward the Native American student population. The goal will be to increase Native American student enrollment by 50 percent. “CSUSB’s commitment to college access extends across the Inland Empire and throughout California,” said university President Tomás D. Morales. “But we must work harder to engage and recruit disadvantaged student populations who may not have ever considered higher education part of their future. This remarkable grant strengthens our relationship with tribal communities, creating partnerships to encourage and grow Native American enrollment, not only at CSUSB, but across California.” San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena

expressed her appreciation for this latest partnership with CSUSB. “The new Native American Enrollment and Achievement Initiative will expand the university’s capacity to bring Native students to CSUSB, but of equal importance, it will work to retain these students until they achieve their educational goals,” Valbuena said. “For nearly 20 years, the span of one generation, CSUSB has played host to programs that have shared the languages, culture and history of San Manuel and other native nations with school-aged IECN PHOTO ROBERT WHITEHEAD children, university students and The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has awarded an unthe public at large. Now we turn precedented three-year, $960,000 gift to Cal State San Bernardino our attention to individual Native to increase the college-going rates and success of Native AmeriAmerican students who will come can students. to carry their own legacy forward through educational attainment.” support the university. The univer- dent populations. This past acasity’s student union bears the demic year, the university created The San Manuel Band of Mis- name of Santos Manuel, a tribal the Native American Task Force, sion Indians has worked closely leader who in 1866 led the tribe to which has met three times since over the years with CSUSB to safety from the San Bernardino May, in order to look at the issues Mountains to the valley to escape of access and support while enmilitia forces that killed many rolled to promote graduation of tribal members. The valley even- Native students. tually became the San Manuel Reservation in the 1890s, which “These young people are key to was named in Santos Manuel’s the future of their families, their honor; the tribe was recognized as communities, and to the Inland the San Manuel Band of Mission Empire,” Morales said. “We are so Indians. thankful for our relationship with Chairwoman Valbuena and the enAs a Minority Serving Institution tire San Manuel family as we and a Hispanic-Serving Institu- work together to impact future tion, CSUSB has continued to generations of students and their identify better ways to reach out to families.” and support underrepresented stu-

IECN PHOTO ROBERT WHITEHEAD

California Native American Day at California State University, San Bernardino on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. Pictured left is James Ramos, Project Director, California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference, and Chairman, San Bernardino Board of Supervisors.

Over 1,000 Native American dancers, drummers to compete in 23rd Annual San Manuel Pow Wow

rom Montana to the Dakotas and Alaska to Canada, the best dancers, drummers and artisans from across North America will gather to celebrate their culture and spiritual roots at the 23rd Annual San Manuel Pow Wow. Dancers and drummers will compete for over $250,000 in prizes in a unique showcase of Native American culture. The weekend celebration begins at Cal State San Bernardino on Friday, Oct. 12 and lasts all weekend. In addition to competitive dancing, the event will feature contests for tiny tots, juniors and teens, as well as audience participation dancing open to all attendees. Non-competitive exhibitions include tributes to veterans, blessings, intertribal dancing and Bird Singing, which is Native American music indigenous to Southern California and the Colorado River Region. The weekend-long event is free and open to the public.

For more information about the San Manuel Pow Wow or where to find other Pow Wows in Southern California, head to SoCalPowWow.com. All weekend activities will take place on the university’s soccer fields near the Coussoulis Arena.

Public parking is free in lots G and H on Coyote Drive. Times: Friday, October 12 – 5 p.m. to midnight. Grand Entry at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 13 – 11 a.m. to midnight. Grand Entry at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, October 14 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Grand Entry at 1 p.m.

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New Career Closet looks to boost students’ confidence

onfidence is key in any job interview. And – often – that confidence is built on appearance. For some students at Crafton Hills College, being able to afford interview-appropriate attire is often considered a luxury. So, Trinette Barrie, a CHC career counselor, decided to do something about it and established a Career Closet on campus to address that need. Situated in the Crafton Assessment Office, the closet is a specially designed space that feels more like a mini pop-up store housing clothing suitable for all shapes, sizes and genders. Some items come with a price tag still attached, while others are gently used. The best part: all pieces of clothing have been donated by CHC faculty, staff and students. Having worked in higher education prior to arriving at Crafton, Barrie knew first-hand the struggles some students face when readying themselves to enter the

workforce. “Half the battle of any interview is someone feeling good about themselves,” she said. “And why should someone have to hinder themselves from their own success because they don’t have money to purchase anything to wear?” Each item in the Career Closet is free for the taking – but there are a few rules to follow. First, students must contact the Career Center to schedule an appointment. From there, students are escorted to the closet where they can browse its racks and select up to two complete outfits to take home and keep. However, students will only be able to access the closet only once during a semester to allow others the chance to benefit from it, said Barrie. The closet has already seen a bit of success even though it is currently in its soft opening phrase. Next week, the closet will celebrate its formal introduction to the Crafton community during a

scheduled open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11. From there, Barrie plans on marketing the space as much as she can. An idea she is toying around with is having a rack of clothing on display during Club Rush to show the quality of items available. But one of the biggest struggles the space will face in the future is donations. Barrie hopes the open house will encourage others in the CHC community and beyond to goods to the space, such as professional blouses, suits, undergarments, shoes and jewelry. Donated items must not have any holes or stains. Barrie said she does not have a target number in mind for how many students could utilize the space in its first year. However, a handful of students have already benefitted from it, including Rafael “Eddie” Machado, a 20IECN PHOTO CHC year-old engineering major from Redlands. Trinette Barrie, a career counselor at Crafton Hills College, shows Machado said stepping into the off an item of clothing inside the newly opened CHC Career Closet. Barrie opened the space to helps students in need successfully build confidence in their appearance while on job interviews. There book your $20 appointment start- will be an open house for the Career Closet on Thursday, Oct. 11 ing October 1st. There are no lo- between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. cation or income requirements to qualify for this program. Only space helped boost his confidence lic.” Arrangements for donations or one pet per household will be ac- because it gave him an idea of the type of attire employers are lookappointments may be made by cepted. The $20 copay will only cover the spay/neuter surgery, but ing for. And, he said, “as long as contacting the Career Center by does not cover vaccines or other more people start hearing about it, email at careercenter@craftoncharges. This program is for I’m sure there will be more dona- hills.edu or by phone at 909-389tions for the closet in there and a 3399. owned pets only. wider array of clothing that will To learn more about the open For more information or to book help boost the confidence in other house – which is free and open to your $20 appointment, please call students not only in a job inter- the public - contact Barrie by view but what they wear in pub- email at tbarrie@sbccd.cc.ca.us. 909-386-1400.

ASPCA, Subaru SB fund discount spay/neuter surgeries

he Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley (HSSBV) announced they will be offering 100 $20 spay and neuter surgeries for both dogs and cats October 22nd – October 31st, thanks to a generous grant from the ASPCA & Subaru San Bernardino. “The answer to the pet overpopulation crisis is so simple- prevention,” said Jill A. Henderson, Director of Development & Com-

munity Outreach for the HSSBV. “We are so excited to again partner with long time supporters of the HSSBV, Subaru San Bernardino and the ASPCA to offer discount spay and neuter surgeries to the community.” These 100 $20 spay and neuter surgeries are only available while funding lasts, on a first come, first serve basis. Please call the HSSBV at 909-386-1400 and mention the ASPCA or Subaru to

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