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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 62, NO. 12

February 20, 2025

Five Arrested in $286K Murder-for-Hire; San Bernardino Businesswoman Fatally Shot

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(Left to right) Shooter Gerardo Llamas, 31; getaway driver Arnoldo Ruelas, 54; intermediary Reynaldo Ruelas, 37; business associate Juan Perez, 42; and alleged mastermind and estranged husband, Sergio Reveles, 53.

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Yesenia Torres, 44, a San Bernardino businesswoman, was tragically killed in a brazen murder-for-hire plot on January 10, 2025, outside Burger Point restaurant.

San Bernardino Police Chief Darren Goodman speaks at a February 18, 2025, press conference at SBPD headquarters, announcing the arrests of five suspects in the murder-for-hire plot that led to the fatal shooting of businesswoman Yesenia Torres.

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later confirmed to be a contract killing.

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As Torres was walking out of Burger Point and heading toward her Mercedes SUV, the suspects’ vehicle pulled up directly behind her.

violent, calculated murder-forhire plot stemming from a multimillion-dollar divorce dispute ended with the fatal shooting of businesswoman Yesenia Torres, 44, at a San Bernardino restaurant in broad daylight.

Following an extensive month-long investigation, five suspects, including her estranged husband, Sergio Reveles, 53, were arrested and charged with her murder.

The San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD), in collaboration with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies, unraveled the conspiracy after Torres was gunned down at Burger Point restaurant, located at 444 W. Mill St., on January 10, 2025, at approximately 11:49 a.m. Initially believed to be a robbery, the attack was

Surveillance footage captured the moment Gerardo Llamas, 31, the alleged shooter, exited the front passenger seat and approached her as she was about to enter her vehicle. He demanded her purse, grabbing hold of it as she sat in the driver’s seat just before she could close the door. A struggle ensued as Torres fought back, attempting to retain possession of her belongings. During the struggle, Llamas attempted to fire at her, but the gun jammed.

Witnesses, seeing the altercation unfold, rushed to Torres’ aid, but Llamas fired at

them, forcing them to retreat inside the restaurant. According to Detective Martinez, the shooter fired nine rounds at Torres, with one expanded casing found when the gun jammed due to her resistance. Llamas chased Torres around her vehicle, continuing to fire at her before she attempted to escape back into the restaurant. She was struck by gunfire, which slowed her down, and as she tried to reach the entrance, Llamas delivered the fatal shot.

Torres collapsed at the doorway of Burger Point, where she was later pronounced dead at the scene when police, fire, and AMR personnel arrived.

Authorities quickly identified two primary suspects within four hours of the murMurder cont. on next pg.

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- der: Llamas as the shooter and Arnoldo Ruelas, 54, the alleged getaway driver. A key break came when a citizen provided a license plate number and vehicle description, allowing detectives to track the suspects' movements.

SBPD Detective Martinez explained how the investigation unfolded, stating that witness surveillance and accounts footage provided crucial leads in identifying the suspects.

The vehicle was later found abandoned in a Walmart parking lot on the east side of town. Surveillance footage showed the suspects switching to a second vehicle after changing their clothing inside a nearby business.

SBPD officers obtained additional surveillance footage from another business, where the suspects entered briefly before leaving in the second vehicle.

By the morning of January 11, SBPD’s surveillance team and the FBI Inland Regional Apprehension Team located Llamas in Bakersfield and Ruelas in Los Angeles. Both men were taken into custody the following morning. Upon further investigation, authorities uncovered a broader conspiracy that pointed to a contract killing.

Additional suspects were identified, including Reynaldo Ruelas, 37, the younger brother of the getaway driver, who allegedly acted as an intermediary between the hitmen and those orchestrating the murder. Investigators later determined that Sergio Reveles, 53, Torres’ estranged husband, and Juan Perez, 42, a local businessman who leases property from Reveles’ business Sergio’s Pallets, were behind the contract killing.

As detectives built their case, they discovered that Torres’ murder was orchestrated over a period of months as part of an ongoing financial battle between her and her estranged husband.

The couple was locked in a contentious divorce that had lasted two years, with millions of dollars in assets at stake.

Detective Martinez confirmed that evidence points to Torres being stalked for months before her killing. He stated that surveillance footage and witness accounts indicate that she was followed in the days leading up to the attack.

San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, and Riverside Sheriff’s Department, executed search warrants at seven locations.

These included the homes and businesses of Reveles and Perez.

During these raids, authorities seized over $286,000 in cash, multiple firearms, and clothing described by witnesses and seen on surveillance footage. Authorities believe the large sum of money was intended as payment for Torres’ murder.

San Bernardino Announces “Love Your Block” Grants to Encourage Resident Led Community Improvement Projects

The search warrants were conducted simultaneously across multiple locations, with law enforcement officials targeting the residences and businesses of all individuals involved.

By February 13, all five suspects were in custody and formally charged with murder. The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office charged the suspects with murder (PC 187) and filed special circumstances enhancements for robbery, financial gain, and lying in wait.

District Attorney Jason Anderson acknowledged the severity of the charges but reminded the public that due process remains in effect. “Each of these individuals is innocent until proven guilty, as protections they have in this country,” Anderson said.

All five suspects pleaded not guilty at their arraignment and are being held without bail. Their next court hearing is scheduled for March 14, 2025, at the San Bernardino Justice Center.

San Bernardino Police Chief Darren Goodman praised the investigative work of SBPD’s homicide team, noting their 80 percent clearance rate, which is significantly higher than the national average. “I want to make it known that this incident is not an anomaly,” Goodman said. “If you commit a murder in the city of San Bernardino, there is an 80 percent chance that you will be hunted down and brought to justice.”

Authorities urge anyone with further information on the case to contact Detective M. Yeun at (909) 384-5665, Detective D. Martinez at (909) 384-5619, or Homicide Sergeant E. Campos at (909) 384-5613.

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On February 6, 2025, SBPD, with support from the FBI, CHP,

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n Valentine’s Day, the City of San Bernardino joined fifteen other cities across the nation to launch the “Love Your Block” initiative. The program, in partnership with the Bloomberg Center of Public Innovation, offers mini grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to neighborhood, student, and civic groups to organize local art projects and community cleanups.

“San Bernardino is a city where neighbors connect and take pride in their community,” said Mayor Helen Tran.

“These grants will allow residents to both showcase what makes their neighborhoods unique and take it up a notch with a community-based project.”

The Love Your Block program was established in 2009 by the Bloomberg Center of Public Innovation to fund resident-led neighborhood revitalization projects in U.S. cities. The City of San Bernardino is one of only sixteen cities in the nation and two in California that were selected last year to be a part of the program.

Selection of San Bernardino’s grant recipients will be made through a “Shark Tank” style competition called Pitch Your Block in April in which finalists pitch their project to judges from local community-based non-profits. Eleven grant recipients will be chosen in April with the winner receiving $5,000.

Local partners include AmeriCorps Vista, Music Changing Lives, Making Hope Happen, and Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services.

The City will accept project proposals through March 31, 2025.

Since 2009, Love Your Block has taken place in 50 cities across 33 states while improving nearly 4,000 public spaces – including 800 art displays, cleaning 102,000 square feet of graffiti, and removing 6.7 million pounds of trash.

For more information or to submit a proposal, visit the City’s Love Your Block website at https://www.sbcity.org/LoveYour-Block

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians’ $300,000 Grant to City of Loma Linda Provides Lifesaving Heart Monitors for Inland Empire First Responders Community News

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o recognize a $300,000 grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to purchase electrocardiogram (ECG) heart monitors for Inland Empire first responders, the Loma Linda Fire Department held a heart health and emergency intervention demonstration exercise titled "Listen to Your Heart" as part of American Heart Month.

This demonstration showcased electrocardiogram (ECG) lifesaving applications, aimed at educating the public on recognizing signs of heart distress and the importance of when to call for immediate medical aid.

Loma Linda City Councilwoman Rhonda SpencerHwang joined Loma Linda

Fire Chief Daniel Harker in recognizing the grant's impact on enhancing emergency medical care in the region.

San Manuel Fire Department's Assistant Chief Ralph Tovar remarked on the strong partnerships forged with the American Heart Association and Loma Linda University Health and Hospital that brought these partners together during American Heart Month.

"When you call for help early, medics from Loma Linda and San Manuel can use these monitors to determine whether you need transport to Loma Linda or other nearby hospitals," said San Manuel Assistant Fire Chief Tovar. "The success of American Heart Month relies on partnerships among fire departments, EMTs, non-profits, and, most importantly,

individuals who, if they "listen to their hearts," can act as their own first responders."

Attendees witnessed a live demonstration where firefighter medics used the newly acquired equipment on a simulated heart attack patient.

Following the demonstration, Dr. Antoine Sakr from Loma Linda University Health engaged the audience in a Q&A session, providing essential insights on how individuals can identify symptoms of heart distress that could lead to serious health issues. He said that while the most common symptom of a heart attack for both men and women is chest pain, women may experience less obvious signs, including pain in the upper abdomen, fainting, and extreme fatigue.

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Public Safety Riverside Woman Shot by Colton Police After Allegedly Setting Fire to Vehicle, Charging Officers with Knife

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36-year-old Riverside woman was shot by Colton police early Thursday, Feb. 13, at approximately 12:20 a.m., after she allegedly set fire to a vehicle and advanced toward officers with a knife, authorities said.

Officers responded to multiple reports of a woman armed with a knife at the ARCO gas station on the 1200 block of East Washington Street, according to a press release from the Colton Police Department. Witnesses reported that the woman, identified as Leandra Michelle Guerrero, was attempting to open car doors.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with a reporting party who told them Guerrero had entered his vehicle and refused to leave. Officers found Guerrero sitting in the driver’s seat of a Toyota Sequoia parked near the gas pumps, police said.

local hospital, where she remains in critical condition, police said.

Despite multiple commands from officers to exit the vehicle, Guerrero allegedly lit the interior on fire before stepping out and approaching officers while still holding the knife, according to police.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s Office have taken over the investigation.

At that point, an officer-involved shooting occurred, and Guerrero was struck by gunfire.

Officers provided first aid until emergency responders from American Medical Response arrived and transported her to a

The fire was extinguished by the Colton Fire Department, and a knife was recovered at the scene.

Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 387case referencing 3506, #602500010 H#2025-010.

San Bernardino Police Target Organized Retail Crime Rings and Theft Linked to Economic Hardship

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ith retail theft on the San rise, Bernardino police officials reaffirmed their commitment to tackling the issue head-on during Small Business Watch on Feb. 11 at Studio D in downtown San Bernardino.

Sgt. Sharon Bonshire and Detective Araceli Mata detailed the department’s approach to retail crime, emphasizing that officers are targeting both large-scale organized theft rings and lower-level offenses, such as shoplifting for daily necessities.

“Our main mission is to show businesses we are here for them,” Bonshire said. “We want them to come here and stay here and show them we are invested in their businesses.”

Bonshire and Mata stressed that SBPD is equally focused on dismantling organized crime networks funneling stolen goods into resale markets and addressing theft motivated by economic hardship.

The department is also working

closely with businesses of all sizes to enforce laws and deter crimes through increased patrols and collaborative prevention strategies.

“This is a quality-of-life issue,” Bonshire said. “Though these may seem like minor crimes, they are not minor to us or to the businesses dealing with them.”

As part of its broader crimefighting strategy, SBPD is ramping up social media efforts to highlight retail crime enforcement and push the message that theft will not be tolerated. Officials also noted that cases are moving efficiently through the courts, reinforcing the city’s commitment to prosecuting offenders.

San Bernardino Police Department Dispatcher Robert Alvarado provided insight into the volume of emergency calls the department receives, revealing that dispatchers field approximately 500,000 calls annually—each handling between 60 and 100 calls per shift. To keep up with demand, SBPD is actively recruiting new dispatchers.

Teacher Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Former Student

Treasure Councilmember Ortiz also spoke at the event, shifting the conversation toward infrastructure improvements and the city’s façade program. While acknowledging that crime reduction efforts don’t always yield immediate visible change, she emphasized the city's push to create a cleaner, more inviting aesthetic that reflects its progress.

“We’re increasing efforts to create a brighter city with a more appealing aesthetic to reflect the progress we’ve made,” Ortiz said.

Ortiz also addressed city leadership, pointing to efforts to move away from a historically high-turnover for the city manager position, which she said has hindered long-term stability.

San Bernardino Police Department is hosting a Retail Theft Task Force Business Meeting on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, 10 AM to 12 PM at 710 N D Street, San Bernardino.

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n February 11, 2025, Riverside Police began investigating a female juvenile’s report of sexual abuse by a former teacher. The alleged crimes occurred during summer school in June 2022 at Terrace Elementary in Riverside, involving a 4th-grade teacher.

The following day, detectives from the Sexual Assault – Child Abuse (SACA) Unit began investigating the allegations. As a result, they arrested 53-year-old Hector Edward Zaldivar of Ontario. He was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center on charges of lewd and lascivious acts upon a child under 14 using force. He is being held on one million dollars bail.

Mr. Zaldivar is employed by the Alvord Unified School District, and detectives suspect there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact SACA Detective Steven Espinosa at (951) 353-7120 or SEspinosa@RiversideCA.gov.

For anonymous tips, the Riverside Police Department’s "Atlas 1" mobile app offers a secure "Send a Message" feature. The app is available for download both APPLE and ANDROID devices.

STATEMENT FROM ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT The health and safety of our students is our highest priority, and we are fully cooperating with the Riverside Police Department as they conduct their investigation.

Alvord Unified School District has placed the teacher on immediate administrative leave and is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety and support of our students, staff, and families. We encourage parents to have open conversations with their children and reach out if they need guidance or support.

Counseling services are available for students and staff, and we urge anyone in need of assistance to contact their child’s teacher or site administrator. While schools are closed next week, families can also reach us at studentservices@alvordschools.org.

We understand that this news is deeply troubling, and we remain committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. If anyone has information that may assist in the investigation, please contact Riverside Police Detective Steven Espinosa at (951) 353-7120 or SEspinosa@RiversideCA.gov.

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SBCUSD Has Two of America's Healthiest Schools 2024 Honorees Community News

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an Bernardino City Unified School District’s (SBCUSD) Norton Elementary School and Sierra High School are among America’s Healthiest Schools for 2024.

America's Healthiest Schools is an annual recognition program from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation that celebrates schools for implementing policies and practices to promote health and well-being. Schools are evaluated in nine areas Healthier Generation considers important to creating healthy schools.

Norton and Sierra are 2 of 879 schools across 30 states in the U.S. honored this school year. Sierra was also a 2023 honoree.

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Sierra High School holds an official ribbon-cutting ceremony in August 2024 to celebrate joining the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP), which supports schools’ efforts to partner with local government and community agencies to improve student outcomes related to academics and health and social services.

Lowell Milken Surprises Alta Loma Teacher with $25,000 Milken Educator Award for California Community News

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merican Sign Language (ASL) teacher Danyel Smith wasn’t quite sure why most of the student body, fellow faculty and staff were asked to gather in the gymnasium at Alta Loma High School Tuesday morning: “We were told it was a special assembly recognizing our school. But ultimately we didn’t know what today was about.”

She would soon find out – and what a surprise it was.

Smith, who also serves as World Language Department Chair for Alta Loma, was announced as California’s sole Milken Educator Award recipient for 2024-25. Along with the Award’s national recognition and membership to the Milken Educator Network, Smith received a $25,000 cash prize she can use however she chooses. She is the first recipient awarded in the Chaffey Joint Union High School District.

The crowd of more than 1,500 erupted in cheers as Awards Founder Lowell Milken announced Smith’s name.

“Exemplary educators like Danyel Smith have the important role of preparing students to advance successfully in learning and life,” Milken said. “Danyel’s positive impact is reflected in the tremendous popularity of the American Sign Language program at Alta Loma, her compassion for her students, and her dedication to her colleagues, school and broader community.

We commend Danyel for choosing teaching as a profession and welcome her into the Milken Educator Network, where she will have powerful opportunities to broaden her reach. Congratulations.”

Smith joins a national network of over 3,000 Milken Educators spanning the Awards’ 37-year history as the nation’s preeminent teacher-recognition program.

Hailed as the “Oscars of Teaching,” the Milken Educator Awards inspire educators, students and entire communities to “Celebrate, Elevate and Activate” the K12 teaching profession and encourage young, capable people to pursue teaching as a career. More than $75 million in individual financial prizes and more than $145 million have been invested in the Milken Educator Award national network overall.

“I think I have finally stopped shaking,” Smith said “I don’t think it has settled in yet. I don’t think I’ve processed it all. I feel that as a teacher we kind of keep com-

posure in front of students, but I am feeling all of the feelings. I’m unbelievably flattered.”

Outstanding educators such as Smith are not aware of their candidacy for the Award. Recipients are sought out while early- to mid-career for what they have achieved — and for the promise of what they will accomplish given the resources and opportunities afforded by the Award.

Smith has been instrumental in the growth of the school’s ASL program. She ignites students’ passion for ASL early, developing relationships with nearby elementary and middle schools through events such as “Sprouting Signers,” which allows her students to teach ASL to visiting elementary schoolers. Smith’s students enact their signing skills through Christmas caroling with the choir, signing the national anthem at school assemblies, and providing ASL translation for school events. Smith’s ASL level one (beginning) class has a 98% pass rate – with over 55% of incoming ALHS students choosing to take ASL year after year to fulfil their world language credit.

“We are incredibly proud of Danyel and so appreciative of the important work she does, not just on behalf of our students but the community at large. It’s unusual for a high school to offer ASL, so this kind of recognition helps uplift the importance of being able to offer this to our students,” said Dr. Mathew Holton, Superintendent of the Chaffey District. “It also reflects the outstanding work that is done day in and day out across our District by teachers who are dedicated to their profession and the students we serve.”

“As principal, I could not be more proud that the efforts of Norton’s staff to value and nurture the whole child and promote physical, mental and socialemotional health in conjunction with academic success have been recognized on a national scale,” said Norton Principal Elizabeth Cochrane Benoit. “Of course, this would not have been possible without the support of our Board of Education and Superintendent and our Norton school community.”

Norton Elementary was recognized in seven of the nine areas Healthier Generation considers when evaluating schools: Supporting School Health Services— Enhancing school health services to support the physical and mental well-being of students by routinely conducting health screenings and addressing chronic health conditions

Increasing Family & Community Engagement—Engaging the school community, involving parents and caregivers in supporting student success and connecting families to health and wellness resources Implementing Local School Wellness Policy—Promoting healthy practices through implementation of the District’s wellness policy and reviewing progress, successes and challenges Cultivating Staff Well-Being—Actively promoting relationship building among staff and fostering a culture of gratitude among colleagues According to Sierra Principal Hector Murrieta, the continuation high school serves students who are behind in high school credits or may need a flexible educational environment due to personal obligations or challenges, making it vital that the campus prioritizes student mental and emotional well-being. With help from key partners like Loma Linda University School of Behavioral Health, the school offers on-campus counseling services and support groups, creating a nurturing environment where the emotional well-being of students is as important as their academic success.

Sierra expanded the number of areas in which it excelled from three to six. The three areas that Sierra continued to excel in from last year were: Strengthening Social-Emotional Health & Learning Improving Nutrition & Food Access

Improving Nutrition & Food Access— Maximizing school meal participation, collaborating with teachers on nutrition education for students and partnering with community organizations to improve nutrition security for families

Implementing Local School Wellness Policy

Bolstering Physical Education & Activity—Provide evidence-based physical education and integrate physical activity throughout the school day, including students with special health needs

Increasing Family & Community Engagement

Strengthening Social-Emotional Health & Learning—Positively motivating student participation and learning and providing opportunities for students to regulate their emotions and learn from their mistakes

Sierra was additionally recognized this year for expanding its efforts in:

Supporting School Health Services Promoting Tobacco-Free School—Promoting prevention and a tobacco-free campus and supporting students in cessation efforts

“It’s such an honor to be able to celebrate this distinguished recognition with Danyel and our entire campus community. She embodies what great teaching is all about – caring for our students, and preparing them not just for the next step in their educational journey, but for life,” said Jason Kaylor, Alta Loma’s Principal.

Smith’s students wholeheartedly agree.

“She’s like a mother. She’s very engaging, attentive and engaging. She puts her whole heart into everything she does and everyone she communicated with,” said Sabrina Tepper, a junior at Alta Loma.

“I came (to Alta Loma) during my first year and I was kind of far behind. She got me caught up. She’s just very special. Very inspiring,” said Luke Foreman, a senior.

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From left: Milken Educator Awards Founder Lowell Milken; Kirk Brown (CA ‘99); Alta Loma High School Principal Jason Kaylor; recipient Danyel Smith (CA '24); Chaffey Joint Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Mathew Holton; and Alexis Arias (CA ‘23).

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Ontario Airport Expands Nonstop Flights to Los Cabos, Chicago, and Taiwan via Volaris, United, and STARLUX

IHO Welcomes First Residents to Affordable Housing Community for Transitional Age Youth in Riverside

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IECN News Publisher Manny Sandoval walking through the terminal at Los Cabos International Airport.

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International ntario Airport (ONT) is expanding its international and domestic reach with new nonstop flights to Los Cabos, Chicago, Taiwan, Morelia, and León. Volaris will introduce 14 weekly flights to Mexico in July, United Airlines will begin daily service to Chicago O’Hare in May, and STARLUX Airlines will launch flights to Taiwan in June. The announcements mark a major milestone for ONT as it continues its rapid growth as Southern California’s newest global gateway.

Leading the expansion is Volaris, which will introduce 14 new weekly flights across three destinations in Mexico, marking the largest single-day international service expansion in ONT’s history. Beginning in July, the airline will launch daily flights to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD), four weekly flights to Morelia International Airport (MLM), and three weekly flights to León/Bajío International Airport (BJX).

Volaris, which already operates twice-daily flights to Guadalajara, will now run a total of 28 weekly departures from ONT. “This increase in Volaris’ routes reaffirms our commitment to offering customers in and outside of México the best opportunities to travel more affordably, comfortably, and safely,” said Holger Blankenstein, Executive Vice President of Volaris. “We are thrilled to drive Ontario’s largest international expansion ever and look forward to improving access to affordable air travel across the LA basin.”

Expanding ONT’s domestic network, United Airlines will launch daily nonstop service between ONT and Chicago O’Hare International Airport

(ORD) starting May 22. The route will connect Inland Empire travelers to United’s global hub, offering connections to more than 180 destinations worldwide.

“This welcome news reflects the confidence of our airline partners in our facilities, services and amenities, and the strong demand for air travel through our Southern California gateway,” said Atif Elkadi, OIAA chief executive officer.

Further expanding ONT’s international connectivity, STARLUX Airlines will commence four weekly nonstop flights between ONT and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) on June 2. The flights, operating on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, will be served by Airbus A350900 aircraft featuring first-class, business, premium economy, and economy seating.

“We are most grateful to STARLUX Airlines for its confidence in our airport, employees and community neighbors,” said Alan D. Wapner, president of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners. “Greater Ontario is the gateway to Southern California – a premier destination served by one of the fastestgrowing and most popular airports in the United States.”

The expansion comes as ONT continues to set new records, surpassing 7 million travelers in 2024—a 67% increase since the airport transitioned to local control in 2016. Additionally, international travel at ONT reached an all-time high last year, growing 5.1% to 438,896 passengers.

With the addition of these major routes to Mexico, the Midwest, and Asia, ONT is reinforcing its position as a key hub for travelers seeking greater accessibility and convenience.

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The Aspire, Riverside's new affordable housing community at the corner of 3rd Street and Fairmount Boulevard, offers 33 furnished units designed to support transitional age youth, including those aging out of foster care. This initiative, a collaboration between Innovative Housing Opportunities and local agencies, aims to provide both stability and a stepping stone toward future success for its residents.

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nnovative Housing Opportunities (IHO), one of California’s leading affordable housing developers, has opened its latest affordable housing community in the City of Riverside.

Called The Aspire, the community, at the corner of 3rd Street and Fairmount Boulevard, features 33 fully furnished housing units for transitional age youth including young people aging out of the foster care system.

The Aspire will offer onsite educational wraparound services and programs for its new residents, provided by the California Family Life Center. This nonprofit organization has been serving foster youth in the Riverside area for over 40 years. The development is also a collaboration with the Riverside Community College District.

Some of the services provided include academic, career, and financial aid counseling, as well as job placement assistance.

“We envisioned The Aspire as a launchpad to equip these young people with the tools to chart a path for ongoing personal and economic success. Within this community we can provide stability and safety as well as help our resident to plan for and pursue their future goals,” said IHO President and CEO Rochelle Mills.

The Aspire is also a significant aspect of Riverside Mayor Lock Dawson’s Mayor’s Challenge to End Youth Homelessness. When the program was launched in 2023, city leaders noted that youth who are homeless are more than five times more likely to be chronically homeless as adults, and foster youth are especially vulnerable.

shelter, or sleep on the streets when they should be attending school or becoming a member of our workforce,” Lock Dawson said. “We did it for veterans, and now we can do it for our youth.”

The Aspire’s 33 furnished, one-bedroom units are approximately 450 square feet in size with a patio/deck. Community amenities include an interior courtyard, roof terrace, communal living room, and public art. The Aspire is in a walkable neighborhood close to the downtown area with access to transit and employment, recreation, retail, and cultural offerings.

“The Aspire is our first development intended specifically for foster youth transitioning out of the system. We hope to make this development replicable and scalable so that we can continue to serve this at-risk population,” added Mills.

According to the National Foster Youth Institute, housing instability makes it more difficult to complete higher education and maintain steady employment. About 25% of former foster youth experience homelessness within four years of being emancipated from the system at age 18, according to the institute. Nationally, 50% of people who experience homelessness have spent time in foster care.

The $25 million Aspire development was funded with Housing Authority funds from the City of Riverside, project-based housing choice vouchers from Riverside County and California’s Housing and Community Development/Multifamily Housing Program.

Including The Aspire, IHO has nine properties with a total of 672 affordable housing units under management in Southern California.

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ACTUALIZACIONES DE LISTAS DE ESPERA DE VALES BASADOS EN PROYECTOS EN EL CONDADO DE SAN BERNARDINO La Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de San Bernardino (HACSB) cerrará las siguientes listas de espera del programa de Vales Basados en Proyectos (PBV) a partir del Jueves, 6 de marzo del 2025 a las 4:00pm:

Arrowhead Grove (San Bernardino) – dos (2) y tres (3) recamaras Arrowhead Woods – Seniors 62+ (San Bernardino) – una (1) recamara Barstow (Barstow) – dos (2) recamaras Barstow – Seniors 62+ (Barstow) – una (1) recamara Bloomington Grove (Bloomington) – tres (3) recamaras Colton (Colton) – dos (2) y tres (3) recamaras Colton – Seniors 62+ (Colton) – dos (2) recamaras Crestview Terrace (San Bernardino) – dos (2) recamaras Desert Village – Seniors 62+ (Victorville) – una (1) recamara Maplewood Homes (San Bernardino) – dos (2) recamaras Northport Apartments (Victorville) – dos (2) recamaras Redlands (Redlands) – dos (2) y tres (3) recamaras Region 1 (Bloomington, Colton, Fontana, Loma Linda, Mentone, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Yucaipa) – una (1) recamara Region 2 (Chino, Ontario, Montclair) – tres (3) recamaras Region 3 (Adelanto, Apple Valley, Hesperia, Victorville) – una (1) y tres (3) recamaras Region 4 (Barstow) – una (1) recamara Region 5 (Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley) – una (1) recamara Region 6 (San Bernardino Scattered Sites) – dos (2) recamaras Robert O Townsend – Seniors 62+ (Montclair)– una (1) recamara Rosena Fountains (Fontana) – tres (3) recamaras Upland (upland) – tres (3) recamaras Valencia Grove (Redlands) – tres (3) recamaras Valencia Grove II (Redlands) – una (1) y dos (2) recamaras

HACSB aceptara solicitudes a partir del Viernes, 7 de marzo del 2025 a las 8:00am para las siguientes listas de espera:

Redwood Terrace – Seniors 62+ (Fontana) – dos (2) recamaras

¿Cómo puedo presentar mi solicitud?

HACSB continuara aceptando solicitudes a través de internet para las listas de espera hasta el día de cierre, otras listas de espera abiertas permanecerán disponibles. Para más información por favor visite nuestro sitio de internet www.hacsb.com.

Todas personas están invitadas a presentar una solicitud. Personas que apliquen a las comunidades para personas mayores, deben tener sesenta y dos (62) años de edad al tiempo de aplicar. Todos los adultos de la familia serán sujetos a una investigación de antecedentes penales y evaluación de crédito. especificadas. El número de recamaras se asignará tomando en cuenta 2 personas por recamará.

La elegibilidad de ingresos se revisará cuando los solicitantes hayan sido seleccionados de la lista de espera, y la elegibilidad final se determinará justo antes de que se les ofrezca una unidad. Para este programa, el ingreso de la familia no puede exceder las siguientes cantidades.

Tamaño de Familia 1 persona 2 personas 3 personas 4 personas

Limite de Ingresos* $ 57,400 $ 65,600 $ 73,800 $ 82,000

Tamaño de Familia 5 personas 6 personas 7 personas 8 personas

Limite de Ingresos* $ 88,600 $ 95,150 $ 101,650 $ 108,250

¿Qué es el programa de PBV? El programa de Vales Basados en Proyectos (PBV) es un programa federal que proporciona asistencia de alquiler para personas de bajos ingresos en unidades contratadas. Los participantes pagaran el 30% de los ingresos brutos mensuales hacia el alquiler. *Tenga en cuenta que algunas propiedades están sujetas a límites de ingresos de crédito fiscal y/o precios de alquiler fijos, por favor visite nuestro sitio de internet para más información.

Acomodación razonable: si usted o un miembro de su familia tiene una discapacidad y piensa que podría querer o necesitar una acomodación razonable, puede pedirla en cualquier momento.

Asistencia Idiomática: HACSB ofrece asistencia idiomática gratis. Para ayuda con este documento, por favor llámenos al (909) 890-9533.

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CIUDAD DE FONTANA AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA Y REVISIÓN BORRADOR DEL PLAN CONSOLIDADO, DEL PLAN DE ACCIÓN, Y DEL ANÁLISIS DE IMPEDIMENTOS PARA LA ELECCIÓN DE VIVIENDA JUSTA Descripción del programa: Por medio de la presente se notifica que el Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Fontana ha preparado el Borrador del Plan Consolidado 2025-2029, el Borrador del Plan de Acción Anual de 2025-2026, y el Borrador del Análisis de Impedimentos para la Elección de Vivienda Justa de 2025-2029 (AI) conforme a los requisitos del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés) para preparar y presentar un Plan Consolidado cada cinco años, un Plan de Acción cada año, y un AI cada cinco años como condición para recibir asignaciones anuales de los fondos de los programas de Subsidios Globales para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG, por sus siglas en inglés), Asociaciones para Inversiones en Vivienda (HOME, por sus siglas en inglés), y Subsidio para Soluciones de Emergencia (ESG, por sus siglas en inglés).

El Plan Consolidado establece las necesidades prioritarias en materia de vivienda, comunidad y desarrollo económico de la ciudad y proporciona una estrategia para los tipos de proyectos que recibirán fondos de CDBG, HOME, y ESG durante el período de cinco años para abordar metas específicas relacionadas al suministro de vivienda decente, medio ambiente apropiado y ampliar las oportunidades económicas para los residentes de ingresos bajos y moderados. Las metas propuestas incluidas en el Borrador del Plan Consolidado 2025-2029 incluyen: 1) Vivienda Asequible; 2) Servicios para Vivienda Justa; 3) Servicios para Personas

Sin Hogar; 4) Servicios Públicos para Familias de Ingresos Bajos; 5) Administración.

El Plan de Acción establece los programas y actividades a realizar utilizando fondos de CDBG, HOME, y ESG durante el año del programa iniciando en Julio 1, 2025 y finalizando el Junio 30, 2026. El Ayuntamiento anticipa recibir $2,099,562 de fondos de CDBG, $714,986 de fondos de HOME, y $170,675 de fondos de ESG para el año del programa 2025-2026 y anticipa recibir asignaciones similares para los cuatro años de programas subsecuentes cubiertos por el Borrador del Plan Consolidado 2025-2029.

Además, el Plan de Acción incluye $4,027,882 en fondos de HOME del año anterior. Las asignaciones de fondos anuales de CDBG, HOME, y ESG están sujetas a cambios en funciones federales y cualquier cambio en las fórmulas de asignación de subsidios de HUD o los datos utilizados en las fórmulas.

El AI analiza la medida en que las personas con niveles de ingresos similares en el mismo mercado inmobiliario tienen a su disposición rangos de elección similares, independientemente de su raza, color, ascendencia, origen nacional, edad, religión, sexo, discapacidad, estado civil, situación familiar, fuente de ingresos, orientación sexual o cualquier otra condición de clase protegida o factor arbitrario.

Período de revisión pública de 30 días: Las copias de los borradores de dichos documentos estarán disponibles para que el público los revise y comente durante 30 días. Las personas que deseen expresar sus puntos de vista con respecto a los documentos mencionados anteriormente y las actividades propuestas pueden proporcionar comentarios por escrito al Ayuntamiento antes de las 4:00 p.m. del 25 de marzo de 2025 enviando esos comentarios por correo electrónico a Mary Aguilar, analista de sub-

venciones, a maguilar@fontanaca.gov.

FECHA: Del 24 de febrero, 2025 al 25 de marzo, 2025 EN LÍNEA: https://www.fontanaca.gov/62 2/Federal-Grant-Programs COPIA IMPRESA: Ayuntamiento: Oficina del Secretario Municipal 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 Ayuntamiento: Departamento de Vivienda 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 Biblioteca y Centro Tecnológico Lewis de Fontana 8437 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 Audiencia pública: Está invitado a asistir a una audiencia pública que celebrará el Ayuntamiento para que el público pueda expresar sus opiniones sobre las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario, las necesidades prioritarias de desarrollo comunitario no relacionadas con la vivienda, las estrategias para promover de manera afirmativa la vivienda justa, los objetivos descritos en el Plan Consolidado, las actividades propuestas en el Plan de Acción y el rendimiento del programa.

La audiencia pública tendrá lugar de la siguiente manera: FECHA: 25 de marzo 2025 HORA: 2:00 PM LUGAR: Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad 8353 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335 ADA: La intención de la Ciudad es cumplir con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) en todos los aspectos. Si, como asistente o participante en esta reunión, necesita asistencia especial más allá de la que normalmente se proporciona, la Ciudad intentará acomodarlo de todas las maneras razonables. Póngase en contacto con Mary Aguilar, analista de subvenciones, llamando al (909) 350-6606 al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión para informarnos de sus necesidades y determinar si es posible realizar alguna adaptación.

Contacto de la ciudad: Las preguntas y comentarios escritos pueden ser enviados a Mary Aguilar, especialista de proyectos, en el Ayuntamiento de Fontana, Departamento de Vivienda 8353 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335.

Secretario Municipal: Germain Mc Clellan Key Publicado: 02/20/2025 CNS-3896895# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/20/25 E-875

NOTICE INVITING BIDS Bid No. NSB 2025-26-1 Milk and Dairy Products 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 March 6, 2025, for Milk & Dairy Products, under Bid No. NSB 2025-26-1.

Bid documents required for bidding may be secured at the above department.

Please call Nutrition Services Purchasing Office at 909-881-8000 for more information. Bid/addendum posts: https://sbcusdnutritionservices.org/?page=Bid sandProposals.

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.

By: Joanna Nord, Administrative Analyst Nutrition Services Department San Bernardino City Unified School District 1st Publication: February 13, 2025 2nd Publication: February 20, 2025 Bid Opening: March 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

CNS-3894393# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/13, 2/20/25 E-870

Ciudad de FONTANA AVISO DE Periodo de audiencia pública Y comentarios Enmienda del Plan de Participación Ciudadana Descripción del programa: La Ciudad de Fontana (Ciudad) recibe fondos anualmente del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés) para abordar varias necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario. Para seguir recibiendo estos fondos, la Ciudad debe preparar y presentar varios documentos de planificación clave: el Plan Consolidado, el Plan de Acción Anual y el Informe Anual Consolidado de Rendimiento y Evaluación (CAPER, por sus siglas en inglés).

• Plan Consolidado: Establece las necesidades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario de la ciudad y cómo se asignarán los fondos del programa durante un período de cinco años.

• Plan de Acción Anual: Detalla las actividades específicas que se llevarán a cabo cada año para abordar las necesidades de alta prioridad identificadas en el Plan Consolidado.

• CAPER: Proporciona una visión general de los progresos realizados hacia la consecución de los objetivos establecidos en el Plan Consolidado.

Como parte de este proceso, la Ciudad está obligada a desarrollar, publicar, e implementar un Plan de Participación Ciudadana (CPP, por sus siglas en inglés). El CPP describe las políticas y procedimientos de la Ciudad para la participación de la comunidad en la planificación, ejecución y evaluación de sus programas de HUD. La Ciudad se complace en anunciar que la Enmienda del CPP ya está disponible para su revisión y comentario público.

Periodo de revisión y comentarios públicos: Las copias del borrador de la enmienda al CPP estarán disponibles para revisión pública durante 30 días. Se anima a los residentes a revisar los documentos y a proporcionar sus comentarios por escrito a la ciudad antes de las 4:00 p. m. del 25 de marzo de 2025, enviando dichos comentarios por correo electrónico a Mary Aguilar, analista de subvenciones, a housing@fontanaca.gov.

FECHA: Del 24 de febrero de 2025 al 25 de marzo de 2025 EN LÍNEA:

https://www.fontanaca.gov/6 22/Federal-Grant-Programs COPIA IMPRESA: Ayuntamiento: Oficina del Secretario Municipal 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 A y u n t a m i e n t o : Departamento de Vivienda 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 Biblioteca y Centro Tecnológico Lewis de Fontana 8437 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 Audiencia Pública: Está invitado a asistir a una audiencia pública celebrada por el Ayuntamiento para brindar a los residentes la oportunidad de presentar comentarios orales sobre el borrador del CPP y las necesidades relacionadas con la vivienda y el desarrollo comunitario.

El Ayuntamiento es el órgano decisorio final para estos asuntos. Si impugna la acción del Ayuntamiento sobre este asunto en los tribunales, sólo podrá plantear las cuestiones que usted u otra persona hayan planteado en esta audiencia pública o en la correspondencia escrita recibida por el Ayuntamiento en la audiencia pública, o antes de ella.

FECHA: 25 de marzo de 2025 HORA: 2:00 p.m.

LUGAR: Ayuntamiento 8353 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335 Cumplimiento con la ADA: La intención del Ayuntamiento es cumplir la Ley de con Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA) en todos los aspectos. Si, como asistente o participante en esta reunión, necesita asistencia especial más allá de la que se proporciona normalmente, la ciudad intentará acomodarlo de todas las maneras razonables. Le rogamos que se ponga en contacto con Mary Aguilar, analista de subvenciones, en el (909) 350-6606 al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión para informarnos de sus necesidades y determinar si es posible realizar alguna adaptación.

Contacto de la Ciudad: Las preguntas y comentarios escritos pueden dirigirse a Mary Aguilar, especialista de proyectos, en el ayuntamiento de Fontana, departamento de vivienda, 8353 Sierra Ave., Fontana, CA 92335.

Secretario Municipal: Germain Mc Clellan Key Publicado: 02/20/2025 CNS-3896892# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 2/20/25 E-874

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE RECALL PETITION TO THE HONORABLE THEODORE SANCHEZ: Pursuant to Section 11020, California Election Code, the undersigned registered qualified voters of San Bernardino Ward 1, in the State of California, hereby give notice that we are the proponents of a recall petition and that we intend to seek your recall and removal from the office of the San Bernardino City Council, in Ward 1. The grounds are as follows: INCOMPETENT REPRESENTATION, UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, UNRESPONSIVE TO CONSTITUENTS, PLACING SELF BEFORE THE PUBLIC, AND IMPEDING ON THE CITY'S PROGRESS. The printed names and residence addresses of the proponents are as follows: 1. Jesse Nobles – 1487 W 9th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 2. Lydia Zapata – 1341 Union Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 3. Francisco Ramirez – 1349 Union Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 4. Julio Jimenez – 1431 West 8th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 5. Crystal Martinez – 217 E 2nd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408 6. Maria Ocampo – 922 W 7th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 7. Manuel Mercado – 971 W 8th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 8. Michael Jones – 1024 W 7th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411 9. Mi Kit Woo – 191 W 2nd Street, #718, San Bernardino, CA 92408 10. Sally Avena – 191 W 2nd Street, #112, San Bernardino, CA 92376 11. Geralo Newcomb – 191 W 2nd Street, #209, San Bernardino, CA 92376 12. Sheila Lane – 191 W 2nd Street, #416, San Bernardino, CA 92376 13. Marilyn Hershey – 227 E 2nd Street, #1, San Bernardino, CA 92408 14. Cassandra Olivarez – 968 E 2nd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408 15. Claudia Seccombe – 242 E 4th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 16. Angel Huerta – 259 E King Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408 17. Jasmine Evans – 201 E 4th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 18. Bettina Sloan – 221 E 2nd Street, #1, San Bernardino, CA 92408 19. Vernon Long – 1179 E 2nd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408 20. Esperanza Roman – 1151 E 2nd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408 PUBLISHED EL CHICANO FEBRUARY 20, 2025 E-872

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Petitioner or Attorney: Larissa Amelia GonzalesGarcia, 1784 N. Rancho Ave., Colton, CA 92324 Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, 247 W. 3rd St., San Bernardino, CA 92415, San Bernardino District PETITION OF: Larissa Amelia Gonzales-Garcia, FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIV SB 2500178 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Larissa Gonzales-Garcia Amelia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Larissa Amelia Gonzales-Garcia to Proposed name: Larissa Amelia Gonzales 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: 03/19/25, Time: 8:30 am Dept: S33 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: Colton Courier Dated: JAN 22 2025 Gilbert G. Ochoa Judge of the Superior Court Published Colton Courier 2/6,2/13,2/20,2/27/25 C-310

Published in Colton Courier C-311 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250000930 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/31/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ARCOSA CRUSHED CONCRETE, 250 E. SANTA ANA AVE, RIALTO, CA 92316 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 500 N. AKARD ST, SUITE 400, DALLAS, TX 75201 Name: ACC CA, INC., 2655 FIRST STREET, SUITE 210, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 2936767 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ MARK J. ELMORA, SECRETARY Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

Published 2/6,2/13,2/20,2/27/25 Published in Colton Courier C-312 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250000679 Statement filed with the County

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Clerk of San Bernardino 01/23/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CERTERRA PRI BUILDING PRODUCTS, 12130 SANTA MARGARITA COURT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 12130 SANTA MARGARITA COURT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name: PRI CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, 6408 BADGER DRIVE, TAMPA, FL, 33610 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: FL Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202463116698 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 10, 2025 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ ANAM USMAN, SECRETARY Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Published in Colton Courier C-313 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250000742 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/27/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CERTERRA C BELOW, SUBSURFACE 12130 SANTA MARGARITA CT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 12130 SANTA MARGARITA CT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name: SITESCAN SUBSURFACE IMAGING, INC., 12130 SANTA MARGARITA CT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 4579781 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ ANAM USMAN, SECRETARY Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Published in Colton Courier C-314 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250000863 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/30/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CERTERRA RMA GROUP, 12130 SANTA MARGARITA COURT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 12130 SANTA MARGARITA COURT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name: R M A GROUP, 12130

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SANTA MARGARITA CT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 10, 2025 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ ANAM USMAN, SECRETARY Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business Professions Code). and Published 2/6,2/13,2/20,2/27/25

Published in Colton Courier C-315 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250000190 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/09/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CARLOS LUXURY BATHCUSTOM ROOMS LLC, 1752 E LUGONIA, STE 117-1195, REDLANDS, CA 92374 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 1752 E LUGONIA, STE 117-1195, REDLANDS, CA 92374 # of Employees: 1 Name: CARLOS COSTOM LUXURY BATHROOMS LLC, 2108 N ST. STE N, SACRAMENTO, CA 95816 State of Inc./Org./Reg.:CA No.: Inc./Org./Reg. 202464913372 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on DEC 13, 2024 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ MARIA G DIAZ, CEO Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Published in Colton Courier C-316 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250001082 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 02/04/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LIDO MOTEL, 1087 W VALLEY BLVD, COLTON, CA 92324 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 1087 W VALLEY BLVD, COLTON, CA 92324 Name: S5 INVESTMENTS LLC, 1087 W VALLEY BLVD., COLTON, CA 92324 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 07, 2025 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of

a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ SILA RAMACHHITA, MANAGING MEMBER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business Professions Code). and Published 2/6,2/13,2/20,2/27/25

Published in Colton Courier C-308 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250000462 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/16/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOUSE OF THE FRETES, 2751 RECHE CANYON RD SPC 4, COLTON, CA 92324 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 2751 RECHE CANYON RD SPC 4, COLTON, CA 92324 # of Employees: 0 Name: ANDREW G FRETE This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material pursuant to Section matter 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ ANDREW G FRETE Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Published in Colton Courier C-309 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250000003 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/02/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE PUP ESSENTIALS, 586 HOLSTON ST, RIALTO, CA 92377 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 586 HOLSTON ST, RIALTO, CA 92377 Name: DIANA ESPINOZA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ DIANA ESPINOZA, OWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code).

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Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco Launches 2026 Governor Bid–But Will His Ties to Extremists Cost Him?

Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. Elected Chair of San Bernardino's Continuum of Care, Spearheads Countywide Homelessness Initiatives Community News

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an Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. has been elected to serve as chair of the Continuum of Care (CoC) Board, which is responsible for building a countywide network to connect housing and supportive services to the homeless, securing funding for housing projects, and overseeing how the funding is used.

The CoC Board is comprised of representatives from cities, the county and nonprofit agencies that work together to create policies and ensure accountability and results in meeting the county’s goals in addressing homelessness.

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Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco announces his 2026 gubernatorial bid on Feb. 17, 2025, at Avila’s Historic 1929 Event Center in Riverside, vowing to challenge California’s Democratic leadership.

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iverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a staunch conservative and vocal critic of California’s Democratic leadership, announced his candidacy for governor on Monday, setting the stage for a highly contentious 2026 election.

“We’re here to announce our campaign to be the next governor of California,” Bianco declared at Avila’s Historic 1929 Event Center in downtown Riverside, launching his campaign on President’s Day. Bianco, the first major Republican to enter the race, framed his campaign as a referendum on what he described as decades of failed policies by Democratic leadership. “It is only our Democrat elected officials who are responsible for the decline of California,” he said. “What have they given us? Rampant crime, higher taxes, the highest cost of living in our nation, tent encampments in every major city, more fentanyl deaths, catastrophic fires, a broken homeowners’ insurance market, and more people struggling to afford groceries and gas. Californians deserve better.”

A Polarizing Figure in Law Enforcement Bianco, first elected Riverside County sheriff in 2018 and reelected in 2022, has built a reputation as an outspoken right-wing conservative. He has been affiliated with the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association and has been a guest on conservative media platforms, including Fox News and right-wing YouTube channels.

His tenure has not been without controversy. In 2022, Riverside County jails saw the highest number of inmate deaths in 15 years, prompting lawsuits against the county and

Bianco himself. In 2023, the California Department of Justice launched an investigation into the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department over allegations of unconstitutional policing, excessive force, and inhumane jail conditions.

Bianco defended his department, stating, “Every single one of these inmate deaths was out of anyone’s control.”

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bianco refused to enforce state mandates and openly opposed vaccination efforts. He later tested positive for the virus in 2021.

A Campaign Against “Radical Activism” In his campaign speech, Bianco reflected on his move to California in 1989, touting his ability to achieve the “California Dream” through hard work, homeownership, and family.

However, he lamented what he saw as the state’s decline.

“For the past 36 years, I achieved and lived my California dream,” he said. “Unfortunately, for my kids, destructive policies, political agendas, government overreach, radical activism, and special interests have turned the California dream into a nightmare.”

Bianco, who has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, criticized the state’s political class, including wealthy candidates entering the race. “As I watched over the past year or so, as career politicians and millionaires and billionaires position themselves for the governor election of 2026, I realize that we are blindly continuing onto this path of destruction,” he said.

The comment comes despite Bianco’s alignment with a political movement heavily supported by billionaires such as Elon Musk and Peter Thiel.

Facing Scrutiny Over Oath Keepers Ties Bianco’s name surfaced in a 2021 leak of Oath Keepers membership records, revealing he had paid for a one-year membership in 2014. The far-right militia group has been linked to violent opposition against the U.S. government, including participation in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

Bianco later disavowed the group’s actions, stating he never renewed his membership after 2014.

The Road to 2026 Bianco’s campaign seeks to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom, who will be finishing his second and final term in 2026.

While Bianco is the first major Republican to enter the race, speculation is growing over potential Democratic contenders, including former U.S. Senator and Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been rumored to be considering a run.

As California grapples with rising homelessness, high living costs, and environmental crises, Bianco’s campaign will likely test the appetite for a far-right candidate in a state where Republicans have struggled to gain traction in recent elections.

Bianco’s gubernatorial bid is expected to draw both staunch support from conservative voters and fierce opposition from Democrats and moderates. With Democrats holding a supermajority in the state legislature and Newsom’s administration firmly entrenched, Bianco may face an uphill battle in a state that has not elected a Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006.

As Bianco himself noted, the one thing California still has going for it, in his view, is “the weather.”

As chair of the board, Baca, Jr. will provide oversight, direction and leadership to the CoC Board; conduct and facilitate CoC Board meetings; set meeting agendas with assistance from the San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services; and appoint committee chairs.

“I want to thank the CoC board members for giving me the honor of chairing this important committee,” said Baca, Jr. “Homelessness is a major issue that requires all of our partners coming together to tackle this problem. I look forward to working with my colleagues to make a significant impact and provide much needed support to people experiencing homelessness.”

port to the homeless community.

“We want to thank Pastor Jessica for her quality leadership and dedication to addressing homelessness,” said Baca, Jr. “We are grateful for all that the CoC Board achieved during her tenure.”

The board supports a range of projects including the annual Point-In-Time Count, which provides a snapshot of the county’s homeless population, enabling officials to track progress toward reducing homelessness and ensuring resources are being directed where they are most needed.

The annual count is crucial for securing grant funding to assist individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

The CoC Board also supports the annual Homeless Summit, which brings together members of the Board of Supervisors, city leaders, homeless service providers, county executives, county department directors and youth advocates to discuss priorities for addressing homelessness in the county and to highlight key successes during the previous year.

In addition to supporting these programs, the board actively works to secure housing grants and strengthen partnerships to improve the delivery of supportive services to the homeless.

For more information about the CoC Board and its meeting schedule, please visit sbchp.sbcounty.gov.

Baca, Jr. is preceded as chair

by Pastor Jessica Alexander, executive director of Operation Grace, an organization that provides shelter, housing and sup-

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