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By Manny Sandoval
San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) celebrated a milestone 99th commencement ceremony on Friday, May 23, at San Manuel Stadium— home of the Inland Empire 66ers—where a record-breaking 1,765 students earned associate degrees or certificates, with near-
ly half receiving two or more.
The commencement, which began at 9 a.m., opened with a presentation by the Colton High School Color Guard and a powerful rendition of the National Anthem by student alumna Jessi Rachel Ko. With more than 800 graduates walking the stage and an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 family members and supporters in the stands, the
San Bernardino Council Meeting Erupts
By Manny Sandoval
Tensions boiled over at the May 21st San Bernardino City Council meeting when a verbal dispute between Verdemont Neighborhood Association
President Barbara Sky and Ward 5 Planning
Commissioner Ronnika T. Ngalande erupted into shouting, profanity, and ultimately, Ngalande’s removal from the meeting by police.
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The disruption, which occurred just an hour into the meeting at Feldheym Library, was sparked by ongoing fallout from a Verdemont Neighborhood Association meeting the night before, on May 20. Sky
accused Ngalande of attempting to dominate the discussion and reacting with hostility when asked to conclude her comments.
“Everything was going well last night until Kim and her gang of four came in and disrupted the meeting,” Sky said from the podium, referring to Councilwoman Kim Knaus and several individuals (including Commissioner Ngalande) who accompanied her to the neighborhood gathering on May 20. “It’s an embarrassment. Maybe it’s not a violation, but it’s very inappropriate.”
Sky also alleged that when she asked Ngalande to wrap up her remarks, the commissioner accused her of racism. “Every
two-hour ceremony drew such a crowd that the entry line at one point stretched all the way to South G Street.
SBVC President Gilbert J. Contreras delivered a rousing keynote, celebrating the diversity, resilience, and academic excellence of the Class of 2025—the SBVC Graduation cont. on next pg.
time someone doesn’t get their way, it’s racism,” Sky said. “I’m tired of that sh*t.”
Sky criticized Councilwoman Knaus for what she described as consistent absence from neighborhood meetings. “Kim, I understand now, I did it wrong. I invited you to every meeting I’ve had since you were elected—you never showed up, never addressed situations, no texts, no phone calls, no emails. Now I know—I won’t invite you and you’ll show up.”
Sky commended Mayor Helen Tran for attending the neighborhood meeting and
City Council cont.
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Andrea Feodorov, 72, an English major, waits on S E Street for her family to pick her up after graduating with honors from SBVC.
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Denise Sandoval, Graduate Adam Sandoval, and Alex Sandoval outside of the stadium following the commencement on May 23.
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President Gilbert J. Contreras, Chancellor Diana Z. Rodriguez, and student speaker Jesse Chavez-Cordova lead the processional.
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SBVC Alumna Madison Barrera and IECN Co-publisher Denise Berver greeting one another after the ceremony.
SBVC Graduation (cont.)
- largest graduating class in SBVC’s history.
“Class of 2025, you are truly special. Almost half of our graduates are earning two or more degrees. Many of you are the first in your families to earn a college degree,” Contreras said. “Our graduates today include veterans, undocumented students, those living with disabilities, mothers, fathers, housing-insecure individuals, and those returning to school. You are as diverse as the communities we live in.”
“We remind the world that diversity still matters. San Bernardino still matters,” he continued. “We accept 100 percent of the best and brightest at SBVC. You are a story of success in one of the most uncertain times in world history. You are a story of hope—hope that our graduates will elevate this nation based on truth and love.”
“Have the courage to be you—throughout life, choose to counter untruth with truth. Don’t allow fake news—or fake news about fake news—to confuse you. Push back against all doubt.”
Contreras also acknowledged the Indigenous roots of the college’s location, stating:
“Our histories and stories are intertwined in this space. By sharing them in culturally appropriate ways, San Bernardino Valley College commits to honor, celebrate, and provide awareness of our Indigenous neighbors and partners,” he said, recognizing the ancestral homeland of the Serrano people.
Chancellor Diana Z. Rodriguez of the San Bernardino Community College District followed with words of encouragement and a challenge to pay their educational experience forward.
“SBVC belongs to you. Valley College is your home away from home. You belong here and you will always belong here,” said Rodriguez. “You can come back at any time—for professional development classes or to visit your favorite professors. Because once a Wolverine, always a Wolverine.”
“Find one person who thinks college isn’t for them and show them that it is. Bring them to Valley College, show them around, and help them believe that they also belong here.”
This year’s commencement also highlighted major academic achievements:
278 students graduated with highest honors
223 students earned a 4.0 GPA
56 student veterans received degrees 45 seniors from Middle College High School earned an associate degree or higher
Graduates hailed from across the Inland Empire, with the top five cities represented being San Bernardino, Rialto, Highland, Colton, and Fontana.
The theme of opening doors for others—creating opportunity and access—resonated throughout the event, with speakers encouraging students to uplift their communities and be a source of inspiration.
Among the ceremony’s most notable speakers was Jesse Chavez-Cordova, a graduating student, community advocate, and former two-term city council member for the City of Highland. In 2016, Chavez-Cordova made history as the youngest openly gay, first-generation Latino elected to public office in Highland, serving eight years before stepping down in November 2024 to finish his education at SBVC.
He is now preparing to transfer to California State University, San Bernardino, where he will major in Strategic Communications with a PreLaw minor.
Chavez-Cordova credited SBVC for helping him “find his voice, his direction, and the confidence to lead with purpose.”
Another graduate who embodied the ceremony’s spirit of perseverance was Andrea Feodorov, a 72year-old English major from Hemet, who graduated with honors. A native of New York, Feodorov said she chose to enroll at SBVC after being diagnosed with cancer.
“You’re never too old for school,” she said. “I got diagnosed with cancer and had two choices— watch reruns of Green Acres or go to school. I chose school.”
Feodorov credited Creative Writing with Mary Copeland as her favorite class and expressed appreciation for mentor Judy Joshua at UC Riverside, where she will now pursue her bachelor’s degree, followed by a master’s and launching her own business.
As SBVC nears its 100th anniversary, the Class of 2025 stands as a living legacy—resilient, bold, and ready to lead.
City Council (cont.)
- addressing residents directly, adding that Knaus “should have been doing that.”
As Sky left the podium, Commissioner Ngalande approached and interrupted a constituent, Sharon Negrete, who was already speaking.
“I’m the one who was referenced in Barbara’s comment. That is not what happened,” the commissioner said. “I was verbally attacked by Barbara. My speaker slips have been purposely removed twice. I will not let her degrade me.”
Mayor Tran responded, “You are out of line and speaking out of turn. I’m going to warn you—I’m going to ask you to be escorted out. You have not been called up.”
“You were there yesterday, and you saw it,” Ngalande replied to Tran before being es-
corted out by police.
Before leaving, Ngalande alleged she had received antisemitic messages from Sky and the Verdemont association and said she has been harassed by the group. As she exited, Sky shouted from the audience, “Lady, you are wasting your time.”
Earlier, Sky noted from the podium, “I have multiple mixed grandkids,” in response to accusations of racism.
Councilwoman Knaus did not respond publicly but was seen shaking her head from the dias during Sky’s claims of absenteeism and disruption during the neighborhood association meeting.
Despite the heated exchange, people were laughing, and the meeting continued as scheduled; and remained underway at the time of publication.
San Bernardino’s Feldheym Library to Hold Summer Book Sale on May 31 and June 7
Community News
San Bernardino’s Norman F. Feldheym Library will be holding a Summer Book Sale on May 31 and June 7 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. The sale is organized by the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library (SBPL) and proceeds from the event enable the Friends of SBPL to sponsor programs at all four City Libraries, including the successful Summer Reading Program.
Books, magazines, and various types of reading materials, as well as DVDs, music and more will be available for purchase. The sale will also feature a special $3 bag sale on Saturday, June 7, where patrons can fill a bag with books for only $3. Limited edition SBPL tote bags will also be available for purchase for only $6.
The Feldheym Library is located 555 West Sixth Street in San Bernardino. The Book Sale room is on the south side of the Library, with the entrance separate from the main library.
All sales are cash only and denominations of $20 or less
will be accepted.
For those unable to attend, a great selection of books and music are available for purchase as part of the on-going book sale at Feldheym Library, located on the main floor next to the Circulation Department. New items are refreshed weekly.
San Bernardino Library normal hours are:
Monday & Tuesday: Noon to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday and Sunday: Closed
Donations of books and magazines, DVDs and music in good condition for future sales are accepted at Feldheym, Inghram, Rowe, and Villasenor Libraries during normal hours. Monetary donations are also accepted.
To be notified of future book sales, please email sbplfriends@gmail.com or follow the Friends of SBPL on Facebook. They can also be reached at 909-998-4251
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An estimated 4,000-5,000 attendees gathering at San Manuel Stadium for SBVC’s 99th Commencement Ceremony.
CSUSB Entrepreneurship School and Entrepreneurship Renamed in Honor of Randall W. Lewis
Community News
The California State University Board of Trustees has approved the renaming of the CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship and Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship to the Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship.
The school and center are part of Cal State San Bernardino’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration. The CSU trustees gave its formal approval when it met on May 21.
Randall W. Lewis, executive vice president for marketing with The Lewis Group of Companies and a recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from CSUSB in 2021, has gifted the school and center with $6 million.
doers — individuals who will shape the future of our region and beyond. I’m honored to be part of a university that is committed to access, equity, and the entrepreneurial spirit."
As Mike Stull, professor and school director as well as program director for the Randall W. Lewis Entrepreneurship Center, said when the School of Entrepreneurship was established in the fall of 2020, “Becoming the first School of Entrepreneurship in the state of California enables us to extend our existing brand as a top entrepreneurship program and continue to be an innovator both locally and within the CSU system with regard to entrepreneurship education.” Stull added, “Potential students will be drawn to CSUSB as we practice what we preach – innovation, growth and applying the entrepreneurial mindset to achieve impact.”
tonomy while fostering safer, more respectful interactions between public safety professionals and the disability community.
Research Objectives
This research effort builds on the successful San Bernardino pilot and aims to assess the program’s broader implementation potential across California. Key goals include:
• Evaluating gaps in law enforcement and first responder training related to I/DD and DHH populations.
• Documenting lived experiences of individuals with I/DD, caregivers, and families during emergency encounters.
• Identifying tools, training models, and outreach strategies that can be effectively replicated statewide.
• Developing recommendations for scalable, culturally responsive, and privacy preserving versions of the Blue Envelope Program.
Call for Partners
Inland Regional Center and the Autism Society Inland Empire are inviting statewide participation from public safety agencies, Regional Center vendors, community-based organizations, individuals who identify as having an intellectual or developmental disability, members of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, and their families to take part in this research initiative. Participants will play a key role in shaping emerging best practices and contributing to data collection through surveys and feedback sessions.
For more information or to get involved, please contact community@inlandrc.org.
This initiative marks a vital step toward expanding a proven, community-informed model that advances safety, equity, and dignity for Californians of all abilities.
This research effort is independent and not affiliated with any past, current, or proposed legislation. Inland Regional Center does not support or oppose any legislative efforts related to the Blue Envelope concept at the state level.
The endowed gift and irrevocable estate gift aim to empower the Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation to broaden its transformative impact across the university and throughout the region. The school will continue to champion interdisciplinary approaches to entrepreneurial thinking and practice, engaging all academic colleges and administrative divisions in advancing a culture of innovation and opportunity.
“As I said back in 2021, through his nearly 50-year career in the real estate industry as well as through his extensive community leadership and service, Randall Lewis has become a wellknown and widely respected business leader and philanthropist,” said CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales. “His ongoing support of the students and programs at CSUSB is literally transforming lives. And now, through this gift, our student-entrepreneurs will have both an inspiration for their own achievements along with the security of knowing their study will be sustained well into the future.”
Lewis said his gift was about the future. “I’ve always believed that the best investments we can make are in people and ideas,” he said. “Supporting the School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Cal State San Bernardino is an opportunity to help empower the next generation of creative thinkers and
The Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship operates three Entrepreneurial Resource Centers in Palm Desert, San Bernardino and Temecula, in order to better serve the people of the Inland Empire.
“The Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration strives to serve as an innovator,” said Dean Tomás Gómez-Arías. “We are already recognized as a leader in business education globally. The naming of the School of Entrepreneurship, along with the Center for Entrepreneurship, underscores the excellence of what we offer not only to the people of Inland Southern California, but also throughout our state.”
Lewis oversees sales and marketing operations for the Upland-based Lewis Group of Companies, started by his parents as a home building firm in 1955. Today, it is among the nation’s largest privately held real estate development companies.
The Lewis Group focuses on developing mixed-use planned communities and residential subdivisions in California and Nevada, as well as building and owning rental communities, shopping centers, and office and industrial parks.
Full story at IECN.com.
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Participants in the Blue Envelope Program Statewide Research Project, including representatives from Inland Regional Center and local law enforcement, gather in San Bernardino.
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Petit oner or Attorney: Nanci Cruz Becerra Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino San Bernardino District
Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210
PETITION OF: NANCI CRUZ BECERRA FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: CIV SB 2512531
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ELIANNA RAQUEL CRUZ BECERRA to Proposed name: ELIANNA RAQUEL VALENZUELA CRUZ
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before th s court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, f 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 hear ng 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: 6-24-2025 Time: 8:30
am Dept: S26 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: El Chicano Newspaper Dated: MAY 13 2025
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO NOTICE FOR Request for Proposal RFP PC1432 Utility Billing Services HACSB CONTACT PERSON: Alicia Schneider Procurement Housing Authority of San Bernardino 715 E Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408 procurement@hacsb com HOW TO OBTAIN BID DOCS: 1 Access www hacsb com 2 Click onto the Do Business With Us tab 3 Cl ck on the Planet Bids link to download and submit a Proposal with instructions PROPOSAL SUBMITALL RETURN: Bids submitted through Planet Bids website PROPOSAL DUE DATE: June 18, 2025 @ 2PM PST CNS-3929928# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 5/29/25 E-938
AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS
29 de mayo de 2025
Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Fontana
Departamento de V v enda
8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana CA 92335 (909) 350-6606 En o cerca de 13 de un o de 2025 el Ayuntamiento de a Ciudad de Fontana presentará una solicitud al Departamento de Viv enda y Desarrollo Urbano de os Estados Unidos (HUD por sus siglas en inglés) para la l beración de fondos del Programa de subvenciones para la producción de v viendas sa udables otorgado según el Aviso de oportunidad de financiación FR-6800-N-44 para inic ar un programa conocido como el Programa de viviendas saludables para todos de la ciudad de Fontana El propósito de este programa es abordar de forma integral d versas enfermedades y lesiones nfanti es en el hogar centrándose en los r esgos relacionados con a vivienda de forma coordinada en viviendas privadas de alquiler o de propiedad pr vada que cumplan los requisitos Este programa se d r ge a las viviendas ocupadas por los res dentes más vu nerables: familias con niños adu tos mayores de sesenta y dos (62) años o más o fami ias con personas con discapacidad
La asistencia financiera de este programa consiste en subvenc ones
Durante el período de 15 de mayo de 2025 hasta e 14 de mayo de 2028 aproximadamente $1 500 000 en fondos del Los fondos del Programa de subvenc ones para la producción de viv endas saludab es se destinarán a subvenc ones para aprox madamente 47 viviendas El área cons derada para este programa es el área dentro de los límites de a ciudad de Fontana
Las actividades propuestas están categóricamente excluidas bajo las regulaciones de HUD en 24 CFR Parte 58 de los requisitos de la Ley Nacional de Política Ambiental (NEPA por sus siglas en inglés) Un Registro de Rev s ón Ambiental (ERR, por sus siglas en inglés) que documenta las determ naciones ambientales para este proyecto está archivado en el Ayuntamiento de a Ciudad de Fontana Departamento de Vivienda ubicado en 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana CA 92335 y puede ser examinado o copiado durante os días laborables de 8:00 A M a 5:00
P M El Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Fontana ut zará los procedimientos de Rev sión Ambiental Escalonada definidos en 40 CFR 1508 28 e mplementará a revis ón ambiental en cumplimiento con 24 CFR 58 5 y 58 6 por medio de completar la revisión a nivel de programa, cubierta bajo este AVISO con revisiones ad cionales específ cas al sitio que se llevarán a cabo a medida que las propiedades sean ident ficadas La revis ón específica del sitio ncluirá abordar la Conservac ón Histórica el Seguro contra Inundaciones, e Manejo de las Sustanc as Tóxicas y los Mater ales Peligrosos antes de aprobar cua qu er préstamo o subvención bajo este programa COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS Cualquier individuo grupo o agencia puede presentar comentarios por escr to sobre el ERR a Ayuntamiento de a Ciudad de Fontana
Departamento de Viv enda Todos los comentarios recibidos antes de la 5:00 P M del viernes 13 de junio de 2025 serán cons derados por el Ayuntam ento de la Ciudad de Fontana antes de autorizar la presentación de una solicitud de liberación de fondos Los comentarios pueden enviarse por correspondencia escrita al Departamento de Viv enda de la Ciudad de Fontana ubicado en 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana CA 92335 por correo electrónico a housing@fontanaca gov o llamando al (909) 350-6606
CERTIFICACIÓN
AMBIENTAL El Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Fontana certif ca a HUD que J Matthew Ballantyne en
su capacidad como Administrador del Ayuntam ento da su consentimiento a aceptar a jur sd cción de as cortes federales si una acc ón egal fuera inic ada para hacer cumplir responsabilidades relacionadas al proceso de revisión ambienta y que dichas responsabi idades han sido satisfechas La aprobac ón de la certificación por parte de HUD sat sface sus responsabilidades bajo NEPA y las leyes y autoridades relacionadas, y perm te que el Departamento de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Fontana utilice los fondos del programa PROTESTAS CONTRA LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS HUD aceptará protestas contra la solicitud de liberación de fondos y la cert ficación Ambiental de a Entidad Responsable (RE por sus siglas en ng és) por un período de quince (15) días a partir de a fecha de presentación especif cada anter ormente o la fecha efect va de recibido de la so icitud (la que sea posterior) únicamente si se basan en una de las siguientes razones: (a) la certificación no fue firmada por el Oficial Certif cador del Ayuntamiento de a C udad de Fontana; (b) el Ayuntam ento de la Ciudad de Fontana omitió un paso o fal ó en tomar una decisión o señalamiento requer do ba o la regulac ón de HUD en 24 CFR Parte 58 según corresponda; (c) el Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Fontana u otros part cipantes en el proceso de desarrol o comprometieron fondos costos incurridos o llevaron a cabo actividades no autor zadas por 24 CFR Parte 58 antes de la aprobac ón de la liberac ón de fondos por parte de HUD; o (d) otra agencia federal actuando de conformidad con 40 CFR Parte 1504 ha somet do un señalamiento por escr to de que e proyecto no es satisfactorio desde el punto de vista de cal dad amb ental Las objec ones deben prepararse y someterse en conformidad con los procedimientos requeridos (24 CFR Parte 58 Sección 58 76) y deberán dirigirse a HUD: Dav d Nuccio Office of Lead Hazard Contro and Healthy Homes Program Env ronmental Clearance Officer, U S Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead Regulations@hud gov Objetores potenciales deberán ponerse en contacto con HUD para verificar la fecha en que en efecto fina iza el período para objeciones Matthew Ballantyne Administrador Municipal CNS-3928149# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 5/29/25 E-936
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On March 14, 2008, the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) executed a ten-year Moving to Work (MTW) Agreement w th the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) and in Apr l 2016 that agreement was extended through 2028 In March 2024 the agreement received a second extension through 2038 As an MTW agency, HACSB s provided with more f exib lity and author zation to develop policies and programs that are outside the limitations of certain HUD regulat ons This al ows HACSB to more successfully achieve its mission program goa s and to enhance its abil ty to serve the needs of ow-income families in San Bernardino County In continuing to develop its MTW program and address community and customer needs HACSB has prepared its Fisca Year 2025-26 Annua MTW Plan (Plan) The Plan will be made available to the public for review for 30 days starting Wednesday May 28 2025, at the following ocation: Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino Administrative Office 715 E Brier Dr San Bernardino, CA 92408 The Plan is available on HACSB s website at https://hacsb com click “About HACSB then from the drop-down menu, Moving to Work The Plan is also available at any HACSB satell te office Notice is hereby given that HACSB wi l conduct a pub ic
hearing regarding the proposed Plan on the following days:
-Tuesday June 10 2025 at 10:00 a m at 715 E Brier Dr San Bernardino, CA 92408, and
-Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 1:00 p m at 715 E Brier Dr San Bernardino CA 92408
If a citizen wishes to challenge the nature of the above action(s) in court, they may be limited to ra s ng only those issues they or someone else ra sed at the publ c hearing described n th s not ce or in written correspondence delivered to the HACSB office located at 715 E Brier Dr, San Bernard no CA 92408 pr or to the close of the public comment period on November
6 2024 In accordance w th the Rehabi tation Act of 1973
HACSB will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities Please call (909) 890-0644 at least three days in advance if you require special accommodat ons HACSB offers language assistance free of charge For ass stance with this document, please contact our office at (909) 890-0644
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AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS 29 de mayo de 2025 Ayuntamiento de la C udad de Fontana Departamento de Vivienda 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 (909) 350-6606 En o cerca del 13 de junio de 2025 el Ayuntam ento de la Ciudad de Fontana presentará una so citud a Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD por sus siglas en inglés) para la liberación de fondos de Programa de Modificac ón de Viviendas para Adultos Mayores otorgado según e Aviso de Oportunidad de Financiamiento FR-6800-N-69 para in ciar un programa conocido como Programa de Envejecimiento en el Hogar para Personas Mayores de la Ciudad de Fontana El propósito de este programa es brindar asistencia financiera para que las personas mayores de bajos ingresos (62 años o más) puedan permanecer en sus hogares mediante modificaciones de bajo costo, fáciles de implementar y de alto impacto para reducir e riesgo de caídas mejorar la seguridad general aumentar la accesibi idad y mejorar sus capacidades funcionales en e hogar Esto les permitirá permanecer en sus hogares es decir enve ecer en casa en lugar de mudarse a residencias de ancianos u otros centros de atención asistida La asistencia f nanciera de este programa consiste en subvenc ones Durante el período del 15 de mayo de 2025 hasta el 14 de mayo de 2028
aproximadamente $2,000,000 en fondos del Los fondos de Programa de Modificac ón de Viviendas para Adultos Mayores se destinarán a subvenciones para aproximadamente 208 v viendas El área considerada para este programa es e área dentro de los lím tes de la ciudad de Fontana
Las actividades propuestas están categór camente excluidas bajo las regulaciones de HUD en 24 CFR Parte 58 de los requ s tos de la Ley Nacional de Política Ambiental (NEPA por sus siglas en inglés) Un Registro de Revisión Ambiental (ERR por sus siglas en inglés) que documenta las determinaciones ambientales para este proyecto está archivado en el Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Fontana Departamento de Vivienda ubicado en 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335 y puede ser examinado o copiado durante los días laborables de 8:00 A M a 5:00
P M El Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Fontana utilizará los procedimientos de Revisión Ambiental Esca onada
def nidos en 40 CFR 1508 28 e imp ementará la revisión ambienta en cumplim ento con 24 CFR 58 5 y 58 6 por medio de completar la revisión a n vel de programa cubierta ba o este AVISO, con revisiones ad cionales específicas al sitio que se llevarán a cabo a med da que las propiedades sean identificadas La revisión específica de s tio inclu rá abordar la Conservación Histór ca el Seguro contra Inundac ones, el Manejo de las Sustancias Tóxicas y os Materiales Peligrosos antes de aprobar cualqu er préstamo o subvención bajo este programa COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS
Cualquier nd v duo grupo o agenc a puede presentar comentar os por escrito sobre el ERR a Ayuntam ento de la Ciudad de Fontana Departamento de Vivienda Todos los comentarios rec bidos antes de la 5:00 P M del viernes 13 de junio de 2025 serán considerados por el Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Fontana antes de autorizar la presentación de una solic tud de liberación de fondos Los comentarios pueden enviarse por correspondencia escrita al Departamento de Vivienda de la Ciudad de Fontana ub cado en 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana CA 92335 por correo electrónico a housing@fontanaca gov, o llamando al (909) 350-6606
CERTIFICACIÓN
AMBIENTAL
E Ayuntamiento de a Ciudad de Fontana certifica a HUD que J Matthew Ballantyne en su capacidad como Adm nistrador del Ayuntamiento, da su consentimiento a aceptar la jurisdicc ón de las cortes federa es si una acción legal fuera niciada para hacer cumplir responsabilidades re acionadas al proceso de revisión ambiental y que dichas responsabilidades han sido sat sfechas La aprobación de la certificación por parte de HUD sat sface sus responsab lidades ba o NEPA y as leyes y autor dades relacionadas y permite que el Departamento de V vienda de a Ciudad de Fontana ut lice los fondos del programa
PROTESTAS CONTRA LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS
HUD aceptará protestas contra la solic tud de liberación de fondos y a certificación Ambiental de la Ent dad Responsable (RE por sus s glas en inglés) por un período de quince (15) días a partir de la fecha de presentación especificada anteriormente o la fecha efectiva de recibido de a solic tud (la que sea posterior) únicamente si se basan en una de las siguientes razones: (a) la certificación no fue f rmada por el Ofic al Certificador del Ayuntamiento de la C udad de Fontana; (b) el Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Fontana omitió un paso o falló en tomar una decisión o señalamiento requerido bajo la regulación de HUD en 24 CFR Parte 58 según corresponda; (c) el Ayuntam ento de a Ciudad de Fontana u otros part c pantes en el proceso de desarrollo comprometieron fondos costos incurridos o llevaron a cabo activ dades no autorizadas por 24 CFR Parte 58 antes de la aprobación de la liberación de fondos por parte de HUD; o (d) otra agenc a federal actuando de conformidad con 40 CFR Parte 1504 ha sometido un señalamiento por escrito de que el proyecto no es satisfactorio desde el punto de vista de calidad ambiental Las ob eciones deben prepararse y someterse en conformidad con los procedimientos requeridos (24 CFR Parte 58, Sección 58 76) y deberán d rig rse a HUD: David Nuccio, Off ce of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Program Environmental Clearance Officer U S Department of Housing and Urban Development L e a d R e g u a
Objetores potenciales deberán ponerse en contacto con HUD para verificar a fecha en que en efecto final za el período para objeciones Matthew Ballantyne Admin strador Municipal CNS-3928140# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 5/29/25 E-937
San Bernardino City Schools Break Ground on $20M Public Safety Building Honoring
Assemblymember James C. Ramos
Community News
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) officially broke ground on a new Public Safety Building named in honor of California State Assemblymember James C. Ramos, a proud attendee of San Bernardino schools and lifelong advocate for public safety and passionate supporter of culturally responsive education.
The SBCUSD Board of Education unanimously approved the naming of the facility during its regular meeting on May 20, recognizing Ramos’s lasting impact on the community and his deeprooted commitment to the District’s students, families and staff. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on April 7 and was attended by school District Police as well as representatives of state, regional and city law enforcement agencies.
“This is more than a building–it’s a promise to our students and community that safety, inclusion and student success will always come first,” said SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano. “Naming this facility after Assemblymember Ramos honors not only his public service, but his ongoing presence in our schools and unwavering dedication to making every student feel safe, seen and supported.”
Assemblymember Ramos currently serves as Chair of the California State Assembly Committee on Budget, Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety, which provides oversight of public safety efforts statewide. The naming of the facility holds personal meaning for Ramos, whose family has always served in various roles that support education and public safety.
“I am deeply honored and humbled by the decision to name this Public Safety building after me,” said Assemblymember James C. Ramos. “Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students has always been one of my highest priorities. A secure
learning environment is essential for our young people to thrive, and this facility stands as a symbol of that commitment. I’ve spent my career advocating for the needs of students—fighting for resources, safer campuses, and stronger support systems—and I remain as dedicated as ever to their success. I thank Superintendent Mauricio Arellano, the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education, the San Bernardino City Unified School District, and District Facilities Naming Committee for this incredible recognition and for their continued partnership in putting students first.”
Designed by Ruhnau Clarke Architects, the $20 million, 17,140 square-foot facility is being built by renowned contractor C.W. Driver and is expected to be completed in 2026.
The building serves as a key milestone in SBCUSD’s Vision 2030: SBCUSD SHINES, a strategic plan that prioritizes safe, welcoming learning environments where all students can thrive. It will also be the central hub for the SBCUSD Police Department and other emergency response operations. It will include a 24-hour communications center, emergency response coordination areas and space for staff training and student engagement initiatives.
As part of the District’s long-term vision, the Public Safety Building will also provide internship and career pathway opportunities for students interested in public service careers. The facility, conveniently located next to the City of San Bernardino Police Department, will allow for seamless collaboration between District and city law enforcement officials.
“The Assemblymember and his family exemplify public service,” said SBCUSD Board President Mayra Ceballos. “His dedication to public safety and equity is both personal and professional. He is a tireless champion for our schools, our students and our values.”
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SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano (center) and district leaders break ground April 7 on the James Ramos Center for Public Safety.
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Law enforcement from SBCUSD Police and local agencies gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the James Ramos Center for Public Safety.
