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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 62, NO. 33

June 05, 2025

San Bernardino to Appoint New City Manager, Vote on 2025-26 Budget at June 4 Meeting

By Manny Sandoval

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n a pivotal moment for city leadership, the San Bernardino City Council is scheduled to appoint its next permanent city manager and adopt the 2025-26 operating budget during its June 4 public meeting at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library.

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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran, shown here in December 2024, urges residents to participate as the City Council prepares to appoint a new city manager and vote on the $348.7 million 2025-26 budget.

The meeting opens to the public at 5 PM following closedsession negotiations earlier that afternoon, where council members will finalize the employment contract with the selected city manager candidate. If approved, the appointment will mark a long-awaited decision after more than a year of turnover, interim leadership, and multiple city manager interviews conducted without a full council present; which caused public outrage in April 2025.

The meeting will also serve as the public hearing for adoption of the city’s proposed $348.7 million budget for fiscal year 2025-26 — a financial blueprint that includes $253.8 million in General Fund expendi-

tures and $94.7 million in other funds.

“This budget represents the next chapter for San Bernardino — addressing key infrastructure, public safety, and essential city services,” Mayor Helen Tran said in a June 2 phone call. “We need our residents to come out, be heard, and weigh in on the priorities that impact every neighborhood.”

Budget Details: Staffing, Pension Costs, and Major Allocations The 2025-26 budget reflects cost-cutting and fiscal balancing strategies to address ongoing economic pressures. To control costs, departments implemented a 5% reduction in operating expenditures and initiated a six-month hiring freeze for non-safety positions, resulting in approximately $8.1 million in savings. The city will also use $31.2 million from fund balance reserves for infrastructure investments, vehicle fleet replacement, and technology upgrades.

Revenue projections estimate SB City cont. on next pg.

Loma Linda Children’s Hospital Tops Off 5-Story Pediatric Specialty Tower, Centralizing Care for 75,000 Annual Visits SBCUSD Leaders Shine Bright with Top Honors from ACSA Region 12 Pg. 5

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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL A steel beam is hoisted into place during the May 28 topping off ceremony for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital’s new 5-story Pediatric Specialty Clinics building.

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ith more than 100 people gathered, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital marked a major milestone on May 28, hoisting the final steel beam into place on its new Specialty Clinics building — a five-story, 105,000-square-foot facility that leaders say will transform pediatric care for the region.

“This day represents more than just steel

PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL Dr. Richard Chinnock, Chief Medical Officer, grows emotional as he thanks supporters and marks the long-awaited milestone for LLUCH’s new Pediatric Specialty Clinics building.

and concrete; it shows our commitment to providing top-quality care to every child and family we serve,” said Peter Baker, senior vice president and administrator of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

“By bringing these pediatric specialties together in one place, we’re making care easier, faster, and more accessible for our community.”

The topping off ceremony, held at 11353

Anderson St. on the southeast corner of Barton Road and Anderson Street, celebrated not just construction progress, but a broader vision for improving pediatric care.

Once operational in November 2026, the new facility will consolidate a wide range of outpatient specialty services — now scattered across multiple sites — into one centralized location. The new building is LLUCH cont. on next pg.

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LLUCH (cont.)

- $228.2 million in General Fund revenue, driven largely by: Measure S: 23%

Email: Send written comments to publiccomments@sbcity.org no later than 2:30 p.m. on June 4.

- expected to accommodate more than 75,000 patient visits each year.

Sales and Use Tax: 23%

Visit registration: speaker Online tinyurl.com/mccpubliccomments to register in advance.

The Specialty Clinics will house more than 20 pediatric services, including Cardiology, Craniofacial, Spina Bifida, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Speech Therapy, Immunology, Nephrology, and Pediatric Surgery, among others.

Utility Users Tax: 14% Property Tax in Lieu of VLF: 11%

Full agenda access: All materials are available at tinyurl.com/agendabackup.

Key rising fixed costs include: Over a Year Without Permanent Leadership $1.5 million for employee salary step advancements

Legal Costs: BB&K Receives Nearly $3.15 Million

The June 4 vote comes after a turbulent year of leadership transitions following the controversial firing of former city manager Charles Montoya, who was terminated in May 2024 after only eight months on the job. His brief tenure was marred by allegations of financial mismanagement, retaliation against whistleblowers, and hostile work environment claims.

Legal services remain one of the city’s significant contractual expenses. The proposed budget allocates $3,147,000 to Best Best & Krieger LLP (BB&K) for legal counsel. An additional $710,000 is budgeted for other legal services, including litigation and labor negotiations — bringing total legal spending to approximately $3.86 million.

Montoya’s ouster was preceded by the abrupt firing of Finance Director Barbara Whitehorn, who had raised concerns over ballooning City Hall renovation costs, which grew from $80 million to roughly $120 million. Whitehorn alleged the city could not afford the additional debt service required.

Capital Improvement Projects: Navigation Center, Streets, and Facilities

Montoya’s termination also followed community concerns over his prior history, which included multiple terminations from previous positions in Florence, Watsonville, and Avondale.

$2.9 million in healthcare cost increases $4 million in unfunded pension liabilities

The proposed five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) includes a $45.7 million investment for 2025-26 to advance numerous infrastructure priorities: $17.4 million for the SB Hope Campus Navigation Center, a major homelessness response hub. $7.35 million for arterial street rehabilitation through Measure I and SB1 funds. $6.3 million to revitalize the Feldheym Central Library. $3.37 million for California Theater renovations. $2.47 million for upgrades to the Animal Shelter regional partnership.

Public Comment Procedures The city is encouraging residents to actively participate in Wednesday’s decision-making process.

Public comment can be submitted in several ways: In-person: Attend the meeting and submit a speaker slip to the City Clerk before the 5 p.m.

After Montoya's removal, Deputy City Manager Rochelle Clayton was appointed acting city manager, but she ultimately departed for Barstow, where she now serves as city manager. Clayton's tenure in San Bernardino also became entangled in legal controversy after she filed a legal claim alleging corruption, retaliation, and interference by elected officials and legal counsel in city operations.

Interim Leadership Before New Appointment In February, the council appointed the renowned Bill Gallardo as interim city manager. Gallardo, who previously retired as Brea’s city manager, stepped in to stabilize operations while the council conducted its extensive recruitment for a permanent hire.

During the event, Baker thanked hospital employees and leadership for helping bring the long-anticipated project to fruition. “Today is a celebration,” Baker said. “God is lighting our path to a special time for the children of our community.”

In a moment of humor and heartfelt emotion, Dr. Richard Chinnock, Chief Medical Officer of Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, led a prayer and addressed the crowd. “We are dedicated to this place. And frankly, I've been waiting for this building to go up so I can retire, so thank you, thank you all for making this happen,” Chinnock said, drawing laughter from attendees. He appeared to get emotional as he shared his passion for his work and dedication to the hospital’s mission.

The building’s design, led by Mascari Dinh Architects, draws heavily from natural imagery intended to create a welcoming and calming environment for patients and their families. Architect Joe Mascari shared how his own grandson Reese, who has cerebral palsy, once re-

ceived care at another hospital where a cold, institutional atmosphere left the child in tears — an experience that profoundly shaped Mascari’s design philosophy for this project.

“It hit home for me and hit my heart,” Mascari said. “We made a commitment to make sure that when we design, we consider the patient and their experience; as well as the families and employees of this space.”

Mascari explained that natureinspired themes, such as fruits, insects, and wildlife, will be carried throughout all five floors to provide both color and intuitive wayfinding. “The interiors are designed to create a calming environment and enhance the children’s experience,” Mascari said.

The design was also inspired

by Psalm 1, centered on the metaphor of a tree planted by water — symbolizing faith, healing, and life. Stream-like paving will flow from the outdoor entry into the building, continuing the theme of tranquility and renewal inside.

The Children’s Hospital Foundation raised $15 million to support the project, which hospital officials say will significantly improve patient experience for families across the region.

As the final beam, adorned with an American flag and evergreen tree, was set in place, it not only signified the next phase of construction, but also stood as a symbol of resilience, growth, and the lives the new facility will soon serve.

The council has since worked with executive search firm Ralph Anderson & Associates to identify the final candidate now under consideration for the permanent role.

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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL Attendees bow their heads in prayer as Dr. Richard Chinnock leads a blessing during the May 28 topping off ceremony for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital’s new Pediatric Specialty Clinics building.

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Op-Eds The First Pride Was A Riot

By Erica Lura, Arroyo Valley High School Student

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s May comes to a close and June begins, so does Pride Month.

While this month for many might only be one of rainbow logos, its importance is rooted in more than parades and rainbow merchandise. Not only is Pride used to spread LGBTQ awareness, culture, and inclusivity, but it is also a month of commemorating those who had a place in the Stonewall Riots of 1969. For many people who take part in Pride Month celebrations, there is little knowledge about the importance of these protests. These uprisings are considered the first forms of Pride, and celebrating them and those who were a part of them is just as important as celebrating Pride today as it was during the first Pride Parade of 1970.

The Stonewall Riots are known to many to be a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. In the 1960s before them, queerness was seen as a mental illness, and there were laws that prohibited same-sex marriage and fundamental rights to anyone who was “suspected of being gay” (National Geographic 4). Gay bars and clubs were popular amongst the community, but they, too, were oppressed by the NYC Liquor Authority, who shut down locations that served alcohol to LGBTQ individuals (known or suspected), because the “gathering of homosexuals was ‘disorderly’” (History 3).

These laws were overturned in 1966 due to the efforts of activists, though homosexuality itself was still illegal.

On June 28, 1969, police officers raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in New York City, removing patrons and employees out of the bar. This was followed by six days of riots and violence against NYC law enforcement, though many do not consider this retaliation “riots” at all, but describe it as a rebellion. This rebellion, though not the first of its kind, became the catalyst for many modern-day LGBTQ+ rights movements and activist groups; not just throughout the nation, but the entirety of the world.

Some activist groups that arose after the events of Stonewall are known as the Gay Liberation Front, Human Rights Cam-

paign, GLAAD, and PFLAG, among others. Many of these groups still exist and support LGBTQ+ individuals. The Stonewall Riots also brought the rise of queer figures still known today, such as Marsha P. Johnson, a Black transgender drag queen, who is said to be in many stories from those who took part in the riots.

From these stories, we know that she was one of the first to fight throughout those nights; and she is said to have been the leader of many protests after that. She is also a prominent figure in the earliest advocacy for transgender rights and founded the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR), an activist group that sheltered homeless LGBTQ youth and sex workers.

The first pride parade, known then as Christopher Street Liberation Day, was held on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Riots to celebrate the rebellion.

This march attracted thousands of participants and took place in many cities throughout the country, all chanting “Say it loud, gay is proud.” These marches, while they originally began as one-day events, are what have evolved into the month-long celebration of Pride that is known today. Without these original pride parades, without the Stonewall Uprising to celebrate, there would be no Pride Month.

One of the most important things when celebrating Pride is knowing that getting to the point that we are at today has not been easy, nor peaceful, especially in the case of the Stonewall Riots. This rebellion still remains today as a pivotal moment in the fight for equality and a step forward in the path to LGBTQ+ rights, and continues to be seen by the community and even beyond as a symbol of resistance and a landmark because of its role in developing the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

While celebrating Pride Month today is important, through parades or even just showing support, it is equally as important to recognize and celebrate those who took part in the Stonewall Riots and had such a large impact on the very reason that the LGBTQ+ community has a month to celebrate. The Pride parades that people enjoy today are known for their inclusivity and welcoming atmosphere, but it must be remembered that the first Pride was a riot.

SB 84 Heads to Key Senate Vote—A Crucial Test for California Small Businesses

By Victor Gomez, Executive Director, California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse

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ext week, California lawmakers will have another opportunity to advance a bill that could drastically improve the landscape for small business owners across the state. Senate Bill 84, which recently cleared the Senate Judiciary and Senate Appropriations Committees, will have the chance to move from the Senate to the State Assembly for its passage. This development marks another critical hurdle for a bill that if enacted, will ease the burden that lawsuit abuse has on our local small businesses.

At its core, SB 84 is a common-sense proposal aimed to curb predatory lawsuits that exploit the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If passed, the bill would give small businesses—those with 50 or fewer employees—a 120-day window to correct alleged accessibility violations before a lawsuit could be filed.

This simple reform could dramatically reduce the number of frivolous, costly legal actions that continue to threaten

mom-and-pop shops across our state.

The bill is not about rolling back ADA protections. It’s inherently about fairness.

Thousands of small business owners support the goals of the ADA and are eager to comply—but too often, they’re blindsided by lawsuits dealing with technical infractions they never knew existed in the first place.

Instead of being given time to address the issue, they’re dragged into court and forced to pay settlements many can’t afford.

These lawsuits don’t just hurt our business owners. They close community institutions, cost jobs, and discourage new investment in our neighborhoods. They also discredit the real purpose of accessibility laws by turning them into tools for personal profit rather than public good.

Last year, a similar bill—SB 585—died in the Assembly without even receiving a hearing. That can’t happen again. For the sake of all our small business communities across the state, SB 84 must become law in 2025.

Freedom or Fire

By Aleyna Nevarez, Arroyo Valley High School Student

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n the 4th of July, my sister and I always joked about gunshots or fireworks. We never realized how truly melancholy it was until just a few years back. As kids growing up in San Bernardino, it had become a norm for us. Normalizing the fact that such fatal weapons were used so carelessly. On December 2, 2015, at the age of 7, I went home from school and saw what happened on the news. A shooter had brought a gun to a holiday party in the Inland Regional Center. I never expected to see something so horrifying at such a young age, and yet… I did.

December was meant to be the happiest time of the year, but instead, people lost their lives because of unrestricted gun laws. Of course, this isn’t the only time this happened. The current state of gun laws in America has created a society in which the promise of freedom is now overshadowed by the threats of gun violence, forcing our society to live in fear rather than security.

Over my lifetime, I’ve watched countless people of all ages lose their lives to gun violence. From school shootings to victims on the streets, thousands of people have died. Some days, when I go to school, I wonder if my school will be next and if I will make it out alive. It makes me truly wonder how many futures have been stolen due to a piece of metal that could have been used for something more than to kill. To those who take the lives of many, there are a few questions I’d like to ask: Do they regret their decision? And for what rea-

sons do they do it? Then we tend to have follow-up questions, too, such as: How can we fix it? When will it be fixed? Will it be fixed? There have been countless protests to speak on this specific issue, but it still lives on in our world, haunting us in our wake.

Countless of those victims were teachers, teachers who, when signing up for this job, didn’t want to have to face issues like this. Teachers who have their lives taken away from them because they wanted to save students who were supposed to make the future. Not only this, but teachers are disrespected when speaking their opinion on the topic.

Plenty of teachers exclaim how they don’t want to die in a school shooting and that they will help the students to the best of their ability. Those who write countless hate comments about these teachers might not understand what it’s like to be in that situation. I don’t understand why we argue about this. We shouldn’t have to live in fear in our daily lives just because people bring fatal weapons into the only “safe space” there is for children to learn.

Parents shouldn’t have to go on Amazon© and buy “bulletproof backpacks” for their children. We should be safe from such dangers of the world and should spend our time learning to be better than looking for the best spot to run and hide in the classroom.

Every 4th of July, when I hear a loud firework explode, I see children’s eyes light up with excitement. The happiness that comes from the red, white, and blue of America. While I continue to wonder if this land allows freedom or fire.

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Graduation Milestone Reached by SBCSS Alternative Education Students

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FARSB Advocates for CalFood Support Amid Potential Funding Cuts PHOTO SBCSS

Graduates in cap and gown celebrate their achievements during San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools’ Alternative Education commencement ceremony.

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an Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) proudly celebrated the remarkable achievements of its alternative education graduates at this year’s commencement ceremony, held May 29 at the Gardiner Springs Auditorium in Ontario. These students overcame immense challenges to earn the credits needed for their diplomas. Surrounded by proud families, friends, teachers, and staff, they walked across the stage, turning hardship into triumph. For many, this accomplishment marked not only a personal victory but also the distinction of being the first in their family to graduate high school.

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eeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is looking to its community members to advocate for the upcoming CalFood budget, which asks for a budget of $60 million to maintain and expand our current food system at a time when the cost of living has strained family budgets, raising food insecurity in the Inland Empire (IE) region. They have now until June 15 (when the Legislature has to pass their budget), and so the next couple of weeks are incredibly important.

“CalFood has allowed FARSB to offer more fresh, nutritious food to the families we serve, something that’s often out of reach for those living paycheck to paycheck. Without this support, the cost would have made it nearly impossible for us to do this work at the same magnitude,” said Carolyn Fajardo, CEO of Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino. “Just as importantly, the program uplifts California’s agricultural workers by helping ensure they earn a livable wage, which is a critical part of breaking the cycle of need,” she added.

CalFood is a vital anti-hunger program that millions of California families rely on to put food on the table. It allows food banks to purchase California-grown foods, supporting local farmers

“These graduates have demonstrated incredible perseverance, conquering adversity and surpassing expectations to reach this milestone,” said County Superintendent Ted Alejandre. “Their hard-earned success is an inspiration, and we are PHOTO FARSB honored to celebrate the Class of 2025 and their and food producers, and ensuring incredible achievements.” communities have access to nutritious, culturally relevant op- Inspirational keynote addresses were delivered tions. But this critical program is by this year’s selected student speakers, Carter at risk, with over $50 million in Perkins and Damian Garcia, SBCSS Teacher of annual funding set to expire at the Year, Kimberly Nancarrow, and County Superintendent Ted Alejandre. the end of June 2025.

Without sustained funding, food banks and pantries across the state will be forced to cut back on fresh, nutritious produce at a time when demand is already high.

We are joining food banks across California in urging the Governor to include $60 million in ongoing funding for CalFood in the 2025– 2026 state budget.

What You Can Do: ·Take 1 minute to use the link below to send an email to the Governor and let him know you support continued investment in CalFood. You can also personalize your message by sharing why this issue matters to you, your family, or your community. https://act.cafoodbanks.org/calfood ·Share the above link with your friends and family and encourage them to also send an email. ·Help us bridge the gap to offset funding cuts and shortages by becoming a monthly donor: https://www.feedingamericaie.or g/meals-for-many For more information about FARSB’s hunger-relief programs, visit: FeedingIE.org/Programs

Perkins transformed his life through the support of the SBCSS alternative education system. After overcoming personal challenges, including incarceration during a pivotal school year, he emerged as a standout graduate, earning the honor of student speaker at the commencement ceremony. His determination didn’t stop there.

With the guidance of dedicated teachers and his family’s unwavering support, he reclaimed his education, turning past struggles into a powerful message of hope for his peers.

"This isn’t just a celebration—it’s a testimony.

A testimony that no matter how you start, it doesn’t define where you finish,” said Perkins.

“Many of us standing here today have been labeled: troublemaker, lost cause, criminal, dropout. I’ve worn those labels too... But we are not what they said we were—we are what we choose to become."

Fellow speaker Damian Garcia, a first-generation high school graduate, became a beacon of determination, crediting her success to the relentless encouragement of her family and teachers who stood by her through every obstacle. Her journey, marked by a commitment to uplifting others, resonated deeply with classmates.

"Today marks not the end, but a beginning, ready to explore a new adventure, armed with the knowledge and skills we’ve gained within these walls," said Garcia. "As we step into the world, let us embrace the uncertainties with courage and optimism. The path ahead may be challenging, but it will also be filled with opportunities for growth, discovery and impact."

In 2016, under the direction of County Superintendent Alejandre, SBCSS presented its first Alternative Education graduating class. Since then, nearly 1,310 students have graduated from the Student Services program.

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SBCUSD Leaders Shine Bright with Top Honors from ACSA Region 12 Community News

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hree distinguished leaders from the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) have been recognized by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 12 for their exceptional leadership, commitment to excellence and dedication to advancing equity in education.

Honored on May 19 at the ACSA Region 12 Spring Awards Dinner at the DoubleTree in Ontario were:

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SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano accepts the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 12 Superintendent of the Year Award at the May 19 Spring Awards Dinner. Arellano was one of three SBCUSD administrators to be honored.

Dr. Amy Coker, Director of Elementary Instruction, has been named the ACSA Region 12 Curriculum & Instruction Administrator of the Year. Dr. Coker’s dedication to elevating academic achievement and supporting innovative instructional practices across SBCUSD elementary schools has made a profound impact on student success.

Dr. Keishia Handy, Assistant

Director of Elementary Instruction, has been honored with the ACSA Region 12 Dr. Margaret B. Hill Social Justice Award. This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Handy’s unwavering advocacy for educational equity, access and justice, continuing the powerful legacy of Dr. Hill, a former SBCUSD principal and Board of Education member.

Superintendent Mauricio Arellano has been selected as the ACSA Region 12 Superintendent of the Year. A San Bernardino native and lifelong champion of student brilliance, Superintendent Arellano was recently named ACSA State Superintendent of the Year, and he was the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Margaret B. Hill Social Justice Award, making his latest recognition a testament to his continued visionary leadership.

“These honors are a reflection of the extraordinary talent, passion and commitment of our leadership team,” said Board of Education President Mayra Ceballos.

Phi Beta Sigma Adopts Fairfax Elementary, First Divine Nine Fraternity to Partner With San Bernardino Schools Community News

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“Phi Beta Sigma believes in investing in our youth because they are the architects of tomorrow. Our presence here today is just the beginning,” Dr. Strong said. “Phi Beta Sigma’s motto is Culture for Service and Service for Humanity. That’s why we are ready to support our next generation of leaders.”

airfax Elementary School is now the proud beneficiary of a powerful new partnership thanks to the adoption of the school by the distinguished, predominantly African-American fraternity Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. In a ceremony held on May 7, the fraternity pledged its time, mentorship and resources to support the success of Fairfax students, marking the first school adoption in the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) in several years.

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Fairfax Elementary School Principal Dr. Gregory Alexander and President of the Alpha Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alumni chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Dr. Robert Strong showed off their newly signed adoption certificates surrounded by Fairfax Elementary cheerleaders, members of Alpha Alpha Epsilon Sigma and SBCUSD representatives.

Summer Apprenticeship Bridge Program Offering Up To $3,000 To Class Of 2025 Graduates Community News

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he Riverside County OfEducation of fice (RCOE), with partners LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network, and Network Kinection, are launching a Summer Apprenticeship Bridge Program for this year’s graduating seniors to participate in career training workshops, earn hands-on technical experience, and earn up to $3,000. Students who complete the program will also fulfill requirements that will help them transition into higher education and full-time employment.

Eligibility requirements include RCOE-graduating pre-apprentices who meet one of the following criteria: •Current or former foster youth •Pell Grant eligible •Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) eligible

•Graduating from a Title 1 School •Considered low-income •Formerly incarcerated •Parenting youth •Considered to have a disability •Graduating senior must have the ability and interest in working full-time and attending community college part-time •Graduating senior must have the ability to legally work in the United States •Graduating senior must fill out application timeline and materials “This innovative partnership provides a competitive advantage for Riverside County students to pursue their dreams after graduation,” said Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Edwin Gomez. “Students will gain valuable experience to add to their résumé, receive post-secondary guidance, and develop collaboration skills that set them apart from other job applicants.”

About a dozen sharply dressed men in striking royal blue suits and ties—the proud trademark color of Phi Beta Sigma—lined the playground at Fairfax Elementary, turning heads and drawing admiration from students and staff alike. Their dignified presence brought a sense of pride and celebration to the campus, symbolizing the fraternity’s commitment to excellence and the powerful message that children are worth showing up for—boldly, visibly and with purpose.

The celebration included a spirited student performance by the Fairfax cheerleaders and heartfelt remarks from school and District leaders. Fairfax Elementary School Principal Dr. Gregory Alexander expressed gratitude for the fraternity’s support and vision.

“When our students see positive role models walking alongside them, it changes what they believe is possible,” said Dr. Alexander, himself a member of the fraternity. “We’re honored to welcome Phi Beta Sigma into the Fairfax family.”

Dr. Robert Strong, a respected leader in Phi Beta Sigma and president of the Alpha Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alumni chapter of the Inland Empire, addressed students and staff at the ceremony, sharing the fraternity’s commitment to education, commu-

Mandatory online information sessions for interested Class of 2025 graduates are scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Interested applicants must register for one of the following sessions: •May

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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is the first Divine Nine (D9) fraternity to adopt a school in SBCUSD, paving the way for more historically Black Greek organizations to uplift and invest in SBCUSD students.

“Our Adopt-a-School program is about building meaningful relationships that uplift our students and strengthen our community,” said Superintendent Mauricio Arellano. “We’re proud to relaunch this initiative with the adoption of Fairfax Elementary

by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, whose presence and commitment send a powerful message to our young people—that they are seen, valued and worthy of investment. At SBCUSD, we believe all kids are brilliant, and partnerships like this help unlock that brilliance by surrounding students with role models who believe in their potential.”

This event marks a revival of the District’s Adopta-School program, which invites community groups, faith-based organizations, nonprofits and businesses to support schools through mentorship, volunteerism and meaningful collaboration.

SBCUSD is actively seeking more adopters who want to make a difference in the lives of children and strengthen the bonds between schools and the community. For more information about SBCUSD’s Adopt-a-School program, please visit sbcontact or cusd.com/adoptaschool communications@sbcusd.com.

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tend and learn more about the program. For more information on the events, contact Kermit Boyd, Teacher on Special Assignment, at 951.826.6741 or kboyd@rcoe.us.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City of Lake Elsinore for the work generally described as: CITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS DOCUMENTS FILE NO. 1.LE.82.22 and 2.LE.85-23 CIP PROJECT NO. Z40037

The City of Lake Elsinore utilizes PlanetBids, Inc. to administer its Online Bidding System. PlanetBids requires potential vendors and bidders to register at (https://www.planetbids.com/ portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID =14272#) in order to download contract and bid proposal documents, thereby assuring a means of notifying vendors and bidders are identified as “Planholders” of all subsequent information and addenda issued by the City.

Only the electronic documents downloaded directly from PlanetBids will be considered to be official documents of the City of Lake Elsinore.

Purpose: The City of Lake Elsinore is constructing a public parking lot at City Park on Main Street, Lake Elsinore Ca. 92530. In short, the some of the major elements of the Parking lot project will include excavation, grading, retaining wall, asphalt, biofilter wetland, and striping.

Also the project will include reconstructing an ADA accessible sidewalk through the park. The purpose of this proposal is to seek a contractor for the entire parking lot accessibility project. according to plans and specifications contained herein.

Contractors are encouraged to visit the site to acquire first hand assessments and measurements of both the parking lot area and side walk area.

Scope: The contractor will furnish a proposal and price for all materials, labor and equipment to complete the job and deliver the entire site. The contractor must familiarize himself with the site, all details of the work required, and existing conditions. The contractor must be a going entity for at least 3 years, produce a valid certificate of liability insurance, which must be on hand before work begins. All work will be permitted and inspected through the City of Lake Elsinore Building Department.

General Requirements: Mobilization Clear and grub site.

Remove trees and haul off Demo hardscape and haul off Demo asphalt and haul off Make site cuts and fills Finish grade Excavate bio basin Install bio basin material and piping Manholes Curb and Gutter Approaches Removal of any Rock Installation of any wall drains Bio-retention basin drains.

Haul off of any spoils Furnish and install asphalt & base material.

Street Sweeping Potholing Export of hazardous material Install ecopure biofilter wetland, pump station Furnish and installation of any bio retention medium or specialized soil.

Traffic control, plans, permits, and associated fees.

Dewatering, machine drying, or mixing of any non-suitable material.

Dust control during our work hours only.

Survey – Owner to provide necessary staking to complete rough and finish grading. Also 3 survey control points with necessary information to calibrate GPS.

Federal Funding: This project is being financed with Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR Part 570) and subject to certain requirements including: compliance with Section 3 (24 CFR Part 135) Economic Opportunities

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requirements; payment of Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages; Federal Labor Standards Provisions (HUD 4010); Executive Order #11246; and others.

Information pertaining to the Federal requirements is on file with the County of Riverside Housing and Workforce Solutions.

Prevailing Wages: The Federal minimum wage rate requirements, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor, are set forth in the books issued for bidding purposes, referred to herein as Project Bid Documents (Special Federal Provisions), and in copies of this book which may be examined at the office described above where the project plans, special provisions, and proposal forms may be seen. Addenda to modify the minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of the Project Bid Documents.

Qualifications: All bidders must be licensed, qualified, and understand how to identify the most effective and efficient construction methods to complete the project.

Pre-Construction Meeting: After award, selected contractor will attend a pre-construction meeting on a date to be determined.

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TIME: 65 WORKING DAYS FROM NOTICE TO PROCEED

Bidding documents may be obtained online:

For technical information relating to the details of the Specifications submit all questions on Planetbids and/or bidding requirements.

Candice Alvarez, City Clerk

Published El Chicano June 5, 2025 E-939

Bernards Seeks subcontractor bids for the following project: MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SEISMIC UPGRADES AND EXPANSION Owner: San Bernardino Mountains Community Hospital District Bid Documents Issued: 06/02/25 Bid Date: 7/10/25, at 2:00 PM

Bernards is requesting bids from qualified bidders for the Mountains community Hospital Seismic Upgrades and Expansion at 29101 Hospital Road Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352.

Project Phasing - The Project is broken out into phasing based on construction sequencing and funding sources; however, the intent is to award the project to the various trades as one contract per trade.

Phase 1 – Make-Ready & Site Work This initial phase includes enabling work to support hospital expansion and will be performed in multiple phases at the hospital’s main entrance. The scope includes: • Installation of underground utilities per NPC-5 standards

• Systems to support 96-hour emergency operations for acute care, including:

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Sewer storage tank Water storage tank Emergency generator Fuel storage

• All work must comply with OSHPD-1 permit requirements

Phase 2 – New Acute Wing Construction • Approximately 14,000 square feet of new construction

• Construction of a new acute care wing

• Addition of up to 17 medical-surgical beds (replacing existing beds)

• Related facility and infrastructure improvements

Phase 3 – Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Conversion & Tenant Improvements

• Approximately 6,760 square feet of tenant improvements

• Renovation of the existing acute care wing into a Skilled Nursing Facility

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• Other interior and systems renovations as required

Best Value: The bidders will be selected using the “Best Value” process which is a competitive procurement process whereby the selected bidder is selected based on objective criteria for evaluating the qualifications of bidders with the resulting selection representing the best combination of price and qualifications.

Pre-Qualification: All subcontractors must be prequalified with Bernards before receiving a contract. To complete the prequalification process, subcontractors must register with Compass at https://compass-app.com.

Bernards is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to; and encourages the participation of MBEs, WBEs, DBEs, SBEs, DVBEs, and OBEs and requires submittal with their bid the certification form from the authorizing agency. Participation in Bernards’ Prequalification process improves our ability to collaborate with Subcontractors while providing them with the benefit of inclusion in potential select project lists. Please contact SubcontractorPrequalification@ bernards.com for Prequalification documents or visit our website h t t p s : / / w w w. b e r n a r d s . c o m / industry-partners/ for more information.

Subcontractors must comply with general prevailing wage rates (PCC 1720 et seq.). Under new California law, all subcontractors and sub-tier subcontractors wishing to conduct business with any public entity must be registered and maintain good standing with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) prior to submitting a bid and during performance of the work (Labor Code 1725.5). Only registered contractors and subcontractors can be awarded public works projects.

Please visit w w w. d i r. c a . g o v / P u b l i c Works/PublicWorks.html for more information and to register.

Subcontractors must also meet the minimum requirements for Skilled and Trained Workforce (PCC 2600 – 2603 et seq.) and 17407.5; Labor Code 1777.5; and CCR Title 8, Section 230.1.

Please visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/PublicWorks/Apprentices.html for more information.

Textura Construction Payment Management System: Subcontractors will be required to electronically sign and submit their pay applications – including invoices, sworn statements, conditional lien waivers, and unconditional lien waivers.

Plans & Specifications: Plans and specifications will be available on or shortly after June 2, 2025. You may view or purchase plans through our reprographics company at www.Bidmail.com.

By submitting a bid, subcontractor confirms they have reviewed Bernards’ Subcontract Agreement along with Attachments and will execute said Agreement without modifications. Please review all Bernards’ Standard Subcontract documents and forms at www.Bidmail.com. Bids that do not conform to these bid instructions will not receive the maximum number of subcontractor quality points in a “Best Value” award process. All subcontractors awarded work on this project must be prepared to furnish 100% faithful performance and 100% payment bonds issued by a licensed, admitted corporate surety with a minimum A.M. Best rating of A-VI that is authorized to issue bonds by the State of California and is acceptable to Bernards, (current Treasury Listing is acceptable), in the full amount of their subcontracts.

Requests for Information: should be sent to bid@bernards.com the deadline will be listed on bidmail.com If you have any questions about this project, please contact us at: Bernards 555 First Street San Fernando, CA 91340 (818) 898-1521 (818) 898-4909 Fax

Contacts: Dan Chambers, DChambers@bernards.com and Brad Barker bbarker@bernards.com *Please do not contact Mountains Community Hospital regarding this project.

Published El Chicano 5/29/25, 6/19/25 E-934

Petitioner or Attorney: Nanci Cruz Becerra Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District – Civil Division, 247 West Street, San Third 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 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: 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 GILBERT G. OCHOA Judge of the Superior Court Published El Chicano 5/22/25,5/29/25,6/5/25, 6/12/25 E-932

LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Monday, June 16, 2025 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 15 GRT 1GRAA0623FB702066 094572T TN To be sold by: A & G Towing, 591 E 9th Street, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA 92410 (10:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 19 TOYT 5YFBURHE3KP943333 9EMJ258 CA To be sold by: Victor Valley Towing, 11399 E Santa Fe Rd, Hesperia, San Bernardino County, CA 92345 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the above signed for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 174517 Title No. 95529047-55 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/06/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO YOUR PROTECT PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE OF THE NATURE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU SHOULD YOU, CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/24/2025 at 9:00 AM, Prime Recon LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 01/07/2022, as Instrument No. 2022-0009283, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, State of California, executed by Santiago A Sanchez Flores, an unmarried man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), Chino Municipal Court, 13260 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710, North West Entrance in the Courtyard. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, as: FULLY described DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 0250383-34-0-000 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1822 W Westwind St, Colton, CA 92324 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or expressed or warranty, regarding title, implied, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $483,747.39 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated:5/14/25 Prime Recon LLC Prime Recon LLC. may be attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Devin Ormonde, Assistant Vice President Prime Recon LLC 27368 Via Industria, Ste 201 Temecula, CA 92590 (888) 725-4142 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of

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which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case: TS#174517. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to postponement verify information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee's sale, or visit this internet website or www.auction.com auction.com/sbl079 for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case TS#174517 to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale.

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

A-FN4843384 Published Colton Courier 05/29/2025, 06/05/2025, 06/12/2025 C-479

Published in Colton Courier C-471 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250004450 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/12/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SCHWEIGER DERMATOLOGY GROUP, 2420 SAMARITAN DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124 County of Principal Place of Business: SANTA CLARA Business mailing address: 2420 SAMARITAN DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124 Name: CSI MEDICAL GROUP, 2420 SAMARITAN DRIVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95124 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 3682655 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/ DR. ERIC SCHWEIGER, 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

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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 5/22,5/29,6/5,6/12/25

Published in Colton Courier C-472 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250003949 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 04/24/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SELAH GRACE FITNESS & WELLNESS, 14527 RAMONA AVENUE, CHINO, CA 91710 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 1945 TURQUOISE CIRCLE, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 # of Employees: 4 Name: DRENCH FITNESS TRAINING, LLC., 14527 RAMONA AVENUE, CHINO, CA 91710 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 201704010634 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 FEB 15, 2012 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/ DAYNA BROOKS, 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). Published 5/22,5/29,6/5,6/12/25

Published in Colton Courier C-473 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250003996 Statement filed with the County of San Bernardino Clerk 04/28/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TELE STARZ, 13612 JEREMY CT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 13612 JEREMY CT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 Name: LOYAL WHOLESALE INC., 7144 MYRTLE PL, FONTANA, CA 92336 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 4805834 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on APR 28, 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/ SHAHZAD NOOR, 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). Published 5/22,5/29,6/5,6/12/25

Published in Colton Courier C-474 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250003802 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 04/21/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DIGI PAYMENTS, 7144 MYRTLE PLACE, FONTANA, CA 92336 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 7144 MYRTLE PLACE, FONTANA, CA 92336 Name: LOYAL WHOLESALE INC., 7144 MYRTLE PL, FONTANA, CA 92336 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 4805834 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on APR 21, 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/ SHAHZAD NOOR, 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). Published 5/22,5/29,6/5,6/12/25

Published in Colton Courier C-475 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250003550 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 04/14/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GINA’S PIZZA, 5639 HOLT BLVD, MONTCLAIR, CA 91763 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 5639 HOLT BLVD, MONTCLAIR, CA 91763 Name: SHAHIN A LALJI 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/ SHAHIN A LAJI 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 5/22,5/29,6/5,6/12/25

Published in Colton Courier C-476 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250004486 Statement filed with the County of San Bernardino Clerk 05/14/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ON-SITE INC, 14146 LONG VIEW DRIVE, FONTANA, CA 92337 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 14146 LONG VIEW DRIVE, FONTANA, CA 92337 Name: ON-SITE, INC., 14146 LONG VIEW DRIVE, FONTANA, CA 92337 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 3774509 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on APR 20, 2015 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/ STEVEN MARQUEZ, 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 5/22,5/29,6/5,6/12/25

Published in Colton Courier C-477 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250003959 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 04/25/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BONADIMAN WATER, 2141 MENTONE BLVD, MENTONE, CA 92359 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: P.O. BOX 8025, MENTONE, CA 92375 Name: LUCERNE VENTURES, INC., 2141 MENTONE BLVD, MENTONE, CA 92359 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 3661799 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/05/2014 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/ WILLIAM BONADIMAN, PRESIDENT 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 5/22,5/29,6/5,6/12/25

Published in Colton Courier C-478 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250004250 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/05/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLOOM’S TREE SERVICE, 9730 MAGNOLIA ST, BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 9730 MAGNOLIA ST, BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316 # of Employees: 3 Name: JUAN E MATEO This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAY 05, 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/ JUAN E MATEO, 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). Published 5/22,5/29,6/5,6/12/25

Published in Colton Courier C-483 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250004789 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/27/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST, 28200 HIGHWAY 189, SUITE K-100, LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA 92352 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: ONE SOUTH MAIN ST 2ND FLOOR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84133 Name: ZIONS BANCORPORATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ONE SOUTH MAIN ST 2ND FLOOR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84133 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: US Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 3849755 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on OCT 01, 2018 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/ PAUL TYLER, VICE PRESIDENT 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 6/5,6/12,6/19,6/26/25

Published in Colton Courier C-484 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250004790 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/27/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST, 23840 LAKE DRIVE, CRESTLINE, CA 92325 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: ONE SOUTH MAIN ST 2ND FLOOR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84133 Name: ZIONS BANCORPORATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ONE SOUTH MAIN ST 2ND FLOOR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84133 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: US Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 3849755 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on OCT 01, 2018 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/ PAUL TYLER, VICE PRESIDENT 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 6/5,6/12,6/19,6/26/25

Published in Colton Courier C-485 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250004791 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/27/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST, 5455 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, CHINO, CA 91710 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: ONE SOUTH MAIN ST 2ND FLOOR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84133 Name: ZIONS BANCORPORATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ONE SOUTH MAIN ST 2ND FLOOR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84133 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: US Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 3849755 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on OCT 01, 2018 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).

PAUL TYLER, VICE /s/ PRESIDENT 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 6/5,6/12,6/19,6/26/25

Published in Colton Courier C-486 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250004792 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/27/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST, 8748 INDUSTRIAL LANE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91731 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: ONE SOUTH MAIN ST 2ND FLOOR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84133 Name: ZIONS BANCORPORATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ONE SOUTH MAIN ST 2ND FLOOR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84133 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: US Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 3849755 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on OCT 01, 2018 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).

PAUL TYLER, VICE /s/ PRESIDENT 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 6/5,6/12,6/19,6/26/25

Published in Colton Courier C-487 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250004793 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/27/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST, 9590 FOOTHILL BLVD, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: ONE SOUTH MAIN ST 2ND FLOOR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84133 Name: ZIONS BANCORPORATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ONE SOUTH MAIN ST 2ND FLOOR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84133 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: US Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 3849755 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on OCT 01, 2018 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/ PAUL TYLER, VICE PRESIDENT 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 6/5,6/12,6/19,6/26/25

Published in Colton Courier C-488 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250004607 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/19/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: POWDER ROOM RENTALS, 35316 SHADE TREE ROAD, YUCAIPA, CA 92399 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 35316 SHADE TREE ROAD, YUCAIPA, CA 92399 Name: JAG RENTALS, INC., 35316 SHADE TREE ROAD, YUCAIPA, CA 92399 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CALIFORNIA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 4660336 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/ GREG SULLIVAN, 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 6/5,6/12,6/19,6/26/25

Published in Colton Courier C-489 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250004922 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/30/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VILLEGAS TRANSPORT, 1438 KEYSTONE DR, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 1438 KEYSTONE DR, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Name: HECTOR M VILLEGAS CARDENAS, URSULA A VILLEGAS MARTINEZ This business is/was conducted by (a/an): MARRIED COUPLE Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 26, 2015 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/ URSULA A VILLEGAS MARTINEZ, PARTNER 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 6/5,6/12,6/19,6/26/25

Published in Colton Courier C-490 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250005073 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 06/02/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE WAY, 19398 JURUPA AVE, BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 19398 JURUPA AVE, BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316 Name: BILLY J MCDONALD 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/ BILLY J MCDONALD, 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). Published 6/5,6/12,6/19,6/26/25

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Devore Animal Shelter Joins San Bernardino County’s Free Pet Adoption June 7 as Part of Statewide 5,000-Pet Push Community News

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an Bernardino County’s Devore and Big Bear animal shelters will join more than 150 shelters across California on Saturday, June 7, offering free pet adoptions as part of the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day. The statewide event is organized by the California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA), and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). This year’s goal is to place 5,000 pets into new homes statewide.

Devore Animal Shelter will host a special celebration featuring free pet adoptions throughout the day, along with a photo booth, vendor and resource tables from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kona Ice will also be available for purchase, with free treats for the first 30 adopters from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

All adoptions include spay or neuter services, microchipping, and most vaccinations. Both Devore and Big Bear shelters will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 7.

For more information about the adoption process, visit animalcare.sbcounty.gov.

Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley Inland Empire 66ers Waggin’ Wednesday Fundraiser Community News

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he Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley (HSSBV) is selling tickets for the Inland Empire 66ers' "Waggin’ Wednesday" baseball game on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

The event allows fans to bring their dogs to the ballpark while supporting the Humane Society’s programs and services. Tickets must be purchased through the HSSBV ticket link at www.hssbv.org/Upcoming-Events for a portion of the sale to benefit the organization.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to watch Apollo, the dog of HSSBV Veterinary Clinic Manager Dr. Joyce, “deliver” the ceremonial first pitch.

The national anthem will be performed by Katy FM morning show host and HSSBV Board of Directors Vice President Jeff Pope.

Proceeds from the event will support the Humane Society’s Humane Education and Cruelty Investigation Programs, which aim to prevent pet overpopulation and promote animal welfare.

For more information, call 909-386-1400, ext.

218 or 224.

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A woman spends time with adoptable dogs like Fido at San Bernardino County’s Devore Animal Shelter.

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Katy FM morning show host and Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley Board Vice President Jeff Pope will perform the national anthem at the Inland Empire 66ers’ Waggin’ Wednesday game on Aug. 20.

Riverside Pet Adoption Center Joins 150 California Shelters Offering Free Adoptions June 7 to Tackle Overcrowding Community News

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Among the pets currently awaiting adoption are Panda, a 3-year-old dog described as a mix of playful and affectionate who has been waiting since February, and Kaci, a 10-year-old cat ready to find her next cozy home after waiting since April.

ary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center will offer free pet adoptions on Saturday, June 7, as part of the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day. The event brings together more than 150 shelters across the state with the goal of finding homes for 5,000 animals.

California Adopt-a-Pet Day is hosted by the California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA), and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), which covers most adoption fees.

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Panda, one of the adoptable dogs at Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, awaits a new home.

“We are thrilled to once again be a part of California Adopt-a-Pet Day,” said Carrie Ridgway, executive director of Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center. “There are so many homeless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens that are waiting for a second chance. Events like this help get pets into loving homes and raise awareness about overcrowding in

The event will be held from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, located at 6165 Industrial Ave. in Riverside. All adopted pets will be spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated prior to adoption.

California Adopt-a-Pet Day debuted in 2024, successfully placing 3,609 animals into homes statewide, surpassing its initial goal of 2,024 adoptions. Organizers have raised this year’s goal to 5,000 adoptions.

For more information, visit petsadoption.org or follow @msrpac on social media.