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Colton’s Impassioned Memorial Day Ser vice Filled with Ear nest And Solemn Moments and Memories

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By Christina Romero - Community Writer

n Memorial Day, they were marking a day of commiseration; community members and military veterans gathered at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery in Colton, CA, to honor and recognize the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives.

Seeing such important events organized with precision and care is heartwarming.

Dr. G, a Council Member for the City of Colton, organized today's Memorial Day

Ceremony. Former active military member John Villalobos delivered a moving speech in which he read a quote with the great expression of our former President Barack Obama "Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay."

(Obama, 2011) Demonstrating genuine interest as an adolescent, "I've got to serve," the spirit of the message, "I've got to answer the call," Villalobos said with great humility, honor, enthusiasm, and responsibility. (John Villalobos. USAF, 2023) I was humbled to learn the phrase "Freedom Bird" from Villalobos, a going home.

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A heartfelt declaration from Villalobos, he humbly would never forget the unpleasant decaying scent in the air from the descended plane. A horrific conscious event some of us are fortunate never to experience, but a reminder that all fallen soldiers had stories. (John Villalobos. USAF, 2023)

Activating aspects of 'Call To Action,' significant loss, and grief were readily observed in every speaker's assembly speech. Veteran Rudy Contreras expounded about his tour, "I don't know how we surMemorial Day, cont. next pg.

SBVC’s Film Depar tment Announces Electric Collaboration with Orange S h o w S p e e d w a y, E l e v a t i n g S p o r t s a n d N e w s B r o a d c a s t i n g C o u r s e s

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an Bernardino Valley College's (SBVC) Department of Film, TV, and Media (FTVM) is thrilled to announce the availability of two new dynamic courses for the Fall 2023 semester: Sports Broadcasting (FTVM 134) and News Broadcasting (FTVM 133). These courses offer students an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience in broadcasting and media production.

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In Sports Broadcasting, students will write, produce, shoot, and edit broadcasts to air on television via San Bernardino Community College District's media organization, KVCR.

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On May 13th, students enrolled in the spring 2023 sports broadcasting class shooting video content for broadcast and social media.

Students will interview local athletes, write and produce feature material for broadcast, and highlight the contributions of minorities and women in sports. In addition, as a unique collaboration, the program has partnered with the Orange Show Speedway, providing students with the unique opportunity to shoot short and longform video content of the races

and interview racecar drivers for social media and TV broadcasts.

Lucas Cuny, Chair of FTVM, said, "These courses provide an exceptional opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience using state-of-the-art camera equipment like the Arri Amira. As a result, our department is fully equipping students with the skills to thrive in the industry. With access to cuttingedge technologies, including 6K camera systems, multiple track field audio, professional software like Pro-Tools and DaVinci Resolve, and a stateof-the-art Television and Radio Studio via KVCR, our students receive unparalleled training and exposure."

In News Broadcasting, students will learn the art of reporting, writing, and producing video stories for various formats, ranging from 30-second social media pieces to fourminute BBC-style spots.

Students will apply reporting techniques to the audio-visual medium, effectively telling news, feature, and investigative stories. Throughout the course, students will explore ethical Film cont. next pg.

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vived,' laying in defense from enemies at -50 °F suffering tingling sensations, numbness in their extremities and bodies, and frostbite injuries from the cold climate. He reminded us that we still have some missing in action in North Korea, "it is a sad story." (Contreras. USMC, 2023)

In his speech on Peace Time Missions, Dino Martinez, who once wore the uni-

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issues relevant to video journalism, master the art of interviewing for video, shoot sequences, and develop skills for writing in the short news format.

The combined efforts of the students will also culminate in a weekly news show to broadcast on KVCR.

SBVC's FTVM Department offers a wide array of academic paths, including multiple 2-year degrees with transfer options and professional development certificates focused on specific

form of the U.S. Navy, highlighted the importance of cultural collaboration. He stressed that although the individuals involved had diverse backgrounds and personalities, these differences were irrelevant as they shared a common goal - serving their country. This message resonated with the audience. (Dino Martinez. USN, 2023)

Speakers shared their personal experiences with us, bravely opening up about

areas of film and broadcast, such as production, post-production, and audio.

Students can use career development services through the Institute of Media Arts, including portfolio development, resume writing, networking skills, and local and regional internship opportunities.

Graduates from the department have recently secured admission at esteemed four-year film and media institutions such as UCLA, UC Berkeley, USC, CSUN, Cal State Long Beach,

the immense pain and sadness of loss.

Despite our diverse backgrounds, we were reminded that we are all connected as one family and equally cherished by God. The purpose of Dr. G's gathering was to express gratitude for the sacrifices and contributions you and your family made on the battlefield and at home. Your service may have ended, but your dedication to being a responsible and engaged citizen is admirable and inspiring. We thank you for your continued example.

and Cal State Los Angeles.

Enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester is now open, and prospective students are encouraged to seize this incredible opportunity to join the vibrant and innovative community of San Bernardino Valley College's Department of Film, TV, and Media. For more information about the Sports Broadcasting (FTVM 134) and News Broadcasting (FTVM 133) courses and to enroll for the Fall 2023, visit SBVC's website at valleycollege.edu.

Rialto's Blink Fitness Invites Community to Workout with Pride Event and Offers Free Summer Membership for Teachers

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rather than focusing solely on physical appearance.

The event, open to members and non-members, aims to promote inclusivity and support the LGBTQ+ community. For each person attending the event, Blink Fitness will donate one dollar to The OUT Foundation, a nonprofit organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion in fitness and health.

Furthermore, Blink Fitness offers in-person and online classes to cater to various needs and preferences.

Blink Fitness, located at 1205-1209 W Foothill Blvd, is gearing up for an exciting fitness event, "Workout with Pride," on Saturday, June 10th, from 10 AM to 11 AM.

Led by a certified personal trainer, the Workout with Pride event promises participants a high-energy, fun-filled workout session.

Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in workout clothes, be prepared to sweat, and have a great time. The session will include exercises designed to elevate the heart rate and cater to various fitness levels. Each trainer will lead a different routine, ensuring a diverse and engaging experience.

In addition to the Workout with Pride event, Blink Fitness has also announced a special promotion for teachers. Educators can activate a three-month gym membership at Blink Fitness for free by June 30th, 2023.

This offer is an appreciation gesture for teachers' hard work and dedication. To take advantage of this opportunity, teachers must visit the Rialto location and redeem their free membership, which will commence on the day of activation.

Blink Fitness is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive and positive environment for all individuals. The gym prides itself on the philosophy of "mood over muscle," emphasizing the importance of fostering a welcoming atmosphere

Members can enjoy various equipment, including free weights, weight machines, treadmills, and ellipticals, tailored to different fitness preferences.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the gym successfully transitioned to virtual classes and continues to provide this convenient option.

However, Blink Fitness also dramatically values its in-gym personal training, distinguishing itself by ensuring all trainers are certified and providing reasonably priced packages. They aim to dispel the misconception that personal training is unaffordable and make it accessible to everyone.

Blink Fitness, owned by Equinox, has established a strong presence across multiple states, with ten locations in California and additional gyms in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia, Florida, and Philadelphia. The gym's commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community extends beyond events like Workout with Pride.

Blink Fitness recently changed its Premiere Plan, now called the Green Plan. For each new membership purchased under this plan, $10 will be donated to The Out Foundation, further contributing to their mission of inclusivity and support.

"It's the gym for Every Body," said a representative from Blink Fitness. The Workout with Pride event embodies this sentiment, welcoming members and non-members to participate and enjoy a fun-filled workout session with a personal trainer.

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It was an impassioned ceremony, invocation by Pastor Ciemental from Sovereign Grace Impact Ministries "Christ answered the call because he laid down his life." The ceremony also included a touching wreath laying, a solemn 21-gun salute, a heartfelt poem, and both eloquent and haunting notes of Taps played

by Dr. G. It was a beautiful tribute to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Grand Terrace High School Receives National Recognition for its Engineering Program

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rand Terrace High school was recognized recently as a 2022-23 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for its Engineering Pathway and its efforts to expose students to careers in engineering and real world applications for the technical skills they learn in their engineering classes.

PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK-12 students and teachers in more than 12,200 schools across the U.S. GTHS’ engineering pathway is designed as a multi-year, comprehensive program that engages them through project based learning in the classroom.

"I enjoyed the engineering pathway because it allowed me to collaborate with my friends on fun projects,” senior Ezekiel Sihaloho said. “It also gave me the opportunity to expand my knowledge on certain world problems and attempt to solve them through engineering."

GTHS is one of 262 high schools across the U.S. to receive this honor for providing broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW’s computer science, engineering, and biomedical pathways.

“The goal is to give the students as many opportunities as possible to explore the fields and skills they will need to be successful as adults in the future,” teacher Matthew Johnson said. “We want to give our students the opportunity to explore, fail until they succeed, and gain confidence in problem solving solutions that will help them in all ranges of their future lives" Recently, representatives from Arevon Energy, Rosendin Electric and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers spoke with students about the Condor Energy Storage Project, which broke ground near the school in February.

When complete, it will provide battery storage to help increase the reliability of the energy grid during peak demand times and help reduce blackouts in Grand Terrace in the surrounding area.

They also described how battery storage works. They talked to the students about the electrical industry and engineering and what they look like when

applied in the real world and about apprenticeships and opportunities available in our region.

The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs.

“We are proud to recognize Grand Terrace High School for their commitment to providing students with exceptional educational experiences while ensuring equitable access to PLTW programs,” said Dr. David Dimmett, PLTW President and CEO. "We congratulate them on this achievement and celebrate their important work empowering students with the knowledge and skills to succeed, not only in STEM subjects, but also more generally in life and career."

Students in Grand Terrace High School’s Engineering pathway take four years of technical classes alongside their other subjects, including Introduction to Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics and Engineering and Design Development.

"As a member of the engineering pathway for 4 years I can honestly say it has been the best program I have been a part of,” senior Krystal Luna said.

“There is so much room for creativity and innovation within the classes. The pathway allows you to not only learn about the fundamentals of engineering but to execute them in fun collaborative projects.It is a different kind of learning that can be molded for everyone."

The GTHS Engineering Pathway is one of numerous career pathways and career technical education courses available throughout the Colton Joint Unified School District, including pathways in medical fields, art and design, welding, business entrepreneurship, hospitality and law enforcement.

“We are proud to be able to offer these opportunities to our students,” Superintendent Frank Miranda said. “We strive to provide them with skills and connections that will help them navigate successfully to the next stage of their journeys when they graduate from our schools.”

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4-0 Vote on Eight Affordable Condominium Units For Sale in Bloomington Area on a 181 Multi-Family Condominium Complex Approved

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uring May 23rd, 2023’s Board of Supervisors Meeting, a vote on eight affordable condominium units for sale in Bloomington area on a 181 multi-Family condominium complex project was approved.

As a public benefit of the project to the County, the Developer, AllEra Properties, LLC has offered to commit eight units of the 181unit Project as affordable housing to the public to purchase. The units will enter a recordable restrictive covenant that ensures the

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enforceability of the affordable housing restriction, for a period of 55 years from the date of the initial sale of each of the eight units.

Diane Mendez, a member of the Bloomington Municipal Advisory Council said, “I am happy to hear that the Board of Supervisors approved the affordable housing units associated with the new Linden Street development in Bloomington. A new housing development is needed in our area, and by setting aside units specifically for affordable housing is a community benefit that is both necessary and appreciated.”

“When housing becomes affordable, possibilities multiply and we as an entire community grow together. To have a project like this in our County is rare and proves we are moving in the right direction. We want to thank the developers on this project for offering to make 8 of the units affordable housing for the public to purchase, as this will assist those who have dreamt of owning a home come true. This is truly a victory for our County as a whole,” said Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr.

American Express Supports Small and Independent Restaurants Around the World with Two “Backing Small” Grant Programs

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merican Express is continuing its powerful backing of the restaurant community by announcing funding and other resources to support the growth of small and independent restaurants through two grant programs: “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” in the U.S. and “Backing International Small Restaurants.” Including the Backing Historic Small Restaurants grants described below, American Express will have provided funding for grants to over 100 global restaurants through these programs since their incepScholarship recipients are se- tion. lected by a scholarship committee composed of educators and com- “Backing small businesses is munity members. Applications core to what we do at American are reviewed competitively.

Express. These grant programs support the important cultural How to apply for the scholar- and historic independent restauship and submission instructions: Eligible students must com- rants within our communities,” plete: 1) the attached application said Madge Thomas, Head of form; 2) A letter of recommenda- Corporate Sustainability & Prestion (from counselor and/or oth- ident, American Express Founers not related to the applicant) dation. “Both ‘Backing Small’ that is knowledgeable about your grant programs help preserve academic capabilities, skills, these restaurants’ established community service and volun- legacies and celebrate the rich teerism activities; 3) an essay; 4) variety of cuisines they serve transcript (unofficial is acceptable); and 5) student aid report around the world. We’re de(SAR). Final award recipients lighted to once again partner must provide evidence of enroll- with both the National Trust for ment in the academic institution Historic Preservation and the to which funds will be paid on be- IDA Foundation.” half of the recipient.

Third Annual “Backing Historic Application Deadline: June Small Restaurants” Grant Pro30, 2023 gram

CIELO Fund Scholarship Application Open Through June 30, 2023

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he Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity, or CIELO Fund, was launched in 2022 at the Inland Empire Community Foundation with a mission of uplifting and investing in the region’s Latino community.

Earlier this year, the CIELO Fund awarded grants to Latino led and Latino serving organizations throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The CIELO Fund Leadership and Grantmaking Committee is proud to invest in the next generation of local leaders with the launch of the inaugural CIELO Fund Scholars Program to invest in Latino students attending Inland Empire colleges and universities, especially those intending to remain and work in the region upon completing their studies.

Who is eligible to receive the scholarship?

The CIELO Fund Scholars Program aims to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships to graduating high school students and current college students who are Latino. This scholarship looks to support civic-minded students who want to give back to the region and

who demonstrate motivation, perseverance and a sincere desire to put their education to work for the benefit of the Inland Empire and underserved communities.

Recipients may receive a onetime scholarship award of $1,000 to $2,000 to an accredited fouryear public, two year community college or private institution of higher learning within the Inland Empire. Priority will be given to those students who intend to work in the region upon graduation. The scholarship awards are outright grant awards.

No services will be required as a consequence of receiving the award. Scholarship awards are for tuition, books, education fees, and/or living expenses. All students are welcome to apply, regardless of immigration status.

Scholarship Criteria and Procedures Applicants will be selected based on the following: Financial need GPA of 3.0 or above High school senior Full time college/graduate student in Fall 2023 AB540 and Dreamers are welcome to apply

How are scholarship recipients selected?

Submit Completed Application To: Denisha Shackelford Inland Empire Community Foundation 3700 Sixth Street, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92501 Or dshackelford@iegives.org

For more information, contact Denisha Shackelford, Scholarship Manager at dshackelford@iegives.org

Financial Aid Workshops Set for June 21 and July 12 at Cal State San Bernardino

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he Inland Empire nonprofit, Building Wealth Initiative I.E. (BWI), will host two summer workshops at California State University, San Bernardino that will assist local high school graduates and adults in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) application for Pell Grant and Cal Grant state and federal funding, to attend college.

The workshops will take place on June 21 and July 12 at the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration on the CSUSB campus. Those wishing to attend must register in advance to reserve a seat and assistance from a trained advisor. Register online at Cash for College Registration.

“Every year millions of dollars in financial aid is being left unap-

plied for in inland Southern California, often due to the difficult application process,” said Roberta Albano, an executive board member for BWI and a professor at CSUSB. “Our goal is to help more of our students receive that money and realize their dreams.”

Added Lacey Kendall, a professor at CSUSB and BWI board member, “The workshops will allow local students and families to work with California Student Aid Commission-trained bilingual assistants to complete the process in each one-evening workshop.”

Each workshop will allow 35 attendees to use a workstation where they can complete the application with guidance from the trained assistants. The registration website includes all information and documents for students to bring with them.

Building Wealth Initiative I.E. is an organization focused on helping Inland Empire residents, small business owners and nonprofits find greater success through free workshops, training sessions, business connections and grant opportunities.

For the third year in a row, and in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, American Express is also officially announcing the recipients of the "Backing Historic Small Restaurants” grant program in the U.S. These 25 recipients will each receive $40,000 in funding—collectively $1 million in grant funding—to help them improve the business’ physical space and support critical operating costs, with the goal of helping these restaurants make an even larger positive impact on their communities. As part of the program, Resy, the American Express-owned restaurant technology platform, is offering complimentary use of ResyOS for one year to each grant recipient. The Resy OS software helps restaurants operate more efficiently and improves hospitality.

"BWI is a unique organization for Inland Empire residents who want to find greater success in their business and personal lives,” “This year’s restaurants embody the unique stories of how local said Albano. businesses empower communiBWI has partnered with Grow- ties, sustain cultural traditions, ing Inland Achievement and the and extend family legacies,” said California Student Aid Commis- Katherine Malone-France, Chief sion to make the workshops posPreservation Officer, National sible.

Growing Inland Achievement is a cross-sector Trust for Historic Preservation. network of education, govern- “Once again, we heard from ment, non-profit, and business small restaurants of all kinds partners in the Inland Empire, from soda fountains and craft collectively aimed at a shared vi- breweries to BBQ stops and spesion of increasing educational at- cialty bakeries, and from all over tainment and economic success. the country, reaffirming that,

thanks to American Express, these resilient businesses can continue to grow, thrive, and serve their communities.”

The 25 grantees were selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation from a group of historic and culturally significant restaurants that operate in historic buildings or neighborhoods, who contribute to their neighborhood’s past and identity.

“Like many small restaurants, we have faced many challenges over the past few years,” said Dr. Kristal Williams, Chief Operating Officer, and H. Brandon Williams, Executive Chef of FishScale in Washington, D.C. “We are honored to receive this year’s Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant which will help us continue to preserve our business’ future and welcome in a new generation of customers.”

2023 “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” Grantees:

Carlito's Soul Food Kitchen, Wheeling, WV Cozy Inn Restaurant, Janesville, WI Crown Point Restaurant, Virginia City, NV Delgadillo's Snow Cap, Seligman, AZ Far East Café, San Francisco, CA FishScale, Washington, D.C. Flesor's Candy Kitchen, Tuscola, IL Freighthouse Market & Café, Lyndonville, VT Gather55, Hartford, CT Harold's Kitchen, Richmond, VA Hatcha’s, Mora, NM Jeff's Red Hot, Chicago, IL Johnny's Victory Diner, Burrillville, RI Kelly's Gingernut Pub, Cape Charles, VA Mitla Café, San Bernardino, CA Mr. Powdrell's Barbeque House, Albuquerque, NM Pekin Noodle Parlor, Butte, MT Pentagoet Inn & Pub, Castine, ME Radius Brewing Company, Emporia, KS SnoCap Drive-In, North Augusta, SC Social Coffeehouse & Speakeasy, LLC, Leonardtown, MD The Holly Hotel, Holly, MI The Hungarian Pastry Shop, New York City, NY The Treehouse, Cleveland, OH U Drop Inn Café, Shamrock, TX To learn more about the 25 historic establishments receiving “Backing Historic Small Restaurant” grants this year, please visit www.savingplaces.org/historicrestaurants.

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Family Fish & Wildlife Festival offers hands-on fishing workshops, wildlife exhibits at Prado Regional Park

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he San Bernardino County Fish & Game Commission, in collaboration with Regional Parks, the County Museum, and sponsorships by Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman and the Hesperia Recreation & Park District joins forces to bring its second annual Family Fish & Wildlife Festival to Prado Regional Park on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The festival is a familyfriendly event that provides hands-on fishing workshops with fishing supplies provided, live demonstrations, animal exhibits, food booths, live music and more.

estaba trabajando en construcción cuando sufrió una grave lesión. Sin saber cuánto duraría su rehabilitación, su mayor preocupación era cómo iba a pagar las facturas y mantener una vivienda. Todo cambió cuando un amigo de Antonio le contó sobre un servicio gratuito de asesoramiento sobre temas de vivienda. Los asesores de este programa ofrecen asesoramiento y capacitación gratuitos sobre morosidad en temas hipotecarios, alquiler de una vivienda, preparación para la compra de una vivienda, hipotecas inversas e incluso medidas de prevención para no terminar sin un lugar donde vivir.

La financiación de este servicio procede de los Presupuestos del Estado de California por medio del Acuerdo Hipotecario Nacional (National Mortgage Settlement, o NMS, por sus siglas en inglés) y está administrado por la Agencia de Financiamiento de la Vivienda de California (California Housing Finance Agency, o CalHFA, por sus siglas en inglés). Por medio de su Programa de Asesoramiento de Vivienda del NMS, CalHFA ya ha ayudado a más de 50,000 familias a encontrar asesores de vivienda certificados por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD, por su sigla en inglés) en todo el estado, para recibir servicios de asesoramiento de vivienda gratuitos y confidenciales.

Un asesor sobre temas de vivienda trabajó

con Antonio, respondiendo a sus preguntas sobre opciones bancarias y crediticias. La sesión se centró en cómo podría alcanzar sus objetivos financieros incluso aunque no pudiera trabajar debido a la lesión. Trabajaron en los aspectos básicos de la creación de crédito y revisaron el proceso bancario, ya que Antonio no tenía una cuenta bancaria. El asesor de vivienda le ayudó a establecer un presupuesto general para administrar sus gastos y empezar a ahorrar para alcanzar sus objetivos financieros.

Además, el asesor sobre temas de vivienda le ayudó a inscribirse en un curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL, por sus siglas en inglés), porque el idioma era algo que Antonio quería mejorar. También lo refirieron a un activista y defensor de derechos que le ayudó a presentar una solicitud de indemnización por accidente laboral.

"Los californianos que trabajan duro y merecen participar en el ‘sueño americano’ no siempre tienen una ‘red de seguridad’ a la que recurrir en tiempos difíciles", dijo Tiena Johnson Hall, Directora Ejecutiva de la Agencia de Financiación de la Vivienda de California. "Este programa ayuda a las personas a estabilizar su situación de vida al recibir asesoramiento y acceso a programas y recursos que de otro modo no conocerían".

Para encontrar un asesor, cualquier persona puede visitar el sitio web de CalHFA y buscar “NMS”, o ir directamente a la página

de asesoramiento en https://www.calhfa.ca.gov/community/nms /resources.htm. Todas las sesiones son gratuitas, y los propietarios de viviendas pueden ponerse en contacto con una de estas organizaciones aunque no vivan en la misma zona geográfica, ya que el asesoramiento se puede hacer por teléfono o por videollamada.

El Programa de Asesoramiento sobre temas de Vivienda del NMS ayudó a Antonio a superar un momento difícil. Tiempo más tarde, cuando volvió a ponerse en contacto con la persona que le asesoró, para ver cómo le iba, se alegró de haber abierto una cuenta bancaria, de estar mejorando su calificación crediticia y de haber empezado un curso de inglés (ESL) en un colegio comunitario. Y lo que es más importante, Antonio logró mantenerse en su hogar y mantuvo su vivienda.

Johnson Hall añadió: "El asesoramiento sobre temas de vivienda es un servicio crucial que reduce el número de personas sin hogar, se enfrenta a la inseguridad en temas de vivienda y reduce los obstáculos para llegar a ser propietario de una casa, todo lo cual puede encaminar a las personas hacia el bienestar financiero. Espero que toda persona que tenga problemas (de vivienda) aproveche esta oportunidad de ayuda gratuita".

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Park admission is $10 per vehicle. Prado Regional Park is located at 16700 S. Euclid Ave., Chino.

For more information, contact Tammy Gann, Regional Parks Communications Officer at 909.387.2211 or email tammy.gann@parks.abcounty.gov.

San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department manages and maintains 10 parks throughout San Bernardino County, totaling to approximately 9,200 acres.

Our Parks include: Big Morongo, Calico Ghost Town, Cucamonga-Guasti, Glen Helen, Lake Gregory, Moabi (located on the banks of the Colorado River), Mojave Narrows, Mojave River Forks, Prado and Yucaipa.

Among the activities offered at our parks are fishing, camping, off-roading, annual and community events, swimming, hiking, biking and picnicking.

Our amenities include sheltered group picnic facilities, swim complexes with waterslides, zero-depth water play parks and playgrounds. Six of our parks offer scenic camping, from tent to large RV’s and dry to full hookups.

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Rachel Tolber Named Chief of Police, Effective June 12

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edlands City Manager Charles Duggan has named Rachel Tolber the new Chief of Police for the Redlands Police Department. Tolber’s appointment will become effective Monday, June 12.

Tolber was named interim chief following the March 1 announcement that Chief Chris Catren would retire due to disability as the result of a work-related back injury.

Catren’s retirement will become official on June 9.

“Rachel Tolber continues to exceed expectations as interim police chief,” Duggan said, in announcing the appointment. “I have closely watched her work since being appointed interim chief, and I am impressed by her leadership qualities, dedication to the City, excellent decision making and her communication skills. Rachel possesses all of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to succeed as our next police chief.”

“I am truly humbled and honored to be selected to the lead the men and women of the RPD in our service of such an incredible community,” Tolber said. “I’m very fortunate to be part of this community and look forward to continuing to provide public safety and building meaningful relationships with all of our community partners, while providing the highest level of service to the residents of Redlands.”

Tolber began her law enforcement career as a student intern with the Redlands Police Department in 1997, performing as a research assistant. In 1998, the department hired her as a police officer.

Prior to her appointment as interim chief, she served as a commander overseeing the Special Services Bureau.

She has served the department in a variety of positions, including field training officer, patrol officer and supervisor, detective, investigations supervisor, crisis negotiator, training manager and professional standards.

During her tenure with RPD, she was instrumental in developing and implementing the Police and Corrections Team (PACT), a re-entry program for parolees. She also spearheaded the department’s Citizen Volunteer Park Rangers program. Tolber also served as an executive intern to the City Manager’s office, where she helped lead

policy and strategic initiatives adopted and implemented

by City executives. She has received civic recognitions and honors for her leadership, work and service.

Tolber earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from the University of Redlands in 1998. In 2006, she earned a master’s degree in criminology, law and society from the University of California, Irvine. Her research was focused on re-entry. In 2011, she earned a master’s degree in applied criminology from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Her focus there was on restorative justice. Most recently she completed the California POST Command College, a rigorous program focused on futures research and strategic foresight. Her research in the program culminated in an article on data and policing, which was published in the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s (IACP) Police Chief Magazine.

Tolber’s law enforcement background includes extensive collaboration and work with numerous local, state, federal and international policing agencies and community partners. In addition, she worked with the department’s criminologist and other academic partners on various research projects and grants. Her research interests include re-entry, restorative justice, technology and women in policing.

She has been a board member of the Home Again Project, Gang Reduction Intervention Team, and Partners Against Violence. She has been an executive fellow with the National Policing Institute (formerly known as the Police Foundation) and a member of the Society of Evidence-Based Policing and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. She graduated from the National Institute of Justice's LEADS Scholar program in 2019 and continues to be active as an alumna. Tolber is a member of the Redlands Sunrise Rotary and serves on the steering committee for Redlands Compact Club.

Based on her interest and commitment to evidencebased policing, Tolber joined several other colleagues in founding the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing (ASEBP). The ASEBP mission is to advance policing by incorporating the best available evidence-based practices to ensure the least harmful, most effective, fairest, and safest strategies are employed to prevent crime, reduce harm and improve community wellness.

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Published in Colton Courier C-567 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004923 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/11/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A TOUCH OF SUNSHINE, 30201 FRONTERA DEL NORTE, HIGHLAND, CA 92346 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO A TOUCH OF SUNSHINE LLC, 6990 SAN FRANCISCO ST, HIGHLAND, CA 92346 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202003910460 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/12/2017 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ SUNSHINE A DUNCAN, 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 6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22/23

Published in Colton Courier C-568 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004902 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/11/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHERRY SMOG TEST ONLY, 14596 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA, CA 92335 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO JESSE R CARREON, 14596 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA, CA 92335 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/07/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ JESSE R CARREON, 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 6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22/23

Published in Colton Courier C-569 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004897 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/10/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DONALD C. VICKERY WELL DRILLING, 6867 SAXON ROAD, ADELANTO, CA 92301 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: P.O. BOX 1257, ADELANTO, CA 92301 JIMMY O VICKERY, 6867 SAXON ROAD, ADELANTO, CA 92301 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/29/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ JIMMY O VICKERY, 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 6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22/23

Published in Colton Courier C-570 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004892 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/10/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FIGURE EIGHT EVENTS, 2825 W CALLE VISTA DR, RIALTO, CA 92377

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County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO FIGURE EIGHT EVENTS LLC, 2825 WEST CALLE VISTA DRIVE, RIALTO, CA 92377 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 201733810320 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/09/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ TERESA EOFF, 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 6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22/23

Published in Colton Courier C-571 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004887 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/10/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GIANT OAKS LODGE, 32180 HILLTOP DR, RUNNING SPRINGS, CA 92382 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO GARY KEDDY, 32180 HILLTOP DR, RUNNING SPRINGS, CA 92382 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/30/2017 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ GARY KEDDY, 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 6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22/23

Published in Colton Courier C-572 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004877 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/10/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J & C LOGISTIC, 3906 ACAPULCO AVE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO CESAR T PEREZ, 7120 CONEJO DR, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/20/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ CESAR T PEREZ, 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 6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22/23

Published in Colton Courier C-573 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004874 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/10/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JAZZY’S PLAYMATES FAMILY DAY CARE, 14354 ADAIR CT, VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO STEPHANIE C EDWARDSBOUCHEY, 14354 ADAIR CT, VICTORVILLE, CA 92394 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/24/2017 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also

aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ STEPHANIE C EDWARDSBOUCHEY, 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 6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22/23

Published in Colton Courier C-574 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004925 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/11/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: O.C AUTO BODYKITS, LLC, 1413 BROOKS ST STE 6, ONTARIO, CA 91762 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO O.C AUTO BODYKITS, LLC, 1413 BROOKS ST STE 6, ONTARIO, CA 91762 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 5033964 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/24/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ JORGE GONZALEZ, 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 6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22/23

Published in Colton Courier C-575 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004836 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/10/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: T NAIL & SPA, BLOOMINGTON AVE, 1061 BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO T NAILS AND SPA, 1061 BLOOMINGTON, BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4579636 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 03/27/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ KHOAN LE, 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 6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22/23

Published in Colton Courier C-576 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004829 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/10/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FINA WATER SYSTEMS, 5071 FRANCIS AVE, CHINO, CA 91710 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO CARLOS DE LA CRUZ, 5071 FRANCIS AVE, CHINO, CA 91710 ALEXIS DE LA CRUZ, 5071 FRANCIS AVE, CHINO, CA 91710 This business is conducted by (a/an): MARRIED COUPLE Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/14/2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ CARLOS DE LA CRUZ, COOWNER 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 6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22/23

Published in Colton Courier C-577 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230005464 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/25/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DENTAL CENTER OF COLTON, 1016 E COOLEY DR, SUITE F, COLTON, CA 92324 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO MARCO ABDULLAH DDS & ASSOCIATES INC, 1016 E COOLEY DR SUITE F, COLTON, CA 92324 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 5712281 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAY 25, 2023 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ BECKIE-LYNN WILBUR, CFO 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 6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22/23

Published in Colton Courier C-509 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230003841 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 04/14/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PARKER’S BUILDING SUPPLY, 7054 OLD WOMAN SPRINGS ROAD, YUCCA VALLEY, CA 92284 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO US LBM OPERATING CO. 3009, LLC, 2150 E. LAKE COOK RD., SUITE 1010, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202253318699 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE This business is conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 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 information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ ALEXANDER BISHOP, MANAGING MEMBER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 4/27,5/4,5/11,5/18/23 Corrected: 6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22/23

Published in Colton Courier C-556 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004776 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/09/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BIG RIG RESCUE, 1843 BOHNERT AVENUE, RIALTO, CA 92377 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: 3683 N PALMETTO AVENUE, RIALTO, CA 92377 DG ELITE TRANSPORT, 3683 N PALMETTO AVENUE, RIALTO, CA 92377 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 5179782 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CALIFORNIA This business is 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 information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ DANIEL G GARCIA, 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 busi-

ness 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 5/18,5/25,6/1,6/8/23

Published in Colton Courier C-557 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004517 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/02/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MONIQUE GANDY REAL ESTATE, 15526 SHARON COURT, FONTANA, CA 92336 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO PNR INC, 10750 CIVIC CENTER DR STE 200, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 4275541 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CALIFORNIA This business is 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 information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ MONIQUE GANDY, 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 5/18,5/25,6/1,6/8/23

Published in Colton Courier C-558 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004832 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/10/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EXECUTIVE MORTGAGE, 101 E REDLANDS BL, SUITE 234C, REDLANDS, CA 92373 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: 7973 BRENTON PL, HIGHLAND, CA 92346 INLAND CITY REALTY, INC., 101 E REDLANDS BLSUITE 234C, REDLANDS, CA 92373 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 3230454 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAY 08. 2013 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ HRATCH DJANBATIAN, 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 5/18,5/25,6/1,6/8/23

Published in Colton Courier C-559 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230005054 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/16/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BR PAINTING SERVICES, 357 S ASHFORD AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO RODOLFO PEREZ DE LEON ROJAS, 357 S ASHFORD AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAY 14, 2023 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ RODOLFO PEREZ DE LEON ROJAS, 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 5/18,5/25,6/1,6/8/23

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Petitioner or Attorney: Tyler Michael Digiorgio, Petitioner in Pro Per, 3872 Yellowstone Circle, Chino, CA 91710 Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415, San Bernardino District – Civil Division, OF: TYLER PETITION MICHAEL DIGIORGIO, FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIV SB 2304001 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: TYLER MICHAEL DIGIORGIO has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: name: TYLER Present MICHAEL DIGIORGIO to Proposed name: TYLER MICHAEL CRAWFORD 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: 07/05/23, Time: 8:30 am Dept: S24 The address of the court is: same as noted above (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Colton Courier Dated: APR 05 2023 BRIAN S. MCCARVILLE Judge of the Superior Court Published Colton Courier 6/1,6/8,6/15,6/22/23 C-566

Published in Colton Courier C-554 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004983 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/15/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE KENNEDYS, KENNEDYS RESORT PROPERTIES, THE KENNEDYS PROPERTIES, RESORT KENNEDYS LUXURY PROPERTIES, 581 BRENTWOOD DR, LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA 92352 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: PO BOX 3375, BLUE JAY, CA 92317 PRK INCORPORATED, 581 BRENTWOOD DR, LAKE ARROWHEAD, CA 92352 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 2235719 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is 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 information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ PATRICK KENNEDY, 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 5/18,5/25,6/1,6/8/23

Published in Colton Courier C-555 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004846 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/10/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAT RECYCLERS, 1020 MILDRED ST, ONTARIO, CA 91761 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO CAL MICRO RECYCLING, LLC, 1953 SAN ELIJO AVE SUITE 203, CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA, CA 92007 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202201910255 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE This business is conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 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 information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also

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aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ RYAN PEDDYCORD, 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 5/18,5/25,6/1,6/8/23

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE Case No. 21STPB01162 Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles.

In the matter of the Estate of ROBERTO HERNANDEZ, deceased.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at private sale, on or after June 9, 2023, at the office of LUIS FERNANDO BOCANEGRA, iCasa Realty & Investments, 3006 E Florence Ave., Suite 104, Huntington Park, CA 90255, to the highest and best bidder, and subject to confirmation by said Superior Court, all right, title and interest of said deceased at time of death, and all right, title and interest in the estate has additionally acquired, in and to all the certain real property situated in the County of San Bernardino, State of California, described as follows: Parcel A: The South 50 feet of the North half of Lot 29, 30, 31 and 32, in Block 188 of the Town of Colton, in the City of Colton, County of San Bernardino, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 9, Pages 37, of Parcel Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County.

Parcel B: The North 25 feet of Lot 29, 30, 31 and 32, inclusive of Block 188, in the City of Colton, County of San Bernardino, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 9, Page 37 of Parcel Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County.

APN: 0163-111-33-0000 Commonly known as: 364 S. 7th St., Colton, CA 92324.

Terms of sale are cash in lawful money of the United States on confirmation of sale, or part cash and balance upon such terms and conditions as are agreeable to the personal representative. Five percent or upon terms acceptable to the Personal representative.

Bids or offers to be in writing and will be received at the aforesaid office at any time after the first publication hereof and before date of sale.

Dated: May 16, 2023 MICHAEL HERNANDEZ, Per-sonal Representative of the estate of said deceased KEYSTONE LAW GROUP 11300 W OLYMPIC BLVD STE 910 LOS ANGELES CA 90064 (310) 444-9060 CN996659 HERNANDEZ Published Colton Courier May 25, Jun 1,8, 2023 C-560

Published in Colton Courier C-561 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230005317 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/22/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A & S TRANSPORT, 3062 VERMONT ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO # of Employees: 1 ASTRID MARIA CORRALES CEBREROS, 3062 VERMONT ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAY 18, 2023 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ ASTRID MARIA CORRALES CEBREROS, 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

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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 5/25,6/1,6/8,6/15/23

Published in Colton Courier C-562 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004722 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/08/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ORLEANS SNO-BALLS, 1050 WEST LAKES DRIVE SUITE 225, WEST COVINA, CA 91790 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO # of Employees: 2 ORLEANS SNOWBALL LLC, 1050 WEST LAKES DRIVE SUITE 225, WEST COVINA, CA 91790 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202355611873 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: AZ This business is conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on APR 14, 2023 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ LISA M BUCKLAND, MANAGING MEMBER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 5/25,6/1,6/8,6/15/23

Published in Colton Courier C-564 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230004642 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/04/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SPIDER PARTY RENTAL AND EVENT’S, 1405 CEDAR ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO MIGUEL RAMIREZ ANGEL, 1405 CEDAR ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 SUSANA Y RENTERIA, 1405 CEDAR ST, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 This business is conducted by (a/an): MARRIED COUPLE 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 information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ MIGUEL RAMIREZ ANGEL, 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 5/25,6/1,6/8,6/15/23

Published in Colton Courier C-565 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230005083 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/16/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ACEVEDO REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS, 3999 INLAND EMPIRE BLVD, ONTARIO, CA 91764 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Mailing address: P.O. BOX 893130, TEMECULA, CA 92589 ACEVEDO REAL ESTATE CORP, 39589 CALLE CABERNET, TEMECULA, CA 92591 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 2958823 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is 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 information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ RICARDO ACEVEDO, 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 5/25,6/1,6/8,6/15/23

Published in Colton Courier C-474 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230003381 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 04/03/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CONTAINER TECHNOLOGY, 363 W TULLOCK ST, RIALTO, CA 92376 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO address: 8550 W Mailing CHARLESTON BLVD STE 102134, LAS VEGAS, NV 89117 INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS, INC., 8550 W CHARLESTON BLVD STE 102-134, LAS VEGAS, NV 89117 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C3629450 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: NV This business is conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/13/2017 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ SEAN CLANCY, 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 4/20,4/27,5/4,5/11/23 Corrected: 5/25,6/1,6/8,6/15/23

Published in Colton Courier C-479 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230003284 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 03/30/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FASHION NAILS & SPA, 890 OAK VALLEY PKWY STE F, BEAUMONT, CA 92223 County of Principal Place of Business: RIVERSIDE QUOC T NGUYEN, 2194 E. 18TH STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 This business is conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/14/2017 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ QUOC T NGUYEN, 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 4/20,4/27,5/4,5/11/23 Corrected: 5/25,6/1,6/8,6/15/23

Published in Colton Courier C-578 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20230005354 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 05/23/2023 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MOSQUITO SQUAD OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, 1877 PALOMINO AVE, UPLAND, CA 91784 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO GALVATRON LLC, 1877 PALOMINO AVE, UPLAND, CA 91784 This business is conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 06, 2023 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime. (B&P Code 17913). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing. s/ EDUARDO ABRAHAM GALVAN, MANAGING MEMBER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 6/8,6/15,6/22,6/29/23

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Walmart's Live Better U Program Propels Colton Employee's Career to New Heights, Eliminating Cost and Time Barriers

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By Manny Sandoval

obert Gay, an Assistant General Manager at the Walmart Distribution Center in Colton, is celebrating a significant milestone in his career thanks to the company-wide Live Better U Program.

In collaboration with Guild Education, the initiative provides salaried and hourly employees with opportunities to pursue higher education at no cost beginning on day one, with continuous part-time or full-time employment. Gay's journey with the program allowed him to attain a bachelor's degree, opening doors for professional growth and personal development.

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Robert Gay (left) and Walmart US President and CEO John Furner (right), standing in front of Gay’s dedicated banner, as he is the program’s first ever graduate.

Juneteenth ‘Celebration of Freedom’ Stomp the Yard Edition, Bringing Community Together at San Bernardino Valley College

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n commemoration of Juneteenth, the San Bernardino Juneteenth Committee is hosting its second annual Juneteenth Celebration: A Celebration of Freedom; Stomp the Yard Edition,” on Saturday, June 17, at the San Bernardino Valley College Dozens of community organizations are hosting a ‘Celebration of Freedom’ June 17 at San Bernardino Valley College, located at 701 N. Mt. Vernon Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92410, from 10 am until 3 pm.

Founded by Edwin Johnson, (Committee President) and Co-founded by Lue Dowdy (Operations Director), the Celebration of Freedom Committee hopes to raise awareness about the Juneteenth holiday – celebrated nationwide every year on June 19 to acknowledge the emancipation of African Americans, to provide an understanding of the Black community’s past struggles and triumphs that continue to bring hope today.

Opening the day will be a libation ceremony led

by Reverend Bronica Martindale and a song selection by Marla Matime.

Further, performing live during the festivities will be Yaddida Page, Amore the Songstress, The Bromatics, D.D.C. and more! There will also be an awards ceremony recognizing fathers within the community that has displayed excellence, leadership, and integrity.

Additionally, there will be an educational seminar facilitated by Natasha McPherson, UCR History

Professor and Ms. Tanya Humphrey, Chair of the Black Women’s Leadership Forum, with keynote Speaker Dina Walker, founder of BLU Educational Foundation.

The day will be hosted DJ Muda with Co-host Jae Chanel. The Celebration of Freedom is proudly sponsored by: Health Net, Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC), First 5 San Bernardino, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), San Bernardino Valley College, Chase Bank, The City of San Bernardino, Empire Talks Back, The Competitive Edge, YouthBuild Inland Empire, Westside Story Newspaper, and Lue Productions Community Umbrella Services.

The San Bernardino Juneteenth Committee has been a community effort by the following organizations; C.H.O.R.D.S, Sista’s Making a Difference, Young Visionaries, Lue Productions, San Bernardino Valley College, Inland Congregations United for Change, Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce -Inland Cities East Chapter, First 5 San Bernardino, Off The Chain Alliance, San Bernardino Pacesetters, 123 Mobile Training, San Bernardino (CA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, The Conquerors Insurance Advocates for Families.

SoCal Trash Army, Bryce Hudson, The MAR.M Agency, DGK, Empowering Girls Network, Dream Nycce, Jae Chanel Productions.

Reflecting on his decision to join Walmart, Gay expressed that the Live Better U program played a pivotal role in enhancing the appeal of the job offer.

"When I started, there were only a few colleges and programs offered, and now it's expanded to cybersecurity, analytics, and more," Gay stated. The program's comprehensive offerings include both Bachelor's degrees, high school and college prep programs, and professional certificate programs like HVAC. Gay joined Walmart in December 2018 as the QA Systems Operations Manager, responsible for quality assurance and managing the technical aspects of the facility. He was already equipped with an associate's degree, so he pursued a bachelor's degree in supply chain transportation and logistics management at Bellevue University. He opted for an online program that utilized video conferences and online chat platforms.

The journey was not without its challenges, as Gay explained the intensity of the accelerated program. Each class lasted six weeks, demanding 15-20 hours of weekly commitment. However, Gay's dedication paid off as he consistently made the Dean's List throughout the 18-month program. The unexpected arrival of the pandemic proved to be a blessing in disguise, providing Gay with the opportunity to concentrate fully on his studies during a time when outside distractions were limited.

"The program works through summer and holidays," Gay noted. "I had the same professor and classmates throughout, which created a fantastic sense of continuity." This fostered an environment conducive to learning and allowed for deeper conThe Celebration of Freedom is an educational ex- nections among students. Gay perience for all, regardless of race, age, and ethnic successfully graduated on October 31, 2020, and only four and cultural differences. months later, on May 2, 2021, he secured a promotion to his current position as Assistant General Manager.

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The partnership between Walmart and Guild Education offers employees access to several reputable universities, eliminating financial barriers that often deter individuals from pursuing higher education. For Gay, the program eliminated his excuses by providing online courses and covering the cost, which he estimates

would have amounted to tens of thousands of dollars. The timing was ideal, and Walmart's unwavering support provided Gay with the opportunity to invest in his future.

Gay now mentors his colleagues, who often approach him with inquiries about the program while on the floor. "The school part gives them a link," Gay explained. "They're not afraid to come up and talk to me about school and discuss their career paths." Having experienced firsthand the transformative power of education, Gay firmly believes that schooling was the crucial element that enabled him to reach his current position and level the playing field against candidates with similar experience but higher education qualifications.

Reflecting on his experience, the Colton resident expressed his gratitude for Walmart's investment in its employees. "When I think about how much money they put out to thousands of employees, it's incredible," Gay remarked. The Live Better U program empowers individuals uncertain about their post-high school plans to join Walmart and embark on their higher education journeys.

Aspiring employees eager to learn more about the program must consult Walmart's internal website and connect with a counselor through Guild Education. These counselors guide employees through the process, assisting with credit transfers and course enrollment and providing regular check-ins to ensure a seamless educational experience.

Walmart's Live Better U program stands as a shining example of the company's commitment to its workforce, offering jobs and opportunities for continuous growth and development. With thousands of employees benefiting from the program, Walmart's investment in their education demonstrates a dedication to creating a skilled and empowered workforce.

As Robert Gay's inspiring story exemplifies, Walmart's Live Better U program has the power to transform lives. By removing financial barriers, providing access to reputable universities, and offering support and flexibility, the program enables employees to pursue higher education and unlock new career opportunities. Through education, Walmart empowers its workforce and demonstrates its commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

As Walmart continues to invest in its employees' education, stories like Robert Gay's remind us that professional growth and success are within reach with determination and support. The Live Better U program stands as a beacon of hope for individuals seeking to elevate their careers, broaden their horizons, and create a brighter future for themselves and their families.