El Chicano - 02/19/26

EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 63, NO. 20

February 19, 2026

San Bernardino Arts Leaders Rally After Cultural District Bid Rejected

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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL Michael Segura, executive director of the Garcia Center for the Arts, speaks during the San Bernardino Arts Advocacy Gathering on Feb. 12 at the Garcia Center for the Arts, flanked by SB Generation Now Community Organizer Miriam Nieto, far left, and Arts Connection Executive Director Alejandro Gutierrez Chavez, far right.

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ore than 50 artists, nonprofit leaders and residents gathered Feb. 12 at the Garcia Center for the Arts to chart San Bernardino’s next steps after the city’s bid for state cultural district designation fell short, transforming disappointment into a renewed push for funding, infrastructure and long-term investment in the arts.

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Gathering, hosted by the Garcia Center for the Arts, Arts Connection and SB Generation Now, marked both a celebration of progress and a candid assessment of what remains missing after San Bernardino ranked No. 19 among more than 80 applicants for a California Cultural District grant in June 2025 but was not selected as one of 10 districts designated by the California Arts Council for 2026 through 2030.

Cities including Riverside, San Diego and Oxnard were among those awarded the des-

ignation, which brings statewide recognition and increased opportunities for arts funding, tourism and economic development.

Community organizer Miriam Nieto of SB Generation Now said feedback from state officials made clear that San Bernardino’s challenge was not a lack of community support, but the absence of formal city infrastructure to sustain a cultural district.

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From Septic Tanks to Sewers, Unincorporated Bloomington Lands $1.092 Million for Public Health and Growth

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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar, left, speaks with County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., right, beside a ceremonial $1 million federal earmark check supporting Bloomington’s septic-to-sewer conversion project.

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undreds of Bloomington residents will soon have the opportunity to move away from aging septic tanks and connect to a modern sewer system, a shift officials say will significantly improve public health, protect groundwater and enhance quality of life across the historic community.

The transformation is being driven by a $1.092 million federal earmark secured by Congressman Pete Aguilar and presented Jan. 17 at the Bloomington Public Library, funding critical sewer infrastructure that will allow homes to connect to centralized wastewater lines for the first time.

For many Bloomington families, septic tanks have been a costly and burdensome necessity for decades, requiring ongoing

maintenance and posing risks when systems age or fail.

“You have to call, you have to get it cleaned, you have to get it changed,” Aguilar said. “For some of these properties, if they’ve had septic for 50 to 60 years, that tank is nearing its end of use.

So this allows them the ability to tie into Sewer, cont. next pg.

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Arts (cont.)

- “They told us, ‘you guys had the community, you guys had the organizations, you guys had the spirit. You guys have the people power,’” Nieto said. “But what you guys don’t have yet is that the city, the local government, doesn’t have the actual infrastructure to make sure that we move or give you guys something like the cultural district for you guys to even start to build on.”

San said Nieto currently Bernardino lacks a dedicated arts and culture department and faces limitations in its ability to administer grants or provide sustained support to arts orplacing ganizations, grassroots groups in a difficult position despite growing momentum.

“We need more support,” she said. “We need concrete support. We’re gonna say, yes, we’re gonna help you, and here’s the funding for it.

That’s what we want to get to.”

Arts Connection Executive Director Alejandro Gutierrez Chavez said the state’s feedback reinforced the need for a unified, community-driven vision backed by tangible investment.

“That next step … was because the city didn’t have its own vision and investment in the arts and culture and creative economy,” Gutierrez Chavez said. “And so now is the time that we come together to begin outlining the vision that has already been said by the community and putting some pressure from the city.”

Gutierrez Chavez also emphasized that reaching the semifinalist stage was itself a milestone, crediting sustained advocacy by artists, nonprofits and community media recognizing Inland Empire Community News’ coverage of the arts.

“The cultural district visit was a huge milestone for our city and for the people who advocated for arts and culture in our city for so long,” he said. “The nonprofits, the businesses, the artists, the leaders, you are all the reasons why we made it to the semifinals.”

Garcia Center for the Arts Executive Director Michael Segura said the cultural district proposal

was rooted in months of community listening sessions and focused on the E Street Cultural Corridor, an area anchored by historic and cultural landmarks including the origMcDonald’s inal museum, San Bernardino High School, Sturges Center for the Fine Arts and the Garcia Center itself.

“We said, we need to make sure there’s community foot in this entire plan,” Segura said, noting that organizers hosted six sessions along the corridor to gather input and build a shared vision.

Segura said city officials have expressed support for pursuing cultural district designation and incorporating arts into the city’s broader planning efforts, but warned that planning alone is not enough.

“Currently, the city is in the process of pushing forward their general plan. So there will be a cultural elements section in there,” he said. “But as you know, just having a plan doesn’t mean that it’s getting funded.”

The two-hour gathering concluded with a collaborative ideation exercise, where participants filled sticky notes answering questions about priorities for the next 24 months, including how arts and culture can foster belonging, healing and accountability, and how to build a comprehensive cultural resource system.

Gutierrez Chavez said the meeting was designed not only to reflect on past efforts, but to develop a clear advocacy agenda moving forward.

“We became semifinalists, but now what?” he said. “We’re gathering here today to figure out collectively–what is next for us for the next 24 months and how we can accomplish it together.”

Organizers said the goal is to align community strengthen priorities, partnerships and advocate for dedicated public funding that can transform San Bernardino’s grassroots arts movement into a permanent cultural infrastructure.

For advocates, the semifinalist designation was not the end of the effort, but evidence that San Bernardino has the foundation to compete — and a roadmap for what must come next.

Septic (cont.)

- the mainline sewer system and really help with a quality of life and peace of mind.”

A septic tank is a buried, watertight container designed to collect and partially treat household wastewater on-site. While common in older or rural communities not connected to municipal sewer systems, aging septic infrastructure can allow contaminants, including nitrates, to enter groundwater supplies.

San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. said transitioning to sewer infrastructure represents a critical public health and environmental improvement for Bloomington residents.

“One of the things that’s very, very important is the health and welfare of our residents,” Baca said. “People don’t realize when people are on septic tanks, what it does, it causes pollutants, nitrates into the drinking water or contamination. But this could improve safety, it could also improve economic development for those that want to come in.”

Beyond environmental and health benefits, the project will give residents access to infrastructure long considered standard in newer communities.

“It really brings a better system for our residences,” Baca said. “People generally don’t understand the difference between septic and sewer.

But having sewers is a better quality of life for residents.”

The funding will help construct trunk sewer lines — the backbone infrastructure required to allow homes and businesses to connect to a centralized system. Once completed, residents will have the option to convert away from septic tanks, reducing maintenance burdens and improving long-term property stability.

“This will allow for future connections,” Baca said. “Because it is an underserved community, it will qualify for many state grants. So this will create future opportunities for our residents.”

Aguilar said the project addresses long-standing infrastructure needs while positioning Bloomington for future residential and economic growth.

“It’s a priority because public health is public safety,” Aguilar said.

“Creating this infrastructure where people can convert away from septic into the main sewer program is better for public health, it’s better for our groundwater, it’s better for economic development, and it’s better for these residents.”

Reliable sewer access is also considered essential infrastructure for attracting new housing and commercial investment, removing barriers that can delay or prevent development.

“The more we can invest and the more that we can do ourselves in creating these backbone systems, then when new construction comes, new residential construction or new commercial development, they just plug and play,” Aguilar said. “And that is important, so they can move quickly and so we can benefit from that economic development.”

Construction on initial phases of the sewer expansion is expected to begin within weeks, according to Aguilar, continuing San Bernardino County’s broader efforts to modernize infrastructure in underserved communities.

The investment will benefit both future development and longtime residents, many of whom have maintained septic systems for generations.

“Bloomington is a historic and amazing community,” Aguilar said.

“Hundreds of families will now have that option, allowing them that opportunity to plug into the mainline sewer system is very beneficial to them, and it could extend the livelihood of their home and of their property and increase the value of their property.”

Officials said the transition represents more than an infrastructure upgrade — it marks a foundational shift in Bloomington’s future, improving health, stability and opportunity while bringing long-awaited modernization to a community that has relied on septic systems for decades.

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Supports Upgrades at Pacific Village Housing Campus Community News

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fter receiving a $3 million grant from Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation in December, San Bernardino County is advancing critical enhancements at the Pacific Village housing campus using innovative designs to transform both indoor and outdoor spaces into environments that are consistent with the region’s Indigenous heritage to foster healing, wellness and connections.

In June 2025, the county began construction on Phase II of Pacific Village in Highland, Calif. Phase II will expand the campus into a wellness-centered environment that will provide vital housing, treatment and wraparound services for some of the county’s most vulnerable residents.

Phase II includes 58 permanent supportive housing units, 30 of which are dedicated to very low-income older adults, along with 32 recuperative care beds for individuals leaving hospitals, a substance use disorder facility with 16 beds, and the continuation of eight interim housing units from Phase I. “We are grateful to Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation for their generous support of this vital project,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe. “This critical funding will assist us in creating a supportive and healing environment so our residents can get the care they need to thrive and maintain long-term stability.”

The enhancements will include outdoor gathering areas, adding furnishings to housing units and the Recuperative Care Center, and constructing a multi-use pavilion with shaded seating and flexible space for group therapy, cultural programming and recreation. Additionally, the funds will be utilized to install healing gardens with shaded seating and rest areas, covered pedestrian pathways and a campus-wide mapping system.

These enhancements will promote social connection, support healing and mental well-being, improve comfort and quality of life, make it easier and safer to navigate the campus, provide adaptable spaces for programs and activities, and support residents’ long-term recovery and resilience. Planning for these improvements is currently underway.

“Pacific Village is a transformative space that represents the resilience of our greater community,” said Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. “Lasting wellness of our community is a collaborative initiative.

We honor our Maara’yam traditions by supporting this powerful project that will help residents find pathways to recovery.”

Phase I was completed in March 2021, delivering eight interim housing units with on-site case management and behavioral health support. Since opening, the campus has demonstrated strong outcomes by serving hundreds of individuals, reducing hospital readmissions and improving overall health. The

model has strengthened financial stability by securing multi-source funding including Medi-Cal reimbursements, state and federal grants and philanthropic contributions.

When all phases are complete, Pacific Village will include 66 permanent and interim housing units, 32 recuperative care beds and 32 substance abuse treatment beds, for a total of 130 housing units supported by 24/7 on-site case management, behavioral health services and medical care. This integrated model is designed to prevent cycling between streets, emergency rooms and temporary shelters that often characterize chronic homelessness.

Pacific Village has extended critical services to our most vulnerable population in San Bernardino County since 2021.

In addition to providing safe and stable housing, healthcare and mental health support, Pacific Village will also offer critical services such as job training and educational resources that will enable clients to overcome challenges and secure opportunities for themselves.

The campus is expected to be completed by late fall 2026 and will serve approximately 350 residents annually.

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ndividuals convicted of grave crimes against undocumented victims could face an added two years of incarceration under a measure, AB 1966, introduced

by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino).

A qualifying criminal activity would be defined in the bill as crimes listed in the Immigration and Nationality Act and includes more than 28 crimes such as murder, rape, assault, trafficking, kidnapping, witness tampering,

and domestic violence among others. Undocumented individuals are especially vulnerable to becoming victims of crime as they fear deportation or drawing attention to their status. Offenders exploit and intimidate that fear to threaten a call to immigration agencies about the victim.

“This two-year sentence enhancement aims to protect undocumented victims of crime from criminals who would commit extremely serious felonies against a highly vulnerable population, but it is also additional protection for the rest of us from those same felons who prey on the vulnerable. This is a deterrent to such crimes, and an avenue for the undocumented to know legal protections are

available to protect them,” Ramos said.

Ramos’ bill comes amid a tumultuous time as federal immigration enforcement has ramped up across the nation. As threats increase to call Immigration and Customs Enforcement on undocumented individuals to prevent them reporting crimes, Ramos wants AB 1966 to reinforce the message that California will not tolerate such actions and will protect all victims of crime.

Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) is a joint author of the bill.

Reyes Proposes Clear Protections Against Secret Recordings Using Wearable Technology Community News

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enator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D– Colton), today introduced legislation to strengthen privacy protections related to wearable recording devices, such as smart glasses. The Wearable Device Privacy Protection Act or Senate Bill (SB) 1130, would establish clear, enforceable rules to prevent secret audio or video recordings in places of business and ensure that recording lights are always visible to those around such devices.

“Californians have a constitutional right to privacy, and our laws must evolve as quickly as technology, to prevent harm,” said Senator Reyes. “Secretly recording someone under the guise of prescription-style glasses – especially when many people don’t even know this technology exists – has real consequences. We have an obligation as lawmakers to put a stop to it.”

Many wearable devices include small indicator lights to signal when recording is occurring. However, these indicators can be subtle, easily overlooked, or potentially disabled through software or hardware modification. This creates new risks of covert surveillance in semi-private environments such as offices, medical facilities, retail establishments, and other business settings where individuals may share sensitive personal, financial, or health information.

they record without consent or disable the recording light.

Manufacturers and distributors would be prohibited from producing or selling devices or kits that would prevent recording indicator light from turning on.

SB 1130 sets straightforward guardrails so the public and businesses know exactly what is allowed and what is not:

By clarifying that wearable recording devices must follow the same consent expectations Californians already rely on in other contexts, the Wearable Device Privacy Protection Act closes a growing gap between rapidly advancing technology and long-standing privacy protections.

Requires explicit consent before any wearable device records individuals or groups inside a place of business.

Prohibits disabling recording indicator lights on wearable recording devices.

Holds all parties accountable: Individuals would violate the law if

Violations of these provisions would be punishable by fine or imprisonment, consistent with similar privacy protections under California’s penal code.

SB 1130 was introduced on February 17 and will be assigned to policy committees for analysis and hearing dates in the coming days. To learn more about Reyes, visit https://sd29.senate.ca.gov/.

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Published in Colton Courier C-780 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260001026 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 02/10/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MILESTONES EDUCATION, 8191 CALABASH AVE SPC 3, FONTANA, CA 92335 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 8191 CALABASH AVE SPC 3, FONTANA, CA 92335 Name: MILESTONES TUTORING & ENRICHMENT LLC, 8191 CALABASH AVE SPC 3, FONTANA, CA 92335 Inc./Org./Reg. No.: B20260028077 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 23, 2026 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ DENISE A CASTILLO, 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 2/19,2/26,3/5,3/12/26 Published in Colton Courier C-781 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260000032 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/05/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VIGOROUS LIFESTYLE APPAREL, VGRS APPAREL, 7517

GUTHRIE STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 25745 BARTON ROAD 619, LOMA LINDA, CA 92354 Name: AL A VERDUGO This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 05, 2026 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ AL A VERDUGO Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 2/19,2/26,3/5,3/12/26

Published in Colton Courier C-782 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260000793 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/30/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FLEUR SALON, THE BOULEVARD BARBERSHOP, 33733 YUCAIPA BLVD SUITE 1, YUCAIPA, CA 92399 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 33733 YUCAIPA BLVD STE 2, YUCAIPA, CA 92399 Name: FLEUR SALON INC, 33733 YUCAIPA BLVD STE 2, YUCAIPA, CA 92399 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 5470365 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ ALEXANDREA FLORDELIS, 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 2/19,2/26,3/5,3/12/26

NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED FUNDS

The person whose name and last known address is set forth below is entitled to unclaimed funds in the approximate amount of $4,347.

If you are the individual listed below, please contact GS Strategies, Inc. to claim the funds owed to you at 909-890-4499 or by mail at 550 East Hospitality Lane, Suite 350, San Bernardino, California 92408. Funds that remain unclaimed for thirty (30) days after the date of the last publication of this notice will be reported to the court, and upon the court’s order, all such funds will be paid into the State Treasury in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure sections 570 and 1500 - 1582.

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Office: (909) 381-9898 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JAMES VILDOSOLA CASTRO CASE NO. PROVA2600061

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JAMES VILDOSOLA CASTRO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed

by JAMIE M. GUILLEN in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JAMIE M. GUILLEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/16/26 at 9:00AM in Dept. F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner KARIANN M. VOORHEES - SBN 295290 VOORHEES LAW GROUP, P.C. 13831 ROSWELL AVE., SUITE D CHINO CA 91710 Telephone (909) 334-1425 CNS-4009390# PUBLISHED COLTON COURIER 2/5, 2/12, 2/19/26 C-762

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JANET RAELENE CLARK, aka JANET R. CLARK, aka JANET CLARK CASE NO.: PROVA2600049 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: JANET RAELENE CLARK, aka JANET R. CLARK, aka JANET CLARK A Petition for Probate has been filed by KRISTEN E. LEMOS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that KRISTEN E. LEMOS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the The proposed action.) independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 03/19/2026 Time: 9:00 AM Dept.: F1 Address of court: 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335 Branch name: FONTANA PROBATE If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: ELISABETH KEMPEOLINGER 1980 ORANGE TREE LANE, SUITE 101 REDLANDS, CA 92374 (909) 824-2777 Published Colton Courier 2/5/26,2/12/26,2/19/26 C-763

T.S. No. 140775-CA APN: 1167-061-25-0000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/28/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/3/2026 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/3/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0101490 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: CHRISTOPHER K. WATKINS, A MARRIED MAN AND MICHELLE A. WATKINS, HIS WIFE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST FOR CASH, BIDDER CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE NORTH WEST ENTRANCE IN THE COURTYARD OF THE CHINO MUNICIPAL COURT, 13260 CENTRAL AVENUE, CHINO, CA 91710 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 176 ROSA CT, COLTON, CA 92324-3655 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $343,428.10 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee

for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 140775-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 140775-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

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

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 3133319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 Published Colton Courier 2/5/26,2/12/26,2/19/26 C-761 Published in Colton Courier C-769 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260000686 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/29/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AMERICAN NEW USED AUTO PARTS, 10784 FREMONT AVE, MONTCLAIR, CA 91762 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 10784 FREMONT AVE, MONTCLAIR, CA 91762 Name: JOSE GUERRERO This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/15/2020 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ JOSE GUERRERO, 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 2/12,2/19,2/26,3/5/26

Published in Colton Courier C-770 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260000688 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/29/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ANARCHY AND INK TATTOO, 5727 ADOBE RD, TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 6357 HERMOSA DRIVE, YUCCA VALLEY, CA 92284 Name: ANARCHY TATTOO LLC, 5727 ADOBE ROAD, TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/21/2020 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ JESSICA L BAUGHN, 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 2/12,2/19,2/26,3/5/26 Published in Colton Courier C-771 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260000699 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/30/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CREATIVE WINDOWS, FURNISHINGS AND DECOR, 13963 LAREDO LANE, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 13963 LAREDO LANE, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 Name: RAMONA F. GUTIERREZ This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 08/26/2020 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ RAMONA F. GUTIERREZ, 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 2/12,2/19,2/26,3/5/26 Published in Colton Courier C-772 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260000704 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/30/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HUGO’S MOBILE WASH, 17445 UPLAND AVE, FONTANA, CA 92335 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 17445 UPLAND AVE, FONTANA, CA 92335 Name: HUGO C AGUILAR This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/06/2020 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ HUGO C AGUILAR, 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 2/12,2/19,2/26,3/5/26

Published in Colton Courier C-773 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260000796 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/30/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MIXTLA TRACTOR WORK, 11943 8TH AVE, HESPERIA, CA 92345 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 11943 8TH AVE, HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name: IGNACIO MUNGUIA GRACIA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/11/2025 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ IGNACIO MUNGUIA GRACIA, 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 2/12,2/19,2/26,3/5/26

Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/30/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TPFS, TOP PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SERVICES, 8650 MILLIKEN AVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 8650 MILLIKEN AVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name: QUALSERV ENTERPRISES, INC., 8650 MILLIKEN AVENUE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/08/2004 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ KENNETH PUHL, 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 2/12,2/19,2/26,3/5/26

Published in Colton Courier C-774 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260000780 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/30/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAYER’S MARKET, 1459 W MISSION BLVD, ONTARIO, CA 91762 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 1459 W MISSION BLVD, ONTARIO, CA 91762 Name: NORMA VILLAFUERTE This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/03/2020 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ NORMA VILLAFUERTE, 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 2/12,2/19,2/26,3/5/26

Published in Colton Courier C-777 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260000912 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 02/05/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LGCY ELECTRIC, 4205 E BRICKELL ST, ONTARIO, CA 91761 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 4205 E BRICKELL ST, ONTARIO, CA 91761 Name: LGCY INSTALLATION SERVICES, LLC, 3333 DIGITAL DR., STE. 600, LEHI, UT 84043 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202128510006 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ DOUG ROBINSON, 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 2/12,2/19,2/26,3/5/26

Published in Colton Courier C-775 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260000746 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 01/30/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SORELLE HAIR LOUNGE, 1436 INDUSTRIAL PARK AVE, REDLANDS, CA 92374 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 1436 INDUSTRIAL PARK AVE, REDLANDS, CA 92374 Name: NATALIE A ANDERSON This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/03/2015 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ NATALIE A ANDERSON, 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 2/12,2/19,2/26,3/5/26 Published in Colton Courier C-776 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260000809

Published in Colton Courier C-778 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260000969 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 02/06/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SENAIDA’S STROKES OF MYSTIQUE ARTISTRY, 921 S LARCH AVE, BLOOMINGTON CA 92316 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 921 S LARCH AVE, BLOOMINGTON CA 92316 # of Employees: 1 Name: SENAIDA P. RIVERA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JAN 26, 2026 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ SENAIDA P. RIVERA, 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 2/12,2/19,2/26,3/5/26

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New Cheech Exhibit Traces Chicano Photography From Civil Rights to Now; Muscoy Artist Documents Logistics Threat

PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL

PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL

Artist Yulissa Mendoza stands beside their Muscoy-based rooster installation at The Cheech, built from childhood photographs to document how the logistics industry is negatively reshaping their community.

Artist Daniel Ramos views his photographic book installation at The Cheech on Feb. 7, a deeply personal work exploring his family’s migration, identity and life between Mexico and the United States.

By Manny Sandoval

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“I did this because I wanted to showcase the changes that have been happening in Muscoy due to the logistics industry,” they said. “So to me I'm just documenting what is already happening today. So that way we have some sort of an archive for when it's not here, because I know that it's coming.”

he Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in downtown Riverside opened a new, sweeping exhibition Feb. 7 that traces how Chicana/o/x photographers have used the camera to document their communities, assert identity and challenge power across six decades.

“Chicano Camera Culture: A Photographic History, 1966– 2026” is the first major survey to examine the depth and evolution of Chicana/o/x lens-based image-making, bringing together about 150 works by nearly 50 artists. The exhibition moves from the civil rights era of the 1960s into contemporary photography and multimedia installations, highlighting the camera’s role as both a political tool and a means of cultural preservation.

PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL

“Two Paiute Sisters, One Is Dead” (2025) by Camilo Cruz uses portraiture and cochineal dye to explore intimacy, loss and the lasting psychological and colonial impact of the criminal justice system on Indigenous and Latinx communities.

A private opening-night gathering welcomed friends, families and artists into the galleries, with coffee from Mundial Coffee and pastries served as visitors experienced works spanning generations and regions — including voices rooted in the Inland Empire.

Among them is Yulissa Mendoza, an artist whose installation draws from an archive of photographs taken in Muscoy, the unincorporated San Bernardino community where they grew up.

“My artwork is titled and is an archive of photos from around Muscoy, which is where I grew up,” Mendoza said. “Each feather is a photo and they're all color coded to be the correct colors for the rooster. But they're all photos from my childhood, which includes liquor stores that I would go to. Just things that are happening around Muscoy specifically.”

Mendoza said the piece reflects both personal memory and the rapid physical transformation

They said access to institutional spaces like The Cheech is especially significant for artists from working-class Inland Empire communities.

“I think it's important that I'm in here and that other people from San Bernardino or in the IE are in this exhibit specifically because it shows the scale that we're at,” Mendoza said.

“There's so many great, talented artists. Working artists.”

The exhibition also brings together photographers across generations, placing early trailblazers — including Louis Carlos Bernal, Luis C. Garza, George Rodriguez and María Varela — alongside artists who emerged in the 1980s and 1990s, such as Kathy Vargas, Ricardo Valverde, Christina Fernandez and Ken Gonzales-Day, as well as contemporary voices continuing to expand the medium today.

Behind the scenes, museum preparators worked intensively to transform the gallery space in time for the opening.

Eric Martinez, The Cheech’s lead preparer described the exhibition as one that connects historical movements to present-day artistic practice.

“I know that this is the inaugural exhibition for this show,” he said. “The hopes are that it'll plan to tour, but it's a large survey of Chicano photography, starting back with the Civil Rights Movement in the 60s and through today.”

He said the goal of installation work is to ensure the art remains the focal point.

For artist Daniel Ramos, who was born in Chicago and now lives in New York City, participating in the exhibition represents both professional recognition and a continuation of deeply personal work.

“Elizabeth Ferrer actually selected some of my work to be in an exhibition in Woodstock, New York in 2018,” Ramos said, describing how his relationship with the exhibition’s curator began.

His featured project, “The Land of Illustrious Men,” combines photography, personal artifacts and handmade bookmaking to explore migration, family and identity after he returned to Mexico following his mother’s death.

“So as a photographer, I was like, man, I would be interested to see what the border life is like and make pictures,” Ramos said.

“So I said, why do I have to photograph others when I could think about my experience?”

He described the work as an effort to document difficult truths without embellishment.

“My art is a book that tells that story in photographs and also with memorabilia and other stuff that I collected through my family,” Ramos said. “I don't embellish it.”

“Chicano Camera Culture: A Photographic History, 1966– 2026” is available at The Cheech from Feb. 7, 2026, through Sept.

6, 2026, with a companion presentation at the Riverside Art Museum through July 5, 2026. The exhibition is supported by a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation.