For Michael Segura, the question facing San Bernardino’s candidates is bigger than homelessness, public safety or City Hall dysfunction.
It is whether the city’s next leaders understand that arts, culture, identity and economic development are inseparable from
San Bernardino’s quality of life.
The San Bernardino Arts Collaborative is hosting two candidate forums this week at the Garcia Center for the Arts, pushing candidates to discuss how the creative economy can shape the city’s future. A mayoral forum was held Tuesday, May 26, and a Ward 1 forum is scheduled for Thursday, May 28.
Both forums are being held at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m., at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 W. 11th St. IECN Co-publisher Denise Berver is moderating both events.
The forums come less than a week before San Bernardino’s June 2 primary election, when voters will decide races for mayor SB Arts Collaborative, Cont. next pg.
By Christopher Salazar
Rialto Mayor Joe Baca Sr. was appointed chair of the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust, a body which oversees the support and creation of affordable housing in San Bernardino County, on Tuesday, May 12.
The appointment comes at a critical juncture for the region, as state compliance mandates dictate which municipalities secure funding and which are penalized.
Rialto achieved compliance with California’s Housing Element earlier this year in March, aligning the city’s long-
the city of San Bernardino reached the same milestone in June 2024. However, much of San Bernardino County is lagging, leaving eligibility for critical state and federal funding streams locked, putting local budgets at risk with severe financial penalties — something Baca Housing Compliance, cont. next pg.
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San Bernardino mayoral candidates Rick Avila, John Valdivia, Ronnika Ngalande, Ivan Garcia, incumbent Mayor Helen Tran and Amy Malone participate
North End Neighborhood Association mayoral forum at Arrowhead Country Club on May 21st.
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Baca Sr. aims to replicate across the
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- and several City Council seats. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two candidates will advance to a November runoff.
Segura, executive director of the Garcia Center for the Arts, said the forums grew out of ongoing work by the San Bernardino Arts Collaborative to develop a cultural district and policy agenda based on community input.
“We’ve been working on the cultural district in the city,” Segura said. “We have been collecting community input and were able to push out a policy agenda based on that input and the work we have been doing since last summer.”
The collaborative includes San Bernardino Generation Now, the Garcia Center for the Arts, Arts Connection, Creative Grounds, Three Little Blue Byrds, Westside Story, the National Orange Show, Relicore, the San Bernardino Arts Association, Semilla Sibs and Future First.
Segura said the work has pushed arts organizations, cultural leaders and small businesses further into civic engagement, particularly as they seek city support for arts and culture.
“How do these folks see the creative economy?” Segura said. “Do they understand what the creative economy is? How are they really envisioning the future of San Bernardino’s arts and culture?”
Unlike other candidate forums that have largely centered on homelessness, safety and council conflict, the Arts Collaborative forums are focused on how culture, creativity and identity fit into broader questions of economic development.
For Segura, those issues are directly connected.
“The creative economy intersects with a lot of other social issues,” Segura said. “That’s where we’re interested in trying to make the forum a little different and unique from what other forums usually discuss.”
The Arts Collaborative’s mayoral forum follow last week’s North End Neighborhood Association mayoral forum at the Arrowhead Country Club, where candidates focused heavily on homelessness and divisions on the City Council.
Mayor Helen Tran defended the city’s progress on homelessness, saying San Bernardino declared a state of emergency in February
2023 and has since reported a 24% decrease in the unhoused population during the most recent point-in-time count.
“There is still a lot more work ahead, but we have to continue improving the process of how we work collaboratively between the city, county, nonprofits and organizations,” Tran said.
Amy Malone, a mayoral candidate and owner of a communications firm, challenged the city’s current approach, saying encampments remain visible across San Bernardino and businesses continue to deal with the impacts.
“We need to start working right now to utilize some of the properties that we already own, repurpose those properties, refurbish them, put some beds in there, bring in wraparound services and get our homeless off the street,” Malone said.
Ronnika Ngalande called for an audit of homelessness funding and said the city should focus more directly on measurable outcomes.
“We need to start paying based on results,” Ngalande said. “How many people are we actually able to house? How many people are we actually able to help?”
Ivan Garcia said the city needs to work more closely with outreach teams and service providers, while Rick Avila called for a large homeless services site on the outskirts of the city. Former Mayor John Valdivia criticized what he described as wasted taxpayer dollars and called for broader regional collaboration with the county and neighboring cities.
Candidates also addressed City Hall divisions. Tran said San Bernardino’s councilmanager form of government requires a strong working relationship with the city manager, while Malone, Ngalande, Garcia, Avila and Valdivia each argued that the next mayor must take a more active role in bringing elected leaders together.
The Arts Collaborative forums are designed to move the conversation into another area of civic life that Segura said has long been overlooked: how the city invests in its own cultural identity.
Segura said San Bernardino has historically lacked stable support for arts and cultural funding. He pointed to historic buildings, murals, public art, vacant spaces and downtown cultural spaces as assets that need investment and protection.
“You can just look around the city,” Segura said.
“You’re seeing historic buildings burned down. So how are we protecting historic sites? How are we defining the creative economy here, and how are we supporting artists, makers, thinkers and creatives who can innovate space?”
He said places such as Creative Grounds, Three Little Blue Byrds, the former Barrio Fuerza and downtown galleries have helped bring people into the city’s core, but have had limited access to city-backed support systems or capital.
“As we start building out these vacant spaces, how are we bringing infrastructure, green space and turning things into cultural assets?” Segura said.
The Ward 1 forum (May 28th) is especially relevant, Segura said, because the Garcia Center is located in the First Ward and many downtown businesses and cultural assets are also within the ward. Candidates Theodore Sanchez and Ron Alvarado were confirmed to attend, according to Segura.
The city’s qualified candidate list also includes Omar Williams and Virginia Marquez in the Ward 1 race.
Segura said one policy area he wants city leaders to consider is reestablishing funding mechanisms dedicated to arts and culture. He cited the city’s former development impact fee and visual and performing arts grants as examples of past support that could inform future policy.
“There are really no revenue generators that go strictly into arts and culture,” Segura said.
He also said San Bernardino should explore a dedicated arts and culture department or staff position to manage public art, murals, cultural assets, grant programs and arts programming in partnership with other city departments.
The Garcia Center plans to launch its own arts and culture department as a model for the type of structure Segura said he would like to see at the city level.
Ultimately, Segura said the goal is for residents and candidates to better understand how culture connects to infrastructure, housing, small business development and San Bernardino’s future.
“I would hope it helps them better understand the creative economy as a whole and how it connects to so many different things,” Segura said. “What cultural districts can do for the community if we support them and build them out.”
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- hopes to curtail by working with regional authorities to combat the housing crisis.
According to Baca, who spoke with Inland Empire Community News (IECN) Monday afternoon, neighboring Riverside County has far outpaced San Bernardino.
“Riverside had 52 projects that were funded,” Baca said, "while San Bernardino County only had eight. So that tells us that we're really way behind the eight ball — we got to be more aggressive.”
The San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust was established through a joint powers agreement between participating cities and the county to support affordable housing developments for low- and moderate-income residents and those experiencing homelessness. Baca said the board consists of roughly 17 members, alongside a seven-member ad hoc committee responsible for making recommendations on future projects and funding priorities.
Baca explained that cities seeking housing funds must first identify
and approve “shovel-ready” developments before applying for state or federal assistance. He described the housing crisis as increasingly visible across the Inland Empire, citing waitlists as a case in point, with families doubling or tripling up in homes as rents continue to rise.
“You even have people now that I've seen converting their garages into a bedroom,” Baca said, adding that the region has the chance to remedy the shortfall. “This may be an opportunity where people can actually own a home, buy a home or move into a home to rent for a lot less.”
Baca also emphasized the importance of transit-oriented housing near Metrolink stations, like the Metro View apartments, arguing that proximity to public transportation could help residents reduce transportation costs while improving regional mobility.
With millions in potential state and federal funding still locked for much of the county, residents are waiting for the Housing Trust to move San Bernardino off the defensive and, as Baca noted, into a much more aggressive stance.
Revised State Budget Could Impact Inland Empire Families
By Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is grateful that Governor Newsom included $38 million of CalFood funding in the new state budget; however, the local food bank worries that it is not enough to address hunger as a whole within the Inland Empire (IE) and beyond.
“Programs like CalFood are essential to helping us meet the growing need for food assistance across California,” said Interim CEO Joanna Solorio. “While we are grateful for the funding we received, we remain concerned that it does not go far enough, especially for families here in the IE. As federal cuts to CalFresh and SNAP continue to impact vulnerable households, food banks cannot bridge the gap alone. Sustained state investment is critical to ensuring our neighbors do not go without the food they need.” Solorio continued.
A University of California, Riverside study found that 53% of households are struggling with the rising cost of living, while 6% say they are suffering. Basic needs are cited as a major issue for many in the region, with over 370,000 households in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties relying on CalFresh.
A drop in participation due to new restrictions will cause more families to utilize food banks to bridge that gap, and food banks simply don’t have that capacity.
FARSB has seen record numbers of neighbors coming to distributions or partner pantries year over
year, with the latest numbers showing a total of 5.7 million people served in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. With the changes in HR-1 not fully implemented, there is still worry around the effects of reductions or losses in benefits affecting IE families especially hard, as a majority of community members struggle to keep up with the rising costs of living.
FARSB is asking to fully fund CalFood to protect our food system and boost food banks' abilities to provide nutritious food for families in need in the IE.
Help Support Food Banks During Uncertainty:
Give Funds – Donate to help support food banks during uncertainty Give Food – Start a food drive to boost food donations Give Time – Sign up for a sorting shift at the warehouse or off-site distribution
If you’d like to know more about FARSB legislative priorities, please visit FeedingIE.org/advocacy to stay updated on current public policy concerns.
Sources:
University of California, Riverside | Center for Community Solutions. August 2025. Building Common Ground Through Data: Insights on Vital Conditions in the IE. Building Common Ground Through Data | Center for Community Solutions
California Department of Social Services. May 18th, 2026, CalFresh Data Dashboard. CF dashboard - PUBLIC | Tableau Public
Inside San Bernardino’s National Orange Show Sports Center Horse Racing Experience
By Manny Sandoval
The National Orange Show Sports Center offers one of San Bernardino’s more distinct weekend experiences: live simulcast horse racing, affordable admission, a full bar, shareable food and the kind of familiar crowd that makes the venue feel both entertaining and communitydriven.
IECN visited the sports center on May 22 to see what a casual afternoon could look like with $25 cash. The result was a low-cost outing built around horse racing, drinks and the energy of a longtime entertainment space that continues to draw regulars and first-time visitors.
Located at 930 South Arrowhead Ave., Gate 10, the National Orange Show Sports Center is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is $5, cash only, and guests can enter free after 5 p.m.
After paying admission, IECN headed to the betting window and placed an $8 wager on Belmont at the Big A before stopping at the bar, where a Coors Light and Modelo were each $5. Mixed drinks are also available, with top-shelf liquor priced at $8.
The visit also included the Long Shot Sampler Platter, prepared by Five Star Gourmet’s Chef Bernardino. The $30 platter (which was comped) includes six wings, jalapeño poppers, onion rings, taquitos and cheese fries, making it large enough to share with a small group. The chicken and potato taquitos stood
out during IECN’s visit, and the platter helped make the afternoon feel less like a quick stop and more like a full weekend hangout.
Alan Conrad, National Orange Show director of production and marketing, said the sports center sees some of its strongest energy during major racing events. The Kentucky Derby brought more than 400 people to the venue, while the Preakness drew roughly 200 to 225 guests, he said. Attendance tends to grow when Triple Crown stakes are on the line, especially when a Kentucky Derby winner continues into the next race.
Conrad said the atmosphere is part of what makes the Sports Center stand out, especially during major race days when guests lean into the tradition and excitement of horse racing.
“It’s a pretty cool little experience,” Conrad said, noting that some guests wore Kentucky Derby hats and dressed for the occasion during the venue’s Derby event.
The sports center is expected to draw another strong crowd for the Belmont Stakes on June 6, the third and final leg of the Triple Crown series, while Del Mar’s 2026 season begins July 17 and runs through Sept. 7, with a second meet scheduled Nov. 6-29.
The National Orange Show Sports Center is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until the last race, with food and bar service beginning at 11 a.m. On Sundays, it opens at 11 a.m. until the last race. Guests should check Facebook and Instagram for schedule changes.
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A friendly National Orange Show Sports Center employee walks IECN co-publisher Denise Berver through the betting process during IECN’s May 22 visit to the San Bernardino venue.
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The $30 Long Shot Sampler Platter, prepared by Five Star Gourmet Chef, includes wings, jalapeño poppers, onion rings, taquitos and cheese fries, offering guests a shareable food option at the National Orange Show Sports Center.
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Inland Empire Nonprofits Honored at State Capitol as California Nonprofits of the Year
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EHP Foundation has been named a 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Robert Garcia (District 50), joining 14 other Inland Empire organizations recognized at the State Capitol for their service to local communities.
Hundreds of nonprofits from across California were celebrated at Wednesday’s annual Nonprofit of the Year ceremony, which provides each California state legislator with the opportunity to recognize a nonprofit organization doing outstanding work in their district.
Now in its eleventh year, the California Nonprofit of the Year initiative is sponsored by CalNonprofits in partnership with the state Senate and Assembly Select Committees on the Nonprofit Sector.
“It is an incredible honor for IEHP Foundation to be recognized by Assemblymember Robert Garcia as Nonprofit of the Year for District 50,” said Greg Bradbard, CEO of IEHP Foundation. “It is even more meaningful to be honored alongside so many of our community partners that are working with us to address challenges across the Inland Empire and to ultimately make Vibrant Health a reality for all residents.”
IEHP Foundation strengthens the region’s nonprofit sector by providing resources, capacitybuilding support and funding to community leaders working to improve health outcomes for Inland Empire families. Several fellow honorees have partnered with the Foundation or received grants to advance community health initiatives.
“I am proud to recognize IEHP Foundation as our 2026 Non-
profit of the Year for their continued commitment to improving the lives of families across the Inland Empire,” said Assemblymember Garcia. “Their investment in nonprofit organizations, leadership development, and programs addressing the social determinants of health is helping strengthen the long-term wellbeing of our region. Their work reflects what it means to be a true community partner by expanding opportunities and ensuring Inland Empire families have the resources they need.”
The Inland Empire, California Nonprofits of the Year include:
• District 19 Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh has honored New Hope Village
• District 23 Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares has honored Antelope Valley Blue Star Mothers Chapter 14
• District 29 Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes has honored Family Assistance Program
• District 31 Senator Sabrina Cervantes has honored Inland Counties Legal Services
• District 32 Senator Kelly Seyarto has honored Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center
• District 34 Assemblymember Tom Lackey has honored Today’s Woman Foundation
• District 36 Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez has honored Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
• District 45 Assemblymember
James C. Ramos has honored Common Vision Coalition
• District 47 Assemblymember
Greg Wallis has honored Carol’s Kitchen
• District 50 Assemblymember
Robert Garcia has honored IEHP Foundation
• District 53 Assemblymember
Michelle Rodriguez has honored Just Us 4 Youth
• District 58 Assemblymember
Leticia Castillo Jurupa Valley Adopt a Family
• District 60 Assemblymember
Dr. Corey Jackson has honored CART (Center Against Racism and Trauma)
• District 63 Assemblymember
Natasha Johnson has honored Animal Friends of the Valleys
• District 71 Assemblymember
Kate Sanchez has honored RSM Cares
These nonprofits reflect the Inland Empire’s diversity, serving communities in health and wellness, youth development, housing and homelessness, family support, legal advocacy, military families and animal welfare.
“We are grateful for the work of all the selected Inland Empire nonprofits and want to extend our congratulations for this well-deserved recognition,” said Geoff Green, CEO of the California Association of Nonprofits. “Nonprofits are among our country’s most trusted organizations and an integral part of civil society. There’s likely never been a more important time to lift up the contributions nonprofits make within the communities they serve.”
Nonprofits are often recognized as problem-solvers, innovators, and advocates, as well as a significant economic force.
According to the upcoming “Causes Count 3.0” report by CalNonprofits, the sector is now California’s third-largest employer, with about 1.5 million employees. The state’s 110,000 public charities collectively generate over $430 billion in annual revenue.
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Assemblymember Robert Garcia, Deanna Hendrick and IEHP Foundation CEO Greg Bradbard celebrate IEHP Foundation’s recognition as a 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year for its work supporting community health across the Inland Empire.
CLASS OF 2026 Congratulations
By Manny Sandoval
More San Bernardino County families may now qualify for free or low-cost early learning programs as California expands transitional kindergarten and local education leaders work to connect parents with options before their children enter kindergarten.
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools is promoting universal prekindergarten, or UPK, as a way to help families understand the early education choices available from birth to age 5, when children’s brains are developing most rapidly.
Heather Smith, director for early education and development with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, said UPK is not one program. It is an umbrella of early learning and care options that can include transitional kindergarten, state preschool, Head Start, Early Head Start, licensed family child care providers and care from family, friends and neighbors.
“Universal pre-kindergarten is really an avenue that we are using to help families recognize what their choices are so that they can choose a setting that is best for them and their child,” Smith said.
Those choices matter, because many families, particularly in underserved communities, have not always known what programs were available or have faced barriers such as cost, transportation and work schedules.
“Historically, our families, particularly in underserved communities, haven’t necessarily known what their choices are,” Smith said. “Sometimes they were aware
of choices, but there were barriers to accessing them.”
Transitional kindergarten, or TK, is offered through local school districts and is free for 4-year-olds. Smith said it can be an especially helpful option for families with older children already attending the same elementary school.
Other early learning options may also be available at no cost or at a reduced cost, depending on the program and a family’s eligibility. Smith said state preschool, Head Start, Early Head Start and some family child care providers may offer subsidized care.
“With universal pre-kindergarten, there are more options for families that they might be surprised they qualify for,” Smith said.
The county’s role, Smith said, is to help families understand those options and build stronger connections between early learning providers and the K-12 school system. Historically, those systems have often operated separately. “It really is a community lift,” Smith said. “We’re really looking at building the infrastructure, which has historically not happened, in terms of how early learning and care is connected to the TK or K-12 system.”
Under the UPK model, families may use one program or combine several depending on their schedules, income, transportation needs, language preferences and child care needs. A family might enroll a child in TK during the school day and use a family child care provider or expanded learning program before and after school.
Smith said that flexibility is important because each family’s needs are different.
“It really looks at creating a system that
allows families to make choices for their kids so that they best meet their needs,” Smith said.
Early learning can also support children who speak more than one language or are learning English. Smith said some local elementary schools offer dual-language immersion programs beginning in TK, while family child care providers, state preschool, Head Start and Early Head Start programs may offer different levels of language support depending on the needs of the family and the community.
Smith said the early years are critical because children’s brains develop most rapidly from birth to age 5.
“This is the perfect time for kids to be exploring, learning language and literacy skills, early numeracy and building all of those skills that they build in early learning and care programs,” Smith said.
But kindergarten readiness, she said, does not mean forcing young children into formal academics too soon. “A lot of times, our families think being ready for kindergarten means kids have to be reading and writing and knowing their letters and all their numbers,” Smith said. “Kindergarten readiness is really not about pushing academics down. It’s about helping kids feel safe in a new environment, feel confident and feel connected to the adults and children in their learning environment.”
Smith said high-quality early learning environments should focus on safety, playbased learning, conversation, exploration and social development. Children should have opportunities to ask questions, talk with adults and peers, build with blocks, use manipulatives and develop curiosity.
Those experiences help children build
confidence before kindergarten, she said. “Kindergarten can be so overwhelming for children who haven’t had any early learning experiences,” Smith said. “Those programs allow them to build their social skills, learn how to make friends, recognize their needs and build their confidence before they go to kindergarten.”
The county has also seen new partnerships emerge between school districts and early learning providers. Smith pointed to Rim of the World, where preschool-age and TK-age children had been on a waiting list because of limited early learning opportunities in the mountain community.
San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools worked with the district and Head Start partners to help establish a Head Start program on an elementary school campus, Smith said. A similar model is also being used in Trona.
“The school districts can’t do it on their own,” Smith said. “UPK has provided a structure to allow them to do that and encourage them to do that, because in the end, all of the kids are all of our kids.”
Smith said the county is also working with three school districts in partnership with First 5 San Bernardino to help develop community school structures that include families with children ages 0 to 5. The goal, she said, is to help families find support before kindergarten, whether they need early learning programs, developmental resources or referrals.
“We really want our families to know that they don’t have to navigate this alone,” Smith said. “Taking that first step into exploring what’s available could be life changing for kids and families in our communities.”
San Bernardino County UPK Programs Help Children Build Confidence Before Kindergarten
Petitioner or Attorney:
Jessica Roberta A varez
Superior Court of California
County of San Bernardino
247 West Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415, San Bernardino Justice Center
PETITION OF: JESSICA
ROBERTA ALVAREZ FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: CIV SB 2611211
TO ALL INTERESTED PER-
SONS: Petitioner: JESSICA
ROBERTA ALVAREZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JESSICA
ROBERTA ALVAREZ to Proposed name: JESSICA
BALLESTEROS
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in th s 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: 06/08/2026 Time: 8:30 am Dept: S17
The address of the court is: same as noted above (To appear remotely check in advance of the hear ng for information about how to do so on the court s website To find your court s website, go to www courts ca gov/findmy-court htm ) A copy of th s 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: El Chicano Newspaper
Dated: APR 27 2026
JOSEPH T ORTIZ
Judge of the Superior Court
Pub ished El Chicano
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Party w thout Attorney or Attorney: CARL KNAPP Attorney for: IN PRO PER Superior Court of California County of San Bernardino 351 N Arrowhead Ave , San Bernard no, CA 92415, Branch Name: Family Court Central PETITIONER: CARL KNAPP
R E S P O N D E N T : MARGARET FEATHER KNAPP REQUEST FOR ORDER: CHANGE CHILD CUSTODY VISITATION (Parenting Time) Note: Read form FL-300INFO for information about how to complete this form To ask to change or end an order that was granted in a Restraining Order After Hearing (form DV-130 or JV255) read form FL-300INFO and form DV-300INFO CASE NUMBER: FAMSB2200074
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1 To: MARGARET FEATHER KNAPP
2 A COURT HEARING WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS:
Date: 6/15/26 Time: 8:30 a Dept : S54
3 WARNING to the person served with the Request for Order: The court may make the requested orders without you if you do not file a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL320), serve a copy on the other parties at least nine court days before the hearing (unless the court has ordered a shorter period of time) and appear at the hearing (See form FL-320INFO for more information ) Published
Party without Attorney or Attorney: CARL KNAPP Attorney for: IN PRO PER Superior Court of California County of San Bernardino, 351 N Arrowhead Ave San Bernardino CA 92415 Branch Name: Family Law Central PETITIONER: CARL KNAPP R E S P O N D E N T : MARGARET FEATHER KNAPP REQUEST FOR ORDER: ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGEMENT AUTHORIZE CLERK TO EXECUTE QUITCLAIM CASE NUMBER: FAMSB2200074 NOTICE OF HEARING 1 To: MARGARET FEATHER KNAPP Respondent 2 A COURT HEARING WILL BE HELD AS FOLLOWS: Date: 6/15/26 Time: 8:30 AM Dept : S54 3 WARNING to the person served with the Request for Order: The court may make the requested orders without you if you do not file a Responsive Dec aration to Request for Order (form FL320) serve a copy on the other parties at least nine court days before the hearing (unless the court has ordered a shorter period of time) and appear at the hearing (See form FL-320-INFO for more information ) (Forms FL-300-INFO and DV400-INFO provide informat on about completing this form ) Pub ished El Chicano 5/14 5/21 5/28 6/4/26 E-242
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE SAN BERNARDINO CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT APPROVING AN INCREASE IN STATUTORY SCHOOL FEES IMPOSED ON NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
C O N S T R U C T I O N PURSUANT TO EDUCATION CODE SECTION 17620 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65995 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Education ( Board ) of the San Bernardino C ty Unified School District ( District ) at its Regular Meeting to be held on June 2nd 2026 will conduct a Public Hear ng to cons der its report entitled “School Facility Fee Just fication Report for Residential Commercial & Industrial Development Projects ( Study ), and consider adopting a Resolution of the Board of the District to increase Statutory School Fees mposed on new resident al and commercial/ industria construction
pursuant to Education Code Section 17620 and Government Code Section 65995 The Study just fying such increases which is incorporated here n by this reference s on fi e at the District s off ces located at 777 North F Street, San Bernardino CA 92410 and is available for pub c review from May 22nd 2026 through June 2nd 2026 The Public Hearing of the District, to be held June 2nd 2026 w ll begin at 5:30 p m or as soon thereafter as practicable, at the District s Board of Education Bu ding Community Room 777 North F Street San Bernardino CA 92410 These matters wi l be considered at such t me as this agenda item s considered by the Board of the District Questions and/or comments should be directed to Mr Sean MacDowe l at the District at (909) 388-6100 or via ema l at: developerfees@sbcusd com
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CIUDAD DE SAN BERNARDINO 290 NORTH D STREET SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA 92401
NOTIFICACIÓN DE LOS CANDIDATOS PARA LOS CARGOS PÚBLICOS POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que se han designado las siguientes personas para los siguientes oficiales en la Elección Municipal Primario que se l evará a cabo en a Ciudad de San Bernardino, el Martes, 2 de Jun o de 2026: Alcalde Vote por uno Helen Tran Amy Malone
Ronnika Ngalande R ck Avila Ivan Garcia
John Valdivia Para Miembro del Concejo Municipal Distrito 1 Vote por uno
Omar Williams
Virgin a Marquez
Theodore Sanchez
Ron Alvarado Para Miembro del Concejo Municipal, Distrito 2 Vote por uno
Benito Barrios
Christian Shaughnessy Sandra Ibarra Para Miembro del Concejo
Municipal Distrito 4 Vote por uno Erick Marquez
Jesus Med na
Vincent Laster
Fred Shorett
Joseph Salas
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Publ cado: 28 de Mayo de 2026– El Chicano
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Petitioner or Attorney: PAUL GOMEZ Superior Court of California County of San Bernardino San Bernardino District –Civil 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 924150210 PETITION OF: PAUL GOMEZ FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: CIV SB 2611683 TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: PAUL GOMEZ to Proposed name: ROBERT G DE LEON THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, f any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted Any person object ng 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: 06-23-26 Time: 8:30
AM Dept: S33
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/findmy-court 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 genera circulation, printed in this county: EL CHICANO
NEWSPAPER
Dated: APR 30 2026
THOMAS GARZA
Judge of the Superior Court
Published El Chicano 5/14 5/21 5/28 6/4/26 E-241
San Bernardino County Dept of Behavioral Health Request for Proposals (RFP) Media Campaign (RFP #26-017) (ePro # DBHE26-ADMN-6300)
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Hea th (DBH) is seeking proposals from interested and qualified organizat ons and agencies to provide a proposed plan for the provision of Media Campaign activities Med a Campaign is a multi-year campaign to raise awareness of Behavioral Health init atives and educate county residents about substance use ( ncluding fentanyl) suicide prevention mental hea th stigma, and employment opportun ties at DBH The Contract per od will be for a five (5) year period beginning on October 6 2026 through June 30 2031 A proposal conference will be held via M crosoft Teams on: Wednesday June 3 2026 at time: 8:30 A M (local time)
Please view the RFP in ePro for the WebEx login details and the RFP contact information, which can be accessed as detailed below The complete RFP document can be accessed via the County s online Electronic Procurement Network System ePro ocated at: h t t p s : / / w p s b c o u n t y g o v / purchasing/ In order to do business with the County you must be registered on the ePro system For assistance contact Purchas ng at (909) 387-2060 Once you access the ePro system you are able to view and print the RFP Have a copy of the RFP available to you during the Proposal Conference Completed proposals are due on or before 4:00 p m local time on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 CNS-4046519# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 5/28/26 E-252
Petitioner or Attorney: IRASEMA MONTES Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, 247 W 3rd Street San Bernardino CA 92415 Civil PETITION OF: IRASEMA MONTES FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME
Case Number: CIV SB 2615028 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: IRASEMA MONTES filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as fo lows: Present name: NOE DAVID MONTES to Proposed name: NOE DAVID CASTANOS 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 ob ecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that ncludes 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 fi ed the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: 07/06/2026 Time: 9:00 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/findmy-court 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: E Chicano Newspaper Dated: MAY 22 2026
JOSEPH T ORTIZ Judge of the Superior Court Published El Chicano 5/28 6/4 6/11 6/18/26 E-251 be ow 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
Not ce is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of Ca fornia, the undersigned w se the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said t me(s) on: Thursday June 11 2026 to w t: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 18 CIM LJRC41263JT020096 422667Y ME 26 HYU 3 H 3 V 5 3 2 K 9 T S 0 9 8 8 4 2 PF28474 IN 21 KIA 3KPF24AD2ME308958 9LVE797 CA
To be so d by: CERTIFIED TOWING 1060 ONTARIO BLVD ONTARIO SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CA 91761 (10:00 AM)
Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying en of the abovesigned for tow ng storage, labor, mater als and lien charges together with costs of advert sing and expenses of sale Clear Choice Lien Service Inc P O Box 159009 San Diego CA 92175 CNS-4045768# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 5/28/26 E-250
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ESTATE OF JANET ELAINE TORQUATO CASE NO : PROVA2600345
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both of: JANET ELAINE TORQUATO JANET E TORQUATO, JANET TORQUATO
A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TINA ELAINE GROVE in the Superior Court of California County of SAN BERNARDINO – FONTANA DISTRICT THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TINA ELAINE GROVE 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 approva 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: Date: JUNE 17 2026 Time: 9:00 a m Dept : F3 Address of court: 17780 Arrow Boulevard Fontana CA 92335, Fontana DistrictProbate Division IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition you should either 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 with n 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 nterested in the estate you may f le 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 Not ce form s available from the Court Clerk Attorney for Petitioner: Antoniette Jauregui; Law Office of Antoniette Jauregui 1894 Commercenter Dr West Suite 108 San Bernardino CA 92408 (909) 890-2350
order to complete the transact on Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may resc nd any purchase up unt l the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property CN127584 06-16-2026
Published Rialto Record May 28 2026 R-573
NOTICE Extra Space Storage, on behalf of tself or its affil ates, Life Storage or Storage Express wil ho d a pub ic auct on to satisfy Extra Space s ien by selling persona property belonging to those indiv dua s listed below at the location indicated 13475 Baseline Ave Fontana Ca 92336 June 16 2026 10:30 am Gordon Corcoran; Esmeralda
Dated: MAY 07 2026
JOSEPH T ORTIZ Judge of the
Court Published Rialto Record 5/14,5/21,5/28,6/4/26 R-565
Petitioner or Attorney: ANGELES MORENO Superior Court of California County of San Bernardino, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino CA 92415 PETITION OF: ANGELES MORENO FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIV SB 2612456 TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: Petitioner: ANGELES MORENO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: NOAH ABRAHAM MORENOMEJIA to Proposed name: NOAH ABRAHAM MORENO THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated
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