federal operation in San Bernardino turned chaotic Saturday (and potentially unlawful) when U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents opened fire on a family’s vehicle, sparking outrage from state and local leaders and renewed debate over the limits of local police cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
According to San Bernardino Police Department spokesperson Chris Gray, officers were dispatched at 8:51 a.m. on Aug. 16 to Acacia Avenue and Baseline Street following reports of shots fired. Gray said responding officers encountered federal agents who reported being involved in an officer-involved shooting and that the suspect had fled in a vehicle.
The man later called SBPD dispatch, stating masked men had broken his car window, fired shots, and failed to identify themselves. Officers located the vehicle in the 1000 block of Mt. View Drive but left after determining the matter involved federal authorities.
“Under the California Values Act, California law enforcement agencies are prohibited from assisting federal officials with immigration enforcement, so our officers left the scene as the investigation was being conducted by federal authorities,” Gray said.
Gray added that SBPD was later called back around 1:12 p.m. when federal officials requested assistance with crowd control during an attempted arrest. Federal officials alleged the man had assaulted a federal officer, a violation of U.S. Code § 111.
“San Bernardino Police officers provided support with crowd control,” Gray said. “This was not an immigrationrelated arrest, which would be prohibited under California law.”
The incident has since drawn condemnation from local officials.
“Our community has been shaken by a disturbing incident in which customs and border protection agents fired upon a family’s vehicle without clear
By Manny Sandoval
San Bernardino Councilwoman Dr. Treasure Ortiz alleged last week that Police Chief Darren Goodman attempted to intimidate her into dropping her $2 million lawsuit against the city, which claims the San Bernardino Police Department illegally accessed her confidential records in the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS).
Speaking on the steps of San Bernardino City Hall on August 12, Ortiz alleged she learned Goodman told community members that if she continued her lawsuit, he would make certain “non-public records” available. Ortiz characterized the alleged comments as “a threat” and “blackmail.”
“I will never, ever be threatened to be quiet and not expose corruption in this city,” Ortiz said.
Ortiz filed her claim in March 2025, alleging former San
Bernardino Police Detective Steve Dereoscher, then vice president of the Police Officers Association, illegally ran her information through CLETS in 2019 and 2020. CLETS is a confidential database that can only be accessed by law enforcement and is overseen by the California Department of Justice. Misuse has led to criminal prosecutions across the state. Ortiz alleged she has no arrest record, meaning the only way her information could be obtained was through police access.
Ortiz said she has sought intervention from federal authorities and cited Section 1983 of U.S. law, which allows individuals to sue state or local government officials in federal court for alleged abuse of power or violations of constitutional rights. She alleged she brought the matter to the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s office.
The timeline of events, Ortiz said, stretches back years. In CLETS cont. on next pg.
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A federal agent approaches a truck in San Bernardino as a passenger records, shown here in a screenshot from viral video footage.
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(Left to right) Former Councilwoman Kimberly Calvin, Councilwoman Dr. Treasure Ortiz, and 7th Ward Resident Scott Beard standing on the steps of San Bernardino City Hall on August 12th, 2025.
CLETS (cont.)
- November 2023, former City Attorney James Penman (and Ortiz’ competition in the Nov. 2024 Ward 7 election) allegedly told her that the POA “had a file” on her. Later, in August 2024, Goodman allegedly received a CLETS audit from the DOJ showing a March 2020 run. Ortiz alleged she initially believed the run occurred in 2019 after Goodman’s original statements to her, but she later learned the date had shifted.
Seventh Ward resident Scott Beard said he was present at a meeting on August 30, 2024, between Ortiz and Goodman where the chief allegedly admitted the run was illegal. “Chief Goodman even provided both of us copies of the DOJ CLETS audit showing the run,” Beard said. “He told us it was an illegal run and that he could not stand by the reason for the run, and that if Detective Dereoscher was still active with the department he would fire him. He also said he was pursuing a criminal case against him.” Beard said Goodman has never retracted those remarks to him.
Former Councilwoman Kimberly Calvin also supported Ortiz’s account. At the press conference, Calvin claimed that during a meeting, Police Officers Association President Jose Loera expressed regret about what had happened and what Ortiz had experienced. “POA President Loera stated that he was very apologetic for what Officer Dereoscher had done,” Calvin said. “In his statement, he also gave direction as to what her next steps could be if he were her. President Loera was not under duress, he was instructed to be there by his chief, and he still made the statement. I then took his statement as truth.”
Ortiz alleged she learned that Goodman’s more recent outreach to community members, suggesting damaging information could surface if she pursued her case, was intended to pressure her to abandon it. Ortiz said she suggested that an apology and acknowledgment of wrongdoing could resolve the matter, but instead she was told to ‘just let this go.’ Days later, Ortiz alleged she received an email from the city clerk that a consensus of the council wanted to bring her claim back for discussion despite voting against it on May 7, 2025.
“They didn’t get the response they wanted,” Ortiz alleged. “So they were going to do what they do best, which is attempt to intimidate me. That’s not going to happen.”
Ortiz said the matter reaches beyond her individual case, alleging a broader cover-up involving senior leadership. Ortiz alleged that former Councilwoman Calvin twice told the city attorney during council meetings that she had been
present when the matter was discussed. She added that Beard and other witnesses also contacted multiple council members to report they were told the same thing. “Everybody is culpable for what I believe is a conspiracy to cover up this crime,’ Ortiz said.”
She said her fight is not with law enforcement as a whole. “Being a police officer is the only job where you have to make split-second life and death decisions where the community gives you no margin for error,” Ortiz alleged. “To watch people at the top who don’t put their lives on the line further erode trust is not okay. I have never had a bad interaction with a cop. I respect the men and women who serve, but a bad cop spoils the rest of the 99.”
Ortiz alleged residents should be able to trust information released by the police department. “Right now, I do not trust anything that comes out of this department,” she said.
Chief Goodman, in an email to IECN’s media partner KVCR, denied Ortiz’s accusations. “I have not made any threats, of any kind, directly or indirectly to Councilwoman Ortiz,” he wrote. “This is another one to add to the long list of lies she has told since this investigation began.”
Councilwoman Sandra Ibarra also defended Goodman, saying she stands by the city’s statement released in May. “As I told another reporter, please have all the facts presented before posting what certain people try to present as ‘facts.’ There are always three parts to a story,” she wrote in an email.
Ibarra went on to allege, “In all my interactions with our police chief, he has been a man of his word and integrity. I cannot say the same for Ortiz. Since he came to our city, police response times have improved and crime has gone down drastically.”
Inland Empire Community News reached out to the San Bernardino Police Department’s public information officer and to Loera for comment. Neither responded.
Ortiz’s lawsuit remains pending, and no outside agency has announced an independent investigation. For now, the dispute remains unresolved, with Ortiz and her supporters alleging intimidation and cover-ups, and some city leaders calling her claims false.
“I hope they do the right thing, because I am not afraid,” Ortiz concluded.
Border Agents (cont.)
- warning or identification,”
San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran said. “While federal officials claim the agents acted in self defense citing an alleged attempt by the driver to harm officers – that explanation remains unverified and deeply troubling. … We call for a full and partial investigation, the release of all available footage and accountability if procedures were violated.”
State Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-Colton) said she has been in communication with San Bernardino city leaders and immigrant rights organizations.
“I am outraged by the violent attack that took place on San Bernardino community mem-
bers this weekend, and demand that CPB and Department of Homeland Security provide evidence supporting claims of assault on a federal agent,” Reyes said. “Some public statements made by federal officials regarding this incident have been refuted by on-scene video and community testimony. Honesty and transparency will be critical.”
Federal officials have not released body camera footage or clarified whether a warrant was issued. Homeland Security said its agents fired in self-defense after being struck by the suspect’s vehicle.
San Bernardino Police Department officials said further questions should be directed to Homeland Security.
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Arrowhead Regional Medical Center unveiled its new Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 7, where ARMC Chief Executive Officer Andrew Goldfrach highlighted the facility’s key features.
Attendees had an opportunity to tour the new unit, which includes the first adolescent behavioral health emergency room in California.
It offers separate care for adolescent patients, which is critical to providing a safe and supportive environment tailored to the developmental and emotional needs of young people.
The facility also offers a variety of inpatient therapy groups to promote a comprehensive approach to healing for adolescents in need.
Establishing this new unit represents a significant investment in San Bernardino County’s mental health infrastructure and underscores ARMC’s commitment to improving access to care for adolescents.
This project is a collaborative effort between ARMC, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Office, Project and Facilities Management, Hallsta Inc. and others. Together, these organizations have created a state-of-the-art inpatient behavioral health facility that offers a beacon of hope for families in San Bernardino County.
About ARMC
ARMC is a 456-bed univer-
sity-affiliated teaching hospital licensed by the California Department of Public Health, operated by San Bernardino County, and governed by the Board of Supervisors. It is ARMC’s mission, in an environment of learning and innovation, to serve our diverse community with high-quality, compassionate care.
The hospital, located on a 70acre campus in Colton, operates the Edward G. Hirschman Regional Burn Center, the Dev A. GnanaDev Trauma Center, a comprehensive stroke center, an inpatient behavioral health center, neonatal intensive care unit, women’s health and maternal-fetal medicine, orthopedics, five primary care centers and more. ARMC also provides more than 40 outpatient specialty care services.
ARMC is helping to achieve the Countywide Vision by addressing the community’s wellness and educational needs. ARMC is the primary teaching hospital for the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM).
The university welcomed its first class of students in 2018. For more information on CUSM, visit https://cusm.edu/.
For more information about ARMC, visit https://www.arrowheadregional.org/.
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Rialto Unified School District is Charging Ahead with Purpose, Pride, and Confidence
By RUSD Board of Education President Dr. Stephanie E. Lewis
Our mission is clear: to elevate student achievement while nurturing a positive, student-centered learning environment that produces exceptional academic outcomes.
We are proud of the strides we are making in cultivating a vibrant, healthy workplace culture, one where students come first, and staff feel empowered and inspired to make a difference every day.
Thanks to the commitment of our extraordinary teachers and staff, and with the infusion of dynamic new leadership, Rialto USD is entering a new era marked by collaboration, innovation, and results. Every department across the District is energized and aligned, laser-focused on delivering excellence in education and ensuring the success of every student.
We are expanding services, building strong partnerships with families and local organizations, and deepening our ties within the community. As the largest employer in the City of Rialto, we take this responsibility seriously and are proud of the positive impact we’re making through thoughtful engagement and purposeful outreach.
Our recent accomplishments reflect the spirit and momentum driving our District:
•Dual enrollment opportunities are growing, with students earning college credit on-site at Rialto, Carter, and Eisenhower High Schools.
•Our Science and Career STEM program is thriving in partnership with the West Valley Water District.
•We now offer full-day Early Education programs and robust Expanded Learning programs, including tutoring across all grade levels and 24/7 online academic support.
•Our Parent and Community Ambassadors are more visible than ever at school sites, helping to strengthen homeschool connections.
•We are entering our third Family Literacy cohort with USC and launching our second Family Math project with UCLA.
In addition to academic expansion, we are investing in environments that support the whole child:
•A new, state-of-the-art two-story educational center is rising at Eisenhower High School.
•Our District’s Healing Garden is nearing completion, offering a restorative space for student well-being.
•Construction is underway for three new middle school gymnasiums, underscoring our commitment to student health, fitness, and wellness.
As we look to the future, we are preparing for the next generation of scholars, and seeking a superintendent who will lead us boldly and inclusively into what’s next. At Rialto Unified School District, students are the heart of everything we do. We invite visionary leaders to join us in continuing this upward trajectory, fueled by excellence, equity, and unwavering belief in the power of public education.
Dr. Stephanie E. Lewis, Board of Education President
San Bernardino Police Officers Assist Federal Agents After Officer-Involved Shooting, Crowd Forms During Arrest
By San Bernardino PD
On August 16, 2025, at approximately 8:51 a.m., San Bernardino Police Department officers responded to the area of Acacia Avenue and Baseline Street following reports of shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers encountered federal agents who advised they were involved in an officer-involved shooting and that the involved suspect had fled the scene in a vehicle.
Shortly thereafter, the suspect contacted our dispatch center, stating that masked men had tried to pull him over, broke his car window, and shot at him. He reported that he did not know who they were and requested police assistance. Officers were able to locate the vehicle in the 1000 block of Mt. View Drive and made contact with the suspect. At that time, it was unclear what the suspect was wanted for. Under the California Values Act, California law enforcement agencies are prohibited from assisting federal officials with immigration enforcement, so our officers left the scene as the investigation was being conducted by federal authorities.
At approximately 1:12 p.m., federal officials requested assistance from our department due to a large crowd forming as they attempted to arrest the subject for assaulting a federal officer in violation of 18 U.S. Code § 111 –Forcibly assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers. Once it was determined that the subject was wanted for assaulting a federal officer, our officers responded back to assist when requested. San Bernardino Police officers provided support with crowd control.
Under the California Values Act, local law enforcement may assist federal officials when officer or public safety is at risk. In this case, federal agents requested assistance during a lawful arrest for assaulting a federal officer when a crowd created a potential officer safety concern. This was not an immigration-related arrest, which would be prohibited under California law.
Federal investigators are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the officer-involved shooting. For more details, please contact Homeland Security Officials.
Six Drivers Cited During
DUI Checkpoint Friday, Aug. 15
pected impaired drivers off roads.
By Redlands PD
Six people were cited for driving without a valid license or with a suspended license during a DUI checkpoint on Friday, Aug. 15.
A total of 259 vehicles passed through the checkpoint on Colton Avenue between New York and Texas streets between 6 p.m. Friday and 1 a.m. Saturday.
DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on reported incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking sus-
To help keep our community safe, the the Redlands Police Department will have additional officers on patrol through Labor Day (Sept. 1) looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The additional efforts to prevent impaired driving are part of a national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Funding for this checkpoint was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Detectives Search Second Home in Missing Person Investigation
By Redlands PD
Redlands Police detectives on Tuesday served a search warrant on a second residence in connection with the disappearance of Emilio Salem Ghanem, a Nashville man last seen at a Redlands coffee shop more than two years ago.
Redlands Police, assisted by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, served the search warrant on the home in the 57000 block of Forestry Road in Anza at approximately 5 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Eight people at the home were briefly detained and later released at the scene. There were no arrests.
Ghanem was reported missing shortly after he visited a Starbucks restaurant at 625 E. Redlands Blvd. on May 25, 2023. A rented Nissan Frontier pickup he was driving was spotted on surveillance video later that day in Grand Terrace.
Detectives later recovered the rental truck along with other evidence.
Ghanem had been a member of “His Way Spirit Led Assemblies,” a religious organization based in the City of Hemet. He left that organization shortly before his disappearance. Ghanem also worked for Fullshield, Inc., a pest control business owned and operated by the group. The business now operates under the name “Maxguard.”
The Anza residence, along with another residence in Hemet where police served a search warrant last week, are both connected with the group. Police recovered evidence at both locations in connection with the investigation.
Redlands detectives are also working with Claremont Police who are investigating the disappearance of another man connected with the group that was reported in 2019. Ghanem is described as a white male adult with hazel eyes and black hair, 5 feet, 7 inches tall, 130 pounds. He was 40 years old at the time of his disappearance.
Feeding America to Bring Back TGIF this September
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The Goodness in Food (TGIF) is back for September at Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB). The food bank’s child nutrition course aims to promote healthy eating habits, discuss the importance of gut health, and dive into the food cycle to showcase the effects of healthy habits on your overall health and wellness.
“TGIF aims to build community around nutrition education while empowering families to make healthy eating choices,” said Carolyn Fajardo, CEO of FARSB. “Being able to experience nutrition education at a palatable level, kids learn about health and wellness while being involved with food choices and meal preparation at home,” Fajardo continued.
TGIF is a four-week program that provides hour-long interactive lessons each Saturday in September, de-
signed for children in second to fifth grade. This seasonal program introduces various fruits and vegetables, explores the importance of eating healthy foods to support vital gut health, and provides attendees with handson learning activities. Preregistration is required to attend, and attendance is encouraged for all four weeks.
Each week, a new lesson will be taught about food and its relation to our health, with an emphasis on nutrition and health. During the month-long course, kids will get to discover nutritional choices to fuel their bodies by food bank staff and guest speakers from CBU, see a live cooking demonstration by guest chef, Kianna, of the Riverside Free Health Clinic (RFHC), and embark on a field trip to local partner Overflow Farms to harvest produce and experience the food life cycle from plant to plate.
Program Schedule:
Week 1: FARSB Learning Center, 4035 Trail Creek
Rd. Riverside, CA, 92505
Saturday, September 6th 9AM – 10AM
Week 2: FARSB Learning Center, 4035 Trail Creek Rd. Riverside, CA, 92505
Saturday, September 13th 9AM – 10AM
Week 3: FARSB Learning Center, 4035 Trail Creek Rd. Riverside, CA, 92505
Saturday, September 20th 9AM – 10AM
Week 4: Overflow Farms, 4850 Jurupa Ave. Riverside, CA 92504
Saturday, September 27th 3PM – 4PM
For more information and to sign up your child for the program, please visit: https://www.FeedingAmericaIE.org/TGIF
UC Leaders Respond to Legislators After Third State Audit Detailing Lack of Urgency and Accountability in Complying with Federal Law to Return Native American Remains
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Legislators and tribal leaders questioned top University of California (UC) leaders after a third scathing state audit into why the UC system has made negligible progress since the passage of a 1990 law requiring universities to return hundreds of thousands of human remains and cultural items to tribes.
Members of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Assembly Select Committee on Native American Affairs listened to State Auditor Grant Parks report his findings into UC’s negligible progress in meeting a decades-old federal deadline. There was a UC audit undertaken in 2019, a second UC review in 2021 and a third review undertaken in 2024 and released in April. For the April report, the auditing team studied four UC campuses – Berkeley, Riverside, San Diego and Santa Barbara.
Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino), chairperson of the Select Committee on Native American Affairs said, “It is long past time for our at ancestors to receive the respectful reburial they deserve. They should not be in boxes in shelves or on display as some sort of trophy. A new president started at UC earlier this month, and we expect that the university system will truly begin a new chapter in meeting this moral and legal obligation.”
“I cannot think of anything more personal or meaningful than ensuring that one’s ancestral remains and belongings are given the respect and dignity they deserve. The University of California must do what is right - return these sacred remains and belongings to
California’s Native American tribes. I’m thankful to partner with Asm. Ramos on this effort, and for his leadership in advocating for California’s first peoples.” said Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-Pasadena), chairperson of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.
UC Office of the President Provost Katherine Newman, UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons and repatriation coordinators from two UC campuses responded for UC. Yachi Yokut Tribe Chair Leo Sisco, Venturina Chumash and Sand City Mayor Mary Ann Carbone, Redding Rancheria Chair John Potter Jr., Amah Mutsum Tribal Band Chair Valentin Lopez and Tule River Tribe Chair Shine Nieto spoke on behalf of tribes.
Potter, who also spoke at a news briefing on the subject, said, “If you want to study an Indian, I’m right here. It takes money to do a lot of things but it should just take your heart. You hear the heart of these people crying from these shelves (shelves where universities store remains in boxes).”
Some key excerpts from the latest state audit released in April 2025:
“…it has been more than 30 years since the establishment of [the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)], and the university’s campuses still hold the remains of thousands of individuals, as well as hundreds of thousands of cultural items…”
• “This report concludes that the university lacks
the accountability and urgency needed to promptly return Native American remains and cultural items.”
• “The Office of the President has not effectively overseen the university’s compliance with NAGPRA, despite years of increased external attention” nor has it “ensured that campuses proactively search for undiscovered remains and items.”
• “The university does not know the full extent of its NAGPRA collections” and it “does not know how much work remains to achieve full repatriation and has not properly cared for all items it possesses”—including “one campus [that] has several outstanding loans of potential cultural items and…another campus [where] some potential cultural items were stolen in 2022.”
• “The university is not spending significant portions of [its] NAGPRA funding, including funding intended to support tribes with their repatriation expenses…We found that three of the four [investigated] campuses—Berkeley, Santa Barbara, and San Diego—[had] each repeatedly carried over these funds to the next fiscal year.”
• After citing “the pervasive weaknesses we observed in the Office of the President’s oversight of NAGPRA,” the auditor’s report suggested “the Legislature can regulate the university’s conduct through its power to control the funding appropriated to the university. Therefore, the Legislature should consider directly appropriating funding specifically for NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA compliance and including a set of conditions that the university must comply with in the use of those funds.”
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Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) is leading the fight against hunger in the Inland Empire by providing food access, emergency relief, education, and advocacy to families in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
State Water Board Member Tours San Bernardino County Septic to Sewer Projects
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California State Water Resources Control Board member Nichole Morgan toured and praised two major San Bernardino County septic-to-sewer projects today — Arrowhead Farms in unincorporated San Bernardino and Arrow Route in unincorporated Fontana — both designed to improve water quality and public health.
Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe said the projects demonstrate the county’s long-term commitment to protecting residents and local resources.
“These projects are an important investment in the safety of our communities, ensuring cleaner water and stronger infrastructure for the future,” Rowe said.
The Arrowhead Farms project, led by the San Bernardino Municipal Water Department, received $959,000 in Community Project Funding secured by Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Redlands) to connect more than 250 residential parcels to municipal sewer service.
“This work not only improves infrastructure, it also builds confidence with state partners that San Bernardino County is ready to deliver on critical projects,” said Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Joe Baca, Jr., whose Fifth District includes Arrowhead Farms.
The Arrow Route project will similarly replace aging septic systems with modern sewer infrastructure to support the county’s water quality and infrastructure goals.
“For many residents, this
will mean cleaner water, safer neighborhoods and infrastructure they can count on,” said Supervisor Jesse Armendarez, whose Second District includes the Arrow Route project area.
Morgan said the projects reflect strong alignment between local priorities and state funding opportunities.
“Projects like these are critical as we work to fully achieve the Human Right to Water through ensuring reliable access to sanitation for all Californians,” Morgan said. “I applaud the foresight of San Bernardino County in identifying and taking action on two critical projects. These two projects will benefit approximately 2,500 residents by providing reliable access to sanitation and improving water quality.”
Congressman David Rouzer Tours San Bernardino County to Discuss Critical Infrastructure, Wildfire Response and Goods Movement
Congressman David Rouzer (R-North Carolina), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, toured San Bernardino County on Tuesday, Aug. 5, to view firsthand the regional infrastructure and wildfire-prone areas critical to California’s emergency response capabilities and the national supply chain.
The visit, hosted by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, emphasized the region’s role in supporting national logistics and goods movement and the critical need for investment in public safety infrastructure.
The tour included an aerial overview of major regional transportation projects over the I-10 and I-15 freeways, one of the nation’s worst bottlenecks, the Cajon Pass, and key corridors in the High Desert that are vital to the movement of goods and people, as well as burn scar areas and emergency access routes.
“This region plays a vital role in our nation’s supply chain and disaster response framework,” said Congressman Rouzer. “This visit provided insight into the
challenges and opportunities San Bernardino County faces in protecting lives and supporting the movement of goods across the country. As we work on the next surface transportation bill, I will take these priorities back to Washington to ensure areas like this are considered in legislative conversations.”
At the County Government Center, members of the Board of Supervisors met with the congressman to share their support for federal policies that streamline funding and accelerate project delivery.
“We were proud to welcome Congressman Rouzer and show him firsthand the importance of building resilient roads and bridges,” said Board Chairman Dawn Rowe. “We’re especially grateful to our congressional delegation, who consistently champion our area’s infrastructure needs in Washington, and to Congressman Rouzer for taking the time to see why this region must remain a priority in federal transportation policy.”
“We’re excited to collaborate with our federal partners for the sake of performance, safety, and long-term growth,” said Sheriff Shannon Dicus. “The Sheriff’s Department remains committed to working closely with the Board of Supervisors to grow our region responsibly—because strong transportation networks
aren’t just critical for commuters and commerce, they’re essential for public safety and protecting lives in high-risk fire zones.”
County Fire Chief Dan Munsey led the public safety portion of the aerial tour, emphasizing the importance of maintaining ingress and egress in high-risk fire zones.
“When wildfires strike, seconds matter. The roads we showed Congressman Rouzer today are lifelines,” said Chief Dan Munsey. “Federal investments in infrastructure that strengthen emergency access will save lives, not just here, but in any community that depends on safe evacuation routes and fast response times.”
This visit is part of San Bernardino County’s broader federal engagement strategy to ensure upcoming surface transportation legislation reflects the needs of inland communities and goods movement corridors.
While the bill is still under development, San Bernardino County is working proactively to ensure future federal funding formulas, grant programs, and policy reforms, such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) streamlining and statutory exemptions for emergency infrastructure, support high-priority projects throughout the region.
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California State Water Resources Board member Nichole Morgan, left, and Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr.
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From left: San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus, Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman, First District Supervisor Col. Paul Cook (Ret.), North Carolina Congressman David Rouzer, Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe, Second District Supervisor Jesse Armendarez, Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., and San Bernardino County Fire Chief Dan Munsey.
SUMMONS(CITACION JUDICIAL)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO)
Trayvon Jamale Golden, Patrice Elaine Harris; and DOES 1-100 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE)
Alberto Basulto, an individual Case Number: CIVSB 2405741
NOTICE! You have been sued The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days Read the information below
You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff A letter or phone call will not protect you
Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case There may be a court form you can use for your response
You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www courtinfo ca gov/selfhelp) your county law library or the courthouse nearest you If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default and your wages money and property may be taken without further warning from the court
There are other legal requirements You may want to call an attorney right away If you do not know an attorney you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program
You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www lawhelp california org), the California Courts Online Help Center (www court info ca gov/selfhelp) or by contacting your local court or county bar association
NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10 000 or more in a civil case The court s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case
¡AVISO! Lo han demandado Si no responde dentro de 30 dias la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version Lea la informacion a continuacion
Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS después de que le entreguen esta citacíon y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuest Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www sucorte ca gov) en la bibliteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede
perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo dinero y bienes sin más advertencia Hay otros requisitos legales Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente Si no conoce a un abogado puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados Si no puede pagar a un abogado es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services www lawhelpcalifornia org en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www sucorte ca gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales AVISO: Por ley la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costo extenos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte anted de que la coret pueda deschar el caso
The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es) San Bernardino Justice Center 247 W 3rd St San Bernardino, CA 92415
The name address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, or del demandante que no tiene abogado es)
FGC Law, P C , 1730 W Cameron Ave , Suite 200 West Covina CA 91790 (310) 560-6800
Date: 3/27/2024
Clerk (Secretario) by /s/ Gaspar Ambriz Medina Deputy (Adjunto)
Published El Chicano 8/7 8/14 8/21 8/28/25 E-980
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO NOTICE FOR “Request for Proposal
RFP #PC1441 General Legal Counsel Services
HACSB CONTACT PERSON: Angie Lardapide
Procurement Department
Housing Authority of San Bernardino
715 E Brier Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408
procurement@hacsb com HOW TO OBTAIN BID
DOCS: 1 Access www hacsb com
2 Cl ck onto the Business”
tab 3 Click onto Bid #PC1441 to view and download Request for Proposal PROPOSAL SUBMITAL RETURN: HACSB Admin stration Office
715 E Brier Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408
Attn: Angie Lardapide
Procurement Department PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE: September 8 2025 @ 2 PM CNS-3956541# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 8/14, 8/21/25 E-989
NOTICE LIEN SALE 9/2/25 10AM AT 10750 HEMLOCK AVE, FONTANA 14 RAM LIC# 5QHN930 TN VIN# 3C6TRVAG2EE127866
Published E Chicano August 21 2025 E-993
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF VEHICLE(S) / AUTOMOBILE(S) AT PUBLIC AUCTION; Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of Californ a the unders gned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said t me(s) on: Thursday, September 4, 2025 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 17 HOND
7 F
9TCY151 CA To be sold by: CERTIFIED TOWING, 1060
ONTARIO BLVD, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CA 91761 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the abovesigned for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale Clear Choice Lien Service Inc P O Box 159009 San Diego CA 92175
CNS-3958660# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 8/21/25 E-991
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF AUTOMOBILE(S) / VEHICLE(S) AT PUBLIC AUCTION; Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Wednesday, September 3 2025 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 19 FORD 1 F A 6 P 8 C F 8 K 5 1 3 5 5 1 7 9EYN567 CA To be sold by: Desert Valley Towing, 12061 Pipeline Avenue, Chino, San Bernardino County, CA 91710 (10:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 19 HOND 1 9 X F C 2 F 8 6 K E 2 0 6 6 3 7 8JLT233 CA To be sold by: Hayes Towing, 5486 Industrial Parkway, San Bernardino San Bernardino County CA 92407 (10:00
AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the above signed for towing storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale LienTek Solutions Inc P O Box 443 Bonita CA 91908
CNS-3958613# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO
8/21/25 E-992
NOTICE LIEN SALE 9/3/25 10AM AT 2520 E MAIN ST, BARSTOW 18 YAMAHA CF# 1279VR CA LGTH: 01003 HIN# USYAMA0374I718 20 EZTRA LIC# 4TF9266 CA VIN# 1E9PW1414LA384384
Publ shed El Chicano August 21, 2025 E-995
Petitioner or Attorney:
Maricruz Parra Rodriguez, PETITIONER IN PRO PER Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District 247 West Third Street San Bernardino CA 924150210, San Bernardino District – Civil Division PETITION OF: Maricruz Parra Rodriguez FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIV SB 2521329 TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: Petitioner: Maricruz Parra Rodriguez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Cruz David Armenta Parra to Proposed name: Cruz David Armenta Parra THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted If no written objection is timely filed the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: 9/10/25, 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 w w w c o u r t s c a g o v / f i n dmy-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: El Chicano
Dated: JUL 30 2025
GILBERT G OCHOA Judge of the Superior Court
Published El Chicano 8/7 8/14 8/21 8/28/25 E-982
Viva La Boba Confronts Pride Flag Pushback Ahead of Redlands Ribbon Cutting Celebration
By Manny Sandoval
Despite soft launching in January, Viva La Boba celebrated the official ribbon cutting of its second location in Redlands on August 8, drawing city leaders and community members to the former Vans skate shop at 501 Orange Street.
Redlands Mayor Mario Saucedo, Councilmember Denise Davis, and the Redlands Chamber of Commerce joined owners Tansu Philip and David Friedman to mark the opening. Philip, a Redlands High School graduate, said the new location has rekindled longstanding ties.
“A lot of reconnecting has happened since the Redlands location opened, with teachers, classmates, and people I haven’t seen in years,” Philip said. “A lot of people stop by because it used to be the iconic Vans skate shop.”
But the path to opening wasn’t without obstacles. Philip said the business has faced ongoing backlash since development over a pride flag that flies high above the shop’s roof.
“We’ve had a lot of flack about the pride flag and someone successfully took it down twice before we even opened. We recently got fined by the city of Redlands saying we illegally put it up,” Philip said.
“Today, David (Realicore Real Estate Developer) climbed on the roof to snap photos and took those photos to the city, having to prove that we are not in violation of the city code.” This occurred as a result of Viva La Boba receiving a letter saying the pride flag is displayed illegally.
Philip said online reviews have also
reflected hostility. “We’re getting 1-star reviews because of the pride flag,” she said. “A few Yelp reviews have said, ‘Good boba but they need to get rid of the flag that promotes mental illness.’ It’s like, come on people, we’re not in Alabama; we’re in California.”
She emphasized the broader purpose of Viva La Boba as a community gathering place. “As Americans, we don’t have many ‘third spaces’ — a safe place outside of home, work, or school,” Philip said. “It’s more of a European thing, but we want to create that here in Redlands.”
The Redlands shop was developed by David Friedman of Realicore Real Estate Group after a two-year process. The owners plan to host community events including comedy nights, open mic music, scrapbooking clubs, indigenous keychain workshops, and paint-and-sip gatherings.
In addition to fostering community, Viva La Boba offers a wide range of colorful specialty drinks.
Among the standouts are the IE Sunset, a raspberry lemonade layered with butterfly pea tea and fruit jellies; the lavender-infused Moon Milk Tea; and the chamoy-rimmed Mangonada. Smoothies, fruit teas, and classic milk teas round out the menu.
Philip and Friedman emphasized that Viva La Boba remains committed to its San Bernardino roots, while the Redlands expansion reflects the same blend of inclusivity, creativity, and community focus that defined their first shop.
Riverside Moves Forward with New Sports and Entertainment Complex Proposal on Site of Former Ab Brown Sports Complex
Community News
The City Council voted unanimously today (8/19) to enter into an exclusive negotiating agreement with Riverside-based GCS Development to transform 56 acres of city-owned land in the Northside neighborhood into the Riverside Sports Complex & Entertainment District, a groundbreaking destination set to redefine community recreation and economic growth in the region.
GCS Development of Riverside envisions a Master Plan for a professional, multi-use stadium, six soccer fields, and an indoor sports and game complex as part of the first phase. The future phase is planned to include housing, retail and community spaces including a central park featuring family-friendly amenities, walking/jogging trails, bike paths, playgrounds, and a dog park.
“This project provides recreational opportunities that Riverside and our greater region have never had,” Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson said. “It will create a dynamic destination that will energize our local economy and make Riverside the premiere hub for sports and entertainment.”
The site formerly housed the Ab Brown Sports Complex, an 18-field soccer facility that was home to the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 47 from 1985 to 2018. The site, vacant since 2018, is now poised for a comeback, creating economic opportunity and breathing new life into the com-
munity in alignment with the Northside Specific Plan’s goals.
The Riverside Sports Complex & Entertainment District would inject life into the property, create economic opportunity for the Northside and meet the vision and goals of the Northside Specific Plan and the City’s General Plan.
Separate from the Riverside Adventure Center, already under review through the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement approved in February 2025, the Sports Complex and Entertainment District will serve as a complimentary powerhouse driving growth and opportunity in the Northside and throughout the city.
The Riverside Adventure Center includes a public park, a recreational adventure center and a mixed-use commercial complex, including a grocery store, hotel and conference center, housing and restaurants.
“The promise of pairing the Sports Complex and Entertainment District with the Riverside Adventure Center represents a generational opportunity in the Northside area and the entire city,” Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Conder said. “We are honoring our rich sports history while launching Riverside into the future.”
Riverside’s Sports Complex and Entertainment District, a multi-billion-dollar vision, is the future of multi-sport entertainment, urban living and e-sports, positioning Riverside to become the Inland Empire’s ultimate sports and entertainment destination.
Highlights of the concept plan for the Sports Complex and Entertainment District include:
A 5,005-seat (expandable to 15,000 seats) stadium for soccer, rugby, football and lacrosse.
A 108-room stadium hotel to accommodate visitors.
Riverside Live, an indoor/outdoor venue for festivals and concerts making the district a year-round cultural destination.
A 130,000-square-foot sports complex for pickleball, padel and other court games.
Six soccer fields, including two fullsize multi-sport fields and four youth-
sized soccer fields.
1,100 residential units, including 25 percent affordable units. 193,000 square feet of retail space for shopping and dining.
A central park and dedicated dog park for community enjoyment.
3,498 parking stalls, along with approximately 100 EV charging stations.
The exclusive negotiating agreement lasts for one year, with the option of a six-month extension. If the City and GCS Development reach agreement on terms, those would be included in a disposition and development agreement that would be voted on by the City Council.
PHOTOS TANSU PHILIP
Tansu Philip (center) celebrating the ribbon cutting with friends in August 2025, wearing Viva La Boba merch.
