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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 62, NO. 07

January 9, 2024

Wolverine Con International Celebrates ’90s Pop Culture at SBVC with Films, Rap Battles, and a 66-Hour Challenge

By Manny Sandoval

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n infusion of ’90s nostalgia is set to transform San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) this spring as the Wolverine Con International Student Film Festival returns March 4–7, 2025. Featuring everything from a debate competition to a rap battle and a 66-hour film challenge, the annual festival is spotlighting an era known for iconic movies and groundbreaking independent cinema.

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Rap Battle, Debate, and More In addition to screenings, Wolverine Con will host a debate competition and the festival’s first rap battle, both student-driven ideas. “They wanted something cool and engaging,” Cuny said, referencing SBVC’s student interns. “It’ll be an audience-voted event in the Music Lab Space in North Hall, and we invite participants to bring their best rhymes.”

66-Hour Film Competition Open to the entire community—not just students—the 66Hour Film Competition expands on the popular 48hour film challenge format.

Teams will register on FilmFreeway by February 20.

At 7 p.m. on February 21, registered filmmakers will receive an assigned genre and a required Route 66 element to include in their short. They’ll have exactly 66 hours to complete their film.

“The top prize is $660,” Cuny said. “It’s a big deal because we’ll screen the winning entries on KVCR-TV, which reaches into L.A. County. And Film Fest cont. on next pg.

City of San Bernardino Seeks Volunteers for its Annual Homeless Point-In-Time Count

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“This is my favorite time period because it was my coming-of-age decade, transitioning from high school to college,” said Lucas Cuny, SBVC’s Film, TV, and Media Department Chair. “The ’90s was a rediscovery. The ’80s had huge blockbusters with Stallone and Schwarzenegger, and before that, the late ’60s and ’70s were all about film auteurs like George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. But in the ’90s, emerging filmmakers such as Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson finally started making the movies they really wanted.”

Cuny notes the importance of the 1990s in launching the modern film festival circuit— epitomized by Sundance—and cites quintessential ’90s titles like “Pulp Fiction,” “Seven,”

and “Swingers.” He also points to 1999 as a watershed year for cinema, boasting landmark films such as “American Beauty,” “Fight Club,” “Office Space,” and “The Matrix.”

he City of San Bernardino is asking members of the community to volunteer for its 2025 Homeless Pointin-Time Count (PITC), to be held on Thursday, January 23rd, from 5:15 am to 10:00 am. Participants will convene at the National Orange Show, Gate #10, located at 930 S. Arrowhead Avenue in San Bernardino.

“Tackling homelessness with compassion and urgency remains a critical priority for San Bernardino,” said San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran. “We call on our residents to stand together and be part of this meaningful effort to support those in need.”

The PITC is a Federally mandated activity created to identify the number of unhoused individuals throughout the nation. In addition to individuals living outdoors, the Count also includes individuals in emergency shelters, transitional housing and safe havens.

The results of the Count are used in determining funding allotments for programs

and services in local communities. PITC surveys will occur throughout San Bernardino County on January 23rd.

“A complete and accurate count is essential to strategically address homelessness in the City,” said Cassandra Searcy, Deputy Director of Housing and Homelessness.

“Volunteer participation is crucial for a successful Count, and we hope San Bernardino residents will once again turn out to be an important part of the solution.”

Volunteers will be deployed in teams throughout the City of San Bernardino to locate and identify unhoused individuals using a mobile app. They will also distribute backpacks filled with essential items to assist people they encounter.

To register to be a volunteer, please visit: https://sbchp.sbcounty.gov/community-projects/point-in-time-count/ and select the City of San Bernardino as the location to participate.

Volunteers may include anyone who would like to help address homelessness in San Bernardino, such as social service

providers, educational institutions, faithbased organizations, local businesses, civic/nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, current and formerly homeless individuals, and community members.

All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, have a “smart” phone/device to download and use the PITC App, and attend one of the eleven training sessions prior to the Count. The training is offered during the day and evening, both virtually or in-person between January 6 and January 21. Please visit: https://sbchp.sbcounty.gov/events/ to view the calendar with upcoming virtual volunteer trainings for the 2025 PITC. One of the in-person trainings will take place on Thursday, January 9th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, located at 555 W. 6th Street, in San Bernardino.

For more information, please contact City of San Bernardino Homeless Coordinator Gabriela Leon at (909) 384-3372 extension 3611 or leon_ga@sbcity.org.

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Wolverine Con (cont.) it’s just $66 to submit.”

Meet the Pros A major festival highlight, Meet the Pros will bring together industry professionals—many of them SBVC alumni—who have found success in Hollywood and beyond: • Gage Hensley – Motion capture technician for Disney, and part of an Emmy-winning team • Noah Donnaley – Production expert for commercials in L.A. • Dani Saldania – Cinematographer and SBVC Film program instructor • Veronica Sheverilla – Set design specialist • Marissa Gallardo – Production design mentor with credits on “Shameless” and “Euphoria” Attendees can enjoy food and network with these professionals, an integral component of Wolverine Con’s collaborative spirit.

Opening Night and Film Submissions The festival opens on March 4 with a red carpet reception at 5 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. screening of a new documentary on the Orange Show Speedway by filmmakers Nick Van Luven and Dani Saldana. Chef Stacy and the SBVC Culinary Department will provide free food.

Submissions for Wolverine Con remain open until January 31 for any high school or college student

who has been enrolled within the last academic year. High school students pay $5 to submit (increasing to $10 during the late period), while college students pay $25. However, Cuny offers a fee waiver to high school students located in the 909 or 951 area codes who email him directly at lcuny@valleycollege.edu.

“We want to support local talent,” Cuny said. “This festival raises scholarship funds for the Institute of Media Arts (IMA), and we have around 20 students who benefit from it every year.”

Tickets and Awards Eighteen awards will be presented on the festival’s final day, March 7, celebrating the best of student filmmaking. Ticketed events include the Meet the Pros Mixer, the Red Carpet Opening, and the Awards Dinner, all of which are open to the public.

Tickets, submission details, and additional information can be at found filmfreeway.com/SBVC_FilmFest.

“Whether you love the ’90s for its unforgettable movies, you’re excited to see a rap battle, watch new films, or you want to compete for $660 in the 66-hour challenge, this year’s Wolverine Con truly has something for everyone,” Cuny said. “We’re bringing together artists from across the globe to celebrate the spirit of independent filmmaking and creative collaboration.”

Omnitrans Increases Service on Ten Routes, Freeway Express Returns Community News

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mnitrans is increasing service frequency on eight of its bus routes, bringing back its popular Route 290 Freeway Express route, and expanding OmniRide microtransit service in its largest service increase since 2019.

“We are so pleased to offer more convenient service and faster travel options for our community, which has stood with us through the challenges of the past few years,” said CEO/General Manager Erin Rogers.

The service change will bring Omnitrans to 99 percent of planned service for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting workforce shortages impacted all industries, including transit.

In addition to 15-minute service

frequency on Routes 3, 4, 14, 61, and sbX Rapid Transit, 30minute service will return to Routes 15, 19, and 85. Route 290 limited-stop Freeway Express service between San Bernardino and Montclair is back after a four-year hiatus, and service hours on OmniRide Bloomington, an on-demand route similar to Uber or Lyft, will expand to 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. from Monday – Saturday.

The agency’s ridership increased by 10 percent last year, and Omnitrans is confident that additional service frequency and span on a variety of service types – express, regular fixed route, and microtransit – will continue to attract community members to its safe, reliable, economical and more convenient transit options.

For information on all Omnitrans services, visit omnitrans.org.

Chastain, Toro, and Others Begin Historic Terms at Colton City Council Swearing-In Ceremony

By Manny Sandoval

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n a ceremony marked by personal milestones and a renewed commitment to local governance, incumbent Councilmembers Kelly Chastain and David Toro were officially sworn into office at the Colton City Council’s final meeting of the year on Dec. 18. City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil and new City Treasurer Mike Razo also took their oaths, rounding out a day that signaled both continuity and forward momentum for the city.

Chastain’s Return to Council Councilmember Kelly Chastain, re-elected in November 2024, has previously served as both councilmember and mayor.

Receiving her oath of office, she wasted no time expressing her eagerness to continue serving Colton residents. “I want to get to work,” Chastain said. “We have a lot to do and I hope we can bridge some of the gaps and see the best for the residents of the city. Thank you to the city staff for the work they filter off and online.”

Chastain’s history of public service in Colton spans multiple terms: Council (District 3): 1996– 2006 Mayor: 2006–2010 Council (District 2): 2022– 2024 With this new term, Chastain is poised to become the longest-serving woman in the city’s history, marking 20 years of service by its completion. Over the years, she has focused on delivering reliable city services, enhancing public safety, and building stronger communication channels with residents.

Toro’s Sixth Term and Personal Reflections David Toro, another incumbent who also won re-election in November, had his oath administered by his sons, Michael and Jayden Toro. This marks his sixth consecutive term on the

council, continuing an 18year stretch.

Toro recounted his early activism in Colton, highlighting how he and seven neighbors successfully petitioned for a multi-purpose park instead of a proposed soccer field. “A group of eight residents, including myself, got together to oppose a soccer field. Councilmember Connie Cisneros and Mayor Frank Gonzalez voted to allow the residents to vote on what the homeowners in the Mello-Roos district wanted to go on that property,” he said. “I took the responsibility to get a petition going and got over 300 signatures in the Mello-Roos district, with only one person voting no. The eight members of the group actually designed that park.” Toro noted that park remains “one of Colton’s most used multipurpose parks” and credited support from San Bernardino County and Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. for forthcoming improvements.

He also revisited the pivotal moment of securing approval for Colton’s habitat conservation plan on Feb. 3, 2015.

“My birthday is Feb. 12th, and it serves a purpose,” he said. “With each update, I’d say, ‘Maybe by next year’s birthday we can have it.’ …

On Feb. 3, 2015, our habitat conservation plan was approved. This allowed for the medical university, the development on the corners of Valley and Pepper, and we are still in the process of making history on the west end with further developments that are coming.”

Now entering his sixth term, Toro acknowledged the significance of his long tenure. “It’s six terms and 18 years today and this has created a lot of history for me politically and personally,” he said. “It is humbling when people thank me for the decisions I make on their behalf.”

He also shared a personal note about sharing a Feb. 12 birthday with his wife, mentioning they were married on that day as well.

was sworn in by his son, Eric Suchill. Having previously served on the council, Suchil promised to maintain strong staffing levels and to offer more services through the City Clerk’s office. “Although this seat is different from my previous seat, I will treat this seat with honor and respect and with dedication to all of our residents,” he said. “I want to maintain our staff levels in our office. I also plan to bring back passport services and introduce a notary service, which our city has never had … I think these are a few things that would help our residents.”

Aurelio De La Torre, who served as city treasurer for 18 years, lost his re-election bid to newly sworn-in Treasurer Mike Razo.

Razo thanked both his supporters and his predecessor.

“I want to thank my family and all those in my constituency,” he said. “Thank you for putting your trust in me and providing me the opportunity to serve you—I will do so to the best of my ability. … To the outgoing treasurer, Mr. De La Torre, I commend you on your service and respect your legacy.”

Razo added that it would be “silly” to claim he could fill De La Torre’s shoes outright, but he promised “a smooth transition and to maintain the continuity of your work as city treasurer.”

Looking Ahead Colton’s leadership team remains united in its goals: strengthening the city’s finances, maintaining quality services, enhancing public safety, and encouraging civic pride.

From Chastain’s call to “bridge some of the gaps” to Toro’s emphasis on “making history on the west end,” the swearing-in ceremony underscored a collective determination to build a brighter future for Colton.

Suchil and Razo Take Office City Clerk Isaac T. Suchil

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Op-Eds How Patent Infringers Are Seeking to Hobble Their Victims in Court

By Judge Paul R. Michel, community member

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ore than 120 corporate giants just issued a joint letter putting themselves squarely on the side of patent infringers and against America's smaller innovative companies.

They present their case in the appealing sounding language of "disclosure" and "transparency."

But when smaller inventors are in court trying to enforce their patent rights against infringement, the main effect of a sweeping new disclosure requirement would be lengthier proceedings, more expenses, and a big advantage for deep-pocketed infringers.

The letter's proposal, now under consideration in Congress in legislation known as the Litigation Transparency Act, is aimed directly at the ability of inventors to pay expenses they incur when they enforce their patents. The legislation would impose a disclosure requirement on sources of funding for their lawsuits.

Yet such funding has nothing to do with whether infringement has taken place and, if so, what damages are due. For the sake of smaller inventors who depend heavily on intellectual property rights, this legislation needs to go back to the drawing board.

The letter-writers and Rep. Darrell Issa, the legislation's au-

thor, claim that withholding information about financing "fundamentally alters the dynamics" of legal cases.

argue that they have "no ability to expose to the court and jury when witnesses have conflicts of interest" in the case.

I disagree. Rather, imposing invasive disclosure requirements would reduce or eliminate funding, and therefore, access to justice.

Existing court practice and procedural rules, especially the rules of evidence, strike a careful balance between the relevance of information presented and the potential for undue prejudice. An invasive mandatory disclosure rule would place small businesses and startups at a disadvantage by revealing their legal strategies and financial resources. Infringers could exploit this information to prolong trials, inundate opponents with motions and challenges, and launch damaging harassment campaigns against third-party investors.

America's small businesses are facing unprecedented attacks on their intellectual property. Rather than taking steps to legally license patent rights, some wealthy corporations are simply appropriating the patented technologies they want. When caught, they call on their vast financial resources to prolong lawsuits and make them as expensive as possible. Such tactics have forced startups to surrender or, at best, settle out of court for a fraction of their losses.

Though unfair, the practice is frequently effective. It's known as "efficient" infringement. Infringers simply treat any damages they end up paying as a cost of doing business.

Outside financing in cases of patent infringement has given inventors a lifeline to fight back.

Through these partnerships, third-party funders provide legal expertise and financing in exchange for a share of any favorable settlement. That makes it harder to succeed with a strategy of efficient infringement. It's no wonder big businesses are upset.

In their letter, the companies

As one judge explained at a conference this year, "there are all kinds of things that go on in the world that have some influences on lawyers and clients and judge’s cases," concluding, "to think that disclosure is going to solve that problem is nonsense."

Let's not fool ourselves into thinking that calls for onerous disclosure merely promote fairness and transparency. They further tilt an already uneven playing field, disadvantaging smaller companies, startups, and individual inventors.

Judge Paul R. Michel (ret.) served on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit from 1988 to 2010. He is a board member of the Inventors Defense Alliance.

My Identity Shouldn't Prevent Me From Living My American Dream

By Carter Brown, community member

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any of us have spent our lives pursuing our American dream. For me, this meant getting a college education, building a career, and starting a family.

But for many LGBTQ+ people, achieving this dream remains out of reach. Across the country, LGBTQ+ people like me still face the harsh reality of being at higher risk of discrimination and bias, including at work.

I know this firsthand.

I was living my dream, successful at my job, and making a name for myself in the real estate and mortgage industries. My wife and I bought our first home and welcomed our daughter.

Then, one day at work, everything changed when colleagues began focusing only on my personal identity instead of my work performance. They asked me if I was a woman, an identity I had shed long ago. That moment -- being outed as a transgender man in my workplace, on somebody else's terms, and against my will -- completely changed my life. I had intentionally decided not to come out at work, partly because it had no

impact on my job function and partly because of the fear it would turn into a nightmare.

These fears became my reality.

In the following months, I experienced discrimination from colleagues, managers, and members of human resources. People whispered about whether I was gay or had "the surgeries" because I "looked so real." Others simply walked the other way when they saw me coming.

Then, simply for being who I was, I was fired.

I'm not alone. Concerningly, 50% of LGBTQ+ Americans have also been harassed, fired, or denied a promotion at work because of who they are. This discrimination can manifest in a multitude of ways: being rejected as a job applicant, denied a promotion, fired, or experiencing verbal, physical, or sexual harassment.

It's no wonder that only half of LGBTQ+ employees are open about their identity with their supervisors. When we're forced to hide who we are, we're not able to bring ourselves to work, which impacts not only our wellbeing but also the overall success of our team.

What's more, the effects of workplace discrimination aren't confined to the office. In fact,

LGBTQ+ adults are twice as likely to experience homelessness as compared to the general population, and since more than half of Americans get their health insurance through their employer, being fired -- or not hired in the first place -- hurts access to health care.

Simply put, workplace discrimination can have a profound impact on a person's life. But it doesn't have to be this way.

Coworkers can educate themselves on LGBTQ+ experiences and the various manifestations of bias and discrimination. A wealth of literature on the subject exists, including online resources like the Love Has No Labels website. Knowledge benefits us all and can help correct misconceptions and ensure that your LGBTQ+ colleagues feel supported. Employers can start with explicit anti-discrimination policies that cover gender and sexual identity, and ensure they're backed by concrete actions like using gender-neutral language and offering inclusive benefits such as parental leave and spousal insurance for all.

Beyond policies, education is key. Regular training on LGBTQ+ issues, unconscious bias, and allyship helps build understanding.

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public to Comment on CSUSB’s Police Department

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he International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) assessment team will visit the California State University, San Bernardino between Jan. 12 and 14 to examine all aspects of the University Police Department’s (UPD) policy and procedures, management, operation and support services.

The UPD’s participation in the assessment of IACLEA’s stateof-the-art standards is part of the voluntary process to gain accreditation – a highly prized recognition of campus public safety professional excellence.

“As law enforcement professionals, it is important that we maintain the highest level of standards of conduct, transparency, training, and accountability,” said UPD Chief John Guttierez. “Adhering to the accreditation process, we assure our campus community that we are held to the highest standards of upholding justice for everyone – with a lens that welcomes diversity and embraces equity and inclusion. Our students, faculty and staff deserve no less.”

Members of the campus community, police department employees and members of the public are invited to offer comments about the department by calling (909) 537-4300 between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13.

The assessment team will collect, document and report to IACLEA on comments received.

Telephone comments must address the agency’s ability to comply with IACLEA’s standards. The IACLEA Accreditation Standards Manual is available on the IACLEA website.

Anyone wishing to submit written comments about the UPD’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation may email them to jumurphy@iaclea.org

The UPD’s accreditation manager is Scott VanScoy, who has overseen the 20-month-long process to prepare for the onsite assessment.

He said the assessment team is composed of experienced campus law enforcement professionals with one from out-of-state and the other in-state. The assessors will review written materials, interview individuals, and inspect facilities where compliance can be witnessed.

The assessors are retired police chief of the University of Arizona Police Department, Brian Seastone (team leader); and retired police chief of the California State University, Chico Police Department, Matt Dillon.

Once the assessors complete their review of the agency, they will report back to IACLEA, which will then decide if the agency is to be granted accredited status.

The police department must comply with 227 primary and 496 bulleted standards to achieve accredited status. This accreditation ensures that the department meets 21st-century policing practices and is prepared to be a valuable catalyst in the pursuit of delivering new and innovative services to the community the department serves through partnerships that build trust and enhance the quality of life.

Accreditation is for four years, during which the agency must submit annual reports attesting to continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

California State University, San Bernardino is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in Inland Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, the university serves more than 20,000 students each year and graduates about 4,000 students annually.

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Loma Linda University Health Welcomes First Babies of 2025

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Parents Eric King and Alise Bailey hold their newborn, Carter King, who was born on New Year's Day at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.

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oma Linda University Children’s Hospital celebrated its first newborn of the year at the San Manuel Maternity Pavilion. Baby Carter King was born at 12:32 am on New Year’s Day to proud parents Alise Bailey and Eric King of Fontana. Carter's due

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Samantha Perez of Winchester, CA, welcomes baby Kehlani, born at 2:24 a.m. on New Year's Day at Loma Linda University Medical Center–Murrieta.

date was at the end of the month, making his early arrival a delightful surprise. The baby weighed 5 pounds, 3.8 ounces, and was 18.5 inches.

“It’s special to have a New Year's baby,” said Eric King, Carter King’s father. “He's already starting off good, so I'm happy and excited…I can't wait to see how

he's going to turn out when he gets older and what he’s going to accomplish in life.”

At Loma Linda University Medical Center–Murrieta, the New Year’s celebration continued with the birth of baby Kehlani at 2:24 a.m. Proud mother Samantha Perez and her family are from Winchester, CA.

Thurmond Sponsors Bill to Ban ICE Activity Near California Schools, Protect Attendance and Funding

By Manny Sandoval

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tate Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is championing Senate Bill 48, a legislative effort to shield California schools from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. Introduced by Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez (D-33) on Monday, Dec. 16, the bill proposes a one-mile safe zone around schools and stricter safeguards against using school data for deportation efforts.

The bill underscores the reality

that 93% of children with at least one undocumented parent in California are U.S. citizens. Advocates emphasize the state’s legal obligation to provide all children with free and appropriate public education, regardless of immigration status. SB 48 builds on California’s commitment to fostering equity and inclusion, aiming to prevent a resurgence of chronic absenteeism observed during the pandemic.

“SB 48 seeks to push back against threats of deportation that create fear in immigrant families. These practices suppress school attendance and rob

schools of needed revenue,” Thurmond said. “I am honored to partner with bill author Senator Lena Gonzalez, other legislators, and immigrant rights groups to support our families and keep ICE off our school campuses—period.”

Under the bill, school districts, charter schools, county education offices, and staff would be prohibited from granting ICE or other federal immigration authorities access to campuses without a judicial warrant. Additionally, the bill bars law enforcement from cooperating with immigration enforcement within a one-mile radius of

schools, creating a secure corridor for families traveling to and from campuses.

“All California children deserve safe school environments that prioritize student learning, regardless of immigration status,” Gonzalez said. “As Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, I’m proud to be partnering with Superintendent Tony Thurmond to author this important legislation, which will prevent disruptions to student learning, keep children in school, and prevent families from being torn apart.”

SB 48 also prohibits the sharing of personal information

about students, their families, or school employees with ICE or other federal authorities. These enhanced data privacy protections aim to prevent sensitive school records from being used in deportation efforts.

By designating schools as safe spaces, the bill aligns with California’s broader efforts to protect immigrant communities and uphold the state’s reputation as a leader in educational equity. If enacted, SB 48 would reaffirm the principle that schools are places of learning, free from fear of deportation-related disruptions.

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San Bernardino Youth Symphony Orchestra Performs Inaugural Concert

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The San Bernardino Youth Symphony Orchestra takes the stage for its inaugural performance at the historic San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium, marking a new era of musical excellence in the region.

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Following brief welcoming remarks by SBYSO Conductor Dr. Lucy Lewis, and words of encouragement from San Bernardino Symphony Board Member Dr. Kenneth Lane and Executive Director Dr. Anne Viricel, the program began with the rhythmic Conga del Fuego Nuevo (Conga of the New Fire) by Mexican composer Arturo Márquez, moving on to the brass-forward Busca La Alegría written by Los Angeles-based composer María Eugenia León. Assistant Conductor Veronica Manzanera then took the stage to conduct the first movement of Georges Bizet’s L’Arlesienne, Suite No. 1, followed by Lewis’ return to conduct the remaining three movements.

ideo cameras in the hands of more than 400 proud relatives and community members ran nonstop at the inaugural performance of the San Bernardino Youth Symphony Orchestra Sunday, December 15th at the historic San Bernardino Valley College Auditorium... and it was glorious.

Cameras which had, years past, been verboten in orchestral settings, have become an ubiquitous part of American life; so on an occasion such as the highly anticipated opening of the region's first full youth orchestra under the auspices of a professional orchestra - the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra - exceptions weren't just made, they were encouraged.

This was, after all, an historic afternoon.

Shared SBYSO Conductor Dr. Lucy Lewis, "The launch of the San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra this fall and the presentation of their inaugural performance represent a resounding success that is a testament to the hard work of all of the students involved, and their families that have supported them. We believe in the talent and brilliance of our Inland Empire youth, and it is our honor to be able to support their growth both as artist-musicians, and human beings."

A brief intermission gave the more than 60 pre-career players a brief chance to rest before they returned to a holiday focused second half with highlights like Of the featuring Begotten Love Father’s Concertmaster Xueyou Melody Ke, and a version of Sleigh Ride, conducted by Manzanera so well done as to rival their professional counterparts the evening before.

Interestingly, Sleigh Ride was the piece conducted by Manzanera when she made her debut with the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra as a California State University San Bernardino student several years past.

"I am truly thrilled to have worked with the students of the San Bernardino Symphony youth orchestra and conduct in the ensembles inaugural concert,” shared Manzanera. “The students performed Spectacularly!

They braved their first concert in a truly professional manner as they performed with such radiant energy, enthusiasm, and attention to detail.

Following words of thanks to all who contributed to the success of the performance, the second half ended with Leroy Anderson’s A Christmas Festival and a rousing three-minute standing ovation.

SBYSO Advisory Committee Member Dr. Jessica Getman summed up her feelings about the day: "The absolute success of this group's first concert makes me excited for what's coming. There was so much talent on that stage. Our San Bernardino County and Inland Empire students are getting the educational and artistic opportunity they deserve!"

The Spring semester of the San Bernardino Youth Symphony Orchestra will begin January 12 with a winter workshop led by, among others, members of the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra. Rehearsals will be held every Sunday until their Spring concert scheduled for Sunday May 18. General admission seating tickets will be on sale soon.

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Concertmaster Xueyou Melody Ke captivates the audience with a solo during the San Bernardino Youth Symphony Orchestra's debut concert, a historic celebration of young talent and dedication.

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CITY OF MURRIETA NOTICE INVITING BIDS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT 2022/23 CITY PROJECT NO. 22454 CIP No. 13044

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Murrieta, Riverside County, California, will receive electronic sealed bids up to 2:00:00 p.m., on Wednesday, the 5th day of February,2025 on the City of Murrieta Vendor Portal through PlanetBids upon which time the bids will be opened electronically. The link to register as a bidder and electronically bid on this project can be found at the following address: www.MurrietaCA.gov/planetbids.

2. All of said work is to be performed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications entitled “FINAL - CDBG Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Project 2022_23, CIP No.13044, Project No. 22-454”, which are available purchase online at for www.MurrietaCA.gov/planetbids.

The cost is fifty dollars ($50.00) (non-refundable) per set of Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents which must be purchased online. They cannot be purchased or mailed from City Hall. The bid package may be viewed at the Engineer Counter of City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, California, 92562. For questions regarding the purchase of Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents please call: (951) 461-6070. For all other questions, please contact Garrett Strang, Project Manager at (951) 461-6085 or at gstrang@murrietaca.gov.

3. The contractor shall be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3, of the Business and Professions Code. The classification of Contractor's license required in the performance of this Contract is: Class A

4. All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California (DIR) prior to submitting a bid on any public works project, pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. Bids from contractors and subcontractors that are not currently registered as required will be deemed nonresponsive.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.

5. FEDERAL FUNDING This project is being financed with Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR Part 570) and subject to certain requirements including: compliance with Section 3 (24 CFR Part 75) Economic Opportunities payment of requirements; Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages; Federal Labor Standards Provisions (HUD 4010); Executive Order #11246; and others. Information pertaining to the Federal requirements is on file with the County of Riverside Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS).

6. PREVAILING WAGES Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates, including the per diem wages applicable to the work, and for holiday and overtime work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, and similar purposes, in the County of Riverside in which the work is to be done, have been determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for this project, available from the California Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at www.dir.ca.gov. Future effective prevailing wage rates which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations, are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates.

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

Addenda to modify the minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of the Project Bid Documents.

7. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish labor and material bonds and faithful performance bonds to the City of Murrieta in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the Contract.

8. Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code of the

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State of California, the Contract will contain provisions permitting the successful bidder to substitute securities for any monies withheld by the City of Murrieta to ensure performance under the Contract.

9. Each bidder must scan and submit the following documents (in addition to those listed in the Instructions to Bidders) with its electronic bid prior to the bid date and time listed above: Proposal, Bid Bond at Ten Percent (10%) of the Base Bid, Executed Contract and Federal Bid Forms. The bidder can utilize a cashier’s check in lieu of a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the base bid. If a cashier’s check is used, it shall be delivered to the City Clerk in a sealed envelope at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562 prior to the bid date and time listed above.

10. The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals as required by the Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents for the above- stated project. The general items of work to be done hereunder consist of:removal and/or reconstruction of curb, gutter, spandrel/cross gutters, sidewalks, ADA access ramps, aggregate base, asphalt pavement, asphalt grinding and overlay, removal and replacement of thermoplastic and painted pavement markings, traffic control, fog seal, and other ancillary works all as shown on the Exhibits/Plans, City of Murrieta Standard Drawings, Standard Plans, and specified in the Special Provisions.

11.

The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to delete portions of the work, or to waive any defect or informality in any bid received.

12.

The Contractor and Subcontractors shall be subject to the requirements of Title 13: California Code of Regulations, Chapter 9: Off-Road Vehicles and Engines Pollution Control Devices, Article 4.8: In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets sections 2449, 2449.1, and 2449.2. Contractors shall be required to abide by the requirements described in the referenced provisions and provide proof of their CARB Certificate(s) of Reported Compliance: In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets.

13. The work to be performed shall be completed within sixty (60) working days after execution of Contract and Notice to Proceed has been issued.

14. Contractors’ activities shall be confined to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding City designated holidays. All work on Murrieta Hot Springs Road shall only be done at night during the hours of 9:00pm and 5:00am, with the work week starting Sunday evening and ending Friday morning. All work being conducted in school zones shall only take place during school district holiday breaks.

Work in these school zones shall not start until June 9th, Please reference 2025.

Murrieta Valley Unified School District Calander.

There will be a mandato15. ry pre-bid conference at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, the 22nd day of January 2025, located at Murrieta City Hall 1 Town Square, Murrieta CA. 92562.

16. The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is $850,000.00.

/s/ Kimberly Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk Dated: December 30, 2024 Published El Chicano January 9, 2025 E-853

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 California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 22 F O R D 1FT7W2A60NEC64955 00560K3 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-3883622# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/9/25 E-852

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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 California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Monday, January 20, 2025 to YEAR MAKE VIN wit: LICENSE STATE 21 CHEV KL8CB6SA4MC740325 8VRN703 CA To be sold by: AAction Towing & Recovery, 14043 Pioneer Road #3, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County, CA 92307 (10:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE 17 NISS STATE 3N1CN7AP5HL825052 7WGR616 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 15 CHEV KL7CJKSB0FB137941 7KTD569 CA To be sold by: AAction Towing & Recovery, 11399 Santa Fe Avenue East, Hesperia, San Bernardino County, CA 92344 (10:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 15 MERZ WDDSJ4EBXFN280292 CN97F21 CA To be sold by: Victor Valley Towing, 11399 E Santa Fe Rd, Hesperia, San Bernardino County, CA 92345 (10:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 74 COOK A8166 4GE5616 CA To be sold by: Desert Valley Towing, Eureka Street, 17177 Victorville, San Bernardino County, CA 92395 (10:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE 14 CHEV STATE 2G1FB3D32E9289799 7EYR850 CA To be sold by: Wilson Towing, 2310 E 3rd St, Bernardino, San San Bernardino County, CA 92410 (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-3883919# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/9/25 E-851

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: VON JO MANGUM, aka VON J. MANGUM, aka VON MANGUM CASE NO.: PROVA2401052

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: VON JO MANGUM, aka VON J. MANGUM, aka VON MANGUM A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by YVONNE MANGUM in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that YVONNE MANGUM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on FEB 04, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept.

V12 located at 14455 CIVIC DRIVE, SUITE 100, VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 VICTORVILLE DISTRICT 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 within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Other Probate Code.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: KEMPEELISABETH OLINGER 1980 ORANGE TREE LANE, SUITE 101 REDLANDS, CA 92374 (909) 824-2777 Published El Chicano 1/2,1/9,1/16/25 E-848

Notice Inviting Bids Bid No. 24-12 Musical Instruments and Supplies NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified School District of San Bernardino County, State of California, acting through its Governing Board, hereafter referred to as the “District”, is soliciting electronic bid submittals through its OpenGov eProcurement web portal in response to Bid No. 24-12, Musical Instruments and Supplies. Bids must be submitted electronically up to but not later than January 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., at https://procurement.opengov.c om/portal/sbcusd Bid forms on which the Bid must be presented, specifications, terms, conditions, and instructions required for responding may be secured at the District's e-Procurement website at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/sbc usd.

Contract award is contingent upon availability of funds.

Local, Minority and Disabled Veterans Businesses are specifically encouraged to respond. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, and to accept or reject any item, to withdraw a line item or entire Bid, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the Bid document(s). The District may award any, all, or none of this Bid. By: Kathy Haskins, Buyer Publication: January 9, 2025 Request for Clarification: January 17, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Virtual Bid Opening: January 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. meet.google.com/fxv-byxs-fnp Note: Late entry will not be permitted CNS-3879182# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/9/25 E-850

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF BOAT(S) / VESSEL(S) / TRAILER(S) AT PUBLIC AUCTION; Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 503 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, the undersigned will sell at lien sale the following vessel(s) / Trailer(s) at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 to wit: YEAR MAKE HULL / VIN LICENSE STATE __ TYPE __ 81 SLEE SLEA3544M81K BOAT To be sold by: Wilson Towing, 2310 E 3rd St, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA 92410 (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-3883933# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/9/25 E-849

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 23-03319-DMCA Title No. 230625251-CAVOI A.P.N. 0133-181-10-0-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/05/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Servicing Default Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" but without condition, covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: Andrew Barnes, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 01/02/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0001361 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of San Bernardino County, California. Date of Sale: : 01/23/2025 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the North Arrowhead Avenue entrance to the County Courthouse, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92401 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $145,386.96 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 543 N Pampas Ave, Rialto, CA 92376 A.P.N.: 0133-181-10-0-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded.

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

shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714730-2727 or visit this internet w e b s i t e w w w. n d s c o r p . c o m / s a l e s , using the file number assigned to this case 23-03319-DM-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a "representative of all eligible tenant buyers" you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888264-4010, or visit this internet website www.ndscorir.coni, using the file number assigned to this case 23-03319-DM-CA to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as a "representative of all eligible tenant buyers" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended.

Date: 12/13/2024 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888264-4010 Sales Line 714-7302727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4830811 Published Rialto Record 12/26/2024, 01/02/2025, 01/09/2025 R-972

APN: 0228-731-27-0-000 TS No.: 24-08244CA TSG Order No.: 240418061-CA-VOi NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded October 2, 2006 as Document No.: 2006-0671113 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, executed by: Emily Lewis, and Anthony Lewis, wife and husband as joint tenants, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or

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federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of Sale Date: January trust.

22, 2025 Sale Time: 1:00 PM Sale Location: At the main (south) entrance to the City of Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 2 File No.:2491710 08244CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15642 Caravelle Ave, Fontana, CA 92336.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, $428,531.06 to-wit: (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 24-08244CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the prop-

erty if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-08244CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

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

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. 3 File If the No.:24-08244CA Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. For Pre Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: (916) 939-0772. For Post Sale Results please visit www.affiniadefault.com or Call (866) 932-0360 Dated: December 12, 2024 By: Omar Solorzano Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 NPP0468729 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 01/02/2025, 12/26/2024, 01/09/2025 R-971

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Sec. 6104,6105 U.C.C.) Escrow No. 9681-NL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) is/are: ROYALSMOKE SHOP RIALTO, INC, 548 W. FOOTHILL BLVD., RIALTO, CA 92376 Doing business as: ROYAL SMOKE SHOP RIALTO INC All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: NONE The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller(s) is: SAME AS ABOVE The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: ROYAL 77 INC, 548 W. FOOTHILL BLVD., RIALTO, CA 92376 The assets being sold are generally described as: LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, GOODWILL, INVENTORY and are located at: ROYAL SMOKE SHOP RIALTO INC, 548 W. FOOTHILL BLVD., RIALTO, CA 92376 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: BENNETT ESCROW SERVICES INC, 332 N. RIVERSIDE AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 and the anticipated sale date is 01/31/2025 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: BENNETT ESCROW SERVICES INC, 332 N. RIVERSIDE AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 and the last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be 01/30/2025, which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above.

Dated: 12/27/2024 ROYAL 77 INC, Buyer(s) 3104048-PP PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 1/9/25 R-986

T.S. No.: 24-11768 Loan No.: ******8479 APN: 0127-53117-0-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/6/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: JACQUELINE AUGUSTINE AND STACY L. AUGUSTINE, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 8/11/2020 as Instrument No. 2020-0279913 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, Date of Sale: 2/4/2025 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: North West Entrance in the Courtyard, Chino Municipal Court, 13260 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $295,874.38 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 583 N RIVERSIDE AVE RIALTO, California 92376 A.P.N.: 0127-531-17-0-000

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 793-6107 or visit this Internet Website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2411768. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in

the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 793-6107, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-11768 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: 12/3/2024 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (800) 793-6107 Patricia Sanchez Foreclosure Manager PPP#24-005047 Published Rialto Record 1/9/25,1/16/25,1/23/25 R-985

File No. 48144373 Notice of Trustee’s Sale You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated May 12, 2020.

Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Armando M. Avina, a married man, as his Sole and Separate Property Duly Appointed Trustee: IDEA Law Group, PC Recorded May 18, 2020 as Instrument No. 2020-0165920 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 18407 Hawthorne Ave (Bloomington area), Fontana, CA 92316 A.P.N.: 0249-171-25-0-000 Date of Sale: February 4, 2025 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: Chino Municipal Court, 13260 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710; North West Entrance In The Courtyard Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $133,821.55, Estimated. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and

clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Website https://www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 48144373. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Website https://www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 48144373 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The Notice to Tenant pertains to sales occurring after January 1, 2021.

Date: December 20, 2024 IDEA Law Group, PC 1651 East 4th Street, Suite 124 Santa Ana, CA 92701 Foreclosure Department: (877) 353-2146 Sale Information Only: (800) 280-2832 Sale Website: https://www.auction.com Yvette Ylagan, Foreclosure Officer Please Be Advised That This Law Firm May Be Acting As A Debt Collector, Attempting To Collect A Debt And Any Information Obtained Will Be Used For That Purpose. Idea Law Group, P.C. California Debt Collection License No. 11455-99 Published Rialto Record 1/9/25,1/16/25,1/23/25 R-989

NOTICE Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to satisfy Extra Space's lien, by selling personal property belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated.

13475 Baseline Ave., Fontana, CA 92336, January 28, 2025, 10:30 am. Brian Icamen; Scarlet Beard; Chris Lopez; Marvin Medina; Ryan Mitchell. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN113122 01-28-2025 Published Rialto Record Jan 9, 2025 R-988

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After 18 Years, Ontario and New York Firefighters Play Final ‘Fire on Ice’ Hockey Match at Toyota Arena Jan. 18

Josie Gonzales Elected San Bernardino County AssessorRecorder-County Clerk, First Hispanic Woman in Role

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An FDNY goaltender resolutely guards the net as Ontario Fire Department players press the attack during a past Fire on Ice hockey matchup.

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he final chapter of an 18-year tradition will unfold on January 18 when the Ontario Fire Department takes on the New York Fire Department in the last-ever “Fire on Ice” hockey game at Toyota Arena. The puck drops at 1 p.m. for the charity match, with proceeds benefiting the Ray Pfeifer Foundation, which assists 9/11 first responders, and the daughters of Ontario Fire Department Firefighter Paramedic Javan Settles, who passed away on December 19, 2024.

Tickets cost $10 and include admission to both the firefighters’ game and the Ontario Reign minor league hockey matchup that follows. An energetic chili cook-off will greet attendees at the door, where donations of any amount grant guests a tasting bracelet and the chance to sample chili from eight competing firehouse teams. Half of those proceeds will go into the department’s 501(c)(3), while the other half—this year—will directly support Settles’ daughters.

“The funds raised always go to a good cause and now two good causes this year,” said Ontario Fire Department Firefighter Paramedic Joel Rodas.

“A piece of the brotherhood that makes the fire service amazing is coming together for something bigger than ourselves.”

Special “Fire on Ice” merchandise—created by the Ontario firefighters’ union, Local 1430—will be on sale, with

proceeds directed to the Settles family. Attendees can also use QR codes on-site to purchase whiskey from Southern Collective Spirit Company, with Apple Pay options available for convenience.

Though the event traditionally alternates between Ontario and New York, this year marks its final skate—a tradition that began in 2008 thanks to New York native Rich Grim. Rodas noted that Ontario and FDNY crews have forged deep bonds over the years, strengthened when West Coast firefighters traveled east to assist after the 9/11 terror attack in New York City.

“Here’s a department on the opposite side of the country,” Rodas said. “It’s something more compounded with the passing of Javan—he’s the only guy I know who ever worked for the FDNY and a fire department in California. Having both departments come together again will bring a sense of brotherhood.”

Settles served five years in the FDNY, then spent over a decade in Long Beach before joining Ontario to pursue a better work-life balance for his daughters. His sudden loss has cast a pall over the station, where close-knit crews share living quarters during shifts and become a second family.

“Javan was the life of the firehouse—always enthusiastic, always had a smile on his face, always encouraging, loving, and supportive,” Rodas said.

“He really was the most loving, energetic, determined go-getter.

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San Bernardino County Supervisor Dawn Rowe administers the oath of office to newly elected Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales on January 6, 2025.

Everything he did was for his daughters.”

Rodas explained that when firefighters lose a colleague, the Community News absence is felt beyond the job itself, lingering in the station’s an Bernardino County is hallways and empty bunks. pleased to announce the election of Josie Gonza“When something like this les as the new Assessorhappens, it takes a long time, if Recorder-County Clerk, not a whole career, to adjust,” effective January 6th, 2025.

Rodas said. “There are still times you’re in the fire station With her extensive backhoping they’ll walk through the ground in public service and door. You look at their bed, their community leadership, Gonzalocker, and they’re not there les is poised to bring innovaanymore. It’s rough.” tion, integrity, and dedication to her new role.

Despite the heartache, Rodas hopes the last “Fire on Ice” will Gonzales brings a wealth of embody the spirit Settles experience in local government, brought to the job—unifying having worked in various cafirefighters, families, and the pacities to support San community around shared pur- Bernardino County residents. pose and friendship.

Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a deep commit“We’ll never be able to suffice ment to ensuring transparency, for the life of Javan, but we improving access to services, want his kids to know they have and supporting the needs of resan entire fire department behind idents. them,” Rodas said.

Her leadership will be pivotal With live music, a DJ, and as the Assessor-Recorderlocal breweries on tap, the Jan- County Clerk’s office continues uary 18 festivities promise a its important work in maintainfamily-friendly celebration of ing accurate property records life and service. As the puck and ensuring fair and equitable drops for the final time, Ontario assessments for all residents. and New York firefighters will skate side by side—demonstrat- “I am truly honored to serve as ing yet again that the bonds of Assessor-Recorder-County firefighting transcend any dis- Clerk for our community,” said tance, united in memory and Josie Gonzales. “I look forward mission. to working with my dedicated team to continue enhancing the Tickets can be purchased on- services we provide, improving line, here: https://fevo-enter- transparency, and ensuring that prise.com/event/FireOnIce all residents are treated with fairness and respect.”

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As Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk, Gonzales will oversee the valuation of property, the maintenance of property records, and the facilitation of vital services such as document recording, birth, death, and marriage certificates, and more.

Her vision for the office is focused on modernizing processes, making services more accessible to the public, and maintaining the highest

standards of professionalism.

Josie Gonzales takes office following a successful election in November 2024. She is committed to building on the office’s legacy of excellence and ensuring that all residents benefit from fair and equitable services.

“I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Chris Wilhite for his professional leadership and service as Assessor-RecorderCounty Clerk,” said incoming Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales. “His dedication to the office and the community during this time of transition has been invaluable.”

Chris Wilhite was appointed by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on December 6, 2022, to a special two-year term following the unexpected passing of AssessorRecorder-County Clerk Bob Dutton.

For more information about the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s office, please visit arc.sbcounty.gov.

Josie Gonzales has been a lifetime resident of San Bernardino County and continues to be an advocate for her community. As a former County Supervisor, she has been dedicated to public service and to improving the lives of all residents.

In her new role as AssessorRecorder-County Clerk, she is focused on bringing fresh perspectives, streamlining processes, and providing transparent and accessible services to the community.