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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 62, NO. 07

January 16, 2025

San Bernardino Council Grapples with City Manager Selection Amid Calls for Stability at Closed Session Meeting

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(Left to right) Councilmember Sandra Ibarra, Mayor Pro Tem Fred Shorett, and Councilmember Juan Figueroa at a council meeting on December 18th, 2024.

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n a closed session held on January 8, 2025, the San Bernardino City Council convened to discuss the procedures for appointing the city’s next manager, a role pivotal to restoring stability in a city beleaguered by frequent administrative changes.

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The meeting featured three public comments that underscored the community’s urgent demand for consistent and effective leadership. Former City Councilmember

Kim Calvin delivered a critical perspective on the council’s handling of city manager appointments. “I don’t know who you think is going to miraculously want to come to a city of this type of dysfunction.

You all will be the ones we, the community members hold accountable for every decision that you make going forward,” Calvin asserted. She challenged the council’s decision-making process, stating, “Those of you who have already made the worst of decisions when it comes to bringing city managers to this city—I don't have to call out names, but I am prepared.”

Calvin further endorsed Clayton, asserting her effectiveness during her interim tenure. “If you chose former City Manager Charles Montoya, then I would think that hands down Interim City Manager Rochelle Clayton would be the best city manager that you could possibly think of that the City of San Bernardino could afford,” she added. She concluded her remarks by highlighting the stability Clayton has provided over the past seven months. “Interim City Manager Clayton City Manager cont. on next pg.

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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL San Bernardino has secured a $14 million federal grant to build its first public EV charging network, paving the way for accessible and sustainable transportation options citywide.

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he City of San Bernardino announced it has received a $14,055,578 Charging and Feuling Infrastructure Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration to build the City’s first public charging network. The project,

in partnership with Arcadia-based EVCS, will construct and operate 101 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at parks, libraries, senior centers, and other locations across the City.

San Bernardino is one of six organizations in the state and the only one in Southern California to receive this competitive grant.

“This grant propels San Bernardino toward a greener, more resilient future,” said Mayor Helen Tran. “By adding over 100 community EV charging stations, we are not only improving access to sustainable transportation but reaffirming our dedication to environmental progress and comEV Charging cont. on next pg.

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- has been in place for seven months providing the city with stability. What more are you asking for?”

Echoing this sentiment, Carlos Gonzales, Staff Coordinator for Teamsters Local 1932, emphasized the necessity of stability not only for union negotiations but for the entire community’s welfare.

“Our city needs stability. Not only do we need stability for Teamsters Local 1932 to negotiate contracts, but our entire community needs stability in a city manager so we can make San Bernardino a better place for all of us,” Gonzales remarked. His comments reflect the concerns of the 180 City of San Bernardino employees represented by Teamsters Local 1932, who rely on steady leadership for their operations.

San Bernardino Councilwoman Dr. Treasure Ortiz of Ward 7 provided additional context on the council’s deliberations. “We did not have a discussion of the appointment of the next city manager. What we were assessing is our processes in general,” Ortiz explained. She emphasized the council’s focus on evaluating and improving their procedures to ensure a stable and effective appointment process. “It’s really about stability and it’s about the discussions that are circulating on a stable process for us and the residents,” Ortiz added.

Addressing the city’s tumultuous history with managerial turnover, Ortiz noted, “Plus we have had 16 EV Charging (Cont.)

- munity growth.”

The lack of accessible chargers has prevented many individuals from considering electric vehicles ownership, especially renters and residents of apartments. The new charging network is expected to increase EV adoption and provide convenient, affordable, and reliable charging for San Bernardino residents.

The project will install 77 Level 2 and 24 DC fast chargers at 15 municipally owned locations, including six parks/community centers, a soccer complex, the main library, City Hall, the Police Department, the City Yard, and several downtown parking locations. All sites will include Level 2 and DC fast chargers, Level 1 outlets for micromobility to charge e-bikes and scooters, and a 200kWh Battery Energy Storage System for reliability and resiliency.

As part of the project, the City of San Bernardino plans to partner with Arcadia based EVCS to operate and maintain the network.

EVCS manages over 300 EV charging facilities in the western United States and will be providing $3.5 million to cover a portion of the equipment, construction, and operating costs. The City will also partner with a local non-profit or educational institution to de-

city managers in 16 years in San Bernardino,” underscoring the critical need for a reliable and lasting leadership solution. She also addressed concerns about communication clarity, stating, “Our city is going to be mindful of how items are worded and placed on the agenda moving forward because many community members were confused at what exactly was taking place and being discussed during this closed session meeting.”

Back to public comment, Christian Shaughnessy, a former candidate for Ward 3 City Council, also voiced strong support for the current Interim City Manager, Rochelle Clayton. “I’m speaking in favor of Interim City Manager Rochelle Clayton. She’s put in a lot of great, competent work over the years, and it’d be great to have her as the permanent city manager in San Bernardino,” Shaughnessy stated, highlighting Clayton’s contributions and advocating for her permanent appointment.

San Bernardino Public Information Officer Jeff Krauss clarified that no immediate actions were expected from the meeting. “We are not expecting any actions to be taken, it’s an opportunity for the council to meet to discuss the process of appointment,” Krauss stated.

As the council continues to navigate the appointment process, community leaders and residents alike are advocating for a transparent and stable selection to guide San Bernardino toward a more prosperous and less chaotic future. velop workforce initiatives, including internships and apprenticeships in EV technology for local high school and college students.

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program awarded $635.69 million to 49 grantees across the nation to strategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in the places people live and work – in addition to along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors.

“By equipping our communities with publicly accessible clean energy solutions, we are investing in a more sustainable and affordable future for Inland Empire residents,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar.

“This grant will help San Bernardino implement EV chargers throughout the City, taking crucial steps to combat climate change, reduce air pollution and improve public health.”

The total project cost is $17,587,038 for design and engineering, permitting, construction, utility upgrades, commissioning, operations, and maintenance.

An agreement will be presented to the City Council for their approval in the coming months.

Newcomer, Incumbent School Trustees Sworn In

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he Rialto Unified School District Board of Education welcomed its newest member and celebrated the reelection of two dedicated education leaders during its December 2024 meeting. The ceremony included the swearing-in of Board Members Dr. Stephanie Lewis, Joseph Martinez, and Dakira Williams followed by the reorganization of Board leadership roles.

Dr. Lewis was elected President, Martinez was elected Vice President, and Edgar Montes was elected Clerk. All five trustees participated in the reorganization.

Williams joins the Board as its newly elected member.

Williams defeated three candidates, Mirna Ruiz, Scott Sparks, and Incumbent Nancy G. O’Kelley, who withdrew her name from the school board race and endorsed Sparks but was still listed on the ballot due to not meeting the deadline for withdrawing her name.

Williams will now represent Area One. She is a parent advocate, a business owner, and a community leader with a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and Marketing from Howard University. With extensive experience in the defense and aerospace industry and specialized training in mediation, project management, and Six Sigma, Williams states that she will bring a fresh perspective to the Board of Education.

"I am deeply honored and grateful to the community for placing their trust in me as a member of the Rialto Board of Education,” replied Williams.

“I want to sincerely thank everyone who supported and believed in what we can accomplish together when we focus on student success. During this challenging time, as we face the impact of fires in our region, my thoughts are

with all those affected. Education is a gift that, once attained, cannot be taken away, and its importance becomes even more evident in moments like these. I am committed to working alongside our incredible educators, staff, and families to continue building a brighter future for our students, guided by the resilience and strength that define our community."

A longtime resident of Rialto and an active parent leader, she has served on numerous committees, including the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), District Advisory Committee (DAC), and Parent Advisory Committee (PAC).

Williams was sworn in by her father, Curren D. Price, who serves as a Los Angeles City Councilmember, and her daughter Zayla Williams, a Dual Language Immersion student at Trapp Elementary School who read the oath of office in Spanish. Her youngest daughter, Ziyah, her husband Joseph Williams, her mother, Del Richardson Price, and many extended family and supporters also attended.

Dr. Lewis reelected for a second term on the Board, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her position while serving Area Two. Dr. Lewis defeated James Martinez during the November election.

First elected in 2020, Dr. Lewis is a Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Mental Health Specialist with extensive professional and academic experience.

In addition to serving as the High-Risk Infant Follow-Up Program Coordinator at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, she is an Assistant Professor at Western University of Health Sciences and a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Phoenix Graduate School of Nursing. Dr. Lewis is also a former RUSD parent and longtime Rialto resident.

She will now lead the Board of Education as President, a role she previously held in 2023.

Joanne Gilbert, former RUSD Board of Education president and a mentor to Dr. Lewis, swore in the incumbent. Dr. Lewis was supported at the school board meeting by her family and friends, in attendance.

“I am humbled by the support of my community,” stated Dr. Lewis. “I wholeheartedly appreciate those who had faith in my ability to lead. I thank you to our voters, as I courageously enter the next four years of my term working with the Board of Education in service to the community. I want to make sure to extend my sincerest prayers and thoughts to our teachers, support staff, administrators, and those affected by these Southern California wildfires.

Thank you to our firefighters, who have been working nonstop to put out these fires. I look forward to serving my term and making decisions in the best interest of our deserving RUSD students.”

Martinez, a veteran trustee on the Board, ran unopposed as he was reelected in Area Four. Affectionately known as “Mr. STEM” for his passion for science, technology, and STEM education. Martinez was first elected to the RUSD Board of Education in 2008.

He has served in all leadership capacities, including as President, Vice President, and Clerk. A retired classified employee and former classified union president, Martinez is involved in the community through his work with the Kiwanis Club of Rialto. He will now serve as the Board’s Vice President. Martinez was sworn in by RUSD Student Member Ivan Manzo, a senior at Eisenhower High School and the student representative for the District.

As he addressed the viewing public after the ceremony, Martinez emphasized the symbolic importance of having Manzo read the oath of office and putting students first in the Board’s decision-making process.

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Public Safety Extreme Santa Ana Wind Event Safety Updates and Resources

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an Bernardino County has been experiencing a high Santa Ana wind event since Tuesday. Gusts have reached up to 80 mph in some areas, while most of the Inland Empire experienced sustained winds of 50-60 mph.

The High Desert, including Victorville and Apple Valley, also saw gusts of 40-50 mph.

These intense winds, combined with critically low humidity, created dangerous fire conditions and contributed to downed trees and potential damage throughout the region.

Though the most extreme weather has passed, residents should remain cautious as the region continues to experience gusty conditions into today, Jan. 9. These ongoing winds, though not as strong as earlier in the week, combined with low humidity, have extended the red flag warning for fire danger through this evening.

Sign up for TENS to receive emergency alerts on your phone.

High wind safety tips Safety tips for your home Secure outdoor objects like furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that could blow away and cause damage.

Trim tree branches away from your home and power lines.

Remove any dead trees or overhanging branches near structures and secure loose roofing materials.

Make sure you have sufficient water, non-perishable food, flashlights and batteries in case of power outages.

Charge phones and medical devices in advance.

Tune in to local weather forecasts and bulletins through the National Weather Service, NOAA Weather Radio or local news.

The National Weather Service advises that fire risks remain high, and any new fire ignitions could spread quickly due to critically dry conditions.

Sign up for notifications through your energy provider or local emergency systems like San Bernardino County’s TENS system.

These weather conditions can cause power outages, and they may prompt Southern California Edison (SCE) to declare a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to prevent wildfires.

Residents are encouraged to monitor the SCE Outage Center for details on potential outages and estimated restoration times. Proactive planning and awareness can help minimize disruptions caused by these conditions.

Safety tips for being outside

San Bernardino County agencies have been actively responding to this wind event.

The county’s Office of Emergency Services activated its Emergency Operations Center earlier in the week to coordinate recovery efforts.

County Fire strike teams, along with Public Works crews, addressed incidents ranging from downed trees to snow removal in the mountain communities of Big Bear and Wrightwood, which received unexpected snowfall on Monday.

For the most updated information on the high wind event, visit the county’s Extreme Wind Event Page. Explore safety tips, preparation guides and local resources to stay aware, vigilant and ready.

Stay indoors during high winds unless absolutely necessary.

If you are outside, find shelter immediately. Stay away from trees, power lines and flying debris.

Take cover next to a building or under a sturdy shelter if caught outside.

Watch for falling tree limbs and loose street signs or objects that may fall from balconies.

Avoid anything touching downed power lines, including vehicles or tree branches. Wet or snow-covered ground can conduct electricity.

Safety tips for downed power lines (Advice from Southern California Edison) Never touch a fallen power line. Call 911 and the power company to report fallen power lines.

Do not drive through standing water if downed power lines are in the water.

Sign up for emergency alerts

If you’re in a vehicle with a fallen power line on it, stay in the vehicle and remain calm until help arrives. It is safe to use your cellphone to call 911.

To quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff and County Fire send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages through the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS) system.

If you must leave the vehicle, exit by jumping away with both feet together, ensuring you do not touch the vehicle and the ground at the same time. Once on the ground, shuffle away without lifting your feet until you are several yards away.

Avoid stepping into or entering any water that a downed power line may be touching.

Safety tips for driving Keep both hands on the wheel and reduce your speed to maintain control.

Watch for objects blowing across the roadway and keep a safe distance from vehicles in adjacent lanes, as strong winds can push them out of their path.

Avoid driving behind or near high-profile vehicles, such as trucks, vans, SUVs or trailers, as they are more prone to being pushed or flipped by wind gusts.

If winds are too severe to drive safely, pull onto the shoulder of the road, away from trees or tall structures.

Stay in your vehicle and turn on hazard lights until conditions improve.

Stick to the speed limit, avoid hard braking, and stay alert to road hazards that could impede visibility.

Resources National Weather Service – Weather and Hazards Data Viewer Southern California Edison – Outage specific customer service issues: 800-611-1911 Billing and service inquiries: 800-684-8123 Maps showing PSPS boundaries and locations of about Community Resource Centers and Community Crew Vehicles: https://www.sce.com/outage-center/check-outage-status General information on PSPS: sce.com/psps De-energization and restoration policies: sce.com/pspsdecisionmaking Information on emergency preparedness, customer notifications, customer programs resources: other and sce.com/wildfire Seven-day PSPS forecasts: https://www.sce.co m/wildfire/weather-awareness Fire and weather detection p a m https://www.sce.co m/wildfire/situational-awareness Air Quality Alert – Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory.

Strong Santa Ana winds will cause high particle pollution levels in parts of the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County and Orange County. AQMD – Home 211 – call 211 for health and social services resources

Emergency Resources, Preparation Available to Residents

By Redlands Fire

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ollowing the high wind events, widespread power outages, as well as devastating wildfires throughout Southern California, the Redlands Fire Department wants to remind residents to prepare for emergencies ahead of time.

Redlands residents and businesses are encouraged to register for the City’s Emergency Notification System at https://www.cityofredlands.org/ post/emergency-notificationsystem. The system provides timely emergency notifications from the City, San Bernardino County, and State of California directly to mobile devices and computers through text and voice messages, and email.

Residents are also urged to create an account with Southern California Edison and follow @sce on social media to receive timely notifications regarding power outages and other electrical safety related issues. SCE is the best source of information regarding Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).

Southern California Edison also provides a Critical Care Backup Battery Program for customers who require continuous electricity to operate medical equipment. Contact Southern California Edison or visit https://www.sce.com/outagecenter/customer-resources-andsupport/critical-care-backup-batt ery-program to sign up for the program in preparation for futures power outages. Anyone who requires emergency medical care related to electronic medical equipment during a PSPS is urged to call 911. Redlands Firefighter/Paramedics will quickly respond to provide lifesaving care.

Community Resource Centers (CRC) are provided by SCE to support customers during PSPS and other large public safety activations. Services include information, light snacks, and resiliency kits. Customers may charge mobile devices and portable medical equipment.

SCE offers in-language support and accommodates customers with disabilities or other access and functional needs.

If you see a downed powerline or electrical hazard call 911 and the appropriate resources will be dispatched to that location In California, wildfires are not a matter of “if” but “when.” Stay safe with Cal Fire’s three-step wildfire preparation program, “Ready, Set, Go.” Information is available at readyforwildfire.org/preparefor-wildfire/.

Key components of the program are: Ready: Harden your home, Create defensible space, Select fire resistant plants Set: Build a wildfire action plan, Prepare your family, Pack your “Go Bag” Go: Follow the evacuation guide, get your home ready, protect your animals For up-to-date information and resources, the County of San Bernardino Office of Emergency Services has created an Extreme Wind Event webpage at Extreme Wind Event – Office of Emergency Services.

Be sure to follow the following social media pages for the most up to date information on the fires in Los Angeles: @lacountyfd @losangelesfiredepartment @calfire @sce @nws.

Suspect Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

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20-year-old Redlands man was arrested Thursday, Jan. 9, for possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.

Donovan Brenden Brawley was arrested following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the social media app Kik. Police served a search warrant at Brawley’s residence in the 100 block of South San Mateo Street and seized electronic devices including a cell phone, laptop computers and game consoles.

Brawley was booked at the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino and later released on bail.

Anyone with further information regarding Brawley or incidents of Child Sexual Abuse is asked to contact Redlands Police

Investigator Dale Peters at (909) 798-7659.

This investigation is part of an ongoing operation by the Internet Crimes Against Children’s regional task force known as Online Guardian 2.0 to crack down on the sexual exploitation of children online. The regional task force includes law enforcement agencies from San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

Anyone with information regarding crime or suspicious activity is asked to contact Redlands Police Dispatch at (909) 798-7681 ext. 1. Certain non-emergency crimes may also be reported online using the Redlands Police Department’s CopLogic reporting system at www.cityofredlands.org/reportcrime. Suspicious activity and tips can be reported using the City of Redlands 311 mobile app available for Android, iPhones, and iPads.

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Inland Empire Community Foundation Announces New Chair and Community News

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nland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) is pleased to announce Jesse Melgar as the next Chair of its Board of Directors, where he will become the first openly LGBTQ+ Chair, first Coachella Valley resident, and the first millennial to chair the Board. Melgar will succeed outgoing chair Nefertiti Long.

IECF also welcomes two new Board members, Felicia Alexander Elizabeth Romero, and Lou Monville who will serve four-year terms.

“I want to thank Nefertiti Long for her dedication and leadership as Board Chair these past few years, she continued our board’s long tradition of high caliber leadership and guidance to maintain an engaged and diverse board, all while supporting her passion through our Women’s Giving Fund,” said Michelle Decker, President and CEO of IECF.

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Jesse Melgar has been named Chair of the Inland Empire Community Foundation Board of Directors, becoming the first openly LGBTQ+, first Coachella Valley resident, and first millennial to hold the position. Melgar, who succeeds outgoing Chair Nefertiti Long, brings extensive experience in philanthropy, government, and community advocacy to this historic role.

Public Hearing Conducted on Affordable Housing and Community Development Community News

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he Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the County Government Center in San Bernardino to receive input from community residents on the strategic use of grant funds that the county receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The hearing was also open to residents through videoconference locations in Joshua Tree and Hesperia.

“Today’s hearing provided vital feedback from our citizens on affordable housing and community development needs across the county,” said Community Development and Housing (CDH) Director Carrie Harmon. “Their input is important to us and will help shape the 2025 Consolidated Plan.”

Every five years, CDH is required to prepare a Consolidated Plan to identify affordable housing and community development needs and prioritize projects to address these needs. The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to establish goals and delineate how grant funds will be utilized toward increasing affordable housing, reducing homelessness, and providing a range of social services to underserved communities for the next five years.

HUD grant funds can be allocated to eligible projects and activities in the unincorporated communities of the county as well as cooperating cities including Adelanto, Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Montclair, Needles, Redlands, Twentynine Palms, Yucaipa and the Town of Yucca Valley. Additionally, the cities of Chino Hills and Rancho Cucamonga also qualify for HUD funding.

The public hearing concluded the

county’s efforts of obtaining citizen and stakeholder feedback to guide the use of federal funds for the Consolidated Plan.

Prior efforts included a variety of approaches to achieve meaningful public engagement with residents and other stakeholders, including participation in various public meetings and events throughout the county, as well as the release of a community-wide survey.

In total, CDH staff attended 26 meetings and events in each region of the county including the mountains, deserts and valleys. Events ranged from participating in Municipal Advisory Council meetings, Continuum of Care Regional Steering Committee meetings, and senior meal distribution programs in Bloomington, Joshua Tree, Crestline and other communities. These efforts resulted in the completion of over 1,600 surveys to help inform the development of the Consolidated Plan.

A separate stakeholder and service provider survey was deployed to capture feedback from a variety of stakeholder viewpoints including fair housing/legal advocacy, housing, affordable housing, real estate and mortgage lending, community development and planning, transportation, education, homelessness, civic organizations, services for low-income households, people with disabilities, seniors, children, domestic violence victims and others.

“I want to thank our residents and stakeholders for sharing their thoughts with us throughout this process,” said Harmon.

“We are committed to enhancing the quality of life in our communities by meeting the county’s affordable housing and community development needs.”

CDH will return to the Board of Supervisors to present the draft Consolidated Plan and Action Plan for review and approval in March 2025.

“I am thrilled to welcome Jesse as our new Board Chair. Jesse has proven to be a changemaker and force for good in philanthropy, becoming an immediate leader on our board through his work as founder and chair of the CIELO Fund at our foundation. Importantly, he is a locally-grown leader who has used his talent to serve in senior leadership roles in government, academia, and in the private and nonprofit sectors. His skills, vast network, and strategic mindset will help us continue building a stronger culture of philanthropy in the IE.” "We are in a critical moment for our region—one that calls on all of us to dream big, invest in lasting change, and work across and through our differences to ensure that our neighbors can live dignified lives,” said Melgar. “As the largest and oldest foundation in the Inland Empire, our board looks forward to advancing inclusive, thoughtful philanthropy that drives forward the ambitions of our communities, fosters new partnerships, and attracts more resources to fund efforts that help our region thrive. As board chair, I am eager to collaborate with our board, the talented IECF team, and partners across foundations, government, nonprofits, faith-based institutions, and our generous donors to continue building a region our future generations can be proud of.”

Chair - Jesse F. Melgar, M.P.P., joined the Board of the Inland Empire Community Foundation in 2021, having recently served as Vice Chair, and as a member of the Policy and Marketing & Grants Committees. He is the founder and chair of the CIELO Fund at the Foundation, where he has led a regional committee in raising over $2 million to support Latino organizations and scholarships in the region.

Professionally, Melgar is Senior Advisor for Strategy and Public Affairs at the University of California Possibility Lab where he advises state departments and agencies on engagement strategies and policies that support an inclusive democracy. He is a Governor’s appointee and Vice Chair of the California Volunteers Commission where he advocated to bring millions in funding to the region for the California College Corps program. He is also a co-founder of the Inland Empire LGBTQ+ Center in downtown Riverside, and an advisory board member for the UCR School of Public Policy and Equality California.

Melgar spent a decade in state government serving as a communications director and spokesperson for some of California’s top leaders including Gavin Newsom, Alex Padilla, Ricardo Lara, and led communications for the California Latino Legislative Caucus and Equality California. Melgar earned a bachelor's degree with dual majors in Political sci-

ence and Chicano Studies from UCLA, and a Master of Public Policy from UC Riverside as a member of the inaugural cohort and full-tuition merit scholar. In 2024, he received the UCR Chancellor’s prestigious Young Alumni of Distinction Award and was an inaugural UCLA Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement Award recipient. He lives in Palm Springs with his husband, Angel.

Board Member - Felicia Alexander is a San Bernardino City Unified School District Trustee. She is also an Aerospace and Defense executive who has led global supply chain efforts for over 30 years. She is also an adjunct professor at California State University Long Beach teaching courses in operations management and supply chain management. She earned her BA from UC Santa Barbara and MA from JFK University, as well as a certificate in Project Management and Systems Engineering from California Institute of Technology. Mrs. Alexander is very engaged in the community. Some of her activities include San Bernardino County Equal Opportunity Commissioner, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (Past President of Kappa Omega Chapter), President-elect San Bernardino Assistance League and American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Alexander is married to Damon L. Alexander and they have a blended family of 5.

Board Member - Elizabeth F. Romero is the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Government & Community Relations at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). Prior to joining UCR, Elizabeth served as the Director of Community and Government Relations for Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest in Riverside and Imperial Counties. Elizabeth also managed the Building Healthy Communities Initiative funded by The California Endowment. She has also worked for Desert Arc, University Center for Developmental Disabilities and served as a Legislative Assistant to the late Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor Roy Wilson and Supervisor John J. Benoit.

Elizabeth earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of California, Riverside. She also holds a Masters of Politics, Economics and Business from Claremont Graduate University. Elizabeth is an alumnus of the Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) Leadership Institute and Women’s Policy Institute sponsored by the Women’s Foundation of California.

She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Desert Regional Medical Center and Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert.

Board Member – Lou Monville is Lou Monville Senior Vice President of the Raincross Corporate Group, a collection of businesses involved in real estate development and entitlement, convention center management, operations and catering, and convention and sports sales and marketing. He also serves as the Senior Vice President of the Riverside of the Building Industry Association of Sothern California, Riverside County Chapter and is the former Chair of the Riverside County Economic Recovery Task Force focused on the economic recovery in the County of Riverside post COVID-19.

Monville is a Trustee Emeritus and a past Chair of the Board of the California State University Board of Trustees and a former member of the California Community College Board of Governors. Lou holds a BA in Communications and Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from California State University, San Bernardino.

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World War II Veteran Awarded High School Diploma

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Former Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown accepts her father Marvin Minter's high school diploma, honoring his service during World War II under General Patton.

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BCSS had the distinct honor of posthumously awarding veteran Martin Minter his high school diploma during the 16th Annual Operation Recognition Veterans Diploma Project (VDP), with his family in attendance to share in the moment.

Marvin served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-1945. During his time in the military, Marvin

served as a member of the Third Army under General Patton, working as a Truck Driver Light. Throughout his time in the service, he supported the logistics operation, the Red Ball Express, supplying resources to Allied forces after the primary D-Day landing.

At the ceremony held on Dec. 16, Marvin's daughter, former Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown, accepted a diploma, medal and keepsake on her father's behalf.

This impactful project is conducted in partnership with

the San Bernardino County Department of Veterans Affairs. VDP provides an opportunity to issue high school diplomas to veterans whose high school education was interrupted due to military service during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and to individuals who were interned in a Japanese American relocation camp.

Since the program’s inception in 2009, 300 diplomas have been presented to eligible veterans.

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San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and Veterans Affairs representatives join Marvin Minter's family to commemorate his posthumous high school diploma during the 16th Annual Operation Recognition ceremony.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS / INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“District”) will receive sealed bids to construct the following project: F25-02 ARROYO VALLEY HS – BLEACHER REPLACEMENT (“Project” or “Contract”) To bid on this Project, the Bidder is required to have been prequalified by the District. In addition, if the has electrical, Project mechanical, or plumbing components that will be performed by subcontractors performing under the following license classification(s), then each of those subcontractors that intend to bid as a first-tier subcontractor to a general contractor (prime contractor) are required to have been prequalified by the District: C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43, and/or C46. All prequalification questionnaires will be received until 4:00 p.m., February 3, 2025, at the District Office, located at Facilities Planning & Development 956 W. 9th Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 Attn: Prequalification.

Alternatively, Contractors may submit their Prequalification Questionnaire electronically via e-mail to the District at: facilities_prequal@sbcusd.k12 .ca.us.

Contractors must submit sealed bids on or before p.m., Thursday, 3:00 February 13, 2025, at the District Office – Bid Box, located at 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, California 92410, at or after which time the District will open the bids and publicly read them aloud. Any claim by a Bidder of error in its bid must be made in compliance with Public Contract Code § 5100, et seq. Any bid that is submitted after this time shall be non-responsive and returned to the Bidder. The District is not responsible for Bids that are received after the deadline noted above.

The Project consists of, but not limited to, the following scope: The reconstruction of the bleachers at Gym building including ADA modifications to restrooms and path of travel site work.

All bids shall be on the form provided by the District. Each bid must conform and be responsive to all pertinent Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, the Instructions to Bidders.

To bid on this Project, the Bidder is required to possess one or more of the following State of California Contractor Licenses: Class B The Bidder's license(s) must be active and in good standing at the time of the bid opening and must remain so throughout the term of the Contract.

As security for its Bid, each Bidder shall provide with its Bid form -a bid bond issued by an admitted surety insurer on the form provided by the District, -cash, or -a cashier's check or a certified check, drawn to the order of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price.

This bid security shall be a guarantee that the Bidder shall, within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the Notice of Award, enter into a contract with the District for the performance of the services as stipulated in the bid.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if it is awarded the contract for the Project.

The successful Bidder may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract, in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code § 22300.

The successful Bidder and its subcontractors shall pay all workers on the Project not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed within the boundaries of the District, pursuant to Labor Code § 1770 et seq. Prevailing wage rates are on file with the District and are available to any interested party on

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request or at www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/statistics_and_databases.html.

Bidders and Bidders' subcontractors shall comply with the registration and qualification requirements pursuant to Labor Code §§ 1725.5 & 1771.1 A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30AM, meet at the administration office, at 1881 W Base Line St, San Bernardino, CA 92411. All participants are required to sign in at the Main Office.

Contract Documents are available on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and may be viewed and ordered through Crisp Imaging Planwell Service online by clicking on ‘PUBLIC at PLANROOM' https://www.crispplanroom.co m/jobs/public.

Contract Documents are also available for purchase for two hundred dollars ($200.00). This fee is refundable if the Contract Documents are returned in clean condition to Crisp Imaging no later than five (5) calendar days after the date of the bid opening.

Crisp Imaging, 3180 Pullman Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, Phone: (866) 6328329, Public Plan Room: https://www.crispplanroom.co m/jobs/public In addition, Contract Documents are available for review at the following builders' exchange F.W. Dodge McGraw-Hill, Inc. Public Plan Room; www.construction.com 4300 Beltway Place Suite 180 Arlington TX 76081 Diana Boyles Dodge document we@mhfl.com Phone: 1-800-393-6343 Fax: 1-877-836-7711 The Blue Book Building & Construction Network Public Plan Room: www.thebluebook.com 800 E. Main St. P.O. Box 500 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 TJ Downey tdowney@thebluebook.com Phone: (800) 431-2584 Ext. 3177 Fax: (914) 243-4936 CMD GROUP Public Plan Room: www.cmdgroup.com 30 Technology Pkwy S, Ste. 100 Norcross, GA 30092 Michael Lunan mike.lunan@cmdgroup.com Architectural Source Relations Specialist Reed Construction Data (770) 209-3414 Construction Bidboard (Ebidboard) 11622 El Camino Real, #100 San Diego, CA 92130 Phone: 800-479-5314 Email: support@ebidboard.com Website: www.ebidboard.com Dodge Data & Analytics 830 Third Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 Phone: 877-784-9556 Email: support@construction.com Website: www.construction.com Kern County Builders' Exchange 4310 Ardmore Avenue, Ste. 100 Bakersfield, CA 93309 Phone: 661-324-4921 Email: kcbex@kcbex.com Website: www.kcbex.com BidAmerica 41085 Elm Street Murrieta, CA 92562 Phone: 951-677-4819 Email: planroom@bidamerica.com Website: www.BidAmerica.com Associated General Contractors of America San Diego Chapter, Inc. 6212 Ferris Square San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858-558-7444 Email: planroom@agcsd.org Website: www.agcsd.org The District's Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or waive any irregularity in any bid received. If the District awards the Contract, the security of unsuccessful Bidder(s) shall be returned within sixty (60) days from the time the award is made.

Unless otherwise required by law, no Bidder may withdraw its bid for ninety (90) days after the date of the bid opening.

The District shall award the Contract, if it awards it at all, to the lowest responsive responsible Bidder based on: The base bid amount only.

IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Second Publication Thursday, January 23, 2025 Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30AM Prequalification Due Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00PM RFI Due Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00PM Addendum Due Friday, February 7, 2025 Prequalification Notification Monday, February 6, 2025 Bid Opening Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:00PM Tentative Board Meeting April 1, 2025 NOA Issued (Tentative) April 2, 2025 CNS-3886540# PUBLSHED EL CHICANO 1/16, 1/23/25 E-859

AVISO DE RECIBO DE UNA SOLICITUD DE CERTIFICACIÓN DE INCLUSIÓN VOLUNTARIA PARA EL PROYECTO DE SODA MOUNTAIN SOLAR

El 1 de agosto de 2024, el personal de la Comisión de Energía de California (CEC) confirmó la recepción de una solicitud de Soda Mountain Solar, LLC (solicitante) para la certificación de la CEC a través del proceso de inclusión para el Proyecto de Energía Solar de Soda Mountain Solar (24-OPT-03).

El proyecto se encuentra en 2,670 aproximadamente acres de tierra administrada por la Oficina de Administración de Tierras de Estados Unidos en el condado de San Bernardino. Este aviso de recepción de la solicitud se publica de conformidad con el Código de Recursos Públicos, secciones 25519, subdivisión (g) y 25545.8.

Descripción del proyecto

El Proyecto de Energía Solar de Soda Mountain Solar generaría hasta 300 megavatios (MW) de energía renovable e incluiría hasta 300 MW almacenamiento en de baterías. El proyecto también incluye el desmantelamiento, que se prevé que ocurra después de 30 años de operación.

Los componentes del proyecto son los siguientes:

• Un sitio de planta solar fotovoltaica (PV) que incluye todas las instalaciones que crean una huella en el campo de los paneles solares y alrededor, incluido el campo solar que consiste en matrices de energía solar, edificios y estructuras de operación y mantenimiento, infraestructura de aguas pluviales e infraestructura relacionada.

• Una subestación, un patio de maniobras y una línea de interconexión de generación de 500 kilovoltios (kV) (gentie) para la interconexión a la línea de transmisión existente Marketplace-Adelanto de 500 kV operada por el Departamento de Agua y Energía de Los Ángeles. La interconexión de generación de 500 kV se ubicaría dentro de una alcantarilla Caltrans existente y requeriría perforación bajo la Interestatal 15.

• Un sistema de almacenamiento de energía de batería de iones de litio de hasta 300 MW de capacidad de almacenamiento en 18 acres.

Se puede acceder directamente a la sección descripción del proyecto (TN 257912) de la solicitud en el siguiente enlace: https://efiling.energy.ca.gov/G etDocument.aspx?tn=257912 &DocumentContentId=93845.

Competencia de la CEC y Programa de Certificación de Inclusión Voluntaria

De conformidad con la ley estatal, la CEC estableció un programa de certificación para plantas de energía no fósiles elegibles, instalaciones de almacenamiento de energía e instalaciones relacionadas para buscar opcionalmente la certificación de la CEC. (Consulte el Código de Recursos Públicos, secciones 25545-25545.13; Código de Reglamentos de California, título 20, secciones 1875-1882). Bajo este nuevo Programa de Certificación de Inclusión Voluntaria, entre los

tipos de instalaciones que la CEC puede certificar se encuentran las plantas de energía solar fotovoltaica de 50 MW o más, las instalaciones de almacenamiento de energía de 200 megavatioshora (MWh) o más y las líneas de transmisión eléctrica desde estas instalaciones hasta el primer punto de interconexión con cualquier sistema de transmisión eléctrica.

La CEC es la agencia principal en virtud de la Ley de Calidad Ambiental de California y está obligada a elaborar un estudio de impacto ambiental (EIR) para cualquier instalación que elija incluirse de manera voluntaria dentro de la jurisdicción de la CEC.

Salvo excepciones, la expedición de un certificado por parte de la CEC para una instalación elegible sustituye a cualquier permiso, certificado o documento similar exigido por cualquier agencia estatal, local o regional, o agencia federal en la medida permitida por la legislación federal, para el uso del sitio y las instalaciones relacionadas, y sustituye a cualquier estatuto, ordenanza o reglamento aplicable de cualquier agencia estatal, local o regional, o agencia federal en la medida permitida por la legislación federal. La CEC debe tomar su decisión sobre si certificar el proyecto dentro de los 270 días posteriores a la recepción de una solicitud completa, excepto lo dispuesto en la sección 25545.4 del Código de Recursos Públicos. La CEC está obligada a consultar a todas las agencias responsables y fiduciarias sobre el alcance y el contenido del EIR. El personal de la CEC ha iniciado la revisión de la solicitud y la ha transmitido a las agencias responsables y fiduciarias.

La solicitud no se consideró completa en este momento.

Una vez que la solicitud se considere completa, el personal de la CEC evaluará el proyecto propuesto, consultará con las tribus nativas americanas de California y organizará reuniones públicas en el área del proyecto. Esto incluirá una reunión informativa y pública para determinar el alcance durante el desarrollo del EIR, así como una reunión pública durante el período de comentarios de 60 días sobre el borrador del EIR, que se incluirá como parte de la evaluación del personal de la CEC de la aplicación. Una vez concluido el período de comentarios públicos, el personal de la CEC publicará una evaluación actualizada del personal (que incluirá un EIR final), y la recomendación del director ejecutivo de la CEC sobre si la CEC debe certificar el EIR y expedir un certificado para la construcción y operación del proyecto propuesto. La evaluación actualizada del personal y la recomendación del director ejecutivo se publicarán al menos 30 días antes de que la CEC las examine en una reunión pública.

En la reunión pública final, la CEC decidirá formalmente si certifica el EIR y concede una certificación para la construcción y operación del proyecto propuesto. En caso de que se conceda la certificación, las demás agencias que conserven sus competencias en materia de permisos deberán adoptar medidas definitivas sobre cualquier permiso adicional en un plazo de 90 días a partir de la expedición del certificado por parte de la CEC. Puede encontrar información general sobre el Programa de Certificación de Inclusión Voluntaria en el sitio web de la CEC en https://www.energy.ca.gov/pro g r a m s - a n d topics/topics/powerplants/opt-certificationprogram.

Participación del público

La CEC permite la participación del público en el proceso de revisión de la inclusión voluntaria. En el sitio web de la CEC (https://www.energy.ca.gov/po werplant/solar-photovoltaicpv/soda-mountain-solar-project) puede encontrar una copia de la solicitud de inclusión voluntaria, así como

otra información sobre el proyecto. Para mantenerse informado sobre este proyecto y recibir avisos de las próximas reuniones y talleres, puede registrarse en la lista de suscripción por correo electrónico del proyecto, a la que puede acceder en la misma página web del proyecto. Una vez que se haya suscripto, se envían notificaciones automáticas por correo electrónico cuando se publican documentos y avisos en la página web del proyecto. Este aviso será la única notificación pública general de este proyecto que aparecerá en esta publicación. Si desea participar en el proceso de revisión de proyectos y toma de decisiones sobre el proyecto, visite la página web enlazada más arriba para suscribirse a las notificaciones gratuitas por correo electrónico de la CEC o comuníquese con la Oficina de Asesoría al Público (encontrará la información de contacto a continuación).

Si tiene preguntas sobre el proyecto, comuníquese con Lisa Worrall, gerente del proyecto, por correo electrónico a lisa.worrall@energy.ca.gov.

La Oficina de Asesoría al Público, Equidad en Materia de Energía y Asuntos Tribales de la CEC está a su disposición para proporcionar información y asistencia sobre la participación pública en los procesos de la CEC. Puede comunicarse con la Oficina de Asesoría al Público por teléfono al (916) 957-7910 y por correo electrónico a publicadvisor@energy.ca.gov.

Las preguntas sobre los medios deben ser dirigidas a la Oficina de Medios de la CEC por teléfono al (916) 654-4989 o por correo electrónico a mediaoffice@energy.ca.gov.

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HACE DEL SE CONOCIMIENTO AL PÚBLICO que la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Riverside invita a todas las partes interesadas a revisar las revisiones al Plan de la Agencia, que incluye el Plan Quinquenal, el Plan Anual, el Plan Administrativo del Programa de Elección de Vivienda y el Plan de Propiedad de Vivienda. Los planes están disponibles para su revisión en las oficinas ubicadas en 5555 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504, y 44-199 Monroe, Suite B, Indio, CA 92201. Las partes interesadas pueden descargar una copia de los planes preliminares desde el sitio web de la Autoridad de Vivienda: harivco.org. Los comentarios públicos por escrito se pueden dirigir a la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Riverside, Atención: Director, 5555 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504. Una audiencia pública para solicitar comentarios y retroalimentación se llevará a cabo ante la Junta de Comisionados el Martes 11 de Marzo de 2025, a las 9:30 a.m., en la sala de reuniones de la Junta de Supervisores, Centro Administrativo del Condado de Riverside, 4080 Lemon Street, Primer Piso, Riverside, CA 92501.

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LIEN SALE 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 27, 2025 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 16 NISS JN8AT2MT7GW003873 To be sold by: F & A Auto Group, 8881 Hellman Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, CA 91730 (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.

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Office (909) 381-9898 NOTICE TO BIDDERS / INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that the governing board (“Board”) of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“District”) will receive sealed bids to construct the following project: F25-01 PAAKUMA' K-8 SCHOOL – SPORTS LIGHTING (“Project” or “Contract”) To bid on this Project, the Bidder is required to have been prequalified by the District. In addition, if the Project has electrical, mechanical, or plumbing components that will be performed by subcontractors performing under the following license classification(s), then each of those subcontractors that intend to bid as a first-tier subcontractor to a general contractor (prime contractor) are required to have been prequalified by the District: C-4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C42, C-43, and/or C-46. All prequalification questionnaires will be received until 4:00 p.m., February 3, 2025, at the District Office, located at Facilities Planning & Development 956 W. 9th Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 Attn: Prequalification.

Contractors Alternatively, may submit their P r e q u a l i f i c a t i o n Questionnaire electronically via e-mail to the District at: facilities_prequal@sbcusd.k1 2.ca.us.

Contractors must submit sealed bids on or before p.m., Thursday, 2:00 February 13, 2025, at the District Office – Bid Box, located at 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, California 92410, at or after which time the District will open the bids and publicly read them aloud.

Any claim by a Bidder of error in its bid must be made in with Public compliance Contract Code § 5100, et seq.

Any bid that is submitted after this time shall be non-responsive and returned to the Bidder. The District is not responsible for Bids that are received after the deadline noted above.

The Project consists of, but not limited to, the following scope: Installation of pole mounted sports lighting, (11)eleven poles total. Scope includes associated site trenching and replacement of softscape and hardscape in kind.

All bids shall be on the form provided by the District. Each bid must conform and be responsive to all pertinent Contract Documents, including, but not limited to, the Instructions to Bidders.

To bid on this Project, the Bidder is required to possess one or more of the following State of California Contractor Licenses: Class B The Bidder's license(s) must be active and in good standing at the time of the bid opening and must remain so throughout the term of the Contract.

As security for its Bid, each Bidder shall provide with its Bid form -a bid bond issued by an admitted surety insurer on the form provided by the District, -cash, or -a cashier's check or a certified check, drawn to the order of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price.

This bid security shall be a guarantee that the Bidder shall, within seven (7) calendar days after the date of the Notice of Award, enter into a contract with the District for the performance of the services as stipulated in the bid.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond and a 100% Payment Bond if it is awarded the contract for the Project.

The successful Bidder may substitute securities for any monies withheld by the District to ensure performance under the Contract, in accordance with the provisions of Public Contract Code § 22300.

The successful Bidder and its subcontractors shall pay all workers on the Project not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work as determined by the

Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California, for the type of work performed and the locality in which the work is to be performed within the boundaries of the District, pursuant to Labor Code § 1770 et seq.

Prevailing wage rates are on file with the District and are available to any interested party on request or at www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/statistics_and_databases.html.

Bidders and Bidders' subcontractors shall comply with the registration and qualification requirements pursuant to Labor Code §§ 1725.5 & 1771.1 This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLT-0628 awarded to San Bernardino County by the United States Department of Treasury.

Federal funds are being used

by Owner for this Contract, either in whole or in part, and thus the Contract is subject to, and Contractor shall comply with, all applicable federal laws, rules, regulations, and other requirements, including but not limited to the federal regulations set forth in CFR Title 2, Part 200, and the requirements set forth in Article 25 of the General Conditions.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00AM, meet at the Park Parking Lot, 17875 Sycamore Creek Loop Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407.

All participants are required to sign in at the Main Office.

Contract Documents are available on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and may be viewed and ordered through Crisp Imaging Planwell Service online by clicking on ‘PUBLIC PLANROOM' at https://www.crispplanroom.com/jobs/public.

Contract Documents are also available for purchase for two hundred dollars ($200.00).

This fee is refundable if the Contract Documents are returned in clean condition to Crisp Imaging no later than five (5) calendar days after the date of the bid opening.

Crisp Imaging, 3180 Pullman Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, Phone: (866) 6328329, Public Plan Room: https://www.crispplanroom.co m/jobs/public addition, Contract In Documents are available for review at the following builders' exchange F.W. Dodge McGraw-Hill, Inc. Public Plan Room; www.construction.com 4300 Beltway Place Suite 180 Arlington TX 76081 Diana Boyles Dodge document we@mhfl.com Phone: 1-800-393-6343 Fax: 1-877-836-7711 The Blue Book Building & Construction Network Public Plan Room: www.thebluebook.com 800 E. Main St. P.O. Box 500 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 TJ Downey tdowney@thebluebook.com Phone: (800) 431-2584 Ext. 3177 Fax: (914) 243-4936 CMD GROUP Public Plan Room: www.cmdgroup.com 30 Technology Pkwy S, Ste. 100 Norcross, GA 30092 Michael Lunan mike.lunan@cmdgroup.com Architectural Source Relations Specialist Reed Construction Data (770) 209-3414 Construction Bidboard (Ebidboard) 11622 El Camino Real, #100 San Diego, CA 92130 Phone: 800-479-5314 Email: support@ebidboard.com Website: www.ebidboard.com Dodge Data & Analytics 830 Third Avenue, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022 Phone: 877-784-9556 Email: support@construction.com Website: www.construction.com Kern County Builders' Exchange 4310 Ardmore Avenue, Ste. 100 Bakersfield, CA 93309 Phone: 661-324-4921 Email: kcbex@kcbex.com Website: www.kcbex.com BidAmerica 41085 Elm Street

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Murrieta, CA 92562 Phone: 951-677-4819 Email: planroom@bidamerica.com Website: www.BidAmerica.com Associated General Contractors of America San Diego Chapter, Inc. 6212 Ferris Square San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858-558-7444 Email: planroom@agcsd.org Website: www.agcsd.org The District's Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and/or waive any irregularity in any bid received. If the District awards the Contract, the security of unsuccessful Bidder(s) shall be returned within sixty (60) days from the time the award is made. Unless otherwise required by law, no Bidder may withdraw its bid for ninety (90) days after the date of the bid opening.

The District shall award the Contract, if it awards it at all, to the lowest responsive responsible Bidder based on: The base bid amount only.

IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication Thursday, January 16, 2025 Second Publication Thursday, January 23, 2025 Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00AM Prequalification Due Monday, February 3, 2025 at 4:00PM RFI Due Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00PM Addendum Due Friday, February 7, 2025 Prequalification Notification Thursday, February 6, 2025 Opening Thursday, Bid February 13, 2025 at 2:00PM Tentative Board Meeting April 1, 2025 NOA Issued (Tentative) April 2, 2025 CNS-3886416# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/16, 1/23/25 E-858

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 perrepresentative sonal 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 CALLING FOR BIDS Bid No. 24-13 Replacement of Walkway Covers - Palm Elementary School 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 Procurement web portal in response to Bid No. 24-13 Replacement of Walkway Covers - Palm Elementary School. Bids must be submitted electronically up to but not later than Friday, February 7, 2025, 2:00 pm at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/sbcusd.

Bidders who are desirous of securing a copy of the Bid documents may do so by logging into the District's website at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/sbcusd. Bid responses must conform and be responsive in accordance with the Bid Documents posted through the District's “OpenGov Procurement” website portal.

As of April 1, 2015, no contractor or subcontractor may bid or work on a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Proof of DIR registration and compliance is required to be submitted with all bids https://www.dir.ca.gov/publicworks/PublicWorksSB854.ht ml Contract award is contingent upon availability of funds.

Local, Minority and Disabled Veterans Businesses are specifically encouraged to respond.

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Colton Man Arrested: John Anthony Ayala Accused of Sexual Relationship with 13-year-old Girl

Early Morning Fire Destroys Moose Lodge in Mentone

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Firefighters contain Mentone structure fire amid high winds, protecting nearby homes; no injuries reported.

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t 5:45 AM, on January 8th, San Bernardino County Fire responded to a reported structure fire in the 2100 block of Mentone Boulevard in the community of Mentone.

The first engine arrived to find a well involved, medium sized commercial building that operates as the local Moose Lodge.

Gusty Santa Ana winds were carrying embers into the adjacent community creating a threat to the nearby homes.

The incident was balanced to a second alarm response. FireJohn Anthony Ayala is facing charges of PC646.9 (Stalking) and PC647.6 (Annoying/Molesting a Minor). fighters mounted an aggressive interior attack while additional resources patrolled the neighWellness between August and borhoods monitoring the ember

By Manny Sandoval “We believe there may be ad- September. His departure was cast. Unfortunately, the high ditional victims,” Deputy T. due to reasons entirely unre- winds carried the fire rapidly 39-year-old Colton Houn said in a statement, urg- lated to the allegations now man was arrested after ing anyone with information to being discussed. Furthermore, authorities say he all timelines and allegations income forward. stalked and sent inappropriate dicate that the events in questext messages to a 13-year-old A photo of Ayala has been re- tion occurred after John’s girl, according to the San leased by authorities in hopes of limited time with our organizaBernardino County Sheriff’s identifying any other potential tion.”

Department. The suspect, idenvictims. Anyone with informatified as John Anthony Ayala, “It is important to emphasize tion is asked to call Deputy T. faces charges of PC646.9 Houn at the Highland Sheriff’s that John Anthony Ayala is in (Stalking) and PC647.6 (AnStation at (909) 425-9793. no way, shape, or form affilinoying/Molesting a Minor).

Those wishing to remain ated with Inland Peak Performanonymous can contact the We- ance and Wellness or our Deputies from the Highland Tip Hotline at 1-800-78- partners, holds ZERO ownerSheriff’s Station began investiCRIME (27463) or visit ship and never did despite what gating Ayala on Dec. 20, 2024, we verbalized to the commuwww.wetip.com. following reports that he had nity. We remain fully commitfollowed the victim and apIn response to the allegations, ted to assisting in any way peared at places he knew she Inland Peak Performance and possible to bring resolution and would be. Ayala, who is a selfWellness issued a statement clarity to this unfortunate situaemployed training coach and clarifying Ayala’s limited affil- tion. Our hearts go out to all afpreviously worked at Inland fected individuals, and we stand iation with their organization, Peak Performance and F1 “At Inland Peak Performance ready to support any investigaTraining in San Bernardino, is and Wellness, the safety and tive processes.” accused of sending the victim well-being of our athletes and inappropriate text messages beAuthorities continue to investheir families are of the utmost fore confronting her in person. importance. Recent allegations tigate and ask the public to reinvolving former independent main vigilant. Anyone with Highland deputies and detecinstructor John Anthony Ayala further information regarding tives executed a search warrant have come to light, and we Ayala or related incidents is enat Ayala’s Colton residence, want to address these concerns couraged to contact the Highseizing multiple electronic dedirectly and transparently. We land Sheriff’s Station. vices. He was subsequently want to clarify that John Anbooked into the Central Detenthony Ayala parted ways with tion Center.

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through the lodge and forced firefighters to transition to a defensive attack.

The fire was brought under control 90 minutes after arrival.

Firefighters were instrumental in preventing the ignition of nearby residences. The Moose Lodge is a total loss. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.

Eleven engines, three truck companies, one hand crew and three chief officers totaling seventy personnel were assigned to the incident. County Fire was assisted by Redlands Fire Department and Cal Fire - San Bernardino Unit.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation through County Fire’s Office of the Fire Marshal.

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