El Chicano 08/27/26

EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 63, NO. 47

August 27, 2026

San Bernardino Council Revisits Downtown PBID Amid Broader Revitalization Debate

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Blythe, Norco Among Riverside County Prison Towns Facing Job Losses After Closures Pg. 4

PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL The San Bernardino City Council sits on the dais during its Aug. 5 meeting at the Bing Wong Auditorium inside the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, two weeks before members revisited the proposed downtown PBID.

By Manny Sandoval

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yearslong push to establish a Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) in downtown San Bernardino returned to the City Council on Aug. 19, but council members stopped short of advancing the proposal and instead called for it to

become part of a broader discussion about downtown revitalization. The PBID appeared as a receive-and-file item, meaning no decision was required. No district was formed, no assessment was approved and the council took no action to begin the formal formation process.

Still, the discussion marked the latest public step in an effort downtown property owners have pursued for more than five years. Kelly Rankin, senior project manager with Civitas, presented findings from a feasibility study completed in early 2023 PBID, Cont. next pg.

CJUSD’s $27M Deal Requires Opposition Withdrawal to Massive Warehouse Project Next to Zimmerman Elementary MVC Super Saturday Helps Students, Families Navigate Resources & Learn About New Housing Pg. 5

New Loma Linda Rehab Hospital Brings Expanded Care to Redlands Pg. 8

PHOTOS MANNY SANDOVAL Zimmerman Elementary, left, sits beside the roughly 213-acre Bloomington Business Park project, where plans call for up to 3.24 million square feet of industrial development.

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n executed settlement between Colton Joint Unified School District and the developer of the Bloomington Business Park shows CJUSD could receive up to $27 million while retaining ownership of Zimmerman

Elementary School, but the agreement also requires the district to withdraw its opposition to the project and commits CJUSD not to file or support specified projectrelated litigation. CJUSD says Zimmerman, which sits adjacent to the development area, will remain open. San Bernardino County

describes the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan as a roughly 213-acre project that could accommodate up to 3.24 million square feet of industrial and business park uses at full buildout. A Board of Supervisors public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 22. Mega Warehouse cont. on next pg.

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PBID (cont.) - and outlined what formation could look like if the city ultimately chooses to proceed. A PBID allows property owners within a defined area to assess themselves to pay for additional services inside that district. Property owners would petition and vote on formation and could serve on the nonprofit owners association responsible for overseeing the district. “The property owners who pay the assessment approve the services and budget and decide how those funds are spent,” Rankin said. According to Rankin, the feasibility study found support among property owners and stakeholders who participated in the process, with cleanliness, safety and capital improvements emerging as the strongest priorities. The city itself would play an outsized role. Rankin said cityowned property represented approximately 25% of the overall square footage within the district modeled in 2023, making San Bernardino the largest single participant. San Bernardino County and Southern California Gas Co. also hold significant property interests within the proposed area. Under the 2023 model, the PBID could generate slightly more than $300,000 annually, with approximately 70% dedicated to clean-and-safe activities. Rankin cautioned that the figures are outdated and would have to be refreshed using current county assessor records if formation moves forward. “Ultimately, we did decide that formation is feasible,” Rankin said, adding that Civitas recommended proceeding with the process. But several council members drew a distinction between whether a PBID could be formed and whether the city is ready to pursue one. Councilmember Treasure Ortiz said she wants the conversation to include a deeper examination of the city’s own commitment to downtown.

“I always find it interesting to say, let’s proceed on something that’s feasible versus something that we’re prepared to do,” Ortiz said. She questioned what partnership would look like with the city positioned as the largest property owner within the proposed district and said the PBID should be considered in the context of a larger revitalization effort. “I want to learn more about this, in a way, from the city’s perspective on being a full partner in it,” Ortiz said. Mayor Pro Tem Kim Knaus echoed that concern, saying the proposal warrants additional discussion rather than continuing to move through City Hall without resolution. “I think it does warrant us having a little bit more robust discussion,” Knaus said, “and I think it would be more appropriate to tie it into our conversations regarding our downtown revitalization efforts.” Knaus recommended bringing the PBID back when the council discusses downtown revitalization, which she said is expected in September. David Friedman, a downtown property owner who has advocated for the PBID for more than five years, told council members that businesses and property owners want to participate financially in improving downtown rather than relying solely on city resources. “We want to help collaborate with the city to fix up downtown,” Friedman said. “We want to pay into that and be a part of that.” Friedman said the estimated cost of forming the district has increased from about $39,000 in 2023 to roughly $65,000 today. He also said formation expenses could potentially be written into the management plan for reimbursement to the city. He argued that volunteer efforts alone cannot provide the long-term resources needed for downtown improvements. “We shouldn’t be just relying on the kindness of people,” Friedman

said. “We need money and resources and ways to pull more resources into the city.” Friedman said a PBID could support landscaping, lighting, safety efforts, business retention and other downtown improvements. He also emphasized that he does not envision property owners alone controlling the district, saying businesses, residents, nonprofits and cultural organizations should have a role in its direction. Resident Miriam Nieto told the council she generally supports the concept but wants stronger safeguards, clearer governance and greater consideration of businesses and tenants who could ultimately be affected by costs passed through by property owners. “I am in favor of it, but I believe that there has to be a good governmental structure and more understanding on what safeguards we can provide,” Nieto said. If San Bernardino eventually proceeds, Rankin said the formation process would take roughly nine months and include updated property data, a management district plan, an independent engineer’s report, property-owner petitions, mailed ballots and a public hearing. Property owners representing more than half of the proposed assessments would first have to sign petitions before the matter could return to the council. A majority protest during the subsequent ballot process would prevent the PBID from being formed. Rankin said completing formation in time for the county’s 2027 property tax deadline could allow the district to begin operating in January 2028. Missing that window would delay implementation by another year. For now, however, the question before San Bernardino is broader than whether a downtown PBID is technically feasible. The next debate is increasingly shaping up around where the district fits within the city’s larger strategy — and how much City Hall itself is prepared to invest in downtown’s future.

Mega Warehouse (cont.) - The Aug. 13 document is formally titled a “Public Benefits, Settlement and Release Agreement.” It states that benefits provided by the developer are “in consideration for the District’s withdrawal of opposition to the Project and the Development Approvals” and other waivers contained in the agreement. Payments are tied to milestones: $2 million after execution of the agreement and submission of CJUSD’s withdrawal letter; $16 million after what the agreement defines as “CEQA Clearance”; and $9 million tied to certificates of occupancy for three newly constructed buildings — $3 million for the first, $4 million for the second and $2 million for the third. Under the agreement, CEQA clearance requires necessary environmental approvals and entitlements to be obtained and applicable legal challenge periods to expire without a challenge, or any challenge to end in a final, nonappealable judgment upholding the apexisting The provals. California Environmental Quality Act litigation also must be fully resolved in favor of the development approvals. CJUSD Communications Director Katie Orloff said the $27 million is unrestricted and separate from school development fees required under California Education Code Section 17620. She said the Board of Education has discussed directing the money toward capital improvements, modernization and deferred maintenance. The agreement requires the developer to ask San Bernardino County to make compliance with its terms a condition of project approval. During construction while school is in session, the agreement expressly calls for worksite fencing, sound barriers, traffic control and crossing guards during student drop-off and pickup. Orloff said additional protections include air-quality monitoring, dust controls, relocated truck bays and a permanent prohibition on project truck traffic along Linden Avenue. CJUSD has separately said project design changes move truck bays away from Zimmerman and prohibit project-related truck traffic on Linden Avenue adjacent to the school, consistent with anticipated county conditions of approval. The district’s previous 2022 arrangement with Howard Industrial Partners provided for Zimmerman to close and the school property to be transferred. Asked what changed between that agreement and the current arrangement, Orloff pointed to the change in project ownership. “When Bloomington Gateway assumed ownership of

the project, they were not a party to the District’s 2022 agreement with Howard Industrial Partners,” Orloff said. “The District negotiated with Bloomington Gateway on a new agreement that keeps Zimmerman Elementary open under District ownership, guarantees millions of dollars and includes binding commitments to protect students and staff.” The settlement also contains non-opposition proviagreement The sions. requires CJUSD to withdraw its December 2025 environmental comment letter and issue a public statement, developed in consultation with the developer, announcing that the parties have resolved the district’s objections. For “District Parties” acting within the course and scope of their official district authority, the agreement identifies certain statements opposing the project at governmental hearings as a material breach not subject to cure. Other public statements opposing the project described by the agreement may be cured within 24 hours after notice from the developer through a formal district repudiation.

recirculated environmental review. Asked whether its primary concerns had been adequately addressed, Senior Public Affairs Specialist Connie Villanueva said the to responded county AQMD’s comments and “indicated that they disagreed with recommended changes to the analysis.” Villanueva said AQMD’s supplemental technical comments “explained that the use of the COBRA model may have underestimated the adverse health effects of the project.” She said the county provided additional explanation in the Final EIR for its reliance on the model. At the localized level, Villanueva said the Final EIR concluded modeled cancer risk at nearby sensitive receptors, including Zimmerman, would be below South Coast AQMD’s CEQA significance threshold of 10 in 1 million. Separately, she said the county identified regional operational emissions of nitrogen oxides, or NOx, and volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, as significant and unavoidable.

Under those provisions, a material breach can terminate future payment obligations and require previously made settlement payments to be returned.

“A significant and unavoidable impact means the lead agency determined that certain impacts would remain significant even after all feasible mitigation measures are applied,” Villanueva said.

CJUSD also agrees not to file specified litigation challenging, delaying or interfering with the project or related approvals. The agreement further says the district will not encourage, support, endorse, fund or direct certain third-party litigation, including actions by community organizations, parents or resident groups.

Asked about the project and concerns raised during the review, environmental Bloomington Gateway referred Inland Empire Community News to the recirculated draft and final Environmental Impact Report documents and emphasized the development’s projected economic and infrastructure benefits.

A draft Aug. 18 withdrawal letter provided by CJUSD says the district’s December 2025 comments focused primarily on air quality, noise, transportation and health-risk impacts at Zimmerman. The draft says the new agreement provides measures addressing those concerns and that CJUSD “wishes to formally withdraw its opposition to the Project” as currently described. It also reserves the district’s right to submit further comments if the project is significantly altered.

Bloomington Gateway Senior Vice President Rohan A’Beckett said the project is expected to support more than 1,900 permanent on-site jobs and approximately 4,100 one-time construction jobs within San Bernardino County.

The county originally approved the project and certified its Environmental Impact Report in November 2022. In September 2024, San Bernardino County Superior Court ruled in favor of petitioners on CEQA issues involving alternatives, air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, energy and construction noise, while denying relief on other grounds. The court ordered the county to set aside certification of the EIR and related project approvals. South Coast Air Quality Management District raised technical concerns during the

A’Beckett said the project has committed to using union labor and working with the county’s Workforce Development Department to help connect Bloomington residents with future employment opportunities. He also said Bloomington Gateway expects the project to provide more than $74 million in infrastructure and community investments, including miles of new roads, sidewalks and traffic signals, along with miles of stormdrain improvements that have already begun. According to A’Beckett, the investment also includes a one-time community contribution and an annual community enhancement fee intended to support public services and community needs. Read the full story at IECN.com.

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Public Safety

Op-Ed

Rialto Police Arrest Suspect in Park Shooting

A Second Welcome: Inside the 2nd Annual LGBTQ-Inclusive “Pride Mass”

By Rialto PD

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43-year-old Rialto man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting at a city park that left a man hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds, police said. Rialto police officers responded about 10:54 p.m. Aug. 17 to a park near 150 E. San Bernardino Ave. after receiving reports of a shooting and a victim down. Officers found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and provided aid before he was taken to a local hospital, according to the Rialto Police Department. Police said the victim’s condition was later stabilized. Investigators said the shooting followed a confrontation in which the suspect approached the victim and questioned him about a possible gang affiliation. According to police, the suspect left the area following the confrontation before returning a short time later with a firearm and shooting the victim. Detectives with the department’s Investigation Bureau took over the case and searched the area for surveillance footage. Police said video obtained during the investigation

helped detectives identify the suspected shooter as John Van Vo, 43, of Rialto. Two days after the shooting, on Aug. 19, officers with the Rialto Police Department’s Street Crime Attack Team conducted surveillance near Vo’s residence. Officers saw Vo leave the home and took him into custody without incident, police said. Detectives later served a search warrant at Vo’s residence and recovered evidence investigators believe is connected to the shooting. Police did not disclose additional details about the evidence. Vo was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, assault with a semiautomatic firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has since filed charges against Vo, according to police. He is being held at the West Valley Detention Center without bail. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Cpl. Glass of the Rialto Police Department at 909-820-2520. Anonymous tips can be submitted through WeTip at 800-78-CRIME (782-7463).

By Angelina M Tucci, Rancho Cucamonga Resident

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he success of school choice doesn't depend only on families having options. It depends on families using those options to create better futures for their children. On the drive to the Cathedral of San Bernadino for the Embrace Family Ministries’ second annual LGBT-inclusive Mass, I thought about my relationship with Christianity—not with Jesus, but with the Church. I didn’t want to focus on controversies. I wanted to witness something I thought would never exist. I had learned about this Mass earlier this year at Riverside Pride, my first Pride ever. My friend Connie Bottini and I were working a booth for our union’s LGBTQ+ Committee when we wandered over to a table run by a ministry I’d never heard of. They were promoting their annual “Pride Mass” and I was surprised that not only something like this existed but that it had the Bishop’s endorsement. Here was a ministry created to address a real need in the diocese. As Bishop Alberto Rojas would later say, “the pews should be safe spaces.” Since the late 1990s, the San Bernardino Dioceses had acknowledged that queer Catholics and their families were in need. Like many others, I had given up on the institutional Church. Too much controversy not being addressed, and sitting next to misguided worshipers was the excuse I used. But my relationship with Christianity has always been complicated, and it started long before I understood why. My coming-out story is directly tied to the Church. It was 2008, and California was consumed with Proposition 8, a ballot measure to ban same-sex marriage. I was in my freshman year of high school, still trying to name feelings I didn’t yet have words for. One day after Mass at my home church of St. Peter & St. Paul in Alta Loma, someone was passing out “Vote YES on Prop 8” yard signs. That moment—learning that queer relationships not only existed but were under attack— turned out to be a big deal for me. It unlocked a whole part of me I hadn’t been able to articulate. Over the next two years, I went from pretending to crush on boys to embracing my ‘baby-butch’ self and getting a Bieber hair cut. The deepest self-reflection I’ve ever done happened during those years, and the best physical spot for it was in the church pews. After dropping out of high school in 2011, I returned to Church almost instinctively. I crave education, and when I discovered Confirmation classes, I signed up. Those classes rebuilt my academic confidence while I enrolled at Chaffey College and fed my curiosity through art history courses. The iconography of the Middle Ages and Renaissance drew me deep into the Church’s

visual and intellectual tradition. I had no idea how much that history shaped the world we live in today. Eventually I stepped away again, attending only for friends’ milestone celebrations. I put further religious development aside, trusting I would return someday. I had no plans for 2026 to be that year, but everything fell into place. So, I ended up attending this specific Mass as my most recent reintroduction to Catholicism. All these complex thoughts left my mind immediately as I walked into the Cathedral. I was greeted by many smiling faces—even keeping to myself I felt the warmth and care radiating within the congregation. Waiting for the mass to begin I took note of the queer people everywhere. The choir and band had visibly queer members serving. Families, friends and couples all there for this celebration. And when the procession passed my aisle, I saw rainbow-patterned stoles draped over the clergy. My jaw dropped. Bishop Rojas’ homily centered on the theme that the Church, an institution that claims to welcome everyone, has too often failed those who need it most. He urged us to leave behind outdated hangups that prevent acceptance of God’s love. The first reading told the story of the Shunammite woman who showed radical hospitality to the prophet Elijah, insisting her husband build a permanent room for him. Her faith let her see a stranger as holy and respond with generosity. That, the homily implied, is the model we are called to follow. Put love of God first, even above family ties or social comfort. The least surprising moment came near the end. As Francine Bradley, one of the ministry’s organizers from Palm Springs, was giving closing remarks and thanking the clergy, when alone protester stood up and began chanting over her. He was given the option to sit quietly or leave. He refused. A group of men from the congregation calmly and efficiently escorted him out. There was no chaos, no shouting back. The community was putting into practice what we just reaffirmed during Mass. The protestor had put his own sense of righteousness above the love of God, the very trap the homily warned against. I shouldn’t have been so surprised by everything that Mass offered. When I stepped away from the Church, people like Karla Camacho kept holding a seat open for me and actively continues to build more seats. That’s why I sat down to talk with her. Her story, I knew, would inspire others the way it inspired me Karla Camacho-Gay Catholic Previously Excluded, Now the First to Welcome Karla grew up Catholic in West Covina and came out to her sup-

portive parents in high school around 2004. She’s always been active in the church, even working for the Church. Eventually a coworker invited her to a young adult group. She was nervous but went. That first meeting, she later learned, had been orchestrated to discourage her. The leaders had planned an anti-LGBT talk specifically because they knew a gay person was coming, joking afterward that they’d “see how long she lasts.” She almost walked out, but something told her to stay. Years later, one of those coordinators approached her with tears in his eyes, admitting that her dedication was proof that she belonged. She was the one who “lasted” the longest, ironically. Karla and her partner Lisa we asked to be on a commission to help rebuild the relationship with LGBT community. The first year was pure survival. The second year focused on visibility—letting people know the ministry existed. This year, the focus was spirituality. “What do we need as LGBTQ Catholics?” The group is small, about a dozen deeply active members, but it started even smaller—just Karla, her girlfriend Lisa, and a handful of parents and grandparents who wanted to support their loved ones. “That’s how we started,” she told me. Giving me more confirmation that allies are foundational support in all queer spaces. The spark for the Gifted & Called Ministry came when Karla visited the previously established LGBTQ Catholic ministry in Palm Springs. During the sign of peace, she saw same-sex couples embracing and kissing just like straight couples. “I came back and kept telling everybody, ‘Why can’t we have this at home?’” That vision, of couples together forty-plus years, gave her energy and hope. It’s the same vision that now anchors the monthly gatherings in St. Mary’s of Fontana— Making a point to sit at Mass together every first Sunday and having coffee and “lectura divina” afterward. Its a standing invitation for anyone looking to further and more deeply read scripture together as a community. Their doors are open even to non-Catholics. The group includes Buddhists, Jews, atheists—anyone drawn to a spiritual life in a place free of judgment When I asked what sustains her drive, Karla returned again and again to the basics. “When things are difficult and you don’t know what to do, you have to go back to the basics,” she told me, “and the basics is love.” That’s the lens through which she approaches everything, including supporting our trans siblings—the group marched at Riverside’s Trans Visibility Day with handmade posters. It’s also what she tells parents who are struggling. “Ask the hard questions, chew on them. Know that God doesn’t just love you, but he likes you. He finds joy in who you are.”

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Blythe, Norco Among Riverside County Prison Towns Facing Job Losses After Closures

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The California Correctional Center in Susanville on April 9, 2026. The California Correctional Center was officially deactivated and closed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in June 2023.

By Nigel Duara, CalMatters

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alifornia prison towns made a grim bargain decades ago. They built their economies around an industry that relied on an ever-growing prison population, mostly from California’s major metropolitan areas. Then, about 15 years ago, legislators changed sentencing laws in ways that caused the prison population to drop, and the prisons started going away. Gov. Jerry Brown oversaw massive reductions in California’s prison population in the 2010s. Gov. Gavin Newsom has closed five prisons since taking office in 2019. Now, some of those towns face difficult choices if they’re going to survive. One prison town is still fighting the closure, one is betting on businesses to make up its losses and a third — the town of Susanville — is remote, isolated and in deeper trouble than the rest. Perched on one of the last major stops before Reno and the desert deep in the Lassen National Forest, Susanville has always been the kind of place California puts the things it doesn’t want to see, hear, smell, or really even think about. “Prisons in communities are not popular, so they tend to be located in areas that are desperate economically,” said Dan Newton, who worked for the city of Susanville for 20 years and was its city manager until recently. “That would describe this area.” The city’s management was informed in 2021 that the prison was scheduled for closure. They went to court to challenge the closure, arguing the state’s environmental review process hadn’t taken into account the prison closure’s impact on the town. Newsom had a solution: A budget bill that exempted correctional facility closures from the environmental review process. “There was initially a lot of panic,” said Susanville Mayor Mendy Schuster. “Houses went on the market. People left town. State jobs are good jobs with a good income, and they were going to leave.” Since the closure announcement, the population of Susanville has fallen from a peak of about 16,000 in 2021, the year Newsom announced the prison would close, to 14,000 in 2024, the last year for which American Community Survey data was available. Not all of the 1,100 former prison employees left town. Some transferred to a nearby prison, some retired and stayed in the area. The elementary school lost 10% of its enrolled students between 2021 and the 2025-2026 school year. The town’s remoteness is also one of its attractions. The surrounding area offers some of the most stunning vistas in far

Northern California, sweeping views from highway lookout points over miles of desert rimmed by the mountains of the Cascade Range where it meets the Sierra Nevada. The history of this area is one of the state or federal government telling its residents that it needs them — to mine for gold, to cut down trees for timber, to guard all the people they sent to prison — and then coming along later to tell residents that their services are no longer needed. Susanville, the spot on the map, is an immutable intermingling of unique geologic formations. Susanville, the incorporated city, is running out of time. “We’re heading toward insolvency,” Newton said before he resigned as city manager to take a position in Tehama County government. The prison building boom When the state’s three-strikes law still imposed mandatory life sentences on anyone with two or more prior convictions for violent felonies, California needed places like Susanville to put its skyrocketing prison population. According to Brown University’s Prison Proliferation Project, states and the federal government operated 511 prisons in 1970. By the end of the prison building boom in 2000, that number had risen to 1,663. The prison guards who lived in Susanville coached Little League and bought bread at the bakery downtown. They had steady jobs with top tier health and retirement benefits; today experienced correctional officers earn $9,650 a month in base pay. The town benefited from carceral policies that pulled prisoners hundreds of miles from their families, even as Lassen County counted those inmates as residents until 2022 and built around a prison boom that showed no signs of ending. Until, of course, it did. California prison closures Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the closure of five state prisons because of California's declining incarcerated population. Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the closure of five state prisons because of California's declining incarcerated population. In 2006, overcrowding forced some of the state’s 170,000 prisoners to sleep in hallways and multipurpose rooms. But sentencing policies changed in the early 2010s to put more people in jail than prisons, and when people went to prison, they went for shorter sentences. Now, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is down to 90,000 prisoners, and has 8,000 more beds available than it has people in custody.

An emergent field of research in the last 15 years has focused on the era of the “prison bust,” when prison closures have outnumbered prison openings. Criminal justice policy researchers have found that the proposed economic benefits of prisons to small, rural communities were probably overstated to begin with. “A large portion of prison jobs (were) filled by residents of neighboring towns,” wrote the authors of a 2024 article in the journal Punishment & Society. “Even those who moved to the area for prison jobs often settled in adjacent communities, providing little direct benefit to the local economy.” Not only might prisons not be engines of economic growth, according to a seminal 2010 study from researchers at Washington State University, they might have stymied the development of other industries warded off by the presence of the prison. Brown University associate sociology professor John Eason, whose book “Big House on the Prairie” focused on a prison in the rural South, found that the economic fate of prison towns is most closely correlated to when they were built, more than where they were built. “Towns that adopted prisons earlier in the prison boom received a short-term boon compared to those that did not build, but the effects were not lasting,” Eason wrote. Towns that built a prison early in the boom saw increased median home values and median income, Eason wrote, with reduced poverty and unemployment but those effects did not last longer than a decade, which he called “a decay effect.” But the residents and leadership of the city of Blythe, where the shuttered Chuckwalla Valley State Prison was built in 1987, are certain that their economic problems began and ended on the day in 2022 when the prison closed down. Desert town tried to keep prison open “Be honest with you, I don’t think they give a shit,” said Blythe Mayor Joseph DeConinck. “We still haven’t got nothing from the state. I hate to say it, but Blythe’s in the middle of nowhere, we’re the furthest from Sacramento, I just hate to say it again, we’re only a few votes out here.” The mayor of the small desert city in Riverside County near the Arizona border watched the failed lawsuit over the Susanville prison closure and decided against filing their own litigation after Newsom ordered the Blythe prison closed just before Christmas 2022. Instead, Blythe chose honey over vinegar and launched a lobbying effort to convince state legislators and the governor that the town needed some kind of eco-

nomic rescue. It has, so far, failed to produce results. “We took these prisons when nobody else wanted them,” DeConinck said. “And we adapted to them because they became a strong economic generator for our area.” Blythe’s population of 18,000 in 2022 had fallen to 17,400 by 2024, the last year for which Census statistics are available. A drop of just 3% of the population might not sound drastic, but Blythe was in trouble long before the prison closed. The population has been dropping since a peak of about 20,000 in 2010. A Riverside County civil investigation in June 2022 found that the city can’t pay its bills, its population is fleeing to Phoenix or the Coachella Valley and neither the city nor its residents has bright prospects. Six months after that investigation, Newsom announced the prison closure. DeConinck said city leadership flew to Sacramento and tried, in vain, to get any traction. He recalled one meeting between the Blythe city manager and representatives of the governor in which he said the city itself was promised direct financial assistance. The era of sweet-talking the state is over now, DeConinck said. “They wouldn’t even have a conversation with us,” said Vice Mayor Johnny Rodriguez. “They’re not doing anything to assist us because they have this political mantra that all prisons are bad.” Rodriguez said the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Department of General Services sent representatives to a meeting on the future of the shuttered prison site. It didn’t go well. “We had just one meeting with a potential developer who had some interest in it, and all the state provided was, what you can’t do, what they won’t do,” Rodriguez said. “They won’t give a timeline when they would start talking about it, so what’s that going to do?” Newsom’s office referred questions to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Will Matthews, a corrections spokesperson, said in a statement after this story first published that the state sent $995,000 to the Riverside County Workforce Development Division in August 2024. “State representatives met with local leaders in July 2024 to discuss these resources and other available assistance,” Matthews said. “There was no commitment to providing direct financial assistance to the City of Blythe.” Read the full story at IECN.com.

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Moreno Valley College Super Saturday Helps Students, Families Navigate Resources and Learn About New Housing

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A family accompanies their son during Moreno Valley College’s Super Saturday on Aug. 22, learning alongside him as staff help them navigate registration, financial aid and other campus resources ahead of the fall semester.

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New students and their families join a guided campus tour during Moreno Valley College’s Super Saturday, getting a firsthand look at the campus and learning where key student resources are located.

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Moreno Valley College President Rudy Besikof, center, joins Mental Health Supervisor Lynette Sullivan, left, and a student services representative at a Super Saturday resource table highlighting campus support programs.

By Manny Sandoval

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tudents and families gathered at Moreno Valley College’s Welcome Center Saturday for Super Saturday, where new and returning students received help with class registration, financial aid, academic counseling and campus resources ahead of the fall semester. The Aug. 22 event brought many of the practical pieces of starting college into one place. Students could meet directly with staff, tour the campus and connect with programs designed to support them throughout their academic journey. Many arrived with parents and relatives who were learning how to navigate the college process alongside them. Free breakfast and lunch, including tacos and aguas frescas, were also served as temperatures climbed to about 100 degrees. For Gema Trigueros Araiza, a first-generation student, biology transfer major and MVC outreach ambassador, Super Saturday can make an unfamiliar process easier to navigate. She said the event gives students “a fundamental idea of where to go and how to get started on the first day of school.” Trigueros Araiza said she often directs students toward programs such as EOPS and the Promise Program, which can connect eligible students with counseling, financial assistance and other resources. She also encourages students who arrive unsure where to begin to start at the Welcome Center, where they can be directed to admissions and records, financial aid, counseling and other departments based on their needs. Her own experience at MVC has in-

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A student receives one-on-one registration assistance from Moreno Valley College staff at the Welcome Center during Super Saturday.

cluded student employment. Trigueros Araiza said being introduced to workstudy and campus employment at 17 gave her early professional experience and something tangible to carry onto her résumé.

can receive federal and state aid that extends beyond tuition to expenses such as textbooks and technology.

Super Saturday and said Friday’s first move-ins underscored how significant stable housing can be for students.

“A student can come and study and not borrow any money,” Besikof said.

Computer science major David Morales pointed to the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement program, or MESA, as an important part of his own development at MVC.

For students balancing college with jobs, family or other responsibilities, he said MVC is also prepared to accommodate different course loads and timelines.

“I’ve never had a bed off the ground before,” Clouser recalled him saying. She said it would also be the first time he had his own room and his own bed. Other students moving in included a single mother and a single father.

Through MESA, he has received academic support, mentorship and access to internship and scholarship opportunities. The program also funded his participation in a Los Angeles hackathon, giving him an opportunity to compete alongside other students, meet industry professionals and gain experience connected to his field. “Without all of the support that I’ve had from the supervisor and even my peers themselves, I feel like I would have not been as good academically without them,” David said. He said that support has helped him change his habits and become more disciplined as a student. He also credited MVC professors with taking an active interest in student success.

“We are prepared to receive students at whatever class load they want to take and whatever time frame they need to complete their studies,” Besikof said. Those efforts come as MVC enters the semester with fresh outside recognition. WalletHub’s 2026 Best & Worst Community Colleges report ranked Moreno Valley College No. 1 in the Inland Empire for the third consecutive year, No. 7 in California and No. 35 nationally among 613 colleges evaluated. MVC also ranked No. 7 nationally for career outcomes. The college’s student-support network is also expanding beyond traditional academic and financial resources.

For someone considering college but hesitating because of finances, work or other responsibilities, David’s advice was straightforward: “I’d say go for it 100%.” Affordability was another major focus of Super Saturday.

One day before Super Saturday, the first students moved into fully furnished apartments through MVC’s new Lion’s Path Housing Program, including housing located about a five-minute walk from campus. The HUD-supported program serves qualifying students ages 18 to 24 who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of losing housing or fleeing domestic violence.

Financial aid staff helped students complete or update the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, while college representatives provided information about grants and other assistance.

Rather than traditional dormitories, Lion’s Path uses apartments in existing residential communities and pairs housing with case management and basic-needs assistance.

MVC President Rudy Besikof said fewer than 1% of the college’s students have student loans and noted that eligible students

Dr. Alise Clouser, Ph.D., principal investigator for MVC’s federal Basic Needs grant, spoke about the program during

Clouser said the broader Basic Needs program is designed to help students navigate barriers that can interfere with school, including housing, food, transportation, health care and financial needs. Mental health and wellness services were also represented at Super Saturday. Dr. Lynette Sullivan, MVC’s mental health supervisor, said the Mental Health and Wellness Center provides prevention, early-intervention and treatment services aimed at helping students manage challenges that can affect both their well-being and academic performance. Services include therapy, wellness groups and skillbuilding sessions focused on areas such as anxiety, meditation, coping strategies and healthy sleep habits. Sullivan said students do not have to begin with therapy to receive support. “We all need to learn to take care of our mental health because that’s our brain,” Sullivan said, noting that students who may not be ready for therapy can still participate in prevention and early-intervention programs. Other programs represented during Super Saturday included TRIO, Umoja, Puente, EOPS and MESA, giving students and families a chance to speak directly with the people behind the services available throughout the semester. Read the full story at IECN.com.

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Office: (909) 381-9898 AMENDED SUMMONS(CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): TESTATE AND INTESTATE SUCCESSORS OF E.J. FITZGERALD, TRUSTEE OF THE E.J. FITZGERALD TRUST, EXECUTED SEPTEMBER 1, 1995, DECEASED, AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING BY, THROUGH, OR UNDER SUCH DECEDENT; ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE, OR ANY CLOUD UPON PLAINTIFF’S TITLE THERETO; DOES 1-10, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE). PATRICIA L. REDINGER Case Number: CIVSB2603216 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca. gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case, by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site ( w w w. l a w h e l p c a l i f o r n i a .org), the California Courts Online Help Center (www. courtinfo .ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS después de que le entreguen esta citacíon y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y

mas información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condadoo en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, www.lawhelpcalifornia.org en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costo extenos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es) San Bernardino Superior Court 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) Monica Graham, Esq., Graham Law Firm, 3857 Birch St PMB 3097, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (951) 316-3298 Date (Fecha): 4/1/2026 Clerk (Secretario), by /s/ Stephanie Paniagua Deputy (Adjunto) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 10 and 11, Block 5, Tract No. 2150, Holly Vista Subdivision, as per plat Recorded in Book 31 of Maps, Pages 34 and 35, commonly known as 3065 Harrison Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405. Published El Chicano 8/6,8/13,8/20,8/27/26 E-295 AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, AYUNTAMIENTO DE LA CIUDAD DE SAN BERNARDINO AVISO DEL PERIODO DE COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS DE 15 DÍAS PARA EL BORRADOR DEL INFORME CONSOLIDADO DE EVALUACIÓN ANUAL DE DESEMPEÑO DEL AÑO FISCAL 2025-2026 SE EMITE UN AVISO de que el alcalde y el ayuntamiento de la ciudad de San Bernardino celebrarán una reunión pública el Miércoles 16 de Septiembre de 2026 en la Sala del Ayuntamiento de la Biblioteca Central Norman F. Feldheym, en 555 West 6th Street, San Bernardino, California. Visita el portal de la agenda de la Ciudad en www.sbcity.org para acceder a más información sobre las reuniones. El propósito de la audiencia es considerar lo siguiente: La Ciudad de San Bernardino es una jurisdicción con derecho que recibe fondos del Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), el Programa de Alianzas de

•EL CHICANO LEGAL ADVERTISING • E-mail: iecnlegals@gmail.com Inversión HOME (HOME) y la Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) directamente del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE. UU. (HUD). En el año fiscal 20252026, la ciudad recibió 2.712.293,00 dólares en CDBG, 1.149.833,55 dólares en HOME y 241.347,00 dólares en fondos ESG. Se notifica que la Ciudad de San Bernardino ha preparado un BORRADOR del INFORME CONSOLIDADO DE EVALUACIÓN ANUAL DE DESEMPEÑO 2025-2026 (CAPER AFY 25-26) según lo exige el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE. UU. (HUD). Las copias del BORRADOR del CAPER del AFY 25-26 estarán disponibles para el público para su revisión y comentarios a partir del martes 1 de septiembre de 2026, y hasta e incluyendo el miércoles 16 de septiembre de 2026, en los siguientes lugares: 1. Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario y Vivienda de la Ciudad de San Bernardino, 201-B North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401; o web: 2. Página https://www.sanbernardino. gov/196/CommunityDevelopment-Housing ; o 3. Ciudad de San Bernardino, Oficina del Secretario Municipal, 201-A E Street, San North Bernardino, CA 92401; o 4. Biblioteca Central Norman F. Feldheym en 555 West 6th San Bernardino, Street, California Además, se notifica que los miembros del público que deseen comentar sobre la audiencia pública podrán participar de las siguientes maneras: 1) los comentarios e información de contacto pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a Rodriguez_Ch@SBCity.Org antes de las 14:30 horas del día de la reunión programada; 2) asistir a la reunión [CR1] en persona y proporcionar su comentario público en persona, con un máximo de tres minutos. Si impugna el asunto en los puede verse tribunales, limitado a plantear solo aquellos asuntos que usted o otra persona plantearon en la reunión pública descrita en aviso o en la este correspondencia escrita entregada al Secretario Municipal en o antes de la reunión pública. La ciudad se esfuerza por cumplir plenamente con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidad. Si necesita ayuda o ayudas auxiliares para participar en la reunión, por favor contacte con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal con la mayor antelación posible. Se puede obtener información adicional sobre el asunto anterior en, y los comentarios escritos deben dirigirse a, el Secretario de la Ciudad de San Bernardino, 290 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California 92401. Telicia López, CMC Secretario municipal CNS-4071771# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 8/27/26 E-315

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: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 15 KIA KNAGM4A77F5621525 TYG7310 NV To be sold by: Hooked on Towing, 525 W State Street, Ontario, San Bernardino County, CA 91762 (10:00 AM) YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 05 NIS 1N6AD06U35C423371 To be sold by: Hooked on Towing, 1425 Highway 138, Pinon Hills, San Bernardino County, CA 92372 (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-4072323# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 8/27/26 E-312

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The Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation and Park District invites electronic bids from qualified contractors for the Noble Creek Community Center ADA Accessibility Restrooms Project – Project No. 5.116-24.

PROJECT NO. 801 0119 SHERMAN AVENUE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS (CDBG FISCAL YEAR 25/26) In the City of Moreno Valley, California

The project consists of ADA accessibility improvements to existing community center restrooms, including demolition, restroom modifications, plumbing relocations, fixture installations, partitions, doors, finishes, and related improvements as shown in the Contract Documents.

Bids shall be received electronically prior to 2:00 p.m. on September 15, 2026, only in the City of Moreno Valley Online Bidding System through PlanetBids. The link to register to become a prospective bidder and electronically bid on this project can be found at the following address:

The successful bidder shall possess a valid California Class B (General Building Contractor) license at the time of bid submission and throughout the duration of the project. Specialty subcontractors shall possess all applicable licenses required for the work performed. This project is funded in whole or in part with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is subject to applicable federal including requirements, Section 3 requirements, Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, and Federal Labor Standards Provisions. Bid documents are available through the PlanetBids procurement portal: https://vendors.planetbids. com/portal/80848/bo/bodetail/144683 An onsite visit is available to prospective bidders on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. PST at: Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation and Park District 390 W Oak Valley Parkway Beaumont, CA 92223 The onsite visit is for bidder familiarization with existing conditions. Questions shall not be directed to District staff during the onsite visit and must be submitted through PlanetBids in accordance with the Contract Documents. Electronic bids must be submitted through PlanetBids no later than Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. PST. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or minor irregularities in any bid. Published El Chicano August 27, 2026 E-309

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: to wit: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 22 NISS J N 1 B J 1 AV 0 N W 5 8 1 4 3 3 9ALJ797 CA 19 PTRB 1XPBDP9XXKD364233 YP58037 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 above signed 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-4071587# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 8/27/26 E-314

https://vendors.planetbids. com/portal/24660/portalhome The bid results will be available on the above website immediately following the time of bid deadline. PROJECT SPECIFIC SCOPE OF WORK 1. The Contractor shall furnish, to the satisfactory of the Engineer, all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, unless otherwise specified, to construct and complete the work in compliance with the Contract Documents The work to be performed consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision and coordination, traffic control, and utility and transportation services necessary for the construction of approximately 3,200 square feet of new sidewalk and 780 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, 1,700 square foot of pcc driveway along the North side of Sherman Avenue between Day Street and Grant Street. The project also includes paving, water service replacement, reconstruction of driveway aprons, construction of new cross gutters and a staircase, and other related improvements as shown in the Plans and specified in the Bid Schedule. All bidding documents shall be downloaded electronically on the City of Moreno Valley Online Bidding System through PlanetBids at the address shown above. For technical information relating to the details of this Project and bidding requirements, please submit all Requests for Information (RFI) via the “Questions and Answer” section within the City of Moreno Valley Online Bidding System through PlanetBids. All RFI’s shall be submitted no later than September 03, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. Any RFI received after the date and time specified herein will not be considered. Dated: August 21, 2026 Published El Chicano August 27, 2026 E-311 NOTICE LIEN SALE 9/14/26 10AM AT 2520 E MAIN ST, BARSTOW 83 GRUM LIC# 32121Y NV VIN# 1GXDBAF27DM000441 14 BMW LIC# 8ZAV020 CA VIN# WBA3A9C59EF479493 67 SCHIA CF# 1621SV CA LGTH: 01605 HIN# V15 67 HAMMO LIC# 4CT8410 CA VIN# H0153 Published El Chicano August 27, 2026 E-310

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: STEPHEN A. GROOM, aka STEPHEN ALAN GROOM, aka STEPHEN GROOM, aka STEVEN A. GROOM, aka STEVEN ALAN GROOM, aka STEVEN GROOM, aka STEVE GROOM CASE NO.: PROVA2600620

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: STEPHEN A. GROOM, aka STEPHEN ALAN GROOM, aka STEPHEN GROOM, aka STEVEN A GROOM, aka STEVEN GROOM, aka ALAN STEVEN GROOM, aka STEVE GROOM A Petition for Probate has been filed by JEFFERY M. GROOM in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that JEFFERY M. GROOM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the under the estate Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 9/30/2026 Time: 9:00 AM Dept.: F1 Address of court: 17780 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA, CA 92335 Branch name: FONTANA PROBATE If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under 9052 of the section California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: ELISABETH KEMPEOLINGER ORANGE TREE 1980 LANE, SUITE 101 REDLANDS, CA 92374 (909) 824-2777 Published El Chicano 8/27/26,9/3/26,9/10/26 E-313

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T.S. No.: 26-19990 Loan No.: ******5954 APN: 0163-101-03-0000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/23/1999. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN OF THE EXPLANATION 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 or savings association, 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 hereinafter described the 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 possession, or title, 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: TERESA V. GARCIA, A WIDOW Appointed Trustee: Duly Prestige Default Services, LLC 9/28/1999 as Recorded Instrument No. 19990407583 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, Date of Sale: 9/15/2026 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: $28,928.65 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 529 W N ST COLTON, CALIFORNIA 92324 A.P.N.: 0163-101-03-0-000 undersigned Trustee The 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) 7936107 or visit this Internet Website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2619990. 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

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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 2619990 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: 8/12/2026 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (800) 793-6107 Vega, Foreclosure Perla Coordinator PPP #26-008823 Published Colton Courier 8/20,8/27,9/3/26 C-131

Published in Colton Courier C-114 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260007126 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 07/30/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COLTON COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT CENTER, 2275 E. COOLEY DRIVE, COLTON, CA 92324 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 4020 ASPEN GROVE DRIVE SUITE 900, FRANKLIN, TN 37067 Name: WCHS, LLC, 4020 ASPEN GROVE DRIVE SUITE 900, FRANKLIN, TN 37067 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE Inc./Org./Reg. No.: B20260227428 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ BRAIN P. FARLEY, VICE PRESIDENT Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/6,8/13,8/20,8/27/26

Published in Colton Courier C-115 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260006886 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 07/23/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WALMART #2333, WALMART PHARMACY #10-2333, 20251 HWY 18, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 1 CUSTOMER DR, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716 Name: WALMART INC., 1 CUSTOMER DR, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on AUG 07, 2025 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ GEOFFREY EDWARDS, SECRETARY Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a regis-

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tered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/6,8/13,8/20,8/27/26

Published in Colton Courier C-116 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260007188 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 08/03/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JUSTIFIED INK AND RIGHTEOUS CUTZ07, 494 S ST SPC 17, SAN MACY BERNARDINO, CA 92410 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 494 S MACY ST SPC 17, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 # of Employees: 1 Name: RICARDO BRIONES SR This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on AUG 03, 2026 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ RICARDO BRIONES SR., OWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/6,8/13,8/20,8/27/26

Published in Colton Courier C-117 Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260006169 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 06/30/2026 County of Current Filing: SAN BERNARDINO Date of Current Filing: 06/06/2022 File No.: FBN20220005448 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BODY FASHION, ONE MILLS CIRCLE, ONTARIO, CA 92764 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 6267 LINCOLN AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506 Name: ZARAGOZA GROUP INC, 6267 LINCOLN AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 5066607 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JUN 06, 2022 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ BELINDA L ZARAGOZA, CEO Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/6,8/13,8/20,8/27/26

Published in Colton Courier C-118 Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260006885 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 07/23/2026 County of Current Filing: SAN BERNARDINO Date of Current Filing: 08/26/2025 File No.: FBN20250008084 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WALMART #2333, WALMART PHARMACY #10-2333, 20251 HWY 18, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307-2953 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: WALMART FULFILLMENT SERVICES, LLC, 702 SW 8TH STREET, BENTONVILLE, AR 72716 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on AUG 07, 2025 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ GEOFFREY EDWARDS, MANAGER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date

on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/6,8/13,8/20,8/27/26

Published in Colton Courier C-119 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260007109 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 07/29/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CELEBRANCE STUDIO, 551 FINCH DR, RIALTO, CA 92377 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 551 FINCH DR, RIALTO, CA 92377 # of Employees: 0 Name: FRANNY BALBOSA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ FRANNY BALBOSA Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/6,8/13,8/20,8/27/26

Published in Colton Courier C-134 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260007625 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 08/14/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHINO BILINGUAL MONTESSORI ACADEMY, 4266 WALNUT AVE, CHINO, CA 91710 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 2663 CHALET PL, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 # of Employees: 8 Name: ONTARIO BILINGUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL, LLC, 2663 CHALET PL, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ SARA JING ZHANG, MANAGING MEMBER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/20,8/27,9/3,9/10/26

Published in Colton Courier C-135 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260007529 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 08/13/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOUTHPOINTE VILLA, 302 WEST MERRILL AVENUE, RIALTO, CA 92376 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 911 N STUDEBAKER ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA 90815 # of Employees: 5 Name: SOUTHPOINTE VILLA RHF HOUSING, INC., 911 N. STUDEBAKER ROAD, LONG BEACH, CA 90815 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JUL 25, 2005 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ LAURA FOX, GENERAL PARTNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at

the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/20,8/27,9/3,9/10/26

Published in Colton Courier C-136 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260006904 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 07/23/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BECERRA LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES, 24000 W LUGONIA AVE #5102, REDLANDS, CA 92374 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 24000 W LUGONIA AVE #5102, REDLANDS, CA 92374 # of Employees: 1 Name: ISAAC K BECERRA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JUL 23, 2026 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ ISAAC BECERRA, OWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/20,8/27,9/3,9/10/26

Published in Colton Courier C-137 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260007243 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 08/04/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KIDS LAND, 999 N. WATERMAN AVE #A17, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 17125 HOLMES CIRCLE, CERRITOS, CA 90703 # of Employees: 0 Name: SANG W LEE This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on DEC 05, 2018 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ SANG W LEE Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/20,8/27,9/3,9/10/26

Published in Colton Courier C-138 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260006665 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 07/16/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SJV TRANSPORT, 16273 STAR CREST WAY, FONTANA, CA 92336 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 16273 STAR CREST WAY, FONTANA, CA 92336 # of Employees: 1 Name: JORGE MALDONADO This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on JUL 02, 2026 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ JORGE MALDONADO, OWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a regis-

tered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/20,8/27,9/3,9/10/26

Published in Colton Courier C-139 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260007395 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 08/07/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BONJOUR HAVANA, 2108 N ST #17182, SACRAMENTO, CA 95816 County of Principal Place of Business: SACRAMENTO Business mailing address: 2108 N ST #17182, SACRAMENTO, CA 95816 # of Employees: 1 Name: BONJOUR HAVANA LLC, 2108 N ST #17182, SACRAMENTO, CA 95816 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: B20260355558 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on AUG 04, 2026 By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ CONRAD S CASTILLO, MANAGING MEMBER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/20,8/27,9/3,9/10/26

Published in Colton Courier C-140 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260007309 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 08/06/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAL CRAFT POOLS, 26675 WARD ST APT 3, HIGHLAND, CA 92346 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 26675 WARD ST APT 3, HIGHLAND, CA 92346 # of Employees: 0 Name: DIANA L CONTRERAS This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ DIANA L. CONTRERAS, OWNER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/20,8/27,9/3,9/10/26

Published in Colton Courier C-141 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20260006574 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 07/14/2026 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAJESTIC AESTHETICS, 615 E HOSPITALITY LANE SUITE 16, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 172 E RANDALL AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 # of Employees: 0 Name: NVRO LLC, 172 E RANDALL AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /s/ CHRISTINA NAVARRO, MANAGING MEMBER Notice- In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change

in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 Et Seq., Business and Professions Code). Published 8/20,8/27,9/3,9/10/26

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CHANNEL J. WARD AKA CHANNEL JAMILAH WARD CASE NO. PROVA2600599

To all heirs, beneficiaries, contingent creditors, creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of CHANNEL J. WARD AKA CHANNEL JAMILAH WARD. PETITION FOR A PROBATE has been filed by WATHERA MAKEBA KARONJA CUAMATZI in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MAKEBA WATHERA KARONJA CUAMATZI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the WILL and decedent's codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the under the estate 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 however, the actions, personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/17/26 at 9:00AM in Dept. F1 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD., FONTANA, CA 92335 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner PAUL HORN, ESQ. - SBN 243227 PAUL HORN LAW GROUP, PC 11404 SOUTH STRET CERRITOS CA 90703 Telephone (800) 380-7076 BSC 228880 CNS-4069445# PUBLISHED COLTON COURIER 8/20, 8/27, 9/3/26 C-132

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New Loma Linda Rehab Hospital Brings Expanded Care to Redlands

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Representatives from LLU Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation shoveled the first piles of dirt onto the future home of the 80-bed rehab hospital that is slated to open in Loma Linda in summer 2028.

the growing needs of our community with the highest standard of care.”

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oma Linda University Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, an operating division of Lifepoint Health, celebrated as they officially broke ground on the new Loma Linda University Rehabilitation Hospital, a free-standing hospital that will include 80 dedicated rehabilitation beds. “For three decades, our East Campus Hospital has provided comprehensive rehabilitation services to those recovering from life-altering conditions,” said president and CEO of Loma Linda University Health Anthony Hillard. “Today’s groundbreaking allows us to nearly double our capacity and ensures we can continue meeting

Loma Linda University Rehabilitation Hospital will be built and operated via a joint venture partnership between Loma Linda University Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation and is anticipated to open in the summer of 2028. Upon completion, Loma Linda University Health will transition its existing inpatient rehabilitation unit to the new facility located at 11207 New Jersey Street in Redlands, California. A team of rehabilitation professionals will provide intensive nursing, physical, occupational and speech pathology services for adults recovering from conditions such as stroke, neurological disease, brain or spinal cord

injury and other debilitating illnesses or injuries. The rehabilitation hospital will be equipped with amenities, adaptive units, multidisciplinary therapy gymnasiums and more to encourage patient movement and activity, according to LLU Health. “Providing high-quality, evidence-driven specialty care is the driving force of this partnership,” said Russ Bailey, president of Lifepoint Rehabilitation. “We are deeply committed to investing in the people, facilities and cutting-edge technologies that empower patients to reclaim their independence, close to home.” Upon opening, the facility will join Lifepoint Rehabilitation’s growing network of more than 50 rehabilitation hospitals nationwide.

Crafton Hills Launches Vocational Nurse Program, Expands Pathways into High-Demand Healthcare Careers Community News

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rafton Hills College has rolled out a new Vocational Nurse Program, expanding the college’s healthcare education offerings and creating a direct pathway into one of the region’s most in-demand professions. The program comes as the Inland Empire faces a critical shortage of healthcare professionals, and Crafton Hills College is looking to help close that gap by preparing more students for careers in nursing. The inaugural cohort began classes May 26 and is scheduled to graduate Aug. 13, 2027. The program is a fulltime, 55-week curriculum divided into four terms (Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer), comprising a total of 1,530 hours—576 hours of theory and 954 hours of clinical training and prepares students for careers in skilled nursing facilities, sub-acute recovery centers and acute care hospitals. Students must first complete the college’s Certified Nursing Assistant

Program and a pharmacology course before applying, and admission requires a separate application process. Upon completion the students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination– Practical Nurses. Once completed they will be a Licensed Vocational Nurse. The VN Program is designed as a living-wage certificate program that will give students a direct route to stable employment while helping address a persistent nursing workforce shortage in the Inland Empire. To be competitive in employment a post IV Certification course will be offered to all students holding an active license as an LVN, this gives them additional employment skills for clinics, acute care facilities and others. In addition to tuition and registration fees, students should budget for textbooks, program supplies, clinical fees, and licensing and testing costs. “This program does far more than provide workers to fill gaps. It provides students in our commu-

nity with a clear path into stable and respectable healthcare careers and provides local healthcare providers with the skilled nurses needed today,” John Cordova, Vocational Nursing Program Director, said. There were twelve students enrolled in the initial cohort; however, Crafton Hills College intends to increase enrollment for the next cohort to twenty students in order to increase student participation in nursing education and support increasing demands for qualified health care personnel. PHOTO CHC “Students receive handson clinical training from Critical healthcare occupation employment is expected to increase by 13% between day one, therefore, by the 2019 and 2024, with 1156 open jobs over the five years, according to the Crafton Hills time they graduate, they College website. can confidently enter skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, or recovery centers,” said Dean of Career Education and Human Development Dan Word.

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For more information about the LVN Program, contact John Cordova, Program Director, at jcordova@craftonhills.edu or visit craftonhills.edu/nursing.

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