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Groups helping secure temporar y suppor t for Dreamers as DACA fight wages on

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n the midst of a government faceoff over immigration reform, organizations continue to help young immigrants

secure temporary support.

gram, the Justice Department announced on Jan. 16 that it would Just one week after a federal seek the Supreme Court’s approval judge blocked the Trump adminis- to cease deportation relief and tration’s rescinding of the Deferred work sanctions for undocumented Action for Childhood Arrivals proDACA, cont. on next page

Town hall exposes San Ber nardino’s continuing dilemma with marijuana regulation

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town hall held at the San Bernardino Community College District headquarters Tuesday evening saw residents continue to convey their frustrations with the city’s handling of marijuana activity.

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Despite residents voting in 2016 to regulate and tax cannabis city and statewide, no definitive law exists under San Bernardino’s municipal code that provides clarity on how to handle marijuana businesses and commercial cultivation.

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Hundreds convened in downtown Riverside and San Bernardino last September to denounced the federal government’s decision and responded by holding DACA renewal clinics and other rallies. U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup is demanding the federal government to resume accepting applications for DACA--a program that provides young undocumented immigrants the chance to receive work authorization.

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Sung Kim attempting to demonstrate his marijuana plant during a town hall meeting at the San Bernardino Community College District headquarters on January 16, 2018.

The city placed a 45 day moratorium last December to further explore their options and anticipate a court decision on Measure O, which has been tentatively ruled invalid by the San Bernardino County Superior Court due to spot zoning and monopolizing.

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n Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 4:00 p.m., a Mayoral Forum will be held at Ecclesia Christian Fellowship. Five candidates who have expressed interest in the Mayor position for the upcoming election include Mayor R. Carey Davis, School Board Member Michael Gallo, Daniel Malmuth, Karmel Roe and Council Member John Valdivia.

The forum will give candidates and opportunity to showcase their views on municipal issues and to share their vision for the city’s future. It also serves to inform the electorate and motivate them to get out and vote.

The event is hosted by the Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches (IECAAC), San Bernardino Pastors United, Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement (C.O.P.E.), Dioceses of San Bernardino, Office of Catholics of African Decent Ministry and others.

The time frame to pull papers which express an ‘Intention-torun for Mayor’ begins February 12th and ends on March 9th. The general election date is June 5th and if there is a runoff it will be held on November 6th.

Ecclesia Christian Fellowship is located at 1314 E. Date Street in San Bernardino. Everyone is invited to attend. For additional information please contact Rikke Van Johnson at (909) 725-1053.

Page A2 • January 18, 2018 • Inland Empire Community Newspapers • El Chicano DACA youth.

Some young immigrants are rushing to renew their DACA permits, while others are continuing to push legislators to seek permanent solutions to secure their legal status.

“We are not surprised by the decision from the Justice Department to appeal the injunction,” said Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice Director Javier Hernandez. “However, we find these actions to be against the will of the American people.”

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on Jan. 13 that it would be accepting applications for DACA renewals only. Those looking to apply for the first time will not be allowed to do so.

A recent poll conducted by Quinnipiac University demonstrates that about 79 percent (or 8 in 1) of American voters support allowing undocumented youth to remain in the U.S. It is for that reason that Hernandez believes that DACA--while not a permanent solution--will bring peace of mind to Dreamers.

Hernandez said his group, along with the Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective, Mi Familia Vota, Catholic Charities, and the San Bernardino Community Service Center are helping young immigrants renew their work permits.

“We look forward to assisting eligible youth with their renewals and demand that the administration end their attacks on immigrant youth and their families,” he said.

Rep. Aguilar and colleagues introduce DACA/border solution bill

Disagreements over DACA recipients and border enforcement may lead to a government shutdown on January 19, according to the Associated Press.

Nonetheless, some federal representatives continue to work on a solution that will protect immigrant youth from deportation and bring forward “common sense” solutions to help defend the southern border.

Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino), Rep. Will Hurd (RTexas), and Rep. Jeff Denham (RTurlock) introduced the Uniting and Securing America (USA) Act on Thursday evening. The bill, if

passed, will give DACA recipients temporary legal status if they have completed school or enlisted in the military and do not have a criminal record.

The USA Act also intends to increase the number of immigration judges to reduce court backlogs and achieve “operational control” of the border by 2020 through technology and physical barriers.

“For too long, Congress has asked hundreds of thousands of young people to put their lives on hold while we play politics with their futures,” said Rep. Aguilar.

“One of my top priorities is to ensure that these young people can continue the lives they’ve built here, and the USA Act will do just that.”

Some immigration advocates are concerned further border enforcement may lead to more raids and surveillance. However, Aguilar said during a press conference at Cal State San Bernardino on January 13 that the Department of Homeland Security will be required to provide detailed reports on how much barriers will cost and does not add to interior enforcement.

“We felt pairing a DACA fix that is as extensive as possible with some reasonable border measures makes sense,” Aguilar said.

Without DACA protections, students fear future may be bleak

For San Bernardino Valley College students Jacqueline Rodriguez, 18, and Marianna, 19, their future is bleak.

They were unable to apply for DACA after graduating from high school and are now concerned about their future in the country.

They can’t apply for federal financial aid or any jobs.

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Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-San Bernardino) is among the authors of the Uniting and Securing America (USA) Act, which intends to provide DACA recipients temporary legal status and address border enforcement.

Marijuana

Councilman Benito Barrios admitted to about 60 residents, marijuana cultivators and business owners in attendance that city leaders have been “fumbling” with regulation. He said the City Council will focus on doing things effectively and properly.

“Let's take the time necessary to get it right,” Barrios said.

Barrios invited self-proclaimed cannabis consultant Paul Galindo to speak on a “concept” that he claims will see cannabis businesses and growers work effectively together with city leaders.

By buying large properties,

Galindo said the city could control where and how businesses and cultivators operate.

“If what I'm talking about seems good to you, let's build on that plan,” said Galindo. “

Many people in attendance expressed disapproval over Galindo’s plan, which they say is done with little understanding of how the marijuana industry works.

“They are not the real players,” said Sung Kim, who operates a warehouse in the city. “They may be good people and mean well, but they don’t understand this at all. I knew [Barrios] would take in

this bad idea.”

Others argued that they should continue to provide suggestions to a recently proposed measure that intends to open a large market for commercial cannabis activities.

Resident Carolina Verduzco applauded Barrios for putting together a meeting that may have not happened without his leadership.

“These people don’t know each other,” Verduzco expressed.

“They wouldn’t have been able to get this done themselves. I don’t think many of them were discussing this among each other before.”

“Even though they are undocumented immigrants like us, DACA recipients have some opportunities” said Rodriguez.

“They can get a job. We can’t unless it’s under the table. And we don’t want to risk it. If we get caught, we won’t ever have a chance to become citizens.”

Despite their experiences and fears of deportation, the two students believe current legislative efforts to find a permanent solution is, “a step in the right direction.”

“This will benefits us,” said Marianna. “But what about my parents? What about their futures?”

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Above: San Bernardino City Councilman Benito Barrios addressing residents during a town hall meeting on January 16, 2018. Barrios admitted city leaders have been “fumbling” with the issue of marijuana regulation.

Left: Self-proclaimed marijuana expert Paul Galindo speaking said he and others have a concept that will see cannabis businesses and growers work effectively together with city leaders.

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history of Yucaipa from the Native American era to the present. This free program is open to the public after the senior nutritional lunch which is available to all adults for a minimal fee. For information call: 909.798.7579.

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Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars, Workshops:

Saturday, January 20 - PoetriIE presents “Sin Filtro: Workshops Readings & Conversations” featuring Luivette Resto and Desiree Zamorano at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 W. 11th Street, San Bernardino from from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. This series is made possible through a grant from the California Humanities. This is a free monthly series of of workshops, readings and conversations between writers and the community.

Saturday, January 20 - the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District presents a workshop - Irrigation from Spray to Drip from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Cal State San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway. This free workshop led by Anita Matlock will provide in-depth and hands-on opportunities for knowledge and ways to decrease your water usage. Plant giveaways will follow the presentation. To RSVP: jorozco@iercd.org For information call: Jasmine Orozco at 909.283.7780.

Monday, January 22 - the Redlands Community Senior Center presents “Dessert & Dialogue” at 12:15 p.m. at the Center, 111 W. Lugonia Ave. Guest speakers from the Yucaipa Historical Society will present a program highlighting the

Tuesday, January 23 to Friday, January 26 - the San Bernardino City Unified School District will hold a four day Family Leadership Institute from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Church, 6885 Del Rosa Ave. These workshops are designed to train parents/guardians in leadership. The focus is to learn how to motivate and communicate better with your children; become true advocates for your children and their education; and to learn strategies for building relationships with teachers, staff, and administrators. Child care, breakfast and lunch are provided.

To register and for information call: Joanny Martinez at 909.550.8008.

Inland Empire Community Newspapers • January 18, 2018 • Page A3 Now to February 18 - the Inland Empire Museum of Art, 1334 North Benson Avenue, Upland, presents its exhibition “Moon of Many Pedals”. Featured artists: Sumi Foley, Penny McElroy, Snezana Saraswati Petrovic, and Cindy Rinne who, in their works, capture the essence of change, cycles, pilgrimage, and harmony with all creations done in color, luminance, and texture. There are a variety of scales resembling the waxing, full, waning, and new moon. Pedals fall in strips of silk, layers of images over light, collage of cultures, people in nature, and stories of soothsayers. The exhibit will run until February 18th. For information and for by appointment viewing call: 909.941.3993.

Now - February 10, 2019 - the Los Angeles County Museum’s Autry Museum of the American West presents La Raza. This exhibit features more than 200 archive photos from La Raza, the Los Angeles Newspaper Central to the Chicano Rights Movement in the 1960s and 1970s. Between 1967 and 1977, La Raza was witness to and participant in the movement for social justice.

Thursday, January 25 to Sun- The Museum is located at 4700 day, February 25 - the Ontario Western Heritage Way in Los AngeMuseum of History & Art, 225 S. les.

Euclid Ave., presents Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of Save the Date: African-American Art in Southern California. This free admission Saturday, January 20 - the Inexhibit highlights the diversity of land Empire Women’s March artistic styles and visions of regional will be held at 10:00 a.m. at 4050 artists and the influence of the raw Main Street, Riverside at the steps and expressive beauty of the of the Historic Courthouse. The African American experience. An focus is to march for Women’s Exhibit Reception and Artist Talk rights, human rights, the rights of will be held on Saturday, January 27 others, and the well being of the from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For informa- community. tion call: 909.395.2510.

Saturday, January 20 - the A. K. Monday, January 27 - the Smiley Library, 125 W. Vine Street, Friends of the San Bernardino Li- Redlands will hold its Book & brary present “Shamanic Trekker: Music Sale in the library’s AssemJourney to the Source” at 2:30 to bly Room from 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 5:00 p.m. at the Norman Feldheym p.m. Hardback, paperback, chilLibrary, 555 W. 6th Street. This dren’s books, CDs, vinyls are availdocumentary film focuses on the able for $1.00 a bag. This is a great source of Shamanism in Peru, the opportunity to stock up on books indigenous Q’ero tribe located in and support the library. Bring your the High Andes. This tribe of 600 is own bag or use one from the library. the last of the Incas. For information Memberships for the Friends of the call: 909.381.8251.

Library are also available.

Sunday, January 21 - the San Bernardino City Unified School District and the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation will hold a Free Food Distribution from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Indian Springs High School, 650 N. Del Rosa. Food is limited and will be distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis and participants are urged to bring their own bags. For information call: 909.447.7799 or visit: www.tzuchi.us.

Monday, January 22 - the San Bernardino City Unified School District and the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation will hold a Free Food Distribution from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at Jones Elementary School, 700 N. F Street. Food is limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and participants are urged to bring their own bags.

For information call: 909.447.7799 or visit: www.tzuchi.us.

Wednesday, January 24 - the Joslyn Center, 21 Grant Street, Redlands presents Life Care Planning as part of its Lunch and Learn Series. Topics of this event include: advance directives, end-of-life decisions, and appointing health care agents as advocates. Pre-registration is required and a vegetarian lunch provided. To register and for information call: 909.798.7550.

Friday, January 26 - San Bernardino Generation Now (SBGN) presents Spirits & Art from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 West 11th Street, San Bernardino. This fun event for persons over 21 years of age promotes creativity and social connection. Attendees will be guided by a local artist and provided aprons. Cost of ticket includes painting supplies and canvas. Wine is available for a minimal cost. All proceeds support the Garcia Center.

Williford at 909.886.4659.

Saturday, January 27 - the United Pomona Valley M.E.Ch.A Chicano Theatre presents “Los Vendidos”, a play by Luis Valdez. This event is also a Banquet Fundraiser at Bella’s Artes Gallery, 244 S. Gary Ave., Pomona at 5:00 p.m. Organizers hope to raise funds for scholarships and programs for MEChA students.

Saturday, January 27 - Our Lady of Hope-World Youth Day Group is hosting the 1st Clergy vs. Youth Soccer Match at 2:00 p.m. at Aquinas High School, 2772 Sterling Ave., San Bernardino. Proceeds from this event go to funding travel for members of the group to the World Youth Day 2019 in Panama City. Entry is $1.00 with an available snack bar. For information call Anthony Hernandez at 909.800.0194 or Mariela Gonzalez at 909.856.2232.

Saturday, January 27 - the Asian Pacific Lunar Festival of SoCal will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Riverside. Featured are a parade, shows, food and fireworks. This free family friendly event will also have a Children’s Village Petting Zoo and Health Expo. For more information visit: www.LunarFestRiverside.com

Favorite Quote: “Half a century ago, the amazing courage of Rosa Parks, the visionary leadership of Martin Luther King, and the inspirational actions of the civil rights movement led politicians to write equality into the law and make real the promise of America for all her citizens.”

- David Cameron

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KVCR to l au nch n ew l oca l in ter vi ew sh ow : Li fes ty le s w it h Lil li an Vasq ue z

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fter months of planning, the Inland Empire’s only locally owned and operated NPR affiliate will launch a brand new local program, Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez.

Lifestyles will take a fresh look at arts, culture and issues across our unique region. On Thursday, January 18th, the eighteen year veteran of public television and radio will sign on at 2:00 PM following the popular public radio program, Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

Lillian Vasquez, Marketing Coordinator for the Empire Network, which includes KVCR-FM (NPR), KVCR-TV (PBS), and

FIRST NATIONS EXPERIENCE TELEVISION (FNX), is popular as the face and voice of the stations during pledge drives and in TV productions about autism. She debuts the weekly half-hour interview show at the request of KVCR-FM Program Manager, Rick Dulock. He said, “Lillian has a knack for interviewing people about any subject, even Star Wars, although she’s never seen it. More on that in the first episode. She cut her teeth interviewing autism experts, PBS stars and other celebrities on television, so radio should be a piece of cake. I’m thrilled that our listeners will be able to hear her smile every Thursday on KVCR.” Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez will air twice each Thursday on 91.9 KVCR and through KVCR FM’s online stream - first at 2:00 PM, after Fresh Air, and again at 6:30 following Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal. Both broadcasts will include an NPR newscast. A podcast will be available after each episode airs at kvcrnews.org/lifestyles and through other podcast providers.

Vasquez is known throughout the Inland Empire as a stalwart advo-

cate for people dealing with autism. Countless hours of work on behalf of her own family and autistic son, Grant cleared a path to services for many other Inland Empire families seeking support through school districts, government agencies and social service organizations.

She provides training sessions for first responders in recognizing and de-escalating situations involving people with autism or other special needs who often react unexpectedly to verbal orders and physical restraint.

Lillian devotes part of her spare time to the San Bernardino Arts Association. She is also a member of the Assistance League of San Bernardino and a board member on the Crafton Hills College Foundation and The Autism Society Inland Empire.

She has been honored by several local organizations. Awards: Inland Empire Magazine Women Who Make a Difference 2009; Hispanic Lifestyle Community Advocate of the Year 2009; University of Redlands Town & Gown Woman of Distinction 2011; Western University of Health Sciences FACE Outstand-

ing Service Award 2014; Loma Linda VA Hospital Making a Difference in Women’s Services 2015.

KVCR is licensed to the San Bernardino Community College District which also includes San

Bernardino Valley College, Crafton Hills College and the Economic & Corporate Training Center. KVCR offices and broadcast studios are located on the campus of San Bernardino Valley College.

OPINION&LETTERS

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Give undocumented youth a chance to pursue their dreams

Anthony Victoria

We’re told that living the American Dream is an achievable feat.

As the son of immigrants, I can attest to the hard work my parents put forward to secure their legal status and earn citizenship rights.

In doing so, they set up a foundation that has helped my brothers, sister, and I to achieve success in the academic and professional world.

Hardships and sacrifices are commonplace in any immigrant family’s pathway to citizenship.

However, like many immigrants, my parents have found them to be necessary obstacles in achieving status in the U.S. But are we closing the doors of opportunity to the hundreds of thousands of immigrant youth that currently face economic, political, and social barriers as a result of legal status? Are we making it more difficult for people to achieve the American Dream?

At the local and state levels, government has acted to provide protections to undocumented immigrants. They’ve protected their right to receive financial aid and passed legislation to protect their parents and families from deportation.

Nevertheless, the 600,000 DACA recipients across the country now face the reality of possible deportation if Congress fails to act on immigration reform. By dragging their feet on immigration, federal legislators are making it clear that they care little about the future of undocumented youth.

And while President Donald Trump and other hardliners have only fueled people’s frustrations and anger over immigration reform, it’s important to remember that this has been a bipartisan failure.

Let us not forget Democratic leaders who are considered as immigration “champions” by some liberals, people like Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Dianne Feinstein (D-San Francisco), initially supported constructing a wall on the southern border. Let us also not forget that President Obama and a Congress with democratic majority failed to muster up any concrete solutions less than a decade ago.

Whereas the former president prioritized health care as a top issue for Americans, immigration reform took a back seat. Obama could have provided a pathway for citizenship for nearly 11 million immigrants, both young and old. Instead, he deported over 3 million and detained thousands more in immigrant prisons.

A government shutdown will only take place if every Senate democrat opposes a spending bill that doesn’t include a DACA fix.

I frankly don’t see that occurring.

Democrats are simply not willing to take a bold stand for undocumented immigrants.

The most likely outcome is a compromise, which will displease immigration advocates and liberal activists. Lawmakers on both sides are willing to implement policy that will give DACA recipients the chance to obtain legal status, while also addressing other pertinent issues.

Congressman Pete Aguilar is helping craft the Uniting and Securing America (USA) Act that, if passed, will give DACA recipients temporary legal status if they’ve completed school or enlisted in the military and do not have a criminal record. The Act also intends to increase the number of immigration judges to reduce court backlogs and achieve “operational control” of the border by 2020 through technology and physical barriers.

While Aguilar’s efforts are a good first step, at what cost will they come?

One DACA recipient, who refused to be identified, fears the USA Act might force young immigrants to “sell their families” in exchange for legal security.

“What am I supposed to do? Be happy about throwing my parents under the bus? I don’t think so.

I’m torn over supporting something that might very well contribute to their deportation.”

It’s time that both the GOP and democratic establishment set aside political differences to provide long term solutions for young immigrants that deserve a chance at the American Dream.

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The political intrigue of 1968 fifty years and counting

by Dr. Gary Welton

My political interests were sparked at age 11, half a century ago, during one of the most interesting campaign seasons in recent American history. In my home we had neither a newspaper nor a news magazine. Our television reception was unreliable. Yet the stories were compelling. The favorite part of my day occurred when my bus arrived at school. I had 10 minutes to rush to the library and read the morning’s editorials. Who knew I would be writing op-ed pieces as a hobby 50 years later?

The sitting president, Lyndon Johnson, was rejected by his party. Granted, LBJ won the New Hampshire primary, but his weak showing (49%) compared to Sen. Eugene McCarthy (42%) convinced Johnson of his vulnerability. He declared, “I will not seek, and I will not accept the nomination of my party for another term as your president.”

Soon would follow the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., by James Earl Ray. Then the surprising late entry into the race

by Robert Kennedy, his victory in California, and his assassination that night by Sirhan Sirhan.

Suddenly my 10 minutes in the library were no longer sufficient.

I started getting tardy notices on my report card. My intrinsic thirst for political intrigue had been ignited.

I learned a great deal about the personalities, headlines, and sound bites. My understanding of the Vietnam War, race relations, urban riots, and white supremacy, however, was infantile.

Neither my parents nor my older siblings were particularly interested, and our dinner conversations were more likely to be

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about the Pittsburgh Pirates and our baseball card collections than about American politics.

During that summer I successfully begged my parents to allow me to visit neighbors, friends, and relatives who had better antennas so that I could watch the conventions. The coverage was extensive, both inside and outside the convention centers, especially in Chicago. My friends kept interrupting my focus, asking me to play games. What gives? I failed to understand their lack of interest.

I initially chose George Wallace as my candidate, not beI supported his cause segregationist views (I didn’t even know what they were), but because I thought it was exciting to have a bona fide third party candidate. He would go on to win five southern states; it would be more than 50 years before a third party candidate once again carried any states (still waiting, that is). When I realized in early November that he could not win, I changed my allegiance to Richard Nixon, not because I thought he had a secret plan to get us out of Vietnam, but because I thought he looked more presidential than Hubert Humphrey (I didn’t even realize that my parents were Democrats). When I switched my handprinted signs from Wallace to Nixon as the election approached, I almost lost my best friend, for he had simultaneously switched from Wallace to Humphrey. Whatever was he thinking?

I was deeply disappointed in 1972 when most of the political intrigue disappeared (the Thomas Eagleton story was short-lived). This time I had convinced my parents that we needed a weekly news magazine.

I was honored, as a 15-year-old, when my mother asked me for advice on how she should vote in the Democratic primary. Unfortunately, I still knew nothing about the issues. Instead, I gave her a very long and detailed response about who had won every state, the percentages of the vote, and the delegate count. She said

something about “too much information.”

Never again would I experience the awe of an 11-year-old, discovering democracy in America.

Following 1968, I had to wait 32 years for comparable levels of intrigue, when we weren’t sure who had carried Florida, and hence the election. Then there was the excitement of 2016, when the news commentators had it all wrong.

I guess I shouldn’t be embarrassed (given that I was only 11) for choosing Richard Nixon only because I thought he looked more presidential. Nevertheless, I find myself wondering how often voters choose their candidate for peripheral reasons. I really had no other choice then, given that the media primarily fed us sound bites, and my family members were not particularly interested.

There was significant dissatisfaction with the candidate choices in 2016. Indeed, we hear rumblings about possible thirdparty candidates in 2020. Maybe it’s time for a bona fide thirdparty run. Maybe we need a bipartisan ticket to help us think through the details and decide on the basis of the issues. Certainly, we need to give our kids more substance to think through the strengths and challenges of various arguments and positions.

Who knows which 11-year-old boys and girls of today will be writing the editorials in the decades ahead?

As we begin our 2018 by looking ahead to coming political intrigues, I can’t help but look back 50 years to the political intrigue of 1968. What a time that was for America and for me.

-- Dr. Gary L. Welton is assistant dean for institutional assessment, professor of psychology at Grove City College, and a contributor to The Center for Vision & Values. He is a recipient of a major research grant from the Templeton Foundation to investigate positive youth development.

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Wo rds to L ive By: My Sw i ss heri ta ge

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Dr. Bill Abersold

Be still my heart,” said the poet and so said I.

As we crossed the Swiss border and went through Basel toward Bern my heart beat faster. We were entering the land of my ancestors.

I’m half-Swiss and the other half mongrel but the Swiss part was tuned to everything visible.

The low mountains covered with green, green trees were the same ones my fore parents roamed before coming to America in the early 1800’s.

The homes were orderly and every flower bed was trimmed.

Back yards were picked up and orderly. The patches of corn followed the curves of the road and even their boundaries were mani-

cured.

The lumberyards and occasional junkyards were also in perfect order. I’ve learned that life is serious business for the Swiss. Whenever you hear laughter it is usually from a tourist.

They carry the weight of their money on their shoulders. They

also order their lives by the clock - for which they are famous. Punctuality is a virtue, and even being early is valuable. I had an appointment with a relative and he told me over the phone he’d be at the hotel at 4:05 and thirty seconds P.M. He was 3 minutes early.

Oh God, where did I go wrong?

It must be the mongrel part of me.

Spontaneity is something

they’ve never heard of. The Swiss eat the same, read the newspaper alike and seem devoid of humor.

I did get a half chuckle out of two middle-aged men with big stomachs when I identified myself as Swiss and that I looked like them.

All the young women in Europe seem to have a dog - particularly in France and Switzerland. The

difference is the French women walk poodles and the Swiss have St. Bernards. They are huge and they all look like Beethoven.

By observation the priorities of the Swiss are: #1 counting and watching over other people’s money; #2 making and selling watches; #3 playing chess-everyone does; and #4 making chocolate and yodeling.

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USA Act introduced with support of 50 original co-sponsors

n Tuesday, Representatives Will Hurd (TX-23), Pete Aguilar (CA-31) and Jeff Denham (CA-10) introduced the Uniting and Securing America (USA) Act, a bipartisan bill that protects DACA recipients from deportation while implementing new commonsense border security measures through enhanced technology, manpower and physical barriers, where necessary. The bill also addresses the immigration backlog that keeps families in limbo while advancing reforms in Central America to address the factors driving migration to the United States.

“After multiple attempts to find a solution, it’s time to narrow our strategy. Our plan offers a permanent legislative solution for children who came here of no fault of their own – while achieving operational control of the border by 2020,” said Rep. Hurd whose district includes over 800 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, more than any other Member of Congress.

“Americans are tired of partisan gridlock. They deserve solutions.

This is about Congress doing our job and it proves that R’s and D’s are willing to work together to unite and secure America.”

“For too long, Congress has asked hundreds of thousands of young people to put their lives on hold while we play politics with their futures,” said Rep. Aguilar.

background checks and are working, pursuing college degrees, or serving in our military to contribute to the greatness of America.”

“This bill represents a real bipartisan compromise that will provide a permanent legislative solution for Dreamers, and allow for a reasonable approach to securing our border. One of my top priorities is to ensure that these young people can continue the lives they’ve built here, and the USA Act will do just that.”

“The government asked Dreamers to come out of the shadows, and it’s time for Congress to pass legislation that will allow them to truly move forward with their lives. The only way to accomplish this is through compromise that includes border security measures,” said Rep. Denham. “DACA recipients are American in every way possible except on paper.

They have paid their fees, passed

“Democrats and Republicans stand united with the overwhelming majority of Americans who oppose deporting Dreamers. There is nothing political or partisan about protecting Dreamers, in fact there is agreement and bipartisanship because we all recognize the important contributions that these young people are making to our communities and our country. The USA Act is fair, bipartisan, targeted legislation that provides Dreamers with certainty, enacts common sense border security measures, and should be passed without delay,” said Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.

“With the March deadline quickly approaching, it is more critical than ever that Congress come together to provide a legal path forward for Dreamers. The USA Act is a reasonable, bipartisan solution to ensure these young people may remain in the only home they know, the United States,” said Rep. David G. Valadao (CA-21).

“I would like to thank Representatives Hurd and Aguilar for introducing the Uniting and Securing

America (USA) Act. This is an important step in reinstating the DACA program and ensuring that our borders are made more secure,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28). “As we face another government shutdown, it is clear that we are long overdue in providing a solution for hundreds of thousands of hardworking immigrants across the United States.

As someone who lives on the border and understands the border, I

am glad to see that the USA Act will also implement necessary commonsense border security measures that will keep our borders and citizens safe. I believe that this bipartisan bill is an important step in addressing concerns regarding immigration, border security, and DACA, and I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues in congress on these key issues.”

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Admiration for Dr. King remains strong in San Bernardino

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Sheila Umbaji Futch, right, was honored during the 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. commemoration at cal state san Bernardino. Also pictured is Lea Michelle Cash, president the Brightest star, inc.

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Dr. John W. Woods Sr. giving a speech about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy to dozens of residents on Monday, January 15, 2017.

By Anthony Victoria

hree decades have passed since the federal government proclaimed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday a national holiday. Years later, San Bernardino residents continue to pay their respects to the civil rights leader.

“His legacy continues to be strong,” said resident Ann Lee Roberts of Dr. King. “He showed us we could be free by standing up for our rights. Unfortunately, many of us continue to be locked

up in our minds.”

MLK Jr. Day in San Bernardino began with the 38th Annual Prayer Breakfast held by the Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches at Cal State San Bernardino. Hundreds of people joined together to sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (Black National Anthem) and took in dance performances and readings.

African American leaders Dr. Howard Inghram, Johnnie Epps, Norris P. Gregory, Jr., Jack Hill, and Frances Grice were recognized throughout the day.

After breakfast, dozens of people gathered around the MLK statue near San Bernardino City Hall for the ceremonial laying of the wreath, which was annually led by the late Frances Grice.

“What you do tomorrow will make a difference today,” Kingdom Culture Worship Centre Pastor Sherman Dumas said. “In whatever sector you’re assigned to in our society, your voice matters.

When you grab that understanding that your voice matters, King’s dream lives on.”

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Wilmer Amina Carter, right, was recognized as one of the original members of the san Bernardino MLK prayer Breakfast committee and honored as the first African-American member of the california state Assembly from the inland empire at the 38th MLK prayer Breakfast at cal state. Also pictured is rep. Pete Aguilar.

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Dozens of people convened in downtown san Bernardino to pay Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a visit and pay their respects to the civil rights leader.

From left: rialto unified school District superintendent Dr. Cuauhtemoc Avila, 3rd District county supervisor James Ramos, and rusD Lead strategic Agent (Deputy superintendent) Dr. Darren McDuffie at the 38th MLK prayer Breakfast at cal state san Bernardino.

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tudents in Ruth O. Harris Middle School social studies classes spent time last examining Dr. Martin week Luther King Jr.’s life, legacy, and connection to their own lives as they read and studied a lesserknown speech he gave to junior high school students 50 years ago, titled “What Is Your Life’s Blueprint?”

Seventh grade teacher Maurice Sievers, who holds Dr. King as one of heroes, came up with the idea to have students study the speech after Interim Principal Brian Pope asked teachers to come up with a meaningful lesson centered on Dr. King.

In the speech, delivered to students at Barratt Jr. High School in Philadelphia in 1967, “Dr. King talks about overcoming hardship.

I know a lot of my students feel pain,” Sievers said.

Sievers said sentiments shared

by Dr. King to do your best, whatever path you choose in life, and to have a commitment to take proactive steps to make the world a better place resonate with students.

“I want them to think about how it applies to their life,” added 8th grade teacher Jordan Valles. “His words are timeless. Everything he said hits home with me.”

Students were silent Friday as they listened to recitations of the poem and a video showing Dr. King delivering the speech. Most said they had heard of Dr. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, but had never heard this one. His words clearly impacted them:

“Don't allow anybody to make you feel that you're nobody,” Dr. King said. “Always feel that you count. Always feel that you have worth, and always feel that your life has ultimate significance.”

“Life for none of us has been a crystal stair, but we must keep moving,” he said. If you can’t fly, run. If you can’t run, walk. If you can’t walk, crawl, but by all means, keep moving.”

“It really connected with my life, stated 8th grader Keiyhea Taylor of the speech. “I’ve been treated badly before. It (the speech) inspired me to keep going and never give up.”

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Students follow along in Jordan Valles’ class. Pictured on left is 8th grader Keiyhah Taylor, who said, “(The speech) really connected with my life. I’ve been treated badly before, (the speech) inspired me to keep going and never give up.”

Above: Teacher Jordan Valles recites from Dr. King’s “What Is Your Life’s Blueprint.”

Left: Teacher Maurice Sievers came up with the idea to teach this speech.

The San Bernardino County homeless count will focus on homeless women

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he 2018 San Bernardino County Point-In-Time Count (PITC) will focus on the data-driven strategy of engaging unaccompanied homeless women with resources and placing those who are identified as high-risk into immediate temporary housing.

“This year the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership (SBCHP), as part of its continuing efforts to align with the national and local goal of ending homelessness, will be engaging unaccompanied homeless women as part of the annual PITC,” said Tom Hernandez, Office of Homeless Services Officer. “This is an opportunity to immediately connect this target subpopulation with much needed resources and services and to help them locate and maintain permanent housing.”

On Jan. 25, the day of the count,

all 24 cities and unincorporated areas within the county will be canvassed by a field team of volunteers including members of the public, community groups, county employees, homeless service providers, and private-sector stakeholders.

Volunteers who are able to engage with homeless individuals will ask specific questions, offer hygiene kits and provide information on supportive services.

Any unaccompanied woman identified as chronically homeless in the cities of Fontana, Redlands, San Bernardino, Victorville and Upland will be connected to an outreach team that will conduct an assessment to determine the chronicity and medical vulnerability of the individual.

The homeless women identified at highest risk will be connected to social service providers and of-

fered immediate temporary housing.

The annual count, coordinated by the San Bernardino County Office of Homeless Services (OHS) in conjunction with the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership (SBCHP), is designed to obtain an estimated number of homeless individuals and families in San Bernardino County on a given day and to discover their specific needs.

Individuals and organizations are invited to volunteer to participate in the count, which will be conducted on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6 to 10 a.m. throughout San Bernardino County.

For more information or to register to be a volunteer, please visit www.sbcounty.gov/dbh/sbchp or call the OHS at (909) 386-8297 or email Michele.Bletcher@dbh.sbcounty.gov.

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F ir s t adu lt b one m ar r ow tr ans pl ant s uccess f ul l y com pl eted at LLU Cancer Cen ter

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chemotherapy for their cancer and then rescue the bone marrow by getting back their own stem cells.

Stem cells are young cells that grow in the bone marrow, and the various types of blood cells are derived from these cells.

Once stem cells are collected, they are processed, stored and then given back to the patient through a central line catheter after high dose chemotherapy. The stem cells will circulate through the blood and settle in the bone marrow where they will repopulate the empty marrow.

Blood counts typically recover in three to four weeks. The patient will remain in the hospital until count recovery. After transplant,

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the patient will be followed closely requiring frequent medical check-ups, housing close to the medical center, and a reliable caregiver.

According to Kamal, the success of the ABMT relies heavily on the entire team. “This would not be possible without the collaborative efforts of the entire in-and out-patient teams.”

A sprightly Decoud, along with his wife Tonrie, recently visited the Cancer Center to receive IV hydration, which is a standard protocol for post-transplant patients.

“I’m doing extremely well,” he said. “I thank God every day for Loma Linda. They saved my life.”

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Four weeks post-transplant, Merlin Decoud visited with Dr. Omair Kamal during a follow-up appointment at Loma Linda university cancer center on Monday, Jan. 8.

he first adult bone marrow transplant has been successfully completed at Loma Linda University (LLU) Health.

The patient, Merlin Decoud, from Moreno Valley, was successfully transplanted on Dec. 7, 2017.

“Every step of the way we could not have asked for better people here,” Decoud said. “Cancer is a terrible thing to experience but Loma Linda has been a great experience.”

Otherwise a healthy man, De-

coud said he had never been in the hospital — until last July. He was walking toward his home after work one evening and experienced pain like he had never felt before in his back, “I grabbed hold of a tree to keep from falling,” he recalled.

After visiting the emergency department at LLU Medical Center, an MRI scan showed he had a broken back and a tumor — he had multiple myeloma and needed a bone marrow transplant.

LLU Cancer Center began offer-

ing adult bone marrow transplant (ABMT) in November and is the only medical facility in the Inland Empire region to offer it.

The ABMT program at LLU Cancer Center offers autologous stem cell transplantation, which uses the patient’s own blood stem cells to replace the diseased bone marrow.

Omair Kamal, MD, medical director for the ABMT program said the purpose of stem cell transplant is to make it possible for patients to receive high doses of

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Merlin Decoud of Moreno Valley underwent a transplant on Dec. 7, 2017.

NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“DISTRICT”) invites sealed bids for Bid No. F18-02 BOE Building Remodel - Packages 02 to 10 . SUBMITTAL OF BIDS: All bids shall be made on the Bid Forms furnished by the District. Bid Forms, together with all required attachments to the Bid Forms, shall be delivered to the DISTRICT in a sealed envelope with a copy of the completed required bid cover sheet affixed to the outside of the envelope and placed in the Bid Box in the Lobby of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Smart Building located at 793 E Street, San North Bernardino, CA 92410. The Bids are due at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2018.

Bid forms received by the stipulated times will be promptly opened in public and read aloud immediately after sealed envelopes are collected at the time, date, and location stated above in Lab 1. Bid Forms or Attachments thereto received after the stipulated time will be rejected and returned to Bidders unopened. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check made payable to the San Bernardino City Unified School District, or a satisfactory bid bond in favor of the DISTRICT, executed by the Bidder as principal and a California admitted surety company as Surety, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid submitted by the Bidder. BID AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The full notice inviting Bids, Bid documents and contract documents may be viewed and ordered through Crisp Imaging PlanWell Service online by clicking on ‘PUBLIC PLANROOM' at after www.crispimg.com Thursday, January 18, 2018.

There is a refundable deposit of Two Hundred Fifty dollars ($250.00) for each set of drawings and specifications, upon payment by cashier’s or company check made payable to San Bernardino City Unified School District. Prospective Bidders may secure up to two bid sets . Eligible deposits will be refunded upon return of said documents to Crisp Imaging in good acceptable condition within five (5) business days after bids are opened. Bidders in need of more than two sets of bid documents may purchase at their own cost based on C2’s current rates at that time. Crisp Imaging 3180 Pullman Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (866) 632-8329 Public Room: Plan www.crispimg.com Bid documents will be available at Crisp Imaging for viewing after Thursday, January 18, 2018.

Bid documents will also be available at the following public plan rooms: F.W. Dodge McGraw-Hill, Inc. Public Plan Room; www.construction.com 4300 Beltway Place Suite 180 Arlington TX 76081 Diana Boyles Dodge document we@mhfl.com Phone: 1-800393-6343 Fax: 1-877-8367711 The Blue Book Building & Construction Network Public Plan Room: www.thebluebook.com 800 E. Main St. P.O. Box 500 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 TJ Downey tdowney@thebluebook.com Phone: (800) 431-2584 Ext. 3177 Fax: (914) 243-4936 CMD GROUP Public Plan Room: www.cmdgroup.com 30 Technology Pkwy S, Ste 100 Norcross, GA 30092 Michael Lunan mike.lunan@cmdgroup.com Architectural Source Relations Specialist Reed Construction Data (770) 209-3414 REQUESTS FOR BID INFORMATION, CLARIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA: Questions in writing (only) may be directed to the District’s Construction Manager, Mr. Alex Garibay via email at Alex.Garibay@vanir.com The deadline to submit Requests for Bid Information (“RFBI”) is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2018. All Responses to Requests for Bid Information, clarifications and/or addenda will be issued no later than Friday, February 16, 2018 and will be issued to plan holders or registered plan reviewers only. Such responses will be posted at the C2 reprographics public plan room website at www.c2repro.com . Digital copies are considered an accepted form of Addenda delivery method. PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD AND REQUIRED LICENSES: The work under these bids will be a

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unit price bid and all bidders to be considered responsive shall have a current California ″B″ for Bid Package 02, ″A″ for Bid Package 03, ″C-33″ for Bid Package 04, ″C-15″ for Bid Package 05, ″C-2″ for Bid Package 06, ″B and/or C-5 or C-17″ for Bid Package 07, ″C20″ for Bid Package 08, ″C-36″ for Bid Package 09, ″C-10″ for Bid Package 10 License. PREVAILING WAGE: Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) compliance, Effective January 1, 2015: No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK: Refer to project site’s specific summary of work contained in Sections 01 11 00 of the Project Manual.

The contractor is responsible for the performance and completion of all items according to plans, specifications and any addenda including but not necessarily limited to the work listed below: Provide all labor, materials, equipment, services, and transportation required for the remodel and upgrades to site work, building community room, entry corridor, lobby, overall building, and roof indicated items per plans and specifications at the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education Building (“BOE”). Following list of bid packages and names: BID PACKAGE 02 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID PACKAGE 03 – SITE WORK BID PACKAGE 04 – PAINTING BID PACKAGE 05 – FLOORING BID PACKAGE 06 – ACOUSTICAL CEILING BID PACKAGE 07 – DOORS, GLAZING AND HARDWARE BID PACKAGE 08 – HVAC BID PACKAGE 09 – PLUMBING BID PACKAGE 10 – ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) PARTICIPATION GOAL AND REQUIREMENTS: Bidders must adhere to the District’s Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, prevailing wages and labor compliance program, and license requirements; information regarding prevailing wage rates is available at http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smb u s / d e f a u l t . h t m , http://search.cadvbe.org/dvbe s/search and http://www.bidsync.com/DPXB isCASB. PRE-BID CONFERENCES AND JOB WALK: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk will be held at the site on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 7:30 a.m.

SITE ADDRESS: Board of Education, 777 N. F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 Second Publication THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018 Pre Bid Conference and Job Walk JANUARY 30, 2018 AT 7:30 A.M. RFI Due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2018 Addendum Due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Bid Opening 10:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018 Bid Posting on Facilities Website FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Tentative Board Meeting TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 NOA Issued (Tentative) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 END of NOTICE INVITING BID CNS-3089561# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/18, 1/25/18 E-7734

LIEN SALE On 01/25/2018 at 408 S PERSHING AVE SAN BERNARDINO, CA a Lien Sale will be held on a 2013 FORD VIN: 2FMGK5C84DBD29758 STATE: CA LIC: 7NCH751 at 10 am.

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LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Thursday, February 1, 2018 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE CHEV 2GNAL17 BEKXH1589583 7YJK322 CA To be sold by: CERTIFIED TOWING, 1135 E STATE STREET, ONTARIO, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA 91761 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the abovesigned for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale.

Clear Choice Lien Service, Inc. P.O. Box 159009 San Diego, CA 92175 CNS-3089587# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/18/18 E-7737

County of San Bernardino Dept. of Behavioral Health Request for Proposals (RFP) Adult Mental Health Clubhouse Program Services (RFP DBH #17-87) (ePro #DBHE18-CLUB-2767) The County of San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), hereafter referred to as the “County”, is seeking proposals from interested and qualified organizations and agencies to provide a proposed plan for the provision of Adult Mental Health Clubhouse Program activities.

The Contract period will be for a three (3) year period beginning on July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021.

A mandatory Proposal Conference will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) at the County of San Bernardino, Department of Behavioral Health, 303 E. Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, CA 92415.

The complete RFP document can be accessed via the County’s online Electronic Procurement Network System “ePro” located at: http://www.sbcounty.gov/purchasing/. In order to do business with the County, you must be registered on the ePro system. For assistance, contact Vendor Support at (855) 800-5046. Once you access the ePro system and are able to view the RFP, please print a copy of the RFP and any corresponding documents and bring it with you, as it will not be available at the RFP conference.

Completed proposals are due on or before 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.

CNS-3087268# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/18/18 E-7733 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: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 17 HOND MLHMD4416H5000161 To be sold by: Barstow Automotive & Towing, 1741 W Main Street, Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA 92311 (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-3089593# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/18/18 E-7735 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO NOTICE FOR "Request for Proposal" RFP #PC979 Temporary Maintenance Staffing Services

HACSB CONTACT PERSON: Angie Lardapide Procurement and Contracts Supervisor Housing Authority of San Bernardino 715 E. Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408 procurement@hacsb.com

HOW TO OBTAIN BID DOCS: 1. Access www.hacsb.com 2. Click onto the "Business" tab 3. Click onto Bid #PC979 to view and download Request for Proposal

SUBMITAL PROPOSAL RETURN: HACSB Administration Office 715 E. Brier Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408 Attn: Angie Lardapide Procurement and Contracts Supervisor

SUBMISSION PROPOSAL DATE: February 5, 2018 @2PM CNS-3087282# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/18/18 E-7731

Aviso sobre la disponibilidad de fondos de subsidio de para el desarrollo comunitario (CDBG) y programas de subvenciones de soluciones de emergencia (ESG) La ciudad está buscando solicitudes para el año del programa 2018-2019 para la concesión de bloque de desarrollo comunitario (CDBG) y fondos de solución de emergencia (ESG). Estos programas son financiados a través del Departamento de vivienda y desarrollo urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD) y son administrados por la ciudad a través de su estatus de autorización.

El programa CDBG de la ciudad puede financiar programas de actividades de vivienda y desarrollo comunitario elegibles. Las actividades elegibles para el financiamiento de CDBG deben lograr uno de los siguientes objetivos nacionales: 1) beneficiar principalmente a las personas de ingresos bajos y moderados, 2) eliminar los barrios bajos y la plaga, y 3) satisfacer una necesidad urgente. Los tipos de proyectos y programas que se pueden considerar para fondos, a los objetivos sujetos nacionales de confomidad, se resumen de la siguiente manera: adquisición o disposición de propiedades inmuebles, construcción y rehabilitación de instalaciones de propiedad pública, mejoras a edificios públicos y privados, para hacerlos accesibles a personas con discapacidades, y mejoras de infraestructura para incluir aceras, drenaje para calles, y sistemas de agua y sistemas de alcantarillado.

También se incluyen la rehabilde viviendas de itación propiedad pública o privada para hogares de bajos y moderados ingresos, demolición y autorización para disminuir los riesgos para la salud.

La ciudad también está buscando aplicaciones de entidades que tienen experiencia y están calificados para proporcionar servicios que son elegibles para la financiación de ESG. El propósito del programa de ESG es para ayudar a individuos y familias a recuperar rápidamente la estabilidad en viviendas permanentes después de sufrir de una crisis de vivienda o sin hogar. Las actividades elegibles para los fondos de ESG son; servicios para personas sin hogar, refugio de emergencia, prevención de la falta de vivienda, asistencia rápida de realojamiento y recolección de datos a través del sistema de información de gestión de personas sin hogar (HMIS).

Las aplicaciones y las instrucciones para completar la solicitud están disponibles en el sitio web de la ciudad en http://www.CI.SanBernardino.ca.US/CityHall/Econ omic_n_desarrollo de viviendas/default. asp

Las solicitudes se adeudan a más tardar el lunes, 5 de febrero, 2018 a las 3:00 p.m. a la oficina de la Secretaria Municipal de la ciudad de San Bernardino ubicada en 215 N. D Street, 3er piso, San Bernardino, CA, 92401.

Las solicitudes recibidas después del plazo de 3:00 p.m. el 5 de febrero de 2018 no serán aceptadas.

Es la intención de la ciudad de San Bernardino de cumplir con la ley de americanos con discapacidades (ADA). Si necesita ayuda especial, por favor comuníquese con Kathy Brann, Directora de desarrollo económico y vivienda al (909) 384-7257 o por correo electrónico a Brann Ka@SBCity.org.

Para más información, comuníquese con Kathy Brann, Directora de desarrollo económico y vivienda al (909) 384-7257 o por correo electrónico a Brann Ka@SBCity.org.

fecha de aviso: 12 de enero de 2018 CNS-3088646# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/18/18 E-7732

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