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Rialto Unified graduates pose with their $1,411.76 scholarship checks after being recognized during the June 25 Board of Education meeting for completing 100 hours of paid work-based learning through the Teach Rialto CTE Teaching Apprenticeship Program. They were joined by the Board of Education, Interim Superintendent Dr. Judy White, District staff including Joseph Williams and Juanita Chan Roden, CTE teacher Jessica Bravo, and Kaiser Permanente representatives Martha Valencia and Daniel Enz.
By IECN Staff
In the Rialto Unified School District, students aren’t just dreaming about their futures — they’re building them, while enrolled in high school, and earning pay through the District’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program and a generous grant from Kaiser Permanente
Seventeen recent RUSD graduates were awarded $1,411.76 checks during the June 25 RUSD Board of Education school meeting after earning a grade of B, or higher, in their Career Technical Education (CTE) coursework and completing 100 hours of work-based learning through the District’s Teach Rialto CTE Teaching Apprenticeship Program. Funded by a grant from Kaiser Permanente, the program prepares students
for careers in education and childcare while giving them real-world experience.
Smiles and applause filled the room as the graduates were recognized by each Board of Education trustee and Interim Superintendent Dr. Judy D. White.
“This is more than a program — it’s a transformational investment in our students,” Dr. White said. “These checks symbolize more than compensation; they represent belief in our young people’s futures.”
This specific Teach Rialto program is led by Juanita Chan-Roden, Rialto USD’s Director of Science and Career Programs, and supported by Joseph Williams, the Senior Director of Community Partnerships. Together, they helped shape and expand the apprenticeship initiative, blending classroom learning with realworld experience and industry support.
Through their leadership, Teach Rialto offers students hands-on learning, professional certifications, and career exploration that connects education to meaningful, purpose-driven work. Participants earn certifications in CPR, mandated reporting, and child development, and take part in site visits to locations such as Kaiser Permanente’s Fontana Medical Center and the California University of Science and Medicine.
“Our goal is for every senior in a CTE pathway to have access to paid, real-world experience before graduation,” said Williams, a parent in the RUSD, who also serves as Vice Chair of the San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees. “Programs such as these open doors and make success tangible. We appreciate a stable and solid business part-
Fontana Resident Purchases, Revives FOX Sports 1270 AM with High School Sports and Digital Focus
By Manny Sandoval
ontana resident Brian Arrington has officially purchased and relaunched FOX Sports 1270 AM/Palm Springs, giving the station new life with a strong emphasis on high school
sports coverage, grassroots programming, and nationwide accessibility via the iHeart Radio app.
Arrington took over the station on January 1, 2025, and soft-launched pro-
“This is already a family-owned and operated effort,” said Arrington. “If I’m RUSD cont. on next pg.
family, who now work alongside him to operate the station.
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New owner of FOX Sports 1270 AM, Brian Arrington, behind the mic and audio board as he is live during the Coachella Valley Sports Report.
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From left: Brian Arrington, Brandi Arrington, Briana Arrington, and Brandon Arrington all play a vital role in the operations of FOX Sports 1270 AM.
RUSD (cont.)
- nership with Kaiser. This opportunity is about purpose, preparation, and putting students on a path to thrive.”
Kaiser Permanente representatives Martha Valencia, Kaiser’s Community Health Manager, and Daniel Enz, Manager of Government and Community Relations, were both at the televised board meeting to personally congratulate the students and provide the Board of Education scholarship checks to hand out at a dias.
Valencia added, “We are proud to support Rialto USD in launching this
innovative effort. Thanks to the leadership of Mr. Joseph Williams, Ms. Juanita Chan-Roden, and staff, we’re helping build a generation of future educators and community leaders. This is how we connect health, education, and opportunity.”
District leaders say this is just the beginning. Through a new partnership with California State University, San Bernardino, the apprenticeship will serve as the foundation for a Registered Teaching Apprenticeship, offering students a long-term, supported path from high school to a career in education.
Carson Fajardo, CSUSB Grad Student from Rancho Cucamonga, appointed to CSU Board of Trustees
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Cal State San Bernardino student Carson Fajardo has been appointed to the California State University Board of Trustees for a two-year term by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
“This appointment is a privilege and a profound responsibility,” said Fajardo. “As student trustee, I will join a dedicated group of leaders in making critical decisions that shape the future of the CSU — from its fiscal health and long-term planning, to its policies, priorities and overall direction.”
In May, Fajardo earned a B.A. in administration with a concentration in management from CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration.
This fall, he will begin the Master of Public Administration program. As an undergraduate, Fajardo served two terms as the president of the Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) at CSUSB.
The Rancho Cucamonga resident also serves on the Board of Directors for the Cal State Student Association to advocate for the needs of students on a CSU systemwide level.
“We are extremely proud of Carson Fajardo for being appointed by Gov. Newsom to serve as a CSU Student Trustee,” said CSUSB President
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- going to bring people in, I myself need to know how to do everything. So right now I'm doing everything from running commercials, running the board, and even fixing toilets.”
His wife, Brandi Arrington, who works in the nursing field, helps manage operations and serves as a trusted advisor. Their daughter, Briana Arrington, offered crucial insight that helped shape the station’s digital pivot.
“She told me, ‘Dad, we don’t listen to music on the radio—where’s the link?’ That changed everything,” Brian said. “Now, we always tell people to find us on the iHeart Radio app.”
Their sons, Brian Arrington Jr. and Brandon Arrington, are also instrumental to the station’s operations. Brandon, 21, handles audio production and board operations, while Brian Jr. is studying computer technology and helps with network programming and tech infrastructure.
The new programming lineup includes national shows like The Dan Patrick Show and The Herd with Colin Cowherd, but Arrington is focused on building out original, locally-driven content.
“Our primary focus is high school sports,” he said. “But we’ll still run pro content— and we’re building a local 4 to 7 PM drivetime show that speaks directly to the community.”
On August 19, 2025, the station will debut its new local drive-time show, Danny B Happy Hour, offering Coachella Valleycentered sports commentary and interviews.
A centerpiece of that effort is the Coachella Valley Sports Report, a weekend program covering 14 high schools throughout Palm Springs, La Quinta, Indio, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Xavier Prep, and others. The station is also broadcasting Palm Springs Power Division I college baseball games and plans to host a media day for all high school sports teams next month.
12pm-1pm PT The National Prep Sports Report with Coach B
Arrington’s background in broadcasting spans more than a decade. He previously served as an on-air personality for FOX Sports AM 1350 in Riverside, 98.9 FM in Las Vegas, and 910 AM in Phoenix. His career began at KCAA in San Bernardino, where he co-hosted for two years before launching his own show and building a following across Southern California.
“We started doing high school all-star games, banquets, and even scholarships,” said Arrington. “That’s when we knew grassroots was the way to grow, even in radio.”
He now hosts the National Prep Sports Report, which he plans to expand beyond Palm Springs into Las Vegas and potentially Phoenix. The show aims to treat high school athletes with the same spotlight as professionals—many of whom now boast name, image, and likeness deals and millions of followers on social media.
“These kids are building brands,” he said. “And we want to cover them like professionals.”
Arrington, a Downey High School Class of 1993 graduate, moved his family to Fontana in 2005 as they began looking for a permanent home. All three of his children have graduated from Etiwanda High School.
Despite challenges in launching a station—including the financial strain of taking equity from their Fontana home—Arrington says the sacrifice has been worth it.
“The toughest part is getting people to believe in sales and advertising,” he said. “But this is something tangible. My daughter told me she’s proud of me. That made it all worth it.”
And while his wife Brandi isn’t a sports fan herself, Arrington credits her steady guidance as essential to his vision.
Tomás D. Morales. “This appointment reflects his exceptional leadership, dedication to student advocacy and commitment to higher education.
I’m confident he will be a strong voice for students across the CSU system, and we are honored to see him represent our campus at the highest level.”
Fajardo was a Presidential Academic Excellence Scholar and a member of the University Honors Program. He formerly served as the programming coordinator for the Residence Halls Association and as the Housing Representative on the ASI Board of Directors.
He is also an alumnus of the University of California Summer Institute for Emerging Managers and Leaders, as well as the Panetta Institute for Public Policy.
“I am grateful for this opportunity to contribute to the stewardship of an institution that has shaped my own path,” Fajardo said. “I am looking forward to the chance to serve, to listen and to help ensure that the CSU remains strong, sustainable and impactful for generations of students to come.”
Fajardo began his two-year term at the July 2025 Board of Trustees meeting. As a student trustee, he represents the CSU’s 450,000 students. The 25member board is responsible for adopting regulations and policies governing the CSU system.
The station’s current daily schedule is as follows:
(Monday - Friday)
3am-6am PT Two Pros and a Cup of Joe with LaVar Arrington, Brady Quinn & Jonas Knox
6am-9pm PT The Dan Patrick Show
9am-12pm PT The Herd with Colin Cowherd
12pm-2pm PT The Doug Gottlieb Show
2pm-4pm PT Covino & Rich
4pm-7pm PT The Odd Couple With Rob Parker & Kelvin Washington
7pm-11pm PT The Jason Smith Show With Mike Harmon
11pm-3am PT The Ben Maller Show
Saturday
11am-12pm PT The Coachella Valley Sports Report with Coach B
“She’ll tell me whether something makes sense or not,” he said. “Everyone in some form or fashion is connected to sports— even if they don’t like it.”
Arrington maintains that AM radio remains vital, especially for sports content.
“There’s this misconception that AM isn’t important,” he said. “But the data shows sports programming does really well. People still want a local voice—and that’s what we’re delivering.”
Listeners can tune in to FOX Sports 1270 AM throughout the Coachella Valley and as far as Beaumont and Banning, or stream globally via the iHeart Radio app.
Follow @foxsportsps on Instagram and X, or visit foxsportspalmsprings.com for streaming, schedules, and local coverage updates.
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Carson Fajardo is a graduate student from Rancho Cucamonga.
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Top 100 Films of the 21st Century—Curated by SBVC Film Professor Lucas Cuny
By Lucas Cuny, Chair of the Film, TV & Media Department at SBVC
After spending time compiling my Top 100 films of the 21st century, a clear pattern started to emerge.
In looking back at the past 24 years of cinema, I noticed how things have come full circle. The early 2000s marked the end of the independent film wave of the 1990s—when filmmakers were focused on character, realism, and story over scale. That was followed by a long stretch where high-concept and tentpole movies dominated theaters.
But in the last four or five years, there's been a clear return to independent, character-driven, low-concept films. You can see it reflected in the alignment between recent Oscar winners and Independent Spirit Award recipients. Anora and American Fiction are just two examples of this shift.
Here are the top 25 films that best represent the first 24 years of 21st-century filmmaking:
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood 1 Poor Things 2 Up in the Air 3 Sin Nombre 4 There Will Be Blood 5 Sideways 6 The Man Who Wasn't There 7 Adaptation. 8 Gran Torino 9 Before Night Falls 10 Traffic 11 Almost Famous 12 Y Tu Mamá También 13 Her 14 Donnie Darko 15 The Royal Tenenbaums 16 Memento 17 The Visitor 18 Gangs of New York 19 Far from Heaven 20 Igby Goes Down 21 Mystic River 22 Seabiscuit 23 The Cooler 24 American Splendor 25
To see the complete Top 100 list, visit letterboxd.com/prof_c/list/prof-cs-top100-of-the-21st-century/
Representatives Must Act to Protect Our Health & Future, Not Polluters
By John Kerby, Fontana Resident
I'm deeply disappointed in every legislator who voted for one of the most harmful bills in history, Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
Many people in our state and nationwide likely don't understand what this legislation means for our families and communities. Here's a breakdown of how some parts of this bill will directly affect us:
Phase out tax credits for wind and solar power, which will drive up our energy.
Withdraw aid for agencies like FEMA that monitor extreme weather, leaving
communities vulnerable to climate disaster. Throws millions of children, seniors, and families off Medicaid and food assistance.
Republicans cheered about taking away healthcare, gutting clean energy programs, selling public lands, and giving massive tax breaks to billionaires. Policy reflects values, and I am horrified by the values represented in this bill and by every legislator who voted for it. We won't forget this.
We must fight back by advocating for policies and voting for politicians who will protect people and the planet over corporate polluters.
SBPD Officer Involved Shooting Investigation
By San Bernardino PD
On Monday, July 14, 2025, at approximately 3:53 p.m., an officer from the San Bernardino Police Department, assigned to the San Bernardino County Auto Theft Taskforce, served a search warrant in the 800 block of West 4th Street in Beaumont, CA, with assistance from the Beaumont Police Department. During the service of the warrant, taskforce members encountered a suspect armed with a firearm, resulting in an officer-involved shooting.
Officers immediately rendered lifesaving aid; however, the suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, in coordination with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, is conducting the investigation.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is urging anyone with information about this case to contact Master Investigator David Sandoval at (760) 770-2236 or via email at ddsandov@riversidesheriff.org.
Fatal Traffic Collision in Colton
By Colton PD
On July 12, 2025, at approximately 8:24 AM, Colton Police Officers responded to a report of a traffic collision near the intersection of South La Cadena Drive and “O” Street in the City of Colton. Upon arrival, officers discovered a pedestrian had been struck by a 2021 Toyota Camry while attempting to cross the street. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the Camry was uninjured and cooperated with the investigation.
The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending notification to the next of kin.
The Colton Police Department, Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to the scene and is conducting the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Officer Alyssa Jacobson at (909) 370-5000 or via email (ajacobson@coltonca.gov). If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the We-Tip hotline at 1800-78-CRIME or visit http://www.wetip.com. Refer to case #25-03751.
Illegal Fireworks Crackdown Results in Over 60 Citations in Riverside
By Riverside PD
Acollaborative effort between Riverside Police, Riverside Fire, and the City’s Code Enforcement Division resulted in 65 administrative citations for illegal fireworks, each carrying a $1,500 fine.
With the support of amended Riverside Municipal Code sections 1.18.010, 1.18.020, and 1.18.040, small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) were used in the days leading up to and on July 4th to assist police, fire, and code enforcement teams in detecting, recording, and documenting illegal fireworks violations from the air. Five enforcement teams were positioned
throughout the city, focusing on areas with a history of high illegal fireworks activity, as well as locations identified through dispatch calls and 311 Call Center complaints.
When a sUAS recorded a violation, teams collected video evidence to pinpoint the property of origin. Before issuing a citation, each case was carefully verified by the sUAS operator, visual observer, code enforcement officer, and often additional police and fire personnel.
From June 27th to July 4th, the City of Riverside’s Public Safety Communications Center received 547 calls for service related to fireworks, up from 477 in 2024.
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Select films from Lucas Cuny’s list of the 100 best films of the 21st century include titles like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Poor Things, Up in the Air, Sin Nombre, There Will Be Blood, Sideways, The Man Who Wasn’t There, and Adaptation.
Loma Linda University Health Honors 15 Years of Life-Changing Cleft Care at Emotional Reunion
By Community News
Loma Linda University Health hosted its 15year reunion for cleft lip and craniofacial patients, a heartwarming event filled with games, reunions that brought together former and current patient families, and a mobile dental clinic on Sunday, July 13.
Among those came to celebrate was Martha ContrerasFlores of San Bernardino, whose son Logan Flores, now 15, was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. She first learned about his condition during a 3D ultrasound at seven months pregnant, when she noticed that there was a shadow around his face.
She says she knew something was wrong. She was referred to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, where Logan underwent coordinated, multidisciplinary care, including the use of an innovative pre-surgical device called the PNAM (Presurgical Nasal Alveolar Molding).
“These reunions are more than a celebration,” said Dr. Jung Wei “Anna” Chen, chair, and program director of pediatric dentistry at Loma Linda University
School of Dentistry. “They provide a sense of belonging. Older patients become a mirror for younger ones, and parents connect in ways that build a support network. It’s powerful. Kids born with cleft often ask, ‘Why am I different?’ Even after successful surgery, their emotional needs remain, and we’re here for them.”
Infants born with cleft lip and palate often face a range of complex, lifelong health challenges that require specialized, coordinated care. At Loma Linda University Health, the craniofacial team provides comprehensive treatment that begins at birth and continues through adolescence. The team includes:
Pediatrician
Plastic surgeon
Feeding consultant
Speech pathologist
Ear, nose, and throat specialist
Pediatric dentist
Orthodontist
Oral surgeon
Prosthodontist
Social worker
General dentist
This multidisciplinary team works together to address each patient’s medical, dental, developmental, and emotional needs at every stage of their growth.
ICE Raids Target Day Laborers in Inland Empire; Over a Dozen Arrested in Riverside, San Bernardino
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By Anthony Victoria
With summer here, many families are left without the daily support of school cafeterias. To help bridge this nutritional gap, Kaiser Permanente Southern California is spreading the word that the Summer EBT program — also known as SUN Bucks —is now available to eligible families. This initiative provides $120 per eligible school-aged child to help families buy groceries during the summer months.
Immigrant rights advocates across the Inland Empire say federal immigration agents have intensified their presence, targeting day laborers and other workers without criminal records in cities like Montclair, Ontario, Riverside and San Bernardino.
One of the most visible arrests happened Tuesday, when 30-year-old Honduran gardener Dennis Guillen was detained at the Ontario Advanced Surgery Center. Witnesses say he fled inside after spotting ICE agents, who followed him in. Nurses at the clinic demanded a warrant, but none was presented.
In response to my inquiry for KVCR, the Department of Homeland Security claimed Guillen was evading officers and alleged clinic staff assaulted agents. Clinic administrators declined to comment.
Javier Hernandez of the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice says communities will continue deploying Rapid Response teams at known ICE hotspots.
“We try to the best of our abilities and to the best of our capacity,” he said, “to really meet the needs of these families that are affected by these detention and deportations as well.”
Day laborer sites hit hard by raids. Observers and workers vow to protect one another Since June, day laborer sites have been under heightened surveillance by Rapid Response networks, especially Home Depot stores. Raids earlier this week at locations in Riverside and San Bernardino led to more than a dozen arrests, according to the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center (PEOC) and the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice.
Jornaleros (day laborers) at the Riverside Home Depot say Border Patrol agents began by arresting workers at a taco stand across the street before moving into the parking lot.
One worker, who declined to share his name, said he was inside his truck when he witnessed the chaos unfold.
“I was here inside my work truck, that’s when I saw more workers running away,” he said. “Then suddenly there was a white truck that got in front of me and three agents got out with firearms. Then another black Suburban appeared. At that point, I said, ‘If he tries to block me off, I have no choice but to try to ram through it.’”
He emphasized that if agents identified themselves clearly, workers would likely comply. But when they appear suddenly and aggressively, the situation feels like a kidnapping.
“If they come up to my truck and break my window to try to get me, just like they don’t know me, I don’t know them,” he said. “I don’t know if they’re immigration or kidnappers. I have to save my life. Now, if it’s clear it’s Border Patrol and they identify themselves, some folks might run, but I think most workers respect that and will comply. But if they treat us like criminals, it’s not fair for us.”
“It’s true. We don’t have papers, we are undocumented, but we’re simply here to work and make a living.”
Fannely Millan of PEOC says her organization has tracked these actions since President Trump’s inaugaration in January. She returned to the Riverside Home Depot following the raid on Wednesday, distributing Know Your Rights cards and checking in with workers about detained family and friends.
“We’re not going to be able to prevent every raid or be at every raid,” said Millan. “Not unless we get help from our community.”
She says she’s out there nearly every week because of her own immigrant roots.
“My family had to leave my home country due to safety reasons, and many of these workers share my same story,” Millan said. “Day laborers, citizens, asylum seekers and undocumented people alike make America what is. We have to respect that this is a country of immigrants.”
Caleb Soto, worker rights director with the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON), says his group is working with PEOC to launch a national campaign calling out ICE raids on Home Depot properties. The company has yet to respond to a formal letter.
Soto believes the April raid in Pomona, where nearly a dozen workers were arrested, was a precursor to the more aggressive tactics being deployed now.
“They saw Pomona as a place they could target,” he said. “Now it’s happening daily. These aren’t isolated incidents: this is a coordinated program of terror.”
‘Elections have consequences’ on what Trump’s policies could mean for immigrants and the larger Inland Empire economy
Paul Granillo, head of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, worries the recent surge in enforcement could have lasting economic consequences in a region where industries like construction, farming and food service depend on immigrant labor.
“Elections have consequences,” said Granillo. “What we’re seeing now is a strain away from what [President Trump] ran on, with negative potential impacts for regions like the Inland Empire.”
Granillo said workers coming to the U.S. often want only to support their families, not stay permanently — but the current system gives them few options.
This article was originally published by our media partner The Frontline Observer.
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In this screenshot of video shared by the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, 30-year-old Honduran gardener Dennis Guillen is being detained at the Ontario Advanced Surgery Center by two ICE agents. Not seen
video are nurses who attempted to block Guillen's attempt after ICE failed to show a warrant.
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Logan Flores and his mother Martha Contreras-Flores.
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Aleyssa Alvarez, 9 months, enjoying the pool at the event.
Missing Grandfather: Naiping Hou, 74, Kidnapped from Rancho Cucamonga Home Amid Rise in Crypto-Targeted Crimes
Naiping Hou, 74, has been missing since March; in May, after weeks of receiving unusual text messages from someone posing as him, his family requested a welfare check—leading authorities to find his Rancho Cucamonga home completely emptied of furniture, personal belongings, and vehicles, with over $1 million in assets missing.
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Authorities are urgently investigating the kidnapping of 74-year-old Naiping Hou, who was last seen on March 18, 2025, at his home in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has officially classified the case as a kidnapping.
Naiping Hou, a Chinese immigrant, built a peaceful life over several decades in the United States—devoted to family, hard work, and community. He and his wife settled in Rancho Cucamonga more than 20 years ago, where they raised their family and enjoyed a quiet retirement filled with hobbies like woodworking and ping pong at the local recreation center.
Naiping is a male, 5’07” tall, weighing about 170 Lbs., grey hair (which might be dyed brown or black), and dark brown eyes. He has a birthmark on his left upper shoulder and a surgery scar on his lower back.
The Hou family has long supported causes, including
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higher education institutions like USC and public safety organizations.
Naiping’s disappearance occurred while his wife was abroad visiting relatives in China. Following his last known sighting, his family began receiving only text messages from Naiping — no voice calls. Over time, the language, tone, and grammar of those texts began to feel suspiciously unlike his father, prompting concern that someone else might be using his phone.
On May 4, 2025, a welfare check was requested by the family — and what authorities found was deeply alarming. Naiping’s home had been completely emptied. Personal belongings, vehicles, and even furniture were gone. The house had been freshly painted, suggesting it had been cleared out weeks before.
Investigators later discovered that over $1 million had been drained from Naiping’s financial accounts, much of it converted into cash, gold, and cryptocurrency. Several unauthorized transactions had occurred, including the sale of his vehicles, transfer of personal assets, and an attempt to lease out his home.
Authorities believe the suspects may be operating out of both the Los Angeles area and Inland Empire, using highly deceptive and coordinated tactics. They are considered dangerous.
Though the motive remains under investigation, one possible angle is emerging: Naiping’s son, Wen Hou, is the Chief Investment Officer at Coincident Capital, a cryptocurrency hedge fund based in Las Vegas. As crypto investments become more prominent, families of investors are increasingly being targeted. Similar cryptorelated kidnappings have been reported in Florida, Las Vegas, Chicago, Connecticut, and across Europe, involving abductions, ransom demands, and financial extortion.
In Naiping’s case, no ransom demand has been made, and there has been no confirmed contact from him since March. He has simply vanished.
The Hou family is offering a reward of up to $250,000 for information that leads to Naiping’s safe return or the identification and arrest of those responsible.
San Bernardino County Taskforce Confiscates 28,050 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks, Issues 115 Citations
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Investigators from San Bernardino County Fire partnered with the Chino Valley Fire District along with the Colton, Rancho Cucamonga, and Palm Springs Fire Departments to prevent dangerous and illegal fireworks from entering local communities. Since May, teams conducted fireworks interdiction operations targeting entry points along major routes such as the I-15 from Nevada and carried out proactive patrols throughout the county on Independence Day.
As a result of these combined efforts, the Fireworks Interdiction Taskforce issued 115 citations and confiscated a total of 28,050 pounds of illegal fireworks. Each citation carries a $1,250 fine, resulting in $143,750 in penalties for violations this season. These operations are part of a broader effort to reduce the use of illegal fireworks and protect residents, first responders, and property during wildfire season.
The San Bernardino County Fire Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) once again activated the Illegal Fireworks Reporter, a public-facing reporting tool used to gather and investigate complaints. With over 760 complaints received, investigators identified areas of high activity and deployed targeted patrols. Complaints from incorporated areas were forwarded to local law enforcement agencies.
“San Bernardino County Fire remains ready to protect our communities from the harm caused by illegal fireworks,” said Fire Marshal Monica Ronchetti. “We thank the dedicated taskforce members for their work and the public for helping us track and stop this dangerous activity. As wildfire conditions grow more severe each year, our focus on prevention remains stronger than ever. If you see something, say something. Call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-47-ARSON (1-800-4727766) or visit WeTip.com.”
All confiscated fireworks are turned over to the California State Fire Marshal’s Office for safe disposal.
Under California law, fireworks that explode, shoot into the air, or travel along the ground are considered dangerous and are illegal without a proper permit. This includes firecrackers, mortars, roman candles, skyrockets, and any modified or altered “safe and sane” fireworks.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, fireworks are the leading cause of fires in the United States on the Fourth of July. Beyond property damage and wildfires, fireworks can cause life-altering injuries, distress to military veterans living with PTSD, and harm to household pets.
San Bernardino County Fire urges residents to celebrate responsibly and report illegal activity. Fire safety is a shared responsibility. Report illegal fireworks and get fireworks safety tips at sbcfire.org/fireworks.
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San Bernardino County Fire investigators inspect a trailer filled with illegal fireworks seized during interdiction operations aimed at keeping communities safe.
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California; Date of Sale: 7/28/2025 at 1:00PM P ace of Sale: At the main (south) entrance to the City of Chino Civic Center located at 13220 Centra Ave Chino CA 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $173,537 61 The purported property address is: 19362 JURUPA AVENUE BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316 Assessor s Parcel No : 0258102-38-0-000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are consider ng bidding
you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee beneficiary trustee or a court pursuant to Sect on 2924g of the Cal fornia 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 sa e date has been postponed, and, if applicable the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee s sale or visit this internet website http://www qualityloan com using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24985616-AB Information about postponements that
are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the schedu ed sale may not immed ately be reflected n the telephone nformation or on the internet website The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code If you are an "eligible tenant buyer you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction If you are an eligible bidder, you may be ab e to purchase the property if you exceed the ast and highest bid placed at the trustee auction There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase F rst 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale you can call 619645-7711 or vis t this internet webs te http://www qualityloan com using the file number ass gned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-24985616-AB to find the date on which the trustee s sale was held the amount of the last and highest b d, and the address of the trustee Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee rece ves it no more than 15 days after the trustee s sale Third, you must submit a b d 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 e igib e bidder " you shou d consider contacting an attorney or appropriate rea estate professional immediately for advice regard ng th s potent a right to purchase NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Sect on 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and h ghest bidder at the trustee's sa e shal provide the required affidavit or dec aration of e igib lity to the auctioneer at the trustee s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p m on the next business day following the trustee s sale at the address set forth in the be ow signature b ock NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For postsale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the Cal fornia Civil Code use file number CA-24985616-AB and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www qualityloan com The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein If no street address or other common designation is shown directions to the location of the property may be obta ned by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale If the sale is set aside for any reason including if the Trustee is unable to convey title the Purchaser at the sale sha l be entit ed on y to a return of the monies pa d to the Trustee This sha l be the Purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy The purchaser shal have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee the Benef ciary the Beneficiary s Agent, or the Beneficiary s Attorney If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy you may have been released of persona liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right s against the real property only Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www qualityloan com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payoff L ne: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No : CA24-985616-AB IDSPub #0248899 Published Rialto Record 7/3/2025 7/10/2025 7/17/2025 R-257
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE Trustee Sale No 182558 T t e No 250161857 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/05/2023 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 07/28/2025 at 12:00 PM Prime Recon LLC as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/13/2023 as Instrument No 2023-0145286 n book xx, page xx, of Off c al Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County State of Ca fornia executed by Anthony J Streets, an unmarried man WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b) (payable at time of sale in lawfu money of the United States) at the North Arrowhead Avenue entrance to the County Courthouse, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue San Bernardino CA 92401 All right title and interest conveyed to and now held by t under said Deed of Trust in the property s tuated in said County and State described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST APN 0239-501-12-0000 The street address and other common designation f any, of the real property described above s purported to be: 3834 N Si ver Tree Ct R alto, CA 92377 The undersigned Trustee discla ms any iability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designat on if any shown herein Sa d sale will be made but without covenant or warranty expressed or mplied, regarding title, possess on or encumbrances to pay the rema ning princ pal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s) advances if any under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust The total amount of the unpa d balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonab e estimated costs expenses and advances at the time of the initial publ cation of the Notice of Sale is: $589,728 01 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of mon es pa d to the Trustee, and the successful b dder shall have no further recourse The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and del vered to the unders gned a written Dec arat on of Defau t and Demand for Sale and written Notice of Defau t and Election to Sell The undersigned caused a Notice of Defau t and Elect on to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property s ocated Dated:6/25/25 Pr me Recon LLC may be attemptng to collect a debt Any information obtained may be used for that purpose Pr me Recon LLC By: Devin Ormonde, Assistant Vice Pres dent Pr me Recon LLC 27368 Via Industria Ste 201 Temecula CA 92590 (888) 725-4142 FOR TRUSTEE S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (844) 901-0998 OR VIEW OUR WEBSITE: https://salesinformation pr merecon com NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are r sks nvolved in bidding at a trustee auction You wil be bidding on a lien not on the property tself Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automat ca y entitle you to free and c ear ownership of the property You shou d also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior l en If you are the h ghest bidder at the auction you are or may be responsible for pay ng off all iens senior to the l en being auctioned off, before you can rece ve c ear title to the property You are encouraged to nvestigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding iens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder s office or a title insurance company either
of which may charge you a fee for this information If you consult either of these resources you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sa e may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee benef c ary trustee or a court pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code The law requires that nformation about trustee sale postponements be made availab e to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale If you w sh to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and, if app icable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property you may call (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee s sale or vis t this Internet Web s tewww servicelinkASAP comfor information regarding the sale of this property us ng the file number assigned to this case: TS#182558 Information about postponements that are very short n durat on or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the te ephone information or on the Internet Web site The best way to verify postponement nformat on 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 C vil Code If you are an eligible tenant buyer you can purchase the property f you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction If you are an el gible bidder you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the ast 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 sa e, you can call (714) 730-2727 for nformation regarding the trustee s sale or visit this internet website www servicelinkASAP com for nformation regarding the sale of this property us ng the f le number ass gned to this case TS#182558 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 t no more than 15 days after the trustee s sale Third you must submit a b d so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee s sale If you think you may qualfy as an elig ble tenant buyer or eligib e bidder, you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional mmed ately for advice regarding this potent al right to purchase A-4846809 Published Rialto Record
07/03/2025 07/10/2025 07/17/2025 R-258
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:
EDITH M JEFFERSON aka EDITH MASON JEFFERSON CASE NO : PROVA2500532
To all heirs, benef ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both of:
EDITH M JEFFERSON aka EDITH MASON JEFFERSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by THADDIUS JEFFERSON in the Superior Court of California County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that THADDIUS JEFFERSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval Before taking certa n very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived not ce or
consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration author ty will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petit on and shows good cause why the court should not grant the author ty A HEARING on the petition will be held on 8/11/2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept F2 located at 17780 ARROW BOULEVARD FONTANA CA 92335 Fontana Distr ct IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petit on you should either appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hear ng 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 def ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or persona delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Cal fornia Probate Code Other California statutes and legal author ty may affect your rights as a creditor You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable n California aw 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 pet tion or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250 A Request for Specia Notice form is available from the Court Clerk Attorney for Petitioner: MARJORIE ARCHER
Law Office of Marjorie S Archer 100 W Foothill Blvd Ste 101 San Dimas CA 91773 909-599-2295
Published Rialto Record 7/10/25 7/17/25 7/24/25 R-268
NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE
I am an attorney at law retained to collect these debts Any informat on obtained wil be used for that purpose NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mob ehome described below will be sold as is at public sale on August 12, 2025 at the hour of 10:00 a m at Space 34 Parque Mobilehome Estates (Park) located at 185 N Eucalyptus Avenue Rialto California in order to satisfy the lien claimed by the owner of the above mentioned mob ehome park for storage and other related charges incurred by Will am J Obr en, Sharon A Obrien and Daniel White The Park may participate in the public sa e The Park's cla ms are temized below Rent & Storage $2 002 40 Water - $ 15 96 Sewer
of a remaining contents of the unit The Mob lehome is descr bed as: One (1) 1958 Kit Single Family Mob le Home; California HCD Decal No : LAN2867; Serial No : EHGS49XFS1; Length: 48 ; Width: 10 The Park s claim s itemized above and must be paid by the registered owner or other party n interest within 10 days of this notice in order to redeem the mobilehome remove it from Space 34 and stop the sale The Registered Owner s payment of the sums demanded by this Notice will not reinstate the tenancy (and sub-tenancy,
in Dept F3 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
all c aims, liens and encumbrances of record except for possib e l ens of unpaid mob ehome registration fees and unpaid taxes if any The Park has deemed this unit and the tenancy to be voluntar ly vacant Present y there is no right to keep th s unit on
DATED:
/s/ Michael W Mihe ch Attorney for Parque Mobilehome Estates (951) 313-0388 CNS-3947219# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 7/17 7/24/25 R-272
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JORGE NAVA CASE NO PROVA2500506
To all he rs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherw se be interested in the WILL or estate or both of JORGE NAVA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SARA FRAUSTO in the Superior Court of California County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SARA FRAUSTO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent THE PETITION requests authority to admin ster the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration authority will be granted un ess an interested person f les 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: 08/20/25 at 9:00AM
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