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Rialto City Council Approves $427K for Baseline Road Median Fe n c e P r o je c t t o En h an c e S af e t y N e ar Ei s en h owe r H i gh

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By Manny Sandoval

n a unanimous decision on March 26, the Rialto City Council awarded a construction contract to Leonida Builders Inc. for the Baseline Road Median Fence Improvement Project, aimed at bolstering safety near Eisenhower High School.

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City of San Bernardino Approves $8.78 Million to Repair 21 Streets

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The forthcoming fence will be placed on the meridian on W Baseline Road, between N Lilac Avenue and N Willow Avenue, alongside Eisenhower High School; a frequent location for vehicle/pedestrian accidents.

ture a steel post fence, similar to the one near Colton High School on Valley Boulevard, according to Tim Sullivan, Director of Maintenance and Facilities. "The fence will be steel and powder coated, extending approximately 337 feet to complete installation between Willow Avenue and Lilac Avenue," Sullivan detailed.

Mayor Deborah Robertson expressed her support for the project, emphasizing its importance for student safety. "This fence is a critical safety measure to protect our students from the dangers of jaywalking and oncoming traffic," Robertson stated.

Councilmember Rafael Trujillo raised concerns about the fence's height and its ability

to withstand car accidents, a common occurrence in the area.

"We are extending the raised median towards the corner of Baseline Road and Willow Avenue, and the fence will be placed on this raised median.

While we can't predict every incident, but the aim is to reduce the likelihood of accidents," Sullivan explained.

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Historic Harris Building Donated to City of San Bernardino as Severely Dilapidated Homeless Attraction Valued at $4M

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The Harris Building is located at 300 N E St, San Bernardino.

By Manny Sandoval

he historic Harris Building, a 207,000square-foot landmark in downtown San Bernardino, has been donated to the city in a move that could herald a new era of revitalization for the area. Valued at $4 million, the building has suffered from years of neglect, leading to its current dilapidated state.

The donation comes from El Corte Inglés, S.A., a Spanish Corporation (ECI), which has owned the building since 1998.

"The Harris Building is the last remaining property within our real estate portfolio located in the United States," stated a representative from ECI. "It is no longer economically viable to continue maintaining the property, given the challenges of vandalism and trespassing due to its vacant status."

Assistant City Manager Edelia Everland clarified the nature of the transaction, stating, "It's a private property that we will acquire via a donation.

If we dispose of the property through development, then the Surplus Land Act would apply,

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Inside the building are piles of debris, allegedly moldy walls, broken marble tiles, and stolen copper and metals throughout.

but this is a donation from the private sector to the city. The city does not have plans at present to tear it down, and it would be a council decision, but staff does not intend on bringing forward a recommendation to demolish."

Councilwoman Kimberly Calvin raised concerns about any outstanding fees associated with the property, asking, "With this donation, were there any other fees outstanding in acquiring this property? I know they owed the city of San Bernardino some fees, correct?" City staff responded that

they were unaware of any owed fees but would investigate further with code enforcement.

Mayor Pro Tem Fred Shorett expressed optimism about the acquisition, stating, "The acquisition of this building is very good. Everyone's going to be very happy that we're getting this building. Any discussion up here about problems with it - this is a positive thing to be happening in the city of San Bernardino. Thank you very much, El Corte Inglés in Spain."

Harris Building, cont. on next pg.

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Colton High Rocked by $20K+ Equipment Heist, Allegedly 10 Classrooms Burglarized Over Spring Break

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By Manny Sandoval

n a shocking spring break heist, allegedly 10 classrooms at Colton High School were burglarized, resulting in the loss of over $20,000 worth of digital equipment from the school's student news publication the Pepper Bough and other areas.

Pepper Bough adviser, Mr. Jeremiah Dollins, reported a series of unsettling break-ins across the campus, including the theft of valuable equipment from the publication's studio. "It's like a home invasion. This is our home away from home, and to have it violated in such a manner is devastating. It's not just a loss for us, but for the entire school community that we provide coverage for," Dollins lamented.

Among the stolen items were 15 digital Canon cameras, a set of lights, microphones, and flashbulbs, as well as Dollins' personal Nikon camera, bass guitar, and amplifier. "They knew exactly what they were looking for. It's clear that this wasn't a random act," Dollins added, noting that drones were spared, likely due to their hidden location known only to a select few students.

The intruders also targeted the Dreamer Alliance Club's advisor room, making off with $600 in cash. "Our students are feeling a profound sense of violation. This isn't just about the equipment; it's about the sense of security we've lost," Dollins expressed.

Erin Dallatorre, Editor-in-Chief of the Pepper Bough, shared the disbelief and frustration felt by the student body. "When Mr. Dollins broke the news, my heart sank. Our publication relies heavily on this equipment for senior portraits, yearbook photos, and covering school events.

It's a huge setback for us," Dallatorre stated.

She also said this incident is a huge loss to the greater campus because the publication literally covers everything with a photographer from

sports, to theater, lunchtime events and everything in-between; and without the proper equipment she fears their work quality may be compromised.

The absence of forced entry in several of the CHS spring break burglaries has caused much speculation and suspicions of insider involvement. "It's unsettling to think that someone with access to the school could be responsible," Dallatorre remarked.

Teachers who have been victims of the breakins are reportedly equally distraught. Particularly affected was the ELD Teacher Ms. Medina, whose Dreamers Allies Club classroom was burglarized. "She was devastated. Not only was $600 in fundraising money stolen, but they also stole 20 Apple pens from her classroom," Dallatorre explained.

Security concerns have been amplified by the incident, with several teachers and students voicing their fears. "It's a reminder of how vulnerable we are, especially when security presence diminishes after hours. I’m in marching band and stay after school a lot, and when security leaves shortly after school ends, we’re on our own. I do think that more cameras and better alarm systems could protect our campus in the future," Dallatorre added.

The school and the Pepper Bough are rallying to recover from the losses, with efforts to raise funds and replace the stolen equipment underway. "We're determined to bounce back from this. Our work is too important to let this stop us," Dollins affirmed.

Colton High School and local authorities are investigating the break-ins, urging anyone with information to come forward. The school community remains hopeful for justice and a return to a sense of normalcy.

Fence Project

Echoing the sentiment, Councilmember Ed Scott highlighted the long-standing need for this safety measure.

"This project has been in the works for over 15 years. It's designed to protect our students and encourage them to use crosswalks instead of risking their lives crossing busy streets," Scott said.

The fence will also feature reflectors and yellow paint to enhance visibility for drivers at night. "Safety is our top priority, and these features will help alert drivers to the presence of the fence, especially after dark," Sullivan added.

The Baseline Road Median Fence Improvement Project is part of the city's broader efforts to improve road safety.

In 2016, the city applied for a grant from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

Harris Building

Councilman Alexander highlighted the importance of securing the building, especially given its proximity to the former Carousel Mall, which experienced numerous break-ins. "Are we using private security to secure this building? It's important as to how we plan on securing the building because now we are responsible for it. I don't want our unsheltered population to damage our property further," he said.

Amidst these developments, Ryan Stanly, Creative Director of the neighboring Enterprise Building (located next door to the Harris Building), whose family owns the property, shared insights into the challenges and past aspirations surrounding the Harris Building. "It's interesting because we were in the process of purchasing the Harris Building and the city didn't give a parking agreement, so we had to pull out. It's rather quick that they received it as a donation," Stanly said.

Stanly said the building was appraised at $8 million around 2021/2022, but with homeless breaking in to steal its copper wire, metals, destroying every tiled marble stairway, and mold developing from 30+ fires where sprinklers were discharged and flooded the first floor, the building is now worth $4 million.

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Stanly elaborated on what his family hoped to do with the building, stating, "We planned to model it after our building and since it's much larger, use it as a retail attraction, with local restaurants, a cool hotel, art spaces, and revitalize the rooftop up there.”

Despite the city's assurance that the building will not be demolished, Stanly remains cautious. "I don't think the city will

following a pedestrian fatality on Baseline Road. The HSIP aims to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on public roads, with specific targets for each state.

The project's funding strategy has also led to significant cost savings. "By separating the fence project from the larger median construction project, we've managed to reduce construction costs by $164,640," Sullivan noted.

The median extension and fence are expected to deter midblock and uncontrolled pedestrian crossings, thereby increasing safety in the area.

The project does not include a landscaping component due to the width constraints of the median extension.

Construction is set to begin in the coming months, with the community eagerly anticipating the enhanced safety measures near Eisenhower High School.

tear it down, because they said they wouldn't, but it has happened many times in history where they change their minds.

It's a more historical building in the area that shouldn't be torn down and should be restored," he said.

The Harris Building, located at 300 N E Street, next to the Enterprise Building, has a rich history dating back to its opening in 1905 by the Harris brothers. It became a symbol of quality and service, surviving the Great Depression and continuing to innovate through the decades.

However, the closure of Norton Air Force Base and changes in ownership led to its decline, culminating in the merger with Gottschalks in 1998 and the eventual closure of the flagship store in 1999.

Today, the city plans to secure the building with the help of public works and the police department, ensuring it does not become a target for vandalism or a haven for the unsheltered population.

The donation of the Harris Building is seen as a crucial step in the redevelopment of the downtown area, with the property providing added site control to the Carousel Mall redevelopment site.

Upon approval and acceptance of the donation by the Mayor and City Council, the property will be brought before the Planning Commission to ensure conformity with the city's General Plan.

This donation marks a hopeful chapter in the ongoing efforts to revitalize the heart of San Bernardino, with the historic Harris Building at its center.

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Public Safety

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Fatal Rialto Traf fic Collision, DUI Suspected

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n Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 2:29 a.m., Rialto Police Department Communications Center along with Colton Police Department received the report of a two-vehicle collision, with one of the parties injured.

Officers from both police agencies, along with Colton Fire Department Paramedics arrived on scene minutes later.

Officers located Gregory McDonald, the driver of a Toyota Echo suffering from life threatening injuries. McDonald was pronounced deceased on scene at 2:44 a.m. Marcus Fiorillo was determined to be the driver of a Ford F-150 pickup truck

and sustained no injuries during the collision.

The Rialto Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team and the Office of Traffic Safety Unit of the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office responded to the scene and conducted the investigation.

The initial investigation indicates Fiorillo was traveling north on Riverside Ave and collided with the east guard rail.

Following the initial collision Fiorillo swerved into southbound lanes, and collided headon into McDonald’s vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing but there is evidence Fiorillo was under the influence of alco-

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hol when the collision occurred.

Marcus Fiorillo was arrested at the scene and booked into the West Valley Detention Center.

On March 25, 2024, the Office of Traffic Safety Unit of the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office filed the felony charge of Second Degree Murder. Fiorillo will be held in custody pending his court appearance.

Anyone who may have information about this incident can contact Traffic Sergeant Dan Smith at (909) 644-6025 or dsmith@rialtopd.com. Witnesses can also anonymously report information through WeTip at (800) 782-7463, reference case #932403139.

April is National Minority Health Month

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By Dr. Archana Dubey, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California

pril is recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as Minority Health Month, an observance that brings awareness to health disparities and encourages action through education, early detection, and disease control.

Part of this work includes raising awareness about the disproportionate health outcomes among people who belong to racial or ethnic minority groups.

The conditions in which we are born, live, learn, work, play, and worship and our age – known as social determinants of health (SDOH) – have important impacts on health.

Differences in SDOH contribute to the stark and persistent chronic disease disparities in the U.S. among racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, systematically limiting opportunities for members of some groups to be healthy.

Cancer

Black/African Americans have the highest mortality rate of any racial or ethnic group for all cancers combined and for most major cancers.

From 2015-2019, African American men were 1.2 times and 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with new cases of colon and prostate cancer than non-Hispanic white men.

Although Hispanic men and women generally have lower cancer rates than the non-Hispanic White population, disparities do exist in certain types of cancer. Both Hispanic men and women are almost twice as likely to have and die from liver cancer than non-Hispanic Whites.

Hispanic women are 40% more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer, and 30 percent more likely to die from cervical cancer, as compared to non-Hispanic White women.

Mental Health

Black females, grades 9-12, were 60% more likely to attempt suicide in 2019, as compared to non-Hispanic white females of the same age.

Suicide attempts for Hispanic girls, grades 9-12, were 30%

higher than for non-Hispanic white girls in the same age group, in 2019.

In 2018, Hispanics were 50% less likely to have received mental health treatment as compared to non-Hispanic Whites.

Prenatal Care

Although overall infant mortality rates have fallen over time, the 2018 infant mortality rate for infants of non-Hispanic Black women was more than twice as high as that for infants of non-Hispanic white and nonHispanic Asian and Hispanic women.

In 2019, Hispanic mothers were 80% more likely to receive late or no prenatal care as compared to non-Hispanic White mothers.

This awareness month brings light to differences in the health outcomes of various racial and ethnic minority groups.

This awareness can also inform individuals about how groups who have poor social determinants of health and lack of access to high-quality medical care are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from diseases.

Live in For est Fire Ter ritor y? It Might be Time to Consider a Home Batter y

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By Aurora Fowler, EnergyPal

hen I hit my alarm in the morning I take for granted that my phone, charging on my nightstand, is at 100% battery life. My electric toothbrush, the first stop in my morning routine, is also fully charged. The lights, my spotify, the coffee, my entire morning routine - all are dependent on power reliably entering my house and finding its way to my appli-

ances and outlets. Rare is the moment when I think about power outages.

But they happen. No one in 2024 is unaware that an outage could hit, and as winter turns into spring, we begin to remember the wildfires of last year that had many of us in the dark, sometimes for days.

Del Norte County’s 27,000 residents relied on generator powered microgrids for nearly a month after lightning strikes started wildfires that took down trans-

mission lines. A report

by NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) states that large wildfires have been increasing since the 1970s, and the increasing probability of wildfires poses significant risk to infrastructure like power lines and pipelines.

Major utility providers like PG&E and SDGE have experienced a significant uptick in outages.

Bloomenergy took the ten largest cities in the state of California and ranked them by how

many outages they experienced over a two year period. Los Angeles was first, as many people might expect, with almost 6 and a half million people impacted (meaning most residents were impacted many times over). It’s easy to hope that outages won’t impact us but the data shows that it’s not really a question of “if” but “when” and “how badly”.

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PAVEMENT POLITICS: How One Real Estate Developer is Shaping the Future of Bloomington

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*This sponsored story was originally published in the Frontline Observer — an independent local news outlet based in the Inland Empire. or years Angela McClain says she was frustrated with the lack of improvement and investment in the unincorporated San Bernardino County town of Bloomington.

McClain is a member of the Bloomington Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) and founder of local nonprofit organization Olive Branch Development and Empowerment Services. She shared that residents in the area have desired more revenue to help fund paved sidewalks, more Sheriff’s deputies and other essential public infrastructure.

In the last decade, developers have convinced elected officials—specifically members of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors—to adopt large warehouse projects to help address this frustration and to bring jobs to the region.

McClain says one developer in particular has helped give back to the Bloomington community.

She says Tim Howard of Howard Industrial Partners, a Newport Beach based real estate company who has developed over 9 million square feet of warehouses in the Inland Empire, has a “big heart, regardless of what people think.”

Howard and his company in the past have helped Olive Branch with community toy drives. The Bloomington Little League also received at least one donation from Howard Industrial Partners.

“Nobody’s looking into what he’s doing for the community,” said McClain.

Other residents disagree. At issue is the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan, a 213-acre project that will demolish one school and 138 homes, displacing around 530 people, in order to build a warehouse cluster over 50 football fields in size.

Ana Carlos is a school teacher, mother and homeowner. She’s lived in Bloomington for 12 years. Carlos is also one of the co-founders of the Concerned Neighbors of Bloomington, a local group who advocates for environmental justice.

Carlos says since Howard received approval from the County to build his 213 acre Bloomington project in 2022, people working for him have attempted to divide and intimidate residents into moving out and selling their land so workers could begin construction.

“For years now, neighbors have said that these real estate people or people who work for Howard [Industrial Partners] would come and say, ‘Well, you're the only one holding this project back, you're the only neighbor that hasn't sold and imagine how your neighbors are going to feel when they find out that you're the one holding this project back.’”

Carlos and the Concerned Neighbors of Bloomington started sorting through campaign finance forms of school board members in an attempt to see if some dots connected.

“We were very surprised to look into the school board and find out that Howard Industrial Partners was also giving someone on the school board campaign contributions,” said Carlos. “We told ourselves, ‘What's going on here?’”

Carlos is referring to developer-driven campaign contributions that can involve deceptively small amounts of money. A collaborative project between the Frontline Observer and Pitzer College’s Robert Redford Conservancy is attempting to address the questions asked by residents like Carlos. By searching through campaign disclosure forms available through online public records, we learned that Howard Industrial Partners has donated $67,348 to the election campaigns of at least two elected officials representing residents in Bloomington since 2016.

From 2020 to 2024, Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. received $39,498 from Tim Howard and people connected to his development company. Dan Flores, who ran for the same seat, and who sits on the Colton Joint Unified School District, received $27,850 from 2016 to 2020.

According to California’s Secretary of State Office, people who run for public office and raise funds through campaign committees are required under the Political Reform Act to disclose finances on a semi-annual basis.

Under the Act, individual residents, nonprofits organizations, business companies and other contributors are allowed to raise funds for candidates they support.

Local election officers are allowed to adjust or strengthen campaign rules under the law.

Donations like these are a small symbol of the relationships warehouse related developers garner through their campaign contributions to elected officials.

Bloomington residents allege that warehouse projects are effectively rubber stamped, diminishing meaningful community engagement within an already compromised system.

Howard Industrial Partners, Joe Baca, and Dan Flores did not respond to multiple requests to comment on these allegations, their development activity or their support of elected officials in Bloomington and the broader Inland Empire.

During a San Bernardino County Planning Commission meeting back in September 2022, the company’s owner Tim Howard shared that the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan would raise the bar for the unincorporated community. He affirmed then that the project met the California Attorney General’s best practices on warehouse construction.

“What we’re planning in Bloomington raises the bar for our competitors and ourselves,” Howard told the commission. “We have embraced our neighbors, embraced some of the community organizations that are active, including the local little league.”

But the Little League is a weak foil against the wholesale demolition of a neighborhood. Resident opposition to the project is vocal and ongoing, and points to a sharp division between resident desires and decision maker loyalties. One researcher says campaign contributions are both a symbol of this fracturing and a vehicle that drives the wedge further. And it extends beyond Bloomington.

In 2021, following a concerted effort on the part of students and grassroots organizers to save a 219-acre section of prime farmland in nearby Ontario that developers hoped to rezone and convert into warehousing, then Pitzer College senior Ian Ragen was inspired to look into the matter further.

He conducted applied research in the spring of 2022 investigating the role of campaign finance on warehouse expansion in the city of Ontario. Using publicly available records, Ragen found that warehouse related donors and those who benefit from warehouse construction contributed $473,732 to Ontario council members Debra Dorst-Porada, Alan Wapner, Paul Leon, Jim Bowman and Ruben Valencia.

For Ragen, the cozy relationship of developers and elected officials indicated that the interests of warehouse related developers mattered more than those of the people most affected: local residents.

“The loyalty of some city council members and board of supervisors in both Riverside and San Bernardino County has shifted away from residents and toward developers who bring investment—–and also take profits away from the local area,” said Ragen. “Those are the bricks that make up the warehouse boom. The cement is the developers’ support for local causes that wind up currying favor with the public and elected officials. Essentially it’s the warehouse form of greenwashing.”

‘They use zoning to basically destroy a community’

Felipe Ortiz discovered his own sense of belonging within the unincorporated San Bernardino County community of Bloomington.

Ortiz has helped organize ‘cabalgatas,’ or traditional horseback rides that celebrate the charro cowboy lifestyle many Mexican families enjoy. His children and neighbors use the cabalgatas as a way to celebrate birthday celebrations or contribute to baby showers and weddings.

“What we do here is great because a lot of young children and people come together to celebrate our roots,” Ortiz said in his native Spanish. “This is something we strive to leave behind for the generations to come.”

On the morning of January 24, Ortiz went outside and saw a notice secured to the home’s chain link fence. He

shares that the front of the property was also padlocked.

The piece of paper had a number and a message. It read, “Need access? Ask for Tim Howard.”

A surveillance video shared online shows that on February 15, a bulldozer charged toward Ortiz’s property.

The footage shows the bulldozer knocking down the chain link fence.

Ortiz says his wife and three children were all inside the property.

Later, Ortiz learned through a local environmental justice group, the People’s Collective for Environmental Justice (PC4EJ), that PAMA Management–Ortiz’s landlord–had sold the property to Howard Industrial Partners.

Howard Industrial Partners did not respond when asked about Ortiz’s situation.

Earthjustice, a legal nonprofit organization, has sued San Bernardino County on behalf of PC4EJ, the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) and The Center for Biological Diversity over the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan. The organizations argue the County failed to consider health and air quality impacts from diesel truck traffic before approving the large project.

Another lawsuit from the Western Center on Law and Poverty on behalf of PC4EJ, CCAEJ, The Center for Biological Diversity, and Sierra Club is additionally focusing on the disproportionate impact of this project on Latino communities and individuals.

Andrea Vidaurre is the senior policy analyst with PC4EJ. She argues that the game plan of developers is straightforward: developers come into a place and convince agencies to rezone residential land into industrial space.

“They use zoning to basically destroy a community,” says Vidaurre. “It’s a common theme in the IE.”

Vidaurre says if the Bloomington area was “rich, white, and equestrian” the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan wouldn’t even be on the table.

“It’s because they’re from a low-income, low-density Latino community, whose culture and heritage aren’t valued in the same way,” Vidaurre said.

What does the future hold for Bloomington?

Because of the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan, Zimmerman Elementary School will be demolished and rebuilt at a different site about one mile away from its current location on Linden Avenue.

The new site will border Santa Ana, Cedar and Larch Avenues on a 28-acre plot of land owned by the school district. However, Colton Joint Unified School District spokeswoman Katie Orloff said in an email that the Board of Education has not reached a final decision for the exact location.

“The District is carrying out the relocation of Zimmerman Elementary School independent of the Bloomington Business Park project,” Orloff said. “While we do not have control or input into the decision to build the Bloomington Business Park project or its impacts on the neighborhood, it is always our goal to pursue our best option available to us in providing for our schools, students and staff.”

Joaquin Castillejos is an organizer with the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ). He grew up in Bloomington and has taken pride in encouraging people like Felipe Ortiz and other horse riders to use cabalgatas as a form of resistance against developers like Howard.

He likens the developer to Amazon and other large corporations who have leased warehouses in Bloomington. Castillejos claims that Howard Industrial Partners, like Amazon, employs not just campaign contributions but public relations strategies to influence local organizations into supporting warehousing. He referenced a leaked Amazon memo detailing a coordinated effort to advance the company’s expansion plans into the area.

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PR strategies to control the narrative, there is no doubt Howard Industrial Partners has been and is continuing to do the same by donating to major community spaces.”

Meanwhile, Ortiz’s home, like so many in the neigh-

A home sits abandoned with scattered trash and debris.

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borhood, is now at risk of sitting vacant or being reduced to a pile of rubble. Ortiz says he’s likely to leave his rented property by April 13 and sell off his horses.

As he continues to face the inevitable, the father of three shares he’s heartbroken.

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Following the demolition of Locust St. in Bloomington, CA, a damaged mailbox foregrounds the newly purchased nursery so construction for the Bloomington Business Park Specific Plan may begin.

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A mid-size John Deere excavator collecting construction debris.

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A sign on the corner of Jurupa and Linden Avenues put up by developer Howard Industrial Partners.

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Bloomington resident Felipe Ortiz holds the letter left by Howard Industrial Partners.

“They’re kicking me out,” said Ortiz, fighting back tears. “I haven’t been eating because of the worry. My 13-year-old son says to sell his horse. He tells me, ‘family comes first, then horses.’ This makes me feel really bad.”

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T.S. No. 113995-CA APN: 0128-052-05-0-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/18/2019.

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 4/30/2024 at 1:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust 3/29/2019 as recorded Instrument No. 2019-0098131 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DEBORAH D LASBY, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE CODE AND FINANCIAL AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; NEAR THE FRONT STEPS LEADING UP TO THE CITY OF CHINO CIVIC CENTER, 13220 CENTRAL AVE., CHINO, CA 91710 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 987 W GROVE STREET, RIALTO, CA 92376 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $180,392.20 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about

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trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 113995-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet e b s i t e w w w w. c l e a r r e c o n c o r p . c o m , using the file number assigned to this case 113995-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale.

If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 Published Rialto Record 3/28,4/4,4/11/24 R-691

T.S. No.: 2023-07905-CA APN: 0133-292-24Property Address: 1251 NORTH TERRACE ROAD , RIALTO, CA 92376NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALEYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/16/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Alturo L. Colvin and Veran E. Colvin, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Nestor Solutions, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 12/18/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0535505 in Book -- Page -- and further modified by that loan modification agreement recorded on 06/22/2022 as instrument number 2022-0222049 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California Date of Sale:

•RIALTO RECORD LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406 4/17/2024 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the main (south) entrance to the City of Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $356,907.13 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1251 NORTH TERRACE ROAD RIALTO, CA 92376A.P.N.: 0133-292-24The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

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

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www.nestortrustee.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-07905-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites or www.nestortrustee.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-07905-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale.

If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 3/11/2024 Nestor Solutions, LLC214 5th Street, Suite 205Huntington Beach, California 92648 Sale Line: (888) 902-3989 Giovanna Nichelson, Trustee Sale Officer EPP 39635 Published Rialto Record Pub Dates 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2024 R-687

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: THOMAS CASTRO GURROLA CASE NO. PROVA2400217

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of THOMAS CASTRO GURROLA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AUSTEN GURROLA in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AUSTEN GURROLA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/24/24 at 9:00AM in Dept. F1 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA, CA 92335 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner RANDAL P. HANNAH SBN 138778 LAW OFFICE OF RANDAL P. HANNAH 489 N CENTRAL AVENUE UPLAND CA 91786 Telephone (909) 608-1220

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-21-892680-NJ Order No.: DEF-234603 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/21/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): VIRGINIA M WASHBURN, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARAT PROPERTY Recorded: 3/27/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0134267 and reformed to correct the legal description pursuant to Judgment filed on 09/21/2023 and recorded on 12/01/2023 as Instrument No. 2023-0296841 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County, California; Date of Sale: 4/22/2024 at 1:00PM Place of Sale: At the main (south) entrance to the City of Chino Civic Center, located at 13220 Central Ave., Chino, CA 91710 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $347,932.94 The purported property address is: 18521 10TH STREET, BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316 Assessor's Parcel No. : 0259-032-15-0-000 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit "A" as attached hereto. LOT 10, BLOCK 33, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 16, PAGE 63 AND 64 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE ALLEY ADJOINING SAID LAND ON THE SOUTH WHICH WAS VACATED AND ABANDONED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISIORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO DATED DECEMBER 30, 1940 AND RECORDED JANUARY 3, 1941, IN BOOK 1449, PAGE 190, OFFICIAL RECORDS, WHICH WOULD PASS BY OPERATION OF LAW WITH A CONVEYANCE OF SAID LAND.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a

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court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-21-892680-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-21-892680-NJ to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale.

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee's sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility 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 below signature block. 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 obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee's attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-21-892680-NJ IDSPub #0201535 Published Rialto Record 3/28/2024 4/4/2024 4/11/2024 R-692

•RIALTO RECORD LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406 T.S. No.: 2023-01955-CA A.P.N.:0264-383-05-0000 Property Address: 19579 CASMALIA STREET, RIALTO (AREA), CA 92377 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/25/2005. 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.

Trustor: Frank Horzen and Barbara Horzen, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 11/01/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0820143 in book --, page-and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, Date of Sale: 05/14/2024 at 01:00 PM Place of Sale: NEAR THE FRONT STEPS LEADING UP TO THE CITY OF CHINO CIVIC CENTER, 13220 CENTRAL AVENUE, CHINO, CA 91710

Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 250,992.38

THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:

All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as:

More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 19579 CASMALIA STREET, RIALTO (AREA), CA 92377 A.P.N.: 0264-383-05-0000

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, 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 unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 250,992.38.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the

Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www.altisource.com/Logi nPage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 202301955-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877)518-5700, or visit this internet w e b s i t e https://www.realtybid.com/, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-01955-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: March 26, 2024 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www.altisource.com/LoginPage.aspx _________________________ Trustee Sale Assistant

WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 4/4,4/11,4/18/24 R-701

T.S. No.: 23-9733 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Loan No.: ******7350 APN: 0128-441-68-0-000 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 1/30/2007. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer.

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

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Guadalupe Chacon, A Single Woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 2/7/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0082125 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, Date of Sale: 5/1/2024 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: near front steps of Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Avenue, Chino Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $234,523.20 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 337 N. Aspen Ave. Rialto, CA 92376 A.P.N.: 0128-441-680-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Website https://mkconsultantsinc.com/trustees-sales/, using the file number assigned to this case 23-9733.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in

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time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website https://mkconsultantsinc.com/tr ustees-sales/, using the file number assigned to this case 23-9733 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale.

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: 3/27/2024 Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 Patricia Sanchez, Trustee Sale Officer Published Rialto Record 4/4,4/11,4/18/24 R-702

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

Facility location Address, 13475 Baseline Rd. Fontana, CA 92336 Date April 23, 2024 Time of Sale 10:30 AM. Beard; Marquise Scarlet Pennington; Jason Martin; Brian Icamen; Jason Martin. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

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

CN105072 04-23-2024 Published Rialto Record Apr 4, 2024 R-703

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

Facility Address, 14750 Foothill Blvd.

Fontana, CA 92335 Date April 23,, 2024 Time of Sale 10:00 AM. Tammie Evans; Mark Namboonsy; Adaleiz Moza; Precious Handy; Denise Butler; Jean Pierre Muimba. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

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

CN105078 04-23-2024 Published Rialto Record Apr 4, 2024 R-704

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City of San Bernardino Approves $8.78 Million to Repair 21 Streets

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Potholes plaguing the City of San Bernardino have not been fully remediated in years, especially on Sixth Street.

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he San Bernardino City Council approved a pavement rehabilitation contract for twenty-one streets throughout the City. The contract, awarded on March 20 to the Matich Corporation in the amount of $8,787,473.20, will encompass five - and one-half miles of roadway. Work is expected to begin in May and be completed by October.

“Improving five and a half miles of streets throughout the City demonstrates our continued commitment to not only bettering the quality of life for our residents but also for everyone who visits and works in San Bernardino,” said City Manager Charles Montoya.

The twenty-one streets were selected through a Pavement Management Analysis that was completed in 2021 to rate the condition of all public streets in the City.

Street segments (intersection to intersection) were rated based on each segment’s remaining service life.

The project includes the following locations:

13th Street from Waterman Avenue to Sierra Way (Ward 2) 16th Street from Sierra Way to Mt. View Avenue (Ward 2) 27th Street from Davidson Avenue to Little Mountain

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Drive (Ward 2) 2nd Street from Lena Road to Tippecanoe Avenue (Ward 1) 33rd Street from E Street to H Street (Ward 7) 35th Street from Mountain View Avenue to Belle Street. (Ward 2) 43rd Street from Sepulveda Avenue to East End (Ward 4) 6th Street from Meridian Avenue to Pepper Avenue (Ward 6) Alameda Street from Rialto Avenue to Newport Avenue (Ward 1) Belleview Street from Mt. Vernon Avenue to K Street (Ward 3) Business Center Drive from Hospitality Lane to Commerce Center (Ward 3) Dallas Avenue from Spruce Street to Etiwanda Avenue (Ward 6) Guthrie Street from Pacific Street to Sunrise Lane (Ward 2) H Street from Highland Avenue to 27th Street (Ward 7) Oak Street from Arrowhead Avenue to E Street (Ward 3) Oak Street from K Street to Eureka Avenue (Ward 3) Ohio Avenue from Palm Avenue to Olive Avenue (Ward 5) Sonora Drive from Ralston Avenue to Palmyra Drive (Ward 7) Tamarisk Avenue from Atchison Street to South End

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(Ward 3) Temple Street from Medical Center Drive to End (Ward 6) Vanderbilt Way from Waterman Avenue to Carnegie Drive (Ward 3) $6 million of the funds for this project will come from the City’s Measure S local sales tax funds. Nearly $2 million will come from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program (RMRA), Measure I will fund an additional $500,000, and Senate Bill 1 Gas Tax funds will make up the remaining $400,000.

This project was delayed last year when bids came in much higher than expected.

“The condition of our streets is one of the top concerns of our residents and businesses,” said San Bernardino Public Works Director Lynn Merrill. “We were able to let the market calm down a little, modify some parts of the project, and now we can move forward.”

San Bernardino will begin a new Pavement Management Analysis in June to update the remaining service life of all public streets in the City. This analysis is anticipated to be completed in the Spring of 2025 and will be used to prioritize new street projects going forward.

San Bernardino County’s Operation Consequences was held March 16 through March 22

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etween March 16 and March 22, investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department – Gangs/Narcotics Division, along with deputies from patrol stations, served five search warrants and contacted suspects at various locations in Riverside, Adelanto and San Bernardino.

During those contacts, investigators contacted gang members and persons prohibited from possessing firearms. As a result, investigators seized approximately 17 pounds of illegal narcotics and nine firearms.

A total of six felony arrests were made.

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors authorized funds for countywide crime suppression. The intent is to provide additional funding to the Sheriff’s Department, allowing for increased law enforcement services related to quality-of-life issues affecting the communities in our county.

Operation Consequences will focus on conducting targeted crime suppression operations in the High Desert and the Sheriff’s jurisdiction surrounding the city of San Bernardino.

The operation will include personnel from the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division, Specialized Enforcement Division, patrol stations, California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Probation, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Department of Homeland Security Investigations.

Operation Consequences will take place over the next several months to curb violent crime, disrupt and dismantle targeted criminal street gangs, and locate and arrest criminals who are illegally possessing, manufacturing and trafficking firearms.

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