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Vol 21, NO. 37

June 08 , 2023

Congratulations to RUSD’s Class of 2023

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City of Redlands Names Rachel Tolber Chief of Police, Effective June 12

PHOTO RUSD Dr. Cuauhtémoc Avila (left), RUSD Superintendent, extends his heartfelt congratulations to a graduate from Rialto High School’s Class of 2023.

PHOTO RUSD Evelyn P. Dominguez (left), RUSD Board of Education Member, extends her congratulations to a graduate from the Class of 2023 during Carter High School’s graduation ceremony on June 4.

PHOTO RUSD Stephanie E. Lewis (right), RUSD Board of Education President congratulating a class of 2023 graduate from Lewis Adult School.

PHOTO RUSD The Stars of Zupanic Virtual Academy shine brightly as they celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2023 with Joseph W. Martinez (pictured right), Rialto Unified School District Board of Education Clerk.

PHOTO RUSD The Mustangs of Milor High School have charged forward and triumphantly achieved graduation! Edgar Montes (left), Rialto Unified School District Board of Education Member, extends his congratulations to a graduate.

PHOTO RUSD The Eagles of Eisenhower High School, from the Class of 2023, are reaching new heights as they successfully complete their high school journey; with Nancy G. O'Kelley (right), RUSD Board of Education Vice President.

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link Fitness, located at 1205-1209 W Foothill Blvd, is gearing up for an exciting fitness event, "Workout with Pride," on Saturday, June 10th, from 10 AM to 11 AM. The event, open to members and nonmembers, aims to promote inclusivity and support the LGBTQ+ community. For each person attending the event, Blink Fitness will donate one dollar to The OUT Foundation, a nonprofit organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion in fitness and health.

Led by a certified personal trainer, the Workout with Pride event promises participants a high-energy, fun-filled workout session. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in workout clothes, be prepared to sweat, and have a great time. The session will include exercises designed to elevate the heart rate and cater to various fitness levels. Each trainer will lead a different routine, ensuring a diverse and engaging experience.

In addition to the Workout with Pride

event, Blink Fitness has also announced a special promotion for teachers. Educators can activate a three-month gym membership at Blink Fitness for free by June 30th, 2023. This offer is an appreciation gesture for teachers' hard work and dedication. To take advantage of this opportunity, teachers must visit the Rialto location and redeem their free membership, which will commence on the day of activation.

Blink Fitness is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive and positive environment for all individuals. The gym prides itself on the philosophy of "mood over muscle," emphasizing the importance of fostering a welcoming atmosphere rather than focusing solely on physical appearance. Members can enjoy various equipment, including free weights, weight machines, treadmills, and ellipticals, tailored to different fitness preferences.

Furthermore, Blink Fitness offers in-person and online classes to cater to various needs and preferences. During the COVID19 pandemic, the gym successfully transitioned to virtual classes and continues to provide this convenient option. However, Blink Fitness also dramatically values its

in-gym personal training, distinguishing itself by ensuring all trainers are certified and providing reasonably priced packages.

They aim to dispel the misconception that personal training is unaffordable and make it accessible to everyone.

Blink Fitness, owned by Equinox, has established a strong presence across multiple states, with ten locations in California and additional gyms in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia, Florida, and Philadelphia. The gym's commitment to supporting the LGBTQ+ community extends beyond events like Workout with Pride. Blink Fitness recently changed its Premiere Plan, now called the Green Plan.

For each new membership purchased under this plan, $10 will be donated to The Out Foundation, further contributing to their mission of inclusivity and support.

"It's the gym for Every Body," said a representative from Blink Fitness. The Workout with Pride event embodies this sentiment, welcoming members and nonmembers to participate and enjoy a funfilled workout session with a personal trainer.

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SBVC’s Film Department Announces Unique Collaboration with Orange Show Speedway Elevating Sports and News Broadcasting Courses

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an Bernardino Valley College's (SBVC) Department of Film, TV, and Media (FTVM) is thrilled to announce the availability of two new dynamic courses for the Fall 2023 semester: Sports Broadcasting (FTVM 134) and News Broadcasting (FTVM 133). These courses offer students an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience in broadcasting and media production.

social media pieces to four-minute BBC-style spots.

School Administrators Told to Obey the Law Over Native Student Regalia Community News

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wo Cal State San Bernardino student teams representing the university’s School of Entrepreneurship took first place in their respective categories at the Sunstone CSU Startup Launch Competition, held May 4-5 at San Jose State University.

Students will apply reporting techniques to the audio-visual medium, effectively telling news, feature, and investigative stories. Throughout the course, students will explore ethical issues relevant to video journalism, master the art of interviewing for video, shoot sequences, and develop skills for writing in the short news format. The combined efforts of the students will also culmi- State high school administranate in a weekly news show to broadcast on tors don’t have to write on the In Sports Broadcasting, students will write, pro- KVCR. blackboard 100 times, “I won’t duce, shoot, and edit broadcasts to air on televibreak the law,” but the message SBVC's FTVM Department offers a wide array delivered to them today is clear: sion via San Bernardino Community College of academic paths, including multiple 2-year de- obey the law.

District's media organization, KVCR. grees with transfer options and professional deStudents will interview local athletes, write and velopment certificates focused on specific areas With high school graduation produce feature material for broadcast, and high- of film and broadcast, such as production, post- ceremonies underway across light the contributions of minorities and women production, and audio.

California, some Native Amerin sports. In addition, as a unique collaboration, ican students are once again Students can use career development services facing additional unnecessary the program has partnered with the Orange Show through the Institute of Media Arts, including burdens: convincing school and Speedway, providing students with the unique portfolio development, resume writing, network- district administrators to follow opportunity to shoot short and long-form video content of the races and interview racecar drivers ing skills, and local and regional internship op- the law and allow the wearing portunities. for social media and TV broadcasts. of tribal regalia at commencements to celebrate their culture Graduates from the department have recently during one of the most imporLucas Cuny, Chair of FTVM, said, "These courses provide an exceptional opportunity for secured admission at esteemed four-year film and tant accomplishments in their students to gain hands-on experience using state- media institutions such as UCLA, UC Berkeley, young lives. of-the-art camera equipment like the Arri Amira. USC, CSUN, Cal State Long Beach, and Cal As a result, our department is fully equipping stu- State Los Angeles.

The message was delivered at dents with the skills to thrive in the industry. With a news briefing Wednesday Enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester is now after local cases of school disaccess to cutting-edge technologies, including 6K open, and prospective students are encouraged to tricts seeking to set unnecessary camera systems, multiple track field audio, proseize this incredible opportunity to join the vi- conditions and limit or deny fessional software like Pro-Tools and DaVinci Resolve, and a state-of-the-art Television and brant and innovative community of San students the right to wear tribal Radio Studio via KVCR, our students receive un- Bernardino Valley College's Department of Film, regalia at their graduation obTV, and Media. For more information about the servances. paralleled training and exposure."

Sports Broadcasting (FTVM 134) and News In News Broadcasting, students will learn the Broadcasting (FTVM 133) courses and to enroll State Superintendent of Public art of reporting, writing, and producing video sto- for the Fall 2023, visit SBVC's website at vall- Instruction Tony Thurmond, ries for various formats, ranging from 30-second eycollege.edu.

California Native American Legislative Caucus Chairperson Westlake Awards Scholarships to Local Rialto Students James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino), tribal leaders and advocates reaffirmed the legal munities in which they live."

Community News and constitutional right of tribal Joel Gray, Westlake's Vice The following students from students to wear cultural items Westlake has recognized and President of Human Resources stated in describing this year's Rialto were awarded a Westlake during their commencements. rewarded high-achieving college-bound students of our em- applicants, “We believe this im- Scholarship: Brandon Castillo Ramos said, “In 2018, the ployees for over 27 years. We portant tradition has a positive from Rialto High School. state passed AB 1248, which received impressive applications impact in our communities and stated in part, “A pupil may Westlake is a global manufac- wear traditional tribal regalia or and the competition was very our workplace. The competition for these scholarships is consisturer and supplier of materials recognized objects of religious high. Westlake notified 106 stutently strong and the applicants and innovative products that en- or cultural significance as an dents that they are recipients of are some of the most outstanding hance life every day. Headquar- adornment at school graduation the 2023-2024 Westlake Scholstudents in each of the commutered in Houston, with ceremonies. Since then, stuarship Program. nities in which we operate. The operations in Asia, Europe and dents and families continue to face obstacles in exercising this This annual award of scholar- average recipient has a GPA of North America, we provide the right.”

3.91 and ranks in the top 15% of building blocks for vital soluships continues Westlake's ongoing support of the higher their senior class. Moreover, tions — from housing and con- He added that following coneducation endeavors for high many of these scholars have struction, to packaging and tinuing complaints and lawschool students of our employ- made significant contributions healthcare, to automotive and suits, he successfully authored ees. Westlake will continue to through numerous volunteer and consumer. For more informa- AB 945 in 2021—co-sponsored provide aid for up to four years civic activities. We congratulate tion, visit the Company's web by the California Department of Education—to require the deof undergraduate study provided the students and their parents for site at www.westlake.com. partment to form a task force of that the student maintains high the significant accomplishments tribes and appointees from the in the classroom and the comacademic standards. governor’s office, the state education department and tribes from around the state to work with schools to ensure the law is being followed and how best to set policies and practices around the issue.

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said, “I was proud to co-sponsor AB 945 by Assembly Ramos; this legislation will help to develop policies that will address how to ensure our Native American students will be able to affirm their Native identity and connection to ancestry and culture by wearing traditional cultural adornments during graduation ceremonies.

Tedde Simon (Diné), Indigenous justice advocate with the

ACLU Foundation of Northern California, said, “Every year, we see school administrators, teachers and staff attempting to stop Indigenous students from wearing tribal regalia at commencement, blatantly disregarding California law and the importance these items hold for Indigenous people. We call on all schools in California to respect and honor students’ rights to wear tribal regalia during this monumental, once-in-a-lifetime celebration.”

Heather Hostler (Hupa), CILS executive director, stated, “It’s incredibly important that we arm Native students and their families with information about their rights under AB 1248.

This country has a long history of atrocities against tribal people and sought to dismantle cultures and assimilate them.

Wearing tribal regalia at important milestones like commencements show that we are still here today, that we honor our ancestors who fought to preserve our culture before us and that we are committed to carrying on our traditions. CILS is here to protect and advance your right to wear regalia proudly at graduation.”

In speaking to a reporter, former chairwoman of the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu Indians Jessica Lopez voiced her frustration after she had to argue with her local school district officials about wearing regalia. Lopez spoke at today’s briefing. Her son sought to wear a mortarboard beaded in a goose pattern with an eagle feather and ceremonial sash, but administrators pushed back and told Lopez not all mandatory pre-conditions had been met.

“The district says it’s open to reviewing the policy. That’s not good enough. Here we are having to tromp along the path of educating the educators. They need to know that they are in violation [of the law] if they do not protect the rights of these students.”

Ramos, the first California Native American elected to the Legislature, observed, “High school graduations are times of great celebration in our tribal communities.

Eagle feathers and other symbols of Native American significance are often presented by a proud community to the student as a way to recognize personal achievement. It is a means for the tribe not only to honor the student but to share in and express pride in the graduate’s achievements.”

Information about this student right may be found on the California Indian Legal Services website at https://www.calindian.org/ and a tool kit is available on the ACLU of Northern C a l i f o r n i a at:https://www.aclunc.org/california-students-have-rightwear-tribal-regalia-graduation.

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4-0 Vote on Eight Affordable Condominium Units For Sale in Bloomington Area on a 181 Multi-Family Condominium Complex Approved Community News

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uring May 23rd, 2023’s Board of Supervisors Meeting, a vote on eight affordable condominium units for sale in Bloomington area on a 181 multi-Family condominium complex project was approved.

As a public benefit of the project to the County, the Developer, AllEra Properties, LLC has offered to commit eight units of the 181unit Project as affordable housing to the public to purchase. The units will enter a recordable restrictive covenant that ensures the

enforceability of the affordable housing restriction, for a period of 55 years from the date of the initial sale of each of the eight units.

Diane Mendez, a member of the Bloomington Municipal Advisory Council said, “I am happy to hear that the Board of Supervisors approved the affordable housing units associated with the new Linden Street development in Bloomington. A new housing development is needed in our area, and by setting aside units specifically for affordable housing is a community benefit that is both necessary and appreciated.”

“When housing becomes affordable, possibilities multiply and we as an entire community grow together. To have a project like this in our County is rare and proves we are moving in the right direction. We want to thank the developers on this project for offering to make 8 of the units affordable housing for the public to purchase, as this will assist those who have dreamt of owning a home come true. This is truly a victory for our County as a whole,” said Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr.

American Express Supports Small and Independent Restaurants Around the World with Two “Backing Small” Grant Programs

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merican Express is continuing its powerful backing of the restaurant community by announcing funding and other resources to support the growth of small and independent restaurants through two grant programs: “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” in the U.S. and “Backing International Small Restaurants.” Including the Backing Historic Small Restaurants grants described below, American Express will have provided funding for grants to over 100 global restaurants through these programs since their incepScholarship recipients are se- tion. lected by a scholarship committee composed of educators and com- “Backing small businesses is munity members. Applications core to what we do at American are reviewed competitively.

Express. These grant programs support the important cultural How to apply for the scholar- and historic independent restauship and submission instructions: Eligible students must com- rants within our communities,” plete: 1) the attached application said Madge Thomas, Head of form; 2) A letter of recommenda- Corporate Sustainability & Prestion (from counselor and/or oth- ident, American Express Founers not related to the applicant) dation. “Both ‘Backing Small’ that is knowledgeable about your grant programs help preserve academic capabilities, skills, these restaurants’ established community service and volun- legacies and celebrate the rich teerism activities; 3) an essay; 4) variety of cuisines they serve transcript (unofficial is acceptable); and 5) student aid report around the world. We’re de(SAR). Final award recipients lighted to once again partner must provide evidence of enroll- with both the National Trust for ment in the academic institution Historic Preservation and the to which funds will be paid on be- IDA Foundation.” half of the recipient.

Third Annual “Backing Historic Application Deadline: June Small Restaurants” Grant Pro30, 2023 gram

CIELO Fund Scholarship Application Open Through June 30, 2023 Community News

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he Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity, or CIELO Fund, was launched in 2022 at the Inland Empire Community Foundation with a mission of uplifting and investing in the region’s Latino community.

Earlier this year, the CIELO Fund awarded grants to Latino led and Latino serving organizations throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The CIELO Fund Leadership and Grantmaking Committee is proud to invest in the next generation of local leaders with the launch of the inaugural CIELO Fund Scholars Program to invest in Latino students attending Inland Empire colleges and universities, especially those intending to remain and work in the region upon completing their studies.

Who is eligible to receive the scholarship?

The CIELO Fund Scholars Program aims to provide financial assistance in the form of scholarships to graduating high school students and current college students who are Latino. This scholarship looks to support civic-minded students who want to give back to the region and

who demonstrate motivation, perseverance and a sincere desire to put their education to work for the benefit of the Inland Empire and underserved communities.

Recipients may receive a onetime scholarship award of $1,000 to $2,000 to an accredited fouryear public, two year community college or private institution of higher learning within the Inland Empire. Priority will be given to those students who intend to work in the region upon graduation. The scholarship awards are outright grant awards.

No services will be required as a consequence of receiving the award. Scholarship awards are for tuition, books, education fees, and/or living expenses. All students are welcome to apply, regardless of immigration status.

Scholarship Criteria and Procedures Applicants will be selected based on the following: Financial need GPA of 3.0 or above High school senior Full time college/graduate student in Fall 2023 AB540 and Dreamers are welcome to apply How are scholarship recipients selected?

Submit Completed Application To: Denisha Shackelford Inland Empire Community Foundation 3700 Sixth Street, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92501 Or dshackelford@iegives.org

For more information, contact Denisha Shackelford, Scholarship Manager at dshackelford@iegives.org

Financial Aid Workshops Set for June 21 and July 12 at Cal State San Bernardino Community News

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he Inland Empire nonprofit, Building Wealth Initiative I.E. (BWI), will host two summer workshops at California State University, San Bernardino that will assist local high school graduates and adults in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) application for Pell Grant and Cal Grant state and federal funding, to attend college.

The workshops will take place on June 21 and July 12 at the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration on the CSUSB campus. Those wishing to attend must register in advance to reserve a seat and assistance from a trained advisor. Register online at Cash for College Registration.

“Every year millions of dollars in financial aid is being left unap-

plied for in inland Southern California, often due to the difficult application process,” said Roberta Albano, an executive board member for BWI and a professor at CSUSB. “Our goal is to help more of our students receive that money and realize their dreams.”

Added Lacey Kendall, a professor at CSUSB and BWI board member, “The workshops will allow local students and families to work with California Student Aid Commission-trained bilingual assistants to complete the process in each one-evening workshop.”

Each workshop will allow 35 attendees to use a workstation where they can complete the application with guidance from the trained assistants. The registration website includes all information and documents for students to bring with them.

Building Wealth Initiative I.E. is an organization focused on helping Inland Empire residents, small business owners and nonprofits find greater success through free workshops, training sessions, business connections and grant opportunities.

For the third year in a row, and in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, American Express is also officially announcing the recipients of the "Backing Historic Small Restaurants” grant program in the U.S. These 25 recipients will each receive $40,000 in funding—collectively $1 million in grant funding—to help them improve the business’ physical space and support critical operating costs, with the goal of helping these restaurants make an even larger positive impact on their communities. As part of the program, Resy, the American Express-owned restaurant technology platform, is offering complimentary use of ResyOS for one year to each grant recipient. The Resy OS software helps restaurants operate more efficiently and improves hospitality.

"BWI is a unique organization for Inland Empire residents who want to find greater success in their business and personal lives,” “This year’s restaurants embody the unique stories of how local said Albano. businesses empower communiBWI has partnered with Grow- ties, sustain cultural traditions, ing Inland Achievement and the and extend family legacies,” said California Student Aid Commis- Katherine Malone-France, Chief sion to make the workshops posPreservation Officer, National sible.

Growing Inland Achievement is a cross-sector Trust for Historic Preservation. network of education, govern- “Once again, we heard from ment, non-profit, and business small restaurants of all kinds partners in the Inland Empire, from soda fountains and craft collectively aimed at a shared vi- breweries to BBQ stops and spesion of increasing educational at- cialty bakeries, and from all over tainment and economic success. the country, reaffirming that,

thanks to American Express, these resilient businesses can continue to grow, thrive, and serve their communities.”

The 25 grantees were selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation from a group of historic and culturally significant restaurants that operate in historic buildings or neighborhoods, who contribute to their neighborhood’s past and identity.

“Like many small restaurants, we have faced many challenges over the past few years,” said Dr. Kristal Williams, Chief Operating Officer, and H. Brandon Williams, Executive Chef of FishScale in Washington, D.C. “We are honored to receive this year’s Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant which will help us continue to preserve our business’ future and welcome in a new generation of customers.”

2023 “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” Grantees: Carlito's Soul Food Kitchen, Wheeling, WV Cozy Inn Restaurant, Janesville, WI Crown Point Restaurant, Virginia City, NV Delgadillo's Snow Cap, Seligman, AZ Far East Café, San Francisco, CA FishScale, Washington, D.C. Flesor's Candy Kitchen, Tuscola, IL Freighthouse Market & Café, Lyndonville, VT Gather55, Hartford, CT Harold's Kitchen, Richmond, VA Hatcha’s, Mora, NM Jeff's Red Hot, Chicago, IL Johnny's Victory Diner, Burrillville, RI Kelly's Gingernut Pub, Cape Charles, VA Mitla Café, San Bernardino, CA Mr. Powdrell's Barbeque House, Albuquerque, NM Pekin Noodle Parlor, Butte, MT Pentagoet Inn & Pub, Castine, ME Radius Brewing Company, Emporia, KS SnoCap Drive-In, North Augusta, SC Social Coffeehouse & Speakeasy, LLC, Leonardtown, MD The Holly Hotel, Holly, MI The Hungarian Pastry Shop, New York City, NY The Treehouse, Cleveland, OH U Drop Inn Café, Shamrock, TX To learn more about the 25 historic establishments receiving “Backing Historic Small Restaurant” grants this year, please visit www.savingplaces.org/historicrestaurants.

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Family Fish & Wildlife Festival offers hands-on fishing workshops, wildlife exhibits at Prado Regional Park Community News

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he San Bernardino County Fish & Game Commission, in collaboration with Regional Parks, the County Museum, and sponsorships by Fourth District Supervisor Curt Hagman and the Hesperia Recreation & Park District joins forces to bring its second annual Family Fish & Wildlife Festival to Prado Regional Park on Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The festival is a familyfriendly event that provides hands-on fishing workshops with fishing supplies provided, live demonstrations, animal exhibits, food booths, live music and more.

estaba trabajando en construcción cuando sufrió una grave lesión. Sin saber cuánto duraría su rehabilitación, su mayor preocupación era cómo iba a pagar las facturas y mantener una vivienda. Todo cambió cuando un amigo de Antonio le contó sobre un servicio gratuito de asesoramiento sobre temas de vivienda. Los asesores de este programa ofrecen asesoramiento y capacitación gratuitos sobre morosidad en temas hipotecarios, alquiler de una vivienda, preparación para la compra de una vivienda, hipotecas inversas e incluso medidas de prevención para no terminar sin un lugar donde vivir.

La financiación de este servicio procede de los Presupuestos del Estado de California por medio del Acuerdo Hipotecario Nacional (National Mortgage Settlement, o NMS, por sus siglas en inglés) y está administrado por la Agencia de Financiamiento de la Vivienda de California (California Housing Finance Agency, o CalHFA, por sus siglas en inglés). Por medio de su Programa de Asesoramiento de Vivienda del NMS, CalHFA ya ha ayudado a más de 50,000 familias a encontrar asesores de vivienda certificados por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD, por su sigla en inglés) en todo el estado, para recibir servicios de asesoramiento de vivienda gratuitos y confidenciales.

Un asesor sobre temas de vivienda trabajó

con Antonio, respondiendo a sus preguntas sobre opciones bancarias y crediticias. La sesión se centró en cómo podría alcanzar sus objetivos financieros incluso aunque no pudiera trabajar debido a la lesión. Trabajaron en los aspectos básicos de la creación de crédito y revisaron el proceso bancario, ya que Antonio no tenía una cuenta bancaria. El asesor de vivienda le ayudó a establecer un presupuesto general para administrar sus gastos y empezar a ahorrar para alcanzar sus objetivos financieros.

Además, el asesor sobre temas de vivienda le ayudó a inscribirse en un curso de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL, por sus siglas en inglés), porque el idioma era algo que Antonio quería mejorar. También lo refirieron a un activista y defensor de derechos que le ayudó a presentar una solicitud de indemnización por accidente laboral.

"Los californianos que trabajan duro y merecen participar en el ‘sueño americano’ no siempre tienen una ‘red de seguridad’ a la que recurrir en tiempos difíciles", dijo Tiena Johnson Hall, Directora Ejecutiva de la Agencia de Financiación de la Vivienda de California. "Este programa ayuda a las personas a estabilizar su situación de vida al recibir asesoramiento y acceso a programas y recursos que de otro modo no conocerían".

Para encontrar un asesor, cualquier persona puede visitar el sitio web de CalHFA y buscar “NMS”, o ir directamente a la página

de asesoramiento en https://www.calhfa.ca.gov/community/nms /resources.htm. Todas las sesiones son gratuitas, y los propietarios de viviendas pueden ponerse en contacto con una de estas organizaciones aunque no vivan en la misma zona geográfica, ya que el asesoramiento se puede hacer por teléfono o por videollamada.

El Programa de Asesoramiento sobre temas de Vivienda del NMS ayudó a Antonio a superar un momento difícil. Tiempo más tarde, cuando volvió a ponerse en contacto con la persona que le asesoró, para ver cómo le iba, se alegró de haber abierto una cuenta bancaria, de estar mejorando su calificación crediticia y de haber empezado un curso de inglés (ESL) en un colegio comunitario. Y lo que es más importante, Antonio logró mantenerse en su hogar y mantuvo su vivienda.

Johnson Hall añadió: "El asesoramiento sobre temas de vivienda es un servicio crucial que reduce el número de personas sin hogar, se enfrenta a la inseguridad en temas de vivienda y reduce los obstáculos para llegar a ser propietario de una casa, todo lo cual puede encaminar a las personas hacia el bienestar financiero. Espero que toda persona que tenga problemas (de vivienda) aproveche esta oportunidad de ayuda gratuita".

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For more information, visit parks.sbcounty.gov and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for event updates.

Park admission is $10 per vehicle. Prado Regional Park is located at 16700 S. Euclid Ave., Chino.

For more information, contact Tammy Gann, Regional Parks Communications Officer at 909.387.2211 or email tammy.gann@parks.abcounty.gov.

San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department manages and maintains 10 parks throughout San Bernardino County, totaling to approximately 9,200 acres.

Our Parks include: Big Morongo, Calico Ghost Town, Cucamonga-Guasti, Glen Helen, Lake Gregory, Moabi (located on the banks of the Colorado River), Mojave Narrows, Mojave River Forks, Prado and Yucaipa.

Among the activities offered at our parks are fishing, camping, off-roading, annual and community events, swimming, hiking, biking and picnicking.

Our amenities include sheltered group picnic facilities, swim complexes with waterslides, zero-depth water play parks and playgrounds. Six of our parks offer scenic camping, from tent to large RV’s and dry to full hookups.

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Rachel Tolber Named Chief of Police, Effective June 12 Community News

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edlands City Manager Charles Duggan has named Rachel Tolber the new Chief of Police for the Redlands Police Department. Tolber’s appointment will become effective Monday, June 12.

Tolber was named interim chief following the March 1 announcement that Chief Chris Catren would retire due to disability as the result of a work-related back injury.

Catren’s retirement will become official on June 9.

“Rachel Tolber continues to exceed expectations as interim police chief,” Duggan said, in announcing the appointment. “I have closely watched her work since being appointed interim chief, and I am impressed by her leadership qualities, dedication to the City, excellent decision making and her communication skills. Rachel possesses all of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to succeed as our next police chief.”

“I am truly humbled and honored to be selected to the lead the men and women of the RPD in our service of such an incredible community,” Tolber said. “I’m very fortunate to be part of this community and look forward to continuing to provide public safety and building meaningful relationships with all of our community partners, while providing the highest level of service to the residents of Redlands.”

Tolber began her law enforcement career as a student intern with the Redlands Police Department in 1997, performing as a research assistant. In 1998, the department hired her as a police officer.

Prior to her appointment as interim chief, she served as a commander overseeing the Special Services Bureau.

She has served the department in a variety of positions, including field training officer, patrol officer and supervisor, detective, investigations supervisor, crisis negotiator, training manager and professional standards.

During her tenure with RPD, she was instrumental in developing and implementing the Police and Corrections Team (PACT), a re-entry program for parolees. She also spearheaded the department’s Citizen Volunteer Park Rangers program. Tolber also served as an executive intern to the City Manager’s office, where she helped lead

policy and strategic initiatives adopted and implemented

by City executives. She has received civic recognitions and honors for her leadership, work and service.

Tolber earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from the University of Redlands in 1998. In 2006, she earned a master’s degree in criminology, law and society from the University of California, Irvine. Her research was focused on re-entry. In 2011, she earned a master’s degree in applied criminology from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Her focus there was on restorative justice. Most recently she completed the California POST Command College, a rigorous program focused on futures research and strategic foresight. Her research in the program culminated in an article on data and policing, which was published in the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s (IACP) Police Chief Magazine.

Tolber’s law enforcement background includes extensive collaboration and work with numerous local, state, federal and international policing agencies and community partners. In addition, she worked with the department’s criminologist and other academic partners on various research projects and grants. Her research interests include re-entry, restorative justice, technology and women in policing.

She has been a board member of the Home Again Project, Gang Reduction Intervention Team, and Partners Against Violence. She has been an executive fellow with the National Policing Institute (formerly known as the Police Foundation) and a member of the Society of Evidence-Based Policing and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. She graduated from the National Institute of Justice's LEADS Scholar program in 2019 and continues to be active as an alumna. Tolber is a member of the Redlands Sunrise Rotary and serves on the steering committee for Redlands Compact Club.

Based on her interest and commitment to evidencebased policing, Tolber joined several other colleagues in founding the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing (ASEBP). The ASEBP mission is to advance policing by incorporating the best available evidence-based practices to ensure the least harmful, most effective, fairest, and safest strategies are employed to prevent crime, reduce harm and improve community wellness.

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Office (909) 381-9898 Petitioner or Attorney: CRISTINA ANN SONG, 5950 VILLA DR, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, 247 West 3rd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415, Civil Division, PETITION OF: CRISTINA ANN SONG, FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIV SB 2310213 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: CRISTINA ANN SONG has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CRISTINA ANN SONG to Proposed name: CRISTINA ANN RODRIGUEZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 6/21/23, Time: 8:30 Dept: S23 The address of the court is: same as noted above (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/findmy-court.htm.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: El Chicano Date: BRIAN S. MCCARVILLE Judge of the Superior Court Published El Chicano 5/25,6/1,6/8,6/15/23 E-8537

LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to sections 3071 and 3072 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell the following vehicles at lien sale at said address(s) at said time(s) on: Monday, June 19, 2023 to wit: YEAR MAKE VIN LICENSE STATE 18 FORD 1FM5K7D81JGB89934 To be sold by: Beltran's Towing, 15433 Pine Ave, Fontana, San Bernardino County, CA 92335 (10:00 AM) Said sale is for the purpose of satisfying lien of the above signed for towing, storage, labor, materials and lien charges, together with costs of advertising, and expenses of sale.

LienTek Solutions, Inc. P.O. Box 443 Bonita, CA 91908 CNS-3706847# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 6/8/23 E-8541 NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below be-longing to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 17197 Valley Blvd. Fontana, CA 92335, June 20, 2023 at 9:45 am. Diego Hernandez, Clothes. 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.

CN996966 06-20-2023 Published Rialto Record Jun 1,8, 2023 R-399

•EL CHICANO-RIALTO RECORD LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406

NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below be-longing to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 3285 N Locust Ave Rialto, CA 92377 on June 21, 2023 at 10:30 am.

Shinobu Marshall, Household Goods; Nataly Jimenez, Household Goods; Elias Arce, Household Goods; Miguel Frem, Household Goods; Johnson, Teareatha Household Goods; Monica Ramirez, Household Goods; Lance Broderick, Household Goods. 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.

CN996722 06-21-2023 Published Rialto Record Jun 1,8, 2023 R-396 NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE Pursuant to the California Self-Service Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700et. seq.), the undersigned will sell at public auction, June 22nd,2023 on personal property including but not limited to business equipment, electronics, furniture, clothing, tools and/or other miscellaneous items located at: A-AMERICAN SELF STORAGE (formerly known as Space Place) 220 W. Valley Blvd Rialto, CA 92376 @ 10AM, via Storageauctions.com STORED BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: Brandon Iloilo Kathy Huynh Anotonio Pinedo Jennifer Southmayd Coguidoely Ruelas Vanessa Diaz All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules and regulations available at sale.

By A-American Storage Management Co. Inc. (310)914-4022.

Published Rialto Record June 1, 8, 2023 R-400

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: AMIR HOOSHANG RAHEBI CASE NO. PROSB2201454

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/09/23 at 9:00AM in Dept. S36 located at 247 W. THIRD STREET, SAN

BERNARDINO, CA 924150212 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 58(b) of the section 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 MATTHEW SHEASBY SBN 197617, SHEASBY AND ASSOCIATES 9227 HAVEN AVENUE, SUITE 280 RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA 91730 BSC 223396 CNS-3703016# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/23 R-393 NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 15713 Valley Blvd. Fontana Ca. 92335 JUNE 21, 2023 10:30 AM. Sandro Ruvalcaba, unit appears to contain, Household funiture misc; Bianca Iverson, unit ap-pears to contain, Household and furniture; Jose Angel Jacquez, unit appears to contain, Fire Vendor equip misc; Albert M Reyes, unit appears to contain, Personal items misc; Ananias Balajadia, unit appears to contain, household items misc; Fernando Lopez, unit appears to contain, Mechanic equip misc; Margarita Ramirez, unit appears to contain, Totes personal, boxes; Juliette Rosales, unit appears to contain, personal items boxes; Alexandria Martinez, unit appears to contain, Clothing boxes misc. 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.

CN997034 06-21-2023 Published Rialto Record Jun 1,8, 2023 R-397 NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 18777 Bloomington Ave, Bloom-ington, CA 92316, June 21, 2023 at 9:45 AM. Monique James, 2 queen beds, one T.V, Fridge, 20 uhaul boxes, medium size totes; Carmen Becerra, Restaurant Items; Gaspar Gonzalez, Tools, appliances, stove; Maria Tagalaini, Garage items; Humberto Espinoza, Bed and a couple bedroom, boxes with clothes and bedroom furniture; Angelica Franklin, Refrige, Mattress and bedroom sets, Dressers, Dining Table, Boxes.

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.

CN995453 06-21-2023 Published Rialto Record Jun 1,8, 2023 R-395

Notice of Public Sale Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) The undersigned will sell at public auction on Thursday June 22, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: The sale will take place online at www.selfstorageauction.com.

Donald L Bridges Daniela Lucente All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available online at www.selfstorageauction.com. Dated this June 08, 2023 and June 15, 2023 by Universal SS Fontana, 15007 Bridlepath Drive, Fontana, CA, 92336 (909) 463-6677 CNS-3708608# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 6/8, 6/15/23 R-408 NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 13473 Foothill Blvd.

Fontana CA. 92335 June 28th, 2023 at 10:45 A.M. Robina Young: Unit appears to contain general household items, misc. items; James Woods: Unit appears to contain general household items, misc. items; Christina Arroyo: Unit appears to contain general household items, misc. items; Ranesha Williams: Unit appears to contain general household items, misc. items; Robert Rocha: Unit appears to contain general household items, misc. items; Amber Kohli: Unit appears to contain general household items, misc. items; Julian Moncada: Unit appears to contain general household items, misc. items; Jacqueline Dickerson: Unit appears to contain general household items, misc. items; Nikisha League: Unit appears to contain general household items, misc. items; Judy Cardenas: Unit appears to contain general household items, misc. items; Jim McMillan: Unit appears to contain general household items, misc. items. 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.

CN992538 06-28-2023 Published Rialto Record Jun 8,15, 2023 R-405 NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 14750 Foothill Blvd, Fontana, Ca 92335 on June 27, 2023 at 10:00 am. Ceferino Miller, Description of Goods: couch, chairs, bicycle, boxes, totes, hand tools, power tools, household items; Alexis Kelley, Description of Goods: dresser, bags, boxes, clothes, toys, baby crib, stroller, baby gear; Eunice Betancourt, Description of Goods: floor, fan, cart, cooler, boxes, refrigerator, mattress, pictures; Lucas Cardenaz, Description of Goods: couch, mattress, clothes, bags, pictures, ladder, soda machine; Steven Loera, Description of Goods: mattress, refrigerator, bicycle, bags, file cabinet, rims, fan, AC; Ruth Negrete, Description of Goods: chairs, table, refrigerator, tv, boxes, totes, file cabinet; John Hernandez, Description of Goods: bed, frame, totes, bed; Latasha Coe, Description of Goods: boxes, toys, baby, gear; Vanessa Soto, Description of Goods: luggage, cookware, water, jug, boxes, clothes, shoes, totes, personal papers; Edward Perez, Description of Goods: chairs, couch, dining table; Daniel De Alba, Description of Goods: bags, bicycle, boxes, clothes, baby, car, seat, personal papers. 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.

CN996813 06-27-2023 Published Rialto Record Jun 8,15, 2023 R-406

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Office (909) 381-9898 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-22-915161AB Order No.: EOR202204144936382 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/14/2017.

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 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 or warranty, covenant 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.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): HEROD G. MCCLANAHAN AND SHIRLEY D. MCCLANAHAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 1/23/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0028637 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County, California; Date of Sale: 7/3/2023 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the main (south) entrance to the City of Chino Civic Center, 13220 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $237,982.14 The purported property address is: 2766 W COURT ST, RIALTO, CA 92376-6104 Assessor's Parcel 0142-271-07-0-000 No.: 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 855 238-5118 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-22-915161-AB. 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 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 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 855 238-5118, or visit this internet http://www.qualitywebsite loan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22915161-AB 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary'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. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 855 238-5118 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-22-915161AB IDSPub #0186193 Published Rialto Record 6/8/2023 6/15/2023 6/22/2023 R-402

NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below be-longing to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 313 S. Riverside Ave., Rialto, CA 92376, June 20, 2023 @ 11:30 am. Andrew Nieblas, Household Items. 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.

CN992536 06-20-2023 Published Rialto Record Jun 1,8, 2023 R-398

•RIALTO RECORD LEGAL ADVERTISING • Fax (909) 384-0406 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-15654991-CL Order No.: 7301500260-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/15/2007. 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 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 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Kelvin Alford, a married man as his sole and separate property Recorded: 11/21/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0660379 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County, California; Date of Sale: 6/27/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the North West Entrance in the Courtyard of the Chino Municipal Court, located at 13260 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $201,584.66 The purported property address is: 823 N DRIFTWOOD AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 Assessor's Parcel No.: 0128-711-51-0-000 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 800-280-2832 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-15654991-CL. 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 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 able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15654991-CL 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 OWNER-OCCUPANT: 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary'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. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-15654991-CL IDSPub #0185942 Published Rialto Record 5/25/2023 6/1/2023 6/8/2023 R-392

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No.: S.477-1164 APN: 0127-012-19-0-000 Title Order No.: 220290144-CAVOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/30/2006. 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 or warranty, covenant 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: JUVENTINO MONTEON, AND LAURA P MONTEON, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: PROBER RAPHAEL, ALC AND Recorded 4/7/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0239103 in book N/A, page N/A of Official Records in the office of Recorder of San the Bernardino County, California, Date of Sale: 7/11/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Chino Court, 13260 Municipal Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710, North West Entrance in the Courtyard Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $175,908.75 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 430 WEST EASTON STREET, RIALTO, California 92376 A.P.N.: 0127-012-19-0-000 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. 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 (855) 976-3916 or visit this Internet Web site https://tracker.auction.com/sb1079, using the file number assigned to this case S.477-1164.

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. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: 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 (855) 976-3916, or visit this internet website https://tracker.auction.com/sb 1079, using the file number assigned to this case S.4771164 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 purDate: 5/26/2023 chase.

PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC 20750 Ventura Blvd. #100 Woodland Hills, California 91364 Sale Line: (855) 976-3916 Rita Terzyan, Trustee Sale Officer A4786644 Published Rialto Record 06/08/2023, 06/15/2023, 06/22/2023 R-403 Petitioner or Attorney: Sabrina Macias, 7630 Niagra Court, Fontana, CA 92336, IN PRO PER Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, 247 W. Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415, Central District – Civil Department, PETITION OF: SABRINA MACIAS, FOR CHANGE OF NAME AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIVSB2301576 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: SABRINA MACIAS has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SABRINA MACIAS to Proposed name: SABRINA RAMIREZ THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: JUL 17 2023, Time: 8:30 am Dept: S17 The address of the court is: same as noted above (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm.)

A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: RIALTO RECORD Dated: MAY 03 2023 BRIAN S. MCCARVILLE Judge of the Superior Court Published Rialto Record 6/8,6/15,6/22,6/29/23 R-401

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICARDO LEYVA BANDA CASE NO. PROSB2300677

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

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/29/23 at 9:00AM in Dept.

S37 located at 247 W. THIRD STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 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 attorknowledgeable in ney 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 E. LAWRENCE BROCK - SBN 92527, KAYCEE R. LINK SBN 347416, PROVENLAW, PLLC 216 W. ST. GEORGE BLVD., STE. 200 ST GEORGE UT 84770 CNS-3708274# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/23 R-407 NOTICE Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Facility Address, 13475 Baseline Rd. Fontana, CA 92336 Date June 27, 2023 Time of Sale 10:30 AM. Jessie Hubbard, Unit ap-pears to contain: Bags, Boxes, Totes, File Cabinet, Personal Papers, Files, misc. Items; Dacia Reynoso, Unit appears to contain: Boxes and personal Items; Nayeli Reyes, Unit appears to contain: Work inventory; Tony Cadena, Unit appears to contain: Boxes and household Items. 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 pur-chase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

CN997055 06-27-2023 Published Rialto Record Jun 8,15, 2023 R-404

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Walmart's Live Better U Program Propels Colton Employee's Career to New Heights, Eliminating Cost and Time Barriers

By Manny Sandoval

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obert Gay, an Assistant General Manager at the Walmart Distribution Center in Colton, is celebrating a significant milestone in his career thanks to the company-wide Live Better U Program.

In collaboration with Guild Education, the initiative provides salaried and hourly employees with opportunities to pursue higher education at no cost beginning on day one, with continuous part-time or full-time employment. Gay's journey with the program allowed him to attain a bachelor's degree, opening doors for professional growth and personal development.

Reflecting on his decision to join Walmart, Gay expressed that the Live Better U program played a pivotal role in enhancing the appeal of the job offer.

"When I started, there were only a few colleges and programs offered, and now it's expanded to cybersecurity, analytics, and more," Gay stated. The program's comprehensive offerings include both Bachelor's degrees, high school and college prep programs, and professional certificate programs like HVAC. PHOTO WALMART

Robert Gay (left) and Walmart US President and CEO John Furner (right), standing in front of Gay’s dedicated banner, as he is the program’s first ever graduate.

Juneteenth ‘Celebration of Freedom’ Stomp the Yard Edition, Bringing Community Together at San Bernardino Valley College Community News

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n commemoration of Juneteenth, the San Bernardino Juneteenth Committee is hosting its second annual Juneteenth Celebration: A Celebration of Freedom; Stomp the Yard Edition,” on Saturday, June 17, at the San Bernardino Valley College Dozens of community organizations are hosting a ‘Celebration of Freedom’ June 17 at San Bernardino Valley College, located at 701 N. Mt. Vernon Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92410, from 10 am until 3 pm.

Founded by Edwin Johnson, (Committee President) and Co-founded by Lue Dowdy (Operations Director), the Celebration of Freedom Committee hopes to raise awareness about the Juneteenth holiday – celebrated nationwide every year on June 19 to acknowledge the emancipation of African Americans, to provide an understanding of the Black community’s past struggles and triumphs that continue to bring hope today.

Opening the day will be a libation ceremony led

by Reverend Bronica Martindale and a song selection by Marla Matime.

Further, performing live during the festivities will be Yaddida Page, Amore the Songstress, The Bromatics, D.D.C. and more! There will also be an awards ceremony recognizing fathers within the community that has displayed excellence, leadership, and integrity.

Additionally, there will be an educational seminar facilitated by Natasha McPherson, UCR History

Professor and Ms. Tanya Humphrey, Chair of the Black Women’s Leadership Forum, with keynote Speaker Dina Walker, founder of BLU Educational Foundation.

The day will be hosted DJ Muda with Co-host Jae Chanel. The Celebration of Freedom is proudly sponsored by: Health Net, Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC), First 5 San Bernardino, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), San Bernardino Valley College, Chase Bank, The City of San Bernardino, Empire Talks Back, The Competitive Edge, YouthBuild Inland Empire, Westside Story Newspaper, and Lue Productions Community Umbrella Services.

The San Bernardino Juneteenth Committee has been a community effort by the following organizations; C.H.O.R.D.S, Sista’s Making a Difference, Young Visionaries, Lue Productions, San Bernardino Valley College, Inland Congregations United for Change, Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce -Inland Cities East Chapter, First 5 San Bernardino, Off The Chain Alliance, San Bernardino Pacesetters, 123 Mobile Training, San Bernardino (CA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, The Conquerors Insurance Advocates for Families.

SoCal Trash Army, Bryce Hudson, The MAR.M Agency, DGK, Empowering Girls Network, Dream Nycce, Jae Chanel Productions.

Gay joined Walmart in December 2018 as the QA Systems Operations Manager, responsible for quality assurance and managing the technical aspects of the facility. He was already equipped with an associate's degree, so he pursued a bachelor's degree in supply chain transportation and logistics management at Bellevue University. He opted for an online program that utilized video conferences and online chat platforms.

The journey was not without its challenges, as Gay explained the intensity of the accelerated program. Each class lasted six weeks, demanding 15-20 hours of weekly commitment. However, Gay's dedication paid off as he consistently made the Dean's List throughout the 18-month program. The unexpected arrival of the pandemic proved to be a blessing in disguise, providing Gay with the opportunity to concentrate fully on his studies during a time when outside distractions were limited.

"The program works through summer and holidays," Gay noted. "I had the same professor and classmates throughout, which created a fantastic sense of continuity." This fostered an environment conducive to learning and allowed for deeper conThe Celebration of Freedom is an educational ex- nections among students. Gay perience for all, regardless of race, age, and ethnic successfully graduated on October 31, 2020, and only four and cultural differences. months later, on May 2, 2021, he secured a promotion to his current position as Assistant General Manager.

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The partnership between Walmart and Guild Education offers employees access to several reputable universities, eliminating financial barriers that often deter individuals from pursuing higher education. For Gay, the program eliminated his excuses by providing online courses and covering the cost, which he estimates

would have amounted to tens of thousands of dollars. The timing was ideal, and Walmart's unwavering support provided Gay with the opportunity to invest in his future.

Gay now mentors his colleagues, who often approach him with inquiries about the program while on the floor. "The school part gives them a link," Gay explained. "They're not afraid to come up and talk to me about school and discuss their career paths." Having experienced firsthand the transformative power of education, Gay firmly believes that schooling was the crucial element that enabled him to reach his current position and level the playing field against candidates with similar experience but higher education qualifications.

Reflecting on his experience, the Colton resident expressed his gratitude for Walmart's investment in its employees. "When I think about how much money they put out to thousands of employees, it's incredible," Gay remarked. The Live Better U program empowers individuals uncertain about their post-high school plans to join Walmart and embark on their higher education journeys.

Aspiring employees eager to learn more about the program must consult Walmart's internal website and connect with a counselor through Guild Education. These counselors guide employees through the process, assisting with credit transfers and course enrollment and providing regular check-ins to ensure a seamless educational experience.

Walmart's Live Better U program stands as a shining example of the company's commitment to its workforce, offering jobs and opportunities for continuous growth and development. With thousands of employees benefiting from the program, Walmart's investment in their education demonstrates a dedication to creating a skilled and empowered workforce.

As Robert Gay's inspiring story exemplifies, Walmart's Live Better U program has the power to transform lives. By removing financial barriers, providing access to reputable universities, and offering support and flexibility, the program enables employees to pursue higher education and unlock new career opportunities. Through education, Walmart empowers its workforce and demonstrates its commitment to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

As Walmart continues to invest in its employees' education, stories like Robert Gay's remind us that professional growth and success are within reach with determination and support. The Live Better U program stands as a beacon of hope for individuals seeking to elevate their careers, broaden their horizons, and create a brighter future for themselves and their families.