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Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what people will submit to and you have found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them and these will continue till they have resisted either with words or blows or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance those of whom they suppress. —Fredrick Douglass (1849)

Report: Severe Drought has Brought on Near Catastrophic Hunger in the Horn of Africa

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

The troubling record notes that the primary drivers of hunger include conf lict, climate, and economic challenges NNPA NEWSWIRE — An estimated 13 million are facing severe hunger mostly because of droughts that have afflicted the Horn of Africa, and those in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are experiencing droughts not seen in more than 40 years. UN officials contend that malnutrition rates also have soared in the region.

The United Nations World Food Program is appealing to the world for at least $327 million to care for the urgent needs of 4.5 million people over the next six months and help communities become better-equipped to deal with extreme climate shocks.

An estimated 13 million are facing severe hunger mostly because of droughts that have afflicted the Horn of Africa, and those in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia are experiencing droughts not seen in more than 40 years.

U N of f icials contend

that malnutrition rates also have soared in the region.

People in South Sudan, Yemen, and the northern parts of Ethiopia and Nigeria, are especially at risk, according to the Hunger Hotspots report, published jointly by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

The report calls for action to “prevent starvation, death and the total collapse of livelihoods” as more and more people slide towards catastrophic hunger.

“As humanitarian actors, we are faced with overwhelming challenges. We must scale up operations in challenging conditions, we must sustain critical assistance in complex crises, and we must be prepared to respond quickly to sudden disruptions and unexpected emergencies,” Margot van der Velden, the U.N. World

Food Programme’s director of emergencies, said in the report.

The troubling record notes that the primary drivers of hunger include conflict, climate, and economic challenges.

According to the report, “many of the people that the U.N. World Food Programme and FAO support are fleeing conflict and have been forced to abandon their land, homes and jobs in countries such as the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Myanmar, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and the Central Sahel region.”

Weather extremes such as heavy rains, tropical storms, hurricanes, flooding and drought continue to wreak havoc in most vulnerable countries, making life particularly hard in places such as Afghanistan, Angola, Haiti and Syria, the report continued.

“Three consecutive failed rainy

seasons have decimated crops and caused abnormally high livestock deaths,” the agency — which won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize — said in a statement.

“Shortages of water and pasture are forcing families from their homes and leading to increased conflict between communities.”

More forecasts of belowaverage rainfall raise the specter of worsened conditions in the coming months, the agency said.

Meanwhile, the economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic persist and are projected to continue to increase food prices and drive hunger.

Officials noted that, despite a brief decrease in mid-2021, world food prices have continuously r isen si nce May 2020.

South Sudan, Niger ia, Ethiopia, and Yemen are identified as the four countries at risk of catastrophic hunger.

The future of West Valley Water District in the hands of the three remaining directors

Clifton Harris Upcoming San Bernardino County Sheriff race places the future of law enforcement in the hands of voters Gail Fry Contributor

Official records received by The San Bernardino American News show over the past 12 years, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has chosen the new sheriff, over objections from voters wanting to hold an election for sheriff.

The record shows starting on January 28, 2009, when San Ber nardino Cou nt y (SBC) appointed sheriff Rod Hoops through its unanimous appointment of sheriff Shannon Dicus on July 7, 2021, the department has been and is continuing to be led by a sheriff chosen by the SBC Board of Supervisors (BOS), followed by successful re-elections of Hoops and McMahon.

Evidence gathered from official records and historical news articles, The San Bernardino American News concludes Dicus’ appointment on July 7, 2021, forms a decades long pattern starting in 1983 with Sheriff Frank Bland, in how the county and the sheriff’s department maneuvers to install a sheriff from its executive staff.

The selected high-ranking executive staff member is recommended by the elected sheriff, endorsed by the political establishment, and the Sheriff Employees Benefit Association (SEBA), is then enriched with substantial campaign funds to safeguard a successful election.

A promise is always given by the new sheriff to advance the department’s traditions harkening back to SBC Sheriff Frank Bland, who retired in 1983, and if the new sheriff is appointed by the BOS, is supplied with the advantage of being the incumbent for the next election.

These elements substantially i ncreased thei r chances of a successful election and f ut u re elections.

“Decades of political science research demonstrates that the more a challenger spends, the more likely he or she is to win.”

(October 29, 2018) Money in elections doesn’t mean what you think it does, University of Florida “Incumbents have many advantages, not the least of which is name recognition and free media.

So, challengers must spend more to overcome the obstacles they face, from name recognition to formidable incumbent war chests meant to scare off a challenger.”

(October 29, 2018) Money in elections doesn’t mean what you think it does, University of Florida “Pol it ical campaig n endorsements grant candidates approval f rom polit ical organizations, the media, or community leaders.” Dorlin, D. (March 27, 2021) This gives certain voters confidence that continued on page 3

MISSION STATEMENT

Gail Fry -Contributor After the resignation of West Valley Water District Directors Dr. Clifford Young and Kyle Crowther, directors Michael Taylor, Channing Hawkins and Greg Young are left standing to fill the two vacant positions shaping the district for years to come after 4 years of infighting between board members, substantial employee turnover, litigation, and an unfavorable audit by the State Controller as previously reported in The San Bernardino American News.

On November 8, 2021, West Valley Water District (WVWD) Director Kyle Crowther,

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representing division 1, submitted his resignation letter to the district explaining that he was accepting an out-of-state job opportunity. Two months later, WVWD Division 3 Director Clifford Young on January 3, without an explanation, emailed his resignation from WVWD to its general manager Shamindra “Rickey” Manbahal.

When asked by The San Bernardino American News about the reasoning to appoint rather than elect their replacements, WVWD Directors Michael Taylor and Greg Young both agreed that due to the timing of the upcoming

an election, holding a special election would be very expensive to its ratepayers.

Angela Garcia was appointed to replace exiting division 1 director Crowther at its January 14th, meeting, the vote was unanimous.

Garcia, a professional engineering geologist with a bachelor’s degree from California State University Fullerton and master’s degree from California State University Los Angeles in Geology and over 20 years of government agency experience, is married to Fontana City Council’s Mayor Pro Tem Peter Garcia.

“It’s an honor to be trusted

with serving and representing the public in the management of our world’s most critical resource: water,” newly appointed WVWD Director Garcia said addressing the board and its attending ratepayers. Garcia promised WVWD Ratepayers that her priority would be to reach out to her constituents and ensure the district is utilizing all resources to assure water reliability as water demand rises and ability to find water supply is getting increasingly difficult.

Garcia will face an election continued on page 3

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OP-ED: Powerful Pathways to Education – Infrastructure with International Spellman HV Clean Tech Competition Calls for Intentionality High School Student STEM Project Submissions

By Rey Ramsey is founder and CEO of Centri Tech

Entrants to Submit Projects Focused on Sustainability and Protecting Our Natural World; Registrations Due April 22

Right now, Federal Departments and Agencies are trying to best craft rules for their programs in ways that will have impact today and sustainability for the future.

As schools across the country struggle with the incredibly consequential decision if they’re returning to remote learning, in-person education, or a hybrid model, a deadly pathogen is weighed against lifelong implications of missed education and experience crucial to development. A December 2020 McKinsey study found Black and Hispanic students were more likely to be learning remotely and saw that even though on average all students were falling behind in standardized test scores, students of color are faring worse. The Urban Institute’s analysis found that Latinx, AI/AN, and Black students are consistently more likely to face remote learning challenges across a variety of household factors – including lack of internet and computer access.

Schools from elementary through college continue to experiment with models that can best match their student’s needs.

This continues to lead to unique insights to alternative methods for education, employment, and the pathway between the two. In tandem with this is a once-in-ageneration (or more likely oncein-a-lifetime) series of funding programs in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). By linking education best practices with the conceptualization and implementation of infrastructure (and the careers required to implement it) through the lens of people-centric outcomes, those in need today can be trained and employed and those on the journey to their own tomorrow can have a flexible, viable, and personalized pathway from K to Career.

Infrastructure Intentionality

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Right now, Federal Departments and Agencies are trying to best craft rules for their programs in ways that will have impact

today and sustainability for the future. The nature of our federal funding structure is that siloed programs will always struggle with scalability, efficiency, and efficacy. Although each program has its Congressionally mandated tasks, approaching these with the same conceptual outcome lens can change our world.

The lens? Focusing on peoplecentric outcomes in the way we approach bridges and wires.

Improving infrastructure, but with intentionality.

This is also our opportunity to revolutionize how people learn at every level of education and how to have a scalable, efficient, effective, and sustainable pathway to employment.

It starts at home: home is the center of life, of culture, of health, and of education – and today for many students it’s also the classroom. Home is where they communicate with their teachers, where they socialize with their friends, where they map out their future. By nature of a global pandemic, for many the school has become a screen.

Broadband connectivity is one key example of how infrastructure programs can and should expand the optionality and opportunity of education – for the young, old, and in-between. The National Telecom mu n ications and Information Administration has a range of upcoming grant programs funded through the IIJA. The continued on page 3

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — March 7, 2022 — Students from around the world are invited to share their innovative solutions as part of the 2022 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean Tech Competition. This competition engages students in identifying and solving realworld environmental challenges by creating innovative solutions.

The first-place winner will receive $7,000 in prize money; $5,000 for second place, and $3,500 for third place, while fourth through tenth places will each be given $1,000.

Over $22,000 in prize money will be awarded to the top student teams at the Competition finals, held on August 11, 2022.

Each year over 40 countries participate, allowing entrants to compete against student ideas from around the world. Registration for the competition is open through April 22, 2022; students must submit their papers by April 29. Ten finalist teams will be announced online on June 9, 2022.

“As we enter the second decade of the Clean Tech Competition, our world is continuing to face growing challenges to which we must find solutions. These young students will play a critical role in developing answers which will make an impact on our natural world. As the sponsor of the Spellman HV Clean Tech Competition, each year we are

ever more impressed and inspired by the student competitors,” said Spellman HV President Dr. Loren Skeist. “The submissions from high school students around the world continue to push boundaries and give us hope that we will overcome energy and environmental challenges we face today.”

“The Clean Tech Competition continues to grow in its worldwide participation and competitiveness as a showcase for innovative ideas.

We encourage students worldwide to share their knowledge, ideas and passions for making a difference and preserving our planet for future generations. The Spellman HV Clean Tech Competition is a tremendous opportunity for young people to share their inventive projects with peers from different nations while enhancing and promoting the benefits and fruits of STEM education,” said Dr. Ray Ann Havasy, Executive Director of the Center for Science, Teaching and Learning.

Innovative ideas and solutions are necessary to promote sustainable energy use, preserve the planet, help resolve climate change and create healthier environments. The program is hosted and managed by Rockville Centre, New York-based notfor-profit Center for Science, Teaching & Learning (CSTL), led by STEM Crusader and

Advocate Dr. Ray Ann Havasy and sponsored by Hauppauge, Long Island-based Spellman HV Electronics, a leader in high voltage technology in the medical, industrial and scientific fields.

For more information about CSTL or the 2022 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Clean Tech Competition, please visit the Clean Tech Competition website at www. cstl.org/cleantech or contact the administrator at (516) 764-0045 or by email at cleantech@cstl.org.

About Spell man High Vo l t a g e Elect ron ics: Headquartered in Hauppauge, NY, Spellman High Voltage Electronics, a family-owned company established in 1947, is the preferred global supplier of precision DC high voltage power supplies and Monoblock® X-Ray sources for medical, industrial and scientific applications. It currently has over 2,200 employees in five design, six production and eight support centers in North America, Europe and Asia.

Spellman partners with leading technology companies to advance medical care, industrial processes, quality control, scientific research, security and telecommunications by providing innovative high voltage power conversion solutions. For more information about Spellman High Voltage Electronics, visit www.spellmanhv.com.

Discriminatory home appraisals deny Blacks $46K or more in wealth Justice Department files support for California plaintiffs alleging racial bias

By Charlene Crowell Although the federal Fair Housing Act was passed more than 50 years ago, housing discrimination unfortunately continues. Racial steering, redlining, and failures of lenders to finance homes are all among the more-frequently cited forms of illegal discrimination. But another type of bias is just as insidious: under-valued home appraisals.

On March 25, the San Francisco Division of the United States District Court of Northern California will hear arguments on whether a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in home appraisals should proceed. The defendants seek for the lawsuit be dismissed, contending that the Fair Housing Act (FHA) does not apply to residential appraisers.

Fortunately, this case drew the attention and support of the Justice Department (DOJ)’s Civil Rights Division. In its statement of interest filed with the court, DOJ noted FHA’s text and the applicable caselaw over the past 50 years. The law explicitly addresses discrimination in the “selling, brokering, or appraising of residential real property.”

Meet the case’s plaintiffs, Tenisha Tate Austin and Paul Austin. In December 2016, this Black family, purchased a Marin County, CA home for their children and themselves.

Located in one of the state’s most costly areas, the family invested thousands of dollars in renovations that included expanded square footage, upgraded finishes and the addition of an accessory dwelling unit. They also decided

to refinance their mortgage.

As part of the refinance process, the family hired a licensed appraiser, Janette Miller, with the firm AMC Links LLC. Ms. Miller inspected and prepared an appraisal report that valued the Austin home at $995,000.

Suspecting racial bias in that figure, three weeks later the family turned to another local appraiser. This time, however, a white friend posed as the home’s owner and all of the Austin family photographs and African-inspired artwork were removed. The second appraisal valued the home nearly half a million dollars more - $1,482,500. That figure is much closer to the $1.3 million median home price in Marin County in January 2022, according to the National Association of Realtors.

“We believe that Ms. Miller valued our house at a lower rate because of our race and because of the current and historical racial demographics of where our house is located,” said Paul Austin in a news release issued by the Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California (FHANC) that joined the family in its lawsuit.

“Unfortunately, the Austins are not alone in their experience,” noted Caroline Peattie, Executive Director of the FHANC. “Discrimination in the appraisal process is something we’ve been seeing more frequently…More homeowners of color are coming forward when they see an unfair appraisal, particularly when it results in their loan being denied.”

Multiple studies have found that when home values are artificially

suppressed, a homeowners’ ability to build wealth also is diminished .

“Our analysis rules out all the factors that are typically associated with home value and still finds a significant difference between the values of otherwise nearly identical homes in similar Black and white neighborhoods. We’re left with bias and systemic racism to explain the variation in home values,” said Reginald Edwards, a senior economist at Redfin.

“Today’s Black homeowners are missing out on $46,000 worth of wealth due to racist housing policies that were outlawed in the 1960s and continuing biases among homebuyers and housing professionals in parts of the homebuying process like appraisals and mortgage lending—and that’s $46,000 that would multiply as the years go on and benefit future generations,” added Edwards.

Redf in analyzed value estimates for more than 7 million homes that were listed and sold from 2013 through February 2021. Fundamental factors that contribute to a home’s value, such as size, condition, neighborhood amenities and schools were taken into account.

Although each state regulates its licensed appraisers and sets state training requirements, Congress adopted in 1989 the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) to set national standards for all types of appraisal services, including real estate, personal property, continued on page 3

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After Racist Photo Surfaces, Black Leaders Demand Investigations, Resignations

Upcoming San Bernardino County Sheriff race places the future of law enforcement in the hands of voters ...continued

Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

elected in 1954, Bland a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agent under FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. (January 25, 1974) Frank Bland seeks 6th term as sheriff, Chino Champion Hoover’s abuse of the FBI’s powers to collect damaging information for power and influence was scandalous when

Photo provided by the Sacramento NAACP: 2022 Sheriff picture of Black young man California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) Chair Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) is calling on Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones to resign for “dereliction of duty” and for “breeding a culture of racism, hatred, and ignorance.”

Bradford was commenting on an investigation of Kate Adams, a former Sacramento County sheriff’s captain, who was placed on administrative leave for misconduct, which included the distribution of racially charged text messages, memes and photographs.

Adams has since retired from the position. “ Fo r m e r S a c r a m e n t o County Sheriff’s Captain Kate Adams, acting as the Chief of Police of the Rancho Cordova Police Department under the supervision of Sheriff Jones. is the poster child for law enforcement bias,” Bradford said.

Bradford, who is also the chair of the Senate Public Safety Committee, added, “for the first time in California, both the Senate and the Assembly Public Safety Committee chairpersons

are African Americans. I am concerned, outraged, but not surprised by this behavior.”

“The pervasive, ongoing racism that is rooted in law enforcement and in America is an issue that all people of color should be concerned and outraged by,” he continued. “This ongoing, blatant racist behavior under Sacramento Sheriff Scott Jones stops now.”

Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles), who is also a member of the CLBC, is the chair of the Assembly Public Safety Committee.

The Greater Sacramento Branch of the NAACP (GSNAACP) asked Bradford to expand the investigation now that Adams has resigned from the Sheriff’s office. RCPD is under contract with the county office and uses deputies to patrol the community.

“Unfortunately, we’ve seen that racist conduct is ignored until it reaches a level that the public becomes aware of it. Similar cases of racist texts between law enforcement officers in Los Angeles, Torrance and San Francisco should have taught us that transparency on this issue is a must,” wrote Betty Williams, Branch President of GSNAACP. Adams would have been able to seek employment as a law enforcement officer elsewhere in California without a hitch if it were not for Senate Bill (SB) 2. Bradford authored the bill that became California law on Jan. 1, 2022.

Discriminatory home appraisals deny Blacks $46K or more in wealth Justice Department files support for California plaintiffs alleging racial bias ...continued from page 2 business and mass appraisal.

Compliance is required for state-licensed and state-certified appraisers involved in federallyrelated real estate transactions.

The career path to become a real estate appraiser is multifaceted and years in the making.

Beyond industry training and completion of an associate degree or a bachelors’ degree, 200-300 hours of related work experience is required to become certified in residential or general appraisals, as well as ongoing

continued education courses.

Few people of color are represented in these occupations.

According to the Urban Institute, 89 percent of all property appraisers and assessors are white, while and only 2 percent are Black and 5 percent are Latino.

The Urban Institute concludes that: “Appraiser bias has likely played a role in homeownership and housing wealth outcomes, and increasing diversity in the field can diminish this bias in the long term.”

Application Period Opens for $1 Million Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program SCE News ROSEMEAD, Calif., March 7, 2022 — Edison International and Southern California Edison are now accepting applications for the 2022 Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program, a partnership with IBEW Local 47 to provide opportunities for a diverse range of people to become SCE lineworkers.

“We continue to be inspired every day by the hard work and determination of the 2021 lineworker scholars,” said Heather Rivard, SCE’s senior vice president of Transmission & Distribution. “It is truly an honor to provide this opportunity to the next class of diverse applicants and support their pursuit of a career working to serve our customers.”

Serving one of the country’s most diverse populations, Edison International and SCE believe it is critical to have a workforce that reflects the communities they serve. The continued focus for the four-year pilot program is on attracting Black participants since the current percentage

of SCE’s Black lineworkers is less than the Black population in the communities it serves.

Launched last year, the program provides tuition, tools and support services needed to complete required training at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. An agreement with Brotherhood Crusade will help with support services as needed such as housing, transportation and childcare. The $1 million scholarship program is funded by Edison International shareholders and IBEW Local 47 and awards up to $25,000 per recipient.

Graduates will be eligible for a groundman/groundwoman entry-level position at SCE once they complete the Powerline Mechanic Certificate program, obtain a Class A driver’s license and complete any SCE preemployment requirements.

All jobs will be located within SCE’s 50,000-square-mile service area and the company may require graduates to continued in next 2 columns

SB 2 aut hor i zes t he Commission on Peace Officer St andards and Trai ning (POST) to decertify officers if investigations find they have engaged in serious misconduct.

The inquiry into Adam’s actions was called off after she retired but Bradford said she should still be held accountable.

“The investigation of Captain Adams must be completed and if the allegations are found to be confirmed, she should lose her POST certification so that she is unable to be hired by any other law enforcement agency to continue racist and hateful misconduct in another community,” Bradford stated. “In addition, the hundreds -- or perhaps thousands -- of cases she’s handled over the years, under a climate of bias, must all be reviewed in an independent investigation.”

In a statement, GSNAACP said SB 2 “could not have been achieved without the support of many legislators, community organizations, families, and entertainers” who persistently “advocated non-stop for accountability in our policing system.”

“We use this moment to recognize that social media messaging is used as a pathway to perpetuate racism while also exposing those who use racism in their positions of power. Rancho Cordova’s Chief Adams had a responsibility to stand against

racism and bias,” the statement continued. “Instead, what has been communicated to the GSNAACP is a person who finds the historic and traumatizing use of (high-powered water) hoses against Black people a mockery.”

With a Black population of over 6,800 out of a total of 74,000 residents, Rancho Cordova is 15 miles east of downtown Sacramento. The Adams case is not the first time the CLBC has weighed in on misconduct involving officers of the Rancho Cordova Police Department.

In April 2020, a Rancho Cordova officer was caught on video punching a defenseless 14-year-old boy. The deputy was in the area due to complaints from citizens about hand-to-hand sales of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs to minors.

“The deputy saw what he believed to be a hand-to-hand exchange between an adult and juvenile,” according to an April 2020 statement from the Rancho Cordova Police Department.

“After an administrative investigation (related to the incident), the deputy was terminated from employment,” the sheriff’s office said in a September 2020 written statement.

Bradford said peace officers in California are accountable to the people they serve.

“Our communities must have faith that all law enforcement officers in California are held to the highest standards,” Bradford stated.

Application Period Opens for $1 MillionnEdison International Lineworker Scholarship Program...continued relocate for their positions.

The deadline to apply for the program is May 6.

To apply and obtain additional

eligibility information, please visit Edison International Li newor ke r Schola r sh ip Program (scholarsapply.org).

Upcoming San Bernardino County Sheriff race places the future of law enforcement in the hands of voters ...continued from page 1 a candidate puts their interests first. How to Earn Political Endor se me nt s , Nat ion a l Democratic Training Committee The citizens patrolled and most effected by the SBCSD, live in the unincorporated areas and cities contracting with SBCSD for law enforcement services, represent the majority of the county and have been informed of those law enforcement services provided over the last 12 years by reading news articles and/or viewing videos of law enforcement officers engaged in questionable interactions or fatal confrontations with residents, or facing criminal charges themselves.

As reported by The San Bernardino American News, the majority of residents are unaware of the SBCSD use of an electronic surveillance device no search warrant starting in 2013, more than 300 times from January 2014 and May 2015. The device mimics a cell phone tower seizing cell phone data and/or communications within the device’s range, a device known as Stingray.

In October 2015, California e n a ct e d t he Ele ct ron ic Communications Privacy Act (CalECPA) amending penal code section 1546, adding sections 1546.1, 1546.2 and 1546.4, requiring law enforcement to have a search warrant to compel or access electronic communications.

Right now SBC residents have little ability to determine if their phone data and/or communications were collected by a Stingray.

SBCSD was one of three organizations purchasing the most surveillance equipment in the State of California. Henry, J. (November 5, 2014) ACLU: Southern California cops are putting spy tool in place quietly, San Gabriel Valley Tribune SBCSD prov ide s law enforcement for the cities of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Big Bear Lake, Chino Hills, Grand Terrace, Hesperia, Highland, Loma Linda, Needles, Rancho Cucamonga, Twentynine Palms, Victorville, Yucaipa, and Yucca Valley.

This year’s election poses a question to the voters of SBC; is the status quo of its law enforcement leadership acceptable based on the type of law enforcement that this county has experienced for the past 39 years or is a change needed?

A question for voters to answer would be why their sheriff, holding one of the most powerful elected positions in the county, is selected for them through an endorsement by their sheriff and SEBA, an appointment by their elected officials sealing a successful election by the few wealthy campaign contributors.

The most recent data on resident’s economic condition determined by the United States (U.S.) Census Bureau’s is that the average annual income of residents is $67,903, not wealthy. U.S. Census Bureau FRANK BLAND SBC Sheriff Frank Bland was continued in next 2 columns

realized. https://www.britannica. com/biography/J-Edgar-Hoover Bland had the reputation of doing the same in SBC, gathering embarrassing information on politicians and business leaders.

Former SBC Supervisor Dennis Hansberger remembered most elected officials felt threatened continued on page 4

The future of West Valley Water District in the hands of the three remaining directors ...continued from page 1 challenge this year as required by Government Code Section 1780(d) (2), when a director (Crowther) resigns in the first half of his term of office.

WVWD has posted a notice of vacancy on its website for former director Dr. C. Young, and is asking persons in division 3, interested in filling the vacancy, to submit their letters of interest and resumes. To be considered for the position, persons need to be a registered voter, a resident of Division 3 and submit their letters of interest and resumes no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9 at the WVWD Offices located at 855 West Baseline Road in Rialto.

Director Greg Young informed The San Bernardino American News that Dr. Clifford Young has been experiencing health issues coupled with the death of his wife a year ago, he decided it was best to resign, While Director Michael Taylor provided a different explanation revealing that he found out that Dr. C. Young had sold his home and may not be living in the district. Both Young and Taylor acknowledged C. Young had missed several meetings recently.

When it comes to appointing directors, Director Michael Taylor told The San Bernardino American News he wants someone with honesty and integrity, the most important qualities in a WVWD director. Additionally, Taylor will ask applicants their reason for wanting to serve, looking for someone who appears to want to take care of the people they represent, acknowledging that you really don’t know a person’s

intentions until they start making decisions.

Looking back at WVWD has gone through over the last few years, Taylor observed that if a director has the wrong intentions, they can cause quite a bit of damage while they are in office, cautioning ratepayers to be careful when voting.

In this year’s 2022 election, ratepayers will be voting for their representatives in WVWD’s division 2, currently held by Taylor, division 3, formerly represented by C. Young and division 1, previously held by Crowther and currently held by Garcia.

According to Director of Government & Legislative Affairs Naseem Farooqi, Water Code Section 71254 and Government Code Section 1780, provide the method for which vacancies for special districts are to be filled, which provisions show vacancies will be filled by a “qualified” resident of the division.

Director Greg Young informed The San Bernardino American News that WVWD through its directors Dr. Young, Dr. Taylor, Mr. Crowther as well as director Channing Hawkins, together developed a plan to address the district’s issues raised in the June 2020, audit by the State Controller’s Office. Director G. Young pointed to its former manager Clarence Mansell as the source of the issues raised in the state audit.

As a positive development for WVWD, Director G. Young credited Congresswoman Norma continued on page 4

OP-ED: Powerful Pathways to Education – Infrastructure with Intentionality...continued from page 2 United States Department of Agriculture is deploying funding for rural broadband infrastructure, the Federal Communications Commission is continuing their broadband affordability subsidy, Housing and Urban Development continues to fund the development of affordable housing, the Department of Transportation is rapidly readying to repair roads and bridges, and the Department of Labor is updating and expanding their apprenticeship and workforce development programs. If a unified, purposeful vision is brought to each of these, their impact can be both greatly expanded and more sustainable.

Every one of these needs a trained and certified workforce for today’s work, and needs the same for ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and future work. All of these necessarily require pathways through the education ecosystem, the home ecosystem, and both today and in through the future the digital ecosystem.

For those who are falling behind through remote learning, this is also an opportunity to address the “Whys?” – lack of reliable

broadband access, its high expense, and the impact a lack of affordable housing has on household environments. As a part of addressing these issues, we also have the opportunity to digitize not just the education and workforce components of digital learning, but also improving the accessibility of the other services that affect home life.

The digitization and direct-to-thehome delivery of resident services can bring life changing assistance that addresses all of the complex elements that affect the quality of a learning environment.

To do all of this, we must bring together the experts in every one of these ecosystems. We need to intentionally synchronize where and how these programs can feed into each other, and – ultimately – we must focus on the lens of people-centric outcomes that meaningfully advance quality of life.

Centered in all of this will and must be education. This purposeful approach will necessarily create powerful pathways between how we learn, how we live, and our quality of life.

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Destiny’s Child Kelly Rowland Kicks off Disney’s Dreamers Academy

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Kelly Rowland proved an inspiration to 100 young and impressionable students who descended upon Disney World for the four-day 2022 Disney Dreamers Academy.

Grammy-winning superstar Kelly Rowland said she knows the importance of dreaming big.

T he Atla nt a-bor n co founder of the pop supergroup Destiny’s Child, Rowland, told NNPA Newswire that she was and remained inspired by other Black women.

“Whitney Houston made me realize I can achieve my dreams,” Rowland said.

“Janet Jackson, [Beyonce’s] mom, and there are others.

All of them are inspirations.”

Rowland proved an inspiration to 100 young and impressionable students who descended upon

Disney World for the four-day 2022 Disney Dreamers Academy.

Serving as this year’s celebrity ambassador for the program, Rowland led the students – called Dreamers – and others in a parade along Main Street in the Magic Kingdom.

“This program really touches me,” Rowland declared. “I know how important it is, especially for students of color, when you think of the STEM aspect of this. We need STEM and STEAM because there’s such a big void there.”

The Disney Dreamers Academy aims to empower students to make their dreams come true. With

Upcoming San Bernardino County Sheriff race places the future of law enforcement in the hands of voters ...continued from page 1 by the sheriff at a time when SBC was a John Wayne society, where sheriff’s wore a pearlhandled revolver. Pollock, D. (June 9, 1974) Sheriff Frank Bland White-hat mystique, The Sun Years later in 2001, Hansberger recalled hearing stories from retired sheriff employees of Sheriff Bland and his successor Floyd Tidwell collecting information used to pressure people. McNary, S. (October 14, 2001) Tales of intrigue may be just that several deny a claim accusing the Sheriff's Department of political spying, The Press-Enterprise Fo r m e r SBC Sh e r i f f Tidwell objected to those accusations, against a dead and a retired sheriff, confronting his accusers demandingl the evidence or put it in the trash.

F L OY D T I DW E L L SBC Sheriff Bland stepped down in 1982, endorsing his undersheriff Floyd Tidwell, a 30year SBCSD employee, to fill his position. Feit, Harvey (June 6, 1982) The 2-Man Race for San Bernardino County, The Sun In the November 1982 election, Tidwell easily defeated his opponent retired sheriff captain Charles Callahan. (December 23, 1981) The Needles Desert Star, and Feit, Harvey (June 6, 1982) The 2-Man Race for San Bernardino County, The Sun Tidwell was endorsed by U.S. Congressman Jerry Lewis, State Senator Ruben Ayala, State Senator Robert Pressley, State Assemblyman William Leonard, SEBA. Undersheriff Floyd Tidwell Political advertisement (June 2, 1982), The Hi-Desert Star Tidwell raised $120,000 in campaign funds now worth $320,255 based on website saving.org. Feit, Harvey (June 6, 1982) The 2-Man Race for San

Bernardino County, The Sun Tidwell promised to carry on the fine traditions of Frank Bland and the men and women of the SBCSD. (December 23, 1981) Sheriff Endorses Tidwell, The Needles Desert Star In 1990, undersheriff Richard “Dick” Williams with the department for 28-years, was endorsed by Tidwell to become sheriff. Specht, J. (May 28, 1990) Battle for sheriff a quest for change, The Sun DICK WILLIAMS In Williams’ race for sheriff in 1990, he again faced former sheriff’s captain Callahan with new opponent, U.S. Marshall Sam Cicchino. Specht, J. (May 28, 1990) Battle for sheriff a quest for change, The Sun Williams was endowed with the loyalty of most county politicians as being the heir apparent of Tidwell and Bland. SEBA also endorsed Williams. Specht, J. (May 28, 1990) Battle for sheriff a quest for change, The Sun Williams raised $249,086 in campaign contributions; 12 times more than his opponents.

Specht, J. (May 28, 1990) Battle for sheriff a quest for change, The Sun Website saving.org, $249,086 in 1990 now valued at $514,515.68.

Williams promised to follow Tidwell’s lead in maintaining strong law enforcement. Specht, J. (May 28, 1990) Battle for sheriff a quest for change, The Sun Wit h t ho s e b e nef it s , the i n c u m b e n c y, the endorsements, and campaign contributions, Williams won his election for sheriff in 1990.

Prior to undersheriff Williams being sworn in as sheriff in January 1991, Tidwell retired. Marble, S. (February 26, 2020) Floyd Tidwell, former San Bernardino County continued in last 2 columns

slogans like “Be 100” and the opening day theme of “Dream …

Bigger,” organizers at Walt Disney ensured that students remained enthused throughout the program.

“I came here with one dream and left with another,” Disney Dreamer Alumni April Breedlove declared. The Atlanta-born Breedlove graduated from the Dreamers Academy in 2019.

She graduated from the Georgia State Perimeter College in 2021 with an associate degree in computer science and remains on course to earn a bachelor’s deg ree f rom Ken nesaw State University in 2023.

In October 2021, Breedlove began interning as an incoming software engineer at Walt Disney World. “Anything is possible,” said Breedlove, who graduated high school at 16. “I dream of creating a program called Code Cuisine, where I will teach kids the fundamentals of computer coding in exchange for food pantry donations. I envision Code Cuisine becoming a program that will benefit people all across the country.”

Participants in the academy have traveled from across the country to attend. Disney picks up all expenses, and officials said some students had never been on an airplane.

The teens – some of whom began demonstrating entrepreneurial skills by the age of 13 – spend four days participating in hands-on workshops in fields they selected.

The students are encouraged, mentored, and instr ucted by exper ts, motivational speakers, and celebrities.

“I want the students to know and have the courage and confidence that their dreams matter,” Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Vice President and DDA Executive Champion Tracey Powell. “And that their dreams are so important, and it can come true. All they have to do is believe in themselves.”

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The future of West Valley Water District in the hands of the three remaining directors ...continued from page 3 Torres with helping WVWD obtain needed funding on a project that will increase the capacity of the district’s Oliver P. Roemer Water Filtration Facility by 16 million gallons per day in order to address the district’s future water needs coming from rising peak summer demand and housing developments planned north of Rialto and Fontana expected to be built in the next two years. G. Young is excited to have Garcia join the WVWD board describing her as a terrific asset for the district.

Director Taylor told The San Bernardino American News that since Dr. C. Young is no longer on the board, the remaining board members have been able to join together as a team and relationships have improved.

Taylor views the addition of Angela Garcia to the board as huge benefit for WVWD due to her education and experience in the water industry. Taylor recalled that WVWD’s former general manage Clarence Mansell always had nice things to say despite the disagreements between board members and employees during his time with the district.

Director Taylor wanted to assure WVWD’s ratepayers that things are better at their water district, the district’s finances are great, and from what he could tell from WVWD’s employees, they all love their work, and are committed to perform their work at the highest level for the ratepayers they serve.

While the State Controller’s Office did find some things the district didn’t do right, Director

Taylor acknowledged, and specific board members were named, directors who are not board members now, the state just provided recommendations instead of assessing the district with punitive damages.

After the State Controller’s Office arrived at the district office, WVWD participated and obtained the Special District Leadership Foundation’s District Transparency Certificate of Excellence program in June 2020, where special districts have to accomplish specific requirements to attain basic transparency, website and outreach requirements.

W V W D D i r e c t o r of Government and Legislative Affairs Naseem Farooqi shared the district implemented live streaming of its Board of Directors meetings on YouTube and Facebook, where they can be viewed by its ratepayers anytime, and to address COVID-19 pandemic concerns, WVWD began live streaming their meetings on Zoom to provide access to its ratepayers.

Instructions for its ratepayers to watch and participate in WVWD’s meeting via Zoom are posted at the beginning of each meeting agenda and ratepayers have three options to provide public comment; via the Zoom website/application, using the telephone number with the access code to call, or submitting comment via email to WVWD’s Board Secretary Peggy Asche at peggy@wvwd.org. continued on page 6

Upcoming San Bernardino County Sheriff race places the future of law enforcement in the hands of voters ...continued sheriff who modernized agency, dies at 90, Los Angeles Times W i l l i a m s’ opponents associated him with Bland and Tidwell’s reputation of a oldboys-network, Williams said the issues were addressed. Specht, J. (May 28, 1990) Battle for sheriff a quest for change, The Sun and Guiterrez, J. (June 6, 1990) Williams: Win reflects well on sheriff’s office, The Sun Williams’ opponents Callahan and Cicchino highlighted the arrest of two former honorary deputies in a prostitution crackdown, Tidwell’s former campaign manager was one.

Specht, J. (May 28, 1990) Battle for sheriff a quest for change, The Sun Sher iff Dick Williams announced his plan to retire, recommended and actively campaigned for his deputy chief Gary Penrod. Williams, S. (January 9, 2009) Opinion: The good ol’ boys, Victorville Daily Press GA RY PENROD On June 8, 1994, Penrod, a 23-year veteran, easily won the primary over five opponents.

MacDuff, C. (June 8, 1994) Penrod crushes 5 foes, The Sun

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After clinching the primary election, Penrod star ted working closely with then sheriff Williams, giving Penrod status and visibility before taking office.

Fitzsimmons, P. (January 4, 1995) Penrod takes oath to head Sheriff’s Department, The Sun On January 4, 1995, SBC Sheriff Penrod was sworn in.

Fitzsimmons, P. (January 4, 1995) Penrod takes oath to head Sheriff’s Department, The Sun Penrod was endorsed by over 100 people, the majority were law enforcement including then deputy Shannon Dicus, sergeant John McMahon. Paid political advertisement (June 5, 1994) Penrod for Sheriff, The Sun Penrod raised $326,000 in campaign contributions compared to $71,000 for his opponents combined. According to saving. org, $326,000 in 1994 valued at $582,404 today. MacDuff, C. (June 8, 1994) Money: Gas that Drives Campaigns, The Sun Penrod promised he would continue the legacy of San continued on page 6

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NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220000713 Date Filed 02/01/2022 Filing Expires On: 02/01/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ARROYO VISTA APARTMENTS County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1444 ORANGE AVENUE REDLANDS, CA 92373 Mailing Address: C/O L’ABRI MANAGEMENT, INC. 8141 E. 2ND STREET DOWNEY, CA 90241 Name of Individual Registrant: DOUGLAS B.

CHAFFEE Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 315 MARION BLVD. FULLERTON, CA 92835 Name of Individual Registrant: PAULETTE A. MARSHALL Residence Street Address: 315 MARION BLVD. FULLERTON, CA 92835 This business is/was conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Sep 04, 2009 Douglas B. Chaffee, Owner, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2022.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20220001929 Date Filed 03/04/2022 Filing Expires On: 03/04/2027 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LUNA’S TOWING SERVICE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14837 ASPEN STREET HESPERIA, CA 92345 Number of Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant: JESSE J. BUSTILLOS Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: State of Inc./Org./Reg.: Inc./Org./Reg. No.: Residence Street Address: 14837 ASPEN STREET HESPERIA, CA 92345 Name of Individual Registrant: OLGA L. LUNA Residence Street Address: 14837 ASPEN STREET HESPERIA, CA 92345 This business is/was conducted by: A Married Couple Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Jesse J. Bustillos, declares that all information in this statement is true and correct.

NOTICE- IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920. WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORT IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2200354 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ARACELY ORTEGA SANTILLAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. YAIR SANTILLAN to Proposed name: YAIR ALEXANDER SANTILLAN -ORTEGA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 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: 4/8/22 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Feb 22, 2022 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2200355 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: ARACELY ORTEGA SANTILLAN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. ITZELI SANTILLAN to Proposed name: ITZELI NOEMI SANTILLAN-ORTEGA THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 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: 4/8/22 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Feb 22, 2022 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2135148 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: DONTE MARQUIE CULLEN THOMAS and KELLY ANN THOMAS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MIAH MARIE JOHNSON-THOMAS Proposed name: to: MIAH MARIE THOMAS THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 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: 3/17/2022 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 San Bernardino District-Civil Division A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393

Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393

Date: Jan 06, 2022

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/self help), at the Califor nia Legal Ser vices website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2135283 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MICHAEL BENNETT JARCZEWSKI filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MICHAEL BENNETT JARCZEWSKI to MICHAEL BENNETT LEMKER GALLARZO Proposed name: THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 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: 4/12/22 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: Dec 30, 2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2022.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2132722 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JONAH LIEN HWANG filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. JONAH LIEN HWANG to Proposed name: JONAH LIEN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 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: 4/21/22 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino District-Civil Division 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San Bernardino American Newspaper P.O. Box 837 Victorville, CA 92393 Date: 2/18/2022 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2132673 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MICHAEL ANTHONY SOLIS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MICHAEL ANTHONY SOLIS Proposed name: to: MICHAEL BETTENCOURT THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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 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: 4/21/22 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S16 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino Judicial District 247 West 3rd Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 A Copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The San

Date: 12/13/2021 John M. Pacheco Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2022.

NOTICE OF HEARING

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino Justice Center Probate Division IN THE MATTER OF: The McClelland Family Trust dated August 8, 1990

SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): ALEX WECKMANN You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page.

Lo han demandado. Lea la información a continuación y en la página siguiente.

Petitioner's name is: Nombre del demandante: LISA MARIE WECKMANN CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DE CASO): FAMSS 2101722

Tiene 30 días de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante.

Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la cor te puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales.

Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca. org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE —R ESTR AI NI NG ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders.

They are enforceable anywhere in Califor nia by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE E NC U E N T R A N E N L A PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte.

The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): SAN BERNAR DINO HISTORIC COURTHOUSE 351 N. Arrowhead Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92415 The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Lisa Marie Weckmann 735 N. Tulare Way Upland, CA 91786 Date (Fecha): March 4, 2021 Clerk , by (Secretario, por), Jose ph Pa che c o, D e put y (Asistente) Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 2022.

NOTICE OF HEARINGDECEDENT’S ESTATE OR TRUST CASE NUMBER: TRUSB 2100196 This notice is required by law. You are not required to appear in court, but you may attend the hearing and object or respond If you wish. If you do not respond or attend the hearing, the court may act on the filing without you.

1. NOTICE is given that: Carolee Ahlgrim (fiduciary or representative capacity, If any): has filed a petition, application, report, or account: PETITION FOR ORDER APPOINTING SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE AND FOR INSTRUCTIONS PROBATE CODE§§ 15660(d); 17200(b)(10) (Notice of Continued Hearing Date): A HEARING on the matter described in 1 will be held as follows: Hearing Date: Date: March 29, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S36 Attorney For: Carolee Ahlgrim, Petitioner: John Murray (232419) Stephen A. Datu (284485) John M. Murray, Attorney at Law, Inc. 2160 N. Main St .. Suite 10 Red Bluff , CA 96080 Telephone No.: 630-529-4329 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 3,10, 17, 24, 2022.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD LUIS HARO aka LUIS HARO..

CASE NO: PROSB 2200101 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of RICHARD LUIS HARO aka LUIS HARO..

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: REBECCA LAURA HEACOCK in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: REBECCA LAURA HEACOCK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available forl examination in the file kept by the court.

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: Date: 3/15/2022 Time: 1:30 p.m.

Dept: S35 SUPERIO R COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415 San Bernardino District-Probate IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under 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: Uzzell S. Branson IV 5440 Morehouse Drive, Suite 3700 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 218-6529 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 3, 10, 17, 2022 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LOUISE GOODEN CASE NO: PROSB 2200153

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: LOUISE

GOODEN

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: LORDELL GOODEN in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: LORDELL GOODEN 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: Date: March 8, 2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S35 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West 3rd 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 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.

Petitioner: Lordell Gooden 1064 N. Pico Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92411 (909)462-7755 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 3, 10, 17, 2022.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHELLE CAMPBELL CASE NO: PROSB 2100887

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: MICHELLE

CAMPBELL

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: ERICA TUTTLE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: ERICA TUTTLE 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: Date: 04/05/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S37 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 247 West 3rd 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 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.

Petitioner: Erica Tuttle 57492 29 Palms Hwy Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (760)820-2236 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 3, 10, 17, 2022.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CARLOS ALBA CASE NO.: PROSB 2100976

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: CARLOS

ALBA

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by: CARLOS ALBA JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CARLOS ALBA JR. 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: Date: 06/21/2022 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S36 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Central Justice Center 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: BRYAN C. HARTNELL, Esq. 25757 REDLANDS BOULEVARD REDLANDS, CA 92373-8453 (909)796-6881 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 10, 17, 24, 2022.

NOTICE TO CREDlTORS JOE LEE HOBBS, Deceased SU PE R IOR C OU RT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY COURT CASE #PROSB2200288 Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Cour t. at San Ber nardino, 247 West Third Street, San Bernardino. CA 92415-0212, and deliver pursuant to Section 1215 of the California Probate Code a copy to Joe Lee Hobbs, Jr., as trustee of the JOE LEE HOBBS TRUST, dated August 8, 2011, wherein the decedent was the senior, at Victorville, California. within the later of four months after the date of the first publication of notice to creditors or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection. you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail. with return receipt requested.

Dated: March 8, 2022 John L. Mohr, Attorney for Lee Hobbs Trustee Of The Joe Lee Hobbs Trust Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper March 10, 17, 24, 2022.

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LIFESTYLE/RELIGION/FINANCIAL/NATIONAL

“You Ought to Know That Jesus Prophecy in the Olivet Discourse is Being Fulfilled [Russian and Ukraine]!”

By: Lou Yeboah

Lou Yeboah You see, Jesus prophesied to the disciples that there will be wars and rumors of wars. He said, “And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this MUST take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.”

[Matthew 24:6-7].

Hear me and hear me good.

God has a plan for the End Times.

The war between Russia and the Ukraine, is part of the plan. As told in the Bible, the world is moving toward the Tribulation and the Battle of Armageddon. God is preparing the nations. This is the most likely reason for the war between Russia and Ukraine, and God is allowing it. Ultimately, it is part of His plan. God has allowed Russia to invade Ukraine. He knew the events of March 3rd, 2022, before they occurred. He knew the Russian army would attack Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine in the

city of Zaporizhian. He knew the fires would erupt during the battle over the nuclear reactor as the Russian invasion continued into its second week. He knew that on the morning of March 4th, the world would learn the reactor was safe, the fires would be extinguished, but the invasion would continue. Because as King David declared in [Psalm 139] God knows everything. It is obvious that God knew about the war before it started, and He continues to know all that will happen. So, why did God allow this war to begin and continue?

The question to explore is, “What does the Bible reveal about Russia and Ukraine in the end times?”

The first prophecy that helps to answer the question is [Daniel 11:40-45]. The prophecy describes a series of battles that will occur BEFORE and DURING the Battle of Armageddon. The prophecy refers to the major countries that will be engaged in the Battle of Armageddon. It states that the king of the north and the king of the south will attack Israel.

So, who is the king of the north?

The prophecy in [Ezekiel 38-39] reveals that most likely it is Russia.

These two chapters provide more detailed information about the role of Russia’s army in the battle of Armageddon at the end of the

tribulation. Read it. Pick up your Bible and read it. So that you will not be caught off guard as to the things that is YET to come.

Here are His words, “This is the plan devised against the whole earth; and this is the hand that is stretched out against all the nations. For the LORD of hosts has planned, and who can frustrate it? And as for His stretched-out hand, who can turn it back?”

[Isaiah 14:26-27] The message is that God rules over human history. No one can stop His plans. [Isaiah 40:1-23] says, “Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been declared to you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? It is He who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers, who stretches out the heavens like a curtain and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in. It is He who reduces rulers to nothing, who makes the judges of the earth meaningless.

[Isaiah 40:21-23].

The best example of why God can allow such overwhelming evil, suffering and any circumstance to exist is the crucifixion of Jesus, Himself. The GREATEST wrong, evil and sin EVER committed by any human or humans was when

Jesus was crucified. The creation tortured its Creator and then nailed Him to a tree to suffer the most agonizing of deaths. This is the reason God can allow such awful suffering and circumstances to exist in the world: if God can take the GREATEST evil/sin [the Crucifixion] and turn it into the entire creation’s greatest blessings, our salvation, how much ‘easier’ will it be for God, through Jesus, to eventually bring about blessings and a glorious ending from ALL the ‘lesser’ evils, sins and sufferings that exist today, as well as in times past.

No one can frustrate God’s plans. Russia may plan, march, invade, murder, and destroy, but that nation cannot do anything that God does not permit and cause to happen. No President, head of state or ruler of any country can carry out any decision or policy they have made UNLESS God give them ‘permission’ to do so: As [Proverbs 16: 1] state, “Mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last word.” An illustration of this is in [Job 1:6,12; 2:6] where Satan, himself, is shown to be limited ONLY to what God gives him ‘permission’ to carry out. [Job 1:6, 12; 2:6].

My faith is in God not man.

What about you?

Ukraine, and Beyond...continued

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Ukraine, and Beyond Peter Makari At church on Sunday, February 27, our pastor opened the service with a word of concern for the people of Ukraine. He invited the congregation to offer a prayer for peace by singing a hymn reminding us of the specialness of every land to the God of all the nations. It was a special moment in a time when the world’s attention is focused on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The governor of the state of Ohio, Mike DeWine, had declared February 27 a “Day of Prayer for the Ukraine,” and many churches in the state observed the occasion, as churches and people around the world continue to do in these tense and worrisome weeks.

The buildup and movement of tanks, missiles, and troops leading up to the invasion itself were signs of an imminent attack.

The US and European allies had gathered intelligence that proved to be correct, enabling an accurate prediction of how the first days of the Russian strategy would be implemented. There were opportunities to work to avert an invasion through diplomatic means, but, by virtue of its permanent membership, Russia was able to veto a resolution in the UN Security Council condemning the attack. Preparations were made for a response, if such a negotiated offramp was not found, in order to avoid a much worse situation, with the threat of Russia’s use of nuclear weapons hovering in the background.

To help Ukraine fend off the attack, the US has approved military aid for Ukraine. “Swift and severe” sanctions were immediately put in place on Russia, which were designed to “impose a severe cost” on the Russian economy. Mr. DeWine and other US governors urged

a boycott of Russian products in protest of the invasion.

The implications of the invasion are already being felt

by Ukrainians whose homes and communities are under attack.

More than 500,000 Ukrainians are already displaced either within the country’s borders or seeking refuge in neighboring countries (as of March 1); and some millions more could ultimately be forced to flee.

T he pr i nciple of t he inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force is embedded in international law and the UN Charter and must be upheld.

Russia must be held accountable, and the Ukrainian people, especially the most vulnerable, must be cared for, with their full rights and their full dignity.

Europe, the US, and many around the world are rallying in support of Ukraine in global solidarity, including praising Ukrainians’ valiant resistance to the invasion and occupation of their homeland.

Even as the world’s attention is on Ukraine, there are other places in the world where international law is ignored with no outcry or accountability. One such case is the Israeli occupation and annexation of Palestinian lands and people, which has continued for decades. Israel continues to receive billions of dollars in military aid, despite its military occupation. Sanctions are not on the table. Boycotts have been made illegal in some of the same US states that now support boycotts of Russian products. Palestinian resistance to occupation is maligned, and Palestinian refugees are marginalized.

Can this broad support and insistence on international law in the case of the Ukraine continued in next 2 columns

be a sign that the principles and structures established to preserve and promote peace will be respected? Will it serve to be a rallying cry for a consistent application of international law?

We pray for a peaceful, prompt, and just resolution to the crisis in Ukraine with no more suffering and pain. And we pray that past, present, and future victims of violations of law and justice the

world over find some recompense in regular, consistent, and robust insistence on the application of international law and principles of human rights—for the sake of the dignity of humanity.

Peter Makari is the Executive, Middle East and Europe, Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ; and Team Leader for Global Ministries, Cleveland.

Upcoming San Bernardino County Sheriff race places the future of law enforcement in the hands of voters ...continued from page 4 Bernardino County Sheriff Dick Williams. MacDuff, C. (November 27, 1993) Deputy Chief to run for sheriff, The Sun Pen rod an nounced his retirement on January 7, 2009, endorsing assistant sheriff Rod Hoops, a 22-year veteran, to replace him. MacDuff, C. (January 17, 2009) Crazy Logic of County Supes, The Press-Enterprise ROD HO OP S Assistant Rod Hoops, a 30-year veteran, was the first time the SBC BOS appointed the sheriff after sheriff Penrod retired in 2009, supporting his assistant sheriff Rod Hoops to fill the vacancy.

“County supervisors decided to bypass an open selection process and pick the man endorsed by Sheriff Penrod.”

Here & There (January 17, 20 09) Ch i no Cha mpion Hoops was praised by the supervisors for his leadership skills and experience at its board meeting. Lindstrom, N. (January 28, 2009) Board appoints Penrod's successor Victor Valley Daily Press SEBA endorsed SBC Sheriff Hoops for next year’s election. Ghori, I. (November 5, 2009) San Bernardino sheriff’s union endorses Hoops, Ramos, The Press-Enterprise Hoops promised by acknowledging that the SBCD has a long history of providing

excellent law enforcement for our county. Rod Hoops (April 24, 2010) Rod Hoops, appointed incumbent, SB County Sheriff-Coroner, Daily News When his term expired, incumbent Hoops faced deputies Mark Averbeck and Paul Schrader in the 2010 election. Dome, A. (April 18, 2010) Two challenge Hoops for sheriff in June election, Victor Valley Daily Press Hoops outraised and outspent opponent Paul Schrader by more than 12 to 1, with opponent Paul Averbeck having no campaign activity. LaRocco, P. (June 9, 2010) ELECTION 2010: Hoops holds sizeable lead in S.B. sheriff race, The Press-Enterprise On January 4, 2011, Hoops was sworn into office after clinching the primary by 80,000 votes.

(January 1, 2011) San Bernardino County Sheriff, Chino Champion On November 7, 2012, Hoops announced his retirement, and justified an inside appointment explaining SBCSD was operating like a fine-tuned machine. Ghori, I. (November 9, 2012) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY: Retiring sheriff says department fit, fine-tuned, The Press-Enterprise JOH N MCMAHON Hoops endorsed 28-year veteran assistant sheriff John McMahon in December 2012. (December continued on page 7

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Gates Open at 1 PM | Show at 3 PM The Amp at Craig Ranch 628 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89032 www.GMGevents. net | 866.514.3391 | info@gmgevents.net The future of West Valley Water District in the hands of the three remaining directors ...continued from page 4 When reviewing WVWD’s meetings section of its website to locate a link to view district meetings, The San Bernardino American News noticed the link is in blue on a blue box making it difficult to see. The link to watch: https://www. yout ube.com /chan nel / UC3Rt0eCPDeVCy2Z1xms_CA/ videos Farooqi assured the ratepayers that WVWD is committed to being transparent and accessible to its ratepayers.

After the State Controller’s Audit and recommendations, in October 2020, WVWD implemented 10 major reforms including strict accounting and financial reporting standards, revised board policies and procedures manual, and approval of new projects to address the district’s need for sustainability and efficiency in its water processing infrastructure.

Additionally, the WVWD board decided to approve and establish the Inland Empire Water Career Pathways Program to offer the training and critical skills necessary to work at the district which will provide jobs opportunities to local students and residents.

In late 2017, issues at WVWD came to a head when members of the board pointed fingers at each other accusing each other of abusing power, misappropriating public f u nds, nepotism, discrimination, employee intimidation and conflicts of interest while district management staff directed their accusations at then WVWD President Clifford O. Young, Sr. of “improper spending

and hiring practices.”

This led to WVWD former Director Dr. C. Young, Chief Financial Officer Naisha Davis and Assistant Board Secretary Patricia Romero in February 2019, to file a whistleblower lawsuit alleging financial improprieties against WVWD directors Taylor and Crowther, general manager Mansell, Jr. former assistant general manager Ricardo Pacheco, risk manager Deborah Martinez and several law firms and individuals.

On September 17, 2020, the whistleblower lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court as case no. 19STCV05677 was essentially dismissed when the court ruled that the Whistleblower Plaintiffs failed to establish how their lawsuit would be better for exposing the financial impropriety at WVWD compared to what the Controller had already accomplished in finding the financial impropriety at the District through its audit of the district.

Based on court records, Whistleblower Plaintiffs were never held responsible for payment of Defendants’ legal fees and costs totaling $50,878.40, and there are no further court filings.

On December 1, 2020, the law firm Albright, Yee, and Schmit, APC (Plaintiffs) filed a complaint against Dr. C. Young, Chief Financial Officer Davis, Assistant Board Secretary Romero, and the law firm Zweiback, Fiset, & Coleman, LLP, and its attorneys, Michael Zweiback, Rachel Fiset and Erin Perez-Coleman (Defendants) for bringing the frivolous whistleblower lawsuit. continued on page 7

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Advocates: Gov. Newsom’s Zero Emissions Plan Ignores Blacks, Working Class Manny Otiko | California Black Media

California bills itself as a leader among states when it comes to progressive policy change in the United States. And one of its more ambitious policies is to ban sale of all gasoline-powered vehicles in the state by 2035.

But some African American leaders worry that, while the Governor has good intentions, his plan does not take into consideration how the policy stemming from it might affect people living in working-class and middle-class communities.

Salena Pryor, president of the Black Small Business Association of California and CEO of Pryor Consulting, says the “devil is in the details.”

Pryor said most Black residents in communities across the state are not sold on the program, mainly because of the anticipated costs.

“Barriers to access, incentives, rebates, the lack of charging stations in communities of color and the lack of information about policy and programs –

these things coupled with the high cost of electric vehicles will leave Blacks behind,” said Pryor.

She says, if the governor wants Black people to buy into this program, he needs to organize more outreach programs - especially through trusted organizations.

“People listen to people who look like them,” she said.

Pryor cites the example of the state’s electric vehicle program, recommending that it should be promoted to African Americans through the Black media, religious and civil leaders and through groups like the NAACP. Newsom has dedicated $10 billion to the California’s zeroemission vehicle program.

Critics like Pryor are curious how the move to clean energy vehicles will affect people who live in urban communities.

According to Edmunds.com, a carbuying site, the cheapest Electric Vehicle (EV) is the Nissan Leaf, continued in next 2 columns

Advocates: Gov. Newsom’s Zero Emissions Plan Ignores Blacks, Working Class...continued

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which is about $30,000. This is still out of the price range of most working-class people, Pryor says.

According to a 2021 report from Fuel Institute, titled “EV Consumer Behavior,” the average EV driver is a middle-class White male.

“The average EV owner continues to be male, aged 4055 years old, with an annual household income of more than $100,000,” said the report.

A 2017 Morgan State University study of EV drivers showed that 75% were White and only 13% were Black.

Another problem, critics say, is increased EV use will mean more demand for electric energy.

According to a report by the Pacific Research Institute, titled, “Zapped: How California’s Punishing Energy Agenda Hurts the Working Class,” California families are already spending an average of $1,400 on electricity.

“California’s current approach to energy regulations impose much

In response to Plaintiffs’ complaint, Defendants filed a motion to strike the complaint. In a July 26, 2021, ruling, the Court upheld Plaintiffs’ cause of action for malicious prosecution, while denying the Plaintiff’s causes of action for abuse of process, defamation, negligent interference with economic advantage, and intentional interference with economic advantage.

The court’s decision is now being appealed by both parties. On September 24, 2021, Defendants appealed the court’s decision. On November 10, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a cross-appeal opposing Defendants.

Separately, several former WVWD employees filed lawsuits against the district, some of which are ongoing.

WVWD reached a severance agreement with Mansell for $459,000, settled with former WVWD Director Clifford Young for $16,000, reached a settlement through mediation with its former general manager Matthew Litchfield, and settled with former WVWD Executive Board Secretary Shanee Smith in a claim of harassment and discrimination involving Dr. C. Young for $68,000, and settled with former CFO Marie Ricci in a claim against Dr. C. Young alleging unfair hiring practices for $52,000.

All in all, WVWD’s General Counsel Robert Tafoya estimated the total amount paid out in settlements to various former

higher financial burdens on lowerincome families, particularly those families living in the Central Valley, Inland Empire, and eastern regions of the state. In far too many cases, the high costs force too many families into the scourge of energy poverty,” said the report.

The report blamed Califor nia’s high energy cost on energy regulations.

The Pacific Research Institute also suggests that nuclear energy is a cheaper source. However, nuclear energy comes with its own political and environmental risks.

“Nuclear power is another market-tested technology that can meaningfully reduce emissions while ensuring Californians have access to safe, affordable and reliable electricity. As the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) noted, ‘nuclear power is the second-largest source of low carbon energy used today to produce electricity, following hydropower,’” the report said.

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employees was approximately $900,000.

On January 17, 2020, WVWD’s former Chief Financial Officer Naisha Davis filed a lawsuit against WVWD and Clarence Mansell for harassment, discrimination and retaliation in San Bernardino Superior Court, in which a further trial setting conference has been scheduled for March 24.

On October 26, 2020, WVWD’s former board secretary Romero filed a lawsuit in San Bernardino Superior Court for wrongful termination, trial has now been scheduled for March 26, 2023.

In a conversation with WVWD’s General Counsel Robert Tafoya, Tafoya said the district does not plan to settle with Romero.

On June 3, 2021, WVWD’s former Water Resources Manager Nadia Loukeh filed a lawsuit against WVWD, Dr. Clifford Young and Patricia Romero for wrongful termination in San Bernardino Superior Court. On February 8, the court will hear a demur by WVWD former board secretary Romero and hold a further trial setting conference.

A demur does not dispute the truth of the allegation but claims it is not sufficient grounds to justify legal action.

On July 23, 2021, WVWD Asset Manager Diana Gunn filed a complaint against the district in San Bernardino Superior Court alleging wrongful termination.

A further trial setting conference has been scheduled for February 18, 2022.

Upcoming San Bernardino County Sheriff race places the future of law enforcement in the hands of voters ...continued from page 7 22, 2012) County names new sheriff, Chino Hills Champion McMahon was endorsed by the BOS when they cited glowing recommendations from McMahon’s peers at the SBCSD and SEBA, and neighboring law enforcement.

Nelson, J. (December 18, 2012) New San Bernadino County sheriff appointed, The Sun McMahon promised to continue the good work the department is already doing. Vinton, K. (December 30, 2012) McMahon to carry on Sheriff Department's good work, Daily Press On December 4, 2012, the BOS announced the vacancy would be filled by appointment receiving applications from assistant sheriff John McMahon, Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Paul Schrader, and retired SBC Sheriff’s Deputy Chief Keith Bushey.

The process was questioned when candidate Bushey implicated Hoops in brokering an agreement with the BOS to install McMahon.

SBC BOS Chairperson Jose Gonzalez rebuffed the accusation.

Saunders, D. (November 13, 2012) Hoops denies he has brokered with board to handpick his replacement, The Sun At McMahon’s swearing-in, as reported by the Daily Press, citizens objected their requests for a special election instead of an appointment weren’t heeded.

In the 2014 election, McMahon faced Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Schrader and retired law enforcement Clifton Harris. At the June Primary, McMahon gained 62 percent of the votes.

McMahon raised $356,335 in campaign contributions compared to opponent Paul Schrader’s $38,596 in donations,

or nine percent of McMahon’s.

Official campaign finance records Harris’ campaign finance records were unavailable from the SBC Registrar of Voters.

With McMahon’s win in 2014, Tidwell attended his victory party and confirmed his family’s close relationship existing prior to 1985. Rokos, B. (January 2020) Former San Bernardino County Sheriff Floyd Tidwell dies at age 90, The Press-Enterprise In 2018, Sheriff McMahon ran with no opponent. SBC Registrar of Voters, election records In June 2021, McMahon announced retirement plans effective July 17, 2021, after serving 8 ½ years as sheriff.

SHAN NON DICUS Despite the SBC County Charter being amended in 2020 authorizing a special election to fill vacancies, the SBC BOS found it not possible to hold a special election for sheriff.

On June 22, 2021, the SBC BOS sought applications from qualified individuals wanting to be sheriff.

Following sheriff Shannon Dicus’ appointment, McMahon opined the department was in great hands and confident in the future of the department under his leadership. CBSLA staff (July 13, 2021) San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon to Retire on July 16, CBS Local, Los Angeles Prior to Dicus’ appointment, The Sun reported SBC BOS Chair Curt Hagman voice the voters’ confidence in electing McMa hon also showe d support for his administration.

SBC Supervisor Rutherford, disappointed a special election could not be held, Tweeted McMahon placed the department in great hands Sheriff Dicus.

Hagman pointed to Dicus’ experience and knowledge.

(July 10, 2021) Undersheriff Dicus to complete sheriff's term, Champion Newspapers Dicus promised to continue the great work that is being performed (by the department) throughout the communities.”

Reinart, S. (July 20, 2021) 36 Years of Dedication, San Bernardino County Sheriff, John McMajon Retires, San Bernardino City News Three qualified applicants applied, undersheriff Shannon Dicus, department veteran since 1991, sheriff lieutenant Phillip Dupper and retired law enforcement Clifton Harris.

Now Dicus endowed with the incumbency in his 2022 campaign, already having the power of the sheriff’s department, the endorsement of political establishment, and campaign funds already at $195,678 as December 2021, similar to Sheriffs Hoops, and McMahon.

After taking office, sheriff Dicus lowered transparency on unnatural deaths, restricting coroner’s office records from the public. McGee, C. (August 3, 2021) San Bernardino County coroner restricts release of info on shootings, crashes and other deaths, Victorville Daily Press In this election, the voters in San Bernardino County have a decision to make, do they want to continue with the same culture and practices of their prior sheriffs, or support change.

Any opponents have to overpower Dicus’ superior position, being the incumbent with influential political endorsements, and name recognition paid for with his overwhelming ca mpaig n cont r ibut ion s.

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